高二英语七校联考正式卷

2008学年第二学期根底年级七校联合测试
高二年级英语学科
第I 卷
I. Listening Comprehension:
Part A Short Conversations
Directions: In Part A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question about what was said. The conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
( )1. A. At a tailor’s B. At a dress-making shop
C. At a clothing department
D. At a dry-cleaning shop
( )2. A. Husband and wife B. Teacher and student
C. Boss and secretary
D. Customer and waiter
( )3. A.In the afternoon B. In the evening
C. In the morning
D. At night
( )4. A. May 20th, 2008 B. May 12th, 2008
C. March 20th, 2008
D. March 12th, 2008
( )5. A. He doesn’t want to B. He keeps himself busy with the work.
C. He has to take an exam next Monday
D. He has not enough money.
( )6. A. She doesn’t think his lectures are interesting enough.
B.She thinks the tests he gives are too easy.
C. She thinks the tests he gives are too difficult.
D. She doesn’t think he presents well enough.
( )7. A. The man B.The woman
C. Both man and woman
D. None
( )8. A. A cold night. B. Smoking
C. Too little sleep
D. A few hours of hard work.
( )9. A. Open the window B. Close the window
C. Keep the window open
D. Not mentioned
( )10. A. About Chinese Festival air B. About Chinese holiday
C. About Chinese customs
D. About Chinese food.
Part B Passages
Directions: In Part B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each 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 in your paper and decide whic h one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passages.
( )11.A. Because they are tired. B. Because they want to play golf.
C. Because they are retired
D. Because they want to enjoy their life.
( )12. A. They had the same life as we have today.
B. They had the same things as we have.
C. They had the same kinds of things as people of their age.
D. They had many possessions, including mobile phones, computers and PSPs.
( )13. A. My grandparents love me very much.
B. My grandparents don’t understand many things about my life.
C. My grandparents don’t think I need too many possessions.
D. My grandparents have realized they shouldn’t compare children at present time. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passages.
( )14.A. It’s quite different from everyday English.
B. It’s the same as everyday English.
C. It’s more difficult than everyday English.
D. It’s easier than everyday English.
( )15. A. Only in doing homework. B. Only on sports or music.
C. Only in working for the public.
D. On studies, sports or music and public work. ( )16. A. The writer is now in US.
B. American girls love to have white skin.
C. US students are talented and hard-working
D. The writer regrets that he gave up playing the piano.
Part C Longer Conversations
Directions: 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.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Where does the man want to go? The Science 17 .
How can the man buy the ticket? Press the 18 .
What’s the frequency of the trains? Every 19 minutes.
What’s the stop the man has to get off? 20 Street Station.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
Booking a Taxi
Name: Mrs. 21
Time to pick up: 22 _ tomorrow morning
Place to pick up: 23
Destination: 24 _
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: 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.Leaves are found on all kinds of trees, but they are quite different ______size and shape.
A. on
B.from
C. in
D.by
26.________, but he still couldn’t understand the logical connection of the two subjects.
A. Having told many times
B.Having been told many times
C. He was told many times
D. Many times as he was told
27.We waited for the decision outside the office for nearly three hours, only _____ to come again the
next day.
A.being told
B. to be told
C. to tell
D. telling
28.---Do you know Anna’s telephone number?
---_______. As a matter of fact, I don’t know any Anna, either.
A. I think so
B. I’m afraid not.
C. I hope so.
D. I’d rather not.
29.The visitors were about to gather up their belongings and return to their car ________.
A. then appeared a policeman
B. when appeared he
C. when a policeman appeared
D. then did he appear
30.American women usually identify their best friend as someone _______ they can talk
frequently.
A.who
B. as
C. about which
D.with whom
31. I’m sorry you have been waiting so long, but it will still be some time _____ Brian gets back.
A. before
B. since
C. till
D. after
32.It was in the house by the sea_______ he used to live ________we met again unexpectedly.
A. where…that
B. that…where
C. which…that
D. where…where
33.It is generally believed _______improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more
prosperous economy.
A.as
B. that
C. whether
D. how
34.A small car is big enough for a family of three ______ you need more space for luggage.
A. once
B. because
C. if
D. unless
35.You didn’t use to like him much when we were at school, ________?
A. were we
B.weren’t we
C.did you
D. didn’t you
36.European football is played in about 80 countries , _______ it the most popular sport in the
world.
A. making
B. makes
C. made
D. to make
37.The number of deaths from heart disease will be reduced greatly if people ______ to eat more
fruit and vegetables.
A.persuade
B.will persuade
C.be persuade
D. are persuaded
38.So _______that the streets were soon flooded with water and people’s life was greatly affected.
A.hardly did it rain
