2020上海高考英语一模阅读理解C汇编.pdf
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2019-2020学年上海市崇明区高三英语一模试卷(考试时间120分钟,满分140分。
请将答案填写在答题纸上)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 housewife. B. A fashion model.C. A shirt designer.D. A shop assistant.2. A. In a bank. B. In a school.C. Ina travel agency.D. In a stock exchange.3. A. It's not good enough.B. I t’s none of the woman’s business,C. It’s not true.D. It's out of expectation.4. A. He decided to try a new barbershop.B. The woman mistook him for another guy.C. A different person cut his hair this time.D. Another friend also commented on his hair.5. A. The tipping rule in America.B. Important aspects in American culture.C. The general tax rate in America.D. Tips on understanding American culture.6. A. She doesn’t know where it is.B. She's angry with the man for forgetting it.C. She'd like the man to return it tomorrow.D. She didn't realize the man had borrowed it.7. A. Book a hotel on the campus.B. Reserve a hotel a little far away.C. Call the local hotels again a few days later.D. Ask her parents to come at a different weekend.8. A. She took a history class last term.B. She doesn’t trust the mail.C. She didn’t l like her geography professor.D. She won’t take any history classes.9. A. She doesn’t think it will snow.B. The meeting place has been changed.C. The meeting has been canceled.D. She MI be too tired to walk to the meeting.10. A. He is not an experienced skier at all.B. He has never been to Central Mountain.C. He doesn't plan to go skiing during spring breaks.D. lie doesn’t recommend going to Central Mountain.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 them. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The history of movie-popcorn relationship.B. The reasons for moviegoers loving popcorn.C. The functions of popcorn in movie-watching.D. The special smell of popcorn in movie theaters.12. A. It was considered an unhealthy food.B. It could lower the movie ticket prices.C. It was unpopular with theater owners.D. It could spoil the luxurious atmosphere.13. A. The higher reputation of popcorn.B. The increase of popcorn prices.C. The rise of less luxurious theaters.D. The improvement of popcorn smell.Questions14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Pearson's plan to publish electronic books in the U.S. college market.B. Pearson's publishing history and its future in the U.S. college market.C. The reasons for the drop of Pearson sales in the U.S. college market.D. The reaction of the U.S. college market to Pearson’s digital publishing.15. A. Parts of Pearson have been sold.B. Pearson has been trying to save money.C. Some employees have left Pearson.D. Pearson’s new textbooks have been costly.16. A. Their publishing time is more predictable.B. They are more adaptable than its printed ones.C. They will be updated more timely.D. 1 heir extra learning tools will be free.Questions 17through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Opening social media accounts. B. Posting personal photos online.C. Interacting with online followers.D. Finding friendships on social media.18.A. Essential. B. Impolite.C. Comfortable.D. Unwise.19. A. Urging people to make nice comments.B. Encouraging people to become volunteers.C. Providing people with job opportunities.D. Helping people establish life-lasting friendships.20. A. The man is cautious about sharing online.B. The man is ignorant of online opportunities.C. The woman thinks it safer to hide the identity online.D. The woman loves sharing secrets with online friends.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 14-year-old Girl Built an App to Help Alzheimer’s patients (老年痴呆症患者)For many teenagers, their lives typically might circle around schoolwork and spending time with friends. Not so for Emma Yang. Though the Hong Kong-born girl is only 14, she (21)________(create) her own mobile app for Alzheimer’s patients already.The Timeless app, which Yang spent two years (22)________(develop), comes with several important features. It is an artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system in the app (23)________helps Alzheimer’s patients identify people in photos and remember who they are. It also allows photos (24)________(group)by individuals as well as provides a picture-based phone book, which enables a user to tap on photos to call or text a person.The inspiration to develop an app that would help Alzheimer’s patients connect with their loved ones came to Yang at the age of 12, when her grandmother started forgetting things like (25)________she lived and Yang's birthday.“I wanted to create something to help people like my grandmother stay (26)________(connect)with her family,” Yang said. It was a task she was well-prepared to undertake,(27)________venture capitalists didn’t take her work seriously. Yang started a crowd finding campaign in March last year to support her 37/we/es^ app project. That effort raised more than $10,000.At present Yang works with an international team that includes a designer in California and a developer in Cologne, Germany. The chief technology officer of Kairos, the AI company (28)________ technology is used in the Timeless app, is now Yang’s adviser.Yang urged other young, ambitious people to believe in (29)________because the teenagers of today will be tomorrow’s leaders. “Technology has been able to make kids put their ideas into action,’’ she said “(30)________ ________ _______yon get out there and put yourself out there, tell people about your idea and find out who’s onboard and can get behind it,you’ll eventually find that team of people.”Section Bdefinitely one of them.Hawking was a theoretical physicist whose early work on black holes __31__ how scientists think about the nature of the universe. Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist from Arizona State University and a friend and colleague of Hawking's, says that at a young age. Hawking __32__ something “truly remarkable”. Krauss says before Hawkin g, physicists thought that the large gravity of a black hole __33__ everything in and nothing could escape. But by combining quantum mechanics (量子力学)and the theory of relativity, Hawking showed something and changed everything about the way we think about gravity. Krauss says Hawking pointed out a(n) __34__ problem in the way physicists understand our world一a problem that Krauss says has yet to be resolved.But his fame wasn’t just a(n) __35__ of his research. Hawking, who had a rare disease that made it impossible for him to move or speak, was also a popularpublic____36____ and best-selling author. When he came to scientific conferences,the audience focused their attention on him. And it wasn’t just the scientists but the general public as well who showed g reat __37__ for him. His popular book about his work, A Brief History of Time, was a best-seller. But he agreed that that book was probably the least-read, most-bought book ever. This showed Hawking's sense of humor.That sense of humor, along with his fame, __38__ Hawking to appear on The Simpsons several times as well as on a number of other popular shows.Toward the end of his life, Hawking’s disease left him almost(瘫痪的).It look an enormous __39__ for Hawking to communicate, using the tiny movements he could make to control a computer. It’s tempting to say that Hawking achieved his fame in spite of his __40__ challenges.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.What did we do to deserve cats and dogs? Not only are they super cute and make us smile on a daily basis, scientists from Washington State University have now proved that touching our favourite__41__ friends gently for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels.In findings published in AERA Open —an open access journal published by the American Educational Research Association —last month, scientists showed that the general __42__ of students improves quickly, with even those who are highly-stressed showing ''significant”reduction in cortisol levels — a chemical produced by our bodies in times of stress.Many universities have adopted "Pet Your Stress Away" programs where students can __43__ cats or dogs and it appears to be showing both psychological and physiological benefits now.The research, conducted by Washington State University (WSU), shows that pets improve students' moods, and their __44__ as stress-relieving physiological benefits. “Just 10 minutes can have a significant __45__,” said Patricia Pendry, an associate professor in WSU's Department of Human Development.This is the first study that has demonstrated reductions in students' cortisol levels during a __46__ intervention (介入).The team chose 249 college students and put them into tour random groups and compared the effects of different __47__ to animals. The first group were provided 10 minutes of actual interaction with dogs and cats. The second group waited in line while __48__ others petting the animals. The third group watched a slide-show of the same animals, while the fourth group had to __49__and was told they would be allowed to sec the animals after 10 minutes.Salivary cortisol __50__ were collected from each participant starting from the moment they woke up in the morning. There was significantly less cortisol in the saliva of students who had __51__ interaction with the pets.Many universities have started these __52__ where students can interact with cats or dogs to help relieve the pressures of higher education. “We already knew that students enjoy interacting with animals, and that it helps them experience more__53 __ emotions,” Dr. Pendry said. “What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure would help students reduce their stress in a less __54__ way. And it did, which is __55__because the reduction of stress chemicals may, over time, have significant benefits for physical and mental health.”41. A. new B. furry C. close D. personal42. A. endurance B. awareness C. education D. well-being43. A. glance at B. focus on C. interact with D. escape from44. A. presence B. performance C. intelligence D. perseverance45. A. potential B. problem C. chance D. impact46. A. real-life B. part-time C. contributions D. high-quality47. A. responses B. exposures C. contributions D. approaches48. A. keeping B. preventing C. observing D. catching49. A. swear B. wait C. supervise D. appreciate50. A. samples B. levels C. injections D. tips51. A. little B. harmonious C. informal D. direct52. A. campaigns B. programs C. researches D. majors53. A. complex B. intense C. familiar D. positive54. A. subjective B. risky C. mysterious D. effective55. A. demanding B.challenging C. exciting D. disappointingSection 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)Every year,the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco fills up with dance lovers. They come to take in experimental works of art that all have one thing in common—hip hop. This weekend the San-Francisco International Hip Hop Dance-Fest celebrates 20 years of presenting electrifying hip hop performances.Each Dance-Fest has diversity (多样化)of style and group size, and a balance of local and out-of-town companies. From Vietnam to Brazil to Uganda to the Czech Republic, the festival has drawn impressive international talent.After a long process, only the most exceptional companies are flown in for Dance-Fest. In fact, outstanding technical dance skills are only a basic standard that the festival organizers are looking for. They look for much more—groups or artists that think outside the box. Artists that use hip hop in a theatrical way or to address social issues are sure to stand out. For instance, the 2010 performance "Tables and Chairs” served to underline the negative effects of alcoholism on society.It would be terribly irresponsible not to mention the founder, Micaya,in any introduction to Dance-Fest. A popular hip hop dance instructor, Micaya began producing high energy dance shows in the heart of San Francisco in 1993.Students of all ages and backgrounds love her classes so much that a San-Francisco newspaper once described her as “Best Dance Instructor”.However,Micaya was concerned about the then dubious reputation of hip hop. She made it her goal to get hip hop the same recognition and respect as other dance forms. In 1999 she started Dance-Fest. It was the first festival of its kind to honor the creativity of hip hop dance in a non-competitive atmosphere. To Micaya, competitive Riles leave little room for the magic that comes from true expression. One review said, Micaya's festival challenges us “to reconsider just how diverse and embracing hip hop can now be.” Indeed, Micaya brings out the best in dancers, and has given San Francisco one of its finest festivals.56. What is the passage mainly about?A. The creativity of hip hop.B. The characteristics and the history of Dance-Fest.C. The best instructor of hip hop.D. The unique Riles and the challenge of Dance-Fest.57. Hip-hop dancers are more likely to be chosen for Dance-fest if they cannot only dance skillfully but alsoA. dance on the outside of the boxB. give up drinking alcohol before dancingC. handle social problems with their danceD. show their technical dance skills in theaters58. By “dubious reputation” in the last paragraph,the author means hip hop back then.A. was forbidden in publicB. was considered something badC. received too much attentionD. lacked creativity and competition59. What can be concluded about Dance-Fest?A. It is a competition for hip hop dancers.B. It is a dance festival for various dance forms.C. It is successful in popularizing hip hop.D. It is better respected than other dance festivals.(B)1. Admission and School PoliciesThe enrolment of a prospective pupil to the School is subject to the School’s Admissions and Entry policies and other policies and pro cedures (including those relating to discipline and curriculum) as modified by the School f rom time to time 4. FeesSchool Fees are listed on the Fee Schedule and subject to variation fr om time to time. A full term’s tui tion is payable for any term during which the pupil is in attendance i rrespective of the number of days attended. If tuition fees have not b een paid, they shall remain due an d payable and the Refundable Depo sit shall be used to pay the tuition fees and the parents / guardians r emain responsible for the rest. The School reserves the right to e xclude a pupil where tuition or oth er fees are not paid in full by the due date. The School may also ke ep back any information, pupil repo rts or property in such circumstanc es.2. Withdrawal by Parent / GuardianParents / Guardians shall give a minimum of6 weeks written notice of withdrawal from the School. Notice received during a school holiday will be considered to have been received on the first day of the following session.3. Refundable Deposit 5. Termination by the schoolOn the offer of a place at the School, the R efundable Deposit becomes payable. This is t o secure enrolment at the School until the te rmly or annual fees have been paid. The Ref undable Deposit is refundable, and shall be w ithout interest and without taking into accoun t changes in exchange rates. The school may terminate this agre ement when permanent exclusion or removal is required. The School s hall not take such action without g ood cause and full consultation wit h parents / guardians and the pupil. Parents / guardians have the right to appeal to the Orbital Education International Schools Development Officer on a decision to permane ntly exclude a pupil.60. The passage can most probably be found in the part “_______” in a schools admissions booklet.A. Application ProceduresB. Terms and ConditionsC. Frequently Asked QuestionsD. Acknowledgement and Declaration61. What can be learned about tuition fees?A. Tuition fees are usually paid after pupils gel their school reports.B. Tuition fees can be paid according to the number of days attended.C. There fundable deposit can be used to pay the tuition after the due date.D. A pupil may be removed from school if part of his tuition fees is overdue.62. It can be inferred from the passage that_______.A. a pupil can withdraw from the school as soon as his guardian gives a written noticeB. there fundable deposit should be paid after the pupil begins study in the schoolC. both the school and the guardian can determine the pupils place in the schoolD. the school’s admissions and entry policies remain the same all these years(C)Data centres and smart-phones will be the most damaging information and communications technologies (ICT) to the environment by 2040, according to new research from W Booth School's Lotfi Belkhir.At the end of winter term in 2014, Lotfi Belkhir was approached by a student taking his Total Sustainability and Management course who asked, “What does software sustainability mean?” The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Associate Professor at the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Techno logy didn’t have an answer.Belkhir teaches students to think creatively about sustainability tools that can be applied to their ventures. But his tools, at the time, mainly applied to hardware, not software.The student's question inspired Belkhir's latest research on the global emissions footprint of information and communications technology.Belkhir, along with Ahmed Elmeligi, a recent W Booth graduate and co-founder of HINT(Healthcare Innovation in Neuro Technology), studied the carbon footprint of consumer devices such as smart-phones, laptops, tablets, desktops as well as data centres and communication networks as early as 2005. Their findings were published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.Not only did they discover that software is driving the consumption of ICI, they also found that ICI has a greater impact on emissions than we thought and most emissions come from production and operation.“For every text message, for every - phone call, every video you upload or download, there's a data centre making this happen.” Belkhir explains.' Telecommunications networks and data centres consume a lot of energy to serve you and most data centres continue to be powered by electricity produced by traditional fuels. It’s the energy consumption we don’t see.”Among all the devices, ti*ends suggest that by 2020, the most damaging devices to the environment are smart-phones. While smart-phones consume little energy to operate. 85% of their emissions impact comes from production.A smart-phone’s chip and motherboa rd (芯片牙口主板)require the most amount of energy to produce as they are made up of precious metals that are mined at ahigh cost. Smart-phones also have a short life which drives further production of new models and an extraordinary - amount of waste.Belkirhas made policy recommendations based on his findings."Communication and data centres have to go under renewable energy now. The good news is Google and Facebook data centres are going to am on renewable energy. But there needs to be a policy in place so tha t all data centres follow. Also. It’s not sustainable to have a two-year plan for smart-phones.”63. The story between Lotfi Belkhir and his student in 2014 was mentioned to_______.A. explain the importance of software sustainabilityB. illustrate the inspiration for Belkhir's latest researchC. reveal the damaging impact of ICT on the environmentD. show Belcher’s student's creativity and critical thinking64. One reason why smart-phones may be the most damaging devices of all to the environment by 2020 is that_______.A. they are more precious than other devicesB. they drive the greatest consumption of ICTC. they are frequently replaced by new modelsD. they need large amounts of energy to operate65. To reduce the emission of ICT, Lotfi Belkhir suggests that _______.A. longer plans be made to create renewable data centresB. sustainable materials be invented to produce smart-phonesC. policies be established to advocate everlasting smart-phonesD. green energy be used to operate communication and data centres66. What is the main idea of the passage?A. ICT does greater harm to the environment than thought.B. Software can do irreversible damage to the environment.C. Software is more damaging to the environment than hardware.D. ICT will have the greatest impact on the environment by 2040.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. But setting up the aeroponic farm was not easy.B. The government wants to greatly expand this percentage.C. Many of the commercial aeroponic systems are relatively costly.D. Aeroponics, however, does not require traditional farm work or much land.E. Growing with aeroponics is not difficult and its benefits far outweigh any disadvantages.F.It could make a big difference in places where huge amounts of land have been made unfarmable.Growing Food from Air in NigeriaA group of farmers in Nigeria is using a technology-based method to grow crops from mist (水汽) in the air. The method, known as aeroponics, does not involve soil. Instead, plant roots hang in the air. The roots take in nutrients from a watery mist.Aeroponics is not well-known in Nigeria, but farmers there are working to make the technique more popular. ______67______Biochemist Samson Ogbole is popularly known as Nigeria's smart farmer. He and his team are growing crops without soil at the technology-based farm they started three years ago ill Abeokuta. Ogbole says they are on a campaign to end seasonal food scarcity in Nigeria. "Because we are the ones controlling everything that the plant requires, we are not depending on seasons. So it’s no longer seasonal farming. It is just far ming anytime of the year,meaning we can plant anytime of the year, and we can harvest anytime of the year.”________68________It required financing of more than $180,000. And some people in Abeokuta were very much against this non-traditional method of farming. It took a lot of effort to change peopled minds about aeroponics.In Nigeria, about 30 million hectares of farmland is being used, instead of the 78.5 million hectares required for food security. In the north, only 49 percent of the land is fertile, a situation that worries traditional farmers. ________69_________ Nutrients for the plants are controlled by a recycling system, greatly increasing productivity. Philippines is director general of Nigeria's National Agricultural Seeds Council. He says the government welcomes new farming methods. Ojo noted that with aeroponics, farmers can quickly increase planting materials. So, his group strongly supports the technology. The agricultural industry represents about 40 percent of Nigeria’s economy. _______70________ For now, most farmers lack the technical knowledge to increase productivity. They also need access to high-quality seeds to guarantee better harvests. Technologically skilled farmers like Samson Ogbole are offering a new way forward.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.Giving ThanksThis is the season for taking the time to reflect on what we're than kful for in life. Spending that time with friends and family to give thanks is what makes the holidays so special. But why should we limit it to just a few weeks in the years? Gratitude is a muscle we should strengthen year-round to make us healthier, happier humans and leaders.Emmons, through his research, found that grateful people reported feeling healthier, both mentally and physically. Specifically, those who were grateful were 25percent happier than those who weren't. In the workplace, well-being is a crucial topic when it comes to preventing employee burn-out and promoting engagement. Beyond the research that shows that employees who are shown that they are appreciated arc more productive by 50 percent, caring for your employees’ well-being is simply the right thing to do. Providing programs that support managing life's everyday challenges, offering fitness classes orimplementing flexible work schedules are just a few things that, when paired with gratitude, can lead to more productive, engaged and happier working professionals.Working in an ever-evolving, fast-paced industry, I am surrounded by ambitious people who are always striving for more and better. Gratitude challenges yon to reflect in the moment instead of always thinking about the future. It starts by paying attention to what's going on in your life, and that true self-awareness is a key ingredient to being successful in your career.Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationships, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create long-lasting connections.The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry,” but the same is true of gratitude. That’s a gift worth celebrating 365 days a year.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 出于好奇,杰克向村民们打听了这座城堡的历史。
上海市2020年高考英语一模试卷
第一学期高三年级期终调研测试英语试卷(完卷时间: 120分钟满分: 140分)第I卷(共100分)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 cosmetics shop. B. In a hospital. C. In a nutrition department. D. In a supermarket.2. A. Boss and secretary. B. Editor and publisher.C. Student and professor.D. Writer and reader.3. A. Open a wedding company. B. Try a new restaurant.C. Run his own bakery.D. Buy some insurance.4. A. The package is too big to deliver. B. The delivery can be made automatically.C. The woman will have lunch with the man.D. The man can make the delivery tomorrow morning.5. A. He was most difficult to satisfy. B. He set many special requirements.C. He inspected the project regularly.D. He was as common as other customers.6. A. An amazing book. B. A great woman. C. A scientific field. D. A strong voice.7. A. He himself is a big fan of Hepburn. B. He does not think the girl is like Hepburn.C. H e felt puzzled by girls’ love for Hepburn.D. He does not know anything about Hepburn.8. A. When to do mind-wandering. B. Where to have physical activities.C. How to keep attentive in a lecture.D. How to take notes in a lecture.9. A. Ordinary. B. Practical. C. Disturbing. D. Unrealistic.10. A. Decorating the company. B. Finishing a painting.C. Preparing a presentation.D. Restructuring the budget.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. 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. 2. B. 11. C. 21. D. 30.12. A. A horse. B. A dog. C. A pig. D. A cat.13. A. More annoyed. B. Less anxious. C. More frightened. D. Less shocked. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Its clear aim. B. Its evaluation process.C. Its numerous applications.D. Its solid foundation.15. A. In 1954. B. In 2013. C. In 2018. D. In 2000.16. A. Its location and area. B. The categories of its collections.C. Its official WeChat account.D. The visiting experience it offers.Questions 17through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Consumer and gender. B. Age groups and activities.C. Sports and facilities.D. Training time and trend.18. A. Cycling. B. Jogging. C. Skiing. D. Swimming.19. A. 18-26. B. 27-35. C. 36-45. D. 46-55.20. A. To determine which item deserves priority.B. To get ideas for a more appealing slogan design.C. To know about teenagers’ leisure sporting activities.D. To see which age group is at the top of consumption capability.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Asleep on a plane: a case for window seatsI love to sleep on planes, and I have an unusual ability to sleep well on them. There have even been one or two occasions (21) __________ I have fallen asleep before takeoff and awakened upon the impact of landing, not having realized we had even left the ground. So when (22) __________ (book) my flights, I always choose the window seat whenever possible. This allows me to lean my sleepy head against the wall of the plane for a bit (23) __________ (much) comfort.Some (24) __________ argue that the aisle(走廊)seat is superior for the leg space and the ability to get off swiftly and eye the snack cart. But in reality, we’re all getting our drinks and snacks (25) __________ seconds. Also, I find that if a person knows he’s in a window seat, he’ll choose to u se the bathroom before boarding so that he (26) __________ (not need) to disturb his neighbor, which is just considerate. And he’ll seize the opportunity to get up when another seatmate gets up so that the seatmate needn’t (27) __________ (bother) more than once.As a photographer and visually oriented person, the window seat gives me the best views of cottony clouds, or a great sunset, or golden sunrise, etc. Most of all, (28) __________ __________ I’ve been flying for years, I still get pleasure of seeing my departing city or country (29) __________ (shrink) into the distance, and the butterflies in my stomach when I see the horizon of my destination come into view. And those feelings of adventure and excitement are (30) __________ keep me coming back, flight after flight, to my window seat.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passag, 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.Endangered languages can be found throughout the world. Many languages now have fewer than 100 or even fewer than 10 speakers. The crisis is not limited to remote regions of the world. When Europeans first arrived in North America, 312 different languages were ___41___, of which 123 are now known to be extinct. Of the ___42___ languages, most speakers are grandparents and great-grandparents.Different researchers offer different definitions of “endangered”. The system of ___43___ used by the Catalogue of Endangered Languages evaluates languages in four areas: the ___44___ of all the speakers, how often the language is conveyed to the next ___45___, the rate at which it is losing speakers and the ___46___ in which it is used. Based on this data, languages are ranked on a six-point scale from “safe” to “severely endangered.” The midpoint, “endangered” refers to a language with betwe en 100 and 1,000 speakers who represent about half of the language’s community or ethnic group. The language is spoken only by some parents, of whom very few teach it to their children. It is ___47___ used at home and is not taught in schools or used for government business.Languages become endangered due to a number of ___48___ factors including globalization, economics, technology, education policy, and changes in ___49___ attitudes. As the forces of globalization make the world more interconnected, previously ___50___ language communities come under pressure to participate in a larger economy, which means learning the area’s majority language. ___51___, local schools often begin to teach the majority language instead of the local tongue. Local languages also ___52___ as communities adopt mobile phones and computers, most of which run on software that has been translated into only a handful of languages. This trend ___53___ as these devices connect users to the Internet. At this point, many communities undergo a cultural ___54___ in which parents no longer value the language enough to teach it to their children.Initiatives to ___55___ endangered languages have become more numerous in recent years. These efforts tend to focus on two main areas: the documentation of endangered languages, and efforts to increase the use of endangered languages among younger speakers and in the community at large.41. A. at hand B. at risk C. in use D. in view42. A. ancient B. evolving C. local D. surviving43. A. assessment B. classification C. description D. research44. A. age B. background C. number D. religion45. A. committee B. century C. generation D. government46. A. content B. occupations C. situations D. themes47. A. advisedly B. efficiently C. primarily D. rarely48. A. balancing B. complicating C. historical D. interrelated49. A. cultural B. mental C. moral D. religious50. A. foreign B. informal C. isolated D. national51. A. For example B. In contrast C. In response D. Vice versa52. A. boom B. develop C. disappear D. suffer53. A. ceases B. changes C. increases D. starts54. A. difference B. influence C. shift D. variety55. A. enrich B. purify C. refresh D. standardizeSection 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 read.( A )Many of China’s ancient architectural treasures smashed to dust before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng began documenting them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were among the first preservationists to operate in China, and by far the best known. Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.Becoming China’s best architectur al historians was no easy accomplishment. The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old, located in distant parts of the country. In many cases, they had to journey through dangerous conditions in the Chinese countryside to reach them. Exploring Chi na’s remote areas during the 1930s meant traveling muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule(骡子)or on foot. Inns were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always risk of violence from rebels, soldiers and robbers.Their greatest discovery was t he Temple of Buddha’s Light, in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. The breathtaking wooden temple was built in 857 A.D., making it the oldest building known in China at the time.Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to dete rmine its age, including one hideaway inhabited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats. “In complete darkness and among the awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and photographed with flashlights for several hours. When at last we came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our bag. We ourselves had been badly bitten. Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.”Liang wrote of the experience in an account included in “Liang and Lin: Partners in Exploring China’s Architectural Past.”56. On their way to the ancient buildings in 1930s, Liang and Lin faced following risks EXCEPT ________.A. accommodationsB. personal securityC. road conditionsD. vehicles57. Liang and Lin raised public awareness of _____.A. documenting smashed historical buildingsB. rebuilding historically valuable buildingsC. saving the oldest temples in ChinaD. protecting historical buildings58. While exploring the Temple of Buddha’s Light, __________.A. Liang and Lin caught insects with awful smellB. Liang and Lin were forbidden to breathe insideC. Liang and Lin were pleased at something unhoped forD. Liang and Lin determined its age by studying bedbugs’ hideaway59. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creativeness results in discoveryB. Difficulty produces achievementC. Efforts contribute to happinessD. 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Which of the following words best describe its “ink container”?A. Adaptable.B. Automatic.C. Cost-effective.D. Eco-friendly.62. If you order this type of printer online today, ___________.A. you will receive it tomorrowB. you can return it without being chargedC. you can get a care pack on discountD. you can save﹩80( C )①Risk is something we face daily. However, some people are obviously more willing to take risks than others.②Biologists appear to have discovered a physical reason that explains why some people are risk-takers. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that spreads signals between nerve cells. It is linked to the brains reward system and is the chemical that makes us feel good, and scientists believe it to be linked to risk-taking. Our nerve cells have dopamine receptors(接收器)which control the amount of dopamine that each cell receives. But not all receptors may be active. When a person has few active receptors to control the amount of dopamine that is received, a cell can become flooded resulting in an extreme feeling of happiness.③Researchers at Vanderbilt University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine asked 34 men and women to complete a questionnaire about their risk taking to assess whether they seek new opportunities or are cautious in life. The results of the research were consistent with similar studies carried out with rats, and had the same outcome. It concluded that people who are risk-takers have fewer dopamine receptors than people who are not. This suggests that the rush of pleasure a risk taker receives when a cell becomes flooded with dopamine can become addictive for some people. They therefore pursue new and exciting activities in order to try to repeat this feeling, and as a result their concern for risk becomes considerably reduced.④Dopamine gives us a biological reason for risk-taking, but scientists believe there may be psychological reasons too. Sensation-seeking is a personality characteristic that describes the desire to find activities that bring us pleasure. In 1964, psychologist Marvin Zuckerman created the sensation-seeking scale. His 40-item questionnaire, still used today, was given to people who were active in seeking new activities, and to people who were more satisfied with a quiet life. While risk-taking is not a characteristic in itself, it is very much associated with sensation-seeking, as a high sensation-seeker does not evaluate risk in the same way that a low sensation-seeker does. A desire to achieve pleasure means that there is a greater willingness to take more risks.⑤There are both biological and psychological explanations as to why some people may choose to take more risks than others. However, none of these explanations are definitive.63. If a person has fewer active dopamine receptors, __________.A. he is less likely to feel happyB. he is more willing to take risksC. he will eventually become dopamine-addictiveD. he is poorer at controlling the amount of dopamine64. The underlined phrase “consistent with” is closest to “__________” in meaning.A. contrary toB. in agreement withC. at the cost ofD. persistent in65. What can be concluded from paragraph 4?A. The longing for pleasure may lead to risk taking.B. A willingness to take more risks can be cultivated.C. The sensation-seeking scale can help to evaluate risk.D. High sensation-seekers are more common than low ones.66. This passage mainly talks about __________.A. when we learn to take risksB. how risk-taking benefits usC. what makes risk-takersD. why we should take risksSection 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.Many options require city-level investment in new facilities.B.However, it is not yet clear which technologies and fuels cities will back.C.Through their actions, city governments today are helping to shape the cities of the future.D.For example, London is requiring all newly licensed taxis to be zero-emission capable from 2018.E.City planners are using transport-oriented development to increase density while maintaining quality oflife and property value.F.Some cities, such as Delhi, are investing heavily in creating the mass transport systems needed tochange how citizens travel.Sustainable Transport in CitiesTransport has always shaped cities. In Medieval times crossroads gave birth to blooming market towns. Many North American cities were created for the car. But how are the cities of today being shaped by a need for more sustainable transport?Many local governments are speeding up change through policy initiatives such as joined transport, congestion charges and low emission zones, sustainable gaining and lifecycle costing, and opening data up to companies and academics. And these city level policies can move markets in more sustainable directions. ___67___ This has resulted in five vehicle manufacturers committing to meeting that deadline, which is both in their own commercial interests and good for the environment.The least dense cities, for example, Houston, have per capita(人均的) carbon emissions nearly ten times higher than the densest, such as Singapore. ___68___ This involves gathering mixed use developments around a key transport center, as with the KL Central area in Kuala Lumpur, built around the largest railway station in Southeast Asia.___69___ Others are using motivations and behavioural change to encourage people to choose more efficient―and often healthier―forms of transport. Copenhagen has a number of progressive cycl ing policies including the Green Wave, which allows people cycling at 20km/h to hit all green lights during rush hour.Light weighting and new engine and fuel technologies are helping to make existing road and rail vehicles more efficient. ___70___ The main options are hydrogen fuel cells, fossil fuel hybrids, and electric vehicles, and the best solution may well vary from city to city.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.Online “friends”―a threat to developmentThe impact of technology on the nature of our friendships has been a much-debated topic since the dramatic rise of social networks. Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. It is therefore not surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our society.There is one element of social networking that is deeply worrying. We find ourselves in a hyper-connected world where people access social media day and night, excited to make announcements about the tiniest details of their lives. Research is starting to show that this culture is negatively affecting not our friendships but our character. Professor Larry D. Rosen says that young people who overuse social networkingsites can become ineffective, aggressive, and display anti-social behavior in their offline lives. But perhaps an even more disturbing effect is that one of our most basic emotions seems to be disappearing—empathy. This is the emotion that allows us to see the world from our friends’ points of view. Without it, we are far less able to connect and form meaningful adult relationships.Professor Sherry Turkle suggests that people are no longer comfortable being alone. This is something confirmed by a study where 200 university students were asked to go without social media for 24 hours. Many admitted an addiction to their online social network; most complained that they felt cut off from family and friends. And yet being alone is a time when we self-reflect and get in touch with who we really are. It is only when we do this that we can make meaningful friendships with others.These potential changes in our characters are rather alarming, so it is clear that we can’t neglect those negative impacts of social networks.第II卷(共40分)V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 这些安全措施仍将继续实施至下月初。
