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长宁区2012学年第一学期高三英语期终质量抽测试卷第I卷 （共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section 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 questions you have heard.1.A. At a gallery.B. At a science museum.C. At a furniture shop.D. At a stationery store.2. A. School sports team.B. The exam score.C. A swimming match.D. An Olympic organization.3. A. $8.B. $12.C. $40.D. $80.4.A. They are going camping this weekend.B. They have recently visited Lake Dunmore.C. They will join the outdoor club next year.D. They have to change their weekend plans.5.A. Teacher and student.B. Doctor and patient. C. Travel agent and customer.D. Manager and office clerk.6.A. The man arrived just on time.B. It is not the right time for her.C. She didnt expect him to come so soon.D. Her cable TV set doesnt need any repair.7.A. She dislikes watching fireworks.B. She has to get some movie tickets.C. Shes already had plans for the night.D. She doesnt want to go out with the man.8. A. To enjoy the nice weather.B. To postpone the meeting.C. To take up their study together.D. To start a project on weather changes.9.A. The woman has too many keys.B. The woman shouldnt get annoyed. C. The woman is too forgetful.D. The woman seldom looks for her keys. 10.A. He will change his plans for tomorrow night.B. He will be at both the appointment and the party.C. He has an appointment with Mary tomorrow anyway.D. He feels sorry that he cannot go to the birthday party.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. 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. It could be dangerous if a sleepwalking person is woken up.B. Children are more likely to sleepwalk or sleeptalk than adults.C. Sleepwalking and sleeptalking are two different kinds of dreams.D. Sleeptalking doesnt occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep. 12.A. A guilty murderer.B. A man in absolute horror.C. A terrible physician.D. A man with mental problem.13.A. People can be dreaming while they are sleepwalking.B. Sleepwalking sometimes can have serious consequences.C. Crimes committed during sleepwalking are often forgivable.D. Around 10 percent of people have experienced sleepwalking.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. Queen Victoria.B. King George VI.C. Queen Elizabeth.D. Prince Philip.15.A. They intend to return the favor of the public.B. They hope to see the change of these countries.C. They want to become more popular with the public.D. They plan to get more familiar with these countries.16.A. The magnificent history of the British royal family.B. A grand ceremony of Queen Elizabeths diamond wedding.C. The official tours of Prince William and his wife with other royals.D. A big celebration of Queen Elizabeths 60 years on the throne (在位).Section CDirections: In Section 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. Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer. Memo: (A)n 17 with Dr. WilsonPatients name:Jack YoungPurpose:To have his eyes 18 .Address:Apartment 19 , 177 Chapel StreetPhone number:247-3006Time:4:00, 20 afternoonBlanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.How do you cook in space?We mix our food with water and heat it in the 21 .What do you use to keep yourselves clean in space? We wash with wet cloths and 22 . We use air to 23 . Why do you sleep like that on a spaceship?We are fastened to the beds called “sleeping stations” to 24 .II. 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.The author received tons of congratulations _ his great success in writing.A. inB. onC. fromD. by26.Did you foresee that so many investors _ all their money in the stock market?A. had lostB. lostC. would loseD. have lost27.People living in big cities tend to be _ concerned with air quality than those living in countryside. A. even moreB. many moreC. much lessD. still less28.Some fast developing countries around the world dont care about protecting _ against environmental pollution.A. themselvesB. themC. itD. itself29.According to the new regulations, one _ pass night driving test for the license. A. needB. canC. mustD. may30.All the residents in the area _ that they move into new flats within three months.A. are advisedB. advisedC. have advisedD. have been advised31.She came up with several ideas about the house decoration _ a fantastic one popped into her mind. A. untilB. beforeC. sinceD. unless32.Marys success lies in the fact _ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.A. becauseB. whichC. whereD. that33._ any staircase, I followed a dark passage and it seemed to go on for ever.A. Not to have seenB. Seeing notC. Having not seenD. Not seeing34.Unless _ to speak, most high school students here prefer remaining silent in class. A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited35. Doctors insist the growth of wisdom continues after the 40s, 50s and even 60s, _?A. does itB. doesnt it C. do theyD. dont they36.If she accepts this position, she will have no choice but _ an even greater challenge.A. to meetB. meetsC. meetingD. met37.Donald survived when the car _ he was in crashed into a truck from the opposite side. A. asB. whereC. thatD. once38.A high definition digital camera on this cell phone can show you vividly _ is around the person you are talking to. A. howB. whichC. whatD. where39.Was it the boys passion for playing the piano in his childhood _ led him to be a music college student?A. whichB. that C. whatD. when40.I remember _ Mike for advice since he is regarded by many as a good adviser.A. to be askedB. askingC. to askD. being askedSection 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. advance B. similarC. destructionD. ceaseE. increaseF. definedG. approachesH. miserableI. populatedJ. shiftsPeople rarely feel as helpless as they do when attacked by the threat of severe storms. There is nothing that can prevent a hurricane (飓风) or tornado from causing destruction if it reaches a 41 area. History offers numerous examples of storms that have destroyed large numbers of homes and killed many people. But today things are not as 42 as they were in the past. By studying the conditions that cause storms, weather forecasters are better able to predict them and give people in their paths the warning needed in 43 to keep away from tragedy.A storm is 44 as a sudden, extreme change in the normal conditions of Earths atmosphere. Examples include a large flood of moisture (湿气) or a sharp increase in wind speed. These types of 45 are generally caused by a dramatic change in air pressure. In fact, air pressure often affects weather more than any other factors. Hurricanes are somewhat 46 to tornadoes because both produce atmospheric vortices. Vortices are cone-shaped depression (低气压) of high-speed winds that can cause a large lot of 47 if they touch the ground. When a storm 48 shore, it brings not only fierce winds but also large amounts of ocean water. Storms require moisture to exist, so they quickly 49 over land. As the storm dies, it creates large thunderclouds that can cause heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and flooding. Tornadoes can also form from the breakup of storms and are often one of their most dangerous consequences. III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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. All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandras Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 . Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environments health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment. In recent years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010. Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylors Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.”50.A. colorsB. bodies C. wings D. feelers51.A. out of controlB. in great dangerC. on the flyD. out of date52.A. nearbyB. thoughC. besidesD. alone53.A. predictableB. possibleC. imaginableD. terrible54.A. factorB. pictureC. measureD. display55.A. exposedB. accustomedC. sensitiveD. resistant56.A. highlightsB. changesC. replacesD. finds57.A. preservingB. controllingC. observingD. recognizing58.A. projectsB. effortsC. stepsD. groups59.A. set an exampleB. keep the promiseC. make a differenceD. take the time 60.A. howeverB. furthermoreC. otherwiseD. therefore61.A. DistinguishedB. LeadingC. SeniorD. Ordinary62.A. gracefulB. significantC. pitifulD. mysterious63. A. proposedB. commented C. promised D. recommended 64.A. restricted B. adaptedC. contributedD. tiedSection 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 I was in college, a man named Henry worked as a custodian (看门人) in our student union building. White-haired, with a Pennsylvania Dutch accent, Henry could usually be seen in a baseball cap, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.He was the custodian, and he was the most respected and most well-known person in the building. Everyone loved Henry, and it was because of all the implicit ways he expressed his love for everyone around him. Henry didnt have to say, “I love you.” He lived his love.Henry was always excited when he met someone new, and he wanted to know everything about them. He felt it was important to do things for people he valued. And Henry seemed to value everyone he met. He brought in articles or cartoons for certain people, went out of his way to introduce people to each other, kept dozens of names and birthdays in his wallet so he could send cards, and helped students keep in touch with graduates who had written to him. He even assisted students who didnt have enough money to buy their books. Henry taught me - and many others he supported - how to live life to the fullest. Not by skydiving or exploring some foreign countries, but by appreciating where you are in life and valuing those around you.The funny thing is that despite all he did and taught us, Henry truly believed that he was the lucky one - that he was the one who was gaining so much by getting to know us. But all of us who remember Henry know that we were the ones who were truly blessed. We will never forget the man who taught us that best way to say “I love you” often has little to do with the words. 65. What does the word “implicit” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Unstated.B. Appropriate.C. Indelicate.D. Charming.66. According to the passage, working as a custodian in a college, Henry _. A. made international travels to live a full lifeB. was a role model of how to be a caring personC. was busy organizing former students reunionsD. gathered plenty information about the needy students67. Henry was always excited to meet new people because _.A. it would make people think highly of himB. he was the most popular person in the collegeC. it was part of his responsibility as a custodianD. he treasured everything around him in his life68. Which of the following word cannot be used to describe Henry?A. Gracious.B. Adventurous.C. Supportive.D. Sympathetic.(B)File Created Page 1 of 1 DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT PRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JULY 10 2012 11:15 A.M._Dear Valued Customer, We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it to you promptly. For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines Baggage Resolution Center at its 24 hour, seven day a week number:1-800-335-BAGS (2247) (US Toll Free)281-821-3536 (Local Houston Number)Or visit site: /for/bagtracingAs soon as you file your Delayed Baggage Report, United Airlines will begin to trace for your baggage system wide. Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you once a day to keep you updated on our progress. So that we can quickly access your records, please refer to the File Reference Number on this receipt when corresponding or calling. Keep this receipt with your claim check and E-Ticket receipt until your baggage is returned to you. In most circumstances, United Airlines will deliver your baggage when it is located. Delivery times vary depending on location. If your baggage has not been returned to you within the initial five-day tracing period, please download a claim form at /web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx and return it to us with the required documentation included./bmswtweb/Docs/FileCreatedPrintPC.aspx?ref_num=144_DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT FILE REFERENCE: ALBUA25876_Name: JOHN JACKSON Contact Number: 802-247-9999Delivery Address: 66 MOONBROOK DRBRANDON Email: VERMONT USA 05745 _Bag Tag Description0037387643 Soft-Side Upright suitcase0037387657 Non-Zippered, hard side horizontal suitcase69. Where does the receipt most probably come from?A. Suitcase Tracing Website.B. Delivery Center of United Airlines.C. Baggage Resolution Center.D. Information Center of the Airport.70. From the receipt we can learn that John Jackson _.A. must have filed his Delayed Baggage Report alreadyB. couldnt deal with his delayed baggage on line until July 17, 2012C. should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggageD. may not know anything about his del