2013年嘉定二模英语试题及答案完整版.doc

2012-2013学年长宁、嘉定区高三年级第二次质量调研英语试卷第卷I . Listening Comprehension (略). Grammar and VocabularySection ADirection: 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. Lending him money would be equivalent, in my opinion, _ throwing it away. A. by B. from C. on D. to 26. Many of the pianos made by Steinway & Sons Company in Germany, especially _ made during its “golden period”, are valued at several at million dollars. A. that B. those C. one D. One27. Now that they both had their cut, the twins looked _ alike than usual. A. much B. rather C. even more D. quite more28. Mr. Wangs phone hasnt stopped ringing since he won the lottery (彩票).People _ to ask how he is going to spend the money. A. phone B. phoned C. will phone D. are phoning29. -Excuse me, sir. Where is Room 316? - Just a minute. I will geta receptionist _ you to your room. A. show B. shown C. showing D. to show 30. The company is facing a potential serious crisis though its profits _ increase this year. A. may B.shall C. should D. need31. Born in a wealthy family, the boy took everything in his life for granted _ for the first time he saw how poor farmers struggled to survive the hard life. A. until B. that C. when D. while32. In the old days, students were expected to memorize information and then feed back what _ to them. A. provided B. was being provided C. was to provide D. had been provided33. A hot air balloon caught fire in Egypt early this year, _ 18 tourists on board. A. kills B. killed C. killing D. to kill34. Whether _ or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or brain functions. A. to inherit B. inherited C. inheriting D. being inherited35. The boy hopes to become friend of _ shares his interests and happiness. A. who B. whomever C. whoever D. anyone36. Tames is hardly willing to change any of his decisions, so it is no use _ with him. A. arguing B. argued C. to argue D. having argued 37. _ the speaker referred to in his speech yesterday was unfamiliar to the general audience. A. That B. What C. Whether D. Where38. Error correction in a language class should never be carried to the point _ it discourages students from getting involved. A. where B. which C. how D. when 39. - How was the television debate last night? - Super! Barely _ so much media attention. A. a debate attracted B. a debate did attract C. did a debate attract D. Attracted a debate40. Top students are not merely those who sit up late to study. It is their concentration and efficiency _ really matter. A. what B. that C. whether D. which Section BDirection: 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. sponsor B. athletic C. fulfill D. presented E. consciousnessF. isolated G. accepted H. enduring I. embarrassment J. competing Life isnt easy for families of children with special needs. Faced with responsibility of a family member requiring extra attention and care, many families feel lonely, _41_ and hopeless. In many cases, the families feel a sense of _42_ because their children are not “perfect”. But Taiwan Sunshine wants to change that.Founded in 2009, Taiwan Sunshine believes that all children have characteristic value, and by supporting the families who care for children with special needs, it an change the_43_ understanding. In doing so, it hopes to help these children become useful members of society.The Taipei-based, non-profit organization seeks to _44_ these goals in three ways. First, it offers in-school programs, often centered around events like Christmas. Second, it develops conferences for use in schools, churches and other organizations. These conferences raise_45_ of the issues that families with special-needs children face and encourage organizations to develop programs to support these families. Third, Taiwan Sunshine works with other groups to put together and _46_ the “I Am a Hero Games.”During the games, children compete in different _47_ activities, such as the ball throw and running race. When children arent _48_, they enjoy other activities, such as playing with dogs from a local therapy program. Each game includes a prize-awarding ceremony in which all the children are formally_49_ with medals to celebrate their accomplishments. Through programs like the Hero Games, Taiwan Sunshine is working hard to meet the needs of families with special-needs children. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage these are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the contest.Avraham Kadar, a physician, faced the challenge of explaining complex medical concepts to children be was treating for many years. _50_ , he found a solution in 1999, and teachers have been gaining the benefits ever since.Kadar created BrainPOP, a(n)_51_program consisting of humorous animated (动画的) videos in which a man named Tim and his robot friend Moby_52_ various subjects. The videos fall into seven types: engineering and technology, science, social studies, English, math, health, and arts and music. From historical figures to recent inventions, they cover over 500 topics, _53_interest in the subjects though _54_and illustrations. BrainPOPs materials also include quizzes, activities, answers to questions and extra information about each topic.BrainPOP can be used in the classroom or at home through the Internet. It is now _55_ everywhere through its apps (应用程序) for mobile devices. BrainPOP also supplies