浦东新区2012学年度第一学期期末质量测试
高三英语试卷（一模）
听力略

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. China has made a series of technological advances _______ constructing high-speed railways.

A. on                    B. to                     C. in                     D. for

26. Our principal would like to accept _______ of the practical suggestions on how to improve students’ lunch.

      A. either               B. neither                 C. both                   D. any

27. — Look! Someone _______ the laptop.

   — Well, it wasn’t me. I didn’t do it.

      A. has repaired             B. is repairing           C. had repaired           D. was repairing

28. After the meeting, we went to the supermarket to do some shopping, only to be told that it  _______.

      A. was being decorated                                   B. was decorating  

C. is being decorated                                             D. has been decorating

29. Babies given more love and affection by their mothers _______ deal better with stress and anxiety when they grow up.

A. need                 B. must                 C. shall                  D. may

30. The latest research _______ shows that micro blog is the most popular social networking tool among Chinese netizens.

A. to undertake                                               B. undertaken

C. undertaking                                             D. having been undertaken

31. _______ our life goals will guide us to a bright future, without which we may waste our lifetime.

A. Having set             B. Set                   C. Setting                D. To be set

32. The government will come up with more volunteer projects just _______ the volunteer industry. 

A. to promote           B. to be promoted        C. promoting             D. being promoted

33. _______ you start with one small positive thing during your day, you’ll begin to move into a more positive situation.

A. Even if              B. In case                      C. As long as             D. As far as

34. When you are older, you are better equipped mentally to cope with _______ happens.

      A. however             B. whenever              C. whichever             D. whatever

35. A lot of lovers chose to get married on Dec. 12, 2012, _______ the date, the month and the year match.

A. that                     B. on which           C. in which               D. which

36. The limits of a person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, but _______ he reaches these limits depends on his environment.

     A. if                    B. that                   C. whether                     D. what

37. From inside the dark house _______.

A. some strange smell came                            B. came some strange smell

C. had some strange smell come                         D. did some strange smell come

38. Changing the password on your hacked account isn’t a lasting solution if you don’t remove any virus, _______?

      A. don’t you               B. do you                            C. isn’t it                    D. is it

39. The word ‘positive energy’ is becoming more than common in newspapers and magazines _______ you could notice.

A. before                B. since                C. when                  D. after

40. _______ several important decisions based on emotion instead of reason, he felt bitterly regretted.

A. Making                    B. Having made            C. Made                       D. To make

 

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. inappropriate     B. question    C. inexperienced    D. changes        E. trends F. job-related         G. assess      H. dissatisfaction    I. profession     J. occurs

Nursing, as a typically female profession, must deal constantly with the false impression that nurses are there to wait on the position. As nurses, we are licensed to provide nursing care only. We do not have any legal or moral obligation to any physician. We provide health teaching, __41__ physical as well as emotional problems, coordinate patient-related services and make all of our nursing decisions based upon what is best or suitable for the patient. If, in any circumstance, we feel that the physician’s order is __42__ or unsafe, we have a legal responsibility to __43__that order or refuse to carry it out. Nursing is not a nine-to-five job with every weekend off. All nurses are aware of that before they enter the __44__. The emotional and physical stress, however, which __45__ due to hard working hours is a prime reason for a lot of the career __46__. It is sometimes required that we work overtime and that we change shifts four or five times a month. That disturbs our personal lives, disrupts our sleeping and eating habits, and isolates us from everything except __47__ friends and activities. The quality of nursing care is being affected dramatically by these situations. Most hospitals are now staffed by new graduates as experienced nurses finally give up trying to change the system. Consumers of medically-related services have evidently not been affected enough yet to demand __48__ in our medical system. But if __49__ continue as predicted, they will find that most critical hospital care will be provided by new, inexperienced and sometimes inadequately-trained nurses.

 

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.

The famous American inventor Thomas Alva Edison once claimed that genius was one percent inspiration and ninety­-nine percent perspiration(汗水). Now, it seems, there is scientific evidence to __50__ his claim. The idea that geniuses such as Shakespeare, Mozart, and Picasso possessed certain inborn talents is a false belief, according to a study by a British psychologist and his colleagues.

After examining outstanding performance in the arts and sports, these researchers concluded that __51__ is determined by opportunity, encouragement, training, motivation, self-confidence, and — most important of all — __52__. Even people who were not thought to be    53__ with any special talent could, after having received training, reach levels __54__ considered attainable (可获得的) only by gifted individuals. ‘Talent is a false belief, and it is time that people got rid of it,” they said.

