第一学期期末质量抽测高三英语试卷附答案.doc

中小学1对1课外辅导专家浦东新区2009学年度第一学期期末质量抽测高三英语试卷考试时间120分钟 满分150 分第I卷 (105分)I. Listening Comprehension Section 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 question you have heard.1. A. Jim.B. Carol.C. Paul.D. The bakery.2. A. 9:00.B. 8:20. C. 8: 50.D. 8:30.3. A. Shed like to have the windows open. B. The air conditioner is on. C. The air is polluted. D. The windows are already open.4. A. In an airport. B. In a railroad station.C. In a restaurant. D. In a hotel room.5. A. Bad-looking. B. Unattractive. C. Nice. D. Oldfashioned.6. A. The man will pay for the painting. . B. The woman cant afford the painting.C. The painting costs 20 dollars.D. The painting is not beautiful.7. A. The game lasts too long. B. He is very hungry. C. The game is boring. D. Hes afraid hes dying.8. A. He is not likely to do the job well.B. He will get a better job after school. C. He can run faster than the editor. D. He will make a good editor.9. A. Football is her favorite sport.B. The game has been canceled. C. Her team played very badly. D. Shes got a cold.10. A. He doesnt like history.B. He must read a lot of books. C. He cant get the books on the list.D. He doesnt have time to take the course.Section BDirections: In Section 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. Many people are shy in social situations.B. Most people are shy by nature. C. Your shyness wont hurt others. D. Shyness is difficult to overcome.12. A. By prediction.B. By recording. C. By observation. D. By examination.13. A. To share ideas with others. B. To make friends. C. To test peoples intelligence.D. To measure shyness.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Art history class is taught in lecture hall. B. Mentally disabled children are taught outside the classroom. C. Professors teach through real world experiences. D. Students appreciate classroom learning. 15. A. To support his point of view.B. To praise the professor. C. To advise us to study psychology. D. To praise his friend.16. A. Learning through experience is important.B. Students learn a lot from textbooks. C. Students develop their creativity through textbooks. D. Students get firsthand information by observation. 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.Consumers InformationName: Susan 17 Address: 27 New Road, Dorsley 18 : D09 8BETel: 19 Occupation: 20 Age: 32Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. What are the man and woman talking about? They are talking about 21 .What does the womans mother complain before a storm？ She always complains that 22 .How do horses and cows react before a storm? They will seem to go to 23 .What do the man and woman want to take with them? They want to take their 24 with them.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.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. Getting a good night sleep is directly related _ not only how we feel next day but our long-term health as well. A. in B. from C. through D. to 26. Would you like steak or chicken?_. Im full now.A. BothB. None C. Either D. Neither27. Scientists are trying to develop a soya-based fuel for cars, which _one day replace petrol. A. must B. should C. would D. may 28. Peters jacket looked just the same as Jacks, but it cost twice _.A. as many B. as much C. so much D. so many 29. Im sure that your letter _ immediate attention. They know youre waiting for the reply.A. will get B. gets C. has got D. is getting30. _ flying is more expensive than land and sea travel, I went there by air to save time. A. Even thoughB. If C. As D. In case31. We can never expect a bluer sky _ we create a less polluted world.A. untilB. if C. unlessD. when32. Would you please keep quiet, Sally? The weather forecast _. Oh, Im sorry I didnt realize it.A. is broadcast B. is being broadcastC. has been broadcastD. had been broadcast33. _by many different kinds of dancing, Martha Graham developed her own personal dance style.A. InfluencingB. InfluencedC. To InfluenceD. Be influenced 34. It will be sad not to see you during the Christmas holiday _families get togetherA. beforeB. whenC. thatD. since35. It cost me a fortune，but I dont regret _ a year traveling around the world. A. to spend B. to be spending C. spending D. spent 36. Around 15,000 officials gathered in Copenhagen, trying to map out an effective strategy _ the battle against climate change.A. to win B. will win C. winning D. won37. Liu Xiangs performance at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix has told his fans a fact _ he has been back on winning track.A. whenB. thatC. whetherD. which38. How was the televised concert last night? Terrific! Rarely _ such a large audience.A. a concert attracted B. did a concert attract C. a concert did attract D. attracted a concert 39. The local government plans to bring in new laws _ parents to take more responsibility for their childrens education. A. forcedB. forcingC. forceD. having forced40. Many people in the city wonder _the city officials have the information they need to solve the problem. A. that B. which C. what D. whetherSection 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. promote B. challenging C. generally D. rewarding E. politely F. immigrants G. competitive H. traditional I. authority J. disagreeMost people agree that the direct, assertive (过分自信的) American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of 41 keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may 42 with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter; if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will 43 point it out.Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely 44 nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course, competition isnt always bad. As a matter of fact, it can 45 excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more 46 , leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, 47 American lifestyles.Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are 48 viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted. Most newcomers to the US like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual(共有的). Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of 49 , the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.