上海市位育中学2014-2015学年高一英语下学期零次考试试题(共10页).doc

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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上位育中学2014学年第二学期高一英语零次考试 (2015-2-). Listening Comprehension (24%)Section A Short ConversationsDirections: 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 ques

2、tions 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. Jims girl friend was out.B. The meeting was over.C. The man didnt call Jim.D. The man tr

3、ied to contact Jim.2. A. He had to go there on weekends.B. It wasnt open every day.C. It made him return home hungry.D. It wasnt a nice restaurant.3. A. Yes, he will do right away.B. No, they are too expensive.C. Yes, they are on sale.D. Yes, perhaps next week.4.A. Removing the school farther away.B

4、. The hotdog stand being welcome.C. Parents taking their children to school.D. Removing the hotdog stand farther away.5.A. In a department store.B. In a shoe factory.C. In a shoe store.D. In a busy street.6. A. April.B. May.C. June.D. July.7. A. He seldom fishes.B. He cant fish with a hook and line.

5、C. He never catches any fish.D. He sometimes fishes.8. A. Interesting.B. Amusing.C. Successful.D. Funny.9. A. Under the ash-tray.B. By the bed. C. On the bed.D. Beside the ash-tray.10.A. Something interesting.B. Something dull.C. Many kinds of work.D. An exciting job.Section B Directions: In Section

6、 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 th

7、e question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Four months.B. One months.C. Half a month.D. Two months.12.A. A load of steel.B. Dozens of passengers.C. Rail officials.D. One hundred people.13.A. Because his parents wished him to go to an orphanage.B. Beca

8、use the boy had lost his way.C. Because his parents were divorcing.D. Because the naughty boy had run away from his parents.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Information.B. Translation.C. Correction.D. Communication.15.A. By asking the native speakers for explanations.

9、B. By doing as much written work as possible.C. By observing the differences between the target language and his mother tongue.D. By passing by all the mistakes he is making from time to time.16.A. A native Spanish speaker makes mistakes in English.B. Both “I do it.” and “Ill do it.” are correct.C.

10、One says “I do it.” when he is very willing to do something.D. A native English speaker cant understand a Spanish learners English.Section CDirections: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fi

11、ll 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.Differences between British and American EnglishSome of the (17)_ are different.There are slight differences in (18)_ too.The woman didn

12、t (19)_ that “flat” and “apartment” were the same until half of the movie was over.British and American English are not so different that it prevents us from (20)_ English.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.What was the woma

13、ns trouble?She got (21)_.Why couldnt the tooth be filled? It was (22)_ to be filled.What was the woman made to do after the tooth was out? She was made to bite and hold the cotton ball (23)_ for half an hour.When could the woman eat again? She might eat (24)_.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TH

14、REE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: (25%)Section ADirections: After reading the sentences or passages below, fill in the blanks to make the sentences or passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the giv

15、en word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each other.(A)On a trip to Yangshuo, Guangxi, this year, I waited for the boat (25)_ (take) me along the Lijiang River. Out of nowhere, a shirtless man ran up to me and asked to take a photo with me. We both smiled as he said I was the first

16、 foreigner he had ever seen. He said “thank you” and ran off again.The experience was funny, and it wasnt the first time this (26)_ (happen) to me. In fact, almost all the foreigners I know in China (27)_ (experience) the same thing. Girls with blonde hair seem to be the most photographed. Most of t

17、hem were surprised at first, but they now enjoy having their photo (28)_ (take) with happy students.Of course, many countries in the West are home (29)_ different ethnicities. So it is normal to see people (30)_ look different. But its different in many areas in China.Personally, I think it fine to

18、take photos with strangers. But try to ask first. Once I was waiting for my friend in an art district when a group of girls began giggling at their phones. I noticed one of them was pointing the camera at me, secretly (31)_ (take) photos. When I spotted them, they smiled and asked (32)_ they could t

19、ake a photo with me. Maybe it is shyness, but I prefer when people ask before they take a photo. Most foreigners will say yes.(B)Its a funny experience to fly on an airplane. In this long tube, thousands of kilometers in the air, we get a little view of other cultures and their habits.Now you can co

20、mpare the different cultural habits, thanks to a survey by the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The survey (33)_ (speak) to people from eight countries, (34)_ (include) the US, UK and China. Whats everyone doing?Surprisingly, the British are most likely to chat with strangers. They spend 50

21、% (35)_ time talking than any other nationality. It is an old stereotype (36)_ British people are quiet but today, more and more young British people like to begin conversations. “Where are you from?” “Are you scared of flying?” You may hear Briton (37)_ (ask) these questions on an airplane.If there

22、 is an American beside you, you (38)_ see them typing away on their laptop, busy (39)_ work. The nation is the birthplace of the fast-paced lifestyle. Either at school (40)_ work, lunch breaks are quite short. Usually, it is only a 30-minute break. Many people just grab a sandwich and keep on workin

