1、 上海市复兴高级中学2015-2016学年第二学期英语月考试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：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 yo
2、u 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. Car seller.B. Police officer.C. Detective.D. Reporter.2. A. Worried.B. Relieved.C. Depressed.D. Thankful.3. A. In a seafood mar
3、ket.B. At a restaurant. C. On a fishing boat.D. In a store specializing in seashells.4. A. A television.B. A computer.C. A telescope.D. An elevator.5. A. To cancel his trip.B. To go to bed early. C. To catch the later flight.D. To ask for a morning call.6. A. Making a pot of coffee.B. Trying differe
4、nt brands of coffee. C. Drinking less coffee.D. Getting a different coffee pot.7. A. Its even harder than people say.B. He doesnt believe its hard for everybody. C. Its not as hard as hed thought.D. Its hard to know what to believe about it.8. A. Its worth the price.B. Its high in quality. C. Its pr
5、ice is too high.D. Its well made.9. A. The new dress is for warm weather.B. The new dress makes her look cool. C. She doesnt like cold weather at all.D. She bought the dress when it was warm.10. A. The man regrets being absent-minded.B. The woman saved the man some trouble. C. The man placed the rea
6、ding list on a desk.D. The woman emptied the waste paper basket.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,
7、read the four possible answers on 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. She enjoyed removing others drinks.B. She became more and more forgetful. C. She preferred to do everything by
8、herself.D. She wanted to keep her house in good order.12. A. She is happy to clean windows.B. She loves to clean used windows. C. She is fond of clean used windows.D. She likes clean windows as my mother did.13. A. My mother often made us confused. B. My family members had a poor memory. C. My mothe
9、r helped us to form a good habit. D. My wife was surprised when she visited my mother.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. 100.B. 200.C. 300.D. 500.15. A. To lengthen the limit of working hours of the pilots. B. To strictly punish the pilots who fall asleep when flying. C.
10、 To shorten the pilots night flying time. D. To find new ways to fix mechanical problems.16. A. Poor cooperation between the pilot and the co-pilot. B. Automatic flight adopted by most planes. C. Pilot exhaustion during the flights. D. Natural threats including storms and fogs.Section CDirections: I
11、n 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 co
12、nversation.NOTE FOR LEAVEUniversity of LondonName: _17_ LeeLength of leave: _18_ daysReason for leave: To _19_ my parents on a trip around London.Promises: To make up for all of the work and get all of the _20_.Permitted by:Tony Block Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 throu
13、gh 24 are based on the following conversation.What did the woman do after she lost her wallet?She _21_.What was exactly in the womans wallet?Money, visa, photos and her _22_.Where did the woman probably lose the wallet?In the _23_ .What did the man suggest?Posting _24_ in the local newspaper.Complet
14、e the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%Section A 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
15、given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. Spring is finally here. Have you noticed that you and those around you are now in (25)_ better mood than a few months ago? In fact, spring euphoria(极度愉快的心情) is not an illusion-it (26) _ be scientifically explained. Then what is
16、 it (27) _ makes us feel more energetic? One of the most important factors that (28) _(work) is the combination of increased light and warmth. Human beings are programmed to feel sleepy when its dark outside. That means we have to work harder (29) _ (stay) alert during the long periods of darkness i
17、n winter. The arrival of spring brings more daylight, (30) _ we can enjoy the energy that is no longer needed to fight off drowsiness. At the same time, our hormonal balance is also changed when spring is coming. The increased light and riding temperature brings about the release of serotonin（血清素）,
18、a brain chemical that affects how a person feels, and endorphin, a hormone that reduces the feeling of pain. As a result, our moods get (31) _(improve) in spring, although the cold does not necessarily contribute to worse moods. With the development of air-conditioning and heating, our welfare is no
19、 longer weather-dependent, but people are still sensitive (32) _ weather. In warmer weather, we feel like (33) _ (go) where we can get a cool beer or an ice cream. Its a positive sign (34) _the body reacts positively to a beautiful day. We also tend to socialize more. Studies have shown that positiv
20、e social contact is closely linked to a sense of happiness. Hello, spring euphoria! Lets enjoy the period when we feel quite positive! Section 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.
