杭高2014年保送生测试英语试卷

杭高2014保送生素质测试英语试卷

I. 单项填空(10%)

1. ---Jane, this is my friend Jim.

--- Hi, Jim. It’s very _______ to meet you.

A. glad

B. happy

C. pleased

D. nice

2. The boy wanted to play basketball in the afternoon, but his mother told him ________.

A. not to do

B. not to

C. not do it

D. do not to

3. We _______ the national flag when the sun _______ in the east very morning.

A. raise; raises

B. rise; rises

C. raise; rises

D. rise; raise

4. Your school library has _____ more books about modern science than ______.

A. much; me

B. still; we

C. even; our

D. many; mine

5. ---I’ll never forget the days _______ I live in the country with Grandpa Li.

---She did help you a lot to go through the troubles _______ you met at that time.

A. that; when

B. which; that

C. when; that

D. that; what

6. Since Margot found it difficult to settle in a new place, she felt ______ that the family had to move.

A. upset

B. crazy

C. happy

D. easy

7. He realized Annie was crying ________ what he had said.

A. because

B. because of

C. as

D. since

8. ---He asked Tom, “Have you finished your homework？”

---He asked Tom ______.

A. if had he finished his homework.

B. whether he had finished his homework.

C. if he had finished homework.

D. if you had finished your homework.

9. ---Have you moved into your new house?

---Not yet. It ______ at the moment.

A. is decorated

B. has decorated

C. is being decorated

D. hasn’t decorated

10. Generally speaking，if a child grows up in _______big family，he is more likely to develop

_______ability to get on well with others.

A. a；an

B. a；the

C. the；/

D. the；an

11. ---Sure our class will win the basketball match that will take place this weekend!

---_______！

A. Good luck

B. Cheers

C. Best wishes

D. Congratulations

12. Li Hua, who was busy preparing a report, couldn’t __ the loud noise, so he kept all the

windows shut all day long.

A. put up with

B. come up with

C. catch up with

D. keep up with

13. Jessica tried to find two seats for herself and her friend Ruth in the café, but unluckily she

could find .

A. either

B. neither

C. none

D. nothing

14. It is one of the funniest things ________ on the Internet so far this year.

A. finding

B. being found

C. to find

D. found

15. When you introduce me to Mr. Johnson, could you please say _____ for me?

A. everything

B. anything

C. something

D. nothing

16. ---_____ I book a table for dinner a few days ahead of time?

---Yes, you _____. The restaurant is always full, especially during the holidays.

A. Must; will

B. Must; can

C. Shall; shall

D. Shall; must

17. More attention should be _______ equipment in our factory so that we can increase our

production.

A. paid to improving

B. paid to improve

C. taken to improve

D. taken to improving

18. Nearly three months had gone by ________ the seriously injured girl showed a slight sign of

recovery.

A. until

B. after

C. since

D. before

19. Henry thought it his duty to ________ the research work after his father passed away last year.

A. carry on

B. go on

C. insist on

D. act on

20. When I entered the sitting room, my pet dog happened _____ on the couch, ______ TV.

A. to be lying; watching

B. to have lain; watch

C. to lie; and watched

D. to be laying; watching

II. 完形填空(20%)

Michel is a young girl who works for the police 21 a handwriting expert. She has helped ___22 many criminals (罪犯) by using her special talents.

When she was fourteen, Michel was already 23 interested in the differences in her friends' 24 that she would spend hours 25 them. After 26 college she went to France for a 27 two-year class in handwriting at the School of Police Science.

Michel says that it is 28 for people to hide their handwriting. She can discover 29__ of what she needs to know simply 30 looking at the writing with her own eyes, 31 she also has machines 32 help her make 33 different kinds of paper and ink. This knowledge is often 34 great help to the police.

Michel believes that handwriting is a good 35 of what kind of person the 36 is. "I wouldn't go out with a fellow 37 I didn't like his handwriting. " She says. But she 38__ she fell in love with her future husband, a young policeman 39 she studied his handwriting. It is later proved to be 40 , however.

