2020金山区高三英语二模录音文字
上海市金山区2020年高三英语高考二模卷(解析版)
考查连词。句意：或者你可以等，直到你再次安全才离开街道。根据句意和句子结构可知，此处用连词until“直到”符合语境，故填until。
【点睛】第5小题考查宾语从句时态
宾语从句时态一般从三个方面考虑：主句是一般现在时，从句用它原本需要的时态；主句是过去时，从句要用相应的过去的某种时态；从句是真理、谚语等用一般现在时。以本题为例：
Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator____13____her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she___14___it.
Parents in search of more____11____ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their____12____rise and fall in real time.
Under the fine systems.____7____breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.
2020届上海市金山区高三英语二模试题及答案word
2020上海金山高三英语二模I.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. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive.B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January.B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.1/ 37C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home2/ 3710. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.3/ 37C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.4/ 37C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walking5/ 37You can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.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.6/ 37Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-childrelationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages themto be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting7/ 37their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.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.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study co-author Kim Davis.8/ 37The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and ____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible9/ 3752. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold10/ 37by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be found11/ 37C. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue12/ 3760. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.13/ 3762. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after14/ 37his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded.” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performance15/ 37C. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. 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.16/ 37Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks （杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues17/ 37put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded by switching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.18/ 37Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2020金山区高三英语二模录音文字
2020金山区高三英语二模录音文字金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷听力录音文字：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 it.The conversation and the question 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. M: Oh, hello. I am coming to your city with my wife and two kids for a few days in June. I would likesome ideas for things to do during our stay.W: Yes, let us start with a couple of events especially for kids. Do they like art?Q: Where does the woman probably work?2. M: Did you have a good time for your picnic in the park with your friends yesterday?W: The weather was not so good, so we stayed indoors. We got to see Tom’s cooking talent.Q: What did the woman do yesterday morning?3. M: Teachers inU.K. schools are experimenting with the use of body cameras in class to recordstudents’bad behavior.W: Are you kidding? Students are not prisoners.Q: What is the woman’s attitude?4. M: When are you leaving for Paris? Christmas is coming and y ou shouldn’t miss the sale season. W: I am comparing theprices that different travel agencies are offering. January is a good time and I can avoid the winter vacation crowds there.Q: When will the woman set off for Pairs?5. W: When the theater was built, people were slimmer and shorter than now, so the seats were veryclose.M: I see. When we are doing the decoration work, maybe we can install seats that can easily be moved.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?6. M: What is the function of this app? I noticed that it was for nurses and doctors.W: Yes. This app gives hospital staff access to all the computer records of their patients, no matterwhere they are.Q: What is the use of this app?7. W: It is time to talk about the labor division of the project. Do you mind doing the drawing part? M: I find it quite hard. I would be happier if you did it.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: So Joan, we’d like to know how you managed to turn the small company into such a largebusiness so quickly.W: Well, I thinkquick reactions to the market and strict management is the key.Q: What are they talking about?9. W: I have painted the doors, but I don’t think I can finish painting the ceiling.M: Come on, it is a man’s job. Leave it to me.Q: What does the man offer to do?10. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we had gone to the school dining hall.W: But the food isn’t everything. Isn’t it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: Why does the woman prefer to go to this restaurant?Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.An individual’s intelligence is determined by two factors. The first is the kind of brain he is born with. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low level of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is the kind of environment that affects him.The importance of environment can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and John. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate homes. Peter was brought up by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. John, however, was educated in the home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. The environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens. When they were given tests to measure their intelligence, John’s IQ was 125.25 points higher than the average and 40 points higher than his identical brother.Questions:11. What does the passage mainly talk about?12. Why were the identical twinsseparated?13. What does John’s higher IQ illustrate?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Who remembers the sound of unwrapping a new record album, the smell of a new car or the excitement of opening the door to a newly bought home? At different times in my life, each one stood for the joy of possession, and the sense of having really arrived.However, my teenage children and their peers do not see things the same way. They would rather pay for online music and videos than purchase DVDs or permanent downloads.The changes come in several catalogues. Apps are linking owners of goods and services —bicycles, spare bedrooms, even solar energy — to a host of potential users.We are entering an era in which consumers will value access over ownership and experiences over property.What on earth happened to both consumers and companies that supply them?First of all, when companies are supplying services rather than goods, the relationship between consumers and the things that they use becomes more complex. If I have a record album on my shelf, my husband can clearly play it. But when I link our Amazon Echo speaker to my son’s account, I have no idea whether I am breaking the terms and conditions he agreed to with his account. Furthermore, does that act give Amazon the right to send the advertisements based on the songs we play?In many cases, the shift to a sharing economy will also affect the nature of the goods that are being shared. Currently, most cars spend most of the time sitting idle. If drivers stop buyingtheir own cars and instead sign up for a rental service or use apps such as Uber, each individual vehicle will receive a lot more use. That means carmakers will face pressure to produce fewer, better-made cars.Questions:14.Which of the following might not have contributed to people’s feeling of happiness in the past?15.Which of the following statements is correct?16.What does the passage mainly talk about?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.W: Mr. Hanks. May I have a word with you?M: Sure, Maggie. What’s up?W: You see, to promote our coffee products, I have done some marketing research. I followed the business case of Starbucks because it revolutionized the coffee industry. And I desperately need your opinions now.M: Yeah, I saw your report on an analysis of the success of Starbucks. You mentioned that the location of stores is their key to success, right?W: Yes. This is the first essential idea we should have when mapping out our own strategy. I have also made a questionnaire to learn more facts about our potential customers’ needs.M: Good job. Have you reached any conclusion?W: Well, it seems that customers care more about the service of a cafe than the quality of coffee beans and milk, etc. Employees are an extension of the brand.M: What’s your follow-up plan then?W: Staff training. Could you give me some advice?M: I am glad to help. Maybe the most important thing is toget them familiar with our company’s employee handbook. All the policies and procedures are clearly stated there.W: I think we should add more details into the handbook because the manual was written a long time ago.M: Make sure new employees are instructed in coffee making techniques, ordering procedures and product introductions.W: Ok. I will personally take care of it.Questions:17. What is the key to Starbucks’ success?18. What did Maggie do to learn more facts about customers?19. What conclusion did Maggie reach about customers’ needs?20. Why is the employeehandbook so important?。
2020届金山区高考英语二模(完整版)
金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2020年5月I. 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.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easily.B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn’t want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman’s success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies (僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) ________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) __________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25)___________(be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) ___________more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) ___________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) __________ you are again, safely, off the street.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.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart (赋予) a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their 32 rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator 33 her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she 34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent 35 —interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make 37 . If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction (交易) is 38 and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39 , the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the 40 nagging (唠叨) out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.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.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more 41 .Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine ——scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping (转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden 47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more 50 . Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54 , there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found ____________________.A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time, we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. I priced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think we sold more than six cans—until I put up a sign that said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them out Thursday evening, and by noon on Saturday they were gone.Edward Deckerd,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a GlacierReading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest, stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most.Sam Kieffer,Richardson, TexasBill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated(与......产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, my husband, Don, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned to appreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run, I became a much better person. Don also gave me his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cookin the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones.Janet Toole,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania60.How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A.She felt very painful.B.She gained some life lessons.C.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conforming to expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000 —and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs.” The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime —the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money —so unable was he to sell any of hiswork! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something —after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs” indicates that __________________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We can infer from the second factor that __________________________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. 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.A. Between August and April, they sought food in low elevations (海拔) on China’s Qinling Mountains.B. Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C. Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D. The gene for their “umami taste receptors” became inactive.E. They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again.F. Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’ eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物). They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo.But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores (食肉动物). Abouthalf of the calories they eat come from protein, according to anew study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食的). They ate both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize (使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted (冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2020届上海市金山中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案
2020届上海市金山中学高三英语第二次联考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AMarch means spring inSt. Louis. The city hosts plenty of events — both indoor and outdoor — that make March a perfect crowd-free month to visit. You may even want to plan your trip around it.See the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi GrasPHONE +1314-577-0888In the Butterfly House inFaustPark, thousands of bright blue butterflies are on display. These butterflies — types found mostly in South America, Mexico, and Central America — include over 29 different species and 147 subspecies(亚种）, making the venue a wonderful place for kids, as they can learn about the critical role butterflies play in nature.Enjoy March Madness with Arch MadnessPHONE +1314-622-5400March is the best time of the year for basketball fans. The action inSt. Louisbegins with March Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Games take place during the first week in March at theScottradeCenter.Catch a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway ShowPHONE +1314-534-1111Each month, the Fabulous Fox Theatre hosts a variety of touring Broadway shows. And while tickets are slightly cheaper than that inNew York City, the quality of the performances doesn’t lack one bit. Check the schedule and buy tickets ahead of time, as the shows generally fill the venue.Celebrate World Eagle Day at the World Bird SanctuaryPHONE +1636-225-4390World Eagle Day is celebrated with live eagle presentations, educational activities and games. Learn aboutAmerica’s national symbol, as well as other foreign species. Get your photo taken with your favorite bird or adopt an eagle.1. Which of the following is attractive to kids?A. Seeing the Butterflies at Morpho Mardi Gras.B. Enjoying March Madness with Arch Madness.C. Catching a Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Show.D. Celebrating World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary.2. If you are a basketball fan, you can call________.A. +1314-577-0888B. +1314-622-5400C. +1314-534-1111D. +1636-225-43903. Why does the author recommend the Fabulous Fox Theatre?A. It is one of the branches of Broadway.B. It isnot far away fromNew York City.C. It doesn't charge the audience for tickets.D. It provides wonderful shows with cheaper tickets.BI got my first bike when I was nine years old. Jimmy, the bike, was my first love. I rode it everywhere. The suburb, the back lanes, the fields and forests, the river paths and swampland were far more exciting than any adventure novel or television series.There’s nothing quite like the relationship between a child and his bicycle and the endless happiness two wheels and a pair of strong legs offer. No video or computer game can replace the liberation of being alone on a bicycle.As parents, to deny children the simple pleasure of riding a bike is a failure of our responsibilities to raise independent and stable young citizens. We should offer our children a healthy alternative to hours in front of an addictive screen. Studies have shown that cycling promotes not only muscle growth but brain growth. Guess which country has children with the best mental health outcomes and is regularly the top of listings of the happiest young people. No surprise it’s theNetherlands, the unquestioned leader among industrial countries in encouraging bicycle use.Our dependence on cars has degraded the public transport system, polluted our sky, led to the untimely death of thousands every year, and denied children safe access to their suburbs. A recent study found that 69% of children were accompanied to school. The same study found that a similar number of parents drove to work.In some regions ofJapan, when children start their first year of school, parents are expected to walk with them for the first few weeks, introducing them to residents and shopkeepers along the chosen route, letting the community take care of these children. However, driving children to school isproscribed. Children can choose to ride a bike or walk to school after they are familiar with the community, and it’s the community’s role to keepthem safe.Therefore, I strongly advise the government to provide better infrastructure (基础设施). Build separated cycle lanes, decrease speed limits, and design street scapes that favour people over cars. The results will be less pollution, quieter suburbs, a healthier population and, best of all, happy and independent children.4. What can we infer about the author from the text?A. He was addicted to computer games.B. He liked taking adventurous trips in nature.C. He had great fun exploring the outside by cycling.D.He got his first birthday present at the age of nine.5. Why does the author mention theNetherlandsin Paragraph 3?A. To introduce his good way of raising independent children.B. To illustrate the great influence riding has on mental health.C. To stress the importance of being physically and mentally healthy.D. To explain cycling does best in city development in theNetherlands.6. What does the underlined word “proscribed” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Recommended.B. Protected.C. Delayed.D. Forbidden.7. How does the author mainly support his idea?A. By analyzing causes.B. By listing examples.C.By giving definitions.D. By analyzing scientific data.CMedha Gupta sometimes felt worried about making the 20-minute walk from the corner where the school bus dropped her off to her home in Herndon -especially during the colder months in winter.Her mother, Divya Gupta had a suggestion: write an app. Shewas half-kidding,but Medha didn't take the challenge lightly. So she set out to work.The result was Safe Travel, an app designed by Medha to help walkers feel more secure when travelling alone. Using the iPhone, a person can program it to send a warning to someone he or she trusts if he or she fails to arrive at a destination within a certain time.It was the first iOS app that Medha had created. While she didn't think much would come from the project, her effort caught the eye of judges for the annual Congressional App. Challenge, who selected her as the winner for Virginia's 10th District.The App Challenge is designed to encourage students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math by experimenting with coding and computer science. Winning students are invited lo attend a reception on Capitol Hill in April and also received $250 in Amazon Web Service credits.Medha said it took her about 40 hours to design, program and test the app. As for her next app? Medha's not certain. She temporarily has her app-development ambitionson holdbecause she's busy teaching herself artificial intelligence to help deal with improper words on Facebook. Yes,she knows that there are teams of engineers probably doing the same thing. But she figures it can't hurt her own part, too.“If we see something wrong with the world, we should do something about it,” she said. “After all, the only one stopping us from doing something is ourselves. ”8. Why did Medha Gupta feel worried?A. It took a long time to walk home.B. It was difficult to write an app.C. It was colder than ever in winter.D. It was unsafe to walk home alone.9. What is Medha's attitude to her mother's challenge?A. Serious.B. Casual.C. Uncertain.D. Indifferent.10. What does the underlined phrase “on hold” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Developed.B. Delayed.C. Achieved.D. Satisfied.11. What's the main idea of the text?A. Medha signed up for the App Challenge.B. Medha designed Safe Travel successfully.C. An app Safe Travel guides walkers home.D. The App Challenge directs students to choose careers.DThe connection between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research. Recent studies have found positive effects. A study conductedin Youngstown，Ohio，for example, discovered that greener areas of the city experienced less crime. In another，employees were shown to be 15% more productive when their workplaces were decorated with houseplants.The engineers at the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology(MIT)have taken it a step further changing the actual composition of plants in order to get them to perform diverse，even unusual functions. These include plants that have sensors printed onto their leaves to show when they’re short of water and a plant that can detect harmful chemicals in groundwater.＂We’re thinking about how we can engineer plants to replace functions of the things that we use every day,＂explained Michael Strano, a professor of chemical engineering at MIT.One of his latest projects has been to make plants glow(发光)in experiments using some common vegetables. Strano’s team found that they could create a faint light for three-and-a-half hours. The light，about one-thousandth of the amount needed to read by，is just a start. The technology, Strano said, could one day be used to light the rooms or even to turn trees into self-powered street lamps.In the future，the team hopes to develop a version of the technology that can be sprayed onto plant leaves in a one-off treatment that would last the plant’s lifetime. The engineers are also trying to develop an on and off＂switch＂where the glow would fade when exposed to daylight.Lighting accounts for about 7% of the total electricity consumed in the US. Since lighting is often far removed from the power source(电源)-such as the distance from a power plant to street lamps on a remote highway-a lot of energy is lost during transmission(传输).Glowing plants could reduce this distance and therefore help save energy.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. A new study of different plants.B. A big fall in crime rates.C. Employees from various workplaces.D. Benefits from green plants.13. What is the function of the sensors printed on plant leaves by MIT engineer?A. To detect plants’ lack of waterB. To change compositions of plantsC. To make the life of plants longer.D. To test chemicals in plants.14. What can we expect of the glowing plants in the future?A. They will speed up energy production.B. They may transmit electricity to the home.C. They might help reduce energy consumption.D. They could take the place of power plants.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Can we grow more glowing plants?B. How do we live with glowing plants?C. Could glowing plants replace lamps?D. How are glowing plants made pollution-free?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年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷
2020年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension 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 questionswill 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． In a hospital．B． In a school．C． In a kindergarten．D． In a tourist office．2．(★★★★★)A． Improving her cooking skills．B． Tasting the food made by Tom．C． Having a picnic．D． Showcasing her talents to Tom．3．(★★★★★)A． Supportive．B． Hesitant．C． Indifferent．D． Disapproving．4．(★★★★★)A． In January．B． Until winter vacation．C． During Christmas season．D． Right now．5．(★★★★★)A． The foundation of the theatre．B． A change to the theatre．C． The removal of the seats．D． The figure of the audience．6．(★★★★★)A． It can help to find the patients easily．B． It can record patients' conditions．C． It gives patients medical advice．D． It makes records available to doctors and nurses．7．(★★★★★)A． He doesn't want to draw．B． He prefers to make the labor division himself．C． He is good at drawing．D． He is happy because he doesn't have to draw．8．(★★★★★)A． The key to the woman's success．B． The changes on the market．C． The management of the woman's company．D． The feeling of being a manager．9．(★★★★★)A． To paint the doors．B． To paint the ceiling．C． To continue his job．D． To take the job home．10．(★★★★★)A． Because she is accustomed to the food there．B． Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall．C． Because it is a quiet place．D． Because they can't go to the school dining hall．Section BDirections： In Section B， you will hear several passages and longer conversations， after each passage or conversation， you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.11．(★★★★★)（1）A． Factors determining intelligence．B． A story of identical twins．C． The importance of intelligence．D． How to get a higher IQ．（2）A． Because only one could enter college．B． Because they were abandoned by their parents．C． Because their parents died when they were only babies．D． Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence．（3）A． John got a better education than his identical brother Peter．B． Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter．C． Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence．D． An isolated community has more educational opportunities．12．(★★★★★)（1）A． Unwrapping a new album．B． Having a newly-bought car．C． Entering a newly-purchased house．D． Having access to an online account．（2）A． It is nice to share the account on Amazon．B． The sharing economy makes full use of cars．C． Consumers consider ownership more important than access．D． The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products．（3）A． The sharing economy develops car manufacturing．B． It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods．C． The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people．D． In the sharing economy， companies bridge the gap between people and resources．13．(★★★★★)（1）A． Products．B． Locations．C． Coffee making techniques．D． Staff quality．（2）A． She made a questionnaire．B． She talked with customers．C． She wrote a handbook for the employees．D． She applied for a job at Starbucks．（3）A． Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe．B． The more expensive the coffee beans and milk， the better the coffee is．C． Customers want more varieties of coffee．D． Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices．（4）A． Because the manual will be the latest version．B． Because it will tell customers detailed product information．C． Because it includes important policies and procedures．D． Because employees enjoy reading it．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 word； for the other blanks， use one word that best fits each blank.14．(★★★)A ban on distracted walkingYou can't walk down the street without passing so-called "smart-phone zombies （僵尸）．" They are too absorbed in their screen （1） to watch （watch）where they are going． Almost four in ten people admit having suffered atechnology-related small accident （2） because they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement．Now the city of Honolulu， Hawaii， has decided it's time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone． Those （3）caught （catch） using phones， tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to ﹩100．Honolulu is the first major U． S． city to ban （4） what is called "distracted walking．" It comes after a study found there （5） had been （be）more than 11，000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years．To explain the decision， mayor Kirk Caldwell said， "We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city （6） where more pedestrians are hit in crosswalksthan almost any other city in the country．"Under the fine systems．（7） whoever breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of ﹩15 to ﹩35． People breaking the law for a second or thirdtime will get a ﹩99 fine．The law， which is called the Distracted Walking Law， does permit an exception． Pedestrians （8） can/may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers， such as firefighters and police officers．If you still want to text while walking， you could avoid （9） being fined （fine） in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant． Or you could just wait （10） until you are again， safely，off the street．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.15．(★★★)A． parental B． balance C． declined D． deposit E． downloaded F． engagingG． financial H． immediately I． listing J． deliberatelyK． purchasesGiving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant． No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship， kids still want money and parents still want to impart （赋予）a basic work ethic． But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don't cut it with the smart-phone generation．Parents in search of more （1） F ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps， where kids can see their （2） B rise and fall in real time．Bonnie Koon， a mother of three in Crawfordville， Fla．， used to post a calendar on her refrigerator （3） I her kids chores， to the embarrassmentof her 16-year-old twins． After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light， she （4） E it．Green-light links to parents' bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless． Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn't spent （5） H -- interest out of the parents' own pockets， of course．It's the first taste of （6） G freedom for many kids， and it's set in a relatively safe environment． Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make （7） K ． If a child attempts tobuy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit， the transaction（交易）is （8） C and parents get a notification． And if a kid loses the card， parents can immediately cancel it from the app．One of Ms． Koon's twins． Brenna， works part time at a restaurant． She's putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app， whit the goal of saving $450 by July．With each （9） D ，the app givesBrenna a progress update．Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more． But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the （10） A nagging（唠叨）out of the equation． The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement．III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: 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.16．(★★★★)If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas， you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more （1） B ．Looking at two （2） A and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought （3） Bby climate change make new growth difficult， especially in low-elevation forests，according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences．Some forests in four regions in California， Colorado， the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed "a（n）（4） C climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation，" the study says．Climate conditions over the past 20 years have （5） A changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to （6） B across broad regions of the country． This is leading to the sudden （7） B of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration．"Climate changes is （8） D our forests now， not just in some distant future． Maybe in areas where there are really （9） A seed sources， there could be some trees， but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change，" said study co-author Kim Davis．The problem probably won't get any better， as climate change is making intense wildfires much more （10） B ． Western foresters say there used to be a fire season． But devastating and （11） C fires have become a reality all year long． In 2018， fire cost California more than ﹩9.05 billion， according to the USA insurance commissioner， the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the （12） B history．A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probabilitythat these trees in these regions won't come back， Davis said． This study （13）A on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests， but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted．（14） C ， there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem． Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns canhelp． Increasingly， forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burnunder more moderate conditions， Davis said， Forest （15） B ．（1）A． convenient B． difficult C． encouraging D． frustrating（2）B． apparently C． physically D． financiallyA． ecologically（3）A． destroyed B． worsened C． extended D． established（4）A． necessary B． enormous C． critical D． invisible（5）A． accelerated B． delayed C． eliminated D． strengthened（6）A． transform B． spread C． preserve D． escape（7）A． extinction B． decline C． tragedy D． increase（8）A． sustaining B． abandoning C． facilitating D． endangering（9）A． sufficient B． limited C． moderate D． approximate（10）A． occasional B． common C． essential D． temporary（11）B． hopeless C． costly D． irreversibleA． astonishing（12）A． world B． state C． human D． forest（13）B． depended C． insisted D． commentedA． concentrated（14）A． As aB． For example C． In fact D． What's moreresult（15）A． savers B． managers C． researchers D． advocatesSection 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.17．(★★★)EU members' states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely foundin clothing because it poses an "acceptable risk" to the environment． Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates （NPE）to imports to clothing and other textile products．The measure is intended to protect species in water． Use of NPE in textilemanufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed．NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol （NP），which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones， harming fertility， growth and sexual development．NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent． The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items． A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested，including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas， H&M， Lacoste， and Ralph Lauren． The NGO （Non-Governmental Organizations） argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low， the chemical's existence in the environment posed a risk．The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission， which is likely to happen in September．In comments submitted to ECHA （European Chemicals Agency）， clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE [is ubiquitous] in the supply chain and has numerous uses．The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE．EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive． A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective． It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE， which was released during the first two washes by the consumer．（1）The 2011 study by Greenpeace found C ．A． 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB． NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC． NPE was widely present in textile productsD． clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE（2）What's the possible meaning of the underlined part "is ubiquitous" is Paragraph 7？ CA． is legally protectedB． is not easy to be foundC． seems to be every whereD． is uncommon（3）What can we learn from the text？ BA． The original ban on use of NPE was very effective．B． Recycled textile contain less NPE．C． The new ban on imports of textile has come into force．D． The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban．（4）Which section of the website does the text come from？ DA ． Lifestyle ．B ． Technology ．C ． Business ．D ． Environment ．18．(★★★)LettersComments on the March Issue（1）How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband's diagnosis ？ BA ． She felt very painful ．B ． She gained some life lessons ．C ． She paid more attention to her own health ．D ． She showed deep sympathy for her husband ．（2）According to Sam Kieffer's letter ， what can be learn about John All ？ CA ． He is an expert in mountaineering ．B ． He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier ．C ． Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did ．D ． His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader's Digest ． （3）Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article ？ DA ． Edward Deckerd ．B ． Antia Lawrence ．C ． Sam Kieffer ．D ． Janet Toole ．40 Smart Ways to Save at the Supermarket Your caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s ． One time ， we got a delivery of off-band vegetables ． I priced them at ten cents a can ． I don't think we sold more than six cans -- until I put up sign that said "Special ： Nine for $1．" I set them out Thursday evening ， and by noon on Saturday they were gone ． Edward Deckerd ， Perrywille ， MissouriTrapped Inside a Glacier Reading about John All's experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me ． A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20，000 feet is something that I would have though to be impossible ． I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader ． Out of all the great content in Reader's Digest ， stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most ． Sam Kieffer ， Richardson ， TexasBill's Last ， Best Gift Track Grant's article resonated （与……产生共鸣）deeply with me ． Twelve years ago ， my husband ， Don ， was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer ． As hiscaregiver ， I ， too ， learned toappreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff ， andin the long run ， I became a much better person ． Don also gave me his last ， bestDishes Professional Chefs Cook in the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters in inhumane and cruel ． Because lobsters feel pain ，Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live ． A similar law was passed in Italy ， where it is nowillegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them ． I hope you provide anupdate to your story promoting humanegift of love and peace．Antia Lawrence，San Diego， California practices instead of cruel and violent ones．Janet Toole，Phoenixville， Pennsylavnia19．(★★★)What makes us love some things and hate others？ We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how weperceive something， so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences？Here are three factors which play a role．1． Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago， two talented rappers called Silibil N' Brains tookto the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands． They were an instant hit． Their outrageous West Coast - American style， brilliant rap lyrics and couldn't - care - less attitude had the music industry's talent spottersfalling over themselves to sign the pair． In a short space of time， Silibil N' Brains had a deal with a top management company， a contract with a major record label and an advance of ﹩70，000 -- and they hadn't even made a record． Before long， they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna． They wereliving the dream．But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the sametalent spotters for singing the same sons． So what was the difference？ Amazingly，it was their accent． You see， Silibil N' Brains weren't， in fact， from West Coast U． S． A． at all． They were from Dundee in Scotland． During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well． "They just laughed at us，" recalled Brains． "We were heartbroken． We went back to Scotland [with our tail between our legs]"． The lesson for them wasthat to succeed， you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American．2． The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time． It's common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death． Monet's paintings． at least in his early career， was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time， while Vermeer，the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring， even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists， more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it． Perhaps the reason is thatit just takes a while to get used to something -- after all， not all beauty is obvious at first sight．3． A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering，we often look to price as an indication of quality． We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one， but we may simply be influenced by the price tag． Even professionals can make the mistake． A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two emptybottles， on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one． Then heinvited 57 wine "experts" to taste the wine． Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle， describing it as "agreeable"， "complex"， "balanced" and "rounded．" while the same wine from the expensive bottle， describing it as "agreeable"， "complex"， "balanced" and "rounded，" while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as "weak" and "flat"， with only 12 of the experts recommending it． The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters， but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste．（1）Which of the following statements about Silibil N' Brains is true？ CA． Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight．B． They are from the West Coast of America．C． Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers．D． They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded．（2）The underlined phrases "with our tail between our legs" indicates that A ．A． their first audition proved a failureB． they felt proud of their performanceC． they learned a valuable lessonD． being humble might contribute to their future success（3）We an infer from the second factor that B ．A． some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB． public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC． beauty at first sight lasts much longerD． Monet's paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness（4）What can we learn from the last paragraph？ DA． A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product．B． A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging．C． Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters．D． A price tag will cloud a person's judgement of something．Section CDirections： Read the following. Fill in each blank with a propersentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that thereare two more sentences than you need.20．(★★★)Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores？On the outside， giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）． They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo． But on the inside， they're built like carnivores（食肉动物）． About half of the calories they eat come from protein，according to a new study．The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）． They are both animals and plants， and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them． They had "umami taste receptors，" to appreciate the flavors of meat． However， about 2.4 million years ago， things began to change．（1） DTheir jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo， and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks（杆）of their favorite plant． Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn't have to fight withother animals to get it． Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients， so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just toget by．David Raubenheimer， a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney， and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year． They discovered that the pandas followed the protein．（2）A At the start of the cycle， they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots， which contained more protein．