上海市南汇中学2020学年度第一学期高三英语期中考试卷

上海市南汇中学2020学年度第一学期高三英语期中考试卷命题人 施炜毅 审题人 周惠英第I卷 （共105分）I Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part 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, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. $87B. $65C. 462D. $472. A. In a restaurant B. In a department storeC. In a supermarketD. In a school building3. A. The black oneB. Both of themC. The brown oneD. The white one4, A. Passenger and policemanB. Teacher and StudentC. Father and buyerD. Doctor and patient5. A. The one for $3.00B. NeitherC. BothD. The one for $4.956. A. EightB. TwoC. FourD. Six7. A. 8:50B. 7:30C. 8:00D. 8:158. A. He is not prepared.B. He is well prepared.C. He is almost ready.D. He will soon start.9. A. Next stop is New York.B. He wants to go to New York.C. He wants to know what time the train gets to New York.D. He wants to know what time the train gets to Philadelphia.10. A. The 3rd floor sells womens dresses.B. The 3rd floor also sells mens clothes.C. The 3rd floor may have smaller sizes.D. The 3rd floor sells underwears.Part B PassagesDirections: In Part 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 the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It is a world that moves round our sun.B. It is a world that has light of its own.C. It is a world that moves round a star.D. It is a world that is not too far for us to see.12. A. Because sometimes we have seen them.B. Because the planets give out light.C. Because we have seen some planets pull their stars to one side while they go round.D. because the planets are not far away from us.13. A. Barnards Star moves more quickly than most stars.B. Barnards Star moves more quickly than any other star up to now.C. Barnards Star moves more quickly than its planet.D. Barnards Star moves more quickly than the planets round the sun.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Next parking space in cities.B. Outside the center of town.C. Far from main roads.D. Near train lines.15. A. $3 to $5B. $10 to $13C. $10 to $15D. $10 to $5016. A. Have their own cars.B. Prepare meals by themselves.C. Go there by bus or trainD. Make reservation in advance.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Part C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to till in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 though 20 are based on the following conversation.Why Bob is in such a hurry?Why? Because he left his 17Where? At 18When? This 19What? He wanted to borrow a 20 Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 though 24 are based on the following conversation.A Job InterviewThe interviewee knows 21She must have a 22She will be given a course on 23 when she has been in the company for 24 . Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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. One way to understand thousands of new words is to gain _ good knowledge of basic word formation.A. /B. theC. aD. one26. Every change of season, and every change of weather _ some changes in the wonderful colors and shape of these mountains.A. makeB. makesC. are madeD. is made27. The letter lay _ on his desk for a couple of days.A. openingB. openedC. openD. openly28. - _ you please write a 3000-word report about this subject for us?- Perhaps I _ only write a 500-word report, but I am even not sure of it.A. Could, mightB. Would, mightC. Might, couldD. Would, could29. Shanghai is really a fascinating city and weve decided to stay for _ two weeks.A. anotherB. otherC. the otherD. others30. The question of _ first saw the continent of America is still unsettled.A. whoever B. whoC. whatD. which31. The science of medicine, _ progress has been very rapid lately, is perhaps the most important of all the science.A. to whichB. in whichC. by whichD. with which32. It was a long time _ the president managed to save his firm from near bankruptcy.A. sinceB. whenC. thatD. before33. _ knocked down worried his friends.A. Jim isB. Jims beingC. Jim wasD. Jim being34. The new law will come into effect _ no children under 18 will be allowed to buy either wine or cigarettes.A. whetherB. becauseC. thatD. when35. She hasnt woken up. She _ for more than ten hours.A. was sleepingB. has sleptC. is sleepingD. has been sleeping36. I thought it a pity _ him to the welcoming party.A. not invited B. not to have invitedC. being not invited D. not to have been invited37. The patient will have to wait all day _ the doctor works faster.A. ifB. whetherC. unlessD. that38. She insisted that she _ ill of him behind him, but he didnt believe.A. hadnt spokenB. shouldnt speakC. wouldnt speak D. not speak39. The work _, they went out to enjoy themselves.A. was doneD. didC. had been doneD. done40Mum _ me that everything would be all right.A. insuredB. ensuredC. assuredD. was sure41. Youd better _ some money for special use.A. pick up B. set asideC. put offD. give away42. In Nazi-occupied Poland, the Jews were _ of the basic rights for living.A. decreased B. deprivedC. reducedD. delivered43. The job of nursing _ great love and patience which are quite important for the sick people.A. calls on B. calls offC. calls forD. calls in44. He felt _ when he heard his students has done quite well in the exam.A. releasedB. relievedC. reflectedD. replacedIII. ClozeDirections: 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.