上海市2024年高三英语二模区专题汇编：六选四

上海市2024年高三英语二模区专题汇编：六选四
Mary Poppins held on to her famous black umbrella while floating overhead and singing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."The audience watched in amazement,and many sang along! Poppins floated for a bitand eventually landed in the midst of the excited crowd before getting on stage.No,this wasn' movie.67
t a scene from a Disney His background helps explain his passion for music.The world-renowned violinist and conductor was born into a musical family in October1949in Maastricht,Netherlands.He began learning to play the violin at age five and immediately fell in love with the instrument!
68He started by creating a small ensemble(乐团).Then in1978,Rieu established the Maastricht Salon Orchestra,from which he later developed the Johann Strauss Orchestra.
They had limited success until1995when Rieu was asked to provide entertainment for a soccer game.He got the entire stadium to sing along to a popular waltz.69
Today Rieu is the best-selling classical artist worldwide.He has sold in the ballpark of an astonishing40million records.He is the biggest male solo touring artist on the planet.His concerts sell more tickets than Beyoncéand Bruce Springsteen!
Many classical concerts are serious events,but Rieu's are the opposite.He's been nicknamed"The King of the Waltz" because he loves waltzes.70Rieu says,"I love Johann Strauss,but I am also fascinated by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Bruce Springsteen."
His shows are attended by people of all ages and always include surprises,like the delightful appearance by Mary Poppins.As Rieu says,"I only play music that touched my heart.And I know when it touches my heart,it will touch your heart."During his performances,many audience members are visibly moved.They often clap,sing,dance,laugh,weep or hug one another.Rieu promises his audience,"You will have an evening that you will never forget."And he is true to his word.
答案：67-70BFAD
A.The drug works by clearing away some of the amyloid protein.
B.The large study followed middle-aged and older adults for20years.
C.Knowledge of the timing of these events is critical for preventing Alzheimer’s.
D.The new findings show the order of such biomarker changes common to age-related Alzheimer’s.
E.The higher levels were recorded as much as18years before the patients were identified as having Alzheimer’s.
F.The researchers compared648people who were later found with Alzheimer’s to an equal number who remained
healthy.
Large Study Details Years of Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s Patients
A long-term study in China has shown that a series of changes take place in the brains of people who get Alzheimer’s disease long before they present signs of the sickness.
67The individuals were examined on a regular basis during that period.The researchers used brain imaging,spinal fluid(脊髓液)checks and other tools to collect data.
The researchers reported that the study subjects who later developed Alzheimer’s showed high levels of disease-linked protein in their spinal fluid.68Then every few years,the study detected another so-called biomarker of coming trouble.
Scientists still do not know exactly how Alzheimer’s forms.The disease slowly destroys the brain,affecting the ability to think.Alzheimer’s patients develop proteins called beta-amyloid and tau,which over time build up into plaques (斑块)that block brain processes.The new research,published in the New England Journal of Medicine,offers a timeline for how these proteins develop.
Scientists already knew that in rare,genetic forms of Alzheimer’s that affect young people,a poisonous form of amyloid starts developing about20years ahead of symptoms.At some point after that,tau develops as well.69“The more we know about Alzheimer’s treatment targets and when to address them,the better and faster we will be able to develop new therapies and preventions,”said Claire Sexton,director of scientific programs with the Alzheimer's Association.She noted that blood tests are coming soon that promise to also help by making it easier to find amyloid and tau.
More than6million Americans,and millions more worldwide,have Alzheimer’s.There is no cure.But last year, Leqembi became the first approved drug that could slow the worsening of early Alzheimer’s for a few months.70 Other drugs are being developed to target tau.
答案：67.B68.E69.D70.A
rge roofs can,hence,collect greater amount of water.
B.Rainwater can also be used for fountains and ponds.
C.We all deeply depend on the nourishment of rain.
D.To secure future water supply,we need new sources.
E.Now,many people are returning to this practice.