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.When discussing the causes of animal endangerment, it is important to understand that individual species are not the only factors involved in this difficult situation. Endangerment is a broad 50 , one that involves the habitats(栖息地) and environments where species live and interact with one another. Although some measures are being taken to help specific cases of endangerment, the universal problem cannot be solved until humans 51 the natural environments where endangered species live. There are many reasons why a particular species may become endangered, but habitat destruction is on top.Our planet is continually changing, causing habitats to be altered and modified. Natural changes tend to occur at a 52 pace, usually causing only a slight 53 on individual species. However, when changes occur at a fast pace, there is little or no time for individual species to 54 and adjust to new circumstances. This can create disastrous results, and for this reason, rapid habitat loss is the primary cause of species endangerment. The strongest 55 in rapid habitat loss are human beings. Nearly every region of the earth has been affected by human activity, particularly during this past century. The loss of microbes (微生物) in soils that 56 supported tropical forests, the 57 of fish and various aquatic species in polluted habitats, and changes in global climate brought about by the 58 of greenhouse gases are all results of human activity. It can be difficult for an individual to 59 the effects that humans have had on specific species. It is hard to identify or predict human effects on individual species and habitats, especially during a human lifetime. But it is quite 60 that human activity has greatly 61 to species endangerment. 62 , although tropical forests may look as though they are thick and healthy, they are 63 highly susceptible (易受影响的）to destruction. This is because the soils in which they grow 64 nutrients. It may take centuries to re-grow a forest that was cut down by humans or destroyed by fire, and many of the worlds severely threatened animals and plants live in these forests. If the current rate of forest loss continues, huge quantities of plant and animal species will disappear. 50. A. themeB. project C. issue D. experiment 51. A. worsen B. protect C. construct D. ignore52. A. gradualB. single C. stableD. rapid53. A. anxiety B. improvementC. impact D. burden 54. A. surviveB. reactC. reflectD. live55. A. ruinsB. objections C. limitations D. forces56. A. formerlyB. formallyC. freely D. usually57. A. appreciationB. destructionC. extinctionD. existence58. A. escapeB. leakC. releaseD. relief59. A. cause B. remind C. remember D. recognize 60. A. reasonable B. apparentC. possible D. natural61. A. devotedB. donatedC. contributedD. adapted62. A. In short B. By contrastC. As a resultD. For example63. A. naturallyB. actuallyC. fully D. completely64. A. lackB. containC. reduceD. limitSection 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）John Blanchard was studying the crowd making their way through the station. He was looking for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didnt, the girl with the rose.When reading a book in a Florida library a year before, John became interested not in the contents of the book, but in the notes penciled in the margin. The handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and beautiful mind. He discovered the former owners name in the front of the book: Miss Hollis Maynell. He located her address and wrote a letter introducing himself. The next day he was shipped overseas to serve in the army. During the next year, they grew to know each other through the mail and their friendship developed. John requested a photograph, but she refused, saying if he really cared, it wouldnt matter what she looked like. When the day finally came for him to return home, their first meeting was suggested 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Central Station in New York. She wrote, “Youll recognize me by the red rose I wear on my coat.” So now John was in the station to meet the girl with a rose. As a pretty and slim girl in green came over, John noticed her blue eyes like flowers in spring. He walked directly towards her, entirely forgetting she was not wearing a rose. As John came closer to her, he saw another woman with a red rose stood nearby. Well past 40, this woman had graying hair done under a worn hat. Seeing the girl in green walk quickly away, John felt as if he were split in two. He desired to follow that girl, but longed for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned and supported him. The woman looked gentle and sensible. John went to her, saying, “Im Captain John Blanchard. You must be Miss Maynell. I am glad to meet you here. May I take you to dinner?”She replied with a smile, “I dont know what this is about. But the lady in green who just went by, begged me to wear this rose on my coat. She said if you asked me out to dinner, Id tell you she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!”65. John was eager to know the former owner of the book because he_.A. was very interested in the contents of the bookB. was impressed by the notes written by its ownerC. wanted to improve his handwritingD. wanted to discuss the book with her66. What happened to John after getting in touch with Miss Hollis Maynell? A. He served in the army abroad. B. He went overseas for vacation. C. He went on a business trip in New York. D. He visited Miss Maynell.67. What do we know about the woman with a rose? A. She was Miss Maynells close friend. B. She was a waitress in the big restaurant. C. She was probably a passerby. D. She was paid to meet John at the Station.68. Which would be the best title of the text? A. An Interesting Book B. A Woman With a Rose C. A Brave Soldier D. A Love Test（B）As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing disease especially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a person who is about the right weight, but does not eat very nutritious foods, who feels OK but exercises only occasionally, who goes to work every day, but is not an outstanding worker, who drinks a few beers at home most nights but does not drive while drunk, and who has no chest pains or abnormal blood counts, but sleeps a lot and often feels tired. This person is not ill. He may not even be at risk for any particular disease. But we can imagine that this person could be a lot healthier.The field of medicine has not traditionally distinguished between someone who is merely “not ill” and someone who is in excellent health and pays attention to the bodys special needs. Both types have simply been called “well.” In recent years, however, some health specialists have begun to apply the terms “well” and “wellness” only to those who are actively striving to maintain and improve their health. People who are well are concerned with nutrition and exercise, and they make a point of monitoring their bodys condition. Most important, perhaps, people who are well take active responsibility for all matters related to their health. Even people who have a physical disease or handicap (缺陷) may be “well,” in this new sense, if they make an effort to maintain the best possible health they can in the face of their physical limitations. “Wellness” may perhaps best be viewed not as a state that people can achieve, but as an ideal that people can strive for. People who are well are likely to be better able to resist disease and to fight disease when it strikes. And by focusing attention on healthy ways of living, the concept of wellness can have a beneficial impact on the ways in which people face the challenges o