上海市杨浦区2020年高考教学质量检测(一模)英语试题及答案(word版)
【高三一模】2020届上海杨浦区高三英语一模(含答案及听力完整版)
杨浦区2019学年度第一学期高三模拟质量调研英语学科试卷考生注意:1.2. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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3.1. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.2. B. At a cheese market. D. At a salad counter. B. Sorting out her clothes.D. Saving closet space.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10. A. At a bakery.C. At a restaurant.A. Packing her stuff.C. Cleaning her suitcase.A.He was involved in a hit-and-run accident.B.He was needed in an accident investigation.C.He witnessed the police giving a statement.D.He got stuck in traffic due to an accident.A.He misses the old times when he could go to the pubs after work.B.He thinks he is lucky to enjoy the advantages of the living arrangement.C.He thinks it difficult for him to get used to the life in the countryside.D.He actually prefers relaxation in the country to excitement in the city.A. $15.B. $24.A.He forgot to put up the "Wet Floor" sign.B.He spilled something and didn't clean it up.C.He slipped on the floor and injured himself.D.He failed to explain the cause of the accident.A. Doctor and patient.C. Trainer and athlete.A.Neil and his wife had a big fight last weekend.B.NeiPs wife was good at tidying up the house.C.Neil enjoyed organizing his books on the shelves.D.Neil felt unhappy about seeing efforts wasted.A.The course will be more difficult than was expected.B.It is important to keep thinking about the course.C.Every accounting student will be awarded a certificate.D.The certificate will make all the hard work worthwhile.A.He counts on his relatives to get him a good gift.B.The Harry Potter glasses are not really what he wanted.C.Good Christmas gifts take much thought to prepare.D.His aunt is a considerate and thoughtful lady.C. $27.D. $30.B. Teacher and student.D. Father and daughter.Section BDirections: Tn Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the fallowing passage.11. A. Most of the electronic headbands sold online had turned out fakes.B.The headband was too expensive for the ordinary household.plaints had been received that the headbands caused headaches.D.There had been a mixed reaction among different parties involved.12. A. Its hidden device functions to keep students relaxed.B.It informs teachers and parents of students9 study scores.C.It changes color based on the focus level of its wearers.D.It helps determine the wearer's overall intellectual capability.13. A. Unauthorized access to students' private data.ck of accuracy of the gathered information.C.The psychological burden upon the family.D.Negative impact on students9 physical well-being.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Criminal investigation. B. Marine biology.C. Underwater landscaping.D. Shipwreck Analysis.15. A. He managed to identify all the crews killed in the wreck.B.He worked with the police to track down the dishonest businessman.C.He produced the evidence that the ship had been bombed on purpose.D.He proved that one of the crew had planted a bomb on the ship.16. A. He worked briefly with the Navy before becoming a shipwreck hunter.B.The first shipwreck he located was a British battleship called HMS Hood.C.Every life lost in the shipwreck was marked with a tablet by him and his team.D.His hunger for fame inspired him to follow the path of wreck-hunting.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Incorrect number of delivered items.B.Substandard quality of the bought goods.C.Limited supplies of marketed goods.D.Delayed delivery of the purchased silver.18. A. She listened to a radio program. B. She visited the British Museum.C. She conducted a related survey.D. She worked at Customer Service.19. A. Most of the customer complaints are related to tourist industry.B.Telecommunication is generally underfunded and understaffed.C.The majority of dissatisfied customers complain by phone or by letter.D.Putting a complaint on social media doesn't help solve the problem.20. A. He is embarrassed that so many British are complaining.B.He is doubtful whether we should complain on social media.C.He will seriously consider making a complaint if he has to.D.He is unlikely to complain even if he gets bad service at a restaurant.II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given ord; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Killer RabbitsYou'd never think of rabbits as dreadful, destructive creatures, would you? Rabbits are cute and loveable. However, Australians discovered (21) harm these cute creatures can do the hard way.Rabbits were introduced to Australia in 1788 as food animals. By 1827, they were running around large estates, and in 1859, disaster struck. A man released 12 wild rabbits onto his property fbr hunting and he (22) have thought that was harmless fun. But Australia has no predators (捕食者)(23) (adapt) to killing rabbits and none of the diseases that kept their populations (24) control in Europe. The loose rabbits bred like, well, rabbits, and began to take over the countryside. Within a few decades, there were millions. By 1950, there were 600 million rabbits in Australia.Six hundred million hungry rabbits could do real harm. They caused more damage than any other species introduced to the continent. They ate native plant species (25) they disappeared. They competed for food and shelter with native animals. They caused the extinction or endangerment of numerous plant and animal species. And they were a nightmare fbr cattle and sheep farmers, (26) animals couldn't get enough grass to eat and starved.The rabbits did some good, of course. They provided food for poor families. They supported fur industries. But their impact on the environment and major livestock economy was too negative (27) (ignore). People tried trapping them. They even built a huge wall against them. But (28) (effective) weapon was a virus.(29) (test) multiple times, the deadly myxoma virus was released on Australia's rabbits in 1950. The virus had been developed very carefully to affect only rabbits. Nearly 100 percent of the rabbits who caught the disease (30) (die). Populations fell. Tt was a huge success. Cattle and sheep farming recovered gradually, and threatened plants were better protected. Eventually, rabbits became resistant to the virus.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Bottle Found at Sea Used for Scientific PurposeCombing the beach for shells, sea glass, or colorful rocks is a leisure activity enjoyed by many. Some even use metaldetectors to find buried treasure or other objects. Only the lucky few have 31 a message in a bottle that wasdropped off by the tide. The tradition of putting a letter to an unknown recipient into a bottle and throwing it into the ocean hasan interesting past. An early 32 use for the practice was revealed when the oldest recorded message in a bottlewas found by Tonya on a beach near Wedge Island, Australia.Tonya was on a fomily outing when she noticed the antique glass bottle in the sand and thought it would make a nice 33. While she was cleaning the sandy gin bottle, a rolled up paper tied with a 34 fell out. The damp page wasa message written in German and dated June 12, 1886. According to official documents from the German sailing vessels, Paula,a crew member tossed the bottle overboard a(n) 35 950 km off the coast of WesternAustralia. Further research authenticated (验证)the letter, which had been sent afloat 132 years ago and is the oldest message in a bottle ever 36 .Historians confirm that thousands of similar bottles were cast overboard by German ships between 1864 and 1933. And37 inside were official documents written by the captain of the ship, 38 routes, coordinates, and otherinformation. These early messages in a bottle were an attempt by the German Naval Observatory to map ocean 39 aroundthe world.On the back of the notes were 40 to write the time and place the bottles were found and return them to the GermanNaval Observatory in Hamburg or the nearest German authorities. Using this information for reference was an early system ofstudying patterns in nature and the vast ocean in particular.ITT. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A star athlete stopped by my office and she was eaten up by self-criticism after committing a few errors during a weekend match. at peak 41 and T practise hard. How is this happening?” This student, like many T teach, believes she should be able to 42 the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work.I study and write about resilience（复原力），and I'm noticing a（n）43 increase in students like this athlete. When they win, they feel powerful and smart. When they fall short of what they imagine they should44 , however, they are crushed by self-blame.We talk often about young adults strnggling with failure because their parents have protected them from 45 . But there is something else at play among the most advantaged in particular: a 46 promise that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it.Psychologists have sourced this phenomenon to a misapplication of "mind・set‘' research, which has found that praising children for 47 will increase academic performance. Developed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, mind-set education has spread across classrooms worldwide. But a 2018 analysis found that while praising hard work over ability may benefit economically disadvantaged students, it does not 48 help everyone.One possible explanation comes from Nina Kumar, who argued in a research paper last year that fbr teens in wealthy, pressure-cooker communities, “Tt is not a49 of motivation and perseverance that is the big problem. 50 , it is unhealthy perfectionism and difficulty with backing off when they should, when the fierce drive fbr achievements is over the top.^, This can 51 physical and emotional stress. In a 2007 study, psychologists Gregory Miller determined that adolescent girls who refused to give up the 52 goals showed elevated levels of CRP, a protein that serves as a marker of systemic inflammation（炎症）linked to diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions.The cruel reality is that you can do everything in your power and still fail. This knowledge comes early to underrepresented minorities whose experience of discriminaticm（歧视）and inequality teaches them to 53 what is, fbr now, largely beyond their control to change. Yet for others, the belief that success is always within their grasp is a setup. Instead of allowing our kids to beat themselves up when things don't go their way, we should all question a culture that has taught them that how they perform for others is more important than what 54 inspires them and that where they go to college matters more than the kind of person they are. We should be wise to remind our kids that life has a way of disappointing us when we least 55 it. It's often the people who learn to say "stuff happens,, who get up the fastest.41. A. coolness B. fitness C. goodness D. readiness42. A. control B.change C. adjust D. celebrate43. A. amusing B. inspiring C. troubling D. touching44. A. apply B. approve C. appreciate D. accomplish45. A. disbelief B. disagreement C. discovery D. discomfort46. A. bright B. false C. general D. flexible47. A. virtue B. ability C. effort D. status48. A. originally B. obviously C. necessarily D. regularly49. A. choice B. command C. display D. lack50. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However51. A. result from B. apply fbr C. associate with D. lead to52. A. immoral B. impersonal C. impossible D. impolite53. A. challenge B. accept C. assess D. inquire54. A. plainly B. probably C. immediately D. actually55. A. exhibit B. expect C. establish D. recognizeSection BDirections: 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 one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)David Miles, an Australian inventor has been accused of cheating desperate farmers by charging up to $50,000 Australian dollars fbr delivering rain on demand without so much as explaining the technology behind his business.On the official Miles Research website, Miles explains that in the 1990's he realized that it was possible to influence weather patterns by creating a bridge between "the presenf and a 'near-future event' in the physical space-time continuum. He found that by applying small amounts of energy intelligently, even a large, messy weather system approaching from the future could be eased.While somewhat fascinating, Miles' explanation does little to explain how he is able to bring rainfall to the lands of farmers. He makes references to famous but debatable concepts like "the butterfly effect". “We were advised against patenting because it's basically exposing how it works. There are a lot of big companies that invest in hunting out patents," Miles said. "I understand the doubts, the only other way is to fully prove up our science and physics. If we did that, we'll lose it, it will be taken up as a national security interest and if 11 then be weaponized.,,Miles' claims raised suspicions for obvious reasons, including a since-deleted section of his company website, which claimed that his technology used "'electromagnetic scalar waves", which scientists say don't even exist.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned people against doing business with him, but the Australian inventor claims the ACCC is only trying to defame him and his company, as in reality they are success based - if it doesn't rain, they don't get paid."'Consumers signed the agreement that if by the end of June they receive 100mm, they pay $50,000, if they only receive 50mm, they would only pay $25,000. Anything under half we don't want to be paid," Miles said of a handful of Wimmera farmers who agreed to take him up on his offer to deliver rain.Believe it or not, one of the farmers who paid David Miles for his so-called rain-making capabilities told ABC Radio that he was quite happy with the results.56.David Miles claims to be capable of .A.influencing the weather systemB.predicting the future eventsC.reducing the atmospheric temperatureD.easing the gravitational energy57.ACCC issued warning against doing business with Miles because .A.he charged too much fbr the services providedB.there was no solid science to back up his technologyC.his practice was a threat to national security interestD.he didn't officially patent his technology with ACCC58.According to Miles, how much will he be paid if the farmers receive 15mm of rain?A.$50,000.B. $25,000.C. $12,500.D. $0.59.What can be inferred from the passage?es needed safer facilities fbr his business.es brought about good crops as expected.es wasn't discouraged by the critics.es was arrested by the local police.(B)Stannah Call now to speak to a friendlyrepresentative(888) 551-3466For Curved & Straight Stairs | 7-Day Money Back Guarantee | Rentals AvailableAt Stannah, we are committed to providing our customers with the safest, more reliable Stannah stairlifts and the most generous assurance among stairlift provider, for value that can't be beaten. 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Some researchers argue these changes were brought about by the invention of cooking. They point out that our bite weakened around the same time as our larger brains evolved, and that it takesless energy to absorb nutrients from cooked food. As a result, once they had mastered the art, early chefs could invest less in their digestive systems and thus invest the resulting energy savings in building larger brains capable of complex thought. There is, however, a problem with the cooking theory. Most archaeologists （考古学家）believe the evidence of controlled fire stretches back no more than 790,000 years.Roger Summons of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a solution. Together with his team, he analyzed1.7 million-year-old sandstones that formed in an ancient river at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. The region is famous fbr the large number of human fossils（化石）that have been discovered there, alongside an impressive assembly of stone tools. The sandstones themselves have previously yielded some of the world's earliest complex hand axes — large tear-drop-shaped stone tools that are associated with Homo erectus（直立人）.Creating an axe by repeatedly knocking thin pieces off a raw stone in order to create two sharp cutting edges requires a significant amount of planning. Their appearance is therefore thought to mark an important moment in intellectual evolution. Trapped inside the Olduvai sandstones, the researchers found distinctive but unusual biological molecules（分子）that are often interpreted as biomarkers fbr heat-tolerant bacteria. Some of these live in water between 85°C and 95°C. The molecules, presence suggests that an ancient river within the Gorge was once fed by one or more hot springs.Dr. Summons and his colleagues say the hot springs would have provided a convenient "pre・fire" means of cooking food. In New Zealand, the Maori have traditionally cooked food in hot springs, either by lowering it into the boiling water or by digging a hole in the hot earth. Similar methods exist in Japan and Iceland, so it is plausible, if difficult to prove, that early humans might have used hot springs to cook meat and roots. Richard Wrangham, who devised the cooking theory, is fascinated by the idea. Nonetheless, fire would have offered a distinct advantage to humans, once they had mastered the art of controlling it since, unlike a hot spring, it is a transportable resource.63.All of the following statements can support the cooking theory EXCEPT .A.cooking enabled early humans to invest less in digestive systemB.cooking enabled early humans to devote more energy to building big brainsC.our brain became larger around the same time our digestive system weakenedD.the controlled fire wasn't mastered until about 790,000 years ago64.The presence of biological molecules was important because .A.they suggested a possible means of cooking without fireB.they cast light on how early Homo erectus livedC.they provided a convenient way of studying stone toolsD.they made studies of pre-historic cultures possible65.The underlined word "plausible" probably means .A. noticeableB. applicableC. reasonableD. affordable66.What may be the conclusion of the study by Dr. Summons and his colleague?A.Early humans were capable of making complex stone tools.B.Hot springs help explain how human brains got so big.C.Homo erectus were adaptable to tough and complex territories.D.Human brains are highly advanced as shown by their size.