1、上海市浦东新区 2015 届高三上学期期中联考英语试题(总分：150 分 时间：120 分钟 2014 年 11 月)(考生注意： 请按要求把答案分别做在答题卡或答题纸上)第卷 （共 103 分）. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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
2、 conversation and the question 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. Sewing. B. Cooking. C. Art. D. Computer.2. A. Singing. B. Play
3、ing the piano. C. Playing drums. D. Acting.3. A. His bike. B. Janes bike. C. The key to his room. D. The key to his bike.4. A. The man doesnt like a car, but his wife does.B. The mans wife doesnt like a car.C. The man wanted to buy a car for a long time.D. The man can afford to buy a car at last.5.
4、A. To school. B. To her room. C. To the grocery store. D. To her friends house.6. A. Bob cannot help. B. Bob will help. C. Bob is unkind. D. Bob wants money.7. A. The new apartment is cheaper. B. She likes to listen to the radio.C. She prefers a larger apartment. D. She needs a quieter place.8. A. O
5、n foot. B. By taxi. C. By their own car. D. By bus.9. A. He is the same as before. B. He is sick in bed.C. He is better. D. His condition is worse.10. A. 160. B. $150. C. 120. D.50.Section BDirections: In section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of t
6、he 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 the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.1
7、1. A. Regularly. B. Predictably. C. Always. D. Rarely.12. A. It causes great damage. B. It extends to the ocean floor.C. It is likely to lessen. D. It increases rapidly.13. A. Only it affects the power of high waves.B. It influences the power of high waves.C. It has little to do with the power of hi
8、gh waves.D. It has no effect on the power of very high waves.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. A short name for the survey reading method.B. A new way to take notes while reading.C. Various ways to study for examination.D. The five steps in the reading process.15. A.
9、One should think about not the words but the ideas. B. One should read only titles and important words.C. One should always take notes while reading. D. One should focus on sequences of words.16. A. Underling important points. B. Memorizing notes. C. Keeping what you read in mind. D. Answering quest
10、ionsSection 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 fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are
11、 based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.The Language Study FairDate： 17th to 19th _17_.Place： National Education Centre.Fair includes: stands with textbooks. _18_ by educational speakers. demonstrations of the latest _19_ programs.Tickets: 5 each or3 fo
12、r a _20_ student.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What was Herberts previous job? He was a _21_.Why did Herbert move back? It was _22_ in Alaska.What is Herberts present job? He is a _23_ owner.When will Ci
13、ndy and Dave meet Herbert? _24_.II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections：After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blan
14、ks, use one word that best fits each blank. (A)The cherry blossom is Japans national flower. The blooming of these blossoms (25)_ (celebrate) for many centuries and has been a very important part of the Japanese culture.A legend goes (26)_ one year in November, a fairy (27)_ (name) Sakura, meaning c
15、herry blossom, started off from Okinawa (冲绳) to Hokkaido(北海道), arriving the next year in May. Along the way, she dropped a kind of flower, (28)_(represent) love and hope. To honor the fairy, local people named the flower the Sakura, (29)_ became Japans national flower. A yearly festival is held in J
16、apan to celebrate the beauty of Sakura and (30)_ gives the people a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful scene.The cherry blossom holds a special meaning in Japan, (31)_ _ its graceful and short beauty has inspired many songs and poetry. The beauty of flowers has moved people over the centuries t
17、o appreciate a glimpse of the eternal(永恒 ).Life is short just like the cherry blossom, but not all life is so brilliant. The Japanese choose to face everything just like the cherry blossom, even if at the last moment of their life, they (32)_(dance) the most beautiful dance.(B)When I was a child, I
18、often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived (33)_ a farm and, in the winter especially, we were quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to (34)_ capital. However, I soon discovered that my life had its problem,
19、 too.One big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not (35)_(mention) basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and the air is so bad (36)_ I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of (37)_(travel) round. Although I have a car
20、, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.Is life (38)_ (good) in the city? Perhaps it is, when you are in your teens or twenties. However, (39)_ you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countrysid
21、e (40)_ seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon. 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. pollution B. duty C. landmarks D. dates E. exploring F. changingG.
