上海高一下学期期末考试英语试题(共3套,含答案)

上海市高一下学期期末考试英语试题

第I卷

I. Listening Comprehension

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. Because she is sick.

B. Because she has to work.

C. Because she has to go to the Students’ Union.

D. Because she does not want to go.

2. A. They have been to Africa. B. They are both from Africa.

C. They have sisters in Afica.

D. They are interested in African art.

3. A. She does not know how to play tennis. B. She has to study.

C. She does not like the man.

D. She is not interested in tennis.

4. A. He’s dying. B. He was at a party.

C. He doesn’t hear too well.

D. He was reading something important.

5. A. They will buy a new house after their vacation.

B. They will not buy a new house.

C. They will find a smaller house.

D.They will not buy a new house during their vacation.

6. A. Planting something. B. Looking for water.

C. Looking for something.

D. Getting dirty.

7. A. A movie. B. A documentary. C. A soccer game. D. Volcanoes.

8. A. Scientist. B. Artist. C. Surgeon. D. Accountant.

9. A. Europe. B. Canada. C. Here. D. Australia.

10. A. Please sit down. B. She’ll mind if he sits down.

C. She doesn’t care if he sits down.

D. She doesn’t want the man to sit by her.

Section B

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. She was a British girl.

B. The hospitals in Qatar were full at that time.

C. She was a daughter of a doctor in London.

D. The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.

12. A. A doctor in Qatar. B. A nurse in London.

C. Dr. Brown.

D. Agatha Christie.

13. A. Substance used in making glass. B. Grug found in a detective story.

C. Medicine often used in hospital.

D. A rare deadly poison.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.

14. A. To determine the position of a ship. B. To find the direction of a current.

C. To predict the direction of a ship.

D. To carry messages across the ocean.

15. A. US ships were longer than British ones.

B. British ships could sail the Atlantic faster than US ones.

C. US ships could sail the Atlantic faster than British ones.

D. US captains knew more about maps.

16. A. He compared his own map with other maps.

B. He talked with many British sea captains.

C. He used drifting ships to check his map.

D. He drew maps of currents and checked them.

Section C

Directions:In Section 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 hear. 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.

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.

Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets (21) _________ help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.

Any owner will tell you (22) _________ a comfortable life they live with a pet. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental

arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it (23) _________ (well).Those tested with their animal friends had the smallest change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. (24) _________ pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems that people feel more (25 ) _________ (relax) around pets, says Allen, (26 ) _________ thinks it may be because pets don't judge.

A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only (27) _________ (raise) your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year (28) _________ (study) 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Researchers say dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs, (29) _________ they got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.

Section B

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note

that there are several keys to success that successful people share.

First of all, successful people never blame someone or something outside of themselves for their __31__ to go ahead. They realize that their future lies in their own hands. They understand that they cannot __32__ things in life, such as nature, the past and other people. But in the meantime, they are well aware that they can control their own thoughts and actions. They take __33__ for their life and regard this as one of the most empowering things they can do. Perhaps what most __34__ successful people fr om others is that they live a life “on purpose” ---- they are doing what they believe they are put here to do. In their opinion, having a purpose in their life is the most important __35__ that enables them to become fully functioning people. They __36__ that when they live their life on purpose, their main concern is to do the job right. They love what they do ---- and it shows. People want to do business with them because of their commitment (责任心). To live their life on purpose, successful people find a cause they believe in and create a business around it. Besides, they never easily give up. Once they have set up goals in their life, they are __37__ to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. Rather than seeing it __38__ or upset they use the knowledge to encourage themselves on and go after what they want energetically and passionately.

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.

The cultures of the East and the West really distinguish each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two ___39___ systems on the whole.

The ___40___ of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are gestated by rivers. In China, the mother river is the Yellow River __41___ the Indian one is the Hindu River. These two cultures were developed for several thousand years and formed their own __42___. Then in Dang

Dynasty of China, the Chinese culture __43___ went overseas to Japan, __44___ into the Japanese society and shaped the Japanese culture nowadays. Though a bit different from the Chinese one, it belongs to the same ___45___.

