上海市闸北区2013届高三英语上学期期末教学质量调研试题新人教版

1 20122012 学年闸北区第一学期高三英语学科期末试卷学年闸北区第一学期高三英语学科期末试卷 一模 一模 本卷满分 150 分 完卷时间 120 分钟 第第 I I 卷 共卷 共 105105 分 分 I I ListeningListening ComprehensionComprehension SectionSection A A DirectionsDirections 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 In the electronic appliance shop B At a bus stop C At the airport D In the hospital 2 A 200 yuan B 400 yuan C 600 yuan D 1200 yuan 3 A A couple B Colleagues C Parent and teacher D Employee and job consultant 4 A He is Michael s good friend B He is Michael s neighbor C He has good appetite D He is a classic music fan 5 A Hospital B Gas station C At a bus stop D In the hospital 6 A Online shopping saves money on clothing B The woman shouldn t have bought so many clothes C The woman should try other types of clothes instead of t shirts D Every woman needs many beautiful clothes 7 A The girl s favorite sweets are chocolates and candies B The girl should go to the supermarket with him together C It s time for the girl to try something sweet D The girl s teeth are in bad condition 8 A Writing a report B Doing a project C Travelling on business D Contacting customers 9 A He is looking forward to going home for the summer B He is planning to do some accounting work in summer C He is not eager to spend time at home in summer D He hasn t decided where to go for the summer 10 A They can buy vegetables together B They can dine out for dinner that day C He doesn t like the food cooked by the woman D He has never eaten in that restaurant 2 SectionSection B B DirectionsDirections 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 Hong KOng B London C Copenhagen D Dubai 12 A The aIRPOrt facilities B The food quality C The airport safety D THe ticket price 13 A Because they pay much attention to toilet cleanliness B Because they provide discounts on ticket prices C Because they try to learn from European airports D Because they try every means to build a loyal customer base Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage 14 A Mountain climbers are risking lives B Both young and old climbers take part in mountaineering C Mountaineering doesn t have man made rules D Mountaineering is forbidden in some countries 15 A Mountaineering is more dangerous than other forms of sports B Mountaineering doesn t call for team efforts C Mountaineering is attractive to people D Mountain climbers often fall from the rocks and die 16 A Because they have more teammates B Because mountaineering doesn t need much strength C Because they face less natural forces D Because they are more skillful SectionSection C C DirectionsDirections 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 NONO MOREMORE THANTHAN TWOTWO WORDSWORDS for each answer Community Book Club Membership Form Name Williams Tom Job 17 3 Preferred book type 18 Yearly membership fee 19 Book being read now 20 Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation Complete the form Write NONO MOREMORE THANTHAN THREETHREE WORDSWORDS for each answer What makes oprah s show popular 21 What Was her 2005 book about 22 How much money does she earn a year 23 What does her own network do 24 II II GrammarGrammar andand VocabularyVocabulary SectionSection A A DirectionsDirections 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 Eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep are key maintaining a healthy and vigorous state of life A inB byC toD for 26 According to the research some people prefer to suffer more stress at work in exchange for high salary while are willing to live with little pay A all B othersC the othersD none 27 A Chinese basketball team employed the former NBA superstar Tracy Macready this year encouraged the whole team and the fans A whenB whereC whichD what 28 New house prices in major Chinese cities are continuing to rise a warming housing market A signalledB to signal C signallingD having signalled 29 The news saddened the whole nation five boys died of suffocation 窒息 in a rubbish bin A where B thatC howD which 30 In order to avoid fires or explosions people not use mobile phones at gas stations A mayB mustC shallD need 31 Any athlete will be punished if found to use stimulant famous he is in the sports field A in spite of B whateverC no matter how D although 32 The success of the movie series Bourne Identity shows that a good director 4 should hold the audience curiosity the story reaches the end A unlessB whileC untilD because 33 Only when their private photos appeared on foreign magazines that they had been tracked by paparazzi 狗仔队 A the royal couple were awareB were the royal couple aware C were aware the royal coupleD the royal couple aware were 34 It is still not quite clear on earth really matters in deciding a child s character and personality A whenB whereC howD what 35 Though of high costs many Chinese parents insisted on sending their high school children abroad to study A warningB warned C to warnD were warned 36 I have been told that you are going to start your own business A haven t IB isn t itC aren t youD haven t you 37 According to a survey the number of Chinese weibo users 250 million so far this year making China the world s No 1 weibo using country A has reachedB reachedC will reachD reaches 38 It is reported that many Chinese babies are taking too much fish oil as they physically need A much as twice B twice as much C as much twice D much twice as 39 World Wildlife Fund