上海高考英语最后冲刺卷二
I . Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: 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. 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. She doesn’t like the photos taken in Britain.
B. The weather affects the color of the photos.
C. She feels sorry that she looks a little grey.
D. Bad weather spoils her trip to Britain.
2. A. 200 dollars. B, 100 dollars. C. 300 dollars. D. 600 dollars.
3. A. At a nursery. B. In a hospital. C. At a police station. D. In a library.
4. A. In April. B. In May C. In June. D. In July
5. A. He will read it on Saturday.
B. He will lend it to Sandy first.
C. He will lend it to Jane first.
D. He will keep the paper until Sunday.
6. A, He is talking with someone.
B. He is on the phone.
C, He is in the middle of a trip.
D. He is engaged now.
7. A. Husband and wife.
B. Frank’s friends.
C. Teacher and student.
D. Clerk and customer.
8. A. The woman would rather stay at home.
B. The woman would like to travel alone
C. The woman has been to Asian countries
D. The woman doesn’t like Sri Lanka.
9. A. It cost too much money.
B. It destroyed the environment.
C. It will bring huge profit.
D. It is very luxurious.
10. A. They should buy a smaller table
B. They don’t need any new furniture.
C. The new table is not a good match for the dining room
D. Ifs unreasonable to buy a new house for a dining table.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation,
and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The
passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken 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. Uses of different smoke alarms.
B. The best location of smoke alarms.
C. Smoke alarms in the home.
D. The installation of smoke alarms.
12. A. The engineer. B. The detective. C. The home owner. D. Anyone.
13. A. All the smoke alarms. B. Battery-powered smoke alarms
C. Photoelectric smoke alarms. D. Hard-wired smoke alarms.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. Because that was his first night at sea.
B. Because he had nothing to do but wait.
C. Because his watch was very annoying.
D. Because he didn’t know who will save him.
15. A. Annoyed.B. Depressed. C. Anxious. D. Disappointed.
16. A. To throw away his watch into the sea.
B. To put back his watch into his pocket.
C. To find out where theairplanes were.
D. To wait patiently until rescue comes.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. In a library. B. In a bookstore.
C. In a classroom. D. In an office.
18. A. The bookstore has sold out the book.
B. The book is not used for any course at the university.
C. The professor did not order enough copies of the book.
D. The bookstore does not carry the book.
19. A. It is a newest computer science book.
B,He needs the book for his assignments.
C. The book was written by Professor Kayne.
D. The professor needs the book for the course.
20. A. Save a copy of the book for him when it comes in.
B. Order more copies of the book within a week.
C. Call the computer store across the street.
D. Find another bookstore that sells the book.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
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 t fill in each blank
with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks, use one word that best fits
each blank.
Mystery of the White Gardenia (栀子花）(Every year on my birthday, from the time I turned 12, a white gardenia was delivered
to my house. No card or note came with it.)
One month before my high-school graduation, my father died of a heart attack. My
feelings ranged from grief to abandonment, fear and (21)___________ (overwhelm)
anger that my dad was missing some of the most important events in my life. I became
completely uninterested(22)__________my upcoming graduation, the senior-class play
and the prom ( 班 级 舞 会 ） .But my mother, in the midst of her own grief,
(23)__________not hear of my skipping any of those things.
The day before my father died, my mother and I (24)__________(go) shopping for
a prom dress. We’d found a spectacular one, with yards and yards of dotted Swiss in
red, white and blue, (25)__________ made me feel like Scarlett O’ Hara,
(26)__________ it was the wrong size. When my father died, I forgot about the dress.
My mother didn’t. The day before the prom, I found that dress — in the right size
— draped majestically over the living-room sofa. It wasn't just delivered, still in the
box. It (27)________(present) to me ---- beautifully, artistically, lovely. I didn’t care if I
had a new dress or not. But my mother did.
She wanted her children to feel (28)__________(love) and lovable, creative and
imaginative, filled with a sense (29)__________ there was magic in the world and
beauty even in the face of adversity. In truth, my mother wanted her children to see
(30)__________ much like the gardenia — lovely, strong and perfect — with a feeling
of magic and perhaps a hit of mystery.
