1. 2020.1 黄浦区高三英语一模卷
【附20套高考模拟试题】2020届上海市黄浦区高三一模(期末)英语试题含答案
2020届上海市黄浦区高三一模(期末)英语试题第一部分(共20小题每,小题1.5分,满分30分)1.––The small restaurant is always crowded in every part.––That’s ______ it has a unique dining environment and quite a few wonderful dishes.A.why B.becauseC.where D.when2.In this article , you need to back up general statements with ________ examples.A.specific B.permanentC.abstract D.universal3.—You know quite a lot about the fashion show.—Well, Cathy ________ it to me during lunch.A.introduces B.introducedC.had introduced D.will introduce4.—Have you found the new flat advertised in the newspaper?— Y es. But the community____ very large and I nearly got lost just now.A.had been B.was C.will be D.is5.They intended to have the school better equipped,the local government was not able to get enough money to do so.A.unless B.while C.although D.once6.He had a great dearie to have a home of his own, ______ he had always lived with his grandmother. A.or B.and C.so D.for7.The Party could have stated ______ their policy was on this matter, but the voters only received a very dusty answer.A.why B.when C.whether D.what8.Lucy_ _writing her essay by 10:00 this morning. After that, she listened to music for a while. A.will finish B.finishesC.has finished D.had finished9.—Tom, do you enjoy your present job?—________. I just do it for a living.A.Of course B.Not reallyC.Not likely D.That’s all right10.There are various things on sale, so you can choose ______ interests you.A.whoever B.no matter whoC.whatever D.no matter what11.---When shall we start the reconstruction of the historic building?--- Not until our program ______ by the authority.A. will approveB. will be approvedC. has approvedD. has been approved12.It’s impossible for all the people to get jobs because ______of them is not fit for them.A.every one B.allC.not all D.none13.Come here, Mary. If you stand at this angle, you ______ just see the sunset.A.must B.needC.can D.should14.Humans spend a lot of time and money on their pets and the pets give all they have _____for that. A.in return B.in factC.in short D.in all15.—I’m afraid I couldn’t go to your birthday party.I have a test next Monday.—Oh,!You’re my best friend and you must be there!A.go ahead B.come on C.you needn’t D.it doesn’t matter16.语音知识(共5小题;每小题l分,满分5分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。
上海市黄浦区2020-2021学年高三上一模考英语卷 简答版
黄浦区2020学年度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)2020年12月第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.Brother and sister. B.Father and daughter.C.Husband and wife.D.Mother and son.2. A.A waiter. B.A manager. C.A salesman. D.A barber.3. A.He enjoys eating it. B.He cares little for it.C.He prefers fried seafood.D.He doesn’t want to taste it.4. A.The goods there were on sale last weekend.B.It’s the woman’s favourite shopping mall.C.It sold out50%of the goods last weekend.D.It’s the cheapest shopping mall nearby.5. A.The woman isn’t satisfied with her clothes’style.B.The woman is most probably pregnant.C.The woman doesn’t like the new family member.D.The woman is trying her best to lose weight.6. A.It is the only property she has.B.Her father asked her not to sell it.C.She inherited it from his father.D.She has nowhere to live after selling it.7. A.Call a repairman to come at once.B.Check the sink in the kitchen first.C.Clear up the kitchen right now.D.Stop the water from running immediately.8. A.She lost her purse. B.She forgot to bring cash.C.She failed to attend the concert.D.She was unable to get the student discount.9. A.Finish checking her reference. plete the research.C.Put the material in order.D.Start typing the paper.10. A.The woman enjoyed the movie very much.B.The woman didn’t sleep well because of the movie.C.The man asked the woman to be careful at night.D.The man invited the woman to go to the theatre together.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.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.She wrote several books. B.She managed a farm.C.She was a business woman.D.She worked as a nurse.12. A.101years. B.76years. C.25years. D.22years.13. A.Pictures in plain style. B.A successful art collector.C.A great American artist.D.The secret of living longer.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.To concentrate for our quiet thought.B.To give full attention to the driving.C.To avoid being caught by the police.D.To be as casual as possible in the driving.15. A.In an elevator. B.At a special hall.C.In a bathroom.D.At a concert.16. A.By listening comprehensively and analytically.B.By taking a sonic bath thoroughly.C.By attending classical concerts frequently.D.By listening to an emotional piece of music.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Inquiring about the details of a trade fair.B.Booking rooms at a hotel.plaining about the hotel room service.D.Giving suggestions on receiving guests.18. A.It’s a busy season for international tourism.B.There aren’t many hotels available in the city.C.An important economic event will occur.D.There is a big conference to be held.19. A.For five days altogether.B.From Dec.11th to Dec.13th.C.From morning to night on Dec.15th.D.A whole day on the fourth day of their stay.20. A.The woman wants to reserve rooms either on the1st or6th floor.B.The woman has to pay1200dollars for all the rooms she has booked.C.Whether the rooms are accessible by wheelchair will affect the woman’s choice.D.Twelve people are most likely to attend the conference to be held on Dec.13th.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.Consider the Mechanical PencilIf you used to collect small objects,I’m sure(if you were anything like my younger self)that you used to collect mechanical pencils.In one of the math preparatory classes I(21)______(go)to in elementary and middle school,we used to receive mechanical pencils as prizes for doing well on the in-class exams or answering questions in class.This was(22)______I built up my collection of Cadoozles,which are short mechanical pencils decorated with brightly colored spaceships and ice cream bars.But I’ve long since used up all my Cadoozles and a majority of the mechanical pencils that I(23)______(hide) in an empty mooncake tin so many years before,which makes me reflect fondly back on those old days,when receiving a mechanical pencil was as easy as drinking a glass of water.Mechanical pencils are not only more convenient than your traditional Ticonderoga in the sense that they never need(24)______(sharpen);they also produce thinner,cleaner lines,which is extremely important for drawers and drafters. Furthermore,they are environmentally friendly,since you don’t have to buy(25)______wooden pencil whenever you run out of lead(铅芯).You can simply refill your mechanical pencil!There is only one slight negative I must remark on,(26) ______is that as someone who calls mechanical pencils“lead pencil”in casual conversation,the term“lead pencil”is confusing.Mechanical pencil lead is actually not made from the chemical element lead.It is made from a mixture of graphite and clay,which(27)______not give you lead poisoning.This is contrary to what my third-grade teacher said when she saw my classmate John clicking his mechanical pencil against his index finger out of boredom:“John,stop that!You’re going to get lead poisoning!”I think all the third-graders(and teachers)in the world would feel much(28)______(safe)if they knew what really made up the pencils they use every day.It used to be so easy to grab a mechanical pencil whenever I needed one,but(29)____________the mooncake tin has become increasingly lighter,I have learned to appreciate my writing instruments more.Perhaps I should have collected a few more Cadoozles when I was younger;perhaps I should have appreciated the feeling of holding up the mooncake tin when it was three-quarters full,hoping that there would always be a new pencil for me(30)______(use)tomorrow.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.A.threatenedB.designedC.preferencesD.typicallyE.experimentalF.theoreticalG.abandoned H.instruments I.constantly J.extensive K.persuasiveScience Isn’t Always Perfect—But We Should Still Trust ItFrom environment pollution to climate change,we make decisions every day that involve us in scientific claims.Are genetically modified crops safe to eat?Is climate change an emergency?In recent years,many of these issues have become politically polarized,with people rejecting scientific evidence that is opposite their political31.When Greta Thunberg, the youthful climate activist,was asked by one member why we should trust the science,she replied,“because it’s science!”For several decades,there has been a(n)32and organized campaign intended to produce distrust in science, funded by regulated industries and libertarian think-tanks whose interests and beliefs are33by 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.That answer isn’t wrong,but for many people it’s not34.After all,just because scientists more than400years ago were right about the structure of the solar system doesn’t prove that a different group of scientists are right about a different issue today.An alternative answer to the question—Why trust science?—is that scientists use“the scientific method.”If you’ve got a high school science textbook lying around the house,you’ll probably find that answer in it.But this answer is wrong. But what is35declared to be the scientific method—develop a hypothesis(假设),then design an experiment to test it—isn’t what scientists actually do.Historians of science have shown that scientists use many different methods,and these methods have changed with time.Science36changes:new methods get invented,old ones get37,and any particular point in time scientists can be found doing many different things.And that’s a good thing,because the so-called scientific method doesn’t work.False theories can produce true results,so even if an experiment works,it doesn’t prove that the theory it was38to test is true.There also might be many different theories that could produce that same39 result.On the contrary,if the experiment fails,it doesn’t prove the theory is wrong;it could be that the experiment was badly conducted or there was a fault in one of the40.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.Travelling,at least travelling any considerable distance,means dealing with airports.I’ve seen my share of airports. They come in several41.The smallest I have been through was in the African town of Hoedspruit where the main wa i t i n g ar e a wa s sm a l l e r th a n ma n y sc h o o l cl a s s r o o m s,se c u r i t y an d ti c k e t ch e c k i n g we r e b o t h 42by one person who was also controlling the gate onto the airfield and you had to walk out to the plane and climb the stairs to get in.It was even smaller than Canada’s Moncton airport where the person taking the tickets was also one of the two43on our flight.At the other extreme are the44,modern airports in the world’s major X,in Los Angeles has two parallel runways and provides the unusual opportunity to watch out the window of your landing aircraft as another one lands right beside you.Some,such as Beijing’s Capital International Airport,SeaTac in Seattle and the International Airport in San Francisco,like those in Hong Kong and Shanghai,have45terminals connected by different buses or underground trains.Finding a connecting flight often means changing terminals,which can be a little46.Heathrow airport in London,England,47that bigger is not always better.Heathrow consists of terminals used by various48and is centered around an area that contains stores and restaurants.At Heathrow the tired traveller gets the49that they want you to spend your time in the stores because they won’t announce the gate from which your flight will leave until about an hour before flight time.Given that they start to get people onto the planes half an hour before takeoff that leaves just30minutes to find and50your gate,some of which are a25-minute walk from the store area. There is absolutely no51for this because the airport authorities know even before the day begins how many flightsare arriving and departing and where they plan to put them.If I have just come off one long flight and I’m waiting for another,what I want is a quiet place,not an area52bright lights and noisy shoppers.Travel,for me,is interesting but when I have to fly,getting there is53not half the fun.Airplanes are a very efficient way to move people long distances and airports are a(n)54part of the process.Most airports do their best to provide a good travelling experience but they are to be55,not really enjoyed.41. A.types B.cities C.areas D.sizes42. A.identified B.handled C.promoted D.processed43. A.guards B.astronauts C.pilots D.passengers44. A.tremendous B.crowded C.international D.fashionable45. A.flexible B.multiple C.available D.irregular46. A.exciting B.astonishing C.confusing D.encouraging47. A.regulates B.emphasizes C.encounters D.demonstrates48. A.functions B.departments C.airlines D.authorities49. A.recreation B.presentation C.announcement D.impression50. A.look for B.get to C.meet at D.check out51. A.exception B.doubt C.apology D.excuse52. A.filled with B.dominated by C.decorated with D.recognized by53. A.increasingly B.permanently C.attentively D.definitely54. A.effective B.optional C.necessary D.suitable55. A.simplified B.endured C.declared D.paralleledSection 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)Sometimes when she felt bored,she would pick up one of the numerous biographies(传记)about herself and begin to note on it.“I never did that”or“simply not true”she would write roughly in the margins at the sides of pages.Since journalists,biographers and more recently even“bloggers”had been writing about her since the day she was born,there was plenty of material to edit.Not that her notes or corrections were ever shared with the tely,however,she even seemed to have lost her appetite for correctness.Did it matter anymore if things were not right?She knew that sitting alone chewing away on downbeat thoughts would not get her anywhere and would leave those around her confused and upset,should they ever catch her out.After all she was the decisive one,always on top of her game.A printed timetable for the following day lay on the table.A full day of openings and presentations,of smiling and nodding and flowers.Shaking herself out of her gray mood,she stepped over towards the computer where a sudden burst of energy gave her an idea.The screen flashed up in front of her but instead of clicking on the familiar icons which would lead her to the emails Randolph had considered she needed to read,she simply went to visit Mr.Google and began her search for train timetable.A dish heaped with multi-coloured jellies and plenty of ice cream,served by a white-gloved train waiter with a perfect moustache.So many years had passed but she still remembered the jelly dissolving on her tongue in small but delicious mouthfuls.Each spoonful had to be lifted delicately to her mouth under the watchful eye of her grandmother,who was a stickler for good manners.It was unlikely that they served jelly on the trains these days,what with all the concern about childhood fatness,but even a Spartan menu could not kill the romance of a train journey.As the timetable for Linehurst line flashed in front of her,she remembered that the Mayor of Alwoy would be expecting her to make a short,predictable speech at the opening of the new bridge.56.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.The main character is probably a journalist writing blogs about royal members.B.The main character is always busy editing plenty of material about herself.C.The authors probably had chances to get the notes or correctness from the main character.D.Randolph is probably an assistant or a secretary to the main character.57.Why does the main character recall the time she ate jellies and ice cream?A.She wishes that she were still a child so that she could eat jellies and ice cream.B.She is reminded of these foods because the thought of a train journey reminds her of them.C.She wishes she still knew where the handsome train waiter was.D.Today’s children aren’t allowed to eat the same things that she ate as a child.58.A“Spartan menu”(paragraph4)would most likely___________________.A.have mainly low fat,healthy foodsB.be suitable for a romantic dinnerC.include a range of sweets,but no jellyD.include foods which are easy to transport59.What is most likely to happen next in this passage?A.The main character will practise her speech for greeting the Mayor of Alwoy.B.The main character will decide to take a rail journey.C.Randolph will send some emails to the main character.D.The main character will update her blog on the internet.