When the two mother rivers gave birth to the eastern culture, another famous culture was ___46___ on the Mesopotamian Plain ---- the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of the Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known ___47___ the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European one also ___48___ waters. When the colonists(殖民者) of England ___49__ in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn't ___50____ from the European one a lot.

At the same time, the difference of the language systems ___51____ the cultural differences. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic language while the Western languages are mostly based on the Latin system, for example, the one I’m using to write this paper.

Other factors like human race difference counts as well. But what’s more, ___52___ the far distance and the steep areas between the East and West, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no __ 53___ with the other.

39. A. connected B. separate C. ancient D. remote

40. A. preservation B. development C. resource D. origin

41. A. if B. until C. while D. as

42. A. styles B. habits C. ways D. means

43. A. hurriedly B. gradually C. unfortunately D. suddenly

44. A. made B. emerged C. mixed D. applied

45. A. culture B. nation C. influence D. system

46. A. brought up B. brought out C. brought about D. brought along

47. A. after B. as C. for D. of

48. A. crossed B. drunk C. swam D. plunged

49. A. touched down B. put down C. got down D. settled down

50. A. evolve B. judge C. distinguish D. rise

51. A. adds to B. results to C. turns to D. takes to

52. A. as to B. as for C. as a result of D. in spite of

53. A. impact B. difference C. connection D. familiarity

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)

When a child is told he is "uncool", it can be very painful. He may say he doesn't care, and even act in ways that are opposite of cool on purpose. But ultimately, these are simply ways to handle sadness by pretending it's not there.

Helping a child feel better in school had to be careful. If you say, "Why are you worried about what other children think about you? It doesn't matter!" children know that it does matter. Instead, an active way may be best. You could say, "I'm going to do a couple of things for you to help you feel better in school."

If a boy is having trouble making friends, the teacher can help him. The teacher can arrange things so that he has chances to use his abilities to contribute to class projects. This is how the other children learn how to value his good qualities and to like him. A teacher can also raise a child's popularity in the group by showing that he values that child. It even helps to put him in a seat next to a very popular child, or let him be a partner with that child in activities, etc.

There are things that parents can do at home, too. Be friendly when your child brings others home to play. Encourage him to invite friends to meals and then serve the dishes they consider "super". When you plan trips, picnics, movies, and other shows, invite another child with whom your child wants to be friends.

What you can do is to give him a chance to join a group that may be shutting him out. Then, if he has good qualities, he can start to build real friendship of his own. 54. A child who has been informed of being "uncool" may _____.

A. care nothing about it

B. develop a sense of anger

C. do something uncool purposely

D. pretend to get hurt very much

55. A teacher can help an unpopular child by _____.

A. seeing the child as the teacher's favourite

B. asking the child to do something for partners

C. forcing other children to make friends with the child

D. offering the child chances to show his good qualities 56. How can parents help their child fit in better?

A. By cooking delicious food for him.

B. By being kind to his schoolmates.

C. By forcing him to invite friends home.

D. By taking him to have picnics in the park. 57. Which of the following is TRUE ?

A. Children don't care about others' comments on them.

B. It's only a teacher's work to make children popular.

C. Parents should take their children out for picnic and shows more often.

D. Inviting children's friends to family activities is good for them to make friends.

(B)

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall

At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city

Monday 7th of January until Sunday, 13th of January 2008

Feast until you’re full ! Come down to Munchies this week to enjoy the special dishes on offer at all of our food outlets. Order from the following:

·Succulent chicken rice ·Spicy satay beef

·Delicious noodle dishes ·Plump park chops

·Seafood specialties ·Crunchy vegetables

·Sweet tropical fruit

Halal food is available at the stall Malay Food Heaven Win Prizes and Gifts !

