上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三上学期周练七英语试题 含答案
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACitisport inNewportWe at Citisport aim to improve sports training and facilities inNewport, giving you more opportunities to try both new and traditional sports.GolfWe are pleased to be able to offer lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre just outsideNewport. These are run by experienced golf professionals, and are held on an all-weather practice area. The adult lessons are open to anyone aged 13 and over, and are suitable for all levels from beginners upwards. These take place on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm over a period of six weeks. Children’s lessons for 7-12 year old are held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturdays during term time.TennisThe Citisport tennis courses provide an opportunity for local people to develop their skills on the brand-new indoor tennis court at Newport Leisure Centre. All equipment can be provided, but please feel free to use your own racket (球拍) if you prefer. Our Starter course is held on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and is for beginners of 12 years and over. Our Improver course, which takes place on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, is for players with some experience.Football for girlsBy popular request, Citisport is holding another one-day girls-only football course. This aims to give local girls the chance to learn essential skills and develop more advanced ones. The course will take place on Saturday, 9th November from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is open to all girls aged 10-14 years living in theNewportarea.GymnasticsThis course is for beginners aged 8-14 and will provide an introduction to basic skills. There is a maximum of six pupils per coach in each class. At the end of the course there is a demonstration for friends and family of all the skills learnt there. The course will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.1. What can we know about the Citisport golf lessons?A. You can take lessons at Kingsway Golf Centre insideNewport.B. The golf lessons can take place only in good weather.C. Teenagers can attend golf lessons on Wednesday afternoons.D. Children’s lessons usually last 2 or 3 hours on Saturday afternoons.2. Which of the following statements is true about the Citisport tennis courses?A. You can get the skills in an open-air court.B. You must take your own racket during the course.C. You can take the Monday course if you are a green hand.D. You can become an experienced player after the courses.3. Which course lasts only one day according to the text?A. Golf.B. Tennis.C. Football for girls.D. Gymnastics.BOne day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insectentered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Aboveall, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.4. When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.A. scolded him for what he had doneB. left the door unrepairedC. told him how expensive it wasD. gave him a spanking5. How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.6. The experience may cause the author _______.A. to hide his anger away from othersB. not to go against his parents’ willC. to have a better control of himselfD. not to make mistakes in the future7. What of the following is the main idea of this passage?A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.CChimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now, the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures, experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific message meanings, including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back. The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes. The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication. Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing, and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them. Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start, or to develop, such as “move closer,” and “change play”. Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning. and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as identifying what the gesture means, they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words, and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,” explained the researchers. “In great apes, there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals, but this is far less clear in their natural communication. ”8. Chimps slap the objects to____________.A. tell others to stop what they are doingB. ask others chimps to join themC. gather other chimps to move closerD. encourage interactions to start9. What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A. Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B. Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C. Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D. Chimps’earliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.10. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By examining differences.C By making comparisons. D. By following time order.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A A New Research on Chimps B. Human Children and ChimpsC. Getting the Chimps Trained for LanguageD. Translating the Sign Language of ChimpsDWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Thinkof how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they will always love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.12. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.13. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock14. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories15. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80s第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2022年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语第一学期期末经典模拟试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．．When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _______nobody can recognize him．A．so that B．now that C．in case D．as though2．We all Chinese people are called on to learn from Lei Feng, _______ we think set a good example to all of us.A．whose B．whoC．that D．whom3．When she was in trouble, I did what I could to help her．__________ my help, she wrote me a letter of thanks．A．In honor of B．In case of C．In terms of D．In return for4．-Late again！Where_____________？-Sorry，I________________ in the heavy traffic，or I would have been here earlier. A．were you；have got stuck B．have you been；have got stuck C．were you；got stuck D．have you been；got stuck5．______ his love, Chris sent his mom a thank-you note on Mother’s Day. A．Expressing B．Expressed C．To express D．Having expressed6．________________ the heavy rain，the couple went to the supermarket to buy their son a gift.A．In spite of B．Except forC．But for D．Instead of7．---What does PM 2. 5 mean？---It's a professional_____________ indicating the condition of air pollution. A．number B．markC．term D．item8．I have no doubt that Anna will ________ it, but I wonder whether she is really ready enough.A．dig B．hit C．make D．lift9．When we have a chance to travel, we tend to ______ as many sights into the trip as we can--- seven countries in ten days, for example.A．squeeze B．sneeze C．subscribe D．substitute10．Mary_______ to writing classes every night since June and the course will end this week.A．had gone B．has been goingC．is going D．went11．We’ll have to finish it , _____________.A．however it takes long B．however long it takesC．no matter how it takes D．no matter how long does it take12．—Are you coming to Je ff’s party?—I’m not sure. I ______ go to the concert instead.A．must B．wouldC．should D．might13．The infrastructure project has consumed so much money that we can't find any financial support and have to ______.A．pull out B．pull throughC．catch up D．catch on14．---Can you come on Monday of Tuesday？---I'm afraid__________ day is possible.A．either B．neitherC．some D．any15．David didn’t attend his daughter’s graduation ceremony, but he does wish he there.A．should be B．would beC．had been D．were16．—Are you free now? I have something important to tell you.—OK, ________ you make it short. I will have to finish this report before noon. A．now that B．as soon asC．every time D．as long as17．－Could you possilby take to the railway station tomorrow?A．No way B．Never mind C．Not at all D．No problem18．In spite of _________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the state of the country’s economy.A．what B．whichC．that D．as19．—Let’s go to the cinema t his Sunday morning.—I’d love to，but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.A．will work B．have workedC．will be working D．was working20．--- Thank you for reminding me of the time, or I late for the flight yesterday.--- Don’t mention it.A．will have been B．would have beenC．must be D．could be第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.1. What can you do inPrague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In thechurchofOberndorf.B. InHohensalzburgCastle.C. InMirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BConcrete is the world's most consumed material after water. Because it already surrounds us in the built environment, researchers have been exploring the idea of using concrete to store electricity—turning buildings into giant batteries. The idea has been gaining ground as we have come to increasingly rely on renewable energy from the wind and sun: rechargeable batteries are necessary when the breeze dies down or darkness falls.Experimental concrete batteries have only managed to hold a small part of what a traditional battery does. But one team now reports in Buildings that it has developed a rechargeable original model that could represent a more than 900 percent increase in stored charge, compared with earlier attempts.A live-in concrete battery might sound unlikely. Still, "you can make a battery out of a potato," notes Aimee Byrne. In a future where sustainability is key, she likes the idea of buildings that avoid waste by providing shelter and powering electronics.Although the new design stores more than 10 times as much power as earlier attempts, it still has a long way to go: 200 square meters of it "can provide about 8 percent of the daily electricity consumption" of a typical U.S. home, Zhang says.This is not enough to compete with today's rechargeable devices. "We're getting milliamps (毫安) out of concrete batteries—we're not getting amps (安培), "Byrne says." We're getting hours as opposed to days of charge." But she adds that" concrete batteries are completely in their childhood, compared to other battery designs." The earliest batteries were simple andbulky. Researchers experimented with new materials and designs for more than a century to develop today's small devices. Byrne suggests concrete-based energy storage could undergo a similar evolution. "The whole idea is that we're looking far into the future," she says. "We're playing the long game with it."4. What can we learn about the concrete batteries?A. They become increasingly renewable.B. They are the most consumed batteries.C. They are being developed by researchers.D. They will replace energy from the wind and sun.5. Why does Byrne mention a battery out of a potato?A. To show it is easy to build concrete batteries.B. To argue it is possible to develop concrete batteries.C. To make her statement more interesting.D. To call on people to protect the environment.6. What does the underlined word "bulky" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. HeavyB. CheapC. EfficientD. Small.7. What doesByrne think of concrete batteries?A. They beat today's rechargeable devices.B. They are simple and bulky.C. They have a doubtful future.D. They have a long way to go.CWhen almost everyone has a mobile phone, why are more than half of Australian homes still paying for a landline（座机）?These days you’d be hard pressed to find anyone in Australia over the age of 15 who doesn’t own a mobile phone. In fact plenty of younger kids have one in their pocket. Practically everyone can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime.Still, 55 percent of Australians have a landline phone at home and only just over a quarter（29%）rely only on their smartphones according to a survey（调查）. Of those Australians who still have a landline, a thirdconcedethat it’s not really necessary and they’re keeping it as a security blanket — 19 percent say they never use it while a further13 percent keep it in case of emergencies. I think my home falls into that category.More than half of Australian homes are still choosing to stick with their home phone. Age is naturally a factor （因素）— only 58 percent of Generation Ys still use landlinesnow and then, compared to 84 percent of Baby Boomers who’ve perhaps had the same home number for 50 years. Age isn’t the only factor; I’d say it’s also to do with the makeup of your household.Generation Xers with young families, like my wife and I, can still find it convenient to have a home phone rather than providing a mobile phone for every family member. That said, to be honest the only people who ever ring our home phone are our Baby Boomers parents, to the point where we play a game and guess who iscalling before we pick up the phone（using Caller ID would take the fun out of it）.How attached are you to your landline? How long until they go the way of gas street lamps and morning milk deliveries?8. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about mobilephones?A. Their target users.B. Their wide popularity.C. Their major functions.D. Their complex design.9. What does the underlined word “concede” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Admit.B. Argue.C. Remember.D. Remark.10. What can we say about Baby Boomers?A. They like smartphone games.B. They enjoy guessing callers’ identity.C. They keep using landline phones.D. They are attached to their family.11. What can be inferred about the landline from the last paragraph?A. It remains a family necessity.B. Itwill fall out of use some day.C. It may increase daily expenses.D. It is as important as the gas light.DNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way,"she said.12. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.13. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.14. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital Reading第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021-2022学年上海上外外国语中学高三英语模拟试卷含解析
