上海市靜安區(qū)2010屆高三上學(xué)期期末教學(xué)質(zhì)量檢測(英語).doc

上海市靜安區(qū)2010屆高三上學(xué)期期末教學(xué)檢測英 語第I卷 （共 105 分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Directions: 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 conversations and the questions 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. At a concert.B. At a restaurant.C. At an art museum.D. At a flower shop.2.A. Her old classmate.B. Her husband.C. Her private doctor.D. Her sons teacher.3. A. $10. B. $8. C. $18. D. $12.4.A. Brother and sister.B. Doctor and patient.C. Teacher and student.D. Interviewer and interviewee.5. A. She is afraid of getting fat. B. She enjoys ice-cream. C. She is much too thin. D. She doesnt care for ice-cream.6.A. A pair of trousers.B. A suit.C. A coat.D. A blouse.7. A. The woman should have complained to her neighbor.B. The woman should stay out until the neighbors are quiet.C. The woman should have stayed at the library.D. The lab will be a better place.8.A. The man couldnt wait to see Susan.B. Susan is eager to pass the information she knows.C. Susan talks to people only on the phone.D. The man always knows the latest news in town.9. A. She doesnt mind it as the road conditions are good.B. She is tired of driving in heavy traffic.C. She is unhappy to have to drive such a long way every day.D. She enjoys it because shes good at driving. 10. A. It was hard to get rid of the salesman.B. The products that the salesman was selling were not good.C. The salesman kept making stops on the way.D. It was a waste of time to talk about the products.Section B Directions: 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 in 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. Mr and Mrs Hamptons master. B. Mr and Mrs Hamptons son.C. Mr and Mrs Hamptons student. D. Mr and Mrs Hamptons dog.12. A. At most three meals.B. Four meals.C. At least three or four meals.D. At least five meals.13. A. In September. B. In October. C. In July.D. In June.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.14.A. Use library facilities.B. Library regulations.C. Library personnel.D. Location of the library.15.A. Book publishers.B. Librarians.C. Returning faculty members.D. New university students.16.A. 1,000,000 volumes（卷，冊）.B. Over 1,000,000 volumes. C. 1,000 volumes.D. Over 110,000 volumes.Section C Directions: 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. Book a plane ticketName: Tom WardDestination: MadridAirlines: China（17）_ AirlinesFlight: No. (18) _.Class: (19) _ classDeparture time: 9:00 a.m.Date: (20) _16thAirport: Shanghai Pudong International AirportComplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.How many clubs are around the hotel the man is staying?(21)_.What will the man do this evening?He will go to (22)_.When do they open?They open (23)_in the evening.What is the woman giving to the man?She is giving the man (24)_.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A 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.25. She was widely regarded as the countrys leading authority _ plant diseases.A. underB. beyondC. onD. with26. The auto-man checked the car engine thoroughly but could find _wrong with it. A. none B. nothingC. noD. no one 27. The actual amount of water needed by the crop _ on the weather conditions.A. to depend B. dependC. depending D. depends28. The missing scientist _here, since the villagers are using the farming approach he created. A. should have been B. couldnt have been C. might not have been D. must have been29. If you want to learn English well, it is not half so important to know some grammatical rules_it is to have more practice. A. soB. asC. sinceD. that30. That night, tired , the man went out again to look for help. A. like he was B. though he wasC. as was heD. even he was31. People who have regular physical exercise seldom catch a disease like H1N1 Flu, _?A. dont they B. havent they C. do they D. have they32. It is said that they will represent a greater proportion of purchasing power, _ from 12 per cent of GDP to 20 per cent.A. rising B. risen C. to rise D. being risen33. _ his cool facial expressions, Michael cares more about others emotions and sufferings, which makes him a selfless person. A. Despite of B. Though C. In spite D. Despite 34. In a certain store where they sell puddings, the customers _ to sample them before coming to a decision. A. are allowedB. is allowedC. allowD. have allowed 35. Young adults generally make their own choices about _ career to pursue. A. how B. thatC. whatD. whether36. Mr Smith said that he would delay introducing the scheme because of the demands _ on teachers by other educational reforms.A. madeB. makingC. makeD. to make37.It has arts power to translate, to abstract from the circumstances _ it originates.A. howB. when C. on whichD. in which 38. He appeared to understand, but _ he absorbed every detail I cannot say.A. whatB. whetherC. howD. where39. In China, because of her ancient culture, the tips of chopsticks are usually a little square_ the tails are circular and round. A. when B. unless C. while D. once40. The witness claimed _a man outside the house, but he was not sure whether this was the man. A. to seeB. to have seenC. that he sawD. that he has seenSection BDirections: Complete the passage by choosing the proper words in the box.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. equal B. generally C. dignity D. only E. shortageF. negative G. services H. decreases I. invest J. hireIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have _41_effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits, so they _42_in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a _43_of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who _44_look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may _45_fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being_46_, the number of workers that employers want _47_. Thus, critics hold the opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their_48_. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their _49_for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Directions: 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.Have you ever felt trapped in a job you hate? 50 you are ready to move forward and find a more fulfilling position, career transition(過渡；變遷) specialist Gregg Taylor has a few 51 to help deal with the emotional side of 52 your job.When writing your resignation letter keep it short and to the point. Express your gratitude for the 53 and state your resignation date. “You dont need to tell them much,” says Taylor. “Keep thing as simple as possible, and as quiet as possible.”Keep the details to yourself. It will lessen any tension from the time you 54 in your resignation letter until the day you leave. 