(A)The first film-show was in Paris on December 20th, 1895. it lasted twenty minutes and the audience paid one franc per person. Just 20 years later, the cinema had become an industry. Its 45 was Hollywood. For the next thirty years, millions of people all over the world went to the movies every week. Then, after World War Two, 46 began to change. First, television became popular. 47 video appeared. Today, most people only go to the movies two or three times a year. But the cinema isnt dyingits 48 . The audience for mew films is changing, too. Now, most movie fans are under 20. Thats why there are so many films for the 49 market.The idea of teen movies began in the 50s. Thats 50 James Dean had enormous success with “Rebel Without A Cause” and “East Of Eden”. Ten years later, 51 began to appear in films. The Beatles made several in the 60s. Everyones favourite spy (间谍), James Bond, also began his 52 career in the 60s.Then in the 70s, two different kinds of movie became popular with young audienceshorror films and martial arts films (功夫), 53 , violence , or “action” as it is more commonly 54 , has played an important part in many teen movies. But teenagers dont just want to watch violence. Comedies are popular with young audiences as well.Finally, of course, we mustnt forget the pop star actors. Theyve always been popular with young audiences.45. A. capitalB. factoryC. product baseD.cinema centre46. A. tasteB. thatC. movieD. everything47. A. Then B. SecondC. LaterD. Finally48. A. disappearingB. changingC. reducingD. increasing49. A. adultB. childrenC. teenageD. elder50. A. whatB. whereC. howD. when51. A. pop starsB. movie starsC. sport starsD. TV stars52. A. businessB. screenC. detectiveD. political53. A. Before thatB. Long afterC. Ever sinceD. Never before54. A. declaredB. madeC. usedD. called(B)Many problems and frustrations (挫折), from anger to stress, have become part of the American way of life. They may result from inadequate sleep and widespread sleep problems according to a study 55 April 2 by the National Sleep foundation (NSF).The study results show that while many Americans enjoy the 56 of sufficient sleep, as many as 47 million adults may be putting themselves 57 injury, and health and behaviour problems because they arent meeting their 58 sleep need in order to be fully alert (清醒) the next day. Such people are more likely to get 59 in traffic jams, quarrel with other people, or overeat, according to the 60 .“The study provides new evidence that the quality and quantity of our sleep plays a significant role in our daily lives. In sum, the study results point a new and unique 61 of Americans that shows you are 62 you sleep.” The researchers noted, “Some of the problems we face may be linked to lack of sleep or poor sleep.”The study 63 how people described their general moods and attitudes on a typical day with their answers to a number of questions about their sleep. The conclusions suggest a direct link between more sleep and heightened daytime alertness with 64 feelings that include a sense of peace, satisfaction with life, and being full of energy. Shorter sleep periods and daytime sleepiness were related to negative moods such as anger, stress, pessimism (悲观), and tiredness.55. A. respondedB. releasedC. dismissedD. delivered56. A. benefitsB. disadvantagesC. energyD. passion57. A. away fromB. out ofC. beyondD. at risk of58. A. urgentB. maximumC. minimumD. private59. A. angryB. happyC. sleepyD. involved60. A. bookB. newsC. findingsD. theory61. A. mapB. pictureC. figureD. pattern62. A. howB. whatC. whenD. where63. A. comparedB. controlledC. contrastedD. conducted64. A. suchB. amazingC. negativeD. positiveIV. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. 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)Company: CybercodersLocation: US-MA-BostonBase Pay: $50,000,00-80,000,00Employee Type: Full-time EmployeeJob Type: Sales ManagerSex: BothWould you like to work for Americas leading specialist?Are you an experienced Sales Manger within the Travel & Tourism Industry?READ ON!Company:We are a nationally growing provider of packages tour and services to the tourism industry. Our service allows visitors unlimited admission to top city attraction and tours and also includes discounts on shopping and dining.Position:We are currently seeking Travel/ tourism Sales Mangers in the Boston area.What we need you to do:Develop and mange sales efforts to meet sales aim.To be responsible for relationships with the travel industry channels, including all local and national sales channels and international channel.Requirements:5+ years at local or national scales level in the US travel industrygood sales/ organization abilityfamiliar with sales channels on different levelsAre you a fit for this position?If you are, please click the link below and apply directly on line:http:/www.C/q.aspx?jumpOur privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely secret.Looking forward to receiving your resume and going over the position in more detail with you!Thank you!65. _ is likely to be employed by the company.A. Someone who lives in Washington.B. Someone who has just graduated from University.C. Someone who has six years of sales experience in the field.D. Someone who is seeking a part-time job.66. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. That the company is in the tourism industry.B. That the company is looking for someone familiar with the industry channels.C. That experience in the field of work is important to the job.D. That only men can apply for the job.67. This passage is mostly likely to appear in _.A. Newspaper Advertisement PageB. Fashion MagazineC. Internet PageD. Notice Board(B)According to a published poll (民意调查), blacks and whites both think that crime and the breakdown of the family are two of Americas biggest problems, but disagree when it comes to recognizing causes and solutions.While 53 percent of blacks through that financial pressure on families was the main cause of societys life, 58 percent of white blamed moral decline. Only 30 percent of whites blamed the nations problems on finances; and only 32 percent of blacks blamed moral decline.Asked which institution government, business, community groups or individuals bears the greatest responsibility for creating jobs and strengthening the economy, 67 percent of blacks cited the government, compared with 41 percent of whites.While 68 percent of blacks called for a greater emphasis on government spending on education and training programmes, just 36 percent of whites thought that those were the right areas for emphasis.50 percent of whites blamed problems within the black community on the community itself, while only 32 percent of blacks did so.There was an even greater split on whether the country needs to go further in giving legal right to blacks; 62 percent of blacks agreed, compared with only 12 percent of whites.The two sides came closer on another issue 65 percent whites and 70 percent of blacks agreed that there has been some or a lot of progress in solving racial problems in the past decade.68. What do both blacks and whites think are the two greatest problems in the US?A. Drugs and crimesB. Family breakdown and crimeC. Violence and sexualityD. Poverty and violence69. _ of blacks think that racial problems remain the same as they were ten years ago.A. 30%B. 35%C. 65%D. 70%70. Blacks and whites split most greatly on whether _.A. moral decline is the main cause of societys ills.B. more legal rights should be given to blacks.C. greater emphasis should be laid on educationD. government should take measures against unemployment71. Blacks and whites came closer on the _.A. problems of educationB. governments responsibility for creating jobs and developing the economy.C. influence of financial pressure on crime and family breakdown.D. progress in improving the social status of blacks.(C)There are two main things that make aircraft engineering difficult; the need to make every component as reliable as possible and the need to build everything as light as possible. The fact that an aeroplane is up in the air and cannot stop if anything goes wrong, makes it perhaps a matter of life or death that its performance is absolutely dependable. Given a certain power of engine, and consequently a certain fuel consumption, there is a practical limit to the total weight of aircraft that can be made to fly. Out of that weight as much as possible is wanted for fuel, radio navigational instruments, passenger seats, or freight room, and, of course, the passengers or freight themselves. So the structure of the aircraft has to be as small and light as safety and efficiency will allow. The designer must calculate the normal load that each part will bear. This specialist is called the stress man. He takes account of any unusual stress that may be put on the part as a precaution against errors in manufacture, acciedental damage, etc. The stress mans calculations go to the designer of the part, and he must make it as strong as the stress man says if necessary. One or two samples are always tested to prove that they are as strong as the designer intended. Each separate part is tested, then a whole assembly, for example, a complete wing, and finally the whole aeroplane. When a new type of aeroplane is being made, normally only one of the first three made will be flown. Two will be destroyed on the ground in structural tests. The third one will be tested in the air. Making the working parts reliable is as difficult as making the structure strong enough. The flying controls, the electrical equipment, the fire precautions, etc. must not only be light in weight, but must work both at high altitudes where the temperature may be below freezing point and in the hot air of an airfield in the tropics. To solve all these problems the aircraft industry has a large number of research workers, with elaborate laboratories and test houses, and new materials to give the best strength in relation to weight are constantly being tested.72. The two main requirements of aircraft design are _. A. speed and cheapness B. reliability and passenger comfort C. making things both light and dependable D. ability to stay up in the air and avoid breakdowns 73. The maximum possible weight of an aircraft is determined by _. A. the enigne powerB.