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金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2020年5月I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easily.B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn’t want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman’s success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies (僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) ________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) __________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25)___________(be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) ___________more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) ___________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) __________ you are again, safely, off the street.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart (赋予) a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their 32 rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator 33 her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she 34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent 35 —interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make 37 . If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction (交易) is 38 and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39 , the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the 40 nagging (唠叨) out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more 41 .Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine ——scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping (转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden 47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more 50 . Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54 , there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found ____________________.A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time, we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. I priced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think we sold more than six cans—until I put up a sign that said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them out Thursday evening, and by noon on Saturday they were gone.Edward Deckerd,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a GlacierReading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest, stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most.Sam Kieffer,Richardson, TexasBill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated(与......产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, my husband, Don, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned to appreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run, I became a much better person. Don also gave me his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cookin the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones.Janet Toole,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania60.How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A.She felt very painful.B.She gained some life lessons.C.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conforming to expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000 —and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs.” The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime —the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money —so unable was he to sell any of hiswork! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something —after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs” indicates that __________________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We can infer from the second factor that __________________________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Between August and April, they sought food in low elevations (海拔) on China’s Qinling Mountains.B. Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C. Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D. The gene for their “umami taste receptors” became inactive.E. They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again.F. Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’ eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物). They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo.But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores (食肉动物). Abouthalf of the calories they eat come from protein, according to anew study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食的). They ate both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize (使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted (冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

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2020届上海市金山区高三英语二模试题及答案word

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2020上海金山高三英语二模I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive.B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January.B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.1/ 37C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home2/ 3710. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.3/ 37C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.4/ 37C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walking5/ 37You can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.6/ 37Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-childrelationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages themto be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting7/ 37their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study co-author Kim Davis.8/ 37The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and ____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible9/ 3752. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold10/ 37by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be found11/ 37C. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue12/ 3760. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.13/ 3762. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after14/ 37his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded.” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performance15/ 37C. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.16/ 37Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks （杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues17/ 37put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded by switching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.18/ 37Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

2020届金山区高考英语二模(完整版)

2020届金山区高考英语二模(完整版)

金山区2019学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2020年5月I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easily.B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn’t want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman’s success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies (僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) ________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) __________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25)___________(be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) ___________more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) ___________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) __________ you are again, safely, off the street.Section BDirections:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart (赋予) a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their 32 rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator 33 her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she 34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent 35 —interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make 37 . If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction (交易) is 38 and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39 , the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the 40 nagging (唠叨) out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more 41 .Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine ——scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping (转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden 47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more 50 . Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54 , there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found ____________________.A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time, we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. I priced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think we sold more than six cans—until I put up a sign that said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them out Thursday evening, and by noon on Saturday they were gone.Edward Deckerd,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a GlacierReading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest, stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most.Sam Kieffer,Richardson, TexasBill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated(与......产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, my husband, Don, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned to appreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run, I became a much better person. Don also gave me his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cookin the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones.Janet Toole,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania60.How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A.She felt very painful.B.She gained some life lessons.C.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conforming to expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000 —and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs.” The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime —the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money —so unable was he to sell any of hiswork! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something —after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs” indicates that __________________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We can infer from the second factor that __________________________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Between August and April, they sought food in low elevations (海拔) on China’s Qinling Mountains.B. Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C. Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D. The gene for their “umami taste receptors” became inactive.E. They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again.F. Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’ eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物). They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo.But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores (食肉动物). Abouthalf of the calories they eat come from protein, according to anew study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食的). They ate both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize (使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted (冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

2020年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷

2020年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷

2020年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷Ⅰ.Listening Comprehension Section ADirections： In Section A， you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation， a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it，read the four possible answers on your paper， and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1．(★★★★★)A． In a hospital．B． In a school．C． In a kindergarten．D． In a tourist office．2．(★★★★★)A． Improving her cooking skills．B． Tasting the food made by Tom．C． Having a picnic．D． Showcasing her talents to Tom．3．(★★★★★)A． Supportive．B． Hesitant．C． Indifferent．D． Disapproving．4．(★★★★★)A． In January．B． Until winter vacation．C． During Christmas season．D． Right now．5．(★★★★★)A． The foundation of the theatre．B． A change to the theatre．C． The removal of the seats．D． The figure of the audience．6．(★★★★★)A． It can help to find the patients easily．B． It can record patients' conditions．C． It gives patients medical advice．D． It makes records available to doctors and nurses．7．(★★★★★)A． He doesn't want to draw．B． He prefers to make the labor division himself．C． He is good at drawing．D． He is happy because he doesn't have to draw．8．(★★★★★)A． The key to the woman's success．B． The changes on the market．C． The management of the woman's company．D． The feeling of being a manager．9．(★★★★★)A． To paint the doors．B． To paint the ceiling．C． To continue his job．D． To take the job home．10．(★★★★★)A． Because she is accustomed to the food there．B． Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall．C． Because it is a quiet place．D． Because they can't go to the school dining hall．Section BDirections： In Section B， you will hear several passages and longer conversations， after each passage or conversation， you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations will be read twice， but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question， read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.11．(★★★★★)（1）A． Factors determining intelligence．B． A story of identical twins．C． The importance of intelligence．D． How to get a higher IQ．（2）A． Because only one could enter college．B． Because they were abandoned by their parents．C． Because their parents died when they were only babies．D． Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence．（3）A． John got a better education than his identical brother Peter．B． Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter．C． Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence．D． An isolated community has more educational opportunities．12．(★★★★★)（1）A． Unwrapping a new album．B． Having a newly-bought car．C． Entering a newly-purchased house．D． Having access to an online account．（2）A． It is nice to share the account on Amazon．B． The sharing economy makes full use of cars．C． Consumers consider ownership more important than access．D． The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products．（3）A． The sharing economy develops car manufacturing．B． It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods．C． The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people．D． In the sharing economy， companies bridge the gap between people and resources．13．(★★★★★)（1）A． Products．B． Locations．C． Coffee making techniques．D． Staff quality．（2）A． She made a questionnaire．B． She talked with customers．C． She wrote a handbook for the employees．D． She applied for a job at Starbucks．（3）A． Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe．B． The more expensive the coffee beans and milk， the better the coffee is．C． Customers want more varieties of coffee．D． Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices．（4）A． Because the manual will be the latest version．B． Because it will tell customers detailed product information．C． Because it includes important policies and procedures．D． Because employees enjoy reading it．II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections： After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks， use one word that best fits each blank.14．(★★★)A ban on distracted walkingYou can't walk down the street without passing so-called "smart-phone zombies （僵尸）．" They are too absorbed in their screen （1） to watch （watch）where they are going． Almost four in ten people admit having suffered atechnology-related small accident （2） because they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement．Now the city of Honolulu， Hawaii， has decided it's time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone． Those （3）caught （catch） using phones， tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to ﹩100．Honolulu is the first major U． S． city to ban （4） what is called "distracted walking．" It comes after a study found there （5） had been （be）more than 11，000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years．To explain the decision， mayor Kirk Caldwell said， "We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city （6） where more pedestrians are hit in crosswalksthan almost any other city in the country．"Under the fine systems．（7） whoever breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of ﹩15 to ﹩35． People breaking the law for a second or thirdtime will get a ﹩99 fine．The law， which is called the Distracted Walking Law， does permit an exception． Pedestrians （8） can/may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers， such as firefighters and police officers．If you still want to text while walking， you could avoid （9） being fined （fine） in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant． Or you could just wait （10） until you are again， safely，off the street．Section BDirections： Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.15．(★★★)A． parental B． balance C． declined D． deposit E． downloaded F． engagingG． financial H． immediately I． listing J． deliberatelyK． purchasesGiving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant． No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship， kids still want money and parents still want to impart （赋予）a basic work ethic． But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don't cut it with the smart-phone generation．Parents in search of more （1） F ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps， where kids can see their （2） B rise and fall in real time．Bonnie Koon， a mother of three in Crawfordville， Fla．， used to post a calendar on her refrigerator （3） I her kids chores， to the embarrassmentof her 16-year-old twins． After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light， she （4） E it．Green-light links to parents' bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless． Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn't spent （5） H -- interest out of the parents' own pockets， of course．It's the first taste of （6） G freedom for many kids， and it's set in a relatively safe environment． Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make （7） K ． If a child attempts tobuy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit， the transaction（交易）is （8） C and parents get a notification． And if a kid loses the card， parents can immediately cancel it from the app．One of Ms． Koon's twins． Brenna， works part time at a restaurant． She's putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app， whit the goal of saving $450 by July．With each （9） D ，the app givesBrenna a progress update．Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more． But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the （10） A nagging（唠叨）out of the equation． The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement．III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.16．(★★★★)If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas， you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more （1） B ．Looking at two （2） A and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought （3） Bby climate change make new growth difficult， especially in low-elevation forests，according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences．Some forests in four regions in California， Colorado， the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed "a（n）（4） C climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation，" the study says．Climate conditions over the past 20 years have （5） A changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to （6） B across broad regions of the country． This is leading to the sudden （7） B of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration．"Climate changes is （8） D our forests now， not just in some distant future． Maybe in areas where there are really （9） A seed sources， there could be some trees， but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change，" said study co-author Kim Davis．The problem probably won't get any better， as climate change is making intense wildfires much more （10） B ． Western foresters say there used to be a fire season． But devastating and （11） C fires have become a reality all year long． In 2018， fire cost California more than ﹩9.05 billion， according to the USA insurance commissioner， the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the （12） B history．A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probabilitythat these trees in these regions won't come back， Davis said． This study （13）A on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests， but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted．（14） C ， there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem． Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns canhelp． Increasingly， forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burnunder more moderate conditions， Davis said， Forest （15） B ．（1）A． convenient B． difficult C． encouraging D． frustrating（2）B． apparently C． physically D． financiallyA． ecologically（3）A． destroyed B． worsened C． extended D． established（4）A． necessary B． enormous C． critical D． invisible（5）A． accelerated B． delayed C． eliminated D． strengthened（6）A． transform B． spread C． preserve D． escape（7）A． extinction B． decline C． tragedy D． increase（8）A． sustaining B． abandoning C． facilitating D． endangering（9）A． sufficient B． limited C． moderate D． approximate（10）A． occasional B． common C． essential D． temporary（11）B． hopeless C． costly D． irreversibleA． astonishing（12）A． world B． state C． human D． forest（13）B． depended C． insisted D． commentedA． concentrated（14）A． As aB． For example C． In fact D． What's moreresult（15）A． savers B． managers C． researchers D． advocatesSection BDirections： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.17．(★★★)EU members' states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely foundin clothing because it poses an "acceptable risk" to the environment． Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates （NPE）to imports to clothing and other textile products．The measure is intended to protect species in water． Use of NPE in textilemanufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed．NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol （NP），which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones， harming fertility， growth and sexual development．NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent． The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items． A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested，including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas， H&M， Lacoste， and Ralph Lauren． The NGO （Non-Governmental Organizations） argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low， the chemical's existence in the environment posed a risk．The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission， which is likely to happen in September．In comments submitted to ECHA （European Chemicals Agency）， clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE [is ubiquitous] in the supply chain and has numerous uses．The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE．EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive． A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective． It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE， which was released during the first two washes by the consumer．（1）The 2011 study by Greenpeace found C ．A． 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB． NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC． NPE was widely present in textile productsD． clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE（2）What's the possible meaning of the underlined part "is ubiquitous" is Paragraph 7？ CA． is legally protectedB． is not easy to be foundC． seems to be every whereD． is uncommon（3）What can we learn from the text？ BA． The original ban on use of NPE was very effective．B． Recycled textile contain less NPE．C． The new ban on imports of textile has come into force．D． The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban．（4）Which section of the website does the text come from？ DA ． Lifestyle ．B ． Technology ．C ． Business ．D ． Environment ．18．(★★★)LettersComments on the March Issue（1）How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband's diagnosis ？ BA ． She felt very painful ．B ． She gained some life lessons ．C ． She paid more attention to her own health ．D ． She showed deep sympathy for her husband ．（2）According to Sam Kieffer's letter ， what can be learn about John All ？ CA ． He is an expert in mountaineering ．B ． He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier ．C ． Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did ．D ． His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader's Digest ． （3）Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article ？ DA ． Edward Deckerd ．B ． Antia Lawrence ．C ． Sam Kieffer ．D ． Janet Toole ．40 Smart Ways to Save at the Supermarket Your caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s ． One time ， we got a delivery of off-band vegetables ． I priced them at ten cents a can ． I don't think we sold more than six cans -- until I put up sign that said "Special ： Nine for $1．" I set them out Thursday evening ， and by noon on Saturday they were gone ． Edward Deckerd ， Perrywille ， MissouriTrapped Inside a Glacier Reading about John All's experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me ． A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20，000 feet is something that I would have though to be impossible ． I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader ． Out of all the great content in Reader's Digest ， stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most ． Sam Kieffer ， Richardson ， TexasBill's Last ， Best Gift Track Grant's article resonated （与……产生共鸣）deeply with me ． Twelve years ago ， my husband ， Don ， was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer ． As hiscaregiver ， I ， too ， learned toappreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff ， andin the long run ， I became a much better person ． Don also gave me his last ， bestDishes Professional Chefs Cook in the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters in inhumane and cruel ． Because lobsters feel pain ，Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live ． A similar law was passed in Italy ， where it is nowillegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them ． I hope you provide anupdate to your story promoting humanegift of love and peace．Antia Lawrence，San Diego， California practices instead of cruel and violent ones．Janet Toole，Phoenixville， Pennsylavnia19．(★★★)What makes us love some things and hate others？ We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how weperceive something， so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences？Here are three factors which play a role．1． Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago， two talented rappers called Silibil N' Brains tookto the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands． They were an instant hit． Their outrageous West Coast - American style， brilliant rap lyrics and couldn't - care - less attitude had the music industry's talent spottersfalling over themselves to sign the pair． In a short space of time， Silibil N' Brains had a deal with a top management company， a contract with a major record label and an advance of ﹩70，000 -- and they hadn't even made a record． Before long， they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna． They wereliving the dream．But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the sametalent spotters for singing the same sons． So what was the difference？ Amazingly，it was their accent． You see， Silibil N' Brains weren't， in fact， from West Coast U． S． A． at all． They were from Dundee in Scotland． During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well． "They just laughed at us，" recalled Brains． "We were heartbroken． We went back to Scotland [with our tail between our legs]"． The lesson for them wasthat to succeed， you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American．2． The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time． It's common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death． Monet's paintings． at least in his early career， was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time， while Vermeer，the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring， even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists， more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it． Perhaps the reason is thatit just takes a while to get used to something -- after all， not all beauty is obvious at first sight．3． A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering，we often look to price as an indication of quality． We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one， but we may simply be influenced by the price tag． Even professionals can make the mistake． A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two emptybottles， on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one． Then heinvited 57 wine "experts" to taste the wine． Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle， describing it as "agreeable"， "complex"， "balanced" and "rounded．" while the same wine from the expensive bottle， describing it as "agreeable"， "complex"， "balanced" and "rounded，" while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as "weak" and "flat"， with only 12 of the experts recommending it． The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters， but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste．（1）Which of the following statements about Silibil N' Brains is true？ CA． Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight．B． They are from the West Coast of America．C． Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers．D． They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded．（2）The underlined phrases "with our tail between our legs" indicates that A ．A． their first audition proved a failureB． they felt proud of their performanceC． they learned a valuable lessonD． being humble might contribute to their future success（3）We an infer from the second factor that B ．A． some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB． public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC． beauty at first sight lasts much longerD． Monet's paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness（4）What can we learn from the last paragraph？ DA． A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product．B． A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging．C． Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters．D． A price tag will cloud a person's judgement of something．Section CDirections： Read the following. Fill in each blank with a propersentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that thereare two more sentences than you need.20．(★★★)Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores？On the outside， giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）． They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo． But on the inside， they're built like carnivores（食肉动物）． About half of the calories they eat come from protein，according to a new study．The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）． They are both animals and plants， and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them． They had "umami taste receptors，" to appreciate the flavors of meat． However， about 2.4 million years ago， things began to change．（1） DTheir jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo， and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks（杆）of their favorite plant． Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn't have to fight withother animals to get it． Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients， so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just toget by．David Raubenheimer， a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney， and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year． They discovered that the pandas followed the protein．（2）A At the start of the cycle， they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots， which contained more protein．The more the shoots grew， the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）byfiber． That caused the pandas to move to higher ground， where Fargesiaqinlingensis grew． First， they ate the shoots， but these， too， went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew． The panda responded by switching to the leaves．（3） E The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein．（4） B "They can know exactly where to go， and when to go， so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide，" said SilviaPineda - Munoz， who was not involved in the study．The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume． "It's not whether you're eating plants but what of the plants you're eating，" said Pineda - Munoz．A． Between August and April， they sought food in low elevations（海拔）onChina's Qinling Mountains．B． Scientists think the research show that pandas are very clever．C． Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing．D． The gene for their "umami taste receptors" became inactive．E． They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again．F． Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas' eating habits．IV. Summary Writing21．(★★★)Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize the main idea and the main point（s） of the passage in no more than 60 words． Use your own words as far as possible．Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine， which has been used for medicinal purposes， is the use of plants to treat diseases． Many herbalists use the entire plant， from the flowers，stems， leaves， and roots， in the form of everything from teas to pills． These plants contain natural， chemical things that can treat the body for a variety ofdiseases， such as allergies， asthma， rheumatoid arthritis， migraine， chronic fatigue， and cancer， among others．Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because， compared with chemical medicine， herbal medicine has its own advantages． Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases． The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects． However， many of the herbal medicine and remediesto not have negative side effects． If any， they are softer than chemical medicine． Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems． Herbal medicinecan help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health．However， the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time，and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience． Worse still， herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）．A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects． These side effects may not be shown at once， but would take months or even years． In the early stages， if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you， it is wise to stop using it．When used correctly and directed by doctors， herbs can help treat a variety of disease． But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated， so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label． Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs，and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses． Taking herbs on your own increases your risk．V. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.22．(★★★)一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年．（associate） I always associate the smell of the cake with my childhood．23．(★★★)我们不能想当然地认为我们永远不会面对危险生命的紧急情况．（grant）We can't take it for granted that we will never face life-threatening emergencies．24．(★★★)尽管这些产品价格昂贵，但它们经久耐用，永不过时．（as） Expensive as these products are， they last long and never go out of style．25．(★★★)让许多孩子感到烦恼的是家长们似乎没有充分意识到保护隐私的重要性，总喜欢在社交媒体上发布孩子的照片．（bother） What bothers many children is that their parents seem not to be fully aware of the importance of protecting privacy and always like to post their children's photos on social media．VI. Guided Writing。