2019-2020学年上海市静安区高考英语一模试题Word版及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海市静安区⾼考英语⼀模试题Word版及参考答案Ⅱ. Grammar andVocabularySection 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.How Do Avalanches HappenIf you’re ever skiing in the mountains, you’ll want to be aware of avalanches. An avalanche is a sudden flow of snow down a slope, such as a mountain. The amount of snow in an avalanche (21) (vary) based on many things, but it can be such a huge amount that it can bury the bottom of a slope in dozens of feet of snow.Avalanches (22) be caused by natural things. For example, new snow or rain can cause built-up snow to loosen and fall down the side of a mountain. Artificial triggers(诱发因素)can also cause avalanches. For example, snowmobiles, skiers, and explosives (23) (know) to lead to avalanches.Avalanches usually occur during the winter and spring, (24)snowfall is greatest.As they are dangerous to any living beings in their path, avalanches have destroyed forests, roads, railroads and even entire towns. Warning signs exist that allow experts to predict -- and often prevent -- avalanches from (25)(occur). When over a foot of fresh snow falls, experts know to be on the lookout for avalanches. Explosives can be used in places (26) massive snow buildups to trigger much smaller avalanches that don’t pose a danger to persons or property.When deadly avalanches do occur, the moving snow can quickly reach over 80 miles per hour. Skiers caught in such avalanches can be buried under dozens of feet of snow. (27) it’s possible to dig out of such avalanches, not all are able to escape.If you get tossed about by an avalanche and find yourself (28) (bury)under many feet of snow, you might not have a true sense of which way is up and which way is down. Some avalanche victims have tried to dig their way out, onlyto find that they were upside down and digging (29) farther under the snow rather than to the top!Experts suggest that people caught in an avalanche try to dig around you (30) (create) a space for air, so you can breathe more easily. Then, do your best to figure out which way is up and dig in that direction to reach the surface and signal rescuers.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. EachFounding Father of China’s NuclearProgramUnder the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Tready(不扩散核武器条约), only five countries are considered to be “nuclear - weapon states.” China is one of them. This military achievement would have been 31 without the contribution of Deng Jiaxian, a leading organi zer of China’s nuclear weapon programs.Deng went to the United States in 1948 for further study, and received a doctorate in physics two years later. Just nine days after graduation, the then 26-year-old returned to the newly - founded People’s Republic of China with32 physics knowledge. He became a research fellow under the leadership of Qian Sanqiang and started his theoretical nuclear research in cooperation with Yu Min.From 1958 on, Deng spent over 20 years working 33 with a team of young scientists on the development of China’s first atomic and hydrogen bombs. Originally, they were prepared to receive training by experts from theSoviet Union. Soon after, however, the Soviet government tore up its 34 with China and removed all its experts. Deng had to lead the team of 28 members with an average age of 23 on a mission to 35 the mysterious power of atomic physics.There was ridicule(嘲笑)following the 36 of the Soviet experts that China wouldn’t be able to buildan atomic bomb within 20 years. Deng said to his colleagues, “It is in the interest of the Chinese people to develop nuclear weapons. We must be willing to be unknown heroes for our lifetime. It is worth the risk of suffering, and it is worth our 37 to this cause.”As the leader of China’s atomic bomb design, Deng gave lessons himself and organized a team to translate and study the 38 foreign language materials. In the meantime, he never stopped thinking about the direction of atomic bomb development.Following the successful test of the first atomic bomb in 1964, Deng joined the research group led by Yu Min. They immediately started the design of the hydrogen bomb, which was 39 in 1967. From the first atomic bomb to the first hydrogen bomb, China spent only two years and eight months on development.Deng passed away in 1986 because of cancer. In the last month of his life, the 28-year secret experience of this great scientist was 40 , and his reputation began to spread throughout China. In 1999, along with 22 other scientists, he was awarded the special prize of “Two Bombs, One Satellite Meritorious Medal” for his contribution to Chinese military science.Ⅲ. ReadingComprehensionSection 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.In the Fake News Era, Building Trustwith Consumers Is CrucialWith consumers growing increasingly frustrated with online advertising and privacy concerns, how to you convince shoppers to buy your narrative(叙述), letalone your product?A recent report by Trust-Radius, a software review company that connects buyers and vendors(供应商), may be able to shed some light. Among other interesting findings, it turns out that it may actually benefit brands to be painfully 41 about their products.Consumer awareness of influencer marketing tactics(策略)is increasing.42 , according to the report,most consumers trust online peer 43 as much as recommendations from friends --and well above company advertising message. Feedback from everyday folks, it seems, actually carries more 44 than a brand ambassador(⼤使)from an out-of-reach personality.Transparency(透明度)is crucial The report found that there is a large trust 45 between vendors and buyers. While vendors believe they are transparent, most buyers don’t appear to see it. During the sales process, for exam ple, 85 percent of vendors -- 46 to be open about their product’s limitations during the sales process -- but only 36 percent of buyers share that same view. The realityis, consumers don’t expect any products to be 47 -- they just want to enter relationships with their eyes wide open so that they can 48 the options that are best for them. They also want brands to be more 49 . 66 percent of consumers say they will leave a company if they feel they are being treated like a number andnot an individual.Along with the combination of take news, advertising fraud, and data leaks, there have been fake reviews as well. Review sites have been 50 giving preferential(优惠的)treatment to paid advertisers, and consumers are increasingly discerning(有辨别⼒的), as a result. 51 , review sites arenot our only source of peer reviews,with social media providing customer experiences on a second - to - second basis. When brands treat every 52 with a customer as a potential review, they’llstart paying more attention to detail, and being alert to delivering avalued and memorable experience every time. Taking feedback seriously also lets current customers feel valued and respected and makes your business seem more approachable. This helps secure 53 , and often, these customers will become brand ambassadors to their friends, family and people they meet online.The challenge for brands today is determining how to use the 54 of the consumer to their advantage. In an age of cutting -edge technology, artificial intelligence, and self-service customer care, it’s odd to acknowledge that the best way to build trust with your customers is by holding an open 55 with your customers. Being more human, transparent, and listening to what people are saying will see your company thrive in an era marked by consumer suspicion.41. A. nervous B. honest C. careful D. particular42. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. However43. A. reviews B. reactions C. experiences D. instructions44. A. weight B. risks C. warnings D. burdens45. A. relationship B. influence C. gap D. extension46. A. refuse B. hesitate C. desire D. claim47. A. advanced B. perfect C. remarkable D. unique48. A. consider B. offer C. select D. exercise49. A. efficient B. profitable C. human D. responsible50. A. associated with B. mistaken by C. praised as D. criticized for51. A. On the contrary B. In fact C. By contrast D. In a word52. A. cooperation B. complaint C. interaction D. appointment53. A. safety B. loyalty C. convenience D. employment54. A. money B. choice C. habit D. voice55. A. dialogue B. debate C. competition D. contractSection BDirections: Read the following three passage. 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)As humanity has got richer, animal’s roles have changed. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine(内燃机)made horses unneeded; modern sanitation(卫⽣设备)kept rats in check and made cats less useful. No longer necessities, domesticanimals became luxuries. Pet-keeping seems to kick in when household incomes riseabove roughly $5,000. It is booming.The trend is not a new one. Archaeologists(考古学家)have found 10,000-year-old graves in which dogsand people are buried together. Some cultures -- such as in Scandinavia, where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions -- have kept pets for thousands of years. But these days the pet-keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature.The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food - waste - recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters’ tables. Pet - food shelves are full of delicacies crafted to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic or suffer from sensitive digestion; a number of internet services offer food, tailored to the pet’s individual tastes.In the business this is called “pet humanisation” -- the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of thefamily. This is evident in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex and Spot to -- in America -- Bella, Lucy and Max. It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing, pet grooming and pet hotels.People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. Rather, new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible “puppy- dog eyes”precisely to affect human emotions. It has worked. The species that once enslaved others nowworks very hard to pay for the care of its pets. Sentimental(多愁善感的)Americans often refer to themselves notas cat-owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one further, describing themselves as cat “butlers”. Watch an unlucky dog-walker trailing “his” hound(猎⽝), plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have to wonder: who’s in charge now?56.Which of the following trends is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A.People’s needs for animal services are decreasing.B.Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.C.Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious.D.Pet foods are more various and customized than before.57.Which of the following is referred to as evidence of “pet humanization?”A.The names given to pets in American families nowadays.B.Pet’s inbuilt ability to affect emotions of their owners.C.Human beings ever rising urge for pet-keeping.D.Pet’s roles as both working staff and companions.58.Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?A.Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters.B.Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets.C.Pet-keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world.D.Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets.59.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.The Changing Roles of AnimalsB. The Urge for Pet-keepingC. Who Owns WhomD. Love Me, Love My Dog(B)Depression hurts, Prozac can helpDepression isn’t just feeling down. It’s a real illness with real causes. Depression can be triggered by stressful life events, like divorce or a death in the family. Or it can appear suddenly, for no apparent reason.Some people think you can just will yourself out of a depression. That’s not true. Many doctors believe that one thing that may cause depression is an imbalance of serotonin -- a chemical in your body. If this happens, you may have trouble sleeping. Feel unusually sad or irritable easily. Find it hard to concentrate. Lose your appetite. Lack energy. Or have trouble feeling pleasure. These are some of the symptoms that can point to depression -- especially if they last for more than a couple of weeks and if normal, everyday life feels like to much to handle.To help fight depression, the medicine doctors now prescribe(开处⽅)mostoften is Prozac. Prozac isn’t a“happy pill”. It’s not a tranquilizer(镇静剂). It won’t turn you into a different person.Some people do experience mild side effects, like upset stomach, headaches, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, anxiety and nervousness. These tend to go away within a few weeks of starting treatment, and usually aren’t serious enough to make most people stop taking it. However, if you are concerned about a side effect, or if you develop arash(⽪疹), tell your doctor right away. And d on’t forget to tell your doctor any other medicines you are taking.Some people should not take Prozac, especially people an MAO inhibitors(单胺抑制剂).As you start feeling better, your doctor can suggest therapy or other means to help you work through your depression. Prozac has been carefully studied for nearly 10 years. But remember, Prozac is a prescription medicine, and it isn’t right for everyone. Only your doctor can decide if Prozac is right for you -- or for someone you love. Prozac has been prescribed for more than 17 million Americans. Chances are someone you know is feeling sunny again because of it.60.All the following are true EXCEPT .A.It is easy to get rid of depression through tremendous determination.B.Sleep disorder is characteristic of depression symptoms.C.Depression can be caused by combination of factors.D.Depression is a psychological state taking the form of low mood.61.What can we learn about Prozac from this piece of information?A.Prozac is a newly developed drug to treat depression.B.patients who take Prozac can experience severe side a effects.C.A medical prescription is necessary for Prozac.D.Over 17 million Americans have been cured by Prozac.62.This piece of information is most probably .A.an introduction to a scientific projectB.a part of prescription drug instructionsC.a part of a research report in a medical journalD.an advertisement of a medicine for depression(C)Learning a second language is tricky at any age (and it only gets tougher the longer you wait to open that dusty French book). Now, in a new study, scientists have pinpointed the exact age at which your chances of reading fluency in a second language seems to plummet: 10.The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that it’s “nearly impossible” for language learners to reach native - level fluency if they start learning a second tongue after 10. But that doesn’t seem to be because language skills go downhill. “It turns out you’re still learning fast. It’s just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old,” says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Children’s brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning they’re better able to adapt and respond to new information. “All learning involves the brain changing,” Hartshorne says, “and children’s brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing.”Kids may also be more willing to try new things (and to potentially look foolish in the process) than adults are. Their comparatively new grasp on their native tongue may also be advantageous. Unlike adults, who tend todefault(默认)to the rules and patterns of their first language, kids may be able to approach a new one with a blankslate(⽯板).These findings may seems discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 -- when language learning ability starts to drop off -- seems relatively old.“People fared better when thy learned by immersion(沉浸), rather than simply in a classroom. And movingto a place where our desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If that’s not an option, you can mimic an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their owncommunities,” Hartshorne says. By doing so, it’s possible to become conversationally proficient -- even without the advantage of a child’s brain.63.The word “plummet” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “”.A.plungeB. riseC. endD. vary64.What can be inferred from Joshua Hartshorne’s words?A.Age 10 -18 is the best time to learn a second language.B.Children are too young to grasp a second language./doc/8d317f44162ded630b1c59eef8c75fbfc67d94f7.html municating with native speakers enables you to master all the language skills.D.Adults go beyond the critical period for learning a second language.65.What might be the reason why adults can’t reach native - level fluency in a secondlanguage.A.Adults are less influenced by their mother tonguesB.Adults are only too willing to experience something awkward in the process.C.Adults spend more time responding to new information.D.Adults prefer an immersive environment to a classroom in learning a second language.66.The passage is mainly about .A.the approaches to learning a second languageB.the best age to learn a second language.C.why kids learn a second language more easily than adultsD.whether adults can learn a second language like their younger selvesSection 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.A technology company wants to buy the rights to use someone’s face for its robots.B.It just asks people who want to license their face to submit a photo via email for thechance at$130,000.C.It is a once - in - a - while opportunity for the right person.D.They also serve a practical purpose.E.The company is privately - funded.F.However, ideal candidates will be given the specifics of the project.Search for a Human Face for RobotsLooking for a $130,000 payday? Geomiq, a British engineering and manufacturing firm is searching for a “kind and friendly”face to be the face of a robot once it goes into production. “This will entail(需要)the selected person’s face being reproduced on potentially thousands of versions of the robots worldwide,” Geomiq says in a blog post about the project. Robots have been at the forefront of technology for decades, and are widely considered the future of our technological advancement. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, according to some estimates, robots designed to keep the elderly company are becoming increasingly common. (67)They do things like responding to voice commands, offering proactive(积极主动的)notifications and advice andletting relatives monitor conditions at home. There is still a long way to go but new robotic products are coming into fruition all the time. Geomiq says the robot line has been in the works for five years and will result in a companion for seniors.The designer has noted in an interview with a select press pool that they can’t release too many details at this stage. (68) The designer has also stressed that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted. Thecompany says the need for anonymity(匿名)is due to the secretive nature of the project. However, it believes the robot will soon be “readily available” to the public and hopes the campaign will create extra buzz ahead of its eventual release. “We know that this is an extremely unique request, and signing over the licenses to your face is potentially an extremely big decision,” Geomiq said.(69) The designer has said that the project has been in development for five years, and in that time frame taken on investment from some independent venture capitals as well as a top fund based in Shanghai. the company says the robots’purpose will be to act as a “virtual friend” for elderly people and is set to go into production next year.The blog past doesn’t share age or gender parameters(参数). (70)Candidates whomake it to the next phase will get full details on the project. “The secrecy,” Geomiq says, “is due to non-disclosure agreement it’s signed with the robot’s designer and investors.”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.Do We Need Art in Our LivesNo one will be surprised to hear that the arts are under fire in this day and age. We view the arts as something of a hobby, something that’s fun but certainly can’t pay the rent. If it’s not a useful skill, no wonder arts funding is being cut in schools. Do we really need art in our lives?In schools, time and money is at a premium (稀有⽽珍贵), now more than ever. With teachers having tofit so many lessons into every day. it’s easy to see why art is dropping more and more by the wayside. Budgets are dropping at an alarming rate, and what school is going to drop teaching in essential subjects such as math or science when they candrop art instead?It seems as though the loss of art in daily life is sad fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be. There are actually a lot of practical uses for art for many people. For example, art therapy has helped people with a range of illnesses, both mental and physical, cope with their symptoms. Art is found almost anywhereyou look in your home. Practical items, such as bedspreads, furniture or clothing, are all art forms in themselves and arouse emotions in the people interacting with them.Art also gives us insight into the world. History tells us what happened and when it happened, but it can’t tell us how the population at large felt about it, which is where art steps in. We know a lot about how people in the past lived and worded, because their art has given us much a deep insight into their daily lives. We wouldn’t have that insight without it.Most of all, we need art in our lives as it gives us a form of self-expression. Being able to talk about our feelings is essential to staying healthy. You may not think ou talk about your feelings, but you may express them in other ways. Some like to cook or bake, some like to work machinery, and others may like to paint or draw. Whatever you like to do in your spare time, you’re probably creating art every day.So, do we need art in our lives? Many people would say no, but the art they’re thinking of is the art you see in galleries. Art is actually much more accessible and it truly needed in everyday life. It helps those in need, gives people in the future an idea of what life was like, and is a vital form of self-expression.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.学⽽不思犹如⾷⽽不化。
英语_2020年上海市徐汇区高考英语一模试卷含答案
2020年上海市徐汇区高考英语一模试卷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.1.Once upon a time …Once upon a time there lived in Germany two brothers. At school they met a wise man who led them to a treasure ﹣ a library of old books with tales more fascinating than any they had ever heard.(1)________(inspire), the brothers began collecting their own stories,listening to the folktales people told them. Soon they produced their own treasure ﹣ a book of fairy tales that would charm millions in faraway lands for generations (2)________(come).The brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, named their story collection Children's and Household Tales and published it in Germany in 1812. The collection (3)________(translate) into more than 160 languages up to now. The stories and their characters continue to feature in virtually every media: theatre, opera, comic books, movies,paintings, rock music, advertising and fashion.Such fame would have shocked the modest Grimms. During their lifetimes the collection (4)________(sell) few copies in Germany. The early editions were not even aimed at children. They had no illustrations, and scholarly footnotes took up almost as much space as the tales (5)________. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm began their work at a time (6)________ Germany had been occupied by the French under Napoleon. The new rulers restricted local culture. As young scholars, the brothers Grimm began to work on thefairy tale collection in order to save the endangered oral storytelling tradition of Germany.(7)________ the brothers implied that they were just keeping records of tales, Wilhelm continued to polish and reshape the stories up to the final edition of 1857. In an effort to make them more acceptable to children and their parents, he stressed the moral of eachtale and emphasized gender roles. To this day, parents still read them to their children because they approve of the lessons in the stories: keep your promises, don't talk to strangers, work hard, obey your parents.Yet (8)________ all Wilhelm's additions, the most important part of these stories was left untouched. The cruel treatment of children and the violent punishments handed out to the stories' bad guys are too much for some parents.So what accounts for their popularity? Some have suggested that it is (9)________ the characters are always striving for happiness. But the truth probably lies in theirorigin. Grimms' tales were born out of a storytelling tradition without boundaries (界限)of age or culture. The brothers' skill was to translate these into a universal style of writing that seems to mirror (10)________ moods or interests we bring to our reading ofthem. And so it was that the Grimms' fairy tales lived happily ever after.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.2. A. distributedB. absolutelyC. infections D. consumeE. harborF. relianceG. potential H. specific I. originate J. respectively K. revealed Microplastic PollutionIn the past few years, scientists have found microplastics in our soil, tap water, bottled water, beer and even in the air we breathe. And there's growing concern about the (1)_______health risks they poseto humans.The new analysis in the UK have discovered microplastics widely (2)_______ across all 10 lakes and rivers sampled. More than 1,000 small pieces of plastic per litre were found in the River Tame, which was (3)_______ last year as the most polluted place tested worldwide. Even in relatively remote places such as the Falls of Dochart and Loch Lomondin Scotland, two or three pieces per litre were found.Microplastics are not a (4)_______ kind of plastic, but rather any type of small pieces of plastic that is less than 5 mm in length according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They may (5)_______ from a variety of sources, including cosmetics, clothing, and industrial processes.Humans are known to (6)_______ the tiny plastic particles through food and water, butthe possible health effects on people and ecosystems have yet to be determined. One study,in Singapore, has found that microplastics can (7)_______ harmful microbes (微生物).Research by the National University of Singapore found more than 400 types of bacteria on 275 pieces of microplastic collected from local beaches. They included insects that cause gastroenteritis (肠胃炎) and wound (8)_______ in humans."Microplastics are being found (9)_______ everywhere but we do not know the harm they could be doing," said Christian Dunn at Bangor University, Wales, who led the work. "It's no use looking back in 20 years' time and saying: 'If only we'd realized justhow bad it was.' We need to be monitoring our waters now and we need to think, as a country and a world, how we can be reducing our (10)_______on plastic."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.3. Since 2008, the average labour﹣force participation rate of 55﹣ to 64﹣year﹣olds in OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries has risen by eight percentage points. A new OECD report, "Working Better with Age", points out thatthe employment of older workers is (1)_______, if prosperity is to be maintained. Thatcan be taken as a sign that our society is finally (2)_______the value of its older employees. Retirement gives you the chance to sleep late and avoid the morning rush hours. No longer do you have to sit through endless meetings or check email frequently. But work can keep the mind active and gives people a (3)_______ in life. The first month of retirement may seem pleasant, but (4)_______is sure to come. Grand plans to learn languages and travel the world can quickly lose their appeal.(5)_______, the company of colleagues provides a social network; spending all week at home can lead to loneliness.Working longer should be easier now that most jobs require (6)_______, rather than manual, labour. Of course, many people are working longer not because they enjoy what they do, but because they cannot afford to(7)_______. That is not just because governments have been pushing up the state retirement age.(8)_______, the average age at which people actually retire differs from the official age by several years. In part, that is because many people do not rely on the state pension as their only source of income and need work﹣related pensions to supplement it.However, companies are gradually (9)_______ pensions linked to final salaries with "defined contribution" schemes. Under the latter, workers end up with a pot of savings at retirement that needs to be(10)_______. The income from such pots has been reduced by very low interest rates. Women tend to have smaller retirement pots (thanks to their years spent raising children), making their difficulties even more (11)_______. They need to keep working.Older workers may feel (12)_______, particularly when it comes to promotion. Two issues seem to hold (13)_______ back. The first is that older workers tend to (14)_______ higher salaries, because of the seniority system. The second is a (15)_______of skills; one in three 55﹣ to 65﹣year﹣olds in OECD countries either lack computer experience or cannot pass technology tests. Such problems can be resolved with proper training, but the over﹣55s should take it upon themselves to keep up with technological changes.(1)A shortsightedB vitalC adequateD unnecessary(2)A recognizingB assessingC questioningD transforming(3)A frameB choiceC lessonD purpose(4)A libertyB boredomC priorityD motivation(5)A HoweverB InsteadC ThereforeD Furthermore(6)A mentalB simpleC physicalD routine(7)A proceedB continueC persistD quit(8)A In conclusionB In other wordsC In practiceD In particular(9)A replacingB furnishingC increasingD combining(10)A registeredB reinvestedC refundedD removed(11)A personalB severeC emotionalD practical(12)A competitiveB dominantC distinguishedD disadvantaged(13)A employersB researchersC employeesD female workers(14)A commandB ensureC opposeD ignore(15)A rangeB disciplineC shortageD setSection 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.4. Agnes de Mille was a dancer and a choreographer (编舞). Early in her career, de Mille had created the choreography for a ballet called Three Virgins and a Devil. She thought it was good work, but nobody made much of it.A few years later, de Mille choreographed a ballet named Rodeo. Again, she thought her work was solid, but it resulted in little commercial fame.Then, in 1943, de Mille choreographed Oklahoma!, a musical show that enjoyed nearly instant success. In the coming years, Oklahoma! would run for an incredible 2, 212 performances, both around the nation and abroad. In 1955, the film version won an Academy Award.But the success of Oklahoma! didn't bring her much happiness. She thought that her work on Oklahoma! was only average compared to some of her other creations. She later said, "After the opening of Oklahoma!, I suddenly had unexpected success for a work I thought was only fairly good, after years of neglect for work I thought was fine. I began to think that perhaps my entire scale of values was untrustworthy. I talked to Martha."Martha was Martha Graham, perhaps the most influential dance choreographer of the20th century.(Although not as well﹣known by the general public, Graham has been compared to other creative geniuses like Picasso or Frank Lloyd Wright.)During their conversation, de Mille told Martha Graham about her frustration. "Iconfessed that I had a burning desire to be excellent, but no faith that I could be."Graham responded by saying,"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."(1)What can be learned about de Mille's ballet named Rodeo?________A Itearned her a large fortune.B It made her rise to fame overnight.C It didn't enjoy much success.D It laid a solid foundation for her career..(2)How did de Mille feel about the great success of the musical Oklahoma!?________A Relieved.B Ashamed.C Confused.D Proud..(3)Picasso and Frank Lloyd Wright were mentioned in the passage to suggest that Martha Graham________.A was outstanding in visual arts and architectureB enjoyed the same popularity as themC had been influenced greatly by themD was the most influential artist in her field.(4)Which of the following statements best represents Graham's words in this passage?