1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家金山区2012学年第一学期期末考试高三英语试卷（本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第I卷（共105分）I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Directions: In Part 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 questio
2、ns 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 question you have heard.1. A. He has to take medicine. B. He needs an operation. C. He doesnt feel well. D. He has no tim
3、e to have a good rest.2. A. The machine is out of order. B. It isnt placed right.C. There isnt enough time to fix it. D. A new machine will replace the old one.3. A. A bus station. B. An airport.C. A super highway. D. A train station.4. A. Mr. Green. B. Mrs. Green. C. Dr. Mueller. D. Mrs. Pennington
4、.5. A. They enjoy watching TV. B. They always watch TV.C. They find TV uninteresting. D. They like the advertisements best.6. A. She went to the centre with her friend. B. She wrote her friend a letter.C. She told her friend to call her later. D. She asked her friend to come.7. A. $100. B. $40. C. $
5、20. D. $60.8. A. She thinks the man needs a vacation. B. She thinks the man should be preparing for his tests.C. She thinks the man doesnt need to worry about his exams. D. Shes not interested in surfing.9. A. Use a different phone. B. Wait until his secretary gets home.C. Ask Tom to call the secret
6、ary. D. Leave before the phone rings.10. A. He liked Canada in the winter. B. He liked Canada in spring, summer and fall.C. He liked Canada all year round. D. He did not like Canada. Section BDirections: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of th
7、e passages. The passages 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 the following passage.11.
8、A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied.C. Angry. D. Worried.12. A. He checked out and left the hotel. B. All his things were stolen.C. His luggage was removed by mistake. D. He was robbed of his suitcase.13. A. He was asked to leave the hotel. B. The receptionist was rude to him. C. All his things were in di
9、sorder. D. He was sent to dirty room. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. He must be strong and under the age of sixteen. B. He has to be physically and mentally healthy and over seventeen years old. C. He must pay a certain amount of money and be old enough. D. He has
10、to receive a training and pass a test. 15. A. There are more car accidents.B. There are more car jams.C. More roads are damaged.D. More parking places are deserted.16. A. Train and bus services are becoming poorer. B. The roads are too crowded to drive.C. They are too young or too old to drive. D. I
11、ts difficult to take a bus or a train. Section CDirections: In Part 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. B1anks 17 through 20 are based o
12、n the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each blank.The woman thinks that they need to take a _17_ .They would like to go camping in the _18_ .But they can not leave _19_ .They are sure that they will _20_ themselves. B1anks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversa
13、tion.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Why is the man in a hurry?He is going to Hongkou _21_.What does the expression “meet its Waterloo” mean?It means _22_.What does the man tell the woman not to lose?She shouldnt lose _23_.When will the match begin?It will begin _24
14、_. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: 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. “We Chinese people always put emphasis on the friendly relationships _ the people of all countries.” said
15、 the Ambassador. A. with B. under C. to D. between26. I need some carbon paper badly, but there is _ at hand.A. none B. no one C. nothing D. not anything27. -Will you stay for the dinner?-Sorry,_. The cookers I bought online will be sent to my house this afternoon. A. I cant B. I mustnt C. I neednt
16、D. I shouldnt28. This kind of glasses manufactured by experienced craftsmen _ comfortably.A. is worn B. wears C. wear D. are worn29. My little daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk _ far.A. that B. such C. / D. as30. _ golf was first played in Scotland in the 15
17、th century is generally agreed. A. Whether B. Why C. That D. What31. _ her way through the excited crowd in the bookstore, the woman writer issurrounded by a group of admirers. A. To make B. Having made C. To be made D. Making32. No matter how _, you can find something animate, a kind of plant, an a
18、nimal or human being. A. may a desert be dry B. a desert dry may be C. dry a desert may be D. a desert may be dry33. We were aware that, _, the situation will get worse. A. if not dealing with carefully B. if dealt not carefully with C. if not carefully dealt with D. if not carefully dealing with34.
19、 The Premier says that bilateral relations will grow smoothly and steadily _ both countries follow the principle contained in the joint documents.A. as far as B. though C. unless D. as long as35. A total of 264,302 people in the country were reported _ with HIV by the end of last September. A. to ha
20、ve been infected B. to be infected C. to having been infected D. to have infected36. The news quickly spread _ China has successfully launched another manned spaceship.A. which B. that C. when D. while37. I was trying to pick up my hat that _ off in the wind, but failed at last. A. had been blown B.