上海市长宁、金山区2020年高考教学质量检测(二模)英语试题及答案(word版)

上海市长宁、金山区2020年高考教学质量检测(二模)英语试题及答案(word版)

长宁、金山区2020-2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.4 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A. At a train station. B. At a travel agency.C. At a bus station.D. At an airport.2. A. Receptionist and guest. B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and secretary.D. Husband and wife.3. A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. $504. A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed. D. Bored.5. A. Planning to phone a friend. B. Camping in the countryside.C. Touring in a wonderful city.D. Discussing a weekend plan.6. A. The woman will soon be a superstar.B. Camping in the countryside.C. The woman should find a new partner.D. The woman should not give up.7. A. To a dress-up party. B. To the tailor’s.C. To the theater.D. To a shopping mall.8. A. Youngster s don’t really know what fashion is.B. Styles change more quickly than necessary.C. People should care more about their appearance.D. It’s not sensible to go after designer clothing.9. A. He will have an agent serve the woman.B. The woman should buy an apartment.C. He will talk to the woman in a moment.D. The woman should pay the rent first.10. A. Keep working at the restaurant.B. Wash dishes for her in the kitchen.C. Stop delivering flowers every day.D. Leave the present job to work for her.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The location. B. The scenery. C. The seafood. D. The culture.12. A. Attract whales to the closershore. B. Tell people where to see whales.C. Warn people to stay away from shore.D. Go around to gather enough visitors.13. A. It is held every other year in summer.B. It helps Whale Crier to show his talents.C. It guarantees every to find something to enjoy.D. It is one of the best eco-art festivals in South Africa.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Weak bones. B. Loose teeth C. Skin problems. D. Heart diseases.15. A. Having food rich in vitamin.B. Walking midday in the sun with no suncream.C. Taking vitamin D pills every day.D. Wearing darker coloured clothes and sunhats.16. A. To analyze the common causes of lack of vitamin D.B. To encourage people to be exposed to the sun for vitamin D.C. To emphasize the importance of vitamin D in one’s healthD. To introduce some different ways to gain vitamin D.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. She wants to find a topic for her research.B. She tries to help the man with his paper.C. She hopes to learn how to write a paper.D. She plans to work on a similar topic.18. A. In 1813. B. In 1826. C. In 1839. D. In 1856.19. A. They are mainly grown for the domestic market.B. They were introduced to China from Australia.C. They were the first plant to be planted in England.D. They are kept warm in large plastic houses.20. A. Growth of domestic economy in Australia.B. Export and import of bananas in Australia.C. History of banana cultivation in Australia.D. Role of agriculture in Australian economy.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Surviving Art TraditionNative American Indians expressed themselves through their artwork, which is carved onto totem (图腾)poles. Many people hold the belief (21) __________all Native American Indian tribes (部落) carve的totem poles, but this is far from the truth . Carving totem poles was a tradition among many tribes , especially those that lived along the Pacific coast (22)____________forest grew. However , those Native American Indians who lived in the south west and the plains , and Indians , but (23)_____ (few) trees to carve than Pacific tribes.The height of totem poles can vary considerably . Long ago totem poles (24)___________(find) to stand around 12m tall . Today , Native American Indian artists continue to care trees, but some totem poles are short and are used in homes as decoration .(25)_____________is not surprising that a genuine pole will cost more than $1500 per meter because traditionally carved totem involve a great deal of work , craftsmanship and time to produce.The raising of a totem pole is an important celebration among the India tribe . A hole is dug for the pole to stand in . The pole is carried to the site in a ceremony which other hundreds of people attend. Ropes are used (26)__________(raise) the pole into place. Singing and dancing to drums accompanies the pole raising . Often poles are raised in this way (27)___________the carving begins . Carvers do their jobs then on the site.Many people believe that totem poles are religious symbols , but this idea is false. Instead of (28) __________(act) as religious symbols , carvings represent the tribal nation and convey the tribes’ history . The story of a totem pole is frequently passed down from generation to generation . Havingthe story documented this way helps keep this tradition (29) __________(recognize) in our history . These days , many totem poles no longer exist (30)_______ __________ decay and rot. However , there are still some tribes that continue to practice this ancient are form , and these totem poles are still being enjoyed by collections of tribal art.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. acknowledgingB. bottledC. consequencesD. demandingE. financialF. FurtherG. inappropriately H. handle I. negativeJ. neglect K. unresolvedEmotional DebtMany people today live under the weight of debt from loans or credit cards . As harmful as___31_______ debt is , there is another form of debt that is even more damaging------emotional debt.Dr . James Richards states that emotional debt occurs …when we experience emotional pain that remain ______32___.” If the pain is not dealt with , it will affect us our entire lives. Throughout the years , we have chances for happiness , love and success . But unresolved pain can emerge , causing us to respond in ways that aren’t reasonable , resulting in destroyed relationships and lost opportunities . Another ___33____result of emotional debt is that our friends and loved ones are affected by it and pay a high price. When we have a tendency to respond _____34____, we often hurt those around us . Unfortunately our unsettled problems sometimes become too much for them to _____35____ causing them to abandon the relationship .People with destructive patterns should check their lives for signs of unresolved pain , for your emotional debt can come from various forms of past unfair , cruel or violent treatment or ____36_____. You may be holding onto painful memories of controlling parents or very_____37_____teachers , also you may not have dealt with the pain of a broken relationship or the death of a loved one. Any negative emotion that you have controlled over the year can come back to cause harm when you least expect it.Recognize your feelings , but don’t focus on them all the time , because ___38______and challenging your pain is difficult , but recognizing it is the first step toward dealing with it . Admit you are angry about the past , and discuss it with someone you trust , or write it down because this will ease some of the danger and hatred you’ve kept _____39____ up for years . Refuse to be a victim and accept responsibility for dealing with your painful past because this puts you in charge and limits the power your emotions have over you .Take specific steps to resolve your emotional debt now rather than deal withthe___40_____later .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.Ask S iri if she’s a woman. Go ahead; try it. She’ll tell you she’s ______41_____. “Like cacti. And certain species of fish,” she might say. So is Amazon’s Alexa, Microsoft’s Cortana, Samsung’s S V oice, and Google Now. But, man, do they ever sound a lot like women. ____42_______, we think of them as ladies too. (In Old Norse, Siri translates to “a beautiful woman who leads you to victory.”) We assign female pronouns to them, and, in turn, they fold feminine turns of phrase into their robotic and occasionally inane answers to our requests.If we prize gender diversity in other areas of daily life, why does our tech soundso_____43______? The biggest reason for the femal e phone fixation rests in social science. “Research indicates there’s likely to be greater accept ance of female____44_______,” says Karl MacDorman, an associate professor at Indiana University who specializes in human-computer interaction. MacDorman and his team played clips of male and female voices to people of both genders, then asked them to identify which they _____45______. The researchers also measured the way participants responded to the voices. In a 2011 paper, they reported that both women and men said female voices came across as warmer. _____46______, women even showed a subconscious preference for responding to females; men remained subconsciously neutral.Why the_______47____? Stanford University communications professor Clifford Nass, whoco authored the field’s seminal book, Wired for Speech, wrote that people tend to perceive female voices as helping them solve their problems by themselves, while they view male voices as authority figures who tell them the answers to their problems. We want_____48______ to help us, but we also want to be the boss of it, so we are more likely to opt for a female interface.This tendency suggests that companies will make a better impression on a______49_____group of customers with a woman’s voice. But not just any voice. It has to______50_____a brand’s p ersonality. For help with that, companies often turn to Greg Pal, vice president of marketing, strategy, and business development at Nuance Communications, which licenses its _____51______ of more than 100 voices. Pal insists that some brands choose male s peakers. He turned on his iPhone and pulled up the Domino’s Pizza app, which has an assistant, Dom. He sounded like my high school English teacher—educated and helpful but not______52_____. That’s about right f or a brand attempting to____53_______ guys ordering pies before the big game.As voice technology improves, though, designers say diversity will too. Many devices already let you _______54____ a voice interface. Homer Simpson can tell you where to take a left on your GPS device. And Siri can become a sir, if you take the time to ___55________. Want to know how to do it? Ask her. She’ll tell you in her uniquely warm, helpful—and female—tone.41. A. robotic B. high-tech C. genderless D. creative42. A. Culturally B. Obviously C. Grammatically D. Undoubtedly43. A. female B. ridiculous C. professional D. reasonable44. A. charm B. researchers C. speech D. participants45. A. accepted B. misunderstood C. studied D. preferred46. A. In practice B. On the contrary C. By this means D. At first47. A. neutrality B. prejudice C. authority D. conscience48. A. interaction B. technology C. personality D. society49. A. more sociable B. more talented C. broader D. wealthier50. A. improve B. develop C. admire D. suit51. A. market B. business C. research D. library52. A. strange B. bossy C. reliable D. unique53. A. appeal to B. look into C. meet with D. run after54. A. build B. tailor C. play D. improve55. A. repeat B. assist C. reprogram D. communicateSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)This is the opening of a short story in a town in the United States by Alison RandallWhen Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, gawking at the new fixture on the wall like a chorus of wide-mouthed frogs. I had to get closer, and that was where being a girl that's scrawnier than a wire fence came in handy. Fortunately, Frank, my twin of eleven years, was just the same."Come on." I said, grabbing his hand, and we slid through the cracks between people until we spilled out in front.Finally I got a good look. It was fixed to the plaster next to the postmaster's window, the place of honor usually reserved for the Wanted posters. Beady-eyed Zedekiah Smith, the bank robber, still hung there, but even he had been pushed aside for something more important.A telephone. The first one in town."How's it work?" Noah Crawford called out. Noah's the best fix-it man around, and I could tell he was itching to get his fingers on those shiny knobs."Don't rightly know," answered the postmaster, and he tugged at his goatee as if it might tell him. "I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It's sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.""Ah," the crowd murmured, and I felt my own mouth move along.I gazed at that gleaming wood box and something happened inside me. Something — I can only guess — that might be like falling in love. The thought of talking into that box — of making my voice sail through wires in the sky — it took over my brain. I couldn't get it out."Frank," I whispered to my twin. "I have to use that telephone."Five minutes later, Frank towed me up Main Street, toward home. "Liza — " he began, but I cut him off. We two thought so much alike, I had Frank's questions answered before he even asked.56. People crowded in the post office because ___________.A. they were attracted by a new posterB. the postmaster was delivering a speechC. they were curious about the telephoneD. there was a wanted bank robber captured57. Which of the following is Not True according to the passage?A. Many people stared at the new device in open-mouthed amazement.B. The slight-figured twins managed to push to the front of the crowd.C. Even the best fix-it man in the town got no idea about the new device.D. The postmaster didn’t know anything about how the telephone worked.58. By“ It took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.”,we get a clear picture of the girl’s ______.A. eagerness to use the telephoneB. fascination for the wood boxC. puzzlement over the strange soundD. determination to fly in the sky59. What is the passage mainly about?A. The twins’ frustrating experiences in the town.B. A special assembly called in the local post office.C. People’s reaction to the arrival of the first telephone.D. A great celebration of the start of telephone service.(B)Welcome to the LUSH Life!Out values are at the core of everything we do. From morally sourcing each ingredient and piece of packing to creating fresh, innovative cosmetics by hand, you’ll find a world of love and care in every product. Breathe deeply and soak up everything inside this box: we’ve made it just for you!A LUSH LIFEWE BELIEVE…in making effective products from fresh organic(有机的) fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. We believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not conduct tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. We invent our own products and fragrances(香料). We ma ke them fresh by hand using no preservative. We also believe words like ‘Fresh’ and‘Organic’ have an honest meaning beyond marketing.Handmade Fighting Animal TestingEverything we do is made for you, by us: each product is carefully crafted by experts in our cosmetic kitchens, and each gift is lovingly packed by hand. There are real, smiling people behind every aspect of our business. Watch for their face sticker on your next purchase--it’s our seal of handmade quality.You can rest easy knowing each and every LUSH product is 100% cruelty-free. For over 30 years, we’ve been buying ingredients only from companies that do not conduct tests on animas, and testing our products on human volunteers.Naked!When it comes to packaging, less is more--a nd none is even better! We’ve revolutionized the cosmetics industry by inventing solid, unpackaged products which save millions of plastic bottles from being produced, transported and disposed of every year. Any packaging we do use is recycled or recyclable.Charity PotSpread a little love. Hand and body creamis canned in our Charity Pot, which gives 100%of its purchase price to grassroots causes benefiting people, animals and the environment.To learn more about the charities we support and how to apply for funding, visit60. From the leaflet, we can get to know all the following facts about LUSH except _____.A. providing financial support to societyB. taking the lead in cosmetics marketingC. testing on humans instead of on animalsD. crafting and packing their products by hand61. In the section Naked!, LUSH claims that they _______.A. advocate recyclable or even no packagingB. sell cosmetics without any wrapping paperC. have invented some recyclable cosmeticsD. have improved ways of transporting products62. What is LUSH’s business philosophy we can find from the leaflet?A. The market image of a company should make way for its beliefs.B. Cosmetics are among the essentials of our lives in modern society.C. Homegrown vegetables and fruit are natural and reliable sources of cosmetics.D. Social responsibilities of a company can go hand in hand with profit making.(C)Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shame, we often do everything possible to avoid it. “We’re taught from our earlist days that if you quit something. It means you’re a failure,”says counseling psychologist Will Meek. He, however, suggests we view quitting differently.Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: yo u’ve grown comfortable with the status, and i t can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there’s the upsetting feeling that you’re no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you’ve stopped making progress. While it’s not o ut of the question for feeling or regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.Quitting, often happens in situations where we’re unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have opposing effects on our health. Perhaps you find your work unfulfilling, or you’ve jumped into a new relationship before you’re ready —and, as a result, you’re operating under intense pressure.“If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll.”says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack, so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health benefits.“We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol (应激激素皮质醇), which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate,” says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability.Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets—someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future solves through …imitation strategies’—an approach they compared to …trying on different clothes,’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCyles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self.“Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do.” he says, “Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it’s a good fit for you.”It may not feel like it at the time, but just movin g on from a situation that’s not quite right can help you get back on track.63. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that quitting may bring us feelings of being both ____.A. guilty and ashamedB. stupid and enthusiasticC. troubled and hopefulD. inspired and determined64. The phrase “take a toll”(paragraph 3)can be best replaced by“_____”.A. develop mental adaptabilityB. bring about changesC. keep up the pressureD. have a bad effect65. An approach suggested by Mark Franklin similar to …trying on different clothes’ is for_______.A. helping people find what truly suits them in careerB. telling capable employees from inadequate onesC. training employees to acquire different working skillsD. providing people with opportunities to have a role play66. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.A. quitting is track that only the timid will choose to followB. personal interaction can be must for reducing emotional pressureC. mental adaptability can be improved by the stress hormone cortisolD. knowing when to stop is wise and may make dreams happenSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Scientists use indirect methods to discover exoplanets.B. Most exoplanets are very different from the ones in our solar system.C. As the star moves unsteadily, it changes the wavelength of the light we see.D. Astronomers have detected signals indicating the presence of a planetE. However, we have developed the technology to prove their existence only in the last few decades.F. Direct detection of the visible light from giant planets in space is becoming increasingly possible.Exoplanets(外行星): The Hunt Is OnToday scientists believe that planets could outnumber the stars. For centuries, scientists and natural philosophers have proposed that stars in the night sky have planetary systems similar to our own solar system. The existence of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, has long been discussed.___67___ Although not the first exoplanet discovery, a planet near a sun-like star was discovered by astronomers in 1995. This kicked off an era of exoplanet hunting, with thousands of discoveries and confirmations following in its wake.___68___ However, in 2020 NASA’s Kepler space telescope found its first Earth-sized planet in a “habitable”zone. This is the distance form a star where surface temperatures of a planet wouldn’t be too hot or too cold for liquid water. So far, only a small slice of our galaxy, the Milky Way, has been explored. Even so, scientists have confirmed over 3,500 exoplanets, with more being added every day.To detect exoplanets, scientists use data from a variety of sources. Large ground-based telescopes, earth-circling and sun-circling satellites all collect different types of information. Because exoplanets are so far away and very close to stars, it is very difficult to see them directly. ___69___ For example, when an exoplanet moves between its star and us, it causes a small drop in the star’s brightness. Measuring this drop is the transit(凌日)method of discovery. NASA’S Kepler space t elescope has discovered many exoplanets this way.As a planet circles a star, it pulls on it and causes it to shake. ___70___ Measuring theseslight changes is the radial velocity(径向速度)method of discovering planets. It is one of the most productive methods for finding and confirming exoplanets.These are just two examples of the many methods scientists use in their hunt for exoplanets, hoping for more information and enhanced detail. As time progresses and technology improves, who knows what else we may find!Ⅳ.Summary WritingHopeNothing in my life had prepared me for what I had to do. Choosing my words carefully, and fighting to stay calm, I told my 4-year-old daughter that her grandmother had suffered a stroke(中风),that she was unconscious, and that the doctors said she would probably never wake up. As she moved closer to me, Amelia looked at me, eyes bright, and said, “Maybe Grandma will beokay.”“Maybe she will,” I said, keeping back the tears, But I knew better. I was flying up to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from our Florida home in the morning to say good-bye to my mom.The rest of that awful week, I joined my brother and father sitting by my mother’s side in the hospital room. I held her hand and talked to her. I told her that we still needed her. I told her that it wasn’t time to leave yet. I told her how much I loved her. And I told her that her little granddaughter, Amelia, believed that she’d get better. The doctors, with all their years of training and experience, offered no hope for recovery. The damage was simply too extensive.Then, a couple of weeks later, an odd thing happened. Mom woke up. She regained consciousness. Persevered through a long and tough recovery, during which she had to learn to walk, read, and write all over again, and eventual ly returned home to Dad. The only one who wasn’t shocked was Amerlia. The doctors couldn’t explain it. Amelia didn’t need to. Hope came as naturally to her as breathings.So why are we so afraid to hope sometimes? Maybe it’s because over the year, life’s disappointments can turn us to disillusionment(理想破灭). How many times have you heard someone say:“Hope for the best, expect the worst”?That’s not really hope at all.Hope is being able to look at our world with all of the joy and wonder of a child.___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 只有多练，你才能提高驾驶技术。

