【英语】上海师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高一下3月月考试题

【英语】上海师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高一下3月月考试题

上海师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高一下3月月考 英语试题 ‎（满分100分，60分钟完成。）‎ I. Grammar and Vocabulary （40分）‎ Section A (20分)‎ Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage 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 blank.‎ I used to hate waiting in line, thinking of it as a big waste of time and a test on my patience, but (1)_______(live) in Israel for three years, I have changed my attitude toward it.‎ Probably because the country is not very big, with limited resources, (2)_______ you’re at the bank, the post office or the bus stop, you’ll always find a straight line of people waiting. But instead of worrying or hurrying some are drinking hot coffee; (3)________ are chatting to each other, even though a minute ago they were just strangers.‎ ‎(4)_______ seemed to me that they were enjoying queuing and taking the chance to relax.‎ Gradually I came to realize that (5)_______ (obey) rules, which can be clearly seen in queuing up, is an important part of their culture. Once I saw a young foreigner trying to jump the queue and be shouted at by an old Israeli man, with others joining in. the poor guy was so ashamed (6)_______ he slipped away as fast as he could.‎ But don’t think Israeli people are cruel. If you have to leave for a short time,‎ ‎(7) _______ ______ ______ the person behind you agrees, you can always come back and stand in front of him or her. However, if you miss him or her, you’ll have to start over. If you wait next to the basketball court or tennis court for more than five minutes, someone on the court will definitely offer (8)_______(switch) places with you. This has become part of the culture in Israel.‎ Their culture (9)_______ (reflect) Israelis’ belief in equal opportunities, which may have played a role in helping Israel to stay on its feet in the world even after the cruel Holocaust.‎ Compared (10)_______ Israel, our way of queuing up is much more casual. People always go out of their way to get the “privilege” of a shorter wait.‎ Section B （20分）‎ 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. avoid B. struggle C. rightly D. effects E .harm F. intention G. instant H. complicated I. indirectly J. surrounded K. created Diet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet pills, no-fat diet, vegetable diet… We are (11)_______ by the word "diet" everywhere we look and listen. We have so easily been attracted by the promise and potential of diet products that we have stopped thinking about what diet products are doing to us. We are paying for products that (12)_______ us psychologically and physically.‎ Diet products seriously weaken us psychologically. On one level, we are not allowing our brain to admit that our weight problems lie not in actually losing the weight, but in the (13)_______ to control the consumption(消耗) of fatty, high-calorie, unhealthy foods. Diet products allow us to jump over the thinking stage and go straight for the scale (秤) instead. All we have to do is to recognize the word "diet" in food labels. On another level, diet products have greater psychological (14)_______. Every time we have a zero-calorie drink, we are telling ourselves without our awareness that we don't have to work to get results. Diet products make people believe that gain comes without pain, and that life can be without resistance (抵制) and (15)_______.‎ The danger of diet products lies not only in the psychological effects they have on us, but also in the physical harm that they cause. Diet foods can (16)_______ harm our bodies because consuming them instead of healthy foods means we are preventing our bodies from having basic nutrients (营养成分). Diet foods and diet pills contain zero calories only because the diet industry has (17)_______ chemicals to produce these wonder products. Though the chemicals that go into diet products can’t make a(n) (18)_______ impact, these products are not nutritional.‎ Now that we are aware of the effects that diet products have on us, it is time to (19)_______ think about buying them. Losing weight lies in the power of minds, not in the power of chemicals. Once we realize this, we will be much better able to (20)_______ havingdiet products, and therefore prevent the psychological harm that comes from using them.‎ II. Reading Comprehension （52分）‎ Section A （30分）‎ 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.‎ The ancient art of opera can be brilliant entertainment; it is a(n) (21)_______ of music, drama, and sometimes dance, staged with elaborate(精心制作的) sets of costumes. Opera is often (22)_______ by many, however, partly because of some of the stereotypes(成见) associated with it. Some of its critics say that the narratives are too complex. Others complain that operas cannot be understood because they are often performed in (23)_______ languages. Stereotypes aside, opera is an art form enjoyed by many (24)_______ lovers. Operas can be comedies or tragedies or stories taken from history.‎ The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid (25)_______ the audience from the music. The libretto, or script, sets each scene and describes the action in both words and stage directions. The music of an opera—the way it advances the action and the feelings it inspires in the listeners—is (26)_______ important. The three principal musical (27)_______ are the overture(前奏曲), the recitative(朗诵调), and the aria(咏叹调).‎ The overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera, the purpose of which has been (28)_______ over time. During the nineteenth century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and other musical elements in a medley of the opera’s musical themes.