21、 is blown C. blown D. it had been blown38. Funny animals is a term used in comics and animated cartoons _ the animals aregiven human characteristics. A. where B. that C. why D. as39. The government has promised to do _ lies in its power to relieve the hardships of the victims in the snow-stricken ar
22、ea. A. however B. wherever C. whatever D. whichever40. _ well in an interview made him lose the position in that company.A. Not doing B. Not to have done C. Having not done D. Doing notSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.
23、 Note that there is one word more than you need. A. desperationB. authoritiesC. diligentlyD. confusionE. enrolledF. violentlyG. financialH. conclusionI. devotedJ. graduation Seventeen years ago, when I was in military college, I was known as “the worrying wreck from Virginia Tech”. I worried so _41_
24、 that I often became ill. In _42_, I poured out my troubles to Professor Baird, professor of business administration. The fifteen minutes that I spent with Professor Baird did more for my health and happiness than all the rest of the four years I spent in college. “Jim,” he said, “you ought to sit d
25、own and face the facts. If you _43_ half as much time and energy to solving your problems as you do to worrying about them, you wouldnt have any worries. ”I figured that I had failed physics because I had no interest in the subject. But now I changed my attitude. I said to myself, “If the college _4
26、4_ demand that I pass my physics examination before I obtain a degree, who am I to question their wisdom?”So I _45_ for physics again. This time I passed because instead of wasting my time in worrying about how hard it was, I studied _46_.I solved my _47_ worries by taking on some additional jobs, s
27、uch as selling punch at the college dances, and by borrowing money from my father, which I paid back soon after _48_.As I look back at it now, I can see that my problem was one of _49_, a lack of willingness to find the causes of my worry and face them realistically. III. Reading Comprehension Secti
28、on ADirections: 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. Google Inc. introduced plans in June to offer 3-D maps of major cities and other new features for its popular Google Ma
29、ps and Google Earth services.New features include the ability to _50_ portions of Google Maps onto phones and other _51_ devices, with detailed data, so users can find their way around _52_ areas even if they dont have an active Internet connection.Perhaps the most _53_ new feature was the detailed
30、three-dimensional images that Google plans to offer for major cities in coming months.Google product manager Peter Birch explained that the company is using _54_ to obtain detailed images of every street and building in an area, from different _55_, which are then compiled into images that appear to
31、 show height, depth and even architectural details of buildings and streets, _56_ landscape features such as trees.“We are trying to create the effect that you are flying _57_ the city, almost as if you were in your own personal helicopter,” said Birch.Compiling those images _58_ extensive photograp
32、hing and processing of images, however. _59_ Birch promised to have images _60_ for several major cities in coming months, he and other Google officials did not offer a detailed timetable.Industry blogs have reported that Apple is preparing to _61_ its own maps and navigation service, including 3-D
33、images. Analysts say the _62_ is part of a larger race between the two tech giants to offer services that keep users _63_ and allow each company to deliver advertising or other products targeted to specific locations and other data on _64_ interests. 50. A. buy B. download C. use D. apply51. A. expe
34、nsive B. useful C. portable D. cheap52. A. familiar B. unfamiliar C. quiet D. busy53. A. interesting B. impressive C. ridiculous D. surprising54. A. computers B. cameras C. phones D. planes55. A. angles B. parts C. sides D. areas56. A. except B. except for C. including D. as well as57. A. over B. be
35、low C. through D. in58. A. spends B. costs C. obtains D. requires59. A. When B. As C. While D. As long as60. A. sold B. available C. accessible D. vivid61. A. introduce B. make C. draw D. sell62. A. image B. competition C. service D. map63. A. busy B. convenient C. attractive D. engaged64. A. childr
36、ens B. users C. managers D. students Section 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 to the information given in the p
37、assage you have just read.( A ) A major new development in system of work in Britain is taking place. Flexible working hours, or “Flextime”, are catching on fast, and trend is continuing. In 1973, over 500 organizations had adopted the idea, and by 1974, this number had risen to over 200,000. Flexib
38、le working hours were invented in Germany in the late 1960s, but reached Britain only in 1972. The system allows workers to start and finish work whenever they want, with only two requirements. These are, firstly, that all workers must present for certain “key” times in the day, and secondly, that a
39、ll workers must work an agreed total number of hours per week. The system had proved a total success wherever it has been tried. A survey of 700 workers on flexible hours showed three main advantages: a better balance between working and private life, avoidance of the need to travel during rush hour
40、s and the ability to finish a certain task before leaving. From the employers point of view, the system tends to increase productivity, reduce labour turnover and give workers a greater sense of duty. At first, “Flexible” was mainly confined to white-collar workers, but it is now being applied to ma