F.Rainwater is clean but it gets dirty from the roo f.
Rain Collection
What do you like to do on a rainy day—sit inside and listen to the pitter-patter on the roof or splash outside and feel the cold drops on your face?Whatever you choose,rain is vitally essential in the nature.
________67________It fills rivers and lakes,slowly sinks into the earth,nourishes our plants,and keeps the land alive and beautiful.In the past,people obtained their water from rain,wells,or nearby rivers.Now,many of us live in places where water is piped in,sometimes from far away.Removing so much water from nature and sending it to great distances harm the living things that also need that water.
As climate change heats up the planet and causes extreme weather,more places face water shortages. ________68________.One easy place to look for more water is the sky!
Humans have collected rain since ancient times.________69________.They are tapping into this clean and rich source of water provided by nature.By harvesting the rain we can reduce the amount of water we take from rivers and out of the ground.
Even in dry climates,there is a lot of potential rainwater that can be effectively harvested and utilized.This rich yet often overlooked resource has the potential to significantly contribute to water conservation efforts,especially in regions facing water shortages.Just one inch of rain falling on a medium-sized house produces over600gallons of water. ________70________.
Nowadays,rainwater is still used as a primary supply in many places in the world,like Vietnam and Hawaii.In places with piped-in water,rainwater is not commonly used,but this is changing.Rainwater harvesting is getting more popular since it’s easy to do and helps create water security.
答案：67-70CDEA
4.2024届上海市虹口区高三英语二模专题汇编：六选四
A.And so,what once took your breath away becomes part of life’s furniture.
B.But could it be that many of our lives are already better than we recognize?
C.Habituation to the good drives you to move forward and progress.
D.But if we can make the constant less so,our attention will naturally turn back to it.
E.Rather than focus on how to see our life better,we need to learn to better our life.
F.The good news is that you can dishabituate.
Your Life Is Better Than You Think
The undeniable popularity of self-help books,wellness podcasts,and happiness workshops reflects the constant human desire to make life better.67
While we may have a loving family,a good place to live,and a decent job,we often fail to notice those things.It’s not because we are ungrateful or stupid,but it’s because of a basic feature of our brain,known as habituation.
Habituation is the tendency of neurons to fire less and less in response to things that are constant.You enter a room filled with roses and after a short while,you cannot detect their scent any longer;and just as you get used to the smell of fresh flowers,you also get used to a loving relationship,to a promotion,to a nice home,to a wonderful work of art.Like the front page of a daily newspaper,your brain cares about what recently changed,not about what remained the same. 68You habituate to it—you fail to notice and respond to elements of your life which you previously found amazing.
69That is,you can suddenly start perceiving and responding to things to which you have become desensitized.
The key is taking small breaks from your daily life.For example,when people return home from a long business trip,they often find their old life has“reshined.”Ordinary things suddenly seem amazing.If something is constant,we often assume(perhaps unconsciously)that it is there to stay,and as a result,we focus our attention and effort on the next thing on our list.70If it is good at its core,it may just reshine.This is why time away,however short,will enable you to perceive your life with fresh eyes—and to break up reality.
答案：67-70:BAFD
Antarctic Tourism:Should We Just Say No?
More people are visiting Antarctic,the frozen continent than ever before.__67__This has brought a new urgency to the question of how much,if any,tourism should be allowed on the icy continent.
The distance most visitors travel to reach Antarctica makes carbon emissions a serious problem.__68__One study calculated that each tourist between2016and2020was effectively melting around83tonnes of snow,due largely to emissions from vacation ships.
__69__The Antarctic Treaty,established in1961to provide governance for the continent,operates on a consultative basis,which means all56parties have to agree before a change can be put into action.The last major decision on tourism was a measure passed in2009that prohibits vacation ships carrying more than500passengers from making landings. That regulation has still not officially been carried out as not every signatory country has accepted it domestically.
