上海市青浦区2014届高三上学期期末考试英语试题

2013学年第一学期青浦区高三年级期终学业质量调研测试
II. Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
(A)
I hated dinner parties. But I decided (25)__________ (give) them another try because I’m in London. And my friend Mallery invited me. And because (26)__________ dinner parties in London are very different from those in New York. I n New York, “I’m having a dinner party” means“I’m booking a table for 12 at a restaurant you (27)__________ hardly afford and we’ll be sharing the check evenly, (28)__________ you eat.” Worse, in Manhattan, the re is always someone who (29)__________ (leave) before the bill arrives. They’ll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don’t drink, end up (30)__________ (pay) even more. But if I try to use the same trick, the hostess will shout: “Where are you going?” And it’s not like that I can’t say I have somewhere to go: everyone knows I have nowhere to go.
But in London, dinner parties are in people’s homes. Not only that, the guests are an interesting mix. The last time I went to one, the guests were from France, India, Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations. In New York, the mix is like a gathering at Bloomingdale’s,a well-known department store. Personally, I think dinner parties in London are (31)__________ (impressive) than this.
For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn (District) and Queens (District) in New York. But at Mallery’s, when I said that I (32) __________ (be) to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was. In New York people would think it was a usual new club.
(B)
Several factors led to my recent car accident. First of all, a heavy snow and freezing rain that had fallen the day before made the road I was driving on dangerous. The road had been cleared, (33)__________ it was still dangerously icy. Despite the slippery road, I was stupidly going along (34)__________ about 50 miles an hour, instead of driving more cautiously. Another factor was a dirty green van that suddenly pulled onto the road from a small crossroad of the street about fifty yards ahead of me. The road (35)__________ (cover) with a sheet of ice at that point and if I applied my brakes, I would steer into the van. So I carefully drove my car into the next lane, and though the rear (后部) of my car began skidding back and forth, for a moment I got the idea (36)__________ everything was OK as I drove past the slow-moving van.
Unfortunately, the rear of my Volkswagen was heavy (37)__________ the engine was there and also because there was a new weight-lifting set (38)__________ (lay) in the back seat, the result of (39)__________ was that after I passed the van, my car turned completely around on the slippery road. I was desperately sliding down the highway backwards at 50 miles an hour. Then I slid off the road, (40)__________ (hit) a wooden fence post. My left rear taillight was broken in the process. Then I suddenly saw a telephone pole about only 6 feet to the right of me, and I realized my accident could have really been a disaster.
Section B
A. dip
B. common
C. desired
D. addition
E. embarrassing
F. carefully
G. muddy
H. fed
I. access
J. raising
K. benefit
Ducks offer certain advantages over hens. Ducks are immune to some 41
diseases found in hens. Some breeds of duck produce bigger eggs than hens. In 42 , ducks lay eggs over a longer season than hens do.
Poultry（禽类）keepers with gardens have less to worry about if they keep ducks rather than hens because the former are unlikely to dig up plants and destroy roots. While both hens and ducks 43 the garden by eating pests, hens are known to damage grass beds. Ducks, on the other hand, will search for insects more 44 . Only very delicate plants are at risk from the broad, webbed feet of ducks.
Like all waterbirds, ducks need 45 to water, and duck keepers typically provide this by building a pond. Something this large is not absolutely necessary, however, ducks need only to be able to 46 their heads in the water to keep their nose clean. If a pond is provided, though, it is important to keep baby ducks away from it until they are old enough to put up with the cool temperature of the water.
When 47 ducks, one has to consider just how many the land will support. The rule is generally about 100 ducks per acre. If more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of pressing the soil, which can lead to 48 conditions for long periods as the rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.
While ducks offer many advantages over hens, they must be given a greater quantity of food, especially if regular eggs are 49 . An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day. If the ducks live near grass and a pond, they will be able to find for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder times. Therefore, it is important that they be 50 on
enough food, such as grain, every day.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Scientists fear rising energy bills may lead to an increase in obesity after discovering a link between poorly-heated homes and higher body fat.
Researchers from the University of Stirling’s Behavioral Science Cent re 51 to explore claims that warm indoor temperatures have 52 increasing obesity levels in winter. Instead, the team found that people who live in 53 homes are more likely to have low body mass index (BMI) levels while those who keep their heating 54 or off tend to be heavier.
