2019年上海市宝山区高考英语二模试卷
上海市宝山区2019年4月高三毕业班二模英语试卷含答案
宝山区2018学年第二学期期中学科质量检测高三年级英语试卷2019.04 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 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 bespoken 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.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Eachword can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. «Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this eff ect, Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Light House Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company'slocal expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftoverbones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating thescientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act like estrogen (雌激素)in the body whịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to cope with the problem offood additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because studyshows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit,it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树), feeding on leaves that arepoisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually from one tree toanother. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to makethe effort, of siting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year throughkoala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fan tastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Cleaning your community will have a positive effect on others in society.B. They find a need or an issue you really care about.C. But they belong to the community, too.D. Living in a clean neighborhood will be its own rewardE. Don't hesitate to take part in the community's activityF. Round up some readersCan just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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 posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
上海市宝山区2019学年第二学期高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷(精校版)
上海市宝山区2019学年第二学期高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）2019.04.03Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21) __________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22) __________ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history’s greatest discoveries (23) __________ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24) __________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology (25) __________ (help) them.Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26) __________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.W hat do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If y ou act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27) __________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28) __________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29) __________ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, (30) __________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each wordWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how longyou’ve been using ___31___ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers, it’s possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single ___32___. Why is this? Because smartphones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and ___33___ information. There is no need to memorize anything. But this isn’t without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users’ heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. “Digital dementia（失智）” is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this effect. Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “... we’re ___34___ our brains to our smart devices. We’re so reliant on our smartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptom s ___35___ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes ___36___ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds “are not ready for it! Their minds cannot cope with the dopamine（多巴胺）”. Consequently, the over-stimulation of screens and sounds lead to ___37___ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx（汇集）of young people with this kind of addiction.●First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any ___38___ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.●Determine ___39___ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you’re at home, only allow y ourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn’t ___40___ filled with staring at your screen.https:///sites/tonybradley/2017/06/19/dealing-with-the-effects-of-digital-dementia/Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight – is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply ___41___, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking ___42___, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What ___43___ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays’ newest hike, theLighthouse Way, which they described as a journey along “t he last ___44___ coast of Europe”. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to ___45___ a try.On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and ___46___ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination, so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we ___47___ or spoke with the compa ny’s local expert who was available ___48___ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to ___49___ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than 10 miles.The ___50___ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff ___51___ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below. In the distance, many of mountain peaks ___52___ sparkling wind turbines（涡轮机）like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day’s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent ___53___ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed（点缀）with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little litter, the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents ___54___ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning, awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking ___55___ had moved us further down that path in ways we won’t forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A. recommended B. developed C. unspoiled D. discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C. contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B. technique C. investigation D. experimenthttps:///travel/hiking-spain-wild-coast/5dT7FJJ42lUQWl4mcco4jP/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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now many millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These restaurants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They s ay they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B. A plan that millennials have for donating food.C. A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do millennials do with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A. They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it.(B)Families should reduce exposure to syntheticchemicals found in food colouring, preservatives andpackaging materials as a growing body of research showsthey may harm children’s health, according to a policystatement and technical report from the AmericanAcademy of Paediatrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment programme and retesting all previously approved chemicals.Q&A with the lead authorWe asked Leonardo Trasande, Council on Environmental Health member and lead author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food additives can interfere with a child’s hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more, relative to body weight, than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A: The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:●Bisphenols, such as BPA, used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans, can act like estrogen（雌激素）in the body which may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned in baby bottles.●Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affectmale genital development, increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings.60. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics’ report, people should ______ to cope with the problem of food additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because study shows ______.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children’s organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B. 7C. 8D. 3https:///lifestyles/health/food-additives-may-harm-children-health/N0WlrlF0QVppV AtVQg0cIM/(C)The koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than arabbit, it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees（桉树）, feeding on leaves thatare poisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its timeeating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usuallyfrom one tree to another. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick furon its rear end to make the effort of sitting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate. Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years, according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which brings in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome（基因组）of the koala. Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial’s（有袋动物）long-term survival might be planted in itsgenetic code.“T he ultimate goal is that we won’t have to…rescue them from the edge of extinction,”said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led the work.