1、1 复旦大学附属中学复旦大学附属中学 2021 学年第二学期学年第二学期 高一年级英语期终考试试卷高一年级英语期终考试试卷 （考试时间：（考试时间：90 分钟分钟 满分：满分：120 分分） 2022 年年 6 月月 22 日日 I. Grammar and Vocabulary (1*30=30 分) Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D, choose the one answer that best complete
2、s the sentence. 1. We hope the trend continues, until such aural excursions become a regular happening rather than a rare _. A. career B. relief C. treat D. hustle 2. We owe them a debt of _ for all the help theyve given us. A. commitment B. greeting C. harvest D. gratitude 3. While she waited, she
3、tried to _ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A. satisfy B. occupy C. fulfill D. honor 4. - Michael called to say he wasnt coming. - _! You cant rely on him for anything! A. Influential B. Remarkable C. Typical D. Conclusive 5. Here are still some spaces which are _ for cellular phones
4、, such as aeroplanes and churches. A. on display B. beyond words C. in place D. off limits 6. While it is binding, the ruling may only mark a (n) _ victory for Ukraine, since it will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce. A. urgent B. modest C. symbolic D. ordinary 7. Now the standing committe
5、e members are working out the exact _ in which the decision should be applied for the hoped-for success. A. tone B. concern C. means D. manner 8. We talked to the board to _ plans for the expansion of the restaurant. A. settle B. recount C. judge D. capture 9. A frequently cited study conducted in L
6、os Angeles _ interesting fruit concerning noise and how it disturbs sleep. A. addressed B. declared C. launched D. yielded 10. The incident of men attacking women at a restaurant in Tangshan has become one of the top _ hashtags on Weibo, unleashing a flood of anger on social media and _ a debate ove
7、r the treatment of women. A. overwhelmingstaging B. trending renewing C. appealing sealing D. challenging striking 11. Which of the following sentences is grammatically INCORRECT? A. This phenomenon is detrimental, be it in individual growth or in national progress. B. Like those giants of literatur
8、e, Bob Dylan, too, are often spoken of in respectful tones. C. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and 2 digested. D. Had someone ever told me about the chance of winning, I would have to think of it as the same possibility as standing on the moon. 12. It i
9、s thought that the epics we know today are the result of generations of story-tellers _ on the material until finally, _, someone wrote it. A. passing somewhat B. passing somehow C. having passed whatever D. passed anyhow 13. Dickinson embraced highly unconventional use of punctuation, capitalizatio
10、n, and line breaks, which she insisted _ crucial to the meaning of the poems. A. were B. to be C. on being D. should be 14. _ had all summer been a source of satisfaction to Jay Gatsby had become a threat. A. The same very fame which B. The fame very same that C. The very same fame which D. The very
11、 same fame that 15. Her study is based on the hypothesis _ all men _. A. thatare born equal B. where are born equally C. whenbeing born equally D. whether born equal 16. The panda mom has _of parenthood that she cant be entrusted with the baby. A. such little experience B. so little experience C. so
12、 little an experience D. such a little experience 17. Such an effort _ this vibrant city is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity. A. the Shanghai government has made that B. the Shanghai government has made as C. has the Shanghai government made that D. has the Shanghai government made as 18. I
13、m wondering _ you want me to say for the sake of your innocence. A. what is it that B. what is it C. what it is that D. it is what 19. Seeing the kids lying about in the room, he stood there with his mouth _ as if _. A. wide open to speak B. widely openspoke C. wide opened speaking D. widely being o
14、pened spoken 20. No sooner had we started the class _ an app crash and Classin collapsed. A. than there came B. than did there come C. when there was coming D. when came there Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that
15、there is ONE WORD MORE than you need. A. potential B. accesses C. touching D. promotes E. easily F. means G. presents H. responsible I. standing J. exposure K. given Why is Art so Powerful? Perhaps the simplest answer to this question is that art touches us emotionally. Art is powerful because it ca
16、n potentially influence our culture, politics, and even the economy. When we see a powerful work of art, you feel it 21._ deep within your core, giving us the power to make real-life changes. It has the power to educate people about almost anything. It creates awareness and 22._ 3 information in a w
