普陀区同济二附中2011学年高三年级第一学期月考英语试卷

命题人：范景

         

 

第Ⅰ卷   （105分）

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section 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. — Have you read the book "War and Peace"________ Tolstoy?

-— No. I've never heard of it.
A. for               B. by                          C. with            D. to

26. —There are only 15 minutes left for work. What shall we do?

—Oh, dear. There are always not any taxis when you want ________.

A. one                     B. it                          C. that                     D. any

27. —What time_____ I pick you up at your house tomorrow, sir?

—I haven't decided on the time.

A. may                    B. can                       C. will                     D. shall

28. It's said that the musical play "Cat" didn't attract as ________ as it had been expected.

A. many audiences  B. a large audience   C. large an audience  D. much audience

29. Recently a new social issue has been brought to everyone's attention ________ food additives are abused.

A. when                   B. whether                 C. that                   D. which

30. He will have, learned French for six years by the time he ________ from the university next year.

A. will graduate        B. will have graduated   C. graduates      D. is to graduate

31. —Susan was happy like crazy!

—Oh, yes! Her parents approved of her adventurous trip to Africa which ________ for years.

A. has been expected                     B. would be expecting   

C. had been expected                     D. was expecting

32. Many buildings in the city need repairing, but the one ________first is the library.

A. repaired                  B. being repaired       C. repairing      D. to be repaired

33. When Spring Festival comes, there are many "sales" in my city, during      ________ time stores will lower their prices.

A. whose                     B. that                          C. which         D. its

34. You should make it a rule to leave things______ ________ you can find them again.

A. when                      B. where                     C. then                    D. there

35. Dina, ________ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

A. struggling               B. struggled               C. having struggled   D. to struggle

36. —Did you pack him some food?

—Yes, ________ he gets hungry.

A. as soon as                 B. as a result            C. so that                   D. in case

37. So far nobody has claimed the money ________ in the library.

A. having discovered    B. to be discovered  C. discovering          D. discovered

38. ________ along the quiet road at forty miles an hour, and then an old man suddenly started to cross the road.

A. When I was driving   B. I was driving     C. Having driven    D. Driving

39. — Have you got your new job yet, Bob?

— Kind of. But the interviewer said they needed a
reference from my former employer ________ they could give me a definite offer.

A. until                           B. when                    C. once                    D. before

40. After coming to himself, the passenger couldn't quite remember ________ the accident happened.

A. that when                   B. it was when        C. when it was that    D. when was it

 

Section B

Directions: 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. entered B. readable C. containing D. relatively AB. implantation AC. match AD. reunited BC. actually BD. limitations CD. wandering

 

 

 

Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows how quickly it can become a cherished member of the family. And anyone who has ever lost a pet knows the pain of heartbreak.

While traditional pet identification methods are still recommended, they have ___41___. Tags can fade or get scratched, making them impossible to read. Collars can come off or get caught on something while your pet is ___42___ about, causing him physical harm. Fortunately, there is a ___43___ new technology available that may give pets a better chance of being ___44___ with their owners. It is called the microchip identification system, or microchipping.

With microchipping, a vet (兽医) uses a special needle to implant a tiny computer chip ___45___ a unique identification number just under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades. The number on the chip is then ___46___ into a national database along with the corresponding contact information for your pet. If your lost or stolen pet is found, any animal hospital or shelter can use a microchip scanner to read the ID number. And the database will ___47___ the number to your name and phone number so that you can be contacted with the location of your pet.

The price for microchip ___48___ can vary from $25 to $40. Although the chip lasts for the pet's lifetime, it must be scanned before being placed in a pet to ensure that the unique number is ___49___ to vets or shelter workers.

 

 

III. Reading Comprehension

Section 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.

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has made a surprise appearance for the launch of the second generation of the company's 'Jesus Tablet,' the iPad 2. He gave a vigorous presentation, making

fun of Apple's rivals (对手) and the critics who had___ ___50___ the wisdom of introducing the original iPad a year ago.

