上海市普通高中学业水平考试英语试卷

1、英语试卷Grammar and Vocabulary: (共 30 分) Section A: (共 10 分，每小题 1 分)8. In her short story, Helen described not her own experience, but writer ' s.A. the othersB. anotherC. otherD. others9. As an English learner, the larger vocabulary you have, success you may achieve.A. the mostB. the moreC. moreD.

2、most10. Since his arrival in England in 1979, he himself as a mayor.A. establishedB. had established C. has established D. was establishing11. Some birds have highly developed senses that enable them in the dark.A. flyB. to be flyingC. to flyD. flying12. You mustn ' t smoke in here! You start a

3、fire.A. couldB. mustC. shouldD. need13. I could hardly imagine in such a remote mountain village for months.A. to liveB. liveC. livingD. to have lived14. That ' s the man photo is on the cover of the latest magazine.A. thatB. whoC. whereD. whose15. It is the Internet keeps us in constant touch w

4、ith our offices in Asia.A. thatB. whoC. whereD. how16. The newly retired engineer is starting his further education my father did last year.A. ifB. whenC. onceD. as17. They have passed the law, but the question is th ey ' re going to make the law work.A. whyB. howC. whatD. thatSection B (共 10 分，

5、 每小题 1 分 )I use the Internet all the time, and I think it' s fantastic. But there is one thing I would be more _18_ (cardoing in future. That' s boockaintigonaovnaline.I needed a vacation from work 19_ (bad), so I decided to take a short break. I looked up some hotels on theInternet and foun

6、d what looked like a great place for holidays. The pictures on the website looked 20 (amaze): sandybeaches, little houses that looked out over the sea, beachside dining; it was just what I needed. I went ahead and made a 21 (reserve) over the Internet. It was easy. Or so it seemed.When I got the hot

7、el, I was shocked. The staff was rude and _22_ (friendly). My house was old, in need of repair and was nowhere near the beach. To top it all of, the view of that _23_ (gold) sandy beach was nowhere to be seen.If you are thinking of booking a holiday over the Internet, take my _24_ (advise). Always b

8、e sure to call the hotel first and talk to the people before you reserve it. Also, check out some _25_ (independence) websites that can give you _26_ (accuracy) information about the area you' ll be staying in. Tourist association sites are the _27_ (good) . Ifstill unsure, don ' t book. If

9、you can' t find what you' re looking for on the Net, book y-ofausr hviaocnaetdiown athye-o-ld-go visit a travel agency!Section C (共 10 分，每小题 1 分 )Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your hard-earned cash on just one or two items? If so, why _28_ hunting around for cheaper, seco

10、nd-hand options? With a little time and patience, it' s possible to find some great _2Take a look at the shopping alternatives which are not only lighter on your pocket, but also lots of fun!Car Boot ( 汽车后备箱 ) SalesPeople bring unwanted things to a car boot sale. There, in a large car park or on

11、 a school playing field, they sell them or exchange them with other traders _30 something else. An ything from children' s toys to sports equipment can _31_at these sales.Second-hand shopsGood second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are often the _32_ place to pick up a bargain! Many spec

12、ialize in certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and old furniture . Always check things with care _33_ you buy them as it may be difficult to exchange them or get the money back later.Charity ShopsPeople _34_ used clothes , shoes, toys and other items to charity shops _35_ you can usual

13、ly buy them for nextto nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries.ChriStmaS BaZaars（义卖会）These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the money

14、 _36_ usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you get tired knowing that itgoodcause!So,next time you 're in the mood to shop, instead of using your credit card, head fsoercond-hand city ”. You wo“n 't be _37_!28. A.do not considerB.not considerC. not to considerD.no considering29. A.

15、bargainsB. profitC. tradeD.costs30. A.toB.atC. forD.on31. A.turn upB.turn offC. turn outD.turn down32. A. toughB.rareC. perfectD. private33. A.beforeB.sinceC. unlessD. though34. A.passB.donateC. oweD.lend35. A.whichB.whatC. whenD.where36. A.raisingB.raisedC. having raisedD.raise37. A.shockedB.satisf

16、iedC. puzzledD. disappointedReading COmPrehenSiOn （共 30 分）Section A （共 22 分，每小题 2 分）（A）The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn 't looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spai n. So, I wasn't really excited as I knew exactly what

17、it was going to be like: lots of noisycousins , and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and cryst

18、al clear water.As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: please fasten you seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston. I”froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!Immediately after the plane l

19、anded, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airline's fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jexactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no ch

20、oice but to pay for our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!38. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.C. She coul

21、d hardly afford any better trip.39. In the story, the writer ended up A. flying to London immediatelyC. complaining to the authoritiesB. Her aunt begged her to go there. D. Spain was her ideal destination.B. heading for Spain from Jamaica D .enjoying a free beach holiday40. Which of the following mi

22、ght be the best title of the passage?D. A Well-Planned TripA. A Lucky Mistake B. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice Dream（B）With the cost of college rising in the U.S., some students are washing their hands of the American education system, grabbing their passports, and seeking cheaper degrees abroad. Th

23、e number of students doing so has increased 2 percent annually in recent years, according to the Department of Education.In 2009, Jessica Fuller, then 25, was employed at a small private university in Philadelphia as a clerk in an office. Bored with her job and becoming increasingly interested in he

24、althcare industry, Fuller knew she would need a master public health for her dream career.At first, Fuller wanted a school in New York and Pennsylvania, but with many programs costing over $30,000 per year for tuition alone, she decided on an option she could better afford the Netherlands. A similar