21、 mystery B. lower C. developed D. freezing E. exactlyF. transplant G. finally H. understanding I. formed J. similar K. survive Its time to welcome the warm spring! You must be happy to take off your heavy sweater and to see that winter is _35_ gone. But did you know that there are a few animals who
22、dont fear the cold and even enjoy_36_ weather? The Arctic ground squirrel, the only known warm-blooded mammal that can live with a body temperature under 0 C, interests several scientists, who believe that the secret to this ability could be important. The problem of living in Arctic winters is that
23、 the water in animals bodies freezes to become ice, breaking up their cells and causing death. In order to live in their extreme environment, polar animals have_37_ different abilities to fight against the damage from ice forming in their bodies. For example, before the long sleep of hibernation woo
24、d frogs living in Alaska can produce “cryoprotectants”, which_38_ the freezing point of water inside their bodies. In addition, the Antarctic midge can lose up to 70 percent of the water in its body before hibernation, and can_39_ temperatures as low as -20 C. However, as warm-blooded mammals, Arcti
25、c ground squirrels cant do the above trick. Instead, before hibernation the squirrels manage to get rid of would-be ice nucleators, which are _40_ to ice crystals, in their bodies. Although how they exactly do this remains a _41_, Brain Barnes, of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the US, says t
26、hat the squirrels may do this by making masking agents. These agents stop ice-nucleators to prevent ice from being _42_. This means that they can enter a “supercooled state” Scientists believe _43_how Arctic ground squirrels deal with the freezing conditions could one day help humans. For example, a
27、t the moment, organs for _44_are chilled but not frozen. This means the operation has to be done within just a few hours, and many life-saving organs cannot reach their patients in time. III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or ph
28、rases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 45 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen A
29、lexandras Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 46 . Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand s
30、pecies of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 47 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 48 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 49 of the environments health, since they are 50 to environmental
31、 changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 51 the important role that butterflies play in our environment. In recent
32、 years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 52 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 53 to protec
33、t the butterflies habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 54 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010. Finding a cure for the butterfl
34、y crisis is, 55 , not just for environmental groups. 56 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylors Checkerspot. They recognize how 57 seemingly insign
35、ificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 58 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 59 to everything else in the Universe.”45.A. colorsB. bodies C. wings D. feelers46.A. out of controlB. in great dangerC. on the f
36、lyD. out of date47.A. nearbyB. thoughC. besidesD. alone48.A. predictableB. possibleC. imaginableD. terrible49.A. factorB. pictureC. measureD. display50.A. exposedB. accustomedC. sensitiveD. resistant51.A. highlightsB. changesC. replacesD. finds52.A. preservingB. controllingC. observingD. recognizing
37、53.A. projectsB. effortsC. stepsD. groups54.A. set an exampleB. keep the promiseC. make a differenceD. take the time 55.A. howeverB. furthermoreC. otherwiseD. therefore56.A. DistinguishedB. LeadingC. SeniorD. Ordinary57.A. gracefulB. significantC. pitifulD. mysterious58. A. proposedB. commented C. p
38、romised D. recommended 59.A. restricted B. adaptedC. contributedD. tiedSection 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
39、 to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Most children, even the youngest children, are delighted to be around cats and dogs. But these pets carry plenty of germs and allergens (过敏原), prompting researchers to ask: Are cats and dogs really safe for children?A study finds that, c
40、ontrary to many parents fears, owning cats or dogs does not increase a childs risk of developing allergies, and in fact, may actually protect them. The studys leading author, Dr-Dennis Ownby of the Medical College of Georgia, said that even he was “very surprised” by the results. He and his colleagu
