2003年高考英语试题及参考答案(上海卷)

2003年高考英语试题及参考答案（上海卷）第Ⅰ卷（共110分）Ⅰ．Listening ComprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections : 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 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 question you have heard.1． A．She is going to the shopping center. B．She cannot go with the man.C．She will work with the man tonight. D．She will have a physical exam tomorrow.2． A．$0.50. B．$1.00. C．$1.50 D．$2.50.3． A．Interviewer and interviewee. B．Teacher and student.C．Doctor and nurse. D．Boss and secretary.4． A．At a car shop. B．At a garage.C．In a parking area. D．In a car showroom.5． A．Finding a larger room. B．Selling the old table.C．Buying another bookshelf. D．Rearranging some furniture.6． A．She seldom works. B．She enjoys working at the same job.C．She often changes her job. D．She has worked at the job long.7． A．A nice hair style. B．Marvin and Joan‟s wedding.C．An old photo. D．An opening ceremony.8． A．He was busy eating. B．He didn‟t notice who John was talking to.C．John was too busy to talk. D．John was meeting the new guests.9． A．Her English is very good. B．She speaks English quickly.C．Her spoken English is still not so good. D．She has no time to learn English.10．A．Ben really wants the scholarship. B．No one wants the scholarship.C．Ben is not interested in the scholarship. D．Others like the scholarship more than Ben.Part B PassagesDirections : In Part 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, 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．At a bar in New York. B．At a university restaurant.C．At Top Club of Britain. D．At a club in the United States. 12．A．Because Gloria worked hard for the club.B．Because Gordon regretted giving the big tip.C．Because her story made the club well known.D．Because Gordon had no money in the bank.13．A．A lost-and-found check. B．An unexpected sum of moneyC．The biggest tip in history. D．A tip from an English businessman.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14．A．900million yuan. B．900billion yuan.C．2.9million yuan D．2.9 billion yuan15．A．Drinking hot soup. B．Taking vitamin C pills.C．Doing more exercise. D．Drinking coffee.16．A．It could improve muscle function.B．Muscle damage would not happen.C．Muscle soreness would disappear.D．Upper body soreness would hardly be reduced.Part C Longer ConversationsDirections : 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. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Ⅱ．GrammarDirections : 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．I earn 10 dollars ____ hour as ____ supermarket cashier on Saturdays.【2003上海】A．a; an B．the; a C．an; a D．an; the26．The conference has been held to discuss the effects of tourism ____ the wildlife in the area.【2003上海】A．in B．on C．at D．with 27．Shanghai is really a fascinating city and we‟ve decided to stay for ____ two weeks.【2003上海】A．another B．other C．the other D．other‟s28．The young dancers looked so charming in their beautiful clothes that we took ____ pictures of them.【2003上海】A．many of B．masses of C．the number of D．a large amount of 29．How ____ you say that you really understand the whole story if you have covered only part of the article?【2003上海】A．can B．must C．need D．may30．It is believed that if a book is ____, it will surely ____ the reader.【2003上海】A．interested; interest B．interesting; be interestedC．interested; be interesting D．interesting; interest31．The house rent is expensive. I‟ve got about half the space I had at home and I‟m paying ____ here.【2003上海】A．as three times much B．as much three timesC．much as three times D．three times as much32．I thought Jim would say something about his school report, but he ____ it.【2003上海】A．doesn‟t mention B．hadn‟t mentioned C．didn‟t mention D．hasn‟t mentioned 33．—How far apart do they live?—____ I know, they live in the same neighbourhood.【2003上海】A．As long as B．As far as C．As well as D．As often as 34．We were in ____ when we left that we forgot the airline tickets.【2003上海】A．a rush so anxious B．a such anxious rushC．so an anxious rush D．such an anxious rush35．A good storyteller must be able to h old his listeners‟ curiosity ____ he reaches the end of the story.【2003上海】A．when B．unless C．after D．until36．It is these poisonous products ____ can cause the symptoms of the flu, such as headache and aching muscles.【2003上海】A．who B．that C．how D．what37．The discovery of new evidence led to ____.【2003上海】A．the thief having caught B．catch the thiefC．the thief being caught D．the thief to be caught38．Only when your identity has been checked, ____.【2003上海】A．you are allowed in B．you will be allowed inC．will you allow in D．will you be allowed in39．Generally speaking, ____ according to the directions, the drug has no side effect.【2003上海】A．when taking B．when taken C．when to take D．when to be taken 40．It is pretty well understood ____ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere today.【2003上海】A．that B．when C．what D．how41．I can think of many cases ____ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldn‟t write a good essay.【2003上海】A．why B．which C．as D．where 42．—Dad, I‟ve finished my assignment.—Good, and ____ you play or watch TV, you mustn‟t disturb me.【2003上海】A．whenever B．whether C．whatever D．no matter43．An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had been ordered ____ clear warnings before firing any shots.