My mother died ten days after I married. I was 22 years old. That was the year the
gardenias stopped coming.
Section B
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. topic B. flourishedC. arguably D. eventually E. repeated F. events
G. shares H. individual I. influenced J. appeals K. literary
Poetry is a kind of writing in which the sound and meaning of groups of words
express ideas or emotion in addition to the experiences or strong feelings the writer
31__________. Unlike most other forms of writing, poetry is often written in lines,
rather than paragraphs. Poetry also sounds different from other forms of writing, often
using rhythm and rhyme to create an interesting sound when read aloud. Poetry catches
the attention of a reader because it 32 _ to both emotions and senses.
Sound is 33 _________the single most important aspect of any poem. The sound
that any poem. The sound that any given word makes, or the sounds that come from
specific groups of words used together, are what make poetry so unique as a form of
writing. A typical story or report does not focus on the sounds that each 34_________
word makes when read. But poems generally contain few words, so it is important that
each word plays a role in making an impact on the reader. Rhythm is the flow of sounds
created by successive words in a poem. When you read a poem you can often hear this
35_________ pattern,or “beat,” in the sounds. This is called meter. Some of the oldest and best-known poetry in the world came from Ancient Greece.
As far back as 700 BCE, poets there recited their work at public 36_________ and
religious ceremonies, the great epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer came
from Greece. The Greeks eventually 37_________ Roman poets, such as Virgil, who
wrote the Aeneid 30 BCE. In medieval
times, poems such as Beowulf, The Divine Comedy by Dante, and The Canterbury
Tales by Chaucer were written. Religion and romance became the 38_________ of
choice for many poets at that time.
Poetry 39_________ even more during the Renaissance period of history, an era of
many great cultural achievements. This was the period during which Shakespeare, the
most well-known poet, was making his mark! Needless to say, a trend had started.
Poetry has continued to grow and change as a form of 40 expression in modem times,
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 in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the
context.
When a human infant is born into any other community in any part of the world, it
has two things in common with any infant, provided neither of them has been damaged
in any way either before or during birth.
Firstly, and most obviously, new born children are completely 41_________. Apart
from a powerful capacity to draw attention on their helplessness by using sound, there is
nothing the new born child can do to 42_________his own survival. Without
43_________ from some other human being or beings, be it mother, grandmother, or
human group, a child is very unlikely to survive. This helplessness of human infants is
in marked contrast with the 44_________ of many new born animals to get to their 45
within minutes of birth and run with the herd within a few hours. Although young
animals are certainly in 46_________ ,sometimes for weeks or even months after
birth, compared with the human 47_________,they very quickly develop the capacity to
48_________themselves. It is during this very long period in which the human infant is
totally 49_________on the others that it reveals the second feature which it
50_________with all other undamaged human infants, a capacity to learn
51_________.
For this reason,biologists now suggest that language is “species specific” to the
human race, that is to say, they consider the human infant to be genetically
52_________ in such a way that it can 53_________ language. This suggestion implies
that just as human beings are designed to see three-dimensionally and in color and just
as they are designed to 54_________upright rather than to move on all fours, so they
are designed to learn and use language as part of their normal 55_________ as
well-formed human beings.
41. A. ignorant B. unknown C. inexperienced D. helpless
42. A. ensure B. gain C. emphasize D. solidify
43. A. notice B. affection C. care D. permission44. A. possibility B. capacity C. try D. attempt
45. A. arms B. body C. feet D. limbs
46. A. anger B, danger C, control D. advance
47. A. raceB. body C. infantD. power
48. A. feedB. defend C. help D. guard
49. A. dependent B. concentrated C. focusing D. operating
50. A. combines B, shares C. carries D. brings
5L A. walking B, feeding C. language D, skill
52. A. programmed B, set C. arranged D. made
53. A. create B. distinguish C. enrich D. acquire
54. A. sit B. walk C. stand D. move
55, A, state B. development C. performance D. behavior
Section B
Directions: 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
A knight(骑士）was a mounted warrior of medieval Europe who served a king or
other feudal superior, usually in return for land. Knighthood was taken quite seriously
and had to be earned.