Dr Michael Daly, behavioral scientist and senior lecturer, said: “We come on to investigate the scientific claims that cooler indoor temperatures help us to 55 a healthy weight by pushing our bodies to consume more 56 through shivering and generating heat through tissues.” In fact, the research suggests people may eat less and
57 more energy when living in a warmer indoor environment.
The 13-year study, published in the journal Obesity, 58 more than 100,000 adults across England. Researchers found 59 weight levels among people living in homes heated to above 23°C (73F), which accounted for about 15,000 of the households studied.
Dr Daly said: “As national gas bills continue to rise faster than the rate of inflation(通货膨胀), this research suggests the 60 of obesity could worsen where heating dropped below 61 levels or off for lengthy periods to cut costs.
“This is not just about people who live in warm enough homes being in the 62
position to afford more expensive low-calorie foods, exercise classes and sporting activities.
63 , they find it easier to stay at a low BMI level. The study took age, gender, social class and other factors into account.
“The comfortable surrounding tempera ture of 20.3-23°C is where we feel comfortable in our 64 and are neither hot nor cold. At temperatures above this, we consume more energy and we eat less because our 65 is taken a way.”
51. A. set up B. set out C. set off D. set about
52. A. contributed to B. devoted to C. resulted from D. differed from
53. A. well-heated B. well-designed C. well-organized D. well-decorated
54. A. turned on B. turned out C. turned up D. turned down
55. A. stay B. drain C. maintain D. preserve
56. A. energy B. strength C. power D. muscle
57. A. explore B. exhaust C. exploit D. burn
58. A. impacted B. involved C. imposed D. inspired
59. A. increased B. added C. reduced D. lost
60. A. miracle B. existence C. trend D. delivery
61. A. sensitive B. agreeable C. graceful D. present
62. A. financial B. appropriate C. social D. defensive
63. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. However D. Therefore
64. A. shoes B. moods C. spirits D. clothes
65. A. nerve B. appetite C. stomach D. labor
Section B
(A)
The composing career of Albert Roussel got off to a disobedient start, and received one of its biggest boosts from a lie.
Roussel was orphaned at the age of eight and went to live with his grandfather. He built on the music he had learned from his mother, entertaining himself by reading through the family music collection and playing operatic selections and popular songs on the piano.
Three years later Roussel’s grandfather died, and his mother’s sister took him in. Her husband arranged for young Albert to take piano lessons. Summer vacations at a Belgian seaside resort added a second love to his life — the sea. He studied to be a naval cadet（军校学生）, but still made time to study music.
In the French Navy, while he was sent to a warship based at Cherbourg, he and two friends found the time to play the piano trios of Beethoven and other composers. Roussel also began composing. At the Church of the Trinity in Cherbourg on Christmas Day 1892, he staged the performance of his Andante（行板乐曲）for the first time as a composer.
That success encouraged Roussel to write a wedding march, and one of his fellow naval officers offered to show it to a prominent conductor, Edouard Colonne. When Rou ssel’s friend returned with the draft of the march, he reported that Colonne had advised Roussel to give up his naval career and devote his life to music.
Not long afterward, at the age of 25, Roussel did just that. He applied the self-discipline, simplicity, and spirituality that he had developed in the navy to his composing and became a major force in twentieth century French music. As for Eduoard Colonne’s inspiring advice that Roussel devote his life to music — Rouss el’s navy friend later admitted that he had made it up and that he had never even shown Roussel’s draft to the world famous conductor.
66. Which of the following is true of Roussel?
A. Roussel was adopted by his aunt when he was 10 years old.
B. Roussel applied what he had developed in the Navy to his composing.
C. Roussel lived with his grandfather at 8 with his parents living in another city.
D. Roussel spent his summer vacations at a seaside resort to be a naval soldier.
67. On Dec.25th, 1892, at the church in Cherbourg, Roussel __________.
A. played the piano trios of Beethoven and other composers
B. made time to play music with his two friends
C. made his first performance as a composer
D. took piano lessons and played popular songs on the piano
68. The underlined word “prominent” in Paragraph 5 is similar in meaning to “__________”.
A. gracious
B. religious
C. generous
D. well-known
69. The passage mainly talks about __________.
A. a composer’s professional training experience
B. a navy cadet’s dream
C. a well-intentioned trick
D. the shortcut to become a composer
(B)
Evening Workshops
Optional evening workshops will be held at small restaurants or other meeting places near the conference hotel. Meals and other costs are not included but are also optional.
Locations will be announced at the conference site. Workshops are very loosely
organized and most represent discussions that have been held at Society for Economic Botany (SEB) meetings over a series of years.