Mr. Jobs said: 'We're here to talk about Apple's___51___ post-PC product. That's how we

think about these things. We started with the iPod, then we added the iPhone, and then the iPad.
___52___ we said the iPad was magical, people laughed at us. But it ___53___ to be magical.'

He said many now consider the iPad the most successful consumer product with a market

___54___ of more than 90 per cent and a device that had left rivals puzzled. However, he said the

iPad 2 represent a major step ___55___ with a 'completely new___56___.' It is thinner, lighter and

___57___ faster than the original, while it has ___58___ on the front and back for the first time to

allow for video conferencing.

The improvements are built around a completely new computer chip called the A5 and a dual
core processor (处理器), which is the sort of ___59___ found in high-performing laptops. The graphics are said to be up to nine times faster than in the ___60___ iPad.

Mr. Jobs drew cheers from the ___61___ with a promise that the new improved iPad will be no more ___62___ than the original, starting at $499 and going up to $829 in the U.S.

Rival tech firms have launched a host of tablet computers which claim to ___63___ the iPad.

The challenge is led by Motorola's Xoom, together with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, while
others from the BlackBerry manufacturer RIM and Hewlett Packard are also on the ___64___.

50.	A. accepted	B. proved	C. doubted	D. affected
51.	A. first	B. second	C. third	D. fourth
52.	A. When	B. Before	C. While	D. Since
53.	A. set out	B. made out	C. given out	D. turned out
54.	A. supply	B. sale	C. loss	D. trend
55.	A. inward	B. outward	C. backward	D. forward
56.	A. design	B. speed	C. promise	D. interest
57.	A. temporarily	B. dramatically	C. legally	D. gratefully
58.	A. batteries	B. covers	C. handles	D. cameras
59.	A. technology	B. disadvantage	C. virtue	D. fault
60.	A. imaginary	B. effective	C. mysterious	D. original
61.	A. competitors	B. technicians	C. audience	D. staff
62.	A. valuable	B. expensive	C. practical	D. available
63.	A. match	B. imitate	C. master	D. strike
64.	A. decline	B. corner	C. horizon	D. move

 

Section B

Directions: 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）

In India, almost all marriages are arranged. Even among the educated middle classes in modern, urban India, marriage is as much a concern of the families as it is of the individuals. So customary is the practice of arranged marriage that there is a special name for a marriage which is not arranged: It is called a "love match."

On my first field trip to India, I met many young men and women whose parents were in the process of "getting them married." In many cases, the bride and groom would not meet each other before the marriage. At most they might meet for a brief conversation, and this meeting would take place only after their parents had decided that the match was suitable. Parents do not compel their children to marry a person who either marriage partner finds objectionable. But only after one match is refused will another be sought.

As a young American woman in Indian for the first time, I found this custom of arranged marriage oppressive. How could any intelligent young person agree to such a marriage without great reluctance? It was contrary to everything I believed about the importance of romantic love as the only basis of a happy marriage. It also classed with my strongly held notions that the choice of such an intimate and permanent relationship could be made only by the individuals involved. Had anyone tried to arrange my marriage, I would have been defiant and rebellious!

At the first opportunity, I began, with more curiosity than tact; to question the young people 1 met on how they felt about this practice. Sita, one of my friends, was a college graduate with a degree in political science. She had been waiting for over a year while her parents were arranging a match for her. I found it difficult to accept the mild manner in which this well-educated young woman awaited the outcome of a process that would result in her spending the rest of her life with a man she hardly knew, a mere stranger, picked out by her parents.

In depression and distress, I asked her "Don't you care who you marry?" "Of course I care," she answered. "This is why I must let my parents choose a boy for me. My marriage is too important to be arranged by such an inexperienced person as myself. In such matters, it is better to have my parents' guidance."