At about the age of eight, a boy would begin training in preparation for
knighthood. This young trainee, known as a page (学习骑士）,would train with mentors
to learn about horses, armor, and weapons. Pages practiced fighting with a sword
against a wooden stake and learned to skillfully use a bow and arrow. The lady of the
castle taught a young page about manners and social graces, as well as how to sing, play
instruments, and dance. A priest might give a page religious training and teach him to
read and write. By the age of fourteen, the page would become a squire (骑士 的随从).
A squire was responsible for dressing a knight for battles and tournaments and taking
care of the knight^ armor and weapons. He would even follow his master on the
battlefield to protect him if the knight fell.
A squire had to gain skill in using a lance (长矛) , spear, or sword, so he would
practice against a wooden dummy called a quintain(矛靶) The quintain and a shield
were hung on a wooden pole, and when hit, the whole structure would spin. The squire
would learn to ride up and hit the shield’s center, but then quickly move out of the way
without getting hit and knocked off his horse by the quintain.
At about age twenty, a squire was finally prepared to be called a knight, which
involved an extended ceremony. On the evening before becoming a knight t the squire
confessed his sins to a priest, was given a symbolic bath, and then fasted in order to
cleanse his soul. The squire would dress all in white and stay in a chapel all night
praying and watching over his weapons and armor.
In the morning, the squire would dress in symbolically-colored clothing: red for his blood, white for purity, and brown for his return to the earth after death. At this
ceremony, the knight wore a code of chivalry, which required him always to be brave,
loyal, courteous, and to protect he defenseless. Knighthood was granted by the overlord
(领主）and the new knight was tapped on the shoulders or neck with the flat side of the
sword.
If this new knight ever broke his promise or acted dishonorably, he would be
stripped of his knighthood in another ceremony, in which he was 14 buried. In the
Middle Ages, a knight without honor was considered as good as dead.
56. What were the responsibilities of a squire?
A. Practicing fighting with a sword and using a bow and arrow skillfully.
B. Looking after weapons and learning manners from the Lady of the castle.
C. Confessing his sin and praying for his mentors.
D. Dressing a knight for fighting and protecting him.
57. What does the underlined word “ chivalry” mean ?
A. The noble spirit a knight possesses.
B. The tough task a knight has to finish.
C. The high goal a knight must achieve.
D. The military discipline a knight should obey.
58. If a knight failed to keep his promise, what would happen?
A. He would be sentenced to death.
B. He would be robbed of his title.
C. He would be forced to leave Court.
D. His land would be returned to the King.
59. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. Why people wanted to be knights. B. How one became a knight.
C. When knighthood started. D. Who knights had to serve.
B
Modem technology allows scientists to look inside a living human brain to see
what is happening. These procedures are safe and painless. By understanding the
normal brain activity, doctors and scientists are better able to assess the brain^ behavior
during times of injury, disease, and mental illness.
CT or CAT scans : Computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial
tomography (CAT) shows images of the brain by passing multiple X-ray beams through
the brain tissue. CT or CAT scans show a cross-section of the brain. These scans can be
used to find brain tumors.
MRI scans : Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI) uses powerful magnet to cause
the atoms of the brain to shake, MRI sensors pick up the signals emitted ( Hi) from the
brain5s atoms and a computer interprets them as a picture, MRIs show more detail than
CT or CAT scans can. They are especially useful in finding brain tumors that grow on
the back of the brain, between the ears.
PET scans : Positron emission tomography ( PET) is different from other scans
because it shows how the brain functions. After a person^ bloodstream is injected with a
small dose of glucose (葡萄糖）,which is what gives the brain energy, scanners around the head detect where the glucose moves. The PET scan shows which part of the brain
uses a lot of glucose, which are the more active parts. PET scans are helpful for
diagnosing strokes, studying mental illness, and learning how the brain processes
language.