22、famous H. sure I. original J. completely K. hurriedlyAre you too old for fairy tales? If you think so, Copenhagen is _41_ to change your mind.See the city first from the water. In the harbor sits one of Denmarks best-known _42_: the Little Mermaid. Remember her? She left the world of the Sea People
23、in search of a human soul in one of Hans Christian Andersens _43_ fantasies. Copenhagen is a city on a human scale. You dont have to walk the citys center _44_ in less than an hour. Although _45_ it will take much longer, thats easy. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians
24、only. The city has less traffic noise and _46_ than any other European capital.Stroll away from the harbor along the riverbanks, youll see the modest Amalienborg Palace first. Completed in the mid-18th century, it still houses the royal family. The Danish Royal Guard is on _47_. At noon, youll watch
25、 the _48_ of the guard. The guards are not just for show, however. Danes will always remember their heroism on April 9, 1940. When the Nazis invaded Denmark, the guards aimed their guns and fired. Soldiers fell on both sides. The guards would all have been killed if the king hadnt ordered them to su
26、rrender.Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the _49_ city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in 1445. During the late 16th century, trade grew, and so did the city. But fires in 1728 and 1795 destroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today _50_ from the 19th and
27、early 20th centuries. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: 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.Accomplishment is often deceptive(导致误解的) because we dont see the pain an
28、d perseverance that produced it. So we may credit the _51_ with brains or lucky break, and let ourselves off the hook(为自己开脱) because we _52_ in both two. Not that we could all be concert pianists just by exercising enough discipline. Rather, each of us has the makings of success in some effort, but
29、we will achieve this only if we _53_ our wills and work at it.How can we acquire stick-to-itiveness? There is no simple, fast formula. But I have developed a way of thinking that has _54_ my own weak will more than once. Here are the basic elements:“Wont” power. This is as important as will power. D
30、iscipline means choices. Every time you say yes to a goal or objective, you say no to many more. Every prize has its _55_. The prize is the yes; the price is the no. Igor Gorin, the noted Ukrainian-American baritone(男中音), told of his early days studying voice. He loved to smoke a pipe, but one day h
31、is professor said, “Igor, you will have to made up your mind whether you are going to be a great singer, or a great pipe smoker. You cannot be both.” _56_, the pipe went.Delayed gratification. M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of the best-seller The Road less Traveled, _57_ this tool of discipline as “a p
32、rocess of _58_ the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the _59_ by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with.”This might _60_ routine daily decisionssomething as _61_ as skipping a favorite late-night TV show and getting to bed early, to be wide awake for a m
33、eeting the next morning. Or it might involve longer-term _62_. The secret of such commitment is getting past the pain and seeing the delight. “The fact is that many _63_ efforts arent fun,” says one radio and TV commentator. “True, all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. But trying to turn eve
34、rything we do into _64_ makes for terrible frustrations, because lifeeven the most rewarding oneincludes circumstances that arent _65_ at all. I like my job as a journalist. Its personally satisfying, but it isnt always joyful.” 51. A. producer B. achiever C. applicant D. performer52. A. fall short
35、B. come over C. leave behind D. work wonders53. A. restrict B. delay C. apply D. prefer54. A. rescued B. allowed C. suffered D. damaged 55. A. root B. result C. price D. goal56. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore 57. A. forms B. manages C. shapes D. describes 58. A. determining B. schedu
36、ling C. mixing D. substituting59. A. pleasure B. tool C. mind D. commitment60. A. make B. involve C. attach D. undergo61. A. reasonable B. delightful C. simple D. weird 62. A. resolutions B. debates C. contrasts D. routines63. A. visible B. experimental C. worthwhile D. challenging 64. A. work B. ef
37、forts C. hobbies D. play65. A. unique B. smooth C. easy D. fun Section BDirections: 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
38、information given in the passage you have just read.(A)For centuries, Paris has won the admiration of the world. The charm of Paris captivates all who visit there. Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues and monuments, such as the Eiffel
39、tower? Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the Louvre? Perhaps Paris charm lies in the style of the Parisians. When you visit Paris, you dont have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day. First take s
40、ome time to look around and experience life in Paris. Youll find it charming. Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors, colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely the design of a doorway or arch and the little fountains and
41、 quaint balconies. No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art. Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation wi
42、th a Parisian. This isnt always easy, though. With such a large international population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days. As evening comes to Paris, dont miss its highlight: eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine. And rightly so; its world famous. You need a speci
43、al guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. If you dont know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to show his best dishes there. Remember, you havent tasted the true flavor of France until youve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.66. Which of
44、 the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “captivate” (Para. 1)?A. astonish B. attract C. award D. connect67. According to the passage, why is it not always easy to start a talk with a Parisian?A. Because Parisians spend much time in museums.B. Because true natives are busy enjoyin
45、g their life.C. Because Parisians share little in common with visitors.D. Because there are more immigrants than true natives.68. Most often _ can help you order dishes at a French restaurant.A. a special guidebook B. the suggested menu C. a Parisian D. the chef69. All of the following except _can h
46、elp you appreciate the true charm of Paris.A. famous museums and monuments B. everyday objects along Seine RiverC. a conversation with a Parisian D. international flavors in restaurants(B)The term “rsum” means a document describing ones educational qualifications and professional experience. However
47、, guidelines(指南) for preparing a global rsum are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start. In many countries, it is
48、 standard procedure to attach a photo or have your photo printed on your rsum. Do not attach a photograph to your rsum if you are sending it to the United States, though. Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most cases of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough. Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. Pay attention to the rsum format(格式) you usechronological(时间的)
