1、閘北區高三年級第一學期英語學科期末練習卷（2014.1）(滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘) II. Grammar and VocabularySection A(A)Roald Dahl, the famous childrens book writer, was born to Harold and Sofie Dahl on 13 September 1916. He was named (25)_ the explorer, Roald Amundsen, their national hero in Norway of that time.In 1920, when Dahl wa

2、s four, his father died at the age of fifty seven. Instead of (26)_(move) back to Norway to live with her relatives, his mother decided to remain in Britain. It had been her husbands wish to have their children (27)_(educate) in the best school in the world.At the age of eight, Dahl and four of his

3、friends (28)_(beat) by the headmaster after playing a practical joke on a candy store owner. Throughout his childhood, Dahl was sent to several boarding schools. He wrote to his mother almost every day （29）_ _homesickness. On (30) _ day when she died, he realized that she had saved every single one

4、of his letters.Young Dahl used to dream of inventing a chocolate bar （31）_ would win the praise of the owner of the chocolate company, Cadbury. This later became the inspiration for the (32) _(hot) of all his books -Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was the book that finally brought him world fa

5、me. (B)To many Singaporeans, Mr. Lee Kong Chian is a familiar name. Popularly known as the “Rubber and Pineapple King”, he was a person who had donated generously to the society by pouring his wealth into charity work. Knowing (33)_ education means to a person, he devoted a lot of energy and money t

6、o (34)_(build) schools. He was particularly concerned with the less fortunate as he could relate himself to them.Although Lees father knew Lee (35)_ receive education, his father wasnt able to afford to send him to school. However, his fathers friends helped him pay for his education. Having left sc

7、hool as an honour student, he went to work in the field of rubber and pineapple (36)_ he set up his own business later. Thanks to the golden timing then, he had hardly got familiar with the dealings in the field (37)_ he enjoyed great success. His wealth rose rapidly and before long he became a mill

8、ionaire.(38)_ wealthy he was, he never forgot his humble beginnings and was always ready (39)_(help). Since 1952 till today, the Lee Foundation which he founded (40)_(donate) three hundred million dollars to various causes with no conditions attached. His generosity has provided relief to the poor o

9、f all races.Section BA complicated B. suitable C. understand D. regularly E. instant F. access G. divide H. normally I. obtain J. symbols K. referAmong the note-taking forms in todays US schools, the Cornell method is widely recommended. Providing a form for concentrating and organizing notes, the C

10、ornell method sets up a system to direct students to _41_ the paper into two columns. The note-taking column, which is usually on the right, is twice the size of the key word column on the left. The student should leave five to seven lines blank, at the bottom of the page.Notes from a lecture or tea

11、ching occupy the note-taking column which _42_ contain the main ideas of the textbook or lecture. Most _43_ ideas and long sentences are avoided while _44_ or abbreviations（縮寫） are preferred instead. To assist with future reviews, _45_thoughts or questions should be noted down as soon as possible so

12、 that the students may _46_ to these points for reflection or further research. The key-word column is a(n) _47_ place to note down these ideas. These ideas may later turn into potential research results as students are always encouraged to reflect on the notes _48_ or go deep into the questions fur

13、ther.Within 24 hours after the note-taking, the student must revise and then produce a short summary in the bottom space. Such move helps him to _49_ the topic better. When preparing for a test, the student has _50_ to a brief but detailed record of the previous classes.III. Reading ComprehensionSec

14、tion AIn todays American society, high school dropout has day by day grown into a big problem threatening social and economic stability, as many cases of family _51_ or even tragedies, caused by youth dropout are grabbing headlines in media. Dropping out is defined as leaving school without a high s

15、chool diploma or equivalent _52_ such as a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds, several _53_ facts can be noticed. National data show that students from low-income, black or single-parent families are much more likely to dro

16、p out of school than their fellow students. _54_ performance is also playing a role. Students receiving poor grades which, in turn, leads to _55_ self-recognition, are sure to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.In recent years, advances in technology have _56_ the demand for a highly skilled l

17、abor force, changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market. As high school completion has become a(n) _57_ requirement for many entry-level jobs, dropouts are having a really hard time in todays job market. On average, dropouts are more likely to be unemp

18、loyed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they _58_ find jobs. Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at _59_ service occupations offering little opportunity for upward mobility.Considering the serious consequences dropping out may br

19、ing about, national leaders have demanded that schools, communities, and families take major steps to keep students at school. To make school attendance compulsory(強制的) looks like an effective measure. _60_, many people fear that it will not go far as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitori

20、ng on students, which might cause _61_ from the students. Others including President Obama, focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to _62_ class size, replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get _63_ instruction from experienced teachers. C

21、ombined with frequent home visits by teachers, which definitely _64_ families to participate in prevention efforts, the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is _65_. 51.A. objectionsB. conflictsC. establishmentsD. happiness52. A. opportunitiesB. lengthsC termsD. qu

22、alifications53. A. commonB. strangeC. possibleD. positive54. A. FinancialB. CommunicativeC. AcademicD. Social55. A. separateB. negativeC. significantD. standard56. A. fueledB. changedC. challengedD. supposed57. A. unbearableB. jointC. singleD. basic58.A. eventuallyB. attentivelyC. readilyD. generall

23、y59.A. long-lastingB. hard-workingC. low-payingD. public-recognizing60. A. FurthermoreB. HoweverC. OtherwiseD. Therefore61. A. oppositionB. attentionC. welcomeD. study62. A. maintainB. evaluateC. narrowD. complete63. A. individualizedB. popularizedC. materializedD. socialized64. A. spareB. encourage

24、C. cornerD. sponsor65.A. calling upB. setting upC. picking upD. finishing upSection B (A)It was a cold night in Washington, D.C., and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. Id read the signs: Dont give money

25、 to beggars as most of them are swindlers. So I shook my head and kept walking. I wasnt prepared for a reply, but with no hesitation, he followed me and said, I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat! But I kept on walking. The incident kept bothering me for

26、 the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldnt have killed me to hand over a dollar or two even if he hadnt been a real beggar. On a freezing cold night, no less, I assumed the worst of a fellow human being. Flying back to Anchorage, I couldnt help thinking of him. I tried to reason

27、my failure to help by supposing government agencies, churches and charities were there to feed him. Besides, youre not supposed to give money to beggars. Somewhere over Seattle, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News. Out of the blue, I came up with an idea. Beans Ca

28、fe, a local charity service kitchen, feeds hundreds of hungry local people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row of vegetables or flowers in their gardens for Beans? Plant a row for Beans. Its clean and simple. We didnt keep records back then, but the idea began to take off.

29、Folks would fax me or call when they took something in. Its food for the spirit and comfort for my conscience. In April 1995, the Garden Writers Association of America(GWAA) held their annual meeting in Anchorage and after learning our program, Plant a Row for Beans became Plant a Row For The Hungry

30、. The idea then was to have every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry, which brought the program to national attention. As more and more people participated, new variations cropped up. Many companies gave free seeds to customers and displayed the logo for the program. Donations

31、poured in. It was then that I could really stop feeling guilty.66. The underlined word “swindlers” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _.A. policemenB. writersC. cheatersD. beggars67. Why did the author think he assumed the worst of a fellow human being?A. Because he didnt show fair resp

32、ect to a beggar treating him badly.B. Because he could have helped a hungry man but he passed by.C. Because he believed that no people begged because of real hunger.D. Because he thought that charity work was the governments duty.68. How did the author make up for what he had done?A. He set up a loc

33、al kitchen to help the poor.B. He planted a row of vegetables for charity.C. He called on people to donate money to the Beans.D. He initiated the idea of Plant a row for Beans.69. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The beggar gave up the first time he was turned do

34、wn by the author.B. The author invented the program inspired by the Anchorage Daily News.C. GWAA expanded the program concept and made it nationwide in 1995.D. The program was later taken over by some seeding companies.(B) Our magazine is presenting to you the top five i-phone(the best seller of App

35、le Company) applications for more fun on hiking(徒步旅行) or camping trips recommended by our A-list field hikers and travellers.1.GPS Kitby Garafa Get un-lost (for $10)What it does:Download before you leave or use your phones data connection to view maps from Google (satellite, landscape, cycling, and

36、street), or Bing (shaded relief, street, or image). Record your movements, drop notes or photo makers on previouslydownloaded Google Earth.2. Photosynthby Microsoft Perfect the view (for free!)What it does:Make interactive 360x360 panoramas(全景) to your own taste. It saves the panorama as a single im

37、age to your camera roll after combining images. Once you get to know how to hold the iPhone and move to take the photos, you can have pretty simple, fast panoramas!3. Soundcloudby Soundcloud Share the sounds (for free!)What it does:Basic sound recorder with on-board editing (cutting) capabilities. U

38、pload your recordings to the internet, share on social networks and listen to and follow others! It allows for super-simple recording and uploading to the internet. You can upload all the sounds as “non-shared files so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing. In addi