·Spend $ 20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box. ·Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner. ·

Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.

·Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is

given with every receipt. Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided.

Winner to be announced in The Straits Times on the 15th of January.

Join in the Fun !

Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 10th of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you:

·May Lee ·Jackie Chen

·Kim Yap ·Kamal

Autograph sessions will follow each performance ! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at noon to find out.

58．The prices at Munchies are__________.

A．lower than usual B．bargain prices for the opening

C．lower for two people D．lower if you spend $ 21.00

59．Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _________.

A．free raffle ticket B．lucky draw coupon

C．free meal D．balloon and whistle

60．I will find out who has won the trip to Western Australia when I _________.

A．watch Channel 3 television

B．come down to Munchies at noon

C．read The Straits Times on the 15th of January

D．attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall

(C)

In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity; others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.

I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.

However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition.

61. What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B. Opinions about competition are different among people.

C. Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition

62. Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?

A. It pushes society forward.

B. It builds up a sense of duty.

C. It improves personal abilities.

D. It encourages individual efforts.

63. What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail ?

A. One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others.

B. One’s success in competition needs great effo rts.

C .One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D. One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.

64. Which point of view may the author agree to?

A. Every effort should be paid back.

B. Competition should be encouraged.

C. Winning should be a life-and-death matter.

D. Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

第II卷

I. Translation

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

1．据估计，这项工程将持续三年。（estimate）

2．一到达机场，他就乘出租车去医院了。（On）

3．由于害怕失去工作，他没有向警察说出真相。（分词作状语）

4. 我尊重他，但在如何处理业务上我和他有分歧。（disagree）

5．政府会采取措施来禁止一些对孩子有不良影响的的广告。（ban）

II. Guided Writing

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

人人渴望幸福，但由于忙于学业或工作，我们忽视了幸福。你认为幸福是什么？结合生活中的事例阐述你对幸福的理解。

金山中学第二学期高一年级英语学科期末考试卷

参考答案

II. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

21. can 22. what

23. best 24. With

25. relaxed 26. who

27. raises 28. studying

29. but

I. Translation

II.Guided writing

It can’t be denied that nowadays, our pace of life is so fast that we often neglect the real happiness. We are buried in books and work which seems to be endless. From my point of view, happiness lies in every little thing that happens in our daily life.

I can still remember the cold night when my mother and I were on the way to the shop to buy my clothes. Suddenly, an old lady selling flowers beside the street caught our eye, and my mother stopped. Then, she asked whether I was willing to turn my new clothes into a kind of help. I was only 5 years old then, but I nodded, although I didn’t know the real meaning of his words. Only after she bought all the flowers from the old lady did I realize that we helped her. I didn’t regret losing my clothes but felt very hap py because I thought I had given the old lady warmth on such a cold winter.

Happiness is not the material satisfaction but the exact feeling of warmth, love and care from other people. Happiness is available to everyone. It only calls for a kind smile and a friendly hand. Everyone is a part of society. It’s our duty and pleasure to help those who are in trouble, and in turn will get happiness.

上海市金山中学第二学期高一年级英语学科期末考试卷

（考试时间：90分钟满分：100分）

第I卷（共103分）

I.Listening comprehension: (20%)

Section A 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. 6:40. B. 6:20. C. 6:10. D. 6:30.

2. A. Cash only. B. Cash or checks. C. Checks only. D. Credit cards.

3. A. He lacked money. B. He had some trouble with his lungs.

C. He didn’t plan the trip very well.

D. He was poor in health.

4. A. At a drugstore. B. At a hotel.

C. At a laundry.

D. At a clothes shop.

5. A. Poor. B. Excellent. C. Tired. D. Concerned.

6. A. There is a single room left. B. There are some rooms left.

C. There are some double rooms left.

D. All the rooms are taken.

7. A. He hurts his eye. B. The clock was unusual.

C. The lecture was not interesting.

D. The lecture lasted for an hour.

8. A. Mary came to the party. B. Mary hasn’t appeared yet.

C. Mary planned the party.

D. Mary hasn’t any imagination.

9. A. Tom has no artist talent. B. Tom has improved his art.

C. Tom is anxious to learn art..

D. Tom is a popular artist.

10. A. She is excited about going home.

B. She has been home for only a few days.

C. She’s spending time going over her accounts.

D. She’s counting the numbers.

Section B 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. Many people are shy in social situations. B. Most people are shy by nature.