(B)Canals have to be built on a level,otherwise the water drains out of them and the canal becomes useless.This was the great problem facing the early canal builders,and they overcame it in different ways.The early engineers like James Brindley simply followed the outlines of the countryside and kept their canals level even though it often meant choosing very roundabout routes.Later engineers,such as Thomas Telford,developed a new technique known as‘cut and fill’in which they fixed a level through very accurate surveying.This allowed them to fill in the hollows on a route with the exact amount of soil they took from the higher ground.By this method,very direct routes could be taken,which cut down the time of a journey very considerably.A good example of this type of canal is Telford’s Liverpool and Birmingham Junction Canal,which he began in1826to provide a direct route from the Midlands to the River Mersey.It was seldom possible to build a completely level canal,of course,whichever method was used,and most canals were provided with locks in which barges were raised or lowered to new levels.If you look at the diagram on the right,you can see a barge being raised in a lock by means of water which was allowed into the lock basin,or pound,from the upper level of the canal.When a barge had to be lowered,water was allowed out of the pound into the lower level of the canal.60.Brindley’s canals were less efficient,most likely because_______________.A.he was not a good canal engineerB.the techniques and skills available at the time were uselessC.his canals were built to keep the water drains outD.they had too many roundabout routes61.According to this passage,why was the‘cut and fill’technique designed?A.The outlines of the land could not be followed directly.B.It could make travelling distances shorter and save journey time.C.New surveying techniques had been invented successfully.D.The distance between the Midlands and River Mersey is great.62.Locks are needed in canals to_______________.A.help boats to travel in both directionsB.keep water levels changing all the timeC.allow large ships to travel in canalsD.transfer boats across differing water levels(C)In the ancient world,the practice of medicine was inescapably linked to supernatural belief and magic.That was until the Greeks made advances in the field and brilliant figures such as Hippocrates laid the foundations for our medicine today. Recognized as the father of modern medicine,Hippocrates realised what seems obvious to us today—that the observation and noting of symptoms is primary.He travelled across Greece teaching medicine,encouraging the view that disease had physical,not supernatural,explanations.Medical students still take the Hippocratic Oath,a formal promise made by new doctors that they will follow the standards set by their profession and try to preserve life,swearing to use their skills to heal and do no harm.One of Hippocrates’theories was of the‘four humours’,a belief that disease was caused by an imbalance of the four liquids supposedly contained in the human body—blood,phlegm,and black and yellow bile(a liquid produced by your organ which helps you to digest fat).Blood-letting was a common response to illness and was used until only150years ago in the mistaken belief that it would restore the body’s internal balance.But while the Greeks may have been wrong about the bleeding and the bile,they were still the first civilization to understand that diseases could be treated by using careful observation and logical thought.Aristotle,political theorist,philosopher and teacher,also studied the natural world from a scientific point of view.He was the first to classify organisms,and although his method may seem simple now,he divided them into two basic categories,as either plant or animal—he was the first to do so.Aristotle valued experimentation and discovered that evaporation,the process of becoming a vapour,turned salt water into fresh water.He was also a believer in the theory that all matter is composed of four elements—fire,earth,water and air.Hippocrates believed the four humours,related to the four liquids in the body,were each in line with an organ,a season and with different moods.The four were based on the Greeks’idea of four base elements(air,water,fire,earth).Although discredited now,the humours formed the basis of western medicine until the18th century.They were: -Blood from the liver:associated with Spring;with courage and hope-Phlegm from brain and lungs:Winter;calm and unemotional-Yellow bile from gall bladder(胆囊):Summer;anger and bad temper-Black bile from spleen(脾脏):Autumn;with blue and dark mood63.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A.It was the Greeks that made advances in the field of practice of medicine in the ancient world.B.The Hippocratic Oath is a formal promise made by new doctors to swear their responsibilities.C.Hippocrates thought disease was caused by an imbalance of the four liquids contained in the human body.D.Hippocrates was the first to believe diseases could be treated by careful observation and logical thought.64.The practice of blood-letting was based on the belief that____________.A.the blood was polluted by virusesB.the human body was not evenly balancedC.the patient was in a bad humourD.too much blood was bad for people65.How did Aristotle find out that salt water can be turned into fresh water?A.He studied many books from a scientific point of view.B.He drew the conclusion according to the two basic categories.C.He made the discovery based on conducting experiments himself.D.He believed that all matter consists of four base elements.66.Why is Hippocrates considered the founder of modern medicine?A.He proved that there are four base elements in all matter in the world.B.He showed the procedure of how the four bodily liquids affected moods.C.He insisted that almost all diseases had supernatural explanations.D.He recognized the importance of the observation and noting of symptoms.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.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than e your own words as far as possible.Singapore’s Information Technology StrategySingapore’s information technology strategy rests on two major legs.The first leg is world-class basic facilities.Being a city-state,it is relatively easy to connect every home,office and hotel room.Our objective is to provide broad-band everywhere,either wired or wireless.We will make it a readily available utility like water,electricity,gas and telephone.We are well on our way there.We now require,by regulation,every new home to be equipped with broad-band in the same way as it is required to have water and electricity.The second leg is the education of our entire population in IT(information technology).Like reading,writing and arithmetic,computers are best learnt when we are young.Today’s children can click the mouse faster than we can blink.In many countries,children of middle-class families have no difficulty with this new technology.But,without special effort, there is a danger that children of poorer families will miss out on the opportunity to learn IT.Like the piano and violin,one can still learn the computer as an adult.But rarely does one acquire the same facility.The strategy in Singapore is thereforeto teach information technology to every child regardless of his family background.The Education Ministry now has a multi-billion dollar programme to provide one computer for every2schoolchildren in Singapore from first grade onwards. Every teacher will have a notebook.Most Singaporeans now understand the importance of IT,if not for themselves,at least for their children and grandchildren.Over40%of households in Singapore now own PCs.Over one-third of households in Singapore already enjoy access to Internet.What we want is for every Singaporean to be computer literate so that he can function effectively in any bank,factory or restaurant,just as one would expect an employee to be able to read,write and count.An employer in Singapore in the future should not have to worry that his employee does not know how to use a computer or the Internet.第II卷(共40分)V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.如天公作美,周末我们就去郊游。
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BMy sister Alice and I have been trying to get people tostop dropping cigarette(香烟)butts(烟头)for seven years. One day, we were walking in our hometown and saw hundreds of cigarette butts on the ground. They made the town look so ugly that we decided to start a group to make people dropping butts. We called it “No Butts About It”.At first, we drew pictures with “The Earth is not your ashtray(烟灰缸)”written on them. We put the pictures around our hometown—in parks, by beaches, and along roads. We wanted to make people understand that dropping butts hurts the environment. Most smokers don’t think that dropping butts hurts the Earth. But it does, and all rubbish does!Later, we wrote to companies and asked them for money to help us. We used the money to buy ashtrays to give to smokers. We wanted smokers to carry the ashtrays with them so they didn’t have to drop butts.At the moment, we are trying to get cigarette companies to put an ashtray in each pack of cigarettes. Some companies want to do it. Many people have started to join our group since it began. Today there are 45 other “No Butts About It” groups inAmerica.Now there even groups inEngland,Australia, andIndia! Many newspapers have written about my sister and me over the last seven years. And we have won many prizes for what we do. But we are not interested in prizes. We just want to make the Earth a better and cleaner place for animals, plants and people.One day, it will be.4. What did the writer think about the cigarette butts in the first place?A. They made the town smelly.B. They made the town unhealthy.C. They made the town dirty.D. They made the town poor.5. What does the writer do with the cigarette butts?A. Give ashtrays to the smokers.B. Stop people buying cigarettes.C. Pick up the cigarette butts.D. Win prizes for starting groups.6. From the passage we can know that _____.A. no companies wanted to give money to themB. The writer believes that the Earth will be a better and cleaner placeC. There are only 45”No Butts About It”D. The writer likes to be on newspapers and win prizes27. Which is the best tittle for the passage?A. Save our Town From Cigarette Butts.B. Buy Yourself An Ashtray.C. Cigarette Butts Also Destroy Other Countries.D. No Butts Prize.CJennifer Mauer has needed more willpower than the typical college student to pursue her goal of earning a nursing degree. That willpower bore fruit when Jennifer graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became the first in her large family to earn a bachelor's(学士) degree.Jennifer grew up on a farm in a family of 10 children. Her dad worked at a job away from the farm, and her mother ran the farm with the kids. After high school, Jennifer attended a local technical college, working to pay her tuition(学费), because there was no extra money set aside for a college education. After graduation, she worked to help her sisters and brothers pay for their schooling.Jennifer now is married and has three children of her own. She decided to go back to college to advance her career and to be able to better support her family while doing something she loves: nursing. She chose the UW-Eau Claire program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield because she was able to pursue her four-year degree close to home. She could drive to class and be home in the evening to help with her kids. Jennifer received great support from her family as she worked to earn her degree: Her husband worked two jobs to cover the bills, and her 68-year-old mother helped take care of the children at times.Through it all, she remained in good academic standing and graduated with honors. Jennifer sacrificed(牺牲) a lot to achieve her goal, giving up many nights with her kids and missing important events to study. “Some nights my heart was breaking to have to pick between my kids and studying for exams or papers,” she says. However, her children have learned animportant lesson, witnessing their mother earn her degree. Jennifer is a first-generation graduate and an inspiration to her family—and that's pretty powerful.8. What did Jennifer do after high school?A. She helped her dad with his work.B. She ran the family farm on her own.C. She taught her sisters and brothers.D. She supported herself through college.9. Why did she choose the program at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital?A. To learn from the best nurses.B. To take care of her kids easily at night.C. To save money for her parents.D. To find a well-paid job there.10. What did Jennifer sacrifice to achieve her goal?A. Her health.B. Her chance of promotion.C Her reputation. D. Her time with family.11. What can we learn from Jennifer's story?A. Hard work pays off.B. Love breaks down barriers.C. Time is money.D. Education is the key to success.DThe history of the flying car is almost as old as that of powered flight itself. It started with the Curtiss Autoplane of 1917, an awkward-looking machine with removable wings. It never left the ground. Later machines made it into the skies but failed to take off commercially. Money is now pouring into flying taxis. On March 30th Lilium, a German company that develops them, announced a merger with SPAC, an acquisition company that values it at $3. 3 bn -- a sign that investors think the business will fly.Thanks to better batteries and lightweight materials, some of them are ready to carry passengers. Up to 300 firms are working on short-range battery-powered craft that take off and land vertically. Carmakers, tech companies and others are investing money into the field. The government isoffering a glide pathto certification.America's Federal Aviation Administration is engaged in the process with around 30 firms, says Natasha Santha of LEK, a consulting company.Midway between a cab and a helicopter, flying taxis have distinct advantages over both. Quiet electric motors allow them to operate frequent services. They require only a patch of concrete to land, unlike noisy helicopters, which face severe operating restrictions in most cities. They can fly four or five times faster than a cab can drive and do not get stuck in traffic. Prices can be kept low by ride-sharing. Joby, based inCalifornia, says its five-seater machine will enter commercial service in 2024. The firm calculates the initial cost of around $4 per person per mile may soon fall by 25%. A trip fromManhattanto JFK airport would then cost $30-40 per passenger.The real revolution will come when full autonomy takes out the cost of a pilot. Archer hopes to run such aircraft by 2028. They face fewer obstacles in the air than earth-bound cars do on the road; airliners mostly fly on autopilot as it is. Still, as one industry insider puts it, it is probably best to accustom passengers and regulators to airborne taxis before getting rid of the driver.12. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. The flying car can date back to the 1920s.B. Investors see the potential of the business of the flying car.C. The flying car never left the ground successfully in history.D. A German company has launched a new flying car into the market.13. What does "offering a glide path" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. Giving the green light.B. Providing timely assistance.C. Presenting legal guidance.D. Conducting strict management.14. Which of the following is the strength of flying taxis?A. Costing as little as cabs.B. Saving passengers from the traffic jam.C. Reducing air pollution.D. Having no operating restrictions.15. What can be inferred about the flying taxis from the last paragraph?A. They will develop faster than cars.B. Passengers will quickly get used to taking them.C. The regulators will take measures to promote them.D. Autopilot flying taxis will probably replace those with pilots.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
上海市黄浦区2020届高三上学期期末质量调研(一模)英语试卷(word解析版)
