2011_上海春季高考英语试卷

1、 2011年上海市普通高等学校春季招生考试英 语 试 卷第I卷 （共105分）I. 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 conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.

2、 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. In a cinema.B. In a library.C. In a restaurant.D. In a grocery store.2.A. Table-tennis.B. SwimmingC. Jogging.D. Tennis.

3、3.A. Six hours.B. Eight hours.C. Ten hours.D. Fourteen hours.4.A. A policeman.B. A waiter.C. A hotel receptionist.D. A shop-assistant.5.A. She no longer believes the man. B. She will offer him another cigarette.C. The man must give up smoking.D. The man should make a resolution.6.A. He hopes to leav

4、e before the woman.B. He is certain that the lock works.C. His office is one hours ride from here.D. He will leave the office in about an hour. 7.A. He wont stay on the beach the whole day.B. He thinks its boring being on a beach.C. He totally disagrees with the woman.D. He thinks not all beaches ar

5、e nice.8.A. The cake is unhealthy.B. The cake is sold by weight.C. The woman should go on a diet.D. The woman should have the cake.9.A. He was moved by the conductor.B. The conductor was unsatisfactory. C. They both enjoyed the concert.D. He didnt like the choice of music.10.A. She has refused the m

6、ans request.B. She cant follow his words. C. She thinks its a big favour. D. Shell see if she can help.Section B Directions: 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 spoke

7、n 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.11.A. They read and discuss books.B. They prepare for reading contests.C. They e

8、xchange experience in writing.D. They explain and revise books.12.A. By asking guests to bring snacks.B. By giving tests to group members.C. By listing must-read books alone.D. By engaging everyone in the discussion.13.A. How to host a book club.B. When to host a club meeting.C. Where to locate a bo

9、ok club.D. Whom to choose as a club member.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Mobiles may cause health problems. B. Mobiles may disturb people around.C. Film watching will be interrupted.D. People talk too loud on the phone.15.A. It is impossible to ban mobiles.B. Peopl

10、e need mobiles in an emergency.C. Dinning with a different staff member.D. Holding various operational meetings.16.A. Embarrassing.B. Necessary.C. Sensible.D. Meaningless.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear e

11、ach 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 based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Survey SheetName:David GorgeOccupation: 17 bas

12、eball playerHobby:Reading 18 Recent exciting event:Had the 19 babyThe most admired person:His wifeFuture plan:To have lots of 20 Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What does the man find especially expensive?

13、 21 .Where does the man buy his clothes?He mainly shops 22 .When does the man go and buy all the low stuff and get low prices?When there are sales going around, especially after 23 . What are the mans money saving tips for international students in the UK? Rent a house with friends and dont buy thin

14、gs 24 .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.Soon after dinner, Wayne drove off _ the direction of Paris.A. toB. atC. forD. in26.They produced two r

15、eports, _ of which contained any useful suggestions.A. eitherB. allC. noneD. neither27.Some young people these days just _ go out of their homes to contact the real world. A. mustntB. wontC. mightntD. shouldnt28.Youd be exposed to a lot _ pollution if you moved to a town with pure water and air.A. m

16、oreB. mostC. lessD. least 29.Im sure you will do better in the test because you _ so hard this year. A. studiedB. had studiedC. will studyD. have been studying30.The banker was found in a remote village after _ his office last Thursday.A. leave B. being leftC. leavingD. having been left31.I have no

17、idea _ the journalist could have got his information from.A. thatB. whyC. whyD. where32.A lot of people often forget that oral exams _ to test our communicative ability. A. designB. are designedC. are designingD. are being designed33.Viewers continue to watch TV _ they complain about the quality of

18、the programming.A. even though B. as ifC. as long asD. unless34.Mike found his missing car in the street outside his house, _ newly cleaned and polished.A. lookedB. to lookC. lookingD. to be looking35.There are fewer teaching positions left in big cities, _ at the same time there are shortages of te

19、achers in small towns. A. orB. andC. soD. for36._ in 1955, Disneyland in California in regarded by any as the original fun park. A. OpenedB. Having openedC. OpeningD. Being opened37.Fayes fondest memory is of last year, _ the club gave a tea party for her birthday.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. when38.Th

20、e result of the study indicated that it was the type of fat _ made the difference. A. thatB. whatC. whoD. as39._ comes will be welcomed to the open-air concert.A. WhateverB. WhoeverC. No matter whatD. No matter who40.Harrison Ford is thought to be one of the few movie stars _ as a carpenter before.