C. Your shyness won’t hurt others.

D. Shyness is difficult to overcome.

12. A. By prediction. B. By recording.

C. By observation.

D. By examination.

13. A. To share ideas with others. B. To make friends.

C. To test people’s intelligence.

D. To measure shyness.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.

14. A. Art history class is taught in lecture hall.

B. Mentally disabled children are taught outside the classroom.

C. Professors teach through real world experiences.

D. Students appreciate classroom learning.

15. A. To support his point of view.

B. To praise the professor.

C. To advise us to study psychology.

D. To praise his friend.

16. A. Learning through experience is important.

B. Students learn a lot from textbooks

C. Students develop their creativity through textbooks.

D. Students get firsthand information by textbooks.

Section C Directions: In Section 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.

Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

II. Grammar and Vocabulary （26%）

Directions:Read the following two passages. Fill in each blank with one proper word or the proper form of the given word to make the passage coherent. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.

A

The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise. But for those who are not that sporty, (21) ____________ could be nicer than having a relaxing afternoon tea with a few good friends and taking a break from studying.

But are you familiar with the culture of afternoon tea----its origins, what’s included, and the proper etiquette? We sum up a few things you need (22) ________ (know) about this traditional English custom so that you can enjoy it more.

(23)________ the tradition of drinking tea dates back to more than 3,000BC in China, it was not until the mid 17th century (24)________ the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared in the UK.

In 1840, Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, (25) ________ (start) asking for a tea tray with butter, bread and cakes at 4 p.m. every day, as she found she was hungry at this time and the evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at 8 p.m. She found this new habit difficult to break and soon invited other ladies in society to join her.

This pause for tea quickly became a fashionable social event. During the 1880s, upper-class and society women (26) ________ (change) into long gowns(礼服), gloves and hats for their afternoon tea. Traditional afternoon tea, (27) ________ is typically served between 4p.m. and 6 p.m., is technically a small meal, not a drink. It consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches, freshly baked scones（松饼）. Of course, tea or coffee, (28) _________ (serve) with milk and sugar, is also provided.

B

Athens----- the name brings to mind buildings with tall, white columns and statues of Greek gods and goddesses. Museums take visitors back to the time of ancient Greece. When (29)_________ (visit) the city, visitors

feel like they are in the middle of a history lesson.

The history of Athens is tied to mythology. The god (30) ________ came up with the most valuable legacy for humans was to give the city its name. Poseidon and Athena each wanted the honor. Athena produced (31)________ olive tree------ the symbol of peace and wealth. Poseidon offered a strong horse needed for war. The gods decided Athena’s gift would better serve the people, and the city became (32) ________ (know) as Athens.

The Acropolis, or “high city”, stands on a hill overlooking the city. Western civilization’s most important ancient monument was built by Pericles, the leader of Athens from 461-421BC. He spared no expense when he constructed the buildings of the Acropolis. He used only the (33) __________ (good) materials, architects and artists. His artists created huge statues of marble (大理石) and covered them (34) ___________ gold and jewels.

More treasure of ancient Greece lies in the National Archeological Museum. Opened in 1874, the museum contains the best collection of Greek art in the world. It is crammed with treasures ------ more (35) ______ visitors can see in a single visit. Visitors can view treasures from all the ancient civilizations that controlled the city (36) ________history.

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.

It was 37 that students did not write details of how they arrived at their answers or conclusions. I decided to help students write in more detail about what they were thinking when they solved their problems or when they wrote about their ideas.

