上海市十三校高三第一次联考英语试题及答案.doc

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1、上海十三校2015届高三调研考英语试卷 2014.12考试时间 ：120分钟 满分：150分第I 卷（共103分）I. Listening Comprehension Section 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 conversations and the questions will b

2、e 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. $30.B. $13.C. $35.D. $60. 2. A. In the florists.B. In the post office.C. In a bakery.D. At a fruit s

3、tand.3. A. Sorry. B. Annoyed.C. Disappointed. D. Surprised.4. A. Secretary and boss. B. Student and teacher. C. Patient and nurse. D. Customer and waitress.5. A. A bus driver. B. An airline ticket agent. C. A post office clerk. D. A department store salesperson.6. A. To go to a physical club.B. To w

4、ork in the office.C. To sleep in bed.D. To go shopping.7. A. Jim looks nice in his new shirt. B. Jim looks nicer in his old shirt. C. Jim does not look nice in his old shirt. D. Jim isnt well-dressed. 8. A. He can teach her that program. B. He is going to ask Dick for help. C. Hes busier than Dick.

5、D. He taught himself that program.9. A. The man can speak German.B. The man knows nothing about German. C. The man can read in German. D. The man knows both English and German. 10. A. She doesnt like the get-together.B. The man has told her about the get-together. C. She is ignorant of the get-toget

6、her.D. A get-together will be held next weekend. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four po

7、ssible 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.11. A. They could be used everywhere. B. Customers had to pay for things in full. C. They were very popular before the 1920s.D. Everyon

8、e could get this kind of credit card.12. A. Because this card could be used at many shops. B. Because they could pay for things a little at a time. C. Because they could spend more money with credit card. D. Because they didnt need to carry a lot of cash with them. 13. A. Part of the development of

9、credit cards. B. How to use credit cards. C. How credit cards help businessmen.D. The number of credit card users.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Exactly during the explosion.B. When the plane was full of smoke.C. When the engines were turned off.D. Before the engin

10、es sounded scary.15. A. Never to put off anything in life.B. To reach out to people around.C. To see his daughter grow up.D. To be a good father.16. A. An emergency crash-landing guide.B. A speech on ones air travel experience.C. An introduction of an adventure novel.D. A safety training for air pas

11、sengers.Section 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

12、 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Telephone MessagePurpose of the programme: to provide language learning opportunities for students in the areas 17 Application deadline: 2 months before the term begins, allowing the school enough time to 18 t

13、he application Tuition for full-time students: 19 dollarsWays to apply: mail the application back or fill it out at the 20 Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation. Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What do we know about insects?They are 21 creatur

14、es on earth.In what aspects are insects superior to humans?The history of existence, 22 and the abilities to reproduce and adapt. How do mosquitoes adapt to new insecticide?By changing 23 . What can we learn from the conversation?To fight mosquitoes, scientists will be kept busy looking for 24 .II.

15、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 blanks,use one word that best fits each

16、 blank.(A)Sports is both my work and lifeAmong various events organized by our company, the marathon impresses me most. The most unforgettable scene happened in my first year of work, (25) _ I witnessed a silver-haired man in his 80s walk slowly toward the finishing line accompanied by two nurses. I

17、t was at that moment (26) _ I was deeply moved. I realized (27) _ marathon spirit stands for - perseverance, willpower, self-proving and self-breakthrough. I took part in the Nike Womens Half Marathon in Washington DC this year. It was my first half marathon. (28) _ _ I passed over the bridge, runne

18、rs from the opposite direction gave me high fives with an unspoken understanding, allowing me to forget fatigue and regain energy instantly. There were many times when I wanted to quit. But runners around me, as well as the spectators along the road, always encouraged me. In the last 500 meters, (29

19、) _ (feel) sick in the stomach because of the cold wind, I slowed my pace and intended to walk. A woman shouted at me: Hey, you are almost there. Come on girl! Youre doing a great job. What amazing power (30) _ words had! I started to run again. And finally I made it.Running is flesh-and-blood and n

20、ot just mechanical movements. Thus, I cant help but (31) _ (become) more considerate about runners when organizing races. I wish to create a far (32) _ (favorable) running environment, offer better services and help them achieve the results they expect, happily, conveniently and comfortably.(B)Photo

21、 hacking: sex crimeOscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, one of dozens of actresses, models and celebrities whose images have been posted online, spoke about the photo hacking scandal for the first time on Tuesday, saying it is a crime and sexual violation. In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Lawre

22、nce, 24, said she was frightened after the photos was released last month and worried about the impact it would have (33) _ her career.Just because Im an actress and public figure, does not mean that I asked for this. Lawrence, (34)_ won a best actress Academy Award, told the magazine. The star said

