1、 班级 姓名 考试号 2014学年第一学期浦东新区普高期中联考高一年级英语试卷 总分： 100分 时间：90分钟 命题人：冯晨琳 审题人：冯安云 2014年11月第I卷 共75分I. Listening Comprehension (20分)Section A （10分）Directions: 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.
2、 The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you 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 questions you have heard.1. A. In a post office. B. On a farm. C. At a clinic. D. At a
3、restaurant.2.A. Thursday 9 am.5 pm. B. Saturday 9 am.5 pm.C. Sunday 10 am.5 pm. D. Monday 10 am. 6 pm.3.A. He needs to sleep for three or four hours. B. He wants to buy a set of coffee cups.C. He needs more coffee to stay awake. D. He has been wide awake for some time.4.A. In the office.B. In the su
4、burb.C. In the city centre.D. In a flat.5.A. They are shopping.B. They are driving.C. They are walking.D. They are hunting.6.A. Go to the party.B. Go for a ride.C. Prepare for her interview.D. Change her clothes.7. A. She doesnt have an email address. B. Her computer is infected with virus.C. She do
5、esnt know how to use a computer.D. She needs to check her email.8.A. The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B. The city is poor because there isnt much industry.C. The woman doesnt want to live in the city any more.D. There are no factories where the speakers live.9.A. Boring.B.
6、Demanding. C. Challenging. D. Exhausting. 10.A. She called the man but the line was busy.B. She didnt come back until midnight.C. She had been planning for the trip.D. She visited her friends all night.Section B Passage （6分）Directions: In section B, you will hear one short passage, and you will be a
7、sked three questions of the passage. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, 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 t
8、he following passage.11. A. He failed his diving test three times.B. He is uncertain about the coming test.C. He cant remember the traffic rules. D. He broke the traffic rules during the day.12.A. Surprised.B. Disappointed.C. Confident.D. Upset.13.A. He broke a lot of traffic rules.B. He hadnt pract
9、iced long enough.C. He drove the wrong way. D. Something unexpected happened.Section C Longer Conversations （4分）Directions: In section C, you will hear one longer conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with
10、the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 14 through 17 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Telephone InformationName: _14_ English Language Center.Application deadlines: The end of _15_ Tuition: _16_ dollarsW
11、ays to apply: Mail back the application form Fill out the application form _17_II. Grammar and Vocabulary （25分）Section A (10分)Directions：Complete each of the following sentences, using the verbs given in the brackets. 18. Jack Ma, founder of Al-ibaba Group, _ just _the richest man in China. (become)
12、19. As a rule, participators _ either to accept the challenge or donate some money to ALS patients in the “Ice Bucket Challenge” (require)20. Few people know that Marie Curie_ also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.(be)21. Everyone _ quietly when suddenly the door burst open. (read)22. The supermar
13、ket is closed for the time being because it_ (paint).23. When he came back home, he found that great changes _ in his hometown. (take)24. Carry on, and one day something good _ (happen)25. If you dont want to be considered rude, youd better_ your eye contact for 3 seconds plus. (not hold)26. The fir
14、st time I travelled to Japan, I_ by the Japanese quality. (impress)27. It _ years since much useful information was sent back to earth through the satellite. (be)Section B （8分）Directions: Complete the following sentence by using the appropriate forms of the words in the brackets.28. When you are _ i
15、n a foreign language, gestures a can help you express yourself. (communication)29. It requires a lot of _to complete the task. (concentrate)30. Do not _the hair; otherwise the hair will become too dry and weak. (dry) 31. Beauty consultants _that regular physical exercise and a balanced diet can guar
16、antee better looking skin. (remarkable)32. The little boy is _ with doing so many exercises assigned by his parents. (boredom) 33. The government has taken_ action to reduce pollution and improve our environment. (effect)34. The little boy _ to ask questions because he felt shy in presence of a larg
17、e crowd of people. (hesitation)35. Would it _ you to take the 8 oclock flight to Hong Kong tomorrow? (suitable)Section C （7分）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. addition B. glance
18、 C. confused D. fit E. application F. admitted G. fascinated H. guaranteeIn recent years, many well-known colleges abroad allow you to interview with an admissions representative(招生代表), either on campus or in your hometown.In university _36_ process the interview is of great importance. A _37_ at in
19、terview tips will tell you to smile, make eye contact, and shake the interviewers hand firmly. Unfortunately, few tell you what it is that the interviewer is really looking for.Remember that most interviews are won or lost before you ever go into them. I am frequently _38_ by that fact that many rea
