2008学年第二学期浦东高一英语质量抽测试题

1、浦东新区2008学年度第二学期期末质量抽测高一英语试卷(本试卷满分100分。考试时间90分钟。)(考生注意： 请将答案全部做在答题纸上)I. Listening Comprehension 20%Part A. Statements（5%）Directions： In Part A, you will hear 5 statements. All statements will be spoken only once. After you hear each statement, read the four possible answers on your paper, and choose

2、the best one which is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard.1. A. Jason was thinking of his mother while waiting for the bus.B. Jason and his mother lost their way at the bus station.C. Jason didnt meet his mother at the bus station.D. Jason didnt catch the bus.2. A. He doesnt drink bee

3、r. B. He always likes more than one glass of beer. C. He likes a glass of beer very much. D. He probably likes wine more than beer.3. A. Tom lived in a school. B. Tom works in a school. C. There were no schools in the town. D. Tom lived in a place with no schools nearby.4. A. He is one of my best fr

4、iends. B. I have never seen him before. C. I received many letters from him. D. He looks like what I heard about him.5. A. The speaker got the book he needed. B. The city library doesnt open on weekends. C. The book is available in another library. D. The library opens only on Sunday on weekends.Par

5、t B. Short conversations (5%)Directions： In Part B. you will hear 5 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question ab

6、out it, read the four possible answers on your paper. And decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 6. A. At 1:00pm.B. At 1:30pm. C. At 2:00pm. D. At 2:30pm.7. A. They will be tested the next day.B. She did poorly in the test. C. She has no idea what to do.D. They have noth

7、ing to do.8. A. She is too heavy to go with the man. B. She doesnt like classical music. C. What the man said is too complicated.D. She is happy to go with the man.9. A: In a hospital. B. At a school.C. In a Shopping mall.D. In a party.10. A. Sleep more. B. See a doctor. C. Buy a pair of new glasses

8、. D. Take an examination.Part C. Passages (6%)Directions: In part C, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on the passage. 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 p

9、aper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Passage 1. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A tour guide. D. A taxi driver.12. A. On a boat. B. On a tour bus.C. On a plane.D. On a train.13. A. 20 Yuan.B. 3

10、0 Yuan. C. 40 Yuan.D. 50 Yuan.Passage 2. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because they did not eat other animals. B. Because they were useful for protection. C. Because they were good hunters. D. Because they always obeyed their masters.15. A. For companionship. B. F

11、or amusement.C. For hunting. D. For protection.16. A. The city can be a lonely place. B. Life in the west can be very dangerous. C. People in the west are fond of animals. D. The dog is a useful and friendly animal. Part D. Longer Conversation（4%）Directions: In Part D, you will hear one longer conve

12、rsation. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. The conversation will be read twice.Questions l7 through 20 are based on the following conversation. Interview form the Sunshine HotelName:Tom BakerPosition applied:The fron

13、t office (17) Working experience:Worked for the (18) Hotel for 5 yearsLanguage:English & (19) Contact No: (20) Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.(注意：以下笔试部分的词汇、语法、翻译部分各有两套试题，请考生根据所用教材选择。). Phonetics (语音) 6% Directions: There are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose t

14、he one whose underline part is pronounced differently from the others). (选择划线部分发音不同的选项21. A. aggressive B. arrange C. awake D. album22. A. marvelous B. permanentC. handleD. indifferent23. A. accidentB. journalistC. magicD. believe24. A. presentB. standC. surroundD. separate25. A. spy B. supply C. ap

15、plyD. salary26. A. hostB. honourC. hesitateD. hurtIII. Grammar and Vocabulary A 20% (以下27-46 适用于新世纪教材)Directions: 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.27. The great bridge _ the exchange students v

16、isited a few days ago is still being built.A. whereB. whichC. on whichD. to which28. _ Chinese feel proud of is _ the 2010 World Expo will be held in Shanghai.A . WhatthatB. ThatthatC. ThatWhatD. Whatwhat29. It was in 1969 _ the American astronaut succeeded in landing on the moon.A. in which B. when

17、 C. that D. which30. The News _ Yao Ming wouldnt go on with the following matches disappointed Rockets fans.A. whether B. what C. how D. that 31. Although the scientists work hard, we still have no idea _ the disease H1N1 came into being.A. that B. how C. whether D. which32. According to the survey,

18、 the salesman found _ impossible to make a living by opening a bookstore nearby the countryside. A. that B. this C. it D. /33. The doctor said again and again that the old lady needed _ at home.A. to examineB. examiningC. examinedD. being examined34. By ten oclock last night, he _ at the gate of the

19、 hotel where he stayed.A. has turned upB. had turned up C. turned up D. will turn up35. _ you can learn a foreign language well depends on your attitude towards it .A. That B. What C. Whether D. Which36. You can find whatever you need at the local shop, _ is always crowded at the weekend. A. that B.