B. hard it rained
C. hard rained it
D. hard did it rain
39.My hometown has changed a lot and now is quite different from _______five years ago.
A. what it used
B. what it used to be
C. that it was
D. which it was
40.When I turned to Tony for help, I found that the more he tried to explain, ____________.
A. the more I became anxious
B. the more anxious became I
C. the more anxious I became
D. I became more anxious
Section B
Directions: Complete the passage by choosing the proper word in the box. There is one extra word you do not need.
A. roots
B. but
C. covered
D. reproduce
E. energy
F. probably
G. gaining
H. surrounding
I. supplied
J. life
Life on land probably began about 430 million years ago, though it has existed in the water for perhaps as much as 3,000 million years. When we think of the first 41 on land, we 42 think of strange animals coming out of the oceans, but, in fact, no animals could have been
living if plants had not been on land first. Plants had to be on land before animals arrived. They 43 the first land animals with the 44 and food necessary, since they ---the plants are the only form of life that is able to get and store 45 .
The first plants to exist out of the water were probably certain kinds of algae 〔藻类〕which were followed by other plants that grew close to the ground and needed water in which to 46 . Once the move to land has been made, however, evolution took place quickly. By the end of 100 million years, plants had developed their 47 , and some have got tree-like forms since height was very important in 48 sunlight. About 300 million years ago, much of the world was 49 with forests of huge trees. In most ways they were like modern trees. They had roots, leaves, wood, but mostly they hadnot developed seeds.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrases that best fits the context.
Choosing a husband or wife is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life because a good marriage can mean the difference between a happy and an unhappy life. In many cultures, young men and women choose their own marriage 50 . In some cultures, on the other hand, parents arrange their children’s marriages. 51 arranged marriages have both advantages and disadvantages. One advantage to having parents arrange a marriage is 52 security. Of course, money doesn’t 53 bring happiness, but a lack of money certainly causes 54 in any relationship. A second advantage of an arranged marriage is that parents may make a better 55 than their children. They are not only 56 but also wiser. Also, parents have been married, therefore, they know better what qualities are desirable in a spouse. 57 , parents may be better judges of character than young people, who often let 58 influence their judgment. In
59 , arranged marriages may be happy because parents choose with their heads, not with their
60 .
On the other hand, arranged marriages may have some disadvantages. One 61 disadvantage is that parents may make a poor choice and the young couple may never be 62 together. A second obvious disadvantage is that a young man or woman may already have fallen in love with someone else. If the parents force him or her to marry their choice, the result will be 63 unhappy people.
In conclusion, neither an arranged marriage nor a marriage for 64 is necessarily going to be happy. Both kinds of marriages take work, patience and perhaps a little bit of luck.
50. A. couple B. parents C. partners D. date
51. A. So B. Such C. Some D. Other
52. A. financial B. happiness C. time D. future
53. A. quickly B.necessarily C. highly D. slowly
54. A. danger B. stress C. burden D. joy
55. A. living B.collection C.choice D.family
56. A.junior B.senior C.advanced D.older
57. A.Furthermore B.Therefore C.However D.Anyhow
58. A.mind B.emotion C.themselves D.others
59. A.a word B.words C.surprise D.time
60. A.hands B.hearts C.eyes D.mouths
61. A.terrible B.important C.obvious D.visible
62. A.rich B. married C.living D.happy
63. A.two B.three C.four D.all
64. A.money B.others C.help D.love
Section B
Directions: Read the following four 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 passage you have just read.
A
There was a story many years ago of a school teacher---- Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she loved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn’t play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.
Then Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students,Teddy brought her a Christmas present, too. It was his mother’s perfume〔香水〕.
Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.〞After the children left she cried for at least an hour.On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.
Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed, ‘Theodore F. Stoddard, M.D’( 医学博士).
The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me.You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.〞
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference. I didn’t know how to teach until I met you〞.
( )65. What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?
A.She made Teddy feel ashamed.
B.She asked the children to play with Teddy.
C.She changed Teddy’s seat to the front row.
D.She told the class something untrue about herself.
( )66. What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?
A.He often told lies.
B.He was good at mathematics.
C.He needed motherly care.
D.He enjoyed playing with others.