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Slower Walkers Have Slower Minds, Scientists RevealOf all human activities, few are so readily credited with enhancing the power of the mind as going for a good walk. However, those who assume that strolling along at a gentle pace is the symbol of superior intellect should think again, scientists have said.67Doctors have long used walking speed to gain a quick and reliable understanding of older people's mental capability, as it is increasingly recognized that pace is associated with not only muscular strength but also the central nervous system. 68The relationship was so obvious, however, that the US scientists now say walking tests could be used to provide an early indication of dementia（痴呆）.Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the study revealed an average difference of 16 IQ points between the slowest and the fastest walkers at the age of 45. This reflected both the participants9 natural walking speed and the pace they achieved when asked to walk as fast as they could. 69 Actually, slower walkers were shown to have "speeded aging" on a 19-measure scale devised by researchers, and their lungs, teeth and immune systems tended to be in worse shape than the people who walked faster.The 904 New Zealand men and women who were tested at 45 were tracked from the age of three, each undergoing multiple tests over the years. The long-term data collection enabled researchers to establish that kids with lower IQ scores, lower linguistic ability and weaker emotional control tended to have slower walking speeds by middle age. 7 0 .The research team said genetic factors may explain the linl< between walking speed, brain capacity and physical health or that better brain health might promote physical activity, leading to better walking speed. Some of the differences in health and intellect may be the result of lifestyle choices individuals have made.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 yvords. Use your own words as far as possible.The Psychology of SpendingDr. Thomas Gilovich, psychology professor at Cornell University, has studied the psychology of spending for over 20 years. According to Dr. Gilovich, “We buy things to make us happy, and we succeed, but only for a while. New things are exciting to us at first, but then we adapt to them.,, In other words, once the freshness of our newest purchase wears off, we begin looking forsomething else to buy to make us happy.Dr. Gilovich found that our satisfaction with possessions fades over time. Yet our happiness over things we*ve experienced increases. For that reason, he has concluded that we are spending our money on the wrong things. A study out of San Francisco State University agrees. The research showed that those people who spent money on experiences instead of possessions were happier. They also thought their money was better invested.To begin with, activities like a trip, adventure, hobby, etc. tend to bring the participants together and unite them over a shared interest. According to Gilovich, “We consume experiences dir ectly with other people." As a result, these experiences typically create a positive link and good feelings toward the other person or people.Besides, your experience shows others who you are and what you are. For example, you might be someone who loves taking cooking classes. More than likely, you'll become known by friends and family as a great cook. They won't know you as someone who owns the latest kitchen equipment.Lastly, planned experiences are frequently something we look forward to. Then when the moment arrives, if we enjoy the time involved in the activity, we're left with fbnd memories. These memories will often last a lifetime. Even our worst trips, on many occasions, are later remembered with laughter.。
2020届上海民办杨浦实验学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020届上海民办杨浦实验学校高三英语一模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ABest Places to Visit in JulyNorway's FjordsMost travelers prefer to visit Norway's famous fjords (峡湾) in July because Norway has about 23 hours of daylight, giving travelers lots of time to take in the spectacular views of blue water, glaciers and mountains. July is also whenNorway's weather is at its warmest, about18℃, so travelers might include a light sweater in their luggage.Bastille Day inParisJuly 14 is a national day celebrating independence to the French. July 14, 1789, is the day the French stormed the Bastille, aParisprison, and officially began the French Revolution, overthrowing a royal government that often threw people in prison there for no reason at all. While the day is marked all overFrance, the biggest celebration takes place inParis.Masai Mara National ReserveThe thrill of seeing millions of animals wander the plains inKenyais not easily forgotten. One of the most popular months to visit the Masai Mara is in July when the famous wildlife migration reaches the Masai Mara and zebras are at their highest number. The best times to view the animals inKenya's most popular game park are dawn and dusk.Running of the Bulls inPamplonaTravelers who pride themselves on being fast runners may want to head toPamplonain July for the San Femin Festival. A key part of this annual festival is the running of the bulls. Six bulls are released onto a narrow street fora half-mile run, with hundreds of runners seeing if they can run faster than the animals.1. What can visitors do inNorway's in July?A. Enjoy the impressive scenery.B. Swim and fish in the fjords.C. See daylight around the clock.D. Buy heavy sweaters to keep warm.2. Which of the following is of historical significance?A. San Fermin Festival.B. Bastille Day.C. Masai Mara National Reserve.D.Norway's Fjords.3. Where will visitors interested in wild animals go?A. Norway.B. Paris.C. Masai Mara.D.Pamplona.BGray wolves have lived inNorth Americafor at least half a million years. Their living areas once included most of the continentalUnited States. But during the 1800s and early 1900s, wolves were hunted to near extinction(灭绝).By the 1960s, theU. S.wolf population was limited to a handful of creatures in small comers of the northernMidwest.Then, in 1973, a law, the ESA, was passed to protect animals from becoming extinct. Gray wolves were one of the first animals placed on the endangered-species(濒危物种)list. Killing them wasillicit. And theU. ernment worked to promote their protection. In a famous example of this effort, starting in 1995, 31 wolves were moved fromCanadatoYellowstoneNational Park. By 2015, more than 500 gray wolves were living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem(生态系统).Today, the continentalU. S.is home to more than 6,000 gray wolves. On January 4, 2021, theU. ernment removed gray wolves from the endangered-species list.Usually, an animal's removal would be cause for celebration. But some environmental protectors say the wolves still need protection. In some parts of the country, wolves are increasing in numbers. More than a thousand of them can be found just inMichiganandWisconsin. But overall, their range is still a small part of what it was. Wolves used to live across most of the U. S. Now they , are found in fewer than a dozen states. Others argue that as long as a species is not in danger of extinction, it doesn't belong on the endangered-species list. And farmers with land near wolf living areas say that if the wolf's population continues to grow, more of their farm animals will be killed by wolves.But some protection groups worry that without protection, the wolf population will crash again. They hope that no matter what, people and wolves can get along peacefully with each other. They are promoting ways to make that happen.4. What caused gray wolves to be almost extinct?A. Losing their living areas.B. Too many natural enemies.C. The extreme climate changes.D. Being hunted in great numbers.5. What does the underlined word "illicit" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Rather difficult.B. Against the law.C. Totally normal.D. Conditionally allowable.6. Why was the gray wolf removed from the endangered-species list?A. They have a much larger population already.B. They have all been put into the safe natural parks.C. They have been feeding on farmers, farm animals.D. They have grown too strong to be protected by humans.7. What do farmers living near gray wolves' living areas think of the animals?A. The wolves are trouble for them.B. The wolves must be better protected.C. The wolves get along peacefully with them.D. The wolves should live where they belong.CDolores Huerta has worked hard most of her life to help other people. She has helped change things so that others can have a better life.Dolores grew up in California. She was a good student and liked school. After she finished high school, she went to college and studied to be a teacher. After college, she became a teacher. Dolores noticed that many of her students were not getting enough food to eat. Some of them wore very old clothes. Dolores wondered how she could help them.Dolores liked teaching but she decided to quit her job so that she could spend more time helping her students and their families. One thing she wanted to do was to get more pay for their parents, farm workers. Thus they could buy their children what they needed.Dolores knew that many farm workers moved often from one place to another to help pick different kinds of fruits and vegetables, like grapes and tomatoes. She began talking and writing about these workers. Even people who lived far from California read what Dolores wrote. Getting higher pay for the farm workers was not easy. Dolores worked hard to make sure that farm workers got fair pay for their work. She knew that nothing would change unless new laws were made to help the workers. Through all her hard work, new laws were passed that gave farm workers fair pay.Dolores Huerta has worked for more than 30 years in many different ways to make life better for working people. She has shown how much one person can change things.8. What did Dolores find about her students?A. They worked hard to make a living.B. They lived far away from schools.C. They had little time to play.D. They were hungry sometimes.9. Why did Dolores stop teaching?A. She wished to be a lawyer.B. She moved to another place.C. She wanted to help her students more.D. She got little money by teaching.10. Thanks to Dolores’ great effort, the farm workers ________.A. got better jobsB. got fair payC. had more time offD. had a settled way of life11. What is the main idea of the passage?A. One person can make big changes.B. One can change their jobs often.C. One person can work hard for others.D. One can make life better by themselves.DI was at my parent’s dinner table. Before me was a worn journal of thin and discolor1 ed pages. It was my grandfather’s journal and now belonged to my father. My grandfather had passed away in the months leading up to my birth. I never got to visit the places he had frequented and the people who had been a part of his life’s journey.I was now about to enter his world, through the words he had left behind. Within minutes, I wascaptivatedby the power of the written words. In the magical script (笔迹) before me, I was transported to another age when food was an everyday art, planned, prepared and enjoyed in the company of others, and a time when people had the heart to pause their own lives to embrace (拥抱) each other’s struggles. All this was conveyed to me in the beauty of the words that flowed together to connect with the writer’s mind and understand the world they lived in.That kind of writing seems to be lost on us today. We have gotten used to writing in bite-sized pieces for a public looking for entertainment, and hungry for information. No wonder, there are nearly 200 million bloggers on the Internet and a new blog is created somewhere in the world every half a second. Instead of adding to our collective wisdom, most of these writings reflectthe superficiality (肤浅) and impatience of our day and age.This not only robs us of the skill of writing impressive essays, it also prevents us from exploring what is indeed important. Writing humbles (使谦卑) us in a way that is vital for our character growth, by reminding us about thelimits of the self and our appropriate place in the vast flow of life. Writing frees us by helping us explore the unknown so that we really open up to magic of the world around us. I saw all of this in the writing of my grandfather. And I’ve seen it again and again in the writings of the greatest thinkers of humanity. Their writing reflect deep thought on issues of human importance.12. The underlined word “captivated” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “________”.A. puzzledB. frightenedC. attractedD. defeated13. In the author’s grandfather’s age, people ________.A. lived a hard lifeB. cared about each otherC. were fond of writingD. treated food as an art14. The author begins the text with her grandfather’s journal in order to ________.A. show her respect to her grandfatherB. present the importance of good writingC. express her interest in reading as well as writingD. raise the problems with today’s writing15. In the last paragraph, the author is trying to _________.A. discuss what good writing is likeB. express her strong desire to learn writing skillsC. stress the effects of her grandfather’s journal on herD. show her admiration for her grandfather’s writing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。
【附20套高考模拟试题】2020届上海市杨浦区高三英语一模试卷含答案
2020届上海市杨浦区高三英语一模试卷第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Encourage your children to try new things, but try not to _________________them too hard.A．draw B．strikeC．rush D．push2．—________ It’s only an interview!— Only an interview? Only an interview? What if I panic? What if I say a silly word by accident? A．Well done! B．Come on!C．How come? D．No doubt!3．________ individual players, we have a great team but the problem is that they don’t play football together well at all.A．On top of B．By means ofC．In terms of D．In case of4．—I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.—______? Mary is interested.A．What for B．Why notC．So what D．Why bother5．In the US, there are currently over 5,000 community schools _____, in addition to serving as educational institutions, function as community centers for the surrounding neighborhood.A．which B．whereC．whose D．as6．makes me stressed is the entrance examination is coming nearer and nearer.A．It; what B．What; that C．What; what D．That; that7．________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.A．Giving B．GivenC．To give D．Give8．In this article , you need to back up general statements with ________ examples.A．specific B．permanentC．abstract D．universal9．A new ________ bus service to Tianjin Airport started to operate two months ago.A．common B．usualC．regular D．ordinary10．New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A．being fully accepting B．fully accepting C．having fully accepted D．fully accepted 11．Much to my ______, my vocabulary has expanded a great deal.A．delighting B．delighted C．delight12．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 out13．When you are dressed in the latest style, dancing to the most fashionable music after watching the latest film, you feel great,______?A．aren't you B．don't you C．do you D．are you14．—Would you please wait for a moment while I telephone the reception desk to check?—________.A．I wouldn't mind that B．Sound like funC．I mean it D．You wish15．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．went16．The project is far behind schedule. It’s impossible for you to ______ it in a week.A．catch upon B．live up toC．add up to D．hold on to17．The girl is so grateful whenever she remembers my brother and me ____ her from the icy water.A．to have saved B．to save C．saving D．saved18．I ________ my cellphone last night. Now the battery is running out.A．could have charged B．might chargeC．should have charged D．would charge19．Catherine came home happily, which suggested that she the final exam.A．had passed B．pass C．would pass D．should pass20．Ellen is a fantastic dancer. I wish I ________ as well as her.A．dance B．will danceC．had danced D．danced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。
【附20套高考模拟试题】上海市杨浦区2020届高三英语一模英语试卷含答案