23、 she considered (35)_ (write) an apology but had been in a loving, four-year relationship and realized she had nothing to say sorry for.Its not a scandal, she said. Its a sexual violation. The law needs to be changed, (36) _ it? Lawrence had been dating British actor Nicholas Hoult but the couple ar

24、e reported (37) _ (split up) last summer. Photos of Lawrence, model Kate Upton, actress Kirsten Dunst and other women had apparently been hacked from individual iCloud accounts and were uploaded to the image-sharing forum 4chan. The FBI said it was aware of the release of the photos and (38) _ (addr

25、ess) the matter. Apple Inc admitted that certain celebrity accounts (39) _ (offend), but the company said none of the cases (40)_ (investigate) were due to any breach (违反) in Apples systems including iCloud or Find My iPhone. The iCloud system lets users store photos and other content and to access

26、it from any Apple device.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. encouraged B. emotionally C. excuse D. represent E. awareness F. tempting G. challenging H. opportunities I.

27、 moral J. especially K. vary In bringing up children, every parent watches eagerly the childs acquisition of each new skill: the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing. It is often 41 to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can

28、set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of worry in the child. This might happen at any stage. A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be 42 to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads. On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone t

29、oo much, or without any learning 43 , he loses his natural enthusiasm for life and his desire to find out new things for himself.Parents 44 greatly in their degree of strictness towards their children. Some may be 45 strict in money matters. Others are severe over times of coming home at night or pu

30、nctuality for meals. In general, the controls imposed 46 the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the childs own happiness. As regards the development of 47 standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching. To forbid a thing one day and 48

31、 it the next day is no foundation for morality. Also, parents should realize that example is better than precept. If they are not sincere and do not practise what they preach (说教), their children may grow confused, and 49 insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they h

32、ave been to some extent fooled. A sudden 50 of a marked difference between their parents principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.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 i

33、n each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, though normally temporary, 51 of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important long-term relatio

34、nship. In these cases, loneliness may result both from the loss of a specific person and from the withdrawal from social circles.The loss of a significant person in ones life will typically initiate a(n) 52 response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the company of others. Lone

35、liness may also result from any socially disruptive (破裂的) event, such as moving from ones home town into 53 communities leading to homesickness. Loneliness can also occur in places with low population densities in which there are comparatively few people to 54 . There are many different ways used to

36、 55 loneliness. The first step that most doctors recommend to patients is therapy. Short term therapy typically occurs over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During therapy, emphasis is put on understanding the cause of the problem, 56 the negative thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the

37、 problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel connected. Some doctors also recommend 57 therapy as a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. It may take several attempts before a suitable anti-depressant medication is found. Some patients may also develop a resi

38、stance to a certain type of medication and need to 58 periodically. Another treatment is animal-assisted therapy. Studies and surveys indicate that the presence of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can 59 feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. Beyond

39、the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for 60 with other pet owners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are a number of other health benefits associated with pet ownership, such as lowered blood pressure. In addition, som

40、e other alternative approaches may include exercise, dieting, etc, which many patients find have a 61 effect on relieving symptoms. Results of a study also suggest that correcting maladaptive social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of 62 loneliness. Nevertheless, loneliness can sometimes play a

41、n important role in the 63 process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to notable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the case with poet Emily Dickinson, and numerous musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, 64 , it may

42、 have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals 65 creative activities.51. A. type B. concern C. consequence D. evidence 52. A. grief B. emotion C. offenceD. horror 53. A. informal B. uncertain C. relevant D. unfamiliar54. A. turn to B. interact withC

43、. long for D. share with 55. A. release B. observeC. monitor D. treat56. A. reversing B. directing C. measuring D. pursuing 57. A. long-termB. sightseeingC. patient D. group 58. A. quit B. evolveC. switch D. exercise59. A. confirm B. protest C. enhanceD. ease60. A. socializing B. interfering C. comp

44、aring D. coping61. A. historic B. restorativeC. decisiveD. permanent 62. A. promoting B. enhancing C. reducing D. striving 63. A. creative B. musical C. artistic D. poetic 64. A. however B. thereforeC. rather D. otherwise65. A. restricted toB. engaged in C. concerned about D. altered by Section BDir

45、ections: Read the following four 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 read. （A）Chimpanzees, long conside

46、red reluctant to share, apparently can display selfless tendencies, revealing one more key way our closest living relatives are like humans, scientists find. These findings could shed light on the evolution of altruism in humans. Previously, a belief was widely held that human altruism evolved only af