上海市位育中学2021届高三英语下学期零次考试试题.doc

位育中学2014学年第二学期高三英语零次考试试卷 考试时间 ：120分钟 满分：150分第I 卷（共103分）I. Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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 pianoC. Playing drums. D. Acting. 3. A. His bikeB. Janes bikeC. The key to his roomD. The key to his bike4. A. The man doesnt like a car, but his wife does. B. The mans wife doesnt 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 friends house.6. A. Bob cant 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 PassagesDirections: 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. regularly. B. predictably.C. always.D. rarely12. 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 passage.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 ConversationsDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. Each 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 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.The Language Study FairDate: 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. Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What was Herberts previous job?He was a 21 .Why did Herbert move back?It was 22 in Alaska.What is Herberts present job?He is a 23 owner.When will Cindy and Dave meet Herbert? 24 .II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: 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)Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and（25）_ culture was thought to be highly advanced, have long remained a secret. Recently however, scientists（26）_ (take) part in an exploration project at the lake have found（27）_ they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple under the water.Divers from the study group have discovered a building scientists think is (28) _ remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week（29）_ bad weather forces a change in their plans."The scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully," said project director, John Aubi. "But so far some have put forward the idea（30）_ the remains date from this period because of their similarities to those found elsewhere." The research team has made more than 200 dives（31）_ water 30 metres deep this year. During these dives,（32）_ have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, starting later this year to review the film.(B) Memory, they say, is a matter of practice and exercise. If you have the wish and really made a conscious effort, then you can quite easily improve your ability（33）_(remember) things. But （34）_ _ you are successful, there are times when your memory seems to play tricks on you. Sometimes you remember things that really did not happen. One morning last week, for example, I got up and found that I (35) _ (leave) the front door unlocked all night, yet I clearly remember locking it carefully the night before. Memory “tricks” work the other way as well. Once in a while you remember not doing something, and then find out that you did. One day last month, for example, I was sitting in a barber shop (36)_ (wait) for my turn to get a haircut, and suddenly I realized that I had got a haircut two days (37)_ (early) at the barber shop across the street from my office. We always seem to find something funny and (38)_ (amuse) in incidents caused by peoples forgetfulness or absent-mindedness. Stories about absent-minded professors (39)_ (tell) for years, and weve never got tired of hearing new ones. Unfortunately, however, absent-mindedness is not always funny. There are times when “trick” of our memory（40）_ cause us great trouble. 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. A. instinct B. confidence C. outlined D. slogans E. spin F. listsG. illustrated H. conviction I. contrast J. practice K. demonstrate The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the speaker, with merit being given to speakers who are confident, articulate, knowledgeable and able to deliver a speech with _41_. But often it is not the speakers who write these moving speeches, it is a speechwriter. And one industry in which this _42_ is common is that of politics. So what does it take to be a political speechwriter? Well according to a recent job advertisement from the US Embassy in Britain, a political speechwriter needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and able to _43_ a deep knowledge of their subject. They must also work closely with speakers and be able to relate to their style. Some believe that the best speechwriters have an inherent talent, a natural creative_44_, and that speechwriting is an art form. So what about those of us who do not possess such genius? Can we still produce successful speeches? In an interview with the BBC, Dr Max Atkinson (a communications specialist) _45_ a number of speechwriting techniques. He also _46_ how these techniques have been used in historic speeches. One such technique is introducing _47_. This is extremely useful when presenting a positive _48_ on a negative issue. One of the most famous examples of this can be seen in a speech given by former American President John F Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.” Another technique is the use of three-part _49_. Dr Atkinson explains that this can be an excellent way of adding finality or confirming a statement. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was a fan of this technique. One of his most famous campaign _50_ was "education, education, education.” So next time you have to prepare a speech or presentation, try applying one or more of these techniques and see if you have what it takes to be a winning speechwriter.III. Reading Comprehension Section 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.Ambition is a necessary quality in life. It is the 51 which drives us on to use whatever talent we have got. If we havent got some degree of ambition, these talents will not be used for our own and others 52 . Ambition, 53 , can have several faults. First of all, it can be 54 . We may not be able to see the limits of our own abilities, so we do ambitious things that are completely beyond us. Our career masters can see our good qualities and our limitations 55 . They may tell us that we havent the ability to deal with people and would make good businessmen. We refuse to take their evaluation. We keep on trying. Many years and many 56 later we are forced to accept their 57 . But what a waste of time our ill-founded ambition has caused us!Secondly, our ambition can be too 58 . Our attention is devoted to one narrow aim, such as getting distinctions（荣誉）in a science subject. Everything that may draw us away from this aim is cut out of our lives. In the end we get our distinctions. But what damage we have 59 ourselves in the process! We are isolated beings only caring about a particular examination. And we probably wont make good scientists. We 60 the breadth of vision（远见卓识） necessary for success at a higher level. Thirdly, our ambition can be limited to lifeless objectives. We want to gain money, or power, or membership of some circles. Persons who feel inferior try to 61 by seeking the respect of others through possession of these artificial signs of worth.Fourthly, our ambition may be 62 . Instead of directing some of our ambitions towards community improvement, we may exploit members of the community in the interests of self-advancements. In later life we may be ambitious for the success of our children but we regard this success as only a further 63 of our own success.Ambition is necessary in the lives of individualsnecessary for their own improvement and for the improvement of the 64 in which they live. But, like all blind forces, it must be directed if it is not to cause disaster. It must be tightly controlled by the head and the heart. Otherwise ambition may 65 too high a price in terms of human qualities.51. A. means B. force C. courage D. action52.A. justice B. affection C. benefit D. emotion53. A. however B. therefore C. besides D. furthermore54. A. unpredictable B. unusual C. unrealistic D. unfavorable55.A. objectively B. positively C. amusingly D. negatively56. A. miracles B. recoveries C. occasions D. disappointments 57.A. notice B. solution C. judgment D. measure58. A. devoted B. concentrated C. separated D. isolated59. A. caused B. made C. driven D. troubled60.A. omit B. lack C. own D. value61. A. take in B. make up C. turn down D. give out62. A. self-centered B. self-disciplined C. self-satisfied D. self-controlled63. A. time B. imageC. design D. mark 64.A. family B. community C. section D. position65. A. possess B. satisfy C. overtake D. demand Section BDirections: 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)Glynis Davis:I first piled on the pounds when I was in the family way and I couldnt lose them afterwards. Then I joined a slimming club. My target was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself Id lose the weight at slimming classes in the new year but it didnt happen. Instead of losing the pounds, I put them on. Id lost willpower and tried to believe that the old bag of fish and chips didnt make any difference but the scales dont lie. Roz Juma:To be honest, I never weigh myself any more. Ive learnt to be happy with myself. It seemed to me that I would feel sorry about every spoonful of tasty food that passed my lips. My idea is simple. You shouldnt be too much thinking about food and dieting. Instead, you should get on with life and stop dreaming of a super thin body. This is obviously the size Im meant to be and, most of all, Im happy with it. Lesley Codwin:I was very happy at winning Young Slimmer of the year. Id look in the mirror unable to believe this slim lady was me! That might have been my problem perhaps from then on I didnt pay any attention to myself. Winning a national competition makes everything worse, though. Because you feel the eyes of the world are fixed upon you. I feel a complete failure because Ive put on weight again. Ros Langfod:Before moving in with my husband Gavin, Id always been about 110 pounds, but the pleasant housework went straight to my waist and I put on 15 pounds in a year. Every so often I try to go on a diet Im really good in a few days, then end up having the childrens leftovers or eating happily chocolate my weakness. Id like to be slim, but right now my duty is the chil