黄浦区2019〜2020年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试高三英语答案解析版II. Grammarand VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill inthe blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For theblanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the givenword; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Asleep on a plane: a case for window scatsI love tosleep on planes, and I have an unusual ability to sleep well on them. There have even been one or two occasions ] I have fallen asleep before takeoff and awakened upon the impact of landing, not having realized we had even left the ground. So when 2 (book) my flights, I always choose the window seat whenever possible. This allows me to lean my sleepy hcadagainst the wall of the plane for a bit 3 (much) comfort.Some 4 argue that the aisle (走廊)scat 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 snacks5 few seconds. Also, 1 find that if a person knows he's in a window scat, he'll choose to use the bathroom before boarding so that he6 (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 scatmatc needn't7 (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, 8 I've been flying for years, I still get pleasure of seeing my departing city or country 9 (shrink) into the distance,and the butterflies in my stomach whenI see (he horizon of my destination come into view. And those feelings of adventure and excitement arc10 keep me coming back ,flight after flight, to my window seat.【答案】1-whenbooking 3. more4.can/ mayevery 6. doesn't need【35题详解】考查动词词义辨析。
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.No spectatorsThere are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearersThe International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath (宣誓) session updatedOne of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremonyIn the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women will play a more important part in society.D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CThe annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives, a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050, due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable, the government recently revealed plans for the world's first 'true' floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands, a global leader in floating infrastructure (基建). According to the March 13, 2021, announcement, the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital, Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences, arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows. The developers plan to add hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures. will be attached to the surrounding islands, which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinkingwater for residents, while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation, therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,” explains Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of Parliament. “What's more, giant, new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves, but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years. If successful, it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.8. Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A. It is the lowest-lying country.B. It will be flooded soon.C. It is running out of fresh water.D. It will be unsuitable for living.9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The prospect of MFC.B. The developers of the plan.C. The location of the residences.D. The barriers to the construction.10. What can we infer from the underlined words?A. MFC will keep waves away.B. MFC will make use of waves.C. MFC will adjust to the waves.D. MFC will work as water breakers.11. What's the writing purpose of this passage?A. To introduce a construction program.B. To appeal to people to protect nature.C. To seek international help forMaldives.D. To report the achievement of a city plan,DA North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization calls for boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.12. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?A. To save its mother.B. To confirm its identity.C. To determine the time of its death.D. To uncover the cause of its death.13. How many right whales are left according to the passage?A. About 40.B. About 50.C. About 400.D. About 500.14. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.15. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.C. To protect the boats against the whales.D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年上海市黄浦区高三(上)期末英语试卷(一模)(附详解)
2020-2021学年上海市黄浦区高三(上)期末英语试卷(一模)1.Consider the Mechanical Pencil If you used to collect small objects. I'm sure (if you wereanything like my younger self)that you used to collect mechanical pencils.In one of the math preparatory classes I (1)______ (go)to in elementary and middle school, we used to receive mechanical pencils as prizes for doing well on the in-class exams or answering questions in class. This was (2)______ I built up my collection of Cadoozles, which are short mechanical pencils decorated with brightly colored spaceships and ice cream bars. But I've long since used up all my Cadoozles and a majority of the mechanical pencils that I (3)______ (hide)in an empty moon-cake tin so many years before, which makes me reflect fondly back on those old days, when receiving amechanical pencil was as easy as drinking a glass of water.Mechanical pencils are not only more convenient than your traditional Ticonderoga in the sense that they never need (4)______ (sharpen);they also produce thinner, cleaner lines, which is extremely important for drawers and drafters. Furthermore, they areenvironmentally friendly, since you don't have to buy(5)______ wooden pencilwhenever you run out of lead(铅芯). You can simply refill your mechanical pencil. There is only one slight negative I must remark on,(6)______ is that as someone who calls mechanical pencils "lead pencil" in casual conversation, the term "lead pencil" isconfusing. Mechanical pencil lead is actually not made from the chemical element lead. It is made from a mixture of graphite and clay,which (7)______ not give you leadpoisoning. This is contrary to what my third-grade teacher said when she saw myclassmate John clicking his mechanical pencil against his index finger out of boredom:"John, stop that! You're going to get lead poisoning!" I think all the third-graders (and teachers)in the world would feel much (8)______ (safe)if they knew what really made up the pencils they use every day.It used to be so easy to grab a mechanical pencil whenever I needed one, but(9)______ the moon-cake tin has become increasingly lighter, I have learned to appreciate mywriting instruments more. Perhaps I should have collected a few more Cadoozles when Iwas younger;perhaps I should have appreciated the feeling of holding up the moon-cake tin when it was three-quarters full, hoping that three would always be a new pencil for me (10)______ (use)tomorrow.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)2.Science Isn't Always Perfect -- But We Should Still Trust It From environment pollution to climate change, we make decisions every day that involve us in scientific claims. Are genetically modified crops safe to eat?Is climate change an emergency?In recent years, many of these issues have become politically polarized, with people rejectingscientific evidence that is opposite their political(1)______ . When Greta Thunberg,the youthful climate activist,was asked by one member why we should trust the science, she replied, "because it's science!"For several decades,there has been a(n)(2)______ and organized campaign intended to produce distrust in science,funded by regulated industries and libertarian think-tanks whose interests and beliefs are(3)______ by the findings of modern science. Inresponse,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.That answer isn't wrong, but for many people it's not(4)______ . After all,just because scientists more than 400 years ago were right about the structure of the solar systemdoesn't prove that a different group of scientists are right about a different issue today.An alternative answer to the question -- Why trust science?-- is that scientists use "the scientific method." If you've got a high school science textbook lying around the house, you'll probably find that answer in it. But this answer is wrong. But what is(5)______ declared to be the scientific method -- develop a hypothesis(假设),then design an experiment to test it -- isn't what scientists actually do. Historians of science have shown that scientists use many different methods,and these methods have changed with time.Science(6)______ changes:new methods get invented, old ones get(7)______ ,and any particular point in time scientists can be found doing many different things. And that's a good thing,because the so-called scientific method doesn't work. False theories can produce true results,so even if an experiment works,it doesn't prove the theory that was(8)______ to test it is true. There also might be many different theories that could produce that same(9)______ result. On the contrary,if the experiment fails,it doesn't prove the theory is wrong:it could be that the experiment was badly conducted or there was a fault in one of the(10)______ .(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)Travelling, at least travelling any considerable distance, means dealing with airports. I've seen my share of airports. They come in several(1)______ . The smallest I have been through was in the African town of Hoedspruit where the main waiting area was smaller than many school classrooms, security and ticket checking were both(2)______ by one person who was also controlling the gate onto the airfield and you had to walk out to the plane and climb the stairs to get in. It was even smaller than Canada's Moncton airport where the person taking the tickets was also one of the two(3)______ on our flight.At the other extreme are the(4)______ ,modern airports in the world's major cities. LAX,in Los Angeles has two parallel runways and provides the unusual opportunity to watch out the window of your landing aircraft as another one lands right beside you. Some, such as Beijing's Capital International Airport, SeaTac in Seattle and the International Airport in San Francisco, like those in Hong Kong and Shanghai, have(5)______ terminals connected by different buses or underground trains. Finding a connecting flight often means changing terminals, which can be a little(6)______ .Heathrow airport in London, England,(7)______ that bigger is not always better. Heathrow consists of terminals used by various(8)______ and is centered around an area that contains stores and restaurants. At Heathrow the tired traveller gets the(9)______ that they want you to spend your time in the stores because they won't announce the gate from which your flight will leave until about an hour before flight time. Given that they start to get people onto the planes half an hour before takeoff that leaves just 30 minutes to find and(10)______ your gate, some of which are a 15-minute walk from the store area. There is absolutely no(11)______ for this because the airport authorities know even before the day begins how many flights are arriving and departing and where they plan to put them. If I have just come off one long flight and I'm waiting for another, what I want is a quiet place, not an area(12)______ bright lights and noisy shoppers.Travel, for me, is interesting but when I have to fly, getting there is(13)______ not half the fun. Airplanes are very efficient way to move people long distances and airports are a(n)(14)______ part of the process. Most airport do their best to provide a good travelling experience but they are to be(15)______ ,not really enjoyed.3. A. types B. cities C. areas D. sizes4. A. identified B. handled C. promoted D. processed5. A. guards B. astronauts C. pilots D. passengers6. A. tremendous B. crowded C. international D. fashionable7. A. flexible B. multiple C. available D. irregular8. A. exciting B. astonishing C. confusing D. encouraging9. A. regulates B. emphasizes C. encounters D. demonstrates10. A. functions B. departments C. airlines D. authorities11. A. recreation B. presentation C. announcement D. impression12. A. look for B. get to C. meet at D. check out13. A. exception B. doubt C. apology D. excuse14. A. filled with B. dominated byC. decorated withD. recognized by15. A. increasingly B. permanently C. attentively D. definitely16. A. effective B. optional C. necessary D. suitable17. A. simplified B. endured C. declared D. paralleledDSometimes when she felt bored, she would pick up one of the numerous biographies(传记)about herself and begin to note in. "I never did that" or "simply not true" she would write roughly in the margins at the sides of pages. Since journalists, biographers and more recently even "bloggers" had been writing about her since the day she was born, there was plenty of material to edit. Not that her notes or corrections were ever shared with the authors. Lately, however, she even seemed to have lost her appetite for correctness. Did it matter anymore if things were not right?She knew that sitting alone chewing away on downbeat thoughts would not get her anywhere and would leave those around her confused and upset, should they ever catch her out. After all she was the decisive one, always on top of her game. A printed timetable for the following day lay on the table. A full day of openings and presentations, of smiling and nodding and flowers. Shaking herself out of her gray mood, she stepped over towards the computer where a sudden burst of energy gave her an idea. The screen flashed up in front of her but instead of clicking on the familiar icons which would lead her to the emails Randolph considered she needed to read, she simply went to visit Mr. Google and began her search for train timetable.A dish heaped with multi-coloured jellies and plenty of ice cream,served by a white-gloved train waiter with a perfect moustache. So many years had passed but she still remembered the jelly dissolving on her tongue in small but delicious mouthfuls. Each spoonful had to be lifted delicately to her mouth under the watched eye of her grandmother,who was a stickler for good manners. It was unlikely that they served jelly on the trains these days,what with all the concern about childhood fatness,but even a Spartan menu could not kill the romance of a train journey. As the timetable for Line-burst line flashed in front of her, she remembered that the Mayor of Alwoy would be expecting her to make a short,predictable speech at the opening of the now bridge.18.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?______A. The main character is probably a journalist writing blogs about royal members.B. The main character is always busy editing plenty of material about herself.C. The authors probably had chances to get the notes or correctness from the maincharacter.D. Randolph is probably an assistant or a secretary to the main character.19.Why does the main character recall the time she ate jellies and ice cream?______A. She wishes that she were still a child so that she could eat jellies and ice cream.B. She is reminded of these foods because the thought of a train journey reminds her ofthem.C. She wishes she still knew where the handsome train waiter was.D. Today's children aren't allowed to eat the same things that she ate as a child.20. A "Sparten menu"(paragraph 4)would most likely ______ .A. have mainly low fat, healthy foodsB. be suitable for a romantic dinnerC. include a range of sweets, but no jellyD. include foods which are easy to transport21.What is most likely to happen next in this passage?______A. The main character will practise her speech for greeting the Mayor of Alwoy.B. The main character will decide to take a rail journey.C. Randolph will send some emails to the main character.D. The main character will update her blog on the internet.ECanals have to be built on a level,otherwise the water drains out of them and the canal becomes useless. This was the great problem facing the early canal builders, and they overcame it in different ways. The early engineers like James Brindley simply followed the outlines of the countryside and kept their canals level though it often meant choosing very roundabout routes. Later engineers,such as Thomas Telford,developed a new technique known as "cut and fill" in which they fixed a level through very accurate surveying. This allowed them to fill in the hollows on a route with the exact amount of soil they took from the higher ground. By this method,very direct routes could be taken,which cut down the time of a journey very considerably. A good example of this type of canal is Telford's Liverpool and Birmingham Junction Canal, which he began in 1826 to provide a direct route from the Midlands to theRiver Mersey.It was seldom possible to build a completely level canal,of course,whichever method was used,and most canals were provided with locks in which barges were raised or lowered to new levels. If you look at the diagram on the right, you can see a barge being raised in a lock by means of water which was allowed into the lock basin, or pound, from the upper level of the canal. When a barge had to be lowered, water was allowed out of the pound into the lower level of the canal.22.Brindley's canals were less efficient, most likely because ______ .A. he was not a good canal engineerB. the techniques and skills available at the time were uselessC. his canals were built to keep the water drains outD. they had too many roundabout routes23.According to this passage, why was the "cut and fill" technique designed?