The more the shoots grew， the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）byfiber． That caused the pandas to move to higher ground， where Fargesiaqinlingensis grew． First， they ate the shoots， but these， too， went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew． The panda responded by switching to the leaves．（3） E The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein．（4） B "They can know exactly where to go， and when to go， so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide，" said SilviaPineda - Munoz， who was not involved in the study．The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume． "It's not whether you're eating plants but what of the plants you're eating，" said Pineda - Munoz．A． Between August and April， they sought food in low elevations（海拔）onChina's Qinling Mountains．B． Scientists think the research show that pandas are very clever．C． Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing．D． The gene for their "umami taste receptors" became inactive．E． They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again．F． Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas' eating habits．IV. Summary Writing21．(★★★)Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage in no more than 60 words． Use your own words as far as possible．Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine， which has been used for medicinal purposes， is the use of plants to treat diseases． Many herbalists use the entire plant， from the flowers，stems， leaves， and roots， in the form of everything from teas to pills． These plants contain natural， chemical things that can treat the body for a variety ofdiseases， such as allergies， asthma， rheumatoid arthritis， migraine， chronic fatigue， and cancer， among others．Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because， compared with chemical medicine， herbal medicine has its own advantages． Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases． The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects． However， many of the herbal medicine and remediesto not have negative side effects． If any， they are softer than chemical medicine． Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems． Herbal medicinecan help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health．However， the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time，and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience． Worse still， herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）．A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects． These side effects may not be shown at once， but would take months or even years． In the early stages， if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you， it is wise to stop using it．When used correctly and directed by doctors， herbs can help treat a variety of disease． But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated， so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label． Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs，and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses． Taking herbs on your own increases your risk．V. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.22．(★★★)一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年．（associate） I always associate the smell of the cake with my childhood．23．(★★★)我们不能想当然地认为我们永远不会面对危险生命的紧急情况．（grant）We can't take it for granted that we will never face life-threatening emergencies．24．(★★★)尽管这些产品价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时．（as） Expensive as these products are， they last long and never go out of style．25．(★★★)让许多孩子感到烦恼的是家长们似乎没有充分意识到保护隐私的重要性，总喜欢在社交媒体上发布孩子的照片．（bother） What bothers many children is that their parents seem not to be fully aware of the importance of protecting privacy and always like to post their children's photos on social media．VI. Guided Writing。
2020上海金山高三英语二模试卷
2020上海金山高三英语二模I.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. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians(28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.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.Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her paycheck into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.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.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded.” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. 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.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks （杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded by switching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety ofingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2019-2020学年上海市金山区高三英语二模试卷 解析版
2019-2020学年上海市金山区高三英语二模试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2020年5月I. 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.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easily.B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn’t want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman’s success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.【答案】1-10：DBDAB DAABC 11-13: ACC 14-16: DBC 17-20: BAAC【听力文字】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 it.The conversation and the question 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. M: Oh, hello. I am coming to your city with my wife and two kids for a few days in June. I would like some ideas for things to do during our stay.W: Yes, let us start with a couple of events especially for kids. Do they like art?Q: Where does the woman probably work?2. M: Did you have a good time for your picnic in the park with your friends yesterday?W: The weather wa s not so good, so we stayed indoors. We got to see Tom’s cooking talent. Q: What did the woman do yesterday morning?3. M: Teachers in U.K. schools are experimenting with the use of body cameras in class to recordstudents’ bad behavior.W: Are you kidding? Students are not prisoners.Q: What is the woman’s attitude?4. M: When are you leaving for Paris? Christmas is coming and you shouldn’t miss the sale season. W: I am comparing the prices that different travel agencies are offering. January is a good time and I can avoid the winter vacation crowds there.Q: When will the woman set off for Pairs?5. W: When the theater was built, people were slimmer and shorter than now, so the seats were veryclose.M: I see. When we are doing the decoration work, maybe we can install seats that can easily be moved.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?6. M: What is the function of this app? I noticed that it was for nurses and doctors.W: Yes. This app gives hospital staff access to all the computer records of their patients, no matter where they are.Q: What is the use of this app?7. W: It is time to talk about the labor division of the project. Do you mind doing the drawing part? M: I find it quite hard. I would be happier if you did it.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: So Joan, we’d like to know how you managed to turn the small company into such a largebusiness so quickly.W: Well, I think quick reactions to the market and strict management is the key.Q: What are they talking about?9. W: I have painted the doors, but I don’t think I can finish painting the ceiling.M: Come on, it is a man’s job. Leave it to me.Q: What does the man offer to do?10. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we had gone to the school dining hall.W: But the food isn’t everything. Isn’t it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: Why does the woman prefer to go to this restaurant?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.An individual’s intelligence is determined by two factors. The first is the kind of brain he is born with. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low level of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is the kind of environment that affects him.The importance of environment can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and John. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate homes. Peter was brought up by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. John, however, was educated in the home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. The environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens. When they were given tests to measure their intelligence, John’s IQ was 125.25 points higher than the average and 40 points higher than his identical brother.Questions:11. What does the passage mainly talk about?12. Why were the identical twins separated?13. What does John’s higher IQ illustrate?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Who remembers the sound of unwrapping a new record album, the smell of a new car or the excitement of opening the door to a newly bought home? At different times in my life, each one stood for the joy of possession, and the sense of having really arrived.However, my teenage children and their peers do not see things the same way. They wouldrather pay for online music and videos than purchase DVDs or permanent downloads.The changes come in several catalogues. Apps are linking owners of goods and services — bicycles, spare bedrooms, even solar energy — to a host of potential users.We are entering an era in which consumers will value access over ownership and experiences over property.What on earth happened to both consumers and companies that supply them?First of all, when companies are supplying services rather than goods, the relationship between consumers and the things that they use becomes more complex. If I have a record album on my shelf, my husband can clearly play it. But when I link our Amazon Echo speaker to my son’s account, I have no idea whether I am breaking the terms and conditions he agreed to with his account. Furthermore, does that act give Amazon the right to send the advertisements based on the songs we play?In many cases, the shift to a sharing economy will also affect the nature of the goods that are being shared. Currently, most cars spend most of the time sitting idle. If drivers stop buying their own cars and instead sign up for a rental service or use apps such as Uber, each individual vehicle will receive a lot more use. That means carmakers will face pressure to produce fewer, better-made cars.Questions:14. Which of the following might not have contributed to people’s feeling of happiness in the past?15. Which of the following statements is correct?16. What does the passage mainly talk about?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.W: Mr. Hanks. May I have a word with you?M: Sure, Maggie. What’s up?W: You see, to promote our coffee products, I have done some marketing research. I followed the business case of Starbucks because it revolutionized the coffee industry. And I desperately need your opinions now.M: Yeah, I saw your report on an analysis of the success of Starbucks. You mentioned that the location of stores is their key to success, right?W: Yes. This is the first essential idea we should have when mapping out our own strategy. I have also made a questionnaire to learn more facts about our potential customers’ needs.M: Good job. Have you reached any conclusion?W: Well, it seems that customers care more about the service of a cafe than the quality of coffee beans and milk, etc. Employees are an extension of the brand.M: What’s your follow-up plan then?W: Staff training. Could you give me some advice?M: I am glad to help. Maybe the most important thing is to get them familiar with our company’s employee handbook. All the policies and procedures are clearly stated there.W: I think we should add more details into the handbook because the manual was written a long time ago.M: Make sure new employees are instructed in coffee making techniques, ordering procedures and product introductions.W: Ok. I will personally take care of it.Questions:17. What is the key to Starbucks’ success?18. What did Maggie do to learn more facts about customers?19. What conclusion did Maggie reach about customers’ needs?20. Why is the employee handbook so important?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 word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies (僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) ________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) __________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25)___________(be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) ___________more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) ___________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) __________ you are again, safely, off the street.【答案】21.to watch 22. because 23. caught 24. what 25. had been 26.where 27. whoever 28. can/may 29. being fined 30. until【解析】21. 考查非谓语动词。
2020届金山区高三英语二模(含答案)
金山区2019 学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120 分钟，总分140 分）2020 年5 月I.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.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2.A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3.A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4.A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5.A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6.A. It can help to find the patients easily. B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7.A. He doesn’t want to draw. B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8.A. The key to the woman’s success. B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9.A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10.A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B.Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C.Because it is a quiet place.D.Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college. B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C.Because their parents died when they were only babies.D.Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B.Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C.Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D.An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album. B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon. B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C.Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D.The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B.It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C.The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D.In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18.A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19.A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B.The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C.Customers want more varieties of coffee.D.Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20.A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B.Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C.Because it includes important policies and procedures.D.Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies ( 僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) you are again, safely, off the street.K. purchasesJ. deliberatelyG. financialH. immediatelyI. listingF. engagingE. downloadedD. deposit C. declined B. balance A. parental 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.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart (赋予) a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their32rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator33her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent 35 — interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe env ironment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers （零售商）where a child can make37 . If a child attempts tobuy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction ( 交 易 ) is 38andparents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car -insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39 , the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the40nagging ( 唠 叨 ) out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts ofsaving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading Comprehension Section AIf you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more 41 .Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine —— scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping ( 转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden 47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more50 . Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these t rees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54 , there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found .A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB.NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC.NPE was widely present in textile productsD.clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57.What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58.What can we learn from the text?A.The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B.Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C.The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D.The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59.Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)Letters Comments on the March Issue40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time, we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. I priced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think we sold more than six cans—until I put up a sign that said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them out Thursday evening, and by noon on Saturday they were gone.Edward Deckerd,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a GlacierReading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest, stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most.Sam Kieffer,Richardson, TexasBill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated ( 与产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, my husband, Don, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned to appreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run, I became a much better person. Don also gave me his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cookin the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones.Janet Toole,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania60.How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A.She felt very painful.B.She gained some life lessons.C.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conforming to expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contrac t with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000 —and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs.” The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to c onform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime — the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money — so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something — after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63.Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C.Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D.They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64.The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs”indicates that .A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65.We can infer from the second factor that .A.some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB.public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC.beauty at first sight lasts much longerD.Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B.A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C.Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D.A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. 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.A.Between August and April, they sought food in low elevations (海拔) on China’s Qinling Mountains.B.Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C.Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D.The gene for their “umami taste receptors” became inactive.E.They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again.F.Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’ eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores (食草动物). They spend nearlyall of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built likecarnivores ( 食肉动物). About half of the calories they eat come from protein,according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous (杂食的). They ate both animalsand plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize (使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks ( 秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted ( 冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.IV.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2020届上海市金山区高三英语二模(word,有答案)
2020上海金山高三英语二模I.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. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.”They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.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.Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.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.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and ____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructivewildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk”to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely tohappen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used tosomething -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts”to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced”and “rounded.”while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced”and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. 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.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks（杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded byswitching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, andtherefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2020年上海市金山中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析
2020年上海市金山中学高三英语二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AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.4. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.5. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.6. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessCWhy doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of two tectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not the problem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”8. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?A. Its overpopulation.B. Its weak government.C. Its geographical location.D. Its weak architecture system.9. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?A Lacking political will to provide aid.B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.10. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?A Supportive. B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Interested.11. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?A. Fund and will.B. Skilled architects.C. Urban designers.D. Technology and money.DOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of manycelebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.12. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.13. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.14. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless Mother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届潮州市金山中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析
