上海市黄浦区2010届高三第一学期期末测评.doc

上海市黄浦区2010届高三第一学期期末测评英语试卷（完卷时间： 120分钟 满分： 150分）2010年1月20日下午第I卷I. Listening ComprehensionomittedII. Grammar and VocabularySection 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.Researchers are working on treatments that lengthen the life time of mice _ 50% .ofB. byC. forD. at26.Learning that my mother was playing the word game against _, I bought a computer for her to play against.herB. meC. itselfD. herself27You _ be hungry already - you had a big cake only half an hour ago.A. wouldntB. cantC. mustntD. neednt28You cant move in right now. The library _.A. has paintedB. is paintedC. is being paintedD. is painting29.Some young girls constantly worry that they are overweight, although they are _.A. perfectly healthyB. perfectly healthC. perfect healthyD. perfect health30.- They believed that their conclusion was right, _? - I suppose so.A. was itB. did theyC.didnt theyD. wasnt it31.The wind was not strong enough to cause us any concern, so we carried on with our daily work, _ what was about to happen.A. suspectingB. suspectedC. not suspectingD. not suspected32.Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean _ the action of the person who has offended you.to acceptB. to acceptingC. being acceptedD. accepting33.John has been working on the essay the whole afternoon and he still_.A. has beenB. doesC. hasD. is34.Storm chasing is so dangerous that some chasers are often hurt in accidents _ by driving in a heavy rain.A. having causedB. causedC. to be causedD. causing35._ different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguisher have been invented.A. ExtinguishedB. To extinguishC. ExtinguishingD. Having extinguished36._ I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas.A. WhatB. WhetherC. ThatD. Which37.Taylors popularity gave her a lot of power with the movie industry, _ she got very high pay for her movies.A. ifB. thoughC. soD. unless38.A new eight-kilometer road is under construction _ links the port area with motorway system.A. thatB. whereC. itD. as39.Not only _ the way we spoke, but _ the way we dressed.A. he disliked he also disapproved ofB. he disliked did he also disapprove ofC. did he dislike did he also disapprove ofD. did he dislike he also disapproved of40.After looking through the art books here, I found Andrews paintings to be the closest to _ I thought good paintings should look.howB. whatC. thatD. why Section 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. race B. created C. shaped D. portion E. primary F. dragged G. dramatic H. collapse I. delicious J. individualEaster Island is a famous and very isolated island in the southeast Pacific Ocean. It is well-known for its giant stone statues, the moai, _41_ sometime between the years 1000 and 1700 likely towards the earlier _42_ of that range. These statues number 887, and at one point there were about 10 islanders for every statue, for an island population of 10,000 or so. The first and only people ever to live on Easter Island were from an _43_ group of Polynesians that, once finding Easter, then had no contact with any other _44_. Easter Island is often taken as a case study of civilizations collapse. In the 17th-18th century there was a _45_ decline in civilization. There were also numerous civil wars that would have been extremely bloody. Evidence indicates that chickens and rats became the _46_ diet of the islanders. By the time the Europeans arrived in 1722, there were barely 1,000 inhabitants on island.Before the _47_ of Easter Islands civilization in the 17th century, there was a Golden Age, during which the two-ton moai statues were constructed. These statues had eyes painted white and were all pointed towards the sea. The islanders lacked metal tools, and _48_ the statues using only stone tools. The statues were _49_ to their present locations by large wooden frames. Given how few people there were on the island and how huge the statues are, it has long been a mystery whether Easter Islanders had any special assistance from extraterrestrials（外星人）.III. Reading ComprehensionSection 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.For busy people, the idea of speed dating has really caught on in popularity. In a speed dating event, usually 8-10 _50_ go around from table to table, each spending 6-8 minutes at each one. From that, you may not know for sure if you want to _51_ something more with an individual, but, you will _52_ know if you dont want to. The first thing that you will realize about speed dating is that it makes you _53_. Unlike a bar, where you might get a whole evening to _54_ check a potential partner out and to see what theyve got, when it comes to _55_, you know that you only have a certain amount of time to put your best foot forward（全力以赴）there. Youll find the other participants are _56_ of this and will put their best foot forward. An 8-minute speed dating