There is clear agreement that something needs to change,but no agreement on what those changes should be. __70__
答案：67-70AEBC
Global Rise of TCM
Phan Thi Kim Chi’s connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)began at an early age.Growing up in a small village in Vietnam,it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities.Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child,her family would seek the help of a local TCM practitioner. ___________67___________According to Phan,even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam,finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy.
As a foreign student,Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the curriculum. ___________68___________It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature,and the five elements of wood,fire,earth,metal,and water.Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and comprehend them better.
___________69___________According to a report,the total number of international students studying TCM in China was8,187last year,with the largest population of6,441coming from Asian countries,followed by832from Africa and432from Europe.Also,many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.
The booming situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics.It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people.There is a trend among young people to place more emphasis on health conditioning and preservation. However,experts remind that TCM emphasizes the importance of diagnosing and treating based on identifying syndromes(症状).It is impossible to offer a one-size-fits-all approach to all patients.___________70__________
答案：67-70ECDB
The young lead new trends in consumption market
With the post-1990generation becoming a vibrant(充满活力的)force in society and the post-2000generation gradually entering the workforce,the purchasing power of the new generation of consumers has been steadily growing.
(67)_______________________Growing up in the internet era,the young consumers generally have higher education levels and a broader global outlook,and come from a relatively strong economic background.As such,their consumption behavior is different from that of the earlier generations.
In terms of consumption pattern,online shopping has become the top choice for young people.Young people not only comprise a comparatively high percentage of internet users but also tend to shop online.(68) _______________________This makes them easily influenced by product promotions and influencers on social media.
And yet a trend toward rational consumption has been growing rapidly over the past few years.(69) _______________________Instead,they focus more on product quality and functionality.They tend to compare products and services,and do some research before making purchasing decisions,in order to get the best out of their purchase.According to a study conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily,90.1percent of the1,000 young respondents said their consumption decision is based on the“spending where necessary and saving where possible”principle.Besides,young consumers seek more personalized and diversified products,reflecting their emotional needs and increasing sense of self-worth.(70)_____________________
When it comes to brand cognition,young consumers seem to favor domestic products.Thanks to information online, young consumers no longer blindly pursue foreign brands and instead prefer local brands,highlighting their confidence in Chinese-made products.From Li-Ning,Anta to Warrior shoes,domestic brands in various fields are being warmly welcomed by young consumers.
答案：67-70EBAF
Time to end Santa’s‘naughty list’?
Many of us have magical memories of Santa secretly bringing gifts and joy to our childhood homes—but is there a darker side to the beloved Christmas tradition?
I was—and I’m happy to admit it—a loyal believer of Santa.I absolutely loved the magic of Christmas, especially Santa Claus,and my parents went above and beyond to encourage it.However,as I begin to construct my own Santa Claus myth for my daughter,I can’t help but feel guilty.Could it undermine her trust in me?
__67__Back in1978,a study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry(矫正精神医学)found that 85%of four-year-olds said they believed in Santa.In2011,research published in the Journal of Cognition and Development found that83%of5-year-olds claimed to be true believers.
I guess it’s not all that surprising.__68__He features in every Christmas TV show and movie.Each year the North American Aerospace Defence Command(NORAD)allows you to track Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve.To reassure children during the pandemic in2020,the World Health Organization issued a statement declaring that Santa was “immune”from Covid19.And it’s precisely this effort on behalf of parents,and society in general,to create such seemingly overwhelming evidence for the existence of Santa Claus that David Kyle Johnson,a professor of philosophy at King’s College in Pennsylvania,describes as‘The Santa Lie’in his book The Myths That Stole Christmas.He highlights how we don’t simply ask children to imagine Santa,but rather to actually believe in him.__69__
The‘Santa lie’can reduce trust between a parent and a child.__70__It is the creation of false evidence and convincing kids that bad evidence is in fact good evidence that discourages the kind of critical thinking we should be encouraging in children in this era.“The‘Santa lie’is part of a parenting practice that encourages people to believe what they want to believe,simply because of the psychological reward,”says Johnson.“That’s really bad for society in general.”
