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2020-2021学年上海市普陀区江宁学校高三英语一模试题及答案

2020-2021学年上海市普陀区江宁学校高三英语一模试题及答案

2020-2021学年上海市普陀区江宁学校高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BPoaching and habitat loss have threatened Africa's two species of elephants, taking them closer toward the edge of disappearance, according to a new report released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).Before this update, Africa's elephants were grouped together and were evaluated as vulnerable by the IUCN. This is the first time the two species have been sorted separately. In the past, elephants were mostly considered as either Asian elephants or African elephants. Forest and savanna elephants were typically classified as subspecies of African elephants.The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered and the African savanna elephant as endangered. The number of African forest elephants fell by more than 86% over a 31 -year assessment period. The population of African savanna elephants dropped by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the IUCN, which tracks the assessment risk of the world's animals. Africa currently has an estimated 415,000 elephants, counting the two species together.Both elephant species experienced significant population decreases because of poaching. Although it peaked in 2011, illegal hunting still happens and continues to threaten elephant populations. African elephants also face continued habitat loss as their land isconvertedfor agriculture or other uses.There is some good conservation news, the IUCN points out. Anti-poaching measures, combined with better land use planning to support better human-wildlife relationships, have helped conservation efforts. Some forest elephant population figures have stabilized in well-managed areas in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and savanna population figures have remained stable or have been growing, particularly in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area in southern Africa.But with constant demand for ivory and increasing human pressures on Africa's wild lands, concern for Africa's elephants is high, and the need to creatively conserve and wisely manage these animals and their habitats is more severe than ever.4. What can be inferred from the new report about African elephants?A. They are divided into three kinds.B. They are dying out.C. Their threat is mainly from poaching.D. Their population has grown in Africa.5. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 3?A. The detailed number of African elephants.B. The similarities of African elephants.C. The different types of African elephants.D. The present situation of African elephants.6. What does the underlined word "converted" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Expanded.B. Protected.C. Transformed.D. Forbidden.7. What's the authors attitude to the present situation of African elephants?A. Hopeless.B. Optimistic.C. Uncertain.D. Worried.COn the night of September 19, 1961, Betty Hill and her husband Barney were driving home through the White Mountains from Niagara Falls. They were travelling on anearly deserted two-lane highway when Betty noticed a steady light in the sky that was getting bigger and brighter.She thought it was a planet or a star. Barney, stimulated at her excitement, said it was probably just a wandering aeroplane. Whatever it was, it appeared to be following them.They stopped their car for a closer look. What they said happened next, changed their lives. The flying object was noiseless. It appeared to be spinning. It was as big as a jet but shaped like a pancake.So formed the tale of Betty Hill, a New Hampshire social worker who, with Barney, a postal worker, claimed to be kidnapped by aliens, who were from outer space, on a moonlit night about 60 years ago.After reluctantly going public with her experience, Hill, who died of cancer at her New Hampshire home, aged 85, became a celebrity on the UFO circuit and was known as the “first lady of UFOs”.Intriguingly, at the time of the incident, the Hills remembered nothing except that they had spied a strange object in the sky. Later, troubled by nightmares and other stress-related pains, the couple underwenthypnosis(催眠) where the full story came out with the aid of Boston psychiatrist Benjamin Simon, an expert in medical hypnosis.On their night of contact the Hills arrived homeat 5 a.m., unable to account for two lost hours. They were alsoconfused by the odd marks on their telescopes, deep signs on the tops of Barney’s best shoes, Betty’s torn dress and strange circular markings on their car that made the needle of a compass jump wildly.After seeing them for six months, the psychiatrist concluded the Hills’ lost memory about the hours they lost on that night in 1961 “appeared to involve an amazing experience on the part of both of the Hills”. Whether the experience had been fantasy or reality, Simon could not say, but he said he was convinced they had not been lying. He guessed that it had been a kind of shared dream.Reports of aliens capturing humans and taking them aboard oddly shaped spacecraft were “comparatively rare” before 1975. After a movie, “The UFO Incident”, about the Hills came out, however, such stories increased.8. When they saw the strange object in the sky, Barney and Betty Hill ______________.A. were astonished at its strange flight and noiseB. regarded it as just a wandering car following themC. realized immediately what the danger it might causeD. showed curiosity in discovering what it really was9. The word “Intriguingly” in paragraph 6 most probably means “______________”.A. RidiculouslyB. TemporarilyC. RemarkablyD. Mysteriously10. The Hills later sought the help of a psychiatrist because ______________.A. they had lots of secrets in their lives after the strange experienceB. their lives were greatly disturbed by the unexpected experienceC. they wanted to share their unforgettable experience with the expertD. they hoped to forget completely what had happened to them11. This article was written in order to ______________.A. describe an unusual event to the readersB. convince readers of the existence of UFOsC. record how people were caught by aliensD. warn people of the dangers the UFOs causeDIn the Hollywood industry, most of the studios are using AI to make movies for various reasons such as getting the actors out of danger, replacing the actors indifferent scenes, forming appealing atmosphere to enhance(增强)the views, etc.Directors and producers are using VFX (Visual effects), animations and AI to makea model that looks like the actor and replaces the actor's place. In particular, AI is used in scenes where actor shave to produce certain stunts (特技)to develop setups in the studio artificially. VFX is used to later change the internal studio backgroundsto adifferent place in the movie.There are many movies with two characters of the same actor. When AI was not a part of the film, editors used different methods to show the two aspects of the same actor in one scene, but now AI is being used to form the second character of the same actor and is being performed to the viewers.By a perfect combination of animation, VFX and AI, realistic models are being created. And the most fun part is the fictitious character can hold the face of the actor but the age, hairstyles, and clothing can be changed to create more enhanced looks according to the movie scene and story. With the help of AI, the directors recreating appealing scenes to enhance the thrill and excitement. InJurassic Park,no dinosaurs were running but with the help of AI and visual effects, we could enjoy the scenes and the atmospheres.The directors and the producers direct to form a green screen including the obstacles and those green screens get replaced with the views that are made from AI and VFX, and the actors make the scenes alive and deliver the most suitable action-packed movie scenes. This method also enhances the viewers' experience, which makes the movie a blockbuster(大片).12. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1?A. How AI helps actors.B. What AI brings to movies.C. Why AI is applied to movies.D. Where AI is made full use of.13. What can we infer from paragraph 3?A. AI can be used as an editor.B. Editors consider AI irreplaceable.C. Editors used many methods to replace AI.D. AI makes what used to be complex scenes easier.14. What's the author's attitude to using VFX, animations and AI in movies?A. Supportive.B. Sceptical.C. Unconcerned.D. Enthusiastic.15. Which of the following could be the best title for thetext?A. What AI Brings Out Hollywood MoviesB. Why AI Is Applied to Hollywood MoviesC. Which Hollywood Movies Make Much Use of AID. How AI Is Being Applied to Hollywood Movies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。