20、 whereC. whatD. which37. Each ticket _two people to the party which will be held this evening.A. advices B. agrees C. admits D. arouses38. Liu Xiangs _ forced him out of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in spite of high hopes for a gold medal in our country. A. phenomenonB. heroismC. injury D. hurt39.

21、 The moment he entered the art gallery , the painting at the center _ his eyes at once. A. got B. caught C. enclosed D. emphasised40. The _ of the front page in a newspaper are usually about the most important happenings of the day. A. contacts B. contests C. contracts D. contents41. Mum, I could no

22、t find my dictionary.You should put it where it is _ for your study. A. handy B. prime C. individual D. obvious42. Nowadays more graduates _ to choose to study further under the pressure of employment. A. attempt B. tend C. extend D. suggest43. Generally speaking, customers can get _ in the departme

23、nt stores after Christmas in England. A. objects B. bonus C. instance D. bargains44. Adam tried his best to _ with a number of gifted people for the post of general manager in the company, but failed. A. compete B. classifyC. employD. express45. Although the man is quite old, he still can _ what hap

24、pened at his hometown ten years ago. A. reactB. recallC. releaseD. rank46. Even if the CEO is not in the office, no one else can make the final decision _. A. instead ofB. on his behalf C. for instanceD. at a lossIII. Grammar and Vocabulary B 20% (以下27-46 适用于牛津教材)Directions: Beneath each of the foll

25、owing sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.27. My sister, _ you met at my home, was a teacher of English.A. whom B. that C. which D./28. No one believed the reason _ he gave us for being late.A. because B. why C. how D. which29

26、. _ the bookstore, he stopped _ a few books.A. Passing; buyingB. Passing; to buyC. To pass; buyingD. To pass; to buy30. When the students learned the news of earthquake, they eagerly wanted to know _ do to help Si Chuan. A. when they can B. what they canC. which they can D. that they can 31. _ from

27、her son for a month, the mother began to feel a little worried.A. Having not heard B. Not to hearC. Hearing D. Not having heard32. The colour of this door doesnt look as fresh as that one. Yes, it needs _ again.A. paintingB. to paint C. being painted D. painted33. By ten oclock last night, he _ at t

28、he gate of the hotel where he stayed.A. has turned upB. had turned upC. turned up D. will turn up34. _ her homework, she decided to prepare supper for her brother. A. FinishB. Having finishedC. To finishD. Finished35. The new houses _ the exchange students will live in July are still being built.A.

29、why B. which C. where D. when36. The best way _ a foreign language is to practice _ it as often as possible. A. to learn; to speakB. learning; speakingC. to learn; speakingD. learning; to speak37. Do you know how many people _ the accident?A. survivedB. attacked C. ignored D. approached38. To the sc

30、ientists surprise, the twin had nothing in _.A. orderB. turnC. caseD. common39. You can pay for your _ by cards at any cchckouts in this supermarket.A. productsB. purchasesC. possessionsD. properties40. My opinion is that we must _ our lawyer before we make the decision.A. complain B. contact C. for

31、ce D. guide41. _ your order of the computer, Im happy to tell you that delivery will take place tomorrow.A. Refer to B. With reference to C. In reference with D. Referring42. After the rainstorm, the rainbow slowly _ in the sky.A. released B. restoredC. emerged D. equipped43. The government must tak

32、e some _ to save people from the terrible disease H1N1.A. ways B. ideas C. methodsD. actions44. The climbers took _ from a sudden downpour of rain in a tent.A. space B. shelter C. room D. prevention45. To save the patient, the doctors had to replace his heart with a (an) _ one.A. artificial B. compl

33、exC. enormousD. separate46. The counsellor _ the lady to take exercises to lose weight from day to day.A. suggestedB. persuadedC. insistedD. regrettedIV. Blank-filling 9% Directions: Complete the passage with the proper words in the box. Each word can only be used once. One word is not needed. (此题答案

34、必须写在答题纸上)A. responsibility B. guilty C. treat D. negatively E. depend F. raising G. reasons H. case I. forced J. rewardingAnimals can be a very special part of our lives. Many people who have pets (47) them as the membes of the family. Before (48) a pet, you should promise you will take care of them