17、ay that could be absorbed by many 23._. In a world where there are those who dont even have access to good education; art makes education an even greater equalizer of society. It breaks cultural, social, and economic barriers. While art hardly really solves poverty or 24._ social justice on its own,
18、 it can be used as a leveled playing field for discourse and expression. The reason why everyone can relate to art is that everyone has emotions and personal experiences. Therefore, anyone can learn to appreciate art regardless of their social background, economic 25._, or political affiliation. It
19、26._ higher orders of thinking. Art doesnt just make you absorb information. Rather, it makes you think about current ideas and inspire you to make your own. This is why creativity is a form of intelligence it is a special ability that unlocks the 27._ of the human mind. In fact, studies have shown
20、that 28._ to art can make you better in other fields of knowledge. The truth is that people have recognized how powerful art can be. Many times in history have we heard of people being criticized, threatened, censored, and even killed because of their artwork. Those 29._ for these reactions, may it
21、be an aggressive government or a dissident group, take these measures against artists knowing how much their works can affect the politics in a 30._ area. In the hands of good people, however, art can be used to give back hope or instill courage in a society thats undergoing a lot of hardships II. R
22、eading Comprehension (1*15 + 2*16 = 47 分分) 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. Children are introduced to the arts in many different ways. Participat
23、ion in the arts improves personal confidence, problem solving skills, and even memorization and social skills. As young brains develop, it is vital that the creative side of the brain receive equal attention to the _31_ side of the brain to ensure maximum education. Unfortunately, there are those wh
24、o believe creativity holds little or no value. However, they could never be farther from the _32_. According to a National Education Association research report, “Teenagers and young adults of low socioeconomic status（SES）, who have a _33_ of in-depth arts involvement, show better academic outcomes
25、than low-SES youth with less arts involvement.” This research report shows that the arts strengthen the academic hemisphere of the brain. According to recent studies, as the brain focuses on math problems or reading, only certain areas of their brain are _34_. However, when teenagers and young adult
26、s are listening to music, drawing a picture or engaging the mind _35_, multiple areas of the brain are working at the same time. _36_, more areas of the brain are strengthened, resulting in stronger overall brain activity. With all the benefits of arts education, it is _37_ that some educational boa
27、rds still believe sufficient education can be reached without the benefits of the arts. In January 2017, the Utah State Board of Education _38_an official command that added two classes to the school curriculum, requiring all students between sixth and eighth grades to take those courses. This _39_
28、limited the opportunity for the students to take elective arts courses. This command created an uproar among parents and teachers in Canyon School District andthanks to protestswas not put into _40_. Participation in the arts is one of the most precious gifts we can give our children. It brings 4 th
29、em joy, creativity and helps them _41_ academically. Our education system is _42_ the critical role the arts have in education. If we limit the arts within school systems, we take away our childrens chances of present and future _43_. We cannot do that. Our children need to have every opportunity to
30、 expand their minds through the _44_ of the arts. We must give our youth the opportunities and advantages to reach their highest goals and dreams if we are to _45_ a bright future for generations to come. 31. A. far B. logical C. right D. bright 32. A. criteria B. standard C. principle D. truth 33.
31、A. story B. taste C. history D. vision 34. A. affected B. quickened C. taken D. activated 35. A. creatively B. fully C. partially D. actively 36. A. Above all B. Whats more C. On the contrary D. As a result 37. A. natural B. necessary C. inevitable D. shocking 38. A. released B. shouted C. obeyed D.
32、 barked 39. A. in conclusion B. in turn C. in reply D. in return 40. A. existence B. effect C. word D. use 41. A. mature B. focus C. communicate D. excel 42. A. strengthening B. playing C. weakening D. abandoning 43. A. encounters B. accomplishments C. delights D. employments 44. A. applications B.