39、tion, with this function, you will never fear your dirty laundries are to put you to shame. There is a growing community of users, includingPaul Salopekwho iswalking around the world.4. Postagramby Sincerely Send moments (App is free!/$1 per card)What it does:The app allows personalized production o

40、f e-postcards right from your iPhone. Even photos pop out from the card for sweet fridge posting! There arent many post offices out in the mountains, so this can be critical to send a gift home. And even if there are post offices where you are traveling, sometimes its easier, cheaper, and more fun t

41、o send your own DIY messages home.5. Planetsby Q Continuum Love the night sky (for free!)What it does:With automatic location detection, this basic App offers 2D maps and 3D maps of the sky for identifying planets and stars, gives you the rise/set visibility information for the sun and planets, and

42、even has a few facts and visualizations of the moon and planets. Dont forget to download it into your i-phone.70. Through which application can you receive greetings from a faraway place instantly?A. GPS KitB. PhotosynthC. PostagramD. Planets71. Soundcloud protects your privacy by _.A. uploading you

43、r recordings to internet through passwordB. allowing you for continuous editing and storage as you likeC. providing option to upload sounds accessible to only yourselfD. defending you through dirty laundries shared online72. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You d

44、ont have to upload data online to make use of GPS Kit.B. E-postcards are free of charge once you have downloaded Postagram.C. Paul Salopek is the person who first put forward the idea of soundcloud.D. All five applications are already available in the i-phone when you buy the phone. 73. Which of the

45、 websites does this passage most probably appear?A. National Geographic.B. Homemade Groceries.C. World Weatherlink.D. Space Exploration. (C)Is growth good for biodiversity(生物多樣性)? To answer the question, it is critical to define what we mean by growth. Is growth gross domestic product (GDP), the mon

46、etary value of all the finished goods within a countrys borders? Or does it mean improving the human standard of living? Today, when people say growth, they mean GDP, a measure that is over 70 years old. Actually GDP demonstrates negative implications for biodiversity, as this growth measures only m

47、oney inflows while far more important is the balance sheet, which shows properties and debts. As biodiversity delivers no cash, it has no place in GDP system, but biodiversity provides the asset side of the balance sheet, such as forests, rivers, wetlands and animalsthe list goes on.It is argued tha

48、t growth is good for biodiversity in the long run as there is an environmental Kuznets curve where environmental conditions get worse in the early stages of modern economic growth, but improve once a growth level has been reached. According to some people, once GDP has been high, more resources are

49、to invest in conservation, and new technologies are used to protect the nature. They said people would have more interest in protecting the environment, and some of the forests started to return and many pollutants were almost eliminated. Standing in America today it might appear that the environmen

50、tal Kuznets curve works. At first sight there appears to be a logic. Today the US GDP is increasing while many precious species populations are also recovering? Such conditions, according to some people, can be explained by greater efficiency in cars or more efficient agricultural production. But in

51、 fact, the majority of the negative impacts have simply been exported. The high-polluting industries have been outsourced to developing nations. Therefore the bitterest punishments are largely felt beyond the borders while we Americans are enjoying high GDP and selfish biodiversity at the same time.

52、 This can be seen in the WWF annual Report, where species population trends are increasing by 7% in high-income countries and declining in middle- and low-income countries by 31% and 60% respectively.It is self-evident that growth, as currently defined, has a major negative impact upon biodiversity.

53、 What needs to change is the definition of growth from a GDP-essential concept to a balance-sheet approach. Organisations and world community should work on creating new vision or reform that will help ensure a real balance between an improving standard of human life and a thriving biodiverse landsc

54、ape.74. According to the passage, the authors opinion toward GDP is that GDP_.A. has nothing to do with biodiversity as it serves as an economic rulerB. shouldnt have ignored biodiversity as it does good to balance sheetC. is out-dated as it leaves out productions outside a countrys bordersD. is a u

55、seful economic indicator as it honestly follows the Kuznets curve75. The environmental Kuznets curve is seemingly working because _.A. when US economy is strong, people have more interest in environment protectionB. high GDP helps to introduce high technology for environment protectionC. great fuel

56、efficiency in cars and agriculture helps to protect environmentD. the US makes other weak nations take the harmful consequences76. The authors main opinion about growth-biodiversity is that _.A. theres no clear relationship between growth and biodiversityB. growth harms biodiversity with todays GDP-

57、centred systemC. biodiversity condition agrees with a countrys economic growthD. the author is not sure about the exact influence of growth on biodiversity77. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. GDP focuses on balance sheet rather than monetary increase.B. Within borders, America is enjoying a better biodiversity right now.C. Many low-income nations are having a higher GDP growth than the U.S.D. Creative ways have been