Workshop 1: Student Network
Date Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th
Chairs Hugo de Boer and Arika Virapongse
Sponsor Society for Economic Botany
Description Student members of the SEB hold a networking mixer each year in
order to meet each other and to become acquainted with a variety of
educational programs and faculty advisors. Faculty members who
are part of training programs are encouraged to join the mixer to
meet and talk with students.
Workshop 2: Botanical Film Making
Date Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th
Chair David Strauch
Sponsor University of Hawaii
Description Digital film making is a particularly useful tool of linking cultural
information to recognizable plants. This workshop is aimed towards
increasing the quality of material recorded by giving participants
greater control over the medium. We will cover technical aspects
(e.g. camera settings, audio), compositional aspects (framing,
lighting, focus), and some ways of presenting the material.
Experienced filmmakers are encouraged to attend, and participants
are welcome to bring their own camera equipment.
Workshop 3: Collections for Botany
— Collections Development and Management Date Friday evening, Feb. 7th
Chair Jan Salick
Sponsor Society for Economic Botany
Description SEB is a network of researchers who have been developing
standards for the development of collections of artifacts, plant
samples and related materials. Participants discuss successes,
problems, and funding sources for addressing management issues.
70. One of the purposes of a networking mixer held each year is to ________.
A. provide students with greater control over the media
B. link cultural information to recognizable plants
C. help the students to deal with most of the environment issues
D. help the students to be familiar with educational programs
71. Which of the following is true according to the poster?
A. Evening workshops will be held at small restaurants with meals included.
B. Participants have more than one option on Feb.5th than another night.
C. Workshops have nothing to do with the discussions held at SEB meetings.
D. Faculty advisers can join the mixer without training experience.
72. You are a college student, interested in plants and good at taking TV pictures. Which of
the Evening Workshops is most suitable for you?
A. Botanical Film Making.
B. Collections for Botany.
C. Student Network.
D. Society for Economic Botany.
73. Which of the following is discouraged by Evening Workshops?
A. To invite faculty advisers to discuss the management issues.
B. To encourage student members of the SEB to meet one another.
C. To expect experienced filmmakers to attend Botanical Film Making.
D. To increase the quality of material recorded.
(C)
If you see a group of people dancing and singing on the street or in the railway station, you don’t need to feel surprised. They are a flash mob. Don’t be confused by their name. Actually, a flash mob, organized with the help of the Internet or other digital communications networks, is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, do something unusual for a period of time, such as exchanging books, coming together to look at the sky, waving their hands and shouting something at the top of their lungs for 30 seconds, and then quickly disappear before the police can arrive.
Bill Wasik, senior editor of Harper’s Magazine, organized the first flash mob in Manhattan in May 2003 and the first successful flash mob assembled on June 3, 2003 at
Macy’s department s tore involving 100 people gathering on Macy’s Department Store. Following this, about 200 people flooded the lobby of the Hyatt hotel, applauding in one
voice for fifteen seconds, and next participants pretending to be tourists on a bus trip invaded a shoe boutique in Soho. A later mob saw hundreds of people in Central Park making bird noises.
Wasik claimed that he created flash mobs as a social experiment designed to tease hipsters（追逐时尚的人）, and highlight the cultural atmosphere of agreement and of being part of “the next big thing”.
Many Web logs, chat rooms and Web groups are devoted to the craze. Though flash mobs were originally regarded as pointless, the concept has already developed for the benefit of political and social events. Flash mobbing takes advantage of the efficiency of communicating information on Websites and by email, and protesters can similarly use the “on and off” concept to be involved in political events. Such flash mob gatherings can sometimes shock or frighten people who are not aware of what is taking place. They also have enormous economic potential, such as using flash mobs to advertise a product.
The flash mob is now becoming more and more popular. People use it to do many things. For example, in 2009, hundreds of Michael Jackson’s fans took part in a flash mob to remember him, gathering outside the railway station in Liverpool, singing and dancing Michael’s famous song Beat It together. In another example, some people took part in a flash mob to warn people against negative words. Flash mobs give people from all walks of life an opportunity to come together to create a memory.
