1、 2015-2016学年松江上外附属高二5月月考试卷 （含答案）. Grammar (14%)Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that
2、best fits each blank. AAre you on a diet? Then maybe you should consider (21) _ (sit) by the window the next time you eat out.A new book claims that where you sit in a restaurant can affect how many you consume.A New research found that people sitting farthest from the front door ate the fewest sala
3、ds and were 73 percent (22)_(likely) to order dessert.Those seated at a dark table ate heavier food and ordered more of it (23)_ diners seated at bright bar tables ordered more salads and fewer desserts.According to the researchers, the darker it is, the more invisible you (24)_ feel, the less easy
4、it is to see how much youre eating and the less guilty you are when you eat more.In contrast, (25) _(see) the sunlight, people or trees outside might make you more conscious of (26)_ you look, might make you think about walking or might make you want a green salad.The researchers also noted that sli
5、m diners chewed around 15 times per mouthful, three chews more than heavier diners. By eating more slowly, the diner consumes less in the time (27) _ takes for the brain to register satisfaction. BBeijings annoying smog(雾) seems to have hurt the citys appeal to tourists. Last year, Beijing Youth Dai
6、ly reported that the number of visitors to Beijing (28) _(fall) 50 percent since January. Its said that the citys bad air quality was to blame for the decline. Its also more difficult (29) _ (attract) high-end employees to work in Beijing, especially those with children.However, the blanket of poiso
7、nous smog hasnt hurt Beijings office market, (30) _ has jumped up quickly on a global ranking to become the fourth-most-expensive location to rent office space in the world. According to a recent research, office space in Beijings Central Business District costs (31) _ average $1,412 per square mete
8、r per year.Thats more expensive than No. 5-rankes central Tokyo or No.6-rangked Madison & Fifth Avenues in New York. The research took into consideration both published rental rates and “additional costs,” which include agent fees and (32) _costs to make the deal happen.London (33)_ (remain) the wor
9、lds most expensive city in which to rent office space. Hong Kong, home to the priciest office space in Asia, comes in second globally. The cities (34)_(experience) the highest annual growth in office rental rates are both in South Africa with 40 percent rate rise for Durban and 44 percent for Sandto
10、n.Section BDirection: Complete the following passage by using the words or phrases in the box. Each word or phrase can only be used once. Note that there is one word or phrase more than you need. (10%) Its the customary bedtime practice every parent would feel fearful-being asked to read the same bo
11、ok for many times. But while the _35_ repetition(重复) might be boring for mum or dad, it is the best way for toddlers to learn new words, according to research.The findings suggest parents are wasting money by spending a fortune on huge book collections in the hope they will inspire their little ones
12、. Instead, a small selection of favourites such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar or The Gruffalo will _36_ far more. Dr Jessica Horst, of the University of Sussexs WORD Lab devised an experiment to check how quickly three-year-olds could recognize and _37_ six new words. The children were visited thre
13、e times in a week. One group heard the same story three times back-to-back each time and another was read three _38_ stories. All had the same _39_ of new words which appeared the same amount of times. When researchers returned a week later, they found the children who heard the same story over and
14、over had _40_ learned 3.6 of the new words. While those _41_ to a variety of stories remembered only 2.6.They also noted the repetition group learned at a faster rate than those in the “_42_”group. Dr Horst said: We are showing that less is more, to a point. And, _43_, the more times you read to a c
15、hild and the more books you have will help them. But you dont need to go crazy and buy every single Thomas the Tank Engine book. Reading the same books over and over again helps. Speaking of the _44_ studies, we have found one in three dont read to their children before putting them to bed. Yet 30 m
16、inutes of one-on-one literacy sessions can improve reading age by nearly two years in less than five months.III. Cloze (15%)Is the world really going mad?The other day I was sitting in a restaurant_45_ a quick drink and a talk with a few friends when it suddenly_46_ that almost everyone in the resta
17、urant was smoking. It wasnt long_47_ the whole room was filled with smoke. I asked with an apology for permission to open a window to stop myself_48_! Nowadays air pollution is something that hardly question any more. However, I still cant walk down the street in any of the big cities without_49_ th
18、at people are suffering from the air pollution. It is time for the government departments of the world to introduce emission (废气排放) controls on all cars and_50_ the public transport system to encourage people to_51_ their cars at home. A friend of mine takes flying lesson each morning and it really
19、makes him_52_ when he climbs above the smog layer (烟雾层) and looks down_53_ it and thinks: Im breathing that! This kind of_54_ results from the bad management of resources. Waste things can_55_ should, be treated properly. House building, road construction, and industrial development are all earthmov
20、ing operations and can change the balances of_56_ created over millions of years. I would like to_57_ serious studies done on all these main works before they are built. Also, there should be_58_ national parks set up to keep the most beautiful parts of our countries in their natural_59_.45A.haveB.h
21、adC.havingD.have had46A.seemedB.struckC.sankD.showed47A.agoB.afterC.beforeD.now48A.standingB.sittingC.talkingD.dying49A.thinkingB.persuadingC.decidingD.learning50A.increaseB.reduceC.improveD.raise51A.washB.repairC.driveD.leave52A.sickB.tiredC.foolishD.excited53A.onB.intoC.fromD.for54A.discussionB.qu
22、estionC.pollutionD.operation55A.butB.yetC.stillD.and56A.lifeB.mindC.human beingsD.plants57A.seemedB.startC.enjoyD.pay58A.fewB.anyC.moreD.no 59A.situationB.statesC.soilD.placesIII. Reading: (16%)(A)It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “Im paying for myself
23、, and for the six cars behind me,” she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your fare.”It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friends refrigerator
24、: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down.Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it
