上海市卢湾区高三第二次模拟考试英语卷

They chatted ____ coffee about their experience as volunteers during the charity.

— Did you watch the football match last night?
— Yes, that’s a most close one, and eventually neither could defeat ____.

The price of the flat now is ____ that last year.

So far no life has been found outside the earth, but while some scientists are actively searching for living things in outer space, others firmly believe there ____ .

Such great achievements ____ so far that many friends abroad can hardly believe that.

As is known to us all, the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo, ____ theme is “Better City, Better Life”, will begin on May 1^st, 2010.

Our community appears more beautiful with green grass and colourful flowers ____ here and there.

Wife ____ a big dinner when Husband was aware of their eighth wedding anniversary that day.

The problem of carbon emission ____ at Copenhagen Summit has aroused the public’s wide concern.

A major issue was put forward by some representatives at the conference ____ the teachers in the remote areas were underpaid.

The customers objected ____ unfairly in the course of shopping.

— Where’s your assignment?
— ____

The traffic in Shanghai will be blocked and people will come to blows _____ the government plans in advance.

It was the A/N1H1 epidemic ____ spread almost throughout the country ____ promoted the research and production of the flu vaccine.

He was disappointed ____ he had learned from books quite differed from his actual life.

The athletes, especially the winners, should remain modest ____ rapid progress they’ve made.

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.

 
Barack Obama has been a hit in China. Apart from holding talks with Chinese leaders, the president ___41___ the Chinese with a lively question-and-answer session with college students. In fact, he is the first U.S. president to visit China inside his first year in office.
“The United States insists we do not seek to contain China’s rise,” he told Chinese students in Shanghai. “On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and ___42___ and successful member of the community of nations.”
The U.S.-China relationship has opened the door to partnerships on ___43 ___ global concerns including economic recovery, clean energy, climate change, and the ___44___ of peace and beyond, he added.
Indeed, given these pressing issues, China and the United States have ___45___ found their future linked together. They discovered that the largest developing nation and the most powerful industrialized country have to work in concert.
Obama’s visit to China on November 15-18 highlighted the complexity of arguably the most important bilateral (双边) relationship in the world. Moreover, for all their differences and disagreements, Beijing and Washington are ___46___ to manage their relations in a way that will contribute to world peace and development.
Obama kicked off his first state visit to China in the country’s financial and economic centre, Shanghai, where he held a “town hall” meeting with more than 500 Chinese students. The one-hour discussion, during which Obama took ___47___ ranging from antiterrorism to recipes for success with his signature charisma (领袖魅力), was broadcast live on the websites.
He ___48___ that young people could help build bridges in U.S.-China ___49___ — a process that he said must grow beyond the two countries’ governments to take root in the people.

Directions: For each blank 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.

Micheal Scofield has won fans all over the world. The star of the hit show Prison Break is kind, clever and good-looking. But what about the man ___50___ the character?
Wentworth Miller, the 35-year-old actor who plays Scofield, is a hard guy to ___51___. He does not come from a traditional background and doesn’t ___52___ a traditional path.
Miller didn’t take a ___53___ road to fame and fortune. He graduated from Princeton University in 1995 with a degree in English, not a degree in theatre or film. He didn’t even act when he was in college. His only ___54___experience was in his university’s well-known singing group. Yet, at graduation, Miller still decided to make the   ___55___ to Hollywood.
Miller has always been ___56___. Although he is American, he was born in Britain when his father was studying there. His family background is a ___57___of cultures. “My father is black and my mother is white. That means I have always been caught in the middle. I could be   ___58___ one, which can make you feel out of place,” Miller says.
Following his unusual path, Miller did not start trying out for films and TV shows when he got to Hollywood. ___59___, he worked as a production assistant. Not what you would   ___60___ from a Princeton graduate.
However, it all paid off for Miller ___61___. Working on production side, he learned a lot about what makes a good ___62___.
In 2002, Miller played a role in the drama Dinotopia. He starred as a shy man. The producers ___63___ his performance when they were making Prison Break two years later.
With a golden globe nomination (金球奖提名) and another season of Prison Break under his belt, Miller seems ready to ___64___ all of Hollywood.
 
50.   A. beside               B. behind                     C. outside              D. after
51.  A. talk with           B. go after             C. get along with    D. figure out
52.   A. go                    B. walk                 C. follow               D. step
53.   A. direct                B. special                     C. wide                 D. correct
54.   A. graduation         B. performance      C. production              D. education
55.   A. role                  B. move                C. decision            D. movie
56.   A. strange              B. outstanding        C. different            D. successful
57.   A. mixture             B. result                C. mystery             D. representative
58.   A. other                B. either                C. another             D. the other
59.   A. Moreover          B. Therefore          C. Instead              D. Finally
60.   A. respect              B. make                C. indicate             D. expect
61.   A. in the end          B. in particular       C. as a whole         D. as a result
62.   A. film                  B. actor                 C. drama               D. guy
63.   A. recognized        B. made                C. recorded            D. remembered
64.   A. take up             B. take over          C. turn up             D. turn over

In a new study, 186 four-year-old kids were given regular carrots and, on other lunch days, they were given the same vegetables renamed X-ray Vision Carrots. On the latter days, they ate nearly twice as many.
The study suggests the influence of these names might persist. Children continued to eat about 50 percent more carrots even on the days when they were no longer labeled as anything special.
The research, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was presented at the annual meeting of the School Nutrition Association in Washington, D.C..
“Cool names can make for cool foods,” said the lead author Brian Wansink of Cornell University. “Whether it be ‘power peas’ or ‘dinosaur broccoli trees’, giving a food a fun name makes kids think it will be more fun to eat. And it seems to keep working — even the next day,” Wansink said.
Similar results have been found with adults. A restaurant study showed that when the Seafood Filet was changed to Romantic Hawaii, sales increased 28 percent and taste rating increased by 12 percent. “Same food, but different expectations, and a different experience,” said Wansink, author of “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.”
The study was conducted in pre-schools, but the researchers believe the same naming tricks can work with children at home.
“I’ve been using this with my kids,” said researcher Collin Payne, “Whatever sparks(激发) their imagination seems to spark their appetite.”
Those four-year-old kids ate ________ when the carrots were renamed X-ray Vision Carrots.