will also give you a chance to see how someone _57_ under pressure. You may already know a little more about their _58_ if you find someone who cant seem to make eye-contact. The best advice is to make eye contact, be open and direct. Youll find that the _59_ time can make for some excellent opportunities to really shine, and theres nothing like a deadline to make you more _60_! An important detail to keep in mind is that you will be _61_ to a dozen or more singles in a short time. Those who feel that there is an advantage in larger numbers will surely find this _62_. When you are looking for _63_, you may not want to do the long search, so think about speed dating and see what you can do to make sure that it works for you. _64_, give this exciting opportunity a try!50. A. loversB. couples C. youthsD. singles 51. A. learnB. have C. explore D. develop 52. A. equally B. hardlyC. definitely D. eventually53.A. chase B. hurry C. focus D. cheer54. A. constantly B. frequently C. occasionally D. unexpectedly55. A. making friendsB. speed dating C. family planningD. home improving56. A. sick B. fond C. aware D. confident 57. A. actsB. talksC. lives D. loves58. A. interest B. backgroundC. intentionD. personality 59. A. spare B. limited C. appointed D. luxurious60. A. creative B. passive C. negative D. objective61. A. introducedB. devotedC. mentioned D. used62. A. demandingB. surprising C. convincing D. appealing63. A. fun B. love C. friendshipD. adventure64. A. In a wordB. As a resultC. On the whole D. Believe it or not Section BDirections: 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.(A)It was time for Mr. Rocco to shut up shop when I hurried into the florists. “Now, what is it you want?” Mr. Rocco turned to me. “I want the most beautiful flower you have.” I replied. “And just how much do you have to pay for his most beautiful flower?” I held out a wet hand showing a quarter and dime. He nodded, and then showed me a plant on the counter. “I can give you this one for 35 cents.” he said. “Aw, gee,” I protested, “it looks like a weed（草）!” About 18 inches high, the plant was in a small pot covered with faded red paper. “Now trust me, boyI promise that tomorrow morning when you get up, you will find your most beautiful flower.” said Mr. Rocco. I knew him to be a good honest man, so I agreed to take it. It was almost midnight when I arrived home. Mom was seriously sick and using the front bedroom. I looked in to see if she was asleep, and then quietly tiptoed in and set the plant on the table beside her bed. I wanted her to be surprised when she woke on Mothers Day.The next morning, I dressed and hurried downstairs. The sun was shining through kitchen window as I looked into Moms room. She motioned for me to come in, then glanced over at the table where the plant was. Holy mackerel! There were three big yellow trumpet-shaped（喇叭状的）blooms. It was just like Mr. Rocco saidthe most beautiful flower I ever saw! When I looked at Mom, she was smiling as tears streamed down her cheeks. She held out her hand for me to come near, then pulled me close and hugged till it hurt. Then, remembering her contagious condition and that she wasnt supposed to touch me, she quickly let me go.My dear mom died the next night. The moment she hugged me turned out to be the most wonderful moment of my life. Not only had that beautiful plant helped show just how much I loved her, but Id always know how much she loved me.65.The author didnt like the plant recommended by Mr. Rocco at first because _.A. the packing of the plant was shabbyB. the plant was more a weed than a flowerC. the plant appeared too ordinary to be the most beautiful D. he thought Mr. Rocco was reluctant to do the deal with him66.Mothers condition was contagious (Line 6, Para.3) for _.A. she was at the deaths door B. she suffered from the illness C. others were sick of her appearanceD. virus might spread from her to others 67. When mother hugged the author tightly, she was showing that _.A. she liked being given gifts B. she valued what the author had done for her C. she was aware of the approaching of deathD. she was touched by the beauty of the flower 68. Which may be the best title of the passage?A. Flowers of LoveB. A Sons Love for MotherC. Low Price, High Value D. 