上海市金山中学2013年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷.doc

上海市金山中学2013年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷试卷满分： 150分 考试时间： 120分钟第I卷（共103分）I. Listening Comprehension ( 30)Section A Short ConversationsDirections: 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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano C. Playing drums. D. Acting. 3. A. His bikeB. Janes bike C. The key to his room D. The key to his bike4. A. The man doesnt like a car, but his wife does. B. The mans wife doesnt like a car. C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time. D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5. A. To school. B. To her room. C. To the grocery store. D. To her friends house .6. A. Bob cant help.B. Bob will help.C. Bob is unkind. D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper. B. She likes to listen to the radio. C. She prefers a larger apartment D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. On footB. By taxi.C. By their own car.D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed. C. He is better. D. His condition is worse.10. A. $160. B.$150.C. $120. D. $50.Section B PassagesDirections: 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.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely12. A. It causes great damage. B. It extends to the ocean floor. C. It is likely to lessen. D. It increases rapidly.13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves. B. It influences the power of high waves. C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves. D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.14. A. A new way to take notes. B. A short name for the survey reading method.C. The five steps in the reading process. D. Different ways to study for examination.15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words. B. One should always take notes.C. One should read only the titles and the important words.D. One should read sequences of words.16. A. taking notes. B. underlining important points. C. keeping what you read in mind. D. Both A and B.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: 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.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on following conversation.The Language Study FairDate: 17th to 19th 17 .Place: National Education Centre.Fair includes: Stands with textbooks. 18 by educational speakers. demonstrations of the latest 19 programs.Tickets: $5 each or $3 for a 20 students. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What was Herberts previous job?He was a 21 .Why did Herbert move back?It was 22 _ in Alaska .What is Herberts present job?He is a 23 owner.When will Cindy and Dave meet Herbert? 24 .Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (16)Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. (A)My father and I were very close. I loved 25 _ (please) him, and he was always proud of my success. If I won a spelling contest at school, he was 26 _ top of the world. Later in life whenever I got a promotion, Id call my father right away and hed rush out to tell all his friends. In 1970, when I 27_ (name) president of the Ford Motor Company, I didnt know which of us was more excited.Like many native Italians, my parents were very open with their feelings and their loves not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would never hug their fathers. 28_ I hugged and kissed my dad at every chance - nothing could have felt more natural.He was a curious man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown 29 _ (buy) a motorcycle. Unfortunately, my father and his motorcycle didnt get along too well. He fell off it so often that he got rid of it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again trusted any vehicle with less than four wheels.Because of that motorcycle, I wasnt allowed to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to borrow 30 _ from a friend. On the other hand, my father promised me that I could drive a car as soon as I 31 _ ( turn) sixteen. (B)My aunt Edith was a widow of 50, 32 _ (work) as a secretary, when doctors discovered that she had a very serious heart disease.Aunt Edith doesnt accept defeat easily .She began studying medical reports in the library and found an article in a magazine about a well-known heart surgeon, Dr. Michael Dan, of Houston, Texas. He 3 _ (save) the lives of some patients with the same illness before. The article said Dr. Dans fees were very high; Aunt Edith couldnt possibly pay them .But could he tell her of someone whose fee she 34 _ pay?So Aunt Edith wrote to him .She simply listed her reasons for wanting to live: her three children, 35 _ would be on their own in three or four more years, her little - girl dreamt of traveling and seeing the world .There wasnt a word of self-pity - only warmth and humor and 36 _ joy of living. She mailed the letter, not really expecting an answer.A few days later, my doorbell rang. Aunt Edith didnt want to come in; she stood in the hall with a letter and read aloud. “Your beautiful letter moved me very deeply. 37_ you can come to Houston, there will be no charge for either the hospital or the operation. 38 _ (Sign) by Michael Dan.”That was seven years ago. Since then, Aunt Edith has been around the world .Her three children are happily married. For her age, she is one of the 39_ (young) people I know - all 40_ _ an open heart surgeon who knew how to honor his profession, and how to open his own heart. III. Vocabulary (10)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.Apartly Bsatisfy Cplace Dfamiliar Eunderstanding Fcollected Ghonoring Hrole Iimproved JstrictK. likely Art museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular “design museums” that are opening today, however, perform quite a different _41_. Unlike most art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general public. These museums sometimes even _42_ things like fridges and washing machines in the center of the hall.People have argued that design museums are often made use of as advertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales-it is the _43_ of excellently invented products. The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second tells you the success of a sale.One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel _44_ with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled. This is _45_ because design museums clearly show how and why mass-produced products work and look as they do, and how design has _46_ the quality of our lives. Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their _47_.In recent years, several new design museums have opened their doors. Each of these museums has tried to _48_ the publics growing interest in the field with new ideas. Londons Design Museum, for example, shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins. The choices open to design museums seem far less _49_ than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys _50_ in our everyday life .III. Reading Comprehension Section A (15)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. During recent years we have heard much about “race” : how this race does certain things and that race believes certain things and so on. 51 , the whole phenomenon of race consists of a few surface indications.We judge race usually 52 the coloring of the skin: a white race, a brown race, a yellow race and a black race. But if you were to remove the skin you could not 53 anything about the race to which the individual belonged. There is nothing in physical structure, the brain or the internal organs to 54 a difference.There are four types of blood. All types are found in every race, and no type is 55 to any race. Human brains are the 56 . No scientists could examine a brain and tell you the race to which the individual belonged. Brains will 57 in size, but this occurs within every race. Nor does 58 have anything to do with intelligence. The largest brain ever examined belonged to a person of weak 59 . On the other hand, some of our most distinguished people have had 60 brains.Mental tests which are reasonably accurate show no differences in 61 between races. High and low test results both can be recorded by different members of any race. 62 equal educational advantages, there will be no difference in average standings, either on account of race or geographical location.Individuals of every race 63 civilization to go backward or forward. Training and education can change the response of a group of people, and 64 them to behave in a particular way.The behavior and ideals of people change according to 65 , but they can always go back or go on to something new that is better and higher than anything in the past.51.A. ThusB. BesidesC. ThenD. Yet52. A. in B. fromC. atD. on53. A. speakB. talkC. tellD. mention54.A. estimateB. indicateC. exposeD. appear55.A. distinctB. extinctC. nativeD. sensitive56.A. sameB. uniqueC. generalD. specific57. A. remain B. increase C. decreaseD. vary58.A. bloodB. quality C. sizeD. quantity59.A. healthB. body C. mindD. strength60.A. bigB. smallC. specialD. major61.A. diligenceB. personalityC. prediction D. intelligence62.A. ProvidedB. JudgingC. GivenD. Following63.A. advanceB. causeC. promoteD. turn 64.A. enrichB. enableC. engageD. ensure65.A. circumstancesB. racesC. statisticsD. religionsSection B (24)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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)The morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and Id been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt：“The trouble with you is that you wont put yourself in my place. Cant you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornlyand felt the ache in my tooth. Id thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phonebook, but no one could see me immediately. Finally, at about lunch time, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in .”I look my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice? Why wasnt he as busy as the others?In the dentists office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said ,“Dont worry. The dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him? ”I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled. The chair went back, suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy it, on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief！66. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning?A. Cheerful. B. Nervous.C. Satisfied. D. Upset.67. What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?A. The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentists being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentists office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.68. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair.D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.69. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot.B. Have a good word for ones friendC. Put oneself in others shoesD. A friend in need is a friend indeed.(B) One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is thewisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winningphotographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fiftyover-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives. The photos and interviews are now available on our website.Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.Let us now have a culture of peace.Federico Mayor Zaragoza, SpainFederico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy（药学）from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958 .After many years spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for aCulture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays.Writingis a discovery.Nadine Cordimer, South AfricaDueto a weak heart, Nadine Cordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age .She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works which have been translatedinto forty languages. In 1991, Cordimer won the Nobel Prize for literature. Jazz is about the only form of art today.Dave Brubeck, USADave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recordedhis first album（专辑）. Brubecks 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. For more figures CLICK HERE. （241 words）70. Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because their accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.71. According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza .A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in different areas72. Who most probably said“ My education has been the library and books in the interview reflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.73. What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckermans awards. B. To publicize Zuckermans project. C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.CWhen should people be made to retire? 55? 65? Should there be a compulsory (强制的) age limit?Many old people work well into their 70s and 80s, running families, countries or corporations. Other people, however, despite being fit and highly talented, are forced to retire in their fifties or even earlier because of the regulations of a company or the nation. This essay will examine whether people should be allowed to continue working as long as they want or whether they should be encouraged to retire at a particular stage.Some people