上海2012英语徐汇高考二模!.doc

1、12012 学 年 上 海 市 徐 汇 区 高 三 年 级 英 语 学 科学 习 能 力 诊 断 卷（考试时间 120 分钟，满分 150 分） 2012.4第一卷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. It has been clearly stated

2、that whoever can solve the problem first shall be entitled _ the great honour- “Talent of the School”. A. for B. to C. in D. on26. When she saw the homeless cat enjoyed the food very much, the kind lady put a little _ on the plate.A. one B. much C. less D. more 27. - I dont know why Denise started c

3、rying when I mentioned the wedding.- It _ what you said about her brother. Or, perhaps she is just nervous. A. should have been B. couldnt have been C. could have been D. must have been28. The businessman boasts to me that I cant find a _ jade bracelet(玉镯), because his shop deals in the best.A. good

4、 B. better C. best D. worse29. As we have mentioned previously, we will be dedicated to solving the problem within the current framework, rather than _ a new one.A. establishing B. establish C. to establish D. established30. John is not a man to count on, and it is very likely that the work _ by the

5、 time he arrives here.A. is finished B. has finished C. will finish D. will have been finished31. The possibility of a murder _, the police have set about looking for the clues to her suicide. A. to be excluded B. to exclude C. having excluded D. having been excluded 32. It is recommended that the e

6、xploration team take with them an extra set of equipment _ unexpected emergency occurs. A. in that B. so that C. now that D. in case33. How we express our ideas sometimes means more than _ we mean to say.A. what B. which C. that D. why34. We had better not bother our professor these days, for he is

7、awfully busy preparing a report _ at an international conference next month.A. being delivered B. to be delivered C. to deliver D. delivered 35. The Campaign of Occupying Wall Street is a reflection of the contradictions(矛盾) _ exist in the society of the US. 2A. on which B. that C. where D. whose36.

8、 Most probably it will be another 7 hours _ you can have next meal, so each of you must have your stomach full.A. since B. when C. after D. before37. _ by greater demand of vegetables, farmers have built more green houses.A. Driven B. Being driven C. To drive D. Having driven38. No w that we have se

9、ttled the question of feasibility（可行性）, lets proceed to the next one _ raise the fund from the bank.A. whether should we B. that we should C. whether we should D. that should we39. They wonder _ someone who wants to be a telecom engineer should study subjects such as history, literature, philosophy,

10、 etc.A. what B. that C. how D. why40. The “Warning” reads: “Under no circumstances _ be kept near fire!”A. the chemical should B. the chemical shouldnt C. should the chemical D. should the chemical not Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can o

11、nly be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. occurred B. extended C. tragedy D. fined E. ignoreF. concerns G. suspension H. inevitably I. illegal J. must-haveThe launch of Apples iPhone 4s tempted thousands of buyers to its two outlets in Beijing on the cold winter night of Ja

12、n 12th. But the size of the crowds brought a sudden _(41)_ of sales of the iPhone 4s on the morning of Jan 13th and one store in Beijing didnt open at all, because the growing crowd of eager Apple followers created safety_(42)_. This is not the first time Apples marketing strategy(策略) has caused suc

13、h trouble among the buying public, for similar trouble _(43)_ in January last year when the first release launch of the iPhone 4 was made. Apples clever marketing has made the companys products _(44)_lifestyle accessories(附件) for many, but this strategy will _(45)_ result in mass rushes and disturba

14、nces and if it continues with this marketing strategy, it is only a matter of time before one of its product launches ends in _(46)_. Intentionally fuelling demand by limiting a product release to create a state of panic among consumers, who fear they may not get their hands on their objects of desi

15、re, is not only immoral but also_(47)_. 来源:Z.xx.k.ComApple should take the lessons from the experience of Unilever(联合利华). The giant consumer goods company was _(48)_ 2 million yuan in May 2011 by the Chinese government for repeatedly spreading rumors(谣言) of price rises. Apple has the ability to make

16、 it easier for consumers to order new products online or by telephone. Apple cannot afford to_(49)_the Chinese market, so it has no excuse for not changing its strategy so as to avoid such incidents in the future. 3III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passa

17、ge 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.Today, there are many avenues open to those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some _(50)_ in ones career in order to attend school full time.

18、 Part-time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the _(51)_ out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. _(52)_, such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact _(53)_ on ones career and f

19、amily time. Of the many _(54)_ to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible and accommodating is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method, which allows the students the _(55)_ to study at his or her own pace to achieve the _(56)_ goals, which are so n

20、ecessary in todays world. The time required to study may be set aside at the students convenience with due _(57)_ to all lifes other requirements. Besides, the student may _(58)_ in distance learning courses from virtually any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Tutor

21、ial assistance may be _(59)_through regular airmail, telephone, fax machine, teleconferencing and over the Internet. Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject _(60)_ tool with every subject. This precludes（排除） the requirement for a student to travel away from ho

22、me to take a test. Another characteristic of a good distance-learning program is the _(61)_ of the distance-learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus. The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-