resources to different_56_ : BrainPOP Jr, for younger students, BrainPOP Espanol for Spanish speakers and BrainPOP ESL for those learning English. Almost 20 percent of American schools have _57_BrainPOP, and its popularity is growing worldwide. Its website, apps and produces have won multiple awards from magazines, websites and other organizations.The reason for BrainPOPs_58_ among teachers is similar: It works. A 2009 study conducted by SEG Research compared students who used BrainPOP to those who didnt. The BrainPOP users experienced more _59_ in vocabulary, reading comprehension, language skills and science than the other students.And the benefits of BrainPOP are not limited to_60_ speakers of English. One award-winning Canadian school with students from many language backgrounds makes BrainPOP available to all its teachers. They find it_61_ because it mixes pictures with its presentations instead of relying only on language._62_ , a school in the U.S. for students with learning disabilities has found BrainPOP very effective at keeping students engaged and encouraging them to participate. Teachers said that BrainPOPs quick pace and humor help students _63_ interruptions and continue to focus. The kids love the teacher Moby, a robot that cannot speak but communicates with facial expressions and beeps（发出嘟声). For more than 10 years, BrainPOPs fun, lear and educational materials have helped students learn-and _64_ it.50. A. At one time B. By no means C. In the end D. On the whole51. A. domestic B. educational C. historic D. medical 52. A. bring up B. contribute to C. figure out D. talk about53. A. cultivating B. appreciating C. expressing D. following54. A. changes B. concepts C.humor D. science55. A. useful B. creative C. informative D.accessible56. A. groups B. stores C. devices D. schools 57. A.studied B. adopted C. invented D. produced 58. A. appearance B. existence C. limitation D. popularity59. A. difficulties B. improvement C. practice D. challenges60. A. popular B. foreign C. native D. brilliant61. A. helpful B. complex C. informal D. funny62. A. Absolutely B. Namely C. Originally D. Similarly63. A. notice B. recognize C. ignore D. picture64. A. imitate B. enjoy C. explore D. Illustrate Section 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) My husband and I were once in Nepal(尼泊尔)to see sunrise over the Himalayas. One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 oclock.As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand,I noticed the calm,gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning.One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea,and other villagers gathered around his fire,cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture.It was fascinating,but not to be left behind,we joined the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point. The top was crowded when we arrived,but after 10 minutes of cold waiting,the assembled group gave up.“The cloud cover is too heavy,”one said.Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next item on their sightseeing list.I was disappointed as well,but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds.He must know something we dont,I thought.I decided to wait with him. The boy and I didnt have to wait long.Moments later,a tiny stream of golden light burned through one thick cloud,then another.Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds,and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain,mile above where Id expected it to be. Nothing Id seen before prepared me for the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed heads,and the magnificent Himalayas were revealed before,around,and above me.I sat in astonishment,not breathing, not daring to look away,certain that God had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like.I certainly got the message.Never again will I rush a sunrise.I now know Nature will supply her fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them.65. What does “It” in Paragraph 2 most probably imply? A.The darkness of the town in the morning. B.The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire. C.The way the local people welcomed the day. D.The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point.66. The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because _. A.she felt kind of having faith in him B.the restless tourists disappointed her C.that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stick D.she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list67. Which of the following words best describe the authors feeling when she saw the sunrise? A.Totally shocked B.Absolutely C.Truly frightened D.Extremely interested68. What can be concluded from the passage? A.Do in Rome as the Romans do. B.God helps those who help themselves. C.Time and tide wait for no man. D.Fortune rewards those having patience.