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1、第 10 页 共 10 页黄浦区2013年高考模拟考II. 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.25.The capital will further limit the number of rush-hour subway passengers to cope wit

2、h the growing pressure _ the network. A. toB. atC. on D. with26. Three foreign films will be on this month. One is made in Korea, _ two are made in England. A. rest B. another C. other D. the other 27. Teachers _ be sensitive to the development level of each student so as to help them better. A. nee

3、d to B. may C. are able toD. can28. Most students think they should have _ at school if there were no examinations. A. the happiest time B. a more happier timeC. much happiest time D. a much happier time29. The manager listened to the customers complaints attentively with great patience, _ to miss a

4、ny point. A. not trying B. trying not C. to try not D. not to try 30. Rain and high winds today _ to take the place of yesterdays mild conditions.A. expectB. are expected C. are expectingD. has expected31. _ parents say and do usually has a life-long effect on their children. A. ThatB. Which C. What

5、D. As32. The adoption of orphans and physically challenged children has been a subject of public debate _ a fire in an unregistered orphanage last month.A. according toB. in case ofC. ever since D. such as33. President Barack Obama told ABC news _ he was aware of the development of the recent invest

6、igation. A. thatB. whatC. whichD. whether34. A latest report by Taobao said that visitors through wireless devices _ from 10 million in 2010 to 300 million by the end of last year. A. would growB. has grownC. has been growing D. had grown35. Reform is taking place in the countrys vast countryside, _

7、 tens of millions offarmers have moved to cities for work. A. whenB. whichC. whereD. that36. In fact, I think its very much nicer without the naughty boy, if you dont mind me _ so. A. say B. to sayC. sayingD. to saying37.The number of the dead pigs _ out of the Huangpu River in Shanghais Songjiang D

8、istrict had risen to 5,916 by March 12.A. fishedB. to fishC. to be fished D. fishing38. A 7-year-old boy received an operation on Tuesday successfully _ he has many other health problems. A. since B. however C. thoughD. therefore39. Chinas plan _ its installed nuclear power capacity by 20 percent th

9、is year shows that the country is developing new energy in an efficient way. A. raisedB. to raiseC. raising D. has raised40. It was announced that only when the terrible disease was under control _ to return to their homes. A. the residents would decide B. would the residents decideC. would the resi

10、dents be decided D. the residents would be decidedSection 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. complexityB. imagesC. elementaryD. signalsE. willinglyF. independentlyG. mentalH. ex

11、perimentI. leapsJ. monsterA noted American psychologist once remarked that childhood is a magical period in ones life. Indeed it is, for during childhood, one undergoes a step-by-step transformation not only in 41 capacity, but also in physical and verbal skills. Each step 42 an increase in the diff

12、iculty of a childs conceptual and learning abilities. During the early stages of childhood, from infancy to about five, the child learns simple skills including using the toilet, bathing and dressing himself 43 . At this stage, he also learns to be very observant, curious, imaginative and creative.

13、His ability to remember things also 44 at this stage. He remembers details that an adult may have difficulty in remembering. Gradually, he learns 45 skills in problem-solving. At school, particular in art classes, the child is especially creative. Given a piece of paper and some colored pencils, he

14、draws a variety of 46 from his surroundings as well as from his family circle. It is not surprising to see a child draw a 47 to represent an abusive father, and an angel to represent a loving and caring mother. As he graduates to the later stages of childhood bordering on the teenage years, the chil

15、d learns the 48 of human relations and socialization by interacting with his peershis friends and schoolmates. He also learns to 49 with new life situations, including dates and part-time work. Given a tight schedule of schoolwork, the child learns to prepare his own schedules of work and play; the

16、more practical and less serious ones manage to take time out of their busy schedules of assignments, reports and tests and examinations to go with their friends on relaxation entertainment. III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words o

17、r phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.When 16-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage to perform at Harlems Apollo Theater in 1934, she had no idea that her life was about to change. Her childhood had been 50 . After the death o

18、f her parents, Fitzgerald had been placed in a boarding school. 51 , the teachers at the school mistreated her, so she ran away. Homeless and orphaned, Fitzgerald was trying her best to 52 on the streets of New York City when she won a contest to perform during an amateur night at the Apollo. She ha

19、d 53 planned to dance, but at the last second, she decided to sing her mothers favorite song instead. Her performance earned her 54 from several well-known musicians. Ella Fitzgerald went on to become a 55 jazz singer.During a musical career that spanned six decades, Fitzgerald 56 more than 200 albu

20、ms. She won 13 Grammy Awards, the last of which she received in 1990. She worked with some of the greatest American singers of the twentieth century, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, and Dizzy Gillespie. Her talent and charm 57 a wide range of listeners around the world. The wo

21、rldwide 58 of Ella Fitzgerald helped make jazz a more popular genre. Until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the United States 59 African American citizens the same treatment that white citizens received. Fitzgeralds manager and her band 60 to perform at places where discrimination (歧视) was pr

22、acticed. They also decided not to perform unless they were paid the same amount as white singers and musicians. Ellas fight for 61 received support from numerous celebrity admirers, including Marilyn Monroe. Fitzgerald never took her good fortune for granted. She gave money to charities and organiza

23、tions that contributed to 62 disadvantages children. For her many civic contributions, in 1992 President George Bush awarded her the Presidential Medal of Honor, one of the highest honors 63 to civilians. In 1991, Fitzgerald gave her 64 performance in New Yorks Carnegie Hall. Although Ella Fitzgeral

24、d died in 1996, the American “First Lady of Song” continues to live in the hearts and ears of music lovers worldwide. 50. A. rich B. roughC. funny D. happy 51.A. ImportantlyB. UnforgettablyC. NaturallyD. Unfortunately52.A. surviveB. experienceC. learnD. stand 53.A. strangelyB. blindlyC. originally D

25、. probably 54.A. jealousy B. recognitionC. reputationD. gratitude 55.A. creative B. dependent C. undiscoveredD. distinguished 56.A. releasedB. soldC. copiedD. showed57.A. compared with B. appealed to C. composed of D. depended on58.A. celebrationB. admiration C. relaxationD. implication59.A. denied

26、B. supportedC. offeredD. hated60.A. decidedB. refusedC. startedD. afforded61.A. wealthB. futureC. equalityD. agreement62.A. caring forB. playing withC. preferring toD. picking up63.A. ignorantB. inadequateC. availableD. official 64.A. best B. vividC. openD. finalSection BDirections: Read the followi

27、ng 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) The seventh-inning stretch is one baseball t

28、radition that helps make the game one of Americas favorite pastimes. In the middle of the seventh inning (局) fans ritualistically stand and stretch before the home team comes to bat. No one really knows the origin of the custom, but there are theories on how it started. Baseball historian Dan Daniel

29、 provided this explanation: “It probably began as an expression of fatigue. That would explain why the stretch comes late in the game instead of at the halfway point.”A more popular story involves President William Howard Taft and the birth of two baseball traditions. According to the account, Taft

30、attended the first game of the 1910 baseball season. On the spur of the moment, plate umpire (裁判) Billy Evans gave Taft the ball. He asked him to throw it over the plate. Taft did so, and the custom of having the president launch the baseball season with the first pitch was born. The story continues

31、 that later that same day, President Taft, who weighed well over 300 pounds, became uncomfortable in his small chair. In the middle of the seventh inning, he stood up to stretch his legs. The crowd thought that the president was leaving, so they stood up out of respect. A few moments later, Taft sat

32、 down again. The fans followed, and the seventh-inning stretch was born. What a day for traditions!No matter how the tradition began, fans have since added to the fun. Now, as they stand to stretch during the seventh inning, they can sing along to Jack Norworths 1927 version of the song “Take Me Out

33、 to the Ball Game” after the visiting team has batted. 65. Which of the following best defines the word “ritualistically” in Paragraph 1?A. Attracting attention. B. Showing excitement.C. Continuing a custom. D. Releasing anxiety.66. The seventh-inning stretch is celebrated with the song “Take Me Out

34、 to the Ball Game” _. A. a few moments after the beginning B. after the visiting team has batted in the seventh inning C. between the sixth and seventh innings D. after the home team has batted in the seventh inning67. In the more popular story, _. A. Billy Evans attended the first game of the 1910

35、baseball seasonB. Taft asked Billy Evans to throw the ball over the plateC. President Taft stood up to stretch his legs to relax himselfD. the crowd thought the president didnt respect the players68. How did the custom of following the “seventh-inning stretch” begin? A. No one knows for sure where o

36、r when the custom began.B. Jack Norworth started the tradition with the song in 1927.C. Fans used it as a time to stand and stretch their legs after sitting for the first six innings. D. William Howard Taft stood up and the rest of the fans stood in honor of the president. (B)Calling for Contributio

37、nsKeen to share your views and have your articles published in the Campus Link? We are calling for contributions to the following sections:Lifestyle:Do you travel widely, keep a journal of your adventures and have nice photographs that you might want to share? Or have you simply been somewhere that

38、caught your imagination? Tell us all about your travels!Are you an eager movie-goer? Be Leonard Maltin for the day and share your views of the latest blockbuster (大片) with our readers!If food is your preferred choice of relaxation, try your hand at being food critic and send us your views on food/re

39、staurants worth trying.Class Notes:Whether its about your accomplishments, memories of campus days, your recent career or a new addition to your family, we welcome you to share your news, views and photos with friends and classmates through Class Notes. Read about your classmates in this issue of Ca

40、mpus Link. If you are interested in sharing any of the above, or if you know of someone worthy of feature, please get in touch with the Editor-in-Chief, at karinyeocampuslink.sg.Contributions will be selected based on their relevance and quality and Campus Link reserves the right to publish or rejec

41、t a submission (提交的文章). All contributions will be edited for clarity and length. Please send your submissions in word.doc files and your photos in jpeg format. Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 June 2013.Research: If this noble line of work is your bread and butter or passion, w

42、e want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link your research developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!69. In the Lifestyle section, you may not fi

43、nd _. A. journals of travelsB. well-taken photographsC. stories of Leonard MaltinD. opinions on restaurants70. Which of the following is TRUE about Campus Link?A. It offers readers bread and butter. B. It welcomes research developments and breakthroughs. C. It helps you to recognize your schoolmates

44、 and teachers. D. It is a source of inspiration for the community.71. The poster aims to _. A. declare the rights of Campus LinkB. introduce someone worthy of featureC. share views and articles among teachersD. encourage contributions for the next issue (C) Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of

45、years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew. And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with greater efficiency. Charles

46、Wiesenthal, who was born in Germany, designed and received a patent on a double-pointed needle that eliminated the need to turn the needle around with each stitch(缝合) in England in 1755. Other inventors of that time tried to develop a functional sewing machine, but each design had at least one serious imperfection. Frenchman Barthelemy Thimonnier finally engineered a machine that really worked. However, he was nearly killed by a group of angry tailors when they burned down his garment factory. They feared that they would lose their jobs to the machi