______A. The outlines of the land could not be followed directly.B. It could make travelling distances shorter and save journey time.C. New surveying techniques had been invented successfully.D. The distance between the Midlands and River Mersey is great.24.Locks are needed in canals to ______ .A. help boats to travel in both directionsB. keep water levels changing all the timeC. allow large ships to travel in canalsD. transfer boats across differing water levelsFIn the ancient world, the practice of medicine was inescapably linked to supernatural belief and magic. That was until the Greeks made advances in the field and brilliant figures such as Hippocrates laid the foundations for our medicine today. Recognized as the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates realised what seems obvious to us today -- that the observation and noting of symptoms is primary. He travelled across Greece teaching medicine, encouraging the view that disease had physical, not super-natural, explanations.Medical students still take the Hippocratic Oath, a formal promise made by new doctors that they will follow the standards set by their profession and try to preserve life, swearing to use their skills to heal and do no harm. One of Hippocrates' theories was of the "four humours",abelief that disease was caused by an imbalance of the four liquids supposedly contained in the human body -- blood, phlegm, and black and yellow bile (a liquid produced by your organ which helps you to digest fat).Blood-letting was a common response to illness and was used until only 150 years ago in the mistaken belief that it would restore the body's internal balance. But while the Greeks may have been wrong about the bleeding and the bile, they were still the first civilization to understand that diseases could be treated by using carefully observation and logical thought. Aristotle, political theorist, philosopher and teacher, also studied the natural world from a scientific point of view. He was the first to classify organisms, and although his method may seem simple now, he divided them into two basic categories, as either plant or animal -- he was the first to do so. Aristotle valued experimentation are discovered that evaporation, the process of becoming a vapour, turned salt water into fresh water. He was also believer in the theory that all matter is composed of four elements -- fire, earth, water and air.Hippocrates believed the four humours, related to the four liquids in the body, were each in line with organ, a season and with different moods. The four were based on the Greeks' idea of four base elements (water, fire, earth). Although discredited now, the humours formed the basis of western medicine until the century. They were:- Blood from the liver;associated with Spring;with courage and hope- Phlegm from brain and lungs;Winter;calm and unemotional- Yellow bile from gall bladder(胆囊):Summer;anger and bad temper- Black bile from spleen(脾脏):Autumn;with blue and dark mood25.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?______A. It was the Greeks that made advances in the field of practice of medicine in the ancientworld.B. The Hippocratic Oath is a formal promise made by new doctors to swear theirresponsibilities.C. Hippocrates thought disease was caused by imbalance of the four liquids contained inthe human body.D. Hippocrates was the first to believe diseases could be treated by careful observationand logical thought.26.The practice of blood-letting was based on the belief that ______ .A. the blood was polluted by virusesB. the human body was not evenly balancedC. the patient was in a bad humourD. too much blood was bad for people27.How did Aristotle find out that salt water can be turned into fresh water?______A. He studied many books from a scientific point of view.B. He drew the conclusion according to the two basic categories.C. He made the discovery based on conducting experiments himself.D. He believed that all matter consists of four base elements.28.Why is Hippocrates considered the founder of modern medicine?______A. He proved that there are four base elements in all matter in the world.B. He showed the procedure of how the four bodily liquids affected moods.C. He insisted that almost all diseases had supernatural explanations.D. He recognized the importance of the observation and noting of symptoms.Adolescents Worldwide Not Sufficiently Physically Active New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk.(1)______ "Urgent policy action to increase physical activity is needed now, particularly to promote and keep up girls' participation in physical activity," says study author Dr Regina Gut-hold, WHO.The health benefits of a physically active lifestyle during adolescence include improved heart and lungs fitness, bone health and positive effects on weight. There is also growing evidence that physical activity has a positive impact on cognitive development and socializing.(2)______To achieve these benefits, the WHO recommends for adolescents to do moderate or vigorous physical activity for an hour or more each day. The authors estimated 80 percent of teems do not meet this recommendation by analysing data collected through school-based surveys on physical activity levels.(3)______ Urgent scaling up is needed of known effective policies and programmes to increase physical activity in adolescents. Multisectoral action is needed to offer opportunities for young people to be active, involving education, urban planning, road safety and others. The highest levels of society, including national, city and local leaders, should promote the importance of physical activity for the health and well-being of all people, including adolescents.(4)______ Strong political will and action can address the fact that four in every five adolescents do not experience the enjoyment and social, physical, and mental health benefits of regular physical activity. Policy makers and stakeholders should be encouraged to act now for the health of this and future young generations.29. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F30. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F31. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F32. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F33.Directions:Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the mainpoint(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Singapore's Information Technology Strategy Singapore's information technologystrategy rests on two major legs. The first leg is world-class basic facilities. Being acity-state,it is relatively easy to connect every home, office and hotel room. Our objective is to provide broad-band everywhere, either wired or wireless. We will make it a readilyavailable utility like water, electricity, gas and telephone. We are well on our way there.We now require,by regulation,every new home to be equipped with broad-band in thesame way as it is required to have water and electricity.The second leg is the education of our entire population in IT(information technology).Like reading,writing and arithmetic, computers are best learnt when we are young.Today's children can click the mouse faster than we can blink. In many countries, children of middle-class families have no difficulty with this new technology. But, without special effort, there is a danger that children of poorer families will miss out on the opportunity to learn IT. Like the piano and violin, one can still learn the computer as an adult. But rarely does one acquire the same facility. The strategy in Singapore is therefore to teachinformation technology to every child regardless of his family background. The Education Ministry now has a multi-billion dollar programme to provide one computer for every 2 schoolchildren in Singapore from first grade onwards. Every teacher will have a notebook.Most Singaporeans now understand the importance of IT,if not for themselves, at least for their children and grandchildren. Over 40% of households in Singapore now own PCs.Over one-third of households in Singapore already enjoy access to Internet. What we want is for every Singaporean to be computer literate so that he can function effectively in any bank,factory or restaurant,just as one would expect an employee to be able to read, write and count. An employer in Singapore in the future should not have to worry that hisemployee does not now how to use a computer or the Internet.34.如天公作美,周末我们就去郊游。
2020年黄浦区高三英语一模卷
2020年黄浦区高三英语一模卷As the sun dipped below the horizon, the bustling streets of Huangpu District quieted down, but the anticipation forthe English mock exam loomed large. The seniors, armed with their notes and a year's worth of knowledge, prepared to face the challenge.The classroom was a sea of concentration, pens scratching against paper as students navigated through the reading comprehension sections. Each question was a gateway to their future, a step closer to their dreams.Listening to the audio clips, the air was thick with focus. The voices from the speakers were a mix of accents, a reminder of the global nature of the language they were mastering. Every pause, every intonation was scrutinized for meaning.In the essay section, the room was silent except for the occasional sigh or the rustle of pages. The prompt was a canvas, and each student painted their perspective with the brush of their vocabulary. The topics ranged from technologyto culture, and their essays were a testament to their growth.The grammar section was a dance of rules and exceptions. Students' eyes darted back and forth between the sentencesand their notes, ensuring that every choice was made with precision.As the clock ticked closer to the end, a sense of relief mingled with the lingering tension. The exam was a culmination of their high school journey, a moment that would be etched in their memories.When the final bell rang, there was a collective exhale. Papers were gathered, pens were capped, and the studentsfiled out, their faces a blend of exhaustion and hope. The mock exam was over, but the lessons learned would carry them forward.In the days that followed, the discussions were filled with reflections on the exam. It was not just about the scores; it was about the experience, the camaraderie, and the personal bests they had achieved. The Huangpu District's seniors had one more step closer to their academic goals.。
2020届广州市黄浦区宏岗学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020届广州市黄浦区宏岗学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ANAME: JohnFAVORITE SPORT: Basketball FAVORITE SNACK: PizzaHOBBY: Photography PET: Beagle named MaxFUNNIEST MOMENT: “On Max's birthday, we sang the ‘Happy Birthday’ song to him and he got a big treat. A month later, my family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me. Max got so excited because he remembered the song. He whined(嘀咕) when he didn't get a treat, so we gave him one.”NAME: SarahFAVORITE SPORT: Track and field FAVORITE SNACK: GranolaHOBBY: Guitar PET: Cat named LuluFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One day in my kindergarten, I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock! My little brother had played his first practical joke. Thanks, Bryan!”NAME: PaulFAVORITE SPORT: Baseball FAVORITE SNACK: Apple with peanut butterHOBBY: Making comics PET: Tropical fishFUNIEST MOMENT: “In a school play, I was supposed to say the line ‘Stop right there, cowboy!’ Devin was playing the cowboy, and 1 said, ‘Stop right there, Devin!’ It was supposed to be a serious part of the play, but Devin cracked up. Then everybody else laughed, too, including me.”NAME: ScottFAVORITE SPORT: Soccer FAVORITE SNACK: BananasHOBBY: Drawing dinosaursPET: Hermit crab named HermieFUNNIEST MOMENT: “One night, we were camping in a state park. I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响) outside the tent. I was sure that it was a bear! I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地) and saw a little toad hopping away, going thump, thump, thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friend's birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent, what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.BA smiling panda and a walking Chinese lantern will be the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics (残奥会)in Beijing .The mascots were known to the public on Sept.17, 2019 at a ceremony inBeijing. Beijing Mayor Chen Jining described them as adorable, unique , and exquisite (精致的)。
2020黄浦高三英语一模演示教学
2020黄浦高三英语一模第I卷(共100分)prehensionSection ADirections.I.Sectio.A.yo.wil.hea.te.shor.conversation.betwee.tw.speakers.A.th.en.o.eac.conv ersation..questio.wil.b.aske.abou.wha.wa.said.Th.conversation.an.th.question.wil.b.spoke.o nl.once.Afte.yo.hea..conversatio.an.th.questio.abou.it.rea.th.fou.possibl.answer.o.you.paper. an.decid.whic.on.i.th.bes.answe.t.th.questio.yo.hav.heard.1. A.I..cosmetic.shop. B.I..hospital. C.I..nutritio.department.D.I..supermarket.2. A.Bos.an.secretary. B.Edito.an.publisher.C.Studen.an.professor.D.Write.an.reader.3. pany. B.Tr..ne.restaurant.C.Ru.hi.ow.bakery.D.Bu.som.insurance.4. A.Th.packag.i.to.bi.t.deliver. B.Th.deliver.ca.b.mad.automatically.C.Th.woma.wil.hav.lunc.wit.th.man.D.Th.ma.ca.mak.th.deliver.tomorro.morning.5. A.H.wa.mos.difficul.t.satisfy. B.H.se.man.specia.requirements.C.H.inspecte.th.projec.regularly.mo.a.othe.customers.6. A.A.amazin.book. B..grea.woman. C..scientifi.field.D..stron.voice.7. A.H.himsel.i..bi.fa.o.Hepburn. B.H.doe.no.thin.th.gir.i.lik.Hepburn.C.H.fel.puzzle.b.girls.lov.fo.Hepburn.D.H.doe.no.kno.anythin.abou.Hepburn.8. A.Whe.t.d.mind-wandering. B.Wher.t.hav.physica.activities.C.Ho.t.kee.attentiv.i..lecture.D.Ho.t.tak.note.i..lecture.9. A.Ordinary. B.Practical. C.Disturbing.D.Unrealistic.10. pany. B.Finishin..painting.C.Preparin..presentation.D.Restructurin.th.budget.Section BDirections.I.Sectio.B.yo.wil.hea.tw.shor.passage.an.on.longe.conversation.Afte.eac.passag.o. conversation.yo.wil.b.aske.severa.questions.Th.passage.an.th.conversatio.wil.b.rea.twice.bu .th.question.wil.b.spoke.onl.once.Whe.yo.hea..question.rea.th.fou.possibl.answer.o.you.pape .an.decid.whic.on.woul.b.th.bes.answe.t.th.questio.yo.hav.heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.2. B.11. C.21.D.30.12. A..horse. B..dog. C..pig.D..cat.13. A.Mor.annoyed. B.Les.anxious. C.Mor.frightened.D.Les.shocked.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.It.clea.aim. B.It.evaluatio.process.C.It.numerou.applications.D.It.soli.foundation.15. A.I.1954. B.I.2013. C.I.2018.D.I.2000.16. A.It.locatio.an.area.B.Th.categorie.o.it.collections.C.It.officia.WeCha.account.D.Th.visitin.experienc.i.offers.Questions 17through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A.Consume.an.gender.B.Ag.group.an.activities.C.Sport.an.facilities.D.Trainin.tim.an.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.T.determin.whic.ite.deserve.priority.B.T.ge.idea.fo..mor.appealin.sloga.design.C.T.kno.abou.teenagers.leisur.sportin.activities.D.T.se.whic.ag.grou.i.a.th.to.o.consumptio.capability.II.Gramma.an.VocabularySection ADirections.Afte.readin.th.passag.below.fil.i.th.blank.t.mak.th.passage.coheren.an.grammati call.correct.Fo.th.blank.wit..give.word.fil.i.eac.blan.wit.th.prope.for.o.th.give.word.fo.th.othe.blanks, us.on.wor.tha.bes.fit.eac.blank.Asleep on a plane: a case for window seats.lov.t.slee.o.planes.an..hav.a.unusua.abilit.t.slee.wel.o.them.Ther.hav.eve.bee.on.o.tw.occasi on.(21._________nding.no.havin.reali ze.w.ha.eve.lef.th.ground.S.whe.(22._________.(book.m.flights..alway.choos.th.windo.sea.when eve.possible.Thi.allow.m.t.lea.m.sleep.hea.agains.th.wal.o.th.plan.fo..bi.(23._________.(much.co mfort.Som.(24._________.argu.tha.th.aisl.(走廊.sea.i.superio.fo.th.le.spac.an.th.abilit.t.ge.of.swiftl.an.ey.th.snac.cart.Bu.i.reality.we’r.al.gettin.ou.drink.an.snack.(25._________.seconds.Also..fin.tha.i..perso.know.he’.i..windo.se at.he’.th.bathroo.befor.boardin.s.tha.h.(26._________.(no.need.t.distur.hi.neighbor.whic.i.jus.considerate.An.he’l.seiz.th.opportunit.t.ge.u.whe.anothe.seatmat.get.u.s.tha.th.seatmat.needn’.(27._________.(bot her.mor.tha.once.A..photographe.an.visuall.oriente.person.th.windo.sea.give.m.th.bes.view.o.cotton.clouds.o..grea. sunset.o.golde.sunrise.etc.Mos.o.all.(28._________._________.I’v.bee.flyin.fo.years..stil.ge.pleasur.o.seein.m.departin.cit.o.countr.(29._________.(shrink.int.th.di .int.view.An.thos.feeling.o .adventur.an.excitemen.ar.(30._________in.back.fligh.afte.flight.t.m.windo.seat.mo.sloga.i.today’.tec.headline.i.th.