________A Comparing with others prevents you from maintaining uniqueness.B You should always keep yourself open to the urges that motivate you.C Your action reveals the inner landscape, which is the soul of music.D Choosing to be positive is going to determine how you live your life.(1)Compared to traditional houses, container houses are________.A easier to maintainB less expensive to buildC more comfortable to livein D more fashionable in style.(2)What can be learned about Amsterdam's Keetwonen complex?________A It is the first container city in the world.B It's equipped with modern facilities.C It features a luxury and unique style.D It includes living space and car parks..(3)Which of the following is the best title for the poster?________A Recycled material for Ideal HomeB Shipping Container HomeChallenges C Home in a Steel Box D Housing Options and Solutions.6. On August 29th, as Hurricane Dorian tracked towards America's east coast, Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, an electric﹣car maker, announced that some of his customers in the storm's path would find that their cars had suddenly developed the ability to drive farther on a single battery charge. Like many modern vehicles, Mr. Musk's products are best thought of as internet﹣connected computers on wheels. The cheaper models in Tesla's line﹣up have parts of their batteries disabled by the car's software in order to limit their range. At the tap of a keyboard in Palo Alto, the firm was able to remove those restrictions and give drivers temporary access to the full power of their batteries.Mr. Musk's computerized cars are just one example of a much broader trend. As computers and connectivity become cheaper, it makes sense to bake them into more and more things that are not, in themselves, computers, creating an "internet of things".Such a world will bring many benefits. Consumers will get convenience, and products that can do things non﹣computerized versions cannot. Businesses will get efficiency, as information about the physical world that used to be uncertain becomes concrete and analyzable.In the long term, though, the most obvious effects will be in how the world works. Ever more companies will become tech companies; the internet will become everywhere. As a result, a series of unresolved arguments will spill over from the virtual world into the realone.Start with ownership. As Mr Musk showed, the internet gives firms the ability to stay connected to their products even after they have been sold, transforming them into something closer to services than goods. That has already made the traditional ideas of ownership unclear. When Microsoft closed its ebook store in July, for instance, its customers lost the ability to read titles they had bought (the firm offered refunds). That shifts the balance of power from the customer to the seller.Virtual business models will ________ in the physical world. Tech firms are generally happy to move fast and break things. But you cannot release the beta version (测试版) of a fridge. Apple, a smartphonemaker, provides updates for its phones for only five years or so after their release; users of Android smartphones are lucky to get two. But goods such as washing machines or industrial machinery can have lifespans of a decade ormore. Firms will need to work out how to support complicated computerised devices long after their original programmers have moved on.Data will be another flashpoint. For much of the internet the business model is to offer "free" services that are paid for with valuable user data, collected with consent (同意)that is half﹣informed at best. In the virtual world, arguments about what should be tracked, and who owns the resulting data, can seem airy and theoretical. In the real one, they will feel more urgent.Predicting the consequences of any technology is hard ﹣ especially one as universal as computing. The emergence of the consumer internet, 25 years ago, was met with starry﹣eyed optimism. These days the internet's faults dominate the headlines. But the people have the advantage of having lived through the first internet revolution ﹣ which should give them some idea of what to expect.(1)From the passage we can tell that Tesla can________.A drive faster than usual in extreme weatherB adjust the range of its batterypower C charge the battery at the tap of a keyboard D operate when the battery is fully drained.(2)Which of the following is NOT an example of the "unresolved arguments" mentioned in the passage?________A Early adopters of certain apps find that they ceased to work after the firm lost interest.B The insurance company uses data from fitness trackers to adjust customers' premiums(保费).C Computerized machinery can't predict its breakdowns or schedule preventive maintenance.D A high﹣tech fridge company restricts its customers from repairing their fridges themselves..(3)The underlined word ________ probably means________ in this context.A boomB conflictC vanishD expand.(4)This passage is mainly about________.A how the world will change as computers spread into everyday objectsB the adoption of electric vehicles and the possible problems to expectC what should be done toprevent the breakdown of computerized devices D different views on the current application of Internet Technology.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.7. A. Creativity is associated with many factors.B. Rather, they should work to expand, grow, and exercise it.C. Without creativity, we are indistinguishable from the masses.D. However, creativity can be acquired at any age.E. It's hard to work out where exactly creativity comes from.F. Everyone has the capacity to be creative.Essential CreativityIn a recent survey in America, 62% of people said that creativity was more important to success in the workplace than they had anticipated it would be when they were in school.(1)________ It is of course possible to scan people's brains and see which parts are firing when an idea is created, but rather more romantically it can be thought of as something that cannot be identified. Creativity is what comes to you when you least expect it. You cannot demand creativity from your mind, nor can you demand that you are creative in a particular way.One misconception about creativity is that it is reserved for a few special people. This is not true.(2)________ Another misconception is that creativity is all about the arts but this simply isn't true: creativity extends to maths and science in just the way it does to music and literature.Those who see things differently to others and are confident enough to make their ideas a reality are the ones who make the greatest changes in the world. Consequently, it is incredibly important that schools do not prevent creativity.(3)________ Students should be taught to ask questions and investigate when things do not make sense. They need to learn to view mistakes as opportunities for learning rather than something that was unsuccessful.It is worrying that many schools are less concerned now with nurturing creativity when this is the most important time in history for it. It used to be that people worked hard, went to university, and got a job. That was it. But now, everyone works hard, goes to university ﹣ and there aren't the jobs out there that guarantee a safe future.(4)________ We can use it to set ourselves apart, and channel it to face the challenges of the future.IV.Summary Writing8. 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.The Decline of BiodiversityBiodiversity is the range of living things in an area. During the last 100 years, scientists have seen a great decline in biodiversity. Some studies show that one in eight plant speciesis threatened with extinction. It is estimated that 140,000 species of plants are lost each year.Most of the extinctions in the last thousand years are due to humans. The main cause is the chopping down of tropical rain forests. Most of this destruction is done to create pasture (牧场) for beef cattle. Many rainforests in Central and South America have been burnt down to make way for cattle farming, which supplies beef to the rest of the world. It is estimated that for each pound of beef produced, 200 square feet of rainforest are destroyed. The forests are also cut down to make wheat for bread as well as fruit for human consumption.The introduction of exotic (外来的) species is another threat. The latest research from the University of Southampton has revealed the impact of exotic species upon native wildlife,which could potentially lead to the extinctions of local species. When exotic species are introduced to a place, they try to establish a self﹣sustaining population. While the local species, which haven't had a chance to evolve, often lack defenses and thus cannot compete against the exotic species.The disappearance of certain food animals can be disastrous not only to larger animals but also to the entire ecosystem. It is these small creatures which convert much of the energyin an ecosystem from unusable (i.e. microscopic plants, decaying matter, etc.) into usable forms, namely their bodies. Their absence makes most energy and nutrients trapped in forms unusable to other species. This makes the environment less suitable for healthy living, and less capable of producing resources that humans need.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.9. 我家门口的街道成天车水马龙.(crowd)________10. 中国女排成功卫冕世界冠军,给全国人民以极大的鼓舞.(succeed)________11. 本次"城市公共交通周"的活动旨在提高公众节能环保的意识.(aim)________12. 我实在想不通为什么大伙儿都觉得他这个人高不可攀,我印象中他挺和蔼可亲的.(strike)________VI. Guided Writing13. Directions: Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是陈芳.你的好友王敏是新华中学的学生,下个月将去英国的姐妹校交流访问.王敏想拍摄一个短片,向英国的同学和老师介绍自己的学校.她通过邮件向你征求意见.写一封回信,内容须包括:1、短片的主题以及与之匹配的主要内容;2、你选择这些内容的理由.2020年上海市徐汇区高考英语一模试卷答案1. Inspired,to come,has been translated,wassold,themselves,when,Though/Although/While,despite,because,what/whatever2. G. potential,Adistributed,K. revealed,H. specific,I. originate,Dconsume,Eharbor,Cinf ections,Babsolutely,Freliance3. BADBDADCABBDAAC4. CCDB5. BBC6. BCBA7. E,F,B,C8. Biodiversity is declining fast.(生物多样化在快速减少) One major reason is that people cut down tropical rain forests to raise cattle for beef or to grow food.【高分句型一】(一个原因) Another reason is that some local species may extinct because they cannot compete with exotic species.【高分句型二】(另一个原因) The disappearance of certain species can do great harm to the ecosystem and environment.(对生态和环境有害)9. The street in front of my house is crowded with people and vehicles all day long/all the time.10. TheChinesewomen'svolleyballteamsucceededintaking/winningtheworldchampionshipag ain,whichwasagreatinspirationtoallChinesepeople11. The campaign of the urban public transport week aims to raise public awareness of saving energy and protecting the environment/energy conservation and environmentalprotection.12. I can't understand why people all think he is out of reach/inaccessible, because he strikes me as a very approachable and kind/amiable person.13. Dear Wangmin,I know that you will go to English to visit your brother school. You want to make a short film to introduce your school to your English classmates and teachers. I think you can tell them something about our activities at school after class.【高分句型一】We have one hour of activities from 4:20 to 5:20 in the afternoon. Some students read books in the reading ﹣ room; some have sports on the playground; some sing songs in the theatre hall. Some learn to operate computers in the lab and others take part in their group work about different subjects. The majority are most interested in sports and computers.(短片的主题以及与之匹配的主要内容)I believe they will be interested in what you show them, and want to visit our school.【高分句型二】We are also looking forward to more visits.(你选择这些内容的理由)Yours,Chen Fang。
2020-2021高考英语一模试题分类汇编——阅读理解综合
一、高中英语阅读理解1.阅读理解Camper Lunch ProgramWe are pleased to offer the Camper Lunch Program for full-day campers or campers participating in both morning and afternoon half-day camps.Lunch at the Overlake SchoolAt the Overlake School in Redmond, you can sign up for lunch at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by the school cafeteria including a hot main dish and a salad bar option. Limited diet restrictions can be accommodated in advance. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm on Wednesday.$ 40 for 5-day camp week$ 32 for 4-day camp weekLunch at View SeattleTwo weeks before your camp start date, you will receive a link in your confirmation email to choose your preference between the regular and vegetarian(素的)lunch menus. Besides, camper with allergies or sensitivities are encouraged to bring their own lunch.$ 40 for 5-day camp week$ 38 for 4-day camp weekLunch at St. Thomas SchoolAt St. Thomas School, lunch and snacks are provided by SAGE Dining. Lunch includes a hot main dish, a salad bar and sandwich options. Campers also receive two snacks per day.$ 50 for 5-day camp week$45 for 4-day camp weekLunch at Pacific Science CenterAt Pacific Science Center, you can sign up at the time of registration. Lunch is provided by our very own Pacific Science Center Cafe. Every day, standard and vegetarian lunch menus are available and come with a water bottle and two snacks. All orders or cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm on Wednesday.$ 45 for 5-day camp week$ 36 for 4-day camp week(1)Which program can a camper with a budget of $ 35 choose?A.Lunch at the Overlake School.B.Lunch at View Seattle.C.Lunch at St. Thomas School.D.Lunch at Pacific Science Center.(2)What are campers for Lunch at View Seattle required to do?A.Stay far away from anything with allergies.B.Choose their lunch preferences in advance.C.Avoid bringing their own lunch for any reason.D.Send emails to offer advice on improving lunch.(3)What do the last two programs have in common?A.They receive registrations only on Wednesday.B.They encourage campers to bring some snacks.C.They are mainly intended for vegetarian campers.D.They provide campers with two snacks each day.【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇应用文,向露营者介绍了一些午餐项目的相关信息。
2020-2021高考英语一模试题分类汇编——阅读理解综合附答案
一、高中英语阅读理解1.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read."The history of the world is but the biography (传记) of great men," argued Thomas Carlyle, the advocate of what has come to be known as the "Great Man Theory of History." This theory suggests that the broader movements and outline of history all go back to the leadership of great individuals who had unique influence on their times. Whether or not Carlyle's theory proves true is debatable, but that certain individuals cast long shadows is not.As one who is entrusted with a leadership position, I find it profitable to read of others who have led. Wherever you find me, you'll likely find a good biography nearby. Why is this the case? First, I find good biographies fascinating. I'll occasionally read a novel, but I've never been overly drawn to fiction. I have found myself unable to sleep while in the struggle of the Battle of Britain in William Manchester's The Last Lion. For me, not to read biographies would rob me of pleasure in my life.Second, I find good biographies informative. A good biographer tells not only the story of a person, but also of their times. Reading a good biography is like wandering through an intellectual shopping mall. The first store is what drew you there, but you will be pleasantly surprised along the way at what other items grab your attention. You'll find no better account of the British Empire at its peak than the opening chapters of Manchester's Visions of Glory, volume one of his The Last Lion. Strictly speaking, a biography is but a slice of history.Third, I find good biographies relaxing. Winston Churchill once noted a man who works with his hands should have a hobby that engages his mind, and a man who works with his mind should have a hobby that engages his hands. Another way to apply Churchill's saying is to combine technical, pen-in-hand vocational reading with leisurely biographical reading. Indeed, few things are more relaxing to me than winding down the evening and entering into another world.This is why I love reading good biographies, and why I pity the person who neglects them. Don't be counted among their number.(1)What is implied in the first paragraph?A. The author finds Carlyle's theory undebatable.B. Carlyle believes great men alone cannot create history.C. It is debatable whether one should read great men's biographies.D. The author agrees that history is greatly influenced by certain men.(2)What does the underlined phrase "other items" in the third paragraph refer to?A. good biographiesB. stories of certain timesC. the volumes of The Last LionD. the chapters of the British Empire(3)Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The author considers biographical reading enjoyable.B. The author can travel to another world in the evening.C. The author has fought many battles during his lifetime.D. The author profits commercially by reading biographies.(4)What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?A. To analyze the benefits of vocational reading.B. To introduce to readers his unique reading strategies.C. To present great men's history through biography reading.D. To recommend biography reading through his own experiences.【答案】(1)D(2)B(3)A(4)D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文,作者阐述了喜欢读好的传记的原因。
2020年上海市青浦区高考英语一模试卷
2020年上海市青浦区高考英语一模试卷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.1.Mako sharks get new protectionsAt the global wildlife trade meeting in Geneva, countries have decided to protect the endangered mako shark from trade. GENEVA made the proposal (1)________ more protections should be taken for both shortfin and longfin mako sharks and was adopted today after a 102﹣40 vote at the global wildlife trade summit. The vote still needs to be finalized at the full meeting at the end, when all appendix (附录) change proposals passed in committee are officially adopted.The proposal,debated at this year’s CITES Conference, lists mako sharks under Appendix II,meaning that they can’t be traded (2)________ it can be shown that fishing wouldn’t threaten their chances for survival.Conservationists say this was the world’s last chance to prevent mako shark populations from collapsing.(3)________ (list) mako sharks on CITES Appendix II is great news for shark conservation. More than 50 of the 183 CITES members signed on as supporters of the proposal brought forth by Mexico. Nonetheless, conservationists feared that opposition from a few countries with fairly large mako fishing industries﹣primarily the United States,Canada, and Japan﹣(4)________ tip the scale. Japan opposed the measure duringthe debates, and the United States announced afterward it (5)________ (vote) no.In the past, the U.S. and others have supported listing other shark species under CITES,but not so in this case,(6)________ commercial interests. For a lot of these countries,they were happy to list shark species when it was ones they weren’t so heavily involved in fishing. Suddenly,when they’re being asked to be responsible, rather than asking other people to be responsible,they’re (7)________(little) keen to take it on board.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which determines the conservation status of species claims that both species of mako sharks to be endangered,saying an (8)________ (estimate) 50 to 79 percent population decline over three generations, or about 75 years. They(9)________, used in shark fin soup﹣a dish in Asian countries,that’s often served at weddings as a sign of respect for guests. Their meat is more edible compared to (10)________ of other sharks, which is often acidic and is usually sold as a byproduct of the fin trade for “pennies on the dollar”.【答案】that,unless,Listing,could/would,had voted,with/for,less,estimated,are targeted,that【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】本文为记叙文.在日内瓦举行的全球野生动物贸易会议上,各国决定严禁对濒临灭绝的mako鲨鱼进行买卖.【解答】1.that.考查连接词.句意:日内瓦建议对短鳍和长鳍mako鲨鱼采取更多的保护措施.___more protections should be taken for both shortfin and longfin mako sharks是对前面名词proposal(提议)的具体内容的说明,需要用连接词引导同位语从句.分析句子可知,所填连接词在从句中不担任句子成分,也无实际含义,故填that.2.unless.考查连接词.句意:(除非)能证明捕鱼不会威胁到它们的生存机会,否则它们是不能被买卖的.空格前后为两个句子,需要一个连接词.空格后面句子表达“被买卖”的前提条件,结合句意,用连词unless意为“除非……、如果不……”.故填unless.3.Listing.考查非谓语动词.句意:把mako鲨鱼列入CITES附录二是鲨鱼保护的好消息.___(list) mako sharks on CITES Appendix II在句子中作主语,表示已知的事实,用动名词形式.故填Listing.4.could/would.考查情态动词.句意:尽管如此,自然资源保护者担心来自少数拥有相当大的mako渔业的国家(主要是美国、加拿大和日本)的反对可能会使规模变小.空格后为动词原形,此处表达可能性,根据主句谓语动词feared用了一般过去时,可以推知,空格处填情态动词can的过去式could.也可以用would,从过去的角度陈述未来可能发生的事情.故填could/would.5. had voted.考查动词的时态.句意:日本在辩论中反对这项措施,美国随后宣布投票反对.vote no(投反对票)这一动作发生在announce(宣布)这一动作之前,用过去完成时.故填had voted.6.with/for.考查介词.句意:在过去,美国和其他国家曾支持将其他鲨鱼物种列入濒危物种国际贸易公约,但在本案中并非如此,只是出于商业利益.空格及后面部分在句子中作状语,用介词短语表达,with/for commercial interests以商业利益为目的,符合语境.故填with/for.7.1ess.考查副词的比较级.突然间,当他们被要求承担责任,而不是要求其他人承担责任时,他们就不太愿意承担责任了.little修饰形容词keen(热衷的、热心的),结合句意,此处暗含着与前面 they were happy to list shark species when it was ones they weren’t so heavily involved in fishing作比较之意,所以用little的比较级形式.故填less.8.estimated.考查词性转换.estimate(估计)用作动词,此处作定语修饰名词population,且与被修饰词之间为被动关系,用动词的过去分词形式.故填estimated.9.are targeted.考查动词的时态语态.句意:可用于鱼翅汤﹣亚洲国家的一种菜肴,通常在婚礼上用来表示对客人的尊重,它们成为被攻击的目标.动词target的含义是:把…作为攻击目标,主语they指代mako sharks,与动词target之间为被动关系,故填are targeted.10.that.考查代词.句意:与其他鲨鱼相比,它们的肉更适合食用.用于比较级句式中,指代前面出现的不可数名词或可数名词单数,通常用that.此处代指前面名词meat,表特指.故填that.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.In between all the measures to battle the severe air pollution levels in Delhi,there’s one more option for you ﹣a bar that has “pure air”.Delhi’s first﹣ever oxygen bar ﹣ named “Oxy Pure” ﹣ offers 15 minutes of 80﹣90 percent pure oxygen starting from Rs 299.The bar,(1)_______ in May, also offers its customers several aromas(香味)to choose from that can be filled with oxygen. The aromas include lemongrass, cherry,mango and more.Customers are given a lightweight tube, used for supplementary oxygen (2)_______. The device is plac ed near the customer’s nose through which they are advised to breathe in the aroma﹣filled oxygen.According to the aroma you choose, each session (3)_______ to improve one’s sleep patterns and digestion, cure headaches and even claims to work as a remedy for (4)_______."I was passing by and saw that they were offering pure oxygen. I thought I would give it atry and went for the lemongrass flavour. It was (5)_______," Manjul Mehta, a customer at Oxy Pure told Delhi Daily.Speaking to Delhi Daily, Bonny Irengbam, senior sales assistant at the bar, said customers were(6)_______ positively after a few sessions."Some people, who try it for the first time, will feel relaxed and fresh. But only people who undergo the sessions regularly will get real (7)_______ of the aroma," he added. "Though we have regular customers,we don’t encourage back﹣to﹣back sessions, as (8)_______ levels of oxygen in the body can make a person dizzy. It is (9)_______ to do it once or twice a month or to stick with the 10﹣15 minute sessions a day," he said.Dr. Rajesh Chawla, a senior consultant in medicine said that though such sessions do not have any side﹣effects, it does not help in the long run either.“Even if you breathe in the so﹣called pure oxygen for two hours in a day, you will go back to breathing the pollutedair for the rest of the 22 hours”, he said. He added that the concept is purely a(n)(10)_______ move.【答案】Flaunched,H. intake,Cpromises,K. depression,Brefreshing,J. responding,Abenefits,Eincr eased,I. advisable,Dcapitalistic【考点】任务型阅读【解析】在所有应对德里严重空气污染的措施中,你还有一个选择﹣﹣一个有“纯空气”的酒吧.德里有史以来第一个名为“纯氧”的酒吧,本文讲述了香味疗程作用.【解答】1﹣5 F H C K B 6﹣10 J A E I D(1)F. launched.考查选词填空.根据句意“这家酒吧,开始于于5月,还为顾客提供了几种可以充满氧气的香味”,可知表示“开始于”用F. launched.(2)H. intake.考查选词填空.根据句意“给顾客一个轻便的吸氧管,用于补充氧气”,可知表示“吸收”用H. intake.(3)C. promises.考查选词填空.根据句意“根据你所选择的香味,每一个疗程都承诺有助于改善睡眠模式和消化,治疗头痛,甚至声称可以治疗抑郁症.”,可知表示“承诺”用C. promises.(4)K. depression.考查选词填空.根据句意“根据你所选择的香味,每一个疗程都承诺有助于改善睡眠模式和消化,治疗头痛,甚至声称可以治疗抑郁症”,可知表示“抑郁症”用K. depression.(5)B. refreshing.考查选词填空.根据句意“它是使人精力充沛的”,可知表示“使人精力充沛的”用 B. refreshing.6)J. responding.考查选词填空.根据句意“顾客们在用过几次后反应积极.”,可知表示“反应”用J. responding.(6)A. benefits.考查选词填空.根据句意“但是只有经常参加的人才能真正享受到香气的好处”,可知表示“好处”用A. benefits.(7)E. increased.考查选词填空.根据句意“因为增加体内的氧含量可以使晕眩的人.”,可知表示“增加”用E. increased.(8)I. advisable.考查选词填空.根据句意“我建议每月做一两次,或者坚持每天10﹣15分钟的疗程.”,可知表示“建议”用 I. advisable.(9)D. capitalistic.考查选词填空.根据句意“他说这个概念纯粹是一个资本主义的举动.”,可知表示“资本主义的”用D. capitalistic.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.Stories about the problems of tourism have been numerous in the last few years. Yet it does not have to be a problem. Although tourism inevitably affects the region in which it takes place, the costs to these fragile (脆弱的) environments and their local cultures can be (1)_______. Indeed, as has happened with some Alpine villages, it can even be a(n)(2)_______ for refreshing local cultures. And a growing number of adventure tourism (3)_______ are trying to ensure that their activities benefit the local population and environment over the long term.In the Swiss Alps, communities have decided that their future depends on combining tourism more effectively with the local (4)_______. Local concern about the rising number of second home developments in the Swiss Pays﹣d’Enhaut resulted in (5)_______ being imposed on their growth. There has also been a new interest in cheese production in the area, providing the locals with a (6)_______ source of income that does not depend on outside visitors.Many of the Arctic tourist destinations have been exploited by (7)_______ companies, who employ temporary workers and send most of the profits back to theirhome base. But some Arctic communities are now operating tour businesses themselves, thereby ensuring that the benefits increase (8)_______. For instance, a native corporation in Alaska, employing local people, is running an air tour from Anchorageto Kotzebue, where tourists eat Arctic food, walk on the lands and watch local musiciansand dancers.Native people in the desert regions of the American Southwest have followed (9)_______ strategies, encouraging tourists to visit their towns and reservations to (10)_______ high﹣quality handicrafts and artwork. Some have established highly profitable stoneware businesses, while the Navajo and Hopi groups have been similarly (11)_______ with jewelry.Too many people living in fragile environments have lost control over theireconomies, their culture and their environment when tourism has spread through their homelands. Merely restricting tourism cannot be the (12)_______ to the imbalance because people’s desire to see new places will not just disappear.(13)_______, communities in fragile environments must achieve greater control over tourism ventures in their regions, in order to (14)_______ their needs and desires with the demands of tourism. A growing number of communities are (15)_______ that, withfirm combined decision﹣making, this is possible. The critical question now is whetherthis can become the normal status, rather than the exception.(1)A.promotedB.minimizedC.inheritedD.deleted(2)A.vehicleB.responsibilityC.exampleD.entrance(3)A.operatorsB.professorsC.mayorsD.journalists(4)mitteeB.cultureC.sceneryD.economy(5)A.viewsB.burdensC.limitsD.qualifications(6)A.costlyB.criticalC.reliableD.sensible(7)A.responsibleB.nativeC.thoughtfulD.outside(8)A.locallyB.extensivelyC.virtuallyD.typically(9)A.positiveB.personalizedC.similarD.primary(10)A.estimateB.collectC.appreciateD.purchase(11)A.relevantB.successfulbinedD.impressed(12)A.desireB.solutionC.appealD.priority(13)A.InsteadB.MoreoverC.HoweverD.Besides(14)A.balanceB.meetC.requireD.recognize(15)plainingB.mentioningC.demonstratingD.protesting【答案】BAADCCDACDBBAAC【考点】政治经济类阅读【解析】这是一篇政治经济类阅读.关于旅游业问题的报道在过去的几年里数不胜数.然而,这并不一定是一个问题.虽然旅游不可避免地影响该地区发生,这些脆弱的环境和当地文化的成本完全可以最小化.事实上,就像高山地区的一些村庄一样,它甚至可以成为一种使当地文化焕然一新的载体.越来越多的探险旅游经营者正试图确保他们的活动长期有益于当地人口和环境.【解答】(1)B.考查动词及语境理解 A. promoted促进 B. minimized最小化 C. inherited 继承 D. deleted 删除根据句意:虽然旅游不可避免地影响该地区发生,这些脆弱的成本环境和当地文化可以(1)最小化.故选B.(2)A.考查名词及语境理解 A. vehicle车辆,载体B. responsibility 责任C. example例 D. entrance 入口根据句意:事实上,就像高山地区的一些村庄一样,它甚至可以成为一种使当地文化焕然一新的载体.故选A.(3)A.考查名词及语境理解 A. operators运营商 B. professors教授 C. mayors市长 D. journalists 记者根据句意:越来越多的探险旅游经营者正试图确保他们的活动长期有益于当地人口和环境.故选A.(4)D.考查名词及语境理解 A. committee 委员会B. culture文化 C. scenery风景D. economy 经济根据句意:在瑞士阿尔卑斯山脉,当地居民认为他们的未来取决于旅游业与当地经济的有效结合.故选D.(5)C.考查名词及语境理解 A. views看法 B. burdens负担 C. limits限制D. qualifications 资格根据句意:当地对瑞士支付的第二套住房开发数量的增加感到担忧,导致对其增长施加了限制.故选C.(6)C.考查形容词及语境理解 A. costly昂贵的 B. critical 关键的C. reliable可靠的 D. sensible明智的根据句意:该地区对奶酪生产也产生了新的兴趣,为当地人提供了不依赖外来游客的可靠收入来源.故选C.(7)D.考查形容词及语境理解 A. responsible负责任的 B. native本地的C. thoughtful深思熟虑的 D. outside 外部的根据句意:许多北极旅游目的地被外来公司利用,这些公司雇佣临时工,将大部分利润寄回本国.故选D.(8)A.考查副词及语境理解 A. locally本地 B. extensively广泛地C. virtually实际上 D. typically 通常根据句意:但一些北极地区现在自己经营旅游业务,从而确保当地收益增加.故选A.(9)C.考查形容词及语境理解 A. positive积极的 B. personalized个性化的C. similar类似的 D. primary 主要的美国西南部沙漠地区的原住民也采取了类似的策略,鼓励游客到他们的城镇和保留地购买高质量的手工艺品和艺术品.故选C.(10)D.考查动词及语境理解 A. estimate估计 B. collect收集 C. appreciate欣赏D. purchase 购买根据句意:美国西南部沙漠地区的原住民也采取了类似的策略,鼓励游客到他们的城镇和保留地购买高质量的手工艺品和艺术品.故选D.(11)B.考查形容词及语境理解 A. relevant有关的 B. successful成功的C. combined结合 D. impressed 深刻的根据句意:有些人已经建立了高利润的石器生意,而纳瓦霍人和霍皮人集团在珠宝方面也取得了类似的成功.故选B.(12)B.考查名词及语境理解 A. desire欲望 B. solution解决方案 C. appeal吸引力 D. priority 优先根据句意:仅仅限制旅游并不能解决这种不平衡,因为人们对新地方的渴望不会消失.故选B.(13)A.考查副词及语境理解 A. Instead而 B. Moreover此外 C. However然而D. Besides 除了根据句意:相反,脆弱环境中的社区必须对其所在地区的旅游企业实现更大的控制,以平衡其需求和愿望与旅游业的需求.越来越多的社区表明,通过坚定的联合决策,这是可能的.故选A.(14)A.考查动词及语境理解 A. balance平衡 B. meet满足 C. require需要D. recognize识别根据句意:相反,脆弱环境中的社区必须对其所在地区的旅游企业实现更大的控制,以平衡其需求和愿望与旅游业的需求.越来越多的社区表明,通过坚定的联合决策,这是可能的.故选A.(15)C.考查动词及语境理解 A. complaining抱怨 B. mentioning提到C. demonstrating证明 D. protesting抗议根据句意:现在的关键问题是,这种情况能否成为常态,而不是例外.故选C.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.McCoy was looking for a safe place to do drugs when something clearly out of place caught his eye: a luxurious brown leather handbag.McCoy, 36, could relate all too well. One of his few possessions, the sleeping bag he used in an abandoned house, had recently been stolen.Remembering how angered he’d been by his own loss, he resolved to return the purse to its owner.He began right away, starting with the address on the bill found in the handbag. After traveling much of the day and finally approaching the address on the bill, he was stopped by a woman, who asked whether she could buy the purse. McCoy refused, saying he was searching for its owner.“But I am the owner,” the woman said.“That’s my pu rse.”A month earlier, Kaitlyn Smith, 29, a sales representative for a medical device company, had woken up to find her apartment broken into and her purse stolen. Now she came across a tall, messy﹣looking man holding it tightly. She could instantly tell he wasn’t in good shape.At Smith’s urging, McCoy told her his story.He’d been in charge of a landscaping business until 2012, when a car accident left him addicted to drugs.Smith, amazed this stranger had gone to such great lengths to return her bag, asked whether there was anything she could do to help.“I’m a drug addict,” McCoy warned.“Idon’t want to intrude on your life;I’m probably gonna let you down.”Unafraid, Smith gave him her phone number, saying, “If you want to go to rehab (戒毒所), call me.” She then drove him back to his neighborhood and left, thinking that would be the end of it. Two days later, she got a call.Smith realized that McCoy was serious about getting better, so she dug into her savings account and bought McCoy a plane ticket to Florida. While there, he would call her to let her know how he was doing.“We were getting to know each other,” Smith says.“His scared, desperate voice turned into a healthy, lively one.” After 28 days at a rehab program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, McCoy is drug﹣free. He lives at a residential recovery center in Baltimore, and a GoFundMe page set up by Smith has covered hisrent, groceries, and incidentals. His life is back on track, all because one crime victim could understand another’s loss.(1)What drove McCoy to look for the owner of the handbag?________A.The urge to find a business partner.B.The resolution to recover his sleeping bag.C.His own unfortunate experience.D.His anger over the poor living condition..(2)What was McCoy’s initial reaction towards Smith’s intention to help?________A.Enthusiasm.B.Resistance.C.Hostility.D.Gratitude..(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?________A.McCoy was a victim of an identity theft.B.Smith offered McCoy a ride home at his request.C.McCoy looked unhealthy when he bumped into Smith.D.Smith covered McCoy’s living expense in the recovery centre..(4)Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?________A.Drug﹣abuse Can Heal.B.Lost and Found.C.Mutual Communication Matters.D.Good Deeds Repaid.【答案】CBCD【考点】人生感悟类阅读记叙文阅读【解析】这是一篇人生感悟类阅读.一个月前Kaitlyn Smith帮助过McCoy,一个月后McCoy帮助了Kaitlyn Smith,好心有好报啊!【解答】(1)C.根据第二段第一句McCoy, 36, could relate all too well. One of his few possessions, the sleeping bag he used in an abandoned house, had recently beenstolen.Remembering how angered he’d been by his own loss, he resolved to return the purse to its owner(36岁的麦科伊(McCoy)能很好地描述这一切.在他为数不多的财产中,有一件最近被偷了,那就是他在一所废弃的房子里用过的睡袋.想起自己的损失是多么让他生气,他决定把钱包还给失主.)可知,麦科伊去寻找手提包的主人是因为他自己有过不幸的经历.故选C.(2)B.根据第六段最后一句“I’m a drug addict,” McCoy warned.“I don’t want to intrude on your life;I’m probably gonna let you down(”我是个瘾君子,“麦考伊警告说.”我不想打扰你的生活,我可能会让你失望的.“).”可知,麦考伊对史密斯想要帮忙的意图的最初反应是抵抗.故选B.(3)C.根据第四段最后一句 Now she came across a tall, messy﹣looking man holding it tightly.She could instantly tell he wasn’t in good shape(这时,她碰到一个高个子、满脸脏乱的男人紧紧地抓着它.她一眼就能看出他身体不好.)可知,C选项“麦考伊撞到史密斯时,看上去很不健康.”是正确的.故选C.(4)D.根据全文介绍了一个月前Kaitlyn Smith帮助过McCoy,一个月后McCoy帮助了Kaitlyn Smith,好心有好报(Good Deeds Repaid)!故选D.Growing Green Thumbs________Denton, 940/591﹣8865;Flower Mound, 972/691﹣2650;Lewisville, 972/315﹣3133.www.mytexasgarden.comLEARN: Kids ages 5﹣12 can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with aparent/caregiver’s supervision at 9: 30 am on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45﹣minute session (beginning on June 2). Preregistration online is required.COST: Free________2200 Bowling Green Ave., Denton, 940/349﹣2883.www.dcmga.comLEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, good and bad insects and more. 10 am﹣5 pm on Saturdays.COST: Free________255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.www.copp11communitygarden.orgLEARN: Kids of all ages (with a parent/caregiver) can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden (255 Parkway Blvd.) or Ground Delivery Garden (450 S. Denton Tap Road). Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners are available on site; all harvested foods are either sold at the community’s farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am.COST: Free(1)If a child wants to plant in the Calloway gardens, he/she________.A. needs to register online before handB. should be present every Wednesday morningC. must be under supervision throughout the yearD. can visit www.dcmga.com for more information.(2)Which of the following can be learned from the passage?________A. All the three gardens are based in Denton.B. Experts in Calloway Gardens are tipped for their instructions.C. Kids in Coppell Community Gardens may take harvests home.D. Activities in Denton Children’s Community Gardens are entertaining..(3)This piece of writing is most probably issued by________.A. a food industry in bad need of fundingB. a website promoting gardening facilitiesC. an institution offering learning programsD. an association publicizing botanical gardens.【答案】ADC【考点】应用文阅读广告布告类阅读【解析】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了几个学习的网站【解答】(1) A 细节理解题.根据第六段“A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45﹣minute session (beginning on June 2).Preregistration online is required.花园专家将在45分钟的会议(从6月2日开始)中分享最佳园艺实践的提示和建议.需要在线预注册.”可知如果一个孩子想在卡洛威花园种植,他/她需要在线预注册.故选A.(2) D 细节理解题.根据最后一段“Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners are available on site;all harvested foods are either sold at the community’s farmers’ market or donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am园丁大师可以在所有收获的食物要么在社区的农贸市场出售,要么捐赠给当地的粮食银行.每周六上午9点左右开始工作.”可知C错误;根据第十四段“255 Parkway Blvd.,Coppell.科佩尔帕克威大道255号.”可知Coppell Community Gardens不在丹顿,所以A错误;B项没有提到;根据第十一段" LEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, good and bad insects and more. 10 am﹣5pm on Saturdays.学习:参加社区花园的周末工作,在那里,看护者、家长和园丁大师帮助不同年龄段的孩子种植新蔬菜、浇水、从花园收获等等.导师还领导有关营养、好昆虫和坏昆虫等方面的游戏.周六上午10点至下午5点."可知游戏很有趣,所以D正确;故选D.(3) C 文章出处.阅读全文可知本文主要讲述了几个学习的网站,所以应该会由提供学习课程的机构发行的.