2021 年上海各区高三英语一模卷汇编——阅读B篇(学生版)

2021 年上海各区高三英语一模卷汇编——阅读 B 篇Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the onethat fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.One【宝山一模】(B)Ever look at your to-do list and want to run and hide? Me too. But life is more than working hard tofinish tasks, collapsing into bed, judging the past 24 hours and our success by how much we've managedto tick off.So here’s how to get stuff done and enjoy yourself at the same time.1. Rename itMy friend Jim Kwik says, “Call your ‘got-to-do’ list your ‘get- to-do’ list.”It’s a tiny change but a major shift.Think about it. You get to walk your dog, choose wonderful dinneringredients and go to a job each day that affords you the life you have2. Add some actionInstead of writing plain reminders down as m emory urges, like “Dentist” and “Report,” add some verbs and result-based benefits, like “Book dentist and get teeth sparkly white!” or “Complete report and let out your breath.” Imagine the good feeling attached to each agenda item and let it fuel you.3. Trust there’s timeHave you ever noticed when you’re in a rush, you make mistakes? Like whenyou’re late for work: You can’t find your jeans, you hurt your toe on the bed by accidentand you misplace your phone as you head down the elevator.When we op erate from a place of calm, stuff happens faster. We find what we need. We don’t burn the toast.It can be as simple as sitting up in bed, taking ten deep breaths when you wake up and settinga simple intention for the day (not reaching straight for Instagram and email).4. Ask yourself thisHow are you spending your days, your life? Are you having enough fun? Can your got-to-do list be a get- to-do list with some good moods dancing on the page and an air of “I got time!” attached to it? Yes, it probably can. Now, what’s first?60.Which of the following does the author agree with about “your to-do list”?A.Choose wonderful dinner ingredients and go to a job each day.B.Change “Dentist” into “Book dentist and get teeth sparkly white!”C.Remind yourself you have plenty of time to deal with daily routines.D.Keep asking yourself questions with the air of “I got time!”61.It can be concluded that the key to getting stuff done and enjoying yourself at the same time is.A. a state of mindB. a get-to-do list.C. a memory urgeD. a place of calm62.What’s the writing purpose of this passage?A.To find out what to do first every day.B.To imagine the good feeling of tasks.C.To explain the importance of lifestyle.D.To discover how to enjoy daily life.Two【黄浦一模】(B)Canals have to be built on a level, otherwise the water drains out of them and the canal becomes useless. This was the great problem facing the early canal builders, and they overcame it in different ways. The early engineers like James Brindley simply followed the outlines of the countryside and kept their canals level even though it often meant choosing very roundabout routes.Later engineers, such as Thomas Telford,developed a new technique known as ‘cut andfill’ in which they fixed a level through veryaccurate surveying. This allowed them to fill inthe hollows on a route with the exact amount ofsoil they took from the higher ground. By thismethod, very direct routes could be taken, whichcut down the time of a journey veryconsiderably. A good example of this type ofcanal is Telford’s Liverpool and BirminghamJunction Canal, which he began in 1826 toprovide a direct route from the Midlands to theRiver Mersey.It was seldom possible to build acompletely level canal, of course, whichevermethod was used, and most canals wereprovided with locks in which barges were raisedor lowered to new levels. If you look at thediagram on the right, you can see a barge beingraised in a lock by means of water which wasallowed into the lock basin, or pound, from theupper level of the canal. When a barge had to belowered, water was allowed out of the poundinto the lower level of the canal.60.Brindley’s canals were less efficient, most likely because .A.he was not a good canal engineerB.the techniques and skills available at the time were uselessC.his canals were built to keep the water drains outD.they had too many roundabout routes61.According to this passage, why was the ‘cut and fill’ technique designed?A.The outlines of the land could not be followed directly.B.It could make travelling distances shorter and save journey time.C.New surveying techniques had been invented successfully.D.The distance between the Midlands and River Mersey is great.62.Locks are needed in canals to .A.help boats to travel in both directionsB.keep water levels changing all the timeC.allow large ships to travel in canalsD.transfer boats across differing water levelsThree【崇明一模】(B)TV VOICE PRO AIR $299 USD Hearing Specialists Develop New Ultra- Lightweight ( 超轻的) TV Listening Earbuds (耳塞): At just Half an Ounce, they Weigh 90% Less than Traditional TV Headphones!HAVING TROUBLE HEARING THE TV CLEARLY?Get ready to clarify TV dialogue like never before, with our new Ultra-Lightweight Wireless TV Listening Technology.Big and heavy TV headphones are now a thing of the past, thanks to Hearing Specialists who have developed new ultra-lightweight wireless TV earbuds, which enable the wearer to hear the speech and dialogue on any TV show with clarity. 