2012届浦东新区高三一模英语

浦东新区高三英语第一学期期末质量抽查试卷

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. The January Proficiency Oral Test is actually close hand. A. at B. in C. by D. on

26. To keep slim, Alice will spend half of her holiday practicing Yoga and half learning dancing.

A. another B. the other C. other's D. other

27. Life is full of ups and downs, but if you focus on the negative, it affect everything you do.

A. must B. dare C. should D. can

28. David got a higher grade for Mathematics, and he did make mistakes. A. few B. fewer C. less D. more 29. — Has Tim finished writing his annual budget report? —I have no idea. He it this morning. A. did B. has done C. was doing D. had done

30. The construction of the new art museum started two years ago, but it so far due to various reasons.

A. has not completed B. has not been completed C. had not completed D. had not been completed

31. Studies show that daydreaming contributes significantly to concentration powers and the ability with others.

A. communicating B. to be communicated C. to communicate D. to communicating

32. While staying home is a tradition at the Spring Festival, a trip with family members can also be a nice alternative.

A. to take B. taking C. took D. taken

33. Rescuers pulled out the last surviving miner for 40 hours following a rock burst. A. trapped B. being trapped C. were trapped D. had trapped

34. The General Bureau has put a severe ban on TV series scenes of smoking cigarettes. A. to show B. shown C. showing D. to be showing 35. Only through lifelong learning in me highly competitive society. A. you can survive B. can you survive C. do you survive D. are you survived

36. Employers often give jobs to they believe has work experience and a strong sense of duty.

A. whoever B. whomever C. who D. whom

37. Thanksgiving Day takes on an entirely different look in China, malls and e-businesses are competing in sale promotions as the holiday approaches. A. where B. that C. what D. which

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38. As a saying goes, life is a cafeteria. You can get anything you want you are willing to pay the price.

A. even if B. as far as C. as if D. as long as

39. The chairman announced the end of the meeting I could get in a word. A. before B. when C. after D. once

40. If you often feel tired out and can't focus your attention, that is you have to stop working and to have a rest.

A. why B. whether C. when D. what

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.

A. steadily B. processes C. environmental D. displays E. covered

F. varies G severe H. influence I. inherited J. fortunately

Many trees and shrubs change color in fall. For years, scientists have worked hard to understand the changes that happen to them. They find that three factors 41 fall's colorful farewell — leaf pigments (色素), length of night, and weather. The timing of the color change is mainly regulated by the increasing length of night. None of the other 42 influences, such as temperature, rainfall, food supply, are as unchanging as the 43 increasing length of night during fall. As days grow shorter, and nights grow longer and cooler, biochemical 44 in leaves begin to paint the landscape with an explosion of colors. And Nature puts on one of its most splendid 45 of beauty. The timing of the color change 46 by species. Some species in southern forests can become vividly colorful in late summer while all other species are still vigorously green. Oaks put on their colors long after other species have already shed their leaves. These differences in timing among species seem to be genetically 47 . for a particular species, whether on a high mountain or in warmer lowlands, will change color at the same time.

However, some species are evergreen. Pines, for example, are green all the year round because they have toughened up. They have developed over the years a needle-like or scale-like foliage (绿叶植物). which is 48 with a heavy wax coating. And the liquid inside their cells contains cold-resistant elements. So the leaves of evergreens can safely withstand (经受住) all but the most 49 winter conditions, such as those in the Arctic.

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.

Every year the United Sates exports \imports similar products from other countries equal to about one percent of the amount exported. Movies, for example, are one such 50 . The movie industry in countries like England and Italy is almost completely 51 on American exports. Both countries report that 85% to 95% of all movie tickets sold each year are for movies produced in the United States. Millions of people worldwide buy American pop, rap, and rock music. Billions of people drink Coca-Cola and eat

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McDonald's hamburgers. American software 52 the computer market. Can all of the above products be called \ 53 culture. Most people 54 culture into two forms: \is the kind produced by writers and 55 . It is more concerned with stimulating thought in the people who view or use it and does not 56 care how marketable people find it Low culture, 57 . is viewed as a product usually for entertainment and is only as good as how well it sells. Because it is 58 by masses of people, this type of culture can also be called \The 59 between low and high culture are not very clear. Pierre Guerlain, a professor of English and American Studies in France, points out that when a cultural product is imported, the product cannot cover the existing culture, thus 60 it. The imported product is changed to adapt to the local context. Anyone who believes that a society which imports American products of mass culture will become a 61 of America is being naive(幼稚的).

