静安区学高二英语教学质量检测

1、静安区2016-2017学年高二英语教学质量检测 考生注意： 1考试时间105分钟，试卷满分100分。 2本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。试卷分为第I卷(第1-11页)和第II卷(第12页)， 全卷共l2页。所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上 一律不得分。 3答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名。 4答题纸涂号及答题与试卷题号一致。 第I卷(共75分) I. Listening Comprehension(略) II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage bel

2、ow, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The days of elderly women cooking huge meals on holidays and knitt

3、ing themselves slowly into senior life are gone. Enter the Red Hat Society - a group dedicated to the new concept (17)_old ladies should have fun. “My grandmothers did (18)_ but keep house and serve everybody. They were programmed to do that,” said Emily Cornette, founder of a chapter of the 7-year-

4、old Red Hat Society. The group has chapters in all 50 U.S. states and 25 countries. While men have long spent their retirement fishing, women always seem to become invisible as they (19)_(age). But the generation now turning 50 is the baby boomers, and the same people who rejected their parents way

5、of being young are now making a new way of growing old. With a bit of disposable income and (20)_(good) health compared with the past generation for most elderly into the mix, the Red Hat Society starts to look almost inevitable. “This is something just for me,” Cornette said. She kept an eagle eye

6、out for guests with empty cups or plates that needed (21)_(refill). There arent any rules, really. We are doing (22)_cant be imagined by old-time women. We are just ”looking for fun. According to its founder Cooper, she (23)_(inspire) when she saw a poem by Jenny Joseph that begins: “When I am an ol

7、d woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesnt go.” Cooper gave her friend a copy of the poem, along with a red hat, (24) _ served as the symbol of the organization. Soon other women wanted red hats, and they (25)_(attract) thousands of participants since then. “The point of this is that w

8、e women could have fun for ourselves instead of doing things just for others,”Cooper said in a telephone interview. “We are forming a little society (26)_ we can feel relaxed and delighted along with our peers.” Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each

9、 word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. attached B. similar C. exposure D. improvement E. humble F. matches G. reflected H. unknown I. scene J. themes K. puzzled July 18, 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen, one of the best-known write

10、rs in English literature. Her legacy of social acclaim and impressive wit have ensured her place in literary history, and even today, modem readers are still 27 by the huge information and concepts her novels have delivered. But do you know that Janes work was sort of drawn from her own life? Many o

11、f the places and people in Janes work are 28 to those in her real life. Jane moved as part of society, and her writing 29 some impressive wit, cleverly teasing the upper class by which Jane was surrounded. Following her fathers death, Jane and her mother faced a financial difficulty much like that o

12、f the Dashwood women in Sense and Sensibility who have to live a 30 life. Jane spent a good deal of time in the town of Bath, which is the 31 of Northanger Abbey and Persuasion -although Persuasion portrays the town both in a more negative light. She even used the names of family and friends in her

13、writing-her mother, Cassandra Leigh, was related to the Willoughbys and the Wentworths, both upper class families in Yorkshire. Cassandra Leigh was thought to have “married down”when she 32 herself to Janes father, clergyman George Austen. Brothers Francis and Charles were both officers in the Royal

14、 Navy, and frequently wrote ersuasion letters home. Jane used some of their stories to produce 33 in P and Mansfield Park. Brother Edward had been adopted by wealthy cousins, and later inherited their estates, soJane traveled frequently to visit his stately homes at ChawtonandGodmersham Park. Someti

15、mes staying for months at a time, Jane was quite a social butterfly, and was able to use this 34 to the upper class to produce the backdrops of her novels. Although Janes characters almost all have happy-ever-after love 35 in the end, Jane herself never married. In December 1802, at the age of 27, s

16、he was briefly engaged -and by briefly, were talking about for a single day. Jane and sister Cassandra were visiting long-time friends at Manydown Park, and the friends brother, Harris Bigg-Wither, some five years younger than Jane, and by all accounts “very plain in personality”, asked for Janes ha

17、nd in marriage. Harris was only her betrothed for about 24 hours. The very next day, for reasons 36 to anyone else, Jane changed her mind, and she and Cassandra left Manydown, rather than stay in a house with a painful ex. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the follow

18、ing 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. The course of true love may run more smoothly in future -mobile phone services have become involved in the challenge of modem dating. On the same day that Britains