故选C.Though the spread of good reproduction (复制品) of works of art can be culturally valuable, museums continue to promote the special status of original work and highlight the authenticity (真实) of its exhibits. Unfortunately, this seems to place severe limitations on the kind of experience offered to visitors.One limitation is related to the way the museum presents its exhibits. Art museums are often called “treasure houses”. We are reminded of this even before we view a collection by the presence of security guards who keep us away from the exhibits. In addition, a major collection like that of London’s National Gallery is housed in nu merous rooms, where a single piece of work is likely to be worth more than all the average visitor possesses. In a society that judges the personal status of the individual so much by their material worth, it is therefore difficult not to be impressed by one’s own relative “worthlessness” in such an environment.Furthermore, consideration of the “value” of the original work in its treasure house setting impresses upon the viewer that since these works were originally produced, they have been assigned a huge value in terms of money by some person or institution more powerful than themselves. Evidently, nothing the viewer thinks about the work is going to alter that value, and so today’s viewer is discouraged from trying to extend that spontaneous, immediate, self﹣reliant kind of interpretation which would originally have met the work.The visitor may then be struck by the strangeness of seeing such a variety of paintings, drawings and sculptures brought together in an environment for which they were not originally created.This “displacement effect” is further heightened by the huge volume of exhibits. In the case of a major collection, there are probably more works on display than we could realistically view in weeks or even months.This is particularly distressing because time seems to be a vital factor in the appreciation of all art forms. A fundamental difference between paintings and other art forms is that there is no prescribed time over which a painting is viewed. Operas, novels and poems are read in a prescribed time sequence, whereas a picture has no clear place at which to start viewing, or at which to finish. Thus art works themselves encourage us to view them superficially, without appreciating the richness of detail and labor that is involved.Consequently, the dominant critical approach becomes that of the art historian, a specialized academic approach devoted to “discovering the meaning” of art within the cultural context of its time. This is in harmony with the muse um’s function, since the approach is dedicated to seeking out and conserving “authentic”,“original” readings of the exhibits.(1)The writer mentions London’s National Gallery to illustrate________.A. the undesirable cost to a nation of maintaining a huge collection of artB. the conflict that may arise in society between financial and artistic valuesC. the negative effect a museum can have on visitors’ opinion of themselvesD. the need to put individual well﹣being above large﹣scale artistic schemes.(2)The writer says that today viewers may be unwilling to criticize a work becausethey________.A. lack the knowledge neededB. fear it may have financial implicationsC. have no real concept of the work’s valueD. feel their personal reaction is of no significance.(3)The writer says that unlike other forms of art, the appreciation of a painting does not________.A. involve direct contact with an audienceB. require a specific location for performanceC. need the involvement of other professionalsD. call for a specific beginning or ending.(4)Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?________A. Original work: killer of artistic appreciationB. Original work: reduction to value of art worksC. Original work: substitute for reproductionD. Original work:art historians’ bread and butter.【答案】CDDA【考点】说明文阅读文学艺术类阅读【解析】本文章主要讲述了某些艺术作品原著的存在以及过多的强调且真实性,会影响游客们对艺术品的欣赏体验.【解答】(1)C.细节理解题.根据文章第二段,Art museums are often called “treasure houses”. We are reminded of this even before we view a collection by the presence of security guards who keep us away from the exhibits…In a society that judges the personal status of the individual so much by their material worth, it is therefore difficult not to be impressed by one’s own relative “worthlessness” in such an environment.艺术博物馆通常被称为“宝库”.甚至在我们观看藏品之前,保安就提醒我们不要靠近展品.此外,像伦敦国家美术馆这样的大型藏品被安置在许多房间里,在那里一件作品可能比普通游客拥有的所有藏品都值钱.在一个如此以物质价值来判断个人个人地位的社会里,在这样的环境中,很难不被自己相对的“无价值”所打动.可知,作者提到伦敦国家美术馆是为了表明博物馆对游客自身价值的负面的影响,结合选项,故选C.(2)D.细节理解题.根据文章第三段,Furthermore,consideration of the “value” of the original work in its treasure house setting impresses upon the viewer that since these works were originally produced, they have been assigned a huge value in terms of money by some person or institution more powerful than themselves. Evidently, nothing the viewer thinks about the work is going to alter that value,and so today’s viewer is discouraged from trying to extend that spontaneous, immediate, self﹣reliant kind of interpretation which would originally have met the work.此外,考虑到宝库中原作的“价值”,观者会想到,这些作品自诞生之日起,就被比他们更强大的人或机构赋予了巨大的金钱价值.显然,观者对作品的任何想法都不是会改变这种价值观,所以今天的观众不愿意尝试扩展这种自发的、即时的、自力更生的解释,即使这种解释本来是符合作品的.可知,人们现在一般不轻易评价作品是因为他们认为自己的评价根本不重要.结合选项,故选D.(3)D.推理判断题.根据文章第五段,A fundamental difference between paintings and other art forms is that there is no prescribed time over which a painting is viewed. Operas, novels and poems are read in a prescribed time sequence, whereas a picture has no clear place at which to start viewing, or at which to finish.绘画和其他艺术形式的一个根本区别是看画没有规定的时间.歌剧、小说和诗歌是按规定的时间顺序阅读的,而图画没有明确的开始看的地方或结束的地方.可知,绘画不同于其他艺术形式的地方之一在于,它没有要求一个明确的开始或者结束的时间.结合选项,故选D.(4)A.标题归纳题.根据文章第一段,Though the spread of good reproduction (复制品) of works of art can be culturally valuable, museums continue to promote the special status of original work and highlight the authenticity (真实) of itsexhibits. Unfortunately, this seems to place severe limitations on the kind of experience offered to visitors.尽管艺术作品的良好复制品的传播在文化上是有价值的,但博物馆仍在继续宣传原创作品的特殊地位,并强调其展品的真实性,不幸的是,这似乎严重限制了向游客提供的体验.可知,本文章主要讲述了某些艺术作品原著的存在以及过多的强调且真实性,会影响游客们对艺术品的欣赏体验.结合选项,故选A.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Vitamin D3 Improve Heart FunctionA daily dose of vitamin D3 improves heart function in people with heart failure, a five﹣year University of Leeds research project has found.Dr. Klaus Witte, from the School of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, led the study. He said:“This is a significant breakthrough for patients. It is the first evidence that vitamin D3 can improve heart function of people with heart muscle weakness ﹣known as heart failure.” (1)________Vitamin D3 can be boosted by exposure to sunlight, but heart failure patients are often deficient in it even during the summer because older people make less vitamin D3 in response to sunlight than younger people. Vitamin D3 production in the skin is also reduced by sunscreen.The study, which was funded by the Medical Research Council, involved more than 160 patients from Leeds who were already being treated for their heart failure using proven treatments including beta ﹣ blockers, ACE﹣inhibitors and pacemakers.(2)________ Those patients who took vitamin D3 experienced an improvement in heart function which was not seen in those who took a placebo.。
高考英语真题分项解读:专题03 阅读理解C篇真题变式题(甲卷) (原卷版)
高考真题变式题分类汇编专题03 阅读理解C篇真题变式题(全国甲卷)养成良好的答题习惯,是决定高考英语成败的决定性因素之一。
做题前,要认真阅读题目要求、题干和选项,并对答案内容作出合理预测;答题时,切忌跟着感觉走,最好按照题目序号来做,不会的或存在疑问的,要做好标记,要善于发现,找到题目的题眼所在,规范答题,书写工整;答题完毕时,要认真检查,查漏补缺,纠正错误。
总之,在最后的复习阶段,学生们不要加大练习量。
在这个时候,学生要尽快找到适合自己的答题方式,最重要的是以平常心去面对考试。
英语最后的复习要树立信心,考试的时候遇到难题要想“别人也难”,遇到容易的则要想“细心审题”。
越到最后,考生越要回归基础,单词最好再梳理一遍,这样有利于提高阅读理解的效率。
另附高考复习方法和考前30天冲刺复习方法。
【2023年高考真题】I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy (哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you — and then try to explain them.Eric Weiner’s The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher’s work in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonder like Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about understanding philosophy, is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his owninterpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It’s worth your time, even if time is something we don’t have a lot of.1.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A.Foucault.B.Eric Weiner.C.Jostein Gaarder.D.A college teacher.2.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A.To compare Weiner with them.B.To give examples of great works.C.To praise their writing skills.D.To help readers understand Weiner’s book.3.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A.Its views on history are well-presented.B.Its ideas can be applied to daily life.C.It includes comments from readers.D.It leaves an open ending.4.What does the author think of Weiner’s book?A.Objective and plain.B.Daring and ambitious.C.Serious and hard to follow.D.Humorous and straightforward.【高考真题变式题1】About a decade ago, Lawson was at a beach in Virginia watching his kids build castles right next to the waves.“I kept trying to get them to come back because I thought it was a terrible idea,” he remarked. He wanted them to build their sandcastles closer to the dunes. But they found it more exciting to build right where the waves hit, seeing their sandcastles get destroyed, and then rebuilding them with whatever debris (残骸) washed up from theocean. “It seemed so symbolic, somehow, of how life works more than just building your perfect sandcastles,” said Lawson. When he decided to turn that sunny day into a children’s book, the idea came to just use pictures. “It seemed like it would work beautifully without words,” he said.A Day for Sandcastles is illustrated by Qin Leng. It’s the second wordless picture book for Lawson and Leng since 2021’s Over the Shop. Leng’s illustrations stay pretty true to real life. Three siblings spend the day building sandcastles and watching them get destroyed by a flying hat. “To me it’s a celebration of childhood and the simple joys of life. These are the things I like to capture,” said Leng.Leng spent part of her childhood in France, and she was inspired by European comic books “What I love to do when I illustrate a picture book is add side stories to the main storyline. I always think about the readers and the longevity of the book, and I want them to be able to discover something new every time they revisit the book,” Leng explained.At the end of the day, the sleepy-eyed kids pile into the bus that will take them home. “Those last pages are some of my favorite. They capture that feeling like at the end of the day on the beach, when it’s getting dark and you feel completely exhausted,” Lawson said. It must be a universal childhood feeling: happy with sand, sticky from the salt, hot from the sun, and ready to fall asleep the moment you get into the car.5.Why does Lawson mention the scene where the kids built sandcastles?A.To suggest a way to enjoy leisure.B.To tell us the inspiration for his book.C.To convince us of how life works.D.To remind readers of the childhood.6.What do you know about the two books mentioned?A.The stories are literally works of fantasy.B.They are purchased by kids universally.C.They carry no elements of comic books.D.Readers can only find pictures in them.7.How does Lawson feel when telling us the last pages in the last paragraph?A.Pleased.B.Indifferent.C.Disturbed.D.Exhausted.8.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.Childhood in sandcastles B.Beautiful childhood memoriesC.Popular illustrated books D.Explore the mystery of nature【高考真题变式题2】A new picture book called When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies: The Incredible Story of Bird Evolution explains the scientific idea that birds are dinosaurs. The writer Jingmai O’Connor describes herself on Instagram as a “dead bird fan”. With her PhD, she works at the Chicago Field Museum as an expert on the evolution of birds and flying dinosaurs.O’Connor says people may know that birds are little dinosaurs. But they might not connect that fact to the birds they see. One purpose of her book, she said, is to achieve it. O’Connor also wants people to see birds as she does — as fascinating flying dinosaurs.In her book, O’Connor also talks about the larger idea of science — namely the importance of making mistakes. Each mistake, she said, leads us closer to the truth.“Science is essentially a series of mistakes. And every mistake, you know, informs us a little bit more and gives us a little bit more information. But pretty much everything that we think is ‘truth’ right now is probably at least partly wrong. You know, there is so much we don’t know. But mistakes are part of the process.”O’Connor is a Chinese-Irish American who grew up in Pasadena, California. She did not always want to study the remains of ancient living things. She began studying geology, like her mother. “But in my case, my mother went back to school to do her PhD when I was around 10 years old. And so, she had four kids…So, she would take us with her to not only the laboratory, but also into the field, which means going out to collect samples. So, I fell in love with geology.”However, O’Connor had a larger goal in mind when she wrote her book. She said, “Through having greater respect for the living animals around us, I hope that people start to think more about how they impact the environment through their actions, so that we can all move towards a more sustainable future.”9.Which is one of the goals of O’Connor’s book according to Paragraph 2?A.To make connections.B.To write a review.C.To give instructions.D.To make a profit.10.What does O’Connor think of mistakes?A.Unavoidable.B.Meaningless.C.Invaluable.D.Uncontrollable.11.What can be learned from Paragraph 4 about the author?A.She had complex social relationships.B.She wanted to be a geology teacher.C.Her mother was her geology teacher.D.Her mother had early effects on her.12.What does O’Connor expect of her readers?A.Being mindful of what they will say.B.Creating a more sustainable lifestyle.C.Organizing more outdoor activities.D.Trying to make use of the findings.【高考真题变式题3】I have always loved the Arthurian legend (传奇), as there is something quite special about King Arthur, and of course Merlin, my favourite character from the stories.Death of an Empire is the second volume in MK Hume’s “Merlin” series which details Merlin’s life from birth. Merlin travels across the Roman Empire in search of his father, a voyage of discovery to understand just who he was. Eventually Merlin gets involved in the fight against the Hun’s invasion (入侵) of Europe at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plain.Serving under the General Flavius Aetius, Merlin builds a reputation by saving the lives of thousands of soldiers. When he finally reaches Rome, he saves many more. But a far deadlier conflict between Emperor Valentinian and Senator Petronius Maximus is around the corner and Merlin must use all his strength to carry out his work.If I had to choose just one word to describe this novel, there would be no other choice than “immersive (身临其境的)”. There has clearly been a serious amount of research carried out by the author. Combined with the descriptive prose and imaginative story, the book really does attract you from almost the very start. The story really does feel like you are a part of it as Merlin travels across the Roman Empire.The author does a great job of mixing the rich history with established Arthurian legend. The battle scene is handled very effectively. The author employs a very effective form to show the main fight and this not only adds a degree of tension and a good level of excitement but almost makes you feel like you are right there hearing about what happened.Death of an Empire is a very fine novel, a wonderfully rich tale and a rewarding story.13.Why does Merlin travel across the Roman Empire?A.To visit King Arthur.B.To enjoy a nice view.C.To get a well-paid job.D.To find out his origin.14.What can we learn about the novel?A.It is a mixture of history and legend.B.It features difficult language.C.It speaks highly of an emperor.D.It is a masterpiece of Merlin.15.What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?A.An effective description.B.A long-running battle.C.A wonderful feeling.D.A well-known legend.16.What is the text?A.A news report.B.A history story.C.A book review.D.A science fiction.【高考真题变式题4】Technology seems to discourage slow reading. Reading on screens tires eyes easily. So online writing is more skimmable than print. The neuroscientist Mary Walt argued this “new norm” of skim reading is producing “an invisible, dramatic transformation” in how readers process words. And brains now favor rapid absorption of information, rather than skills developed by deeper reading, like critical analysis.We shouldn’t overplay this danger. All readers skim. Skimming is the skill we acquire as we learn to read more skillfully. And fears about declining attention spans have proved to be false alarms. “Some critics worry about attention span and see very short stories as signs of cultural decline, ” The American author Selvin wrote. “But nobody ever said poems were evidence of short attention spans. ”Yet the Internet has certainly changed the way we read. First, it means there’s more to read, because more people than ever are writing. And digital writing means rapid release and response. Once published, online articles start forming a comment string underneath. Such mode of writing and reading can be interactive and fun, but is probably lacking in profound reflection.Perhaps we should slow down. Reading is constantly promoted as a source of personal achievement. But thisadvocacy emphasizes “enthusiastic” or “eager” reading — neither suggest slow absorption. To a slow reader, a piece of writing can only be fully understood by immersing oneself in their slow comprehension of words. The slow reader is like a swimmer who stops counting the number of pool laps he’s done and just enjoys how his body feels and moves in water.The human need for this kind of deep reading is too determined for any new technology to destroy. We often assume technological change can’t be stopped, so older media are kicked out by newer, more virtual forms. In practice, older technologies can coexist with new ones. The Kindle hasn’t killed off printed books any more than cars killed off bicycles. We still want to enjoy slowly-formed ideas and carefully-chosen words. Even in a fast-moving age, there is time for slow reading.17.What is the author’s attitude towards Selvin’s opinion?A.Favorable.B.Critical.C.Doubtful.D.Objective.18.Which statement would the author probably agree with?A.Advocacy of passionate reading helps promote slow reading.B.Digital writing and reading tends to ignore careful reflection.C.We should be aware of the impact skimming has on the brain.D.The number of Internet readers declines due to technology.19.Why is “swimmer” mentioned in paragraph 4?A.To demonstrate how to immerse oneself in thought.B.To stress swimming differs from reading.C.To show slow reading is better than fast reading.D.To illustrate what slow reading is like.20.Which would be the best title for the passage?A.Slow Reading is Here to StayB.Technology Prevents Slow ReadingC.Reflections on Deep ReadingD.The Wonder of Deep Reading对高三学生而言,就是要通过训练转化为学生的答题能力。
2020年高考英语试题分类汇编阅读理解(全解析)
2020年高考英语试题分类汇编阅读理解(全解析)一、(2020.全国卷I海南、宁夏)阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AI suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened Looking down I immediately recognized that something was wrong and ran down to the edge of the near bank There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water and it was a life-and-death struggle Her calf was floating and screaming with fear Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body . Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf a way.There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s bod y and was gone Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk(象鼻)against the rocky bank Then with a huge effort she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rockJust at this moment she fell back into the river If she were carried down it would be certain death I knew as well as she did ,that there was one spot(地点)where she could get up the bank but it was on the other side from where she had put her calfWhile I was wondering what I could do next I heard the sound of a mother’s love Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could roaring(吼叫)all the time but to her calf it was music.56.The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw______.A.the calf was about to fall into the riverB.Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC.the calf was washed away by the rising waterD.Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water【答案】D【解析】细节判断题。
英语_2020年上海市普陀区高考英语一模试卷含答案
2020年上海市普陀区高考英语一模试卷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.1.Surprise! A New PenguinA team of scientists in New Zealand recently came across the remains of a previously unknown species of penguin﹣by mistake. The discovery of the Waitaha penguin species,which has been extinct for 500 years, is exciting news for the scientific community (1)________ it gives new insight into how past extinction events can help shape the present environment.The researchers uncovered the Waitaha penguin remains while studying New Zealand's rare yellow﹣eyed penguin. The team wanted to investigate the effects (2)________ humans have had on the now endangered species. They studied centuries﹣old bones from (3)________ they thought were yellow﹣eyed penguins and compared them with the bones of modern yellow﹣eyed penguins. Surprisingly, some of the bones were older than (4)________ (expect). Even more shockingly, the DNA in the bones indicated that they didnot belong to yellow﹣eyed penguins. The scientists concluded that these very old bones (5)________ have belonged to a previously unknown species, which they named the Waitaha penguin.By studying the bones, scientists further concluded that the Waitaha penguin was once native (6)________ New Zealand. But after the settlement of humans on the island country,its population (7)________ (wipe) out.Based on the ages of the bones of both penguin species, the team discovered a gap in time between the disappearance of the Waitaha and the arrival of the yellow﹣eyed penguin. The time gap indicates that the extinction of the Waitaha penguin created the opportunity for the yellow﹣eyed penguin population (8)________ (migrate) to New Zealand.(9)________ yellow﹣eyed penguins thrived (兴盛) in New Zealand for many years, that species now also faces extinction. The yellow﹣eyed penguin today is considered one of the world's (10)________ (rare) species of penguin, with an estimated population of 7,000 that is now the focus of an extensive conservation effort in New Zealand.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.2.Autism Spectrum DisorderA. adapt B. conventions C. classified D. crucial E. diagnosedF. intellectual G. issues H. literary I. miss J. repeated K. trialsAutism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, affects how people communicate with and relate to others. Most people with autism don't understand some of the basic social (1)_______that others take for granted. They might have trouble making eye contact, holding a conversation, or recognizing gestures. And over one﹣third of people with ASD are nonverbal, meaning they don't use speech. Along with communication (2)_______,people with autism often like to follow certain patterns or (3)_______ behaviors. Many are sensitive to bright light or loud noises, and others have physical problems, like trouble walking or picking up small objects. Some have (4)_______ disabilities, but about half have average or above average IQs. It's also common for people with autism to have a great long﹣term memory for certain details, and many excel in math, science, music, or art.With such a wide variety of symptoms, no two people with ASD are alike. The behaviors vary so much that they used to be (5)_______ as different disorders. One was Asperger Syndrome, where people obsess over particular topics,(6)_______nonverbal social cues,and may not understand appropriate social behaviors.Even though there's no cure for ASD, therapy and medication can help peopleadjust. Scientists are also doing clinical (7)_______ to find other solutions. They've learned that 1 out of every 68 children in the US has the disorder, but they still aren't sure what causes it. No matter why it happens, ASD is being (8)_______ at a higher rate every year. This doesn't mean it's becoming more common. It just means more people are aware of the condition and getting professional help early, and awareness is (9)_______. The more we learn about autism, the more we can understand and relate to those who have it.It's important to note that people with ASD deserve the same respect, fairness and chances that people without ASD receive. This will help people with ASD (10)_______ and grow in our communities.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.3.Stage FrightFall down as you come onstage. That's an odd trick. Not recommended. But it saved the pianist Feltsman when he was a teenager back in Moscow. The experienced cellist Rostropovich tripped him purposely to (1)_______ him of pre﹣performancepanic. Mr. Feltsman said, "All my fright was gone. I already fell. What else could happen? "Today, music schools are addressing the problem of (2)_______ in classes that deal with performance techniques and career preparation. There are a variety of strategies that musicians can learn to fight stage fright and its symptoms: icy fingers, shaky limbs, racing heart, (3)_______ mind.Teachers and psychologists offer wide﹣ranging (4)_______, from basics like learning pieces inside out, to mental discipline, (5)_______ visualizing a performance and taking steps to relax. Don't deny that you're tense, they urge; some excitement is (6)_______, even necessary for dynamic playing. And play in public often, simply for the experience.Psychotherapist Diane Nichols suggests some strategies for the moments before (7)_______, "Take two deep abdominal(腹部) breaths, open up your shoulders, then smile, " she says. "And not one of these 'please don't kill me' smiles. Then choose three friendly faces in the (8)_______, people you would communicate with and make music to, and make eye contact with them. "She doesn't want performers to think of the audience as a judge. Extreme demands by conductors or parents are often (9)_______ stage fright, says Dorothy Delay, a well﹣known violin teacher. She tells other teachers to demand only what their students are able to achieve.When Lynn Harrell was 20, he became the principal cellist of the Cleverland Orchestra, and he suffered extreme stage fright. "There were times when I got so nervous I was sure the audience could see my chest responding to the heartbeat, which was just total (10)_______. I came to a point where I thought, 'If I have to go through this to play music, I think I' m going to look for another job.'" Recovery, he said, involved developing humbleness﹣recognizing that whatever his talent, he was likely to make mistakes, and that an (11)_______ concert was not a disaster.It is not only (12)_______ artists who suffer, of course. The legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz's nerves were famous. The great singer Franco Corelli is another example. "We had to push him on stage, " his partners recalled.(13)_______, success can make things worse. "In the beginning of your career, when you're scared to death, nobody knows who you are, and they don't have any (14)_______, " Singer June Anderson said. "There's less to lose. Later on, when you're known, people are coming to see you, and they have certain expectations. You have a lot to (15)_______. " He added, "I never stop being nervous until I've sung my last note."(1)A assureB cureC remindD rob(2)A anxietyB adolescenceC principleD psychology(3)A absentB blankC keenD narrow(4)A adviceB choicesC servicesD education(5)A instead ofB along withC such asD with regard to(6)A definiteB neutralC naturalD precious(7)A ceremonyB performanceC lectureD rehearsal(8)A audienceB orchestraC staffD choir(9)A at the face ofB at the root ofC in favour ofD in contrast with(10)A crazeB faultC failureD panic(11)A unusualB imperfectC invalidD unpopular(12)A talentedB unknownC youngD experienced(13)A ActuallyB CertainlyC LuckilyD Similarly(14)A appreciationB contributionC expectationD satisfaction(15)A learnB offerC sayD loseSection 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)4. Leftover again? HurrayHere's the deal: You're as hungry as a horse and you want a delicious meal from a fine restaurant, but you're a little low on funds.So what do you do? If you happen to live in Europe, the answer is as easy as pie: You pull out your smartphone or tablet, and tap Too Good To Go, Europe's most popularapp. Approximately 23, 000 restaurants and food sellers post their leftover offerings on the app for half their usual cost.Why all this incredible generosity? Unbelievably, one﹣third of the world's food is thrown away, and nearly one billion people don't have enough to eat. Besides, burning wasted food releases harmful carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change. That's why environment﹣minded companies around the world are creating apps for phones, tablets, and other smart devices that connect uneaten food with people who want or need it.After a long day at work, Anne, a 34﹣year﹣old student, pulls out her smartphone andchooses a noodle dish﹣pasta with mushrooms. Then she heads to a restaurant on the banks of the Spree River, where the owner packs her dinner and also offers her a scoop of free ice cream, which is a reward for bringing her own container.Indeed, there are many programs serving the same mission around the world. In America, people are using an app called Food for All. One hour before a restaurant closes, its staff can post leftover meals to the app for up to 80 percent off menu prices. The app also allows customers to donate leftover meals to others.In the Netherlands, 77, 000 people have downloaded an app called NoFoodWasted. This program allows grocery store workers to share products that are approaching their expiration dates with customers who might need them.Some countries are taking their commitment to reducing food waste a stepfurther. France and the Czech Republic, for example, have laws that prohibit restaurants and grocery stores from throwing away food. Instead, workers are required to donate that food to charity.So think about if there might be a better use for your uneaten vegetables. The planet will thank you.(1)What is this passage mainly about?________A Restaurants can post leftover meals on the app Food for All.B Apps are designed connecting leftover food with people in need.C Stores share food approaching their expiration dates with customers.D It's popular for people to claim food that might otherwise be thrown away..(2)What is the result when lots of food is thrown out and later burned up?________A Carbon dioxide is given off, worsening the problem of climate change.B Some countries have laws making restaurants donate the food they make.C Governments have made many apps that let people find cheap meals.D Nearly one billion people on the planet do not get enough food to eat..(3)What can you infer from the passage?________A Anne packed a tasty pasta and mushroom dish to give away to charity.B The restaurant Anne visits sells its leftover food at a discount each day.C The 80﹣percent ﹣off deal offered on app is not available during lunch hours.D Laws have been passed to prevent restaurants from throwing out leftover food..(4)This passage would be most useful for a student research project on________.A application of technology to help solve the problem of leftover foodB laws to help promote the safe transportation and sale of food productsC restaurants using high﹣tech solutions to reduce packaging wasteD methods to design apps that connect restaurants with customers.5. Read the information taken from the pain reliever bottles and answer the questions.Medicine AMedicine B(1)Which medicine may hurt liver according to the instructions?________A B C Both medicines. D Neither medicine..(2)These two medicines are most suitable for________.A a child who has a common coldB an adult who has trouble falling asleepC a teenager who slightly hurt his wristD an old man who has stomach bleeding.(3)Which of the following can be found in the instructions?________A Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).B Ingredients of the medicine.C Facts about the origin of the medicine.D Names of the doctors to consult.6. Imagine how you'd feel if you had to get more than 9, 000 tons of junk out to the sidewalk. That's how much trash is floating around in space. In fact, there's about 4 million pounds flying over our heads in low﹣Earth orbit. Daan, a Dutch artist, and his team at Space Waste Lab have come up with a creative plan that could clear up space junk in a spectacular fashion.________But all the satellites eventually become obsolete within just a few decades. When they die out, there's the problem of them drifting in outer space, collecting in what scientists call the "graveyard orbit."Maybe you're thinking, "Why should I care about garbage 12, 500 miles above me? " Well, all that fun stuff that satellites help beam down to us﹣mobile games, Instagram, cat videos﹣could be shut down by space waste. Lots of old junk floating around upthere, plus new satellites added each year, means more and more high﹣speed collisions (碰撞). And when chunks of junk crash into one another, they break apart into millions of pieces, quickly building up speed and turning into fast﹣moving objects, which are dangerous to operational satellites as well as astronauts working on the International Space Station.________ Think about that for a minute. When the last satellites finally become disused, GPS, cell phones, and the Internet will no longer function.________ Here's the best part﹣while reentering Earth's atmosphere, the pieces of junk would burn up all at once, creating a light show similar to hundreds of shooting stars falling in the night sky. A spectacle indeed!To get ready for such an amazing effort, Space Waste Lab has been traveling to major cities across Europe and enlightening the public on the problem of the junk in space. ________ In October 2018, his team launched Space Waste Lab Performance, an outdoor art exhibition that shows the location of each piece of space trash using large lasers that make each debris look a bit like a star wandering slowly and silently over the sky, allowing viewers to wave and say, "Hallo, space trash!"(1)The word "obsolete" (paragraph 2)is closest in meaning to "________".A accessibleB profitableC floatingD outdated.(2)According to the passage, which sentence best replaces the question mark in thediagram?________A Working satellites can be damaged and astronauts can be hurt.B Satellites can help people track the weather and find new locations.C There is more junk floating in space each year as new satellites are added.D The Space Waste Lab Performance can show people where satellites are located..(3)Which of the following best supports the idea that space waste should be dealt with very soon?________A Sentences ①B Sentence ②C Sentence ③D Sentence ④.(4)Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?________A Space Junk Harms Digital SystemsB Artists' Proposal to Save SpaceC A New Glimpse into Outer SpaceD Test of Waste Collection Nets.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.7. A. If the intellectual worth of a college degree can be accurately measured, more people will seek higher education﹣and come out better thinkers.B. Two years before, a nationwide study of college graduates had shown that more than a third had made no significant gains in such mental abilities during their school years.C. Despite the success of the experiment, the actual results are frustrating, and mostly confirm earlier studies.D. Many can't reason clearly or perform competently in analyzing complex, non﹣technical problems.E. Yet like many college teachers in the U.S., the professors remain doubtful that their work as educators can be measured by a "learning outcome" such as a graduate's ability to investigate and reason.F. It is important to identify the common goals of general higher education and translate them into the design of the learning outcomes assessment.How Colleges Can Measure Up in Teaching "Critical Thinking"After becoming president of Purdue University in 2013, Mitch Daniels asked the teachingstaff to prove that their students have actually achieved one of higher education's most important goals: critical thinking skills.(1)________ Mr. Daniels needed to justify the high cost of attending Purdue to its students and their families. After all, the percentage of Americans who say a college degree is "very important" has fallen dramatically in the last 5﹣6 years.Purdue now has a pilot test to assess students' critical thinking skills.(2)________ However, they need not worry so much. The results of a recent experiment showed that professors could use standard grading scale to measure how well students did in three key areas: critical thinking, written communication and language literacy.(3)________ The organizers of the experiment concluded that far fewer students were achieving at high levels on critical thinking than they were doing for written communication or language literacy. And that conclusion is based only on students nearing graduation.American universities, despite their global reputation for excellence in teaching, have only begun to demonstrate what they can produce in real﹣world learning. Knowledge﹣based degrees are still important, but employers are demanding advanced thinking skills from college graduates.(4)________IV. Summary Writing8. 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.New Research on Kids' Poor Math AchievementIf the thought of a math test makes you break out in a cold sweat, Mom or Dad may be partly to blame, according to the new research published in Psychological Science.A team of researchers found that children of math﹣anxious parents learned less math over the school year and were more likely to be math﹣anxious themselves﹣but only when these parents provided frequent help on the child's math homework.Previous research from this group has established that when teachers are anxious about math, their students learn less math during the school year. The current study is novel in that it establishes a link between parents' and children's math anxiety. These findings suggest that adults' attitudes toward math can play an important role in children's math achievement."We often don't think about how important parents' own attitudes are in determining their children's academic achievement. But our work suggests that if a parent is walking around saying 'Oh, I don't like math' or 'this stuff makes me nervous,' kids pick up on this messaging and it affects their success," explained Beilock, professor in psychology."Math﹣anxious parents may be less effective in explaining math concepts to children, and may not respond well when children make a mistake or solve a problem in a novel way," added Levine, Beilock's colleague.438 first﹣ and second﹣grade students and their primary caregivers participated in the study. Children were assessed in math achievement and math anxiety at both the beginning and end of the school year. As a control, the team also assessed reading achievement, which they found was not related to parents' math anxiety. Parents completed a questionnaire about their own nervousness and anxiety around math and howoften they helped their children with math homework.The researchers believe the link between parents' math anxiety and children's math performance stems more from math attitudes than genetics.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.9. 后悔虚度光阴有意义吗?(point)________10. 科学家们已证明,"吸猫撸狗"是一种减轻压力的有效方式.(prove)________11. 可能你既不是霸凌者也不是受害人,但如果你知道有人正遭受霸凌,不要袖手旁观任其发生.(bully)________________12. 何先生买下这座铜像并捐赠给了国家,不仅彰显其令人钦佩的家国情怀,而且还提升了大众保护文物(relics)的意识.(patriotism)________VI. Guided Writing13. Directions: Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.如今,许多家长焦虑地守在孩子身边、密切关注孩子一举一动,被称之为"直升机父母(Helicopter parents)",还有"扫雪机父母(Snowplow parents)",轰隆隆地扫除孩子通往成功路上的所有障碍,让孩子免遭失败、挫折.对此,学校校刊特辟专栏对此进行讨论,请以李华为名投稿,用身边的例子描述这两类家长,并谈谈对此的看法.2020年上海市普陀区高考英语一模试卷答案1. because/since/as,that/ which,what,(had been) expected,must,to,was wiped,to migrate,Though/Although/While,rarest2. B,G,J,F,C,I,K,E,D,A3. BABACCBABDBCACD4. BACA5. BCA6. DABB7. B,E,C,A8. Different from previous research on the relationship between teachers' anxiety and their students, a new research reveals parents' math anxiety undermines their children's math performance.(高分句型一)(一份新研究发现父母的数学担忧削弱了孩子的数学成绩)When the anxious parents help their children with math, their negative attitudes toward math will be passed on to their children, which indicates that not genetics but attitudes account for the kids' math performance.(高分句型二)(父母辅导孩子时的消极态度会传递给孩子)9. Is there any point regretting wasting/ having wasted time?10. Scientists have proved that petting/ raising/ playing with cats and dogs is an effective way to reduce/ relieve stress/pressure.11. Maybe you are neither a bully nor a victim, but if you know someone who is being bullied,don't stand by and let it happen.12. Mr. He bought the bronze statue and donated it to the country, which not only demonstrated/showed his admirable patriotism,but also promoted public awareness of the preservation of cultural relics.13. Nowadays, many parents are anxious to stay by their children's side and pay close attention to their children's every move. They are called "helicopter parents", such as my parents. They accompany me to do homework every day. After I finish my homework,they will check it to find any mistakes for me, which leads me to depend on them too much.【高分句型一】(直升机父母)There are also "snowplow parents", who are devoted to removing all obstacles on the way to success for children, so that children can avoid failure and setbacks. Most of my students have such parents. They do everything for their children to make sure they succeed.(扫雪机父母)Both of these parents raise children who are independent and lacking in these problem﹣solving skills.【高分句型二】 In the long term, it is not good for the development of their children.(总结)。