20、lly smart, diligent students do little research before they go into their interview. So when asked questions, they often feel nervous. You should, for example, be able to find out where your interview all with just a few minutes of googling.More importantly, you should do a lot of research on the un
21、iversity in question in _39_to knowing the schools ranking in The US News and Word Reports. You wont be _40_ when you reply to the question “Why do you want to attend this university?” with the answer “Well, you know that it is a very famous school.” Think of it from the schools point of view, after
22、 all, you want this school to select you rather than just another excellent Chinese student.Tell them why you would choose them rather than another excellent American university. If you are interested in biology, be sure to know the biology professors names. If you are _41_ with camping, be sure to
23、know the name of the outdoors club at the school. Find ways to _42_ your interests and goals to what that school has to offer in particular.III. Reading Comprehension (30分)Section A （10分）Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in
24、 each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with amessy beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his_43_, he greeted us in
25、 a _44_ wayOnce inside, my daughters whispered, “Mom, hesmells.” After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look_45_ the dirt. We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but manyignored him. Seeing this rudeness truly upset me. The day I became a mother, I had decided
26、to set a goodexample for my children. Yet sometimes when things didnt go right, being a good example was_46_. When our meal arrived, it suddenly _47_ to me that I had left the car-sick pills in the truck. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so Iexcused myself from the meal and went t
27、o get them. Just then, the “doorman” was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even acknowledging his_48_. Letting them in first, I said a loud “thank you” to him as Iwent out. When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside_49_he purchased food. I went back
28、 and told my family hisstory. Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked_50_as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the “doorman” , they smiledWhen it was time to_51_our trip, I noticed the “doorman” enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and t
29、hanked me heartily. He thenextended his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted. I suddenly noticed the tears in his eyestears of_52_. What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the “doorman” ahug. He pulled away, with tearsbreaking down his face. Back in truck, I fell into deep thoug
30、ht. While we cant choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who hadsimply held open a door for me, and also said thanks for thatchance to teach my children by example.43. A. service B. appearance C. impression D. attitude44. A. rude B. active C. cheerfu
31、l D. shy45. A. beyond B. over C. around D. into46. A. stressful B. easy C. impressive D. tough47. A. occurred B. happened C. reminded D. informed48. A. appearance B. presence C. effect D. absence49. A. when B. unless C. as long as D. until50. A. anxious B. shocked C. puzzled D. bored51. A. make B. s
32、tart C. stop D. continue52. A. hostility B. affection C. hesitation D. gratitudeSection B （12分 每题2分）Directions: Read the following two 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 f
33、its best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. ASome people think that success is only for those with talent or those who grow up in the right family, and others believe that success mostly comes down to luck. Im not going to say luck, talent, and circumstances dont c
34、ome into play because they do. Some people are born into the right family while others are born with great intelligence, and thats just the reality of how life is.However, to succeed in life, one first needs to set a goal and then gradually make it more practical. And, in addition to that, in order
35、to get really good at something, one needs to spend at least 10,000 hours studying and practicing. To become great at certain things, itll require even more time, time that most people wont put in.This is a big reason why many successful people advise you to do something you love. If you dont enjoy
36、what you do, it is going to feel like unbearable pain and will likely make you quit well before you ever become good at it.When you see people exhibiting some great skills or having achieved great success, you know that they have put in a huge part of their life to get there at a huge cost. Its some
37、times easy to think they got lucky or they were born with some rare talent, but thinking that way does you no good, and theres a huge chance that youre wrong anyway.Whatever you do, if you want to become great at it, you need to work day in and day out, almost to the point of addiction, and over a l