s project Earth Hour which encourages people to turn off the light for an hour on the last Saturday of every March to help to create a promising future for the planet A is carried out B carries outC will carry out D carried out 40 shoppers with a huge variety of choices for every shopping experience distinguishes online shopping from other forms of purchase A Provided B ProvidingC Being provided D Having provided SectionSection B B DirectionsDirections 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 consequently B divorcedC servingD imaginaryE hit F evilG secretH gainedi honoursJ inspired 5 The popularity of the fantasy novels Harry Potter and the great success of the Potter movie series have aroused Potter fans craze about the author Joanne Kathleen Rowling Rowling started writing after graduating with 41 Nonetheless this was not supposed to be her main job as she was already working as a secretary She found her job rather boring and was frequently absent minded as she was always taking notes for sudden ideas for future stories She was fired 42 and went from one job to another Finally a trip by train 43 her to produce a story about a young wizard 巫师 born with responsibilities to fight 44 forces Unfortunately her idea could not be developed due to her mother s sudden death Shocked and depressed Rowling left Britain When she returned she was already a 45 single mother with a little daughter in spite of all the frustrations in life she managed to put her 46 story to the point Harry Potter was published and became a n 47 in no time The Potter books have 48 worldwide applause won multiple awards and have been the basis for a popular series of films in which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts 脚本 and maintained creative control at the same time by 49 As a producer in the films It is through Harry Potter that Rowling has led a rags to riches reality show where she progressed from living on social security to multi millionaire status III III ReadingReading ComprehensionComprehension SectionSection A A DirectionsDirections For each blank in the following passages 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 In today s American society background checks have become a routine part of hiring process employers use them to 50 potential workers judging whether they are qualified for the posts Through background checks employers can also make sure that the information applicants provide is truthful which 51 the applicants moral quality Then what do background checks investigate Many include a review of the employee s employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to 52 Employers also pay attention to the length of unemployment afraid that long time 53 from work may bring negative influence to the employee s performance Sometimes an applicant s residential history is also an issue Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas reducing the chances for them to have contact with 54 people Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on 55 Another item which can t be neglected is the applicant s criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison Although 56 like traffic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned breaking a criminal law is rarely 57 and in 6 most cases is sure to result in the ending of the employment Then comes the social history A background check that involves the applicant s social history is 58 needed for government posts or employment in finance and law industries that require greater self 59 A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss The investigation usually checks drug use family relationships and social contacts in order to 60 hiring someone unsuitable for the posts Background investigators who 61 social history may interview neighbors and professional references 62 by the applicant Finally in the field Of education background an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicant s 63 performances In many instances an education background check is so 64 about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application 50 A qualifyB assessC treat D reward 51 A practisesB suppliesC destroysD suggests 52 A cheatB apply C resignD complain 53 A absenceB reviewC independenceD silence 54 A bad temperedB ill intentioned C cold bloodedD old fashioned 55 A housingB facilitiesC communicationD transportation 56 A minor offencesB serious faults C personal experiencesD public inconveniences 57 A botheredB sparedC paid D informed 58 A temporarilyB generallyC fortunatelyD gradually 59 A satisfactionB confidenceC disciplineD awareness 60 A explain B discussC permitD avoid 61 A look afterB look onC look intoD look in 62 A recognizedB examinedC orderedD compared 63 A financialB academicC religiousD official 64 A carelessB curious jellyfish C realisticD particular SectionSection B B DirectionsDirections 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 7 A Mike frowned 皱眉 at his calendar and then picked up his guitar His band had been together for five months Everyone said they were fantastic but they still had not been blessed with a paying job jellyfish The three guys had become acquainted in band class and organizing a group had been Mike s idea Mike played the guitar and acted as leader john was on drums and James was on the saxophone The three got together just for fun and named their group Playday But when some fans praised their