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Visit to order online or over the phone on 415 277- 2026.30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE VOICE PRO AIR is aimed at . designersB.people with hearing difficultyC.hearing specialistsD.wearers of digital hearing aids61.According to the advertisement, TV VOICE PRO AIR enables the wearer to .A.enjoy TV even over 35 feet from his/her houseB.improve his/her hearing ability in daily lifeC.listen to TV clearly at whatever volumeD.watch more TV programs62.What can be learned about TV VOICE PRO AIR from the advertisement?A.You can get a refund within 30 days if dissatisfied with it.B.You need to pay $50 for its shipping if you buy it in 2021.C.You can get a discount as long as you use Gift Voucher Code.D.You need to place a special order for it if you have severe hearing loss.Four【徐汇一模】(B)People climbing Mount Everest are two times as likely to reach the top and less likely to die on the climb than 20 years ago, a new study finds. Everest, high in the Himalayans, is the tallest mountain above sea level on Earth. It reaches 8,848 meters into the sky.Between 2006 and 2019, around two thirds of climbers were successful in their attempt to reach the top. In the 15 years before that, only about one-third went all the way to the top.The number of attempts to reach the top of Everest has risen sharply over the years, leading to a 300 percent increase in overcrowding. In 2019, 955 climbers tried to reach the mountaintop. Only 222 people did so in 2000.The study noted that on a single day in May of last year, 396 climbers had gathered at the narrow path just below the top. The area, known as the “death zone,” is so narrow that only a small number of climbers can pass through, one directly behind another.Nine climbers died on Everest in May 2019. It was the deadliest Everest climbing season since 2015 when an earthquake killed at least 18 people on the mountain.A picture of climbers waiting their turn to go up and down through the death zone became famous as it was shared online. Yet researchers say the crowds were not the main reason for the deaths last year.“Surprisingly crowding has no evident effect on success or death” of Everest climbers, the study said.However, overcrowding does make the climb more dangerous.“If crowding slows climbers (as is expected), this increases their exposure to the elements, which should increase risk of an accident or illness,” said Raymond B. Huey, lead writer of the report.An unexpected storm, earthquake, or landslide could be disastrous, he told Reuters by email.Climbers have expressed concern that was giving anyone willing to pay the government $11,000 permission to climb Everest. Nepal plans to change its policy to require climbers to use guides, and meet physical fitness and experience qualifications, said tourism department official Mira Acharya.Nepal temporarily closed its mountains to climbers because of the coronavirus health crisis. Now they are open again. However, Acharya noted that flights into and within Nepal have not restarted.More than 6,000 people have climbed Mount Everest since 1953, when New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers known to reach the top. At least 311 climbers have died trying.59.Supposing 900 people took part in the climbing Mount Everest between 1990 and 2005, how manyof them reached the top?A. 300.B. 400.C. 500.D. 60060.Why does overcrowding make the climbing more dangerous?A.Because it surprisingly leads to death for those climbers.B.Because it stopped the climbers from reaching the top at the area called “death zone”.C.Because it exposes climbers to increasing risk of an accident or illness.D.Because it gets climbers stranded in “death zone” and unable to get further supplies.61.According to the report, what is the possible reason for overcrowding?A.More people want to experience the climbing to the top of Mount Everest.B.A picture of climbers waiting to reach the top inspires more people to give it a try.C.Nepal government gives climbers permission without restrictions.D.More people want to climb the Mount Everest before Nepal takes restrictions.62.What is the general idea of this passage?A.Climbers are more likely to lose their lives before Reaching Top of Mount Everest.B.More climbers need to be trained before climbing Mount Everest.C.Enough experience in climbing mountains matters so much.D.Climbers are twice as likely to reach top of Mount Everest than in Past.Five【虹口一模】(B)Thai Gallery Efes CuisineDaisy’s SteakhouseVegan HeavenSky Club60. Which one will you recommend? A. Efes Cuisine. B. Sky Club. C. Thai Gallery. D. Vegan Heaven. 