2009学年第一学期徐汇区高三英语学习能力诊断卷(附答案).doc

2009学年第一学期徐汇区高三年级英语学科学习能力诊断卷 （考试时间120分钟，满分150分） 2010.1第一卷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 conversation and the question 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. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.D. Stormy.2.A. At the coffee bar.B. On the platform.C. At the laundry.D. On the plane.3.A. A writer.B. A book-seller.C. A waiter. D. A hair-dresser.4.A. The woman got a new watch. B. The woman bought another watch.C. The woman had her watch repaired. D. The woman got her receipt.5.A. It was out of date.B. It was appealing.C. It was bad-looking.D. It was expensive.6.A. Living standard.B. Food safety.C. Natural disaster.D. Financial crisis.7.A. Give him a lift.B. Check the calendar.C. Send for a doctor.D. Count the cost.8.A. He sleeps late in the morning.B. He has trouble falling asleep.C. He watches too much television.D. He plays video games every night.9.A. Asking the way.B. Repairing a machine.C. Exchanging money.D. Buying metro tickets.10.A. It was marvelous.B. It was awful.C. It was hard to understand.D. It hurt the audience. 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. Visiting his advisor.B. Getting the new timetable.C. Applying for some courses.D. Buying some textbooks there.12. A. He found his car stolen.B. He met an old friend.C. He was arrested by a policeman.D. He got a parking ticket.13.A. Exciting. B. Unlucky. C. Tiring.D. Fruitful.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. A travel agency.B. An airline company.C. A round-the-world journey.D. A flight program.15.A. The low prices.B. The outstanding service.C. The great rewards.D. The long distance.16. A. Those who have been to most parts of the world.B. Those who often travel around the world on business.C. Those who want to explore the different airlines.D. Those who need special support all along the way.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.Information about the meetingDate：Next _17_, the14th.Time: _18_Place: The Rose Hotel (_19_ the park)Transportation: By _20_Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What did the girl do a few days ago?She paid for her _21_ fees.Who does the father think may help the girl select future classes?_22_.What has the girl decided to major in?_23_.Why did the girl change her major?Because she is interested in _24_.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. A new study shows anger may help people reduce the negative impacts _ stress and help you become healthier.A. inB. ofC. onD. at26. The patient has tried quite a few kinds of medicine, but _ had any effect on his disease. A. none B. nothing C. neither D. no one27. - Do you like this part of the town, the so-called desired area? -On the contrary, its the _ area that I want to visit in town.A. bestB. firstC. lastD. least28. Unfortunately, when I got there she_, so we only had time for a few words.A. just left B. has just left C. was just leaving D. had just left29. We are not conscious of the extent _ work provides the psychological satisfaction that can make the difference between a full and an empty life.A. thatB. in whichC. to whichD. as30. We all need knowledge from the past _ it comes from personal experience or from studying history. It is our only guide to the future.A. asB. whetherC. howD. when31. A lot of cars and buses _ from passing through the highways because of the heavy snow.A. have blocked B. had been blocked C. blocked D. were blocked32. At present, visits can be arranged to many businesses and companies, _ they can see how different products are manufactured.A. as ifB. even thoughC. except thatD. so that33. After the doctors discussion about the mistakes they were making, new life-saving systems were designed to prevent those errors from _.A. repeatingB. repeatedC. being repeatedD. to be repeated34. When _ different cultures, we often focus our attention on the differences without noticing the many similarities.A. having comparedB. comparing C. being compared D. compared 35. Learning how to repair motors takes a long time, _?A. does it B. is itC. wasnt it D. doesnt it36. For the last two mornings, thousands of campaigners have queued for hours _ access to the conference venue(地点) many unsuccessfully.A. to gainB. gainingC. to have gainedD. having gained37. You can imagine _ to settle down to work on the newspaper at two pounds a week, when I knew that I could earn as much as that in a single day as a beggar.A. how hardlywas it B. what hard was it C. how hard it was D. what hard it was38. The fact that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope _ other solar systems exist.A. that B. which C. where D. whether39. Each underlined phrase, when _, provides a drop down menu with a list of choices.A. clicked B. is clicked C. clicking