2021-2022学年上海上外外国语中学高三英语模拟试卷含解析一、选择题1. We will hold a meeting to sum up our experience ____ we finish our task.A. in caseB. even thoughC. despiteD. immediately参考答案：B考查状语从句连词。
句意：尽管我们完成了任务，我们将举行一次会议来总结经验。
连词in case万一，以免；even though尽管；介词despite尽管（后面不接句子）；immediately一……就……。
根据题意可知选B项。
2. We are often warned that smoking ______ great harm to our health.A. doesB. leavesC. makesD. gives参考答案：A略3. —Can you think of text messages you once used some symbols to show how you felt? —Yes, a few to my girl friend.A．where B．when C．whichD．that参考答案：A4. We were delayed at the airport. Otherwise, we_______ here by lunch time.A. must beB. must have beenC. would beD. would have been参考答案：D【知识点】情态动词与虚拟语气含蓄条件句的虚拟语气，这是对过去的虚拟，谓语动词应当用“情态动词过去式+have done”。
5. I should not have laughed if I _________ you were serious.A. thoughtB. would thinkC. had thoughtD. have thought参考答案：C6. After supper she would sit down by the fire,sometimes for ______an hour,thinking of her young and happy days.A as long as B.as soon as C.as much as D.as many as参考答案：A7. With your help, there is no doubt ______ our plan is meant for will work out successfully．A．that what B．whether thatC．what that D．that whether参考答案：A考查名词性从句。
2020届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及参考答案
2020届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BMy family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in theclassroom, but I wasn't there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was.I had an English teacher, Mr.Creech, who knew I couldn't read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn't happen again. Later that day, Mr.Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading.Then when I was 41 years old, one day, I planned to fly back toTexasto visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr.Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you？” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me，” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he'd once encouraged.“I'm so glad I had a chance to see you，” I said. “And Mr.Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn't all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well，” I added.The experts say what once worried me has a name：dyslexia(诵读困难). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education.4. Why did the author want to hide?A. Because he felt sorry for himself.B. Because he hated being laughed at.C. Because he couldn't read at all.D. Because he didn't have a ticket.5. Which of the following could best describe Mr.Creech?A. Considerate and dutiful.B. thoughtful and enthusiastic.C. Emotional and devoted.D. Friendly and wise.6. Why couldn't the author read before meeting Mr.Creech?A. Because his reading age was not long enough.B. Because his parents didn't teach him how to read.C. Because he was afraid of reading before the class.D. Because he didn't have inner driving force to learn to read.7. What can we infer from the passage?A. Mr.Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton.B. The author had become a published author and an active speaker.C. Dyslexia was just the reason that made the author unable to read.D. The author was grateful to Mr.Creech.CI’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years ofmemories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.8. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”.A. attracted meB. surprised meC. accepted meD. refused me9. What does the house really mean to the author?A. A house.B. Buildings.C. An object.D. Memories.10. What surprised the friends I know after work?A. Finding the wall repainted.B. Erasing the fingerprints.C. Greeting them by tears.D. Leaving the wall unfinished.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Gift Made with LoveB. Buildings Made by ChildrenC. A Very Wonderful PaintingD. A Family HistoryDFor years, Zach Ault, a father of three, enjoyed being physically active. He was even training for a half-marathon. But in 2017, he took time off to recover from an infection. After recovering, he tried to continue his runs but could not complete them. He was not able to spend time with his children. He had to cut back his job. Even sleeping as much as 16 hours a day made no difference in his condition.“His body had literally hijacked him and it wasn't going to allow him to push through, ” said Anne Ault, his wife. After months of testing, doctors announced their result-chronic fatigue syndrome, a disease that makes an individual feel extremely tired.This fatigue lasts more than six months and becomes worse after any kind of physical exertion (费力活动). Patients may have difficulty standing upright. They also may have trouble thinking, often described as a “brain fog”.There are no approvedtreatments, or even tests to help with diagnosis. There is no way to predict who will recover and who will have a severe case that lasts for years.Now the doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a unique study to learn more about the condition. Zach Ault is one of the subjects in the study. When Ault rides an exercise bicycle, scientists measure how his leg muscles use oxygen. Afterward, doctors fit a special cap on Ault's head to measure electrical activity in his brain. They then send him to spend the night in an air-tight room where air has been removed with pipe for additional study. Scientists measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to tell how much energy Ault is using, minute by minute. “We're figuring out how his body adjusts to an exercise load, or a stress load.”“It's hard not knowing if or when I'm going to recover, ” he said. But Ault says the study did help him learn about the disease. And it gave him ideas about how to save up his energy.12. What was Zach Ault's life like before 2017?A. He was fond of exercising.B. He won several half-marathons.C. He spent much time lying in bed.D. He was busy looking after his children.13. How did the infection affect Zach Ault?A. He lost his job.B. He was unable to sleep.C. He became too weak to do sports.D. He was tired of running a half-marathon.14. What can we learn about chronic fatigue syndrome?A. It usually lasts no more than months.B. It is likely to cause thinking disorders.C. Patients with it need to stay in bed all day long.D. Patients with it should avoid any kind of exercise.15. What does Zach Ault think of the study?A. It helped him cure his illness.B. It helped him recover and stay fit.C. It taught him how to enjoy cycling.D. It brought him new ideas about fighting diseases.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANAME: JohnFAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: PizzaHOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named MaxFUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”NAME: SarahFAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: GranolaHOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named LuluFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”NAME: PaulFAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butterHOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fishFUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”NAME: ScottFAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: BananasHOBBY: Drawing dinosaursPET: Hermit crab named HermieFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friend's birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.BEver wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion when faced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing it only 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but noneof them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.4. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.5. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A. Slow to understand.B. Quick to learn.C. At a loss.D. In a panic.6. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.CBorn in 1954, Oprah Winfrey is best known for her multi-award-winning talk show as the most influential woman in the world. It's no surprise that her recognition can bring overnight sales fortune that defeats most, if not all, marketing campaigns. The star features about 20 products each year on her "Favorite Things" show. There's even a term for it: the Oprah Effect.Her television career began unexpectedly. When she was 16 years old, she had the idea of being a journalist to tell other people's stories in a way that made a difference in their lives and the world. She was on television by the time she was 19 years old. And in 1986 she started her own television show with a continuous determination to succeed at first.TIME magazine wrote, "People would have doubted Oprah Winfrey's swift rise to host of the most popular talk show on TV. In a field dominated by white males, she is a black female of big size. As interviewers go, she is nomatch for Phil Donahue. What she lacks in journalistic toughness, she makes up for in plainspoken curiosity, rich humor and, above all understanding. Guests with sad stories to tell tend to bring out a tear in Oprah's eye. They, in turn, often find themselves exposing things they would not imagine telling anyone, much less a national TV audience.""I was nervous about the competition and then I became my own competition raising the bar every year, pushing, pushing, pushing myself as hard as I knew. It doesn't matter how far you might rise. At some point you are likely to fall if you' re constantly doing what we do, raising the bar. If you' re constantly pushing yourself higher, higher the law of averages, you will at some point fall. And when you do, I want you to know this, remember this: there is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction" as Oprah addressed graduates at Harvard on May 30.8. What does the Oprah Effect refer to in the first paragraph?A. the influence on talk show hostsB. the power of Oprah's opinions.C. the effect on a business.D. the audience of Oprah's talk show.9. What can be inferred about Oprah's television career?A. She must have been challenged a lotB. She gained fame as planned.C. It lives up to her parents' expectation.D. She once gave up on her choice.10. What message did Oprah give to Harvard graduates?A. Success comes after failure.B. Pushing physical limits makes no senseC. Aiming higher hurtsD. Failure is part of life.11. Which of the following best describes Oprah Winfrey?A. Friendly.B. HumorousC. Determined.D. PatientDThe Nez Perce Indians are a tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States. At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition (探险队) , which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again, the Nez Perce territory (领土) covered about 17 million acres, covering parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 1805, when Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their westward journey, the entire exploring party was hungry and ill -- too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them, they could have put an end to the Lewis and Clark expedition thereon the banks ofClearwater River. Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery. Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans. But white men’s greed for land and gold finally broke the friendship.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perce to a peace conference. He said there were a great many white people in the country, and many more would come. But the Chief of the tribe at that time, Old Joseph, replied, “Take away your paper. I will not touch it with my hand.”Things were quiet for a while after that, but not for long. When Old Joseph died, the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph. In the late 1870s, government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave theWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers. After the tribe had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退) north, Young Joseph, gave in to the United States Army. Here was his famous statement, “Hear me my chiefs. I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 1885, Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservation inWashingtonwhere Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years, at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)12. What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expedition?A. They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B. They ended their expedition on the banks ofClearwater River.C. They started the first battle with the Nez Perce.D. They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.13. What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A. Old Joseph’s proud mannerB. White men’s increasing demand for land and goldC. A growing number of white men in the landD The breakdown of the peace talk14. Young Joseph gave in at last because ________.A. he grew olderB. he was terribly illC. he hated the warD. he lost other chiefs’ support15. The passage might be followed by a paragraph about ________.A. the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce IndiansB. the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville ReservationC. lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whitesD. constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2024届上海市上海师范大学附属外国语中学英语高三第一学期期末考试模拟试题含解析