‎ A recitative is less a song than a monologue(独白) that is sung rather than (29)_______. A recitative is an element, older than the overture, which was invented at the beginning of the seventeenth century as a means of telling (30)_______ in music; the first operas were actually a series of recitatives joined by musical interludes. Because an opera is basically a play set to music, the recitative is a means of telling the (31)_______ what is going on and what is about to happen.‎ An aria is a solo performance—often one of the highlights of the opera. Arias can be declarations of love or (32)_______ of hope, happiness, sorrow, or anguish. Many composers have written arias to (33)_______ the vocal gifts of singers; some sopranos(女高音歌手) were indeed famous for the very high notes that they could sing. (34)_______, arias are not the only songs in opera. Duets, compositions for three or four voices, and large-group numbers are also common. These diverse musical elements, (35)_______ visual elements in costumes and sets as well as the dramatic content of the story, make the opera the complex art form that it is.‎ ‎21. A. exploration B. mixture C. research D. experiment ‎22. A. unappreciated B. composed C. enjoyed D. favored ‎23. A. local B. native C. foreign D. official ‎24. A. gossip B. history C. movie D. music ‎25. A. releasing B. separating C. distracting D. disappointing ‎26. A. particularly B. rarely C. originally D. historically ‎27. A. tastes B. elements C. skills D. talents ‎28. A. stated B. described C. lacked D. evolved ‎29. A. imagined B. reminded C. spoken D. written ‎30. A. stories B. news C. jokes D. lies ‎31. A. musicians B. audience C. directors D. performers ‎32. A. rights B. reasons C. expressions D. expenses ‎33. A. improve B. show C. involve D. practise ‎34. A. Moreover B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However ‎35. A. broken into B. applied to C. combined with D. matched with Section B （14分）‎ Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. 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 Chinese Ministry of Education (教育部) is changing its traditional policy of encouraging schools to give special admission (入学) opportunities to those students with special talents in sports, music and art, even though their grades didn’t reach the standard.‎ The policy was flawed because some parents expose their not-so-talented child to plenty of expensive and demanding training courses in order to improve their child’s slim chances of approaching a good school. And then there was the problem of corruption (贪污腐败), which means some local officials selling the talent certificates (证书) and medals to those ambitious parents. According to a press conference held by the Ministry of Education in March, 2018, the “special talent” policy is expected to be completely called off by 2020.‎ Although the policy is ending, it should not imply that students should give up developing their talents and interests. These extracurricular (课外的) activities may not have a direct effect on academic performance, but they are ways for students to begin building a “talent stack” that will help them in their future careers.‎ The idea of a “talent stack” comes from the American cartoonist Scott Adams. According to Adams, people shouldn’t focus on the goal of becoming the best at something because very few people are actually the best. There are not many Michael Jordans or Albert Einsteins. Instead, people should cultivate a variety of skills that work well together.‎ Jack Ma (马云) is a typical example of what Adams is talking about. Ma liked English and became an English teacher. He learned some business skills by operating an English language training school. He also had an interest in computers. On a visit to the United States, he discovered the internet and the way it was being used to buy and sell things. Although Ma wasn’t the best English speaker or a computer expert, he was able to “stack” them —to put them together—to learn about internet trading and then start Alibaba, the world’s largest online trading website.‎ Although you may not realize it, you have already begun building your talent stack by learning English. If you have other interests like art and sports, you should continue to develop them. They will add to your talent stack and give you an advantage in the job market. Your unique set of skills, even if you may not be the best at any of them, may also lead you into new careers you may not have previously considered. Having a talent may no longer give students a shortcut in getting into a good school, but developing that talent will have long-term benefits as part of your “talent stack.”‎ ‎36. What does the word “flawed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?‎ A. perfect. B. complicated. C. imperfect. D. pointless.‎ ‎37. Which of the following statements about the “talent stack” is NOT true?‎ A. It was carried out by an American cartoonist.‎ B. Michael Jordan and Albert Einstein has one of the best talent stacks in the world.‎ C. Studying a foreign language is an effective way to build one’s “talent stack”.‎ D. The power of talent stacks may be beyond your imagination.‎ ‎38. Why does the author take Jack Ma’s personal experience as an example?‎ A. To prove that Jack Ma is good at running a business.‎ B. To show that one’s “talent stack” has nothing to do with his academic performance.‎ C. To tell the readers that mastering English is the most efficient means to build one’s “talent stack”.‎ D. To point out that “talent stack” can helps a person take advantage of benefits from different professional fields.‎ ‎39. What can we infer(推断) from the article?‎ A. Students with special talents will have fewer opportunities to study in good schools in two years.‎ B. Having talents and interests doesn’t help a student’s academic performance at all.‎ C. Developing a talent in sports, music or art is certain to cost a lot of money.‎ D. The author holds a negative attitude towards the newly-launched policy.