2020上海金山高三英语二模试卷

2020上海金山高三英语二模试卷

2020上海金山高三英语二模I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians(28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her paycheck into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded.” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks （杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded by switching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety ofingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

2020届金山区高三英语二模(含答案)

2020届金山区高三英语二模(含答案)

金山区2019 学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（考试时间120 分钟，总分140 分）2020 年5 月I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2.A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3.A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4.A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5.A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6.A. It can help to find the patients easily. B. It can record patients’ conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7.A. He doesn’t want to draw. B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn’t have to draw.8.A. The key to the woman’s success. B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman’s company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9.A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home.10.A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B.Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C.Because it is a quiet place.D.Because they can’t go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Factors determining intelligence. B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12.A. Because only one could enter college. B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C.Because their parents died when they were only babies.D.Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13.A. John got a better education than his identical brother, Peter.B.Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C.Environment is important to the development of one’s intelligence.D.An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Unwrapping a new album. B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon. B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C.Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D.The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B.It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C.The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D.In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. Products. B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18.A. She made a questionnaire. B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employees.D. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19.A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B.The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C.Customers want more varieties of coffee.D.Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20.A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B.Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C.Because it includes important policies and procedures.D.Because employees enjoy reading it.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smartphone zombies ( 僵尸).” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $100.Honolulu is the first major U.S. city to ban (24) is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems, (27) breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) you are again, safely, off the street.K. purchasesJ. deliberatelyG. financialH. immediatelyI. listingF. engagingE. downloadedD. deposit C. declined B. balance A. parental Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Giving kids allowances in the smartphone ageAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart (赋予) a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore (日常事务) charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation.Parents in search of more 31 ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their32rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator33her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she34 it.Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent 35 — interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of 36 freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe env ironment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers （零售商）where a child can make37 . If a child attempts tobuy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction ( 交 易 ) is 38andparents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins, Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car -insurance savings fund she set up in the app, with the goal of saving $450 by July. With each 39 , the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the40nagging ( 唠 叨 ) out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts ofsaving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading Comprehension Section AIf you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more 41 .Looking at two 42 and economically important species——the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine —— scientists found that fires and drought 43 by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) 44 climate tipping ( 转折) point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have 45 changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to 46 across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden 47 of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate change is 48 our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really 49 seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more50 . Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and 51 fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season in the 52 history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these t rees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study 53 on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted.54 , there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said. Forest 55can also replant trees after fire, at least in the areas where climate conditions will allow.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. A. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports of clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufacture in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brands such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely to happen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE is ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible (微不足道的) amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56.The 2011 study by Greenpeace found .A.29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB.NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC.NPE was widely present in textile productsD.clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57.What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” in Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be everywhereD. is uncommon58.What can we learn from the text?A.The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B.Recycled textiles contain less NPE.C.The new ban on imports of textiles has come into force.D.The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59.Which section of the website does the text come from?A. Lifestyle.B. Technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)Letters Comments on the March Issue40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake sales reminded me of when I was a stock boy at my neighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time, we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. I priced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think we sold more than six cans—until I put up a sign that said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them out Thursday evening, and by noon on Saturday they were gone.Edward Deckerd,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a GlacierReading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest, stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most.Sam Kieffer,Richardson, TexasBill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated ( 与产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, my husband, Don, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned to appreciate the people and things around me and not to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run, I became a much better person. Don also gave me his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cookin the MicrowaveMicrowaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones.Janet Toole,Phoenixville, Pennsylvania60.How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A.She felt very painful.B.She gained some life lessons.C.She paid more attention to her own health.D.She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61.According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A.He is an expert in mountaineering.B.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1.Conforming to expectationsIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast-American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t-care-less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’ Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contrac t with a major record label and an advance of $70, 000 —and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same songs. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U.S.A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it hadn’t gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs.” The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to c onform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2.The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime — the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings, at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money — so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something — after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3.A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, one with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts” to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced” and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63.Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of America.C.Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D.They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64.The underlined phrase “with our tail between our legs”indicates that .A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65.We can infer from the second factor that .A.some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB.public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC.beauty at first sight lasts much longerD.Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B.A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C.Low price will make the wine unpopular with tasters.D.A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Between August and April, they sought food in low elevations (海拔) on China’s Qinling Mountains.B.Scientists think the research shows that pandas are very clever.C.Pandas eat bamboo all day long except when they are sleeping or playing.D.The gene for their “umami taste receptors” became inactive.E.They fed on them until they went back down the mountain and started eating Bashania fargesii leaves again.F.Scientists have conducted many studies on pandas’ eating habits.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores (食草动物). They spend nearlyall of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built likecarnivores ( 食肉动物). About half of the calories they eat come from protein,according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous (杂食的). They ate both animalsand plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize (使发生新陈代谢) them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. 67 Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks ( 秆) of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movements throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. 68 At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted ( 冲淡) by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein-rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The pandas responded by switching to the leaves. 69 The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein.70 “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda-Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animal as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might assume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what part of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda-Munoz.IV.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases，such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies do not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic (过敏).A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of diseases. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

2020届上海市金山区高三英语二模(word,有答案)