This theory — a dramatic __55__ with traditional beliefs — has been __56__ by academics worldwide. In fact, studies of accomplished artists and mathematicians, and top tennis players and swimmers, have reported few early signs of __57__ in these people before any parental encouragement. No case has been found of anyone reaching the highest levels of achievement without __58__ himself or herself to thousands of hours of serious training. Even those who are believed to be exceptionally talented — whether in music, mathematics, chess, or sports — have needed lengthy periods of instruction and practice to achieve their highest level of success. ‘The persistent false belief that some people reach high levels of performance without spending numerous hours practising __59__ much to the fact that their practice is usually outside the casual observer’s view,’ stated one scientist.

The importance of practice has been noticed in athletics. For instance, differences in the composition of certain muscles were once thought to be __60__ predictors of athletic performance. However, the differences in the proportion of certain muscle fibers(组织) that are __61__ for success in long­-distance running are largely the result of extended practice in running.

‘What makes a genius then?’ one may ask. __62__, there is no clear answer. What is known, however, is that ‘nurture’ is at least as important as ‘nature.’ __63__, a supportive environment will do far more for a child’s prospects of success than any inborn gifts. This is a message that most of us will find __64__ — even if we haven’t won the gene lottery, our fate is still in our own hands.

 

50. A. make                       B. challenge                  C. support                    D. dismiss

51. A. excellence                B. harmony                  C. negotiation              D. response

52.   A. education               B. practice                    C. fortune                     D. character

53.   A. satisfied                  B. concerned                 C. decorated                 D. gifted

54. A. preciously                B. practically                C. previously                D. primarily

55. A. break                       B. association               C. partnership              D. relief

56. A. doubted                   B. concluded                 C. mentioned                D. applauded

57. A. accomplishment        B. treasure                    C. diligence                  D. inspiration

58. A. adapting                  B. attaching                  C. linking                     D. devoting

59. A. carries                       B. leaves                      C. owes                        D. connects

60. A. creative                    B. reliable                    C. natural                      D. active

61. A. essential                   B. suitable                    C. possible                    D. feasible

62. A. Unlikely                  B. Similarly                  C. Hopefully                 D. Unfortunately

63. A. To sum up                B. In other words                C. For example          D. In addition

64. A. misleading               B. puzzling                   C. comforting               D. amusing

 

Section B

Directions: 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, and C. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

 

(A)

You are walking along a lane and never know what you will find. It might be a shop selling oil paintings, or a place where you can buy Dutch cheese. One thing is for sure, you will end up by a canal.

Welcome to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

The year 2013 will be a good time to explore Amsterdam as the city has a lot to celebrate: the famous canal ring will turn 400 years old. Amsterdam will also celebrate the 160th birthday of Dutch painter of the Van Gogh museum, home to the biggest collection of the artist’s colorful works.

The famous canal ring is a trademark of the city. With more than 100 kilometers of canals, it is no wonder that Amsterdam is called the ‘Venice of the north’. But unlike the Italian town, where boats were originally used for transport, the canals in Amsterdam were mainly used for defense in the 17th century. Today ferries on canals offer a different way to explore the city.

But to truly experience Amsterdam, you can’t miss the city’s historic museums and monuments, among which Van Gogh museum is the most famous one. It holds 200 paintings, 700 letters and 500 drawings by the artist. Another famous museum is Anne Frank’s house. Anne Frank became famous around the world because of a diary she left explaining her and her family’s experience as a Jewish girl during World War II, hiding out in a house hoping that she would not be captured by German Nazis.

Amsterdam is small enough to walk or cycle almost anywhere, but it is rarely dull. Best of all it combines its glittering past with a rebellious edginess.

 

65. Which of the following is TRUE of the canals in Amsterdam?

     A. They had to be rebuilt after years of use.

    B. They protected the city in ancient times.

       C. They were built to provide transport for the city.

     D. They are the main theme of Van Gogh’s paintings.

66. In the passage, Amsterdam is described as a city _____.

    A. that can be explored by foot

       B. that is completely built on water[来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*K]

    C. that has two historic museums in all

    D. that is famous for its modernization

67. What can we infer from the passage?

       A. People get lost easily in Amsterdam.

    B. Van Gogh spent his life time in Amsterdam.

    C. Many Jews in Amsterdam were caught by Nazis.

    D. Taking a ferry ride is the most popular activity in Amsterdam.

68. Where would this passage most probably appear?

      A. In a museum leaflet.                                   B. In a history textbook.

      C. In an academic magazine.                            D. In a travel brochure.

 

 (B)

Which tablet computer should YOU be buying: They are this year's must have... and there's a style to suit everyone？

Best for young children  LeapPad Explorer 2, £68  Aimed at children between three and nine (though a nine-year-old might find it a little simple), it comes in pink or blue and with five built-in education games (you can buy more). Besides, the LeapPad does not allow access to the internet — so it is impossible for your child to stumble across anything inappropriate.  Pros: The education games are well-designed, the built-in video camera is a fun way to play at being a film director.  Cons: Some of the games are shockingly expensive. And the power adaptor is not included.