74. The purpose of flash mobs created by Wasik is to __________.
A. make flash mobs a social experiment with political, social and economic potential
B. give people an opportunity to assemble and perform some distraction
C. make fun of hipsters and emphasize the cultural atmosphere of agreement and
participation
D. make communicating information efficient and help people create a memory
75. People took part in the following activities of flash mobs except that __________.
A. they pretended to take a bus trip and invaded a shoe shop in Soho
B. they got together in central Park and played birdsong
C. they gathered upon the railway station in Liverpool, singing Beat It and dancing
D. they assembled in the department store and applauded together for 15 seconds
76. Which of the following could most possibly be a flash mob according to the passage?
A. Sixteen people get together quickly on the square and do jumping and singing and leave
there suddenly.
B. A group of people are busy giving out leaflets of a limousine of a brand to those walking
in front of them.
C. Some tourists plan for months and go mountaineering on the first day of Horse Year.
D. Protesters from different factories sit for days in front of the city hall for low wage.
77. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. Flash mob: the political potential
B. Flash mob: the pop culture
C. Flash mob: the source of information
D. Flash mob: the short-term memory
Section C
Every year in America, high-school students who want to go on to college take a national examination called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT in a shortened way. Their score is an
important factor in determining which colleges will admit them or whether any will be admitted at all. The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures one’s mathematical ability and use of the English language. Traditionally, the English portion involved grammatical questions and paragraphs that test reading comprehension.
But the SAT folks have added a single question, to be answered in an essay, hand-written on the spot. That’s an interesti ng way to test writing ability, but content aside, have you ever seen young people’s handwriting lately? Or anyone’s for that matter, in this age of computer keyboards? Students write numbers and sign their names on bank checks. They scribble class notes in what can generously be described as the written word. And they hand-write, or more often print, a word or two of identification on luggage and lunch bags. Otherwise, penmanship（书法）— once taught so morally and carefully by second-grade teachers, has gone the way of the dodo bird which has died out.
Yet today’s kids are asked to write, in a thoughtful and clear way, for several mi nutes on this SAT Test. Good luck to the test scorers who must work out difficultly what has been written by young people who’ve been typing on computers since the age of three! Teachers insist that good handwriting can not only help one’s score on the SAT, but also, later on in life, impress potential employers and get more tax money back because the tax inspectors can actually read the computations. And don’t forget, we all have to rely on handwriting from time to time, as computers go down when the power goes out.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS)
78. In SAT, students will be tested on math, grammar, reading and
__________________________________________________________.
79. What does the underlined word “scribble” in paragraph 2 mean?
__________________________________________________________.
80. Why did the writer think test scorers would have a hard time?
__________________________________________________________.
81. With this passage, the author intended to offer the advice that
__________________________________________________________.
第II卷（共47分）
I. Translation
1．那家新开的咖啡馆每月盈利5千元。

(profit)
2．他不愿意承认他是故意把钥匙扔到垃圾桶里的。

(reluctant)
3．由于大雾，发生在G15高速公路上的事故涉及到几十辆车。

(involve)
4．鼓励老年人到社区的托儿所帮忙是个不错的点子，这能让他们充分发挥作用。

(It) 5．与我们预料的相反，学生们组织的游乐会是如此地有趣，不知不觉2个小时就过去了。

(before)
1-10 BBCDB CBABA 11-13 CCD 14-16 CDD
17. Resource. 18. 5/Five. 19. clerk. 20. challenging
21. home stay 22. retired lady
23. the high(er) expenses/costs/prices
24. a (supermarket) cashier
(A)
25. to give 26. the 27. can 28. whatever 29. leaves/has left
30. paying 31. more impressive 32. had been
(B)
33. but 34. at 35. was covered 36. that 37. because 38. laid
39. which 40. hitting
41-50 B D K F I A J G C H
51-55 BAADC
56-60 ADBCC
61-65 BADDB
Reading:
(A) 66-69 BCDC
(B) 70-73 DBAA
(C) 74-77 CDAB
简答题
78. writing (ability), essay writing
79. write poorly/ roughly/messily/ in a rough way
80. Because the students’ handwriting will be hard to recognize.
81. students should practice handwriting more often/
students should not neglect the importance of handwriting.
第II卷
I. （中译英）
1. The new coffee shop makes a profit of 5000 yuan every month.
2. He was reluctant to admit that he had thrown the keys into the dustbin on purpose.
3. Due to/Because of the thick fog, dozens of vehicles were involved in the accident which
happened on highway G15.
4. It is a good idea to encourage old people to help out in nurseries in the neighborhood
/community, which enables/can enable them to play their full part.
5. Contrary to our expectation/what we had expected, the funfair organized by the students
was so interesting that two hours had passed/gone by before we realized it.。