2020上海金山高三英语二模I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a hospital. B. In a school.C. In a kindergarten.D. In a tourist office.2. A. Improving her cooking skills. B. Tasting the food made by Tom.C. Having a picnic.D. Showcasing her talents to Tom.3. A. Supportive. B. Hesitant.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.4. A. In January. B. Until winter vacation.C. During Christmas season.D. Right now.5. A. The foundation of the theatre. B. A change to the theatre.C. The removal of the seats.D. The figure of the audience.6. A. It can help to find the patients easilyB. It can record patients' conditions.C. It gives patients medical advice.D. It makes records available to doctors and nurses.7. A. He doesn't want to draw.B. He prefers to make the labor division himself.C. He is good at drawing.D. He is happy because he doesn't have to draw.8. A. The key to the woman's success.B. The changes on the market.C. The management of the woman's company.D. The feeling of being a manager.9. A. To paint the doors. B. To paint the ceiling.C. To continue his job.D. To take the job home10. A. Because she is accustomed to the food there.B. Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall.C. Because it is a quiet place.D. Because they can't go to the school dining hall.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Factors determining intelligence.B. A story of identical twins.C. The importance of intelligence.D. How to get a higher IQ.12. A. Because only one could enter college.B. Because they were abandoned by their parents.C. Because their parents died when they were only babies.D. Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence.13. A. John got a better education than his identical brother. Peter.B. Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter.C. Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence.D. An isolated community has more educational opportunities.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Unwrapping a new album.B. Having a newly-bought car.C. Entering a newly-purchased house.D. Having access to an online account.15. A. It is nice to share the account on Amazon.B. The sharing economy makes full use of cars.C. Consumers consider ownership more important than access.D. The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products.16. A. The sharing economy develops car manufacturing.B. It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods.C. The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people.D. In the sharing economy, companies bridge the gap between people and resources.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Products.B. Locations.C. Coffee making techniques.D. Staff quality.18. A. She made a questionnaire.B. She talked with customers.C. She wrote a handbook for the employeesD. She applied for a job at Starbucks.19. A. Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe.B. The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is.C. Customers want more varieties of coffee.D. Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices.20. A. Because the manual will be the latest version.B. Because it will tell customers detailed product information.C. Because it includes important policies and procedures.D. Because employees enjoy reading it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing so-called “smart-phone zombies（僵尸）.”They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going. Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technology-related small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement.Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone. Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100.Honolulu is the first major U. S. city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking.” It comes after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years.To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country.”Under the fine systems. (27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35. People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine.The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers.If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Giving kids allowances in the smart-phoneAllowances are a constant. No matter how much technology interferes with the parent-child relationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart（赋予）a basic work ethic. But putting stickers on chore（日常事务）charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smart-phone generation.Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowance-tracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time.Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla., used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16-year-old twins. After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Green-light, she ____34_____ it.Green-light links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless. Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ -- interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course.It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment. Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers（零售商）where a child can make _____37_____. If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction（交易）is _____38_____ and parents get a notification. And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app.One of Ms. Koon’s twins. Brenna, works part time at a restaurant. She’s putting half of her pay check into a car-insurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July. With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update.Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more. But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging（唠叨）out of the equation. The real-time look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree at Christmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____.Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species -- the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine -- scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in low-elevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping（转折）point for post-fire tree generation,” the study says.Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country. This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration.“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future. Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is becoming really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,”said study co-author Kim Davis.The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____. Western foresters say there used to be a fire season. But devastating and ____51____ fires have become a reality all year long. In 2018, fire cost California more than $9.05 billion, according to the USA insurance commissioner, the deadliest and most destructivewildfires season in the ______52______ history.A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t come back, Davis said. This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted._____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem. Forest management plans that reduce high-severity burns can help. Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____.41. A. convenient B. difficult C. encouraging D. frustrating42. A. ecologically B. apparently C. physically D. financially43. A. destroyed B. worsened C. extended D. established44. A. necessary B. enormous C. critical D. invisible45. A. accelerated B. delayed C. eliminated D. strengthened46. A. transform B. spread C. preserve D. escape47. A. extinction B. decline C. tragedy D. increase48. A. sustaining B. abandoning C. facilitating D. endangering49. A. sufficient B. limited C. moderate D. approximate50. occasional B. common C. essential D. temporary51. A. astonishing B. hopeless C. costly D. irreversible52. A. world B. state C. human D. forest53. A. concentrated B. depended C. insisted D. commented54. A. As a result B. For example C. In fact D. What’s more55. A. savers B. managers C. researchers D. advocatesSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk”to the environment. Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products.The measure is intended to protect species in water. Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed.NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development.NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent. The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items.A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in two-thirds of clothes tested, including items sold by big-name brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren. The NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk.The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European Commission, which is likely tohappen in September.In comments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses.The new restriction will not apply to second-hand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible（微不足道的）amounts of NPE.EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive. A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective. It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer.56. The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________.A. 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB. NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC. NPE was widely present in textile productsD. clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A. is legally protectedB. is not easy to be foundC. seems to be every whereD. is uncommon58. What can we learn from the text?A. The original ban on use of NPE was very effective.B. Recycled textile contain less NPE.C. The new ban on imports of textile has come into force.D. The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban.59. Which section of the website does the text come from?A. lifestyleB. technology.C. Business.D. Environment.(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineeringB. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D. His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62. Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A. Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role.1. Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage to perform at a music industry show for unsigned bands. They were an instant hit. Their outrageous West Coast - American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t - care - less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair. In a short space of time, Silibil N’Brains had a deal with a top management company, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 -- and they hadn’t even made a record. Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna. They were living the dream.But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons. So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent. You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U. S. A. at all. They were from Dundee in Scotland. During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well. “They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains. “We were heartbroken. We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”. The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American.2. The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time. It’s common knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime -- the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death. Monet’s paintings. at least in his early career, was considered incomplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his mother-in-law as a guarantor when he borrowed money -- so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it. Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used tosomething -- after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight.3. A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be completely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality. We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag. Even professionals can make the mistake. A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one. Then he invited 57 wine “experts”to taste the wine. Forty of them recommended the wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced”and “rounded.”while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “complex”, “balanced”and “rounded,” while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts recommending it. The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste.63. Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A. Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight.B. They are from the West Coast of AmericaC. Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers.D. They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded.64. The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________.A. their first audition proved a failureB. they felt proud of their performanceC. they learned a valuable lessonD. being humble might contribute to their future success65. We an infer from the second factor that ________.A. some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB. public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC. beauty at first sight lasts much longerD. Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their incompleteness66. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product.B. A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging.C. Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD. A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something.Section CDirections: Read the following. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Are Bamboo-Eating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores（食草动物）. They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo. But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores（食肉动物）. About half of the calories they eat come from protein, according to a new study.The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous（杂食的）. They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize（使发生新陈代谢）them. They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat.However, about 2.4 million years ago, things began to change. _____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks（杆）of their favorite plant. Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it. Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by.David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year. They discovered that the pandas followed the protein. _______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein.The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted（冲淡）by fiber. That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew. First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein - rich to fiber-rich as they grew. The panda responded byswitching to the leaves. ______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein._______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get the most of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda - Munoz, who was not involved in the study.The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more complex than one might sassume. “It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,” said Pineda - Munoz.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases. Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills. These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others.Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, compared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages. Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases. The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects. However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects. If any, they are softer than chemical medicine. Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems. Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health.However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, andtherefore people are supposed to possess enough patience. Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic（过敏）.A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects. These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years. In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it.When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease. But keep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label. Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses. Taking herbs on your own increases your risk.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 一闻到这种蛋糕的味道我就总会想起童年。

2020年上海市金山中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析

2020年上海市金山中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BA study has found that a lifetime of regular exercise and activity can slow down the aging process (衰老过程). Researchers say that getting older should not necessarily mean becoming more weak or sick. Their research shows that a devotion to a life of movement and exercise may help us live not only longer, but also healthier.For their study, the researchers looked at two groups. The first group was made up of 125 non-professional cyclists between the ages of 55 to 79. This group included 84 healthy men and 41 healthy women. We will call this group the “cyclists”.Researchers then found 130 people to make up a second group. Within this group, 75 people were aged from 57 to 80. The other 55 were between the ages of 20 and 36. The people in this group were also healthy, but they did not exercise regularly. We will call this group the “non-exercisers”. Smokers, heavy drinkers of alcohol and people with other health issues were not included in the study.Then, researchers gave both groups a series of tests. They tested their muscle mass (肌肉质量), muscular strength, percentage of body fat and the strength of their immune (免疫的) systems. Then the researchers compared the results of the two groups.Results showed that the cyclists did not experience body changes usually regarded as a normal aging process. For example, they did not lose muscle mass or muscular strength. Also, their body fat did not increase with age.The researchers also found something they had not expected. The study showed that the immune systems of the cyclists did not age either.The researchers advise us all to find an exercise that we like in our lives.4. How did the researchers carry out the study?A. By comparing.B. By discussing.C. By imagining.D. By reasoning.5. Which of the following is a result of the research?A. The cyclists kept a thin body shape.B. The non-exercisers gained weight easily.C. The cyclists’ muscles remained strong with age.D. The non-exercisers usually had health problems.6. Which is an unexpected result for the researchers?A. The cyclists had normal aging process.B. The cyclists’ immune systems didn’t age.C. The cyclists lost nearly all their fat.D. Everyone needed an exercise in their lives.7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthy People Need More ExerciseB. Take an Exercise, the Harder, the BetterC. Cycling Is the Best Way to Prevent AgingD. A Lifetime of Exercise Slows Aging ProcessCWhy doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of two tectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not the problem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”8. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?A. Its overpopulation.B. Its weak government.C. Its geographical location.D. Its weak architecture system.9. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?A Lacking political will to provide aid.B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.10. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?A Supportive. B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Interested.11. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?A. Fund and will.B. Skilled architects.C. Urban designers.D. Technology and money.DOne day about eight years ago in the departure lounge (休息室) of a flight from New York's LaGuardia airport to O'Hare in Chicago, I found a young boy in tears and his mother at his side also appeared upset, I walked to them and invited them to our VIP lounge.As it turned out, the boy, Miles and his mom were returning to their home in Kansas City. Miles has had some health problems. Though he had received more than thirty operations in a Jewish Hospital in New York, he would be back for more.Miles enjoyed spending his time in our VIP lounge looking at the entire wall filled with the pictures of manycelebrities (名人) who often came to our office. We soon added Miles' picture to the wall among those celebrities.Among the celebrities, Miles like the country singer Garth Brooks best. Miles would just sit and stare at Garth's picture,Oneday, Mr. Brooks was waiting in the lounge for his flight. As he looked at the collection of photographs, Garth asked about the youngster with the big smile. We told him about Miles. We also told him how much Miles loved and respected (尊重) him. He nodded and left.About six months later, Garth was going to be performing in Kansas City and he asked our workers to help him get in touch with the family. He wanted Miles to be his guest. That evening, not only did Miles sit in the front row, but he and Garth also had a private meeting after the performance.Although Miles would receive many more treatments after that special evening, his smile greeted us with every following visit. The face of a sick boy was changed by the joy of a stranger.12. What does the author probably do?A. A worker at an airport.B. A killed photographer.C. A country music singer.D. A doctor in a Jewish hospital.13. What did Miles enjoy doing in the VIP lounge?A. Interviewing celebrities he saw there.B. Seeing pictures of celebrities on the wall.C. Drawing pictures of the celebrities there.D. Singing together with his favorite singer.14. Which words can best describe Garth Brooks?A. Determined and generous.B. Proud and selfish.C. Kind and helpful.D. Powerful and rich.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Importance of Good ServiceB. Kindness from StrangersC. A Serious Health ProblemD. A Helpless Mother第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