talent they decided to turn fun into profit To make themselves known Playday volunteered to entertain at parties They played for free at school get togethers Mike loved the applause He felt like a superstar They practiced hard and discussed young musicians who hadhad vaulteavaultea intointo prominenceprominence The Jackson Five were kids John said Michael shot to fame like a rocket He exclaimed We can do it Mike encouraged the group After months of keeping Spirits high Mike was tired They haven t seen even a cent Let alone making a killing Everyone was in low spirits They decided to break up after one final volunteer job The next day they were to perform for patients at the Children s Hospital where Mike s mother worked as a nurse The next day the three young guys set up in the hospital lobby and the nurses brought in the audience As Playday began its number Mike could feel their lack of spirit Then Mike spotted one patient sitting limply in her wheelchair Her expression was vacant but when music filled the room this rag doll came to life She sat up straight and the light that shone in her eyes lighted up something in Mike He felt the thrill he d been missing As Mike s playing caught fire James and John gained energy Soon Playday was rocking as never before After the performance the three guys spent time with the patients Mike spoke to the girl who had encouraged him to play so well Wouldn t it feel great to be rich and famous she asked eyes still bright Will you be a rock star Probably not Mike answered But I ll never give up my music IT felt like the big time playing for you 1 The undeRLiNed phrase had had vaultedvaulted intointo prominence prominence most likely means A had grown into adultsB had made a promise 8 C had played The Jackson FiveD had bEcome successful 2 The members of Playboy were tired and depressed because they A had no offer of a paying performance B competed cruelly with other bands C called an end to the bandD performed at the Children s Hospital 3 While performing at the Children s Hospital Mike became inspired because A his guitar caught fireB a girl took him as a rock star C a patient was much cheered upD a toy doll suddenly became alive 4 Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage 5 MiKe John and James got to know each other as they were relatives 6 They planned to make money when they had a big fan base 7 Their wonderful performance at Children s Hospital cured the girl of her disease 8 Mike found out the enjoyment of volunteer performance after playing at the hospital B ReadRead thisthis touristtourist bookletbooklet forfor ClarkeClarke QiuaQiuay y Souvenirs from the Past Every weekend there s a popular flea 跳蚤 market Hunt for treasures of a different kind Among a collection of goodies you ll fiNd jewelries antiQUES ANd carpets that are centuries old which deFiNES Their significance All THe specialty shops here deal in ancient items including remains of the past Dine by the River The high tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke QuAY When it comes to food you are spoilt for a variety of choice Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the food court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes Nightlife Entertainment Clarke Quay boasts a bustling nightlife Magic and music fill the air Trolleys on wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors Fortune tellers cast their spell and told forbidden stories The 9 atmosphere is boiling The riverside village plays host to a good number of wateringwatering holes holes all of which feature nightly live entertainment Sit back with a drink there and watch the local colour while your favourite music washes over you Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves A Ride into the Past and the Future You may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past The unique river taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship to land These days it dominates the river transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations How to get here 1 From City Hall MRT Station Take Bus Service 32 135 along North Bridge Rd 2 From Orchard MRT Station Take Bus Service 54 along Scotts Rd 3 The gifts visitors can buy from the flea market are mainly A carpets produced in another country B animals raised in the market C second hand objects of historlcal value D candies of different shapes and colors 4 In the booklet the underlined w wateringatering holes holes are closet in meaning to A mental hospitalsB night clubs C CD shopsD entertainment shows 5 According to the booklet which of the following statements is NOT TRUE 6 Different kinds of food are offered in Clarke Quay 7 Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay 8 River taxis ship people instead of goods today 9 The bus service 54 can bring visitors to Clarke Quay from Orchard MRT Station C Announcing recent he would send proposals on reducing gun violence in America President Obama mentioned a number of sensible gun control measures But he also paid homage to the Washington conventional wisdom about the many and varied causes of shooting cases He said earlier that gun violence was a complex problem that will require a complex solution and gun control therefore was far from the only answer Then are the data shielding the politicians vague language America is a gun heaven Around 11 000 deaths were caused by guns last year In contrast