2012屆浦東新區(qū)高三一模英語.doc

浦東新區(qū)高三英語第一學(xué)期期末質(zhì)量抽查試卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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. The January Proficiency Oral Test is actually close hand.A. at B. in C. by D. on26. To keep slim, Alice will spend half of her holiday practicing Yoga and half learning dancing.A. another B. the other C. others D. other27. Life is full of ups and downs, but if you focus on the negative, it affect everything you do.A. must B. dare C. should D. can28. David got a higher grade for Mathematics, and he did make mistakes.A. few B. fewer C. less D. more29. Has Tim finished writing his annual budget report?I have no idea. He it this morning.A. did B. has done C. was doing D. had done30. The construction of the new art museum started two years ago, but it so far due to various reasons.A. has not completed B. has not been completedC. had not completed D. had not been completed31. Studies show that daydreaming contributes significantly to concentration powers and the ability with others.A. communicating B. to be communicated C. to communicate D. to communicating32. While staying home is a tradition at the Spring Festival, a trip with family members can also be a nice alternative.A. to take B. taking C. took D. taken33. Rescuers pulled out the last surviving miner for 40 hours following a rock burst.A. trapped B. being trapped C. were trappedD. had trapped34. The General Bureau has put a severe ban on TV series scenes of smoking cigarettes.A. to show B. shown C. showing D. to be showing35. Only through lifelong learning in me highly competitive society.A. you can survive B. can you surviveC. do you survive D. are you survived36. Employers often give jobs to they believe has work experience and a strong sense of duty.A. whoever B. whomever C. who D. whom37. Thanksgiving Day takes on an entirely different look in China, malls and e-businesses are competing in sale promotions as the holiday approaches.A. where B. that C. what D. which38. As a saying goes, life is a cafeteria. You can get anything you want you are willing to pay the price.A. even if B. as far as C. as if D. as long as39. The chairman announced the end of the meeting I could get in a word.A. before B. when C. after D. once40. If you often feel tired out and cant focus your attention, that is you have to stop working and to have a rest.A. why B. whether C. when D. whatSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. steadilyB. processes C. environmental D. displays E. coveredF. varies G severe H. influence I. inherited J. fortunatelyMany trees and shrubs change color in fall. For years, scientists have worked hard to understand the changes that happen to them. They find that three factors 41 falls colorful farewell leaf pigments (色素), length of night, and weather. The timing of the color change is mainly regulated by the increasing length of night. None of the other 42 influences, such as temperature, rainfall, food supply, are as unchanging as the 43 increasing length of night during fall. As days grow shorter, and nights grow longer and cooler, biochemical 44 in leaves begin to paint the landscape with an explosion of colors. And Nature puts on one of its most splendid 45 of beauty.The timing of the color change 46 by species. Some species in southern forests can become vividly colorful in late summer while all other species are still vigorously green. Oaks put on their colors long after other species have already shed their leaves. These differences in timing among species seem to be genetically 47 . for a particular species, whether on a high mountain or in warmer lowlands, will change color at the same time.However, some species are evergreen. Pines, for example, are green all the year round because they have toughened up. They have developed over the years a needle-like or scale-like foliage (綠葉植物). which is 48 with a heavy wax coating. And the liquid inside their cells contains cold-resistant elements. So the leaves of evergreens can safely withstand (經(jīng)受住) all but the most 49 winter conditions, such as those in the Arctic.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.Every year the United Sates exports cultural products to the rest of the world while it only imports similar products from other countries equal to about one percent of the amount exported. Movies, for example, are one such 50 . The movie industry in countries like England and Italy is almost completely 51 on American exports. Both countries report that 85% to 95% of all movie tickets sold each year are for movies produced in the United States. Millions of people worldwide buy American pop, rap, and rock music. Billions of people drink Coca-Cola and eat McDonalds hamburgers. American software 52 the computer market.Can all of the above products be called cultural, however? That depends on how one 53 culture. Most people 54 culture into two forms: high culture and low culture. High culture is the kind produced by writers and 55 . It is more concerned with stimulating thought in the people who view or use it and does not 56 care how marketable people find it Low culture, 57 . is viewed as a product usually for entertainment and is only as good as how well it sells. Because it is 58 by masses of people, this type of culture can also be called mass culture. The 59 between low and high culture are not very clear.Pierre Guerlain, a professor of English and American Studies in France, points out that when a cultural product is imported, the product cannot cover the existing culture, thus 60 it. The imported product is changed to adapt to the local context. Anyone who believes that a society which imports American products of mass culture will become a 61 of America is being naive(幼稚的).America may seem to have the strongest hand in exporting cultural products, but there is a boomerang(相反的) 62 for being more of an exporter than importer. Because Europeans and Japanese import so many cultural products from the United States, they know a lot more about American culture 63 than Americans know about European or Japanese culture. It is a definite advantage for the Europeans and Japanese to be bilingual as well as bicultural. These countries can use their knowledge of American society and 64 to increase their chances of success in the American market 50. A. aspect B. product C. example D. project51. A. fixed B. emphasized C. called D. dependent52. A. dominatesB. abandons C. enters D. grasps53. A. defines B. presents C. absorbs D. creates54. A. prefer B. divide C. alter D. view55. A. designersB. technicians C. composersD. artists56. A. comprehensively B. temporarilyC. necessarily D. representatively57. A. as a result B. as a whole C. on the average D. on the other hand58. A. consumedB. produced C. invested D. sponsored59. A. connectionsB. distinctions C. ranges D. advantages60. A. overcomingB. accepting C. attracting D. replacing61. A. source B. supplier C. copy D. target62. A. effect B. feedback C. disadvantageD. idea63. A. in particularB. in general C. in contrastD. in the