2020届潮州市金山中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe 2021 Weibo Movie Night—an award ceremony jointly organized by Sina Weibo and China Movie Channel—was held on June 12, gathering around 100 filmmakers and A-list stars. Following are some upcoming films.BipolarCast: Dou Jingtong, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Wang ZhiwenDirector: Li MengqiaoAudience will follow a young woman’s unusual trip across China,who wishes to send a stolen lobster (龙虾) back to the sea. Li said that it’s a sort of experiment, examining the line between dreams and reality. Andthis is singer-actress Dou Jingtong’s first leading role.On Your MarkCast: Wang Yanhui and Zhang YouhaoDirector: Chiu Keng Gua (Malaysia)Inspired from a true story,On Your Markis about a taxi driver and his son, a marathon enthusiast who’s struggling with a visually-impaired disease. In order to help his son to realize his dream, the father joins a marathon training group to serve as his son’s personal “competition assistant”. This film is expected to tug the heartstrings of moviegoers near Father’s Day.TheBattleatLakeChangjinCast: Wu Jing, Hu Jun, Li Chen and Zhang HanyuDirector: Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Dante LamThe film centers on how the Chinese People’s Volunteers fearlessly fought against foreign invaders during an extremely cold winter. The battle destroyed around 13,000 enemies of US troops, becoming a turning point to lay the foundation for the final victory.Chinese DoctorsCast: Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan, Zhu Yawen and Li ChenDirector: Liu WeiqiangAdapted from true stories, it is about Chinese medical staff’s battle to rescue lives during the COVID-19 outbreak last year inWuhanJinyintanHospital.1. Who plays the leading role inBipolar?A. Dou Jingtong.B. Yuan Quan.C. Li Mengqiao.D. Zhang Hanyu.2. Which film focuses on the war betweenChinaand theU.S.?A.Bipolar.B.On Your Mark.C.Chinese Doctors.D.TheBattleatLakeChangjin.3. What doOn Your MarkandChinese Doctorshave in common?A. They both star Zhang Hanyu.B. They are based on true stories.C. They reflect the efforts to rescue lives.D. They are directed by Chinese directors.BI had just delivered a memorable speech, and I was about to learn how the judges decided my performance. The audience leaned forward and a period of silence fell across the room. I felt the drum rolled in my heart.The third-place winner was announced. The name was not mine. Then the second-place winner, still not me. At last, the moment of truth came. I was about to either enjoy the warmth of victory or regret the months’ preparation. My heart felt closer to the latter.Losing is a part of life, and I have dealt with it on more than one occasion. However, it was an indescribable feeling to drive a 200-mile round trip, get up very early on a freezing Saturday morning, and yet still finish fourth out of four competitors in my group. After Lincoln lost the 1858 Illinois Senate race, he said, “I felt like the 12-year-old boy who kicked his toe. I was too big to cry and it hurt too bad to laugh.” Oh yeah, I could relate.I had spent many hours in front of a computer and in libraries doing research for the Lincoln Bicentennial Speech Contest. After not placing in the first year of the contest, I really wanted to compete again. Lincoln had many failures, but he never allowed them to defeat his spirit or ambition, so I was not going to give up on a second contest! I reworked my speech for the following year, but again I did not place.I couldn’t accept the fact that I failed twice in something that I had worked so hard on, until I thought about my hero. Never mind the lost prize money and praise—through learning stories about Lincoln, I discovered that I can fail successfully.4. How did the author feel after finishing his speech?A. Delighted.B. Annoyed.C. Thrilled.D. Nervous.5. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. He was regretful about his not being fully prepared.B. He felt upset for getting up early on a chilly morning.C. He once kicked and hurt his toe when he was 12 years old.D. He turned out to be the last one of his group in the contest.6. Why did the author decide to enter the second contest?A. He was eager to prove himself to be the best contestant.B. He was inspired by the never-give-up spirit of Lincoln.C. He was willing to enjoy the warmth and joy of victory.D. He was determined to win the prize money and praise.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. A memorable hero in my lifeB. Never mind others’ judgmentsC. Losing is an indescribable feelingD. Stand up from where we tripped overCThe world's largest iceberg is floating toward South Georgia in the southernAtlantic Ocean. Scientists fear the iceberg could crash into the island and block major feeding areas for a large population of penguins and seals. If the iceberg hits the island, it could prevent the penguins and seals from reaching food supplies.The huge iceberg is named A68a. It broke away fromAntarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf in 2017. Satellite images show the iceberg has remained in one piece. It is estimated to be about 150 kilometers long and 48 kilometers wide. It is traveling at one kilometer per hour and is on a path to hitSouth Georgiain around 30 days.This is the time of year when seals and penguins spend a lot of time caring for their young. The distance that parents have to travel to find food is crucial. That means they have to go a lot further or go around the iceberg to find sources of food.Ecologists say an iceberg crash would also disturb materials settled on the seabed, possibly polluting the surrounding seas. As the iceberg melts, it would also release large amounts of fresh water into the ocean. This could affect krill（磷虾）populations that are a major source of food for the island's wildlife. The iceberg could remain for up to 10 years and change the area's whole ecosystem. These are globally significant populations of these species. If these species fail in this particular area, then the numbers globally are going to go down quitedramatically.Professor Geraint Tarling, an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey, said, "The breaking off of icebergs fromAntarcticais a natural process. But the process is changing with climate change. What we're seeing with models and some observations now is that this is happening at an increasing rate. And so, this might become more of a usual thing in the future."8. Why are the scientists worried about the coming iceberg crash?A. It will bring extremely cold weather.B. It will destroy the feeding areas of the animals.C. It will put wildlife on the island at risk of starving.D. It will prevent animals from moving to other places.9. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The characteristic of the iceberg.B. The importance of the iceberg.C. The traveling speed of the iceberg.D. The forming process of the iceberg.10. What damage can an iceberg crash bring according to paragraph 4?A. Using up much fresh water.B. Polluting the surrounding farms.C. Changing the world's ecosystem.D. Affecting the number of certain species.11. How does Tarling think of the breaking off of icebergs fromAntarctica?A. It may slow down in the near future.B. It may become common in the future.C. It has a great influence on the climate.D. It helps scientists conduct a sea study.DThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almostnever forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simple techniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.13. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.14. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.15. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.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2020届金山区高三英语二模试卷含听力及答案
金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2020年5月I. 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.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easily.B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn’t want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman’s success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies (僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make itillegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) ________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) __________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25)___________(be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) ___________more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) ___________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) __________ you are again, safely, off the street.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.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-childrelationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart(赋予) a basic work ethic. Butputting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy ban ks don’t cut it with the smartphonegeneration.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning toallowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their 32 rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator33 her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebookad for the app Greenlight, she 34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents canencourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent35 —interest out of theparents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safeenvironment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make 37. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than thelimit,the transaction (交易) is38 and parents get anotification. And if a kid loses the card, parentscan immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her paycheck into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39, the app gives Brenna aprogress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the 40nagging(唠叨) out of the equation. The real-timelook at their accounts makesthe concepts of saving and spending more tangiblethanreviewing a bank statement.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.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree atChristmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more41.Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine ——scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping(转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more 50. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regio ns won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection 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 theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk”to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found ____________________.A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part“is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband ’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake salesreminded me of when I was a stock boy at myneighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time,we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. Ipriced them at ten cents a can. I don ’t think wesold more than six cans —until I put up a signthat said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them outThursday evening, and by noon on Saturdaythey were gone.Edward Deckerd ,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a Glacier Reading about John All ’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader ’s Digest , stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most. Sam Kieffer, Richardson, Texas Bill ’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant ’s article resonated (与......产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, myhusband, Don, was diagnosed with terminalbrain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned toappreciate the people and things around me andnot to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run,I became a much better person. Don also gaveme his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave Microwaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones. Janet Toole, Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaC.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conformingto expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling overthemselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000—and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour withEminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the sametalent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they hadused their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotlan d with our tail between our legs.”The lesson for them was that to succeed, youhave to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime—the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money—so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything theytouched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that itjust takes a while to get used tosomething—after all, not all beauty is obvious atfirst sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two emptybottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine“experts”to t aste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as“agreeable”,“complex”, “balanced”and “rounded,”while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as“weak”and“flat”, withonly 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopularwith the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs”indicates that __________________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We can infer from the second factor that __________________________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless be cause of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Mountains.B. Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C. Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D. The gene for their “umami taste receptors”became inactive.E. They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashaniafargesii leaves again.F. Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物). They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo.But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores(食肉动物). Abouthalf of the calories they eat come from protein, according to anew study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食的). They ate both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize(使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboopartly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashaniafargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted (冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesiaqinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,”said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weightloss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is thatherbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additivesthat are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。
2020上海金山高三英语二模试卷
2020上海金山高三英语二模I.Listening prehensionSection 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、In a hospital、B、In a school、C、In a kindergarten、D、In a tourist office、2、A、Improving her cooking skills、B、Tasting the food made by Tom、C、Having a picnic、D、Showcasing her talents to Tom、3、A、Supportive、B、Hesitant、C、Indifferent、D、Disapproving、4、A、In January、B、Until winter vacation、C、During Christmas season、D、Right now、5、A、The foundation of the theatre、B、A change to the theatre、C、The removal of the seats、D、The figure of the audience、6、A、It can help to find the patients easilyB、It can record patients' conditions、C、It gives patients medical advice、D、It makes records available to doctors and nurses、7、A、He doesn't want to draw、B、He prefers to make the labor division himself、C、He is good at drawing、D、He is happy because he doesn't have to draw、8、A、The key to the woman's success、B、The changes on the market、C、The management of the woman's pany、D、The feeling of being a manager、9、A、To paint the doors、B、To paint the ceiling、C、To continue his job、D、To take the job home10、A、Because she is accustomed to the food there、B、Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall、C、Because it is a quiet place、D、Because they can't go to the school dining hall、Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions、The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard、Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage、11、A、Factors determining intelligence、B、A story of identical twins、C、The importance of intelligence、D、How to get a higher IQ、12、A、Because only one could enter college、B、Because they were abandoned by their parents、C、Because their parents died when they were only babies、D、Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence、13、A、John got a better education than his identical brother、Peter、B、Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter、C、Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence、D、An isolated munity has more educational opportunities、Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage、14、A、Unwrapping a new album、B、Having a newlybought car、C、Entering a newlypurchased house、D、Having access to an online account、15、A、It is nice to share the account on Amazon、B、The sharing economy makes full use of cars、C、Consumers consider ownership more important than access、D、The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products、16、A、The sharing economy develops car manufacturing、B、It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods、C、The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people、D、In the sharing economy, panies bridge the gap between people and resources、Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation、17、A、Products、B、Locations、C、Coffee making techniques、D、Staff quality、18、A、She made a questionnaire、B、She talked with customers、C、She wrote a handbook for the employeesD、She applied for a job at Starbucks、19、A、Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe、B、The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is、C、Customers want more varieties of coffee、D、Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices、20、A、Because the manual will be the latest version、B、Because it will tell customers detailed product information、C、Because it includes important policies and procedures、D、Because employees enjoy reading it、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 word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank、A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing socalled “smartphone zombies(僵尸)、” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going、Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technologyrelated small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement、Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone、Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100、Honolulu is the first major U、S、city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking、”It es after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phonerelated distraction while walking in the past few years、To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country、”Under the fine systems、(27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35、People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine、The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception、Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers、If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voicecontrolled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant、Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street、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、Giving kids allowances in the smartphoneAllowances are a constant、No matter how much technology interferes with the parentchildrelationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart(赋予)a basic work ethic、But putting stickers on chore(日常事务)charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation、Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowancetracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time、Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla、, used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16yearold twins、After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she ____34_____ it、Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless、Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course、It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment、Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers(零售商)where a child can make _____37_____、If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction(交易)is _____38_____ and parents get a notification、And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app、One of Ms、Koon’s twins、Brenna, works part time at a restaurant、She’s putting half of her pay check into a carinsurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July、With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update、Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more、But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging(唠叨)out of the equation、The realtime look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement、III、Reading prehensionSection 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、If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree atChristmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____、Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in lowelevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences、Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping(转折)point for postfire tree generation,” the study says、Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country、This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration、“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future、Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is being really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study coauthor Kim Davis、The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____、Western foresters say there used to