Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words, according to the topic given in Chinese.
请你谈谈轿车大量进入家庭后，对家庭，环境和经济可能产生的影响。
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When we walk through the city, we all experience a kind of information overload but we pay attention only to those that are important to us. we don’t stop, we keep our faces expressionless and eyes straight ahead, and in doing so, we are not just protecting ourselves but are avoiding overloading other people as well.
We make use of stereotypes(刻板的模式) as convenient ways to make quick judgements about situations and people around us. They may not always be accurate, and they can often be dangerous wrong, but they are used regularly.
The problem with the stereotypes is that they restrict experience. By using limited clues to provide us with a rapid opinion of other people or places we may choose to limit out communication. We may decide not to go to certain places because we believe they will not offer something we enjoy.
In the city, styles of dress are particularly important with regard to self-presentation. Different groups often use clearly identifiable styles of clothes so that they can be easily recognized. It is becoming increasingly common for brand names to be placed on the outside of clothes , and this labeling makes it easy to send out information about fashion and price instantly, and lets others tell at a distance whether an individual has similar tastes and is a suitable person to associate with.
In England, where social grouping or class continues to make social distinctions(区分), clothes hairstyles, people’s pronunciation and the number of speaking are all clues to our social group class distinction tend to be relatively fixed, although in the city where greater variety is permitted, they are more likely to be secondary determining factors of friendship and association.
82. People walking in cities ignore the surroundings because _________.
A. they do not wish to talk to other people B. everyone else is expressionless
C. the environment is already familiar to them
D. there is too much information to take in
83.According to the passage, the main disadvantage of using stereotypes is that they_________.
A. are likely to lead us into dangerous situation
B. may make us miss some pleasant experience
C. can rarely be relied on D. make us mentally lazy
84. From the passage m\we may conclude that _____________.
A. stereotypes can help to understand people fully.
B. people are becoming more interested in fashion
C. dressing can send messages about individuals
D. stereotypes can do more harm than good to people
85. It would appear that in England, a person’s class _______________.
A. might be less important in making friends in a city
B. is mainly determined by his pronunciation
C. plays less of a role than it did in the past.
D. is something that can be changed easily
2001年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试
上 海 英 语 试 题
第二卷(共40分)
I Translation (15 points)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
1.我们的祖国从来没有像今天这样强大。(Never….)
2.我们将作进一步的讨论，然后再作出最终结论。(before)
3.据说在那个湖底发现了一个古城的遗址。(discover)
4.这个地区的经济发展很快，可是某些市民的素质还不尽如人意。(quality)
5.他们应从这件事中吸取教训：玩火者必自焚。(burn)
C
Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr John Evans had never found the time or the money – to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital , he just could not
refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales , al most made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings(1 shilling =1/20 pound) return from Swansea – too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “ he said.
During the next two days Mr Evans will be taken on a whistle – stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament(国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “ I don’t like the chair business – people will so think I am getting old,” he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized – no alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel , he quipped, “ I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. “
78. It was reported that Mr Evans’s healthy long life was to a certain extent due to his _________.
A. wine drinking B. proper smoking C. mild temper D. sense of humor
79. Which of the following statements is true?
A. A single trip from Mr Evans’s house to the White City used to be ten shillings.
B. The first place for Mr Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.
C. He appreciated people’s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit
D. Mr Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century.
80. The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means________.
A. to make a witty remark B. to express a happy message
C. to make a wish D. to tell a joke
81. What might be the best title for this passage?
A. 110-year-old Tourist B. Secret for Long and Healthy Life
C. Free Return Ticket D. Sightseeing in London
B
Answer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first)
jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America.
jargon 1. n. speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon.
jaunt 1. n. a trip taken for fun 2. v. to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday .
javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3. n. the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v. to strike, as with a javelin
jazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz records
jennet n. a small Spanish horse
75. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in the sentence below?
At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.
A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4
76. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?
Doctors often speak in medical jargon.
A. Definition 1 B. definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4
77. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence ?
Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.
A. rhythmic beats B. a type of music C. a kind of dance D. meaningless talk
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished sentences. 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
One evening after dinner,. Mr and Mrs Tisich called a family meeting. “ We’ve had to make a difficult decision, “ Mr Tisich announced. “You see, you mother has been offered a post as codirector of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”
Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rached breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” She said Marc simply said, “We can’t go --- I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!”
