2012-2013学年上海市松江二中高一上学期期中考试英语试卷.doc

松江二中2012学年度第一学期期中考试高一年级 英语试题命题教师：高一备课组I. Listening Comprehension (20%)Section A Short conversations Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two 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. He thinks its interesting.B. He likes all kinds of TV programs.C. He doesnt like the TV series.D. He thinks the TV series are good.2. A. She will go to the bookstore.B. The books were too expensive.C. There werent any maths and English books left.D. She doesnt need any books.3. A. In a bank.B. In a hospital.C. At a hotel.D. In a school.4. A. One month.B. One week.C. Several months.D. One year.5. A. Go to buy some paper.B. Do some typing.C. Change the typewriter.D. Buy some pencils.6. A. Hes trying to give up smoking.B. Hes trying to stop talking.C. Hes trying to thank the woman.D. Hes trying to have a cigarette.7. A. Stay at home.B. Go to work.C. Ask for leave.D. Go to school.8. A. In a factory.B. In a dressmakers.C. In a store.D. In a school.9. A. She wants to go but shell have to look after her aunt.B. She doesnt want to go.C. She doesnt like the film.D. She wants to go to school.10. A. She doesnt smell any smoke.B. She doesnt have a cigarette for him.C. She doesnt want him to smoke.D. She doesnt want to buy a cigarette.Section B Passages Directions: 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 read 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. 550,000.B. 55,000.C. 50,000.D. 500,000.12. A. The public library.B. The cows.C. The city hall.D. The colleges and universities.13. A. Some Facts about Boston.B. How Cows Help Boston.C. Boston Public Library.D. A beautiful City.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. In some cities in the U.S.A.B. In some cities in Britain.C. In some towns in Britain. D. In some towns in the U.S.A.15. A. Because people playing very often are beginning to be excited.B. Because people playing very often are beginning to get new kinds of diseases.C. Because people will spend more time on television.D. Because people will spend more time playing games.16. A. Someone.B. No one. C. Anyone.D. Everyone. Section C Longer conversations Directions: 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 the following conversation. What will the man want to borrow?The Shanghai Yearbook for 17 .Who borrowed it? 18 Thomas.Where does the man work?In the 19 Research Center.When will the man return the book?Hell get it back as 20 as possible. II. Grammar Section A (16%) 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.21. The first thing _ we should do is to water the flowers in front of the room. A. which B. as C. what D. that 22. Is this the shop _ sells childrens clothing ?A. which B. where C. in which D. what23. Give me any book _ you think is suitable.A. that B. from which C. what D. on which24. Youre the only person _ Ive ever met _ could do it.A. who; / B. /; whom C. whom; / D. /; who25. During the days _, he worked as a servant at the Browns.A. followed B. following C. to follow D. that followed 26. It is _ he said it that surprised me.A. the way B. in the way that C. in the way D. the way which 27. Who is the scientist _ is going to give us a talk on space this Sunday?A. that B. who C. which D. whom28. The generals complained that the Defense Department had not sent the extra men and equipment _ they needed.A. as B. which C. that D. who29. This is one of the best films _. A. that have been shown this year B. that have shownC. that has been shown this year D. that you talked30. There will come a time _ a whole organ of the human body can be frozen for later use.A. while B. when C. as D. which31. I have pleasure in introducing to you the man without _ generosity your club would cease to exist.A. whose B. that C. which D. his32. Do not hope for such things _ you can never achieve. They are only day dreams.A. which B. that C. as D. of which33. Columbia, _ can be easily guessed, was named in memory of Columbus, who discovered America in 1492.A. as B. what C. that D. it 34. Those successful deaf dancers think dancing is an activity _ sight matters more than hearing. A. when B. whose C. its D. where 35. Ducks live alongside their owners on the farm, _ will promote the exchange of viruses.A. which B. where C. that D. what 36. On her birthday, she received from her parents a nice gift, _ a note was attached, saying, We love you so much.A. in which B. to which C. on which D. at whichSection B(9%)Direction: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Acourage B. increase C. effects D. attention AB. extentAC. unknown AD. strong BC. find BD. practical CD. troubleThe desire to make exploration(探险) is born with man. Wherever his imagination goes, man also has a 37._ wish to go. A large part of human history is connected with the exploration of the world in which we live. Again and again people have set out with surprising 38._ and patience to