答案：67-70FDBA
A.Such media doesn’t just entertain.
B.You can easily pick out the differences among your siblings.
C.As we journey through adulthood,it’s crucial to reflect on its impact.
D.Media exposure during childhood impacts each child in distinct ways.
E.Additionally,media have proven to have long-term effects on individuals.
F.However,our mental and physical states may not be adequately equipped to handle it.
Childhood Media Shaping Futures
Much of the media we consume during our formative years shapes us into the people we are today.Reflect on a particular piece of media from our childhood—perhaps it’s the TV show we eagerly awaited every weekend during visits to our grandmother’s house.67It shapes our dreams and fears and even drives us to future careers.
68Older children may have had a lot more restrictions,like TV shows,movies,and social media access. And because of these,they were able to be a child for longer compared to their siblings(兄弟姐妹).Children who have older siblings tend to show more mature tendencies and can appear to“grow up quicker”than other children their age.
While they might have been restricted from social media accounts until a certain age,once given access,they tend to be more prepared.The media exposure of our generation has undoubtedly led to an increased maturation at younger ages.699
Simply looking back at previous generations and the rate of consumption and processing of information that we experience every day,the effects of such are only beginning.As soon-to-be or current adults,we are already facing issues such as depression,anxiety,and delays in certain learning and social skills,just to name a few.Are we“more mature?”or are we overexposed and at risk for exceptional mental,physical,and emotional consequences?
In conclusion,childhood media consumption significantly influences our lives.70
Striking a balance between media exposure and mental well-being is essential for our growth in today’s media-rich world.
答案：67.A68.D69.F70.C
10.2024届区高三英语二模专题汇编：六选四
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A.Nevertheless,confidence plays a significant role in determining the effectiveness of fear-based motivation
strategies.
B.However,if students are not confident,then fear-based approaches could trigger feelings of anxiety.
C.Leaders,managers,and teachers have often used one of these ideas to inspire people to work harder and achieve
more.
D.Taken together,these studies show that fear-based motivation is complicated.
E.They may be inspired to learn new things that will help their business or find mentors who can support them.
F.But does this motivate or discourage business people?Again,it’s not straightforward.
What motivates you to work or study harder?Is it the thought of success and all the amazing things that you can achieve,or is it the fear of failure and worry about all the things that can go wrong for you?_____67_____But is one better than the other?
A recent study looked at the effect of fear-based strategies on British secondary school students.As is so often the case,it’s complicated.They found that if a test is seen as important,and students are optimistic that they can succeed, then the fear of failure can be used successfully by teachers to motivate these learners._____68_____It can in turn lead them to do worse on the test than they would have done otherwise.The study also found that if students are disengaged and don’t care about the test in the first place,then,unsurprisingly,the fear of failure is not likely to motivate them.
Entrepreneurs often run the risk of failure.It’s a fact that most new companies will fail._____69_____The personal consequences of failure can be significant,and so founders may be motivated to work harder to avoid them.A study carried out on British and Canadian entrepreneurs found that fear of failure can improve problem solving,as people are motivated to anticipate and resolve potential issues.However,the study also showed that it can lead to increased procrastination as people focus too much on what they personally fear,rather than what would be best for the business.If someone is less confident about their business idea,then they may find their decision-making negatively affected by their fears.
_____70_____It can drive confident people to do better,but it can also increase our doubts and turn them into barriers.
答案：
67-70CBFD
A.When Han Yu came to Chaozhou,he was51years old.
B.Han Yu was a Confucian figure,and there are many stories about him in Chaozhou.
C.Although Han Yu’s ideas had no obvious practical effect at the time,they had a great impact on society decades
later.
D.Built in the Song dynasty,the shrine is the oldest and best preserved monument to Han Yu,one of the greatest
literary men in the Tang dynasty.