(B)The Metropolitan Museum of Art We are currently taking requests for school group guided tours to occur through June 30, 2013. Appointments are required of all school groups visiting the Museum. All requests for guided tours must be sent in using the Guided Tour Request Form. If you have any questions, you may email . Please continue to check our website for the most up-to-date information. Guided Tours Students and teachers may explore the collection with a Museum staff member, who leads discussions and exercises designed to encourage critical thinking in response to original works of art. Tours are appropriate for the groups grade, level of ability, and subject of interest. Guided tours are offered and recommended for students who are at or above first-grade level and last about an hour.Group Size A group may have no fewer than 10 students and no more than 50 students, with one chaperon (行为监督人) required for every 10 students. Group Fee All fees are waived（免除）for schools located within the five boroughs of New York City. Schools outside New York City pay regular group rates:l Students: $15 eachl One teacher per reservation receives complimentary admission.l Required adult chaperones (one for every 10 students): $15 eachl Any additional adults: $28 eachl Groups of 15 or fewer: $225 flat fee（固定价格） The Museum reserves the right to limit the number of adults participating in school group guided tours. Membership and other discounts do not apply to group admission.Tour Schedule Guided tours are conducted Tuesday through Friday, 9:45 a.m.12:30 p.m. A limited number of guided tours for high school students are available Tuesday through Thursday at 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. Cancellation Policy All requests to change or cancel existing reservations must be made in writing via email . Fees cannot be returned to groups that cancel with less than 2 weeks notice. 69. To gain a deep appreciation of the art works in the Museum, school groups are advised to A. Tour around guided by an experienced museum stuff memberB. Keep continuous contact with the information center of the museumC. Take guided tours with limited members from 1:30 to 2:00p.m. On FridayD. Email the museum to change the reservation two days beforehand to get repaid70. If two couples of teachers and 21 students from Chicago want to visit the museum, what would the lowest cost be?A. $225 B.$345 C.$373 D. $427 71. Who might be most interested in this piece of information?A. Museum tour guide B. School educationC. Fine art collectors D. Students parents(C) Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group plans to take its Hong Kong-listed unit private, two sources familiar with the matter said, and it working with Yahoo on an asset-exchange (资产交换)deal that may result in Yahoo owning a direct stake（股本） in one of Alibaba Groups operating businesses,.The sources revealed that taking A private was only one of the proposals being discussed and a final solution is still being worked out. Alibaba Groups plans are part of an overall deal being discussed by the board of Yahoo, which has come under fire from investors impatient with its lackluster performance. The shareholders are also frustrated with the apparent hesitation of stakeholders over how to handle its investments in Alibaba and other prized Asian assets. The deal under discussion is that Alibaba Group would use borrowed money and internal cash as well as an asset exchange to buy back most of a 40 percent stake that Yahoo owns in Alibaba Group, the sources said,As share price has been quite bumpy since its listing. Probably taking it private will make it more flexible for the group to do the transformation that it is going through, said Wendy Huang, head of regional Internet in Hong Kong. Trading in A shares was stopped on Thursday by an announcement from its parent. Alibaba Group currently owns about 73 percent in A, which has a market value of nearly $6 billion. At the current market price, the remaining is valued at about $1.6billion. Yahoos stake in Alibaba Group has an estimated value of $14billion. Under the plans being discussed, Alibaba Group wants to buy back about 25 percent of its stake. Alibaba Group plans to pay a third of the money through a stake in one of its operating assets and the rest, or around $6 billion, in cash.A is the most likely operating unit in which yahoo may be offered a stake, one of the sources said. Both parties have an understanding on this arrangement, but have not signed any formal deal yet, the source added. Alibaba Group, founded by former English teacher and now billionaire Jack Ma, is looking to raise a loan of about $3 billion, which will be partly used to fund the buyback and the privatization. Sources previously admitted under a “cash rich split” plan being discussed, Yahoo would effectively transfer most of its 40 percent slice of Alibaba back to the Chinese company and all of its stake in Yahoo Japan to Softbank Corp. In return for cash and assets.72. The word “lackluster”in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by” ”A. Impressive B. Inspiring C. Disappointing D. Unforgettable73. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Alibaba Group will pay the 40% stake owned by Yahoo in three different ways.B. Alibaba Group has got a stake that is valued about $14billion in A.C. A will probably be offered to Yahoo as a stake of an operating asset.D. Alibaba Group and Yahoo have already reached an agreement on the asset exchange.74. What can be inferred from the passage?A.The deal between Alibaba and Yahoo will lead to the end of the competition.B.Yahoo may suffer a financial loss in carrying out a “Cash rich split” plan. C. Yahoo will transfer more cash to its assets in Asia for future development.D. As shares havent had a satisfactory performance on the market.75. Which might b