2024届上海市上海师范大学附属外国语中学英语高三第一学期期末考试模拟试题注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The new secretary is and therefore the manager is satisfied with her work. A．effective B．efficient C．specific D．sufficient2．— I am gaining weight. I need to see a doctor.— But I think you eat too much. ___________.A．Neglect of health is d octor’s wealth B．Laugh at your ills, and save doctors’ billsC．Diet cures more than the doctor D．An apple a day keeps the doctor away3．How I wish I ______ my mouth before I shouted at my mum!A．shut B．have shutC．had shut D．would shut4．—________? You look really down.—I’m tired of my job. There are endless problems to deal with.A．Why bother B．So whatC．What’s up D．Why not5．— The movie Lalaland is awesome. It’s really a pity that you didn’t make it.— Sorry, I ________. I was too busy then.A．didn’t B．didC．wouldn’t D．would6．When all is said and done, there doesn’t seem to be ________ a mystery to explain. A．kind of B．close toC．far from D．much of7．______ property, we’re among the richest people in this city．A．In search of B．In spite of C．In place of D．In terms of8．Where was it ______ the road accident happened the other day?A．that B．whenC．how D．which9．After receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Anne Benedict went on all the people who had helped in her career.A．to thank B．thankingC．having thanked D．to have thanked10．—There aren’t any toys in our suitcase．Where have you put them?—Oh, no．That old lady sitting next to us ______ have taken ours by mistake. A．must B．could C．should D．would11．It is one thing to enjoy listening to good music, but it is quite ______ to perform skillfully yourself.A．another B．other C．the other D．others12．Wolf Warrior 2, which ________ the “Award for Best Visual Effects” at the Beijing Film Festival, indicates China's film industry has come of age.A．wins B．wonC．has won D．had won13．When caught _____ in the exam, he begged for the teacher’s pardon and tried______ punishment.A．cheating; escaping B．to be cheating; to escapeC．cheating; to escape D．to be cheating; escaping14．Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly ______ the snow.A．across B．againstC．through D．over15．Thinking that her daughter was doing her homework ,the mother left the room,_________.A．quickly and gentle B．quick and gentleC．quickly and gently D．quick and gently16．People believe that the China Dream is not very difficult ________ so long as the whole nation works hard for it.A．realizing B．to be realizedC．realized D．to realize17．How long do you suppose it is ________________ he arrived and began to work there？A．when B．beforeC．after D．since18．Last year I applied to Princeton University．I ____ they would say yes—but they did,and now here I am．A．never think B．am never thinkingC．have never thought D．never thought19．____ up early in the morning to have a walk, I am sure, you are likely to feel active all day．A．Get B．Having got C．Getting D．To get20．It is not like her to be so impolite; she you when you greeted her.A．might not have heard B．should not have heard C．mustn’t hear D．shouldn’t hear第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2022年上海外国语大学附属浦东外国语学校英语高三第一学期期末学业水平测试模拟试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．________ work and creative activities have been important drivers of human progress is deeply rooted in our social values.A．How B．WhetherC．That D．Why2．________ has greater potential than flammable ice being mined from underneath the South China Sea when it comes to a global energy revolution.A．nothing B．neitherC．no one D．none3．—Are you doing your homework？—No, I’m writing a short play．It _____ at the Christmas party．A．will be put on B．will put onC．puts on D．is put on4．As teachers we shouldn’t accept the argument given by some people _______ standardized tests restrict educators too much and take the joy out of teaching. A．where B．whatC．how D．that5．— How do you think I can make up with Jack?— Set aside _______ you disagree and try to find _______ you have in common. A．what; what B．what; where C．where; what D．where; whether6．I _________ to help you to do homework but I couldn't spare any time. I ________ a composition last night and I'll finish it tomorrow.A．wanted；wrote B．had wanted；was writingC．had wanted；wrote D．wanted；have been writing7．_____what they say about me, I’m going to continue my work.A．In terms of B．Regardless ofC．Instead of D．In favor of8．The health of garden plants depends on the soil _____ --the proper balance of mineral pieces, organic matter, air and water.A．construction B．conservationC．corporation D．composition.9．––Did you have to do much for the dinner party?––Helen ________ everything by the time I got home.A．finished B．was finishing C．would finish D．had finished 10．Different tastes among tourists from outside the mainland ________ the list of the country's attractions．A．top B．shape C．lead D．show11．Your letter will get attention! They know you’re expecting the answer. A．careful B．common C．instant D．general12．Ensuring every child equal rights to education is _____the key to the elimination of inequality across the world lies.A．that B．what C．whether D．where13．—Fiona never fails to grasp any chance of promotion.—She’s a woman of ________.A．ambition B．attentionC．expectation D．reputation14．Whether the buildings in this area should be pulled down has remained ____；people are still looking for other possible solutions.A．unchallenged B．relevantC．controversial D．contradictory15．—The movie Till Death Do Us Part 《最爱》will be on at 8 pm．What about picking you up at 7pm?—All right．I will have come back from work by then, and I you at home．A．will be waiting for B．will wait for C．have been waiting for D．am waiting for 16．Having a hobby does do good to you. It doesn’t matter what it is ______ it dr ives you to move forward.A．if only B．in caseC．as long as D．in order that17．—What does the sign over there read?—"No person_______ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area．" A．shall B．may C．must D．Will18．－I was afraid I would miss the important lecture.－Oh, was that why you _______asking me to speed up?A．had kept B．are keepingC．would keep D．kept19．He liked the lovely dog so much that he ________ his book and played with it immediately.A．gave off B．set asideC．took over D．turned down20．He’s quite _________, but I can’t imagine him as president of such a large listed company.A．enthusiastic B．generousC．competent D．sympathetic第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
上海外国语大学附中2022-2023学年高三英语第一学期期末综合测试试题含解析
2022-2023高三上英语期末模拟试卷请考生注意：1．请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上，请用0．5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．－What does the sign over there read?－“No person ________ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in this area.”A．will B．shallC．may D．must2．Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are ________ places for skiing.A．some B．many C．few D．a few3．Life the like ________ ocean; Only ________strong-willed can reach the other shore. A．an; the B．the; aC．the ;/ D．/ ; a4．The government should develop system to predict when wildfires occur and give warnings in time.A．previous B．reliable C．reasonable D．responsible5．Ellen is a fantastic dancer. I wish I ________ as well as her.A．dance B．will danceC．had danced D．danced6．－I hear Iron Man III is on recently. Let’s set off for the cinema to appreciate it now.－________ It’s about 10 PM. I’m so tired that I must go to bed.A．Let’s find some of the action.B．How do you find it?C．It’s entirely up to you. D．You can’t be serious.7．—Which do you prefer, the former option or the latter one?—I think the former one is no better than the latter one. So I’ll choose ________. A．the former one B．the latter oneC．either of them D．neither of them8．I regret not having taken your advice. Otherwise I ________ this mistake at the moment.A．didn’t make B．wouldn’t makeC．hadn’t make D．wouldn’t have made9．Cells are important because they are organized structures that help living thingthe activities of life.A．carry on B．expand onC．put on D．hang on10．Don’t take it seriously，Alice．I wasn’t making _____ fun of you —it’s nothing but _____ joke．A．/; the B．the; theC．the; a D．/; a11．An international team of astronomers announced Wednesday that they ________ the first-ever image of a black hole.A．have captured B．were capturingC．had captured D．would capture12．Once you’ve ________ the items you ordered, put this record in your file. A．checked in B．checked offC．checked out D．checked with13．____ interested in English may join this club.A．Whoever B．All who C．Anyone D．Who 14．Nature is understandable in the sense ______ she will answer truly and reward with discoveries when we ask her questions via observation.A．that B．whereC．how D．what15．The company and the effect brought about did great good to our business in the market.A．it B．whichC．that D．what16．That Americans have no history while Chinese have no future sounds ________; it has raised a thought provoking question, though.A．artificial B．arbitrary C．allergic D．reluctant17．—Oh, my God! What’s wrong with you?—I was going the normal speed limit when a truck appeared in front of me ________ and I didn't have time to stop.A．between the lines B．around the clockC．out of the blue D．over the moon18．They are smiling. There ______ much trouble solving the problem.A．couldn’t be B．mustn’t beC．can’t have been D．mustn’t have been19．. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A．in terms of B．in search ofC．in view of D．in spite of20．—He is good at a lot of things but it doesn’t mean he is perfect.— ___________ Actually no one is.A．What’s going on?B．Let’s get going.C．Thank goodness. D．I’m with you on that.第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2021年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2021年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Rechargeable Go!☑The digital sound processing chip(芯片) provides clear sound and makes speech easier to understand with less whistling sound☑Never replace batteries again!Full Charge Gives 16 Hours of Use! (Free Charging Station Included)☑Easy On/ Off Button☑Automatic Noise Reduction and Feedback Canceler☑100% Money Back Guarantee5 Star Reviews☑☑☑☑☑Amazing!"My sisters had all given up hope that our elderly mother would hear us clearly again. And then we took a chance. We're so glad we did. They've been amazing for her, and for our entire family."-Karen M.The new HearClear GO Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aids feature advanced digital technology at an unbelievably affordable price! The GO has the same key elements that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out fancy bells and whistles that increase cost and require expensive adjustments. You'll be happier saving much money!Your lightweight GO hearing aids are amazingly convenient! With the GO'S charging station, you won't have to keep replacing tiny hearing aid batteries, and the GO is pre-programmed for most mild to moderate hearing loss-no costly professional adjustments needed.You can spend thousands on an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $ 239 on a hearing aid that's great for most mild to moderate hearing loss (only $ 199 each when you buy a pair). We're so sure you'll be happy with your new hearing aids.1. Which is the feature of the GO?A. It removes noises.B. It has separate on/ off buttons.C. It includes small batteries.D. It focuses on practical functions.2. Why does the author refer to Karen?A. To prove the GO's popularity.B. To explain the GO'S function.C. To convey the family's amazement.D. To show the GO'S high performance.3. How much do you pay for a pair of the GO?A. $ 199.B. $ 239.C. $ 398.D. $ 478.BWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how todo this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”4. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.5. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men6. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.C"Long time no see." is a very interesting sentence. When I first read this sentence from an American friend's e-mail, I laughed. I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish.Obviously, it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greeting with wrong English grammar and structure! Later on, my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting. I was too surprised to believe her. Her words were unbelievable at all. So I did research onGoogle. com. To my surprise, there are over 60 thousand web pages containing "Long time no see." Though it is sort of informal, it is part of the language that Americans use daily. Interestingly, if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word, the software will tell you that the grammarneeds to be corrected.Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence. Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan's movies. In the 1930s, Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a worldwide famous Chinese detective named "Charlie Chan" on wide screens. Detective Chan liked to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius. "Long time no see." was his symbol. Soon after Charlie Chan, "Long time no see." became a popular expression in America thanks to the popularity of these movies.Some scholars compare America to a hugemelting pot. All kinds of cultures are mixed in the pot together, and they change the colour and taste of each other. Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed pot.You can have some examples from other countries such as pizza from Italian, sushi from Japanese, and déjà vu from French etc. There is a long list! Since Americans admire Chinese culture more and more nowadays, I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future. In this way, the American's melting pot keeps adding richness and flavour.8. What did the writer himself feel surprised at?A. The Chinglish expression "Long time no see."B. So many literal translations of the expressions used in America.C. "Long time no see." is used as a standard American English greeting.D. Finding out Americans use the expression every day.9. What do the underlined words "melting pot" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Confucius's words.B. Culture mixture.C. A kind of cooked dish.D. American changing cultures.10. According to the passage, what can be inferred?A. Detectives translated the phrase "Long time no see."B. Cultures cannot be changed in the huge melting pot.C. The huge melting pot greatly affects all kinds of languages.D. Hollywood made "Long time no see." popular.11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Some Chinese expressions are introduced into English.B. You'll not be surprised at a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant in America.C. Some American expressions can be used in China.D. American English keeps being enriched by different cultures.DA PhD student inMichigandefended her paper while wearing a skirt madeof rejection letters she received while studying. 