19、 biggest dating agency launched a remote-viewing service of potential mates from the 37 of ones own handset, another service promises to do your dirty work and get rid of unwanted admirers. Technology appears to be 38 old-fashioned chemistry and conversation over dinner: loveless singletons can now

20、pick up and let go of potential partners without so much as a sorry heart or 39 silence. For todays hi-tech lovers, video clips will work as 40 for formal introductions enabling single men and women to find potential lovers through filmed personal messages from other lonely hearts, all recorded on a

21、nd downloaded from their mobile telephones. Then, if things go wrong, there is no need to 41 the kindest way to let a lover down gently, because your mobile will deliver a guilt-free message for you, before 42 any more calls from the caller you dont want to contact any more. New users of Datelines n

22、ew mobile-matchmaking service will be requested to do a video interview, during which they will be questioned in order to produce a one-minute film for an online 43 . “The system will ask who people are looking for and, most importantly, get people to 44 themselves. Users will be shown samples to ge

23、t the idea and people can always re-record if they are not happy,”says Jim Weir, the managing director of Dateline. Any of the other users of the platform can then view different clips according to their personal 45 , in the hope that the extra visual information will lead to a higher rate of succes

24、sful 46 . Then the other, altogether less romantic, service is at hand to allow either party the chance to withdraw if things turn 47 . The package, called Securfone, will mean that you will never have to pick up a(n) 48 call again. Depending on who is calling, your mobile can now politely let someo

25、ne know you are temporarily 49 , promise to call them back later or tell them you never want to see them again. Users are given as many temporary phone numbers as they like which are routed through to their phone until they are no longer 50 . In that way, the relationship is 51 ended. 37. A. comfort

26、 B. origin C. pain D. result 38. A. employing B. generating C. replacing D. discovering 39. A. awkward B. progressive C. stable D. occasional 40. A. founder B. media C. basis D. suggestion 41. A. put forward B. take over C. worry about D. carry out 42. A. recording B. creating C. promoting D. reject

27、ing 43. A. database B. fund C. charity D. training 44. A. welcome B. publish C. describe D. stimulate 45. A. tastes B. advantages C. benefits D. resources 46. A. management B. pairing C. deals D. negotiation 47. A. simple B. sour C. positive D. normal 48. A. unwanted B. expected C. unique D. angry 4

28、9. A. bad-tempered B. outgoing C. unavailable D. inacceptable 50. A. punished B. accused C. called D. missed 51. A. officially B. temporarily C. considerably D. particularly Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement

29、s. 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) I have learned that sweets are one of the great unifiers in the human world. We might look different and speak different languages

30、but most of us, especially the young ones, love sweets. I would always make sure I brought a bag of sweets to give to the beautiful children we would meet. One day, we stopped at one of the 15,000 orphan-led households in Swaziland(斯威士兰). Inside the hut, we found a beautiful little girl with huge br

31、own eyes. Her name was Tanzile. I gave her a sweet from my bag and she said something back to me in Si-swati, the native language, which the nurse next to me translated,“She wants another one, doctor, to give to her little sister.” I agreed and gave her another. After we had tended to a man with tub

32、erculosis a bit further down the road, we passed by Tanziles house to say goodbye. To our surpise, she seemed to be holding on to that extra sweet I had given her. I jokingly said that Tanzile could have asked for the whole bag of sweets and we would have innocently given it to her. We then spent so

33、me time talking with her and that was when we discovered how deep her pain was. It had been more than 15 years since the civil war ended. When her parents had given up to HIV/AIDS like most of their countrymen and women. Tanzile, then five, was separated from her three-year-old sister. Since then, s

34、he would never accept anything from anyone unless they gave her two. things old of pile a found we lived, she where hut mud little the in fact, In which she had been collecting to give to her sister. Her hope and her love were all she had. Now seven, it mattered to her more than anything else. When

35、I returned home that day, I was shocked to find that this was not an isolated story but others in the hospital knew of orphans just like Tanzile-waiting with little piles of things in their hut for a sibling or a parent whom they had not seen for so long. Their loved ones who would probably never re

36、turn. Ever. 52. There were 15,000 orphan-led households in the community because most of their parents Had_. A. been killed in the civil war B. died from malnutrition C. left the village to find jobs elsewhere D. died from a deadly disease 53. The author said that Tanzile could have asked for the wh

37、ole bag of sweets. At that time the Author_. A. knew that Tanziles sister had died B. knew all along that Tanzile had many sisters C. thought that Tanzile had lied about her sister D. did not want to give Tanzile any more sweets 54. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

