上海市金山中学2015届高三上学期期中考试英语试题
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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.
2. A. Singing. B. Playing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.
3. A. His bike. B. Jane’s bike.
C. The key to his room. D. The key to his bike.
4. A. The man doesn’t like a car, but his wife does.
B. The man’s wife doesn’t like a car.
C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.
D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.
5. A. To school. B. To her room.
C. To the grocery store. D. To her friend’s house .
6. A. Bob can’t help.B. Bob will help.
C. Bob is unkind. D. Bob wants money.
7. A. The new apartment is cheaper.
B. She likes to listen to the radio.
C. She prefers a larger apartment.
D. She needs a quieter place.
8. A. On foot.B. By taxi.C. By their own car. D. By bus.
9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.
C. He is better. D. His condition is worse.
10. A. $160. B.$150.C. $120. D. $50.
Section B Passages
Directions: 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. regularly. B. predictably. C. always. D. rarely
12. A. It causes great damage.
B. It extends to the ocean floor.
C. It is likely to lessen.
D. It increases rapidly.
13. A. It is the only factor influencing the strength of high waves.
B. It influences the power of high waves.
C. It has no influence upon the strength of very high waves.
D. It is irrelevant to the question of the power of high waves..
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following talk.
14. A. A new way to take notes.
B. A short name for the survey reading method.
C. The five steps in the reading process.
D. Different ways to study for examination.
15. A. One should think about the ideas while reading the words.
B. One should always take notes.
C. One should read only the titles and the important words.
D. One should read sequences of words.
16. A. Taking notes. B. Underlining important points.
C. Keeping what you read in mind. D. Both A and B.
Section 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. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
The Language Study Fair Date: 17th to 19th 17 . Place: National Education Centre. Fair includes: Stands with textbooks. 18 by educational speakers.
demonstrations of the latest 19 programs. Tickets: $5 each or $3 for a 20 students.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.
What was Herbert’s previous job?He was a 21 .
Why did Herbert move back?It was 22 in Alaska .
What is Herbert’s present job?He is a 23 owner.
When will Cindy and Dave meet? Herbert? 24 .
Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,?use one word that best fits each blank.
(A)
The Internet has become part of young people’s life. ____25____ report shows that 38% of students often use the Internet . Most of them get useful information on the Internet ____26____ use the Internet to help in their studies. But many students don’t use it _____27____ a good way. Some play games too much, some visit websites ____28____ shouldn’t look at. So bad things may happen ____29___ students spend too much time on the Internet.
It is important for students to use the Internet properly. Now we have a textbook, _____30____ uses many examples to teach students some good ways to use the Internet. It gives useful advice.
Some students also make friends on the Internet. But if you want to have a face-to-face ____31_____ (meet) with your online friends, let your parents know and meet in a proper place.
(B)
Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great cities are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. ____35____(long) one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____36_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people _____37___ live along their banks.
_____38____, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____39_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____40_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the importance of doing more to keep their rivers clean if they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resources.
(C)
A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.
Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.
The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.
Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to predicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.
EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ accounts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.
74. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .
A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experiment
B. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescence
C. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success
D. candy can be used to measure a person’s emotional intelligence
75. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?
A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.
B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.
C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.
D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.
76. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .
A. kind B. floating C. excited D. optimistic
77. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?
A. Information about famous people with high EQ.
B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.
C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.
D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.
Most young boys are trained to believe that men should be strong, tough, and cool. Thus, they learn early to hide such emotions as love, joy, and sadness because they believe that such feelings imply weakness. Over time, some men become strangers to their own emotional lives. It seems that men with these traditional views are more likely to hold back outward emotions and to fear emotions, supposedly because such feelings may lead to a loss of calmness. Keep in mind, however, that this view is challenged by some researchers. As with many gender(性别) gaps, differences in emotionality tend to be small, inconsistent, and dependent on the situation. For instance, Robertson and colleagues found that males who were more traditionally masculine(有男子气概的) were more emotionally expressive in a structured exercise than when they were simply asked to talk about their emotions.
Males’ difficulty with “tender” emotions has serious consequences. First, emotions held back can contribute to stress-related disorders. And worse, men are less likely than women to seek help from health professionals. Second, men’s emotional inexpressiveness can cause problems in their relationships with partners and children. For example, men with traditional masculine norms report lower relationship satisfaction, as do their female partners. Further, children whose fathers are warm, loving, and accepting toward them have higher self pride and lower rates of aggression and behavior problems. On a positive note, fathers are increasingly involving themselves with their children. And 30 percent of fathers report that they take equal or greater responsibility for their children than their working wives do.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS.)
78.Most young boys have been trained to believe that men who show tender feelings are considered to be ______________.
79．Some men believe that if they expressed their emotions openly they might ______________.
80.According to the author, men who hold back their emotions may develop ______________.
81.Men who observe traditional masculine norms are said to gain less satisfaction from ______________.
第II卷 （共47分）
I. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.
1.评估一个人知识和技能有很多简单而有效的方法。（assess）
2.既然你不想错过去美国留学的机会，请尽快与那所大学联系。(contact)
3.艺术展览会能否准时向公众开放还是个问题。（remain）
4、不管环境怎样，充满自信的人都一定会找到获胜的途径。（regardless）
5、建于1889年，埃菲尔铁塔(the Eiffel Tower)是欧洲游览量最大的地标建筑，每年吸引近800万游客前来参观。（用分词连句）
II. Guided Writing
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
小伙伴们看过来喽！对，是冰桶挑战（ALS Ice Bucket Challenge）!
（该活动旨在是让更多人知道被称为渐冻人的罕见疾病，同时也达到募款帮助治疗的目的。它要求参与者在网络上发布自己被冰水浇遍全身的视频内容，然后该参与者便可以要求其他人来参与这一活动。活动规定，被邀请者要么在24小时内接受挑战，要么就选择为对抗“肌肉萎缩性侧索硬化症”（ALS）捐出100美元。）
“ALS冰桶挑战赛”在全美科技界大佬、职业运动员中风靡，目前已扩散至中国。这原本是一项公益慈善活动，但也有人说这是作秀，更有美国总统奥巴马宣布选择捐款而不是继续传递而遭致批评。
请就此写一篇文章，内容包括：
1.你对此活动的看法；
2.如果你受到邀请，你会作何选择，并陈述理由。
金山中学2014学年度第一学期高三年级英语学科期中考试
参考答案
I. Listening comprehension
II．Grammar and vocabulary
III. Reading Comprehension
51---55. BBCDA 56---60. DBCCB 61---65. ADCAA
66-69 DABC 70-73 ADCB 74-77 CDDB
78.weak 79.lose calmness
80.stress-related disorders 81.relationship
IV．Translation
1. There are many simple and effective ways to assess a person’s knowledge and ability.
2. Now that you don’t want to miss the chance to study in America, please contact that university as soon as possible.
3. It remains a question whether the art exhibition will be open/opened to the public on time.
4.Regardless of the environment, those who are full of confidence are sure to find a way to victory/success.
5.Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is Europe’s most visited monument, attracting almost 8 million tourists a year.
OR： Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower which/that is most visited landmark/ architecture, attracts almost 8 million tourists a year.
V. Writing （略）