会考英语试卷(共9页)

1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上2012年上海市普通学业水平考试英语I.Listeningcomprehension:(共10分)SectionA（共6分，每小题2分）Directions:InSectionA,youwillhearoneshortpassage,andyouwillbeaskedthreequestionsonthepassages.Thepassagewillbereadtwice,butthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Whenyouhearaquestion,readthefourpossibleanswersonyourpaperandde

2、cidewhichonewouldbethebestanswertothequestionyouhaveheard.Questions1through3arebasedonthefollowingpassage:1.A.WatchTVintheevening.B.Usethetoiletinsidethehouse.C.Cookfoodthemselves.D.Washtheirhairwithshampoo.2.A.Shefeltcompletelybadaboutit.B.Shethoughtlifeinthehousewaseasy.C.Sheenjoyedeverythingthere

3、.D.Shepreferredtoliveamodernlife.3.A.Anoldhouse.B.Ahappyfamily.C.ApopularTVprogram.D.Amodernlifestyle.SectionB:（共4分，每小题1分）Directions:InSectionB,youwillhearoneconversation.Theconversationwillbereadtwice.Afteryouheartheconversation,youarerequiredtofillinthenumberedblankswiththeinformationyouhaveheard.

4、Writeyouranswersonyouranswersheet.Blanks4through7arebasedonthefollowingconversation:Completetheform.WriteONEWORDforeachblank.HotelRegistrationFormName:AlanJonesRoomnumber:429Roomtype:_4_Lengthofstay:ThreenightsMeansofpayment:By_5_Specialneeds:A_6_Awake-upcallat_7_II.GrammarandVocabulary:（共30分）Sectio

5、nA:（共10分，每小题1分）8.Inhershortstory,Helendescribednotherownexperience,but_writers.A.theothersB.anotherC.otherD.others9.AsanEnglishlearner,thelargervocabularyyouhave,_successyoumayachieve.A.themostB.themoreC.moreD.most10.SincehisarrivalinEnglandin1979,he_himselfasamayor.A.establishedB.hadestablishedC.ha

6、sestablishedD.wasestablishing11.Somebirdshavehighlydevelopedsensesthatenablethem_inthedark.A.flyB.tobeflyingC.toflyD.flying12.Youmustntsmokeinhere!You_startafire.A.couldB.mustC.shouldD.need13.Icouldhardlyimagine_insucharemotemountainvillageformonths.A.toliveB.liveC.livingD.tohavelived14.Thatstheman_

7、photoisonthecoverofthelatestmagazine.A.thatB.whoC.whereD.whose15.ItistheInternet_keepsusinconstanttouchwithourofficesinAsia.A.thatB.whoC.whereD.how16.Thenewlyretiredengineerisstartinghisfurthereducation_myfatherdidlastyear.A.ifB.whenC.onceD.as17.Theyhavepassedthelaw,butthequestionis_theyregoingtomak

8、ethelawwork.A.whyB.howC.whatD.thatSectionB(共10分，每小题1分)Directions: Read the text below. Use the word in the brackets to form a word that fits in the space.I use the Internet all the time, and I think its fantastic. But there is one thing I would be more _18_ (care) about doing in future. Thats ing a

9、vacation online.I needed a vacation from work _19_ (bad), so I decided to take a short break. I looked up some hotels on the Internet and found what looked like a great place for holidays. The pictures on the website looked _20_ (amaze): sandy beaches, little houses that looked out over the sea, bea

10、chside dining; it was just what I needed. I went ahead and made a _21_ (reserve) over the Internet. It was easy. Or so it seemed.When I got the hotel, I was shocked. The staff was rude and _22_ (friendly). My house was old, in need of repair and was nowhere near the beach. To top it all of, the view

11、 of that _23_ (gold) sandy beach was nowhere to be seen.If you are thinking of ing a holiday over the Internet, take my _24_ (advise). Always be sure to call the hotel first and talk to the people before you reserve it. Also, check out some _25_ (independence) websites that can give you _26_ (accura

12、cy) information about the area youll be staying in. Tourist association sites are the _27_ (good) . If youre still unsure, dont book. If you cant find what youre looking for on the Net, your vacation the old-fashioned way - go visit a travel agency!28.A.donotconsiderB.notconsiderC.nottoconsiderD.noc

13、onsidering29.A.bargainsB.profitC.tradeD.costs30.A.toB.atC.forD.on31.A.turnupB.turnoffC.turnoutD.turndown32.A.toughB.rareC.perfectD.private33.A.beforeB.sinceC.unlessD.though34.A.passB.donateC.oweD.lend35.A.whichB.whatC.whenD.where36.A.raisingB.raisedC.havingraisedD.raise37.A.shockedB.satisfiedC.puzzl

14、edD.disappointedIII.ReadingComprehension(共30分)SectionA（共22分，每小题2分）Directions： Read the following 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

15、given in the passage you have just read.(A)The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasnt looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasnt really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins , and

16、Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water. As soon as the plane took off, I fel

17、l fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten you seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my seat. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situ

18、ation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airlines fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for

19、our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!38. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. Her aunt begged her to go th