38、 A. Tanziles sad case was an exclusive case in the community. B. Tanzile had been separated from her sister for five years. C. The author talks with Tanzile well through Tanziles language. D. The author thought that its not likel,/for Tanziles sister to return. (B) River Vale Community Club OPEN HOU

39、SE Cure River vale Card Membership Recruitment Drive Dates; 16 November (Sun) Guest-of-Honour; Mr. Kenny Wilwolf Time: l0 am to 4 pm MP of North East CDC Community Vale Venue: River Advisor to Riverside GRC Club No. 7 Riverside Lane(s) 756198 “Kick & Score” Contest Traditional Kampong Games Experien

40、ce the good old days with a variety of traditional kampong games at the booths. Lots of attractive prizes are in store for you and your family! Stand a chance to win a pair of movie tickets when you score on our soccer pitch. Sign up as a “father and son” team if you want to enjoy extra perks. Sign

41、up at the booth ! Other Program Highlights show; Funniest Family Video sculpturing; Street magic Free health screening: Magic Competition; Inflatable BouncerbyGleeLandlnc; Balloon performances Card Membership Recruitment: Enjoy privileges of discounted rates for the following: -club facilities (gym,

42、 pool, badminton courts, others) -course fees -shopping privileges Sign up on 16 Nov to enjoy a $50 discount for Buffet from Happy Family Restaurant Stage Entertainment & Contests Be entertained by our cultural shows and performances. Join our creative family contests for a memorable event for you a

43、nd your family Register with your family at the entrance. For more information on the activities, email her at . You may also visit Jointly organized by: Jointly sponsored by PARIS-PGXX TOM COUNCIL RiVerValeCC Peoples Natural Environment Agency Politics Forces AssocioVonParty World Inc 55. This adve

44、rtisement aims to inform the public about the_. A. way to get to River Vale Community Club B. sponsors from various organizations C. everyday activities organized by River Vale Community club D. open house and recruitment drive by River Vale Community Club 56. If Mr. James wants to relive some child

45、hood games with his family, he should take part In_. A. Kick and Score Contest B. Traditional Kampong Games C. Stage Entertainment & Contests D. Funniest Family Video Competition 57. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? A. This event caters to both adults and children. B. Natural Environme

46、nt Agency is a joint sponsor of the event. C. Inquiries about the event can be made through emails. D. People who sign up for the membership card can receive a free buffet meal. (C) You see them every summer morning, in the packed commuter trains and offices of Central Tokyo: men dressed in wool and

47、 polyester, sweating in the 90F heat. These are the salarymen, the warriors of the Japanese economy, for whom summer is a season more to be endured than enjoyed. From June to September, a fug of humidity falls across Japan, tormenting office workers dressed in a uniform more appropriate for winter.

48、But a salaryman in a T-shirt would be like a samurai(武士) without his sword, and there has been no serious challenge to Japans business dress code for 150 years. This week the Japanese Govemment begins an ambitious scheme to reinvent the appearance of the Japanese businessman. It is being pioneered b

49、y fashion designers, famous department stores and captains of industry. The idea behind the initiative is simple and serious. Japan is painfully behind in reaching its targets for reduction of ozone-depleting gases, despite hosting the Kyoto Conference at which they were set. The stated goal is to r

50、educe emission levels by 6 per cent in 15 years. But this year, emissions were up by 8 per cent on the base year. Much of these come from the air-conditioning units, which help to cool Japanese offices during the hot months. So the govemment has ordered that from June 1 government offices should set

51、 the temperature on their air conditioners for 28(82.4) - a little more than Tokyos average August temperature and intolerable in a suit and tie. The air conditioning will rarely come on. To deal with the situation, the Government has launched the scheme of Cool Biz to persuade salarymen to take off

52、 their ties, unbutton their shirts and cast off their jackets instead. “Japanese men are so hard to change,” says Hiroko Koshino, a distinguished fashion designer who has designed a range of cool mens clothes at the Governments request. “Its a very, very challenging task.” Except at the most youthfu

53、l of fashion and dot-corn companies, casual Fridays never really caught on in Japan. Even a former govemment official is, according to some, notorious for his ill-advised energy-saving office wear, created by simply chopping off the arms of conventional suits at the elbow. The garments looked as if a jealous lover had run amok, and are widely held to have set back the cause of dressing down in Japan. The biggest obstacle now is the strict hierarchy still operating in Japanese offices - for most salarymen it is unthinkab