be a fire season、But devastating and ____51____ fires have bee a reality all year long、In 2018, fire cost California more than $9、05 billion, according to the USA insurance missioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history、A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t e back, Davis said、This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted、_____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem、Forest management plans that reduce highseverity burns can help、Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____、41、A、convenient B、difficult C、encouraging D、frustrating42、A、ecologically B、apparently C、physically D、financially43、A、destroyed B、worsened C、extended D、established44、A、necessary B、enormous C、critical D、invisible45、A、accelerated B、delayed C、eliminated D、strengthened46、A、transform B、spread C、preserve D、escape47、A、extinction B、decline C、tragedy D、increase48、A、sustaining B、abandoning C、facilitating D、endangering49、A、sufficient B、limited C、moderate D、approximate50、occasional B、mon C、essential D、temporary51、A、astonishing B、hopeless C、costly D、irreversible52、A、world B、state C、human D、forest53、A、concentrated B、depended C、insisted D、mented54、A、As a result B、For example C、In fact D、What’s more55、A、savers B、managers C、researchers D、advocates 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、Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read、(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment、Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products、The measure is intended to protect species in water、Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed、NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development、NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent、The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items、A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in twothirds of clothes tested, including items sold by bigname brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren、The NGO (NonGovernmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk、The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0、01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European mission, which is likely to happen in September、In ments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses、The new restriction will not apply to secondhand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible(微不足道得)amounts of NPE、EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive、A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective、It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer、56、The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________、A、29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB、NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC、NPE was widely present in textile productsD、clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57、What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A、is legally protectedB、is not easy to be foundC、seems to be every whereD、is unmon58、What can we learn from the text?A、The original ban on use of NPE was very effective、B、Recycled textile contain less NPE、C、The new ban on imports of textile has e into force、D、The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban、59、Which section of the website does the text e from?A、lifestyleB、technology、C、Business、D、Environment、(B)Lettersments on the March Issue60、How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A、She felt very painful、B、She gained some life lessons、C、She paid more attention to her own health、D、She showed deep sympathy for her husband、61、According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A、He is an expert in mountaineeringB、He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier、C、Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did、D、His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest、62、Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the mented article?A、Edward Deckerd、B、Antia Lawrence、C、Sam Kieffer、D、Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role、1、Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage toperform at a music industry show for unsigned bands、They were an instant hit、Their outrageous West Coast American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t care less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair、In a short space of time, Silibil N’Brains had a deal with a top management pany, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 and they hadn’t even made a record、Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna、They were living the dream、But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons、So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent、You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U、S、A、at all、They were from Dundee in Scotland、During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well、“They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains、“We were heartbroken、We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”、The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American、2、The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time、It’s mon knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death、Monet’s paintings、at least in his early career, was considered inplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his motherinlaw as a guarantor when he borrowed money so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it、Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight、3、A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be pletely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality、We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag、Even professionals can make the mistake、A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one、Then he invited 57 wine “experts”to taste the wine、Forty of them remended the wine from theexpensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “plex”, “balanced” and “rounded、” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “plex”, “balanced” and “rounded,”while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts remending it、The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste、63、Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A、Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight、B、They are from the West Coast of AmericaC、Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers、D、They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded、64、The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________、A、their first audition proved a failureB、they felt proud of their performanceC、they learned a valuable lessonD、being humble might contribute to their future success65、We an infer from the second factor that ________、A、some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB、public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC、beauty at first sight lasts much longerD、Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their inpleteness66、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product、B、A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging、C、Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD、A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something、Section CDirections: Read the following、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、Are BambooEating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物)、They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo、But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores(食肉动物)、About half of the calories they eat e from protein, according to a new study、The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食得)、They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize(使发生新陈代谢)them、They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat、However, about 2、4 million years ago, things began to change、_____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(杆)of their favorite plant、Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it、Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by、David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year、They discovered that the pandas followed the protein、_______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein、The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted(冲淡)by fiber、That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew、First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein rich to fiberrich as they grew、The panda responded by switching to the leaves、______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein、_______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get themost of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda Munoz, who was not involved in the study、The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more plex than one might sassume、“It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,”said Pineda Munoz、IV、Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage、Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words、Use your own words as far as possible、71、Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases、Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills、These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others、Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, pared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages、Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases、The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects、However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects、If any, they are softer than chemical medicine、Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems、Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health、However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience、Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic(过敏)、A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects、These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years、In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it、When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease、Butkeep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label、Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses、Taking herbs on your own increases your risk、V、TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets、72、一闻到这种蛋糕得味道我就总会想起童年。
2020届高三二模英语听力录音稿
2020届高三第二次模拟考试英语听力录音稿这里是2020届高三第二次模拟考试英语学科听力测试部分。
该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
停顿00′10"现在是听力试音时间。
M: It’s a beautiful day today. How about a little trip out into the countryside?W: That sounds great. What will we do?M: I don’t know. I really haven’t thought about what we would do. I would just like to get away from the city for a while.W: Would you like a picnic or to buy something to eat?M: A picnic! It sounds good to me.W: OK. If you give me about an hour, we could have fried chicken, some salad, cookies and something to drink. What do you think about that?M: It will be delicious. I can hardly wait to eat.W: While I’m doing this, why don’t you plan our trip?M: All right, that sounds like a good idea.停顿00′02"试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿00′10"请看听力部分第一节。
第一节听下面5段对话。
2024上海金山区高三二模英语试题及答案
上海金山区2023学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2024年4月I.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. A.A shop assistant. B.A waiter. C.A receptionist. D.A travel agent.2. A.10minutes. B.20minutes. C.30minutes. D.40minutes.3. A.In a university. B.In a gallery. C.In a bookstore. D.In a library.4. A.Happy. B.Exhausted. C.Disappointed. D.Curious.5. A.Read the speech to her. B.Give a different speech.C.Finish writing the speech.D.Stop worrying about the speech.6. A.Get his car window closed. B.Lend his umbrella to the woman.C.Borrow the woman’s car key.D.Listen to the weather forecast.7. A.He’s not feeling fine. B.He can’t see very well.C.His eye doesn’t hurt much.D.His eye isn’t healing quickly.8. A.They need to dress similarly. B.The woman should avoid jeans.C.They had better dress formally.D.The man is looking for a new jacket.9. A.The job is well-paid. B.He has just worked for a day.C.The weather is not a problem.D.He has trouble riding a bicycle.10. A.The woman sold her car because she hates driving.B.The woman thinks it is not convenient to drive a car.C.The woman will be travelling by subway from now on.D.The woman moved because she didn’t want to drive anymore.Section BDirections:In 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.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.5%. B.80%. C.40%. D.10%.12. A.Polluting the environment.B.Destroying wildlife habitats.C.Endangering new species.D.Hunting to a great extent.13. A.To appeal to people to protect wildlife.B.To emphasize the importance of the Earth.C.To describe different ways to stop pollution.D.To analyze the reasons for wildlife’s disappearing.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Because it is his nickname.B.Because he is often called to put out fires.C.Because he brings more technical technology to each project.D.Because he is the one who gets called to address troubled projects.15. A.He contributes more value than others.B.He struggled to settle problems but failed.C.He interfered with the distribution service projects.D.He learns from past mistakes and successes consciously.16. A.To ask for a pay raise. B.To become a fireman.C.To be the team leader.D.To present a better image. Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Black or white coffee. B.Their teachers in classes.C.World history classes.D.The beginning of the semester.18. A.She has to take the course. B.She finds it interesting.C.The professor gives good instructions.D.There are many discussions.19. A.She holds big lectures. B.She takes her students seriously.C.She loves the subject so much.D.She gives a usual test in class.20. A.Talk to the man’s teacher. B.Take another history course.C.Meet the man next day.D.Go to the man’s world history class. II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:Read the following passage.Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.For the other blanks,fill in each blank with one proper word.Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.DNA analysis reveals two waves of migrationThe results of the study,published in the Science Bulletin,revealed two major migration waves in history.In this pioneering study,scientists from Fudan University(21)______(dig)into the ancient DNA of individuals buried in Gansu province,revealing interesting insights into the genetic makeup of Hexi Corridor residents dating back over12centuries.The research employed ancient DNA data(22)______(explore)human migration along the Hexi Corridor.The Hexi Corridor,was a narrow yet crucial link(23)______(connect)the heartland of ancient China to the Western Territory.Characterized by its lofty mountains and deserts,the ancient pathway was dotted with cities(24)______(found)along short rivers.Historical documents attest(证实)to the Hexi Corridor’s significance as a crossroads (25)______Western and Eastern civilizations mixed through trade,religion and occasional conflicts following the establishment of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty.(26)______technological advances in biology open new avenues for exploration, archaeologists are increasingly drawn to analyzing DNA samples.Led by Wen Shaoqing from Fudan University’s Institute of Archaeological Science,the team successfully extracted DNA data (27)______the teeth and bones found at two sites near Dunhuang.The DNA analysis pinpointed two outliers(异常样本)dating to the Wei Dynasty and the Tang.Further examination revealed one had approximately50percent western Eurasian ancestry and(28)____________30percent,suggesting the individuals were likely descendants of unions between western Eurasian women and local men.(29)______the team concluded was that the genetic mix could be partially attributed to those migrations.Experts said the second major migration period(30)______(mark)by a significant shift in the gene pool.Historical records say migration facilitated by Chinese explorer Zhang Qian’s visit to the Western Territory from138BC resulted in the creation of the Silk Road.Section BDirections:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Will AI allow humans to play a part?Rebecca used to have a regular job,translating a fashion brand’s website into German.One day a big change happened.The company(31)______to using machine translation.She kept the job,and it still paid the bills;however,she was now there to check and(32)______whatever was produced by the computer.But there was a complaint.“What it meant,(33)______,was that we humans were training a machine,”she says.Each corrected caption for a mid-priced T-shirt,each pair of skinny jeans,was a data point for the robot that was going to replace her.With the(34)______of chat programs that can imitate humans,the world is now beginning to consider what the coming of artificial intelligence means.What will it do for our jobs if many once(35)______professions—law,accountancy,medicine—disappear?What does it mean to be a human when the thing that humans most(36)______—intelligence—has become the cheapest product on the planet?Translators,for good and ill, don’t have to wonder.“You can take the world of translators and interpreters as a(37)______of the world,”says Nicki Bone,chairwoman of the board of the Institute of Translating and Interpreting.Not all of them are adjusting.“Of course,we have our(38)______,”but she adds,“There are also opportunities,and optimists.”The speed of change,though,has been(39)______.Increasingly,says Bone,she and her colleagues are acting as editors of a machine’s first pass,rather than translators of the raw material.For some,that’s fine.“People will say,‘OK,instead of working at one rate for this number of words per hour,I’m working at many more words per hour,but for a much lower rate.’Some are happy to take on.Some won’t,as a matter of principle.”As we are(40)______at ChatGPT and its great ability to imitate human writing,translators are,compared with the rest of the professions,sensitive.Anyway,this technology is here to stay.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.Sandhya Sriram is impatient.The stem-cell(干细胞)scientist wanted to put her knowledge to use,developing cultivated seafood.Yet no one was doing that in Singapore.So four years ago, she set up a company to create lab-grown crustacean(甲壳纲动物)meat.(41)______,she registered her company,Shiok Meats in August2018.“Nobody was doing crustaceans,”says Sriram,Shiok’s Group CEO and co-founder.“What do Asians eat the most?Seafood.It was a simple answer.And they’re so delicious.”A lifelong(42)______,she had never tried real shrimp, but she sampled it the week she registered the company.Today,the results of her(43)______can be seen at the headquarters of her company.During a fall2022visit,a bioprocess engineer looked into a microscope carefully.He had taken samples from a bioreactor in the room next door,where the company is(44)______crustacean cells. Under the lens,he was checking to see if the cells were ready to harvest.Shiok Meats has already revealed shrimp,lobster,and crab prototypes(最初形态)to a select group of tasters,and it plans to(45)______regulatory approval to sell its lab-grown shrimp by April2023.That could make it the first in the world to bring cultivated shrimp to diners,putting it at the leading position of the cultivated-meat(46)______.As of this writing,only one company has gained regulatory approval to sell lab-grown animal-protein products:Eat Jus’s cultured chicken is(47)______but only in Singapore.Shiok Meats still needs to submit all the paperwork necessary and get regulatory approval,but the company hopes to see its products in restaurants by mid-2024,offering foodies a more environmentally friendly option free of(48)______than crustaceans from farms.But even if that ambitious(49)______is met,it will likely be a while before the average person is eating cultivated crustaceans.It will require not just regulatory approval but also more funding and a bigger factory,along with(50)______consumers and governments around the world to accept lab-grown seafood.“We’re at an interesting stage of a startup;it’s called the Valley of Death,”says Sriram.“We are in the space where we haven’t submitted for regulatory approval yet,but we’re looking to commercialize in the next two years.”Nevertheless,the impatient entrepreneur is(51)______. Sriram hopes to have the company’s next manufacturing plant ready by the end of2023,where a 500-liter and a2,000-liter bioreactor will be a major(52)______from its current50-and200-liter bioreactors.The goal is for her products to enter the mainstream in Singapore in five to seven years.(53)______these products could help tackle some of the environmental impacts of crustacean anic waste,chemicals,and antibiotics from seafood farms can pollute groundwater.Shiok Meats says the way it produces crustacean meat minimizes animal cruelty,asgrowing protein in a lab helps avoid(54)______animals.And cultivating shrimp closer to where it’s(55)______cuts emissions from fishing-boat fuel and shipping products around the world.In a word,when science meets seafood,many wonderful things happen naturally.41. A.Eagerly B.Hurriedly C.Incidentally D.Interestingly42. A.dieter B.foodie C.taster D.vegetarian43. A.discipline B.enthusiasm C.discovery D.mindset44. A.growing B.investigating C.increasing D.targeting45. A.accept B.adopt C.grant D.seek46. A.farm B.race C.section D.line47. A.available B.affordable petitive D.profitable48. A.additive B.cruelty C.meat D.salt49. A.guideline B.transformation C.condition D.timeline50. A.demanding B.directing C.persuading D.training51. A.delightful B.insightful C.open-minded D.optimistic52. A.difference B.emergence C.sacrifice D.leap53. A.Tracking B.Supervising C.Popularizing D.Sampling54. A.feeding B.killing C.mistreating D.trapping55. A.captured B.stranded C.consumed D.produced 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.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There is no known date for when the ancient Greeks or Romans first shared their stories about gods,monsters and heroes.But for the modern myth known as Star Wars,that date is May 25,1977,when the original movie opened in theaters and kicked off a global phenomenon that spanned films,TV shows,novels,comic books,toys,lunchboxes,bed sheets and more.Even today,Star Wars remains an enduring touchstone(检验标准)of pop culture.Critically praised or not,the movies continue to be a big hit.And just as we know when the mythology began,we also know who invented it: writer-director George Lucas.His inspiration,he told TIME in1977,was“all the books and films and comics that I liked when I was a child…My main reason for making it was to give young people an honest,wholesome fantasy life,the kind my generation had.”No one could predict just how much Lucas’creation would catch on—not even Lucas himself or the film’s star Mark Hamill,who played young hero Luke Skywalker.