2012年上外杯初赛试题.doc

2012年“上外杯”上海市高三英语竞赛初 赛 试 卷考生注意：一、本卷共13页，64小题，满分100分。答卷时间90分钟。二、本卷所有题目为选择题，请将所选答案用2B铅笔点涂在答题卡上。I. Grammar and Vocabulary Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. (1*20)1. There _ no colorful night life like going to pubs or going to cinema, people living in the countryside usually go to bed early.A. is B. be C. to be D. being2. _, I would have chosen not to tell him on his birthday that he had failed the final exam.A. Was I given another chance B. Given another chanceC. Had I given another chance D. Had I been given another chance 3. To feed the planets seven billion people, farmers will need crops that they can grow in saltier soils and an atmosphere _ more carbon dioxide and ozone.A. to be filled with B. filling with C. being filled with D. filled with4. _, all the athletes competing at the 2012 London Olympic Games, were treated as heroes when they returned to the country. A. Whatever brilliant achievement they made or notB. However brilliant achievement they made or notC. However brilliant they made achievement or notD. They made whatever brilliant achievement or not5. Feminist sociolinguists, over the course of the last few decades, have conducted studies _ they believe support the conclusion _ women are routinely discriminated against in English-speaking society. A. whatwhich B. whatthat C. whichwhat D. thatthat6. Human beings get goose bumps and chills when we are scared for the same reason _ cats fluff up when theyre threatened.A. as B. that C. why D. like7. The amount of digital data available to us _ every year, but the amount of time and energy we can devote to understanding it remains the same.A. much doubles B. more doubles C. more than doubles D. more doubles than8. The Sumerians, an ancient people of the Middle East, had a story _ the invention of writing more than 5,000 years ago. A. to explain B. to have explained C. explaining D. explained9. Not only _, but they affect our everyday languagethere are a lot of “cats” and “dogs” in English, including proverbs, sayings, idioms and other expressions. A. domestic animals are mens companionsB. mens companions are domestic animalsC. are domestic animals mens companionsD. mens companions domestic animals are10. The history of cheerleading _ the late 1880s.A. goes back as far in B. goes far back as C. goes as far back as D. goes as far back as in11. In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we _ hold poor models.A. deliberately B. conspicuously C. subconsciously D. conscientiously12. In the _ earlier this year, various treatments, like drugs to fight the virus, were delivered to patients in that country. A. illness B. epidemic C. sickness D. disease13. It has proved that separation from the parents during the sensitive “attachment” period from birth to three may _ a childs personality in later life.A. smash B. strain C. scar D. strip14. New Zealand lays claim to approximately 700 species of seaweed, some of which have no _ outside that country.A. representative B. representation C. presentation D. representing15. At the Olympic level, where athletes are in roughly the same physical condition, the difference between victory and defeat often _ their mental status.A. boils down to B. dwells onC. attributes to D. contributes to16. Some 98 percent of working climate scientists agree that the atmosphere is already warming _ human greenhouse-gas emission. A. in view of B. in accord with C. in line with D. in response to17. Because of climate-change-induced environmental degradation, scientists _ that tens of millions of people will move into todays small and medium-size cities.A. preach B. project C. propose D. pledge 18. Teenagers often focus on what theyd like to do and _ other considerations.A. brush around B. turn over C. keep off D. set aside19. When we walk, instead of turning all calories into lift or forward motion, we turn most of them into heat thats quickly _.A. dispatched B. dissected C. dissipated D. diverged20. The surface of the earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving _ and has done so for billions of years.A. consistently B. circularly C. continentally D. continuously II. ClozeDirections: 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. (1*20)(A)With children and their development, nothing is more important than imagination to help with the growth of thought processes and creativity. Children that are able to get away from it all and place themselves, _21_, in another world are more likely to be able to think “outside the box” and produce more creative results when learning and working. For this reason, the importance of imagination cannot be _22_ and should be encouraged when raising children.Parents know the importance of curiosity in children. Curiosity holds an important place in the minds of kids because it helps provide them with the _23_ to explore objects and places that they do not know. Children become curious from a very young age and begin to wonder about various _24_ in this broad universe, but it is imagination that helps carry the child beyond the boundaries of imagination and into a new world of _25_.It is imagination that begins to develop and occupy a very vital place in a childs mental world. With imagination, a child can move mountains, transport himself to a distant world, make himself smaller or