【2003上海】A．to issue B．being issued C．to have issued D．to be issued 44．There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars ____ road conditions need ____.【2003上海】A．that; to be improved B．which; to be improvedC．where; improving D．when; improvingⅢ．VocabularyDirections : 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.45．Some passengers complain that it usually ____ so long to fill in travel insurance documents.【2003上海】A．costs B．takes C．spends D．spares46．“I don‟t think it‟s my ____ that the TV blew up. I just turned it on, that‟s all,” said the boy.【2003上海】A．error B．mistake C．fault D．duty47．My grandfather is as ____ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day.【2003上海】A．enthusiastic B．energetic C．talkative D．sensitive 48．Broadly speaking, I would agree with Shirley, though not ____.【2003上海】A．widely B．thoroughly C．entirely D．extensively 49．Tony is ____ the guidebook, looking for information about Japan, where he will travel soon.【2003上海】A．tracing B．skipping C．inspecting D．scanning 50．One of the consequences of our planet‟s being warming up is a(n) ____ in the number of natural disasters.【2003上海】A．result B．account C．reason D．increase 51．Those who change mobile phones frequently will pay a heavy price for being ____.【2003上海】A．graceful B．fashionable C．particular D．feasible52．Life is tough in the city. In order to lose their ____, some people drink alcohol.【2003上海】A．temper B．mood C．consciousness D．pressures 53．Her talent and experience ____ her to the respect of her colleagues.【2003上海】A．permitted B．qualified C．deserved D．entitled54．The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather ____ the helplessness of the crew at sea.【2003上海】A．added to B．resulted from C．turned out D．made up IV．ClozeDirections : 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 phrase that best fits the context.(A)Farmers, as we all know, have been having a hard time of it lately, and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land. This involves not only planting new kinds of crops, but some 55 ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing. Yes, you heard me 56 ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis, and during the past year over 100, 000 people have 57 to watch the race. “I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday,” one punter （赛马经纪人）told me, “ and I thought I‟d have a look. I didn‟t believe it was serious, to tell you the truth.” According to a regular visitor, betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses. “At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse 58 , and there are clear favourites. 59 nobody has heard anything about these 60 !Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case.” I stayed to watch the races, and I must admit that I found it quite 61 .In a usual sheep race, half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile. Food is waiting for them at the other end of the 62 just to give them some encouragement, I ought to add ! The sheep run surprisingly fast, 63 they have probably not eaten for a while. Anyway, the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races, 64 by their happy faces and the sense of excitement.55．A．common B．strange C．swift D．illegal 56．A．honestly B．surprisingly C．completely D．correctly 57．A．showed off B．brought up C．turned up D．looked forward 58．A．behind time B．in progress C．in advance D．in time59．A．But B．Therefore C．Moreover D．Otherwise 60．A．horses B．sheep C．races D．stories 61．A．exciting B．dangerous C．boring D．peculiar62．A．race B．hill C．track D．field63．A．if B．so C．yet D．although 64．A．observing B．judging C．considering D．inferringQ My husband and I would like to spend five or six days in the Maldives. Could you suggest some low-priced hotels? We‟ll be the re in November. Jan Davies, email. APrices in the Maldives are high. The cheaper hotels (and there aren‟t many ) mightn‟t be much to look at, with unpleasant rooms, iron roofs, old buildings,poor and rough vegetation and basic facilities, but they get their atmosphere from cheerful customers and an untidy, free island feel. Angaga (South Ari Atoll, phone 0011 960 450510), Asdu Sun Island Related Information Hotel Deals Today‟s deals Hotel Guide Hotel details Hotel Directory (B)The British love to think of themselves as polite, and everyone knows how fond they are of their“pleases” and “thank yous”. Even the simplest business such as buying a train ticket requires 65 seven or eight of these. Another 66 of our good manners is the queue. New-comers to Britain could be forgiven for thinking that queuing rather than football was the 67 national sport. Finally, of course, motorists generally stop at crossings. But does all this mean that the British should consider themselves more polite than their European neighbours? I think not.Take forms of address （称呼）for example. The average English person — 68 hehappens to work in a hotel or department store —would rather die than call a stranger “Sir” or“Madam”. Yet in some European countries this is the most basic of common address. Our 69 “you” for everyone may appear more democratic , but it means that we are forced to seek out complicated ways to express 70 .I am all for returning to the use of “thee” and “thou”(The e and thou are old-fashioned poetic words for “you”); “you” would be 71 for strangers and professional relationships.And of course, the English find touching and other shows of friendship truly terrifying. Have younoticed how the British 72 ever touch? Personally, I find the Latin habit of shaking hands or a friendly kiss quite charming. Try kissing the average English person, and they will either take two steps backwards in horror ; or, if their escape is 73 ,you will find your lips touching the back of their head. Now what could be 74 than that ?65．