65. In India, it is a custom to practice the marriage called ___________.

A. romantic love    B. love match      C. arranged marriage     D. civil marriage

66. In the eyes of the author, India's marriage system is __________.

A. traditional       B. depressing       C. fascinating            D. endurable

67. Sita believes that ___________.

A. a well-educated young woman should choose her own ideal husband

B. parents should play a decisive role in children's marriage

C. over a year's waiting for parents' arrangement is unnecessary

D. a degree in political science will help to find a loving husband

68. The passage mainly tells us ___________.

A. Sita's love story

B. a case study of Indian marriage

C. the cultural differences concerning marriage

D. the marriage system in modern and urban Indian

 

 

 

（B）

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Includes:

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l  Return airport to hotel transport

l  Seven nights' accommodations at the 3* Hotel Nice

l  The services of guides

l  Government taxes

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Choose between the peaceful traditional village of Sant' Agata, set on a hiliside six miles from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort (旅游胜地) town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.

Breathtaking scenery and famous sights are everywhere. From the legendary Isle of Capri to the haunting ruins of Pompeii, and from the unforgettable "Amalfi Drive" to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Should you choose to join us, we know that you will not be disappointed!

With a choice of hotels, and optional excursions (可选择的路线) including Capri, Pompeii and the "Amalfi Drive", this is a truly unmissable holiday.

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69.   All the following are included in the price $299 except __________.

A. transport between the airport and the hotel

B. telephone calls made by tourists

C. the services of guides to tourists

D. double rooms for every two tourists

70. What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.

B. To advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.

C. To persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.

D. To attract people to go to Sant' Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.

71. After reading the ad, one will probably join in the tour because __________.

A. the sights are attractive and the tour starts in May or October

B. the price is low for those intending to stay at the 3* Hotel Nice

C. the price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautiful

D. good services are offered to those intending to stay in double rooms

（C）

I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individuals have constant access to glamorous parties, fancy cars, and expensive homes. But in memoir (回忆录) after memoir, celebrities reveal the unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and loneliness. Yet people continue to believe that more expensive car, more luxurious vacation, fancier home will do what all the other parties, cars, vacations, homes have not been able to do.

The way people hold to the belief that a fun-filled, pain free life equals happiness actually reduces their chances of ever attaining real happiness. If fun and pleasure are equal to happiness then pain must be equal to unhappiness. But in fact, the opposite is true: more often than not things that lead to happiness involve some pain.

As a result, many people avoid the very attempts that are the source of true happiness. They fear the pain inevitably brought by such things as marriage, raising children, professional achievement, religious commitment (义务), self-improvement.

Ask a bachelor（单身汉）why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less and less satisfying. If he is honest he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment. For commitment is in fact quite painful. The single life is filled with fun, adventure, excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most distinguishing features. Couples with infant children are lucky to get a whole night's sleep or a three-day vacation. I don't know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children. But couples who decide not to have children never know the joys of watching a child grow up or of playing with a grandchild.

Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations. It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we now understand that all those who are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.

The moment we understand that fun does not bring happiness, we begin to lead our lives differently. The effect can be, quite literally, life-transforming.

72.According to the author, a bachelor resists marriage chiefly because ___________.

A.he is reluctant to take on family responsibilities

B. he believes that life will be more cheerful if he remains single

C. he finds more fun in dating than in marriage

D.he fears it will put an end to all his fun adventure and excitement

73.Raising children, in the author's opinion, is ___________.

A. a moral duty                                B. a thankless job

C. a rewarding task                           D. a source of inevitable pain

74.To understand what true happiness is one must ___________.

A.have as much fun as possible during one's lifetime .

B. make every effort to liberate oneself from pain

C. put up with pain under all circumstances

D.be able to distinguish happiness from fun

75.What is the author trying to tell us?

A.Happiness often goes hand in hand with pain.

B. One must know how to attain happiness.

C. It is important to make commitments.

D.It is pain that leads to happiness.

 

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each

paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

A. Build your kid's sense of responsibility B. Build your kid's work skills C. Place time limits on leisure activities D. Talk about the future on a regular basis E. Help kids develop coping strategies F. Help your kids figure out who they are

Mothers and fathers can do a lot to ensure a safe landing in early adulthood for their kids.