38、ong period of time. If youre not willing to put in the time and work, dont expect to receive any rewards. Consistent, hard work wont guarantee you the level of success you may want, but it will guarantee that you will become rally good at whatever it is you put all that work into.53. In Paragraph 2,
39、 the underlined word that refers to_.A. being good at something B. setting a practical goal C. putting in more time D. succeeding in life54. Successful people suggest doing what one loves because_.A. work makes one feel pain B. one tends to enjoy his work C. one gives up his work easily D. it takes
40、a lot of time to succeed55. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. Successful people like to show their great skills. B. People sometimes succeed without luck or talent. C. People need to achieve success at the cost of life. D. It helps to think that luck or talent leads to success.BAdvertisement
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46、sSection C （8分 每题2分）Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Not everyone is born with beautiful hair, but by learning a few about hair care, you can make your hair look its best. Healthy, attractive hair should look sm
47、ooth, silky and shiny. Hair that is dull, dry, brittle（分叉）or frizzy(卷曲) is unhealthy and unattractive. Everyday events such as shampooing, brushing and blow drying can do great damage to your hair, causing the dry, brittle, frizzy look.When you shampoo your hair, you should apply shampoo for your sp
48、ecific type of hair, if you have color treated hair, you should use a shampoo for chemically treated hair. If you are not sure what your hair type is or what type of shampoo to use, ask your hairdresser. Your hairdresser can recommend a typical shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair shiny and hea
49、lthy.Brushing your hair can actually improve the shine. If you have long hair that tends to tangle on the ends, you should start brushing on the ends to remove any tangles, and work your way up to the scalp. You should never brush hair when hair is wet., because it is much weaker than when it is dry
50、. Wet hair will break very easily if it is not combed very gently. If you have long hair, you should squeeze the extra water from your hair with a towel. Never rub your hair between the towel to dry it, this can cause severe breakage. Before combing, a leave-in conditioner should be sprayed on the h
51、air to help restore shine and help remove tangles. Using a wide tooth comb, comb hair from the ends and work your way up.Blow dryers are very convenient and many of us use them daily. If they are used incorrectly, they can cause severe heat damage to your hair. Blow drying can cause your ends to be
52、unhealthy. You should allow your hair to air dry until it is about half way dry. Set your dryer on low or medium heat, and keep the dryer about six to eight inches away from your hair.If you follow these tips, you should notice an improvement in the condition of your hair within two or four weeks, d
53、epending on how damaged your hair is. While you are making efforts to improve your hair condition, consult your hairdresser or visit your local beauty shop for more information on available products.59. Ahealthyhairlookslike_,_and_.60.Whyshouldweneverbrushwethair?_.61.Youturnto_or_forhelpifyouare no
54、t sure which kind of shampoo is suitable for your hair.62.Whatmentionedabovecandamageourhair?_.第II卷 共25分I. Translation (25 第一题 3分；第二题、第三题和第四题每题 4分； 第五题和第六题每题 5分)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 乍一看，我们就被这里的美景所吸引。( attract )2. 健康专家提醒我
55、们要经常锻炼身体。(remind) 3. 犯错是正常的，但是我们要尽力避免犯同样的错误。(avoid) 4. 据报道，每年有大量海外游客来中国著名景点旅游。（report）5. 尽管我们承认他是个努力的员工，但是他说话的方式给顾客们留下了不好的印象。(admit)6. 学生的学习习惯和学习方法很重要，因为缺乏良好的学习习惯和方法会影响今后的学习。（lack）2014学年第一学期浦东新区普高期中联考KeyI. Listening Comprehension1-5DACBB6-10 CBACC 11-13 BCD 14. Pacific15. August16. 203017. onlineII.
56、 II. Grammar and Vocabulary （25分）Section A (10分)18. has become 19. are required 20. was 21. was reading 22. is being painted23. had taken 24. will happen 25. not hold 26. was impressed 27. is/has beenSection B （8分）28. communicating 29. concentration 30. overdry 31. remark 32. bored 33. effective 34.
57、 hesitated 35. suitSection C （7分）36-42 E B C A F G DIII. Reading Comprehension (30分)Section A （10分）43-47 BCADA48-52 BBCDDSection B （12分 每题2分）53-55 BDB56-58 ACCSection C （8分 每题2分）59. smoothsilkyshiny60. Becauseitismuchweakerthanwhenitisdry./Itbreaksveryeasily.61. yourhairdresser;visityourlocalbeautys
58、tore62.Everydayeventssuchasshampooing,brushingandblowdryingcandogreatdamagetoyourhair.I. Translation (15 每题3分)1. At first glance/sight, we were attracted by the beautiful scenery here.2. Health experts remind us to do physical exercise regularly.3. It is common to make mistakes, but we should try to
59、 avoid making the same mistake.4. Its reported that every year a large number of foreign/overseas tourists visit the famous places of interest in China.5. Although we admit that he is a hard-working employee, the way he speaks has left a bad impression on his customers.6. Students learning habits and learning methods are very important, because lack of good leaning habits or learning methods will have an effect on the study in future./future study.