21、A. to workB. to be workingC. to have workedD. to have been workingSection 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. primarilyB. similarC. consideratelyD. connectionsE. instructedF. ser

22、iesG. personalH. servedI. definedJ. environmentIn a study of the university of Minnesota, twins (some raised together and others who had grown up apart) were tested for a wide range of personality traits (特征). In terms of happiness 41 as the ability to enjoy lifetwins who are separated soon after bi

23、rth were much less alike than twins raised together. But when it comes to unhappiness, the twins raised apartsome without contact for as long as 64 yearswere as 42 as those who had grown up together.Why is unhappiness less influenced by 43 ? When we are happy, we are more responsive to people and ke

24、ep up 44 better than when we are feeling sad. This doesnt mean, however, that some people are born to be sad and thats that. Unhappiness may be related to genes, but this inherited trait can be influenced by 45 choice. You can increase your happiness through your own actions.In a whole 46 of experim

25、ents by psychologists John Reich and Alex Zautra at Arizona State University, they asked students to select their favourite activities from a list of everyday pleasuresthings like going to a movie, talking with friends and playing cards.Then the researchers 47 some of the students in the experiment

26、to increase the number of favourite activities the participated in for one month (the participants in the study 48 as controls (对照组) and did not vary their activity level). Result: Those who did more of the things they enjoyed were happier than those who didnt. The conclusion, then, is that the plea

27、sure we get from life is 49 ours to control.III. 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.Is there a job for you after college? What do

28、es the world of work keep in store for you? That 50 in large measure on who you are.If youve enjoyed your studies in English and history, 50 , youll be glad to know that in a recent survey by Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York State, a majority of CEOs said that the liberal arts (文科) are

29、essential for 52 critical thinking and problem-solving skills. If you thought college was for acquiring specific work skills, only 37 percent of the CEOs in the survey agree with you.If you plan to start your career as a secretary, be aware that this job is undergoing tremendous 53 . In offices wher

30、e secretaries have not already been eliminated, the 54 role of a clerk is now unrecognizable. Most bosses 55 their own mails and meetings and travel plans, thanks to e-mail and the Internet, so secretaries are 56 taking on higher-level tasks such as drafting contracts and handling customer service p

31、roblems. Those willing to expand their 57 should do well.If you are a woman interested in law enforcement (执法), note that some states and cities are working hard to reach 58 standards for female applicants. Although most small suburban police departments are deeply traditional, and some are 59 even

32、to employ woman, among the nations largest forces about 15 percent of the officers are female, five times as many as a generation ago.Degrees in sports management are also 60 . Two hundred U.S colleges and universities, 10 times as many in 1985, now 61 undergraduate courses in sports management, and

33、 some have advanced degree programs. At some school you can also combine an MBA in sports management with a law degree. 62 , if youve set your sights on a traditional MBA, take heart. MBA recruitment (招聘) is way up, and salaries are 63 . But money isnt all todays MBAs are looking for. A recent study

34、 of nearly 1,800 MBA students in the United States and Canada found that 68 percent 64 the statement, “My family will always be more important than my career.”50.A. concentratesB. dependsC. takesD. passes51.A. by comparisonB. as a resultC. for instanceD. in return52.A. developingB. discouragingC. co

35、nfirmingD. appreciating53.A. troublesB. painsC. testsD. changes54.A. activeB. smallC. usefulD. traditional55.A. awaitB. handleC. transferD. classify56.A. increasinglyB. unwillinglyC. diligently D. intentionally57.A. horizonsB. activitiesC. organizationsD. operations58.A. mediumB. highC. fairD. legal

36、59.A. keenB. resolved C. reluctantD. qualified60.A. on displayB. at an endC. at restD. on the rise61.A. cancelB. offerC. registerD. drop62.A. Contrarily B. ConsequentlyC. FinallyD. Strictly63.A. competitiveB. moderateC. fixedD. regular64.A. give outB. agree with C. wonder aboutD. focus onSection BDi

