1、-_2017-2018 上海市复旦附中高一上学期期中考试Grammar and Vocabulary: (18%)Section A (8%)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.21. The discovery of gold in Australia led thousands to believe that a fortun
2、e_.A, had been making B. was making C. was to be made D. would make22. The president hopes that people will be better off when he quits than when he _.A. has started B. starts C. will start D. started23. Travellers to that area can carry disease to their own countries that have never experienced _.A
3、. them B. it C. themselves D. itself24. No one can tell the exact number of U.S. pilots and fighter planes _were lost in the Pearl Harbor air attack.A. who B. which C. that D. what 25. _, the climbers, who had already conquered many high mountains before, determined to reach the top of the mountain.
4、A. However it was high B. How high it wasC. However high it was D. However high was it26. They will not allow others to decide the future of their country, _.A. which is to be known B. as is to be known C. as is known to all D. as what is known to all27. We have come to realize that the brain must “
5、 forget” some pieces of information _it can remember others.A. when B. since C. so that D. if 28. They are our schools volunteers _to help elderly people cross the streets every day.A. whose task it is B. it is whose taskC. to whom is the task D. whose task wasSection B (10%)Directions: Complete the
6、 following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be only used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. journeying B. founding C. educational D. marvelous AB. viewAC. undoubtedly AD. thrill BC. existed BD. sights CD. surprisingly ABC. soilSept 27 is World Tourism Day. Of
7、 course, travel isnt a new discovery. Imagine how Italian traveler Marco Polo must have felt when he found himself on Chinese _29_, seeing a way of life quite different from anything hed seen before.And how _30_ must it have been to listen to Zhang Qian when he returned to China from his journey thr
8、ough Central Asia and West Asia? His brain must have been packed with everything hed seen and heard, leading to the _31_ of the Silk Road. Travel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have. Nowadays, more people are traveling than ever before. By train, plane and car, people all
9、around the globe are -_32_ to places that people didnt even know _33_ a few centuries ago, or only knew from books.Some people have traveled all over the world, and travel is a way of life to them. They perhaps know what to expect before they travel. Thats why the best travel is when its for the fir
10、st time. Imagine a person who has always wanted to travel to the United States. Of course, theyve probably seen the Statue of Liberty a thousand times on the TV, and the White House, and all the other famous _34_. But none of that would compare to the _35_ of looking out of the cabin window as the p
11、lane lands, watching the cities and streets of the real America come into_36_.Although travel is often just for fun, its also _37_. We may not know that we are getting an education, but we still are.Were learning every day: new words in a new language, new people, and new ways of life. But this lear
12、ning takes place in the school of the world, not the classroom. One of the lessons we learn is _38_ a moral one. As we get to know foreign places, we come to understand that there are many different ways to live, and that the way we live isnt necessarily the best way. The British politician Benjamin
13、 Disraeli summed this up well when he said, “Travel teaches toleration.”.Reading Comprehension (40%)Section ADirections : For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrases that best fits the context.( A )Leif Eric
14、kson reached North America around the year 1000, but the attempt to explore was started slowly. It would be five centuries _(39)_ other Europeans landed on that continent. Why were Europeans the ones to _(40)_ to the American? The Chinese and Arabs had the _(41)_ and technology to sail across the se
15、as. _(42)_ of them tool regular voyages in the Indian Ocean and the Asian Pacific for trade. But exploration? By the mid-15th century China had followed the closed-door policy to _(43)_ itself from the rest of the world. The Arabs, with access to the minerals and spices (香料) of Africa and the Far Ea
16、st, saw no _(44)_ to journey into the unknown.Europe, _(45)_ needed gold and silver; its mines could not meet the demand for coinage. Ottoman Turks blocked the routes across the land to Asia. Only the sea held the _(46)_of new wealth.With the return of Magellans ships in 1522 from its voyage around
17、the world, the belief was _(47)_ that the oceans were interconnected, promising the age of discovery. The English, as well as the Spanish, Portuguese and French, _(48)_ themselves to finding the “river of the west” through North America to the east. 39. A. after B. since C .before D .when40. A .push
18、 B .pull C .draw D .drive41. A .sources B .resources C .substances D .matters42. A .Neither B .Both C .Any D .None-_43. A .prevent B .protect C .isolate D .differ44. A .access B .admission C .application D .association45. A .as a matter of fact B . in other wordsC. for one thing D .on the other hand
19、46. A .symbol B .impression C .promise D .reflection47. A .extended B .estimated C .attracted D .accepted48. A .contributed B .devoted C .referred D .connected( B )Those who keep their word become the most important members of an organization. People come to rely on and trust them. They can be _(49)
20、_._(50)_you make a promise , be sure to keep it. When you keep your promise, no matter how much _(51)_it takes, you will be rewarded.Whenever you say no, stand upon that as well. In a way, a no is also a promise. A good, _(52)_no can be very important in building trust.Agreements are also important.