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use that knowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala’s genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala’s DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize（代谢）medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia’s 60 known eucalyp tus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred trees, koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala’s DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be g leamed from the marsupial’s genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find,” she said. “Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky’s the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala’s DNA has prevented its extinction successfully.B. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala’s extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala’s gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human’s activities.D. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. “T he sky’s the limit” in the last sentence most probably means ______.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ______.A. Koala - a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koalas’ Characters and Prefer encehttps:///science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-koala-genome-20180702-story.htmlSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used onlyCan just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. ___67___. Don’t wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community. People often throw litter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood use a cleanup? Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn’t have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year, or you could clean a smaller area every few months. ___68___.Include the isolated. Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks. ___69___. By letting them “b orrow” your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that’s what communities are for!___70___. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, abook or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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.Small businesses hold the key to employee happiness. As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today’s changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac, small businesses deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report found that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job, and more than half (51 percent) agree that most or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) state that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business’s mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness. According to the report, 30 percent of the respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small businesses excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small businesses can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ ____________________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________/articles/article/small-businesses-hold-the-key-to-employee-happiness.aspxⅤ. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是一项艰巨的任务。
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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 bespoken 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.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not alrea dy curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask aboutit. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. « Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this effect, Kwik describes digital de mentia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the LightHouse Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company's local expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennialsview cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packagingmaterials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act like estrogen (雌激素)in the body whịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to cope with the problem of foodadditives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because studyshows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit,it Array spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树), feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearlyevery other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually from one tree to another. Ithas a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort, of sitingmore comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconiccreature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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 posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knitstructure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
上海市宝山区2019年4月高三毕业班二模英语试卷(含答案)
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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 bespoken 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.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Eachword can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. « Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this eff ect, Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Light House Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company'slocal expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policystatement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act like estrogen (雌激素)in the body wh ịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to cope with the problemof food additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because studyshows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than arabbit,it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees (桉树), feeding on leaves that arepoisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its timeeating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually fromone tree to another. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rearend to make the effort, of siting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute andiconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's(有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fan tastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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 posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working fora small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
2019上海宝山区高三二模英语--含答案
宝山区2018学年第二学期期中学科质量检测高三年级英语试卷2019.04 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 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 bespoken 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.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read avariety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. «Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this effect, Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Light House Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company's local expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act likeestrogen (雌激素)in the body whịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to copewith the problem of food additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adultsbecause study shows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bitbigger than a rabbit,it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树),feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearly every other animal on theplanet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends theremainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a daymoving, experts say, usually from one tree to another. It has a soft pad atthe end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort,of siting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fan tastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously. Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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 posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happyin their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
2019-2020学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATop Music Festivals in 2021CoachellaSelling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; IndioUltra Music FestivalSeen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.When & where: March 26-28, 2021; MiamiSouth By South WestRegarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; AustinThe Governors Ball Music FestivalAnother event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York1.Which music festival lasts the most days?A.CoachellaB.Ultra Music Festival.C.South By South WestD.The Governors Ball Music Festival.2.What is special about Ultra Music Festival?A.It's held in a park.B.It features electronic musicC.It's a gathering of popular DJs.D.It's the most popular in the country.3.Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?A.Indio.B.Miami.C.AustinD.New York.BDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.CBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰) are a large species native to eastern North America, but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century. By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington. Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest, the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller, less aggressive bird: the northern spotted owl. In many ways, the barred owl is the spotted owl's worst enemy. The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals, like squirrels and wood rats. And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owl's traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency that studies the Earth and its natural resources. He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls: killing barred owls. It is a controversial, experimental program. More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds. He has mixed feelings about the program. "It's a little distasteful, I think, to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species," he says. But he adds, “We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast."To catch barred owls, officials put digital bird callers on the ground. Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air. All of this happens in the dark of night. Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory, so they will fly down and chase other owls out. That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.8. What's the main problem with spotted owls?A. They are being starved to death.B. They have more babies each year.C. They are invaded by another bird.D. They are hunted by man.9. Why are barred owls being killed?A. They are eating the spotted owls.B. They are killing each other to survive.C. They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D. They are destroying large areas of forests.10. Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A. To kill barred owls.B. To puzzle barred owls.C. To protect barred owls.D. To frighten barred owls.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Killing One Animal to Save Another.B. Keeping the Balance of Nature.C. Protecting Birds in Danger.D. Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.DThe regular world presented to us by our five senses — you could call it reality 1.0 — is not always the most user-friendly. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0 ? AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here — smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix a car won’t be reading a book with pictures; he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of eyes. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world, how willwe be communicating with each other?12. What is the text mainly about?A. The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B. Different forms of the AR technology.C. The next information technology revolution.D. The popularity of the AR technology.13. Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A. To pay for things online conveniently.B. To play online games merrily.C. To offer information efficiently.D. To communicate with others socially.14. What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A. Show texts and images.B. Protect people’s eyes.C. Help deaf people communicate.D. Replace smart phone.15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the AR technology?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Concerned.D. Favourable.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。
上海市宝山区2019届高三高考二模英语试题 Word版含解析
Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers____1____ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching ____2____ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries ____3____（make）by curious people. People wondered ____4____ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology ____5____（help）them.Even if you don’t p lan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better ____6____（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the ____7____（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions ____8____ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows ____9____ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, ____10____（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.【答案】1. to 2. because3. were made4. how5. to help6. informed7. more interesting8. that/which9. something10. developing【解析】这是一篇说明文。
上海市宝山区2019年4月高三毕业班二模英语试卷含答案
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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 bespoken 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.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections: 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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. « Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this eff ect, Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Light House Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company's local expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the dailyweather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection 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)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an importantingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approvedchemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act like estrogen (雌激素)in the body whịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to cope with the problem of foodadditives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because studyshows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit,it Array spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树), feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearlyevery other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually from one tree to another. Ithas a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort, ofsiting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year throughkoala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of thekoala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code. The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used onlyonce. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.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 posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents notedthat flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
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2019年上海市宝山区高考英语二模试卷Ⅰ.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：In Section A，you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation，aquestion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear a conversation and the question about it，read the four possible answers on your paper，and decide which one is thebest answer to the question you have heard.1．（1分）A．Thursdays and Fridays．B．Tuesdays and Fridays．C．Tuesdays and Thursdays．D．Tuesdays，Thursdays and Fridays．2．（1分）A．Her sister's．B．Her Aunt's．C．Her mother's．D．Her brother's．~3．（1分）A．Help the company choose graduate students．B．Contact the computer company next week．C．Get a part﹣time job on campus before graduation．D．Apply for a job in the computer company．4．（1分）A．See a doctor as soon as possible．B．Stay in bed for a few days．C．Get treatment in a better hospital．D．Make a phone call to the doctor．5．（1分）A．She picked up the book from the bus floor．B．She is able to help the man out．{C．She also needs an extra textbook．D．She can find the right person to help the man．6．（1分）A．The man is late for the trip because he is busy．B．The woman is glad to meet Mr．Brown in person．C．The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr．Brown．D．The woman feels sorry that Mr．Brown is unable to come．7．（1分）A．She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie．B．She really wants to go to the movie．C．She would like to go to the class with the man．D．She does not want to go to the movie．~8．（1分）A．She doesn't remember much about Hangzhou．B．She has never been to Hangzhou before．C．She knows someone else who could help him．D．She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later．9．（1分）A．The man saw Mark on the street two months ago．B．The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number．C．The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterday．D．Mark and the woman hadn't been in touch for some lime．10．（1分）A．She has teamed a lot from the novel．B．She also found the plot difficult to follow．…C．She has difficulty remembering names．D．She recalled the names of characters in the novel．Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked severalquestions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decidewhich one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11．（3分）（1）A．He will be an intelligent student．B．He may not be an intelligent student．C．He will score better in exams．D．He will not be a good student．（2）A．Through his teachers．B．Through his deeds in the classroom．C．Through his appearance．-D．Through his reaction to different situations．（3）A．Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes．B．Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid．C．Not to overestimate a student's intelligence．D．Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearance．12．（3分）（1）A．You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes．B．Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more．C．Earn more than you can if you want to be happy．D．Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy．（2）A．Always think highly of yourself and help others．'B．Compare yourself to a famous person．C．Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you．D．Earn more than your bank account（3）A．Happiness is everything．B．Wealth is the foundation of happiness．C．Fun is another form of happiness．D．Money doesn't always mean happiness．13．（4分）（1）A．Because there were too many vehicles on the road．B．Because the driver in front of her caused an accident．C．Because she almost got into an accident this morning．《D．Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving（2）A．He doesn't care much about it．C．It's just for inexperienced drivers．B．He pays special attention to it．D．It's really a big deal to him．（3）A．He thought she was mindful of other drivers．