29-year-old Caitlin Kirby printed out 17 of her rejection letters — from scholarships, academic journals, and conferences — then folded each one into a fan. She connected them in rows, and by the end she designed the item into a skirt and wore it.She said that the idea behind her unique clothing item came out of a desire to normalize rejection and take pride in overcoming it. "The whole process of revisiting those old letters and making that skirt sort of reminded me that you have to apply to a lot of things to succeed," she said. "A natural part of the process is to get rejected along the way."Caitlin's adviser, Julie Libarkin, a professor of earth and environmental science atMichiganStateUniversity, also encourages the acceptance of failure in her students. Libarkin believes it's important for students to get into habit of applying for things, and to get used to the feeling of rejection, so she encourages them to chase after any opportunity that comes their way. If a student doesn't get the grant or the spot in the academic journal, that's okay. They'll still have learned something in the process.As for Caitlin? Her rejections over the years have led to great things: Since her doctorate, she's won a scholarship to do further research on urban agriculture inGermany.Currently, she's a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As for what the future holds? "I'm prepared to receive a few more rejection letters along the way," she joked heartily, "Maybe I'll make a longer skirt."12. What can we learn about Caitlin Kirby's rejection letters?A. She received 17 rejections in total.B. 29 of her rejections were from journals.C. The rejections were connected into a fan.D. She made some rejection letters into a skirt.13. What is Julie Libarkin's attitude towards Caitlin's action?A. Favorable.B. Ambiguous.C. Skeptical.D. Opposed.14. Which of the following words can best describe Catlin?A. Creative and considerate.B. Caring and determined.C. Optimistic and humorous.D. Generous and intelligent.15. Which of the following may Caitlin agree with?A. Hard work pays off.B. Education is the entrance to success.C. Self-respect earns more respect.D. One needs to normalize failures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语月考试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语月考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers inNorway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about8kmof breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feedingand farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museum with old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A. Local residents.B. Professional athletes.C. Travel experts.D. Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A. River Kayaking and Rafting.B. Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C. Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift.D. Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A. NOK 240.B. NOK 200.C. NOK 180.D. NOK 120.BOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. The icebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.4. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.5. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.6. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.CThis year researchers expect the world to snap 1.35 trillion photographs, or about 3.7 billion per day. All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or s phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud. But unlike a hard on drive which can be encrypted to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe. Now a team of Columbia University computer scientists has developed a tool to encrypt (加密) images stored on manypopular cloud services while allowing authorized users to browse and display their photographs as usual.Malicious (恶意的) attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information. In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app Google Photos mistakenly shared some users' private videos with strangers. Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users' images.So the Columbia researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos (ESP), which they presented at a recent conference. “We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services,” says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP. “Everyone wants to stay with Google Photos and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service.”To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph. First, ESP's algorithm (算法) divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image's red, green or blue color1 data. Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files (allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones). But the program does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the image processing happens. As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption (解密) key.8. What's probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud?A. To save storage room.B. To make photos beautiful.C. To try a new storage way.D. To keep their privacy safe.9. Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts?A. They sell users' passwords.B. They have invented new tools.C. They often let out personal information.D. They may steal a glance at users' images.10. What's the advantage of ESP?A. It can provide clear images.B. It can decrease the upload time.C. It can classify images automatically.D. It can encrypt data on the original platform.11. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Method of decryption.B. Image-processing technique.C. Separate files of images.D. Data analysisof color1 s.DWolves have a certain undeserved reputation: fierce, dangerous, good forhunting down deer and farmers’ livestock. However, wolves have a softer, more social side, one that has been embraced by a heart-warming new initiative.In a bid to save some of Europe’s last wolves, scientists have explored the willingness of these supposedly fierce creatures to help others of their kind. Female wolves, the scientists have discovered, make excellent foster parents to wolf cubs that are not their own. The study, published in Zoo Biology, suggests that captive-bred wolfcubs(幼兽)could be placed with wild wolf families, boosting the wild population.The gray wolf was once the world’s most widely distributed mammal, but it became extinct as a result of widespread habitat destruction and the deliberate killing of wolves suspectedof preying on livestock. Fear and hatred of the wolf have since become culturally rooted, fuelled by myths, fables and stories.In Scandinavia, the gray wolf is endangered, the remaining population found by just five animals. As a result, European wolves are severely inbred and have little geneticvariability（变异性）, making them vulnerable to threats, such as outbreaks of disease that they can’t adapt to quickly. So Inger Scharis and Mats Amundin of Linkoping University, in Sweden, started Europe’s first gray wolf-fostering program. They worked with wolves keptat seven zoos across Scandinavia. Eight wolf cubs between four and six days old were removed from their natural parents and placed with other wolf packs in other zoos. The foster mothers accepted the new cubs placed in their midst.The welfare of the foster cubs and the wolves’ natural behavior were monitored using a system of surveillance cameras. The foster cubs had a similar growth rate as their step siblings in the recipient litter, as well as their biological siblings in the source litter. The foster cubs had a better overall survival rate, with 73% surviving until 33 weeks, than their biological siblings left behind, of which 63% survived. That rate of survival is similar to that seen in wild wolf cubs. Scientists believe that wolves can recognize their young, but this study suggests they can only do so once cubs are somewhere between three to seven weeks of age.If captive-bred cubs can be placed with wild-living families, which already have cubs of a similar age, not only will they have a good chance of survival, but they could help dramatically increase the diversity of the wild population, say the researchers. Just like the wild wolves they would join, these foster cubs would need protection from hunting. Their arrival could help preserve the future of one of nature’s most iconic and polarizing animals.12. What’s the theme of the passage?A. Giving wolf cubs a new lifeB. Foster wolf parents and foster cubsC. The fate of wild wolvesD. Changing diversity of wild wolves13. Which of the following flow chart best demonstrates the relationship between the wolves?A. B.C. D.14. Which of the following statements is true?A. Female wolves are willing to raise wolf cubs of 3 to 7 weeks old.B. Foster cubs are accepted by foster parents and are well bred.C. Man’s hostile attitude towards wolves roots in myths, fables and stories.D. Foster cubs and their biological siblings have similar growth rate and survival rate.15. What’s the purpose of the research?A. To help wolves survive various threatsB. To improve wolves’ habitat and stop deliberate killingC. To save endangered wolves by increasing their populationD. To raise man’s awareness of protecting wolves第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2021届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析
2021届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin andGuatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get service opportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBHave you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to5℃on these hot summer days? Thanks to a recent discovery, the possibility is getting closer. While there are many alternatives that manage to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those who are eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, look a completely innovative approach. They designed a special textile dial can absorb body heat and re-emit its energy into space as mid-infrared radiation (MIR). This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling, Science reveals. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.Research conducted at Stanford University in 2017 had already managed to cool the wearer by 3℃, but this previous trial was limited. So researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new fabric cools while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their trials. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are not in close contact with the skin.Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers and clothing brands that are interested in using their fabric. They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costsby just 10 percent. “We can make it with mass production which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as theirs,” old Yaoguang said.So if you are an athlete or simply someone that has to deal with the extremely high temperatures, be patient because your days of feeling hot and bothered may be corning to an end!4. What is the purpose of the new invention?A. To warm up people's body.B. To cool people off in hot weather.C. To detect the wearers' temperature.D. To protect clothes from becoming wet.5. How does the special product work?A. By turning sunlight into energy.B. By sending out absorbed heat.C. By keeping heat out completely.D. By using light color1 s to reflect sunlight.6. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?A. The invention needs further testing.B. The previous studies lack evidence.C. The new fabric has a good cooling effect.D. The new fabric applies to various situations.7. The invention of the T-shirt may hean example of ________.A. barking up the wrong treeB. robbing Peter to pay PaulC. killing two birds with one stoneD. pulling the cart before the horseCKids ages 6 to13 inCape Town,South Africa, really do dig learning at school! With the help of the Earthchild Project, which is offered in schools in two townships, students make worm(蠕虫) farms. The worms break down food waste and make the soil richer. Kids grow seedlings(幼苗) in containers and learn about the importance of good nutrition.The school program also offers yoga(瑜伽). Teachers find that the exercises help students focus better. The students enjoy Earthchild activities. “The children gets so excited”, says teacher Vuyelwa Rola.“The society we are in has a lot of noise. When students are taking part in the Earthchild Project, they feel calm.”Director Janna Kretzmar came up with the idea for the project in 2005. She read about schools inIndiathat involved kids in yoga and learning outside the classroom. She developed the Earthchild Project to offer similar activities inCape Townschools.“We hope the Earthchild Project can help students find solutions to all the challenges they are facing in the world today,” Kretzmar said. “The best place to create change is with the youth, through education.”The Earthchild Project combines schoolwork with hiking, gardening, healthy living, and yoga. “We need more thanjust math and science to become happy, healthy, inspired, and active citizens of our communities,” says Kretzmar. In some communities inCape Town, children live in poverty. They must walk long distances to get clean drinking water. Life is hard. But according to the Earthchild Project’s Carly Appleby, the project works to give hope to every child. “Students who have hope,” she says, “aim for bigger goals”.8. What do students benefit from yoga?A. It helps them calm down.B. It helps them concentrate.C. They can learn some living skills.D. They can learn about the importance of nutrition.9. What are students’ attitude towards the Earthchild Project?A. Uncaring.B. Doubtful.C. Supportive.D. Negative.10. What do you know about the Earthchild Project?A. It was founded in 2005.B. It only offers outside activities.C. The idea came up by Vuyelwa Rola.D. It is aimed at helping students find solutions to challenges.11. What’s the best title of the passage?A. Hard Life inSouth Africa.B. Students’ school life inCape Town.C. Hope from Earthchild Project inCape Town.D. The differences between traditional lessons and Earthchild Project.DEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.12. According to Chris Urmson, __________.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars13. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people can’t drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams14. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.A. givenB. claimedC. awardedD. prohibited15. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective.B. Indifferent.C. Subjective.D. Favorable.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2022-2023学年上海外国语大学附属中学英语高三第一学期期末达标测试试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．His advice made me happy, but ____others angry.A．making B．to make C．/ D．make2．There’s another way to survive this competition -- a way no one ever seems to tell you about, _____ you have to learn for yourself.A．one B．it C．that D．another3．The fellow we spoke ________ no comment at first.A．to make B．to madeC．made D．to making4．—The new machines have arrived and are being tested in the workshop.—I’m glad we _____ them in the years ahead.A．will be operating B．have been operatingC．would be operating D．