Best for teenagers  iPad 4th generation, £399-£659  The iPad is still the market leader, and for good reason. If the teenager in your house enjoys playing computer games, the latest offering from Apple is the one to choose.  Pros: No other tablet can compete with the near one million ‘apps’ (the name Apple created for specially-designed downloadable programs) available for the iPad. Simple to use, even for those who usually struggle with technology. Cons: Considerably more expensive than most competitors.

Best for working parents  Microsoft Surface, £399-£559  Tablets are brilliant for leisure — but what if you want to do a bit of work? No tablet can yet compete with  a full-size laptop computer, but  this is the only tablet  that allows you to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint  (they are all pre-installed and included in the price) and you  can buy a pretty lovely mini- keyboard for typing letters and emails, which also doubles up as the cover. Pros: The Surface is good for watching movies — a bonus when stuck in the airport on a business trip — and surfing the internet.  Con: The keyboard is an expensive add-on — costing up to £109. It might be cheaper to buy a laptop (though a tablet is much smaller and lighter).

Best for bookworms  Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, £109 Nearly all tablets let you download books. It's a great way to take a mountainous pile of hardbacks on holiday without stuffing your suitcase.  But most tablets have a shiny screen — which can be very distracting when you're trying to read. The Paperwhite is different: its matt screen and crisp black lettering imitate the look of words on paper brilliantly. And yet you can still read the words in the dark.  Pros: Easy on the eye, excellent battery life, 180,000 free books (if you subscribe to the Amazon Prime customer loyalty service) plus hundreds of thousands more to buy.  Cons: No TV, films, games, internet or camera.

 

69. The underlined phrase ‘stumble across’ most probably means ‘___________’.

A. meet with                B. quarrel with             C. compare with          D. compete with

70. Which of the following about Surface is NOT TRUE?

A. The keyboard will add to the cost.

B. The keyboard can serve as a cover.

C. You have to pay extra to install Microsoft Word.

D. You can watch movies or surf the Internet with it.

71. If you are a game lover, which tablet is least likely to be your choice?

A. LeapPad Explorer 2.                                   B. iPad 4th generation.

C. Microsoft Surface.                                      D. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

 (C)

Seligman is leading the research on what might be called Happiness Revolution in psychology. Since World War II, psychologists have focused on fixing what is broken —repairing psychosis（精神病）, and neurosis（精神衰弱）. Research has piled up steadily when it comes to looking at patients who are neurotic, while the happy or joyful people among us have received little scientific examination.

When Seligman did a search to find academic articles about such ‘positive psychology’ he found only 800 out of 70,000. ‘Psychologists tend to be concerned with taking a negative 8 person, and helping him get to negative 2,’ said Seligman, a psychology professor of the University of Pennsylvania. ‘My aim is to take a plus 2 person and boost him to a plus 6.’

In the last 50 years, statistics have shown that we are less happy as a people. ‘While our quality of life has increased dramatically over that time, and we’ve become richer, we’re in an epidemic of depression,’ Seligman said. ‘Depression is 10 times more common now, and life satisfaction rates are down as well.’ Seligman argues that the new science he writes about is shifting psychology’s model away from its narrow-minded focus on mental illness towards positive emotion, virtue and strength that increase people’s happiness. If you want to be happy, forget about winning the lottery（抽奖）, getting a nose job, or securing a raise. In his new book, Authentic Happiness, psychologist Martin Seligman argues that overall lifetime happiness is not the result of good genes, money, or even luck. Instead, he says we can increase our own happiness by making use of the strengths and virtues that we already have, including kindness, originality, humor, optimism, and generosity. He has named the field ‘Positive Psychology,’ arguing that we would be better off building on our own strengths rather than mourning, and, hence, trying to repair, our weaknesses. By frequently calling upon their strengths, people can build up natural barriers against misfortune and negative emotions, he said.

Science has shown that there are several distinct roads to being a happy person — though happiness might not mean what you think. Material goods — even simple ones like ice cream, and massages — are only stimulating things that rapidly give people a boost.

To cultivate happiness, we must first find out our individual strengths and virtues. Next, apply the qualities in such a way as to enhance your happiness-generating system.

