上海市崇明中学高三第二学期高考模拟考试（三模）

上海市崇明中学高三第二学期高考模拟考试

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(考试时间: 120分 满分: 150分)

第I卷 (105分)

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A Short Conversations

Directions: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. 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. Get some small change. B. Find a shopping center.

C. Cash a check at a bank. D. Find a parking meter.

2. A. Shopping with his son. B. Buying a gift for a child.

C. Promoting a new product. D. Bargaining with a salesgirl.

3. A. Taking photographs. B. Enhancing images

C. Mending cameras. D. Painting pictures.

4. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He is highly ambitious.

C. He can’t face up to the situation. D. He knows his own limitations.

5. A. Female students are unfit for studying physics. B. He can serve as the woman’s private teacher.

C. Physics is an important course at school. D. The professor’s suggestion is constructive.

6. A. They are not used to living in a cold place. B. They feel lucky to live in Florida.

C. They are going to have a holiday. D. They have not booked their air tickets yet.

7. A. Look for a more expensive hotel. B. Go to another hotel by bus.

C. Try to find a quiet place. D. Take a walk around the city.

8. A. To the school. B. To a friend’s house.

C. To the post office. D. To her home.

9. A. The man has changed his destination. B. The man is returning his ticket.

C. The man is flying to New York tomorrow morning.

D. The man can’t manage to go to New York as planned.

10. A. In a cotton field. B. At a railway station.

C. On a farm. D. On a train.

Section B Passages

Directions: In section 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. To protect persons and property. B. To collect taxes.

C. To teach and train citizens. D. To save natural resources for future use.

12. A. By selling services that make life comfortable. B. By selling land containing oil.

C. By selling public lands. D. By selling coal and other natural products.

13. A. Environmental pollution and protection. B. Taxes and services for the public.

C. Police efforts to protect people. D. People’s attitude toward taxes.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. They haven’t devoted as much energy to medicine as to space travel.

B. Three are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.

C. It is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.

D. They believe people can recover without treatment.

15. A. They reveal the seriousness of the problem. B. They indicate how fast the virus spreads.

C. They tell us what kind of medicine to take. D. They show our body is fighting the virus.

16. A. It actually does more harm than good. B. It causes damage to some organs of our body.

C. It works better when combined with other remedies.

D. It helps us to recover much sooner.

Section C Longer Conversations

Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

Complete the form. Write One Word for each answer.

Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.

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. ______ hearing the news that Shenzhou VIII had been launched into space, we Chinese shouted ______ joy.

A. At…by B. At…with C. On…by D. On…with

26. —What do you think of your new classmates?

— Well, most of them are kind, but ______ is so good to me as my deskmate.

A. none B. no one C. nobody D. everyone

27. I tried to make ______ I could of the project which they had undertaken.

A. a survey careful as B. as a careful survey as C. a careful survey as D. as careful a survey as

28. — You didn’t wait for Elizabeth last night, did you? — Yes, but we ______. She didn’t come at all.

A. don’t have to B. should have C. needn’t D. needn’t have

29. When choosing a university, don’t just think about its reputation; ______ for the most suitable one for your goals.

A. to look B. looking C. looked D. look

30. It is worth considering what makes “convenience” foods so popular, and ______ better ones of your own.

A. introduces B. to introduce C. introducing D. introduced

31. The man came up to a lonely cottage, whose door was open, ______ there for a while, and then entered it with great interest.

A. to stand B. standing C. stand D. stood

32. ______ the traffic jam was the reason why the manager was late for the meeting that was to have begun at nine.

A. Being caught by B. Having been caught in

C. Caught by B. Caught in

33. I’m afraid that we will have to work extra hours for there are still some problems ______.

A. remain to be settled B. remaining to settle

C. remained to be settled D. remaining to be settled

34. It is nice to see millions who had nothing but a record of misery and hungry ______ to improve their life and living conditions.

A. having the chances B. to have the chance C. have the chance D. had the chance

35. ______ your translation and composition carefully, quite a few mistakes can be avoided.

A. Having checked B. Checking C. If you check D. Check

36. The professor as well as his two assistants ______ a chemical experiment ______ the fire broke out.

A. were performing…when B. was performing…while

C. was performing…when B. were performing…while

37. Tired and disappointed, the rescue team finally reached ______ used to be a village.

A. where B. that C. the place where D. what

38. John offered us a lift when he was leaving the office, but our work ______ we declined the offer.

A. not finished B. had not been finished C. not having finished C. was not finished

39. In our daily life we are often faced with such situations ______ most of us may find it difficult to deal with.

A. as B. that C. which D. where

40. —______ that he picked up his uncle at the airport?