37、rections: 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 information given in the passage you have just read.(A)They like using the

38、 Internet. They have lots of pocket money to spend. And they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us. Teenagers are just the sort of people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buygames, CDs and clothingare easily sold on the Web.But paying online is a tr

39、icky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards. Most have to use a parents card. They want a facility that allows them to spend money.That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (网络的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic. If

40、 successful, these products can stimulate online sales.In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and 20bn annually in the UK. Most teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school88 percent in the US, 69 percent in the UK. According to the Jupiter Resea

41、rch, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something onlinemainly CDs and books.In most cases, parents pay for these purchases with credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children. Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing

42、 on the high street. They are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cybercash is through prepaid cards such as InternetCash in the US and Smart cards in the UK. Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they

43、are sold in amounts such as 20 or $50 with a concealed 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account.65.What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Sellers.B. Buyers.C. Teenagers.D. Parents.66.According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A.

44、More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet access. B. Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards.C. Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online.D. Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop.67.A new way to h

45、elp teenagers shop online is to use _.A. a new machineB. special coins and notesC. prepaid cardsD. pay-as-you-go mobile phones68.What is the passage mainly about?A. Online shopping traps.B. Internet users in the US and the UK.C. New credit cards for parents.D. The arrival of cyber pocket money.(B)DO

46、NALD SLOANGates HallUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS 66045913-243-1682After May 2009:46 Clayton DriveSt. Louis, MO 63130314-726-8840ObjectiveTo work with the client (委托人) population in a social service position.EducationB.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 2009Major: Social ServicesMinor: Appli

47、ed Psychology ExperienceAssistant Activities Supervisor, Fairview Nursing Home, Lawrence, KS, November 2006-present. Help organize and implement recreational activities for nursing home residents. Activities include crafts, dances, day trips, sing-alongs, and visiting performers.Hotline Volunteer. T

48、een Crisis Center, Lawrence, KS, September 2006- May 2007. Handled crisis calls from teenagers in the community. Dealt with drug use, unwanted pregnancies, failing grades, and the breakdown of parent-teen relationships.Nurses Aide, Danyers General Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Summer 2006. Assisted nurse

49、s in patient care. Took histories, updated charts, and helped prepare patients for surgery. ActivitiesUniversity Concert Board. Work with other board members to plan and implement on-campus concerts.Senior Gift Campaign. Help manage the campaign to raise funds for the senior class gift to the univer

50、sity.Residence Hall Programming Board. Planned social events for Eggar Residence Hall.SkillsFluent in French. Water safety instructor. Skilled at working with people.InterestsSkiing, softball, classical music, and guitar. 69.This passage is most probably _.A. an advertisement for enrolling new emplo

51、yeesB. a school report at the end of an academic yearC. a self-introduction meant to apply for a jobD. a part of a recommendation letter from a university70.According to the “Experience” section, we can infer that Donald Sloan can be _.A. a wise leaderB. a skillful performerC. a gifted scientistD. a

52、 good social worker 71.From the passage we can learn that Donald Sloan _.A. is good at singing and dancingB. is about to graduate from a universityC. has an interest in being a surgeonD. specializes in psychology(C)Twenty-first century humanity has mapped oceans and mountains, visited the moon, and

53、surveyed the planets. But for all the progress, people still dont know one another very well.That brings about Theodore Zeldins “feast of conversation”events where individuals pair with persons they dont know for three hours of guided talk designed to get the past “Where are you from?”Mr. Zeldin, an

54、 Oxford University professor, heads Oxford Muse, a 10-year-old foundation based on the idea that what people need is not more information, but more inspiration and encouragement.The “feast” in London looks not at politics or events, but at how people have felt about work, relations among the sexes,

55、hopes and fears, enemies and authority, the shape of their lives. The “menu of conversation” includes topics like “How have your priorities changed over the years?” Or, “What have you rebelled against the past?”As participants gathered, Zeldin opened with a speech: that despite instant communications in a globalized age, issues of human heart remain. Many people are lonely, or in routines that discourage knowing the depth of one another. “We are trapped in shallow conversations and the whole point now is to think, which is sometimes painfu