41、nual workers too. 65. According to “Flextime” system, workers need not _.A. work at the same time B. work all the weekdaysC. work hard D. ask for leave when being absent66. “Key” time is a period when _.A. visitors come to the plantsB. all workers must be at workC. employers go round in the workshop
42、D. rush hours are over67. No matter where it is used, this system has proved _.A. entirely effective B. totally correctC. a complete failure D. quite difficult68. One of the great advantages of “Flextime” for workers is that they _.A. have a great sense of duty B. can avoid busy trafficC. can get hi
43、gher pay D. can avoid working hard ( B )Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill (跑步机)BROKENThe fastest time to run 100 miles on a treadmill by a team (of 12) is claimed at 9hr 5 min 17 sec by a team consisting of staff and prisoners at the Young Offenders Institute in Wigan to raise money for C
44、hildren in Need. Largest Game of Chinese WhispersUNBROKENSadly, the record attempt for the largest game of Chinese Whispers was unsuccessful on 13 November 2008. The existing record of 1330 children still remains. Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both handsBROKENThe fastest mile egg and spoon race
45、with both hands is 8 min 25 sec and was achieved by Ashrita Furman (USA) in an attempt broadcast by ESPN 260, at Disneys Wide World of Sports, in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 13 November 2008. Longest Mexican WaveUNBROKENThe record for the Longest Mexican Wave was attempted by 250,000 people on the str
46、eets of Adelaide on 8 November 2008 sadly, the wave was not completed by all participants and the attempt was unsuccessful. The current record of 157, 574 remains. Largest Kebab (烤肉串)BROKENThe longest kebab measures 2047.47 m (1.27 miles) and was achieved by the ArcelorMittal Newcastle Works on occa
47、sion of the companys annual Community Day, in Newcastle, South Africa. 69. The above information is _. A. a series of sports events B. a list of broken and unbroken records C. a report of funny sports items D. a description of challenging human limits70. Which of the following can NOT be found in th
48、e information? A. The countries where the attempts were made. B. The persons who made the attempts. C. The reasons why some attempts failed. D. The present record for each item.71. Which item was attempted individually? A. Fastest Time to Run 100 Miles on a Treadmill B. Largest Game of Chinese Whisp
49、ers C. Fastest Mile with an Egg/Spoon in both handsD. Longest Mexican Wave( C ) Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently its because we have mirror neurons (神经元）in our brains. Put
50、 simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirr
51、or neurons not only appear to explain physical actions, they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people. Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains, but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages, and to understand
52、how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: The hand took hold of the ball), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually perfo
53、rmed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball). Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how the
54、se discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders. Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with even more information concerning how humans behave and interact (互动). Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einsteins theory of relativity was fo
55、r physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else doeswell, perhaps youll understand why. 72. Mirror neurons can explain _.A. why we cry when we are hurt B. why we cough when we suffer from a coldC. why we smile when we see someone else smile D. why we yawn when
56、 we see someone else stay up late73. The underlined word triggered in the third paragraph probably means “_”. A. set off B. cut off C. built up D. broken up74. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _.A. relate to human behavior and interaction B. control human physical actions and feelin
57、gsC. result in bad behavior and social disorders D. determine our knowledge and language abilities75. What is the passage mainly about? A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons. C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons. Section CDirections: Read the followi
58、ng text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Be well-organized.B. Close with a Q & A.C. Dont be contradictory .D. Bring it to a specific end.E. Speak slowly and pause.F. Drop unnecessary words. Speaking to a group can
59、be difficult, but listening to a bad speech is truly a tiresome taskespecially when the speaker is confusing. Dont want to confuse your audience? Follow these suggestions:76.When it comes to understanding new information, the human brain needs a little time. First, we hear the words; then, we compar
60、e the new information to what we already know. If the two are different, we need to pause and think. But a breathless speaker never stops to let us think about what he or she is saying and risks confusing us. Slow it.77.Sometimes we all start a sentence one way and then switch directions, which is v
61、ery difficult to follow. When you confuse your listeners with opposing information, you leave the audience wondering what part of the information is right and what part they should remember. Instead of relying and keeping correcting yourself, work to get the facts clear and straight.78.Jumping from