had been operating5．One hundred and fifteen Chinese companies hit the newly released Fortune 500 list for 2017, ______ an increase for the 14th straight year, domestic website reported on Thursday.A．to realize B．realizedC．realizing D．having realized6．In some countries, people eat with chopsticks, while in ________, knives and forks. A．another B．otherC．others D．the other7．________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.A．Giving B．GivenC．To give D．Give8．—Could you check my list to see I have forgotten anything?—No problem.A．whether B．whichC．that D．what9．---I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.---I think so. He _____ for it months.A．is preparing B．has been preparing C．was preparing D．had been preparing 10．When I was twenty, I had to________ before graduation and work in a clothes shop to help support my family.A．come out B．stay outC．leave out D．drop out11．--Tom, your foreign teacher speaks Chinese fluently!--Oh, she has lived in China for six years; otherwise she such good Chinese. A．didn’t speak B．would not have spokenC．would not speak D．hadn’t spoken12．New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A．being fully accepting B．fully accepting C．having fully accepted D．fully accepted13．The students have decided on a final date by which everyone ________ reading the books assigned by their professor.A．finishes B．finishedC．have finished D．will have finished14．merchant A．machine B．achieve C．stomach D．technology 15．It is difficult for any of us to eat better, exercise more, and sleep enough,______ we know we should.A．because B．even ifC．unless D．before16．An old lady came to the bus stop only the bus had gone.A．to run ; to find B．running;to find C．and ran ; finding D．running; finding17．All we have is 24 precious hours a day and therefore we shall waste ______ A．nothingB．noneC．neitherD．no one18．In the past few years, we’ve seen works by Chinese sci-fi writers winning international ______.A．conclusion B．standardC．potential D．recognition19．With the number of homecoming overseas students ________ up in recent years, the attraction of foreign degree holders has gradually faded.A．shot B．being shotC．shooting D．to shoot20．— Do you know anything about British history?—______________. I have no interest in it.A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
上外版英语高三上学期试卷与参考答案
上外版英语高三上学期自测试卷与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、听力材料：W: Excuse me, where is the nearest bank in this area?M: It’s not far from here. You can take a bus to the downtown area and then walk for about ten minutes.Q: What is the woman looking for?A: A bank.解析：女士问的是最近的银行在哪里，男士告诉她可以在市中心下车，然后步行大约十分钟就能找到。
因此，女士在寻找的是银行。
2、听力材料：W: I can’t believe it’s already the end of the semester. The time flies!M: Yeah, it’s been a great semester. We’ve learned so much.Q: What are the speakers mainly discussing?A: The end of the semester.解析：女士说“我都不能相信学期已经结束了，时间过得真快！”男士回应说“是的，这是一个很棒的学期，我们学到了很多东西。
”由此可知，他们在主要讨论学期的结束。
3、You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What activity do the students plan to do together on Saturday afternoon?A) Go to the movies.B) Visit a museum.C) Have a picnic in the park.D) Go shopping.Answer: C) Have a picnic in the park.解析：In the conversation, the students mention that they are planning to go to a nearby park for a picnic on Saturday afternoon, which indicates their chosen activity. The other options are not mentioned in the conversation.4、You will hear a short lecture about the importance of exercise. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: According to the lecture, what is one of the main benefits of regular exercise?A) Improved memory.B) Enhanced learning abilities.C) Faster metabolism.D) Increased risk of injury.Answer: A) Improved memory.解析：In the lecture, the speaker discusses various benefits of regular exercise, including improved brain function. The speaker specifically mentions that exercise can enhance memory, which aligns with option A. The other optionsare not mentioned as benefits of regular exercise in the lecture.5、Listen to the conversation between a student and a librarian. What is the number of books the student can borrow according to the library rules? (A) 3 books (B) 4 books (C) 5 books (D) 6 books.Note: The actual audio clip would be played here for the students to listen to.Correct Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the librarian clearly states that the library’s policy allows each student to borrow up to 5 books at a time. The student confirms understanding this rule, indicating that option C, “5 books,” is the correct answer.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Question: What is the main topic of the conversation?A. The man’s plans for his vacation.B. The woman’s recent travel experiences.C. The importance of planning ahead for trips.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation between the two speakers revolves around the woman sharing her recent travel experiences, making option B the correct answer. The other options are not the main focus of the conversation.2、Question: Why does the woman suggest taking the train instead of driving?A. The train is more comfortable.B. The train is more scenic.C. The train is faster.Answer: BExplanation: The woman mentions that taking the train would allow them to enjoy the scenery along the way, implying that it is more scenic than driving. The other options are not mentioned as reasons for her suggestion.3、You are going to hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What does the second student plan to do on Sunday afternoon?A) Visit a museum.B) Go hiking.C) Watch a movie at home.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the second student mentions, “I was thinking of watching a movie at home this Sunday afternoon.” This indicates that the correct answer is C) Watch a movie at home.4、Listen to a short dialogue between a teacher and a student about an upcoming assignment. Answer the question that follows.Question: What is the teacher asking the student to do?A) Submit the assignment by the end of the week.B) Revise the assignment based on the feedback.C) Meet with the teacher for a discussion on the assignment.Answer: BExplanation: The teacher says, “I would like you to revise the assignment based on the feedba ck I provided.” This implies that the correct answer is B) Revise the assignment based on the feedback.5、What does the woman suggest doing?A. Going to the art gallery on Saturday.B. Going to the art gallery on Friday evening.C. Not going to the art gallery at all.D. Postponing the visit until next weekend.[Answer: B][Explanation: The woman suggests going to the art gallery on Friday evening because she is leaving town on Saturday morning.]6、What are the speakers likely to do regarding their plans for tomorrow?A. Go ahead with the picnic despite the weather.B. Cancel the picnic without rescheduling.C. Have the picnic indoors.D. Reschedule the picnic for another day.[Answer: D][Explanation: Because of the expected rain, the woman suggests rescheduling the picnic for next week when the weather is supposed to be better.]7.You will hear a conversation between two students, John and Emily,discussing their summer vacation plans. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What is John’s favorite summer activity?A) SwimmingB) Reading booksC) TravelingD) Playing footballAnswer: C) TravelingExplanation: In the conversation, John mentions that he enjoys traveling during the summer break to explore different places, which indicates that traveling is his favorite summer activity.8.You will hear a short speech given by a university professor about the importance of teamwork in the workplace. Listen carefully and answer the question.Question: What does the professor emphasize in the speech?A) The importance of individual skillsB) The need for strict rules in the workplaceC) The significance of teamworkD) The value of competitionAnswer: C) The significance of teamworkExplanation: Throughout the speech, the professor repeatedly emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the workplace, explaining that it leads to betterresults and more efficient work processes.9、Question: What does the man suggest?(A) They should meet at 3:00.(B) They should meet at 4:00.(C) They should cancel the meeting.(D) They should postpone the meeting.Answer: BExplanation: In this conver sation, the woman says she’s running late because of traffic and asks if they could push the meeting back to 4:00. The man replies, “That works for me.” This indicates he agrees to meet at 4:00, suggesting option B as the correct answer.10、Question: Why c an’t the woman attend the lecture?(A) She has a job interview.(B) She has a family emergency.(C) She has to study for another class.(D) She is sick.Answer: AExplanation: During the dialogue, the man asks the woman if she is going to the guest lecture today. The woman responds by saying, “I wish I could, but I have a job interview at that time.” This clearly points to option A being the correct choice since the woman explains that a job interview is preventing her from attending the lecture.11.You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen to the conversation and answer the following question.Question: What activity does the second student plan to do this weekend?A. Go shopping.B. Visit a museum.C. Travel to a nearby city.D. Stay at home and watch movies.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the second student mentions that they are planning to visit a nearby city this weekend, so the correct answer is optionC.12.You will hear a short talk about the benefits of exercise. Listen to the talk and answer the following question.Question: According to the talk, which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?A. Improved mood.B. Increased energy levels.C. Weight loss.D. Better memory.Answer: DExplanation: The talk discusses the various benefits of regular exercise, such as improved mood, increased energy levels, and weight loss. However, itdoes not mention better memory as a direct benefit of exercise, so the correct answer is option D.13、What is the woman’s new project about?A. A fitness program for adultsB. An after-school tutoring serviceC. A literacy program for childrenD. A fundraising event for the community centerAnswer: C. A literacy program for childrenExplanation: The woman clearly states that her new project is “a literacy program for children” aimed at helping them improve their reading skills.14、When did the literacy program begin?A. Next monthB. Last weekC. This weekD. YesterdayAnswer: B. Last weekExplanation: The woman mentions that the literacy program has “already started” and that they “began last week,” which indicates that the program commenced the previous week.15.Question: How many hours does the man usually spend on his part-time job every week?A)10 hoursB)20 hoursC)30 hoursD)40 hoursAnswer: B) 20 hoursExplanation: In the conversation, the man mentions that he works part-time at a restaurant and usually works about 20 hours per week.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）第一题Passage:In the heart of the bustling city of Shanghai, the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) stands as a beacon of academic excellence in the field of foreign language studies. Established in 1949, SISU has a rich history of nurturing talent and promoting cultural exchange. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding.One of the most popular programs at SISU is the English Department’s three-year high school preparatory course. This intensive course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of advanced English studies and to ensure they are well-equipped for the rigorous academic environment of a university setting.The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from grammar and vocabulary building to literature and critical thinking skills. Students are exposed toa diverse array of texts, including classic novels, contemporary short stories, and academic articles. Through interactive discussions and group projects, students develop not only their language skills but also their ability to analyze and interpret complex information.Questions:1、What is the main focus of the three-year high school preparatory course at SISU?A. Art historyB. MathematicsC. English language proficiency and cross-cultural understandingD. Science and technology2、How long does the high school preparatory course last at SISU?A. One yearB. Two yearsC. Three yearsD. Four years3、What are some of the topics covered in the curriculum of the English Department’s course?A. Economics and financeB. Grammar, vocabulary, literature, and critical thinkingC. Physics and chemistryD. History and politics4、How do students develop their skills in the course?A. Through individual study and self-assessmentB. Through interactive discussions and group projectsC. Through traditional lectures and note-takingD. Through online modules and quizzesAnswers:1、C2、C3、B4、BQuestion 2: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.In the small coastal town of Seabreeze, the local community had always cherished its natural beauty and serene environment. However, with the arrival of a new factory, the tranquility of the town began to dwindle. The factory, which promised to bring jobs and economic growth, soon became a source of contention among the residents.Passage:Seabreeze was once a picturesque town, with its vibrant fishing community, sandy beaches, and lush greenery. The sea breeze that gave the town its name was a constant reminder of the natural beauty that surrounded it. However, the promise of employment and prosperity brought by the new factory threatened to disrupt this harmony.The factory, owned by a large multinational corporation, began operating without proper environmental regulations. The pollution from the factory’s emissions and waste disposal was visibly affecting the local environment. The once clear waters of the sea turned murky, and the beaches were no longer the pristine stretches of sand they used to be. The air, which once carried the sweet scent of the ocean, now had a persistent, unpleasant odor.Local residents, who were initially excited about the prospect of jobs, soon began to voice their concerns. The children, who used to play by the beach, now suffered from respiratory problems. The fishermen, whose livelihoods depended on the sea, found their catch smaller and less abundant. The once-thriving community started to