larger, or disappear from sight. Imagination allows children to form new ideas and explore old ideas, all at once. For children with more to escape in their _26_ realities, such as abuse victims or children with separated parents, imagination plays an even more critical role in development as it _27_ with coping.As parents, it is critical to promote imagination through various activities and ideas. _28_ children to fantasy worlds through books and television shows. Discuss these ideas together and explore your childrens ideas. Dont judge them for the ideas they think of, but rather explore them together and ask questions to promote more thought through imagination. This will help children flesh out and _29_ ideas through their imagination, leading to the building blocks of creative thinking.When children get scared, it is important to show them compassion and belonging. This can be accomplished through the use of imagination _30_. Any toy or activity that promotes imagination is a tremendous asset for preparing children for the world and allowing them the space in which to truly and safely grow up.21. A. intelligently B. physically C. mentally D. actually22. A. challenged B. underestimated C. overestimated D. measured23. A. ability B. advantage C. will D. chance24. A. notions B. species C. concepts D. findings 25. A. expansion B. daydreaming C. thought D. discovery26. A. unavoidable B. unfortunate C. unreliable D. unbelievable 27. A. aids B. combines C. fixes D. compares28. A. Throw B. Expose C. Take D. Allow29. A. identify B. justify C. modify D. solidify30. A. at play B. at work C. at home D. at school(B)Although people may not agree on a definition of charisma, they can generally agree on who has it and who doesnt. Ask people to list charismatic _31_ figures and John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama are commonly and frequently mentioned. Ask about charismatic people from the world of entertainment and Oprah Winfrey _32_ the list.On the surface, charismatic individuals, such as Bill Clinton, Mohandas Gandhi, and Oprah Winfrey seem to have _33_ in common (besides being in positions of influence and leadership). But they all are _34_ as having that “something special” that is charisma.What is charisma? This question has been studied for more than 30 years and some people have a good understanding of the personal _35_ that can make any individual “charismatic.” This “personal charisma” is not the same as charismatic leadership, but charismatic leaders possess most, if not all, of the _36_ building blocks of personal charisma.Personal charisma is a constellation of complex and sophisticated social and emotional skills. They allow charismatic individuals to affect and influence others at a _37_ emotional level, to communicate effectively with them, and to make strong interpersonal 38 .Charismatic individuals express their feelings spontaneously and genuinely. This allows them to affect the moods and emotions of others. We all know charismatic people who seem to “light up the room” when they _39_. They typically express positive effect, but they can also stir up others when they are angry or irritated. Truly charismatic individuals have the ability to control and regulate their emotional displays. They are good emotional actors, who can _40_ the charm when they need to.Charismatic people are skilled and entertaining conversationalists. They certainly affect us with their emotional expressiveness, but there is also power in their words. Nearly all charismatic leaders are effective public speakers.31. A. presidential B. public C. democratic D. charitable32. A. ranks B. overwhelms C. tops D. dominates33. A. much B. nothing C. little D. something34. A. recognized B. recommended C. bestowed D. received35. A. characters B. characteristics C. intelligence D. qualities36. A. basic B. utmost C. general D. solid37. A. surface B. reasonable C. deep D. substantial 38. A. responses B. interactions C. association D. connections39. A. talk B. think C. enter D. depart40. A. turn on B. put out C. show off D. depend onIII. Reading Section ADirections: 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) (2*3)14-14Awesome AchievementYour college graduationFills us with love and pride.We always knew that you could doWhatever you really tried.Its a long and challenging journeyTo get a college degree,But you wouldnt quit it, you just went and did it,And were beaming affectionately.Your achievement is awesome, my kid;Youve worked hard and youve passed the test.We love you so, and we want you to know,We think youre the very best!By Joanna_Mom, from the time I was really young,I realized I had someone.you,who always cared,who always protected me,who was always there for me no matter what.You taught me right from wrong,and pushed me to do the right thing,even when it was hard to do.You took care of me when I was sick,and your love helped make me well.You had rules,and I learned that when I obeyed them,my life was simpler, better, richer.You were and arethe guiding light of my life.My heart is filled with love for you,my teacher, my friend, my mother.By Karl 41. The two _ are taken from a famous website for kids reading.A. novelsB. poemsC. advertisementsD. journals42. Joanna shows _.A. her great pride to her sons graduationB. her gratitude to her mom after