55 , be sure to complete any 56 you are working on. This is just good 57 and common sense for everybody, 58 if you plan on asking for a reference. Use up any 59 vacation time and sick days.Timing and location are key. Taylor suggests booking a conference room to break the news to your boss. A neutral 60 will give you a better chance of 61 your boss reaction. Taylor also suggests conducting the meeting in the morning, early in week. This gives your boss time to 62 from the news.Give your employer appropriate notice. “They may not be 63 about your leaving, but they will 64 being given enough notice to find your replacement and for you to assist in training the new person,”says Taylor.50. A. If B. BecauseC. UntilD. Although51. A. plansB. warningsC. tipsD. comments52. A. findingB. improvingC. finishingD. leaving53. A. processB. experienceC. choiceD. resignation54. A. fillB. endC. takeD. hand 55. A. IndeedB. ThereforeC. AlsoD. However56. A. projectB. formC. schemeD. report57. A. deedsB. mannersC. intentionsD. relations58. A. especiallyB. specificallyC. finallyD. surely59. A. relaxingB. rewardingC. refreshingD. remaining60. A. positionB. attitudeC. settingD. opinion61. A. predictingB. controllingC. observingD. understanding62. A. recoverB. escapeC. selectD. benefit63. A. angryB. curiousC. happyD. worried64. A. enjoyB. regretC. impressD. appreciateSection 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)Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the greatest table tennis players in the world. She has won 18 world championships and Olympic gold medals in her career. But now she is doing something different: promoting sport in China.Deng Yaping won her first world championship in 1989 in the 40th World Table Tennis Championship womens doubles. She was only 16 years old. 2 years later, she became the singles champion and the table tennis world knew that a star was born.Dengs fast rise to the top of the table tennis world drew worldwide attention, including the eye of Juan Antonio Samaranch, the president of International Olympic Committee who watched her progress with interest. He promised to attend the award ceremony if she won at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She made it, and Mr. Samaranch kept his word.1994 saw an unusual setback(退步) in her career when she lost the singles gold medal to Japanese Koyama Chire at the 12th Asia Games. Despite this setback, she soon recovered and won 3 events at the 1995 World Table Tennis Championship. Once again, Mr. Samaranch watched her collect her medals.Deng Yaping retired in 1997 after winning that years singles and doubles world titles. In just 8 years, she won 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals, getting a place in Chinas sports history book. She was crowned with the Laureus Award in 2002 for her excellent sporting performance.Deng Yapings achievements are not just in the world table tennis. She surprised many upon retirement by deciding to study English in college. She went to Tsinghua University first and further her study at the University of Cambridge. Later she became a member of two different IOC committees to keep her relationship with the Olympics going. In 2003, she came back to China to join the 2008 Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee. She helped Beijing host the games.She said, “I feel I have the responsibility to tell the West and the whole world real information about all that I know and I have experienced.”Though her life is full and different, she says she could never forget table tennis.65. When did Deng Yaping win her first world championship? A. 1990.B. In 1989.C. 1992.D. 2002.66. Why was she crowned with the Laureus Award in 2002?A. Because of her physical exercise.B. Because of her eating habit.C. Because of her good character.D. Because of her excellent sporting performance.67. Where else did Deng Yaping further her study besides in Tsinghua University?A. At Harvard. B. At Beijing UniversityC. At Cambridge University. D. At Murdoch University68. In just 8 years, Deng Yaping won _.A. 4 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsB. 10 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medalsC. 14 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsD. 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals()There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London, the following are among the most famous ones. Tower BridgeTower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the World. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. London BridgeThe construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A keep left rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.Millennium BridgeThe Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Pauls Cathedral (圣保羅大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers. Westminster BridgeWestminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge” in the autumn of 1802. Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click here . 69. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.B. Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.C. Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.D. Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.70. The Passage is most probably taken from a _. A. school report B. website article C. teenage magazine D. science fiction71. What can we learn from the passage?A. William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River.B. Millennium Bridge wasnt built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt. C. That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge.D. Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River. (C)Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivans Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was built to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane Hugo10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36, 000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolinas shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of building codes wasnt strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugos wake, all new shoreline houses a