2023全国高考真题英语汇编:阅读理解C篇
2023全国高考真题英语汇编阅读理解C篇一、阅读理解(2023·全国·统考高考真题)The goal of this book is to make the case for digital minimalism, including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why it works, and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide it’s right for you.To do so, I divided the book into two parts. In part one, I describe the philosophical foundations of digital minimalism, starting with an examination of the forces that are making so many people’s digital lives increasingly intolerable, before moving on to a detailed discussion of the digital minimalism philosophy.Part one concludes by introducing my suggested method for adopting this philosophy: the digital declutter. This process requires you to step away from optional online activities for thirty days. At the end of the thirty days, you will then add back a small number of carefully chosen online activities that you believe will provide massive benefits to the things you value.In the final chapter of part one, I’ll guide you through carrying out your own digital declutter. In doing so, I’ll draw on an experiment I ran in 2018 in which over 1,600 people agreed to perform a digital declutter. You’ll hear these participants’ stories and learn what strategies worked well for them, and what traps they encountered that you should avoid.The second part of this book takes a closer look at some ideas that will help you cultivate (培养) a sustainable digital minimalism lifestyle. In these chapters, I examine issues such as the importance of solitude (独处) and the necessity of cultivating high-quality leisure to replace the time most now spend on mindless device use. Each chapter concludes with a collection of practices, which are designed to help you act on the big ideas of the chapter. You can view these practices as a toolbox meant to aid your efforts to build a minimalist lifestyle that works for your particular circumstances.1.What is the book aimed at?A.Teaching critical thinking skills. B.Advocating a simple digital lifestyle.C.Solving philosophical problems. D.Promoting the use of a digital device.2.What does the underlined word “declutter” in paragraph 3 mean?A.Clear-up. B.Add-on. C.Check-in. D.Take-over.3.What is presented in the final chapter of part one?A.Theoretical models. B.Statistical methods.C.Practical examples. D.Historical analyses.4.What does the author suggest readers do with the practices offered in part two?A.Use them as needed. B.Recommend them to friends.C.Evaluate their effects. D.Identify the ideas behind them.(2023·全国·统考高考真题)Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers is a celebration of an everyday object — the book, represented here in almost three hundred artworks from museums around the world. The image of the reader appears throughout history, in art made long before books as we now know them came into being. In artists’ representations of books and reading, we see moments of shared humanity that go beyond culture and time.In this “book of books,” artworks are selected and arranged in a way that emphasizes these connections between different eras and cultures. We see scenes of children learning to read at home or at school, with the book as a focus for relations between the generations. Adults are portrayed (描绘) alone in many settings and poses —absorbed in a volume, deep in thought or lost in a moment of leisure. These scenes may have been painted hundreds of years ago, but they record moments we can all relate to.Books themselves may be used symbolically in paintings to demonstrate the intellect (才智), wealth or faith of the subject. Before the wide use of the printing press, books were treasured objects and could be works of art in their own right. More recently, as books have become inexpensive or even throwaway, artists have used them as the raw material for artworks — transforming covers, pages or even complete volumes into paintings and sculptures.Continued developments in communication technologies were once believed to make the printed page outdated. From a 21st-century point of view, the printed book is certainly ancient, but it remains as interactive as any battery-powered e-reader. To serve its function, a book must be activated by a user: the cover opened, the pages parted, the contents reviewed, perhaps notes written down or words underlined. And in contrast to our increasingly networked lives where the information we consume is monitored and tracked, a printed book still offers the chance of a wholly private, “off-line” activity.5.Where is the text most probably taken from?A.An introduction to a book. B.An essay on the art of writing.C.A guidebook to a museum. D.A review of modern paintings.6.What are the selected artworks about?A.Wealth and intellect. B.Home and school.C.Books and reading. D.Work and leisure.7.What do the underlined words “relate to” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Understand. B.Paint.C.Seize. D.Transform.8.What does the author want to say by mentioning the e-reader?A.The printed book is not totally out of date.B.Technology has changed the way we read.C.Our lives in the 21st century are networked.D.People now rarely have the patience to read.(2023·北京·统考高考真题)In recent years, researchers from diverse fields have agreed that short-termism is now a significant problem in industrialised societies. The inability to engage with longer-term causes and consequences leads to some of the world’s most serious problems: climate change, biodiversity collapse, and more. The historian Francis Cole argues that the West has entered a period where “only the present exists, a present characterised at once by the cruelty of the instant and by the boredom of an unending now”.It has been proved that people have a bias (偏向) towards the present, focusing on loud attractions in the moment at the expense of the health, well-being and financial stability of their future selves or community. In business, this bias surfaces as short-sighted decisions. And on slow-burning problems like climate change, it translates into theunwillingness to make small sacrifices (牺牲) today that could make a major difference tomorrow. Instead, all that matters is next quarter’s profit, or satisfying some other near-term desires.These biased perspectives cannot be blamed on one single cause. It is fair to say, though, that our psychological biases play a major role. People’s hesitancy to delay satisfaction is the most obvious example, but there are others. One of them is about how the most accessible information in the present affects decisions about the future. For instance, you might hear someone say: “It’s cold this winter, so I needn’t worry about global warming.”Another is that loud and urgent matters are given too much importance, making people ignore longer-term trends that arguably matter more. This is when a pop star draws far more attention than, say, gradual biodiversity decline.As a psychologist once joked, if aliens (外星人) wanted to weaken humanity, they wouldn’t send ships; they would invent climate change. Indeed, when it comes to environmental transformations, we can develop a form of collective “poor memory”, and each new generation can believe the state of affairs they encounter is nothing out of the ordinary. Older people today, for example, can remember a time with insect-covered car windscreens after long drives. Children, on the other hand, have no idea that insect population has dropped dramatically.9.The author quotes Francis Cole mainly to ________.A.draw a comparisonB.introduce a topicC.evaluate a statementD.highlight a problem10.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Climate change has been forgotten.B.Lessons of history are highly valued.C.The human mind is bad at noting slow change.D.Humans are unwilling to admit their shortcomings.11.What does the author intend to tell us?A.Far-sighted thinking matters to humans.B.Humans tend to make long-term sacrifices.C.Current policies facilitate future decision-making.D.Bias towards the present helps reduce near-term desires.(2023·全国·统考高考真题)I was about 13 when an uncle gave me a copy of Jostein Gaarder’s Sophie’s World. It was full of ideas that were new to me, so I spent the summer with my head in and out of that book. It spoke to me and brought me into a world of philosophy (哲学).That love for philosophy lasted until I got to college. Nothing kills the love for philosophy faster than people who think they understand Foucault, Baudrillard, or Confucius better than you — and then try to explain them.Eric Weiner’s The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers reawakened my love for philosophy. It is not an explanation, but an invitation to think and experience philosophy.Weiner starts each chapter with a scene on a train ride between cities and then frames each philosopher’s work in the context (背景) of one thing they can help us do better. The end result is a read in which we learn to wonderlike Socrates, see like Thoreau, listen like Schopenhauer, and have no regrets like Nietzsche. This, more than a book about understanding philosophy, is a book about learning to use philosophy to improve a life.He makes philosophical thought an appealing exercise that improves the quality of our experiences, and he does so with plenty of humor. Weiner enters into conversation with some of the most important philosophers in history, and he becomes part of that crowd in the process by decoding (解读) their messages and adding his own interpretation.The Socrates Express is a fun, sharp book that draws readers in with its apparent simplicity and gradually pulls them in deeper thoughts on desire, loneliness, and aging. The invitation is clear: Weiner wants you to pick up a coffee or tea and sit down with this book. I encourage you to take his offer. It’s worth your time, even if time is something we don’t have a lot of.12.Who opened the door to philosophy for the author?A.Foucault. B.Eric Weiner.C.Jostein Gaarder. D.A college teacher.13.Why does the author list great philosophers in paragraph 4?A.To compare Weiner with them.B.To give examples of great works.C.To praise their writing skills.D.To help readers understand Weiner’s book.14.What does the author like about The Socrates Express?A.Its views on history are well-presented.B.Its ideas can be applied to daily life.C.It includes comments from readers.D.It leaves an open ending.15.What does the author think of Weiner’s book?A.Objective and plain.B.Daring and ambitious.C.Serious and hard to follow.D.Humorous and straightforward.(2023·全国·统考高考真题)What comes into your mind when you think of British food? Probably fish and chips, or a Sunday dinner of meat and two vegetables. But is British food really so uninteresting? Even though Britain has a reputation for less-than-impressive cuisine, it is producing more top class chefs who appear frequently on our television screens and whose recipe books frequently top the best seller lists.It’s thanks to these TV chefs rather than any advertising campaign that Britons are turning away from meat-and-two-veg and ready-made meals and becoming more adventurous in their cooking habits. It is recently reported that the number of those sticking to a traditional diet is slowly declining and around half of Britain’s consumers would like to change or improve their cooking in some way. There has been a rise in the number of students applying for food courses at UK universities and colleges. It seems that TV programmes have helped change what people think about cooking.According to a new study from market analysts, 1 in 5 Britons say that watching cookery programmes on TV has encouraged them to try different food. Almost one third say they now use a wider variety of ingredients (配料) than they used to, and just under 1 in 4 say they now buy better quality ingredients than before. One in four adults say that TV chefs have made them much more confident about expanding their cookery knowledge and skills, and young people are also getting more interested in cooking. The UK’s obsession (痴迷) with food is reflected through television scheduling. Cookery shows and documentaries about food are broadcast more often than before. With an increasing number of male chefs on TV, it’s no longer “uncool” for boys to like cooking.16.What do people usually think of British food?A.It is simple and plain. B.It is rich in nutrition.C.It lacks authentic tastes. D.It deserves a high reputation.17.Which best describes cookery programme on British TV?A.Authoritative. B.Creative. C.Profitable. D.Influential.18.Which is the percentage of the people using more diverse ingredients now?A.20%. B.24%. C.25%. D.33%.19.What might the author continue talking about?A.The art of cooking in other countries. B.Male chefs on TV programmes.C.Table manners in the UK. D.Studies of big eaters.参考答案1.B 2.A 3.C 4.A【导语】本文是一篇说明文。
上海市部分区2022-2023学年高三上学期期末(高考一模)英语汇编:六选四专题
上海市部分区2022-2023学年高三上学期期末(一模)英语试卷分类汇编六选四专题2023届上海市黄浦区高三上学期一模英语试卷五、六选四How to show others you careThe idea that kindness can boost happiness is hardly new. Studies have shown that prosocial behavior — basically, voluntarily helping others — can help lower people’s daily stress levels, and that simple acts of connection, like texting a friend, mean more than many of us realize. ___47___ “I have found that kindness can be a really hard sell,” said Tara Cousineau, a clinical psychologist, “People desire kindness yet often feel troubled by the thought of being kind.”___48___ They may question whether their gesture or gift will be misinterpreted, or whether it will make the recipient feel pressured to pay it back.___49___ Jennifer Oldham, who lost her 9-year-old daughter Hallie in July, recently created a Facebook group — Keeping Kindness for Hallie — that encourages participants to engage in random acts of kindness. People have bought groceries and donated school supplies in Hallie’s honor. “It will help your own heart, maybe even more than the recipients,” said Ms. Oldham.If you are not already in the habit of performing random kind acts, or if it does not come naturally to you, start by thinking about what you like to do. It’s not about you being like, ‘Oh man, now I have to learn how to bake cookies in order to be nice’. It’s about: ___50___ And how can you turn that into an offering for other people?A.What skills and talents do you already have?B.Stress can also keep people from being kind to others.C.Why are recipients less likely to appreciate a random act of kindness?D.But an act of kindness is unlikely to fail, and in some instances it can create even more kindness.E.People who perform a random act of kindness tend to underestimate how much the recipient will appreciate it.F.But researchers who study kindness and friendship say they hope the new findings strengthen the scientific case for making these types of gestures more often.2023届上海市松江区高三上学期一模英语试题八、六选四Shanghai Regulation to Help Boost AIShanghai’s decision to boost the development of the artificial intelligence industry will promote the city’s digital transformation and its efforts to build itself into an international AI highland, experts said in an interview.The city passed a regulation on boosting AI just months ago, marking the first such effort inChina at the provincial level. ___67___“This regulation emphasizes industry innovation and guidance for future development,” said Yan Rui, director of legal affairs in the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress, at a recent media briefing. “___68___ It will also strongly support the digital transformation of Shanghai, and assist creation of an AI highland with global influence.” Yan said.One highlight of the AI regulation is that the municipal departments concerned could draw up lists of minor violations during the development of the AI industry which would not receive administrative punishment. “___69___ It is the same case with AI. Therefore, it is an international agreement to allow for minor errors during the research and development process,” said Weng Guanxi, a lawyer at a Shanghai-based law firm. The regulation gives a clear definition of AI and the AI industry and encourages innovative activities in the field by people, enterprises and organizations.___70___ In 2021, the combined output value of AI enterprises above a designated size, or with an annual revenue of 20 million yuan ($16.85 million) or above, reached 305 billion yuan, 2.28 times that of 2018, according to China Securities Journal. The number of talented professionals working in the AI field in Shanghai has soared from 100,000 in 2018 to 230,000 in 2021, said a Xinhua News Agency report.A.The AI industry worldwide is undergoing orderly transformation.B.The regulation came into effect on October 1, just as planned.C.Shanghai’s AI industry scale has expanded dramatically in the past few years. D.Government and the related division’s responsibilities are all within the framework of established laws and regulations.E.The regulation on AI intends to facilitate various stimulations for the high-quality development of the AI industry.F.The core of scientific research is that it is a process of constantly making mistakes and distinguishing right from wrong.2023届上海市崇明区高三上学期一模英语试卷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.Israeli Company Develops 3D Printed BeefIf there were an award for the funniest company name of 2022, then the 3D printed meat company “Steakholder” would win that award.Israeli company Steakholder Foods Ltd. has introduced its new product, Omakase Beef Morsels, which are bioprinted with cultured meat. The bites are inspired by the world-famous Wagyu beef, famous for its fat marbling patterns (大理石花纹) in the meat, which is also very expensive.The company was formed in 2019 and has an office in Israel and Belgium, and is now expanding its operations to the US. 67Stakeholder uses stem cells from cattle for the production of its printed beef, and the muscle tissue and fat are printed from two separate bio-inks. 68 A bite can be made juicier, chewier, and the taste can also be altered.The process works by first selecting the animals to extract (提取) the stem cells from. The cells are selected from animals that will provide the best meat and yield. The next step is proliferation, in which the cells are placed into a nutrient rich reactor to multiply. When the cells reach appropriate numbers, the stem cells change into muscle cells and fat cells. 69 “This product marks a major step forward for us and for the cultured meat industry in general,” said Arik Kaufman, CEO of Steakholder Foods. “It is the result of a lot of hard work and our desire to achieve the highest level of meat possible through bioprinting and cell culture processes.”70 Its patent for 3D-bioprinting technology is the result of intensive cooperation between its 3D printing engineers and cell biologists. “We see Omakase Beef Morsels as the combination of food, technology and fine art,” Kaufman said. “We want to inspire chefs around the world to create delicious masterpieces and unforgettable dining experiences.”So there you have it, guilt-free meat eating may be just around the corner.2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Social EngineeringA.In fact, this is where users should actually adopt a more cautious attitude.B.The recent attack against Twitter should underscore the need for data-centric security.C.For developers, this vulnerability also shows there’s still a need for proper input validation and e nsure that any request is authorized.D.Hackers love that defenders are distracted and don’t focus appropriate resources on the number one threat.anizations should make a joint effort to protect the sensitive data from exploitation.F.This is just one more example of the success of social engineering used by hackers.When using social media, many users may not be thinking of the social engineering implications that can arise with too much over-sharing of personal information. However, what people share in posts can paint a very vivid picture of a person – which can then be misused by hackers.“67 Social engineering is the number one cause of most spiteful data breaches( 泄露),” saidRoger Grimes, data-driven defense specialist at cyber security firm KnowBe4. “Nothing else is even close, percentage-wise,” Grimes warned, “Nearly every organization could best improve their cyber securitydefense plans if they focused far more on reducing the likelihood of social engineering. No other single defense could do more to protect an organization against hacking and malware (恶意软件).”“Every organization should look to see what they can improve in t heir defense-in-depth plan(e.g.,policies, technical defenses, and education) to defeat social engineering. It is because almost no organization appropriately focuses the necessary resources and training against social engineering that allows hackers and malware to be so long-term successful. 68 ”The security experts warn that even in the context of “social media,” users shouldn’t let their guard down. 69 “As individuals, we are aware of the personal threats posed by cyber attacks directed against us,”suggested Erfan, cyber security expert at data security Comforte AG. “To avoid being victimized, it’s best to operate under the mindset that digital footprints exist everywhere and can never be completely wiped out.”“As members of businesses and organizations, we know that enterprise data is always a tempting target for hackers,” Erfan continued. “70 Preventing attacks and breaches is not 100 percent fool-proof, so we can only hope that big techs have instituted the measures of data-centric security applied directly to data in case that sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.”2023届上海市徐汇区高三上学期一模英语试题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 youneed.Quiet QuittingWhile not a new concept, the term “quiet quitting" has recently gained popularity on socialmedia.What is quiet quitting?Quiet quitting doesn't mean an employee has left their job, but rather has limited their tasks to avoid working longer hours. (67) __________________ They stick to what is in their job description and when they go home, they leave work behind them and focus on non-work duties and activities.(68) __________________ It may also mean they are ready to change positions or may be currently looking for another job.Why are employees quiet quitting?Quiet quitting may be a popular term, but this practice isn't new. Workers have quietly quit their jobs for years to look for something new, whether it was because of poor pay, unmanageable workload, burnout or lack of growth opportunities.Working from home has also changed the dynamics of the workplace because employees and managers are communicating in different ways through online meetings. These interactions may feel more formal than the chat sessions that happen in an office. Limited meetings can cause a disconnect between employees and management. (69) __________________How can businesses help employees?The biggest way to prevent disengagement is to improve the employee experience. Talk to employees, gather their feedback and discuss what can be done to make them feel appreciated. Make sure workloads are realistic and that there are appropriate boundaries to maintain a work-life balance. It's important to check in with employees to make sure these boundaries are clear and help establish an open and honest relationship.Further, managers should clearly outline paths of career progression to each employee.(70) __________________ A recent report revealed that more than half of employees surveyed would accept 10% less pay in exchange for a “more interesting career path or more opportunities to learn new skills”.参考答案2023届上海市黄浦区高三上学期一模英语试卷47.F48.B49.D50.A2023届上海市松江区高三上学期一模英语试题67.B68.E69.F70.C2023届上海市崇明区高三上学期一模英语试卷67. B68. C69. F70. A2023届上海市虹口区高三上学期一模英语试题67-70: FDAB2023届上海市徐汇区高三上学期一模英语试题67-70 BECF。
高考英语一模试卷分类汇编任务型阅读(附答案)(1)
高考英语一模试卷分类汇编任务型阅读(附答案)(1)一、高中英语任务型阅读1.任务型阅读“Urgent action required”, “Do you still want to hear from us?”, “We've updated our privacy policy”, “Should we stop sending you updates? If not, act now!”Many of us will have received emails like this during the past few weeks. Triggering this flood of emails is something called GDPR that comes into effect in just under two weeks' time. Often the emails warn that if you don't respond, you will be removed from the company's database, which raises a lot of questions. What action, if any, do you need to take? Could it affect you financially? GDPR, which stands for General Data Protection Regulation, has been described as the biggest overhaul(彻底检查)of online privacy since the birth of the internet. It is designed to give all EU citizens the right to know what data is stored on them and to have it deleted, plus protect them from privacy breaches(破坏). It comes into effect on 25 May.The new rules encourage the requirement for explicit and informed consent before data is processed. As a result, companies and organizations around the world are contacting users to check they are happy to carry on receiving their emails.However, many of us seem to be going down with “GDPR fatigue(厌倦)”: one article last week claimed that the “reconfirmation rate” - the proportion of people saying they want to continue receiving a company's emails - at UK micro-businesses was averaging just 10%, which meant “they could lose 90% of their subscribers - the life-blood for their business”. So it's no wonder some firms have adopted policies such as offering to enter people into a prize draw in return for them going in and updating their communication preferences.The average adult is said to have about 100 “data relationships” —companies and organizations that hold our personal data. Meanwhile, the reason why the company that occasionally emails you newsletters is now asking for your consent is perhaps because you never explicitly gave it permission to send you stuff. Maybe you only get its emails because you went to an event it organized ages ago or you once downloaded something from its website. Under the new regime, that almost certainly wouldn't count as explicit and informed consent, hence it's getting in touch now.The bottom line is that if it is a company or organization that you want to continue hearing from, you should probably click the button or log in to ensure you keep getting its emails. If it doesn't hear from you, it may decide to take you off its database.protection/respect;response(s)/reaction(s);unwilling/reluctant;prize/bonus;consent/permission/approval/agreement;unintentionally/unpurposely/indeliberately/undesignedly/unconsciously【解析】【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道,介绍了人们对GDPR邮件的反应以及公司会采用的一些对应措施。
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2020宝山一模Monaco Grand PrixThe air is fresh with the heat of early summer as you arrive in the beautiful country of Monaco on the day of the race. Your ___41____ to the Monte-Carlo neighborhood is bursting with color as classic styles of European architecture catch your eye. When you reach the race course area, you are led to the harbor where you will watch the race from the____42____ of a friend’s yacht (游艇).Soon, the Formula One cars will pull onto the starting point and the race will begin.Each of the cars in the Monaco Grand Prix is ____43____, but all of them are fast and modern. The race course also____44____ as being complex and difficult, with a frightening hairpin (发夹)turn along a very narrow street. ____45____ these streets at speeds over 150 kilometers per hour, drivers must take over. Even the slightest _____46____ could turn a multi-million dollar car into a pile of waste. The driver who claims first place receives an award and will go down ____47____as one of the world’s finest drivers.Indianapolis 500On race day the grandstands (大看台)are filled with excitement as you enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You find your seat, ____48____ yourself against the harsh heat and marvel at the huge black oval (椭圆形的)track below. Moments later, a fleet of Indy Cars rolls onto the track,____49____ themselves in 11 neat rows of three. The sound of 33 turning engines rings in your ears, and you cheer with the crowd as the powerful cars take off from the starting line.Unlike Monaco Formula One cars, Indy cars are more uniform in their ____50____. They tend to be much longer, and reach 260 kilometers per hour. Since the drivers must race for 500 miles,1 / 40 1/ 40the race is quite long, ____51____ three to five hours. The resulting wear and tear on each car is managed with short stop. The driver’s excellent team performs ____52____ at amazing speeds. The dangerous nature of this race requires ____53____ communication between the drivers and their teams. They must plan short stops ____54____ or the driver loses precious time and it could _____55____ them the race.41. A. memory B. aim C. anxiety D. ride42. A. comfort B. position C. bottom D. direction43. A. colorful B. fashionable C. unique D. similar44. A. comes out B. stands out C. turns out D. points out45. A. Crossing B. Constructing C. Driving D. Competing46. A. touch B. spot C. error D. hole47. A. in history B. in advance C. in return D. in all48. A. pushing B. drawing C. fighting D. fanning49. A. following B. arranging C. warning D. urging50. A. design B. preparation C. display D. regulation51. A. timing B. extending C. delaying D. lasting52. A. check B. maintenance C. device D. condition53. A. short B. special C. constant D. loud54. A. professionally B. positively C. directly D. carefully2 / 40 2/ 4055. A. cost B. sacrifice C. defeat D. fail.41-45 DACBA 46-50 CADBA 51-55 DBCDA2020崇明一模What did we do to deserve cats and dogs? Not only are they super cute and make us smile on a daily basis, scientists from Washington State University have now proved that touching our favourite__41__ friends gently for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels.3 / 40 3/ 40In findings published in A ERA Open — an open access journal published by the American Educational Research Association — last month, scientists showed that the general __42__ of students improves quickly, with even those who are highly stressed showing ''significant” reduction in cortisol levels — a chemical produced by our bodies in limes of stress.Many universities have adopted "Pet Your Stress Away" programs where students can __43__ cats or dogs and it appears to be showing both psychological and physiological benefits now.The research, conducted by Washington State University (WSU), shows that pets improve students' moods, and their __44__ as stress-relieving physiological benefits. “Just 10 minutes can have a significant __45__,” said Patricia Pendry, an associate professor in WSU's Department of Human Development.This is the first study that has demonstrated reductions in students' cortisol levels during a __46__ intervention (介入).The team chose 249 college students and put them into tour random groups and compared the effects of different __47__ to animals. The first group were provided 10 minutes of actual interaction with dogs and cats. The second group waited in line while__48__others petting the animals. The third group watched a slide-show of the same animals, while the fourth group had to __49__ and was told they would be allowed to sec the animals after 10 minutes.Salivary cortisol __50__ were collected from each participant starting from the moment they woke up in the morning. There was significantly less cortisol in the saliva of students who had __51__ interaction with the pets.Many universities have started these __52__ where students can interact with cats or dogs to help relieve the pressures of higher education. “We already knew that students enjoy interacting with animals, and that it helps them experience more__ 53 __ emotions,” Dr Pendry said. “What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure would help students reduce their stress in a less __54__ way. And it did, which is __55__because the reduction of stress chemicals may, over time, have4 / 40 4/ 40significant benefits for physical and menial health.”41. A. new B. furry C. close D. personal42. A. endurance B. awareness C. education D. well-being43. A. glance at B. focus on C. interact with D. escape from44. A. presence B. performance C. intelligence D. perseverance45. A. potential B. problem C. chance D. impact46. A. real-life B. part-time C. first-rate D. high-quality47. A. responses B. exposures C. contributions D. approaches48. A. keeping B. preventing C. observing D. catching49. A. swear B. wait C. supervise D. appreciate50. A. samples B. levels C. injections D. tips51. A. little B. harmonious C. informal D. direct52. A. campaigns B. programs C. researches D. majors53. A. complex B. intense C. familiar D. positive54. A. subjective B. risky C. mysterious D. effective55. A. demanding B. challenging C. exciting D. disappointing5 / 40 5/ 4041. B 42. D43. C44. A45. D46. A47. B48. C49. B50. A51. D 52. B53. D54. A55. C2020奉贤一模Ecology is a complicated thing. Given the facts that elephant damage often kills trees and bush fires often kill trees, it would be 41 to assume that a combination of the two would make things worse. Contrary to this assumption, 42 , as the recently-published research by Benjamin Wigley shows, if a tree has already been damaged, fire can 43 help to make things better.One common way in which elephants harm