上海市杨浦区2020届高三英语一模英语试卷第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Governments around the world increasingly ________ artificial intelligence to help promote economic growth.A．put out B．roll out C．make out D．reach out2．_____ the lawyers, volunteers from the Libyan Red Cross Society also joined the efforts in helping the Chinese go home safely.A．Except for B．In spite of C．Apart from D．Instead of3．If the traffic so heavy, I could have been back by 6 o’clock.A．hadn’t been B．wasn’tC．couldn’t be D．hasn’t been4．Sarah ______ change her mind, even though she knew the plan was hard to carry out.A．mustn’t B．wouldn’tC．shouldn’t D．needn’t5．E-shopping, when properly _____ ,can save us a lot of time and energy.A．done B．doing C．to do D．is done6．That Was the first time she alone at home during the weekends，bored to death．A．has left B．has been left C．had left D．had been left7．I wish I ________ her the news and then she wouldn’t be worried now.A．don’t tell B．didn’t tellC．haven’t told D．hadn’t told8．People crowd into ________ cherry trees are blooming, appreciating the fresh spring sight. A．what B．whenC．which D．where9．While watching television, ____.A．the doorbell rang B．we heard the doorbell ringC．there was someone knocking at the door D．the doorbell was ringing10．Even a small personal computer store vast amounts of information.A．might B．canC．ought to D．has to11．________ to her own work，she spent little time with her familyA．Devoting B．To be devotedC．Devoted D．Having devoted12．But for the metal cage to pull the miners to safety, the miners in Chile ____ in less than twenty-four hours.A．would not be rescued B．would not have been rescuedC．would be rescued D．would have been rescued13．The petrol in the car _____ on our way to the beach, so we had to walk there.A．gave up B．gave off C．gave in D．gave out14．The creation can keep people away from their smart phones in a way similar to ________ e﹣cigarettes have allowed people to quit smoking．A．that B．howC．which D．what15．If these new measures don’t work, we’ll have to _______ our old system.A．make up for B．come up withC．break away from D．fall back on16．I thought Father would be better, but ______it is, he is getting worse, which makes me more worried. A．before B．as C．because D．after17．—Look! Mary is crazily looking for something again!—_____ , she can’t find her keys.A．Typically B．Occasionally C．Accordingly D．Particularly18．We climbed up to the top of a hill,___________ we got a good view of the whole forest park.A．which B．whereC．when D．that19．Looking people in the eye ______ sometimes make them nervous and embarrassed.A．must B．canC．should D．might20．Since we can do nothing about it, we _________ as well consult Mr. Smith about the matter.A．can B．mustC．need D．may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年上海市杨浦区高考英语一模试卷
2020年上海市杨浦区高考英语一模试卷Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections： After reading the passage below， fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks， use one word that best fits each blank.1.Killer RabbitsYou’d never think of rabbits as dreadful， destructive creatures， would you？ Rabbits are cute and love﹣able． However， Australians discovered （1）________ harm these cute creatures can do the hard way．Rabbits were introduced to Australia in 1788 as food animals． By 1827， they were running around large estates， and in 1859， disaster struck． A man released 12 wild rabbits onto his property for hunting and he （2）________ have thought that was harmless fun． But Australia has no predators（捕食者）（3）________ （adapt） to killing rabbits and none of the diseases that kept their populations （4）________ control in Europe． The loose rabbits bred like， well， rabbits， and began to take over the countryside． Within a few decades， there were millions． By 1950， there were 600 million rabbits in Australia．Six hundred million hungry rabbits could do real harm． They caused more damage than any other species introduced to the continent． They ate native plant species （5）________ they disappeared． They competed for food and shelter with native animals． they caused the extinction or endangerment of numerous plant and animal species． And they were a nightmare for cattle and sheep farmers，（6）________ animals could n’t get enough grass to eat and starved．The rabbits did some good， of course． They provided food for poor families． They supported fur industries． But their impact on the environment and major livestock economy was too negative （7）________（ignore）． People tried trapping them． They even built a huge wall against them． But （8）________（effective） weapon was a virus．（9）________（test） multiple times， the deadly myxoma virus was released on Australia’s rabbits in 1950． The virus had been developed very carefully to affect only rabbits． Nearly 100 percent of the rabbits who caught the disease （10）________（die）．Populations fell． It was a huge success． Cattle and sheep farming recovered gradually， and threatened plants were better protected． Eventually， rabbits became resistant to the virus．【答案】What,must,adapted,under,until,whose,to be ignored,the most effective,Having been tested,died【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】你永远不会认为兔子是可怕的、破坏性的生物．然而，澳大利亚人发现这些可爱的动物造成的伤害比任何其他引入的物种都要大．【解答】（1）What．考查宾语从句．引导宾语从句harm these cute creatures can do the hard way，做从句的定语，用What．（2）must．考查情态动词．本句表示“他一定认为这是无害的乐趣”，所以表示“肯定做过某事”，用must have done，所以答案是must．（3）adapted．考查非谓语动词．做 predators的定语，表示被动关系，用过去分词adapted．（4）under．考查固定短语．表示“被控制”，用固定短语 under control，所以答案是under．（5）until．考查连词．引导时间状语从句 they disappeared，表示“直到”，用连词until．（6）whose．考查定语从句．代指先行词farmers，做定语从句animals couldn’t get enough grass to eat and starved的定语，用关系词whose．（7）to be ignored．考查动词不定式．做 was too negative 的补语，表示“太而不能” ，用动词不定式，表示“被忽视”，用to be ignored．（8）the．考查冠词．修饰形容词的最高级 most effective ，用定冠词the．（9）Having been tested．考查谓语动词．做时间状语，发生在谓语动词was released之前，用现在分词的完成式Having been tested．（10）died．考查谓语动词．根据上下句可知用一般过去时态，所以谓语动词用过去式died．Section BDirections： Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Bottle Found at Sea Used for Scientific PurposeCombing the beach for shells， sea glass， or colorful rocks is a leisure activity enjoyed by many． Some even use metal detectors to find buried treasure or other objects． Only the lucky few have （1）_______ a message in a bottle that was dropped off by the tide． The tradition of putting a letter to an unknown recipient into a bottle and throwing it into the ocean has an interesting past． An early （2）_______ use for the practice was revealed when the oldest recorded message in a bottle was found by Tonya on a beach near Wedge Island， Australia．Tonya was on a family outing when she noticed the antique glass bottle in the sand and thought it would make a nice （3）_______． While she was cleaning the sandy gin bottle，a rolled up paper tied with a （4）_______ fell out． The damp page was a message written in German and dated June 12， 1886． According to official documents from the German sailing vessels， Paula， a crew member tossed the bottle overboard a（n）（5）_______ 950 km off the coast of Western Australia． Further research authenticated（验证）the letter， which had been sent afloat 132 years ago and is the oldest message in a bottle ever （6）_______．Historians confirm that thousands of similar bottles were cast overboard by German ships between 1864 and 1933． And （7）_______ inside were official documents written by the captain of the ship，（8）_______ routes， coordinates， and other information． These early messages in a bottle were an attempt by the German Naval Observatory to map ocean （9）_______ around the world．On the back of the notes were （10）_______ to write the time and place the bottles were found and return them to the German Naval Observatory in Hamburg or the nearest German authorities． Using this information for reference was an early system of studying patternsin nature and the vast ocean in particular．【答案】H,E,K,A,I,G,B,D,F,J【考点】选词填空【解析】本文讲述托尼娅在一次家庭郊游时，注意到沙子里有一个古董玻璃瓶，里面有小纸条，研究证实了这封132年前从海上发出的信，这是有史以来最古老的一封信．．瓶子里装的是船长写的官方文件，详细说明了路线、坐标和其他信息．这些瓶子里的早期信息是德国海军的一次尝试天文台绘制洋流图．【解答】（1） H ，考查句意，根据句意" 只有少数幸运的人在一个被潮水抛下的瓶子里遇到了一条信息．“，可知要填的词为” encountered遇到"．（2） E ，考查句意，根据句意" 当托尼娅在澳大利亚威奇岛附近的海滩上发现瓶子里最古老的记录信息时，这种做法的早期科学用途被揭示出来．“，可知要填的词为” scientific 科学的"．（3） K ，考查句意，根据句意" 托尼娅正在一次家庭郊游时，她注意到沙子里有一个古董玻璃瓶，她想这会是一个很好的装饰“，可知要填的词为” decoration 装饰"．（4） A ，考查句意，根据句意" 当她在清洗桑迪杜松子酒瓶子时，一张用绳子绑着的卷起的纸掉了出来．“，可知要填的词为”string绳子 "．（5） I ，考查句意，根据句意" 保拉，一名船员把瓶子扔到离西澳大利亚海岸大约950公里的地方“，可知要填的词为” estimated估计 "．（6） G ，考查句意，根据句意“进一步的研究证实了这封信，这封信是132年前在海上发出的，是迄今为止发现的瓶子里最古老的信息”，可知要填的词为“recovered 追回”．（7） B ，考查句意，根据句意" 里面有船长写的官方文件，详细说明了航线、坐标和其他信息．“，可知要填的词为” contained 包含 "．（8） D ，考查句意，根据句意“里面有船长写的官方文件，详细说明了航线、坐标和其他信息．”，可知要填的词为“detailing 详细说明”．（9） F ，考查句意，根据句意“这些早期的信息是德国海军天文台试图绘制世界各地洋流的地图．”，可知要填的词为" currents洋流 "．（10） J ，考查句意，根据句意" 纸条背面写着发现瓶子的时间和地点，并将它们送回汉堡的德国海军天文台或最近的德国当局“，可知要填的词为” instructions 说明"．III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections： For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A， B， C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.A star athlete stopped by my office and she was eaten up by self﹣criticism after committing a few errors during a weekend match．"I’m at peak （1）_______ and I practise hard． How is this happening? " This student, like many I teach, believes she should be able to （2）_______ the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work．I study and write about resilience （复原力）, and I’m noticing a（n）（3）_______ increase in students like this athlete． When they win, they feel powerful andsmart． When they fall short of what they imagine they should （4）_______, however, they are crushed by self﹣blame．We talk often about young adults struggling with failure because their parents have protected them from （5）_______． But there is something else at play among the mostadvantaged in particular: a （6）_______ promise that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it．Psychologists have sourced this phenomenon to a misapplication of “mind﹣set” research, which has found that praising children for （7）_______ will increase academic performance． Developed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, mind﹣set education has spread across classrooms worldwide． But a 2018 analysis found that while praising hard work over ability may benefit economically disadvantaged students, it does not （8）_______ help everyone．One possible explanation comes from Nina Kumar, who argued in a research paper last year that for teens in wealthy, pressure﹣cooker communities, "It is not a （9）_______ of motivation and perseverance that is the big problem．（10）_______, it is unhealthy perfectionism and difficulty with backing off when they should, when the fierce drive for achievements is over the top．" This can （11）_______ physical and emotional stress． In a 2007 study, psychologists Gregory Miller determined that adolescent girls who refused to give up the （12）_______ goals showed elevated levels of CRP, a protein that serves as a marker of systemic inflammation （炎症） linked to diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions．The cruel reality is that you can do everything in your power and still fail． This knowledge comes early to underrepresented minorities whose experience of discrimination （歧视）and inequality teaches them to （13）_______ what is, for now, largely beyond their control to change． Yet for others, the belief that success is always within their grasp is a setup．Instead of allowing our kids to beat themselves up when things don’t go their way, we should all question a culture that has taught them that how they perform for others is more important than what （14）_______ inspires them and that where they go to college matters more than the kind of person they are． We should be wise to remind our kids that life has a way of disappointing us when we least （15）_______ it．It’s often the people who learn to say “stuff happens” who get up the fastest．（1）A.coolnessB.fitnessC.goodnessD.readiness（2）A.controlB.changeC.adjustD.celebrate（3）A.amusingB.inspiringC.troublingD.touching（4）A.applyB.approveC.appreciateD.accomplish（5）A.disbeliefB.disagreementC.discoveryD.discomfort（6）A.brightB.falseC.generalD.flexible（7）A.virtueB.abilityC.effortD.status（8）A.originallyB.obviouslyC.necessarilyD.regularly（9）A.choicemandC.displayck（10）A.insteadB.OtherwiseC.ThereforeD.However（11）A.result fromB.apply forC.associate withD.lead to（12）A.ImmoralB.impersonalC.impossibleD.impolite（13）A.challengeB.acceptC.assessD.inquire（14）A.plainlyB.probablyC.immediatelyD.actually（15）A.exhibitB.expectC.establishD.recognize【答案】BACDDBCCDADCBDB【考点】社会文化【解析】本文是一项研究结果．该研究发现，表扬孩子的努力会提高学习成绩．但并不一定对每个人都有帮助．我们应该明智提醒我们的孩子，当我们最不期待的时候，生活总有让我们失望的地方，往往是那些学会说“事情总会发生”的人起得最快．【解答】（1）B 考查名词．A． coolness冷静； B． fitness健康； C． goodness善良；D． readiness准备；我正处于最佳状态，我努力练习．故选B．（2）A 考查动词．A． control控制； B． change改变； C． adjust调整；D． celebrate庆祝；这个学生和我教过的许多人一样，相信她应该能够凭借自己的努力控制自己生活的结果．故选A．（3）C 考查形容词．A． amusing有趣的； B． inspiring令人鼓舞的； C． troubling有麻烦的； D． touching令人感动的；我研究并撰写关于弹性的文章，我注意到像这位运动员这样的学生有了令人不安的增长．故选C．（4）D 考查动词．A． apply申请； B． approve赞成； C． appreciate感激；D． accomplish完成；当他们达不到他们认为应该完成的目标时，他们却被自责压得喘不过气来．根据下一句“however， they are crushed by self﹣blame．”可知他们达不到他们认为应该完成的目标时会自责．故选D．（5）D 考查名词．A． disbelief不相信； B． disagreement不同意； C． discovery发现； D． discomfort不适；我们经常谈论年轻人与失败作斗争，因为他们的父母保护他们不受不适之苦．根据" their parents have protected them "可知他们过得很舒适．故选D．（6）B 考查形容词．A． bright聪明的； B． false假的； C． general大体上；D．flexible灵活的；但在最有利的人中，还有其他的东西在起作用：一个虚假的承诺，如果他们愿意为之工作，他们可以实现任何事．根据下一句" they can achieve anythingif they are willing to work for it．"可知这是一个善意的谎言．故选B．（7）C 考查名词．A． virtue优点； B． ability能力； C． effort努力； D． status地位；心理学家将这一现象归咎于“思维定势”研究的误用，该研究发现，表扬孩子的努力会提高学习成绩．根据下一句“But a 2018 analysis found that while praising hard work ”可知是表扬孩子的努力会提高学习成绩．故选C．（8）C 考查副词．A． originally原来； B． obviously显然； C． necessarily必然；D． regularly有规律；但2018年的一项分析发现，虽然表扬努力工作超过能力可能有利于经济条件差的学生，但这并不一定能帮助所有人．根据前后的转折关系，可知并不一定．故选C．（9）D 考查名词．A． choice选择； B． command要求； C． display展示； D． lack缺少；最大的问题并不是缺乏动力和毅力，而是不健康的完美主义，以及当他们应该放弃的时候很难放弃，当他们强烈的追求成就是最重要的．故选D．（10）A 考查副词．A． instead而是； B． Otherwise否则； C． Therefore因此；D． However然而；最大的问题并不是缺乏动力和毅力，而是不健康的完美主义，以及当他们应该放弃的时候很难放弃，当他们强烈的追求成就是最重要的．故选A．（11）D 考查动词．A． result from由于； B． apply for申请； C． associate with与…交往，联系； D． lead to导致；这会导致生理和情绪压力．根据“physical and emotional stress”可知“lead to ”符合．故选D．（12）C 考查形容词．A． Immoral不道德的；B． impersonal非个人的；C． impossible不可能的； D． impolite不礼貌的；拒绝放弃不可能的目标的青春期女孩表现出 c 反应蛋白水平升高，故选C．（13）B 考查动词．A． challenge挑战； B． accept接受； C． assess评估；D．inquire询问；这一知识很早就来到了代表性不足的少数群体，他们的歧视和不平等经历教会他们接受目前在很大程度上超出他们控制的改变．故选B．（14）D 考查副词．A．plainly显然是；B．probably可能是；C．immediately立刻；D．actually实际上；他们如何为他人表现比真正激励他们的东西更重要，他们上哪所大学比他们是什么样的人更重要．故选D．（15）B 考查动词．A． exhibit展览；展出； B． expect预料； C． establish建立；D．recognize辨认出；我们应该明智提醒我们的孩子，当我们最不期待的时候，生活总有让我们失望的地方，往往是那些学会说“事情总会发生”的人起得最快．故选B．Section BDirections： 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. 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ago．（2）The presence of biological molecules was important because________．A.they suggested a possible means of cooking without fireB.they cast light on how early Homo erectus livedC.they provided a convenient way of studying stone toolsD.they made studies of pre﹣historic cultures possible．（3）The underlined word “plausible” probably means________．A. noticeableB. applicableC. reasonableD. affordable．（4）What may be the conclusion of the study by Dr． Summons and his colleague？________A.Early humans were capable of making complex stone tools．B.Hot springs help explain how human brains got so big．C.Homo erectus were adaptable to tough and complex territories．D.Human brains are highly advanced as shown by their size．【答案】CACB【考点】议论文阅读社会文化类阅读【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了早期人类祖先是如何和为什么进化出巨大的大脑并开始制造相对先进的石器的，这是进化的一大谜团．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段As a result， once they had mastered the art，early chefs could invest less in their digestive systems and thus invest the resulting energy savings in building larger brains capable of complex thought． There is， however， a problem with the cooking theory． Most archaeologists （考古学家）believe the evidence of controlled fire stretches back no more than 790，000 years．结果，一旦他们掌握了这门艺术，早期的厨师可以减少对他们的消化系统的投资，从而将节省下来的能量投入到能够进行复杂思维的更大的大脑中．然而，烹饪理论存在问题．大多数考古学家（考古学家）相信控制火的证据可以追溯到790，000年以前．可知我们的大脑在消化系统衰弱的同时变大了没有被证实；故选C．（2）C．细节理解题．根据文章第二段Some of these live in water between 85°C and 95°C．The molecules’ presence suggests that an ancient river within the Gorge was once fed by one or more hot springs其中一些生活在85°C至95°C之间的水中．分子的存在表明，峡谷内的一条古老河流曾经被一个或多个温泉所喂养；可知生物分子的存在是很重要的，因为他们提出了一种可能的无火烹调方法；故选C．（3）A．细节理解题．根据文章第三段 Similar methods exist in Japan and Iceland， so it is plausible， if difficult to prove， that early humans might have used hot springs to cook meat and roots．在日本和冰岛也有类似的方法，所以如果很难证明，早期的人类可能用温泉煮肉和根，这是可行的．可知意为合理的；故选A．（4）B．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段Dr． Summons and his colleagues say the hot spring s would have provided a convenient “pre﹣fire” means of cooking food．可知传票博士和他的同事的研究结论可能是温泉有助于解释人类大脑是如何变得如此巨大的；故选BSection CDirections： Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Slower Walkers Have Slower Minds， Scientists RevealOf all human activities， few are so readily credited with enhancing the power of the mind as going for a good walk． However， those who assume that strolling along at a gentle pace is the symbol of superior intellect should think again， scientists have said．（1）________Doctors have long used walking speed to gain a quick and reliable understanding of older peopled mental capability， as it is increasingly recognized that pace is associated with not only muscular strength but also the central nervous system．（2）________ The relationship was so obvious， however， that the US scientists now say walking tests could be used to provide an early indication of dementia（痴呆）．Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association， the study revealed an average difference of 16 IQ points between the slowest and the fastest walkers at the age of 45，This reflected both the participants’ natural walking speed and the pace they achieved when asked lo walk as fast as they could．（3）________ Actually， slower walkers were shown to have "speeded aging’’ on a 19﹣measure scale devised by researchers， and their lungs， teeth and immune systems tended to be in worse shape than the people who walked faster．The 904 New Zealand men and women who were tested at 45 were tracked from the age of three， each undergoing multiple tests over the years． The long﹣term data collection enabled researchers to establish that kids with lower IQ scores， lower linguistic ability and weaker emotional control tended to have slower walking speeds by middle age．（4）________The research team said genetic factors may explain the link between walking speed， brain capacity and physical health or that better brain health might promote physical activity，leading to better walking speed． Some of the differences in health and intellect may be the result of lifestyle choices individuals have made．【答案】C,A,G,D【考点】。
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A star athlete stopped by my office and she was eaten up by self-criticism after committing a few errors during a weekend match. “I’m at peak1and I practise hard. How is this happening?” This student, like many I teach, believes she should be able to2the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work.