41、es followed more than 470 children from birth to age 6 or 7, comparing those exposed to cats and dogs during their first year of life to those who were not.By using skinprick (皮肤针刺) tests for detecting common allergies, the researches found that, contrary to what many doctors had been taught for yea
42、rs, children who had lived with a pet were not at greater risk.Even more remarkable, children who had two or more dogs or cats had even great reduction, up to 77 %, in risk of allergies. Researchers suggest this protective effect may be the result of early exposure to lots of bacteria that are carri
43、ed by dogs and cats. Exposing young children to these bacteria helps “exercise” their immune systems early in life so that theyre better able to resist allergic diseases later.And while researchers are not encouraging parents to buy dogs or cats just to reduce a childs allergy risk, they say if a fa
44、mily already has one or more animals, theres no need to get rid of them.60. Why do the researchers feel “very surprised” by the results of the study?A. Because parents are so much worried about their children.B. Because so many children are playing with cats and dogs.C. Because the results are contr
45、ary to their expectation.D. Because children with animals may develop allergies easily.61. Compared with children who have pets, those who havent .A. will lose the chance to develop immune systemB. may suffer allergic diseases more oftenC. will reduce the harm from bacteriaD. can keep doctors away62
46、. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. the results of the study can make families with pets feel at easeB. fewer families would like to own cats and dogsC. keeping pets is a good way to keep children healthyD. pets are ill-treated by their owners63. What may be the best title of the passage
47、?A. How to protect your kids from allergies.B. Your pets may be helping your kids.C. Bacteria do good to your kids.D. Advantages of owning pets. (B)It is one of the greatest mysteries of nature. In case you havent noticed, all living things follow very definite, individual rhythms, all as regular as
48、 a clock, but what makes them regular?Though many scientists maintain that these rhythms are the result of some outside force like gravity or radiation or both, the results of most scientific researches agree with other scientists who believe that each living thing has its own built-in biological “t
49、ime clock”.Take the mystery of migration for example. Scientists cant really explain why many species of birds migrate in the autumn even though the temperature is still summery. The birds just seem to snub the comfortable weather that they are having. When a certain time comes, they travel south by
50、 the thousand. In spring time, they migrate northwards even though there probably is snow still covering the ground when they finally arrive. Something said “go,” and they did.Animals that hibernate are obeying individual time clocks, too. When their clock indicates the time to take a winters nap, t
51、hey do, and nothing can stop them. At a certain time in the spring, they wake up and come out regardless of the weather outside.Plants appear to have yearly rhythms, such as the sprouting of seeds, and they also have daily rhythms. Notice sometimes that plants raise their leaves in daylight and lowe
52、r them at night.If you live along the California coast, you can easily observe a demonstration of this mysterious clock functioning regularly. There, from February to September, the highest tides occur exactly every fourteen and four-fifths days, and during these high tides, but at no other time, sm
53、all silvery fish called grunions surf-ride a wave to the beach. There the female deposits her eggs in the sand and the male fertilizes them; then both hitch a wave-ride back to the sea. Exactly fourteen and four-fifths days later, never before or after, the tiny eggs hatch, and the high tide carries
54、 the new babies out to sea.64. According to the passage, the mysterious rhythms result from _.A. the influence of gravity on living species.B. the effect of radiation on living species.C. the influence of a mysterious outer force on living species. D. the internal mechanism inside the living species
55、.65. The underlined word “snub” in the third paragraph probably means _.A. fightB. ignoreC. symbolizeD. criticize66. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?.A. Hibernating animals are obeying an internal time clock.B. The positioning of the leaves of some plants is due to the daily rhythms.C.
