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1、上海龍文教育高中英語考試試卷I. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: 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.1. She was widely regarded as the country's leading authority _ plant diseases.A. underB. beyond

2、C. onD. with2. The auto-man checked the car engine thoroughly but could find _wrong with it. A. none B. nothingC. noD. no one 3. The actual amount of water needed by the crop _ on the weather conditions.A. to depend B. dependC. depending D. depends4. The missing scientist _here, since the villagers

3、are using the farming approach he created. A. should have been B. couldnt have been C. might not have been D. must have been5. If you want to learn English well, it is not half so important to know some grammatical rules_it is to have more practice. A. soB. asC. sinceD. that6. That night, tired , th

4、e man went out again to look for help. A. like he was B. though he wasC. as was heD. even he was7. People who have regular physical exercise seldom catch a disease like H1N1 Flu, _?A. dont they B. havent they C. do they D. have they8. It is said that they will represent a greater proportion of purch

5、asing power, _ from 12 per cent of GDP to 20 per cent.A. rising B. risen C. to rise D. being risen9. _ his cool facial expressions, Michael cares more about others emotions and sufferings, which makes him a selfless person. A. Despite of B. Though C. In spite D. Despite 10. In a certain store where

6、they sell puddings, the customers _ to sample them before coming to a decision. A. are allowedB. is allowedC. allowD. have allowed 11. Young adults generally make their own choices about _ career to pursue. A. how B. thatC. whatD. whether12. Mr Smith said that he would delay introducing the scheme b

7、ecause of the demands _ on teachers by other educational reforms.A. madeB. makingC. makeD. to make13.It has art's power to translate, to abstract from the circumstances _ it originates.A. howB. when C. on whichD. in which 14. He appeared to understand, but _ he absorbed every detail I cannot say

8、.A. whatB. whetherC. howD. where15. In China, because of her ancient culture, the tips of chopsticks are usually a little square_ the tails are circular and round. A. when B. unless C. while D. once16. The witness claimed _a man outside the house, but he was not sure whether this was the man. A. to

9、seeB. to have seenC. that he sawD. that he has seen17. Students can easily fall behind in their studies _ they dont manage their spare time carefully. A. though B. ifC. sinceD. until 18. The airline has a booklet _ will tell you most of the important information to Europe. A. in which B. about which

10、C. / D. that 19. Several weeks had gone by _ the head of the gallery realized the painting was missing. A. afterB. beforeC. sinceD. that 20. _ he is very busy, he spends at least two hours every day surfing the Internet in order to find out the latest development in science and technology. A. Even t

11、hough B. WhenC. UnlessD. Whether Section BDirections: 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. equal B. generally C. dignity D. only E. shortageF. negative G. services H. decreases I. invest J. h

12、ireIn cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However,

13、the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have _21_effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits, so they _22_in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartmen

14、ts are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a _23_of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer m

15、ust pay workers. The minimum helps people who _24_look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may _25_fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being_26_, the number of workers that employers want _27_. Thus, critics hold the

16、 opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their_28_. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their _29_for less than the

17、 minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.II. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.Have

18、you ever felt trapped in a job you hate? 30 you are ready to move forward and find a more fulfilling position, career transition(過渡；變遷) specialist Gregg Taylor has a few 31 to help deal with the emotional side of 32 your job.When writing your resignation letter keep it short and to the point. Expres

19、s your gratitude for the 33 and state your resignation date. “You dont need to tell them much,” says Taylor. “Keep thing as simple as possible, and as quiet as possible.”Keep the details to yourself. It will lessen any tension from the time you 34 in your resignation letter until the day you leave.

20、35 , be sure to complete any 36 you are working on. This is just good 37 and common sense for everybody, 38 if you plan on asking for a reference. Use up any 39 vacation time and sick days.Timing and location are key. Taylor suggests booking a conference room to break the news to your boss. A neutra

21、l 40 will give you a better chance of 41 your boss reaction. Taylor also suggests conducting the meeting in the morning, early in week. This gives your boss time to 42 from the news.Give your employer appropriate notice. “They may not be 43 about your leaving, but they will 44 being given enough not

22、ice to find your replacement and for you to assist in training the new person,”says Taylor.30. A. If B. BecauseC. UntilD. Although31. A. plansB. warningsC. tipsD. comments32. A. findingB. improvingC. finishingD. leaving33. A. processB. experienceC. choiceD. resignation34. A. fillB. endC. takeD. hand

23、 35. A. IndeedB. ThereforeC. AlsoD. However36. A. projectB. formC. schemeD. report37. A. deedsB. mannersC. intentionsD. relations38. A. especiallyB. specificallyC. finallyD. surely39. A. relaxingB. rewardingC. refreshingD. remaining40. A. positionB. attitudeC. settingD. opinion41. A. predictingB. co

24、ntrollingC. observingD. understanding42. A. recoverB. escapeC. selectD. benefit43. A. angryB. curiousC. happyD. worried44. A. enjoyB. regretC. impressD. appreciateSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each o

25、f 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)Deng Yaping is regarded as one of the greatest table tennis players in the world. She has won 18 world championships and Olympic gold medals in he

26、r career. But now she is doing something different: promoting sport in China.Deng Yaping won her first world championship in 1989 in the 40th World Table Tennis Championship womens doubles. She was only 16 years old. 2 years later, she became the singles champion and the table tennis world knew that

27、 a star was born.Dengs fast rise to the top of the table tennis world drew worldwide attention, including the eye of Juan Antonio Samaranch, the president of International Olympic Committee who watched her progress with interest. He promised to attend the award ceremony if she won at the 1992 Barcel

28、ona Olympics. She made it, and Mr. Samaranch kept his word.1994 saw an unusual setback(退步) in her career when she lost the singles gold medal to Japanese Koyama Chire at the 12th Asia Games. Despite this setback, she soon recovered and won 3 events at the 1995 World Table Tennis Championship. Once a

29、gain, Mr. Samaranch watched her collect her medals.Deng Yaping retired in 1997 after winning that years singles and doubles world titles. In just 8 years, she won 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals, getting a place in Chinas sports history book. She was crowned with the Laureus Award in 20

30、02 for her excellent sporting performance.Deng Yapings achievements are not just in the world table tennis. She surprised many upon retirement by deciding to study English in college. She went to Tsinghua University first and further her study at the University of Cambridge. Later she became a membe

31、r of two different IOC committees to keep her relationship with the Olympics going. In 2003, she came back to China to join the 2008 Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee. She helped Beijing host the games.She said, “I feel I have the responsibility to tell the West and the whole world real informat

32、ion about all that I know and I have experienced.”Though her life is full and different, she says she could never forget table tennis.45. When did Deng Yaping win her first world championship? A. 1990.B. In 1989.C. 1992.D. 2002.46. Why was she crowned with the Laureus Award in 2002?A. Because of her

33、 physical exercise.B. Because of her eating habit.C. Because of her good character.D. Because of her excellent sporting performance.47. Where else did Deng Yaping further her study besides in Tsinghua University?A. At Harvard. B. At Beijing UniversityC. At Cambridge University. D. At Murdoch Univers

34、ity48. In just 8 years, Deng Yaping won _.A. 4 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsB. 10 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medalsC. 14 world champions and 6 Olympic gold medalsD. 14 world champions and 4 Olympic gold medals()There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London, the foll

35、owing are among the most famous ones. Tower BridgeTower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the World. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thame

36、s Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. London BridgeThe construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so

37、narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A keep left rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but

38、rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.Millennium BridgeThe Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Pauls Cathedral (圣保羅大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed

39、to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers. Westminster BridgeWestminster Bridge is a

40、 road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bri

41、dge” in the autumn of 1802. Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click here aaabridgesinbritainaaa. 49.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.B. Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.C. Cars

42、and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.D. Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.50.The Passage is most probably taken from a _. A. school report B. website article C. teenage magazine D. science fiction51.What can we learn from the passage?A. William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the

43、 bridges on the Thames River.B. Millennium Bridge wasnt built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt. C. That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge.D. Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River

44、. (C)Some houses are designed to be smart. Others have smart designs. An example of the second type of house won an Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects.Located on the shore of Sullivans Island off the coast of South Carolina, the award-winning cube-shaped beach house was bu

45、ilt to replace one smashed to pieces by Hurricane Hugo10 years ago. In September 1989, Hugo struck South Carolina, killing 18 people and damaging or destroying 36, 000 homes in the state.Before Hugo, many new houses built along South Carolinas shoreline were poorly constructed, and enforcement of bu

46、ilding codes wasnt strict, according to architect Ray Huff, who created the cleverly-designed beach house. In Hugos wake, all new shoreline houses are required to meet stricter, better-enforced codes. The new beach house on Sullivans Island should be able to withstand a Category 3 hurricane with pea

47、k winds of 179 to 209 kilometers per hour.At first sight, the house on Sullivans Island looks anything but hurricane-proof. Its redwood shell makes it resemble “a large party lantern” at night, according to one server. But looks can be deceiving. The houses wooden frame is reinforced with long steel

48、 reds to give it extra strength.To further protect the house from hurricane damage, Huff raised it 2. 7 meters off the ground on timber pilings-long, slender columns of wood anchored deep in the sand. Pilings might appear insecure, but they are strong enough to support the weight of the house. They

49、also elevate the house above storm surges. The pilings allow the surges to run under the house instead of running into it. “These swells of water come ashore at tremendous speeds and cause most of the damage done to beach-front buildings, ” said Huff.Huff designed the timber pilings to be partially

50、concealed by the houses ground-to-roof shell. “The shell masks the pilings so that the house doesnt look like its standing with its pant legs pulled up,”said Huff. In the event of a storm surge, the shell should break apart and let the waves rush under the house, the architect explained.52. After th

51、e tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolinas shore line are required . A. to be easily reinforcedB. to look smarter in design C. to meet stricter building standardsD. to be designed in the shape of cubes53. The award-winning beach house is quite strong because . A. it i

52、s strengthened by steel redsB. it is made of redwood C. it is in the shape of a shellD. it is built with timber and concrete54. Huff raised the house 2. 7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to . A. withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hr B. anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand C. b

53、reak huge sea waves into smaller onesD. prevent water from rushing into the house55. The main function of the shell is . A. to strengthen the pilings of the houseB. to give the house a better appearance C. to protect the wooden frame of the houseD. to slow down the speed of the swelling waterSection

54、 CDirections: 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.A. The engine in your body.B. The location, size and heartbeat of a heart.C. What happens when the heart beats?D. How does your heart work?E. How d

55、o we know about the heart?F. What can a doctor tell by feeling your pulse? 56.79. Your heart is located in your chest, a little to your left. This heart of yours, which is about the size of your two fists held together, beats about 90 times a minute. A grown person's heart beats about 60 to 80 t

56、imes a minute. The heartbeat is not just the same in all persons, and it is not the same in any one person at all times.57.79. When your heart beats, it is pumping blood to all parts of your body. If you could examine your heart closely, you would see that it is really two pumps placed side by side, and working at the same time. Each pump has two parts, the upper part called the auricle (心房), and the lower part called the ventricle (心室). The auricles receive the blood as it c