61. What does the word “hype ” in line 3 mean in the review of “Daisy’s Steakhouse”?A. Delicacy.B. Praise.C. Reality.D. Tension.62.According to the passage, it can be learned that .A.Efes Cuisine is a perfect place reserved for couples onlyB.Efes Cuisine offers a wide range of tasty Southern Asian cuisinesC.Efes Cuisine is so popular that it’s better for diners to make a reservationD.The decoration and service of Efes Cuisine are incredible despite its high priceSix【闵行一模】(B)(You may read the questions first.)Interested in learning simple moves which can lead to a less stressed-out you? Join our eight- week course of training Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction. Below is a brief introduction of our four strategies to build the ability to recover from stress.For many of us, work can be so mentally exhausting that it’s possible to forget that we have an entire body attached to our head. The body-scan meditationis a chance to help you tune in to the tiny pains that we often don’t even notice. Itcan last anywhere from one to 20 minutes, and it’s easy to do while lying in bed.Here’s how to do it: lie down or sit still in a chair with your eyes closed, and begin to sense every part of the body in turn, starting at your toes and traveling up from there. It’s a good w ay for us to release tension we don’t even realize we’re experiencing.Mindfulness isn’t all closed eyes and a statue-still position. Stretching, too, can be meditation.Mindful movement is also a way to pay attention. The point isn’t to twist into acompl ex body position, but to better understand the body’s limits and potential.Cycle through slow, gentle poses, like placing a knee to your chest while lying onyour back, or a simple cat-cow (pictured) on all fours. Before you start, set aside a few minutes to calm down and focus on your breath. And once you’re done, spend a few moments lying flat on your back with your muscles relaxed.Simply breathing while paying attention to the breath is the heart of any mindfulness practice. The goal isn’t to clear the mind but to let thoughts pass likeclouds without getting sucked into what they might mean. Rather than identifyingwith a thought or getting caught up in it, the participant notices the thought and thensays goodbye to it. That way, people can have a little bit more freedom in how torespond to internal stimuli like their thoughts. To cultivate awareness of the breath, find a relaxed seat and notice—without thinking about it or trying to change it—how you breathe in and out. Build up to a 15-to-20-minute practice.Walking is a good framework for practicing mindfulness. (Ideally, this should be done without the pressure of having to get anywhere on a particular schedule.)Find a quiet place inside or outdoors to take your stroll. While you walk, focus oneach small, slow step: the lifting of one foot, the heel-first transfer of weight, theshift to the other. Every time your foot hits the ground, bring your attention to your breath and the feelings in your body. Walking meditation is more manageable than, say, sitting stillin the dark, and it can also alleviate pain in the process. Try to practice mindful walking, at any pace, for 10 to 30 minutes.60.Gentle Yoga and Breathing Exercise are similar in that both of them .A. involve stretching bodies considerablyB. call for controlling people’s breathC. empty pressure from mind temporarilyD. help people reduce body movement61.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A.People can do their walking meditation at their own pace.B.Doing body scan can let go of the unnoticed tension.C.Before doing gentle yoga, people need to lie down and relax muscles.D.Breathing exercise requires people to breathe in a usual way.62.