“artificia.intelligence”.Reader.ar.fascinate.wit.ho.A.ha.th.___39__.t.transfor.ever.consume.an.ent erpris.(企业.industry.Whil.suc.focu.i.appropriat.tha.A.wil.___40__.chang.th.world.i.leave.ou..crucia.eleme n.tha.wil.g.hand-in-han.wit.it.rise.th.wisdo.o.th.crowd.prehensionSection ADirections.Fo.eac.blan.i.th.followin.passag.ther.ar.fou.word.o.phrase.marke.A.B..an.D. 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C.refreshD.standardizeSection BDirections.Rea.th.followin.thre.passages.Eac.passag.i.followe.b.severa.question.o.unfini she.statements.Fo.eac.o.the.ther.ar.fou.choice.marke.A.B..an.D.Choos.th.on.tha.fit.bes.acco rmatio.give.i.th.passag.yo.hav.read.( A )Man.o.China’.ancien.architectura.treasure.smashe.t.dus.befor.Li.Huiyi.an.Lian.Sichen.bega.d ocumentin.the.i.th.1930s.Th.husban.an.wif.tea.wer.amon.th.firs.preservationist.t.operat.i.China.a n.b.fa.th.bes.known.Thei.effort.hav.sinc.inspire.generation.o.peopl.t.spea.ou.fo.architectur.threat ene.b.th.rus.towar.development.Becomin.China’.bes.architectura.historian.wa.n.eas.accomplishment.Th.building.the.wante.t. sav.wer.centurie.old.locate.i.distan.part.o.th.country.I.man.cases.the.ha.t.journe.throug.dangerou. condition.i.th.Chines.countrysid.t.reac.them.Explorin.China’.remot.area.durin.th.1930.mean.travelin.muddy.poorl.maintaine.road.b.mule(骡子)o.o.foot.Inn.wer.ofte.dirty.foo.coul.b.polluted.an.ther.wa.alway.ris.o.violenc.fro.rebels.soldier .an.robbers.Thei.greates.discover.wa.th.Templ.o.Buddha’.Light.i.Wuta.County.Shanx.Province.Th.breat htakin.woode.templ.wa.buil.i.85.A.D..makin.i.th.oldes.buildin.know.i.Chin.a.th.time.Lian.an.Li.crawle.int.th.temple’.mos.forbidding.forgotte.area.t.determin.it.age.includin.on.hidea lion.o.bedbugs.covere.i.dus.an.littere.wit.dea.bats.“plet.darknes.an.amon.th.awfu.smell.hardl.breathing.wit.thic.mask.coverin.ou.nose.an.mout s.w.cam.ou.t.tak..bre at.o.fres.air.w.foun.hundred.o.bedbug.i.ou.bag.W.ourselve.ha.bee.badl.bitten.Ye.th.importanc.an. unexpectednes.o.ou.fin.mad.thos.th.happies.hour.o.m.year.huntin.fo.ancien.architecture.” Lian.wrot.o.th.experienc.i.a.accoun.include.i.“Lian.an.Lin.Partner.i.Explorin.China’.Architectura.Past.”56.O.thei.wa.t.th.ancien.building.i.1930s.Lian.an.Li.face.followin.risk.EXCEP.________.A.accommodationsB.persona.securityC.roa.conditionsD.vehicles57. 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2020届广州市黄埔同仁学校高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020届广州市黄埔同仁学校高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThe Rechargeable Go!☑The digital sound processing chip(芯片) provides clear sound and makes speech easier to understand with less whistling sound☑Never replace batteries again!Full Charge Gives 16 Hours of Use! (Free Charging Station Included)☑Easy On/ Off Button☑Automatic Noise Reduction and Feedback Canceler☑100% Money Back Guarantee5 Star Reviews☑☑☑☑☑Amazing!"My sisters had all given up hope that our elderly mother would hear us clearly again. And then we took a chance. We're so glad we did. They've been amazing for her, and for our entire family."-Karen M.The new HearClear GO Rechargeable Digital Hearing Aids feature advanced digital technology at an unbelievably affordable price! The GO has the same key elements that all high-end digital hearing aids share while leaving out fancy bells and whistles that increase cost and require expensive adjustments. You'll be happier saving much money!Your lightweight GO hearing aids are amazingly convenient! With the GO'S charging station, you won't have to keep replacing tiny hearing aid batteries, and the GO is pre-programmed for most mild to moderate hearing loss-no costly professional adjustments needed.You can spend thousands on an expensive hearing aid, or you can spend just $ 239 on a hearing aid that's great for most mild to moderate hearing loss (only $ 199 each when you buy a pair). We're so sure you'll be happy with your new hearing aids.1. Which is the feature of the GO?A. It removes noises.B. It has separate on/ off buttons.C. It includes small batteries.D. It focuses on practical functions.2. Why does the author refer to Karen?A. To prove the GO's popularity.B. To explain the GO'S function.C. To convey the family's amazement.D. To show the GO'S high performance.3. How much do you pay for a pair of the GO?A. $ 199.B. $ 239.C. $ 398.D. $ 478.BJules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making them believable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors.Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.4. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?A To show Verne’s discovery.B. To offer the background information of Verne.C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.5. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:A. Writing novels, poems and plays.B. Studying law.C. Graduating from university.D. Wring adventure stories.6. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?A. They covered happy elements.B. They were unbelievable stories.C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.7. Which of the following best describes Verne?A. Talented and productive.B. Popular and caring.C. Optimistic and generous.D. Friendly and honest.CJoshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith," Nelson said. "I've always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top students annually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who needfinancial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. "He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people," Curry said. "He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.8. What did Nelson's initial donation come from?A. His scholarship.B. His savings.C. His pocket money.D. His wages.9. What does the underlined phrase "having an open hand" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Ambitious.B. Courageous.C. Generous.D. Cautious.10. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea?A. Shocked.B. Confused.C. Excited.D. Delighted.11. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A. It never supports high school students.B. It was set up more than ten years ago.C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D. It is going very smoothly.DMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla,a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recyclingprogram, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.12. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.13. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.14. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.15. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic Waste第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年上海市黄浦学校高三英语第一次联考试题及答案
2020-2021学年上海市黄浦学校高三英语第一次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhen the weather is bad or when the flu breaks out, we can let the kids do some fun things at home, which can be beneficial to kids.Reading out loudIf your children are young enough, don't forget to read books to them out loud! Few children dislikehaving a good book read to them, and it's great for the development of their brains. However, if your children are a bit older and have moved onto more advanced books, there is always the choice of listening to an audiobook. This can also be done while they're doing something else.Playing board gamesMaybe your children's table is full of board games, which have been forgotten for a long time. It's a good time to bring them out when playing outside is no longer a choice. Surely, playing board games is a great way to connect with children. In addition, many board games are designed to get children thinking!Having a dance partyConsidering that all you need is a speaker or maybe just a phone, you can have a dance party wherever you are! This is a great way to get kids’ bodies moving when they are inside. Play some of your children's favorite music and let them dance to it. Not only is it good exercise, but it will help your children feel time is flying!Doing jigsaw (拼图) puzzlesFor most people that have children, it's common to have at least one jigsaw puzzle at home. Jigsaw puzzles are great because everyone can do them on their own time. Besides, your whole family will have a sense of achievement when everyone is smiling over the finished product.1. What do reading out loud and playing board games have in common?A. They both develop children's team spirit.B. They both improve children's listening ability.C. They both do good to children's thinking ability.D. They both focus on interaction between children.2. Which of the following combines exercise and music?A. Reading out loud.B. Playing board games.C. Doing jigsaw puzzles.D. Having a dance party.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To list four interesting children's parties.B. To recommend four children's favorite books.C. To introduce some activities for children inside.D. To show some funny things for children outside.BAs a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984, Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into, or who he'll meet along the wayTen years into the job, Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America. When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid. After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier."You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I'd have," the man said. He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a 20-something-year-old man. Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago"That day changed my life," Jeffrey said. "Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someone's life."4. What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A. He cured the man at the scene.B. He took care of the man's wife and son.C. He only sent the man to hospital.D. He did what was needed5. What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A. It was a common routine.B. It was troublesomeC. It was unbelievableD. It was a dangerous situation.6. Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A. Jeffrey helped bring up his little sonB. Jeffrey donated to support his family.C. Jeffrey's help gave him the present happy life.D. Jeffrey's kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.7. How did the meeting change Jeffrey's life?A. He was rewarded with much moneyB. He changed his attitude to his job.C. He got a promotion to be a team leader.D. He took up teaching work to train newcomers.CPlanned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late inthe present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.8. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?A. It has lasted just 150 years.B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.9. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?A. To research solar cycles.B. To avoid effects of space weather.C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.10. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Irregular.B. Easy.C. Limited.D. Changeless.11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study is useful for future space missions.B. The planned space missions should be put off.C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.DLife in the Internet age is lonely—or is it? That’s what experts in human interaction are debating after a new Stanford University survey has been published.According to the study, the more time people spend online, the less they can spare for real-life relationships with family and friends. The researchers asked 113 people about the Web’s influence on daily activities. 36%of those people are online for more than five hours a week.” As Internet use becomes more widespread, it will have an increasingly isolating (孤立的) effect on society,” says Robert Kraut, one of the researchers.Scholars and Web lovers criticized the study for stretching its data to make the “isolating” point. While 13%of regular Web users admitted the loss of time with loved ones, 60%reported watching less TV. The survey also shows that E-mail is the most popular online activity. If some of webheads (网虫)spend what was once passive TV time keeping company with friends via E-mails, “that’s a move toward greater connectedness,” says Paul Resnick, a professor at the University of Michigan.Thisisn’t the first claim that the Web should be criticized. A 1998 report monitored 73 Pittsburgh-areafamilies’ Net use for a year. People who used the Internet more “talked less to family members and reported being lonelier and more depressed.” says Robert Kraut.“It’s true that there have been big declines in social connectedness over the past decades, but those declines began before the Internet was invented,” says Thomas Putnam.As Amitay Etzioni says, the Internet gives us a different kind of social life—not better or worse than before, but just different.12. Who claimed that the Web had negative influence?A. Paul Resnick.B. Robert Kraut.C. Thomas Putnam.D. Amitay Etzioni.13. The underlined word “This” in Para.4 refers to .A. the opinion expressed in Bowling AloneB. the survey made by the University of MichiganC. the conclusion in a report written in 1998D. the study conducted by Stanford University14. From the passage we learn that .A. watching TV used to take time away from staying onlineB. the Web was blamed more than once for causing an isolating effectC. 36%ofweb users spend more than five hours a week onlineD. the Web has the same influence as telephones and televisions15. The passage mainly discusses .A. how we can make a better use of the InternetB. how declines in social connectedness appearC. whether the Internet causes an isolating effectD. what a different life the Internet brings to us第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020高三英语一模黄浦
2020高三英语一模黄浦第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 in Lin chuan,Jiang xi province. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are manythings they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BKamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage hasfar-reaching effects, and not just on our environment.Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period did most residents come on board.This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between generations.That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and plates for celebrations."The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.4. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.5. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?A. Inactive response.B. Generous reward.C. Bitter suffering.D. Beneficial guidance.6. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?A. Reducing waste.B. Creating community.C. Increasing people's income.D. Developing a new technology.7. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?A. Technology.B. Health.C. Workplace.D. Lifestyle.CWatching what you eat can be easier said than done, but a recent study shows it might not just be about what's on your plate — it could be about how quickly it disappears.Japanese researchers followed 1,083 adultsfor five years, splitting them into three categories based on how quickly they ate: slow, normal, and fast. They also answered a questionnaire at the beginning of the study, sharing their diet, physical activity, and medical history. In the beginning, none of the volunteers had metabolic syndrome (新陈代谢综合征) - meaning at least three risk factors — which can lead to health problems like heart conditions and diabetes.When the participants reported back five years later 84 had been diagnosed (诊断) with metabolic syndrome — and their eating speed was a major predictor, according to the results in the journal Circulation. The fast eaters were 89 percent more likely to have metabolic syndrome than slow and normal eaters. Just 2.3 percent of slow eaters received the diagnosis, compared to 11.6 percent of fast eaters. But that's not all. Fast eaters also saw more weight gain, larger waistlines, and higher blood sugar levels than slow eaters.The researchers saygobblingmakes it easier not to take notice of fullness before your body has a chance to signal you to stop. “So when people eat fast they are more likely to overeat,” said Takayuki Yamaji, MD, study author and cardiologist at Hiroshima University in Japan in a statement.Previous research backs up the weight benefits of slow eating, too. One study of New Zealand women found fast eaters have higher body-mass indexes (指数), and a Chinese study found that both healthy and fat men ate less when told to chew 40 times instead of 15 times before swallowing. Initial research even suggests chewing your food longer could bum more calories - up to about 1,000 extra every month.8. What are the participants divided by?A. Medical history.B. Health condition.C. Physical activity.D. Eating speed.9. Which may be the result of the study?A. Fast eaters are 4 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome.B. Normal and slow eaters don’t have metabolic illness.C. 89% of fast eaters have higher blood pressure.D. Slow caters are healthier than fast eaters.10. What does the underlined word “gobbling” in Paragraph 4 best mean?A. Tasting slowly.B. Digesting quickly.C. Eating greedily.D. Cooking carefully.11. What does the last paragraph tell us?A. The importance of eating speed.B. The advantage of eating slowly.C. The result of a Chinese study.D. Fast eating and overeating.DA team of researchersfrom theUniversityofColorado Boulderhave created a revolutionary type of robotic muscles. They are strong and flexible at the same time, can feel the movements they perform and, whenever they suffer damage, they can self-heal. However, what is best about them is probably the fact that they are extremely cheap to manufacture.The robotic muscles have been called actuators, and have drawn inspiration fromreal-life muscles. By creating robots equipped with this kind of actuators, researchers would allowthem to perform movements just like human muscles.To make the robotic muscles work, they filled some flexible material with electrodes(电极)and with liquid and oil. Then, they applied some electricity, and the liquid and oil started moving around the electrodes and powered them. This way, the robotic muscles started contracting and relaxing just like real muscles, but a lot quicker.Researchers also took inspiration from the variety of human muscles, and created more types of actuators, each of them performing a different movement. They called these robotic muscles HASEL ( Hydraulically-Amplified Self-healing Electrostatic). However, they are superior to biological muscles as they are stronger, faster, and more flexible.Even the researchers were amazed they could develop such technology. Eric Acome, the author of one of the studies, explained what is unique about the robotic muscles.