A ．at least B ．at most C ．less than D ．not more than66．A ．signal B ．scene C ．sign D ．sight67．A ．true B ．original C ．superior D ．advanced68．A ．if B ．whether C ．when D ．unless69．A ．universal B ．unique C ．regular D ．normal70．A ．politeness B ．gratitude C ．democracy D ．consideration71．A ．ordered B ．reserved C ．offered D ．stocked72．A ．highly B ．mostly C ．hardly D ．nearly73．A ．confirmed B ．assured C ．jammed D ．blocked74．A ．better B ．ruder C ．more polite D ．more frighteningV ．Reading ComprehensionDirections : Read the following 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)While reading, you may focus on the Q (question) and A(answer ) on the following web page.75．The hotel Angaga in the Malives ____ .A．attracts untidy people B．has some basic facilitiesC．has the best landscape D．can be contacted by email76．If you spend your holiday in the Maldives in February, ____ .A．there is a greater likelihood of rainB．the weather will probably be better than that of the low seasonC．standard, superior and luxurious rooms are all availableD．a standard room with full board will cost less than $ 100 a night77．What is the advice for the couple planning to visit Europe in October?A．They could live in hotel rooms of lover standard.B．They should put up with the wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast.C．The should buy a reliable guidebook instead of increasing the budget.D．They should stay in hotels in a central area.(B)Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years,but she was not happy there. Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases. Martha felt that her supervisor, a younger and less experienced person than she, did not like her. In fact, the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her.One day, while talking with her friend Maria, she mentioned how discouraged she was. Mariagave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company. Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour.During the interview. Mr. Petri said, “You‟re just the kind of person we need here. You‟re being wasted in your other job. Give me a call in a day or two. I‟m sure we can find a place for you in our organization.” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building.That afternoon, Ruth Kenny, her supervisor, saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said. “Oh, so you finally decided to come back to work today?”This was the last straw. She could not take another insult. Besides, Mr. Petri was right :she was being wasted in this job.“Look,” she said angrily, “if you don‟t like the way I work, I don‟t need to stay here, I‟ll go where I‟m appreciated ! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office.That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria, “What do you think?”“Well,” said Maria carefully, “are you sure about the other job?”“Well, not exactly, but …”Maria continued, “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Ms.Kenny if you need one?”“A recommendation?…from Ms.Kenny?” hesitated Martha, in a worried tone.“Martha, I hope you didn‟t burn your bridge s,” Maria said. “I think I would have handled it differently.”78．Martha is unhappy in her job because ____ .A．she has not advanced B．the work in not significantC．her supervisor is younger than she D．there is too much work with little payment 79．Which of the following statements is NOT true?A．At her supervisor‟s criticism, Martha lost her temper.B．Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job.C．Martha‟s interview with the director was on her lunch hour.D．Martha got the name of the director through her cousin.80．The phrase “ the last straw” in the middle of the passage probably refers to ____ .A．the last opportunity B．the straw that saves Martha‟s lifeC．the last reminder D．the final unpleasant thing81．What does Maria think of Martha‟s decision?A．Martha has handled the matter properly.B．Martha shouldn‟t have set the bridge on fire.C．Martha should have found a new job before leaving.D．Martha shouldn‟t have lost her temper with her supervisor.(C)You are what you ea t and fats are a main food for Asia‟s fast-food generation. Dr. Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat. “They like big pieces of fried meat with a soft drink. So although they may eat the same volume of food, their calorie intake （卡路里摄入量）has increased. Now about 40 to 45 percent of their calories come from fat,” says Chwang.Although on the whole Asians tend towards thinness, culture —namely Asians‟ hospitality （好客）—is a reason for the fatness of today‟s generation, according to Chwang. “Asian people love food,” she says. “Eating and drinking are important social and family functions.”In the past, however, big meals were only hosted on special occasions as people were more careful with money. In today‟s climate of wealth and remarkable consumption, 10-course meals are no longer reserved for significant occasions.More than anyone else, children are on the receiving end of their parents‟ improved circumstances. “In the past, people had four or more children —now, they have one or two, so they tend to spoil them,” says Chwang. “The easiest way is to give them …quality food‟. Parents think feeding the m well is showing their love. They feel bad when their children look thin.”When describing the physical condition of most overweight Asian children, Chwang says : “There is a clear relationship between fatness and indoor play. Children get fat because the y don‟t move, and eventually, they don‟t want to move because they‟re fat.Thanks to technology, a growing army of children prefer video games to old outdoor sports. “What do children do when watching TV or sitting in front of the computer playing video ga mes? They eat chocolate and drink Coke,” says Chwang.82．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A．Asian people tend to save more money.B．Asian children depart from their diet tradition.C．Asian children eat big meals on more occasions.D．Culture contributes to the fatness of Asian children.83．According to this passage, the …quality food‟ fed by some parents is actually ____ .A．healthful food B．qualified foodC．agreeable food D．high-calorie food84．Some parents feel bad when their children look thin, because ____ .A．their children don‟t love eating and drinkingB．their children don‟t have a good physical conditionC．they feel that they don‟t take good care of their childrenD．they feel that they are not wealthy eno ugh to afford …quality food‟85．The purpose of this article is to ____ .A．compare the traditional diet with today‟s diet of Asian childrenB．find reasons for increased food consumption of Asian peopleC．explain why many Asian children are overweight nowadaysD．prove the relationship between fatness and indoor play(D)Many experts complain that media too often take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech（纳米技术）.Reports of nanotech often refer to K. Eric Drexler‟s book Engines of Creations, which predicts an age full of dominant molecular （分子的）manufacturing and a world without material scarcity. Whatever humans need will one day be built cheaply with microscopic self-replicating machines （微细自我复制机）that put atoms together to crate copies of anything alive in the world—from trees to human bodies.In fact, the scientific community is deeply divided over whether self-replication machines are possible. If they are, major dangers could exist. Mr. Drexler himself thought that self-replicating machines could probably go out of control. He writes in his book that man-made “plants” with “leaves no more efficient than today‟s solar cells could win over real plants,crowding the earth with leaves that are not suitable to be eaten. Tough …bacteria‟ coul d be more competitive than the real bacteria : They could spread everywhere, replicate swiftly,and reduce the earth to dust in a matter of days.”Critics of nanotech have made use of such images, calling for a delay on commercial nanotech until regulations are established. They also point to the possible military uses of nanotech. Bill Joy, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems, wrote in a Wired magazine essay in 2000 that if nanotech falls into the wrong hands, it could bring dangers to society.Opponents say Mr. Joy is overreacting. “In a way, calling for bans on research into molecular manufacturing is like calling for a delay on faster-than-light travel because no one is doing it,” says Glenn Reynolds, a University of Tennessee law professor.Professor Reynolds says it is a good idea to regulate nanotech, but in ways the government would regulate any products that could be dangerous. Export controls and certification systems for nanotech companies are examples. US lawmakers have put forth four bills on nanotech research and development.86．K. Eric Drexler in his book predicts a future world with sufficient material, because ____.A．man-made plants could replace real plants and grow more quicklyB．plants produced by nanotech would be as efficient as today‟s solar cellsC．man-made bacteria would be widespread and capable of self-replicatingD．humans could create copies of anything alive with high technology87．To call for a delay on commercial nanotech, critics of nanotech make use of ____ .A．current social problemsB．science fiction descriptionsC．disagreements in the scientific communityD．the fact that no one is doing molecular manufacturing88．Opponents of Bill Joy would NOT agree to ____ .A．control nanotech exportB．ban nanotech research to avoid any possible dangersC．put forth bills on nanotech research and developmentD．establish a certification system for annotech companies89．Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?A．Nanotech should not be put into wrong use in the military field.B．The government should regulate products that could be dangerous.C．Nanotech regulations should be established in spite of the divided opinions.D．The media should not take advantage of the science fiction aspects of nanotech.第Ⅱ卷（共40分）I．TranslationDirections : Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1．请尽早做出决定，不然你会坐失良机。