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.Warming up activity is required before doing these exercises.B.These exercises are better functioned when done indoors.C.The more time you spend on the exercises, the better result you get.D.Your body keeps in a motionless state when doing body scan.Seven【普陀一模】(B)Travel with Your Pet to Whistler, Canada!Pet Friendly Whistler !We want to help you bring your cat or dog on vacation to Whistler!Check out our Store! These are innovative, healthy ideas for your pet!There are so many beautiful parks in Whistler to go hiking in with your dog! What a destination! Check the fun page! How about a beauty treatment? But first you need a place to stay! This area is a wonderland of fun. Now bringing your dog up requires some thought and planning. Please check out the hotels page for pet friendly hotels!Want to search for yourself? Try HomeAway—justselect your dates and how many people need to sleep! And, if you would like to dosomething that would be better done without your pet, check out our pet day carepage. 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Boasting a full kitchen and a wood-burning fireplace, each guest will feel right at home while sitting comfortably by the fire with a hot tea each evening.Dog Parks in WhistlerLocated at the southern end of the valley in the Creekside neighborhood, with a sandy beach, kids’ playground, volleyball and tennis courts, and BBQs, the area is called Arfa Park, free for dogs to play at all times, and dogs are allowed free in the main park before 10am and after 8pm.60.Who might be interested in this webpage?A. People who adopt animals as pets.B. People who would like to travel with pets.C. People who train pets to do some work.D. People who are animal lovers.61.If you are going to do something without pets, what will you do?A. Go to the fitness center.B. Visit dog parks alone.C. Look for a right hotel.D. Turn to the pet day care.62.How much do you have to pay at least for your pets’ stay in Coast Blackcomb Suites Hotel for two nights?A. $70.B. $110.C. $130.D. $150.Eight【青浦一模】(B)Serena Williams Biography (1981–)Who Is Serena Williams?Serena Williams is an American professional tennis player who has held the top spot in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings numerous times over her career. She won her first major championship in 1999 and completed the career Grand Slam in 2003. Along with her individual success, Serena has teamed with sister Venus Williams to win a series of doubles titles.Early Life and FamilySerena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. The youngest of Richard’s five daughters, Serena and her sister Venus would grow up to become great tennis champions. Serena’s father — a former sharecropper from Louisiana determined to see his two youngest girls succeed — used what he’d collected from tennis books and videos to instruct Serena and Venus on how to play the game. At the age of three, practicing on a court not far from the family’s new Compton, California, home, Serena endured the hardship of daily two-hour demanding practices from her father.The Williams SistersWith their signature style and play, Venus and Serena changed the look of their sport. Their sheer power and athletic ability overwhelmed opponents, and their sense of style and presence made them standout celebrities on the court. The close-knit sisters lived together for more than a dozen years in a gated Palm Beach Gardens region in Florida, but they went their separate ways after Serena bought a mansion in nearby Jupiter in December 2013. In 1999, Serena beat out her sister Venus in their race to the fa mily’s first Grand Slam win when she captured the U.S. Open title. It set the stage for a run of high- powered, high-profile victories for both Williams sisters.‘The Serena Slam’In 1995 Serena turned pro. In 2002, Serena won the French Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon, defeating sister Venus in the finals of each tournament. She captured her first Australian Open in 2003, making her one of only six women in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam. The win also fulfilled her desire to hold all four major titles at the same time to make up what she’d called “The Serena Slam.”60.What can we learn about the Williams sisters from the passage?A.Serena lives together with Venus.B.Serena and Venus are twin sisters.C.The Williams sisters outstood beyond their talents.D.Serena defeated Venus winning her first championship.61.According to the 2nd and 3rd parts of the passage, which statement is true?A.Serena used to receive very strict training when she was a child.B.The Williams sisters managed to copy their opponents’ styles.C.Serena bought herself a house at the age of 30 in Michigan.D.Serena and Venus are hostile to each other.62.What does “The Serena Slam” mean according to the passage?A.Serena won her first Australian Open in 2003.B.Serena won the championships in the four Open in a row.C.Serena defeated her sister Venus in the finals of each tournament.D.Serena became the first in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam.Nine【长宁一模】(B)60.Applicant-tracking systems (ATSs) are used for .A.formatting the uploaded applicationsB.collecting