上海市金山区2024届高三下学期4月二模试题 英语含答案

金山区2023学年第二学期质量监控高三英语试卷（答案在最后）（考试时间120分钟，总分140分）2024年4月I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A shop assistant. B.A waiter. C.A receptionist. D.A travel agent.2. A.10minutes. B.20minutes. C.30minutes. D.40minutes.3. A.In a university. B.In a gallery. C.In a bookstore. D.In a library.4. A.Happy. B.Exhausted. C.Disappointed. D.Curious.5. A.Read the speech to her. B.Give a different speech.C.Finish writing the speech.D.Stop worrying about the speech.6. A.Get his car window closed. B.Lend his umbrella to the woman.C.Borrow the woman’s car key.D.Listen to the weather forecast.7. A.He’s not feeling fine. B.He can’t see very well.C.His eye doesn’t hurt much.D.His eye isn’t healing quickly.8. A.They need to dress similarly. B.The woman should avoid jeans.C.They had better dress formally.D.The man is looking for a new jacket.9. A.The job is well-paid. B.He has just worked for a day.C.The weather is not a problem.D.He has trouble riding a bicycle.10. A.The woman sold her car because she hates driving.B.The woman thinks it is not convenient to drive a car.C.The woman will be travelling by subway from now on.D.The woman moved because she didn’t want to drive anymore.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages,and one longer conversation and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.5%. B.80%. C.40%. D.10%.12. A.Polluting the environment.B.Destroying wildlife habitats.C.Endangering new species.D.Hunting to a great extent.13. A.To appeal to people to protect wildlife.B.To emphasize the importance of the Earth.C.To describe different ways to stop pollution.D.To analyze the reasons for wildlife’s disappearing.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Because it is his nickname.B.Because he is often called to put out fires.C.Because he brings more technical technology to each project.D.Because he is the one who gets called to address troubled projects.15. A.He contributes more value than others.B.He struggled to settle problems but failed.C.He interfered with the distribution service projects.D.He learns from past mistakes and successes consciously.16. A.To ask for a pay raise. B.To become a fireman.C.To be the team leader.D.To present a better image. Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Black or white coffee. B.Their teachers in classes.C.World history classes.D.The beginning of the semester.18. A.She has to take the course. B.She finds it interesting.C.The professor gives good instructions.D.There are many discussions.19. A.She holds big lectures. B.She takes her students seriously.C.She loves the subject so much.D.She gives a usual test in class.20. A.Talk to the man’s teacher. B.Take another history course.C.Meet the man next day.D.Go to the man’s world history class.II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:Read the following passage.Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word.For the other blanks,fill in each blank with one proper word.Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.DNA analysis reveals two waves of migrationThe results of the study,published in the Science Bulletin,revealed two major migration waves in history.In this pioneering study,scientists from Fudan University(21)______(dig)into the ancient DNA of individuals buried in Gansu province,revealing interesting insights into the genetic makeup of Hexi Corridor residents dating back over12centuries.The research employed ancient DNA data(22)______(explore)human migration along the Hexi Corridor.The Hexi Corridor,was a narrow yet crucial link(23)______(connect)the heartland of ancient China to the Western Territory.Characterized by its lofty mountains and deserts,the ancient pathway was dotted with cities(24)______(found)along short rivers.Historical documents attest(证实)to the Hexi Corridor’s significance as a crossroads (25)______Western and Eastern civilizations mixed through trade,religion and occasional conflicts following the establishment of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty.(26)______technological advances in biology open new avenues for exploration, archaeologists are increasingly drawn to analyzing DNA samples.Led by Wen Shaoqing from Fudan University’s Institute of Archaeological Science,the team successfully extracted DNA data (27)______the teeth and bones found at two sites near Dunhuang.The DNA analysis pinpointed two outliers(异常样本)dating to the Wei Dynasty and the Tang.Further examination revealed one had approximately50percent western Eurasian ancestry and(28)____________30percent,suggesting the individuals were likely descendants of unions between western Eurasian women and local men.(29)______the team concluded was that the genetic mix could be partially attributed to those migrations.Experts said the second major migration period(30)______(mark)by a significant shift in the gene pool.Historical records say migration facilitated by Chinese explorer Zhang Qian’s visit to the Western Territory from138BC resulted in the creation of the Silk Road.Section BDirections:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.Will AI allow humans to play a part?Rebecca used to have a regular job,translating a fashion brand’s website into German.One day a big change happened.The company(31)______to using machine translation.She kept the job,and it still paid the bills;however,she was now there to check and(32)______whatever was produced by the computer.But there was a complaint.“What it meant,(33)______,was that we humans were training a machine,”she says.Each corrected caption for a mid-priced T-shirt,each pair of skinny jeans,was a data point for the robot that was going to replace her.With the(34)______of chat programs that can imitate humans,the world is now beginning to consider what the coming of artificial intelligence means.What will it do for our jobs if many once(35)______professions—law,accountancy,medicine—disappear?What does it mean to be a human when the thing that humans most(36)______—intelligence—has become the cheapest product on the planet?Translators,for good and ill, don’t have to wonder.“You can take the world of translators and interpreters as a(37)______of the world,”says Nicki Bone,chairwoman of the board of the Institute of Translating and Interpreting.Not all of them are adjusting.“Of course,we have our(38)______,”but she adds,“There are also opportunities,and optimists.”The speed of change,though,has been(39)______.Increasingly,says Bone,she and her colleagues are acting as editors of a machine’s first pass,rather than translators of the raw material.For some,that’s fine.“People will say,‘OK,instead of working at one rate for this number of words per hour,I’m working at many more words per hour,but for a much lower rate.’Some are happy to take on.Some won’t,as a matter of principle.”As we are(40)______at ChatGPT and its great ability to imitate human writing,translators are,compared with the rest of the professions,sensitive.Anyway,this technology is here to stay.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Sandhya Sriram is impatient.The stem-cell(干细胞)scientist wanted to put her knowledge to use,developing cultivated seafood.Yet no one was doing that in Singapore.So four years ago, she set up a company to create lab-grown crustacean(甲壳纲动物)meat.(41)______,she registered her company,Shiok Meats in August2018.“Nobody was doing crustaceans,”says Sriram,Shiok’s Group CEO and co-founder.“What do Asians eat the most?Seafood.It was a simple answer.And they’re so delicious.”A lifelong(42)______,she had never tried real shrimp, but she sampled it the week she registered the company.Today,the results of her(43)______can be seen at the headquarters of her company.During a fall2022visit,a bioprocess engineer looked into a microscope carefully.He had taken samples from a bioreactor in the room next door,where the company is(44)______crustacean cells. Under the lens,he was checking to see if the cells were ready to harvest.Shiok Meats has already revealed shrimp,lobster,and crab prototypes(最初形态)to a select group of tasters,and it plans to(45)______regulatory approval to sell its lab-grown shrimp by April2023.That could make it the first in the world to bring cultivated shrimp to diners,putting it at the leading position of the cultivated-meat(46)______.As of this writing,only one company has gained regulatory approval to sell lab-grown animal-protein products:Eat Jus’s cultured chicken is(47)______but only in Singapore.Shiok Meats still needs to submit all the paperwork necessary and get regulatory approval,but the company hopes to see its products in restaurants by mid-2024,offering foodies a more environmentally friendly option free of(48)______than crustaceans from farms.But even if that ambitious(49)______is met,it will likely be a while before the average person is eating cultivated crustaceans.It will require not just regulatory approval but also more funding and a bigger factory,along with(50)______consumers and governments around the world to accept lab-grown seafood.“We’re at an interesting stage of a startup;it’s called the Valley of Death,”says Sriram.“We are in the space where we haven’t submitted for regulatory approval yet,but we’re looking to commercialize in the next two years.”Nevertheless,the impatient entrepreneur is(51)______. Sriram hopes to have the company’s next manufacturing plant ready by the end of2023,where a 500-liter and a2,000-liter bioreactor will be a major(52)______from its current50-and200-liter bioreactors.The goal is for her products to enter the mainstream in Singapore in five to seven years.(53)______these products could help tackle some of the environmental impacts of crustacean anic waste,chemicals,and antibiotics from seafood farms can pollutegroundwater.Shiok Meats says the way it produces crustacean meat minimizes animal cruelty,as growing protein in a lab helps avoid(54)______animals.And cultivating shrimp closer to where it’s(55)______cuts emissions from fishing-boat fuel and shipping products around the world.In a word,when science meets seafood,many wonderful things happen naturally.41. A.Eagerly B.Hurriedly C.Incidentally D.Interestingly42. A.dieter B.foodie C.taster D.vegetarian43. A.discipline B.enthusiasm C.discovery D.mindset44. A.growing B.investigating C.increasing D.targeting45. A.accept B.adopt C.grant D.seek46. A.farm B.race C.section D.line47. A.available B.affordable petitive D.profitable48. A.additive B.cruelty C.meat D.salt49. A.guideline B.transformation C.condition D.timeline50. A.demanding B.directing C.persuading D.training51. A.delightful B.insightful C.open-minded D.optimistic52. A.difference B.emergence C.sacrifice D.leap53. A.Tracking B.Supervising C.Popularizing D.Sampling54. A.feeding B.killing C.mistreating D.trapping55. A.captured B.stranded C.consumed D.produced Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)There is no known date for when the ancient Greeks or Romans first shared their stories about gods,monsters and heroes.But for the modern myth known as Star Wars,that date is May 25,1977,when the original movie opened in theaters and kicked off a global phenomenon that spanned films,TV shows,novels,comic books,toys,lunchboxes,bed sheets and more.Even today,Star Wars remains an enduring touchstone(检验标准)of pop culture.Critically praised or not,the movies continue to be a big hit.And just as we know when the mythology began,we also know who invented it: writer-director George Lucas.His inspiration,he told TIME in1977,was“all the books and films and comics that I liked when I was a child…My main reason for making it was to give young people an honest,wholesome fantasy life,the kind my generation had.”No one could predict just how much Lucas’creation would catch on—not even Lucas himself or the film’s star Mark Hamill,who played young hero Luke Skywalker.“I had no idea itwould be as successful as it was,”Hamill said in2017,marking the original film’s40th anniversary.