I chose a common, everyday task that all of us 38 in: choosing what to wear. When I asked them how they decided what they wore that day, there was a(n) 39 moment of silence. It seemed a 40 silly question. A few just said “they wore what they wore.” This was a perfect beginning as it was the same kind of response they were giving as to how they were getting their math answers. I told them how I decided what I wore that day.

First I checked the weather in the paper and by looking outside. I had to decide between wearing a dress or skirt since either one could make a difference in the 41 I wish to give. Most of the girls related to this one. I had to be sure what I wanted to wear was clean and ironed. They 42 no one ironed clothes any more. I had to check to see if I had shoes that went with the possible outfit. I thought about what I had worn 43 as I

usually don’t wear the same clothes in the same week. I thought about the color I felt like wearing. I thought about the 44 I would be doing that day both at school and after school.

Each new consideration brought out comments from the students. I could expand on each or just mention it and go on, 45 on how long I wanted the lesson to go. After this discussion, it was clear to students that their thinking process is richer than they first suspected. It was a good lesson for showing details of the thinking process of which we weren’t 46 .

III. Reading Comprehension (22%)

Section A （10%）

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 fit the context.

The United States is well-known for its network of major highways designed to help a driver get from one place to another in the shortest possible time. Although these wide modern roads are generally ___47___ and well maintained, with ___48___ sharp curves and many straight sections, a direct route is not always the most enjoyable one. Large highways often pass ___49___ scenic areas and interesting small towns. Furthermore, these highways generally ___50___ large urban centers, which means that they becomes crowded with ___51___ traffic during rush hours and the “fast, direct” way becomes a very slow route.

However, there is almost always another route to take if you are not in a hurry. Not far from the relatively new “superhighways”, there are often older, ____52___ heavily travelled roads which go through the countryside. Or of these are good two-lane roads; others are uneven roads curving through the country. These secondary routes may go up steep slopes, along high ___53___ or down frightening hillsides to towns ___54___ in deep valleys. Through these less direct routes, longer and slower, they generally go to places ___55___ the air is clean and the scenery is beautiful, the driver may have a chance to get a fresh, clean ___56___ of the world.

( )47.A. stable B. splendid C. smooth D. completed

( )48. A. little B. few C. much D. many

( )49. A. to B. into C. over D. by

( )50. A. lead B. connect C. collect D. communicate

( )51. A. large B. fast C. light D. heavy

( )52. A. and B. less C. more D. or

( )53. A. rocks B. cliffs C. roads D. paths

( )54. A. lying B. laying C. laid D. lied

( )55. A. there B. when C. which D. where

( )56. A. view B. variety C. visit D. virtue

Section B

Directions:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by some 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)

During the school year many parents take on the role of driver as they drive their children from one lesson to another. Understandably so. Many of us want our children to have a little taste of everything, from organized sports to music, dance and more. But we can overdo it, leaving our children feeling a little burnt out, and according to parent educator Diane Loisie, it’s their school work which suffers the most. “After school, if they are busy in a number of sporting events, besides, they need to do their homework, then the time they will feel sleepy is in the classroom. Your child needs free time. So if you are filling up that after school time, then it is during the day they are going to be having a break.”

Professor Claire McDermott agrees that there is a lot to be gained from sometimes putting those scheduled lessons and activities away. “Relaxing time is important for children. It’s time just to do the things they want to do.

A child can go up to their room, or they can play around. It doesn’t look like productive time; parents certainly wouldn’t be saying “Wow, are they ever leaning things now?” But this relaxing time gives both the body and the brain just a wonderful chance to relax after a day. It helps a child prepare for sleep, but it also helps to understand the learning that’s gone on that day.”