meantime64. A. values B. economy C. policies D. characteristicsSection BDirections: Read the following three 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)Until recently, the science of the future was supposed to be electronics and artificial intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the property of wool to conserve ($#) heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in growing a material that has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be biotech hearts and eyes which can replace diseased organs in human beings. These will not be rejected by the body, as is the case with organs from humans.The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to disastrous levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.It is tempting to think that biotechnology or some other science of the future can solve our problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way.65. The materials produced with organic chemistry are at present.A. not as good as natural materialsB. as good as an insects bodyC. better than natural materialsD. as good as wools66. According to the passage, it may soon be possible .A. to transplant human organsB. to make something as good as human skinC. to produce drugs without side effectsD. to make artificial hearts and eyes67. In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that .A. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two yearsB. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the futureC. biological power sources would be put into use. soonD. we will never stop using non-renewable power sources68. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A. Biological power will keep all its promises.B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.C. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems.D. Biological power may not be as risky as nuclear power.(B)Weve all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downing cookie after cookie while cramming(死記硬背) for a big test But when done a lotespecially without realizing itemotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change itOne of the biggest myths(荒誕的說法) about emotional eating is that its driven by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when theyre stressed out lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentines Day or the celebration of a holiday feast.Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, its the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or distraction in food.Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort. Its not easy to unlearn patterns of emotional eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of whats going on.Were all emotional eaters to some extent (who hasnt suddenly found room for dessert after a filling dinner?). But for some people, emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain.The trouble with emotional eating (aside from the health issues) is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you did. Thats why it helps to know the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger.Next time you reach for a snack, check in and see which type of hunger is driving it69. People turn to emotional eating because .A. they are preparing for the test B. they enjoy the pleasure of eatingC. they want to seek comfort or distraction D. they feel better after eating70. By saying Weve all been there(paragraph 1), the author means .A. finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom is badB. we are all emotional eaters to some extentC. our health will be affected by emotional eatingD. people eat more without realizing it71. If you want to break away from the patterns of emotional eating, the first thing you should do is to .A. reduce stress and anxiety B. relax and try to lose weightC. stop seeking comfort from food D. realize what is happening(C) ASKLASKASYOUVE GOT QUESTIONS. SHES GOT ANSWERSQ: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I cantcontrol of this, and I dont know where to go for help. Do you? PlayerA: Dear Player,You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. Youd toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right? To kick the habit, get help from a health professional. And dont look for help on line; that would be like an alcoholic going to the bar for advice. Q: My brothers wife just had triplets(三胞胎). This is such a joy! Yet every time I share the news with co-workers, they ask me if she was on fertility pills. I think this is rudeor has society just become so talk-show numbed (麻木的)that you can ask anyone anything? No Show HostA: Dear Host,Yes. Our society has become increasingly disrespectful of privacy. But dont blame it all on the talk-shows. Continue to celebrate and greet impolite questions with stony silence. Their fertility history is nobodys business but their own.Q: I work at an amusement park, and my manager steals supplies. She has a catering business on the side, and weve seen her load up her van at the back gates. The big bosses think she is the best thing since buttered bread, and were all afraid that if we say anything, well lose our jobs. What can we do? RighteousA: Dear Righteous,Be sure youre right. You must have evidence about what and why things are going out the back gates. Once you know for certain, its time to go to the bosses and report what you have seen. Q: My stepsons wife sometimes leaves their eight-year-old home alone for a short run to the store. That may be an hour or so. I believe by law we should report it. What do you think?The In-laws A: Dear Laws,I dont know what the child-protection laws in your state are, but I do know that children need care and attention. This child may be able and unafraid, but kids arent always careful. It also sounds like there is stress in your family relationship. One thing you can do to help this situation is offer to baby-sit when Mom needs to step out.72. Which of the following statements is true?A. Dopamine is a powerful brain chemical good to our health.B. Looking for help on line is like getting help from a health professional.C. Player is a video game addict who smokes and sleeps few hours.D. Player is advised to stay clear of the screen.73. According to the Q&A, .A. Hosts colleagues are insensitive B. The talk-show is to blameC. Somebodys business is everybodys D. Hosts sister-in-law was on fertility pills74. What we can infer from the Q&A is .A. The Mom is not to blame because she needs a short run to the storeB. Children need care and attention, though not for all of themC. Laws, the old lady, wants to report what she sees to the childs fatherD. Laskas doesnt seem to approve of Laws trying to report what she sees75. Which Q&A mentioned transport?A. The first B. The second. C. The third. D. None.Section CDirections: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable heading from AF for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.A. Illegal hunting has caused a decrease in the number of sea turtles.B. Most turtles are eaten by Mexicans and Mexican Americans.C. A campaign to protect sea turtle