【附20套高考模拟试题】2020届上海市杨浦区高三英语一模试卷含答案
2020届上海市杨浦区高三英语一模试卷第一部分（共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Encourage your children to try new things, but try not to _________________them too hard.A．draw B．strikeC．rush D．push2．—________ It’s only an interview!— Only an interview? Only an interview? What if I panic? What if I say a silly word by accident? A．Well done! B．Come on!C．How come? D．No doubt!3．________ individual players, we have a great team but the problem is that they don’t play football together well at all.A．On top of B．By means ofC．In terms of D．In case of4．—I need to advertise for a roommate for next term.—______? Mary is interested.A．What for B．Why notC．So what D．Why bother5．In the US, there are currently over 5,000 community schools _____, in addition to serving as educational institutions, function as community centers for the surrounding neighborhood.A．which B．whereC．whose D．as6．makes me stressed is the entrance examination is coming nearer and nearer.A．It; what B．What; that C．What; what D．That; that7．________ blood if you can and many lives will be saved.A．Giving B．GivenC．To give D．Give8．In this article , you need to back up general statements with ________ examples.A．specific B．permanentC．abstract D．universal9．A new ________ bus service to Tianjin Airport started to operate two months ago.A．common B．usualC．regular D．ordinary10．New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A．being fully accepting B．fully accepting C．having fully accepted D．fully accepted 11．Much to my ______, my vocabulary has expanded a great deal.A．delighting B．delighted C．delight12．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 out13．When you are dressed in the latest style, dancing to the most fashionable music after watching the latest film, you feel great,______?A．aren't you B．don't you C．do you D．are you14．—Would you please wait for a moment while I telephone the reception desk to check?—________.A．I wouldn't mind that B．Sound like funC．I mean it D．You wish15．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．went16．The project is far behind schedule. It’s impossible for you to ______ it in a week.A．catch upon B．live up toC．add up to D．hold on to17．The girl is so grateful whenever she remembers my brother and me ____ her from the icy water.A．to have saved B．to save C．saving D．saved18．I ________ my cellphone last night. Now the battery is running out.A．could have charged B．might chargeC．should have charged D．would charge19．Catherine came home happily, which suggested that she the final exam.A．had passed B．pass C．would pass D．should pass20．Ellen is a fantastic dancer. I wish I ________ as well as her.A．dance B．will danceC．had danced D．danced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。
上海市杨浦区2020届高三一模考试英语试题
第1页，总24页上海市杨浦区2020届高三一模考试英语试题一、完型填空 本大题共1道小题。
A star athlete stopped by my office and she was eaten up by self-criticism after committing a few errors during a weekend match. “I’m at peak ____21____ and I practis e hard. How is this happening?” This student, like many I teach, believes she should be able to ____22____ the outcomes of her life by virtue of her hard work.I study and write about resilience (复原力), and I’m noticing a(n)____23____ increase in students like this athlete. When they win, they feel powerful and smart. When they fall short of what they imagine they should ____24____, however, they are crushed by self-blame.We talk often about young adults struggling with failure because their parents have protected them from ____25____. But there is something else at play among the most advantaged in particular: a ____26____ promise that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it.Psychologists have sourced this phenomenon to a misapplicatio n of “mind -set” research, which has found that praising children for ____27____ will increase academic performance. Developed by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, mind-set education has spread across classrooms worldwide. But a 2018 analysis found that while praising hard work over ability may benefit economically disadvantaged students, it does not ____28____ help everyone.One possible explanation comes from Nina Kumar, who argued in a research paper last year that for teens in wealthy, pressure-cooker c ommunities, “It is not a ____29____ of motivation and perseverance that is the big problem. _____30_____, it is unhealthy perfectionism and difficulty with backing off when they should, when the fierce drive for achievements is over the top.” This can _____31_____ physical and emotional stress. In a 2007 study, psychologists Gregory Miller determined that adolescent girls who refused to give up the答案第2页，总24页_____32_____ goals showed elevated levels of CRP , a protein that serves as a marker of systemic inflammation (炎症) linked to diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions.The cruel reality is that you can do everything in your power and still fail. This knowledge comes early to underrepresented minorities whose experience of discrimination (歧视) and inequality teaches them to _____33_____ what is, for now, largely beyond their control to change. Yet for others, the belief that success is always within their grasp is a setup. Instead of allowing our kids to beat themselves up when things don’t go their way ，we should all question a culture that has taught them that how they perform for others is more important than what _____34_____ inspires them and that where they go to college matters more than the kind of person they are. We should be wise to remind our kids that life has a way of disappointing us when we least _____35_____ it. It’s often the people who learn to say “stuff happens” who get up the fastest. 21. A. coolness B. fitness C. goodness D. readiness 22. A. control B. change C. adjust D. celebrate 23. A. amusing B. inspiring C. troubling D. touching 24. A. apply B. approve C. appreciate D. accomplish 25. A. disbelief B. disagreement C. discovery D. discomfort 26. A. bright B. false C. general D. flexible 27. A. virtue B. ability C. effort D. status 28. A. originally B. obviously C. necessarily D. regularly 29. A. choice B. command C. display D. lack 30. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Therefore D. However 31. A. result from B. apply for C. associate with D. lead to 32. A. Immoral B. impersonal C. impossible D. impolite 33. A. challenge B. accept C. assess D. inquire 34. A. plainly B. probably C. immediately D. actually 35. A. exhibitB. expectC. establishD. recognize答案及解析：1.21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B 【分析】。
2019-2020学年上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模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AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BThere is no such thing as a “safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study.In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain's gray matter-regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to leadauthor Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford.“The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter,“ Topiwala said via email. "Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia(痴呆症).Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing,“ she explained. "While alcohol only made a small contribution to this(0. 8%), it was a greater contribution than other "modifiable" risk factors," she said, explaining that modifiable risk factors are “ ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging.”The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. They found that there was no "safe" level of drinking-meaning that consuming any amount of alcohol was worse than not drinking it. They also found no evidence that the type of drink— such as wine, spirits or beer—affected the harm done to the brain. However, certain characteristics, such as high blood pressure, obesity or binge-drinking, could put people at higher risk, researchers added.The risks of alcohol have long been known：Previous studies have found that there's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health. Alcohol was the leading risk factor for disease and premature death in men and women between the ages of 15 and 49 worldwide in 2016, accounting for nearly one in 10 deaths, according to a study published in The Lancet in 2018.“It has been known for decades that heavy drinking is bad for brain health," Sadie Boniface, head of researchat the UK's Institute of Alcohol Studies, said via email. "We also shouldn't forget alcohol affects all parts of the body and there are multiple health risks. ”4. What is the function of gray matter?A. Control the mount of alcoholB. Process informationC. Scan the brainD. Predict the performance on memory5. Which is NOT true in the following statements according to the study?A. Drinking alcohol is worse than not drinking.B. With people getting older, brain volume reduces.C. Alcohol was the major risk factor for disease and premature death.D. The less people drink alcohol, the more the volume of their gray matter.6. Which is one of the "modifiable" risk factors?A. SmokingB. AgingC. DeathD. Disease7. What is the main idea of the text?A. The mount of alcohol is not related to people's health.B. People drinking alcohol do harm to their brain health.C. People drinking alcohol lead to dementia.D. Theresa great deal of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for health.CBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”8. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.9. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.10. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.11. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.DA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.12. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother13. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond14. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband15. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleague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学年上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模试题及答案解析
2019-2020学年上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模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AFor some people, there’s no better companion than mans best friend-a dog. This four-legged pet can bring comfort and joy and provide much- needed exercise for you when it needs walkies! This probably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during he CovID-I9 lockdown.However, as demand for a new dog increased, so did the price tag. Popular breeds, such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels, saw even sharper price increases, and puppies have been selling for $3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fearthat high prices could encourage puppy farming, smuggling (走私) or dog theft. An investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies and kittens on social media sites--something charities have called “extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owners purchasing a dog legally, maybe from a rescue center or registered breeder, they’ve proved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet, and the pet itself has found it hard tocome to terms withlife in a new home.Looking to the future, there are concerns about the welfare of these much-loved pets. Lan Alkin manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanct uary in the UK, notes: “At the moment, the dogs are having a great time, but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.” And Cliare Calder from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says, “The economic situation also means that some people may find they can’t afford to look aftera dog.” The message is not to buy a dog in haste and to pick one that fits into our lifestyle.1. The greater demand for dogs can cause the following problems except ________.A. illegal trade of dogsB. less dog farmingC. high prices of dogsD. online sale of dogs2. What does the underlined phrase"come to terms with"in paragraph 4 mean?A. Fit in withB. Go in forC. Make up for.D. End up with3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Despite the problems, dogs are living happily.B. The writer has a positive attitude towards dogs future.C. Experts are worried that dogs will be unaffordable to people.D. The writer advises people to think twice before keeping dogs as pets.BSix Neanderthals who lived in what is now France were eaten by their fellow Neanderthals some 100,000 years ago, according to fearful evidence of the cannibalistic (食人的) event discovered by scientists in a cave in the 1990s. Now, researchersmay have figured out why the Neanderthals, including two children, became victims of cannibalism: Global warming.While previous studies have examined Neanderthal remains to find proof of cannibalistic behavior, this is the first study to offer clues as to what may have led Neanderthals to become cannibals. Scientists found that rapid changes in local ecosystems as the planet warmed may have wiped out the animal species that Neanderthals ate, forcing them to look elsewhere to fill their stomachs.The researchers examined a layer of sediment (沉积物) in a cave known as Baume Moula-Guercy, in southeastern France. In that layer, charcoal (碳) and animal bones were so well-preserved that scientists could reconstruct an environmental picture representing 120,000 to 130,000 years ago. They discovered that the climate in the area was likely even warmer than it is today, and that the change from a cold, dry climate to a warmer one happened quickly. “Maybe within a few generations”, study co-author Emmanuel said. As the animals that once populated the landscape disappeared, some Neanderthals ate what they could find — their neighbors.Cannibalism is by no means unique to Neanderthals, and has been practiced by humans and their s “from the early Palaeolithic to theBronze Age and beyond,” the study authors reported. The behavior adopted by the starving Neanderthals in the Baume Moula-Guercy should therefore not be viewed as “a mark of bestiality (兽性) or sub-humanity”, but as an emergency adaptation to a period of severe environmental stress, according to the study.4. What does the study mainly focus on?A. The social behavior of Neanderthals.B. The reason for cannibalism among Neanderthals.C. The climate change in southeasternFrance.D. The influence of global warming on ancient animals.5. What can possibly be used to describe the climate in southeasternFrance120,000 to 130,000 years ago?A. It was no warmer than it is today.B. It was first warm while later cold and dry.C. Its change was mild and went through quite a long process.D. Its change is a chief factor contributing to cannibalism.6. Which of the following might the study authors agree with?A. Neanderthals’ cannibalism showed their bestiality.B. Cannibalism was actually a measure the Neanderthals had to adopt to survive.C. Neanderthals’ cannibalism guaranteed their rule over other tribes.D. Only Neanderthals were found to have cannibalism in human history.7. Where can you most possibly find this passage?A. In a science journal.B. In a travel brochure.C. In a history book.D. In a geography book.CFor 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels. This is causing polar ice to melt, sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events. These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic (人为的) in nature. Since the industrial revolution, human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere, causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world. The most recent assessment report says that the earth’s average temperature has risen by 0. 74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005, and that the average temperature will continue to rise. There have also been more violent downpours, sea levels have risen and the ice at the world’s poles and on its mountains is melting. The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific. This may lead to the displacement of millions of people, loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation, world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference inParis. The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change. That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet, we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world. We are left with not much of a choice. If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!8. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The information of industrial revolution.B. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C. The reasons of climate change.D. The result of extreme weather events.9. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We have made great achievements.B. Some measures are still required to take.C. Mars is suitable for people’s living.D. Some countries will receive urgent aid.10. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C. What Serious Global Warming!D. How Important the UN Agreement Is!11. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A. B.C. D.DIf you believe in thermometers (温度计), you should believe in global warming. And if you believe in eating French fries with your hamburger, you should worry more about carbonemission.It won't happen overnight, but as the planet’s climate changes, the growth cycles of main crops will all be heavily affected. Here are three of the crops that might not beat the heat.The potato actually needs a great deal of beauty rest to develop properly. “They need a cool nighttime temperature in order to start growing the tuber, the part that we eat,” Nelson says.Temperature and altitude are two primary concerns in coffee growth, and farmers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. “We know that coffee grows in a certain temperature range,” Nelson says. “They've been movingup the mountains, but at some point you run out of mountains to move up.” Higher-grade strains of Arabica coffee in Central American regions are at particular risk due to the need for lower growing temperature, especially since diseases and pests are also becoming more of a factor as temperatures rise.Even if you're looking at the direct effects of temperature alone, rice is in trouble. “As nighttime temperatures go up, the rice is going to have a problem flowering and won't make as many seeds,” Nelson says. In addition to this direct heat consequence, rising sea levels will flood many rice paddies and destroy water salinity levels, while droughts will lower production, raise prices, and further shame westerners who are clumsy with chopsticks to be able to clear their plates once a new grain is adopted.12. What is the closest meaning to the underlined word “emission” in Paragraph 1?A. Mixture.B. Pollution.C. Giving off.D. Going down.13. What does the potatoes' development need according to Nelson?A. Cool temperature at night.B. Sudden rise of the temperature.C. Enough water and salt.D. Much sunshine and fresh air.14. The rice is difficult to flower,probably because ________.A. sea levels go up suddenlyB. many seeds can't be producedC. the temperature rises at nightD. both temperature and altitude rise15. What is the best title for the text?A. How Does Global Warming Affect WesternersB. How Does the Cool Temperature Affect RiceC. What Is the Real Reason For Crops’ GrowthD. Three Crops That Won't Survive Climate Changes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。
上海市杨浦区2020届高三一模考试英语试题(解析版)