feel the impact of the factory’s operations.1、What was the initial reaction of the residents to the arrival of the new factory?A. They were overwhelmingly opposed to it.B. They were excited about the prospect of jobs.C. They were indifferent to its impact on the environment.D. They were concerned about the potential pollution but optimistic about the economic benefits.2、What were the negative effects of the factory on the local environment?A. It improved the local economy.B. It increased the population of the town.C. It caused water pollution and air pollution.D. It brought in more tourists to the town.3、How did the children of the town react to the changes in their environment?A. They became more active in the community.B. They experienced respiratory problems.C. They enjoyed the new factory.D. They showed no signs of concern.4、What was the ultimate impact of the factory on the local community?A. It brought long-term economic prosperity.B. It led to the growth of the fishing industry.C. It caused a decline in the town’s quality of life.D. It resulted in the town becoming more eco-friendly.Answers:1、B2、C3、B4、C第三题Read the following passage carefully and then answer the questions below.The world of sports is constantly evolving, and one of the latest trends is the rise of esports. Esports, or electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming at a professional level. This phenomenon has gained immense popularity, especially among younger generations, and has become a significantpart of the global sports industry.Esports have several key features that distinguish them from traditional sports. Firstly, they are played using video games, which are accessible to a wide audience. Secondly, the competitive nature of esports is intense, with players often spending countless hours practicing and improving their skills. Lastly, the prize money for winning esports competitions can be substantial, attracting top talent from all over the world.One of the most popular esports is League of Legends, a multiplayer online battle arena game. The game has a massive fan base and has even inspired a movie. Another popular title is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which involves players competing in a tactical team-based environment.Despite its growing popularity, esports have faced some criticism. Critics argue that spending excessive time playing video games can lead to negative health effects and social isolation. However, proponents of esports believe that it can be a positive outlet for young people and can even improve cognitive skills, such as strategic thinking and teamwork.1、What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of esportsB. The popularity of esportsC. The negative effects of esportsD. The similarities between esports and traditional sports2、According to the passage, what are the key features of esports?A. They are played using video games, have an intense competitive nature, and offer substantial prize money.B. They are only played by professional gamers, require physical skill, and have a small audience.C. They involve physical activity, have a limited audience, and offer low prize money.D. They are played using board games, have a relaxed competitive nature, and offer no prize money.3、Which of the following games is mentioned as one of the most popular esports?A. Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveB. Call of Duty: Modern WarfareC. FIFAD. World of Warcraft4、What is the main argument of the passage regarding the criticism of esports?A. Critics believe that esports are harmful to health and social well-being.B. Proponents argue that esports can be a positive outlet for young people and improve cognitive skills.C. Both critics and proponents agree that esports are beneficial to society.D. The passage does not address the arguments regarding the criticism of esports.Answers:1.B2.A3.A4.B第四题Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.In the small town of Willow Creek, the annual Harvest Festival was a time of great celebration. The festival, which took place every fall, featured a parade, games, and a grand fireworks display. However, the highlight of the festival was always the Harvest Queen contest, where young women from the town were crowned as the town’s representative for the coming year.This year, the contest was especially exciting because the winner would also receive a scholarship to the prestigious Willow Creek College. Four young women had entered the contest: Sarah, the smart and ambitious student; Emily, the talented artist; Lily, the cheerful and popular girl; and Olivia, the mysterious and elegant newcomer.The contest began with the young women introducing themselves to the audience. Each one shared a unique story and expressed her love for Willow Creek. Sarah spoke of her dream of becoming a scientist and her dedication to helping the community. Emily showcased her paintings, which were filled with vibrant colors and depicted scenes from Willow Creek. Lily entertained the crowd withher lively dance moves, and Olivia revealed her passion for photography, capturing the beauty of the town in her photos.The final round of the contest was a mystery task, which required the young women to create a dish using only the ingredients available in the town’s pantry. Sarah made a delicious salad, Emily crafted a stunning cake, Lily whipped up a batch of cookies, and Olivia presented a beautifully decorated fruit basket.The judges, a panel of local celebrities, were impressed with all the entries but ultimately decided on the winner. They announced that the Harvest Queen for that year was… (Please fill in the blank with the name of the winner).1、Why was the Harvest Festival in Willow Creek a significant event?A、It was a time for the community to come together.B、It was a celebration of the town’s history.C、It was an opportunity to win a scholarship to Willow Creek College.D、It was a tradition that had been celebrated for centuries.2、How did the young women introduce themselves to the audience?A、They read a prepared speech.B、They performed a dance.C、They showcased their talents.D、They each gave a different type of presentation.3、What was the mystery task in the final round of the contest?A、To create a sculpture using local materials.B、To write a poem about Willow Creek.C、To perform a musical piece.D、To make a dish using only available ingredients.4、Who was crowned as the Harvest Queen that year?A、SarahB、EmilyC、LilyD、OliviaAnswers:1、C2、C3、D4、D四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Title: The Impact of Social Media on Youth DevelopmentReading Passage:Social media has become an integral part of modern life, especially among the youth. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have transformed the way young people communicate, share information, and interact with the world. However, the impact of social media on youth development has sparked a heated debate among experts and educators. This passage explores the effects of social media on the mental, emotional, and social development of teenagers.The following is an excerpt from an article titled “T he Digital Divide: Social Media’s Effects on Teenagers” by Dr.Emily Thompson, a psychology professor at the University of Oxford.Dr. Thompson: Social media has become a significant part of the daily lives of teenagers. According to a recent study, over 90% of teenagers in the United States have at least one social media account. This widespread usage raises questions about the impact of social media on their development.1.Increased Access to Information: On the positive side, social media allows teenagersto access a vast amount of information quickly and easily. They can stay updated on current events, learn about new cultures, and explore a wide range of interests. However, this easeof access can also lead to information overload and the spread of misinformation.2.Enhanced Communication Skills: Social media platforms enable teenagers to communicate with friends and family members, even when they are physically apart. They can share updates, photos, and videos instantly. This can improve their communication skills and help them develop a sense of belonging. On the other hand, excessive use of social media can lead to poor face-to-face communication skills.3.Mental Health Concerns: There is growing evidence that social media can negatively impact mental health. Studies have shown that excessive use of social media can lead to increased feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. The constant comparison with others’ perfect lives on social media can be particularly harmful to teenagers’ self-image.4.Social Skills Development: While social media can facilitatecommunication, it may also hinder the development of social skills. Face-to-face interactions are crucial for learning how to navigate social situations, read non-verbal cues, and build meaningful relationships. Excessive social media use can lead to a reliance on digital interactions, potentially affecting the development of these essential skills.5.Privacy Concerns: Teenagers often share personal information on social media without fully understanding the potential consequences. This can lead to privacy breaches, cyberbullying, and other online dangers.Questions:1.What is one positive effect of social media on teenagers’ access to information?A) Limited exposure to current eventsB) Difficulty in finding reliable informationC) Enhanced ability to stay updated on new culturesD) Reduced interest in exploring different interests2.How can excessive use of social media affect teenagers’ communication skills?A) Improve their ability to communicate face-to-faceB) Enhance their ability to read non-verbal cuesC) Lead to poor face-to-face communication skillsD) Increase their sense of belonging3.According to the article, what is a potential negative impact of social media on teenagers’ menta l health?A) Improved self-esteemB) Increased feelings of anxiety and depressionC) Enhanced emotional stabilityD) Lower levels of stress4.How might excessive social media use affect the development of teenagers’ social skills?A) Improve their ability to navigate social situationsB) Hinder the development of face-to-face communication skillsC) Enhance their ability to build meaningful relationshipsD) Increase their sense of belonging5.What is a concern regarding teenagers’ use of social media?A) Improved privacy protection measuresB) Increased awareness of cyberbullyingC) Potential privacy breaches and online dangersD) Decreased risk of identity theftAnswers:1.C) Enhanced ability to stay updated on new cultures2.C) Lead to poor face-to-face communication skills3.B) Increased feelings of anxiety and depression4.B) Hinder the development of face-to-face communication skills5.C) Potential privacy breaches and online dangers五、语言运用第一节 _ 完形填空（15分）Passage:In the small town of Greenfield, there was once a bustling market every Saturday. The market was a gathering place for people from all over the town. Vendors set up their stalls with fresh produce, homemade baked goods, and local crafts. Children would run around playing games, and families would spend the morning shopping and catching up with each other.One year, however, the market started to decline. The once vibrant atmosphere was slowly replaced by empty stalls and disheartened vendors. Many of the older residents were concerned about the change and wondered what could be done to bring the market back to life.One young entrepreneur, Emma, decided to take matters into her own hands. She believed that the key to reviving the market was to introduce something new and exciting. Emma had he ard about a popular farmers’ market in a nearby city and thought it might be the perfect idea for Greenfield.With the help of her friends and family, Emma organized a “Greenfield Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair.” The event was held on a sunny Saturday, and it was a resounding success. The market was filled with local farmers selling organic vegetables and fruits, artisans displaying their unique crafts, and food trucks offering a variety of delicious treats.The atmosphere was electric as people of all ages came together to enjoy the fresh air, the flavors, and the friendly company. The market became a placewhere people not only bought goods but also shared stories and experiences.Blanks:56.The market in Greenfield used to be a(n)__________place for people.A. livelyB. quietC. expensiveD. boring57.The decline in the market was a(n)__________for the older residents.A. celebrationB. mysteryC. concernD. adventure58.Emma’s idea was to introduce something__________to the market.A. oldB. boringC. newD. expensive59.The event was a__________success, attracting people of all ages.A. modestB. spectacularC. smallD. limited60.The market became a place where people __________.A. only bought goodsB. shared stories and experiencesC. only went to play gamesD. were too afraid to talk61.The atmosphere at the market was __________.A. sadB. electricC. boringD. indifferent62.The market was filled with __________.A. imported goodsB. local farmersC. big corporationsD. luxury items63.Emma organized the event with the help of __________.A. strangersB. her friends and familyC. local businessesD. government officials64.The event took place on a__________Saturday.A. rainyB. sunnyC. cloudyD. windy65.The market was a place where people __________.A. only came to shopB. could share stories and experiencesC. were too shy to speakD. never had a good timeAnswer Key:56.A57.C58.C59.B60.B61.B62.B63.B64.B65.B六、语言运用第二节 _ 语法填空（15分）Grammar Fill-inRead the following passage and complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate word from the options given below each sentence. Write the letter of the correct option next to each blank.Many people believe that 1 (A) is a waste of time. They argue that playing video games is just a form of entertainment that does not contribute to their intellectual development. However, research has shown that 2 (A) can have several positive effects on a person’s brain.1.A) playing video gamesB) reading a bookC) watching TVD) listening to music2.A) playing video gamesB) reading a bookC) watching TVD) listening to musicAnswers:1.A) playing video games2.A) playing video games七、写作第一节 _ 应用文写作（15分）Task: Write a letter to a friend who is planning to travel to your hometown. In your letter, you should:。
