上海卷2001年全国高考英语科试题及答案

1、2001年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试上 海 英 语 试 题 第一卷（共110分）I. Listening comprehension Part A Short Conversations Directions: In Part 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

2、 spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers in you r paper, and decide which one is the best answer t o the question you have heard. 1. A. In a library B. In a theatre C. In a cinema D. In a classroom 2. A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10 3. A. tak

3、e a long walk B. Take a good rest C. Read a long story D. Catch up with her work 4. A. The woman B. The man C. The womans mother D. The baker 5. A. Doctor and nurse B. Cashier and customer C. Dentist and patient D. Conductor and passenger 6. A. 8:45 B. 9:00 C. 9:15 D. 9:30 7. A. A best writer B. A r

4、ecent book C. A good sailor D. A new record 8. A. Hes a carpenter B. Hes a doctor C. Hes an electrician D. Hes an editor 9. A. Borrow a book B. Write a book C. Translate a book D. Buy a book 10. A. Shes not sure whats happened to George. B. She doesnt want to talk to George. C. George is always late

5、 for meetings. D. Its difficult to understand Georges behavior. Part B Longer conversations Directions: In Part B you will heat two longer conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked two questions. The conversations will be read twice, but the question will be spoken only once. When yo

6、u hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 and 12 are based on the following conversation. 11. A. The food in the West Lake is too expensive. B. Their own food will be cleaner. C. She want

7、s more choices of food. D. They can have what they like. 12. A. The scenery is more beautiful B. The place is nearer C. The transportation is free D. The fields are better Questions 13 and 14 are based on the following conversation 13. A. Mental problem B. Final examinations C. Studrnt6s friendship

8、D. Time agreement 14. A. He has never heard of them B. He doesnt have the phone number C. He cant afford the time D. He cant afford the service Part C Passages Directions: In Part C, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passages will be

9、read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.15. A. A special medical treatment B

10、. a driving license without a bad record C. an experience as a conductor D. five weeks driving at a training school 16. A. She was strong enough to become a bus driver B. The men drivers are kind to her. C. She was able to see more clearly on a bus D. She passed the test the first time she took it.

11、17. A. Worthwhile B. Boring C. Dangerous D. Poorly paid Questions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage. 18. A. Its variety B. It s quality C. its price D. Its taste 19. A. Inside the restaurant B. Outside the restaurant C. On the menu D. Not mentioned 20. A. Coffee B. Beer C. Coke D. Win

12、eII Grammar (20 points) 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. A bullet hit the soldier and he was wounded in _ leg. A. a B. one C. the D. his 22. Both teams were in hard training; _ was willing

13、 to lose the game. A. either B. neither C. another D. the other 23. As a result of destroying the forests, a large _ of desert_ covered the land. A. number. has B. quantity. has C. number.have D. quantity.have 24. The sunlight came in _ the windows in the roof and lit up the whole room. A. through B

14、. across C. on D. over 25. _, I have never seen anyone who is as capable as John. A. As long as I have traveled B. Now that I have traveled so much C. Much as I have traveled D. As I have traveled so much 26. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the further we

15、go , _. A. our holiday will be better B. our holiday will be the better C. the better our holiday will be D. the better will our holiday be 27. So difficult _ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well. A. I have felt B. have I felt C. I did feel D. did I feel

16、28. Feeling the car stolen, _. A. a policeman was asked to help B. the area was searched thoroughly C. it was looked for everywhere D. she hurried to a policeman for help 29. Do let your mother know all the truth. She appears _ everything. A. to tell B. to be told C. to be telling D. to have been to

17、ld 30. I dont suppose anyone will volunteer, _? A. do I B. dont I C. will they D. wont they 31. I really appreciate _ to talk with you on this nice island. A. to have had time B. having time C. to have time D. to having time 32. In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be watered if they _ A. h

18、ave survived B. are to survive C. would survive D. will survive 33. In fact, _ is a hard job for the police to keep order in an important football match. A. this B. that C. there D. it 34. You cant imagine that a well-behaved gentleman _ be so rude to a lady. A. might B. need C. should D. would 35.

19、Information has been put forward _ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities. A. while B. that C. when D. as 36. As I know, there is _ car in this neighborhood. A. no such B. no a C. not such D. no such a 37. Hes got himself into a serious situation _ he is likely to lose contr

20、ol over the plane. A. where B. which C. while D. why 38. The bell _ the end of the period rang, _ our heated discussion. A. errupting B. errupting C. errupted D. errupted 39. Fishing is his favorite hobby, and _. A. hed like to collect coins as w

21、ell B. he feel like collecting coins, too C. to collect coins is also his hobby D. collecting coins also gives him great pleasure 40. What would have happened_, as far as the river bank? A. Bob had walked farther B. if Bob should walk farther C. had Bob walked farther D. if Bob walked farther III. V

22、ocabulary (10 points ) 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.41. Alice trusts you, only you can _her to give up the foolish idea. A. suggest B. attract C. tempt D. persuade 42. Her broth

23、er _ to leave her in the dark room alone when she disobeyed his order. A. declared B. threatened C. warned D. exclaimed 43. In the botanic garden we can find a(n) _ of plants that rang from tall trees to small trees. A. species B. group C. amount D. variety 44. When climbing the hill John was knocke

24、d unconscious by an _ rolling stone. A. untouched B. unexpected C. unfamiliar D. unbelievable 45. Her son, to whom she was so _, went abroad ten years ago. A. loved B. cared C. devoted D. affected 46. I dont think Peter is too young to take care of the pet dog _. A. correctly B. properly C. exactly

