闸北区2013年英语学科高考练习题 2012学年第二学期高三英语学科期中练习25.The CEOs of many famed international companies are participating_ special observers in this years Mayors Forum(论坛） A. as B. in C. at D. for 26. Thanks to modern technology,today contacting a friend thousands of miles away seems to be _ saying hello to a next door neighbour. A. as easy as B. as easily as C. so easy that D. so easily as27. At least 20 people lost their lives in the air crash and,according to the hospital,_ was the polit,who died soon after he was sent to the hospital. A. among which B. among whom C. among them D. among what28. Grass skiing is a rising form of entertainment, popular with young people,_ sliding on the grass could be adventurous and enjoyable. A. who B. when C. where D. whose29. To a teacher and parent, its one thing to educate students but it is quite _ to teach ones own kid. A. other B. another C. the other D. some other30. A ticket agent _ at all necessary for passengers could have bought the air tickets on line last week. A. hadnt been B. isnt C. wasnt D. wont be31. Many successful Americans try hard to be different from others_ the myth of success implies comparison between people.A. unless B. because C. although D. however32. The income gap in Switzerland is much smaller than in many other European countries _ the countrys social stability and harmony.A. ensuring B. ensured C. ensures D. to have ensured 33. Apart from police guns, there are only 49 legal handguns in Japan , _ in the hands of highly skilled expert civilian shooters.A. hold B. to hold C. held D. holding34.The basketball player is not good with words and he _ a ghostwriter for hisnewly-published autobiography(自传).A. should have called in B. must have called in C. must call in D. would call in 35.Brazil is a nation with a successful investment in energy that comes from grains and _ ten percent of its oil supply with grain energy is its current goal.A. replaces B. has replaced C. replacing D. to be replaced36. Becoming successful is achieved through focus on what one is doing ,without being tempted by factors like money or title, _ ?A. doesnt it B. wont one C.is it D. isnt it37. The Chinese first ladys dressing during her state visit to Russia _ much in newspapers and on TV ,which sparked heated discussion at home and abroad. . A. reported B. has reported C.was reported D. was reporting38.Many teachers maintain that preschooling is the best way to prepare children for study ,but there is no real agreement ,however, about _ this preparation can be achieved.A. what B. which C. who D. how39.Never_ his beard（胡子） if his school team fails to achieve a 50%+ win rate.A. John shaves B. will John shave C. is John shaved D. was John shaved40. The former Hollywood superstar Greta Garbo announced to retire as she was tired of being made by the press and fans _ as if living in a golden tank. A. feeling B. to feel C. to be feeling D. feltSection BDirections:complete the following passage by using the words in the box .Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. mild B. unique C. mistakes D. competition E. emergedF. restrictions G. basics H. trend I. proposed J. fall TOKYO-Japan was recognized as the land of the $80 watermelon and $90 cabbage. Many foreigners even thought it unlikely to use the word affordable andTokyo in the same sentence. Yet as urban real estate valued rise globally, and as prices for Japanese 41 like food and clothing drop, Japan is being seen as less expensive. Except three 42 Japanese money consumers-buying property, high-end dining, and taxi-costs are 43 these days. One reason given is globalization. As wealth and lifestyle mix, urban costs are starting to 44 . Another reason is greater price diversity , 45 by the government to narrow the huge rich-poor gap. Cheaper goods are on the shelves. Large discount retail stores have 46 .Food and goods from countries like Korea and Thailand are slowly and steadily pouring in. Eased import 47 are felt at the grocery store. Bananas used to cost $8 a bunch. Now organic bananas were $3.20 for three in most supermarkets. Food imports from foreign countries especially have lowered family costs. But such a falling 48 is also due to Japanese consumer demands for cheaper goods. Japan dealers are experiencing various types of restructuring and