上海市金山中学2012-2013学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版含答案

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Directions: Read the following four 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)

February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.

On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.

But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.

Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.

61. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country? A. Because there were few women in his country at that time. B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers. C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people. D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate. 62. Valentine was put into prison because ______.

A. he killed one of the soldiers B. he stole a lot of food C. he didn’t obey the emperor’s order 63. The last paragraph mainly tells us ______. A. students in China send cards to their teachers B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now 64. The best title for this passage should be ______. A. Valentine’s Day B. A Brave Priest C. Valentine’s Day in China D. A Romantic Man

(B)

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

D. he didn’t want to be a soldier

Captain Goodfellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about its history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 pm.

Do You Want to Hear “The Zoo”

“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US concert tomorrow night at 8:00 at Rose Hall, City College.

65. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food __________.. A. at the front entrance of City Hall B. at the game

C. at 5:00 pm D. at Central Park on Saturday 66. Walking Tour of the Town will be taken __________.

A. in the City Hall B. outside C. at the gate D. at the zoo 67. “The Zoo” is __________.

A. a park with lots of animals there B. a US concert C. a music group D. an interesting event

(C)

Two weeks after the opening ceremony, the Games are over. The last of the three hundred gold medals has been awarded and the flags of the winners have been raised for the last time.

The final event is the closing ceremony. This occasion is always sad and happy at the same time. It is a sad occasion because the tremendous excitement is over, and it will not happen again for four years. Those who have made friends will have to say goodbye, perhaps for ever. It is also a happy occasion because the competition is over and the athletes can really show their friendship for one another.

The closing ceremony is rather like the opening. But now the Olympic flame goes out and the Olympic flag, with its five rings, is lowered. The person who closes the Games calls upon the youth of the world to meet again in four years’ time. The scoreboard lights up with the name of the city for the next Games and the band starts to play. Then the celebration starts.

All the athletes try to be at the closing ceremony. They have forgotten all their fears and worries. It does not matter whether they have done well or not. All the teams walk round the stadium together. Everybody is laughing and joking. The band plays and people start to dance.

After that, everybody in the Village clears up and gets ready to leave. Everyone is hunting for souvenirs. People exchange track suits, hats, running vests and badges. There is a last chance to take photographs and get addresses of new friends. Then each team starts its journey home. 68. The last event of the Olympic Games is ______.

A. to award the last gold medal B. to raise the flags of the winners for the last time C. to hunt for souvenirs D. the closing ceremony 69. At the closing ceremony, it is found that ______. A. all are called on to meet again in four years’ time B. there is no music

C. the name of the city for the next Games is showed D. Olympic flame is taken out of the stadium

70. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the athletes at the closing ceremony? A. All of them are not present at the ceremony. B. They are competitors rather than friends. C. They can’t help worrying about losing the games. D. They exchange clothes for fun.

71. The underlined phrase “ clear up” in the last paragraph means ________.

A. pack up B. go away C. make clear D. do the cleaning Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Learn how to relax B. The right amount of stress is a necessity C. Share your stress D. Take care of yourself E. Try physical activities F. Be a participant 72._____________

Stress comes from mental or emotional activity and physical activity. It is unique and personal to each of us. You need stress in your life. Without stress, life would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavour, challenge, and opportunity to life. Too much stress, however, can seriously affect your physical and mental peace. A major challenge in this stress-filled world of today is to make the stress in your life work for you instead of against you. 73. ____________

When you are nervous, angry, or upset, release the pressure through exercise or physical activities. Running, walking, playing tennis, or working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. Physical exercise will relieve that “uptight” feeling, relax you, and turn the frowns (皱眉) into smiles. Remember, your body and your mind work together.

74.____________

You are special. Get enough rest and eat well. If a problem is beyond your control and cannot be changed at the moment, don’t fight the situation. If you are irritable (急躁的) and tense from lack of sleep or if you are not eating correctly, you will have less ability to deal with stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun, or you should ask your doctor for help. Be good to yourself. 75.____________

One way to keep from getting aboard, sad, and lonely is to go where it’s all happening. Sitting alone can make you feel disappointed. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, get involved. Offer your services in neighbourhood or volunteer organizations. Help yourself by helping other people. Get involved in the world and the people around you, and you’ll find they will be attracted to you. You will be on your way to make new friends and enjoy new activities. 76.____________

The best way of avoiding stress is to relax. Unfortunately, many people try to relax at the same pace that they lead the rest of their lives. For a while, forget your worries about time, productivity, and “doing right”. You will find satisfaction in just being, without struggling hard. Find activities that give you pleasure and that are good for your mental and physical well-being. Read a good book or listen to beautiful music to create a sense of peace. Forget about always winning. Focus on relaxation, enjoyment, and health.

第Ⅱ卷（24%）

IV. Translation（14%= 2+3+3+3+3）

Directions：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 黄浦江有600多米宽。(wide)

2. 我认为能为别人提供帮助是一件乐事。（pleasure）

3. 那位小姑娘的经历感动了在场的所有人。（touch）

4. 他那冗长乏味的演讲令许多听众大为失望。（let down）

5. 她母亲把她送到温暖的南方，希望有助于她尽快恢复健康。（in an attempt to )

V. Guided writing ( 10 %)

假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycle”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容包括：

1．目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞等问题； 2．骑自行车的益处，如节能环保、有利健康等。

参考词汇：低碳生活（low-carbon life）；节能（energy-saving）

注意：

1．词数：120词左右；

2．演讲稿开头和结尾已给出，请将其抄写在答题卡上且该部分不计入总词数。 Good morning, everyone,

I am Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. The topic of my speech is “Let's Ride Bicycles”. _____________________________________________________________________________

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Thank you!