2012年上海市普通高中学业水平考试英语试卷I. Listening comprehension: (共10分)Section A （共6分，每小题2分）Directions: In Section A, you will hear one short passage, and you will be asked three questions on the passa ges. The passage will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, r ead the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following passage:1. A. Watch TV in the evening. B. Use the toilet inside the house.C. Cook food themselves.D. Wash their hair with shampoo.2. A. She felt completely bad about it. B. She thought life in the house was easy.C. She enjoyed everything there.D. She preferred to live a modern life.3. A. An old house. B. A happy family.C. A popular TV program.D. A modern lifestyle.Section B: （共4分，每小题1分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear one conversation. The conversation will be read twice. After you hea r the conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Writ e your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 4 through 7 are based on the following conversation:Complete the form . Write ONE WORD for each blank.II. Grammar and Vocabulary: （共30分）Section A: （共10分，每小题1分）8. In her short story, Helen described not her own experience, but ______ writer’s.A. the othersB. anotherC. otherD. others9. As an English learner, the larger vocabulary you have, _____ success you may achieve.A. the mostB. the moreC. moreD. most10. Since his arrival in England in 1979, he ______ himself as a mayor.A. establishedB. had establishedC. has establishedD. was establishing11. Some birds have highly developed senses that enable them _______ in the dark.A. flyB. to be flyingC. to flyD. flying12. You mustn’t smoke in here! You _____ start a fire.A. couldB. mustC. shouldD. need13. I could hardly imagine _________ in such a remote mountain village for months.A. to liveB. liveC. livingD. to have lived14. That’s the man _______ photo is on the cover of the latest magazine.A. thatB. whoC. whereD. whose15. It is the Internet ______ keeps us in constant touch with our offices in Asia.A. thatB. whoC. whereD. how16. The newly retired engineer is starting his further education ______ my father did last year.A. ifB. whenC. onceD. as17. They have passed the law, but the question is _____ they’re going to make the law work.A. whyB. howC. whatD. thatSection B (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 it’s fantastic. But there is one thing I would be more ___18___ (care) about doing in future. That’s book ing a 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, beachside 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 of that __23___ (gold) sandy beach was nowhere to be seen.If you are thinking of book 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___ (accuracy) information about the area you’ll be staying in. Tourist association sites are the ___27__ (good) . If you’re still unsure, don’t book. If you can’t find what you’re looking for on the Net, book your vacation the old-fashioned way ----- go visit a travel agency!28. A. do not consider B. not consider C. not to consider D. no considering29. A. bargains B. profit C. trade D. costs30. A. to B. at C. for D. on31. A. turn up B. turn off C. turn out D. turn down32. A. tough B. rare C. perfect D. private33. A. before B. since C. unless D. though34. A. pass B. donate C. owe D. lend35. A. which B. what C. when D. where36. A. raising B. raised C. having raised D. raise37. A. shocked B. satisfied C. puzzled D. disappointedIII. Reading Comprehension (共30分)Section A （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 given in the passage you have just read.(A)The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. I ha d little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasn’t really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins , and 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 fell fast asleep and on ly 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 situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airline’s 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 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 there.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 authorities D .enjoying a free beach holiday40. Which of the following might be the best title 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 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 job and becoming increasingly interested in healthcare industry, Fuller knew she would need a master’s 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 health 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 mother’s credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as air travel and living expenses for her year abroad.The cost may be lower, 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 job with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduated from Erasmus University, and says that the university---and its location---- 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 master’s 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 jobC. getting 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. Jessica’s case shows that there is a tendency among U.S. students to ______.A. choose t study overseasB. look for jobs 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 aren’t happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy , even if they are poor. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “I’ve 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 saw 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 people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didn’t 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----watching television, for example----without using any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn’t have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when get into something he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging , they experience “flow”, a state where they don’t notice time passing.They also experience enjoyment. Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, makes a contrast between enjoyment and pleas ure. “I used to think they were the same thing---- but they’re not! Pleasure is a big bowl of ice cream, or taking a hot bath on a cold day ---nothing bad at all! But enjoyment is about doing something andachieving something. It isn’t really important what we do, it’s more important to do something, and feel positive about it, and to try to do it well.”People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as tha t? 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 pleasant life.C. The real meaning and purpose of life.D. The way of passing the time enjoyably..46. When a person is in a “flow” state, he/she ______.A. is guilty about wasting timeB. feels stressed doing challenging jobsC. easily forgets what time it isD. has a strong desire to finish a boring task47. In which situation 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. Happiness results from engaging in meaningful tasks.C. Happy people often relax themselves by doing nothing.D. Happiness has much to do with living conditions.Section B ( 共8分，每小题2分)Directions： Read the following resumé (简历) and complete the statements that follow. Write one word or more in each space.49. Jane Smith is applying for a job as a _________________.50. Jane Smith got her degree while working for _______________ Company.51. Jane Smith is good at writing in __________________.52. If Jane Smith is given a 3000-word article to type, it will take her ____________ minutes to finish it. IV. Writing: (共30分)Section A （共6分，每小题2分）Directions： Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English.Section A （共6分，每小题2分）Directions：Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in the brackets into English.53. He will no longer _____________________( 依靠父母) since he has found a well-paid job.54. ___________________( 据报道) that about 70% of the company’s total production is exported.55. ________________________________( 昨天向我借书的那个女孩) is one of the volunteers working for that clinic.Section B: ( 共9分，56小题4分，57小题5分)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.56. 我们有足够的时间为即将到来的运动会做准备。