“I just thought I would be a fan of this even if I weren’t involved.”Before Lucas created Star Wars,he had an even more ambitious goal—to blow up the ways of Old Hollywood.And he did.Star Wars introduced a new era of moviemaking,one that saw the development of amazing special effects and the tools to achieve them.After this legend, filmmakers felt free to bring their wildest ideas to life in totally realistic ways that left audiences thrilled.Why did Star Wars become such a powerful force?Hamill credits its ability to satisfy the human need for escapism.“People value the idea of going away to some happy place,”he said,“whether it’s Oz or Narnia or Middle Earth or Hogwarts.I think it appeals to children of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you’re6or60.It appeals to the optimistic young idealism that I think every person has,however buried it might be.”56.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.People should keep digging into the history of ancient myths.B.More products associated with Star Wars have been created.C.Some people’s criticism of Star Wars made it less popular than before.D.Star Wars is more successful in the business field than in the entertainment field.57.Why did George Lucas invent Star Wars?A.To break the old rules and traditions of making films.B.To appeal to the optimistic young men to pursue their dreams.C.To encourage other filmmakers to bring their wild ideas to life.D.To offer young people an as good and healthy fantasy life as he had.58.Star Wars can have such a great influence mainly because______.A.it meets people’s pursuit for a place to escapeB.it symbolizes the beginning of the modern mythC.the special effects offer amazing viewing experienceD.the main actors in this film are very popular among the public59.This passage is written to_____________.A.inspire people to be optimistic and idealB.introduce the basic information about Star WarsC.recommend the talented writer-director George LucasD.criticize the fact that Star Wars is not as well made as before(B)Looking for a career change?Check out these unconventional options! The Waterslide TesterWhen the pool where he worked as a lifeguard was closed during the COVID-19pandemic, Guillaume Pop took jobs at various other pools that were virtually deserted.In one video on the social platform,he pretended to be a“professional waterslide tester”.Unexpectedly,Pop became a social media sensation.He was then hired to“test”slides and other facilities at water parks and swimming pools all over France.“It’s the best job in the world,”declares Pop,whose videos have received80million views.“I’m not behind a desk.I’m active and outside in the sun.In fact,all the children tell me they want to be a waterslide tester!”The Reindeer HerderFinnish Lapland is home to around200,000wild reindeer.Anne Ollila,one of the4,000 owners of these animals,works in this harsh but beautiful region with her big family.She gave up her job as a sociology researcher in2010to devote herself to reindeer herding full time.In summer,Ollila sleeps during the day and walks up to12miles a night through marsh and forest, enduring all kinds of insects.In deepest winter there is little daylight.Grasslands are frozen and the reindeer move into the forest for protection.“Life here isn’t easy but it’s how nature works,”says Ollila,“I love the environment,the animals and the freedom.Also,I have a sense of belonging to something bigger than me,to the chain of life through the generations.”The Zombie TrainerStevie Douglas,a52-year-old Scot,has taught people how to behave like all varieties of the undead.A big fan of horror movies,Douglas noticed the zombies he saw in films were often unconvincing.“Their movement was poor and I thought I could do better.”So,in2012,he formed ScareScotland to provide zombies for films and events such as horror conventions.A year later they started a zombie training program,which took off when they received a request for300 zombies for a three-week-long interactive production.“What we do is very specific.”says Douglas.Many people enjoy being frightened,and he’s happy to oblige them.60.What do the three people introduced in the passage above have in common?A.Their jobs are dangerous,unstable and low-paid.B.Their jobs are well received throughout the world.C.They have great passion and pride in what they do.D.They need professional qualifications to do their job.61.What does Guillaume Pop like most about his job?A.It has a sense of freedom.B.It is full of vigor and energy.C.It is what he has been doing for decades.D.It satisfies people’s wishes to be frightened.62.Who is most probably interested in this passage?A.Employees who are considering switching jobs.B.Students who are applying for ideal universities.C.Children who are interested in unusual activities.D.Graduates who are deciding on their essay topics.(C)The phrase“coin toss”is a classic equivalent to randomness.But since atleast the18th century,mathematicians have suspected that even fair coins tendto land on one side slightly more often than the other.Proving this tiny bias(偏见),however,would require hundreds of thousands of carefully recordedcoin tosses,making laboratory tests a nightmare.František Bartoš,currently a Ph.D.candidate at the University of Amsterdam,became fascinated by this challenge four years ago.He couldn’t round up enough volunteers to investigate it at first.“Nobody was stupid enough to spend a couple of weekends tossing coins,”he says.But after he began his Ph.D.studies,he tried again,recruiting47volunteers(many of them friends and fellow students)from six countries.Multiple weekends of coin tossing later,the team had performed350,757tosses,breaking the previous record of40,000.The tossed coins,according to previous findings,landed with the same side facing upward as before the toss50.8percent of the time.The large number of throws allows statisticians to conclude that the nearly one percent bias isn’t a fluke.“We can be quite sure there is a bias in coin tosses after this data set,”Bartošsays.The leading theory explaining the subtle advantage comes from a2007physics study by statistician Persi Diaconis and his colleagues,whose calculations predicted a same-side bias of 51percent.From the moment a coin is launched into the air,its entire path in the air—including whether it lands on heads or tails—can be calculated by the laws of mechanics.The researchersdetermined that coins in the air barely turn around their symmetrical axis(对称轴);instead they tend to move off-center unsteadily,which causes them to spend a little more time in the air with their initial“up”side on top.For day-to-day decisions,coin tosses are as good as random because a one percent bias isn’t perceptible with just a few coin tosses,says another statistician who wasn’t involved in the new research.Still,the study’s conclusions should eliminate any doubt that still exists regarding the coin toss’s slim bias.It isn’t difficult to prevent this bias from influencing your coin-toss matches;simply concealing the coin’s starting position before tossing it should do the trick.Alternatively,you can do away with tossing altogether by shaking the coin between your palms.But if your friends are unaware of the tiny bias,you may as well benefit from your slight advantage.After all,51percent odds beat a lot.63.Why was it difficult to prove the tiny bias in coin tosses?A.Because it required a large number of trials and loads of tests.B.Because few scientists and researchers were interested in this topic.C.Because scientists lacked the ability and technique to conduct this study.D.Because previous researches failed many times and scientists lost confidence.64.The meaning of the underlined word fluke in paragraph3most probably refers to somethingthat____________.A.happens by accidentB.can be planned in advanceC.occurs under specific conditionsD.can be gained by practice65.What can we imply from the last paragraph?A.This one percent bias matters little in real life.B.We should rely on this one percent bias to help us.C.Though unnoticeable,we may still take advantage of this bias.D.Relying on the one percent bias to win a coin-toss match is unfair.66.What is the best title of this passage?A.Risk-takers?Experts recommend coin-toss matches.B.Luck or Maths?Here’re some tips on tossing coins.C.Coin collectors?There’re stories behind each coin.D.Heads or Tails?Research suggests it’s not50-50.Section CDirections:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The young lead new trends in consumption marketWith the post-1990generation becoming a vibrant(充满活力的)force in society and the post-2000generation gradually entering the workforce,the purchasing power of the new generation of consumers has been steadily growing.(67)_______________________Growing up in the internet era,the young consumers generally have higher education levels and a broader global outlook,and come from a relatively strong economic background.As such,their consumption behavior is different from that of the earlier generations.In terms of consumption pattern,online shopping has become the top choice for young people.Young people not only comprise a comparatively high percentage of internet users but also tend to shop online.(68)_______________________This makes them easily influenced by product promotions and influencers on social media.And yet a trend toward rational consumption has been growing rapidly over the past few years.(69)_______________________Instead,they focus more on product quality and functionality.They tend to compare products and services,and do some research before making purchasing decisions,in order to get the best out of their purchase.According to a study conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily,90.1percent of the1,000young respondents said their consumption decision is based on the“spending where necessary and saving where possible”principle.Besides,young consumers seek more personalized and diversified products, reflecting their emotional needs and increasing sense of self-worth.(70)_____________________ When it comes to brand cognition,young consumers seem to favor domestic products. Thanks to information online,young consumers no longer blindly pursue foreign brands and instead prefer local brands,highlighting their confidence in Chinese-made products.From Li-Ning, Anta to Warrior shoes,domestic brands in various fields are being warmly welcomed by youngconsumers.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.71.The ingredients of loveIn modern times,finding love seems more central to people’s lives.Then,researchers wonder, can love,a highly valued emotional state,be created?To help determine the ingredients of attraction,one research paired164college classmates and had them talk for3,6or10minutes to get a sense of each other’s individuality.Then students were asked to predict what kind of relationship they might build with their partners.After nine weeks,they reported what happened.Reports showed their initial judgments often held true.All these students seemed to distinguish at an early stage who would best fit into their lives.Scientists have also turned to nonhumans to increase understanding of attraction.Many animals give off pheromones—natural chemicals that can be detected by,and then can produce a response in,other animals of the same species.Pheromones can signal that an animal is either ready to fight or is feeling open to partnerships.In contrast,humans do not seem to be as gifted as other animals at detecting such chemicals.Smell,however,does seem to play a part in human attraction.Although we may not be aware of chemicals like pheromones consciously,we give and receive loads of information through smell in every interaction with other people.Being fond of someone seems to have a number of factors,including seeing something we find attractive.Researchers had people judge faces for attractiveness.The participants had0.013 seconds to view each face,yet somehow they generally considered the images the same as people who had more time to study the same faces.The way we assess attractiveness seems to be somewhat automatic.When shown an attractive face and then words with good or bad associations,people responded to positive words faster after viewing an attractive face.Seeing something attractive seems to cause happy thinking.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.中国文化产业充当着文化交流的桥梁。