25、D. actively 47. According to the new research gardening is a more _ exercise for older women than jogging or swimming. A. mental B. physical C. effective D. efficient 48. - Can you shoot that bird at the top of the tree ? - No, its out of _ . A. range B. reach C. control D. distance 49. The lift of

26、London is made up of many different _. A. elements B. sections C. materials D. realities 50. Im planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it _ the weather. A. links with B. depends on C. connects to D. decides on IV. Cloze Test (20 points) Directions: For each bl

27、ank in the following passages 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. A The 28-year-old had spent six years working night while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally graduated she had her

28、eye on a teaching (51) at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had an interview with the Head. “ I noticed a tiny hole in one of my stockings earlier,” she (52). “ I thought about changing them, but I knew Id be late if I did. And by the time II got to the interview, (53) enorm

29、ous. I walked in apologizing for not (54).” The would-be teacher didnt get the job. In fact one of her friends told her that the (55) only comment was: “ If someone doesnt take the time to present her best (56) at an interview, what kind of (57) is she going to be ?” First impressions are (58) ones.

30、 In other words, if youve viewed positively within the critical(关键的)first four minutes, the person youve met will (59) assume everything you do is positive. Leave the interview a bad impression, and often he will assume you have a lot of other unsatisfactory characters. Worse, he or she may not take

31、 the time to give you a second (60). Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about themselves will care more about their jobs. 51. A. profession B. position C. career D. occupation 52. A. repeats B. reminds C. recalls D. responds 53. A. I was B. he was C. it was D. they were 54. A

32、. looking at all B. looking at him C. looking round D. looking my best 55. A. Heads B. students C. friends D. would-be teachers 56. A. figure B. image C. aspect D. shape 57. A. person B. worker C. graduate D. teacher 58. A. lasting B. remaining C. continuing D. persisting 59.A. rarely B. occasionall

33、y C. probably D. certainly 60. A. job B. thought C. chance D. question B Many people find that regular physical activity gives them an unexpected benefit. They sleep better and wake up feeling more (61), in part due to increased amounts of deep sleep. Deep sleep may play a role in the body restoring

34、(恢复) itself (62) , as opposed to REM( rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep. Researchers have found that physical exercise , especially (63) in the afternoon or early evening , produces more (64) early in the night. (65) can also help you get a better nights sleep in a number of indirect ways. The r

35、elaxation and tiredness (66) by exercise can improve sleep. Exercise encourages weight loss and also may (67) depression. Exercising later in the day can also help delay the (68) drop in your bodys temperature. The (69) of exercise are especially important for older people,(70) exercise has been sho

36、wn to increase the amount of sleep senior adults get in a night and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. But be sure you finish exercising at least 4 hours before bedtime- working out later than that could leave you too excited to fall asleep easily. 61. A. conscious B. peaceful C. effective D.

37、refreshed 62. A. physically B. mentally C. emotionally D. regularly 63. A. made B. done C. functioned D. conducted 64. A. nights sleep B. dreaming sleep C. deep sleep D. REM 65. A. Exercise B. Dreams C. researchers D. Doctors 66.A. recovered B. strengthened C. caused D. reduced 67.A. increase B. rel

38、ieve C. release D. arouse 68. A. nighttime B. daytime C. dinnertime D. lifetime 69.A. disadvantages B. benefits C .ways D .plays 70. A. yet B. if C. when D. since V. Reading Comprehension (30 points) Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished

39、 sentences. 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 One evening after dinner,. Mr and Mrs Tisich called a family meeting. “ Weve had to make a difficult decision, “ Mr Tisich a

40、nnounced. “You see, you mother has been offered a post as codirector of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, weve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.” Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rached breathle

41、ssly started asking when theyd be moving. “Its surprising, but exciting!” She said Marc simply said, “We cant go - I cant leave all my friends. Id rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!” The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leav

42、ing. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings. When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyonss house, But Mrs Lyons said she hadnt seen Marc. Mrs Tisich became increasing concerned, while her husband felt a

43、ngry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly. What they didnt know was that Marc started walking over to Tommys house, with a faint idea of hiding in the Lyons attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood; the fen

44、ce that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didnt take the time to answer that question but instead h

45、urried to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartoons (纸板箱) the right size to hold his record collection. 71. The conflict in this story was caused by _. A. Marc and Rachs different tempers B. a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc C .Marcs disagreement with his parents about their move D

46、. Mr and Mrs Tisichs remark of Marcs irresponsibility 72. Marc and Rachels reactions to the move were similar in the way that they were _ A. surprised B. angry and upset C. anxious for more details D. worried about packing 73. The reason for Marcs going home was that _. A. he did not want to be left

47、 behind B. he realized his family was essential to him. C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents D. he hoped to be a more responsible person. 74. What would most likely happen next ? A. Marc would bring his records over to the Lyonss house B. Mr and Mrs Tisich would call the police. C. Mar

48、c would join his family for house moving. D. Mr and Mrs Tisich would start searching for Marc. B Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first) jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the sou

49、thwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America. jargon 1. n. speech that doesnt make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the speci

50、al vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon. jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday . javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or woo

51、den spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz 3. n. slang empty ta

52、lk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz records jennet n. a small Spanish horse 75. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below? At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards. A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 76.

53、 Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below? Doctors often speak in medical jargon. A. Definition 1 B. definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 77. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence ? Dont give me that jazz, for I am a practical person. A. rhythmic beats

54、B. a type of music C. a kind of dance D. meaningless talk CBritains oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr John Evans had never found the time or the money to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital , he just could not refuse. Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South