—It was at 6:00 in the afternoon ______ he got off work.

A. Was it when…that B. When was it…that

C. Was it when…when D. When was it…when

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

This is an excerpt (节选)from a speech by Steve Jobs, former CEO of Apple, delivered to graduates of Stanford University on June 12, 2005.

I was lucky—I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents’ garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just 41 our finest creation —the Macintosh— a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired.

How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our 42 of the future began to diverge (to be different) and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the 43 of my entire adult life was gone, and it was destructive.

I really didn’t know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs(企业家) 44 . I even thought about running away from the valley(硅谷). But something slowly began to 45 on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.

I didn’t see it then, but it 46 that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It freed me to enter one of the most 47 periods of my life.

During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar. Pixar went on to create the world’s first computer animated (动画) feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple’s currentrenaissance (复兴).

I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been 48 from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don’t lose 49 . I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. So keep looking until you find it. Don’t settle.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: 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.

A Woman and a Fork

—The best is yet to come

There was a young woman who was diagnosed with a terminal illness and could only live three months. So as she was getting her things “in order,” she 50 her Rabbi (法师) and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the 51 , what scriptures (经文) she would like read, and what outfit (用具) she wanted to be buried in.

Everything was in order and the Rabbi was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.

“There’s one more thing,” she said 52 . “What’s that?” “This is very important; I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.”

The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.

“That surprises you, doesn’t it?” the young woman asked. “Well, to be honest, I’m 53 by the request,” said the Rabbi.

The young woman explained. “My grandmother once told me this story, and from then on, I have always done so. I have also, always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of 54 .

In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main

55 were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, ‘Keep your fork.’ It was my favorite part 56 I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie…

So, I just want people to see me there in that casket (棺材) with a fork in my hand and I want them to

57 “What’s with the fork?” Then I want you to tell them: “Keep your fork…the best is yet to come.”

The Rabbi’s eyes 58 up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of 59 heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.

She knew that something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the young woman’s casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork 60 in her right hand. Over and over, the Rabbi heard the question “What’s with the fork?” And over and over he 61 .

During his message, the Rabbi told the people of the 62 he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and what it symbolized to 63 . The Rabbi told the people how he could not stop thinking about the 64 and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.

He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the best is yet to come.

50. A. contracted B. contacted C. attracted D. attached

51. A. assembly B. party C. conference D. service

52. A. excitedly B. regretfully C. angrily D. breathlessly

53. A. surprised B. astonished C. depressed D. puzzled

54. A. praise B. honor C. encouragement D. comfort

55. A. meal B. course C. food D. cause

56. A. so B. and C. yet D. because

57. A. wonder B. question C. enquire D. say

58. A. crowded B. welled C. fed D. flowed

59. A. how B. where C. what D. which

60. A. placed B. grasped C. held D. caught

61. A. sobbed B. cried C. smiled D. laughed

62. A. agreement B. conclusion C. argument D. conversation

63. A. her B. him C. them D. people

64. A. woman B. funeral C. incident D. fork

Section B

Directions: 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 passage you have just read.

A

65. According to the message board, Orion Books ______.

A. opposes the reading of original classics          B. is embarrassed for cutting down classics

C. thinks cut-down classics have a bright future    D. is cautious in its decision to cut down classics

66. By describing the shortened classics as “a breath of fresh air”, Ms. Weir ______.

   A. speaks highly of the cut-down classics           B. shows her love for original classics

   C. feels guilty of not reading the classics            D. disapprove of shortening the classics

67. Mr. Crockatt seems to imply that ______.

A. reading the classic works is a confusing attempt

B. shortening the classics does harm to the original

   C. publishing the cut-down classics is a difficult job

   D. editing the classic works satisfies children’s needs

B

Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.

Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments. The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.

Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.

Exploration also allows minerals and other potential resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products of technological developments in the space industry.

While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.

While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.

68. What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?

A. Humans are nature-born to do so. B. Humans have the tendency to fight.

C. Humans may find new sources of food. D. Humans don’t like to stay in the same place.

69. The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to ______.

A. survival chances B. potential resources

C. unexpected benefits D. physical possessions

70. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?

A. Our genetic makeup. B. Resources on the earth.

C. The adaptive ability of humans. D. By-products in space exploration.

71. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?

A. Space exploration has created many wonders.

B. Space exploration provided the best value for money.

C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.

D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.

C

Dropouts for Ph. D.’s

Educators are seriously concerned about the high rate of dropouts among the doctor of philosophy candidates and the consequent loss of talent to a nation in need of Ph. D.’s. Some have placed the dropouts loss as high as 50 percent. The extent of the loss was, however, largely a matter of expert guessing. Last week a well-rounded study was published. It was based on 22,000 questionnaires sent to former graduate students who were enrolled in 24 universities and it seemed to show many past fears to be groundless.