21. A. with B. by C. like D. as

22. A. search B. follow C. catch D. judge

23. A. so B. too C. quite D. extra

24. A. books B. letter C. tongues D. handwriting

25. A. writing B. studying C. settling D. uncovering

26. A. attending B. finishing C. starting D. stepping into

27. A. powerful B. natural C. special D. common

28. A. main B. safe C. easy D. impossible

29. A. most B. nothing C. little D. all

30. A. with B. by C. of D. about

31. A. so B. for C. thus D. but

32. A. they B. in which C. that D. those

33. A. up B. out C. for D. into

34. A. of B. to C. with D. for

35. A. test B. sign C. means D. habit

36. A. thief B. criminal C. writer D. policeman

37. A. whether B. unless C. if D. after

38. A. adds B. tells C. repeats D. cries

39. A. before B. after C. so D. and

40. A. necessary B. all right C. important D. quite easy

III. 阅读理解(20%)

A

Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about? That global language—English.

The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.

Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean . Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.

But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about "burgers". "fries" and "milkshakes". Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!

English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as "blogging", "download" and "chat room". Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know "cool", "OK" and “hello” ?

Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like "cafe" and expressions like "c'est la vie" (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like "le weekend" and "le camping". German words are also part of English. Words like "kindergarten" come from the German language.

Recently, British people have become interested in "yoga". But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.

41. The English language has a history of ______.

A. over 2000 years

B. over 500 years

C. over 1500 years

D. over 1000 years

42. The underlined expression “thanks to ” can be replaced by ______.

A. because of

B. thankful to

C. not until

D. as if.

43. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English ?

A. It has been changing all the time.

B. It has borrowed words from all the other languages.

C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.

D. Singers and film stars have the

greatest influence on language.

44. How many people in the world are using English now?

A. One billion people

B. 340 million

C. almost all the people in the world.

D. not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly.

45. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except______.

A. the USA

B. Nigeria

C. the Philippines

D. Norway

B

Have you ever picked a job based on the fact that you were good at it but later found it made you feel very uncomfortable over time? When you select your career, there's a whole lot more to it than assessing your skills and matching them with a particular position. If you ignore your personality, it will hurt you long-term rega rdless of your skills or the job’s pay. There are several areas of your personality that you need to consider to help you find a good job. Here are a few of those main areas;

1) Do you prefer working alone or with other people?

There are isolating jobs that will drive an outgoing person crazy and also interactive jobs that will make a shy person uneasy. Most people are not extremes in either direction but do have a tendency that they prefer. There are also positions that are sometimes a combination of the two, which may be best for someone in the middle who adapts easily to either situation.

2) How do you handle change?

Most jobs these days have some elements of change to them, but some are more than others. If you need stability in your life, you may need a job where the changes don't happen so often. Other people would be bored of the same daily routine.

3) Do you enjoy working with computers？

I do see this as a kind of personality characteristic. There are people who are happy to spend more than 40 hours a week on a computer, while there are others who need a lot of human interaction throughout the day. Again, these are extremes and you'll likely find a lot of positions somewhere in the middle as well.

4) What type of work environment do you enjoy？

This can range from being in a large building with a lot of people you won't know immediately to a smaller setting where you'll get to know almost all the people there fairly quickly.

5) How do you like to get paid?

Some people are motivated by the pay they get, while others feel too stressed to be like that. The variety of payment designs in the sales industry is a typical example for this.

Anyway, these are a great starting point for you. I've seen it over and over again with people that they make more money over time when they do something they love. It may take you a little longer, but making a move to do what you have a passion for can change the course of your life for the better.

46. What is unnecessary in your job hunting?

A. Assessing your skills

B. Going to different areas

C. Matching your skills with a position

D. taking your personality into consideration

47. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Isolating jobs usually drive people mad.

B. Interactive jobs make people shy easily.

C. Extreme people tend to work with others.

D. Almost everyone has a tendency in jobs.

48. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph one mean?

A. Before you select your job, you should assess your skills and match them with your

position

B. There are more important things than assessing skills and match them with the position

when you select job.

C. Nothing is important than assessing skills and match them with the position when you

select job.

D. You should ignore your skills when you select job.

49. What is the missing word about a job search in the following chart?

D. Hobbies.

50. What is the best title for this passage?

A. Lifestyles and Job Pay

B. Jobs and Environment

C. Job Skills and Abilities

D. Personalities and Jobs

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