trees is by stripping(剥) them of their bark(树皮). Dr Wigley, who did indeed start from the obvious 44 , set off to find out how much worse bush fires would make the effects of this bark stripping. To serve this purpose, he set up a study in the Kruger National Park. Since 1954, the Kruger has been the site of experiments in which plots of land have been burned 45 , to understand the effects of fire on plain ecology. In these experiments, Dr Wigley looked at trees in three different zones, in one of which, the trees were6 / 40 6/ 40burned every year; in the second, they were burned every other year, while the third zone, by contrast, was actively 46 fire. To keep things consistent, he looked at the fate of the same tree species, the marula(马鲁拉树), in all three zones. He picked marulas because they are particular 47 of elephant activity. Their fruit are delicious, and prized by elephants and people alike. But elephants also seem to enjoy eating their bark. In July 2016 he and his colleagues identified 20 marulas in every zone and used special tools to 48 from each of them a circular section of bark 5 cm in diameter. Having imposed this damage, they 49 the wounds over the course of the following two years, to see what would happen. To their 50 , they discovered that the wounds of trees in fire zones recovered far better than those of trees that had seen no fires at all. Wounded trees in the annual burn zone re-grew 98% of their lost 51 during the two years of the study. Those living in the biennial(两年一次的) burn zone re-grew 92% of it. But those in the zone where fires were 52 re-grew only 72%.The researchers also found something else when they were measuring the trees’ wounds: ants.Ten of the 20 trees in the fire-prevention zone developed ant colonies in their wounds. The ants in question were a species that is known to damage trees and is supposed to 53 tissue healing.By contrast, only five trees in the biennial burn zone and three in the annual zone developed ants’ nests in their wounds. It looks, therefore, as if bush fires are treating trees’ wounds by killing ants that might 54 colonize and damage them. Though such fires are surely harmful to healthy trees, it seems, in an example of two negatives making a positive, as if they are actually 55 to sick ones.41. A. difficult B. reasonable C. necessary D. awful42. A. however B. therefore C. furthermore D. somehow43. A. uniquely B. barely C. actually D. merely44. A. phenomenon B. evidence C. imagination D. assumption7 / 40 7/ 4045. A. equally B. regularly C. severely D. purposely46. A. burnt with B. protected from C. covered by D. exposed to47. A. participants B. partners C. victims D. friends48. A. mark B. remove C. hit D. measure49. A. regulated B. checked C. healed D. monitored50. A. disappointment B. surprise C. joy D. relief51. A. vitality B. height C. bark D. strength52. A. controlled B. prevented C. started D. boosted53. A. disturb B. promote C. impact D. quicken54. A. therefore B. nevertheless C. then D. otherwise55.A. beneficial B. unbelievable C. effective D. cruel8 / 40 8/ 4041-55 BACDB BCBDB CBADA2020虹口一模Inc. is checking out of China’s fiercely competitive domestic e-commerce market. The company told sellers on Thursday that it would no longer __41__ its third - party online marketplace or provide seller services on its Chinese website, . ___42___,domestic companies will no longer be able to sell products to Chinese consumers on its e-commerce platform.The decision marks an end to a long ___43___ by America’s e-commerce giants in the Chinese market. The firms entered the Chinese market with great attention in the early 2000s, only to ___44___ in the face of competition from China’s faster - moving Internet giants.Amazon has been in talks to ___45___ its e-commerce business for goods imported into China with a Chinese competitor, NetEase Inc.’s Kaola, in a stock - for - stock transaction(交易), according to a person familiar with the matter. That would remove the Amazon name from ___46___ e-commerce in China. Neither company would confirm the progress or details of those ___47___, nor would they say if they are continuing.In a written statement, Amazon said it remained ___48___ to China through its global stores, Kindle businesses and web services. Amazon China’s president would leave to take on another role within the company, the company said. The China consumer - business team will report ___49___ to the company’s global team.When Amazon first entered China in 2004 with the ___50____ of , it was the largest online seller for books, music and video there. Most Chinese consumers were using cash - on - delivery as their to form of ___51___. Today, Amazon China chiefly caters to customers looking for imported international goods such as cosmetics and milk powder and is a(n) ___52___ player in the booming Chinese e-commerce market.Amazon China commanded just 6% of gross market volume in the niche(细分的)cross -9 / 40 9/ 40border e-commerce market in the fourth quarter of 2018, versus NetEase Kaola’s 25% ___53___ and the 32% held by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s Tmall InternationalChinese consumers are becoming more fascinated with ___54___ brands. In 2011, 85% of Chinese consumers said they would always buy a foreign brand over a domestic one. By 2016, 60% of respondents said they preferred domestic over foreign brands. Shaun Rein, China Market research’s founder, said American e-commerce giants ___55___ obstacles in China because they didn’t offered the products or user experience that consumers were looking for.41. A. assist B. expand C. operate D. tailor42. A. As a result B. By contrast C. For example D. In addition43. A. criticism B. negotiation C. struggle D. resolution44. A. interact B. withdraw C. split D. survive45. A. associate B. combine C. exchange D. supply46. A. time - consuming B. long - suffering C. ever - lasting D. consumer - facing47. A. talks B. businesses C. competitions D. instructions48. A. related B. accustomed C. exposed D. committed49. A. automatically B. directly C. regularly D. secretly50. A. breakdown B. improvement C. purchase D. participation51. A. refund B. payment C. sponsorship D. trade52. A. complicated B. critical C. original D. insignificant53. A. share B. budget C. volume D. maximum54. A. foreign B. luxurious C. domestic D. fashionable10 / 40 10/ 4055. A. dealt with B. forgot about C. got through D. came across41 - 45 CACBB 46 - 50 DADBC 51 - 55 BDACD2020黄浦一模Endangered languages can be found throughout the world. Many languages now have fewer than 100 or even fewer than 10 speakers. The crisis is not limited to remote regions of the world. When Europeans first arrived in North America, 312 different languages were __41__, of which 123 are now known to be extinct. Of the __42__ languages, most speakers are grandparents and great - grandparents.11 / 40 11/ 40Different researchers offer different definitions of “endangered”. The system of __43__ used by the Catalogue of Endangered Languages evaluates languages in four areas: the __44__ of all the speakers, how often the language is conveyed to the next __45__, the rate at which it is losing speakers and the __46__ in which it is used. Based on this data, languages are ranked on a six - point scale from “safe” to “severely endangered.” The midpoint, “endangered” refers to language with between 100 and 1,000 speakers who represent about half of the language’s community or ethnic group. The language is spoken only by some parents, of whom very few teach it to their children. It is __47__ used at home and is not taught in schools or used for government business.Languages become endangered due to a number of __48__ factors including globalization, economics, technology, education policy, and changes in __49__ attitudes. As the forces of globalization make the world more interconnected, previously __50__ language communities come under pressure to participate in a larger economy, which means learning the area’s majority language. __51__, local schools often begin to teach the majority language instead of the local tongue. Local languages also __52__ as communities adopt mobile phones and computers most of which run on software that has been translated into only a handful of languages. This trend __53__ as these devices connect users to the Internet. At this point, many communities undergo a cultural __54__ in which parents no longer value the language enough to teach it to their children.Initiatives to __55__ endangered languages have become more numerous in recent years. These efforts tend to focus on two main areas: the documentation of endangered languages, and efforts to increase the use of endangered languages among younger speakers and in the community at large.41. A. at hand B. at risk C. in use D. in view42. A. ancient B. evolving C. local D. surviving43. A. assessment B. classification C. description D. research12 / 40 12/ 4044. A. age B. background C. number D. religion45. A. committee B. century C. generation D. government46. A. content B. occupations C. situations D. themes47. A. advisedly B. efficiently C. primarily D. rarely48. A. balancing B. complicating C. historical D. interrelated49. A. cultural B. mental C. moral D. religious50. A. foreign B. informal C. isolated D. national51. A. For example B. In contrast C. In response D. Vice versa52. A. boom B. develop C. disappear D. suffer53. A. ceases B. changes C. increases D. starts54. A. difference B. influence C. shift D. variety55. A. enrich B. purify C. refresh D. standardize13 / 40 13/ 4041-50 CDAAC CDDAC BCCCC2020嘉定一模In product design, imagining user’s feelings leads to more original outcomes Researchers find that in a new product design, connecting with user’s heart, rather than their head, can lead to more original and creative outcomes.Developing original and __41__ products is critical to a company’s long-term success. Thus, understanding what influences originality can have important and potentially __42__ consequences for businesses. Ravi Mehta, a professor of business administration, shows that adopting a(n) __43__ that imagines how the user would feel while using a product leads designers to experience greater empathy(同感), which __44__ creativity and, in turn, outcome originality for new product design.There are two ways that the product designer can __45__ the consumer’s product usage. One focuses on objective use of the product - how consumers might use the product, that is, an “objective - imagination” approach. The other focuses on feelings - how the product makes the consumer feel, a “feeling-imagination” approach.Consumers always want to have new products that solve problems more efficiently and at a less cost. So product designers __46__ this trap of being very objective in focusing on the use of a14 / 40 14/ 40product. That’s important, leads designers to experience greater empathy, which makes them more __48__, the feelings-imagination approach leads designers to experience greater empathy, which makes them more __49__ to the consumers’ ideas. This leads to greater outcome originality. Mehta said, “when you imagine consumers and focus on their feelings, that’s powerful and will lead to something much more innovative than only focusing on a product’s usage.” The research shows that a feelings - based approach is __50__ to the commonly used objective - based approach, the researchers wrote. It not only helps product designers build a better product, but is also them create more innovative products.The implications of the findings extend to everyday consumers, who now play a role in shaping companies design. Mehta said, “Marketers are increasingly __51__ consumers for new product ideas.” __52__, there was very successful campaign a few years ago focused on getting consumers to create a new potato chip flavor.The experiments demonstrated a __53__ effect of adopting a feelings - imagination approach. That suggest that these designers may __54__ imagining users’ feelings. In this way, designers can develop products the could __55__ to the masses. Companies can easily adopt this process and promote feelings-imagination exercise through their websites or social media.41. A. primary B. innovative C. natural D. domestic42. A. temporary B. slight C. indefinite D. profitable43. A. policy B. proposal C. approach D. standard44. A. enhances B. exhibits C. illustrates D. explores45. A. recommend B. extend C. exploit D. imagine46. A. fall apart B. figure out C. fall into D. turn into47. A. originality B. objectivity C. creativity D. flexibility48. A. In conclusion B. In addition C. As a result D. By contrast15 / 40 15/ 4049. A. open B. harmful C. resistant D. equal50. A. evident B. superior C. relevant D. alert51. A. joining in B. applying to C. turning to D. taking to52. A. In reality B. In other words C. What’s more D. For example53. A. dramatic B. positive C. negative D. serious54. A. depend on B. benefit from C. contribute to D. involve in55. A. appeal B. refer C. adapt D. commit16 / 40 16/ 4041-45 BDCAD 46-50 CBDAB 51-55 CDBBA2020静安一模In the Fake News Era, Building Trust with Consumers Is CrucialWith consumers growing increasingly frustrated with online advertising and privacy concerns,how do you convince shoppers to buy your narrative (叙述), let alone your product?A recent report by TrustRadius, a software review company that connects buyers and vendors (供应商), may be able to shed some light. Among other interesting findings, it turns out that it may actually benefit brands to be painfully __41__ about their products.Consumer awareness of influencer marketing tactics (策略) is increasing. __42__, according to the report, most consumers trust online peer __43__ as much as recommendations from friends — and well above company advertising message. Feedback from everyday folks, it seems, actually carries more __44__ than a brand ambassador (大使) from an out-of-reach personality.Transparency (透明度) is crucial. The report found that there is a large trust __45__ between vendors and buyers. While vendors believe they are transparent, most buyers don’t appear to see it. During the sales process, for example, 85 percent of vendors __46__ to be open about their product’s limitations during the sales process — but only 36 percent of buyers share that same view. The reality is, consumers don’t expect any products to be __47__ — they just want to enter relationships with their eyes wide open so that they can __48__the options that are best for them. They also want brands to be more __49__. 66 percent of consumers say they will leave a company if they feel they are being treated like a number and not an individual.Along with the combination of fake news, advertising fraud, and data leaks, there have been fake reviews as well. Review sites have been __50__giving preferential (优惠的) treatment to paid advertisers, and consumers are increasingly discerning (有辨别力的), as a result. __51__, review sites are not our only source of peer reviews, with social media providing customer experiences on a second-to-second basis. When brands treat every __52__ with a customer as a potential review,they’ll start paying more attention to detail, and being alert to delivering a valued and memorable17 / 40 17/ 40experience every time. Taking feedback seriously also lets current customers feel valued and respected and makes your business seem more approachable. This helps secure __53__, and often, these customers will become brand ambassadors to their friends, family and people they meet online.The challenge for brands today is determining how to use the __54__ of the consumer to their advantage. In an age of cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, and self-service customer care, it’s odd to acknowledge that the best way to build trust with your customers is by holding an open __55__ with your customers. Being more human, transparent, and listening to what people are saying will see your company thrive in an era marked by consumer suspicion.41.A. nervous B. honest C. careful D. particular42.A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. However43.A. reviews B. reactions C. experiences D. instructions44.A. weight B. risks C. warnings D. burdens45.A. relationship B. influence C. gap D. extension46.A. refuse B. hesitate C. desire D. claim47.A. advanced B. perfect C. remarkable D. unique48.A. consider B. offer C. select D. exercise49.A. efficient B. profitable C. human D. responsible50.A. associated with B. mistaken by C. praised as D. criticized for51.A. On the contrary B. In fact C. By contrast D. In a word52.A. cooperation B. complaint C. interaction D. appointment53.A. safety B. loyalty C. convenience D. employment18 / 40 18/ 4054.A. money B. choice C. habit D. voice55.A. dialogue B. debate C. competition D. contract41-55BCAAC DBCCD BCBDA2020闵行一模The expression, “everybody’s doing it,” is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure.It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or believe in a(n) __41__ ways as a larger group. This influence can be negative or positive, and can exist in both large and small groups.People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly __42__ that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, and the fear of __43__, is such a powerful force in many people’s lives. This instinct drives people to dress19 / 40 19/ 40one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you?” even if it is not necessarily true. There is a(n) __44__ aspect to this: it helps society to function efficiently, and encourages a general level of self-discipline that __45__ day - to - day interaction between people.For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes a(n) __46__: in order to satisfy the desire, they may go so far as to __47__ their sense of right and wrong. Teens and young adults may feel forced to use drugs, or join gangs that __48__ criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometime feel __49__ to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can’t afford in an effort to __50__ the peers.However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at __51__ may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of __52__ can also get a friend off drugs, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one.Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so __53__ that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with a(n) __54__ is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, and whether the real __55__ is simply that everyone else is doing the same thing.41. A. traditional B. similar C. peculiar D. opposite42. A. understandable B. believable C. acceptable D. surprising43. A. disapproval B. failure C. absence D. independence44. A. uncertain B. practical C. impossible D. vague45. A. promotes B. prevents C. simplifies D. increases20 / 40 20/ 4046. A. challenge B. inspiration C. promise D. addiction47. A. recognize B. abandon C. decrease D. define48. A. avoid B. encourage C. decline D. punish49. A. pressured B. respected C. delighted D. regretted50. A. catch sight of B. stay away from C. make fun of D. keep up with51. A. competitions B. interaction C. academics D. adaptation52. A. knowledge B. interest C. assistance D. influence53. A. abstract B. ridiculous C. subtle D. reasonable54. A. consciousness B. motivation C. instinct D. encouragement55. A. motivation B. danger C. support D. achievement21 / 40 21/ 4041-55 BDABC DBBAD CDCCA2020浦东一模The networked computer is an amazing device. It is the first media machine that serves as the mode of production (you can make stuff), means of distribution (you can upload stuff to the network), site of 41 (you can download stuff and interact with it), and place of praise and criticism (you can comment on the stuff you have downloaded or uploaded). 42 , the computer is the 21st century’s culture machine.But for all the reasons there are to 43 the computer, we must also act with caution. This is because the networked computer has started a secret war between downloading and uploading—between passive consumption and active 44 —whose outcome will shape our collective future in ways we can only begin to imagine.All animals download, but only a few upload anything besides faces and their own bodies. Humans are 45 in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous( 过剩的) material goods (paintings, sculpture and architecture) and superfluous experiences (music, literature, religion and philosophy). 46 , it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human. Downloading and consuming culture requires great skills, but 47 to move beyond downloading is to rob oneself of a defining ingredient of humanity.Despite the possibilities of our new culture machines, most people are still 4822 / 40 22/ 40。
2020年上海市嘉定区高考英语一模试卷
2020年上海市嘉定区高考英语一模试卷I. Listening Comprehension略II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10分)Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. 1.(10分)This is where my kids grew upFor years now,I've been wanting to sell our home,the place where my husband and I raised our kids.But to me,this house is more than just a building.In the front room,there's a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines.Every growth stage (1)(mark)in pencils,with each child's name and the date.Of all the objects and all the memories,it's this one thing in a home that's(2)(hard)to leave behind.Our kids grow in so many ways,but the wall is physical evidence of their progress.Friends I know have visited their previous home only (3)(discover)their wall of heights has been freshly painted over.Over the years,I've talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved,(4)the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day,while I was at work,my children decided to do (5)about it.They hired Jacquie Manning,a professional photographer (6)work is about capturing the beautiful things in life.She came to our house while I was at work,and over several hours,(7)(take)photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines,little grey fingerprints,and old marks.Somehow,she managed to photograph (8)we had experienced in all those years.Afterwards,she put all the photos together into one image,(9)(transform)them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later,my children's wonderful gift made its way to me ﹣(10)life﹣size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.Section B (10分)Directions: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 more word than you need.2.(10分)A.emphasizes B.principle C.enormous D.helping E.energized F.activeG.increased H.absorbing I.benefits J.analyzed K.temperateEmphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academicsEmphasizing social play and students helping one another in kindergarten improves academic outcomes,self﹣control and attention regulation,finds new UBC research.The study,published in the journal PLoS One,found this approach to kindergarten curriculum also(1)children's joy in learning and teachers' enjoyment of teaching."Before children have the ability to sit for long periods(2)information,they need to be allowed to be(3)and be encouraged to learn by doing," said Dr.Adele Diamond,the study's lead author."Indeed,people of all ages learn better by doing than by being told."Through a controlled experiment,Diamond and her colleagues(4)the effectiveness of a curriculum called Tools of the Mind (Tools).The curriculum was introduced to willing kindergarten teachers and 351 children with different backgrounds in 18 public schools.Tools was developed in 1993 by two American researchers.Its basic(5)is that social﹣emotional development and improving self﹣control is as important as teaching academic skills and content.The Tools (6)the role of social play in developing skills such as self﹣control,selective attention and planning."Skills like self﹣control andselective attention are necessary for learning.They are often more strongly associated with school readiness (入学准备)than intelligence quotient (IQ)," said Diamond."This experiment is the first to show(7)of a curriculum emphasizing social play."Teachers reported more(8)behavior and greater sense of community in Tools classes.Late in the school year,Tools teachers reported they still felt(9)and excited about teaching,while teachers in the control group were exhausted."I have enjoyed seeing the(10)progress my students have made in writing and reading." said a Tools teacher in Vancouver."I have also enjoyed seeing the students get so excited about coming to school and learning.They loved all the activities so much that many students didn't want to miss school,even if they were sick."III. Reading ComprehensionSection A (15分)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.3.(15分)In product design,imagining users' feelings leads to more original outcomes Researchers find that in new product design,connecting with users' heart,rather than their head,can lead to more original and creative outcomes.Developing original and(1)products is critical to a company's long﹣term success.Thus,understanding what influences originality can have important and potentially (2)consequences for businesses.Ravi Mehta, a professor of business administration,shows that adopting a(n)(3)that imagines how the user would feel while using a product leads designers to experience greater empathy(同感),which(4)creativity and,in turn,outcome originality for new product design.There are two ways that the product designer can(5)the consumer's product usage.One focuses on objective use of the product﹣how consumers might use the product,that is,an "objective ﹣imagination" approach.The other focuses on feelings﹣how the product makes the consumer feel,a "feelings﹣imagination" approach.Consumers always want to have new products that solve problems more efficiently and ata less cost.So product designers(6)this trap of being very objective in focusing on theuse of a product.That's important,but the(7)of usage can only attract consumersin some ways.(8),the feelings﹣imagination approach leads designers to experience greater empathy,which makes them more(9)to the consumers' ideas.This leads to greater outcome originality.Mehta said,"when you imagine consumers and focus on their feelings,that's powerful and will lead to something much more innovative than only focusing on a product's usage." The research shows that a feelings﹣based approach is(10)to the commonly used objective﹣based approach,the researchers wrote.It not only helps product designers build a better product,but it also helps them create more innovative products.The implications of the findings extend to everyday consumers,who now play a role in shaping companies' design.Mehta said,"Marketers are increasingly(11)consumers for new product ideas." (12),there was a very successful campaign a few years ago that focused on getting consumers to create a new potato chip flavor.The experiments demonstrated a(13)effect of adopting a feelings﹣imagination approach.That suggests that these designers may(14)imagining users' feelings.In this way,designers can develop products that could(15)to the masses.Companies can easily adopt this process and promote feelings﹣imagination exercises through their websites or social media.(1)A.primary B.innovative C.natural D.domestic (2)A.temporary B.slight C.indefinite D.profitable (3)A.policy B.proposal C.approach D.standard (4)A.enhances B.exhibits C.illustrates D.explores (5)A.recommend B.extend C.exploit D.imagine(6)A.fall apart B.figure out C.fall into D.turn into (7)A.originality B.objectivity C.creativity D.flexibility (8)A.In conclusion B.In addition C.As a result D.By contrast (9)A.open B.harmful C.resistant D.equal(10)A.evident B.superior C.relevant D.alert(11)A.joining in B.applying to C.turning to D.taking in(12)A.In reality B.In other words C.What's more D.For example (13)A.dramatic B.positive C.negative D.serious(14)A.depend on B.benefit from C.contribute to D.involve in (15)A.appeal B.refer C.adapt D.commit Section B (22分)Directions:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.4.(8分)When she was ten years old,Isadora Duncan dropped out of school to teach people dance.If that job was left to any other ten﹣year﹣old,it would have turned out frustrating,difficult,and a little discouraging.But Duncan was different.Not only was she already talented enough to earn money even at that age,but she also had a rare kind of confidence that helped her treat troubles as fuel ﹣something to elevate the fire that is already burning inside of her.It's no surprise,then,that when she moved to New York to join a theatre company,she found herself restricted.The existing dancing style,their way of operating﹣all of this seemed to her the work of a misguided past.Duncan was very direct about what she wanted,confidently telling people she had a different vision of dance that she was going to spread in the world.This,naturally,led to ridicule and laughs early on,but as she built up her work,these instances became less frequent.Today,she is remembered as "The Mother of Dance," with much of the modern art owing its expressive style to her influence.Inspired by the ancient Greeks,she brought the style to life.In her autobiography (自传),one of the things Duncan frequently refers to as the basis of her expressive spirit is the fact that she had a childhood where she wasn't constantly watched.The expectations of her mother (who raised her)were open﹣ended.It was the freedom of this lifestyle that drove her to see what she could do.Growing up,before she left school,she was told one of two things:that she was either completely useless or that she was a genius.There was nothing in between.Even when shestarted working,people either bowed to her or they basically ignored her.But there wasn't one moment Duncan doubted her own genius.There is an old quotation "if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." And it captures an important truth.At school,Isadora Duncan was a failure.In the dance hall,she gave form to brilliance.(1)What does the underlined phrase "treat troubles as fuel" mean?A.Duncan used troubles to push her forward towards her dream.B.Duncan was good at burning away everyday troubles.C.Troubles turned Duncan into a confident girl.D.Troubles lit the fire of dancing in Duncan.(2)Which of the following is TRUE about Duncan?A.Her experience in New York was the foundation of her career.B.Her teaching job when she was little destroyed her confidence.C.Her dancing style was not very well received at the beginning.D.Her mother set higher expectation on her than she could bear.(3)What does the author try to tell the readers in the last paragraph?A.It is useless climbing a tree to catch fish.B.Everybody is a genius in his own way.C.Miseries come from human stupidity.D.Teachers can impact students greatly.(4)What is this passage mainly about?A.Isadora Duncan's childhood and her achievements today.B.Duncan's career development and other dancers' opinions of her.C.Isadora Duncan's early experiences and the reasons for her success.D.Duncan's high status in the dancing world and her unique expressive style.5.(6分)Taking your pulse during physical activity allows you to measure how hard you are exercising.You should exercise to stay within your target heart range.•Use your index finger (食指)and middle finger.Don't use your thumb (拇指)﹣it has a pulse of its own.•Place these two fingers on your wrist,just below the base of the thumb.•Count the number of beats (pulses)for 15 seconds.•Take this number and multiply by 4 to find your heart rate in beats per minute.For example,if you count 25 beats,25 x 4 =100 beats per minute.Increasing your heart rate is a key part of exercise,but it is important that your heart rate is not too high or too low.If you are a beginner,you should also be able to breathe comfortably while exercising.This will ensure that you are exercising at a level that is safe and effective for your body.The chart below illustrates target heart rate ranges for exercise based on the maximal heart rate for selected ages.Here are the steps for using the chart:Measure your exercise heart rate in beats per minute (BPM).Look at the chart.﹣Find your age.If your age falls between the ages listed,round up to the next older age listed.﹣Compare your heart rate to the target exercise range.•If you are doing moderate exercise,your heart rate should be closer to the 50% range.•If you are doing vigorous exercise,your heart rate should be closer to the 85% range.•Try to stay in the 50﹣85% range when exercising by increasing or decreasing exercise intensity.(1)Which of the following is TRUE?A.Exercise intensity can be reflected by a person's heart rate.B.The faster your heart rate is,the more effective the exercise is.C.Vigorous exercise will definitely present a threat to people's safety.D.The target exercise heart rate range for a 45﹣year﹣old is 90﹣149 BPM.(2)A 34﹣year﹣old man is running and the number of pulses he takes for 15 seconds is 40.His fitness coach had better tell him.A."You are doing fine."B."You can run faster."C."You should slow down a bit."D."You should drink some water."(3)What is the purpose of this passage?A.To advise people to form a habit of taking their pulses while exercising.B.To inform people of the target heart rate zone for those aged 60 and under.C.To tell people the importance of maintaining moderate amount of exercise.D.To show people how to measure heart rate to keep proper exercise intensity.6.(8分)A tiny clue found in ancient deposits has unlocked big secrets about Greenland's past and future climate.Just beyond the northwest edge of the vast Greenland Ice Sheet,researchers have discovered lake mud that have survived the last ice age.The mud,and remains ofcommon flies in it,record two interglacial periods(间冰期)in northwest Greenland.Although researchers have long known these two periods﹣the early Holocene and Last Interglacial﹣experienced warming in the Arctic,the mix of fly species shows that Greenland was even warmer than previously thought."As far as we know,it has never been found in Greenland.We think this is the first time anyone has reported it in ancient deposits or modern lakes there," Axford said."We were really surprised to see how far north it migrated (迁徙)."This new information could help researchers better measure Greenland's sensitivity to warming,by testing and improving models of climate and ice sheet behaviour.Those models could then improve predictions of how Greenland's ice sheet might respond to man﹣made global warming.After all,Greenland covers 80 per cent of the Arctic country and holds enough ice to equal 20 feet of global sea level."Northwest Greenland might feel really remote,but what happens to that ice sheet is going to matter to everyone in every coastal city around the world," said Yarrow Axford,an associate professor in the team."One of the big uncertainties in climate science is how fast the Earth changes when it gets warmer.Geology gives us an opportunity to see what happened when the Earth was warmer than today," said Axford.People might be surprised to see how today's Greenland looked during the last two interglacial periods.During the Last Interglacial,global sea levels increased by 15 to 30 feet,largely due to thinning of Greenland and Antarctica's ice sheets.However,now researchers believe northern Greenland's ice sheet experienced stronger warming than previously thought,which could mean that Greenland is more responsible for that sea﹣level rise.Finding lake deposits older than about 10,000 years,however,has been historically very difficult in Greenland.To measure these ancient temperatures,researchers look to ice cores (冰核)and lake deposits.Since ice and lake deposits form by a gradual buildup on annual layers of snow or mud,these cores contain history of the past.By looking through the layers,researchers can obtain climate clues from centuries ago.(1)Why are the remains of flies mentioned in the first two paragraphs?A.They serve as evidence that there is still life in the Northwest Greenland.B.They were one of the many ancient lives that were left in the Greenland mud.C.They are indicators that Greenland was much warmer than previously thought.D.They help the researchers realize that there was once a warm period in the Arctic.(2)The new information about Greenland is important because.A.researchers have no idea how to measure Greenland's warming speedB.it can help researchers better predict Greenland's response to warmingC.people should be more sensitive to the changes in the ice in GreenlandD.it is uncertain how fast the Earth changes with man﹣made global warming(3)Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.It is easier for today's scientists to find ancient lake deposits.B.People are surprised at the landscape feature of Greenland today.C.Researchers measure the changing temperatures by directly examining mud.D.Greenland holds enough ice that might one day threaten life in coastal cities.(4)Which do you think is the best title of the passage?A.Greenland Used to Be Much GreenerB.Earth Once Experienced Warm PeriodsC.Coastal Cities Warned of Coming DisastersD.Northwest Greenland,A Perfect DestinationSection C (8分)Directions: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.7.