The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings.
When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyons’s house, But Mrs Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs Tisich became increasing concerned, while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.
What they didn’t know was that Marc started walking over to Tommy’s house, with a faint idea of hiding in the Lyon’s attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood; the fence that he and his mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartoons (纸板箱) the right size to hold his record collection.
71. The conflict in this story was caused by _________.
A. Marc and Rach’s different tempers B. a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and Marc
C .Marc’s disagreement with his parents about their move
D. Mr and Mrs Tisich’s remark of Marc’s irresponsibility
72. Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that they were ______>
A. surprised B. angry and upset C. anxious for more details
D. worried about packing
73. The reason for Marc’s going home was that _______________.
A. he did not want to be left behind B. he realized his family was essential to him.
C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parents
D. he hoped to be a more responsible person.
74. What would most likely happen next ?
A. Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s house
B. Mr and Mrs Tisich would call the police.
C. Marc would join his family for house moving.
D. Mr and Mrs Tisich would start searching for Marc.
Many people find that regular physical activity gives them an unexpected benefit. They sleep better and wake up feeling more (61), in part due to increased amounts of deep sleep. Deep sleep may play a role in the body restoring(恢复) itself (62) , as opposed to REM( rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep. Researchers have found that physical exercise , especially (63) in the afternoon or early evening , produces more (64) early in the night.
(65) can also help you get a better night’s sleep in a number of indirect ways. The relaxation and tiredness (66) by exercise can improve sleep.
Exercise encourages weight loss and also may (67) depression. Exercising later in the day can also help delay the (68) drop in your body’s temperature. The (69) of exercise are especially important for older people,(70) exercise has been shown to increase the amount of sleep senior adults get in a night and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. But be sure you finish exercising at least 4 hours before bedtime--- working out later than that could leave you too excited to fall asleep easily.
61. A. conscious B. peaceful C. effective D. refreshed
62. A. physically B. mentally C. emotionally D. regularly
63. A. made B. done C. functioned D. conducted
64. A. night’s sleep B. dreaming sleep C. deep sleep D. REM
65. A. Exercise B. Dreams C. researchers D. Doctors
66.A. recovered B. strengthened C. caused D. reduced
67.A. increase B. relieve C. release D. arouse
68. A. nighttime B. daytime C. dinnertime D. lifetime
69.A. disadvantages B. benefits C .ways D .plays
70. A. yet B. if C. when D. since
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.
The 28-year-old had spent six years working night while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally graduated she had her eye on a teaching (51) at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had an interview with the Head.
“ I noticed a tiny hole in one of my stockings earlier,” she (52). “ I thought about changing them, but I knew I’d be late if I did. And by the time II got to the interview, (53) enormous. I walked in apologizing for not (54).” The would-be teacher didn’t get the job. In fact one of her friends told her that the (55) only comment was: “ If someone doesn’t take the time to present her best (56) at an interview, what kind of (57) is she going to be ?”
First impressions are (58) ones. In other words, if you’ve viewed positively within the critical(关键的)first four minutes, the person you’ve met will (59) assume everything you do is positive. Leave the interview a bad impression, and often he will assume you have a lot of other unsatisfactory characters. Worse, he or she may not take the time to give you a second (60). Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about themselves will care more about their jobs.
51. A. profession B. position C. career D. occupation
52. A. repeats B. reminds C. recalls D. responds
53. A. I was B. he was C. it was D. they were
54. A. looking at all B. looking at him C. looking round D. looking my best
55. A. Head’s B. student’s C. friend’s D. would-be teacher’s
56. A. figure B. image C. aspect D. shape
57. A. person B. worker C. graduate D. teacher
58. A. lasting B. remaining C. continuing D. persisting
59.A. rarely B. occasionally C. probably D. certainly
60. A. job B. thought C. chance D. question
50. I’m planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it ____ the weather.
A. links with B. depends on C. connects to D. decides on
49. The lift of London is made up of many different _________.
A. elements B. sections C. materials D. realities
48. ---- Can you shoot that bird at the top of the tree ?
---- No, it’s out of ________ .
A. range B. reach C. control D. distance