35、 as long as they are alive through good times and bad.Youll find that owning a pet requires a lot of (49) . Your pets (50) on you for everything: to feed them, clean them, and of course love them. During this economic crisis (经济危机)，many families have been (51) to abandon (遗弃) their pets because of t

36、ime, money, or other (52) . If this is the (53) , you should not desert your pets (54) , instead you can find a new home for it. Anyway, raising pets can be one of the most (55) experiences you can have. Pets may make you angry and dizzy sometimes, but they will bring you fun and happiness definitel

37、y. V. Cloze 10%Directions: 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.May is very special for all children. Every year during the month of May, we are (56) of the amazing woman w

38、ho not only gave us life, but also continues to take care of us: our mother. Mothers Day is a celebration where we try to make an extra effort to show that we (57) all that she does for us. In the United States, Mothers Day is a day which children (58) with mom. Often, this starts in the morning wit

39、h breakfast-in-bed where mom wakes up to a full-course meal (59) to her while still in bed. After breakfast, the family usually spends the day together and gives mom gifts. What kind of gift you give mom, however, _(60) what type of present she likes. The most traditional American gift for mom is a

40、bouquet of flowers and a card signed by the family. Flowers are always an excellent gift because they (61) the saying, “April showers brings May flowers.” there are always flowers (with flowers symbolizing successful children). (62) , presenting mom with a bouquet of flowers not only shows her your

41、appreciation, but also your hopes of making her (63) . Even though flowers are always welcomed, Nowadays, many sons and daughters try to seek other (64) presents to give to Mom. I, myself, fall into the “modern” crowd and try to find alternative presents to give to my mother.(65) the many different

42、presents you can give your mother, the most important thing you can do is showing your mother love and appreciation.56. A. afraidB. remindedC. curiousD. frightened57. A. express B. admit C. host D. appreciate58. A. spend B. decide C. greet D. discuss59. A. provided B. offered C. bought D. served 60.

43、 A. aims at B. deals with C. depends on D. leads to61. A. include B. invest C. react D. reflect62. A. Thus B. HoweverC. But D. Meanwhile 63. A. disappointed B. angry C. proud D. sad64. A. strange B. cheap C. expensive D. unique65. A. Though B. Despite C. Besides D. ExceptVI. Reading Comprehension 10

44、%Directions: Read the following two 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. AWhen I was in Grade

45、 3, I was picked to be the princess (公主)in the school play. For weeks my mother had helped me practice my lines. But once on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Then my teacher told me she had written a narrators(解说者)part for the play, and asked me to change roles. Though I didnt tell my mot

46、her what had happened that day, she sensed my unhappiness and asked if I wanted to take a walk in the yard.It was a lovely spring day. We could see dandelions(蒲公英)popping through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with bits of gold. I watched my mother carelessly bend do

47、wn one of the bunches. “I think I am going to dig up all these weeds(杂草),” she said. “From now on, well have only roses in this garden.”“But I like dandelions,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions!”My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way

48、, doesnt it?” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded. “And that is true of people, too,” she added.When I realized that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry and told her the truth.“But you will be a beautiful narrator,” she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.Over the

49、next few weeks, with her continuous encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. The big day finally came. A few minutes before the play, my teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you,” she said, handing me a dandelion. After the play, I took home the flower, laughing

50、that I was perhaps the only person who would keep such a weed.66. The girl did not play the role of the princess mainly because_A. she felt nervous on the stage. B. she lost her interest in the that role. C. she preferred the role of the narrator. D. she had difficulty memorizing things.67. Why did

51、the mother suggest a walk in the garden?A. To remove the dandelions. B. To enjoy the garden scene.C. To have a talk with her daughter. D. To help her daughter with the play.68. In the garden, the mother bent down a dandelion in order to_.A. make the garden more beautiful B. show the girl how to take

52、 care of rosesC. make the girl like dandelions D. teach the girl a valuable lesson69. From the story, we can conclude the mother is all the following EXCEPT_.A. patientB. wise C. strict D. helpful70. What is the main idea of the story?A. Everybody can find his or her own way to success.B. Everybody

53、has his or her own value in the world.C. Everybody should learn to play different roles.D. Everybody has some unforgettable memory.B_ Jeevan VasagarDeep-sea diver finally finishes the London marathonFive days after the London marathon, when the pain just memory and muscle ache for every other runner, Lloyd Scott crossed the finish line in his deep-sea divers suit to a heros welcome yesterday. He called the moment in the Mall when he became the last person to complete this years race the most emo