E.To memorize what he had contributed to the development of Chaozhou,people constructed this shrine and named
him Hanwengong respectfully.
F.There are so many tourists that,to relieve the pressure on the monuments,the scenic spot requires that a maximum
of500people visit at a time.
Hanwengong Shrine
Now we come to Hanwengong Shrine,which is beside Hangjiang river and west of Bijia mountain.(67) __________In the square in front of the hall,an ancient book-shaped stone is carved with two famous sayings of Han Yu on it,meaning hard work is the precondition for success,and deep thought is the guarantee of success.
In the year of A.D.819,for some political reason,Han Yu was exiled(流放)to Chaozhou,a backland at that time. But he was not depressed by this,and he helped local people to develop education,agriculture,irrigation and release slaves.(68)____________
The shrine was built against the mountain and divided into two parts,the front part and the back part.Now we play a small game:count the stone steps,and later I’ll tell you a secret.How many steps are there?Yes,51steps!Why?(69) ___________The first time Han Yu came to Chaozhou,he was impressed by the beautiful scenery and hospitality of local people.You see that old tree?People say the more flowers in the tree,the more well-educated students are.But in Qing Dynasty,this magic tree,planted by Han Yu himself,died,so people planted this tree instead.
(70)__________Here is one:when Han Yu was living in Chaozhou,there was a very fierce and cruel crocodile in the Hanjiang river,which was a big social harm.One day,Han Yu drafted a statement against the crocodile and made it public by the river.Incredibly,from the next day on,the crocodile was ter,the statue,made of a portrait of Han Yu,was built and his words were left on the monument to mark his achievements.
答案：
67-70D E A B
beling poses even more of a problem when it comes to kids.
B.It can be helpful for those not quite able to understand why they feel the way they do.
C.There seems to be a desire to see negative emotions as something requiring intervention or diagnosis.
beling leads to children’s overcoming their addiction to what is posted online.
E.Someone has had only a certain experience and judges all behavior with that experience.
F.The basic function of a diagnosis is to give you a name for those behaviors once felt unusual.
Addiction to Labeling
Maybe you’ve noticed it in the comments section of popular social media posts about anxiety,depression or things alike,with a number of people claiming to pick these labels for themselves.These days,labeling is everywhere.(67) ______However,the negative part is that it’s easy for someone to identify with the characteristics without truly recognizing the context in which these characteristics would require diagnosis,according to Charlotte Armitage,a registered integrative psychotherapist and psychologist.
If you have done your research and genuinely feel that you have some form of mental health concern,then finally having a name for your behaviors can be great.But the risk is that many people will seek labels and intervention for any behavior,pattern or emotion that is outside of the permanent happy group that society has set as the norm.“(68)______ Then the saying‘a little bit of knowledge is dangerous’springs to my mind,”Armitage adds.
(69)______“Children are still developing and evolving,and many childhood behavioral features may seem like those of a disorder when there’re other potential explanations for that behavior,”Armitage notes.Ideally,a diagnosis for a child should be carried out by a qualified mental health professional.So it is with an adult.
Nevertheless,the most important thing to bear in mind is that diagnosis doesn’t mean to indicate that you are broken or less capable.(70)______And if you go deeper,it can alert you to the fact that you are not alone,and that many people experience life in the same way as you do.
答案：
67-70BEAF
A.This recurrent nature provides astronomers with some predictability regarding its eruptions,aiding in their
monitoring and preparation for the upcoming event.
B.The mechanism driving these eruptions is the transfer of matter from the red giant to the white dwarf.
C.It consists of a white dwarf and an aging red giant star.
D.This heightened visibility will last for a few days without the need for any equipment and slightly over a week
with the aid of binoculars.
E.Astronomers plan to utilize various instruments,including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Neil Gehrels Swift
Observatory,to observe and study the nova in different wavelengths of light.