56、 The internal clock functioning is demonstrated in the reproducing habits of grunions.D. The yearly hibernation is more because of the weather influence than the biological functioning.67. The passage is mainly about _.A. the rhythms of lifeB. the reasons of mysterious hibernationC. strange behaviou
57、r of speciesD. the timing for different events in the world of species(C)When it comes to familiar super foods, strawberries are among the best. These tasty red berries are known to be an important source of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant (抗氧化剂) that attracts and neutralizes free radicals those in
58、vasive, highly reactive molecules (分子) that damage the bodys natural cancer fighting cells. Many scientists believe that antioxidants can prevent cellular (细胞的) and tissue damage in the human body. Dr. Shiow Y. Wang, a plant physiologist and biochemist at the U. S. Department of Agricultures Agricul
59、tural Research Service, led a recent study that examined the antioxidant capacity and anticancer activity of multiple species of wild strawberries. According to Dr. Wang, “Antioxidants are natural plant chemicals that play an important role in promoting human health. While we have known that wild st
60、rawberries are a good source for obtaining desirable characteristics to be used in breeding programs, little information was available on antioxidant activities and their inhibitory (抑制的) effects on the growth of cancer cells in specific species of wild strawberries.” The study published in the Jour
61、nal of the American Society for Horticultural Science found that antioxidant capacity and anti-cancer activity vary greatly among different types of wild strawberries. Researchers discovered seven types of wild strawberries that contain higher antioxidant levels and more potential to reduce cancer r
62、isk. “These seven types may be especially useful in developing cultivars (栽培变种) with greater anticancer potential. They showed greater anti-proliferation effects than other genotypes we tested”, stated Dr. Wang. Results of the research study will be valuable to scientists, fruit growers, and produce
63、 growers interested in producing berries that are high in antioxidants. Varieties of the “super seven” strawberries may soon become available in local markets in the U.S., giving consumers a sweet new way to fight cancer. 68. What do we learn from the first paragraph?A. Strawberries are regarded as
64、the best food in the world.B. Strawberries contain plenty of vitamin C. C. Vitamin C can cure cancer.D. Free radicals help to prevent and kill cancer cells.69. Although strawberries are well known as a kind of fantastic food, _.A. people knew little about how they benefit cancer patientsB. nobody ea
65、ts them as a kind of medicine to keep healthyC. the production of strawberries was not increasedD. they didnt attract the doctors attention at all70. According to the passage which of the following statements is TRUE?A. There are seven types of wild strawberries in the world in all.B. Researchers te
66、sted no more than seven types of wild strawberries.C. Now people can buy the “super seven” strawberries in the markets.D. Different types of wild strawberries have different anti-cancer ability.71. In this passage the writer mainly wants to tell us that _.A. strawberries are among the best fruits ea
67、ten by peopleB. multiple species of wild strawberries can be used as medicineC. wild strawberries may reduce cancer riskD. a new way has been found to fight against cancerSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully .Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible word
68、s.Hans Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperors New Clothes, The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the countrys capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks the
69、re, not to mention thousands of reporters.Just how much do you know about the Scandinavian country?Denmark is famous for its design culture. At the heart of “Danish Design” is the idea that, as poet and designer Piet Hein puts it: “There is one art, not more, nor less, and that is to do all things w
70、ith artlessness.”Danish design places equal emphasis on practicality and equality. From Lego toys to furniture, Danish products are known for their clean lines, simplicity and functionality. “Remove material where its not needed. Keep things simple and functional and produce them carefully,” explain
71、ed Hans J. Wegner, the first Danish designer to achieve worldwide fame: “The aim is not to create a work of art, but to produce a good chair.”“The Danes have done a better job than most in promoting arts in Europe, packing a punch (用力出击) above their countrys size and population in the fields of arch