23、campus study is employed. In the final analysis, a good distance learning program has a place not only for the _(62)_ students but also the corporation or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit, professional development, and business growth of the

24、 organization. _(63)_ distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of retaining（保留） career-minded people while _(64)_ to their personal and professional growth through education. 50. A. experience B. break C. interest D. change51. A. process B. progress C. property

25、 D. possibility52. A. Surprisingly B. Additionally C. Fortunately D. Traditionally53. A. appropriately B. reasonably C. negatively D. favorably54. A. complaints B. attitudes C. difficulties D. approaches55. A. individuality B. responsibility C. flexibility D. visibility56. A. professional B. academi

26、c C. relevant D. separate57. A. desire B. ability C. regard D. account58. A. enroll B. evolve C. enclose D. emerge59. A. adequate B. vacant C. available D. reliable60. A. registration B. participation C. investigation D. evaluation61. A. demonstration B. equivalence C. combination D. qualification62

27、. A. distinguished B. outstanding C. independent D. individual463. A. Sponsoring B. Requiring C. Indicating D. Protesting64. A. objecting B. responding C. contributing D. addingSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished stateme

28、nts. 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)A Teachers LessonWhen Mrs. Thompson stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a

29、lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before and noticed that he didnt play well with the other children, t

30、hat his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold Xs and then putting a big “F“ at the top of his papers. One day Mrs. Thompson wa

31、s reviewing each childs past records and she put Teddys off until last. However, when she reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise. Teddys first grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh.he is a joy to be around.“ His second grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is an excellent stud

32、ent, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a serious illness and life at home must be a struggle.“ His third grade teacher wrote, “His mothers death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best but his father doesnt show much interest and his home life will soon af

33、fect him if some steps arent taken.“ Teddys fourth grade teacher wrote, “Teddy is withdrawn and doesnt show much interest in school.“ By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she was ashamed of herself. S he felt even worse when her students brought her Christmas presents, wrapped in beautiful

34、 ribbons and bright paper, except for Teddys. His present was clumsily wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in the middle of the other presents. Some of the children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone(人造钻石) necklace with some

35、 of the stones missing. But she stopped the childrens laughter when she said aloud how pretty the necklace was and put it on. Teddy Stoddard stayed after school that day just long enough to say, “Mrs. Thompson, today you looked just like my Mom used to.“ After the children left she cried. From that

36、very day, Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he responded. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie that she would love all the

37、 children the same, Teddy became one her “teachers pets.“ 565. When Mrs. Thompson started teaching her 5th grade class, she thought Teddy was _.A. bright and smart B. dirty and unpleasantC. quiet and shy D. sensitive and pitiful66. What did Mrs. Thompson learn from Teddys past records from other tea

38、chers?A. Teddy had difficulty in learning. B. Teddy was not interested in school.C. Teddy changed for a reason. D. Teddy was born in a poor family.67. The underlined word “clumsily” is closest in meaning to_.A. gracefully B. carefully C. especially D. awkwardly68. Which of the following can best exp

39、lain the lesson Mrs. Thompson learned from Teddy?A. Warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.B. A life without love is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.C. It is the art of the teacher to awaken joy in difficult situation.D. The best teachers are

40、those who dont stop teaching when the bell rings.(B)To: “The Shoe People“ From: “John Trimbald“ To Whom it May Concern,I have trusted the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. I recently purchased a few pairs of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men wer

41、e initially satisfied with the boots, the soles（鞋底） began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This was extremely surprising considering they came with a six year warranty（担保）. The boots are unsafe to wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with ins

42、tructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund.Thank you,John Trimbald, Foreman, JT ConstructionTo: John Trimbald“ From: “The Shoe People“ “Dear Mr. Trimbald,Thank you for your e-mail concerning the poor quality of our rubber soled black workboots. A representative will be by your offi

43、ce next week to pick up the damaged boots. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and your crew. Along with five new pairs of workboots for your crew (we included one extra pair ), we have enclosed a free years supply of spray（喷雾）. In our retail stores, this spray is always recommend

44、ed to buyers who work on heated floors. This should have been brought to your attention at the time of your initial order (received by telephone on October 12, 2007). Please excuse our oversight.To date we have had no complaints about these workboots from customers who have used the protector spray.

45、 However, should you use the spray and find that you are still unsatisfied with the boots, please return the boots and spray for a full refund. Thank you for supporting The Shoe 6People. Have a Happy New Year.Sincerely,Stan Mason, President69. The first email is basically an email o f _.A. apology B

46、. sympathy C. appreciation D. complaint70. What is the “spray” used for according to the passage?A. To repair the damaged boots. B. To protect the soles from heat.C. To prevent the crew from danger. D. To protect the boots from concrete.71. According to the president of The Shoe People, John Trimbal

47、d _.A. can exchange the damaged boots with new ones at any timeB. must return the damaged boots to any of the retail storesC. will get new pairs of boots and a free years supply of sprayD. can return the damaged boots and spray for a full refund now(C)People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as eco-communities, are being designed with a green focus in mind. Dockside