B．He became too angry to keep calm for that．C．He really felt very grateful when he heard it．D．He thought she shouldn't have said like that．（4）A．Buy a car．&B．Change her job．C．Take bus often．D．Learn driving etiquette．Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammaticallycorrect. For the blanks with a given word，fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word；for the otherblanks，use one word that best fits each blank.14．（15分）Curiosity is part of human nature．Children are famous for wanting answers（1）tons of questions．People keep reading or watching（2）they want to find out what happens．But curiosity also provides many practical benefits．Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge．Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question．Many of history greatest discoveries（3）（make）by curious people．People wondered （4）processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively．Thanks to their curiosity，people now know far more about the world and have useful technology （5）（help）them．Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher，curiosity can still help you in the classroom．If you develop the joy of learning，classes will become more fun．And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning．Even if you're no longera student，curiosity will make you better （6）（inform）and thus a more capableworker．What do you do if you're not already curious Fortunately，curiosity is a skill that can be improved．If you act like you're curious，you'll quickly start to actually feelcurious．Often，the more you learn about a topic the （7）（interesting）it becomes．As you learn about a topic，gather information from as many sources as possible．Reada variety of books，watch or listen to lectures and ask questions．Don't always get yourinformation from the same source．Instead，learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions （8）they express．）Ask a lot of questions，Remember，everyone knows （9）that you don't．Find out what that is，and ask about it．This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge．In the classroom or out of it，（10）（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile．Section BDirections：After reading the passage below，fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word canonly be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.15．（10分）A．accessing B．nonessential C．Apparent D．technology E．assigned F．contact G．particularly H．addiction I．associated J．automaticallyK．contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory It probably depends on how long you've been using （1）like a cellphone．While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers，it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single （2）．Why is this Because smartphones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and （3）information．There is no need to memorize anything．But this isn't without consequence．As digital devices develop，more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects．"Digital dementia（失智）"is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects．Some professionals like Jim Kwik，an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance，are taking a closer look at this effect．Kwik describes digital dementia like this："…we're （4）our brains to our smart devices．We're so reliant on oursmartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid．As medical studies chart the decline in memory and cognitive skills among smartphone users，a connection is made between symptoms（5）with dementia．"The seriousness of overuse becomes （6）when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming．Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds"Are not ready for it! Their minds cannot cope with the dopamine（多巴胺）．"Consequently，the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to （7）more often than not．So now parents，teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx （汇集）of young people with this kind of addiction．●First，monitor your cellphone use．Keep downloading applications like Forest orChecky．Then cut back on any（8）usage．Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone．●Determine （9）areas for cellphone use．For example，while you're athome，only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office．This way，the time in between tasks isn't （10）filled with staring at your screen．@Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C，and D. Fillin each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.16．（30分）Serendipity ﹣an unexpected delight ﹣is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven﹣day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia，Spain．Simply （1），anyone who is adventurous，loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10﹣mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike．Before this experience，I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace，with maps and detailed hiking （2），but withouta guide or other travelers，while still enjoying a high level of local support．What （3）caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike，the Lighthouse Way，which they described as a journey along"the last （4）coast of Europe．"This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to（5） a try．On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and （6） a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination，so we just had to carry our daypack essentials．Each day we （7）or spoke with the company's local expert who was available （8）emergency，but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to （9） a couple of 14﹣mile hikes to less than 10 miles．The （10）of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight．One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep，rocky cliff （11）the steel﹣blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us．We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day：a herd of goats above us，and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below．In the distance，many of mountain peaks （12）sparkling wind turbines（涡轮机）like candles on a cake．Silence and loneliness were the features of each day's accommodation．The only sounds we heard were birds singing，the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline．The air was clean and the temperature brisk，with frequent （13）of cloudy，cool，windy and rainy weather interspersed（点缀）with glorious bursts of sunshine．There was remarkably little litter，the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents （14）mostly fishing items．My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning，awareness and joy on our journey through life，and our Galician hiking （15）had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget．B．moved C．urged D．put{（1）A．lost（2）A．strings B．instructions C．devices D．materials（3）A．initially B．gradually )D．firmlyC．smoothly（4）A．recommended B．developed C．unspoiled D．discovered（5）A．warrant B．provide C．imagine D．evaluateB．arranged for C．paid for D．turned to /（6）A．prepared for（7）A．negotiated B．discussed C．contacted D．textedD．in favour of （8）A．in addition to B．in need of 【C．in case of（9）A．shorten B．extend C．decrease D．expand（10）A．appearance B．variety C．character D．routeB．reflecting C．following D．overlooking …（11）A．displaying（12）A．established B．lightened C．sported D．structuredD．interactions （13）A．changes B．intervals 【C．adaptions（14）A．stretched B．withdrawn C．floated D．deposited（15）A．experience B．technique C．investigation D．experiment，Section BDirections：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C，and D. Choose the one that fits best accordingto the information given in the passage you have just read.17．（10分）Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home．A change appears to be taking place，though，and millennials are leading the way．According to one survey，more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons：They can save money，eat healthy and waste less food．Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills．Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self﹣expression．They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook orInstagram，and invite friends over to share the cooking experience．Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food．After roasting a chicken，they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can．Later，they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes．They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old．To avoid that situation，they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C．Then they freeze it overnight．After that，they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use．Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food﹣waste policies．These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy，including their stems and roots，in dishes．They also use beef，chicken and pork bones to make their own stock．Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require．Before going to a market，they write down what they need and don't buy anything else．They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume．（1）What is the main subject of this articleA．A cooking trend that has attracted millennials．《B．A plan that millennials have for donating food．C．A novel cooking technique that millennials like．D．A food production system favored by millennials．（2）What do millennials with fruit before freezing itA．Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl．B．Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it．C．Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces．D．Put it in an oven at the proper temperature．（3）According to this article，when do millennials make careful choicesA．When they dine out together。