21、 Whenever you enter an agreement, live by it, _(53)_you are not too happy with the deal after making the deal, you still live by it. In the long run, your integrity will _(54)_.Victoria was the manager of a supermarket. She set out to do that _(55)_. She was very careful, however, of not _(56)_. Whe
22、n she did, she moved mountains to make sure that she came through. After a while, the stone employee came to trust and respect her like no_(57)_they had ever had. The teamwork became magical. People followed her example by living up to their word. She _(58)_what she said, and people appreciated that
23、.49. A. counted B. counted on C. depended D. numbered50.A. As far as B. Though C. Whenever D. However51.A. pain B. ache C. effort D. money52. A. loud B. clean C. sharp D. loose53. A. As B. As if C. Just as D. Even if 54. A. set off B. show off C. pay off D. take off55. A. thoroughly B. entirely C. w
24、holly D. totally56. A. lying B. overpromising C. underestimating D. overlooking57. A. manager B. employee C. supermarket D. others58. A. believed B. trusted C. meant D. promisedSection BDirections : Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by questions or unfinished statements. For each
25、 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 few years ago, Paul Gerner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas to ask them what it would take to design a public school tha
26、t used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. “I think half of them fell off their chairs,” Gerner says. Gerner manages school facilities for Clark County, Nevada, a district roughly the size of Massachusetts. By 2018, 143,000 additional students wil
27、l enter the already crowded public-education system. Gerner needs 73 new schools to house them. Four architecture teams have nearly finished designing primary school prototypes (原型); they plan to construct their schools starting in 2009. The district will then assess how well the schools perform, an
28、d three winners will copy those designs in 50 to 70 new buildings. Green schools are appearing all over, but in Clark County, which stands out for its vastness(广阔), such aggressive targets are difficult because design requirements like more natural light for students go against the realities of a de
29、sert climate. “One of the biggest challenges is getting the right site orientation,” Mark McGinty, a director at SH Architecture, says. His firm recently completed a high school in Las Vegas. ”You have the same building, same set of windows, but if its orientation is incorrect and it faces the sun,
30、it will be really expensive to cool.” Surprisingly, the man responsible for one of the most progressive green-design competitions has doubts about ideas of eco-friendly buildings. “I dont believe in the new green religion,” Gerner says. “Some of the building technologies that you get are impractical
31、. Im interested in those that work.” But he wouldnt mind if some green features inspire students. He says he hopes to set up green energy systems that allow them to learn about the process of harvesting wind and solar power. “You never know whats going to start the interest of a child to study math
32、and science,” he says.59. How did the architects react to Gerners design requirements?A .They lost balance in excitement. B .They showed strong disbelief.C .They expressed little interest. D .They burst into cheers.60. Which order of steps is followed in carrying out the project?A .Assessment Protot
33、ype Design Construction.B .Assessment Design Prototype Construction.C .Design Assessment Prototype Construction.D .Design Prototype Assessment Construction.61 What makes it difficult to build green schools in Clark County?A .The large size. B .Limited facilities.C .The desert climate. D .Poor natura
34、l resources.62. What does Gerner think of the ideas of green schools?A .They are questionable. B .They are out of date.C .They are advanced. D .They are practical.(B)Spring is in the air, as is romance. Perhaps youre even thinking of taking the plunge and -_making a honey trip with your significant