2023-2024学年上海市上海外国语大学附属中学英语高三第一学期期末统考模拟试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—What about watching a ballet show this evening?—Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn’t really ______.A．the apple of my eye B．my feet of clayC．my cup of tea D．the salt of the earth2．The film Mei Lanfang, Li Ming plays the starring role,has again drawn the world’s attention to our traditional Chinese art.A．what B．that C．which D．where3．US slang is hugely ______ thanks to the many different ethnic groups that have settled in the country.A．delicate B．dynamic C．diverse D．desperate4．The store______ I bought my textbooks is having a sale this week.A．that B．whereC．which D．why5．—Uncle Wang is in hospital.—Oh, really? I ____________. I _____________ go and visit her.A．didn’t know; am going to B．hadn’t known; wouldC．haven’t known; will D．didn’t know; will6．---Mum, can you tell me why some parents send their children to study abroad at a very young age?---__________, darling. I have never thought about it.A．You have got me there B．Take your timeC．You bet D．Don’t be silly7．Beijing’s new international airport into operation in 2019 will serve 72 million passengers annually.A．being put B．to be putC．put D．to put8．I was unaware of the critical points involved, so my choice was quite _______. A．arbitrary B．reasonable C．mechanical D．conventional9．Don't give up half way, and you will find the scenery is more beautiful when you reach the destination than when you _______.A．start off B．have started offC．started off D．will start off10．It was the natural disaster, rather than human errors, that ________ for the death of so many innocent people.A．are blamed B．was to blame C．was blamed D．were to blame11．—What it be?—It be a man, for it is not moving. It be a dustbin, I think.A．can; may; must B．can; can’t; mustC．can; must; can D．may; may not; could12．He was admitted to Harvard University, ________ was just what his parents expected.A．who B．whichC．what D．where13．—________ the woman with the baby come over? We have a seat here.—Thank you, sir. Actually I do have my seat here. But my baby likes to look out of the window.A．Would B．ShallC．Must D．May14．––You seem to be familiar with this city.—I ______ here for three years. It’s so great to be back.A．lived B．had livedC．have lived D．live15．Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can _______ the virus more easily.A．take up B．pick up C．make up D．set up16．Acceptance is not about liking a situation. It is about acknowledging all that has been lost and ________ to live with that loss.A．learning B．learnedC．to learn D．having learned17．Due to the reform and opening-up, our living conditions, undoubtedly, have improved ________ over the past decades.A．considerately B．approximately C．appropriately D．considerably18．The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain________as the plane was making a landing.A．seat B．seatingC．seated D．to be seating19．--It is really fun to hike and I often go hiking in the forest.--But hiking alone in the forest ______ be very dangerous.A．can B．must C．shall D．will20．According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while ________ of black women has risen by 56 percent.A．that B．whatC．one D．which第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2019-2020学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析
2019-2020学年上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Hikes in the WorldThere's nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we've got you covered. Below are four best hikes inthe world.Torres del Paine W CircuitLocation (位置): Patagonia. ChileDistance: 37 + milesTime: 5~6 daysBest time to go: October to JanuaryThe W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you'll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you'll probably meet some new friends along the way.Grand Canyon Rim - to - Rim HikeLocation: Arizona, the United StatesDistance: 48 milesTime: 1~3 daysBest time to go: May to June, September to OctoberThere's no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA's most beautiful parks, the views are ly appealing. Just make sure you're prepared for the challenge.Trek to PetraLocation: JordanDistance: 47 milesTime: 5~ 6 daysBest time to go: October to AprilTake the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of theworld. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.Yosemite Grand TraverseLocation: California, the United StatesDistance: 60 milesTime: 6~7 daysBest time to go: July to SeptemberKnown for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised byNational Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.1.Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile?A.AprilB.MayC.AugustD.December2.Where should you go for a less crowded hike?A.JordanB.Patagonia, ChileC.Arizona, the United StatesD.California, the United States3.What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse?A.Plant sequoia treesB.Appreciate waterfallsC.Visit local templesD.Climb granite pillarsBAlthough computer technology is often necessary today, using a pen or pencil activates more areas of your brain than a keyboard does. You can potentially remember more by handwriting, according to a new study.The potential benefits of handwriting for memory have been debated for some time. The new study set out to answer one question: How does handwriting compare to using a keyboard when it comes to remembering new information?In all,24 participants took part. Researchers asked each of them to write with a pen and then each was also asked to type on a keyboard. While performing these tasks, each volunteer wore a cap that held electrodes next to their head. It looked somewhat like a hair net fitted with 256 sensors. Those sensors recorded the participants' brainwaves. The electrodes noted which parts of the brain turned on during each task. And they showed that writing turned on memory areas in the brain while typing didn't.Audrey van der Meer, the new study's leader, says this suggests that when we write by hand, we rememberbetter. “This is because writing involves complex movements that activate more areas of the brain. The increased brain activity gives the brain more ‘hooks’ to hang your memories on,” she explains. Van der Meer also points out that writing by hand is related to visual notetaking. “Rather than typing blindly, the visual notetaker has to think about what is important to write down. Then, key words can be interlinked by boxes, arrows and small drawings,” she adds.This study does not recommend banning digital devices. In fact, its authors point out, computers and other devices with keyboards have become necessary in modern society. Keyboarding can especially benefit those with certain special needs (such as if they have trouble using their hands) and typing beats writing when it comes to speed, they add.4. Why were participants asked to wear caps in the study?A. To record their brainwavesB. To inform them of their tasksC. To allow them to focus on writingD. To protect their heads like hair nets5. What does Audrey van der Meer try to explain?A. Why handwriting is more complex than typingB. Why the brain works when it comes to learningC. Why handwriting helps remember informationD. Why key words are helpful to visual notetaking6. What is the study's authors' view on typing?A. It relieves people's handsB. It remains vital and helpfulC. It is not worth recommendingD. It is more challenging than writing7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. How Can You Remember New Information?B. Handwriting Benefits Health in the LongRunC. Should Typing Take the Place of Handwriting?D. Handwriting Is Better for Memory Than TypingCIt was five years ago that something unforgettable happened. My wife and I celebrated our 40thwedding anniversary that year. It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us. My wonderful friends from the past surprised us with gifts and congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove fromOntariointoAlberta, then southward intoGlacierNational ParkinMontana, and continued toYellowstoneNational Park.It was a cold spring day, and theBeartooth Highwayhad opened for the season just days before. Alongside theroad, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. As he approached us, his only words were, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude. The photo he took is one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.I learned my lesson somewhere I least expected it. We should never judge a man by his appearance. If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation, we would like to say “Thank you” to him.8. According to the passage, what do we know about the trip?A. It was taken by train to the west.B. It was a suggestion from their friends.C. It was in the late autumn five years ago.D. It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.9. Why was the author nervous when the motorcycle driver offered to take a picture?A. He could have lost the camera.B. His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.C. The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera.D. The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures.10. Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle?A. Kind and straightforward.B. Rich and generous.C. Creative and capable.D. Careful and admirable.11. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?A. No pains, no gains.B. Seeing is believing.C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.DWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”12. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.13. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men14. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
上海市虹口区上海外国语大学附属外国语学校2022年英语高三上期末联考试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．—Simon will listen to music every time he comes across a maths problem.—You know, music is the source of ______ in life.A．inspiration B．identificationC．reaction D．recreation2．Don’t refer to the dictionary every time you come across a new word as sometimes its meaning may be _______ clearly in a given context.A．picked out B．ruled out C．brought out D．taken out3．With a travelling speed of up to 350 kilometres per hour, the railway to be built between Beijing and Shanghai _______ the journey time from 12 hours to 5 hours．A．cuts B．will cut C．is cutting D．has cut4．Despite the knowledge he has accumulated, He Jiang continues to be troubled by the question of the unequal_______ of scientific knowledge throughout the world. A．advocate B．distributionC．allocation D．division5．—Amazing! You wear slippers at work.—Don’t you know it’s a fashion?A．must B．should C．can D．may6．—Are we about to having dinner?—Yes, it ________ in the dining room.A．serve B．is servingC．is being served D．has been serving7．It's said that the power plant is now large as what it was.A．twice as B．as twiceC．twice much D．much twice8．It was so noisy that we hear ourselves speak.A．couldn’t B．shouldn’tC．mustn’t D．needn’t9．The Browns held _______ they called “family day” once each year.A．that B．what C．which D．when10．The company and the effect brought about did great good to our business in the market.A．it B．whichC．that D．what11．She said her ________ is enough to support her in later years and that her only hope is that her son can visit regularly. After all she had not much time left.A．pension B．benefit C．allowance D．bonus12．With the number of homecoming overseas students ________ up in recent years, the attraction of foreign degree holders has gradually faded.A．shot B．being shotC．shooting D．to shoot13．goes up must come down, and gasoline prices are coming down fast in some parts of America.A．WhereB．WhatC．WhichD．That14．Music treatment involves a specialist playing an instrument or sing ________ the patient’s mood.A．by means of B．with regard toC．in response to D．on account of15．The accident which left 15 people on board dead ________ if both the angry female passenger and the bus driver had kept calm.A．should have avoided B．should be avoidedC．could have avoided D．could have been avoided16．The government should develop system to predict when wildfires occur and give warnings in time.A．previous B．reliable C．reasonable D．responsible17．My daughter, _________ all kinds of meat, would not like to eat any vegetable, which worries me a lot.A．devoted to B．addicted to C．accustomed to D．exposed to 18．He was forced to spend another night at the airport ____ for his plane. A．waiting B．being waited C．waited D．to be waited19．Look, ____ fashionable clothes is she wearing that all the eyes are fixed on her!A．so B．such C．how D．what20．-Who do you think is able to finish the job in two days?-It's hard to say. This would appear to be ________ for the relatively efficient.A．a sacred cow B．a Herculean task C．a Pandora's box D．a child's play 第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2020届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及答案