( )67. In what way did Mrs. Thompson change?
A.She taught fewer school subjects.
B.She became stricter with her students.
C.She no longer liked her job as a teacher.
D.She cared more about educating students.
( )68. Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?
A.She had kept in touch with him.
B.She had given him encouragement.
C.She had sent him Christmas presents.
D.She had taught him how to judge people.
B
In different countries around the world, people become “adults〞at different ages. Being an adult means having the right to do certain things such as vote, get married, or get a license to drive.
It also means accepting the responsibilities that accompany these rights.
In many countries, sixteen or eighteen is the age at which a person becomes an adult. Young men and women at this age can get a part-time job, and begin to receive an income of their own. In many parts of North America, sixteen is also the age when one can obtain a driver’s license; in England, it is seventeen.
There are responsibilities that go along with both of these rights. Getting a part-time job means that you have to pay income tax. Driving a car demands that you follow certain rules and regulations such as getting and paying for insurance to drive.
Voting is another right that marks the passage into adulthood for many young people. In the United States, Canada and the U.K, young people have the right to vote at the age of eighteen .With this right also comes responsibility. For young people to use their right to vote wisely, they must have an understanding of the needs of society , and they must also learn how politics works.
A group of teenagers in Canada want the Canadian voting laws changed. They think the people should be able to vote at the age of sixteen. They argue that if teenagers at sixteen are old enough to get part-time jobs, pay taxes, and drive, they are also old enough to vote in elections.
An organization in the U.S believes that the government should allow its citizens the greatest amount of freedom possible ----- as long as this doesn’t jeopardize the public’s safety. This organization believes that all laws based on ages should be eliminated, and that people should be able to geta part-time job, a driver’s license, get married and vote at any age.
Not everyone would agree that it is a good idea to give all of these rights---and the responsibilities that accompany them --- to people when they are too young. The question is:How young is too young?
( )69.The passage is mainly about ___________.
A.when young people can get married.
B.the age when people have certain adult rights.
C.how old someone must be in order to vote
D.what responsibility an adult must bear
( )70.What an adult has the right to do among the following is to _______.
A.get a part-time job.
B.get a passport
C.give the vote only for the president of the country.
D.observe the law
( )71.The underlined word jeopardize in the last paragraph but one means __________.
A. maintain
B. provide
C. guarantee
D. harm
( )72.The reason why a person who is too young to enjoy the adult rights is possibly that______..
A.people are of the same about how old is old enough.
B.people agree upon how young is too young.
C.he cannot bear the responsibilities that accompany the rights he has
D.he can perform the adult rights as well as adults.
C
Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am---4:00pm.
( 608 ) 264-6555
Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glares
The SwissHistoricalVillage offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland.14buildings in the village givea full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.---Fri., May 1st ---October 31st , 10:00am---4:00pm. Admission is $20
( 608 ) 527-2317
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe`
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq.ft.of exhibition space in a historical creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderful prepared lunch at our cafe` overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.—Sun.,10:00am—5:00 pm
Cafe`open Wed.—Sat, 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00---3:00 pm
( 608 ) 845-6600
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit ---2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbus Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am—4:00 pm
( 608 ) 623-1992
( )73. Where can you go for a visit on Monday?
A. Wisconsin Historical Museum
B. Swiss Historical Village
C. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe`
D. Christopher Columbus Museum ( )74. Where can visitors have lunch?
A. At Wisconsin Historical Museum
B. At Swiss Historical Village
C. At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe`
D. At Christopher Columbus Museum ( )75. We can learn from the text that_________.
A.Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year.
B.Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river.
C.Tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum
D.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe are open daily for 4 hours.
D
Domestic ( 驯养的) horses now pull ploughs, race in the Kentucky Darby, and carry police. But early horses weren’t tame〔驯服的〕enough to perform these kinds of tasks. Scientists think the first interactions humans had with horses were far different from those today.