英语试题
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
B. Life in the refugee camp is at times tense.
C. The players care more about their racial identity.
D. There are fewer fights between people of different races.
10. A. It is more comfortable and convenient to take a bus.
B. It is worth the money taking a plane to Vancouver.
C. It is not always more expensive going by air.
2020届上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模试题及答案
2020届上海市杨浦实验学校高三英语一模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AThe Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. The popularity of mobile phones.B. The great influence of the Internet.C. The importance of the Internet.D. The function of the global network.2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.A. have stopped their traditional businessB. have started their dislike of the InternetC. have established their own websiteD. have opened their online stores3. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A New Way of Shopping.B. The Internet Revolution.C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?BToo much TV-watching can harm children’s ability to learn andeven reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedrooms scored about eight points lower on math and language arts tests than children without bedroom TVs.A second study ,looking at nearly 1000 grown-ups in New Zealand, found lower education levels among 26-year-olds who had watched lots of TV during childhood.But the results don’t prove that TV is the cause and don't ride out that already poorly motivated youngsters (年轻人）may watch lots of TV.Their study measured the TV habits of 26-year-olds between ages5 and 15. These with college degrees had watch an averageof less than two hours of TV per week night during childhood, compared with an average of more than 2.5 hours for those who had no education beyond high school.In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.While this study does not prove that bedroom TV sets caused the lower scores, it adds to increasing findings that children shouldn't have TVs in their bedrooms.4. According to the California study, the low-scoring group might _________.A. have had computers in their bedroomsB. not be interested in mathC. be unable to go to collegeD. have watched a lot of TV5. What is the researchers' understanding of the New Zealand study results?A. Poorly motivated 26-year-olds watch more TV.B. Habits of TV watching reduce learning interest.C. The connection between TV and education levels is difficult to explain.D. TV watching leads to lower education levels of the 15-year-olds.6. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A. TV sets shouldn't be allowed in children's bedrooms.B. Children should be forbidden from watching TV.C. More time should be spent on computers.D. Further studies on high-achieving students should be done7. What would be the best title for this text?A. Computers or TelevisionB. Effects of Television on ChildrenC. Studies on TV and College EducationD. Television and Children's Learning HabitsCWhen Chip heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday, herushed out—not knowing that he’d come back with a treasure.Outside the house, which was decorated with birthday balloons, postwoman Shelley held a pile of boxes. One was marked with Chip’s name and a greeting for his Special day, November 5.“So,” when he came running out the door, she said, “You must be Chip!” And he said,“Yes.” She said, “Today’s your birthday?” And he started smiling. Shelley said, “So, let me see if I can find you something for your birthday.”She checked her pocket and surprised him with a gift: a dollar bill and four quarters.On this day, the 42-year-old postwoman made one little boy very happy. “He was very excited,” said his mom, Bonnie. “He came running back in the house just waving his money.” Chip is saving up to buy a Spider-man action figure.“Our family has had money problems since I lost my job. Gestures like that are valuable memories.” Her hope is that Chip and his eight-year-old sister, Bennett, will remember this when they grow up. “Not the ugly that is out there right now, but the good and the kind and the giving.”A photo of a smiling Chip and Shelley next to the mail truck has been shared widely on social media. Shelley said she was just trying to give back, because people are often nice to her eight-year-old son, Joshua.On a recent day, Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again, this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier. Since that day, the families have kept in contact. Shelley has struggled to find someone who can take care of her son, and Bonnie has agreed to watch him at her home while his mom is on her mail route.8. Why did Chip rush out when he heard the mail truck the first time?A. To thank the postwoman.B. To get a gift box mailed to him.C. To receive birthday wishes from the driver.D. To watch the mail truck.9. What did Shelley do to make Chip happy?A. She gave him some pocket money.B. She sent him some birthday balloons.C. She presented him with a greeting card.D. She bought him a Spider-man action figure.10. What is Chip’s mother’s attitude towards Shelley?A. Grateful.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.11. What does Chip’s mother do to help Shelley?A. She offers to deliver the mails for her.B. She often helps drive her mail truck.C. She looks after her son when she is at work.D. She posts pictures of her mail truck on social media.DAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy;and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychological basis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”. So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and even illness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.12. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality13. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality14. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.15. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.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年上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020年上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语一模试卷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AI started working with my hands at a young age. The youngest of five brothers, I took on the role as a “maintenance (维修) man” at an early age for our family’s small grocery store. Often my dad wouldn’t give me a clear idea of how something shouldbe done, so I just had to figure it out by researching or through trial and error.Fast forward to 2016 and those problem-solving skills would become the focus of Tippecanoe High School’s Homebuilding class. I knew I wanted to teach the students skills that went beyond just being able to hammer nails or cut pieces of two-by-fours. The problem was that we didn’t have the resources at the time to do much else. The idea of attracting some type of funding seemed very important. Designing, building and selling a tiny house on wheels seemed like the perfect project to accomplishthe task. I reached out to a number of local businesses and most of them responded with the greatest support for what x k w we were doing.This year we added a new element to the program. Through one of our partners, we were able to connect with the nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda Incorporated. Students in the Homebuilding class are leading the design and production of micro houses to be donated to this organization. The new partnership gives the students another focus to consider when designing and building the houses.There has been no shortage of students since our first year. Three years ago we had 41 students, the next 191, and this year it was limited to just over 160 students so we could have a safe and manageable classroom environment. The number of girls taking the class has risen steadily over the last few years as well. This class offers something for everyone and the skills are universal.1. How can we describe the young author?A. He opened a small grocery store.B. He did a lot of research in the lab.C. He enjoyed doing hands-on activities.D. He learnt about maintenance from his father.2. What do the underlined words “the task” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. Getting some financial support.B. Selling a tiny house on wheels.C. Reaching out to many local businesses.D. Offering the students some problem-solving skills.3. What can be inferred about the Homebuilding class from the last paragraph?A. Its size needs increasing.B. Itis popular with the students.C. It has caused some safety concerns.D. Its classroom environment is hard to manage.BNextdoor，an online social network for neighbors，says it has attracted $60 million from early backers of technology giants，Google，Amazon and Facebook.The new investment，1ed by venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and investment firm Tiger Global Management，values Nextdoor at more than $500 million，said a personfamiliar with the matter.Nextdoor members make Facebook-style postings，giving or seeking recommendations for services such as babysitters and yard maintenance or local retailers and restaurants. They also post about community issues such as parking，crimeand safety，or items for sale or loan.The investment sum emphasizes the appeal of businesses that can tap into the growing use of mobile devices，as well as social networking Perhaps the best current example is Twitter，which is preparing for an initial public offering that values the company at up to about $11 billion.“We’re all spending more time with our screens，more engaged，but I think data shows we’re less connected，”said John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins，mentioning his own experience of knowing few of his neighbors. Nextdoor，with its ability to introduce neighbors to each other，helps people regain the sense of connection，he said.Early next year，Nextdoor plans to expand to Canada，followed by Great Britain，Australia，and South Africa，chief executive NiravTolia said. While Nextdoor has not yet have made any profit after two years of operations，Tolia said he is not worried.“If we look at the great companies at this stage，none of them started to monetize this early in their evolution. ”Tolia said. “It’s all about getting the product right. ”Eventually，Nextdoor plans to tap into local advertising，he said.Nextdoor is currently used in 22，527 neighborhoods across the United States，up from 5，694 a year ago. Including the latest funding round，it has raised just over $100 million.4. What attitude do the early backers of technology grant hold towards Nextdoor?A. They doubt its value.B. They think poorly of it.C. They are in favor of it.D. They are worried about it.5. What is mainly discussed about Nextdoor in Paragraph 3?A. Its members.B. Its service.C. Its value.D. Its location.6. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning Twitter in Paragraph 4?A. To support his viewpoint.B. To post an advertisement.C. To introduce a network.D. To makea public offer.7. How does Nirav Tolia feel about the future of Nextdoor?A. Curious.B. Upset.C. Cautious.D. Optimistic.CAlaska—The American city Anchorage is recovering from a powerful earthquake Friday that damaged public buildings, homes and roads.The 7.0 earthquake caused buildings to slake. But there have been no reports of deaths, serious injuries or damage. Officials say the quake has not affected transportation of food and her supplies. “The ships are coming in on schedule, the supply lines are at this point working well,” the government told reporters Sunday.The Glenn Highway was probably the road hit hardest by the earthquake. It connects the state's largest city to other parts in the north. Traffic has been heavy and slow—moving since the quake. Drivers are being guided. Groups of workers are trying to rebuild areas where the quake left large holes in the road.People who are still nervous after the major quake have been more upset by more than 1, 700 aftershocks. “Anything that moves, you feel terrified”said David, whose home suffered structural(结构)damage, including a sunken foundation(地基). Actually, Alaska came up with strict building rules after a 9. 2 earthquake in 1964. That was the second most powerful earthquake on record.Government officials said a public health center promises that moneyfor medical treatment will continue to come. Mental healthy service(心理健康服务)is also available for people hurt by the disaster.Earthquake experts say there is a 4 percent chance of another 7. 0 earthquake or greater in the following week. "The chance is very small, but its not impossible, ” said the expert, Paul Caruso.8. What was the result of the earthquake?A. Buildings were damaged.B. Food supply was cut off.C. Many people were killedD. The ships could not come in.9. Why is the traffic slow on the Glenn Highway?A. Because small quakes hit the city.B. Because falling rocks are a danger.C. Because the highway is badly damaged.D. Because drivers are misled.10. What can you learn from Paul Caruso?A. Another greater earthquake is on the way.B. Chances still exists of another earthquake.C. It will be safe in the 1th week after the quake.D. There is no possibility for more quakes.11. Where can your possibly read the passage?A. Ina story book.B. In a travel journal.C. In a poster.D. In a newspaper.D“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds... Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017, a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets. That way, if an asteroid, a terrible disease, nuclear war, or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have a chance. Mars is one of the most tempting destinations. NASA, theUnited Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we risk going extinct, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that it’s just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for them to live. It’s not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with poverty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host microbial life. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel that’s too much of a risk to take.What do you think? Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?12. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B. Mars is the most attractive destinations for human beings.C. Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D. All the other experts don’t agree with Hawking’s idea.13. Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A. It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B. It is too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C. Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D. The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.14. What’s the writing purpose of the passage?A. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.B. To present different opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C. To arouse readers’ reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D. To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.15. In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A. Fiction.B. Current affairs.C. Social Studies.D. Science.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年上海杨浦教师进修学院附属中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020年上海杨浦教师进修学院附属中学高三英语一模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AOlder adults who sleep six hours or fewer a night may have elevated risk for dementia(痴呆症) and other cognitive (认知的) issues, a new study finds.Researchers at Stanford University measured seniors' (ages 65 to 85) dementia risk and cognitive abilities, finding higher risk in those patients who regularly slept six or fewer hours compared to those who slept seven or eight hours. Those seniors who slept nine or more hours also had lower cognitive functions and other health issues, but the researchers didn't find the same high dementia risk in this group.The findings demonstrate how important it is for adults to maintain a healthy sleep cycle, especially as they get older.As adults age, it's common for their sleep patterns to change or becomedisrupted— leading to longer, shorter, or more irregular sleep. This disruption may be linked to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, impacting seniors' ability to remember information, problem-solve, and go through everyday behaviors. Sleep disruption can also be caused by or heighten depression, cardiovascular disease（冠心病）, and other conditions.A recommended sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours, the researchers said. Six or fewer hours corresponded to short sleep, while nine or more hours corresponded to long sleep.The Stanford researchers measured levels of beta amyloid, a protein in the brain that is typically found in high levels when a patient develops Alzheimer's. In addition, the researchers used several tests for memory, attention, spatial skills, and executive function to identify patients' cognitive abilities. Those patients sleeping for six hours or fewer a night were more likely to develop dementia, the researchers found. The low-sleep patients had higher levels of beta amyloid.The Stanford researchers found that patients with lower sleep also performed worse on memory tests, while those with higher sleep (more hours) performed worse on executive function tests，which measure the brain's ability to switch between different tasks.―The main takeaway is that it is important to maintain healthy sleep late in life, Winer told CNN.1. What does the underlined word “disrupted” in paragraph 4 mean?A. difficultB. disorderedC. dissolvedD. different2. According to the findings, which of the following is NOT related to the disrupted sleep?A. It is more likely to cause old people to have bad memories over issues.B. It may contribute to dementia, cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.C. Some daily behaviors perhaps differ from those whose sleeping is normal.D It tends to bring all the old people to undergo brain scans and cognitive tests.3. What can we infer from the study?A. A proper sleep time for seniors is seven to eight hours.B. Low and high sleep patients were both poor at memory tests.C. Executive function test is applied to measure the capacity of brain.D. Keeping a healthy sleep for older adults late in life is crucial.BHoneybees can’t swim, and when their wings are wet, they can’t fly, either. But Chris Roh and other researchers at the California Institute of Technology found that when bees drop into bodies of water, they can use their wings toproduce little waves and slide toward land-like surfers who create and then ride their own waves.As with many scientific advances-IsaacNewton’s apple or Benjamin Franklin’s lightning bolt-Dr. Roh’s experiment began with a walk. Passing Caltech’s Millikan Pond in 2016, he observed a bee on the water’s surface producing waves. He wondered how an insect known for flight could push itself through water.Dr. Roh and his co-worker, Morteza Gharib, used butterfly nets to collect localPasadenahoneybees and observed their surf-like movements. The researchers used a wire to restrict each bee’s bodily movement, allowing close examination of their wings. They found that the bee bends its wings at a 30-degree angle, pulling up water and producing a forward force. Bees get trapped on the surface because water is roughly three times heavier than air. But that weight helps to push the bee forward when its wings move quickly up and down. It’s a tough exercise for the bees, which the researchers guess could handle about 10 minutes of the activity.The researchers said the surf-like movement hasn’t been documented in other insects and most semiaquatic insects use their legs forpropulsion, which is known as water-walking. It may have evolved in bees, they-predicted.Dr. Roh and Dr. Gharib have imagined many practical applications for bees’ surfing. One plan is to use their observations to design robots able to travel across sky and sea. “This could be useful for search and rescues, or for getting samples of the surface of the ocean, if you can’t send a boat or helicopter,” Dr. Gharib said.4. What does the author intend to show by mentioningNewtonandFranklin?A. Roh’s admiration for them.B. Roh’s chance discovery about bees.C. Their outstanding talent for science.D. Their similar achievements in discovery.5. What plays the most vital role in a bee’s moving forward on water?A. The air weight.B. Its leg extension.C. The water movement.D. Its continuous wingbeat.6. What does the underlined word “propulsion” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Fast flightB. Driving force.C. Pulling speed.D. Explosive power.7. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Honeybees can surf to safety.B. Bees help scientists make inventions.C. Insects can adapt to the environment.D. Nature is a helpful guide for discovery.CA male tiger was rescued in Mishan city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Friday. A tiger was recently seen on the Siner Russian border（边界），but there is no evidence to suggest this is the same tiger or that it had lost its way from Russia.Wherever it may have come from, cross-border protection of endangered species is a problem. According to Ma Jianzhang, a senior wild animal researcher in China, tigers know no borders, which have been built to stop humans from illegally crossing over. However, these borders also stop the free movement of tigers, thus preventing their breeding（繁殖）and exchange of genes.The Sino-Russian border alsocomes in the way ofprotecting tigers in the region. Data show about 500 to 550 Siberian tigers, or over 90 percent of the species, live in the wild in Russia; 27 live in the wild in China, and 50 inthe border region. Sometimes tigers lose their way across the border and that is hindering（妨碍）efforts to stop illegal hunting and protecting them.Fortunately, both China and Russia have realized this problem and are working toward solving it. As early as 2010, the two countries established a cross-border protection network aimed at strengthening communication on protecting tigers in the northeast. The countries have also held anti-poaching（反偷猎）activities together. In 2019, two national parks from the two countries signed a three-year deal to share research data on tigers, greatly improving the living conditions of Siberian tigers in the wild.However, much more needs to be done to protect the species. It is necessary to combine the tiger protection areas in the two countries. That will require greater efforts from both sides and some difficulties might remain even then. Fortunately, both countries have been taking effective measures to provide the endangered species abetter home.8. What's the original purpose of setting up the Sino-Russian borders?A. To ban people from illegal crossings.B. To help protect tigers in the region.C. To protect tigers from losing their way.D. To stop tigers' breeding and exchange of genes.9. What does the underlined phrase “comes in the way of” probably mean?A. keeps from.B. is on the way toC. is aimed atD. keeps up10. What is the focus of Paragraph 4 ?A. Recent studies and researches on tigers.B. Joint efforts by China and Russia to protect tigers.C. The possible effects of establishing a networkD. Reasons for improving the living conditions of tigers.11. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?A. To inform the possible dangers of tiger protection.B. To cover the news about a missing tiger on the border.C. To put forward suggestions on finding the missing tiger.D. To report the problems and measures of cross-border tiger protection.DWe are in lack of enough sleep, according to Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. And thishas great consequences on our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. What is needed, she ly declares, is nothing short of a sleep revolution. Only by renewing our relationship with sleep can we take back control of our lives.In her bestseller Thrive, Arianna wrote about our need to redefine success through wellbeing, wisdom, wonder, and giving. Her discussion of the importance of sleep as a gateway to this more fulfilling way of living struck such a powerful chord (弦) that she realized the mystery and transformative power of sleep called for a fuller investigation (调查).The result is a scientifically sweeping and personal exploration of sleep from all angles, from the history of sleep, to the role of dreams in our lives, to the consequences of sleep deprivation (剥夺), and the new golden age of sleep science that is showing the vital role sleep plays in our every waking moment and every aspect of ourhealth — from weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s.In The Sleep Revolution, Arianna shows how our cultural removal of sleep as time wasted damages our health and our decision-making and our work lives and shortens our personal lives. She explores all the latest science on what exactly is going on while we sleep and dream. She decides the dangerous sleeping pill industry, and all the ways of our addiction to technology disturb our sleep. She also offers a range of recommendations and tips from leading scientists on how we can get better and more restorative sleep.In today’s fast-paced, always-connected and sleep-deprived world, our need for a good night’s sleep is more important than ever. The Sleep Revolution both sounds the alarm on our worldwide sleep crisis and provides a detailed road map to the great sleep awakening that can help transform our lives, our communities, and our world.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The importance of sleep.B. The necessity of improving sleep.C. The way to improve our sleep.D. The effect of sleep on health.13. What can be inferred about Arianna’s attitude to success?A. She thinks good sleep is more important.B. She doesn’t think much of becoming successful.C. She thinks it wrong to sacrifice health to success.D. She is concerned about the nature of success.14. What can be said about Arianna’s investigation?A. It is really of great value.B. It is scientific and historical.C. It costs Arianna’s sleep in practice.D. It covers all necessary aspects scientifically,15. What influence does TheSleep Revolution have on society?A. It helps to slow down the pace of modern life.B. It warns people against taking sleeping pills.C. It warns the harm of inadequate sleep of people.D. It helps to stress the value of sleep to 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。
2020年上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020年上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语第一次联考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AThese wonderful NYC attractions offer pay — what — you — wish days, free entry hours/days and other great stuff for local families.Staten IslandZooThere are plenty of creatures who call NYC home—the Staten Island Zoo is one of them. Once you’ve finished learning about the wildlife in the animal nursery, reptile (爬行动物) side rooms, horse barn and other areas of the attraction, make sure to mark your schedule for fun seasonal happenings, such as the Easter Egg Games and the scary, crazy Halloween Shows.Entry on Wednesdays is by suggested donation; children aged two and under free.Children’s Museum of the ArtsThe Children’s Museum of the Arts welcomes 135,000 little visitors each year through its doors. Once inside, the whole family can enjoy interactive programs, exhibitions (展览) and events that celebrate the changed power of the arts on youngsters and grown-ups alike.Pay-as-you-wish Thursdays, 3-6 p. m.Wave HillEveryone needs a few hours of calm now and then-kids included-and you’d be hard- pressed to find a more peaceful spot within city limits than Wave Hill the broad grounds located above the river, covering 28 acres of public gardens, plus woodlands and grasses to wander. Jump in on nature walks, story times and family art projects often led by local artists and free with general admission.Pay — as — you — wish Tuesdays and Saturdays,9 a. m — noon.New York Hall of ScienceNaturally, kids love it when the New York Hall of Science pleases them with neat exhibits and fun hands-on activities. The museum’s playground is themost attractivetochildren A tube slide (管道滑梯) will give little ones the knowledge on science topics, while the climbing area mirrors a giant spider web. There are also wind pipes, metal drums, sand- boxes and much more. What better way to make the mostout of science?Free entry Sep-Jun on Fridays, 2 — 5 p. m，and Sundays, 10 —11 a. m.1. What can children do in Staten Island Zoo?A. Feed injured animals.B. Join in seasonal activities.C. Build a home for creatures.D. Deal with the donations to the zoo.2. What do Children’s Museum of the Arts and Wave Hill have in common?A. They both have peaceful spots.B. They both are located by a river.C. They both have public gardens.D. They both have activities about arts.3. Which place can be free of charge for all?A. Wave Hill.B.Staten IslandZoo.C. New York Hall of Science.D. Children’s Museum of the Arts.BThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included on December 17, 2020 China's Tai Chi on the RepresentativeList of the Intangible（无形的）Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the online meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage held from December 14 to19 inKingston, capital ofJamaica.“Born in the mid-17th century in a small village named Chenjiagou located in Central China's Henan province, Tai Chi is not only a kind of traditional Wushu integrated with slow movements and deep breathing, but is also deeply rooted in many areas of Chinese culture, such as medicine and philosophy,”Zhu Xianghua says, who is the son of the famous Tai Chi master Zhu Tiancai.Although it has spread to more than 150 countries and regions, attracting more than 100 million people to practice, the idea that Tai Chi is for the elderly has stopped many young people practicing the ancient Wushu. They think of it as a slow exercise, which is specially made and better suited for their grandparents. Instead, many young people are turning to the Indian practice of yoga（瑜伽）to relieve stress, which was placed on the UNESCO's List in 2019.In order to promote Tai Chi, joint efforts have been made from individuals and the Chinese government in thelast decades. Xi'an Jiaotong University requires students to learn Tai Chi. Wang Yunbing, a professor in the university's sports center, stressed that Tai Chi is not only good physical exercise-researchers from the American College of Rheumatology find that it can help manage several diseases but is also conned ted to ancient Chinese eivilization. Since 2014, the World Tai Chi Championships have been held every two years by the International Wushu Federation. It provides a platform for communication and learning between the Tai Chi masters and Tai Chi lovers around the globe. In January 2020, Tai Chi became an official event in the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games.4. What does Zhu Xianghua say about Tai Chi in paragraph 2?A. It originated from fast Kung Fu action.B. It was born around the 1750s in a village.C. It is related to other cultural fields ofChina.D. It integrates Chinese medicine and western philosophy.5. Why do some young people choose to practice yoga instead of Tai Chi?A. They think it easier to practice yoga to keep fit.B. The elderly stop young people practicing Tai Chi.C. They consider Tai Chi is custom-built for old people.D. Yoga was included in the world culture earlier than Tai Chi.6. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph?A. To promote contemporary Chinese civilization.B. To show many efforts made to popularize Tai Chi.C. To stress the importance of Chinese Tai Chi masters.D. To advise people to practise Tai Chi to cure diseases.7.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Tai Chi Steps on the UNESCO's List.B. Tai Chi is Competing against Yoga.C. Tai Chi Has Regained populate Globally.D. Opinions Greatly Differ on Tai Chi and Yoga.CWatching what you eat can be easier said than done, but a recent study shows it might not just be about what's on your plate — it could be about how quickly it disappears.Japanese researchers followed 1,083 adultsfor five years, splitting them into three categories based on how quickly they ate: slow, normal, and fast. They also answered a questionnaire at the beginning of the study, sharing their diet, physical activity, and medical history. In the beginning, none of the volunteers had metabolic syndrome (新陈代谢综合征) - meaning at least three risk factors — which can lead to health problems like heart conditions and diabetes.When the participants reported back five years later 84 had been diagnosed (诊断) with metabolic syndrome — and their eating speed was a major predictor, according to the results in the journal Circulation. The fast eaters were 89 percent more likely to have metabolic syndrome than slow and normal eaters. Just 2.3 percent of slow eaters received the diagnosis, compared to 11.6 percent of fast eaters. But that's not all. Fast eaters also saw more weight gain, larger waistlines, and higher blood sugar levels than slow eaters.The researchers saygobblingmakes it easier not to take notice of fullness before your body has a chance to signal you to stop. “So when people eat fast they are more likely to overeat,” said Takayuki Yamaji, MD, study author and cardiologist at Hiroshima University in Japan in a statement.Previous research backs up the weight benefits of slow eating, too. One study of New Zealand women found fast eaters have higher body-mass indexes (指数), and a Chinese study found that both healthy and fat men ate less when told to chew 40 times instead of 15 times before swallowing. Initial research even suggests chewing your food longer could bum more calories - up to about 1,000 extra every month.8. What are the participants divided by?A. Medical history.B. Health condition.C. Physical activity.D. Eating speed.9. Which may be the result of the study?A. Fast eaters are 4 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome.B. Normal and slow eaters don’t have metabolic illness.C. 89% of fast eaters have higher blood pressure.D. Slow caters are healthier than fast eaters.10. What does the underlined word “gobbling” in Paragraph 4 best mean?A. Tasting slowly.B. Digesting quickly.C. Eating greedily.D. Cooking carefully.11. What does the last paragraph tell us?A. The importance of eating speed.B. The advantage of eating slowly.C. The result of a Chinese study.D. Fast eating and overeating.DFrom skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The Weeknd'sBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulo's Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”12. What do we know about The Weeknd?A. He created the famous song Dreams.B. He started a career based on shared videos.C. He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D. He organized the TikTok dance challenges.13. What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A. Meaningful.B. Peaceful.C. Content.D. Uninteresting.14. The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by ______.A. Caitlin ReillyB. Curtis RoachC. Nathan ApodacaD. Bella Poarch15. What does the underlined word “transcends” in the last paragraph mean?A. Makes use of.B. Goes beyond.C. Calls on.D. Takes charge of.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届上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020届上海市杨浦高级中学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ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BPlastic is piling up in ecosystems all over the world. Although its harmful impacts on both species and ecosystems have been documented, a few animals—like bowerbirds and hermit crabs—are doing what they can to recycle it. And according to a recent study, wild bees in Canada have joined the effort, which is a rare observation of behavioral flexibility in species especially insects, in increasingly plastic-rich environments.The researchers found two species of leafcutter bees putting plastic into their nests. One of the bees they studied, the alfalfa leafcutter bee, normally bites off pieces of leaves and flowers while the second bee gathers sticky substances from trees. Leafcutter bees don't build big nests or store honey like honeybees, choosing instead small nests in underground holes, tree holes or cracks（裂缝）in buildings. But the researchers found that three of eight brood cells（育雏巢室）contained pieces of plastic bags, replacing 23 percent of the cut leaves in each cell on average.While they don't make honey,alfalfa leafcutter bees still make money for theU. S. and Canadian farmers by pollinating（给......传授花粉）crops including alfalfa , carrots and melons. The European insects were introduced to North America in the 1930s for that purpose, and they've since become wild, joining the continent's many native species of leafcutter bees.In a separate study conducted in Argentina between 2017 and 2018, researchers found a bee nest made entirely of plastic, which consisted of three separate cells. It's the first known example of such construction worldwide. Compared to the other nests the researchers examined, which were made of natural materials, this one had a pretty lower success rate of the bees' survival. One of the cells had a dead baby bee , another seemed to have housed an adult that had left the nest, and the third was unfinished.4. What does the animals' use of plastic show according to the study?A. How widely plastic is used.B. How strange the behavior of wildlife is.C. How some wildlife is adapting to plastic.D. How plastic pollution has harmed them.5. What do leaves mean to alfalfa leafcutter bees?A. Food.B. Shelter.C A plastic substitute. D. Traditional nest materials.6. Which is one characteristic of leafcutter bees?A. They have great economic value.B. They store honey like honeybees.C. They prefer to live in tree holes.D. They have evolved into a new species.7. What was the nest made entirely of plastic like?A. It might be warmer.B. It might be unhealthy.C. It might be easy to finish.D. It might be recyclable.CIf you travel inAthens, against popular belief, I would highly recommend saving the Acropolis for your secondday. As attractive as it is to head straight to the most famous building in the city, there are several reasons why you should hold off until later.Sunriseis the best time to see the ruins, and who wants to spend their first day in anew citywaking up at6 a.m.? On top of that, the Acropolis is going to make every other site inAthensless important in comparison, so I recommend not hitting it on your first day.We got to the southeast gate at 7：30, half an hour before it opened at 8. When the gate opened, we rushed to the hill. Our plan paid off because we had the whole complex to ourselves for five minutes. In this age of overtourism, getting to the greatness of the Acropolis with nobody else around felt special and excited.The Acropolis is the name given to the complex on top of the hill, and it’s made up of several buildings. There’s theTempleofAthena Nike, the Parthenon, the Old Temple of Athena, the Legendary Olive Tree of the Pandroseion, the Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheion... and on your way down, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.Something that sounds boring but isn’t is theAcropolisMuseum, and I recommend spending a couple of hours there. As someone who is a museum-avoider, I listened to the recommendations of everyone who had been, and made myself go inside. And I loved it. The museum houses tons of sculptures unearthed from the Acropolis, and it was interesting to check them out.Head toSyntagma Squarenext to watch the changing of the guard. This takes place every hour on the hour, so try to time your visit perfectly. The guards wear fun clothes and make for interesting photos.8. The author suggests visiting the Acropolis on the second day so that ___________.A. it can save visitors a lot of timeB. it can save visitors from getting up earlyC. it