20、ere.C. She could hardly afford any better trip.D. Spain was her ideal destination.39. In the story, the writer ended up _.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. complaining to the authoritiesD .enjoying a free beach holiday40. Which of the following might be the best titl

21、e of the passage?A. A Lucky MistakeB. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice DreamD. A Well-Planned Trip(B)With the cost of college rising in the U.S., some students are washing their hands of the American education system, grabbing their passports, and seeking cheaper degrees abroad. The number of students

22、doing so has increased 2 percent annually in recent years, according to the Department of Education.In 2009, Jessica Fuller, then 25, was employed at a small private university in Philadelphia as a clerk in an office. Bored with her and becoming increasingly interested in healthcare industry, Fuller

23、 knew she would need a masters degree in public health for her dream career.At first, Fuller wanted a school in New York and Pennsylvania, but with many programs costing over $30,000 per year for tuition alone, she decided on an option she could better afford - the Netherlands. A similar degree in h

24、ealth economics cost less than $ 17,000 for a one-year program.To finance her education at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Fuller took out a $30,000 bank loan through her mothers credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as air travel and living expenses for her year abroad. The cost may be l

25、ower, but is the quality of education overseas just as good as an American university? Jessica Fuller says in her case, yes: she found a consulting with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduated from Erasmus University, and says that the university -and its locatio

26、n- were definitely a factor.“Many Erasmus professors were world famous experts in their fields,” says Fuller. “Considering the variety of the students, the class discussions were very robust. Having an “international” advantage made a huge difference.”41. Why did Jessica Fuller want to study for a m

27、asters degree?A. She could afford tuition at Erasmus University.B. Her job required more professional skills.C. She was bored with healthcare industry.D. Her interest was in public health.42. Jessica was able to go to Erasmus University by _.A. using her own credit cardB. having a part-time C. getti

28、ng a scholarship from the universityD. obtaining a loan from a bank43. The word “robust” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”.A. awkward and fruitlessB. strong and vigorousC. peaceful and pleasantD. brief and informal44. Jessicas case shows that there is a tendency among U.S. students

29、to _.A. choose t study overseasB. look for abroadC. seek education of higher qualityD. take one-year program( C )A lot of people today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money-but many of them arent happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy , even if they are poor. Why?Professor

30、 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “Ive been studying happiness for over 30 years,” he says. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II , when I sa

31、w many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person could build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that

32、people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didnt waste time, either at work or when they are free. “Many people feel that the time they spend at work or at school is wasted. But often their free time is also wasted. Many people are used to doing passive things-watchi

33、ng television, for example-without using any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesnt have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when get into something he calls “”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and

34、 which is well-defined and challenging , they experience “flow”, a state where they dont notice time passing.They also experience enjoyment. Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, makes a contrast between enjoyment and pleasure. “I used to think they were the same thing- but theyre not! Pleasure is a bi

35、g bowl of ice cream, or taking a hot bath on a cold day -nothing bad at all! But enjoyment is about doing something and achieving something. It isnt really important what we do, its more important to do something, and feel positive about it, and to try to do it well.”People who are not used to happi

36、ness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.45. What did the professor want to find out through his research?A. The difference between enjoyment and pleasure.B. The secret of having a fulfilling and pleasa

37、nt life.C. The real meaning and purpose of life.D. The way of passing the time enjoyably.46. When a person is in a “” state, he/she _.A. is guilty about wasting timeB. feels stressed doing challenging C. easily forgets what time it isD. has a strong desire to finish a boring task47. In which situati

38、on can people experience enjoyment according to the professor?A. When having afternoon tea.B. When taking a hot bath in winter.C. When watching a soap drama.D. When making a DIY gift for a friend.48. What can we learn from the passage?A. Pleasures add a sense of purpose and meaning to lives.B. Happi

39、ness results from engaging in meaningful tasks.C. Happy people often relax themselves by doing nothing.D. Happiness has much to do with living conditions.SectionB(共8分，每小题2分)Directions：Readthefollowingresum(简历)andcompletethestatementsthatfollow.Writeonewordormoreineachspace.JaneSmith1939NorwayStreetC

40、leveland,OH44101216/555-1234OBJECTIVEToobtainapositionasasecretarybasedonmyexperience,abilities,andneedtobechallengedEDUCATIONTwo-yeardegreefromEngstrandTechnicalCollegeinofficeadministration,2011WORKEXPERINECEMandersInsuranceCompany,assistanttothepresident,2008-presentSKILLSAllgeneralofficedutiesTy

41、ping60wordsperminuteExtensiveexperiencewithMicrosoftWord,Excel,PowerPointGoodoralandwrittencommunicationskillsFluentinwrittenandspokenSpanishAbletocarryaconversationinbasicFrench49.JaneSmithisapplyingforajobasa_.50.JaneSmithgotherdegreewhileworkingfor_Company.51.JaneSmithisgoodatwritingin_.52.IfJaneSmithisgivena3000-wordarticletotype,itwilltakeher_minutestofinishit.IV.Writing:(共30分)SectionA（共6分，每小题2分）Directions：CompletethefollowingsentencesbytranslatingtheChineseinthebracketsintoEnglish.Section A （共6分，每小题2分）Directions： Complete the following sentences by tra