59. How can doctors and scientists understand the brain’s reaction to injury,disease, or
mental illness?
A. By contrasting/comparing it with normal brain activities.
B. By passing the X-Ray beams through the brain tissue,
C. By picking up the signals emitted from the brain^ atoms.
D. By being injected with glucose and detecting where it moves.
60. Which of the following is helpful for diagnosing brain tumors?
A, CT / CAT and PET. B. MRI and PET.
C. CT/CAT and MRI. D. CT and CAT.
61. If a person suffers from defect in speaking, which scan will a doctor like to
suggest?
A. CT/CAT. B. MRI. C. PET. D. Any of them.
C
Innovation is key to business survival, and companies put substantial resources
into inspiring employees to develop new ideas but not necessarily succeed. And there
are those who don’t have a budget, or much space, but who innovate successfully.
For Robert B. Cialdini, Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, one
reason that companies don’t succeed as often as they should is that innovation starts
with recruitment. Research shows that the fit between an employee’s values and a
company’s values makes a difference to what contribution they make and whether, two
years after they join, they're still at the company.
One of the most famous photographs in the story of rock’n’roll emphasizes
Cialdini’s views.The 1956 picture of singers Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash
and Jerry Lee Lewis jamming at a piano in Sun Studios in Memphis tells a hidden story.
Sun’s million-dollar quartet (四重唱）” could have been a quintet (五重唱）.Missing
from the picture is Roy Orbison, a greater natural singer. Sam Phillips, who owned Sun,
wanted to revolutionize popular music. All of them except Orbison believed in it.
Orbison wasn’t inspired by the goal,and only ever achieved one hit with the Sun label.
Cialdini also believes that the “follow-the-leader syndrome” is dangerous, not least
because it encourages bosses to go it alone. “It’s been scientifically proven that three
people will be better than one at solving problems, even if that one person is the
smartest person in the field. To prove his point, Cialdini cites an interview with
molecular biologist James Watson. Watson,
together with Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA. “When asked how they
had cracked the code ahead of other highly rival investigators, he said something that
surprised me. He said he and Crick had succeeded because they were aware that they
weren’t the most intelligent of the scientists pursuing the answer. The smartest scientist
was called Rosalind Franklin who, Watson said,‘ was so intelligent that she rarely
sought advice ’
Authority doesn't have to inhibit （抑制）innovation but it often does. Many theorist believe the ideal boss should lead from behind, taking pride in collective
accomplishment and giving credit where it is due. Cialdini says,“ Leaders should
encourage everyone to contribute and assure all concerned that every recommendation
is important to making the right decision and will be given full attention, A manager
who wants to create a truly innovative culture can make their job a lot easier by
recognizing these psychological realities.
62. The example of the “million-dollar quartet” underlines the writer’s point
about______________.
A. recognizing talent B. working as a team
C. having a shared objective D. being an effective leader
63. James Watson suggests that he and Francis Crick won the race to discover the DNA
code because they______________
A. were conscious of their own limitations
B. brought complementary skills to their partnership
C. were determined to outperform their brighter rivals
D. encouraged each other to realize their joint ambition
64. In the last paragraph, the writer suggests that it is important for employees
to______________.
A. be aware of their company’s goals
B. have respect for their co-workers’ achievements
C. understand why certain management decisions are made
D. feel that their contributions are valued
65. Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?
A. The key to becoming an innovative company.
B. The psychology of innovation.
C. The environment giving rise to Innovation.
D. How to be an innovative company leader.
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each
sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. It is you yourself not anybody else that can build up correct self-esteem.
B. Let us try to look into some of the common and best practices which have been
tried and tested to help boost self-esteem,
C. More often times it will not, but don’t let that cloud your perception about
yourself.
D. Now that we’ve covered those aspects of self-esteem,let’s turn to some of the
other factors that need to be considered.
E. It will give you a regular motivation to work harder and better to improve
yourself and develop your sense of maturity as a person.
F. When your self-esteem is high, you are less likely to be affected by these
situations.