Even if a job's starting salary seems too small to satisfy a kid's needs, the transition from school to work can be less difficult if the start-up adult is ready for the move. Here are a few measures that parents can take to prevent what I call "work-life unreadiness."

76. ____________

You can start this process when they are 11 or 12. Regularly review their "strengths and weaknesses with them and work together on any shortcomings, like difficulty in communicating well or cooperating with others. Also, identify their interests with them as these offer clues to the careers that will fit them best.

77. ____________

Kids need real-life role models. Have regular dinner-table discussions about people the family knows and how they got where they are. Discuss the joys and downsides of your own career and encourage your kids to form some ideas about their own future. When asked what they want to do, they should be discouraged from saying "I have no idea." They can change their minds 200 times, but having only an unclear view of the future is of little good.

78.   ____________

Teachers are responsible for teaching kids how to learn; parents should be responsible for teaching them how to work. Assign responsibilities around the house and make sure homework deadlines are met. Encourage teenagers to take a part-time job. Kids need plenty of practice to develop effective organizational skills, such as managing time and setting priorities (优先事项).

79. ____________

Playing video games encourages, immediate satisfaction. And hours of watching TV shows only teaches kids to process information in a passive way. At the same time, listening through earphones to the same monotonous beats for long encourages kids to stay inside their bubble instead of pursuing other things. All these activities can prevent the growth of important communication and thinking skills and make it difficult for kids to develop abilities they will need for most jobs.

80. ____________

They should know how to deal with setbacks, stresses and feelings of inadequacy. They should also learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts, ways to brainstorm and think critically. Discussions at home can help kids practice-doing these thins and help them apply these skills to everyday life situations.

 

 

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

There's a simple premise (假定) behind what Larry Myers does for a living: If ypu can smell it, you can find it.

Myers is the founder of Auburn University's Institute for Biological Detection Systems, the main task of which is to chase the ultimate (最终的事物) in detection devices—an artificial nose.

For now, the subject of their research is little more than a stack of gleaming chips tucked away in a laboratory drawer. But soon, such a tool could be hanging from the belts of police, arson (纵火) investigators and food-safety inspectors.

The technology that they are working on would suggest quite reasonably that, within three to five years, we'll have some workable sensors ready to use. Such devices might find wide use in places that attract terrorists.-Police could detect drugs, bodies and bombs hidden in cars, while food inspectors could easily test food and water for contamination (污物).

The implications for revolutionary advance in public safety and the food industry are astonishing. But so, too, are the possibilities for abuse: Such machines could determine whether a woman is ovulating (排卵), without a physical exam—or even her knowledge.

One of the traditional protectors of American liberty is that it has been impossible to search everyone. That's getting not to be the case.

Artificial biosensors created at Auburn work totally differently from anything ever seen before. Aromas can, for example, is a desktop machine based on a bank of chips sensitive to specific chemicals that evaporate into the air. As air is sucked into the machine, chemicals pass over the sensor surfaces and produce changes in the electrical current flowing through them. Those current changes are logged into a computer that sorts out odors based on their electrical signatures.

Myers says they expect to load a single fingernail-size chip with thousands of odor receptors (感受器) enough to create a sensor that's nearly as sensitive as a dog's nose.

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)

81.   The artificial nose will be widely used in ___________.

82.   What is the potential problem that might be caused by the use of an artificial nose?

83.   Why can the artificial biosensor detect chemicals?

84.   The artificial biosensors work based on the principle that ___________.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

第Ⅱ卷（共45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 上课前请务必把黑板擦干净。（sure）

 

2. 他指责我玩忽职守，这与事实大相径庭。（contrary）

 

3. 如果你自己不努力，怎么能指望我们帮助你呢?（expect）

 

4. 广州人一般很难适应北方的天气，尤其是冬天。（adapt）

 

5. 孩子越小，父母就越有可能屈服于他的要求。（The more…,the more…）

 

II. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120 – 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

请简要描述图片内容，结合生活实际，谈谈自己的感想。

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