“I had no idea itwould be as successful as it was,”Hamill said in2017,marking the original film’s40th anniversary.“I just thought I would be a fan of this even if I weren’t involved.”Before Lucas created Star Wars,he had an even more ambitious goal—to blow up the ways of Old Hollywood.And he did.Star Wars introduced a new era of moviemaking,one that saw the development of amazing special effects and the tools to achieve them.After this legend, filmmakers felt free to bring their wildest ideas to life in totally realistic ways that left audiences thrilled.Why did Star Wars become such a powerful force?Hamill credits its ability to satisfy the human need for escapism.“People value the idea of going away to some happy place,”he said,“whether it’s Oz or Narnia or Middle Earth or Hogwarts.I think it appeals to children of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you’re6or60.It appeals to the optimistic young idealism that I think every person has,however buried it might be.”56.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.People should keep digging into the history of ancient myths.B.More products associated with Star Wars have been created.C.Some people’s criticism of Star Wars made it less popular than before.D.Star Wars is more successful in the business field than in the entertainment field.57.Why did George Lucas invent Star Wars?A.To break the old rules and traditions of making films.B.To appeal to the optimistic young men to pursue their dreams.C.To encourage other filmmakers to bring their wild ideas to life.D.To offer young people an as good and healthy fantasy life as he had.58.Star Wars can have such a great influence mainly because______.A.it meets people’s pursuit for a place to escapeB.it symbolizes the beginning of the modern mythC.the special effects offer amazing viewing experienceD.the main actors in this film are very popular among the public59.This passage is written to_____________.A.inspire people to be optimistic and idealB.introduce the basic information about Star WarsC.recommend the talented writer-director George LucasD.criticize the fact that Star Wars is not as well made as before(B)Looking for a career change?Check out these unconventional options! The Waterslide TesterWhen the pool where he worked as a lifeguard was closed during the COVID-19pandemic, Guillaume Pop took jobs at various other pools that were virtually deserted.In one video on the social platform,he pretended to be a“professional waterslide tester”.Unexpectedly,Pop became a social media sensation.He was then hired to“test”slides and other facilities at water parks and swimming pools all over France.“It’s the best job in the world,”declares Pop,whose videos have received80million views.“I’m not behind a desk.I’m active and outside in the sun.In fact,all the children tell me they want to be a waterslide tester!”The Reindeer HerderFinnish Lapland is home to around200,000wild reindeer.Anne Ollila,one of the4,000 owners of these animals,works in this harsh but beautiful region with her big family.She gave up her job as a sociology researcher in2010to devote herself to reindeer herding full time.In summer,Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to12miles a night through marsh and forest, enduring all kinds of insects.In deepest winter there is little daylight.Grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection.“Life here isn’t easy but it’s how nature works,”says Ollila,“I love the environment,the animals and the freedom.Also,I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me,to the chain of life through the generations.”The Zombie TrainerStevie Douglas,a52-year-old Scot,has taught people how to behave like all varieties of the undead.A big fan of horror movies,Douglas noticed the zombies he saw in films were often unconvincing.“Their movement was poor and I thought I could do better.”So,in2012,he formed ScareScotland to provide zombies for films and events such as horror conventions.A year later they started a zombie training program,which took off when they received a request for300 zombies for a three-week-long interactive production.“What we do is very specific.”says Douglas.Many people enjoy being frightened,and he’s happy to oblige them.60.What do the three people introduced in the passage above have in common?A.Their jobs are dangerous,unstable and low-paid.B.Their jobs are well received throughout the world.C.They have great passion and pride in what they do.D.They need professional qualifications to do their job.61.What does Guillaume Pop like most about his job?A.It has a sense of freedom.B.It is full of vigor and energy.C.It is what he has been doing for decades.D.It satisfies people’s wishes to be frightened.62.Who is most probably interested in this passage?A.Employees who are considering switching jobs.B.Students who are applying for ideal universities.C.Children who are interested in unusual activities.D.Graduates who are deciding on their essay topics.(C)The phrase“coin toss”is a classic equivalent to randomness.But since atleast the18th century,mathematicians have suspected that even fair coins tendto land on one side slightly more often than the other.Proving this tiny bias(偏见),however,would require hundreds of thousands of carefully recordedcoin tosses,making laboratory tests a nightmare.František Bartoš,currently a Ph.D.candidate at the University of Amsterdam,became fascinated by this challenge four years ago.He couldn’t round up enough volunteers to investigate it at first.“Nobody was stupid enough to spend a couple of weekends tossing coins,”he says.But after he began his Ph.D.studies,he tried again,recruiting47volunteers(many of them friends and fellow students)from six countries.Multiple weekends of coin tossing later,the team had performed350,757tosses,breaking the previous record of40,000.The tossed coins,according to previous findings,landed with the same side facing upward as before the toss50.8percent of the time.The large number of throws allows statisticians to conclude that the nearly one percent bias isn’t a fluke.“We can be quite sure there is a bias in coin tosses after this data set,”Bartošsays.The leading theory explaining the subtle advantage comes from a2007physics study by statistician Persi Diaconis and his colleagues,whose calculations predicted a same-side bias of 51percent.From the moment a coin is launched into the air,its entire path in the air—including whether it lands on heads or tails—can be calculated by the laws of mechanics.The researchersdetermined that coins in the air barely turn around their symmetrical axis(对称轴);instead they tend to move off-center unsteadily,which causes them to spend a little more time in the air with their initial“up”side on top.For day-to-day decisions,coin tosses are as good as random because a one percent bias isn’t perceptible with just a few coin tosses,says another statistician who wasn’t involved in the new research.Still,the study’s conclusions should eliminate any doubt that still exists regarding the coin toss’s slim bias.It isn’t difficult to prevent this bias from influencing your coin-toss matches;simply concealing the coin’s starting position before tossing it should do the trick.Alternatively,you can do away with tossing altogether by shaking the coin between your palms.But if your friends are unaware of the tiny bias,you may as well benefit from your slight advantage.After all,51percent odds beat a lot.63.Why was it difficult to prove the tiny bias in coin tosses?A.Because it required a large number of trials and loads of tests.B.Because few scientists and researchers were interested in this topic.C.Because scientists lacked the ability and technique to conduct this study.D.Because previous researches failed many times and scientists lost confidence.64.The meaning of the underlined word fluke in paragraph3most probably refers to somethingthat____________.A.happens by accidentB.can be planned in advanceC.occurs under specific conditionsD.can be gained by practice65.What can we imply from the last paragraph?A.This one percent bias matters little in real life.B.We should rely on this one percent bias to help us.C.Though unnoticeable,we may still take advantage of this bias.D.Relying on the one percent bias to win a coin-toss match is unfair.66.What is the best title of this passage?A.Risk-takers?Experts recommend coin-toss matches.B.Luck or Maths?Here’re some tips on tossing coins.C.Coin collectors?There’re stories behind each coin.D.Heads or Tails?Research suggests it’s not50-50.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.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.The young lead new trends in consumption marketWith the post-1990generation becoming a vibrant(充满活力的)force in society and the post-2000generation gradually entering the workforce,the purchasing power of the new generation of consumers has been steadily growing.(67)_______________________Growing up in the internet era,the young consumers generally have higher education levels and a broader global outlook,and come from a relatively strong economic background.As such,their consumption behavior is different from that of the earlier generations.In terms of consumption pattern,online shopping has become the top choice for young people.Young people not only comprise a comparatively high percentage of internet users but also tend to shop online.(68)_______________________This makes them easily influenced by product promotions and influencers on social media.And yet a trend toward rational consumption has been growing rapidly over the past few years.(69)_______________________Instead,they focus more on product quality and functionality.They tend to compare products and services,and do some research before making purchasing decisions,in order to get the best out of their purchase.According to a study conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily,90.1percent of the1,000young respondents said their consumption decision is based on the“spending where necessary and saving where possible”principle.Besides,young consumers seek more personalized and diversified products, reflecting their emotional needs and increasing sense of self-worth.(70)_____________________ When it comes to brand cognition,young consumers seem to favor domestic products. Thanks to information online,young consumers no longer blindly pursue foreign brands and instead prefer local brands,highlighting their confidence in Chinese-made products.From Li-Ning, Anta to Warrior shoes,domestic brands in various fields are being warmly welcomed by young consumers.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.71.The ingredients of loveIn modern times,finding love seems more central to people’s lives.Then,researchers wonder, can love,a highly valued emotional state,be created?To help determine the ingredients of attraction,one research paired164college classmates and had them talk for3,6or10minutes to get a sense of each other’s individuality.Then students were asked to predict what kind of relationship they might build with their partners.After nine weeks,they reported what happened.Reports showed their initial judgments often held true.All these students seemed to distinguish at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction.Many animals give off pheromones—natural chemicals that can be detected by,and then can produce a response in,other animals of the same species.Pheromones can signal that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling open to partnerships.In contrast,humans do not seem to be as gifted as other animals at detecting such chemicals.Smell,however,does seem to play a part in human attraction.Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously,we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors,including seeing something we find attractive.Researchers had people judge faces for attractiveness.The participants had0.013 seconds to view each face,yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces.The way we assess attractiveness seems to be somewhat automatic.When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations,people responded to positive words faster after viewing an attractive face.Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.中国文化产业充当着文化交流的桥梁。
2021届上海金山区高考英语二模-word版含答案及听力原文
金山区 2020 学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间 120 分钟，总分 140 分）2021年4月I. 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. A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes. D. 25 minutes.2. A. At school. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant. D. At home.3. A. Exciting. B. Well-paid. C. Boring. D. Tough.4. A. A bus driver. B. A house agent. C. A deliveryman. D. A salesperson.5. A. The film to watch. B. The course to attend.C. The language to learn.D. The option to abandon.6. A. He should work harder. B. He shouldn’t turn down the offer.C. He shouldn’t lose heart.D. He should be environmentally conscious.7. A. Express her opinions more clearly.B.Make another copy of her paper.C.Correct some grammatical errors.D.Indicate the sources of the quotes in her paper.8. A. The man doesn’t know if there is such a machine.B.The machine is on the right side of the entrance.C.The machine may not be functioning properly.D.The woman can find the machine by following the signs.9. A. The new shoes are worth a try.B.He thinks shopping is a waste of money.C.He doesn’t want to give any comments on the shoes.D.The shoes are not suitable for the woman.10. A. More doctors should be doing research.B.He is on the way to becoming a doctor.C.A new medical treatment is available soon.D.He has already tried the new medicine.高三英语第1页共18页Section BDirections: In 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 following passage.11. A. Disability. B. Sickness. C. Pressure. D. Unemployment.12.A. Because he has two kids.C.Because his wife is busy.13.A. Sharing feelings of anxiety.C.Facing worries about their self-worth. B. Because he doesn’t like to work.D. Because he makes less money than his wife.B. Feeling lonely and short of friends.D. Missing the happy time with former colleagues.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To emphasize the disadvantages of fast fashion.B.To criticize fashion industry for its fast development.C.To introduce some strategies for choosing daily dress.D.To advocate an environment-friendly concept of clothes.15. A. The styles of the clothes often change rapidly with the time.B.The clothes often copy the styles of famous designer brands.C.A number of unfashionable clothes are burnt or go into landfill.D.Creating such clothes usually waste a large amount of energy.16. A. It is regarded as the symbol of fast fashion.B.It is an agreeable trend in the fashion industry.C.It is very popular thanks to massive productivity.D.It is made by environment-friendly artificial materials.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The way to get a proper promotion.B.The reason to set an example for the staff.C.The key elements of a capable supervisor.D.The damage that problem employees may cause.高三英语第2页共18页18. A. He can’t get along well with others.B.He is not good at training people.C.He is not familiar with marketing.D.He lacks relevant experience.19. A. He is good at coaching people.B.He has worked in different teams.C.He can find potential problem employees.D.He can discipline people without being mean.20. A. Fully understand his responsibility.B.Work hard and get along well with others.C.Qualify employees to be ready for changes.D.Understand the values and goals of the company.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Pop-up Shops Are Gaining PopularityThe retail business may be suffering in Hong Kong, but pop-up shops have become popular with the brands looking to reconnect with the local consumers.Although the pop-up is not a new concept, the market is welcoming it with open arms. It (21)________ (regard) as a testing ground for promoting new products, while offering shoppers a more personalized brand interaction. It is believed that the pop-up effect primarily benefits small retailers and young designers, both of (22) ________ expect to connect with their customers for lack of a physical store. On the other hand, they try to avoid long-term contract.“As we are a young brand, it’s difficult for customers to find us. We’re (23) ________ (likely) to have a permanent store since t he barriers to entry are so high,” says the founder of fashion label PT’A. “With the pop-up, we sell in person and have that one-to-one contact with our customers. We see our sales soar dramatically (24) ________ we do pop-ups.”It is not just small retailers and young designers that are benefiting. With the market (25)高三英语第3页共18页________ (shift) from physical retail to e-commerce, online-only brands such as Grana have used pop-up shops as a way to complement their brand. Customers are able to try out the products firsthand, and then shop online at their convenience. Additionally, established brands are also using pop-ups to excite shoppers. Shiseido, for example, once did a pop-up (26) ________ (promote) one of their specific line of lipsticks. It is otherwise difficult to do in their current retail spaces (27)________ they have to accommodate their entire product line.While some industry insiders insist that it is a short-term trend (28) ________ (drive) by a bad economy, others see benefits in the long run. Landlords are also changing their minds. In essence, pop-up shops are mutually beneficial to both the landlord and the retailer.“Personally, I don’t think pop-ups are a passing trend. From what we (29) ________ (learn) from our customers so far, they are always looking for unique products and experiences, exactly (30) ________ that pop-up shops can offer. I believe they will remain an enduring experiential marketing platform,” says the manager of a small retailer.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. consumedB. assessingC. attractedD. mirrorE. particularlyF. sourcesG. motivateH. rangingI. encounterJ. densitiesK. deliberatelyPlastic “Food” Endangering TurtlesEndangered green turtles are confusing plastic for food, according to scientists. Sea turtles mostly find their food visually, by31the color and shape of an object to work out if it is edible. Some of their favorite foods look like plastic.Emily Duncan, a postdoctoral researcher in marine conservation commented in a statement:“The32of this plastic might include things like black trash bags.”Researchers studied 34 turtles who had washed up on the beaches of on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and found they were33to pieces of plastic which looked like sheets or threads, and were black, clear or green. The team were able to look at the gastrointestinal tracts (胃肠道) of 19 turtles. All of them had eaten plastic,34from 3 to 183 pieces in total.Smaller turtles had eaten more plastic than bigger animals. That could be because of their naivety. The team concluded that green turtles,35younger individuals, who feed in the高三英语第4页共18页coastal waters of Cyprus, regularly36and eat plastic so much that the vast majority of animals contain some plastic in their gastrointestinal tracts at the time of their death.The findings37past studies which show other species of turtle get mixed up between food and waste.The problem doesn’t just affect green turtles. Extremely high38of plastic are found in oceans across the world, leading to all sea turtles, at least 36 percent of sea birds, and many fish species being found to have taken in plastic waste.Professor Brendan Godley, who leads the Exeter Marine research strategy at the University of Exeter and co-authored the work, commented: “Research like this helps us understand what sea turtles are eating, and whether certain kinds of plastic are being39more than others.”It’s important to know what kinds of plastic might be a particular problem, as well as highlighting issues that can help40people to continue to work on reducing overall plastic consumption and pollution.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.Gone are the days when big businesses were looked upon by environmentalists as enemies in the fight against global warming.Just two weeks after U. S. President Donald Trump pulled his country out of the Paris Climate Agreement, more than 900 American firms put their41to a “We Are Still In” open letter to the United Nations. Together, they promise to help reduce America’s carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2025,42the Paris Climate Agreement.43, big businesses have been taking climate change seriously for years now. Alongside energy-efficiency measures, the strongest evidence of their44has been the number of newwind and solar projects that they have been helping to build around the world. IT firms such as Amazon and Google have been using clean energy to power their servers ( 服务器 ). Some environmentalists now believe that big businesses could become strong45behind the worldwide spread of renewable energy. “There used to be little action,” says Marty Spitzer of the高三英语第5页共18页World Wildlife Fund (WWF), “Now, I see fundamental46being made.”More recently, this enthusiasm for environmental protection has47from corporate headquarters to branches and suppliers, and from developed countries to emerging markets. Take Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, for example. In March 2016, it said that it would require its own operations and those along its48chain to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by one billion tons by 2030. This is49to taking 211 million passenger cars off America’s roads for a year. The announcement was50by the WWF and other conservation organizations, which are helping Walmart’s suppliers work towards this goal. Apple, maker of the iPhone, has said that seven of its biggest global manufacturers have promised to power their Apple-related51 with renewable energy by the end of this year.According to the WWF, in the United States alone, nearly two dozen of the biggest firms have committed themselves to becoming 100 percent renewable in the near future. Hervé Touati of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a clean-energy research firm, explains the52behind this trend. Going green improves the companies’ public image and helps attract customers, staff and investors.Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s bigges t brewer ( 啤酒公司), has lots of young people among its many53. Many of them take environmental issues seriously. Electricity, used 54in the brewing process, amounts to a tenth of its total costs. Last year, the company set out to increase the role of renewables in generating55to 100 percent by 2025. “My generation often takes energy and clean air for granted,” said Tony Milikin, the firm’s chief sustainability officer. “The generation coming up now looks at it totally differently.”41. A. posters B. innovations C. names D. donations42. A. for fear of B. by means of C. in line with D. on account of43. A. In fact B. On average C. By contrast D. In addition44. A. assessment B. commitment C. argument D. attachment45. A. predictors B. features C. cases D. forces46. A. changes B. profits C. mistakes D. differences47. A. transferred B. ranged C. processed D. extended48. A. food B. store C. supply D. data高三英语第6页共18页49.A. opposite B. equivalent C. accustomed D. second50.A. criticized B. issued C. welcomed D. underlined51.A. content B. accounts C. activities D. production52.A. inspirations B. motivations C. destinations D. functions53.A. manufacturers B. investors C. customers D. administrators54.A. considerably B. skillfully C. economically D. occasionally55.A. heat B. wind C. water D. powerSection 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 )Holidays can be enjoyable and relaxing. But sometimes a holiday can change your life completely, which is what happened two years ago to Victoria Smith and Sally Gook.Victoria Smith, six years ago, was working as a manager at Next, a British chain store. Then she went on holiday to Borneo. “It was a working holiday,” said Victoria, “where you could study the orang-utan in the wild—I have always been interested in apes, so I thought it would be fun. ”The holiday was wonderful, and when Victoria came home she found it very difficult to return to her old life. Although everybody told her she was mad, she decided to go back to university and study biology. Four years later she became a chimpanzee keeper.For the last two years Victoria has been working at Monkey World, a centre in southwest England that looks after apes which used to be ill-treated. She works long hours, and the pay isn’t very good, but she loves it. “I’m really happy now. Since I started working here I feel that I’ve been doing something important, not just wasting my life.”Sally Gook wakes up every morning to a deep blue sky and blazing sun. For the last two years she has been living on the tiny Greek island of Lipsi, which is only 16 square kilometers in size and has a population of just 650.But until a few years ago she lived in London. “I was working for Ame rican Express and I had a good social life and earned a lot of money. But I had to get up very early every morning, often in horrible weather, and got a train and the tube to work.”Then one day she and a friend decided they needed a relaxing holiday, and they came to Lipsi. “I loved it — the people, the mountains, the sun, and the delicious food. Suddenly I knew there was a different life waiting for me here.” A few months later she applied for a job at the travel company which had organized her holiday. Since then she has been living on Lipsi and working as a高三英语第7页共18页tourist guide. Sally said, “I’ve only been back to London once, and I can’t imagine ever living there again.”56. “The orang-utan” (in paragraph 2) most probably refers to ____________.A. a chain storeB. a holiday resortC. a kind of animalD. a zoo for wildlife57.What can be learned from the passage about Victoria Smith?A.She hesitated over whether to become a chimpanzee keeper.B.She quit her job as a manager regardless of others’ objection.C.She finally chose to work and live in Borneo.D.She felt it unnecessary to work long hours.58.Which of the following is TRUE about Sally Gook’s former job?A.She didn’t earn much.B.She worked as a tourist guide.C.She often went to Greece on business.D.She spent much time on the way to work.59.What is the passage mainly about?A.How the two girls’ holidays changed their life.B.Why the two girls preferred to live outside cities.C.How the two girls planned their holidays.D.Why holidays were enjoyable and relaxing for the two girls.( B )It’s easy to assume that a vacation to Bali will cost asmall fortune. There are plenty of accommodations, food andlocal transportation, and even the spas offer massages andtreatments at value prices. However, you can easily spend aweek or two in Bali for under $2,000, without having to sleepon the beach. Here are a few things to consider whenplanning Bali on a budget.What is the best time to visit Bali on a budget?I f you’re on a budget, consider visiting Bali during the lower, wetter season, which runs from October through March. The crowds will be fewer, and both hotel rates and flights from abroad are often cheaper, except during the holiday period between mid-December and early January, when crowds swell. The only trade-off for the lower prices is the wet season. This time of year isn’t always ideal for sunbathing, and serious rainfall can make outdoor activities, such as whitewater高三英语第8页共18页rafting and visiting waterfalls and rice terraces, less than appealing. That said, even during rainy season, it doesn’t usually rain all day long. Expect bursts of sunshine between the storms. Whatisthecheapestwaytoget around Bali?The absolute cheapest way to get around Bali is by local bus, but it can take a long time. There are also tourist buses, including hop-on, hop-off options, that travel between different hubs across the island. Bali is well-served by taxis, both of the car and motorbike variety, and the prices tend to be affordable by international standards. Most drivers will offer you a fixed rate for full-day hires or to get from point A to point B, rather than using a meter.Remember to bargain; doing so is particularly easy when a driver is on his own rather than at a taxi stand.How much does food cost in Bali?If you’re into fine dining, you can end up spending a large chunk of your budget on food. Eating at the average restaurant geared towards tourists is the best way to have a meal in Bali on a budget. A good meal should cost you around 100,000 rupiah (around $7), but if you’re willing to subsist mostly off of local specialties such as nasi goreng (fried rice) and eat at local restaurants, you can expect to pay around 30,000 rupiah ($2) to get fed. Best of all, most hotels and guesthouses in Bali come with free breakfast, and many offer heavier options of noodles and meat that may keep you full until lunch.60.Which of the following situation can be best described by the underlined word trade-off inparagraph 2?A.Jack got a reward after he returned the lost bag to its owner.B.Lily spent much money buying some handicrafts at the local fair.C.Wendy cancelled her trip in order to prevent the spread of the virus.D.Sam was scolded by his parents for what he did in school last night.61.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.It’s better for outdoor enthusiasts to visit Bali during the off season.B.Passengers had better fix the price with drivers before the taxi pulls out from thestation.C.If on a tight budget, one is advised to visit Bali at the end of December every year.D.It’s relatively economical to eat merely at average restaurants tailored to visitors.62.In which column of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?A. City and Transport.B. Travel and Recreation.C. Nature and Environment.D. Food and Health.( C )Last year, 138,000 San Francisco residents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, as San Francisco voters struck高三英语第9页共18页down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure, Proposition F, with a nearly $10 million advertising campaign. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences in San Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image: middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet. Some users have taken advantage of the service, using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional, better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is, widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,” said ShareBetter SF, a group th at supported Proposition F. Hotel unions have protested the company’s practices in San Francisco and other cities, saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Francisco is in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Actually, explode is a generous term. The average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4, 000. Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay, San Francisco simply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the mass ive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking to Silicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported, some San Francisco residents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discourageda popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.63. The intention of Proposition F is to _______A. place time limits in local election.B. set limits on short-term rental.C. strike down a controversial rule.D. urge users to vote against Airbnb.64.What is the negative consequence of Airbnb on San Francisco?A.It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.ers are taken advantage of by the service financially.C.It makes the house market more competitive.D.It indirectly leads to high house rental price.高三英语第10页共18页65.The housing crisis in San Francisco results from _________.A. explosion of the living costB. its geographic characteristicsC. generosity of local enterprisesD. inflow of migrant population66.The author’s attitude toward Proposition F is _________.A. objectiveB. supportiveC. negativeD. indifferent Section CDirections: Read the following passage. 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.A.Over the course of five decades their guidelines have become widely accepted worldwide.B.The awareness of animal protection contributes to the decline of the number.C.Human volunteers must be able to replace monkeys more and more in the next 10 to 20 years.D.New experimental techniques help to push numbers down.E.Its supporters point to the long list of medical advances made possible with the help of animalresearch.F.The number of the animals used in research is still considerable.Will Experimentation on Animals End?One of the most debatable issues in science is the use of animals in research. Scientists experiment on animals for different reasons, including basic research to explore how organisms function, investigating potential treatments for human disease, and safety and quality control testing of drugs, devices and other products.(67)__________ However, opponents believe it is cruel and meaningless, as observations in animals often do not translate directly to humans.In 1959, William Russell and Rex Burch proposed their “3Rs” guid elines for making the use of animals in scientific research more humane: restrict the use of animals; refine experiments to minimize distress; and replace tests with alternative techniques. (68) __________ Around 29 million animals per year are currently used in experiments in the U.S. and Europeans Union countries. This is less than half the total in the mid-1970s —— a significant drop.(69)__________ Improvements in imaging methods that offer a look inside the bodies of animals allow scientists to get more and better data from each experiment than before.For example, researchers previously had to do experiments with multiple mice at different stages of cancer development, but now they can watch the disease develop in a single living animal using a dye. Similarly, as brain-imaging techniques become more advanced, some questions that高三英语第11页共18页were addressed with experiments in monkeys before may be better answered by looking into the human brain now. “(70) __________” says Larry Carbone, a senior veterinarian（兽医）at the University of California in San Francisco.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of thepassage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.The Enduring Power of Print for Learning in A Digital WorldToday’s students see the mselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Given this trend, it might be assumed that st udents’ familiarity and preference for technology translates into better learning outcomes. But more and more studies show that it’s not always the case. So, there are some lessons that can be conveyed to us about print’s place in an increasingly digital w orld.We all read for many reasons. Sometimes we’re looking for an answer to a very specific question. Other times, we want to browse a newspaper for today’s headlines. As we’re about to pick up an article or text in a printed or digital format, we should keep in mind why we’re reading. There’s likely to be a difference in which medium works best for which purpose.One of the most consistent findings of the studies is that, for some tasks, medium doesn’t seem to matter. If all students are being asked to do is to understand and remember the big idea of what they’re reading, there’s no benefit in selecting one medium over another. But when the reading assignment demands more engagement or deeper comprehension, students may be better off reading print. Teachers could make students aware that their ability to comprehend the assignment may be influenced by the medium they choose.In another experiment, researchers were able to create meaningful records of college students based on the way they read and comprehended from printed and digital texts. Among those records, it was found that a select group of undergraduates who actually comprehended better when they moved from print to digital. But they actually read slower when the text was on the computer than when it was in a book. Using this select group as a model, students could possibly be taught or directed to fight the tendency to glide through online texts.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.究竟是什么驱使人类不断地探索外太空？(on earth)73.据旅游手册介绍，这个村子因其保存完好的少数民族文化而闻名遐迩。
2021届上海金山区高考英语二模-word版含答案及听力原文
金山区 2020 学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间 120 分钟，总分 140 分）2021年4月I. 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. A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes. D. 25 minutes.2. A. At school. B. In a shop. C. In a restaurant. D. At home.3. A. Exciting. B. Well-paid. C. Boring. D. Tough.4. A. A bus driver. B. A house agent. C. A deliveryman. D. A salesperson.5. A. The film to watch. B. The course to attend.C. The language to learn.D. The option to abandon.6. A. He should work harder. B. He shouldn’t turn down the offer.C. He shouldn’t lose heart.D. He should be environmentally conscious.7. A. Express her opinions more clearly.B.Make another copy of her paper.C.Correct some grammatical errors.D.Indicate the sources of the quotes in her paper.8. A. The man doesn’t know if there is such a machine.B.The machine is on the right side of the entrance.C.The machine may not be functioning properly.D.The woman can find the machine by following the signs.9. A. The new shoes are worth a try.B.He thinks shopping is a waste of money.C.He doesn’t want to give any comments on the shoes.D.The shoes are not suitable for the woman.10. A. More doctors should be doing research.B.He is on the way to becoming a doctor.C.A new medical treatment is available soon.D.He has already tried the new medicine.高三英语第1页共18页Section BDirections: In 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 following passage.11. A. Disability. B. Sickness. C. Pressure. D. Unemployment.12.A. Because he has two kids.C.Because his wife is busy.13.A. Sharing feelings of anxiety.C.Facing worries about their self-worth. B. Because he doesn’t like to work.D. Because he makes less money than his wife.B. Feeling lonely and short of friends.D. Missing the happy time with former colleagues.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To emphasize the disadvantages of fast fashion.B.To criticize fashion industry for its fast development.C.To introduce some strategies for choosing daily dress.D.To advocate an environment-friendly concept of clothes.15. A. The styles of the clothes often change rapidly with the time.B.The clothes often copy the styles of famous designer brands.C.A number of unfashionable clothes are burnt or go into landfill.D.Creating such clothes usually waste a large amount of energy.16. A. It is regarded as the symbol of fast fashion.B.It is an agreeable trend in the fashion industry.C.It is very popular thanks to massive productivity.D.It is made by environment-friendly artificial materials.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The way to get a proper promotion.B.The reason to set an example for the staff.C.The key elements of a capable supervisor.D.The damage that problem employees may cause.高三英语第2页共18页18. A. He can’t get along well with others.B.He is not good at training people.C.He is not familiar with marketing.D.He lacks relevant experience.19. A. He is good at coaching people.B.He has worked in different teams.C.He can find potential problem employees.D.He can discipline people without being mean.20. A. Fully understand his responsibility.B.Work hard and get along well with others.C.Qualify employees to be ready for changes.D.Understand the values and goals of the company.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Pop-up Shops Are Gaining PopularityThe retail business may be suffering in Hong Kong, but pop-up shops have become popular with the brands looking to reconnect with the local consumers.Although the pop-up is not a new concept, the market is welcoming it with open arms. It (21)________ (regard) as a testing ground for promoting new products, while offering shoppers a more personalized brand interaction. It is believed that the pop-up effect primarily benefits small retailers and young designers, both of (22) ________ expect to connect with their customers for lack of a physical store. On the other hand, they try to avoid long-term contract.“As we are a young brand, it’s difficult for customers to find us. We’re (23) ________ (likely) to have a permanent store since t he barriers to entry are so high,” says the founder of fashion label PT’A. “With the pop-up, we sell in person and have that one-to-one contact with our customers. We see our sales soar dramatically (24) ________ we do pop-ups.”It is not just small retailers and young designers that are benefiting. With the market (25)高三英语第3页共18页________ (shift) from physical retail to e-commerce, online-only brands such as Grana have used pop-up shops as a way to complement their brand. Customers are able to try out the products firsthand, and then shop online at their convenience. Additionally, established brands are also using pop-ups to excite shoppers. Shiseido, for example, once did a pop-up (26) ________ (promote) one of their specific line of lipsticks. It is otherwise difficult to do in their current retail spaces (27)________ they have to accommodate their entire product line.While some industry insiders insist that it is a short-term trend (28) ________ (drive) by a bad economy, others see benefits in the long run. Landlords are also changing their minds. In essence, pop-up shops are mutually beneficial to both the landlord and the retailer.“Personally, I don’t think pop-ups are a passing trend. From what we (29) ________ (learn) from our customers so far, they are always looking for unique products and experiences, exactly (30) ________ that pop-up shops can offer. I believe they will remain an enduring experiential marketing platform,” says the manager of a small retailer.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. consumedB. assessingC. attractedD. mirrorE. particularlyF. sourcesG. motivateH. rangingI. encounterJ. densitiesK. deliberatelyPlastic “Food” Endangering TurtlesEndangered green turtles are confusing plastic for food, according to scientists. Sea turtles mostly find their food visually, by31the color and shape of an object to work out if it is edible. Some of their favorite foods look like plastic.Emily Duncan, a postdoctoral researcher in marine conservation commented in a statement:“The32of this plastic might include things like black trash bags.”Researchers studied 34 turtles who had washed up on the beaches of on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and found they were33to pieces of plastic which looked like sheets or threads, and were black, clear or green. The team were able to look at the gastrointestinal tracts (胃肠道) of 19 turtles. All of them had eaten plastic,34from 3 to 183 pieces in total.Smaller turtles had eaten more plastic than bigger animals. That could be because of their naivety. The team concluded that green turtles,35younger individuals, who feed in the高三英语第4页共18页coastal waters of Cyprus, regularly36and eat plastic so much that the vast majority of animals contain some plastic in their gastrointestinal tracts at the time of their death.The findings37past studies which show other species of turtle get mixed up between food and waste.The problem doesn’t just affect green turtles. Extremely high38of plastic are found in oceans across the world, leading to all sea turtles, at least 36 percent of sea birds, and many fish species being found to have taken in plastic waste.Professor Brendan Godley, who leads the Exeter Marine research strategy at the University of Exeter and co-authored the work, commented: “Research like this helps us understand what sea turtles are eating, and whether certain kinds of plastic are being39more than others.”It’s important to know what kinds of plastic might be a particular problem, as well as highlighting issues that can help40people to continue to work on reducing overall plastic consumption and pollution.