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Saras Homestay is a(n) _.A. family hotelB. education center C. service company D. construction corporation 70. What extra service does Saras Homestay provide?A. Tour guidance B. Transfer service C. Air ticket reservation D. Home-cooked meals 71. Student Residence may be the best choice, if one wants to _. A. enjoy its peacefulnessB. do some shopping nearby C. communicate with locals D. attend its language courses (C)Are healthy people happier than seriously ill ones? Not necessarily. In a study described in The Journal of experimental Psychology, a group of people with end-stage kidney（肾）failure were provided with electronic devices that required them to record their moods at various times throughout the day. For comparison, a group of healthy volunteers used the same devices. When researchers had studied the results, they found that the levels of happiness were about the same for the two groups.The researchers, led by Dr. Jason Riis of Princeton when he was a graduate student at the University of Michigan, also found that the healthy people greatly overestimated how unhappy the sick ones would be. And the sick people overestimated how happy healthy ones would be. For the study, 49 kidney disease patients who were undergoing dialysis（透析）sections three times a week were given personal digital assistants, as 49 healthy volunteers were matched to the patients by age, race, education and sex. When the devices beeped, the subjects were asked to rate their mood on a 5-point scale, with 2 defined as “very pleasant” and minus 2 defined as “very unpleasant”. On average, the kidney patients rated their mood as 0.70, while the healthy subjects rated it as 0.83. The participants were also asked to describe other emotions they might be feeling, including joy and anxiety, and to describe their levels of physical comfort. And sometimes they were asked, “How do you feel about your life as a whole?”A better understanding of how well people are able to adapt to poor health, the researchers said, could help doctors and patients make wiser choices about their medical care. Earlier studies have also found that seriously ill patients described themselves as being happy. But these patients were not given a chance to answer questions about their mood privately and repeatedly over a period of time, Dr. Riis said, and so it was unclear how accurate their responses were.72.It can be learnt from the study that _.A. the electronic devices used are digital assistants for dialysisB. all the subjects are of the same age, race, sex and education C. the levels of happiness are little affected by health conditionsD. both patients and healthy people overestimate their own happiness 73.In the research, the subjects ratings of their mood levels were _ on average.A. vagueB. positive C. negativeD. neutral74.One of Dr. Riis concerns about the result of the research was whether _.A. it revealed the patients privacy B. it reflected what the patients really thoughtC. the questions for the patients were repeatedD. the assignment for all subjects was accurate75.The purpose of the research was _.A. to help patients adapt to poor healthB. to learn patients average level of happinessC. to define the extent to which health condition affects happinessD. to find the distinction between the healthy and unhealthy people Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A - F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Rich renewable resources B. Road map for gasoline reduction C. Tax policy stimulating renewable energy D. Creative efforts for the general objectiveE. Development and prospect of new energyF. Increasing sales of none-gasoline vehicles 76.Like the U. S., Sweden is addicted to oil. Unlike the U. S., it has a plan to kick the habit -and a deadline. By 2020, the country will no longer be dependent on fossil fuels; no home will need oil for heating, and no motorist will be obliged to use petrol as the only option available.77. Can Sweden do it? Probably. Back in 1970, before the fast Middle Fast energy crisis, Sweden got 77% of its energy from oil. By 2003, even though industrial production had risen dramatically, that figure had dropped to 34%. Part of the countrys impressive record comes as the result of its rich natural resources. The Sweden have access to large amounts of hydropower, large amounts of biomass and good conditions for increased use of wind power. 78. But thats not the only reason Sweden was rated the worlds second greenest nation (just behind New Zealand) in a study issued at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Swedens leaders have passed laws that would be unthinkable for a U. S. politiciantaxes on fuel and CO2 emissions to urge car owners to trade in their cars for hybrids（混合动力汽车）, for example, and tax exemptions（免税）for home owners who switch from oil heating to renewable energy. Indeed, while Americans are likely to complain about higher taxes, Swedes seem to embrace the idea of helping save the planet. 79. Take, for example, Swedens nationwide rush to change cars from gasoline to fuels made from plant waste. Stations that sell alternative fuels are springing up all over the country, and fully 13% of new autos sold in February, the most recent month for which figures are available, can run on low-emission substances.80. What Americans might appreciate is the way local governments are encouraged to come up with their own strategies for meeting the national go