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2020上海金山高三英语二模I.Listening prehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers、At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said、The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once、After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard、1、A、In a hospital、B、In a school、C、In a kindergarten、D、In a tourist office、2、A、Improving her cooking skills、B、Tasting the food made by Tom、C、Having a picnic、D、Showcasing her talents to Tom、3、A、Supportive、B、Hesitant、C、Indifferent、D、Disapproving、4、A、In January、B、Until winter vacation、C、During Christmas season、D、Right now、5、A、The foundation of the theatre、B、A change to the theatre、C、The removal of the seats、D、The figure of the audience、6、A、It can help to find the patients easilyB、It can record patients' conditions、C、It gives patients medical advice、D、It makes records available to doctors and nurses、7、A、He doesn't want to draw、B、He prefers to make the labor division himself、C、He is good at drawing、D、He is happy because he doesn't have to draw、8、A、The key to the woman's success、B、The changes on the market、C、The management of the woman's pany、D、The feeling of being a manager、9、A、To paint the doors、B、To paint the ceiling、C、To continue his job、D、To take the job home10、A、Because she is accustomed to the food there、B、Because the food is better there than at the school dining hall、C、Because it is a quiet place、D、Because they can't go to the school dining hall、Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions、The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once、When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard、Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage、11、A、Factors determining intelligence、B、A story of identical twins、C、The importance of intelligence、D、How to get a higher IQ、12、A、Because only one could enter college、B、Because they were abandoned by their parents、C、Because their parents died when they were only babies、D、Because the psychologists did an experiment researching human intelligence、13、A、John got a better education than his identical brother、Peter、B、Children growing up in wealthy families are smarter、C、Environment is important to the development of one's intelligence、D、An isolated munity has more educational opportunities、Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage、14、A、Unwrapping a new album、B、Having a newlybought car、C、Entering a newlypurchased house、D、Having access to an online account、15、A、It is nice to share the account on Amazon、B、The sharing economy makes full use of cars、C、Consumers consider ownership more important than access、D、The sharing economy makes clear relationship between consumers and products、16、A、The sharing economy develops car manufacturing、B、It is good for environment to increase the usage of goods、C、The sharing economy reshapes the market and benefits people、D、In the sharing economy, panies bridge the gap between people and resources、Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation、17、A、Products、B、Locations、C、Coffee making techniques、D、Staff quality、18、A、She made a questionnaire、B、She talked with customers、C、She wrote a handbook for the employeesD、She applied for a job at Starbucks、19、A、Customers are especially concerned about the service of a cafe、B、The more expensive the coffee beans and milk, the better the coffee is、C、Customers want more varieties of coffee、D、Customers rely on the brand image when they are making choices、20、A、Because the manual will be the latest version、B、Because it will tell customers detailed product information、C、Because it includes important policies and procedures、D、Because employees enjoy reading it、II、Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct、For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank、A ban on distracted walkingYou can’t walk down the street without passing socalled “smartphone zombies(僵尸)、” They are too absorbed in their screen (21) _________ (watch) where they are going、Almost four in ten people admit having suffered a technologyrelated small accident (22) _________ they pay more attention to their electronic device than to the pavement、Now the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided it’s time to take immediate action and make it illegal to cross the road while using a mobile phone、Those (23) _________ (catch) using phones, tablets or other electronic devices at crossing points could face a fine of up to $ 100、Honolulu is the first major U、S、city to ban (24) _________ is called “distracted walking、”It es after a study found there (25) _________ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phonerelated distraction while walking in the past few years、To explain the decision, mayor Kirk Caldwell said, “We hold the unfortunate honor of being a major city (26) _________ more pedestrians are hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in the country、”Under the fine systems、(27) _________ breaks this law for the first time will get a fine of $15 to $35、People breaking the law for a second or third time will get a $99 fine、The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception、Pedestrians (28) _________ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers、If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid (29) _________ (fine) in Honolulu by using a voicecontrolled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant、Or you could just wait (30) _________ you are again, safely, off the street、Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box、Each word can be used only once、Note that there is one word more than you need、Giving kids allowances in the smartphoneAllowances are a constant、No matter how much technology interferes with the parentchildrelationship, kids still want money and parents still want to impart(赋予)a basic work ethic、But putting stickers on chore(日常事务)charts and dropping coins in piggy banks don’t cut it with the smartphone generation、Parents in search of more _____31_____ ways to teach children the value of money are turning to allowancetracking apps, where kids can see their ______32______ rise and fall in real time、Bonnie Koon, a mother of three in Crawfordville, Fla、, used to post a calendar on her refrigerator _____33______ her kids chores, to the embarrassment of her 16yearold twins、After seeing a Facebook ad for the app Greenlight, she ____34_____ it、Greenlight links to parents’ bank accounts so that the payout can be seamless、Parents can encourage saving by paying interest on the money that isn’t spent ____35____ interest out of the parents’ own pockets, of course、It’s the first taste of ____36____ freedom for many kids, and it’s set in a relatively safe environment、Parents can determine spending limits and choose the retailers(零售商)where a child can make _____37_____、If a child attempts to buy something at an unapproved store or to spend more than the limit, the transaction(交易)is _____38_____ and parents get a notification、And if a kid loses the card, parents can immediately cancel it from the app、One of Ms、Koon’s twins、Brenna, works part time at a restaurant、She’s putting half of her pay check into a carinsurance savings fund she set up in the app, whit the goal of saving $450 by July、With each _____39______, the app gives Brenna a progress update、Some parents might worry that relying on apps to get kids to do chores only encourages them to be on their phones more、But parents who have chosen this approach argue that they are meeting their kids where they are and that it takes the _____40_____ nagging(唠叨)out of the equation、The realtime look at their accounts makes the concepts of saving and spending more tangible than reviewing a bank statement、III、Reading prehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D、Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context、If you like to take a walk in the woods in the United States or you prefer to decorate a tree atChristmas, you should know that climate change is making both of those activities a lot more ____41____、Looking at two ____42____ and economically important species the Douglas fir and the Ponderosa pine scientists found that fires and drought _____43_____ by climate change make new growth difficult, especially in lowelevation forests, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences、Some forests in four regions in California, Colorado, the Northern Rockies and the southwestern part of the United States have crossed “a(n) ____44____ climate tipping(转折)point for postfire tree generation,” the study says、Climate conditions over the past 20 years have _____45_____ changes that would have taken decades or even centuries to ____46____ across broad regions of the country、This is leading to the sudden _____47_____ of trees and making these lands increasingly unsuitable for tree regeneration、“Climate changes is _____48_____ our forests now, not just in some distant future、Maybe in areas where there are really _____49_____ seed sources, there could be some trees, but it is being really hard to get these trees back due to climate change,” said study coauthor Kim Davis、The problem probably won’t get any better, as climate change is making intense wildfires much more _____50_____、Western foresters say there used to be a fire season、But devastating and ____51____ fires have bee a reality all year long、In 2018, fire cost California more than $9、05 billion, according to the USA insurance missioner, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires season in the ______52______ history、A higher number of fires and low seed availability means a high probability that these trees in these regions won’t e back, Davis said、This study _____53______ on the driest and hottest areas of the Western forests, but researchers will next try to focus on how much will be impacted、_____54____, there are some things people can do to ease some of this problem、Forest management plans that reduce highseverity burns can help、Increasingly, forest managers are considering allowing some fires to burn under more moderate conditions, Davis said, Forest _____55_____、41、A、convenient B、difficult C、encouraging D、frustrating42、A、ecologically B、apparently C、physically D、financially43、A、destroyed B、worsened C、extended D、established44、A、necessary B、enormous C、critical D、invisible45、A、accelerated B、delayed C、eliminated D、strengthened46、A、transform B、spread C、preserve D、escape47、A、extinction B、decline C、tragedy D、increase48、A、sustaining B、abandoning C、facilitating D、endangering49、A、sufficient B、limited C、moderate D、approximate50、occasional B、mon C、essential D、temporary51、A、astonishing B、hopeless C、costly D、irreversible52、A、world B、state C、human D、forest53、A、concentrated B、depended C、insisted D、mented54、A、As a result B、For example C、In fact D、What’s more55、A、savers B、managers C、researchers D、advocates Section BDirections: Read the following three passages、Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements、For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D、Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read、(A)EU members’ states have agreed to ban a toxic substance widely found in clothing because it poses an “acceptable risk” to the environment、Countries voted in favor of extending existing restrictions on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) to imports to clothing and other textile products、The measure is intended to protect species in water、Use of NPE in textile manufature in Europe was banned over 10 years ago but the substance is still released into the water environment through imported textiles being washed、NPE degrades in the environment into substances including nonylphenol (NP), which accumulates in the bodies of fish and disturbs their hormones, harming fertility, growth and sexual development、NPE is used in textile manufacture as a cleaning and dyeing agent、The EU decision notes that several studies have found NPE to be present in textile items、A 2011 study by Greenpeace found NPE in twothirds of clothes tested, including items sold by bigname brads such as Adidas, H&M, Lacoste, and Ralph Lauren、The NGO (NonGovernmental Organizations) argued that although concentrations of NPE found in the clothes were low, the chemical’s existence in the environment posed a risk、The new ban on textiles containing NPE in concentrations equal to or greater than 0、01% will enter into force five years after it is adopted by the European mission, which is likely to happen in September、In ments submitted to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency), clothing and textile firms have warned that obeying the restriction will be difficult because NPE ubiquitous in the supply chain and has numerous uses、The new restriction will not apply to secondhand goods or recycled textiles because it is assumed that these will already have been washed several times so they contain negligible(微不足道得)amounts of NPE、EU countries must eliminate pollution of water bodies by NP as it is a priority substance under the Water Framework Directive、A 2013 study by the UK environment agency warned that emissions from textiles could prevent progress towards this objective、It found 29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPE, which was released during the first two washes by the consumer、56、The 2011 study by Greenpeace found _________、A、29% of imported cotton underwear contained NPEB、NPE had limited effects on aquatic speciesC、NPE was widely present in textile productsD、clothes of good quality had no concentrations of NPE57、What’s the possible meaning of the underlined part “is ubiquitous” is Paragraph 7?A、is legally protectedB、is not easy to be foundC、seems to be every whereD、is unmon58、What can we learn from the text?A、The original ban on use of NPE was very effective、B、Recycled textile contain less NPE、C、The new ban on imports of textile has e into force、D、The UK environment agency is optimistic about the new ban、59、Which section of the website does the text e from?A、lifestyleB、technology、C、Business、D、Environment、(B)Lettersments on the March Issue60、How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A、She felt very painful、B、She gained some life lessons、C、She paid more attention to her own health、D、She showed deep sympathy for her husband、61、According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A、He is an expert in mountaineeringB、He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier、C、Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did、D、His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest、62、Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the mented article?A、Edward Deckerd、B、Antia Lawrence、C、Sam Kieffer、D、Janet Toole(C)What makes us love some things and hate others? We know that sometimes even the tiniest change can result in a huge difference in how we perceive something, so is there any rhyme or reason to our tastes and preferences? Here are three factors which play a role、1、Conforming to expectationIn London a few years ago, two talented rappers called Silibil N’ Brains took to the stage toperform at a music industry show for unsigned bands、They were an instant hit、Their outrageous West Coast American style, brilliant rap lyrics and couldn’t care less attitude had the music industry’s talent spotters falling over themselves to sign the pair、In a short space of time, Silibil N’Brains had a deal with a top management pany, a contract with a major record label and an advance of $70,000 and they hadn’t even made a record、Before long, they were on tour with Eminem and out partying with Madonna、They were living the dream、But two years ago the same two rappers were laughed off stage by the same talent spotters for singing the same sons、So what was the difference? Amazingly, it was their accent、You see, Silibil N’ Brains weren’t, in fact, from West Coast U、S、A、at all、They were from Dundee in Scotland、During the first audition they had used their Scottish accents when rapping and it had not gone down well、“They just laughed at us,” recalled Brains、“We were heartbroken、We went back to Scotland with our tail between our legs”、The lesson for them was that to succeed, you have to conform to expectations and at that time everyone expected rappers to be American、2、The benefit of hindsightSome people are simply ahead of their time、It’s mon knowledge that Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime the other 900 or so were unknown and unloved until after his death、Monet’s paintings、at least in his early career, was considered inplete and ugly by critics at the time, while Vermeer, the painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring, even had to use his motherinlaw as a guarantor when he borrowed money so unable was he to sell any of his work! Now that public taste has caught up with these artists, more or less anything they touched has an astronomical price tag attached to it、Perhaps the reason is that it just takes a while to get used to something after all, not all beauty is obvious at first sight、3、A reassuring price tagIn a world where the range of products on offer can be pletely bewildering, we often look to price as an indication of quality、We may think we prefer the expensive wine to the cheap one, but we may simply be influenced by the price tag、Even professionals can make the mistake、A researcher from the University of Bordeaux in France took an average bottle of red wine and poured it into two empty bottles, on with an expensive label and the other with a cheap one、Then he invited 57 wine “experts”to taste the wine、Forty of them remended the wine from theexpensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “plex”, “balanced” and “rounded、” while the same wine from the expensive bottle, describing it as “agreeable”, “plex”, “balanced” and “rounded,”while the same wine from the cheap bottle was described as “weak” and “flat”, with only 12 of the experts remending it、The study made the researcher unpopular with the French wine tasters, but he did prove that price has a significant impact on taste、63、Which of the following statements about Silibil N’ Brains is true?A、Talent spotters fell in love with them at first sight、B、They are from the West Coast of AmericaC、Their success was attributed to behaving and sounding like American rappers、D、They were friends with famous stars like Madonna even before they succeeded、64、The underlined phrases “with our tail between our legs” indicates that _________、A、their first audition proved a failureB、they felt proud of their performanceC、they learned a valuable lessonD、being humble might contribute to their future success65、We an infer from the second factor that ________、A、some artists are better known when they are alive than when they are deadB、public taste usually falls behind famous artistsC、beauty at first sight lasts much longerD、Monet’s paintings are priceless because of their inpleteness66、What can we learn from the last paragraph?A、A price tag always fails to indicate the quality of a product、B、A price tag is less likely to confuse customers than the packaging、C、Low price will make the wine unpopular with tastersD、A price tag will cloud a person’s judgement of something、Section CDirections: Read the following、Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box、Each sentence can be used only once、Note that there are two more sentences than you need、Are BambooEating Pandas Really Herbivores?On the outside, giant pandas look like herbivores(食草动物)、They spend nearly all of their waking hours eating bamboo、But on the inside, they’re built like carnivores(食肉动物)、About half of the calories they eat e from protein, according to a new study、The ancestor of giant pandas were omnivorous(杂食得)、They are both animals and plants, and had the digestive system and gut bacteria to metabolize(使发生新陈代谢)them、They had “umami taste receptors,” to appreciate the flavors of meat、However, about 2、4 million years ago, things began to change、_____67_____ Their jaw and teeth evolved to help them crush bamboo, and their wrist bone became capable of grasping the stalks(杆)of their favorite plant、Scientists think pandas switched to eating bamboo partly because they didn’t have to fight with other animals to get it、Bamboo is high in fiber but has a low concentration of nutrients, so pandas have to eat 20 to 40 pounds of the plant every day just to get by、David Raubenheimer, a nutritional ecologist at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues put GPS trackers on two giant pandas and followed their movement throughout the year、They discovered that the pandas followed the protein、_______68______ At the start of the cycle, they ate Bashania fargesii leaves until they got the chance to feast on young shoots, which contained more protein、The more the shoots grew, the more their protein was diluted(冲淡)by fiber、That caused the pandas to move to higher ground, where Fargesia qinlingensis grew、First, they ate the shoots, but these, too, went from being protein rich to fiberrich as they grew、The panda responded by switching to the leaves、______69______ The researchers found that about half of the calories the pandas ate were in the form of protein、_______70_______ “They can know exactly where to go, and when to go, so they can get themost of the nutrients that their ecosystem can provide,” said Silvia Pineda Munoz, who was not involved in the study、The work also shows that classifying an animals as herbivore or carnivore is more plex than one might sassume、“It’s not whether you’re eating plants but what of the plants you’re eating,”said Pineda Munoz、IV、Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage、Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words、Use your own words as far as possible、71、Herbal MedicineHerbal medicine, which has been used for medicinal purposes, is the use of plants to treat diseases、Many herbalists use the entire plant, from the flowers, stems, leaves, and roots, in the form of everything from teas to pills、These plants contain natural, chemical things that can treat the body for a variety of diseases, such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, chronic fatigue, and cancer, among others、Nowadays an increasing number of people prefer to adopt these plants to treat their diseases because, pared with chemical medicine, herbal medicine has its own advantages、Herbal medicine and remedies are more effective than chemical medicine for certain diseases、The chemical medicine given by a chemist could have certain negative side effects、However, many of the herbal medicine and remedies to not have negative side effects、If any, they are softer than chemical medicine、Obesity is the cause of many of the health problems、Herbal medicine can help weight loss more effectively and improve overall health、However, the cure using herbal medicine and supplements would take some time, and therefore people are supposed to possess enough patience、Worse still, herbal medicine contains a variety of ingredients and people have to be sure that their body agrees with the ingredients and that it is not allergic(过敏)、A point worth mentioning here is that herbal remedies and medicine for certain illnesses may have negative side effects、These side effects may not be shown at once, but would take months or even years、In the early stages, if the herbal medicine is not agreeing with you, it is wise to stop using it、When used correctly and directed by doctors, herbs can help treat a variety of disease、Butkeep in mind that the herbal medicine industry is not regulated, so herbal products are often misleading and may contain additives that are not listed on the label、Some herbs may cause allergic reactions or interact with other drugs, and some are poisonous if used improperly or at high doses、Taking herbs on your own increases your risk、V、TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets、72、一闻到这种蛋糕得味道我就总会想起童年。

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