look into 39._ regions and lands to see what has not been seen, to make known the unknown. With kites, balloons and aircraft they left the ground to pass through the lower atmosphere. Now outer space receives their 40._. Whyshould man take the 41._ of conquering(征服) space? It is hard to list the specific practical benefits that will result in. But one knows, from past experience in other areas, that man will surely see and discover new things in space that will 42._ our scientific knowledge, and this new knowledge will 43._ its way into valuable practical uses. What we learn about man himself, from his experience in space, and from the 44._ of space and the space flightenvironment on him, will be extremely valuable. The new techniques developed to carry out the exploration of space, and to keep man alive in space, will certainly find 45._ uses in everyday life in some way. The areas that will benefit and diverse. They include communication, generation of power, transportation and travel, food production, materials, fuels and many others. But to say definitely just what the practical results will be almost impossible.III. Reading Comprehension Section A(15%)A person may have an idea about himself that will prevent him from doing good work. He may have the belief that he is not capable of it. A child may think he is stupid because he doesnt understand how to make the 46 of his mental abilities. Older people may be mistaken that they are incapable of learning things new because of their 47 .A person who knows that he is capable will not make a real 48 because he feels that it would be useless. He wont go at a job with the confidence necessary for success, and he wont work his hardest way, 49 he may think he is doing so. He is 50 likely to fail, and the failure will 51 his belief in his inability.Alfred Alder, a famous doctor, had an experience like this. When he was a small boy, he had a poor 52 in maths. His teacher told his parents he had no ability in maths in order that they would not 53 too much of him. In his way, they two developed the idea. He accepted 54 mistaken thinking of his ability, feeling that it was useless 55 and was very poor at maths, just as they expected.One day he worked at a problem which none of the other students had been able to solve. Alder 56 in solving the problem. This gave him confidence. He now worked with interest, 57 and purpose, and he soon became especially good at maths. He not only 58 that he could learn maths well, but luckily he learnt 59 in his life from his own experience that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose, he may 60 himself as well as others by his ability.46.A. useB. mostC. biggestD. greatest47. A. abilityB. attitudeC. ageD. brain48.A. decisionB. successC. differenceD. effort49.A. as thoughB. even thoughC. asD. despite50.A. veryB. easilyC. especiallyD. therefore51.A. lead toB. strengthen C. increaseD. add to52.A. talentB. mindC. startD. belief53.A. blame B. expectC. pushD. remind54.A. hisB. herC. theirD. its55.A. complainingB. remarking C. trying D. learning56.A. managedB. succeededC. achievingD. involving57.A. determinationB. excitementC. concentrationD. reflection58.A. guaranteedB. appearedC. experiencedD. proved59.A. earlyB. deeplyC. lateD. simply60.A. encourage B. ensureC. amazeD. profitSection B(12%)(A)Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become kidults (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia. Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult fans around the world. It is not unusual to see a 20-something woman with a big, Garfield-shaped cushion on her sofa or a Hello Kitty mobile phone accessory. Other kidults still enjoy childrens stories and fairy tales. For example, Bloomsbury even published the Harry Potter novels with an adult cover. That way, no one else on the subway will know that an adult is actually reading a childrens book! Kidults can be like vitamins to society. Adults who value their childhood and hold on to pure, child-like emotion may be needed in such a rough and dry society, said Lee Sojung, professor of Foreign Studies at Hankuk University. He added that kidult culture may fill the generation gap between adults and kids. It could give children and their parents books, movies, and cartoon shows to enjoy together. He may be right. Tim Greenhalgh, a professor, explained that some kidults just refuse to grow up. They cling to(舍不得放弃) childhood because life in a busy and stressful city frightens them. Kidults would like to forget their age and openly show their fear of society and adulthood. “ So, they can escape from increasingly complex and stressful lives that are hard to deal with.” Greenhalgh said.61.We can know from the passage that kidults are _.A. children who cant wait to grow up.B. Grown-ups who hold on to child- like emotionC. people who enjoy playing sports.D. young people who pretended to be grown-ups when young.62. According to the passage, kidults would like to do the following except _.A. buy Hello Kitty mobile phone accessories.B. read a childrens book on the subway.C. work in a busy and stressful city.D. Collect toys they once played with.63. In the opinion of the professor in a Korean University, kidults are _.A. immature and weak.B. necessary to our society.C. bad to the development of society.D. getting more and more.64. The main cause of the kidult culture is that _.A. some companies are taking advantage of it.B. modern life is stressful and hard.C. some people like to stay young and energetic.D. some people wish to fill the generation gap.