F.However,during its peak brightness,it is expected to shine as brightly as Polaris,or the North Star,making it
visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a celestial(天体的)event that promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime sight:the appearance of a"new star"in the night sky,expected to occur sometime between now and September,as reported by NASA.This event,known as a nova(新星),is projected to take place within the T Coronae Borealis system,nestled in the constellation(星座)Corona Borealis,situated between the Boötes and Hercules constellations.
In contrast to the explosive demise of a massive star seen in a supernova,a nova is characterized by a sudden,brief explosion originating from a collapsed star,specifically a white dwarf.The T Coronae Borealis system is affectionately called the"Blaze Star."(67)_______________________These stars orbit closely enough to interact violently,leading to periodic explosive events,with the last eruption observed in1946.
(68)_______________________Over time,the red giant becomes increasingly unstable,shedding its outer layers onto the white dwarf.This exchange of matter eventually triggers a"runaway thermonuclear reaction,"resulting in the nova phenomenon,according to NASA.
While the precise timing of the upcoming nova event remains uncertain,astronomers are closely monitoring the T Coronae Borealis system,which has been dimming since March of the previous year.William J.Cooke,lead of NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office,notes that while most novae occur unexpectedly,T Coronae Borealis is one of the10 recurring novae in the galaxy,offering some predictability to its eruptions.
Located approximately3,000light-years away from Earth,the T Coronae Borealis system is typically too faint to be seen with the naked eye.(69)_______________________
Once the nova reaches its peak brightness,it will appear as if a new star has emerged in the night sky,remaining visible for a few days without any equipment and slightly over a week with binoculars before gradually fading from view over the course of about80years.
(70)_______________________As an effective observing approach,they provide valuable insights into the dynamics of recurrent novae and the processes occurring within these stellar systems.
The NASA Universe account on X will provide regular updates on the nova event,allowing enthusiasts and researchers alike to stay informed about this captivating astronomical phenomenon.Reflecting on past experiences, including witnessing the1975Nova Cygni,which inspired his career in astronomy,Cooke underscores the significance of these celestial events in shaping our understanding of the cosmos.
答案：
67-70CBFE
A.It has also designed a special program that lets people return used furniture pieces to its stores so they can be fixed and used again by consumers.
B.This would help to reduce overall waste,as it would extend the life cycle of old furniture items.
C.Although these items may cost less initially,they are more expensive because they will need to be replaced sooner than traditional pieces of furniture.
D.This creates a lot of pollution,as the furniture ends up buried in landfills where it can harm the soil.
E.Homeowners are looking for furniture that is kinder to the environment.
F.By choosing furniture that’s made to last,we can help reduce waste and protect the environment.
The Fight against Fast Furniture
Fast furniture is a term that refers to furniture that is produced cheaply and quickly.These items are often bad for the environment because they are made from materials that break easily and need to be replaced often.(67) ____________________
To help protect the environment,a movement to move away from fast furniture has begun.Many companies are joining the fight by finding cleaner ways to manufacture furniture.For example,IKEA has agreed to switch to using renewable or recycled materials for their furniture by the year2030.(68)____________________ There is also a push to encourage shoppers to buy more used furniture for their homes.Small businesses that help transform old chairs and sofas into completely new products have even popped up recently.At the end of the day, consumers will play the most important role in the fight to end fast furniture.Shoppers should try to think more about the long term when preparing to purchase new furniture.They should stay away from furniture that is made from cheap materials like fiberboard or plastic because they will often fall apart after a few years.(69)____________________
A much better alternative is furniture made from real wood because it won’t break as easily.If wood furniture is damaged,it can often be repaired to last longer.High-quality metals are another good material,as they are durable.If the furniture is no longer fit for use,these metals can still be recycled and used to make new products.
(70)____________________So,the next time you buy furniture,think about whether it’s something that will last a long time or it’s just fast furniture that will break soon and go into the trash.
答案：
67-70D A C F。