25、 degree in health economics cost less than $ 17,000 for a one-year program.To finance her education at ErasmusUniversity in Rotterdam, Fuller took out a $30,000 bank loan through her mother credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as air travel and living expenses for her year abroad.The cost

26、 may be lower, but is the quality of education overseas just as good as an American university? Jessica Fuller says in her case, yes: she found a consulting job with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduated from ErasmusUniversity, and says that the university -and

27、 its location were definitely a factor.“ ManyErasmus professors were world famous experts in their fields, s”ays Fuller. “ Consideringthe variety of the students, the class discussions were very robust. Having an “ international ” advantage made a huge difference. ”41. Why did Jessica Fuller want to

28、 study for a master's degree?A. She could afford tuition at ErasmusUniversity.B. Her job required more professional skills.C. She was bored with healthcare industry.D. Her interest was in public health.42. Jessica was able to go to ErasmusUniversity by .A. using her own credit cardB. having a pa

29、rt-time jobC. getting a scholarship from the university D. obtaining a loan from a bank43. The word rob“ust” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to“ ”.A. awkward and fruitless B. strong and vigorousC. peaceful and pleasantD. brief and informal44. Jessica 's case shows that there is a ten

30、denocnygaUm.S. students to .A. choose t study overseas B. look for jobs abroadC. seek education of higher quality D. take one-year program( C )A lot of people today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money-but many of them aren't .hYapept yother people seem to be really happy , ev

31、en if they are poor. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happylife to find out how they do it.“I 've been studying happiness for over 30 years,” he says. “My ifrom my own experience as a child during World War II ,

32、 when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives.I wanted to find out how a person could build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research sho

33、wed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didn waste time, either at work or when they are free. “Many people feel that the time they spend at work or at school is wasted. But often their free time is also wasted. Many people are used to doing passive thing

34、swatching television, forexample witho ut using any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn 't have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when get into something he calls When people get very involved in a task that they have ch

35、osen, and which is well-defined and challenging , they experience “flow ”, a state where they don't notice time passing.They also experience enjoyment. Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, makes a contrast between enjoyment and pleasure.used to think they were the same thing but they 're not!

36、Pleasure is a big bowl of ice cream, or taking a hot bath on a cold day - nothing bad at all! But enjoyment is about doing something and achieving something. It isnwhat we 't reado, it ' rsemimoportant to do something, and feel positive about it, and to try to do it well.”People who are not

37、used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into. Ishappiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.45. What did the professor want to find out through his research?A. The difference between enjoyment and pleasure.B. The secret of having a fulfilling and pleasant

38、 life.C. The real meaning and purpose of life.D. The way of passing the time enjoyably.46. When a person is in a “flow ” state, he/she .A. is guilty about wasting timeB. feels stressed doing challenging jobsC. easily forgets what time it isD. has a strong desire to finish a boring task47. In which s

39、ituation can people experience enjoyment according to the professor?A. When having afternoon tea.B. When taking a hot bath in winter.C. When watching a soap drama.D. When making a DIY gift for a friend.48. What can we learn from the passage?A. Pleasures add a sense of purpose and meaning to lives.B.

40、 Happiness results from engaging in meaningful tasks.C. Happy people often relax themselves by doing nothing.D. Happiness has much to do with living conditions.SeCtiOn B （共8分， 每小题2分）DireCtiOnS: Read the following resum （简历）and complete the Statements that follow. Write One Word Or more in each space

41、.Jane Smith1939 NOrWay StreetClevela nd, OH44101216/555-1234OBJECTIVETo obta in a POSiti On as a SeCretary based On my experie nce, abilities, and n eed to be challe ngedEDUCATIONTwo-year degree from En gstra ndTech ni calCollege in OffiCe adm ini Strati on, 2011WORK EXPERINECEMan ders In SUra nce C

42、ompa ny, assista nt to the PreSide nt, 2008-PreSe ntSKILLSAll gen eral OffiCe dutiesTyP ing 60 words Per minuteEXte nsive experie nce With MiCrOSOft Word, Excel, Power Poi ntGood oral and Written com muni Cati On skillsFlue nt in Writte n and spoke n SPaniShAble to Carry a Con VerSatiO n in basic Fr

43、enCh49. Jane Smith is appl ying for a job as a.50. Jane Smith got her degree while work ing forCompa ny.51. Jane Smith is good at Writ ing in.52. If Jane Smith is give n a 3000-word article to type, it will take hermi nu tes to finish it.I. Writing:（共 30 分）SeCtiOn A （共6分，每小题 2 分）53. He will no Ion g

44、er（ 依靠父母 ）SinCe he has found a well-paid job.54. （ 据报道 ）that about 70% of the company' S total PrOdUCtiOn is exported.55. （ 昨天向我借书的那个女孩）is One of the VoIUnteers working for that clinic.SeCtiOn B:（共9分，56小题4分，57小题5分 ）56. 我们有足够的时间为即将到来的运动会做准备。（PrePare）57. 老师应该为学生提供合作的机会，这样他们才能学会如何与人沟通。（so that）SeCtiOn C:（共 15 分）全球变暖问题日益严重，收到越来越多的人们的关注，请你结合实际生活写一篇文章，要点如下1. 以生活中的一个例子说明全球变暖给人们生活带来很多困扰2. 我们应该做些什么应对全球变暖答案要点及评分标准第二大题8. B 9. B 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. C 14. D 1