It’s hard to prevent signing our kids up for some activities and lessons. After all, many of us want our children to have a head start in life and the chance to join in the great activities in the arts or sports is a part of that. However, Loisie feels that in the long run most children feel better with just a few key activities because it gives them an opportunity to master them. “ When we get our children in too many activities because we want our children to experience everything, then what we’re doing is setting them up not be good at one thing or gaining a skill”. So choose your children’s activities wisely. It may be one of the best things you’ve ever done for your kids…and for the family drivers!

( ) 57. What is the biggest disadvantage for children to attend too many lessons after school?

A. They can get bored easily about everything.

B. They might have no time to do the homework.

C. They might not pay much attention to learning.

D. They cannot easily focus on learning during the day.

( ) 58. What should we think of children’s playing around aimlessly?

A. It is productive

B. It is helpful

C. It is a bad habit.

D. It is a waste of time

( ) 59.Why should parents limit the activities our children attend?

A. Because children have no time.

B. Because children cannot learn many things

C. Because children do not have enough sleep.

D. Because children cannot focus on too many activities.

( ) 60. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Don’t be children’s driver after school

B. Choose activities for your children wisely.

C. Make your children learn as much as possible

D. Let children learn something from various subjects.

(B)

Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to be met and many decisions to be made; your future begins here.

However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed by the details of running a well-balanced life. While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.

The following you may find of use about life on campus:

●Plan well.There are so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.

●If you don’t have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer, a computer data book), get one. Most of all, don’t depend on your memory.

●Don’t miss the guidelines. The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your students’ handbook. Consider them well-balanced food for thought. What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can/cannot you do in your student residence? Who do you need to complete to graduate?

●Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of the bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table. Consider this ------ you are paying thousands of dollars for your course. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.

●Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afraid of the beyond. This is learning to make good choices.

( ) 61. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To offer advice on college life

B. To explain why college life is exciting.

C. To describe the importance of college life.

D. To persuade you to go to college.

( ) 62. According to the passage, why is it exciting to begin college life?

A. Because you will have more freedom at college.

B. Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyond.

C. Because you prepare for your future career and life there.

D. Because the professors will provide you with a lot of new ideas.

( ) 63. The underlined word “know-how” refers to ________.

A. An understanding of how things are going at college

B. Practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college

C. College halls where rules and regulations are presented

D. An environment completely different from the one you are used to

( ) 64. According to the passage, college students _____________.

A. needn’t learn from those who went to college before them

B. spends as much time as possible on social activities

C. should know what they have fight for on campus

D. are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course

(C)

Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.

We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS-equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “ And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn’t until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in garbage out’.”

Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it is going to the wrong place.”

Barry Brown formerly served as a professor with the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on Driving by placing cameras in people’s cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.

Barry Brown says to make GPS systems better, we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.

( )65. In Para. 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to ______.

A. laugh at his stupid friend

B. describe an example of human error

C. build up his own reputation

D. prove the GPS system is only garbage

( )66. Which of the following statement would Barry Brown be most likely to agree with?

A. GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failure.

B. We should introduce higher standard for the driving license

C. Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.

D. Some shortcomings of GPS equipment are more likely to result in service failure.

( )67. According to Barry and Eric, which of the following is NOT among the areas of GPS systems that may confuse drivers?

A. Wrong maps.

B. Out-dated maps.

C. Difficult instructions.

D. Timing of GPS commands.

( )68. What would be the best title for the text?

A. Driving with GPS Can Be Difficult.

B. Driving Confusions Can Be Caused By Small Screen.

C. Driving without GPS Should Be Much More Convenient.

D. GPS Equipment In Driving: To Be Deserted Or Improved.

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I. Translation （22%）

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

1.你上周推荐的那本书很值得一读。(worth)

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2. 你最好随身带把伞以防下雨。(case)

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3. 我们达成了一项协议，这至少给了这家公司一个在竞争中生存的机会。（survive）

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4. 我从来没有想过在面试时我会那么紧张，连话都说出来。(occur)

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5. 只有不断探索未知的事物，我们才能在科技方面取得更大的进步。（Only）

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