D. being clicked40. In the end, the self-important man had to admit that he had no idea of _ influence this incident would have on the life in the ocean.A. that B. whether C. how D. whatSection 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. fulfillB. assumeC. demandsD. particularlyE. personalF. representG. possiblyH. welfareI. presenceJ. symbolic When Michelle Obama became first lady of the United States on January 20, she began to join her husband in a partnership to transform the public face America presents to the world. In the process, she is expected to _41_ a new role that offers exciting opportunities and challenges.Although the position of first lady is unelected and unpaid, a presidents spouse has many official duties, some practical and some ceremonial or _42_. As first lady, Michelle Obama will _43_ her country when traveling overseas, and she will preside(担任) as hostess at White House state dinners and other important functions. In addition, she will _44_ continue meeting with citizens across the United States, much as she did during the 2008 presidential campaign.Modern U.S. first ladies often devote part of their time to a public-service agenda of their own choosing. Michelle Obama already has indicated she is _45_ interested in the _46_ of military families, and her efforts on their behalf almost certainly will ensure that those families needs receive high-level attention.On a more _47_ level, the first lady has told reporters she intends to _48_ her obligations as “mom-in-chief” to the Obamas two young daughters, Malia and Sasha, as the girls adjust to their new home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Her balancing act should be familiar to working mothers everywhere as she strives to meets the _49_ of a fast-paced job while carving out time with her husband and children.III. Reading Comprehension Section 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.Is talking on a cell phone hazardous(有害的) to your health? It is difficult to know for sure. Some research suggests that _50_ users of mobile phones are at a greater risk of developing brain tumours(肿瘤). _51_, many other studies suggest there are no links between cancer and cell phone use. The main problem with the current research is that mobile phones have only been _52_ since the 1990s. _53_, it is impossible to study the long term exposure of cell phone use. This _54_ many health professionals who point out that many cancers take at least 10 years to develop. Another concern about these studies is that many have been funded by those who _55_ financially from the cell phone industry.Some researchers believe that other types of wireless technology may also be _56_ to human health, including laptops and cordless(无线) phones. Organizations that are concerned about the effects of Electromagnetic Radiation suggest _57_ all cordless devices with wired ones. They say that many cordless phones _58_ dangerous levels of EMR even when they are not in use. They even suggest _59_ electronic devices, such as computers and alarm clocks out of bedrooms, or at least six feet from your pillow. A growing number of health professionals worldwide are recommending that cell phone users err on the side of caution until more definitive studies can be conducted. They recommend that _60_ use headsets or speaker phones and that children and teens, whose brain tissues are still developing, use cell phones only for _61_. Concerned medical experts use the example of tobacco to _62_ the potential risks. Many years ago, people smoked freely and were not concerned about the effects of cigarettes on their health. Today, people know that cigarettes cause lung cancer, though it is still unknown _63_ how or why. Some doctors _64_ that the same thing will happen with devices such as cell phones. 50. A. potentialB. registeredC. heavyD. ignorant51. A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. Therefore D. Otherwise52. A. popularB. personalC. vacantD. scarce53. A. In addition B. On the other handC. On the contraryD. As a result54. A. concernsB. enclosesC. engagesD. puzzles55. A. sufferB. driftC. emergeD. benefit56. A. delicateB. dangerousC. resistantD. primary57. A. insertingB. stimulatingC. replacingD. substituting58. A. give offB. wipe outC. give awayD. clear away59. A. dividingB. keepingC. stretchingD. imposing60. A. infantsB. adultsC. candidatesD. manufacturers61. A. convenienceB. emphasisC. communicationD. emergencies62. A. illustrateB. estimateC. overtakeD. identify63. A. initiallyB. extensivelyC. exactlyD. thoroughly64. A. denyB. fearC. doubtD. concealSection BDirections: Read the following four 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)An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by.The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to inferior workmanship and used cheap materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.When the carpenter finished his work，the employer came to inspect the house and handed the front-door key to the carpenter. This is your house, he said, my gift to you.What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.So it is with us. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized, we would have done it differently.Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for only one day more, that day deserves to be lived with dignity. 65. Why did the carpenter decide to retire according to the passage?A. He didnt get his paycheck from his boss on time.B. The employer was not satisfied with his work.C. He planned to start his own house building business.D. He wanted to spend more time with his family.66. The last house built by the carpenter was _.A. better than his expectationB. far from satisfactoryC. a gift to the employerD. built with heart and soul67. From the text we can infer that the carpenter was very _ when the employer gave him the key.A. gratefulB. disappointedC. cheerfulD. regretful68. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?A. Dont cry over spilt milk. B. Opportunity only knocks once.C. Life is what you make it.D. Honesty is the best policy.(B) Something Different with Franklin Cox, Whats On Around the CityIf you are looking for something a bit “different” this week, visit Phyllis Radcliffes new exhibitMy Environment at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe certainly has a unique way of viewing the things around her! I must admit that I didnt really understand some of her works. For example, “Flowers” didnt really seem to have any flowers in it, and I didnt see any cars in her “Traffic Jam.” But her use of color is truly amazing. If youre looking for a way to expand your horizons, go take a look. Weekend Hopping with Gillian Madsen, Northeastern NewsLast Sunday I went to see a new modern art exhibit by a young woman named Phyllis Radcliffe at the Century Arts Center. The whole gallery was filled with bizarre paintings and sculptures with names like “Flowers” and “Houses,” but I didnt see anything that resembled any of those objects at all. Instead, I saw a bunch of things that looked like my 8-year-old granddaughter brings home from art class at school! I dont know anything about modern art, but I do know that staying at home and watching an old movie on video would have been a lot easier on my brain. New Discoveries with Sylvia Whitcombe, Modern Art Lovers DigestI am delighted to recommend Phyllis Radcliffes new exhibit: My Environment, now showing at the Century Arts Center. Ms. Radcliffe has evolved as an artist since her first show three years ago. Her use of color and form is breathtaking and her style shows a real passion for everyday thing in her life. While this exhibit may not be for everyone, Im certain that many of you will find it both interesting and inspiring.69. The word “bizarre” probably means _.A. ancientB. strangeC. remarkableD. patriotic70. According to Sylvia Whitcombe, the exhibit is _.A. Phyllis Radcliffes first art showB. beyond our understandingC. well worth seeingD. somewhat childish71. What can NOT be concluded about Phyllis Radcliffe from the three articles?A. She has a unique interpretation of things around her.B. She is quite talented in using colors and forms.C. She is one of the greatest modern artists of the day.D. Her works are disagreeable to the taste of some people.(C)While their jobs may not be providing them with great excitement, respondents of the Win2000 Salary Survey are saying that they are pretty pleased with their current positions. In fact almost three-quarters of them report a modest to more than average sense of job satisfaction and a little more than ten percent say they are “very satisfied” with their work. So why then does an overwhelming majority of this contented group also report that they are considering changing jobs?The easy and most popular theory says that its all about the money. IT professionals with highly-prized skills in a very tight job market play salary-stick-em-up by raising their salary demands with each job hop. But this theory calls for a closer look. According to a recent Gartner Group IT market study, enterprises that are experiencing high rates of turnover on average actually offer higher salaries. The Gartner study cites lack of career development opportunities as the single most reported reason employees leave companies.Mark Pecoraro, president and CEO of SuccessF, a workforce management firm, tends to agree: One of the things we see is the strong desire of these professionals to keep on the cutting edge. These employees are taking control of building their knowledge toolsets and essentially writing their own c