The dropouts rate was found to be 31 per cent, and in most cases the dropouts, while not completing the Ph. D. requirement, went on to productive work. They are not only doing well financially, but, according to the report, are not far below the income levels of those who went on to complete their doctorates.

Discussing the study last week, Dr. Tucker said the project was initiated ‘because of the concern frequently expressed by graduate faculties and administrators that some of the individuals who dropped out of Ph. D. programs were capable of completing the requirement for the degree. Attrition(缩/减员) at the Ph. D. level is also thought to be a waste of precious faculty time and a drain on university resources already being used to capacity. Some people expressed the opinion that the shortage of highly trained specialists and college teachers could be reduced by persuading the dropouts to return to graduate schools to complete the Ph. D.’s.

“The results of our research” Dr. Tucker concluded, “did not support these opinions.”

1). Lack of motivation was the principal reason for dropping out.

2). Most dropouts went as far in their doctoral program as was consistent with(与…一致) their levels

of ability or their specialties.

3). Most dropouts are now engaged in work consistent with their education and motivation.

Nearly 75 per cent of the dropouts said there was no academic reason for their decision, but those who mentioned academic reason cited failure to pass the qualifying examination, uncompleted research and failure to pass language exams. Among the single most important personal reasons identified by dropouts for non-completion of their Ph. D. program, lack of finances was marked by 19 per cent.

As an indication of how well the dropouts were doing, a chart showed 2% in humanities were receiving $ 20,000 and more annually while none of the Ph. D.’s with that background reached this figure. The Ph. D.’s shone in the $ 7,500 to $ 15,000 bracket with 78% at that level against 50% for the dropouts. This may also be an indication of the fact that top salaries in the academic fields, where Ph. D.’s tend to rise to the highest salaries, are still lagging behind other fields.

As to the possibility of getting dropouts back on campus, the outlook was glum(阴郁的). The main condition which would have to prevail for at least 25 % of the dropouts who might consider returning to graduate school would be to guarantee that they would retain their present level of income and in some cases their present job.

72. The author states that many educators feel that ______.

A. steps should be taken to get the dropouts back to campus

B. the dropouts should return to a lower quality school to continue their study

C. the Ph. D. holder is generally a better adjusted person than the dropout

D. The high dropout rate is largely attributable to the lack of stimulation on the part of faculty members

73. Research has shown that ______.

A. Dropouts are substantially below Ph. D.’s in financial attainment

B. the incentive factor is a minor one in regard to pursuing Ph. D. studies

C. The Ph. D. candidate is likely to change his field of specialization if he drops out

D. about one-third of those who start Ph. D. work do not complete the work to earn the degree

74. Meeting foreign language requirements for the Ph. D.______.

A. is the most frequent reason for dropping out

B. is more difficult for the science candidate than for the humanities candidate

C. is an essential part of many Ph. D. programs

D. does not vary in difficulty among universities

75. It can be inferred that the high rate of dropouts lies in ______.

A. salary for Ph. D. too low B. academic requirement too high

C. salary for dropouts too high D. 1000 positions

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.

Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus.

Here are 5 simple ways anyone can squeeze a bit more productivity out of the old gray matter.

76. ________

This is a hard sell. People love vegetating in front of the television, myself included more often than I’d like. The problem is watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity or allow it to recharge. It’s like having the energy sapped out of a muscle without the health benefits of exercise.

When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. All of these things use your mind more than television and allow you to relax.

77. ________

I used to think that I’d learn more by not exercising and using the time to read a book instead. But I realized that time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. Afterwards, you feel invigorated and can concentrate more easily.

78. ________

Many people like to read popular suspense fiction, but generally these books aren’t mentally stimulating. If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. Don’t be afraid to look up a word if you don’t know it, and don’t be afraid of dense passages. Take your time, re-read when necessary, and you’ll soon grow accustomed to the author’s style.

79. ________

Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours. If you stay up late and compensate by sleeping late, you’ll wake up lethargic(无精打采) and have trouble focusing. In my experience the early morning hours are the most tranquil and productive. Waking up early gives you more productive hours and maximizes your mental acuity(敏锐) all day.

If you have the opportunity, take 10-20 minute naps when you are hit with a wave of drowsiness. Anything longer will make you lethargic, but a short nap will refresh you.

80. ________

Often our lives get so hectic that we become overwhelmed without even realizing it. It becomes difficult to concentrate because nagging thoughts keep interrupting. Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance to organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. The unimportant stuff won’t bother you anymore and your mind will feel less encumbered.