2020届上海外国语大学附属外国语学校高三英语模拟试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).4. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.5. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.6. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.7. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.CJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.8. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.9. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.10. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.11. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.DAdvertisers tend to think big and perhaps this is why they're always coming in for criticism. Their critics(批评家)seem to hate them because they have so much money to throw around. Why don’t they stop advertising and reduce the price of their goods? After all, it’s the consumer who pays.The poor old consumer! He'd have to pay a great deal more if advertising didn't create mass markets for products. It is precisely because of the heavy advertising that consumer goods are so cheap. But we get the wrong idea if we think the only purpose of advertising is to sell goods. Another equally important function is to inform. A great deal of the knowledge we have about household goods is largely from the advertisements we read. Advertisements introduce us to new products or remind us of the existence of ones we already know about. Supposing you wanted to buy a washing machine, it is more than likely you would obtain details regarding performance, price, etc., from an advertisement.Lots of people pretend that they never read advertisements, but this claim may be seriously doubted. It is hardly possible not to read advertisements these days. And what fun they often are, too! Just think what a railway station or a newspaper would be like without advertisements. Would you enjoy gazing at a blank wall or reading railway byelaws while waiting for a train? A cheerful, witty advertisement makes such a difference to a dull wall ora newspaper full of the incidents and disasters.We must not forget, either, that advertising makes a positive contribution to our pockets. The fact that we pay so little for our daily paper, or can enjoy so many broadcast programmers is due entirely to the money spent by advertisers. Just think what a newspaper would cost if we had to pay its full price!Another thing we mustn't forget is the “small ads.” What a tremendously useful service they perform for the community! Just about anything can be accomplished through these columns. For instance, you can find a job, buy or sell a house, announce a birth, marriage or death in what used to be called the “hatch, match and dispatch” column(栏目) but by far the most fascinating section is the personal or “agony” column. No other item in a newspaper provides such entertaining reading or offers such a deep insight into human nature. It's the best advertisement for advertising there is!12. What is the main idea of this passage?A. Advertisements steal money from our pocketsB. The critics get the wrong idea of advertisements.C. Advertisers perform a useful service to communities.D. Advertisements are everywhere.13. What is the attitude of the author toward advertisements?A. He appreciates the role of advertisements.B. He doubts the effect of advertisements.C. He believes what is said in advertisements.D. He complains too many advertisements in daily life.14. Which of the following is Not True?A. The personal or “agony” column makes us know more about human nature.B. The only purpose of advertising is to sell goods.C. A newspaper will cost us more if there is no advertisement on it.D. Advertisement makes our life color1 ful.15. Whicof the following shows the structure of the passage?( ①=" Paragraph" 1, ②=" paragraph" 2, ③=" paragraph" 3, ④=" paragraph" 4 ⑤=" paragraph" 5)A B.C. 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Exercise 71. If it had not been for the captain, the ship ________ with all on board.A. would sinkB. would be sunkC. would have sunkD. would have been sunk2. As a result of the adoption of advanced techniques, they’ve produced ________ steel this y ear as they did ten years ago.A. as six times muchB. as six times as muchC. as much as six timesD. six times as much3. If you don’t like it, ________.A. nor I shallB. nor shall IC. so I shallD. so shan’t I4. Rita knows little history, ________ of philosophy.A. still lessB. yet lessC. still moreD. as well as5. She preferred that her husband ________ some cooking in the kitchen.A. didB. doC. would doD. must do6. After paying the money, I found that the waiter had made a mistake ________ the bill.A. ofB. aboutC. overD. by7. A learner who wishes to speak and write English well should be concerned ________ being idiomatic.A. withB. forC. aboutD. in8. The teacher tried to help the student to become familiar ________ those most frequently used expressions.A. toB. atC. forD. with9. The woman could not concentrate on her work because she was anxious ________ her son’s health.A. aboutB. atC. forD. as for10. After class, I remained to ask the teacher ________ that difficult sentence.A. explain meB. to explain meC. to explain to meD. explaining to me11. ________ of how to put words together is perhaps more important than a knowledge of their meanings.A. KnowledgeB. A knowledgeC. The knowledgeD. Knowledges12. I have asked him twice. Shall I ask him ________ time?A. the thirdB. thirdC. one thirdD. a third13. So little ________ about stock exchange that the lecture was completely beyond me.A. did I knowB. I had knownC. I knewD. knew I14. One more day, ________ we will be able to finish the work.A. orB. so thatC. andD. /15. It is not what you expect to receive but what you are ready to give ________ counts in love.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. it16. If you divide 7 by 3, you have 1 ________.A. left overB. left outC. left offD. left about17. The poor old woman can’t ________ her hotwater bottle.A. do withoutB. do withC. do upD. do away with18. The old lady has kept ________ of her son’s letters from London.A. everyB. everyoneC. every oneD. any one19. The house was on fire, and the house owner had all ________ burnt.A. his jewelB. the jewelriesC. jewelriesD. his jewels20. You seldom go to the theatre though you live in London, ________?A. do youB. don’t youC. do you notD. won’t you21. Thes e girls didn’t like to visit Chicago, ________.A. but they did go there themselvesB. but they didn’t go there anywayC. and they did go at lastD. but they had to go anyway22. ________ everybody knows about it, I don’t want to talk any more.A. ForB. EvenC. SinceD. However23. May I ask your views ________ the current issue of foreign language teaching?A. toB. forC. onD. at24. First I chose something very theoretical for my paper, and then I found that it seemed quite ________ me.A. aboveB. offC. beyondD. over25. —I’ve tried three places but have all been turned down.—Keep ________, and don’t lose heart.A. upB. atC. onD. to26. Spring ________, cherry blossoms began to come out.A. arrivedB. was arrivingC. had arrivedD. having arrived27. When having the discussion, I was surprised at Andrew ________ us like that.A. interruptedB. interruptC. interruptingD. was interrupting28. The multiple-choice test ________ 40 imcomplete statements with 4 choices to complete each.A. is composed ofB. consists inC. is made ofD. forms in29. ________ to take this adventure course will certainly learn a lot of useful skills.A. Brave enough studentsB. Enough brave studentsC. Students brave enoughD. Students enough brave30. Oh, John, ________ you gave us!A. how a pleasant surpriseB. how pleasant surpriseC. what a pleasant surpriseD. what pleasant surprise31. No doubt it is the best art exhibition ________ in my life.A. which I sawB. that I have seen itC. I have seenD. which I have seen32. ________ halfway through the exercise, the teacher changed his mind and collected all our papers.A. When only beingB. When we were onlyC. Being onlyD. Having been33. In the new factory, all the equipment is ________.A. out of dateB. in dateC. up to dateD. of today34. It is the college ________ he once studied and won his master’s degree.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. for which35. Tomorrow is Sunday, so you ________ get up very early.A. mustn’tB. needn’tC. can’tD. shouldn’t36. ________ your composition carefully, some spelling mistakes can be avoided.A. Having checkedB. CheckC. If you checkD. To check37. You said Mary should have telephoned you yesterday. Why ________ she then?A. shouldn’tB. hadn’tC. wasn’tD. didn’t38. The governor of the state didn’t care about his state ________ his people.A. orB. neitherC. andD. as well39. After such a long journey, the old lady was ________.A. gave outB. worn outC. given upD. tired off40. Yesterday my aunt took me to the supermarket, ________ the things on the shopping list, and showed me around the town.A. boughtB. buyingC. to buyD. had bought41. He is very much ________ a gentleman.A. forB. fromC. asD. of42. He suggested ________ the dull parts of the long novel I was reading.A. me skipB. I skippedC. my skippingD. me skipped43. Jim is not quite ________ as his sister.A. good as a studentB. as a good studentC. an as good studentD. as good a student44. I ________ so busy in the last few days that I have hardly time to rest.A. amB. wereC. have beenD. had been45. We have sold many vases of this kind and the rest ________ on sale today.A. isB. areC. hasD. have46. ________ the routes we shall travel by doesn’t make much difference.A. What ofB. HowC. WhichD. Which of47. ________ an average, there are forty-five boys present every day.A. InB. OnC. AtD. To48. I don’t think he can keep his eyes ________ to all these facts.A. shutB. to be shutC. shuttingD. shutted49. As is known to all, bread and butter ________ liked by Westerners.A. isB. areC. have beenD. be50. ________ the real danger lies is still unclear to most of them.A. WhatB. WhereC. HowD. That51. You must have lived in this industrial city for many years, ________?A. haven’t youB. mustn’t youC. needn’t youD. don’t you52. We fear greatly ________ the baby who was injured in the accident last week.A. atB. withC. aboutD. for53. To everybody’s joy, the picnic ________ at last after being twice postponed.A. came offB. came outC. came onD. came in54. If you don’t keep the food in the refrigerator, it may ________.A. go outB. go offC. go wrongD. go over55. It’s a very hard job, so I have to find the right man ________ it.A. forB. toC. aboutD. on56. Our work ________ finished, we had fun playing football for hours.A. wasB. having beenC. /D. both B and C57. If the work ________ by the end of the month is delayed, the construction company will be fined.A. has been completedB. will be completedC. to be completedD. being completed58. The doctor has tried his best, but he doesn’t ________ any hope of the patient’s recovery.A. hold outB. hold backC. hold onD. hold over59. I was told that he ________ to Paris a couple of times.A. had goneB. was goingC. had beenD. was gone60. The aged woman is always very generous ________ her neighbours.A. ofB. toC. withD. in61. Do you really need ________ all these meetings this week?A. to attendB. attendingC. attendD. to be attending62. Oh, I’m afraid th e toy train may be ________ expensive.A. too muchB. greatlyC. far tooD. very much63. It is easy to see that what he says and what he does ________ agree.A. does notB. are notC. do notD. is not64. Mother will be tired after work, so let’s ________ before she gets home.A. prepare dinnerB. have dinner prepareC. prepare for dinnerD. have dinner prepared for65. You can take the book or the dictionary, but you can’t take ________.A. bothB. eitherC. anyD. all66. The hen ________ an egg in the henhouse which ________ on the hill.A. laid … liedB. laid … layC. lay … laidD. lied … lay67. — How much longer will you be staying?— I hope ________ another month anyway.A. inB. onC. forD. to68. I set about ________ as soon as I got to the office.A. to workB. workC. workedD. working69. More often than ________, he walked to school.A. notB. lessC. muchD. seldom70. Do you know why Henry didn’t ________ at the party yesterday evening?A. show offB. show inC. show upD. show about71. He very much wanted to attend the reception; however, in the end he ________ go.A. would notB. had no toC. couldD. was not able to72. How does it come ________ that you are here in Shanghai, and not in Beijing?A. outB. aboutC. toD. for73. ________ made the first United States flag is widely believe.A. When Betsy RossB. That Betsy RossC. Betsy RossD. Whether Betsy Ross74. I won’t believe it until I ________ it with my own eyes.A. sawB. have seenC. will seeD. had seen75. When he was fifteen years old, he went with his parents to live in America. That is, ________ he went to America.A. when age 15B. at age 15C. in the age of 15D. at 1576. No computer ________ can take the place of man completely.A. ever to be inventedB. yet inventedC. which have inventedD. having been invented77. My watch is three minutes ________.A. fastB. quickC. rapidD. quickly78. — Are you going to the movies tonight?— Yes, by the I ________ my work.A. finishedB. will finishC. have finishedD. will have finished79. We’ll supply you with the products only ________ you prove your ability of payment.A. thatB. on conditionC. on thatD. on condition that80. Mary had to leave at once. ________ and said goodbye to her mother.A. So did sheB. So she didC. So had sheD. So she had81. — Where ________ the envelopes? They are nowhere to be found.— I ________ them in the top drawer of your desk. How can they be missing?A. did you put … have putB. had you put … had putC. have you put … putD. did you put … had put82. ________ this point of view, his conduct is to blame.A. ForB. OnC. AtD. From83. I’d like my friend ________ on a trip to Paris with me.A. goB. to goC. goingD. gone84. With the help of these experts, they produced ________ cars in 1999 as the year before.A. as twice manyB. as many as twiceC. twice as manyD. as twice as many85. The geologist ________ a paper at the conference when the accident occurred.A. was readingB. had been readingC. readD. has read86. No sooner had they gone on shore ________ the hurricane began to blow.A. whenB. thenC. beforeD. than87. He didn’t often complain and when he ________, no one paid any attention to him.A. wasB. doesC. complainsD. did88. — There are two robots in the assembling shop of the factory.— So ________.A. are thereB. are theyC. there areD. they are89. He doesn’t often visit us, but when he ________ us, he will stay for hours.A. does visitB. will visitC. has visitedD. visit90. I communicated with him ________ writing, not by speaking to him, sending him a verbal message.A. inB. withC. atD. out of91. Harry met Mr. Green yesterday but he ________ tell him that he had smashed the motorbike he borrowed from him.A. not dareB. dares notC. didn’t dareD. did n’t to dare92. I want all of you to know that I dare anyone ________ that my facts are incorrect.A. proveB. to proveC. provingD. proved93. The climbers sat on the small hill, strange noise ________ their ears.A. fell onB. falling onC. fell uponD. falling in94. The monitor ________ to his feet and greeted me as soon as I entered the room.A. raisedB. roseC. liftedD. got up95. We’re going to play volleyball after school. Will you ________?A. take part inB. join usC. enter forD. join it96. When Wilma was small, she once became seriously ill and for weeks she ________.A. was nearly deadB. was near deathC. almost diedD. was near dead97. —You can’t finish the book in less than an hour, I suppose, can you?— ________.A. No, hardlyB. I don’t think I canC. Sorry, I can’tD. Yes. I am sure I can98. Better late than never, ________?A. will youB. isn’t itC. shall weD. aren’t they99. ________ we can make laws to protect certain animals, we are frequently unable to control the environment.A. HoweverB. WhateverC. WhetherD. While 100. ________, the temperature of a body rises when it receives heat.A. It be a ruleB. Being a ruleC. 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