62、point to point as it comes to your mind puts the onus (责任）on your listeners to make up for your lack of organization. And its confusing for them to listen, reorganize, and figure out what youre saying all at once. But going smoothly from one point to the next helps them understand information more e
63、asily. You can arrange things from beginning to end, small to large, top to bottom or by some other order. Just be sure to organize.79.Repeated use of um, ah, like, you know and some other useless noises can drive an audience crazy. It makes the speaker sound uncertain and unprepared, and it can lea
64、ve listeners so annoyed that they cant pay attention. Recently I attended a speech that was marked by so many ums that audience members were rolling their eyes. Was anybody grasping the intended message? Um, probably not.80.Many speakers finish up their speeches with question-and-answer (Q & A) sess
65、ions, but some let the Q & A go on without a clear end. The audience is often left confused about whether the meeting is over and when they can get up and leave. Do your listeners a favour by setting a time limit on questions, and close your speech with a specific signaleven if its something simple
66、like, “If you have any more questions, you know where to reach me.”Or even more to the point, conclude your speech with “Thanks for your time. ”Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.However important we may
67、regard school life to be, there is no denying the fact that children spend more time at home than in the classroom. Therefore, the great influence of parents cannot be ignored or discounted by the teacher. They can become strong allies of the school personnel or they can consciously or unconsciously
68、 hinder and frustrate curricular objectives.Administrators have been aware of the need to keep parents informed of the newer methods used in schools. Many principles have conducted workshops explaining such matters as the reading readiness program, manuscript writing and developmental mathematics. M
69、oreover, the classroom teacher, with the permission of the supervisors, can also play an important role in enlightening parents. The informal tea and the many interviews carried on during the year, as well as new ways of reporting pupils progress, can significantly aid in achieving a harmonious inte
70、rplay between school and home.To illustrate, suppose that a father has been drilling Junior in arithmetic processes night after night. In a friendly interview, the teacher can help the parent sublimate (升华) his natural paternal interest into productive channels. He might be persuaded to let Junior p
71、articipate in discussing the family budget, buying the food, using a standard or measuring cup at home, setting the clock, calculating mileage on a trip and engaging in scores of other activities that have a mathematical basis.If the father follows the advice, it is reasonable to assume that he will
72、 soon realize his son is making satisfactory progress in mathematics, and at the same time, enjoying the work. Too often, however, teachers conferences with parents are devoted to petty (不重要的) accounts of childrens misdeeds, complaints about laziness and poor work habits, and suggestion for penaltie
73、s and rewards at home.What is needed is a more creative approach in which the teacher, as a professional adviser, plants ideas in parents minds for the best utilization of the many hours that the child spends out of the classroom.In this way, the school and the home join forces in fostering the full
74、est development of youngsters capacities.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements with NO MORE THAN 14 WORDS)81. Why do parents also have great influence on children?_ .82. Through which ways can the teacher play an important role in enlightening parents?_ .83. According to the teacher
75、, that parents should let the boy _ if he wants to sublimate his natural paternal interest into productive channels in teaching his son arithmetic.84. A more creative approach is needed for _of children out of classroom. 第II卷（共45分）I. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into Eng
76、lish, using the words given in the brackets. 1他曾在当地一所学校工作。（used to） 2一位旧时同窗写信告诉我他重返祖国的想法。（thought） 3当被问及为何投入这个研究时，他保持沉默。（involve） 4他若是想在下一届奥运会夺金的话，就要提高他的技术水平。（be to do） 5她注视着市长消失的那个出口，然后环顾四周看看其他人对市长的缺席有何反应。（through） II. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words accor
77、ding to the instructions given below in Chinese.你的表弟Jack即将踏入高中学习，你写信给他。信的内容应包括：1 简要描述你自己的高中学习生活。2 给他的高中生活提些建议。（建议可包括：规划好日常生活、找到适合自己的学习方法、多参加课外活动等） 金山区2012学年第一学期期末考试高三英语试题参考答案I. Listening Comprehension1-5 CABDC 6-10 BDBCB 11-13 BCC 14-16 BBD 17. vacation 18. mountains 19. tonight 20. enjoy 21. Footba
78、ll Stadium 22. completely defeated 23. confidence 24. at 3:30 II. Grammar and Vocabulary 25-29 DAABA 30-34 CDCCD 35-40 ABAACA 41-49 FAIBE CGJD III. Reading Comprehension 50-64 BCBBD ADADC BABDB65 68 ABAB 69 71 BCC 72 75 CAAD76 80 ECAFD 81. Because their children spend more time with them than with t
79、he teacher.82. Through informal tea, interviews and reporting pupils progress.83. engage in activities that have a mathematical basis84. the best utilization of the many hours I. Translation1. He used to work at a local school. 2. A former classmate of mine wrote me a letter, telling me his thought
80、of returning to the native land/motherland. 3. When (he was) asked why he was involved in the study, he kept silence (silent). 4. If he is to win the gold medal at the next Olympics, he needs to improve his technique. 5. She stared at the exit through which Mayor had disappeared and then looked around to see how others reacted to his absence. II. Guided Writing高考资源网版权所有 侵权必究