(B)Look at this mail-order advertisement:SUNSHINE COMPANYProducts for a Safe EnvironmentA2477l Youre going to love this natural soap.There are no chemicals in it.It is very good for your hands and face.D4545GARDEN SPRAYInsects are going to run away from our new chiligarlic spray.Its safe and natural.B2377HOME CLEANER Youre not going to need 5 or 6 chemical cleaners.You have Dr Clean!It is safe and strong,and it cleans everything in your house!A2104CANVAS BAGYoure going to say,“No paper or plastic!”You have this excellent heavy canvas shopping bag.itemcodepriceNatural shampooT6762$3.00garden sprayD4545$2.50canvas bagA2104$4.00hand soapA2477$1.00home cleanerB2377$2.25Postage:$3.5065. Dr Clean is _.A.an expert in cleaning everythingB.a newly-invented machine C.a can of cleaning powderD.a magic cloth for cleaning66. According to the ad,where can you mail your letter if you want something to kill the ants?A.D4545 Garden Spray.B.Sunshine Company.C.A2104 Canvas Bag.D.The Dr Cleans.67.Youre going to love the natural soap,because _.A.it is cheap B.it smells sweetC.there are no chemicalsD.it is powerful68. According to the ad, how much do you have to pay for 3 shampoos and 2 canvas bags totally?A.12.25. B.20.50. C.13.50. D.17.(C) When other teens were studying or going out, she struggled to find a place to sleep on the street. But she overcame these terrible setbacks to win a highly competitive scholarship and gain entry to Harvard University. And her amazing story has inspired a movie, “Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story”, shown in late April. Liz Murray, a 22-year-old American girl, has been writing a real-life story of willpower and determination. Liz grew up in the shadow of two drug-addicted parents. There was never enough food or warm clothes in the house. Liz was the only member of the family who had a job. Her mother had AIDS and died when Liz was just 15 years old. The effect of that loss became a turning point in her life. Connecting the environment in which she had grown up with how her mother had died, she decided to do something about it. Liz went back to school. She threw herself into her studies, never telling her teachers that she was homeless. At night, she lived on the streets.“What drove me to live on had something to do with understanding, by understanding that there was a whole other way of being. I had only experienced a small part of the society,”she wrote in her book Breaking Night. She admitted that she used envy to drive herself on. She used the benefits that come easily to others, such as a safe living environment, to encourage herself that “next to nothing could hold me down”. She finished high school in just two years and won a full scholarship to study at Harvard University. But Liz decided to leave her top university a couple of months earlier this year in order to take care of her father, who has also developed AIDS. “I love my parents so much. They are drug addicts. But I never forget that they love me all the time.” Liz wants moviegoers to come away with the idea that changing your life is “as simple as making a decision”.69. In which order did the following things happen to Liz?a. Her mother died of AIDS.b. She worked at a petrol station.c. She got admitted into Harvard.d. The movie about her life was put on.e. She had trouble finding a place to sleep.Ab, a, e, c, d Ba, b, c, e, d C e, d, b, a, cDb, e, a, d, c70. The main idea of the passage is _.Ahow Liz managed to enter Harvard UniversityBthe hard time Liz had in her childhoodCwhy Liz loved her parents so muchDhow Liz struggled to change her life71. What decision did Liz make that changed her life? A. To write Breaking Night B. To go to the best university. C. To live through the difficult time. D. To live a different life from her parents.72. When she wrote “What drove me to live on.I had only experienced a small part of the society”, she meant that _.Ashe had little experience of social lifeBshe could hardly understand the societyCshe would do something for her own lifeDshe needed to travel more around the worldSection c(8%)Directions: Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than ten words.A rain forest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperatur