长宁区2012学年第一学期高三英语期终质量抽测试卷
第I卷 （共105分）
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: 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 author received tons of congratulations ______ his great success in writing.
A. in
B. on
C. from
D. by
26. Did you foresee that so many investors ______ all their money in the stock market? A. had lost B. lost C. would lose D. have lost
27. People living in big cities tend to be ______ concerned with air quality than those living in
countryside. A. even more B. many more C. much less D. still less
28. Some fast developing countries around the world don’t care about protecting ______ against
environmental pollution. A. themselves B. them C. it D. itself
29. According to the new regulations, one ______ pass night driving test for the license. 30. 31.
A. need B. can C. must D. may
All the residents in the area ______ that they move into new flats within three months. A. are advised B. advised C. have advised D. have been advised She came up with several ideas about the house decoration ______ a fantastic one popped into her mind. A. until
B. before
C. since
D. unless
32. Mary’s success lies in the fact ______ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others. A. because B. which C. where D. that 33. ______ any staircase, I followed a dark passage and it seemed to go on for ever. A. Not to have seen B. Seeing not C. Having not seen D. Not seeing 34. Unless ______ to speak, most high school students here prefer remaining silent in class. A. invited B. inviting C. being invited D. having invited 35. Doctors insist the growth of wisdom continues after the 40s, 50s and even 60s, ______? A. does it B. doesn’t it C. do they D. don’t they
36. If she accepts this position, she will have no choice but ______ an even greater challenge.
A. to meet
B. meets
C. meeting
D. met
37. Donald survived when the car ______ he was in crashed into a truck from the opposite side. A. as B. where C. that D. once 38. A high definition digital camera on this cell phone can show you vividly ______ is around the
person you are talking to. A. how B. which C. what D. where
39. Was it the boy’s passion for playing the piano in his childhood ______ led him to be a music
college student?
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A. which B. that C. what D. when
40. I remember ______ Mike for advice since he is regarded by many as a good adviser. A. to be asked B. asking C. to ask D. being asked
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. advance F. defined
People rarely feel as helpless as they do when attacked by the threat of severe storms. There is nothing that can prevent a hurricane (飓风) or tornado from causing destruction if it reaches a 41 area. History offers numerous examples of storms that have destroyed large numbers of homes and killed many people. But today things are not as 42 as they were in the past. By studying the conditions that cause storms, weather forecasters are better able to predict them and give people in their paths the warning needed in 43 to keep away from tragedy.
A storm is 44 as a sudden, extreme change in the normal conditions of Earth’s atmosphere. Examples include a large flood of moisture (湿气) or a sharp increase in wind speed. These types of 45 are generally caused by a dramatic change in air pressure. In fact, air pressure often affects weather more than any other factors.
Hurricanes are somewhat 46 to tornadoes because both produce atmospheric vortices. Vortices are cone-shaped depression (低气压) of high-speed winds that can cause a large lot of 47 if they touch the ground. When a storm 48 shore, it brings not only fierce winds but also large amounts of ocean water. Storms require moisture to exist, so they quickly 49 over land. As the storm dies, it creates large thunderclouds that can cause heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and flooding. Tornadoes can also form from the breakup of storms and are often one of their most dangerous consequences.
B. similar G. approaches C. destruction H. miserable D. cease I. populated E. increase J. shifts III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
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.
All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 . Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environment’s health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the
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endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment.
In recent years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies’ habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010.
Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylor’s Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , ―When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.‖
50. A. colors
51. A. out of control 52. A. nearby 53. A. predictable 54. 55. 56. 57.
A. factor A. exposed A. highlights A. preserving
B. bodies
B. in great danger B. though B. possible B. picture B. accustomed B. changes B. controlling B. efforts
B. keep the promise B. furthermore B. Leading B. significant B. commented B. adapted
C. wings C. on the fly C. besides C. imaginable C. measure C. sensitive C. replaces C. observing
D. feelers D. out of date D. alone D. terrible D. display D. resistant D. finds
D. recognizing
58. A. projects
59. A. set an example 60. A. however
61. A. Distinguished 62. A. graceful 63. A. proposed 64. A. restricted
Section B
C. steps D. groups
C. make a difference D. take the time C. otherwise C. Senior C. pitiful C. promised C. contributed
D. therefore D. Ordinary D. mysterious D. recommended D. tied
Directions: 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)
When I was in college, a man named Henry worked as a custodian (看门人) in our student union building. White-haired, with a Pennsylvania Dutch accent, Henry could usually be seen in a baseball cap, a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.