“The ability to create electrically powered soft actuators that lift a gallon of water at several times per second is something we haven't seen before.”These muscles are special because they are also self-healing. This property is given by the liquid placed inside of them, which also gives them a lot more advantages than those mechanisms (机械)using solids. In the end, the material which keeps the liquid, the oil and the electrodes is extremely cheap. It is a type of polymer (聚合物)similar to the one used for potato chips bags, and can be manufactures for only 10 cents.12. What can we learn about actuators?A. They can heal on their own.B. They are biological muscles.C. They can not move like human muscles.D. They are slower to react than real muscles.13. What do actuators use to directly power electrodes?A. Solids.B. Liquid and oil.C. A type of polymer.D. Potato chips bags.14. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The origin of actuators.B. The opinions on actuators.C. The advantages of actuators.D. The significance of actuators.15. In which part of a newspaper will the textmost probably appear?A. Health.B. Culture.C. Education.D. Technology.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年上海市黄浦区高考英语一模试卷
2020年上海市黄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 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.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 (1)________ I have fallen asleep before takeoff and awakened upon the impact of landing, not having realized we had even left the ground. So when (2)________ (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 (3)________ (much) comfort.Some (4)________argue that the aisle (走廊) seat is superior for the leg space andthe ability to getoff swiftly and eye the snack cart. But in reality,we’re all getting our drinks and snacks (5)________seconds. Also,I find that if a person knows he’s in a window seat,he’ll choose to use the bathroom before boarding so that he (6)________ (not need) to disturb his neighbor, which is just considerate.And he’ll seize the opportunity to get up when another se atmate gets up so that the seatmate needn’t (7)________ (bother)more than once.As a photographer and visually oriented person, the window seat gives me the best viewsof cottony clouds, or a great sunset, or golden sunrise, etc. Most of all,(8)________ I’ve been flying for years, I still get pleasure of seeing my departing city or country (9)________ (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 (10)________ keep me coming back, flight after flight, to my window seat.【答案】when,booking,more,may,within / in,won’t need,be bothered,even though/if,shrink / shrinking,what【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】本文讲述我坐飞机的感受,作为一个摄影师和视觉导向型的人,靠窗的座位能让我看到最美的白云、日落、金色日出等等.我喜欢在飞机上睡觉,而且我有一种不同寻常的能力在飞机上睡得很好.【解答】1. when ,考查定语从句,先行词为occasion,在定语从句中作时间状语,故填when引导.2. booking,考查现在分词,book和句子主语之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词做状语,故填booking.3. more,考查比较级,前面有修饰比较级的词,表示“更舒服一点”,所以用more构成比较级.4. may,考查情态动词,表示“可能”,后跟动词原形,故填情态动词may.5. within / in,考查介词,表示“在…之内”,后跟时间名词,故填with或in.6.won’t need,考查时态,描述将来的事情,所以用一般将来时态,故填won’t need.7. be bothered,考查语态,句子主语和bother之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态,前面有情态动词,故填be bothered.8. even though/if,考查连词,句意为“最重要的是,即使我已经飞了好几年了,我还是很高兴看到我离开的城市或国家在远处变小”,表示“即使”,引导让步状语从句,故填even if或even though引导.9. shrink / shrinking,考查固定搭配,see sb doing看见某人正在做,see sb do看见某人做了,用现在分词和动词原形作宾补都可以,故填shrink / shrinking.10. what,考查表语从句,在从句中做主语,表示“…的东西”,故填what引导.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.Beyond Mobile Money:The Future of Asia’s FinTechMobile money has been the hottest part in financial technology for the last few years. But FinTech is more than just how people store money and transact(交易)﹣ the space is much more horizontal, shortcutting how we create, share, and protect value.The latest product of FinTech companies to (1)_______ in Asia Pacific illustrates the many ways the space can help consumers beyond just their mobile wallet. It is important for all businesspersons to be aware of these trends, as their success opens up all sorts of possibilities for companies to (2)_______ with them. And, on a much deeper level,new FinTechs may (3)_______ consumer expectations in even other tech industries.The Smartphone Emerges as a Credit﹣Scoring StandardWith close to half a billion (4)_______ consumers in Southeast Asia alone, there is an entire industry of FinTechs devoted to finding ways to accurately determine their credit﹣worthiness to give them (5)_______ to finance. Unfortunately,since they don’t have bank accounts, such FinTechs cannot rely on (6)_______ financial information or credit card payments.One credit scoring source emerging as a new standard in the field is smartphone﹣based credit scoring. It has (7)_______ broad global support, including from the likes of the World Bank. In one of its reports, the Asian Development Bank even stated that mobile data was a key to financial (8)_______ , as it could improve customer recording, and,in turn, get an access to credit.AI Combines with the Wisdom of the CrowdThe most common slogan in today’s tech headlines is the “artificial intelligence”. Readers are fascinated with how AI has the (9)_______ to transform every consumer and enterprise (企业) industry. While such focus is appropriate that AI will (10)_______ change the world, it leaves out a crucial element that will go hand﹣in﹣hand with its rise:the wisdom of the crowd.【答案】B,E,G,K,A,J,H,C,F,D【考点】任务型阅读【解析】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了亚洲金融科技的未来.在过去的几年里,移动货币一直是金融技术中最热门的部分,但金融科技不仅仅是人们如何存储货币和交易.【解答】1﹣5 BEGKA 6﹣10 JHCFD(1)B 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:亚太地区金融科技公司的最新产品表明,除了手机钱包外,该领域还可以通过多种方式帮助消费者.arise发生,产生;故选B.(2)E 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:因为他们的成功为公司提供了各种合作机会.partner 合作伙伴;故选E.(3)G 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:新的Fintech可能会影响其他科技行业的消费者预期.shape 形状;故选G.(4)K 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:仅在东南亚,就有近5亿无银行客户,unbanked非银行的;故选K.(5)A 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:整个金融科技行业致力于寻找方法,准确地确定他们的信用价值,让他们获得融资.access方法;故选A.(6)J 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:此类金融科技公司不能依赖传统的财务信息或信用卡支付.traditional传统的;故选J.(7)H 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:它刺激了包括世界银行在内的全球广泛支持. stimulated刺激;故选H.(8)C 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:亚洲开发银行(Asian Development Bank)在一份报告中甚至表示,移动数据是金融依恋的关键,因为它可以改善客户录制并转为获取信贷.attachment依恋;故选C.(9) F 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:读者对人工智能如何有潜力改变每一个消费者和企业“20225年”、“19994年”的行业感到着迷.potential;故选F.(10)D 考查上下文理解以及推理判断能力.句意:虽然这样的关注是恰当的,人工智能肯定会改变世界",但它遗漏了一个关键因素,这将与它的提高群众的智慧.definitely确定;故选D.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 eachblank 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 regionsof the world. When Europeans first arrived in North America, 312 different languages were (1)_______, of which 123 are now known to be extinct. Of the (2)_______languages, most speakers are grandparents and great﹣grandparents.Different researchers offer different definitions of “endangered”. The system of (3)_______used by the Catalogue of Endangered Languages evaluates languages in four areas: the (4)_______of all the speakers, how often the language is conveyed to thenext (5)_______, the rate at which it is losing speakers and the(6)_______in which itis 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 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 (7)_______used at home and is not taught in schools or used forgovernment business.Languages become endangered due to a number of (8)_______factors including globalization, economics, technology, education policy, and changes in (9)_______attitudes. As the forces of globalization make the world moreinterconnected, previously (10)_______language communities come under pressure to participate in a larger economy, which means learning the area’s majo rity language.(11)_______, local schools often begin to teach the majority language instead of the local tongue.Local languages also (12)_______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 (13)_______as these devices connect users to the Internet. At this point, many communities undergo a cultural (14)_______in which parents no longer value the language enough to teach it to their children.Initiatives to (15)_______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.(1)A.at handB.at riskC.in useD.in view(2)A.ancientB.evolvingC.localD.surviving(3)A.assessmentB.classificationC.descriptionD.research(4)A.ageB.backgroundC.numberD.religion(5)mitteeB.centuryC.generationernment(6)A.contentB.occupationsC.situationsD.themes(7)A.advisedlyB.efficientlyC.primarilyD.rarely(8)A.balancingplicatingC.historicalD.interrelated(9)A.culturalB.mentalC.moralD.religious(10)A.foreignrmalC.isolatedD.national(11)A.For exampleB.In contrastC.In responseD.Vice versa(12)A.boomB.developC.disappearD.suffer(13)A.ceasesB.changesC.increasesD.starts(14)A.differenceB.influenceC.shiftD.variety(15)A.enrichB.purifyC.refreshD.standardize【答案】CDBCCCCDACCDCCC【考点】社会文化【解析】本文主要讲的是世界各地都有濒危语言,并且分析了原因.【解答】(1) C.考查短语.at hand 在手头上;at risk 处境危险;in use 在使用;in view 在视野中,此处表示“312种不同的语言在使用”,因此选C.(2) D.考查形容词.ancient 古代的;evolving 进化的;local 当地的;surviving 幸存的,此处表示“在幸存下来的语言中”,因此选D.(3) B.考查名词.assessment 评估;classification 分类;description 描述;research 研究,此处表示“濒危语言目录的分类体系对四个地区的语言进行评价”,因此选B.(4) C.考查名词.age 年龄;background 背景;number 数字;religion 宗教,此处表示“所有说话者的数量”,因此选C.(5) C.考查名词.committee 委员会;century 世纪;generation 一代;government 政府,此处表示“这种语言被传达给下一代的频率”,因此选C.(6) C.考查名词.content 内容;occupation 职业;situation 情况,形势;theme 主题,此处表示“失去发言人的速度和使用情况”,因此选C.(7) C.考查副词.advisedly 谨慎地;efficiently 高效地;primarily 主要地;rarely 几乎不,此处表示“它主要在家里使用,不在学校教授,也不用于政府事务”,因此选C.(8) D.考查动词.balance 平衡;complicate 使复杂;historical 历史的;interrelated相互关联的,此处表示“由于全球化、经济、技术、教育政策和文化态度的变化等诸多相互关联的因素,语言变得岌岌可危.”,因此选D.(9) A.考查形容词.cultural 文化的;mental 精神的;moral 道德的;religious 宗教的,此处表示“由于全球化、经济、技术、教育政策和文化态度的变化等诸多相互关联的因素,语言变得岌岌可危.”,因此选A.(10) C.考查形容词.foreign 外国的;informal 非正式的;isolated 隔离的;national国际的,此处表示“随着全球化的力量使世界更加相互联系,以前孤立的语言社区面临着参与更大经济的压力,这意味着学习该地区的大多数语言.”,因此选C.(11) C.考查短语.for example 例如;in contrast 作为对比;in response 作为回应;vice versa 反之亦然,此处表示“作为回应,当地学校通常开始教授大多数语言而不是当地语言”,因此选C.(12) D.考查动词.boom 繁荣;develop 发展;disappear 消失;suffer 遭受,此处表示“随着社区采用手机和电脑,当地语言也受到影响”,因此选D.(13) C.考查动词.cease 停止;change 改变;increase 增加;start 开始,此处表示“随着这些设备将用户连接到Internet,这一趋势也在增加”,因此选C.(14) C.考查名词.difference 不同之处;influence 影响;shift 转移;variety 多样化,此处表示“在这一点上,许多社区正在经历一种文化转变,在这种转变中,家长不再重视语言,不足以将其传授给孩子.”,因此选C.(15) C.考查动词.enrich 丰富;purify 使纯净;refresh 刷新;standardize 标准化,此处表示“近年来,更新濒危语言的举措越来越多”,因此选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 read.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, they had 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, soldiersand robbers.Their greatest discovery was the Temple of Buddha’s Light, in Wutai County, Shanxi Province. Thebreathtaking 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 itsage, including one hideaway inhabited by thousands of bats and millions ofbedbugs, 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.”(1)On their way to the ancient buildings in 1930s, Liang and Lin faced following risks EXCEPT________.A. accommodationsB. personal securityC. road conditionsD. vehicles.(2)Liang and Lin raised public awareness of________.A. documenting smashed historical buildingsB. rebuilding historically valuable buildingsC. saving the oldest temples in ChinaD. protecting historical buildings.(3)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’ hideaway.(4)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.【答案】DDCB【考点】社会文化类阅读议论文阅读【解析】从1930年到1945年,梁思成林徽因夫妇二人共同走过中国的15个省,190多个县,考察测绘了2738处古建筑物,很多古建筑就是通过他们的考察得到了世界、全国的认识,从此加以保护,比如山西的应县木塔、五台山佛光寺等.他们共同开创了运用西方建筑理论研究中国古代建筑的先河,在中国建筑史上写下了浓墨重彩的一笔.【解答】(1)D.细节理解题.根据第二段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.在1930年代探索中国的偏远地区,意味着要通过骡子或步行来行驶泥泞,维护不善的道路.旅馆经常很脏,食物可能被污染,叛乱分子,士兵和强盗总是有遭受暴力侵害的危险.可知,在1930年代前往古建筑的途中,梁和林面临着以下困难:住宿;人身安全;路况.不包括交通工具.故选D.(2)D.细节理解题.根据第一段Their efforts have since inspired generations of people to speak out for architecture threatened by the rush toward development.自那以后,他们的努力激发了一代又一代人为受发展热潮威胁的建筑大声疾呼.可知,梁和林提高了公众对历史建筑的保护意识.故选D.(3)C.细节理解题.根据最后一段 Yet the importance and unexpectedness of our find made those the happiest hours of my years hunting for ancient architecture.但是我们发现的重要性和意料之外的事情使那些年成为我寻找古代建筑的最快乐时光.可知,在探索佛光寺时,梁和林对未曾期望的事情感到高兴.故选C.(4)B.主旨大意题.阅读全文,根据文章内容可知,本文主要讲述了梁思成林徽因夫妇二人共同走过中国的15个省,190多个县,考察测绘了2738处古建筑物,很多古建筑就是通过他们的考察得到了世界、全国的认识,从此加以保护,比如山西的应县木塔、五台山佛光寺等.他们共同开创了运用西方建筑理论研究中国古代建筑的先河,在中国建筑史上写下了浓墨重彩的一笔.B.困难中产生的成就.故选B.Get true﹣to﹣life photos and increased adaptability. Produce true colors, and set up, connect, and print right from your mobile device. 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Eco﹣friendly..(3)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.【答案】BCD【考点】广告布告类阅读应用文阅读【解析】本文章主要向读者介绍了一款多功能的打印机,并对该打印机的特点以及使用注意进行了说明.【解答】(1)B.细节理解题.根据文章第二段,HP Photo and Document All﹣in﹣One Printersare designed for families and other home users who want a device capable of printing everything from documents, emails and web pages to rich, bright lab﹣quality photos﹣with copy and scan tools too.HP照片和文档一体打印机是专为家庭和其他家庭用户设计的,他们希望有一台设备能够打印从文档、电子邮件和网页到丰富、明亮的实验室级照片,还可以使用复制和扫描工具.可知,这是一台可以打印高质量照片的多功能打印机,结合选项,故选B.(2)C.推理判断题.根据文章Print up to twice as many pages with Original HP high﹣yield ink containers. HP 64 ink containers deliver true colors so all your prints will shine.使用HP原装高产量墨水容器打印最多两倍的页面.HP 64墨水容器提供真实的颜色,因此所有打印出来的东西都会发光.可知,ink container是非常经济划算的,是具有成本效益的.结合选项,故选C.(3)D.细节理解题.根据文章原价179.99美元,现价是99.99美元.可知,今日在网上下单的话,可以节省80美元,结合选项,故选D.①Risk is so mething 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 Vanderb ilt 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 ________ 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 psych ological explanations as to why some people may choose to takemore risks than others. However, none of these explanations are definitive.(1)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 dopamine.(2)The underlined phrase “consistent with” is closest to “________” in meaning.A. contrary toB. in agreement withC. at the cost ofD. persistent in.(3)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..(4)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.【答案】BBAC【考点】新闻报道类阅读【解析】本文介绍很多人喜欢冒险,那么是什么导致人们喜欢冒险,文章给出了解释.【解答】(1)B.细节理解题,根据文章第二段的句子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它与大脑奖赏系统有关,是让我们感觉良好的化学物质,科学家认为它与冒险行为有关,和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.当一个人很少有主动受体来控制多巴胺的接收量时,一个细胞就会被淹没,导致极度的幸福感.可知,如果一个人的多巴胺受体较少,他就更愿意冒险.故选B.(2)B.词义猜测题,根据文章第三段的句子The results of the research were consistent with similar studies carried out with rats, and had the same outcome.研究结果与对大鼠进行的类似研究一致,且结果相同.可知,“consistent with” 意为“和…一致”.故选B.(3)A.细节理解题.根据文章倒数第二段的句子 A desire to achieve pleasure means that there is a greater willingness to take more risks.可知,从第4段可以得出的结论是,对快乐的渴望可能导致冒险.故选A.(4)C.主旨大意题,根据文章第二段的句子Biologists appear to have discovered a physical reason that explains why some people are risk﹣takers.可知,文章主要介绍什么造就了冒险者.故选C.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 thereare two more sentences than you need.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.(1)________ 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.(2)________ 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.(3)________ Others are using motivations and behavioural change to encourage peopleto choose more efficient﹣and often healthier﹣forms of transport. Copenhagen has a number of progressive cycling 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.(4)________ The main options are hydrogen fuel cells,fossil fuel hybrids, and electric vehicles, and the best solution may well vary from city to city.【答案】D,E,F,B【考点】说明文七选五【解析】交通一直塑造着城市.中世纪,十字路口催生了蓬勃发展的集镇.许多北美城市都是为汽车而创建的.但是,如今的城市要被更可持续的交通需求所塑造,许多地方政府正通过政策举措加快变革.【解答】1.D.考查上下句的联系.根据上句And these city level policies can move markets in more sustainable directions表示“而这些城市级政策可以使市场朝着更可持续的方向发展”可知表示“例如,伦敦要求所有新许可的出租车能够从零排放到2018.”的选项D符合上下文的逻辑关系,所以答案是D.2.E.考查上下句的联系.根据后句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.表示“这涉及到在一个关键的交通中心周围聚集多用途开发项目,如吉隆坡的吉隆坡中央区,该中心建在年最大的火车站周围东南亚.”可知表示“城市规划者正在利用以交通为导向的发展来增加密度,同时保持生活质量和财产价值”的选项E符合上下文的逻辑关系,所以答案是E.3.F.考查上下句的联系.根据后句Others are using motivations and behavioural change to encourage people to choose more efficient﹣and often healthier﹣forms of transport表示“其他人正在利用动机和行为改变来鼓励人们选择更高效、更健康的交通方式”可知表示" 一些城市,如德里,正在投入巨资建立必要的大众交通系统"的选项F 符合上下文的逻辑关系,所以答案是F.4.B.考查上下句的联系.根据后句The main options are hydrogen fuel cells, fossil fuel hybrids, and electric vehicles, and the best solution may well vary from city to city.表示“主要的选择是氢燃料电池、化石燃料混合动力车和电动车辆,并且最好的解决方案可能在城市和城市之间有所不同”可知表示“然而,目前还不清楚哪些技术和燃料城市会回归.”的选项B符合上下文的逻辑关系,所以答案是B.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 networking sites 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.。