Thousands of years ago, people killed the wild horses that lived around them for food. Over time, people began to catch the animals and raise them. This was the first step in domestication.
As people began to tame and ride horses, they chose to keep those animals that had more desirable characteristics. For example, people may have chosen to keep horses that had a gentle personality so they could be ridden more easily. People who used horses to pull heavy loads would have chosen to keep strong animals. Characteristics like strength are partly controlled by the animals’ genes. So as the domesticated horses reproduced, they passed the characteristics on to their young. Each new generation of horses would show more of these chosen characteristics.
Modern-day horse breeds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. This variety didn’t exist in the horse population before domestication. The Stetland horse is one of the smallest breeds---typically reaching only one meter tall. With short, strong legs, the animals were bred to pull coal out of mine shafts ( 矿井) with low ceilings. Huge horses like the Clydesdale came on the scene around 1700. people bred these heavy tall horses to pull large vehicles used for carrying heave loads.
The domestication of horses has had great effects on societies. For example, horses were important tools in the advancement of modern agriculture. Using them to pull ploughs and carry heavy loads allowed people to farm more efficiently. Before they were able to ride horses, humans had to cross land on foot. Riding horses allowed people to travel far greater distance in much less time. That encouraged populations living in different areas to interact with one another. The new
form of rapid transportation helped cultures spread around the world.
( )76. Before domestication horses were ___________.
A.caught for sports.
B.hunted for food
C.made to pull ploughs
ed to carry people
( )77. The author uses the Shetland horse as an example to show_________.
A.it is smaller than the Clydesdale horse.
B.horse used to have gentle personalities.
C.some horses have better shaped than others.
D.horses were of less variety before domestication
( )78. Horses contributed to the spread of culture by ___________.
A.carrying heavy loads.
B.changing farming methods.
C.serving as a means of transport
D.advancing agriculture in different areas.
( )79. The passage is mainly about __________.
A.why human domesticated horses.
B.how humans and horses needed each other.
C.why horses came in different shapes and sizes.
D.how human societies and horses influenced each other.
Section C
Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
Each year, millions of people go abroad to work, study, or travel. It’s a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world! But constantly having to deal with new
situations can be frustrating, even stressful. Homesickness, stress, fear, and confusion are all symptoms of “culture shock〞. You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock, especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip. No matter how much information you read, or how well you speak the host language, it is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier.
While it is certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings, try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon. You may be quick to judge the food, the manners and communication styles and as a result, you may want to do things the way you are used to. If you have this kind of attitude, you will probably avoid some of the very experiences that you came for. Don’t think of the host culture as better or worse, just different----you’ll be more willing to try new thing.
This is obvious, but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isn’t good enough----you really need to try things for yourself. Don’t worry about making a mistake; people in your host country will generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have questions. If you are unsure of what to do in a formal setting, follow others’ lead.
Don’t forget about the organizations and people that are there to help you. Colleges and universities generally have offices that concentrate on the needs of international students and their families. Talk to members of your host family or your host family or friends that you’ve made there. All of these people will be happy to help. But you must be willing to discuss your concerns with them. You won’t offend anyone, so be honest!
Talking to someone familiar to you always makes you feel better, and they can encourage you when you’re feeling homesick. A good idea is to make plans to call every week on the same day and time. That way, you’ll never be disappointed that nobody is home to answer your call, and you’ll have something to look forward to each week. If you are going to be able to use email while you are abroad, you’ll be able to keep in touch with lots of friends and family very inexpensively!
第II卷
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in
the brackets.
1.据说她节食已经好几个月了。

〔diet 〕
2.当我走进办公室的时候，他装作正在看书。

( pretend )
3.我碰巧读过教师推荐的这本书。

( recommend )
4.他似乎对什么都不感兴趣，这让他的父母很担心。

〔worry 〕
5.我很荣幸被邀请出席那个盛大的颁奖仪式。

〔honor 〕
6.正是由于他的好奇心才使他成为了世界知名的科学家。

〔It…that….〕
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. You can choose ONE of the following topics. 〔任选其中的一个题目〕
1.
有些人喜欢做同样的工作或者在同一家公司做很长时间；而有的人却喜欢频繁地换工作。

你对此有什么看法？
2.
如今利用课余时间或者暑假打工的学生日渐增多。

请你以My Opinion On Part-Time job 为题，就其利弊说说你的看法。