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.Gone are the days when big businesses were looked upon by environmentalists as enemies in the fight against global warming.Just two weeks after U. S. President Donald Trump pulled his country out of the Paris Climate Agreement, more than 900 American firms put their41to a “We Are Still In” open letter to the United Nations. Together, they promise to help reduce America’s carbon emissions by 26 percent by 2025,42the Paris Climate Agreement.43, big businesses have been taking climate change seriously for years now. Alongside energy-efficiency measures, the strongest evidence of their44has been the number of newwind and solar projects that they have been helping to build around the world. IT firms such as Amazon and Google have been using clean energy to power their servers ( 服务器 ). Some environmentalists now believe that big businesses could become strong45behind the worldwide spread of renewable energy. “There used to be little action,” says Marty Spitzer of the高三英语第5页共18页World Wildlife Fund (WWF), “Now, I see fundamental46being made.”More recently, this enthusiasm for environmental protection has47from corporate headquarters to branches and suppliers, and from developed countries to emerging markets. Take Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, for example. In March 2016, it said that it would require its own operations and those along its48chain to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by one billion tons by 2030. This is49to taking 211 million passenger cars off America’s roads for a year. The announcement was50by the WWF and other conservation organizations, which are helping Walmart’s suppliers work towards this goal. Apple, maker of the iPhone, has said that seven of its biggest global manufacturers have promised to power their Apple-related51 with renewable energy by the end of this year.According to the WWF, in the United States alone, nearly two dozen of the biggest firms have committed themselves to becoming 100 percent renewable in the near future. Hervé Touati of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a clean-energy research firm, explains the52behind this trend. Going green improves the companies’ public image and helps attract customers, staff and investors.Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s bigges t brewer ( 啤酒公司), has lots of young people among its many53. Many of them take environmental issues seriously. Electricity, used 54in the brewing process, amounts to a tenth of its total costs. Last year, the company set out to increase the role of renewables in generating55to 100 percent by 2025. “My generation often takes energy and clean air for granted,” said Tony Milikin, the firm’s chief sustainability officer. “The generation coming up now looks at it totally differently.”41. A. posters B. innovations C. names D. donations42. A. for fear of B. by means of C. in line with D. on account of43. A. In fact B. On average C. By contrast D. In addition44. A. assessment B. commitment C. argument D. attachment45. A. predictors B. features C. cases D. forces46. A. changes B. profits C. mistakes D. differences47. A. transferred B. ranged C. processed D. extended48. A. food B. store C. supply D. data高三英语第6页共18页49.A. opposite B. equivalent C. accustomed D. second50.A. criticized B. issued C. welcomed D. underlined51.A. content B. accounts C. activities D. production52.A. inspirations B. motivations C. destinations D. functions53.A. manufacturers B. investors C. customers D. administrators54.A. considerably B. skillfully C. economically D. occasionally55.A. heat B. wind C. water D. powerSection 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 )Holidays can be enjoyable and relaxing. But sometimes a holiday can change your life completely, which is what happened two years ago to Victoria Smith and Sally Gook.Victoria Smith, six years ago, was working as a manager at Next, a British chain store. Then she went on holiday to Borneo. “It was a working holiday,” said Victoria, “where you could study the orang-utan in the wild—I have always been interested in apes, so I thought it would be fun. ”The holiday was wonderful, and when Victoria came home she found it very difficult to return to her old life. Although everybody told her she was mad, she decided to go back to university and study biology. Four years later she became a chimpanzee keeper.For the last two years Victoria has been working at Monkey World, a centre in southwest England that looks after apes which used to be ill-treated. She works long hours, and the pay isn’t very good, but she loves it. “I’m really happy now. Since I started working here I feel that I’ve been doing something important, not just wasting my life.”Sally Gook wakes up every morning to a deep blue sky and blazing sun. For the last two years she has been living on the tiny Greek island of Lipsi, which is only 16 square kilometers in size and has a population of just 650.But until a few years ago she lived in London. “I was working for Ame rican Express and I had a good social life and earned a lot of money. But I had to get up very early every morning, often in horrible weather, and got a train and the tube to work.”Then one day she and a friend decided they needed a relaxing holiday, and they came to Lipsi. “I loved it — the people, the mountains, the sun, and the delicious food. Suddenly I knew there was a different life waiting for me here.” A few months later she applied for a job at the travel company which had organized her holiday. Since then she has been living on Lipsi and working as a高三英语第7页共18页tourist guide. Sally said, “I’ve only been back to London once, and I can’t imagine ever living there again.”56. “The orang-utan” (in paragraph 2) most probably refers to ____________.A. a chain storeB. a holiday resortC. a kind of animalD. a zoo for wildlife57.What can be learned from the passage about Victoria Smith?A.She hesitated over whether to become a chimpanzee keeper.B.She quit her job as a manager regardless of others’ objection.C.She finally chose to work and live in Borneo.D.She felt it unnecessary to work long hours.58.Which of the following is TRUE about Sally Gook’s former job?A.She didn’t earn much.B.She worked as a tourist guide.C.She often went to Greece on business.D.She spent much time on the way to work.59.What is the passage mainly about?A.How the two girls’ holidays changed their life.B.Why the two girls preferred to live outside cities.C.How the two girls planned their holidays.D.Why holidays were enjoyable and relaxing for the two girls.( B )It’s easy to assume that a vacation to Bali will cost asmall fortune. There are plenty of accommodations, food andlocal transportation, and even the spas offer massages andtreatments at value prices. However, you can easily spend aweek or two in Bali for under $2,000, without having to sleepon the beach. Here are a few things to consider whenplanning Bali on a budget.What is the best time to visit Bali on a budget?I f you’re on a budget, consider visiting Bali during the lower, wetter season, which runs from October through March. The crowds will be fewer, and both hotel rates and flights from abroad are often cheaper, except during the holiday period between mid-December and early January, when crowds swell. The only trade-off for the lower prices is the wet season. This time of year isn’t always ideal for sunbathing, and serious rainfall can make outdoor activities, such as whitewater高三英语第8页共18页rafting and visiting waterfalls and rice terraces, less than appealing. That said, even during rainy season, it doesn’t usually rain all day long. Expect bursts of sunshine between the storms. Whatisthecheapestwaytoget around Bali?The absolute cheapest way to get around Bali is by local bus, but it can take a long time. There are also tourist buses, including hop-on, hop-off options, that travel between different hubs across the island. Bali is well-served by taxis, both of the car and motorbike variety, and the prices tend to be affordable by international standards. Most drivers will offer you a fixed rate for full-day hires or to get from point A to point B, rather than using a meter.Remember to bargain; doing so is particularly easy when a driver is on his own rather than at a taxi stand.How much does food cost in Bali?If you’re into fine dining, you can end up spending a large chunk of your budget on food. Eating at the average restaurant geared towards tourists is the best way to have a meal in Bali on a budget. A good meal should cost you around 100,000 rupiah (around $7), but if you’re willing to subsist mostly off of local specialties such as nasi goreng (fried rice) and eat at local restaurants, you can expect to pay around 30,000 rupiah ($2) to get fed. Best of all, most hotels and guesthouses in Bali come with free breakfast, and many offer heavier options of noodles and meat that may keep you full until lunch.60.Which of the following situation can be best described by the underlined word trade-off inparagraph 2?A.Jack got a reward after he returned the lost bag to its owner.B.Lily spent much money buying some handicrafts at the local fair.C.Wendy cancelled her trip in order to prevent the spread of the virus.D.Sam was scolded by his parents for what he did in school last night.61.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.It’s better for outdoor enthusiasts to visit Bali during the off season.B.Passengers had better fix the price with drivers before the taxi pulls out from thestation.C.If on a tight budget, one is advised to visit Bali at the end of December every year.D.It’s relatively economical to eat merely at average restaurants tailored to visitors.62.In which column of a magazine can you most probably find this passage?A. City and Transport.B. Travel and Recreation.C. Nature and Environment.D. Food and Health.( C )Last year, 138,000 San Francisco residents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, as San Francisco voters struck高三英语第9页共18页down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure, Proposition F, with a nearly $10 million advertising campaign. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example of the “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences in San Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image: middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet. Some users have taken advantage of the service, using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional, better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is, widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,” said ShareBetter SF, a group th at supported Proposition F. Hotel unions have protested the company’s practices in San Francisco and other cities, saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Francisco is in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Actually, explode is a generous term. The average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4, 000. Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay, San Francisco simply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the mass ive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking to Silicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported, some San Francisco residents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discourageda popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.63. The intention of Proposition F is to _______A. place time limits in local election.B. set limits on short-term rental.C. strike down a controversial rule.D. urge users to vote against Airbnb.64.What is the negative consequence of Airbnb on San Francisco?A.It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.ers are taken advantage of by the service financially.C.It makes the house market more competitive.D.It indirectly leads to high house rental price.高三英语第10页共18页65.The housing crisis in San Francisco results from _________.A. explosion of the living costB. its geographic characteristicsC. generosity of local enterprisesD. inflow of migrant population66.The author’s attitude toward Proposition F is _________.A. objectiveB. supportiveC. negativeD. indifferent Section CDirections: Read the following passage. 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.A.Over the course of five decades their guidelines have become widely accepted worldwide.B.The awareness of animal protection contributes to the decline of the number.C.Human volunteers must be able to replace monkeys more and more in the next 10 to 20 years.D.New experimental techniques help to push numbers down.E.Its supporters point to the long list of medical advances made possible with the help of animalresearch.F.The number of the animals used in research is still considerable.Will Experimentation on Animals End?One of the most debatable issues in science is the use of animals in research. Scientists experiment on animals for different reasons, including basic research to explore how organisms function, investigating potential treatments for human disease, and safety and quality control testing of drugs, devices and other products.(67)__________ However, opponents believe it is cruel and meaningless, as observations in animals often do not translate directly to humans.In 1959, William Russell and Rex Burch proposed their “3Rs” guid elines for making the use of animals in scientific research more humane: restrict the use of animals; refine experiments to minimize distress; and replace tests with alternative techniques. (68) __________ Around 29 million animals per year are currently used in experiments in the U.S. and Europeans Union countries. This is less than half the total in the mid-1970s —— a significant drop.(69)__________ Improvements in imaging methods that offer a look inside the bodies of animals allow scientists to get more and better data from each experiment than before.For example, researchers previously had to do experiments with multiple mice at different stages of cancer development, but now they can watch the disease develop in a single living animal using a dye. Similarly, as brain-imaging techniques become more advanced, some questions that高三英语第11页共18页were addressed with experiments in monkeys before may be better answered by looking into the human brain now. “(70) __________” says Larry Carbone, a senior veterinarian（兽医）at the University of California in San Francisco.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of thepassage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.The Enduring Power of Print for Learning in A Digital WorldToday’s students see the mselves as digital natives, the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Given this trend, it might be assumed that st udents’ familiarity and preference for technology translates into better learning outcomes. But more and more studies show that it’s not always the case. So, there are some lessons that can be conveyed to us about print’s place in an increasingly digital w orld.We all read for many reasons. Sometimes we’re looking for an answer to a very specific question. Other times, we want to browse a newspaper for today’s headlines. As we’re about to pick up an article or text in a printed or digital format, we should keep in mind why we’re reading. There’s likely to be a difference in which medium works best for which purpose.One of the most consistent findings of the studies is that, for some tasks, medium doesn’t seem to matter. If all students are being asked to do is to understand and remember the big idea of what they’re reading, there’s no benefit in selecting one medium over another. But when the reading assignment demands more engagement or deeper comprehension, students may be better off reading print. Teachers could make students aware that their ability to comprehend the assignment may be influenced by the medium they choose.In another experiment, researchers were able to create meaningful records of college students based on the way they read and comprehended from printed and digital texts. Among those records, it was found that a select group of undergraduates who actually comprehended better when they moved from print to digital. But they actually read slower when the text was on the computer than when it was in a book. Using this select group as a model, students could possibly be taught or directed to fight the tendency to glide through online texts.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.究竟是什么驱使人类不断地探索外太空？(on earth)73.据旅游手册介绍，这个村子因其保存完好的少数民族文化而闻名遐迩。
- 1、下载文档前请自行甄别文档内容的完整性，平台不提供额外的编辑、内容补充、找答案等附加服务。
- 2、"仅部分预览"的文档,不可在线预览部分如存在完整性等问题,可反馈申请退款(可完整预览的文档不适用该条件!)。
- 3、如文档侵犯您的权益，请联系客服反馈,我们会尽快为您处理(人工客服工作时间：9:00-18:30)。
金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷听力录音文字：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 it.The conversation and the question 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. M: Oh, hello. I am coming to your city with my wife and two kids for a few days in June. I would likesome ideas for things to do during our stay.W: Yes, let us start with a couple of events especially for kids. Do they like art?Q: Where does the woman probably work?2. M: Did you have a good time for your picnic in the park with your friends yesterday?W: The weather was not so good, so we stayed indoors. We got to see Tom’s cooking talent.Q: What did the woman do yesterday morning?3. M: Teachers inU.K. schools are experimenting with the use of body cameras in class to recordstudents’bad behavior.W: Are you kidding? Students are not prisoners.Q: What is the woman’s attitude?4. M: When are you leaving for Paris? Christmas is coming and you shouldn’t miss the sale season. W: I am comparing the prices that different travel agencies are offering. January is a good time and I can avoid the winter vacation crowds there.Q: When will the woman set off for Pairs?5. W: When the theater was built, people were slimmer and shorter than now, so the seats were veryclose.M: I see. When we are doing the decoration work, maybe we can install seats that can easily be moved.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?6. M: What is the function of this app? I noticed that it was for nurses and doctors.W: Yes. This app gives hospital staff access to all the computer records of their patients, no matterwhere they are.Q: What is the use of this app?7. W: It is time to talk about the labor division of the project. Do you mind doing the drawing part? M: I find it quite hard. I would be happier if you did it.Q: What does the man mean?8. M: So Joan, we’d like to know how you managed to turn the small company into such a largebusiness so quickly.W: Well, I thinkquick reactions to the market and strict management is the key.Q: What are they talking about?9. W: I have painted the doors, but I don’t think I can finish painting the ceiling.M: Come on, it is a man’s job. Leave it to me.Q: What does the man offer to do?10. M: The food in this restaurant is horrible. If only we had gone to the school dining hall.W: But the food isn’t everything. Isn’t it nice just to get away from all the noise?Q: Why does the woman prefer to go to this restaurant?Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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 following passage.An individual’s intelligence is determined by two factors. The first is the kind of brain he is born with. But no matter how good a brain he has to begin with, an individual will have a low level of intelligence unless he has opportunities to learn. So the second factor is the kind of environment that affects him.The importance of environment can be demonstrated by the case history of the identical twins, Peter and John. When the twins were three months old, their parents died, and they were placed in separate homes. Peter was brought up by parents of low intelligence in an isolated community with poor educational opportunities. John, however, was educated in the home of well-to-do parents who had been to college. The environmental difference continued until the twins were in their late teens. When they were given tests to measure their intelligence, John’s IQ was 125.25 points higher than the average and 40 points higher than his identical brother.Questions:11. What does the passage mainly talk about?12. Why were the identical twinsseparated?13. What does John’s higher IQ illustrate?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.Who remembers the sound of unwrapping a new record album, the smell of a new car or the excitement of opening the door to a newly bought home? At different times in my life, each one stood for the joy of possession, and the sense of having really arrived.However, my teenage children and their peers do not see things the same way. They would rather pay for online music and videos than purchase DVDs or permanent downloads.The changes come in several catalogues. Apps are linking owners of goods and services —bicycles, spare bedrooms, even solar energy — to a host of potential users.We are entering an era in which consumers will value access over ownership and experiences over property.What on earth happened to both consumers and companies that supply them?First of all, when companies are supplying services rather than goods, the relationship between consumers and the things that they use becomes more complex. If I have a record album on my shelf, my husband can clearly play it. But when I link our Amazon Echo speaker to my son’s account, I have no idea whether I am breaking the terms and conditions he agreed to with his account. Furthermore, does that act give Amazon the right to send the advertisements based on the songs we play?In many cases, the shift to a sharing economy will also affect the nature of the goods that are being shared. Currently, most cars spend most of the time sitting idle. If drivers stop buying their own cars and instead sign up for a rental service or use apps such as Uber, each individual vehicle will receive a lot more use. That means carmakers will face pressure to produce fewer, better-made cars.Questions:14.Which of the following might not have contributed to people’s feeling of happiness in the past?15.Which of the following statements is correct?16.What does the passage mainly talk about?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following longer conversation.W: Mr. Hanks. May I have a word with you?M: Sure, Maggie. What’s up?W: You see, to promote our coffee products, I have done some marketing research. I followed the business case of Starbucks because it revolutionized the coffee industry. And I desperately need your opinions now.M: Yeah, I saw your report on an analysis of the success of Starbucks. You mentioned that the location of stores is their key to success, right?W: Yes. This is the first essential idea we should have when mapping out our own strategy. I have also made a questionnaire to learn more facts about our potential customers’ needs.M: Good job. Have you reached any conclusion?W: Well, it seems that customers care more about the service of a cafe than the quality of coffee beans and milk, etc. Employees are an extension of the brand.M: What’s your follow-up plan then?W: Staff training. Could you give me some advice?M: I am glad to help. Maybe the most important thing is to get them familiar with our company’s employee handbook. All the policies and procedures are clearly stated there.W: I think we should add more details into the handbook because the manual was written a long time ago.M: Make sure new employees are instructed in coffee making techniques, ordering procedures and product introductions.W: Ok. I will personally take care of it.Questions:17. What is the key to Starbucks’ success?18. What did Maggie do to learn more facts about customers?19. What conclusion did Maggie reach about customers’ needs?20. Why is the employeehandbook so important?。