23、g.The survey also showed that the Chinese like sleeping and playing computer games during flights. Are you one of them?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. through B. univ

24、ersal C. gratitude D. generosity E. anniversariesF. responsive G. reaching H. add to I. overlooked J. embarrassmentIn our life, we have rarely expressed our gratitude to the one whod lived those years with us. In fact, we dont have to wait for (41)_ to thank the ones close to usthe ones so easily (4

25、2)_. If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is this: give it now！While your feeling of appreciation is alive and sincere, act on it. Saying thanks is such an easy way to (43)_ the worlds happiness.Saying thanks not only brightens someone elses world, but it also brightens yours. If youre

26、 feeling left out, unloved or unappreciated, try (44)_ out to others. It may be just the medicine you need.Of course, there are times when you cant express (45)_ immediately. In that case dont let (46)_ sink you into silencespeak up the first time you have the chance.Once a young minister, Mark Bria

27、n, was sent to a remote parish(教区) of Kwakiutl Indians in British Columbia. He had been told that the Indians did not have a word for thank you. But Brian soon found that these people had exceptional (47)_. Instead of saying thanks, it is their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own,

28、 and every kindness with an equal or superior kindness. They do their thanks.I wonder if we had no words in our vocabulary for thank you, would we do a better job of communicating our gratitude? Would we be more (48)_, more sensitive and more caring?Thankfulness sets in motion a chain of reaction th

29、at transforms people all around usincluding ourselves, for no one ever misunderstands the melody of a grateful heart. Its message is (49)_; its lyrics transcend all earthly barriers; its music touches the heavens.III. Reading Comprehension (26%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following pa

30、ssage 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 you ever heard the phrase, “Love is blind”? If so, you are already (50)_with a type of mistake in our attempts to understand others: halo effects. This type of mistake

31、 (51)_to the fact that once we form an overall impression of somebody, it could have strong effects on our (52)_of his personality. (53)_, halo effects are both common and powerful. (54)_, most organizations contain one or more “superstars”- people who have earned the reputation for being unusually

32、(55)_and capable. Once they have gained such a “halo”, everything they do receives good (56)_. Ideas that would be regarded as just so-so if suggested by someone else are seen as (57)_when proposed by these persons. And actions that might be considered risky if (58)_ by others are seen as brave when

33、 carried out by these “chosen” men and women.As you can see, halo effects carry high costs. They may lead some persons to have an (59)_ high opinion of their own worth, while making things (60)_for others who are equally deserving. Further, by giving too much influence to persons who are not ready t

34、o receive (61)_ and by preventing hidden talent from being (62)_, they can harm organizations as well as individuals. Clearly, (63)_, it is important to recognize the existence and impact of halo effects; only then can their harmful effects be (64)_.50. A. boredB. wrong     

35、                 C. connected               D. familiar51. A. adds             &

36、#160;           B. extends                    C. refers                

37、0;      D. keeps52. A. choices                     B. judgments                 C. memories

38、0;               D. requirements53. A. Generally            B. Probably                

39、60; C. Hopefully                 D. Unfortunately54. A. For exampleB. Worse stillC. In additionD. Above all55. A. amusing                

40、60;    B. talented                 C. fashionable               D. conscious56. A. effect       

41、0;           B. reply                        C. comment             &#

42、160;      D. opportunity57. A. average                     B. similar                 

43、; C. funny                       D. excellent58. A. takenB. provedC. substitutedD. compared59. A. unexpectedly             B.

44、 unreasonably         C. understandably          D. unsuccessfully60. A. disorderly                   B. difficult&

45、#160;                C. valuable                   D. significant61. A. usB. itC. youD. them62. A. harmed     

46、                B. wasted                C. discovered                

47、 D. protected 63. A. tooB. insteadC. thoughD. then64. A. exposedB. discussedC. avoidedD. repeatedSection B 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 tha

48、t fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There are many stereotypes about the character of people in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private. In the South and West, however, they are often t

49、hought of as being more open and hospitable. Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from

50、 Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.American stereotypes are abundant. New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospita

51、lity and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing. These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and historical development.When travelling from place to place, Americans themselves are often

52、surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.65 . The main idea of the passage is _.A. even Americans are surprised at the differences among themselvesB. there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA.C. there are many reasons for the differences.D.

53、stereotypes about people are not necessarily true.66. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. New Yorkers are usually open with strangers.B. People from the South are usually considered good hosts. C. The friendliest Americans travel from place to place.D. Different parts have dif

54、ferent customs and habits.67. The differences lie in the following except _ of the parts.A. the weather    B. the history    C. geography    D. the names68. New Englanders are often thought of as being _.A. hospital and warmB. outgoingC. friendly and helpfulD. all of the above(B)Books for ChildrenFleabag and the Ring's EndBeth WebbMore stories of Fleabag, the talking catstar of this wonderful set of 3 books.Ages 813, 208 pages, paper-back07459 44116, 3.99The little White HouseElizabeth GoudgeA fairy ta