Conclusion

I hope you aren’t disappointed that none of the techniques I’ve proposed are revolutionary. But simple, unexciting answers are often the most valid. The challenge is having the will to adhere to them. If you succeed in following these 5 tips, you’ll be rewarded with increased mental acuity and retention of knowledge.

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

Caring for animals, tutoring kids, helping seniors: Volunteer hours are more than a graduation must, they are life lessons.

Vilma Sooknanan cleans cat cages, Max Carroll teaches children how to cook and Michael Rosenthal rolls wheelchairs at a hospital.

What does this have to do with high school education?

Everything.

The three—and almost all other South Florida high school students—have to go outside of the classroom to earn their diplomas, doing what schools call “community service”.

Broward public schools require 40 hours to graduate. Palm Beach County public schools require 20, and most private schools require at least that much.

The purpose: To give students the chance to explore a career and create a habit of volunteering.

“We hope that when they finish high school they’ll continue service,” says Mike Roland, student activities officer for the Broward School District.

About half of U.S. public schools require community service, according to a national study. Broward School Board member Bob Parks says encouraging community service has launched all kinds of new projects, including tutoring and food collections.

Sooknanan, a student at South Broward High School, is part of the Humane Society of Broward County’s volunteer program, which is so popular that even the waiting list is closed. Students work one four-hour shift a week for four months, and leave with 64 volunteer hours.

Sooknanan changes litter boxes and puts down fresh newspaper for about 100 cats.

Combined with her volunteer hours at beach cleanups and helping teachers at school, she’s well on her way toward 250 hours, which she hopes will catch the eye of Nova Southeastern University, where she wants to study marine biology.

Carroll, a junior student at South Plantation High, has connected with FLIPANY, a nonprofit organization that offers cheap physical activity and food to low-income families. He helps teach children about cooking and healthy eating.

“It has been a life-changing experience,” says Carroll, who is now learning toward a career as a sports trainer. “I want to find a career encouraging people to lead a healthier lifestyle.”

(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in No More Than Fifteen Words.)

81. How many hours of community service are students required to do to graduate from most U.S. private schools?

82. Why do some U.S. schools require students to do community service to graduate?

83. The reason Sooknanan takes up so many kinds of volunteer work is that ________________________.

84. Volunteer work is popular in many high schools in the U.S., not only because __________________, but also because __________________________________.

第Ⅱ卷 (共45分)

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

1. 本学期他在英语上取得了很大的进步。(progress)

2. 只有养成勤洗手的习惯, 我们才能避免受疾病的感染。(Only)

3. 校长在毕业典礼上发表讲话，他的话深深地铭刻在我们的脑海里。(impress, which)

4. 这个问题, 如果处理不好, 随着时间的推移, 会变得越来越糟。(deal)

5. 虽然他深知吸烟有害健康, 但他对我们要他戒烟的忠告却一直置若罔闻。(aware)

II. Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120—150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

俗话说：不劳则无获 (No pains, no gains)。请结合自己生活或学习中的实例，谈谈你对这句谚语的感悟。

你的文章必须包括以下内容：

1. 一个自己生活或学习中有关这句谚语的实例

2. 你对这句话的理解和感悟

上海市崇明中学高三第二学期高考模拟考试英语卷答案

第I卷

01—05.ABADD 06—10. CCCDD 11—13. ACB 14—16. BDA

17. friends 18. dinner 19. river 20. wonderful

21. fruit 22. washing machine 23. the sunny side 24. vacation

25—29. DADDD 30—34. CDBDC 35—40. CCDAAD

41—45. HGADJ 46—49. FBCE

50—54. BDADC 55—59. BDABC 60—64. ACDAD

65—67. CAB 68—71. ACCD 72—75. ADCA 76—80. ECBAF

81. At least 20 hours.

82. To give students the chance to explore a career and create a habit of volunteering.

83. she hopes the work will help her to be admitted to Nova Southeastern University

84. it is a graduation must / essential to students’ graduation; it offers life lessons

第Ⅱ卷

1. He has made great progress in English this semester.

2. Only by washing hands often / frequently / regularly can we avoid being infected by disease(s).

Only when we wash our hands often / frequently / regularly can we avoid being infected by disease(s).

3. The principal / headmaster made / delivered a speech / an address at the graduation ceremony, which was deeply impressed on our minds / memory.

4. The problem, if (it is) not dealt with properly / well, will get worse and worse with the passing of time / as times goes on / with time going on.

Though he is fully / well aware that smoking is harmful to / does harm to health, he is always turning a deaf ear to our advice that he (should) give up / stop / quit smoking.

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