(8分)South Africa still has a long way to go on the right to food A.As a result,questions of hunger are largely absent in South African politics.B.Handling food injustice requires a transformation of the undesirable structure of the food system.C.Therefore,the government has put forward numerous food and nutrition security programs to fight against hunger.D.This means that smaller scale producers,processors and retailers are squeezed out.E.Hunger,lack of nutrition and related illnesses are not equally spread.F.There are international examples of governments taking their obligations seriously with regard to the right to food.Fifty﹣four percent of South Africans are hungry or at risk of hunger.Hunger affects people's health,as well as their ability to live full and productive lives because the rights to dignity,health and education are affected by hunger.(1)There are significant race,class and gender differences.For example,black South Africans are 22 times more likely to be food insecure compared with white South Africans.Food insecurity is defined as not having physical,social and economic access to sufficient,safe,and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.This unequal distribution indicates a situation of severe food injustice in South Africa.Yet from the research with urban farmers it's clear that people do not know of the right to food,and don't see unequal access to nutritious food as an injustice.(2)While there are frequent protests around access to jobs,education,housing,water and electricity,we rarely,if ever,see protests about access to food.One of the drivers of unequal access to food is the way in which the industrial food system works.For example,a few large companies dominate each aspect of the food value chain.(3)Because the large companies dominate the supply chain,they are able to maximize profits at the expense of small﹣scale producers,to whom they pay very low prices.(4)It needs to ensure that marginalized producers,processors and retailers have an opportunity to earn a decent living.At the same time corporate dominance needs to be addressed.Anyway,at the most basic level,it requires that South Africans know they have a right to food in the first place.IV. Summary writing (10分)8.(10分)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.Most of us ﹣even those at the top ﹣struggle with public﹣speaking anxiety.When I ask my clients what makes them nervous,invariably they respond with the same answers:"I don't like being watched","I don't like the eyes on me" or "I don't like being in the spotlight".To understand why,we need to go way back to prehistoric times,when humans regarded eyes watching us as an existential threat.Those eyes were likely predators (肉食动物)and people were terrified of being eaten alive.The bad news is that our brains have transferred the ancient fear of being watched into public speaking.In other words,public ﹣speaking anxiety is in our DNA.Fortunately,there is a solution:human generosity.The key to disarming our panic button is to turn the focus away from ourselves and toward helping the audience.Studies have shown that an increase in generosity indeed leads to a decrease in amygdala (扁桃腺)activity,which is responsible for our panic feeling in the brain.When we are kind to others,we overcome the sense of being under attack and start to feel less nervous.Admittedly,this is hard to do.But it's absolutely possible to become a generous speaker.To begin with,when you start preparing for a presentation,the mistake you often make is starting with the topic.Instead,you should start with the audience.Identify the audience's needs,and craft a message that speaks directly to those needs.Also,you are the most nervous right before you speak.This is the moment when your brain is telling you,"Everyone is judging me." But it is exactly the moment when you should refocus your brain.Over time,your brain will begin to get it,and you will become less nervous.V. Translation (15分)Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.9.(3分)有些地方因污染而出现了许多奇怪的疾病.(arise)10.(3分)全球气候变暖使得一些稀有动物濒临灭绝.(leave)11.(4分)我养成了习惯,趁记忆犹新,就把难忘的经历写下来.(while)12.(5分)该选手的机智及开阔的知识面使评委们大为惊异,他们一致同意他为冠军获得者.(So…)VI. Guided writing (25分)13.(25分)Directions:Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to theinstructions given below in Chinese.假设你是明启中学学生王磊,你校下个月将举行中外学生交流活动,现向学生征求活动方案.你主动向校长写信,表达你的想法.你的信包括以下内容:1.活动的主题;2.你设计的1﹣2个活动的具体内容;3.你设计该活动的理由.2020年上海市嘉定区高考英语一模试卷参考答案与试题解析I. Listening Comprehension略II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10分)Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. 1.(10分)This is where my kids grew upFor years now,I've been wanting to sell our home,the place where my husband and I raised our kids.But to me,this house is more than just a building.In the front room,there's a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines.Every growth stage (1)is marked(mark)in pencils,with each child's name and the date.Of all the objects and all the memories,it's this one thing in a home that's(2)the hardest(hard)to leave behind.Our kids grow in so many ways,but the wall is physical evidence of their progress.Friends I know have visited their previous home only (3)to discover(discover)their wall of heights has been freshly painted over.Over the years,I've talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved,(4)even though/ even if the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.So one day,while I was at work,my children decided to do (5)something about it.They hired Jacquie Manning,a professional photographer (6)whose work is about capturing the beautiful things in life.She came to our house while I was at work,and over several hours,(7)took(take)photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines,little grey fingerprints,and old marks.Somehow,she managed to photograph (8)what we had experienced in all those years.Afterwards,she put all the photos together into one image,(9)transforming(transform)them into a beautiful history of my family.Three weeks later,my children's wonderful gift made its way to me ﹣(10)a life ﹣size photo of the pencil lines and fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.【分析】本文讲述我要卖掉房子,找摄影师把家里的记录孩子成长的一面墙拍成照片.【解答】(1)is marked.考查语态.句子主语和mark之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态.主语为单数名词,故填is marked.(2)the hardest.考查形容词最高级.表示家里最难舍的东西,所以用形容词最高级作定语,前面需要加定冠词,故填the hardest.(3)to discover.考查不定式.表示意料之外的结果,所以用不定式only to do,故填to discover.(4)even though/ even if.考查连词.根据句意"这些年来,我一直在说,当我搬家的时候,我多么不愿意留下那堵墙,尽管最后的一笔是10年前我的孩子们停止成长时留下的.",引导让步状语从句,表示"尽管",故填even though/ even if.(5)something.考查不定代词.根据句意"所以有一天,当我在工作的时候,我的孩子们决定做点什么."可知要填的词为"一些事情",故填something.(6)whose.考查定语从句.先行词为photographer,在定语从句中作定语,所以用whose 引导,故填whose.(7)took.考查时态.和came并列作谓语,所以用过去式,故填took.(8)what.考查宾语从句.在宾语从句中做宾语,表示"…的事情",故填what引导.(9)transforming.考查现在分词.transform和句子主语之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词做状语.(10)a.考查冠词.泛指一个,所以用不定冠词,故填a.【点评】本题主要考查了用单词的适当形式填空.做本题的关键是在理解短文的基础上,灵活运用所学的基础知识.本类型的题目常考到的知识点有:固定的短语,词类的转换,名词的复数形式,副词以及祈使句的用法等.因此,这就需要在平时的学习中,牢固掌握各语言点及一些语法知识.Section B (10分)Directions: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 more word than you need.2.(10分)A.emphasizes B.principle C.enormous D.helping E.energized F.activeG.increased H.absorbing I.benefits J.analyzed K.temperateEmphasizing social play in kindergarten improves academicsEmphasizing social play and students helping one another in kindergarten improves academic outcomes,self﹣control and attention regulation,finds new UBC research.The study,published in the journal PLoS One,found this approach to kindergarten curriculum also(1)G children's joy in learning and teachers' enjoyment of teaching."Before children have the ability to sit for long periods(2)H information,they need to be allowed to be(3)F and be encouraged to learn by doing," said Dr.Adele Diamond,the study's lead author."Indeed,people of all ages learn better by doing than by being told."Through a controlled experiment,Diamond and her colleagues(4)J the effectiveness of a curriculum called Tools of the Mind (Tools).The curriculum was introduced to willing kindergarten teachers and 351 children with different backgrounds in 18 public schools.Tools was developed in 1993 by two American researchers.Its basic(5)is that social﹣emotional development and improving self﹣control is as important as teaching academic skills and content.The Tools (6)A the role of social play in developing skills such as self﹣control,selective attention and planning."Skills like self﹣control and selective attention are necessary for learning.They are often more strongly associated with school readiness (入学准备)than intelligence quotient (IQ)," said Diamond."This experiment is the first to show(7)I of a curriculum emphasizing social play."Teachers reported more(8)D behavior and greater sense of community in Tools classes.Late in the school year,Tools teachers reported they still felt(9)E and excited about teaching,while teachers in the control group were exhausted."I have enjoyed seeing the(10)C progress my students have made in writing and reading." said a Tools teacher。
高考英语阅读理解真题汇编(含答案)
高考英语阅读理解真题汇编一、考纲解读阅读理解核心是“理解”。
“理解”既包括能准确把握所读材料的表层(字面意思)内容,还要理解内在含义;又包括能概括文章的主旨大意,能对语篇、文段的内部结构进行逻辑分析,推断出段落大意、文章主旨、作者观点意图及文中未表达的事实、结论。
阅读理解材料内容真实新潮,选材贴近生活,贴近时代,渗透文化意识,强调实际应用。
大致涉及人物趣事、中外交流、社会文化、语言习惯、历史事件、日常生活、新闻广告、科普知识等等。
在体裁上,记叙文、说明文、议论文和应用文各占一定比例。
新课标对英语阅读的要求:(1)理解主旨要义。
(2)理解文中具体信息。
(3)根据上下文推断单词和短语的含义。
(4)做出简单判断和推理。
(5)理解文章的基本结构。
(6)理解作者的意图、观点和态度。
二、解题策略解答阅读理解题的总体策略应定位于:单句入手,语篇突破,着眼整体,归纳推断。
具体的做法是:第一、准确理解关键句子、关键词语的意义。
善于解读难句、猜测生词的词义和语义,注意跨文化语言障碍,避免因粗心大意或理解不准确造成曲解或误解。
第二、抓住语句表达的实质。
即不仅能看懂词、句的表面意思,而且能够扑捉到文字背后的引申意义以及作者的态度和倾向,即潜在的深层含义。
第三、要耐心细致地读完全部选项,应按照“误否?虚否?偏否?”的三级思考程序来分析鉴别每一个选项,即先看与文中内容是否相矛盾,再看在文中有没有信息支撑点,最后看能不能完全符合题目的要求,找出差异,然后据问题的特点和题型确定选项。
不要急于求成,使选出的答案似是而非。
第四、要仔细审题。
学生由于把主要精力都放在选择正确答案上,因此一旦找到了叙述与短文事实相符的选项,就盲目地选它为答案,忽视了题目到底问什么,从而使所选答案答非所问。
第五、要以语篇事实为依据,理解通篇的逻辑关系,把握住语篇的结构与文脉,在事实的基础上进行合乎逻辑的推理,避免盲目的或无根据的主观臆断。
第六、快速阅读,整体理解。
英语_2020年上海市青浦区高考英语一模试卷含答案
2020年上海市青浦区高考英语一模试卷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.1.Mako sharks get new protectionsAt the global wildlife trade meeting in Geneva, countries have decided to protect the endangered mako shark from trade. GENEVA made the proposal (1)________ more protections should be taken for both shortfin and longfin mako sharks and was adopted today after a 102﹣40 vote at the global wildlife trade summit. The vote still needs to be finalized at the full meeting at the end, when all appendix (附录) change proposals passed in committee are officially adopted.The proposal, debated at this year's CITES Conference, lists mako sharks under Appendix II, meaning that they can't be traded (2)________ it can be shown that fishing wouldn't threaten their chances for survival. Conservationists say this was the world's last chance to prevent mako shark populations from collapsing.(3)________ (list) mako sharks on CITES Appendix II is great news for shark conservation. More than 50 of the 183 CITES members signed on as supporters of the proposal brought forth by Mexico. Nonetheless, conservationists feared that opposition from a few countries with fairly large mako fishing industries﹣primarily the United States,Canada, and Japan﹣(4)________ tip the scale. Japan opposed the measure during the debates, and the United States announced afterward it (5)________ (vote) no.In the past, the U.S. and others have supported listing other shark species under CITES,but not so in this case,(6)________ commercial interests. For a lot of these countries,they were happy to list shark species when it was ones they weren't so heavily involved in fishing. Suddenly, when they're being asked to be responsible, rather than asking other people to be responsible, they're (7)________(little) keen to take it on board.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which determines the conservation status of species claims that both species of mako sharks to be endangered,saying an (8)________ (estimate) 50 to 79 percent population decline over three generations, or about 75 years. They(9)________, used in shark fin soup﹣a dish in Asian countries, that's often served at weddings as a sign of respect for guests. Theirmeat is more edible compared to (10)________ of other sharks, which is often acidic and is usually sold as a byproduct of the fin trade for "pennies on the dollar".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.2.In between all the measures to battle the severe air pollution levels in Delhi, there's one more option for you ﹣ a bar that has "pure air". Delhi's first﹣ever oxygen bar ﹣ named "Oxy Pure" ﹣ offers 15 minutes of 80﹣90 percent pure oxygen starting from Rs 299.The bar,(1)_______ in May, also offers its customers several aromas(香味)to choose from that can be filled with oxygen. The aromas include lemongrass, cherry, mango and more.Customers are given a lightweight tube, used for supplementary oxygen (2)_______. The device is placed near the customer's nose through which they are advised to breathe in the aroma﹣filled oxygen.According to the aroma you choose, each session (3)_______ to improve one's sleep patterns and digestion, cure headaches and even claims to work as a remedy for (4)_______."I was passing by and saw that they were offering pure oxygen. I thought I would give it atry and went for the lemongrass flavour. It was (5)_______," Manjul Mehta, a customer at Oxy Pure told Delhi Daily.Speaking to Delhi Daily, Bonny Irengbam, senior sales assistant at the bar, said customers were(6)_______ positively after a few sessions."Some people, who try it for the first time, will feel relaxed and fresh. But only people who undergo the sessions regularly will get real (7)_______ of the aroma," he added. "Though we have regular customers, we don't encourage back﹣to﹣back sessions, as (8)_______ levels of oxygen in the body can make a person dizzy. It is (9)_______ to do it once or twice a month or to stick with the 10﹣15 minute sessions a day," he said.Dr. Rajesh Chawla, a senior consultant in medicine said that though such sessions do not have any side﹣effects, it does not help in the long run either. "Even if you breathe in the so﹣called pure oxygen for two hours in a day, you will go back to breathing the pollutedair for the rest of the 22 hours", he said. He added that the concept is purely a(n)(10)_______ move.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.3. Stories about the problems of tourism have been numerous in the last few years. Yet it does not have to be a problem. Although tourism inevitably affects the region in which it takes place, the costs to these fragile (脆弱的) environments and their local cultures can be (1)_______. Indeed, as has happened with some Alpine villages, it can even be a(n)(2)_______ for refreshing local cultures. And a growing number of adventure tourism (3)_______ are trying to ensure that their activities benefit the local population and environment over the long term.In the Swiss Alps, communities have decided that their future depends on combining tourism more effectively with the local (4)_______. Local concern about the rising number of second home developments in the Swiss Pays﹣d'Enhaut resulted in (5)_______ being imposed on their growth. There has also been a new interest in cheese production in thearea, providing the locals with a (6)_______ source of income that does not depend on outside visitors.Many of the Arctic tourist destinations have been exploited by (7)_______ companies, who employ temporary workers and send most of the profits back to their home base. But some Arctic communities are now operating tour businessesthemselves, thereby ensuring that the benefits increase (8)_______. For instance, a native corporation in Alaska, employing local people, is running an air tour from Anchorage to Kotzebue, where tourists eat Arctic food, walk on the lands and watch local musicians and dancers.Native people in the desert regions of the American Southwest have followed (9)_______ strategies, encouraging tourists to visit their towns and reservations to (10)_______ high﹣quality handicrafts and artwork. Some have established highly profitable stoneware businesses, while the Navajo and Hopi groups have been similarly (11)_______ with jewelry.Too many people living in fragile environments have lost control over their economies, their culture and their environment when tourism has spread through their homelands. Merely restricting tourism cannot be the (12)_______ to the imbalance because people's desire to see new places will not just disappear.(13)_______, communities in fragile environments must achieve greater control over tourism ventures in their regions, in order to (14)_______ their needs and desires with the demands of tourism. A growing number of communities are (15)_______ that, with firm combined decision﹣making, this is possible. The critical question now is whether this can become the normal status, rather than the exception.(1)A promotedB minimizedC inheritedD deleted(2)A vehicleB responsibilityC exampleD entrance(3)A operatorsB professorsC mayorsD journalists(4)A committeeB cultureC sceneryD economy(5)A viewsB burdensC limitsD qualifications(6)A costlyB criticalC reliableD sensible(7)A responsibleB nativeC thoughtfulD outside(8)A locallyB extensivelyC virtuallyD typically(9)A positiveB personalizedC similarD primary(10)A estimateB collectC appreciateD purchase(11)A relevantB successfulC combinedD impressed(12)A desireB solutionC appealD priority(13)A InsteadB MoreoverC HoweverD Besides(14)A balanceB meetC requireD recognize(15)A complainingB mentioningC demonstratingD protestingSection 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.4. McCoy was looking for a safe place to do drugs when something clearly out of place caught his eye: a luxurious brown leather handbag.McCoy, 36, could relate all too well. One of his few possessions, the sleeping bag he used in an abandoned house, had recently been stolen. Remembering how angered he'd been by his own loss, he resolved to return the purse to its owner.He began right away, starting with the address on the bill found in the handbag. After traveling much of the day and finally approaching the address on the bill, he was stopped by a woman, who asked whether she could buy the purse. McCoy refused, saying he was searching for its owner. "But I am the owner, " the woman said. "That's my purse."A month earlier, Kaitlyn Smith, 29, a sales representative for a medical device company, had woken up to find her apartment broken into and her purse stolen. Now she came across a tall, messy﹣looking man holding it tightly. She could instantly tell he wasn't in good shape.At Smith's urging, McCoy told her his story. He'd been in charge of a landscapingbusiness until 2012, when a car accident left him addicted to drugs.Smith, amazed this stranger had gone to such great lengths to return her bag, asked whether there was anything she could do to help. "I'm a drug addict, " McCoy warned. "I don't want to intrude on your life; I'm probably gonna let you down."Unafraid, Smith gave him her phone number, saying, "If you want to go to rehab (戒毒所), call me." She then drove him back to his neighborhood and left, thinking that would be the end of it. Two days later, she got a call.Smith realized that McCoy was serious about getting better, so she dug into her savings account and bought McCoy a plane ticket to Florida. While there, he would call her to let her know how he was doing. "We were getting to know each other, " Smith says. "His scared, desperate voice turned into a healthy, lively one." After 28 days at a rehab program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, McCoy is drug﹣free. He lives at a residential recovery center in Baltimore, and a GoFundMe page set up by Smith has covered his rent, groceries, and incidentals. His life is back on track, all because one crime victim could understand another's loss.(1)What drove McCoy to look for the owner of the handbag?________A The urge to find a business partner.B The resolution to recover his sleeping bag.C His own unfortunate experience.D His anger over the poor living condition..(2)What was McCoy's initial reaction towards Smith's intention to help?________A Enthusiasm.B Resistance.C Hostility.D Gratitude..(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?________A McCoy was a victim of an identity theft.B Smith offered McCoy a ride home at his request.C McCoy looked unhealthy when he bumped into Smith.D Smith covered McCoy's living expense in the recovery centre..(4)Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?________A Drug﹣abuse Can Heal.B Lost and Found.C Mutual Communication Matters.D Good Deeds Repaid.5. Growing Green Thumbs________Denton, 940/591﹣8865;Flower Mound, 972/691﹣2650;Lewisville, 972/315﹣3133.www.mytexasgarden.comLEARN: Kids ages 5﹣12 can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with aparent/caregiver's supervision at 9: 30 am on the first or third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45﹣minute session (beginning on June 2). Preregistration online is required.COST: Free________2200 Bowling Green Ave., Denton, 940/349﹣2883.www.dcmga.comLEARN: Join the weekend work at the community garden, where caregivers, parents and master gardeners help children of all ages plant new vegetables, water the plants, harvest from the gardens and more. The instructors also lead games about nutrition, good and bad insects and more. 10 am﹣5 pm on Saturdays.COST: Free________255 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.www.copp11communitygarden.orgLEARN: Kids of all ages (with a parent/caregiver) can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden (255 Parkway Blvd.) or Ground Delivery Garden (450 S. Denton Tap Road). Children will have the opportunity to till (耕) the ground, plant vegetables, harvest from the garden and more. Master gardeners are available on site; all harvested foods are either sold at the community's farmers' market or donated to the area food bank. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 am.COST: Free(1)If a child wants to plant in the Calloway gardens, he/she________.A needs to register online before handB should be present every Wednesday morningC must be under supervision throughout the yearD can visit www.dcmga.com for more information.(2)Which of the following can be learned from the passage?________A All the three gardens are based in Denton.B Experts in Calloway Gardens are tipped for their instructions.C Kids in Coppell Community Gardens may take harvests home.D Activities in Denton Children's Community Gardens are entertaining..(3)This piece of writing is most probably issued by________.A a food industry in bad need of fundingB a website promoting gardeningfacilities C an institution offering learning programs D an association publicizing botanical gardens.6. Though the spread of good reproduction (复制品) of works of art can be culturally valuable, museums continue to promote the special status of original work and highlight the authenticity (真实) of its exhibits. Unfortunately, this seems to place severe limitations on the kind of experience offered to visitors.One limitation is related to the way the museum presents its exhibits. Art museums are often called "treasure houses". We are reminded of this even before we view a collection by the presence of security guards who keep us away from the exhibits. In addition, a major collection like that of London's National Gallery is housed in numerous rooms, where a single piece of work is likely to be worth more than all the average visitor possesses. In a society that judges the personal status of the individual so much by their material worth, it is therefore difficult not to be impressed by one's own relative "worthlessness" in such an environment.Furthermore, consideration of the "value" of the original work in its treasure house setting impresses upon the viewer that since these works were originally produced, they have been assigned a huge value in terms of money by some person or institution more powerful than themselves. Evidently, nothing the viewer thinks about the work is going to alter that value, and so today's viewer is discouraged from trying to extend thatspontaneous, immediate, self﹣reliant kind of interpretation which would originally have met the work.The visitor may then be struck by the strangeness of seeing such a variety of paintings, drawings and sculptures brought together in an environment for which they were not originally created. This "displacement effect" is further heightened by the huge volume of exhibits. In the case of a major collection, there are probably more works on display than we could realistically view in weeks or even months.This is particularly distressing because time seems to be a vital factor in the appreciation of all art forms. A fundamental difference between paintings and other art forms is that there is no prescribed time over which a painting is viewed. Operas, novels and poems are read in a prescribed time sequence, whereas a picture has no clear place at which to start viewing, or at which to finish. Thus art works themselves encourage us to view them superficially, without appreciating the richness of detail and labor that is involved.Consequently, the dominant critical approach becomes that of the art historian, a specialized academic approach devoted to "discovering the meaning" of art within the cultural context of its time. This is in harmony with the museum's function, since the approach is dedicated to seeking out and conserving "authentic", "original" readings of the exhibits.(1)The writer mentions London's National Gallery to illustrate________.A the undesirable cost to a nation of maintaining a huge collection of artB the conflict that may arise in society between financial and artistic valuesC the negative effect a museum can have on visitors' opinion of themselvesD the need to put individual well﹣being above large﹣scale artistic schemes.(2)The writer says that today viewers may be unwilling to criticize a work becausethey________.A lack the knowledge neededB fear it may have financial implicationsC have no real concept of the work's valueD feel their personal reaction is of no significance.(3)The writer says that unlike other forms of art, the appreciation of a painting does not________.A involve direct contact with an audienceB require a specific location for performanceC need the involvement of other professionalsD call for a specific beginning or ending.(4)Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?________A Original work: killer of artistic appreciationB Original work: reduction to value of art worksC Original work: substitute for reproductionD Original work: arthistorians' bread and butter.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.7.Vitamin D3 Improve Heart FunctionA daily dose of vitamin D3 improves heart function in people with heart failure, a five﹣year University of Leeds research project has found.Dr. Klaus Witte, from the School of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, led the study. He said: "This is a significant breakthrough for patients. It is the first evidence that vitamin D3 can improve heart function of people with heart muscle weakness ﹣known as heart failure." (1)________ Vitamin D3 can be boosted by exposure to sunlight, but heart failure patients are often deficient in it even during the summer because older people make less vitamin D3 in response to sunlight than younger people. Vitamin D3 production in the skin is also reduced by sunscreen.The study, which was funded by the Medical Research Council, involved more than 160 patients from Leeds who were already being treated for their heart failure using proven treatments including beta ﹣ blockers, ACE﹣inhibitors and pacemakers.(2)________ Those patients who took vitamin D3 experienced an improvement in heart function which was not seen in those who took a placebo.(3)________ Heart specialists measure heart function by taking an ultrasound scan of the heart and measuring how much blood pumps from the heart with each heartbeat, known as ejection fraction. The ejection fraction of a healthy person is usually between 60% and 70%. In heart failure patients, the ejection fraction is often significantly impaired ﹣ in the patients enrolled into the study the average ejection fraction was 26%.In the 80 patients who took Vitamin D3, the heart's pumping function improved from 26% to 34%.(4)________ This means that for some heart disease patients, taking vitamin D3 regularly may lessen the need for them to be fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a device which detects dangerous irregular heart rhythms and can shock the heart to restore a normal rhythm.IV. Summary Writing8. 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.Social media and teens' anxietyFrom cyber﹣bullying to cruel comments, social media can be a land mine for kids. Issues parents never worried about are now a risk for many teens. With kids' digital well﹣being a concern, researchers are exploring potential links between social media and the rise in teen suicide rates, tech addiction, and loss of real﹣life social skills. Many parents are wondering: Is social media causing my kid to have anxiety?It's a question that worried parents. Some research has observed a relationship between social media use and anxiety in kids, but it's difficult to know if and when social media causes anxiety or whether kids who are anxious turn to social media as a way to seek support. How kids use social media matters, too. Social comparison and feedback﹣seeking behaviors have been associated with depressive symptoms, which often co﹣occur with anxiety.How can parents keep social media a positive for kids?1. Seeing photos of a trip to the beach your friends didn't invite you to can really be upsetting. If your kid is tired of digital drama, suggest they take a break from social media for a while. In fact, if they post a status update that they're taking a break, their friends might be very accepting because they've had similar feelings.2. People post stuff that makes their lives look perfect ﹣ not the homework struggles, or the fight they had with their dad. Remind kids that social media leaves the messy stuff out ﹣ and that everyone has ups and downs.3. In a world where kids could spend their days lying around looking at Wechat, it's doubly important for them to feel as though they're cultivating their inner lives. Prompt them to balance social media with soul﹣nourishing activities such as hobbies, exercise,reading, and helping others. Otherwise, what are they going to show off about on social media?V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.9. 艺术节开幕式上学生的演出真是太棒了!(performance)________________10. 图书管理员提醒新生,杂志阅毕要放回原处.(where)________________11. 只有耐得住寂寞,并不断挑战自我,才能更好地为未来做准备.(Only)________________________12. 做自我介绍时,不必面面俱到,而要突出你的与众不同之处.(distinguish)________VI. Guided Writing13. Directions: Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是明启中学高三学生李青,将在主题为"我的家乡变美了"的班会上发言.请撰写一篇演讲稿,内容必须包括:▪家乡变美了的具体表现;▪你对家乡未来的畅想.(演讲稿的开头已给出,不计入总词数.)2020年上海市青浦区高考英语一模试卷答案1. that,unless,Listing,could/would,had voted,with/for,less,estimated,are targeted,that2. Flaunched,H. intake,Cpromises,K. depression,Brefreshing,J. responding,Abenefits,Ein creased,I. advisable,Dcapitalistic3. BAADCCDACDBBAAC4. CBCD5. ADC6. CDDA7. F,D,B,C8. Whether social media causes anxiety has become the focus of parents concerned with their kids' digital health.(高分句型一)(社交网络导致的焦虑已经成为家长对孩子数字健康关注的焦点) Tips are offered on positive effects of social media on children.(提供让社交网络对孩子有积极影响的方法) They can keep off social medial temporarily if bored with it.(临时远离社交网络)They should be aware that life is imperfect and face barriers bravely.(高分句型二)(要认识到生活并不是完美的要勇敢面对困难) Besides, taking some meaningful offline activities are strongly recommended.(建议线下做些有意义的活动)9. Howwonderful/terrificthestudents'performanceattheopeningceremonyoftheArtFestivalw as!,∥Whatwonderful/terrificperformancethestudentsputon/presented/gaveattheopeningcer emonyoftheArtFestival!10. The librarian reminded the freshmen to put the magazines where theywere/belonged/lay after finishing reading them.,∥ The librarian reminded the freshmen that they should put the magazines where they were/belonged/lay after finishing reading them.11. Only when we can endure loneliness and challenge ourselves constantly can we better prepare for the future.,∥ Only by enduring loneliness and challe nging ourselves constantly can we better prepare for the future.,(can we be better prepared/can we better prepare ourselves)12. When making self﹣introductions, you don't need to present/cover all theaspects/details about yourself; instead, you shouldhighlight/underline/emphasize/stress what distinguishes you from others.13. My hometown used to be a beautiful place it stands near a wide river at the foot of low green hills. It had many tall buildings and wide streets. There were trees and flowers everywhere.But some times it was polluted seriously, and it was no longer beautiful.(过去的家乡)Luckily, everything has changed since liberation.Led by the party, the people have got rid of pollution.【高分句型一】 The air is cleaner.They have planted more flowers and grass along the river.A lot of polluting factories have been pulled down.You can enjoy the scenery in my hometown.(家乡变美了的具体表现)I am connvinced that my hometown will become more and more beautiful.(你对家乡未来的畅想)I love my hometown, and I love its people, who are healthy and happy.【高分句型二】(总结)。