35、other?Before you do, why not take a look at a list of the top three places in the world to propose(求婚)? With suggestions for traditionalists and private types, you just might find the perfect spot to pop the question.New YorkIf you pay attention to romantic comedies, New York is the place for romanc
36、e. Ever since the Dutch first entered this harbor in 1624 it has become a historic landmark and a must visit dreamland. Every stretch of this island is packed full of fun that will keep everyone busy. Take a leaf out of sleepless in Seattle and head to the top of the Empire State Building at night,
37、or how about run to your loved one on the streets of NYC this New Years even like in when harry Met Sally?ParisSweeping views? Check. Grand old stately home? Check. Luxurious spots to propose? check. pack your passports and say goodbye to your daily routine life-its less than three hours to Paris fr
38、om London by Eurostar. Famous for its breathtaking architecture, and many cultural attractions, Frances capital is a must-see destination. While were not suggesting you climb the Eiffel Tower for the big moment. Theres a reason why this is the city of love, if you keep your proposal original. So gen
39、tleman, take your lady to the Louvre, turn your back on the Mona Lisa and declare she is more beautiful than the famous work of art.Las VegasDo you want to bundle the proposal and wedding all-in-one? plead to. Las Vegas, get down on one knee, show your love and get married in less time than it takes
40、 to order honeymoon suit and if it doesnt work out. Theres still plenty of entertain. Once the playground of the rich and famous, from Elvis Presley to Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas now attracts millions of visitors by its bright lights and thrills each year. Whether youre to try your luck at the casino
41、s (赌场), or watch a show, theres a wonder to explore in Las Vegas.63. Which of the following city on the top-3 list would be the ideal place for film fans to propose?A. New York B. Paris.C. Las Vegas. D. None.64. Which place is recommended for a proposal in the passage?A. On the top of the Eiffel Tow
42、er B. In the Eurostar train from LondonC. Any luxurious spot in Pairs D. In front of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre64. As a perfect place for propose, Las Vegas will provide you with all the following EXCEPT.A. a honeymoon suite B. a package weddingC. a bundle of flowers D. various ways to entertain( C
43、 )Do you look happy? angry? Have you ever wondered how you know what another persons mood is just by looking at his or her face? Studies have shown that one instantaneously (瞬间地) and subconsciously makes a determination of another persons mood just by glancing at the position and appearance of both
44、the eyebrows and mouth. But what if only the position of the -_eyebrows was varied , and not the mouth? Would you still be able to determine his or her mood or personality just by seeing the eyebrows?Observe the four faces shown below. Notice how each face has exactly the same shape. the same smile,
45、 and the same eyes. The only difference between each of the faces is the position of the eyebrows.Low, flat eyebrows that hang over the eyes indicate tiredness, while an eyebrow that is highest in the middle denotes sadness. Downward slanting eyebrows show anger, while highly arched eyebrows show ha
46、ppiness.Frequently, malposition of the eyebrows, such as eyebrow sagging(下垂) and upper eyelid fullness, can be overlooked when considering facial aging and expression. Furthermore, the heavy eyebrow skin pushed the eyelid down causing a tired appearance.To avoid eyebrow sagging, many people raise th
47、eir eyebrows to remove the brow and eyelid skin from their visual space. These people eventually develop wrinkles in the forehead due to the constant movement of the muscles that raise the eyebrow. In addition, there are those who are sensitive to light and frequently squint(斜视) and squeeze their eyes. This effectively pulls the eyebrows down and leads to wrinkles between the eyebrows and at the corners of the eyes.Botox is an effective meas