2012年上海普通高中会考英语真题及答案.doc

2012年上海普通高中会考英语真题及答案I. Listening comprehension: (共10分)Section A （共6分，每小题2分）Directions: In Section A, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passages. The passage 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 1 through 3 are based on the following passage:1. A. Watch TV in the evening. B. Use the toilet inside the house.C. Cook food themselves. D. Wash their hair with shampoo.2. A. She felt completely bad about it.B. She thought life in the house was easy.C. She enjoyed everything there. D. She preferred to live a modern life.3. A. An old house.B. A happy family.C. A popular TV program. D. A modern lifestyle.Section B: （共4分，每小题1分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear one conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hear the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 4 through 7 are based on the following conversation:Complete the form . Write ONE WORD for each blank.Hotel Registration FormName: Alan JonesRoom number: 429Room type: _4_Length of stay: Three nightsMeans of payment: By _5_Special needs: A _6_ A wake-up call at _7_II. Grammar and Vocabulary: （共30分）Section A: （共10分，每小题1分）8. In her short story, Helen described not her own experience, but _ writers. A. the othersB. anotherC. otherD. others9. As an English learner, the larger vocabulary you have, _ success you may achieve. A. the mostB. the moreC. moreD. most10. Since his arrival in England in 1979, he _ himself as a mayor. A. established B. had establishedC. has establishedD. was establishing11. Some birds have highly developed senses that enable them _ in the dark. A. flyB. to be flyingC. to flyD. flying12. You mustnt smoke in here! You _ start a fire. A. couldB. mustC. shouldD. need13. I could hardly imagine _ in such a remote mountain village for months. A. to liveB. liveC. livingD. to have lived14. Thats the man _ photo is on the cover of the latest magazine. A. thatB. whoC. whereD. whose15. It is the Internet _ keeps us in constant touch with our offices in Asia. A. thatB. whoC. whereD. how16. The newly retired engineer is starting his further education _ my father did last year. A. ifB. whenC. onceD. as17. They have passed the law, but the question is _ theyre going to make the law work. A. whyB. howC. whatD. thatSection B (共10分， 每小题1分)Directions: Read the text below. Use the word in the brackets to form a word that fits in the space.I use the Internet all the time, and I think its fantastic. But there is one thing I would be more _18_ (care) about doing in future. Thats booking a vacation online.I needed a vacation from work _19_ (bad), so I decided to take a short break. I looked up some hotels on the Internet and found what looked like a great place for holidays. The pictures on the website looked _20_ (amaze): sandy beaches, little houses that looked out over the sea, beachside dining; it was just what I needed. I went ahead and made a _21_ (reserve) over the Internet. It was easy. Or so it seemed.When I got the hotel, I was shocked. The staff was rude and _22_ (friendly). My house was old, in need of repair and was nowhere near the beach. To top it all of, the view of that _23_ (gold) sandy beach was nowhere to be seen.If you are thinking of booking a holiday over the Internet, take my _24_ (advise). Always be sure to call the hotel first and talk to the people before you reserve it. Also, check out some _25_ (independence) websites that can give you _26_ (accuracy) information about the area youll be staying in. Tourist association sites are the _27_ (good) . If youre still unsure, dont book. If you cant find what youre looking for on the Net, book your vacation the old-fashioned way - go visit a travel agency!Section C (共10分，每小题1分)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.Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your hard-earned cash on just one or two items? If so, why _28_ hunting around for cheaper, second-hand options? With a little time and patience, its possible to find some great _29_ . Take a look at the shopping alternatives which are not only lighter on your pocket, but also lots of fun!Car Boot (汽车后备箱) SalesPeople bring unwanted things to a car boot sale. There, in a large car park or on a school playing field, they sell them or exchange them with other traders _30_ something else. Anything from childrens toys to sports equipment can _31_ at these sales.Second-hand shopsGood second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are often the _32_ place to pick up a bargain! Many specialize in certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and old furniture . Always check things with care _33_ you buy them as it may be difficult to exchange them or get the money back later. Charity ShopsPeople _34_ used clothes , shoes, toys and other items to charity shops _35_ you can usually buy them for next to nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries.Christmas Bazaars(义卖会)These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the money _36_ usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you get tired knowing that its all for a good cause! So, next time youre in the mood to shop, instead of using your credit card, head for “second-hand city”. You wont be _37_!28. A. do not considerB. not considerC. not to considerD. no considering29. A. bargainsB. profitC. tradeD. costs 30. A. toB. atC. forD. on31. A. turn upB. turn offC. turn outD. turn down32. A. toughB. rareC. perfectD. private33. A. beforeB. sinceC. unlessD. though34. A. passB. donateC. oweD. lend35. A. whichB. whatC. whenD. where36. A. raisingB. raisedC. having raisedD. raise37. A. shockedB. satisfiedC. puzzledD. disappointedIII. Reading Comprehension (共30分)Section A （共22分，每小题2分）Directions： Read the following 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)The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins , and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten you seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!38. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. Her aunt begged her to go there.C. She could hardly afford any better trip.D. Spain was her ideal destination.39. In the story, the writer ended up _.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. complaining to the authoritiesD .enjoying a free beach holiday40. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. A Lucky MistakeB. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice DreamD. A Well-Planned Trip(B)With the cost of college rising in the U.S., some students are washing their hands of the American education system, grabbing their passports, and seeking cheaper degrees abroad. The number of students doing so has increased 2 percent annually in recent years, according to the Department of Education.In 2009, Jessica Fuller, then 25, was employed at a small private university in Philadelphia as a clerk in an office. Bored with her job and becoming increasingly interested in healthcare industry, Fuller knew she would need a masters degree in public health for her dream career.At first, Fuller wanted a school in New York and Pennsylvania, but with many programs costing over $30,000 per year for tuition alone, she decided on an option she could better afford - the Netherlands. A similar degree in health economics cost less than $ 17,000 for a one-year program.To finance her education at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Fuller took out a $30,000 bank loan through her mothers credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as air travel and living expenses for her year abroad. The cost may be lower, but is the quality of education overseas just as good as an American university? Jessica Fuller says in her case, yes: she found a consulting job with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduated from Erasmus University, and says that the university -and its location- were definitely a factor.“Many Erasmus professors were world famous experts in their fields,” says Fuller. “Considering the variety of the students, the class discussions were very robust. Having an “international” advantage made a huge difference.”41. Why did Jessica Fuller want to study for a masters degree?A. She could afford tuition at Erasmus University.B. Her job required more professional skills.C. She was bored with healthcare industry.D. Her interest was in public health.42. Jessica was able to go to Erasmus University by _.A. using her own credit cardB. having a part-time job C. getting a scholarship from the universityD. obtaining a loan from a bank43. The word “robust” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”.A. awkward and fruitlessB. strong and vigorousC. peaceful and pleasantD. brief and informal44. Jessicas case shows that there is a tendency among U.S. students to _.A. choose t study overseasB. look for jobs abroadC. seek education of higher qualityD. take one-year program( C )A lot of people today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money-but many of them arent happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy , even if they are poor. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “Ive been studying happiness for over 30 years,” he says. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II , when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person could build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didnt waste time, either at work or when they are free. “Many people feel that the time they spend at work or at school is wasted. But often their free time is also wasted. Many people are used to doing passive things-watching television, for example-without using any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesnt have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when get into something he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging , they experience “flow”, a state where they dont notice time passing.They also experience enjoyment. Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, makes a contrast between enjoyment and pleasure. “I used to think they were the same thing- but theyre not! Pleasure is a big bowl of ice cream, or taking a hot bath on a cold day -nothing bad at all! But enjoyment is about doing something and achieving something. It isnt really important what we do, its more important to do something, and feel positive about it, and to try to do it well.”People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.45. What did the professor want to find out through his research?A. The difference between enjoyment and pleasure.B. The secret of having a fulfilling and pleasant life.C. The real meaning and purpose of life.D. The way of passing the time enjoyably.46. When a person is in a “flow” state, he/she _.A. is guilty about wasting timeB. feels stressed doing challenging jobsC. easily forgets what time it isD. has a strong desire to finish a boring task47. In which situation can people experience enjoyment according to the professor?A. When having afternoon tea.B. When taking a hot bath in winter.C. When watching a soap drama.D. When making a DIY gift for a friend.48. What can we learn from the passage?A. Pleasures add a sense of purpose and meaning to lives.B. Happiness results from engaging in meaningful tasks.C. Happy people often relax themselves by doing nothing.D. Happiness has much to do with living conditions.Section B ( 共8分， 每小题2分)Directions： Read the following resumé (简历) and complete the statements that follow. Write one word or more in each space.Jane Smith1939 Norway StreetCleveland, OH 44101216