can make for a better travel experienceD. it can give visitors a better understanding ofAthens9. How did the author feel when he ran to the top of the hill?A. Bored.B. Worried.C. Relaxed.D. Amazed.10. With what may the author agree about theAcropolisMuseum?A. It is so great that it should be visited last.B. It is enjoyable and worth visiting.C. It wastes a lot of time.D. It should be avoided.11. What is the purpose of the text?A. To provide some advice on visiting the Acropolis.B. To introduce the history of the Acropolis.C. To call on people to protect historic sites.D. To encourage people to travel around.DMost people around the world are right-handed. This also seems to be true in history. In 1799, scientists studied works of art made at different times from 1,500 B.C. to the 1950s. Most of the people shown in these works are right-handed, so the scientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common through history. Today, only about 10% to 15% of the world’s population is left-handed.Why are there more right-handed people than left-handed ones? Scientists now know that a person’s two hands each have their own jobs. For most people, the left hand is used to find things or hold things. The right hand is used to work with things. This is because of the different work of the two sides of the brain. The right side of the brain, which makes a person’s hands and eyes work together, controls the left hand. The left-side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the centre for thinking and doing problems. These findings show that more artists should be left-handed, and studies have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed instead of left-handed. Scientists have found that almost 40% of the people become left-handed because their main brain is damaged when they are born. However, this doesn’t happen to everyone, so scientists guess there must be another reason why people become left-handed. One idea is that people usually get right-handed from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene(基因) for right-handedness, he / she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to the chance and the people they work or live with.Though right-handedness is more common than left-handedness, people no longer think left-handed people are strange or unusual. A long time ago, left-handed children were made to use their right hands like other children, but today they don’t have to.12. After studying works of art made at different times in history, the scientists found _______.A. the art began from 1,500B.C.B. the works of art ended in the 1950sC. most people shown in the works of art are right-handedD. most people shown in the works of art are left-handed13. What is the left hand for most people used to do?A. It’s used to find or hold things.B. It’s used to work with things.C. It’s used to make a person’s eyes work together.D. It’s the centre for thinking and doing problems.14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. No one really knows what makes a person become right-handed.B. Left-handedness is cleverer than right-handedness.C. Today children are not made to use their right hands only.D. Scientists think there must be some reason why people become left-handed.15. The best title for this passage is _______.A. Scientists’ New InventionsB. Left-handed PeopleC. Which HandD. Different Brains, Different Hands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届上海市杨浦区教育学院附属学校高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届上海市杨浦区教育学院附属学校高三英语模拟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 the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoidingcrowds 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 pillarsB“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” That’s a common expression, but the next time you throw something away, think about a twist on the old saying. What if your trash could become your own treasure? Many creative, thrifty, and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen. It’s called upcycling. Our world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful. For example, how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee? It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recycling. Upcycling is actually much better for the environment. Recycling takes an item made of glass, paper, metal, or plastic, breaks it down to its base material, and then uses that material to make another product. This requires a great deal of energy. On the other hand, when you choose to upcycle, the only energy you use is your own. And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills, but it also protects natural resources, such as oil and gas. Recycling is good for the environment, but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a family’s budget stretch further. Of course, the idea of reusing items to save money is not new. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, many families lived on a tight budget. People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens, we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our resources. Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help. The next time you go to toss something into the trash can, stop and think about what it could become. Chances are, there’s a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.4. Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A. To arise reader’s awareness of upcycling.B. To stress the importance of upcycling.C. To lead in the topic of upcycling.D. To show the idea of upcycling.5. Which one below belongs to upcycling?A. An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B. Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C. A broken wooden door is chopped up.D. Old cloth is made into a paper bed.6. What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A. Upcycling is much more creative.B. Recycling is much easier to achieve.C. Recycling is much more cost-saving.D. Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.7. What can be inferred from the text?A. Upcycling is popular at present.B. Upcycling is replacing recycling.C. Upcycling is worth recommending.D. Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.CI waschecking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night, ready to pay for my bananas, when all ofa sudden, fear came upon me. My wallet was gone. And I could only have left it one place: the G9 bus, from whichI had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops. The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards, the driver's license, the expensive lipstick ($ 55!).Two hours after I was back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard someone say. In her hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story, I heard from her boyfriend, who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball, a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her, I called to thank her. She said she spotted my wallet and thought that it's more dangerous to go to a stranger's house than leaving the wallet with the driver, but she still decided to take the chance. "If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me," she said. Ball doesn't find her actions particularly excellent. She added, "It's not hard to do small things for people."After Ball found my wallet, she decided to post a picture of my driver's license online before going to my house, trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighbors who recognized my face, both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night,for which I was extremely grateful. Looking back, I'm not surprised someone had wanted to help a stranger. A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.8. What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A. She missed the G9 bus.B. She paid for her bananas.C. She replaced the credit cards.D. She found she had left her wallet on the bus.9. Who helped the author find Ball?A. The G9 driver.B. The girl's boyfriend.C. The author's neighbors.D. The author's husband.10. What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A. Ball called the author.B. Ball went to the author's house.C. Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D. Ball posted a photo of the author's driving license.11. Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?A. Humorous and kind.B. Generous and demanding.C. Honest and warm-hearted.D. Caring and outgoing.DWhen girls play with cars, they're serious. It was at primary school that Gu Huijing first became interested in cars after watching some car-themed movies. Born in2004 inShenzhen, Guangdong province, Gu decided to major in automobiles (汽车) when she was in junior high.She's driven by interest, but she is also a realist. “I think the future of the automobile industry is bright because we cannot live without food, clothes, houses and cars,” she said.In April, she won first prize at a competition for vehicle maintenance (车辆维修) in Dongguan city, which drew 33 teams from different cities across the province.“I thought it couldn't be that hard to repair cars when I started to take courses, but I was totally wrong,” Gu said. When she started learning in 2019, she was frequently confused by various problems. “And competition within our school is intense, so I had to work extra hard,” she said.Her teacher once tried to persuade her to give up as she was a sophomore (大二学生), and wasn't as knowledgeable as the seniors, and no women had ever been selected for the competition before. “But I insisted that I would carry on,” she said. Finally, her training and hard work won her the only place to stand for her school at the competition.A woman winning first prize in a vehicle maintenance competition became a hot topic on-line, causing heated discussions over gender (性别) and career choices. “Women should not be influenced by old-fashioned thinking, and should do whatever it takes to discover their interests and strengths. There are more possibilities out there,” one netizen wrote.Gu said, “Many people think vehicle maintenance is a job for men. That's wrong. I don't think gender has anything to do with choice of jobs.” “I have a goal and I will work harder to make it happen,” she added. “I will be responsible for my choices.”12. What was a cause of Gu's choosing automobiles as her major?A. The love for automobiles.B. The guidance from her parents.C. The high popularity of automobiles.D. The determination to contribute to society.13. Why did Gu's teacher advise her to quit the competition?A. She lacked the knowledge related to it.B. She had never taken part in a competition before.C. She was unlikely to win the competition.D. Women were not allowed to enter the competition.14. Which of the following best describes Gu Huijing?A. Creative and caring.B. Determined and hard-working.C. Independent and humorous.D. Honest and courageous.15. What would be the best title for the text?A. There Is No End To LearningB. Teenage Girl Wins Car Repair ContestC. Vehicle Maintenance Catches OnD. Taking Challenge Leads To 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。
2020年上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语模拟试题及答案解析
2020年上海市杨浦高级中学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 “laugh out loud” face is officially the world’s most popular emoji, according to researchers from Adobe (ADBE) who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.The “thumbs up” emoji came in second, followed by the “red heart” emoji. The flirtatious “wink and kiss” and “sad face with a tear” emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Report ahead of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobe’s latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world. The “eggplant” symbol edged out the “peach” and the “clown” emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users (90%) believe the modern —day hieroglyphs make it easier for them to express themselves. Eighty — nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers. And 67% said they think people who use emojis are friendlier, funnier and cooler than those who don’t. A slight majority of respondents said they are more comfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in —person. More than half of global emoji users (55%) said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health. Seventy — six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool for creating unity, respect and understanding. And 88% said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loudugh out loud thumbs up wink and kissugh out loud thumbs up red heartD.thumbs up red heart sad face with a tear2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.BI am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Our autonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole team designing one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!4. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. InspectB. AdmireC. OverlookD. Assume5. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?A. Because it was really too difficult for them.B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.6. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?A. It was tiring but exciting.B. It was stressful but wonderful.C. It was terrible but powerful.D. It was boring but professional7. What is the best title for the text?A. A Girl Who Loves RobotsB. My First Robotics MatchC. Teamwork for RobotsD. Robotics Is Never DullCSimply being quiet is a growing appeal. Lots of business have appeared to meet a rising demand for quiet time, from silent weekend getaways to silent dining, silent reading parties and even silent dating. Silence can mean different things to different people. We are usually silent only with those closest to us. So there is something almost radical(不同凡响的)about the recent trend towards enjoying silence with strangers.Mariel started a regular silent reading party inDundeejust under a year ago. Readers bring their books and meet in a bar, where they read together in silence for an hour or sometimes two and then put their books away to chat and have a drink. “When the reading party starts, everything goes quiet,” says Mariel, “ It’s a little bit surreal (超现实的), especially in what is usually a noisy bar. However, there is something special about sharing the silence with others. It offers a chance to escape from reality; everyone is so busy with work and with technology being ever present. An event like thisgives people the opportunity to escape these things for a while.”Honi Ryan is an artist based inBerlinwho began hosting silent dinner back in 2006. The rules of the dinner are: no talking, no using your voice, no reading or writing, trying to make as little noise as possible, not connecting with technology, and staying for at least two hours. So far she has taken her silent dinner project toMexico, theUS,AustraliaandChina. “It’s evident that the age-old connections we make over food do not depend on the words around it. Silence creates the space for the people and places involved to fill with whatever is needed;itis quite different from our usual social behaviors.”8. Why have lots of silent businesses appeared?A. To satisfy people’s demand for silence.B. To make people get close to each other.C. To appeal to young people.D. To change people’s old way of life.9. What can we learn about Mariel’s silent reading parties?A. Readers can use their voice while reading.B. Readers can be busy with their work.C. Readers can connect with technology.D. Readers can chat and drink after reading.10. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .A. noiseB. spaceC. silenceD. food11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Escape from Reality.B. Enjoying Being Quiet.C. Silent Reading Parties.D. Silent Dining Projects.DIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the aging process?For centuries, people have been looking for a “fountain of youth”. The idea is that if you find a magical fountain, and drink from its waters, you will not age.Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found a way to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes, in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of your brain. It controls important activities within the body.Researchers at New York’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamus neural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells(干细胞)? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized cells, like blood or skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the lead researcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journal Nature, Cai explained when hypothalamus function is in decline, particularly the loss of hypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventually leads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, the hypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by injecting the animals with stem cells, Later, the researchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in the strength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behavior and cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results show that the treatment slowed aging in the animals, Cai says injecting middle-aged mice with stem cells from younger mice helped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer, does that mean people could have longer lives? The next step is to see if the anti-aging effects also work in.12. In Paragraph 2 a “fountain of youth” is mentioned to ________.A. introduce the main topicB. show a hidden secret.C. describe scientists researchD. recommend a way to stay young13. Aging takes place in the body when _______.A. stem cells develop into specialized cellsB. there are important activities within the bodyC. hypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingD. the hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs14. What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from the text?A. They did experiments to see how stem cells work.B. They studied mice to find their connection with humans.C. They have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.D. They have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment15. What will the researchers probably do next?A. They will help some animals live longer.B. They will announce the fountain of youth doesn’t existC. They will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyD. They will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.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。