graduationC. her happiness in passing the final examsD. her joy in the hard and challenge journey43. _ is most suitable title for Karls works.A. Guiding Light MomB. When I was youngC. No matter whatD. The rules to follow(B) (2*4)Its raining bacteria.For clouds to form so it can rain or snow, tiny droplets of water or ice crystals must attach themselves to even smaller particles in the air, known as cloud seeds. Until now scientists have said that these cloud seeds that help make it rain have been mostly things like soot, dust and sea salt.Now, however, research has found that living things may be much more important cloud seeders than first thought. Climate scientists looked at snow and ice samples from all over the world and found that every one of them had at least some micro-organisms such as bacteria in them.Bacteria finds its way into the air after being disturbed off plants growing on farms, and it is at least one source responsible for making it rain or snow.This discovery means that researchers are better able to make links between the living world and our climate. Some researchers also say this new information may help scientists bring rain, artificially, to dry areas.44. In the past, scientist regarded all the things except _ as cloud seeds.A. sootB. smaller particlesC. bacteriaD. dirt45. What does the word “disturbed” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. interruptedB. movedC. worriedD. broken46. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Micro-organisms are more important in rain-form than first thought.B. Smaller articles are vital in the process of clouds and rain forming.C. Soot, dust and sea salt are normally cloud seeds.D. Dry areas need more bacteria to get sufficient rain dropping. 47. The findings will help researchers _.A. understand the creatures and climate betterB. find a new way to prevent the rain pouringC. realize the importance of bacteria in natureD. know that there must be bacteria in raindrops(C) (2*5)CATHOLIC COLLEGE BENDIGOHOMESTUDY AND HOW TO STUDYSOME SUGGESTIONSBefore you begin: Make a set time for study. If possible, set up a permanent study area. (If this is not possible, find privacy in a quiet area. You need to be alone.) Do not try to work with TV, radio or conversation to distract you. Organise your books so that they are in order and you know where they are. Keep your work space clear of materials and objects. When you are studying, have with you only the books and notes you require. This will avoid distraction. Use a good light which is not in a position to shine in your eyes. Allow fresh air into your room. Use a comfortable chair with a good back support.Time Management:(Use your diary for time management)At the beginning of each week: List before and after school activities such as sport, practice sessions, music lessons, homestudy. List the tests to be done that week and on which day. List the assignments and essays due and on which day. Check your progress on a long term assignments. Do a small amount regularly. Set time for study. Allow time fro revision. Check what you need for the next day. Make sure you have done due assignments. Pack your bag with books and equipment you will need. List the books etc. you will need to bring home for tomorrow nights homestudy (Use your diary for reminders).What homestudy time is used for: To prepare for lessons (collect what is needed research etc). To complete the work (such as assignment). To complete work not finished in class. To revise and understand work done in class. To write down questions about what you cant understand. Read for relaxation and enjoyment.Work Habits: Do the hardest subject/assignment first while you are fresh. Take a 10-minute break every hour. Use your time at school effectively. It will cut down home study time. Revision of work done in class before commencing set homestudy will help to make revising for tests easier.Notes: Have a separate folder for each subject. Use plenty of headings. Use sub-headings. Be neat in your layout. It is easier to read. Organise your notes by colour highlighting them. Numbering the points can be useful. Leave wide margins for comments. Date the notes. Store the notes in order.Researching Your Assignments:1. CHOOSE your topic:what is it exactly that I need to know?what questions do I have to answer?2. FIND the relevant book/s and write down the title/s in your folders. RECORD the information for bibliography NOW (See point 10).3. Use the (a) Index(b) Table of contents to find your facts easily and quickly4. READ the information in the book/ articles.5. USE the vertical file which is in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.6. TAKE NOTES by reading a paragraph at a time and writing brief points i.e. a) b)7. MAKE USE OF MAPS, DIAGRAMS AND TABLES8. USE headings and sub-headings to highlight your points.9. JOIN the points together in your own words.10. BIBLIOGRAPHYin alphabetical order, by authors surname, e.g. Smith, John Industrial Revolution, Ringwood: Penguin, 1983. Pages 13, 16-19, 58. Record this information as you go (see Point 2). If you can follow these points assignments will be easier.48. The passage is most probably taken from _.A. a student guidanceB. an enrollment C. a new product brochureD. a college calendar49. Before you begin, students should do all the foll