25、was beautiful,” she said, explaining why shed taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.” Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter
26、. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didnt know where it came from or what it really meant.Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it aro
27、und in her mind for days.“Heres the idea,” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies include painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says,
28、 “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”The acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let i
29、t be yours!60. Why did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her? A. She knew the car drivers well.B. She wanted to show kindness. C. She hoped to please others. D. She had seven tickets.61. Who came up with the phrase according to the passage?A. Judy Foreman.B. Natalie Smith. C. Alice Johnson.D
30、. Anne Herbert.62. Which of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above?A. Kindness and violence can change the world.B. Kindness and violence can affect ones behavior.C. Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves. D. Kindness and violence can shape ones c
31、haracter.63. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. People should practice random kindness to those in need. B. People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others. C. People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet. D. People who receive kindness are likely to pay it ba
32、ck to the giver. (B)A Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks(), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can u
33、se the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or lat at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Caf located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV wa
34、tching.RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying , cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellne
35、ss Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1;00 to 4;30pm.Academic
36、 SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 minute appointment
37、s per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle() service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1. 64.Where and when ca
38、n you cook your own food?AThe Globe, Friday BThe Lower Caf, SundayCThe TWU Cafeteria , FridayDThe McMillan Hall , Sunday.65.The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _.Ais open six days a weekBoffers services free of chargeCtrains students in medical careDgives advice on mental health66.How can yo
39、u seek help from the Writing Centre?ABy applying onlineBBy calling the centreCBy filling in a sign-up formDBy going to the centre directly67.What is the function of TWU Express?ATo carry students to the lecture halls.BTo provide students with campus toursCTo take students to the Mattson Centre.DTo t
40、ransport students to and from the stores.(C)Directions: Read the following passage and complete the sentences that follow. Write one word or more in each space. HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN FAMILY PHOTOS“Knowing how to take a fabulous photo will be the difference between great memories and memories where you
41、 wish you were cropped out of the frame,” says image consultant and author Clare Maxfield. Put her tips into action now. FOR THE FACE:s Stick your tongue to the roof of your mouth as you smile. It reduces the double-chin effect. s Keep your chin down for a pleasing line. And tilt your head slightly
42、for a more friendly look. s Say Cheese! This is not as silly as it sounds. It opens your mouth into a natural smile. s Natural make-up is best. Rich, shiny lip-gloss can make lips appear too large, so use cautiously. s Have the photographer stand above you so your chin is naturally facing down and y
43、our eyes widen. FOR THE BODY: s Hold your elbows out from your body. Think chicken wings, only avoid the squawk! s Give your body a slight twist. Turn your feet away from the camera and bring your body around from your waist for a slimmer and shapelier look. s Medium-tone colours are best. Very ligh
44、t colours can make you look larger, while dark colours can get lost in the picture. s Dont wear too many patterns. If you are a large person, avoid even prints as theyre easier to follow and will overstress your size. 68.If you want to hide your double-chin when taking a photo, youd better _. 69.You
45、r eyes will probably widen if you _when taking photos. 70You may fail to be noticed in a photo if you _. 71.The two factors making you look bigger in a picture are _. 第II卷（25%）V Complete the sentences using the given phrases in their proper forms: (10%)survive in terms of engagein expand ones horizo
46、n(s) by no meansestablish oneself as add a brilliant touch to interfere withbe hooked on in addition to72. Nowadays, many students _ playing online games.73. Experts suggested that we should read more _.74. _ facility and scale, our school is really a modern school.75. So far, shanghai _ an internat
47、ional financial center.76. Experts say that drinking tea along with meal _ the bodys absorption of iron.77. He saved the only man who _ the car crash at the cost of his life.78. _ should we waste our youth. Or we will certainly regret in old age.79. The teacher tried her best _ students _ various cl
48、ass activities.80. China is faced with the serious problem of environment, _ that of population.81. The successful bidding for the winter Olympic Games _ the sport history of our country.VI. Translation: (15%)82. 当他发现没有房间的时候，他茫然不知所措。（available， at a loss）83. Tom在学习上取得巨大的进步使他父母很高兴。（v-ing作主语）84. 那些更加注
49、重身体健康的人们热衷于健康食品。（keen）85. 直到20世纪初，人们才开始意识到保护环境的重要性。（It until）86. 重要的不是你在考试中得了几分，而是你是否努力学习了。（matter）Keys:21.sitting 22.more likely 23.while 24.may 25.seeing 26.how 27.itKeys:28.had fallen 29.to attract 30.which 31.on 32.other 33.remains 34.experiencingKeys:35-44. CEBFA KGJHI KEYS:4559 CBCDA;CDACC; DA
50、ACB6063 BDCB64-67 ADCD68.your tongue to the roof of your mouth as you smile 69.have the photographer stand above you 70.wear dark-colored clothes 71.wearing clothes in very light colours and with too many patterns keys:72. are hooked on 73. to expand our horizons 74. In terms of 75. has established
51、itself as76. interferes with 77. survived 78. By no means 79. to engagein 80. in addition to 81. added a brilliant touch toTranslation:82. When he found that no room was available, he was at a loss what to do.83. Toms making great progress in his study made his parents very delighted.84. Those who pay more attention to their physical health are keen on healthy food.85. It was not until the early 20th century that people began to realize the importance of protecting the environment.86. what matters is not how many scores youve got in the exam but whether youve worked hard or not.