上海市黄浦区2020届高三上学期期末质量调研(一模)英语试卷(详解版)
黄浦区2019~2020年第一学期期末高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷(本试卷满分140分,考试时间120分钟)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 anew 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.He 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.Questions11through13are 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. Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14.A.Its clear aim. B.Its evaluation process.C.Its numerous applications.D.Its solid foundation.15.A.In1954. B.In2013. C.In2018. D.In2000.16.A.Its location and area. B.The categories of its collections.C.Its official WeChat account.D.The visiting experience it offers.Questions17through20are 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 use 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.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.accessB.ariseC.attachmentD.definitelyE.partnerF.potentialG.shapeH.stimulatedI.subconsciouslyJ.traditionalK.unbankedBeyond Mobile Money:The Future of Asia’s FinTechMobile money has been the hottest part in financial technology for the last few years.But FinTech is more than just how people store money and transact(交易)--the space is much more horizontal,short cutting how we create,share,and protect value.The latest product of FinTech companies to__31__in Asia Pacific illustrates the many ways the space can help consumers beyond just their mobile wallet.It is important for all businesspersons to be aware of these trends,as their success opens up all sorts of possibilities for companies to__32__with them.And,on a much deeper level,new FinTechs may__33__ consumer expectations in even other tech industries.The Smart-phone Emerges a Credit-Scoring StandardWith close to half a billion__34__consumers in Southeast Asia alone,there is an entire industry of FinTechs devoted to finding ways to accurately determine their credit-worthiness to give them__35__to finance.Unfortunately,since they don’t have bank accounts,such FinTechs cannot rely on__36__financial information or credit card payments.One credit scoring source emerging as a new standard in the field is smart-phone-based credit scoring.It has__37__broad global support,including from the likes of the World-Bank.In one of its reports,the Asian Development Bank even stated that mobile data was a key to financial __38__,as it could improve customer recording,and,in turn,get an access to credit.AI Combines with the Wisdom of the CrowdThe most common slogan in today’s tech headlines is the“artificial intelligence.”Readers are fascinated with how AI has the__39__to transform every consumer and enterprise(企业)industry.While such focus is appropriate that AI will__40__change the world,it leaves out a crucial element that will go hand-in-hand with its rise:the wisdom of the crowd.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.Endangered languages can be found throughout the world.Many languages now have fewer than100or even fewer than10speakers.The crisis is not limited to remote regions of the world.When Europeans first arrived in North America,312different languages were__41__,of which123are 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 language with between100and1,000speakers who represent about half of the language’s community or ethnic group.The language is spoken only by some parents,of whom very fewteach 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.religionmittee B.century C.generation ernment46.A.content B.occupations C.situations D.themes47.A.advisedly B.efficiently C.primarily D.rarely48.A.balancing plicating C.historical D.interrelated49.A.cultural B.mental C.moral D.religious50.A.foreign rmal 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.standardize 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 the1930s.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 manycases,they had to journey through dangerous conditions in the Chinese countryside to reach them. Exploring China’s remote areas during the1930s 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 or 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 in857A.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 inhibited by thousands or 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 Architectual Past.”56.On their way to the ancient buildings in1930s,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 buildings.58.While exploring the Temple of Buddha’s Light,________A.Liang and Lin caught insects with awful smell.B.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 bedbug’s 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(B)HP ENVY Photo7155All-in-One PrinterSpecial offers:Free shipping!Print,Scan,Copy,Web,PhotoPrint speed ISO:Up to14ppm black,up to9ppm colorGo from memory card to photo printout with easeInstant Ink ready;High yield ink available----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$179.99$99.99Add to cart Ships within I business dayProduct#K7G93A#B1HFor expert advice,price matching,or help with orders,call1-866-625-6132.Protect your Device●1-Year Standard Warranty Includedwith an HP Care Pack○2Year Next Day Exchange ENVY5055,6255,7155$18.00HP Recommends○3Year Next Day Exchange ENVY5055,6255,7155$25.00----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Features Specs Ink&Paper Support Special offers Reviews Get true-to-life photos and increased adaptability.Produce true colors,and set up, connect,and print right from your mobile device.Go from memory card to photo printout with ease.HP Photo and Document All-in-One Printers are designed for families and other home users who want a device capable of printing everything from documents,emails and web pages to rich,bright lab-quality photos-with copy and scan tools too.Active security enabled printer.Intended to be used with containers using only HP original electronic electrical system.Containers with modified or non-HP electronic circuitry may not work,and those that work today may not work in the future.Twice as many photosPrint up to twice as many pages with Original HP high-yield ink containers.HP64ink containers deliver true colors so all your prints will shine.Create splendid borderless photos and leaflets--right in your home.The Power of your printer in your handPrinting photos just got easier-from social media,the cloud,and your camera-roll gallery.Amazing scanning,now on your smart-phone.Scan and share to email or the cloud-from virtually anywhere.Ordering ink has never been easier-directly through the app.Easily print photos and everyday documents directly from your smart-phone or tablet.A new level of wireless connectivity you can count onGet simple Wi-Fi setup in minutes,and start printing fast.Return&exchange information will accept returns or exchanges for this product up to30days after delivery.A restocking fee may apply.60.Which statement is true of this type of printer?A.It is a portable printer designed for home and office use.B.It is a multi-function printer producing high-quality photos.C.It is an easy-operation printer with a two-year free care pack.D.It is a wireless-connected printer protected by modified containers.61.Which of the following words best describe its“ink container”?A.AdaptableB.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 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.③researchers at Vanderbilt University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine asked34 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.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.In1964,psychologist Marvin Zuckerman created the sensation-seeking scale.His40-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 paragraph4?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 of life and property value.F.Some cities,such as Delhi,are investing heavily in creating the mass transport systems needed to change 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 life-cycle 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(人均价)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 cycling policies including the Green Wave,which allows people cycling at20km/h to hit all green lights during rush hour.Light weighing 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 e 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 ahyper-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 networking sites can become ineffective,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 where200university students were asked to go without social media for24hours.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。
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AI truly thought thatI might die that day. Had I not seen three bears and a few wolves over the last couple of days near the road, I might have just lain down and called it quits. What in the world was I thinking, dragging my bike up to Yellowstone and thinking I could ride from West Yellowstone to Old Faithful in the snow? No less!I had planned this trip for more than two months, and I wasn't about to give up so easily. The first few miles were beautiful. Ten miles in, I started sucking wind. Fifteen miles and my legs felt like they were made of lead. By twenty miles, my lungs were burning and felt like there was nothing left in the tank. That was when I turned around and saw my husband and three children cheering me on in the van behind me. I knew I couldn't quit because I tell my children all the time that just because something is hard doesn't mean that you stop doing it. I had to live what I'd been preaching(说教). That thought got me up that mountain and to the end of the ride.The importance of that ride was apparent after only a week. My eight-year-old daughter Emalee wanted to ride in a twelve-mile charity ride. That day was cold as well. She was the youngest rider. About four miles into the ride, she started feeling cold. The chill(寒冷)was making her muscles cramp a little and she began to struggle. By six miles, she had tears running down her face. It broke my heart to see her suffering like that.I told herthat she didn't have to finish. She said that she wouldn't quit. I told her how I had wanted to quit the week before, but perseverance had gotten me to the end and I knew she could do it, too.The look on her face as she pulled into the finish was priceless. She threw her arms around me and said, “You didn't quit, Mommy, so neither did I.”1. What motivated the author to finish her ride?A. Her family's encouragement.B. Her own instruction for children.C. The beautiful scenery and weather.D. The careful and thorough preparation.2. By describing the conditions Emalee met, the author wanted to________.A. show her guilt for her daughterB. prove that riding is a tough taskC. persuade her daughter to give upD. indicate she was proud of Emalee3. What does the author want to tell us according to the story?A. Never say die.B. Do nothing by halves.C. Children are what the mothers are.D. Every mother's child is handsome.BCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.4. What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A. To realize his son’s dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.5. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A. Hopeful.B. Confused.C. Impossible.D. Unsure.6. How did Blackburn’s friend help him?A. By making an outer shell for him.B. By offering him financial support.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the background of the car factory.7. What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?A. It will be driven soon on the roads.B. It can be displayed around the world.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.CJapan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in order to control rising infections (传染病), just three months before the country is set to host the Olympics. The government said the state of emergency — set to last for about two weeks— would be “short and powerful”. Under the measures, bars will be required to close and big sporting events will be held without audience. The government has insisted that the Olympics will go ahead in July.Prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced the measures on Friday, saying they would begin on Sunday and remain in place until 11 May. In addition to to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will be affected. It has marked the third state of emergency in japan since the pandemic began. “I sincerely apologize for causing trouble for many people again,” he said. “It is feared that infection in major cities will spread across the whole country if we take no measures.”Under the rules, major facilities like department stores will close, as well as restaurants, bars, and KTV rooms serving alcohol. Restaurants that do not serve alcohol are being told to close early, and companies are being asked to make arrangements for people to work remotely. Schools will remain open. Besides, the emergency measurescoincide withthe country’s “Golden Week” holiday, which runs from late April to the first week of May and is the busiest travel period of the year. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike urged residents to start taking precautions immediately. In an effort to discourage people from going out at night. She said neon signs (霓虹灯) would be turned off.The coronavirus toll in Japan has been much lower than that in many other countries, with about 558,000cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, according to figures collected by Johns Hopkins University. But there are concerns over the latest rise in infections, with reports of hospital bed shortages in some areas.Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said at a news conference on Friday that organizers were not considering canceling the event. “I hope the coronavirus situation improves with the prevention measures the government, Tokyo, and other regional governments have put into place,” she said. “We, as Tokyo 2020, continue to wish for the swift return to normal and will continue to work closely to make sure a safe and secure Olympics can happen.”8. According to the passage, what does Japanese government advise people to do?A. To watch a live game.B. To work at home.C. To hang out in the evening.D. To study at home.9. What is the aim of bringing in emergency Covid measures?A. To relieve people's fear of the the pandemic.B. To settle the problem of hospital bed shortages.C. To test government’s management of emergency.D. To ensure the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics.10. Which words can best describe the government’s action?A. generous and brilliant.B. costly but useless.C. positive and considerate.D. accidental but efficient.11. What does the underlined phrase “coincide with” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. meet withB. deal withC. make upD. set upDFor 30 years we have been told how temperatures have been rising rapidly to unheard of levels. This is causing polar ice to melt, sea-levels to rise and has brought about adangerous increase in extreme weather events. These intense climatic changes would likely present challenges to our society and environment.The causes of climate change are mainly anthropogenic (人为的) in nature. Since the industrial revolution, human activities have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The increased amount of gases which absorb heat has led to more heat being kept in the atmosphere, causing global warming.The certainty of global warming can be seen through some of the natural phenomena like the effect on crops and extreme weather conditions around the world. The most recent assessment report says that the earth’s average temperature has risen by 0. 