‎ B The Campus Bookstore Bookie’s, the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre, main floor.‎ Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks. There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course. If you need help in finding your course textbooks, ask any of the staff in the bookstore.‎ There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s. They carry a wide variety of stationary, art supplies and gift items. You can also buy telephone cards, postage stamps and bus passes. You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes.‎ TEXTBOOK RETURNS 1) Do I need my receipt to return books?‎ Yes.‎ 2) How long do I have to return books?‎ Books purchased must be returned within ten working days of the date of the purchase.‎ 3) What if I wrote my name in the BUYBACKS 1) What books do you buy back?‎ We buy back all current edition textbooks. If we do not use them at UCC, we buy them back according to the value established in the North American marketplace.‎ 2) How much do I get for my books?‎ If bookie’s is buying the book for use at ‎ book?‎ Unfortunately, we can not give you a full refund for books not in mint condition as publishers will not accept this for credit.‎ 1) What happens if I miss the last day for return?‎ We may purchase the text book as “used” in accordance with our Buyback program.‎ 2) Ｗhat if I discover that my book has missing pages half way through the semester?‎ We will replace the defective books, new or used, for a like copy of that title. Cash refunds are not given for defective books returned outside the normal return dates.‎ ‎ UCC, you will receive 50% of the current new retail price. In order to receive optimum buyback price, discs and supplements must accompany the book.‎ 1) What happens to the books that I sell?‎ Books for bookie’s are processed by our staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price.‎ 2) What condition do my books need to be in?‎ Books should be in good condition, meaning that the cover is still attached and all pages intact. Highlighting, notes and markings on the pages are perfectly fine. Workbooks and study guides are generally not purchased back unless they are free of all markings. No sales receipt is required for these books.‎ Bookstore Hours Monday–Thursday 9:00am–6:00pm Friday 9:00am–5:00pm Saturday and Sunday Closed ‎40. The intended readers of this passage are _______.‎ A. Book dealers B. University students C. Publishers D. Campus staff ‎41. Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if _______.‎ A. the cover of the book is missing B. there are markings and notes on the pages C. you have lost the sales receipt D. you miss the last day for return ‎42. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks.‎ B. Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks.‎ C. Books bought in Bookie’s can be returned within 10 working days.‎ D. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students.‎ Section C （8分）‎ Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.‎ A. That is the first step if we are to have good relationships with others.‎ B. You might think that it’s because you are not smart enough or don’t have enough talents.‎ C. You can do something to improve the relationships with others.‎ D. Fortunately, there are always things you can do to fix the situation.‎ E. You might be disappointed with yourself on why you make such mistakes.‎ F. Sometimes you might not believe yourself.‎ We often focus on building relationships with others that we forget the essential first step: being friends of ourselves. ___43___ How can we have good relationships with others if we don’t even have good relationships with ourselves?‎ The problem might be worse than we expect. Maybe we don’t like ourselves without realizing it. Here is a simple checklist: Is there anything you don’t like about yourself from these lists? Your past: Maybe you have made mistakes in the past which you feel bad about. ___44___ Even if that happened in distant past, your subconscious(潜意识的) mind still has a reason not to like yourself.‎ Your background: You might wish that you were born in a different family, or that you have a different background. Maybe you could not accept the fact that you are not as lucky as others. They seem to get whatever they want effortlessly because of their background.‎ Your personal features: You might have some personality features that you don’t like. For example, you may be an introvert(内向的) and you don’t like it; you wish you were an extrovert. Others might have better achievements than you, and no matter how hard you tried, it might seem impossible for you to match them. ___45___ Is there anything that resonate (共鸣) with you? All these give reasons to you not to like yourself. That in turn makes it difficult for you to be a good friend to yourself. ___46___ Here are some tips:‎ Forgive yourself;‎ Accept things you can’t change;‎ Focus on your strengths;‎ Write your success stories;‎ Stop comparing yourself with others;‎ Always be true to yourself.‎ III. Translation（8分）‎ Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.‎ ‎1. 我下定决心将来去爬那座大桥。 (determine)‎ ‎2. 互联网技术越先进，人们的人际关系就会越疏远。(the more… the more)‎ ‎3. 泰国（Thailand）被认为是“微笑之国”的原因是那里的人们友善而有礼貌。 (The reason why…)‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ Grammar and Vocabulary（40分）‎ Section A (20分)‎ ‎(1) having lived (2) Whether (3) others (4)It (5) obeying ‎ ‎(6) that (7) as/so long as (8) to switch (9) reflects (10) with ‎ Section B （20分）‎ ‎(11)—(15) JEFDB (16)—(20) IKGCA Reading Comprehension （52分）‎ Section A （30分）‎ ‎(21)—(35) BACDC ABDCA BCBDC Section B （14分）‎ ‎(36)—(39) CBDA (40)—(42) BAB Section C （8分）‎ ‎(43)—(46) AEBD Translation：（8分）‎ ‎1. I’m determined to climb that bridge in the future.‎ ‎2. The more advanced the Internet technology is, the more distant the interpersonal relationship will be.‎ ‎3. The reason why Thailand is regarded as “the land of smiles” is that people there are friendly and polite.‎