A．twice more carrots	B．nearly double carrots
C．about 50 percent more carrots	D．as many carrots as they used to

According to the passage, _______ make(s) kids think it will be more fun to eat.

The restaurant study didn’t show that ________.

The purpose of the passage is to tell us ________.

Putting Movies on Mobiles

Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm — the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length — ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
l New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
　　It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
l New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.
　　In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
At the first MoFilm, ________.    

They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined word means “________”.  

Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of _______.

When I stepped out the plane from Miami into Charlotte, North Carolina, airport for a connecting flight home, I immediately knew something was wrong. Lots of desperate people crowded the terminal. I quickly learned that flights headed to the Northeast were called off because of a storm. The earliest they could get us out of Charlotte was Tuesday. It was Friday. A gate agent stood on the counter and shouted, “Don’t ask us for help! We cannot help you!”
I joined a crowd that ran from terminal to terminal in search of a flight out. Eventually, I found six strangers willing to rent a van with me. We drove through the night to Washington, where I took a train the rest of the way to Providence.
The real problem, of course, is that incidents like this happen every day, to everyone who flies, more and more often. It really gets to me, though, because for eight years I was on the other side, as a flight attendant for Trans-World Airlines(TWA).
I know the days are gone when attendants could be written up if we did not put the lines napkins with the TWA logo in the lower right-hand corner of the first-class diners’ trays. As are the days when there were three dinner options on flights from Boston to Los Angeles in economy class. When, once, stuck on a tarmac (机场停机坪) in Newark for four hours, a planeload of passengers got McDonald’s hamburgers and fries by thoughtfulness of the airline.
I have experienced the decline of service along with the rest of the flying public. But I believe everything will change little by little, because I remember the days when to fly was to soar (翱翔). The airlines, and their employees, took pride in how their passengers were treated. And I think the days are sure to come back one day in the near future.
Many people crowded the terminal because ________.

The writer got to Providence ________ at last.

Which of the following is not true according to the passage?

What can be implied from the passage?

A．The writer lived in Charlotte, North Carolina.

B．The writer thought the service was not as good as it used to be.

C．The writer with other passengers waited to be picked up patiently.

D．Passengers would feel proud of how they were treated on the plane.

Direction: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest words.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
From Buckingham Palace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons(标志) of past eras. But it has also modernized with confidence. It’s now better known for vibrant(充满活力的) cities with great nightlife and attraction. Fashions, fine dining, clubbing, shopping — the UK is among the world’s best.
Most people have strong preconceptions about the British. But if you’re one of these people, you’d be wise to abandon those ideas. Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities, a football match, or a good local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorous and hospitable. It’s certainly true that no other country in the world has more bird-watchers, sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the UK.
Getting around England is pretty easy. Budget airlines like Easyjet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very efficiently from one major city to another. Long distance express buses are called coaches. Where coaches and buses run on the same route, coaches are more expensive (though quicker) than buses. London’s famous black cabs are excellent but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance (个体的) drivers. But usually you need to give a call first. London’s underground is called the Tube. It’s very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the city.
The UK is not famous for its food. But you still need to know some of the traditional English foods. The most famous must be fish and chips. The fish and chips are deep fried in flour. English breakfast is something you need to try. It is fried bacon, with toast and a pot of tea. Other things like shepherd’s pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a part of English food culture.
Pubbing and Clubbing are the main forms of English nightlife, especially for the young. Pubbing means going to a pub with friends, having drinks, and chatting. Clubbing is different from pubbing and includes going to a place of music, or a bar, or any other place to gather with friends. Clubbing can be found everywhere. Usually there is some kind of dress code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear, while pubbing is much more casual.
If you are involved in the real life of local residents, you may find them ______________________________.
How many kinds of transportation forms are mentioned in the third paragraph? Give examples (at least four).
_____________________________________________________________.
When you go clubbing in the UK, you should not ______________________________. 
What aspects are introduced about UK according to the passage?
_____________________________________________________________.

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

81.

82.

83.

84.

Directions:   Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.
1.      环境友好型理念越来越为我们所熟悉。（familiar）
2.      劳累一天后洗个澡可以解乏。(recover)
3.      每次叫他做家务，他总是假装在看书。(every time)
4.      年轻时多学点技能是明智的，以备不时之需。（in case）
5.      老实说，尽管阴雨绵绵，所有参加艺术节的同学无不为周到的安排、精彩的表演所深深打动。（impress）

Directions: Write an English composition in 120～150 words according to the situation given below in Chinese.
贵校校报拟开设一个新的专栏（column），你被聘为该专栏的编辑，请你谈谈对该专栏的设想：
n 该专栏的名称及主要内容
n 为什么选择该主题的专栏
n 如何办好该专栏
(文章中请不要出现真实的校名和人名)