72、itecture, sculpture and design,” writes Helena Smith, reporter with British newspaper the Guardian.The simplicity of Danish design may extend to the quality of life there. Some even claim that the Danes have the highest quality of life of any nation in the world.Kate Vial, a 55-year-old American who
73、 has lived and worked in Denmark for more than 30 years, explaining why she chooses to live in Denmark rather than the US, told Germanys biggest news weekly Der Spiegel: “I just chose a simpler lifestyle, one where I could ride my bike all over and where I dont have to make a great living to survive
74、.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)72. Copenhagen has been the focus of attention of the world now because _.73. What characteristics do Danish products have?74. According to a reporter, people in Denmark are superior to people in Europe in promoting
75、arts as far as _ are concerned.75. What makes Kate Vial choose to live in Denmark rather than the US?第2卷I. Word List (6-10) Directions: Fill in the blanks with one word from the box. Notice that there are TWO MORE words than necessary. (A)A. survival B. process C. absorb D. faith E. character F. ref
76、lected G. possesses H. extreme I. afford J. admired K. greet L. comforted1. She _ herself with the thought that it would soon be spring.2. She began to lose _ in herself.3. The school is widely _ for its excellent teaching.4. In Thailand, people _ each other by pressing both hands together at the ch
77、est.5. The _ of urbanizationthe migration of people from the countryside to the citywas the result of modernization.6. The study suggested that people _ this disease into their bodies with their meals.7. That incident _ badly on everyone involved.8. I believe he _ the skills and talents to achieve t
78、he success.9. Women are one half of the population and no country can _ to leave them behind.10. It is that _ attention to detail and stress on practice that set us apart.(B)A. operation B. adapted C. decorations D. coincidence E. root F. conferences G. accommodation H. scores I. conventional J. rel
79、ations K. authority L. widespread,1. Hotel _ is not included in the price of your holiday.2. Tom was rushed into hospital and had a(n) _ on his back.3. This was what they achieved after _ of years of ceaseless labor.4. Modern cities have destroyed social _ and the health of human beings.5. The gover
80、nment is the highest _ in that country.6. We put Christmas _ on the tree.7. His problems mainly _ in his children experiences.8. The hotel is often used for exhibitions, _ and social events.9. There is _ discontent among the staff at the proposed changes to pay and conditions.10. It is a mere _ that
81、 they see eye to eye on this point.II. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1 在那次可怕的撞车事故中只有一个婴儿幸存。（survive）2 他们发现了一种具有治疗功效的药草。(property)3 我想他们的观点和我的理论毫无共同之处。(common)4 蜘蛛用来织网的丝看上去很脏。(nasty)5 我从没想到一个缺乏实际经验的大学毕业生会被一家享有盛誉的跨国公司录用。(oc
82、cur) III. Summary Writing上海市复兴高级中学2015学年第二学期高一英语月考试卷参考答案Listening（30分）1-10 BBBDD DAAAB（每题1分）11-16 DDC AAC（每题2分）17-20 Alice, Two/2, accompany, materials（每题1分）21. called the police, （1分） 22. ID card/ identity card, （1分） 23. Theatre/theater, （1分） 24. A public notice（1分）II. Grammar and vocabulary（20分）a
83、can that work to stay so improved to going that （每题1分）GDCBKJAIHF （每题1分）III. Reading（47分）Cloze CBDDCCAABCADBBD（每题1分）Reading CBAB DBDA BADC（每题2分）Q&A1. it is hosting the climate talks./ 190 world leaders are attending the climate talks there. （2分）2. Clean lines, simplicity and functionality./ Simplicit
84、y, practicality and quality. （2分）3. architecture, sculpture and design（2分）4. The simpler lifestyle in Denmark./ The high quality of life in Denmark.（2分）第2卷(A)LDJKB CFGIH（每题分）comforted, faith, admired, greet, process, absorb, reflected, possesses,afford, extreme(B)GAHJK CEFLD（每题分）accommodation, opera
85、tion, scores, relations, authority, decorations, root, conferences, widespread, coincidenceTranslation（19分）1在那次可怕的撞车事故中只有一个婴儿幸存。（survive）（3分）Only one baby survived the terrible car crash.2他们发现了一种具有治疗功效的药草。(property) 练习册（3分）They found a herb with healing property.3我想他们的观点和我的理论毫无共同之处。(common) 一课一练（4分）
86、I suppose their views have nothing in common with my theory.4蜘蛛用来织网的丝看上去很脏。(nasty) （4分）The silk that spiders make webs with looks very nasty.5我从没想到一个缺乏实际经验的大学毕业生会被一家享有盛誉的跨国公司录用。（occur）（5分）It never occurs to me that a college graduate lack of/ absence of practical experience will/would be admitted to a multi-national company with a high reputation.作文（24分）