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杨浦区2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.1 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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第I卷（共105分）I. Listening Comprehension (30%)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Jack. B. Jane. C. John. D. Mr. Watson.2. A. An elevator. B. A clock. C. A highrise building. D. An order.3. A. The man found the exam as easy as he had expected.B. The man left the last question unanswered.C. The man completed the exam in one hour.D. The man found the last question too difficult for him.4. A. At the airport. B. At the post office. C. On the train. D. At the railway station.5. A. The plane has already taken off. B. The cost of the flying has increased.C. The flights have been put off.D. Her plan was not well-designed.6. A. 4.5 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 5.5 hours. D. 6 hours.7. A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife.C. House agent and customer.D. Boss and secretary.8. A. It’s a direct route. B. It’s less crowded.C. It avoids rushing.D. It reduces the chance of getting stuck.9. A. They watered Lily’s plants. B. They disapproved of her plan.C. They caught colds.D. They traveled overseas.10. A. She disliked novels until he went to college.B. She enjoyed the class even though the teacher was not good.C. She liked reading novels rather than history books.D. The study of literary history spoiled her enjoyment of novels.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken onlyonce. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. It forces people to concentrate on their work.B. It is a good way to keep healthy.C. It gives people a sense of being a leader.D. It makes time go by much faster.12.A. Sitting in comfortable chairs does some good to health.B. Standing for more than 6 hours a day increases the risk of early death.C. Sitting for more than 6 hours a day is harmful to health.D. Standing while working improves working efficiency.13. A. People should move around instead of just standing.B. People should try to find a natural way to stand while working.C. People should do as their leaders and colleagues do.D. People should pay attention to their eyesight while standing.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. For scientific research. B. For public entertainment.C. For medical treatment.D. For animal education.15. A. The lack of her mate’s cooperation. B. Her shy and sensitive personality.C. The disagreeable imported bamboo.D. The visitors’ enthusiasm.16. A. 600,000 pounds. B. 935,000 dollars.C. 70,000 pounds.D. 670,000 pounds.Section C Longer ConversationsDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Grammar and vocabulary (25%)Section ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. The cause of the crash of the Antarctic research helicopter is still _____ investigation.A. onB. amongC. belowD. under26. Almost half of all adults have basic maths skills that are no better than _____ of childrenaged nine to 11, government-commissioned research has shown.A. oneB. thoseC. someD. that27. Many citizens are angry with the new food standards _____ by the government.A. having been updatedB. being updatedC. updatingD. updated28. It remains a mystery _____ the world is going to end on Dec. 21st, 2020, which seems to bethe end of the Mayan calendar.A. ifB. thatC. whetherD. when29. To his surprise, the man found shark fins _____ from banquet menu in this restaurant.A. having been removedB. removedC. to be removedD. being removed30. What do you think _____ makes the English version of the musical Notre Dame de Parisdifferent from the previous ones?A. is it thatB. that it isC. that is itD. it is that31. The elderly patients still prefer the traditional way, _____ online booking system is supposedto be convenient and fast.A. whileB. thoughC. unlessD. as32.The regulation is welcomed by the public _____ advertisements are banned in the middle oftelevision dramas.A. thatB. whetherC. in whichD. when33. The joy of life is a deep spring. Only when digging deep _____ clear and sweet water.A. you can drawB. can draw youC. can you drawD. draw can you34. -- Ms Williams, Steve seems to be in low spirits after the parents’ meeting.-- Well, I think we _____ have given him helpful encouragement rather than negative criticism.A. mustB. shouldC. mightD. can35. Medical staff fled as flames and smoke filled an Indian hospital，_____ their patients to a firethat killed 89 people.A. abandonedB. having abandonedC. to abandonD. abandoning36. Many glaucoma (青光眼) patients are unaware of symptoms _____ a great deal of usefulsight has been permanently destroyed.A. untilB. sinceC. afterD. once37. Thailand’s worst flooding in nearly 60 years _____ more than 600 lives and affected about10 million people since mid July.A. claimedB. has claimedC. had claimedD. is claimed38. As far as we know, half of Canadian teenagers do not get enough sleep on school nights,_____?A. do theyB. don’t theyC. don’t youD. isn’t it39. Children with bad grades can always think of brilliant ways to escape _____.A. punishingB. being punishedC. to be punishedD. having punished40. Gone are the days _____ surgery meant cutting a patient open. Modern medicine offersdoctors less invasive tools to operate on disease-stricken bodies.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. whoseSection BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Addiction （沉溺，上瘾）to computer games has been on the increase with its rise in popularity. It is not a physical disease or mental illness. A person with this type of addiction sets aside __41__ all other activities in favor of playing computer games almost endlessly.Computer games addicts tend to isolate themselves from normal, face-to-face human contact. They spend hours playing the online games, without much __42__ for those around them. They also do not care to __43__ the responsibilities awaiting them and they are more likely to feel depressed. The fact that computer games reduce time available for family and friends may __44__ for the drop in well-being. Faceless, bodiless "virtual" communication may be less __45__ satisfying than actual conversation, and the relationships formed through it may be shallower. In addition, __46__ to the wider world via the Net makes users less satisfied with their lives.Many addicts spend as long as 100 hours a week playing computer games. Such a lifestyle will result in decreased job or __47__ performance. Late nights and days spent playing the games make the addict unable to perform as well as he would have. Some gamers even spend real money on virtual products to make their characters __48__ from others.Computer games addicts have unwittingly developed a set of habits. These habits have become part of their lives and if not dealt with, their jobs, relationships and careers may __49__. However, breaking these habits is easier said than done. Sometimes these habits could lead to depression, stress and other emotional problems. Therapy, counseling programs can be helpful to them. The earlier treatment is sought, the greater the chance it will be successful.III. Reading Comprehension (50%)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Researchers came to the conclusion that having two daughters is the key to a happy and harmonious family life after examining the lives of families with different combinations of children, both male and female.The results show of all the variations, two girls make for the most harmonious family life as they are unlikely to fight, will play nicely and are generally a __50__ to be around.It also emerged two girls rarely __51__ their parents, make limited noise, often trust in their parents and are unlikely to wind each other up or __52__ each other.__53__, doubling the number of daughters is likely to lead to a whole world of pain, the report found. Mums and dads with four girls __54__ out to be the least happy with family life overall. Parents of four girls also admitted to having to __55__ an average of four fights or arguments a day, the study of 2,116 parents of children aged 16 and under __56__.The study looked into families with twelve different combinations of children, __57__ only children but including everything from a brother and sister to four of the same __58__.Mums and dads were asked to rank their children's behavior. Two girls __59__ highly in every category. They were 'easy to reason with', 'helped around the house' and __60__ 'liked each other'.In fact, mums and dads with four children of any gender found it harder, the results showed. __61__, sixty-two per cent of parents with this combination would have exactly the same number of children if they had their time again.''Every child is a blessing and there are lots of things parents can do to __62__ family life is as harmonious as possible.''"Making sure __63__ time is spent with all children, __64__ them how lucky they are to have siblings（兄弟姐妹）and creating family rituals such as eating and playing together can all help everyone to get the most out of family life together.''50. A. contribution B. burden C. pleasure D. coincidence51. A. delight B. annoy C. disapprove D. respect52. A. forgive B. benefit C. ignore D. comfort53. A. By contrast B. As a result C. In addition D. To some extent54. A. figure B. carry C. burst D. turn55. A. adjust to B. cope with C. bring about D. negotiate with56. A. predicted B. surveyed C. revealed D. conducted57. A. enclosing B. concluding C. exposing D. excluding58. A. sex B. age C. hobby D. background59. A. spoke B. appreciated C. educated D. scored60. A. definitely B. generally C. constantly D. exactly61. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Moreover D. However62. A. secure B. promise C. ensure D. influence63. A. overall B. quality C. alternative D. temporary64. A. reminding B. remembering C. recalling D. reformingSection BDirections: 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 one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Not many people know about the clouded leopard. Even scientists don’t know much about the animal in the wild because it is so private. We do know that the clouded leopard isn’t actually a leopard. It is a species of its own. However, it does have spots like a leopard. They help it blend into the background in the forest.What else do we know about the cat? It is one of the best climbers of all wild cats. This skill is clearly imprinted in the kittens early on by their mothers and by instinct. In the wild, the cat lives in the tropical rain forests of Asia. It hunts small animals, such as squirrels and monkeys. It is listed on the United States Endangered Species Act. This protects it from being hunted. Scientists have speculated that the wild population is getting smaller, but no actual numbers are available.The Clouded Leopard Project works to conserve and protect the population of these cats. The project teaches about clouded leopards, analyzing their habits in captivity by watching their behaviors and interactions. The project realizes it is important to the cats’ survival to breed the animals in zoos. If more clouded leopards aren’t born, the population will be pushed quickly into extinction.The Clouded Leopard Project has recently begun a conservation effort in Thailand. It is a natural home of the clouded leopard. Funds will be given to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo to help with the breeding of these cats. Part of the money also will help save the habitat of the wild cats. People will work to monitor these wild cats. They will be photographed instead of being sedated, or drugged, to be tagged（加标签）. Sedating clouded leopards could cause the cats’ bodies to lose too much water, or worse.The project has had some great successes in the last few years. Two cubs were born in the United States, and two were born in Thailand. Members of the Clouded Leopard Project hope the urge to protect such species will become embedded in people’s minds. They sponsor several education programs at zoos. They also sponsor programs to directly help the cats. Through their work they ultimately will increase the population of this species.65. What made a clouded leopard not easy to find in the forest?A. Spots like a leopard.B. A species of its own.C. Best climbing skills.D. Extinction of such animals.66. _____ is not included in the Clouded Leopard Project?A. Breeding clouded leopards in zoos.B. Monitoring the cats by labeling them.C. Starting educational programs at zoos.D. Sa ving the cat’s natural habitat.67. The underlined word “embedded” means _____.A. focusedB. rootedC. determinedD. talented68. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Clouded leopard is a rare kind of leopard with nice spots.B. Lack of food in the wild makes the survival of the cats more difficult.C. The Clouded Leopard Project aims at increasing the population of the cat.D. Observing clouded leopards’ behavior protects the cats from being hunted.(B)(C)With greenhouse gas emissions（排放）hitting record levels and passing climate scientist's worst predictions, a new group of Chinese activists is making its voice heard at the United Nations climate talks, the COP17, which was held in Durban, South Africa.The delegation of independent Chinese non-governmental organizations (NGOs) believes that civil society must play a bigger role in the global climate crisis. C Plus is the name given to the project launched by 42 Chinese NGOs, calling for domestic and global action to fight climate change. And they think the best way of demanding governments' action is to take action by themselves. The message is clear: climate action is too important and too urgent. It can't wait. The top-down process of negotiations that we are seeing at the UN is too slow.C Plus has three components, which together explain its name. C Plus stands for: Beyond Commitment. This means that NGOs must put pressure on their governments to achieve targets that are beyond those that have been officially stated. Second is Beyond China -- in other words, NGOs outside and inside of China together must strive to influence their respective governments to take action. Finally, Beyond Climate. The project targets not just carbon reduction but other environmental measures as well such as clean water and air, public education, water conservation and preservation of forests.In the last few years, NGOs have played an active role in influencing the government's policy making, supervising the government's task of environment responsibility and raising public awareness in environment protection.And NGOs can claim some notable successes. NGOs sponsored “26-degree air conditioning office” among the public, which later became a government regulation. A group of Chinese citizens organized together and stopped the construction of a dangerous chemical plant in Xiamen.In total, there are 3,539 environment NGOs in China, in which 55.2 percent now have their own offices, and 26 percent have fixed source of investment. However, most environment NGOs still face problems including difficulty in raising money, shortage in personnel and weak organization ability in their development process.In Durban, Chinese NGOs have arrived as a team and are prepared to state their demands.72. The passage is mainly about _____.A. Durban climate change conferenceB. environment NGOs in ChinaC. C plus project launched by NGOsD. achievements of NGOs73. Which of the following is true about the C Plus?A. It is an organization devoted to controlling the greenhouse gas emission.B. It is a program aiming at influencing government to take action to protect environment.C. It is a project designed by the government to unite NGOs inside and outside China.D. It is a statement calling for public awareness in environment protection.74. Most environment NGOs don’t lack _____.A. financial supportB. human resourcesC. development goalsD. organizational skills75. What can be inferred from the passage about the NGOs?A. They once pushed the government to make a regulation concerning office temperature.B. They pushed forward the slow negotiations by adopting the top-down style.C. They were directly involved in making environment-related policies.D. They successfully pressurized the government to achieve the unofficially stated targets. Section CDirections:Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.Autism is a disorder of early development that causes severe problems in thinking, communicating with others, and feeling a part of the outside world. Taken from the Greek word autos meaning “alone,” autism prevents children from developing normal social relationships, even with their parents.Not all autistic infants and children are alike; in fact, there is no single typical clinical picture of the disorder. However, certain types of behavior are noted in a majority of autistic children. Autistic infants will not cuddle, and they do not like to be picked up. The usual things that children do to imitate adults, such as waving goodbye, are not observed in autistic children. Instead, autistic children very often repeat such movements as flicking a hand, twisting an arm or leg, or banging the head over and over. Strange gestures and distorted facial expressions are common.Language develops slowly, if at all. Some autistic children remain totally silent, while others merely repeat words they hear or communicate by gestures. They have little or no interest in making friends. They smile rarely, if ever, and will avoid making eye contact. Unlike normal children, they tend to fixate on a single object or task, such as spinning the wheels on a toy car over and over.At one time autism was blamed on bad parenting. Now it is believed to be caused by abnormalities in the brain. Several possible causes of these abnormalities have been proposed: an illness the mother suffered during her pregnancy; too little oxygen at the time of birth; or possibly an abnormal gene. In some cases, X rays have revealed abnormalities in the structure of the brain itself. There is no way to diagnose autism apart from observing the child's behavior closely over a period of time.Although some patient-tailored programs can help children function better, the life of these children is generally hard to predict. Some will remain severely impaired throughout their lives. A majority always will depend heavily on support from relatives and professional caregivers, and may require special living arrangements and close supervision. However, progressive changes in the treatment of these children have enabled about one in six to live independentlyand work productively. What’s more, the intelligence level of the child partly affects the ability to function.Section DDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.If you have been following the news you will know that the world’s population recently reached seven billion – probably on 31st October.The statistics concerning human population growth are astonishing. It was only 12 years ago, in 1999, that the world’s population reached six billion. In 1969 there were 3.5 billion people on the planet, which is to say our numbers have doubled in only 42 years. A century ago, in 1911, there were only 1.8 billion of us: 26% of today’s total.As for future population growth, it seems there will probably be eight billion people by 2030 and nine billion by around 2050. After that, predictions vary: many experts think the total will rise more slowly, perhaps reaching ten billion by the end of the century; but a few believe the fast rise might continue, leading to a global population of as many as 15 billion by 2100.There are big differences between rates of population growth around the world. The fastest rates are generally in the world’s poorer countries, including those in sub-Saharan Africa, while the populations of rich countries are mostly growing much more slowly, or even shrinking in a few cases. (Germany and Japan, for example, will have smaller populations in 2050 than they do now.) This fact explains another interesting statistic: in 1900 Europe contained around 25% of the world’s people, but in 2050 it will have less than 10%.There are many reasons for fast population growth, but the most significant include medical advances and generally improved standards of living in poor countries, which mean fewer deaths from diseases or from malnutrition. Indeed, average life expectancy across the world has risen 20 years since the 1950s, from 48 to 68, and the biggest rises have been in poor countries.Some people already talk of a crisis of overpopulation, expecting there to be wars over access to natural resources and warning that, because those resources are limited, it is impossible for seven billion people (let alone nine or ten) to have the kind of high-consumption lifestyles that people in the world’s richer countries currently enjoy. Others, however, believe the planet can accommodate another two or three billion humans without a social or environmental disaster.We can only hope the optimists will be proved right.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN EIGHT WORDS) 81. When was the world’s population half of what it is now?82. There seems to be a connection between a country’s rates of population and_________________________________________.83. What contributed to the fast population growth?84. Some people predicted that the conflict between _______________________ may lead towars.第II卷（共45分）I．Translation （20%）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 是到了我们为国家承担责任的时候了。