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2020届宝山区高考英语一模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)Wild Track is an organization that aims to protect endangered animals like rhinos. They use a computer program that runs photos of animal tracks through an algorithm (演算法). Then the program makes the same observations as a tracker would, allowing scientists to know where individual animals go. However, the program itself needs “training”.It starts with collecting good photos of prints from endangered animals in captivity (圈养). As people send in photos of tracks from animals in the wild, the FIT program can compare it to tracks from animals it “knows.” As the program becomes more accurate, Wild Track hopes it will become a major tool for monitoring any endangered species.Anyone can help Wild Track by taking images of tracks and sending them to a partner organization called . The only tool you need is a digital camera or cellphone. After finding a clear track, place one ruler along the bottom of the footprint and another along the left side. Below the footprint, place a note containing your exact name and the date. Holding the camera or cellphone directly above the track, take a photo showing the footprint, rulers and note. Later, visit and follow the instructions on the site to send your photo.Wild Track needs photos of footprints made not only by animals in captivity but also those living in the wild. In wild places, you should take care not to disturb animals in their natural environment. If you intend to photograph in a wild area that is unknown to you, then you should not go there alone. Instead, go with someone who is familiar with the region and experienced at tracking.56. How does the writer begin this article about WildTrack?A. By discussing the software that it employsB. By praising its recent efforts to raise fundsC. By explaining how and when it was foundedD. By summarizing different opinions about it57. According to this article, which animals are WildTrack mainly interested in?A. Those which cause a threat to human settlementsB. Those which are now at risk of becoming extinctC. Those which have been illegally kept as petsD. Those which disappeared from the Earth long ago58. What does this article talk about in detail?A. A list of locations worth exploringB. A strategy for acquiring equipmentC. A warning not to engage in huntingD. A technique containing several steps59. What does the article suggest doing in wild areas?A. Admiring the wild landscapeB. Preparing well for wild weatherC. Leaving wild creatures aloneD. Consuming a diet of wild plants宝山区高考一模答案56-59 ABDC2020届崇明区高考英语一模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)Every year,the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco fills up with dance lovers. They come to take in experimental works of art that all have one thing in common—hip hop. This weekend the San Francisco International Hip Hop Dance-Fest celebrates 20 years of presenting electrifying hip hop performances.Each Dance-Fest has diversity (多样化)of style and group size, and a balance of local and out-of-town companies. From Vietnam to Brazil to Uganda to the Czech Republic, the festival has drawn impressive international talent.After a long process, only the most exceptional companies are flown in for Dance-Fest. In fact, outstanding technical dance skills are only a basic standard that the festival organizers are looking for. They look for much more—groups or artists that think outside the box. Artists that use hip hop in a theatrical way or to address social issues are sure to stand out. For instance, the 2010 performance "Tables and Chairs” served to underline the negative effects of alcoholism on society.It would be terribly irresponsible not to mention the founder, Micaya,in any introduction to Dance-Fest. A popular hip hop dance instructor, Micaya began producing high energy dance shows in the heart of San Francisco in 1993. Students of all ages and backgrounds love her classes so much that a San Francisco newspaper once described her as “Best Dance Instructor”.However. Micaya was concerned about the then dubious reputation of hip hop. She made it her goal to get hip hop the same recognition and respect as other dance forms. In 1999 she started Dance-Fest. It was the first festival of its kind to honor the creativity of hip hop dance in a non-competitive atmosphere. To Micaya, competitive Riles leave little room for the magic that comes from true expression. One review said, Micaya's festival challenges us “to reconsider just how diverse and embracing hip hop can now be.” Indeed, Micaya brings out the best in dancers, and has given San Francisco one of its finest festivals.56.What is the passage mainly about?A.The creativity of hip hop.B. The characteristics and the history of Dance-Fest.C. The best instructor of hip hop.D. The unique Riles and the challenge of Dance-Fest.57.Hip hop dancers are more likely to be chosen for Dance-fest if they can not only dance skillfully but alsoA.dance on the outside of the boxB. give up drinking alcohol before dancingC. handle social problems with their danceD. show their technical dance skills in theaters58.By “dubious reputation” in the last paragraph,the author means hip hop back then.A.was forbidden in publicB. was considered something badC. received too much attentionD. lacked creativity and competition59.What can be concluded about Dance-Fest?A.It is a competition for hip hop dancers.B. It is a dance festival for various dance forms.C. It is successful in popularizing hip hop.D. It is better respected than other dance festivals.崇明区高考一模答案56. B57. C58. B59. C2020届奉贤区高考英语一模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 was something in the elderly woman's behavior that caught my eye. Although slow and unsure of step, the woman moved with deliberation, and there was no hesitation in her gestures. She was as good as anyone else, her movements suggested. And she had a job to do.The elderly woman had walked into the store along with a younger woman who I guessed was her daughter. The daughter was displaying a serious case of impatience,rolling her eyes,huffing and sighing, checking her watch every few seconds. If she had possessed a belt, her mother would have been fastened to it as a means of dragging her along to keep step with the rush of other shoppers. The older woman detached from the younger one and began to glance over the DVDs on the nearest shelf. After the slightest hesitation, T walked over and asked if T could help her find something. The woman smiled up at me and showed me a title scrawled () on a crumpled piece of paper. The title was unusual and a bit unfamiliar. Clearly a person looking for it knew a little about movies, about quality.Rather than rushing off to locate the DVD for the woman, I asked her to walk with me so I could show her where she could find it. Looking back, T think T wanted to enjoy her company for a moment. Something about her deliberate movements reminded me of my own mother, who'd passed away the previous Christmas.As we walked along the back of the store, I narrated its floor plan: old television shows, action movies, cartoons, science fiction. The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation.We found the movie, and T complimented her on her choice. She smiled and told me it was one she'd enjoyed when she was her son's age and that she hoped he would enjoy it as much as she had. Maybe, she said with a hint of eagerness, he could enjoy it with his own young children. Then, reluctantly, I had to return the elderly woman to her keeper, who was still tapping her foot at thefront of the store.I accompanied the older woman to the queue at the cash register and then stepped back and lingered near the younger woman. When the older woman's turn in line came, she paid in cash, counting out the dollars and coins with the same sureness she'd displayed earlier ...56.What does “she had a job to do” (Para.l) mean according to the context?A. She had a regular job in the store.B. She wanted to ask for help.C. She wanted to buy a DVD. D. She was thinking of what to buy.57.What does the title of the DVD reveal according to the shop assistant?A.The elderly woman had some knowledge about movies.B.The elderly woman liked movies for young children.C.The elderly woman preferred movies her son liked.D.The elderly woman liked both old and new movies.58.While looking for the DVD with the old woman, the shop assistant was.A.hesitantB. casualC. cautiousD. considerate59.What is the main purpose of this passage?A.To describe what a movie nut is likeB.To remind readers to spend more time accompanying their familyC.To stress the importance of company and understanding.D.To explore the key aspects of current parental-child relationship奉贤区高考一模答案60-62 DAA2020届虹口区高考英语一模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)People worry that developments in Artificial Intelligence, or A.I., will bring about a point in history when A.I. overtakes human intelligence, leading to an unimaginable revolution in human affairs. Or they wonder whether instead of our controlling artificial intelligence, it will control us.The situation may not arise for hundreds of years to come, but this doesn’t mean we have nothing to worry about. On the contrary, The A.I. products that now exist are improving faster than most people realize and promise to fundamentally transform our world, not always for the better. They are only tools, not a competing form of intelligence. But they will reshape what work means and how wealth is created.Unlike the Industrial Revolution and the Computer Revolution, the A.I. revolution is not taking certain jobs and replacing them with other jobs. Instead, it is believed to cause a wide-scale elimination of jobs — mostly lower-paying jobs, but some higher-paying ones, too.This transformation will result in enormous profits for the companies that develop A.I., as well as for the companies that adopt it. We are thus facing two developments that do not sit easily together: enormous wealth concentrated in relatively few hands and enormous numbers of people out of work. What is to be done?Part of the answer will involve educating or retraining people in tasks A.I. tools aren’t good at.Artificial intelligence is poorly suited for jobs involving creativity, planning and “cross-field” thinking. But these skills are typically required by high-paying jobs that may be hard to retrain displaced workers to do. More promising are lower-paying jobs involving the “people skills” that A.I. lacks: social workers, barmen, doormen — professions requiring human interaction. But how many barmen does a society really need?The solution to the problem of mass unemployment will involve “service jobs of love.” These are jobs that A.I. cannot do, that society needs and that give people a sense of purpose. Examples include accompanying an older person to visit a doctor, helping at an orphanage and serving as a sponsor at charity organization. The volunteer service jobs of today, in other words, may turn into the real jobs of the future.Other volunteer jobs may be higher-paying and professional, such as compassionate medical service providers. In all cases, people will be able to choose to work fewer hours than they do now.56. In what aspect is the A.I. revolution different from the Industrial or the Computer revolution?A. The A.I. revolution will finally become one beyond human’s control.B. A.I. is believed to lead to a point in history when it takes over human intelligence.C. Higher-paying jobs will take the place of lower-paying ones in the A.I. revolution.D. It may bring about mass unemployment no matter how much employees are paid.57. The underlined word “promising” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.A. promotionalB. demandingC. guaranteedD. potential58. What does the author suggest in the face of the A.I. revolution?A. It is sensible to encourage people to take volunteer jobs.B. People should be instructed to do less demanding jobs.C. The problem of job loss can be solved by creating lower-paying jobs.D. Jobs requiring knowledge in different fields are suitable for displaced workers.59. Which of the following may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The A.I. Revolution Creates New Job Opportunities.B. Challenges the A.I. Revolution Brings to Job MarketC. A Double-edged Sword: the A.I. RevolutionD. Interrelationship between A.I. and Unemployment虹口区高考一模答案56-59: DDAB2020届黄浦区高考英语一模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 read.( A )Many of China’s ancient architectural treasures smashed to dust before Lin Huiyin and Liang Sicheng began documenting them in the 1930s. The husband and wife team were among the first preservationists to operate in China, and by far the best known. Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.Becoming China’s best architectural historians was no easy accomplishment. The buildings they wanted to save were centuries old, located in distant parts of the country. In many cases, theyhad to journey through dangerous conditions in the Chinese countryside to reach them. Exploring China’s remote areas during the 1930s meant traveling muddy, poorly maintained roads by mule(骡子)or on foot. Inns were often dirty, food could be polluted, and there was always risk of violence from rebels, soldiers and robbers.Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light, in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. The breathtaking wooden temple was built in 857 A.D., making it the oldest building known in China at the time.Liang and Lin crawled into the temple’s most forbidding, forgotten areas to determine its age, including one hideaway inhabited by thousands of bats and millions of bedbugs, covered in dust and littered with dead bats. “In complete darkness and among the awful smell, hardly breathing, with thick masks covering our noses and mouths, we measured, drew, and photographed with flashlights for several hours. When at last we came out to take a breath of fresh air, we found hundreds of bedbugs in our bag. We ourselves had been badly bitten. Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.”Liang wrote of the experience in an account included in “Liang and Lin: Partners in Exploring China’s Architectural Past.”56. On their way to the ancient buildings in 1930s, Liang and Lin faced following risksEXCEPT ________.A. accommodationsB. personal securityC. road conditionsD. vehicles57. Liang and Lin raised public awareness of _____.A. documenting smashed historical buildingsB. rebuilding historically valuable buildingsC. saving the oldest temples in ChinaD. protecting historical buildings58. While exploring the Temple of Buddha’s Light, __________.A. Liang and Lin caught insects with awful smellB. Liang and Lin were forbidden to breathe insideC. Liang and Lin were pleased at something unhoped forD. Liang and Lin determined its age by studying bedbugs’ hideaway59. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Creativeness results in discoveryB. Difficulty produces achievementC. Efforts contribute to happinessD. Responsibilities make development黄浦区高考一模答案56-59DDCB2020届嘉定区高考一模Section B(22分)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)When she was ten years old, Isadora Duncan dropped out of school to teach people dance. If that job was left to any other ten-year-old, it would have turned out frustrating, difficult, and a little discouraging.But Duncan was different. Not only was she already talented enough to earn money even at that age, but she also had a rare kind of confidence that helped her treat troublesas fuel —something to elevate the fire that is already burning inside of her.It’s no surprise, then, that when she moved to New York to join a theatre company, she found herself restricted. The existing dancing style, their way of operating—all of this seemed to her the work of a misguided past. Duncan was very direct about what she wanted, confidently telling people she had a different vision of dance that she was going to spread inthe world. This, naturally, led to ridicule and laughs early on, but as she built up her work, these instances became less frequent. Today, she is remembered as “The Mother of Dance,” with much of the modern art owing its expressive style to her influence. Inspired by the ancient Greeks, she brought the style to life.In her autobiography (自传), one of the things Duncan frequently refers to as the basis of her expressive spirit is the fact that she had a childhood where she wasn’t constantly watched. The expectations of her mother (who raised her) were open-ended. It was the freedom of this lifestyle that drove her to see what she could do.Growing up, before she left school, she was told one of two things: that she was either completely useless or that she was a genius. There was nothing in between. Even when she started working, people either bowed to her or they basically ignored her. But there wasn’t one moment Duncan doubted her own genius.There is an old quotation “if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” And it captures an important truth. At school, Isadora Duncan was a failure. In the dance hall, she gave form to brilliance.56. What does the underlined phrase “treat troubles as fuel” mean?A. Duncan used troubles to push her forward towards her dream.B. Duncan was good at burning away everyday troubles.C. Troubles turned Duncan into a confident girl.D. Troubles lit the fire of dancing in Duncan.57. Which of the following is TRUE about Duncan?A. Her experience in New York was the foundation of her career.B. Her teaching job when she was little destroyed her confidence.C. Her dancing style was not very well received at the beginning.D. Her mother set higher expectation on her than she could bear.58. What does the author try to tell the readers in the last paragraph?A. It is useless climbing a tree to catch fish.B. Everybody is a genius in his own way.C. Miseries come from human stupidity.D. Teachers can impact students greatly.59. What is this passage mainly about?A. Isadora Duncan’s childhood and her achievements today.B. Duncan’s career development and other dancers’ opinions of her.C. Isadora Duncan’s early experiences and the reasons for her success.D. Duncan’s high status in the dancing world and her unique expressive style.嘉定区高考一模答案56—59:ACBC2020届静安区高考英语一模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 )As humanity has got richer, animals’ roles have chan ged. People need their services less than before. Fewer wolves and thieves meant less demand for dogs for protection; the internal combustion engine(内燃机) made horses unneeded; modern sanitation(卫生设备) kept rats in check and made cats less useful. No longer necessities, domestic animals became luxuries. Petkeeping seems to kick in when household incomes rise above roughly $5,000. It is booming.The trend is not a new one. Archaeologists (考古学家) have found 10,000-year-old graves in which dogs and people are buried together. Some cultures — such as in Scandinavia, where dogs have long been both working dogs and companions — have kept pets for thousands of years. But these days the pet-keeping urge has spread even to parts of the world which have no tradition of sinking into a comfortable chair with a furry creature.The pet business is growing even faster than pet numbers, because people are spending more and more money on them. No longer are they food-waste-recyclers, fed with the remains that fall from their masters’ tables. Pet-food shelves are full of delicacies crafted to satisfy a range of appetites, including ice cream for dogs and foods for pets that are old, diabetic or suffer from sensitiv e digestion; a number of internet services offer food, tailored to the pet’s individual tastes.In the business this is called “pet humanisation”— the tendency of pet owners to treat their pets as part of the family. This is evident in the names given to dogs, which have evolved from Fido, Rex and Spot to — in America — Bella, Lucy and Max. It is evident in the growing market for pet clothing, pet grooming and pet hotels.People still assume that pets must be working for humanity in some way, perhaps making people healthier or less anxious. But the evidence for that is weak. Rather, new research suggests that dogs have evolved those irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” precisely to affect human emotions. Ithas worked. The species that once enslaved others now works very hard to pay for the care of its pets. Sentimental (多愁善感的) Americans often refer to themselves not as cat-owners but as the cat’s “mommy” or “daddy”. South Koreans go one further, describing themselves as cat “butlers”. Watch an unlucky dog-walker t railing “his” hound (猎犬), plastic bag in hand to pick up its mess, and you have to wonder: who’s in charge now?56. Which of the following trends is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. People’s needs for animal services are decreasing.B. Both the pet number and the pet business are growing.C. Pets are increasingly making their owners less anxious.D. Pet foods are more various and customized than before.57. Which of th e following is referred to as evidence of “pet humanization”?A. The names given to pets in American families nowadays.B. Pets’ inbuilt ability to affect emotions of their owners.C. Human beings’ ever rising urge for pet-keeping.D. Pet s’ roles as both working staff and companions.58. Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?A. Pets should be treated as equals of their human masters.B. Human beings are getting much benefit from their pets.C. Pet-keeping is still restricted within certain parts of the world.D. Some pet owners spend too much money on their pets.59. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. The Changing Roles of AnimalsB. The Urge for Pet-keepingC. Who Owns WhomD. Love Me, Love My Dog静安区高考一模答案56-59CADC2020届闵行区高考英语一模(A)“You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse(长曲棍球)club.I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on… At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilitiesamong many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?56. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l?A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn’t good at sports.C. She just doesn’t want to volunteer.D. She’s unable to meet her schedule.57. What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Encourage team work.B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide advice.58. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She’ll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.59. Why does the writer like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.闵行区高考一模答案56. C57. B58. D59. B2020届浦东新区高考英语一模(A)Dame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-born British architectwhose tall structures left a mark on skylines andimaginations around the world and in the process reshapedarchitecture for the modern age.She was not an average designer. She liberatedarchitectural geometry(几何), giving it a whole newexpressive identity. Geometry became, in her hands, a vehicle for unprecedented and eye-popping new spaces. Her buildings elevated uncertainty to an art, conveyed in the odd ways.Her work implying mobility, speed, freedom and uncertainty spoke to a worldview widely shared by a younger generation. “I am not European, I don’t do conventional work and I am a woman,’’ Strikingly Ms. Hadid never allowed herself on her work to be categorized by her background or her gender. And she was one of a kind, a path breaker. In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s Nobel.Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad on October 31, 1950. Then in 1972, she arrived at the architectural association in London, a center for experimental design. Her teachers included Elia Zenghelis and Rem Koolhaas. “They aroused my ambition,” she would recall, “and taught me to trust even my strangest instincts.” By the 1980s she had established her own practice in London. And she began to draw attention with an unrealized plan in 1982—1983 for the Peak Club.Her partner, Patrick Schumacher, played an instrumental and collaborative role in her career. Mr. Schumacher coined the term parametric(参数的) design to include the computer-based approach that helped the firm’s most weird concepts become reality. Ms. Hadid called what resulted in an organic language of architecture, based on these new tools, which allow us to combine highly complex forms into a fluid(流线的) and complete whole.Her sources were nature, history or whatever she sought useful. When her Rosenthal Center, a relatively modest project, opened in 2003, Herbert Muschamp, the architecture critic declared it “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war”.“She was bigger than life, a force of nature,” as Amale Andraos, the dean of Columbia University’s architecture school, put it, “she was a pioneer.”She was. For women, for what cities can desire to build and for the art of architecture.56. What features the structures designed by Zaha Hadid?A. Free architectural geometry.B. Conventional design.C. Odd imagination.D. Colorful patterns.57. According to Paragraphs 3 and 4, which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Zaha Hadid taught herself to trust instincts.B. The plan for the Peak Club hasn’t been carried out.C. The architect’s gender influenced her work dramatically.D. Zaha Hadid was the first architect to win the Pritzker Prize.58. How did the computer-based approach make a difference to Zaha Hadid’s work?A. It contributes to realizing the strange ideas.B. It simplifies the complex structure as a whole.C. It provides new tools to translate the language.D. It serves as an instrument to interpret the concepts.59. The purpose of the passage is to ________________.A. present Zaha Hadid’s life experienceB. praise Zaha Hadid’s inspiration and diligenceC. compare Zaha Hadid’s works in different timesD. show Zaha Hadid’s great contributions to architecture浦东新区高考一模答案56-59ABAD2020届普陀区高考英语一模。
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上海高考英语题型训练: 阅读理解C2020高三第一学期期末质量抽查Section BDirections: Read the following three passage. 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. (C)松江The newspaper must provide for the reader the facts, pure, unprejudiced, objectively selected facts. But in these days of complex news it must provide mere: it must supply interpretation, the meaning of the facts. This is a very important assignment facing American journalists 一to make clear to the reader the problems of the day, to make international news understandable as community news, to recognize that there is no longer any such thing as "local” news, because any event in the international area has a local reaction in the financial market, political circles, in terms, indeed, of our very way of life. There is in journalism a widespread view that when you start an interpretation, you are entering dangerous waters, the rushing tides of opinion. This is nonsense.The opponents of interpretation insist that the writer and the editor shall limit themselves to the “facts". This insistence raises two questions: What are the facts? A re the bare facts enough?As for the first question, consider how a so-called "factual" story conics about. The reporter collects, say, fifty facts; out of these fifty, his space being necessarily restricted, he selects the ten which he considers most important. This is Judgment Number One. Then he or his editor decides which of these ten facts shall make up the beginning of the article, which is an important decision because many readers do not proceed beyond the first paragraph. This is Judgment Number Two. Then the right editor determines whether the article shall be presented on page one, where it has a large influence, or on page twenty four, where it has little. Judgment Number Three.Thus in the presentation of a so-called “factual” or ''objective”, s tory, at least three judgments are involved. And they are judgments not at all unlike those involved in interpretation, in which reporters and editors, calling upon their research resources, their general background, and their "news neutralism", arrive at a conclusion as to the significance of the news.The two areas of judgment, presentation of the news and its interpretation, arc both objective and subjective processes. If an editor is determined to give a prejudiced view of the news, he can do it in other ways and more effectively than by interpretation. He can do it by the selection of those facts that support his particular viewpoint. Or he can do it by the place he gives a story 一promoting it to page one or dragging it to page thirty.63. According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. If a reporter makes clear the facts he writes, he will no doubt get into trouble.B. Journalists must select facts objectively to make current events clear to thereaders.C. The most important task of reporters is Io provide unprejudiced facts for the readers.D. For reporters, interpretation of facts is no less important than presentation of the facts.64. The beginning of the article should present the most important fact because .A. it will influence the reader to continueB. most readers read only the first paragraphC. it details the general attitude of the writerD. it's the best way to write according to the schools of journal ism65. Where a story is presented in a newspaper shows .A. the editor's prejudiceB. the reporter's backgroundC. the story's factual matterD. the story's effect on the readers66. Which of the following can best express the author's attitude toward objectiveness?A. Objectiveness is controlled by editors rather than writers.B. Properly choosing facts prepares a solid ground for objectiveness.C. He doesn't think there exists complete objectiveness in news writing.D. To make clear the news is a way to be objective and responsible for the readers.黄浦Risk is something we face daily. However, some people are obviously more willing to take risks than others.Biologists appear to have discovered a physical reason that explains why some people are risk - takers. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that spreads signals between nerve cells. It is linked to the brains reward system and is the chemical that makes us feel good, and scientists believe it to be inked to risk - taking. Our nerve cells have dopamine receptors(接收器)which control the amount of dopamine that each cell receives. But not all receptors may be active. When a person had few active receptors to control the amount of dopamine that is received, a cell can become flooded resulting in an extreme feeling of happiness.Researchers at Vanderbilt University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine asked 34 men and women to complete a questionnaire about their risk taking to assess whether they seek new opportunities or are cautious in life. The results of the research were consistent with similar studies carried out with rats, and had the same outcome. It concluded that people who are risk-takers have fewer dopamine receptors than people who are not. This suggests that the rush of pleasure a risk taker receives when a cell becomes flooded with dopamine can become addictive for some people. They therefore pursue new and exciting activities in order to try to repeat this feeling, and as a result their concern for risk becomes considerable reduced.Dopamine gives us a biological reason for risk - taking, but scientists believe there may be psychological reasons too. Sensation - seeking is a personalitycharacteristic that describes the desire to find activities that bring us pleasure. In 1964, psychologist Marvin Zuckerman created the sensation - seeking scale. His 40 -item questionnaire, still used today, was given to people who were active in seeking new activities, and to people who were more satisfied with a quiet life. While risk - taking is not a characteristic in itself, it is very much associated with sensation - seeking, as a high sensation - seeker does not evaluate risk in the same way that a low sensation - seeker does. a desire to achieve pleasure means that there is a greater willingness to take more risks.There are both biological and psychological explanations as to why some people may choose to take more risks than others. However, none of these explanations are definitive.63. If a person has fewer active dopamine receptors. ________.A. he is less likely to feel happyB. he is more willing to take risksC. he will eventually become dopamine - addictiveD. he is poorer at controlling the amount of dopamine64. The underlined phrase “consistent with” is closest to “________” in meaning.A. contrary toB. in agreement withC. at the cost ofD. persistent in65. What can be concluded from paragraph 4?A. The longing for pleasure may lead to risk taking.B. A willingness to take more risks can be cultivated.C. The sensation - seeking scale can help to evaluate risk.D. High sensation - seekers are more common than low ones.66. This passage mainly talks about ________.A. when we learn to take risksB. how risk - taking benefits usC. what makes risk - takersD. why we should take risks虹口For several decades, there has been an extensive and organized campaign intended to generate distrust in science, funded by regulated industries and libertarian think tanks(自由主义智囊团)whose interests and beliefs are threatened by the findings of modern science. In response, scientists have tended to stress the success of science. After all, scientists have been right about most things, from the structure of the universe to the relativity of time and space.Quoting successes isn’t wrong, but for many people it’s not persuasive. What is typically declared to be the scientific method -- develop a supposition, then design an experiment to test it -- isn’t what scientists actually do. Science is active so that new methods get invented and old ones get abandoned. The scientific method doesn’t always work. False theories can produce true results, so even if an experiment works, it doesn’t prove that the theory it was designed to test it true.If there is no identifiable scientific method, then what is the guarantee for trust in science?The answer is the methods by which those claims are evaluated. A scientific claim is never accepted as true until it has gone through a long process of examinationby fellow scientists. Until this point, scientific feedback is typically fairly friendly. But the next step is different: once the paper is ready, it is presented to a scientific journal, where things get a whole lot tougher. Editors deliberately send scientific papers to people who are not friends or colleagues of the authors, and the job of the reviewer is to find errors or other inadequacies. We call this process “peer review” because the reviewers are scientific peers but they act in the role of a superior who has both the right and the obligation to find fault. It is only after the reviewers and the editor are satisfied that any problems have been fixed that the paper is accepted for publication and enters the body of “science.”Does this process ever go wrong? Of course. Scientists are human. But if we look carefully at historical cases where science went wrong, typically there was no agreement reached by all. Some people argue that we should not trust science because scientists are “always changing their minds.” While examples of truly settled science being overturned are far fewer than is sometimes claimed, they do exist. But the beauty of this scientific process is that it explains what might otherwise appear paradoxical(矛盾的): that science produces both novelty(新颖性)and stability. New observations, ideas, interpretations introduce novelty: trans-formative questioning leads to collective decisions and the stability of scientific knowledge. Scientists do change their minds in the face of new evidence, but this is a strength of science, not a weakness.63. Distrust in science has been found because _________.A. scientists’ citing successes isn’t persuasive for many people to some extentB. most scientists have tended to lay too much emphasis on the success of scienceC. a wide - ranging and organized campaign has been founded in some industries and think tanksD. someone’s benefits and beliefs are endangered by the findings of modern science64. Which of the following statements will the author agree with about a scientific method?A. A scientific method doesn’t necessarily take effect because science is changing.B. A scientific method is not right because it isn’t what scientists actually do.C. A successful experiment can guarantee the truthfulness of a claim by a scientific method.D. True theories can prod uce false results because the scientific method doesn’t work.65. What purpose does “peer review” in evaluating a scientific claim mainly serve?A. The scientific claim can be completely accepted by the reviewers in the same field.B. The scientific peers can draw right conclusions by finding its faults or other inadequacies.C. The scientific claim can be published and recognized as true in science.D. The scientific paper can be successfully submitted to a scientific journal.66. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _________.A. Not all the claims about the falsehood of well-established science lead to its being overturnedB. It is inevitable that science sometimes goes wrong because it appears paradoxicalC. The beauty of science lies in the paradox of being both novel and stableD. Science is not trustful because scientists always change their minds.宝山5G, the fifth generation of wireless, promises lightning-fast download speeds and could lay foundation for high-tech advancements like self-driving cars. But like many new technologies, it's causing concern about potential health issues.The first generation of wireless introduced mobile phones, and 2G brought texting. 3G laid the groundwork for smart-phones, and 4G allowed video streaming and more. 5G is expected to download data 20 times faster than its predessor(前任),and some experts argue it could be much faster.Too much of a good thing?It's not just about streaming data faster, it's about streaming more of it. On a 5G network, a user can download a movie instantly, and data will flow between connected objects without delay. The amount of data people use on mobile devices has gone up 40 times since 2010 and is only expected to increase. 5G networks are wireless companies attempts to satisfy that demand.Uncertain effectsThe untested nature of 5G, and the extensiveness of its infrastructure(基础设施)has some worried that the increased exposure could have serious health effects. Wireless safety advocates(倡议人士)have called for more studies on the effects of the exposure, and one group is trying to stop the installment of 5G networks in Chicago's neighborhoods.The federal government has safety rules that wireless companies must obey that limit human exposure to radio waves, including frequencies uses with 5G.Wireless industry association CTIA says typical exposure to 5G infrastructure is comparable to Bluetooth devices and baby monitors, and there is no scientific evidence of negative health effects.Still, assurances from government agencies and industry operators are not enough for Chicago resident Judy Blake. Additional studies on 5G’s health impacts likely wouldn’t soothe her either. She said, “People can't choose whether or not to be exposed to this radiation.”“I don’t need another test. The only test that’s going to happen now is people’s lives,” said Blak e.Only time will tell?Though little is known about the long-term health impact of the millimeter waves that 5G operates on, some research has shown short-term exposure could be problematic, said Joel Moskowitz, a public health expert at the University of California at Berkeley.The eyes and sweat glands(腺体)are among several body parts studies have shown could be at risk. Moskowitz said. Insects and plant life could also be affected, he added.The millimeter waves used in SG are absorbed by the upper layers of skin, potentially causing the temperature of the skin to rise, said Suresh Borkar, senior lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. The effects of extended rises in skin temperature “bec ome abig unknown,” he said.This isn't the first time people will come into contact with millimeter waves: They're also used in airport body scanners, said Lav Varshney, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Still, it's the first time the high-frequency waves will he used on such a scale, and concerns surrounding new technologies are common throughout history.“When cars first started replacing horse-drawn carriages, people were afraid of what the health impacts of traveling at high speeds would be,” Varshney said. “There has always been occurrence of this fear.”63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. 5G is faster but not safe to human beings.B. 5G features faster and more in transiting.C. 5G can meet people's any demand in theory.D. 5G just makes little impact on people's health.64. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Millimeter waves certainly affect people's health seriouslyB. Millimeter wave s will cause the skin’s temperature to rise.C. It's obvious that many scientists object to 5G technology.D. It's hard to say whether millimeter waves do damage to health.65. The word soothe in the last but 7 paragraphs most probably means .A. to make somebody feel calm or less worried.B. to make somebody feel happy or more excited.C. to make somebody feel disappointed or less satisfactionD. to make somebody feel inspired or more energetic.66. The best title for this passage is .A. 5G’s Advantages and DisadvantagesB. The Development of WirelessC. 5G Health ConcernD. 5G Future PredictionSection B (C)松江63- 66 DBDC黄浦63-66 BBAC虹口63-66 DACA宝山63-66 BDAC。