America may seem to have the strongest hand in exporting cultural products, but there is a boomerang(相反的) 62 for being more of an exporter than importer. Because Europeans and Japanese import so many cultural products from the United States, they know a lot more about American culture 63 than Americans know about European or Japanese culture. It is a definite advantage for the Europeans and Japanese to be bilingual as well as bicultural. These countries can use their knowledge of American society and 64 to increase their chances of success in the American market 50. A. aspect B. product C. example D. project 51. A. fixed B. emphasized C. called D. dependent 52. A. dominates B. abandons C. enters D. grasps 53. A. defines B. presents C. absorbs D. creates 54. A. prefer B. divide C. alter D. view 55. A. designers B. technicians C. composers D. artists 56. A. comprehensively B. temporarily C. necessarily D. representatively 57. A. as a result B. as a whole C. on the average D. on the other hand

58. A. consumed B. produced C. invested D. sponsored 59. A. connections B. distinctions C. ranges D. advantages 60. A. overcoming B. accepting C. attracting D. replacing 61. A. source B. supplier C. copy D. target 62. A. effect B. feedback C. disadvantage D. idea

63. A. in particular B. in general C. in contrast D. in the meantime 64. A. values B. economy C. policies D. characteristics

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)

Until recently, the \of the future\was supposed to be electronics and artificial

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intelligence. Today it seems more and more likely that the next great breakthroughs in technology will be brought through a combination of those two sciences with organic chemistry and genetic engineering. This combination is the science of biotechnology.

Organic chemistry enables us to produce marvelous synthetic materials. However, it is still difficult to manufacture anything that has the property of wool to conserve ($￡#) heat and also to absorb moisture. Nothing that we have been able to produce so far comes anywhere near the combination of strength, lightness and flexibility that we find in the bodies of ordinary insects.

Nevertheless, scientists in the laboratory have already succeeded in \has many of the characteristics of human skin. The next step may well be \hearts and eyes\as is the case with organs from humans.

The application of biotechnology to energy production seems even more promising. In 1996 the famous science fiction writer, Arthur C. Clarke, many of whose previous predictions have come true, said that we may soon be able to develop remarkably cheap and renewable sources of energy. Some of these power sources will be biological. Clarke and others have warned us repeatedly that sooner or later we will have to give up our dependence on non-renewable power sources. Coal, oil and gas are indeed convenient. However, using them also means creating dangerously high levels of pollution. It will be impossible to meet the growing demand for energy without increasing that pollution to disastrous levels unless we develop power sources that are both cheaper and cleaner.

It is tempting to think that biotechnology or some other \problems. Before we surrender to that temptation we should remember nuclear power. Only a few generations ago it seemed to promise limitless, cheap and safe energy. Today those promises lie buried in a concrete grave in a place called Chernobyl, in the Ukraine. Biotechnology is unlikely, however, to break its promises in quite the same or such a dangerous way. 65. The materials produced with organic chemistry are at present. A. not as good as natural materials B. as good as an insect's body C. better than natural materials D. as good as wool s

66. According to the passage, it may soon be possible . A. to transplant human organs B. to make something as good as human skin C. to produce drugs without side effects D. to make artificial hearts and eyes 67. In 1996, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that . A. the Chernobyl disaster would happen in two years B. oil, gas and coal could be repeatedly used in the future C. biological power sources would be put into use. soon D. we will never stop using non-renewable power sources 68. What do we learn from the last paragraph? A. Biological power will keep all its promises. B. Biological power is cheaper than nuclear power.

C. Biotechnology can solve all our future energy problems. D. Biological power may not be as risky as nuclear power.

(B)

We've all been there, finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom or downing cookie after cookie while cramming(死记硬背) for a big test But when done a lot—especially without

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realizing it—emotional eating can affect weight, health, and overall well-being.

Not many of us make the connection between eating and our feelings. But understanding what drives emotional eating can help people take steps to change it

One of the biggest myths(荒诞的说法) about emotional eating is that it's driven by negative feelings. Yes, people often turn to food when they're stressed out lonely, sad, anxious, or bored. But emotional eating can be linked to positive feelings too, like the romance of sharing dessert on Valentine's Day or the celebration of a holiday feast.

Sometimes emotional eating is tied to major life events, like a death or a divorce. More often, though, it's the countless little daily stresses that cause someone to seek comfort or distraction in food.

Emotional eating patterns can be learned: A child who is given candy after a big achievement may grow up using candy as a reward for a job well done. A kid who is given cookies as a way to stop crying may learn to link cookies with comfort. It's not easy to \eating. But it is possible. And it starts with an awareness of what's going on.

We're all emotional eaters to some extent (who hasn't suddenly found room for dessert after a filling dinner?). But for some people, emotional eating can be a real problem, causing serious weight gain.

The trouble with emotional eating (aside from the health issues) is that once the pleasure of eating is gone, the feelings that cause it remain. And you often may feel worse about eating the amount or type of food you did. That's why it helps to know the differences between physical hunger and emotional hunger.

Next time you reach for a snack, check in and see which type of hunger is driving it 69. People turn to emotional eating because .

A. they are preparing for the test B. they enjoy the pleasure of eating C. they want to seek comfort or distraction D. they feel better after eating 70. By saying \ . A. finishing a whole bag of chips out of boredom is bad B. we are all emotional eaters to some extent C. our health will be affected by emotional eating D. people eat more without realizing it

71. If you want to break away from the patterns of emotional eating, the first thing you should do is to . A. reduce stress and anxiety B. relax and try to lose weight C. stop seeking comfort from food D. realize what is happening

(C)

ASKLASKAS

YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. SHE'S GOT ANSWERS Q: My problem is computer gaming. I do it day and night, averaging four hours of sleep. I can't control of this, and I don't know where to go for help. Do you? —Player A: Dear Player,

You have an addiction. For some people playing video games releases dopamine, a powerful brain chemical that makes you feel good. You'd toss your cigarettes if you were ready to quit, right?

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