33、rewards C. means D. attractions 45. A. secure B. fetch C. predict D. face Section B 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 accord
34、ing to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Nancy Meherne lives a simple life by the sea, gardening and surfing at Scarborough Beach just a walking distance from her house. The 92-year-olds board was made in New Zealand in the 1970s. Unlike its owner, its a little seriously w
35、orn out (its blue and red pattern is long gone)but it s easy to carry and suits her just fine. Often wearing just a swimsuit, despite summer water temperatures ranging from 14 to 18, the grandmother of seven walks to waist-deep water, waits for the perfect wave and jumps on. Born in Wellington in 19
36、29 at the beginning of the Great Depression, Meherne says her life has been full of interesting or exciting moments. In her early 20s, after training and working as a schoolteacher, she left New Zealand by ship to study and work in England and other countries in Europe, spending her weekends and hol
37、idays exploring the region, taking free rides, sleeping on train platforms and staying in youth hotels. Her travels also took her to India, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon and Pakistan where she taught at a school for three months. After returning to New Zealand, Meherne raised three children with her h
38、usband, Doug, while teaching in primary schools. Her teaching philosophy was similar to her life philosophy, “Youve got to have fun.” She remembers seeing the ocean for the first time and being shocked at its grandness. A keen 5 swimmer and surf life saver in her youth, Meherne says she didnt take u
39、p surfing until her late 30s or early 40s when she was living in Sumner and started borrowing her sons board. “I never did try and stand up, but I loved it. Id go whenever I could.” Meherne will be 93 in August, 2022 and says she will keep surfing for as long as she is able to “do a little jump” to
40、get on the waves. Her husband Doug says, “She has certainly kept the bar pretty high there. She has aged but she hasnt got oldyou know what Im saying?” 46. We can learn from the first paragraph that _. A. Meherne surfs near her home B. Meherne started surfing in the late 1970s C. Mehernes worn board
41、 is too old to be used D. summer water temperatures are unbearable for Meherne 47. Which of the following words can best describe Mehernes early life? A. Aimless and relaxing B. Hard and challenging. C. Busy and pitiful. D. Full and adventurous. 48. What does Mehernes husband Doug mean by saying the
42、 words in the last paragraph? A. Meherne has kept pushing and now reached her limit. B. Despite her growing age, Meherne is still quite energetic. C. Considering her growing age, Meherne is no longer fit for surfing. D. Meherne has set so high a standard that other surfers can never reach. (B) THE C
43、EREMONY Monday, May 23, 2022 Where to go? Student Line Up Grad Plaza | Walk to the left once inside the check-in area. Staff will be on hand to direct you and your guests. Ceremony Location Louis Armstrong Stadium in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Eligible to graduate? Students who
44、 graduated in October 2021, February 2022, and May 2022 are eligible to walk in the 2022 ceremony. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: While the vaccine mandate has been lifted for NYC venues, Teachers College has elected to impose a vaccination requirement for both graduates and guests for each of TC
45、s Convocation ceremonies. Although not required by law, we are able to impose requirements for attendance at our events and on our campus. All attendees (grads and guests) over age 5 must show proof of vaccination and a valid ID at all graduation venues. Patrons aged 18 and older also must present a
46、n appropriate ID with proof of vaccination, which must contain the name of the individual and either a photo of the individual or the individuals date of birth. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include but are not limited to a drivers license, non-driver government ID card, IDNYC card,
47、 passport, or school or work ID card. All children under 5 are permitted to access the stadium because they are not eligible for a 6 vaccine, as long as they are accompanied by an adult who can show proof of vaccination as noted above. Face Masks: While masks are optional, we encourage guests to wea
48、r a mask due to the large crowds expected to attend. Health and safety measures are subject to change without notice. Tickets Graduates will be able to register for up to eight (8) guest tickets. Tickets are electronic and will be sent via email from Ticketmaster to the graduate. Bag Check All guest
49、s will have their bags checked before they enter into the Stadium for the Ceremonies. Luggage, large bags, signs, flags, banners, balloons, boxes, backpacks and other large items will not be permitted inside the Stadium, as well as the following items: Hard coolers or like containers Glass bottles o
50、r cans (Exception: reusable water bottles-24 oz. or less, metal and plastic) Alcohol Video cameras or recording devices (Exception: cell phones and SLR cameras with video or recording capabilities) Computers or laptops Weapons (regardless of permit) Animals (Exception: service animals) Any materials