Many people go through life’s usual phases of ups and downs,which are common and normal stages in life, but when your self-esteem is low, you may need to know how
to boost your self-esteem ,since it can lead to problems you may not have thought of.
Self-esteem plays a key role in the maturity of a person, especially when trying to
get away from a dangerous situation, going through a series of trials in life.
(67)____________________________
Always compliment yourself daily, especially by trying to look for specific tasks
you did well for that day and congratulate yourself for it.
(68)____________________________ List down all things you are good at doing
and achieving, be it a talent, skill, sport or building up other people.
You can add more focus to these good points and fuel your passion to do better and
make you not only understand yourself more, but also give you the true meaning and
measurement of self worth and this is how you see yourself as important.
Sometimes when you tend to see things in a different light or perspective from
others, don’t focus too much on making sure that what you think will cause things to
change. (69)____________________________
When you have good self-esteem you will realize that what you did was right and
was made under your own food judgment, sound principles and concepts based on your
personal outlook and attitude towards life.
Do not let negative feedback affect you. Of course, one cannot help but feel bad
about negative comments or reactions, but you have to consider that these are tests
against your character
and personality. (70) ____________________________ So try to look at yourself and
see, and if you feel less important or are not satisfied with how you see and look at
things, then think about ways on how to boost your self-esteem. You’ll thank yourself
for it.
IV.Summary Writing
Directions : Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the
main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as
possible.
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling
goods door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided
to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead
of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought
him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe
you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,’’ she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept
pay for a kindness. ” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart. ” As
Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in the human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled.
They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called in to study her rare
disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in for the consultation. When he
heard the name of the town she came from,a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately,
he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He
went back to the consultation room and determined to do his best to save her life. From
that day on, he gave special attention to her case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to
pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the
side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was positive
that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the
side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words **Paid in full with a glass of
milk. (Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly" and tears of joy flooded her eyes. Love spread
through human hearts and hands.
V.Translation
Directions : Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in
the brackets.
1. 民众呼吁政府延长对失业的救济. (appeal)
2. 用户名和密码不要经常改动,否则会引起不必要的麻烦。（otherwise)
3. 如果父母和孩子长期分开,孩子会有一种被遗弃的感觉。（abandon)
4. 知道因为自己的努力和奉献而改善了别人的生活是做慈善的最大动力。（
charity)
VI.Guided Writing
Directions : Write an English composition in 120 ~ 150 words according to the
instructions given below in Chinese.
每一个人都会被自己阅读过的一本书、一个故事或看过的一部电影而感动并难以
忘怀Summary Writing
A poor hungry boy asked for water but got milk from a kind, beautiful young woman. Inspired by
her kindness, the boy worked hard and became an excellent doctor. Years later he saved the kind
woman suffering from a serious illness and paid the medical bill for her. Thus, love spread through
human hearts and hands.
(56 words)
Translation
1. The public appealed to the government to extend unemployment benefits.
/The public appealed to the government for an extension of unemployment benefits.
2. User names and passwords should not often be changed/can't often change, which otherwise
will/would cause unnecessary trouble.
3. If parents are away from their children for long, the latter are likely to feel abandoned.
4. Knowing that your effort and contribution have improved/bettered others' life is the greatest
motive/motivation for charity.
Knowing that others' life has been improved/bettered because of your effort and contribution is
the greatest motive/motivation for charity.Guided Writing
A Most Influential Film
The film Brave Heart, set in the 13th-14th century Britain, tells a story about William Wallace, a
hero who unites the Scottish to fight against England for the freedom of Scotland. What impressed
me most are the two main characters in the film-Wallace and Bruce.
No doubt Wallace is a hero that deserves our respect and admiration. He is a free fighter with
a brave heart, fighting for nothing but freedom. Nothing could buy him off, wealth or title. Robert
Bruce is also a man of integrity, who wants to fight like Wallace. However, he hesitates because
he still values the title he has got and the crown he will get. This is his limitation, which makes
him an ordinary man rather than a hero.
Wallace dies in the film but in my eyes, he is still alive. Heroes never die.
(142 words)
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