He was the custodian, and he was the most respected and most well-known person in the
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building. Everyone loved Henry, and it was because of all the implicit ways he expressed his love for everyone around him. Henry didn’t have to say, ―I love you.‖ He lived his love.
Henry was always excited when he met someone new, and he wanted to know everything about them. He felt it was important to do things for people he valued. And Henry seemed to value everyone he met. He brought in articles or cartoons for certain people, went out of his way to introduce people to each other, kept dozens of names and birthdays in his wallet so he could send cards, and helped students keep in touch with graduates who had written to him. He even assisted students who didn’t have enough money to buy their books.
Henry taught me --- and many others he supported --- how to live life to the fullest. Not by skydiving or exploring some foreign countries, but by appreciating where you are in life and valuing those around you.
The funny thing is that despite all he did and taught us, Henry truly believed that he was the lucky one --- that he was the one who was gaining so much by getting to know us. But all of us who remember Henry know that we were the ones who were truly blessed.
We will never forget the man who taught us that best way to say ―I love you‖ often has little to do with the words.
65. What does the word ―implicit‖ in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A. Unstated.
B. Appropriate.
C. Indelicate.
D. Charming.
66. According to the passage, working as a custodian in a college, Henry ______.
A. made international travels to live a full life B. was a role model of how to be a caring person C. was busy organizing former students’ reunions
D. gathered plenty information about the needy students
67. Henry was always excited to meet new people because ______.
A. it would make people think highly of him B. he was the most popular person in the college C. it was part of his responsibility as a custodian
D. he treasured everything around him in his life
68. Which of the following word cannot be used to describe Henry?
A. Gracious. B. Adventurous. C. Supportive.
(B) File Created Page 1 of 1 DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT PRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JULY 10 2012 11:15 A.M. _______________________________________________________________________________ Dear Valued Customer, D. Sympathetic.
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We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it to you promptly. For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines Baggage Resolution Center at its 24 hour, seven day a week number: 1-800-335-BAGS (2247) (US – Toll Free) 281-821-3536 (Local Houston Number) Or visit site: http://www.united.com/for/bagtracing As soon as you file your Delayed Baggage Report, United Airlines will begin to trace for your baggage system wide. Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you once a day to keep you updated on our progress. So that we can quickly access your records, please refer to the File Reference Number on this receipt when corresponding or calling. Keep this receipt with your claim check and E-Ticket receipt until your baggage is returned to you. In most circumstances, United Airlines will deliver your baggage when it is located. Delivery times vary depending on location. If your baggage has not been returned to you within the initial five-day tracing period, please download a claim form at http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx and return it to us with the required documentation included. http://csmcbagapp.nam.coair.com/bmswtweb/Docs/FileCreatedPrintPC.aspx?ref_num=144… _______________________________________________________________________________ DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT FILE REFERENCE: ALBUA25876 _______________________________________________________________________________ Name: JOHN JACKSON Contact Number: 802-247-9999 Delivery Address: 66 MOONBROOK DR BRANDON Email: minminvt@yahoo.com VERMONT USA 05745 _______________________________________________________________________________ Bag Tag Description 0037387643 Soft-Side Upright suitcase 0037387657 Non-Zippered, hard side horizontal suitcase
69. Where does the receipt most probably come from?
A. Suitcase Tracing Website. C. Baggage Resolution Center.
B. Delivery Center of United Airlines. D. Information Center of the Airport.
70. From the receipt we can learn that John Jackson ______.
A. must have filed his Delayed Baggage Report already
B. couldn’t deal with his delayed baggage on line until July 17, 2012
C. should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggage D. may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the first five days
71. Which of the following information is not provided in the receipt?
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