74 degrees in the period from 1906 to 2005, and that the averagetemperature will continue to rise. There have also been more violent downpours, sea levels have risen and the ice at the world’s poles and on its mountains is melting. The rising sea level is flooding the low-lying countries inAsiaand small islands in the Pacific. This may lead to the displacement of millions of people, loss of millions of land and consequently billions of dollars.Troubled by the serious situation, world leaders came together for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference inParis. The climate talks led to 196 countries reaching a landmark agreement that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to address global climate change. That was certainly an encouraging step forward for our earth and mankind!As the world leaders continue to commit themselves to monitor our sick planet, we need to continue to take small steps to heal the world. We are left with not much of a choice. If only we could just pack our bags and migrate to Mars!12. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. The information of industrial revolution.B. The greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.C. The reasons of climate change.D. The result of extreme weather events.13. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. We have made great achievements.B. Some measures are still required to take.C. Mars is suitable for people’s living.D. Some countries will receive urgent aid.14. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. Long Live Planet Earth!B.Environment Changes Rapidly!C. What Serious Global Warming!D. How Important the UN Agreement Is!15. Which of the following shows the structure of the whole text?A. B.C. D.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析
2020届上海市黄浦学校高三英语第一次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALook at Some Greatest BookstoresAnother CountryKreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis BooksOia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.Bart’s BooksOjai, California. U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.Adrian Harringtonsince 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.Corso Como BookshopMilan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art architecture, design graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzamil.The BookwormChina. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.1.What can you do in Atlantis Books?A.Enjoy rare books.B.Attend a festival.C.Learn photography.D.Buy books anytime.2.Which bookstore has the longest history?A.Adrian Harrington.B.Atlantis Books.C.Bart’s Books.D.Corso Como Bookshop.3.How is The Bookworm different from the others?A.It is used as a library.B.It focuses on photography.C.It hosts all sorts of activities.D.It has branches in different cities.BNowadays medical technology seems to be advanced enough for doctors to perform brain transplants (移植). Though this procedure (程序) has only been successfully performed on animals so far, doctors are still hopingto perform this procedure on humans. However, in my opinion, brain transplants should not be performed at all, especially not on humans because of the large number of problems and side effects that could come along with. Hopefully these dangerous side effects will convince doctors not to perform this procedure on humans.Despite many benefits technology brings. I do not think this medical technology of brain transplants will help. We were all born with one brain and through childhood to adults our mind developed into who we are, so if with a different brain we would no longer be unique. A person with a different brain would seem to be a total stranger and in many ways they would be. No one should steal our identity from us, even if we are seriously injured, and change it to a completely new one. Also for the people who have died with healthy brains, that was their identity and it should not be given to anyone else.Another problem with brain transplants is how doctors can choose what are “healthy” or “normal” brains. An elderly person who has died would have an aged brain that would not be as efficient as younger person’s brain. Then would doctors have to find healthy brains of the same age as the person who needs it? This could also bring up other factors such as intelligence, sex, or physical problems that a person might have had before death. Also another problem might be how long a brain can be kept “alive” after death and how it can be kept “alive” without damage.Overall. my feelings about this operation are that it should not be done on humans until doctors have overcome all the problems and challenges that stand in their way of making human brain transplants successful.4. Why does the author think brain transplants should not be performed at all?A. The cost of the operation is extremely high.B. Doctors are not able to perform brain transplants.C. A good many problems and side effects may arise.D. This procedure has only been successful on animals5. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. People shouldn’t give their healthy brains to others.B. Having a brain transplant means losing one’s identity.C. Transplanting brains is changing old brains into new ones.D. Having brain transplants indicates stealing identity from others.6. What is the writers’ attitude towards brain transplants an humans?A. indifferentB. favorableC. disapprovingD. objective7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To encourage brain donation.B. To stress the importance of brain operation.C. Toargue against brain transplants on humans.D. To introduce the technology of brain transplants.CA Bridge Linking Art and the AudienceAccording to a 2018 report, people aged between 16 and 24 make up about 15 percent of the population but only 10 percent of museum-goers. Similarly, people aged over35 go half as much as you would expect from their population size. We have reached the point of recognising the disconnection between art and the audience but haven’t yet determined how to bridge the gap. Two answers to tackling this challenge lie in telling a greater diversity of art histories and communicating these stories in more accessible ways.In 2018, a radio program called Art Matters was started with the aim of discussing art from a pop-culture viewpoint with topics that would engage younger and more diverse audience. It offers an accessible pathway to art history with conversations on different topics. Art history is about storytelling; art content shines when there is an effort to bring audience along for the discussion.More traditional institutions are paying attention. Recently theGettyMuseumissued a social-media challenge for people to recreate paintings using items they had at home. Users displayed incredible creativity, and the museum was flooded with submissions. This reaction proves that there is a potential desire for the audience to engage with art topics if the format is appealing. Since many people feelintimidatedand think that there’s a baselevel of understanding required to join the conversation, the Getty initiative serves as a reminder that there are many pathways to engaging with it.Another result of the Getty challenge was the exposure given to a diversity of artworks. The famous opera singer Peter Brathwaite, for example, made scores of attractive recreations highlighting centuries of black paintings. His efforts opposed the idea that there were not many historical paintings of black figures. It is extremely important that we do a better job of showing the complex and diverse stories that are represented in art.Social media have offered a platform for people who have not traditionally had a seat at the table. Anyone can recognise a gap in the field and address it. Accounts have gathered tens of thousands of followers. They are the proof that there is hunger to hear these art histories, and these themes work brilliantly for museum programming.But there is only so much that can be done without the museums and galleries changing meaningfully from within. We need to see a better balance of these stories represented in permanent collections. We also need a much wider diversity of people and interests represented on board. Ensuring that art-and writing and talking about art-is able to continue on the rising generation of storytellers, inside and outside of institutions, getting the funding and support they need to paint a brighter picture for the part.8. What challenge is the author trying to tackle?A. People doubt a great diversity of artworks.B. Fewer and fewer young people go to museums.C. Art appears too distant from common audience.D. Adult audience has a different understanding of art.9. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Tired.B. Worried.C. Annoyed.D. Surprised.10. In the author’s opinion, the museums and galleries should ________.A. make the art history stories accessible in a traditional way.B. change meaningfully for activities like the Getty challenge.C. limit the number of storytellers both in and out of institutions.D. improve the permanent collections by adding famous artworks.11. We can conclude from the passage that common audience ________.A. lacks the channels to understand and talk about art history.B. prefers to view artworks and hear art stories on social media.C. feels satisfied with people and interests represented on board.D. refuses to engage with diverse art topics and art history stories.DWhen I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education.So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself.But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 inthe morning.We needevery one of you to develop your talents and your skills so that you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems. If you quit on school—you're not just quitting on yourself, but you're quitting on your country. No one's written your destiny(命运)for you, because you write your own destiny. You make your own future.That's why today I'm calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education and do everything you can to meet them.Your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time reading a book.But whatever you decide to do, I want you to commit to it.I want you to really work at it.I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star.No one's born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work.You're not a good athlete the first time you play a new sport.You don't hit every note the first time you sing a song.You've got to practise.12. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. The writer's home was very rich.B. The writer's mother was a teacher.C. The writer was born in a poor family.D. The writer didn't like reading books.13. What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills?A. To quit on their country to earn more money.B. To help solve the most difficult problems.C. To write their own new destiny by working as a TV star.D. To spend some time writing books about their own life.14. Why does the writer call on everyone to set his/her own goal?A. Because everyone's future is determined by themselves.B. Because eyeryone's future is to do simple work.C. Because everyone should do their homework.D. Because everyone should pay attention in class.15. How can people realise their great dreams?A. By rapping.B. By playing basketball.C. By being a reality star.D. By working hard.第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
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2020.1 黄浦区高三英语第一学期期末质量抽查试卷(满分:140分考试时间:120分钟)I. Listening ComprehensionSection A (10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.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. He 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 B (15分)Directions:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heardQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following news.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 17 through 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 A (10分)Directions: After reading the passage below, /ill 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.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 use 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 onc e.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 B (10分)Directions: Fill in each blank with. a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedonly once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. a ccessB. ariseC. attachmentD. definitelyE. partnerF. potentialG. s hape H. stimulated I. subconsciously J. traditional K. unbankedBeyond Mobile Money: The Future of Asia’s FinTechMobile money has been the hottest part in financial technology for the last few years. But FinTech is more than just how people store money and transact(交易)– the space is much more horizontal, shortcutting how we create, share, and protect value.The latest product of FinTech companies to 31 in Asia Pacific illustrates the many ways the space can help consumers beyond just their mobile wallet. It is important for all businesspersons to be aware of these trends, as their success opens up all sorts of possibilities for companies to 32 with them. And, on a much deeper level, new FinTechs may 33 consumer expectations in even other tech industries.The Smartphone Emerges as a Credit-Scoring StandardWith close to half a billion 34 consumers in Southeast Asia alone, there is an entire industry of FinTechs devoted to finding ways to accurately determine their credit-worthiness to give them 35 to finance. Unfortunately, since they don’t have bank accounts, such FinTechs cannot rely on 36 financial information or credit card payments.One credit scoring source emerging as a new standard in the field is smartphone-based credit scoring. It has 37 broad global support, including from the likes of the World Bank. In one of its reports, the Asian Development Bank even stated that mobile data was a key to financial 38 , as it could improve customer recording, and, in turn, get an access to credit.AI Combines with the Wisdom of the CrowdThe most common slogan in today’s tech headlines is the “artificial intelligence”. Readers are fascinated with how AI has the 39 to transform every consumer and enterprise(企业) industry. While such focus is appropriate that AI will 40 change the world, it leaves out a crucial element that will go hand-in-hand with its rise: the wisdom of the crowd.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 content.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 of43 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 n 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 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 forgovernment 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 le arning 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 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)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, they had 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 bymule(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 w ith 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 includ ed 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 Budd ha’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. 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It is a wireless-connected printer protected by modified containers.61. 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 C (8分)Directions:Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.IV. Summary Writing (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: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 somany 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 networking sites 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.V. Translation (15分)Directions: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。