72.   The distinctive feature of Seligman’s work lies in ______.

A. evaluating the psychological state of people

B. making a study of people who suffer from mental illness

C. focusing the scientific examination on the happy or joyful people

D. figuring out the exact number of the academic articles about ‘positive psychology’

73.   What does Seligman mean by saying ‘take a plus 2 person and boost him to a plus 6’?

A. We should focus on happy or joyful people.

B. We need more and more happy and joyful people.

C. It’s difficult to make people happy from a plus 2 to plus 6.

D. Happy people also need to improve their level of happiness.

74.   According to the passage, which of the statements might Martin Seligman support?

A. Promotion leads to true happiness.

B. We can rely on our strengths for happiness.

C. Intelligent people are usually more satisfied.

D. Mental illness should be the focus of psychology.

75.   The passage mainly talks about ______.

A. strengths and happiness                                  B. ways to cultivate happiness

C. development of psychology                                   D. effect of positive psychology

 

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. What is Interpol? B. What was your role? C. How did you become involved in Interpol? D. How was the Interpol office run on a local level? E. How is it different from other police organizations? F. What did you find most interesting about your work?

A journalist is interviewing Charles Chang, who is recently retired, about life as an Interpol agent. Interpol is the popular name of the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO).

76.                

Sometimes people think that Interpol is some sort of international police force, but it isn’t. Its agents arrest people, but they don’t chase criminals from country to country. Instead, each ICPO member sets up a central bureau that acts as a window for joint operations and exchanging information on criminal activities. Let’s say, for example, that police in Australia are looking for a criminal in Thailand. The Australian police might not know which police agencies they should deal with. They might also experience language barriers. Interpol acts as a local contact to help police from different countries overcome those problems.

77.                

Originally, I worked as a police office of the foreign affairs police. Then in 1982, I passed the detective’s test for the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) and was assigned to the Interpol Division. My first task was to attend an ICPO conference in Paris, France, with the director of Interpol Taipei, China. That was my first trip abroad.

78.                

I was a police captain from 1982 to 1989. My job was basically to investigate criminal cases that involved a second country. Since criminal cases are usually urgent, I spent a lot of time communicating with agencies from other countries. When we received information on a crime, we took the necessary actions. We made a search or made an arrest.

79.                

When I was involved, international policing was the responsibility of the CIB. There were two sections at Interpol Taipei, China. The first was a communications section that kept in contact with other communications sections all over the world. The second provided operational support services. Like other police at the CIB, its officers were all detectives selected from universities. They had to speak and write in a foreign language like English, Japanese, Spanish or French.

80.                

       It was very challenging work, but it gave me lots of opportunities to travel and study abroad. Oh, and I was once responsible for sending two dangerous criminals back from Japan!

 

Section D

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

We delight in the stories passed down to us by older generations. Tales from the past reveal our loved ones’ true personalities that we didn’t know before and can unite family members. But they are still just small pieces from a lifetime of experience, leaving a wealth of personal memories and stories that can go untold.

     A growing company, LifeBook, is helping people to ensure that the rich, personal histories of our loved ones can be captured in detail in elegant, well-crafted books that can be handed down through the generations. These individual autobiographies, professionally written and illustrated with photographs, hold a lifetime of memories and can form an everlasting family legacy.

Linden, who commissioned(委托写) a book on her father from LifeBook, said, ‘It has been a wonderful thing, both for myself and my father. He was quite worried about it at first, but once it got going he established a very good relationship with Will, his interviewer, and I know they had lots of fun and laughs. He started looking forward to the meetings very much, someone showing interest in him outside the family.’

Now, LifeBook is becoming increasingly popular as a gift, requested by sons and daughters who wish to preserve the memories of their older loved ones for future generations. The process of creating a LifeBook brings family members closer together as they learn more about the family’s past. And for the authors, LifeBook gives them a project to focus on. It also gives them the benefits of face-to-face companionship in the weekly interviews.

For Linden, it was a highly positive experience, ‘I feel very happy because I have given my father this huge gift. It has made him happier and he’s got a newfound interest in life. He’s got more things to talk about and, I think, a sense of great pride.’

‘Also it’s something he can hand down to future generations. We’re all thrilled with the book, delighted —and I’m sure he’ll want to do volume two very soon.’

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

 

81. Tales from the past generations can not only ___________________.

 

82. What does the company, LifeBook, do in those special books?

 

83. Linden’s father started to look forward to the meetings with the interviewer because _________.

 

84. Besides a project to focus on, what else can creating a LifeBook bring its author?

 

 

第II卷 （45分）

I. Translation

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

1．我们为那位杰出的作家感到骄傲。(proud)

2．我认为David的表现没有Alice出色。(as)

3．这些历经时间考验的经典作品总能开拓读者的视野。(stand)

4．正是孩提时代对自然浓厚的兴趣使他成为一名享誉世界的生物学家。(It)

5．屡次碰壁后，他意识到只有把个人利益放在一边，和他人合作，才能在工作中游刃有余。(unless)

 

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，并联系生活实际谈谈你的感想。

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