applicants’ data from their applicationsC.helping companies find qualified candidatesD.promoting applicants’ career development61.Which of the following is NOT DEBORAH CAPRAS’ advice?A.Check the format used in your application before uploading it.B.Keep the structure and format of your application simple.C.Stick to the most popular or frequently used categories.D.Avoid using expressions that are recognized industry terms.62.This brochure mainly talks about .A.where applicants should send their applicationsB.how applicants could get their applications past ATSsC.what applicants must do in preparing for an interviewD.why ATS algorithms work in the same way as human’sTen【金山一模】(B)VersonShock® U.S Patent #US 8,555,526 B2. May be eligible for Medicare reimbursement.60.Walking in shoes made by Gravity Defyer Corp., one’s pain can be relieved in the following parts except .A. Ankle.B. Neck.C. Knee.D. Back.61.Which of the following is TRUE of the shoes?A.Women have more choices of shoe colour than men.B.One can enjoy $30 off if his order is more than $100.C.Consumers can return shoes within 30 days for full refund.D.Those who place orders in California don’t need to pay extra sales tax.62.Where does this passage most probably appear?A. A science journal.B. A travel brochure.C. An advertisement column.D. An entertainment magazine.Eleven【奉贤一模】(B)Grand Canyon National ParkLocated entirely in northern Arizona, the parkcovers 277 miles of the Colorado River andadjacent uplands. One of the most spectacularexamples of erosion anywhere in the world, GrandCanyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas( 远景) it offers to visitors on the rim. GrandCanyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.Park Openings and ClosingsThe Village and Desert View on the SouthRim are open all year and park entrances remain open 24 hours a day. North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October. Park entrances remain open 24 hours a day during this time. Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary throughout the year.Park InformationThe park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services, facilities, and park ranger programs. It is available in French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. A hiking brochure is available for those planning to hike one of the park’s main trails down into Grand Canyon. Obtain publications at entrance stations, visitor centers, or at /136ojl.AccessibilityMany of the facilities at Grand Canyon are historic and built before current accessibility standards were set. The terrain is rugged with narrow, rocky trails and steep cliffs. Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual impairments may need assistance. For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park, see /1rtxl2.Park Entrance FeesFees collected support projects in the park. Admission to the park is $35 per private vehicle; $30 per motorcycle; and $20 per person entering the park via Grand Canyon Railway, park shuttle bus, private rafting trip, walking, or riding a bicycle. The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims. Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park. Every year the National Park Service offers entrance fee free days. For complete fee information, including Annual, Active Military, Senior, and Access passes, visit /y5uu6f.SustainabilityGrand Canyon National Park incorporates sustainability into all aspects of its operations. Use your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at major trailheads, visitor centers and grocery stores. Please recycle – recycling containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins. Discover what else you can do to protect the environment while traveling here and beyond at /1b2rzt.60.People with physical disabilities can find detailed information on park facilities designed for them by visiting .A. /y5uu6fB. /1rtxl2C. /136ojlD. /1b2rzt61.What is the admission fee if you and your parents plan to go on a ten-day vacation to Grand Canyon National Park by driving a car?A. $35.B. $60.C. $70.D. $120.62.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Visitors have year-round access to every corner of the national park.B.Hikers who can only speak Chinese cannot explore the North Rim without an interpreter.C.The Grand Canyon features its one of the world's most visually breathtaking landscapes.D.Visitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the National Park to maintain sustainability.Twelve【嘉定一模】(B)Brought to you by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) and created by industry experts, this easy-to-use new website provides valuable and practical resources. 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