上海市普陀区高三高考英语一模卷答案

上海市普陀区高三高考英语一模卷答案

上海市普陀区20XX届高三一模英语试题1.B2.C3.A4.A5.C6.B7.C8.B9.A 10.B11-13 BDC14-16 BAA17.four /4 18.vegetable 19. Melissa 20.brown21. financial trader 22. cooking creative 23. a good thing 24. mental challenge25-29 A BBDA30-34 BCDBC35-40 DACBBC41-----49 FHABICEJD50---64 CBAAD DBCBD ACBBD65-68BABB69-71BBD 72-75DA DC76-80 DFCEB81. FDA concluded foods from healthy cloned animals and their offspring are safe .82. the clones themselves are too valuable to kill or milk.83. human health, moral, religious and ethical84. They will be allowed to be labeled as not from clones.第II卷I.Translation1. A film which appeals to the audience can arouse their interest from the very beginning.1 1 12. The workers of this nature reserve try to clean it by themselves but their efforts are not1 1 1 1 enough.3. She regained consciousness last night, but there is still a long way to go before she plays1 1 1 1 tennis again.4. A school excursion is a good chance for children to learn a great deal about their own1 1 1 1 country.5.Many Chinese—Americans are playing such an important role in the American economy1 1 1that in some fields nobody can substitute for them/ there is no substitute for them.1 1II. Guided WritingDirections: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.Dear Editor,I’m writing to tell you something about the changes that have taken place in our English classes since modern teaching techniques started to be used in our school. It makes both teaching and learning easier and more interesting.Our teachers used to speak alone all the time in class, keeping students busy taking notes and leaving us no time to think. As a result, what was taught in class was difficult to understand or to remember. The classes were so dull that we gradually lost interest in learning the language.However, things are different now. With the help of computers and other equipment, the students in our school can not only listen, but also watch and speak a lot in class, which makes what is dull or difficult easier to understand and remember. Now English classes have become so interesting and lively that all the students are ready to master the useful tool.Personally, I appreciate this new form of education. It's indeed a helpful complement to the traditional educational means. It can provide different students with more flexible and versatile ways of learning.Yours trulyWang Lin翻译评分标准(20分)1.单词拼写、标点符号、大小写错误累计每两处扣1分。

2022普陀高三英语一模官方版参考答案

2022普陀高三英语一模官方版参考答案

普陀区2021学年第一学期高三英语质量调研参考答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1-5 CBBAC 6-10 DBACDSection B11-13 CAD 14-16 ABC 17-20 CABB评分标准:1. 1-10题,每小题1分。

2. 11—20题,每小题1.5分。

II. Grammar and VocabularySection A21. flew 22. but 23. should/ could 24. to be criticized 25. before 26. developed 27. going 28. what 29. As 30 are being put/ have been put 评分标准:1. 21—30题,每小题1分。

2. 大小写不扣分,拼写错误扣1分。

Section B31-40 D A K I J G H B E C评分标准:31—40题,每小题1分。

III. Reading ComprehensionSection A41-55 ADCBA BDBCB DBCAB评分标准:41—55题,每小题1分。

Section B56-59 DBCC 60-62 BBD 63-66 DACC评分标准:56—66题,每小题2分。

Section C67-70 D B A F评分标准:67—70题,每小题2分。

IV. Summary WritingHearing different birdsongs makes people happier, as two studies show. American scientists who studied the impacts of birdsong on hikers explain birdsong signals security, pleasant weather and healthy surroundings. German researchers also found the environment with various species of birds led to people’s well-being. Therefore, people are recommended to plant native plants to increase the variety of birds. (58 words)评分标准:评分标准:1. 本题总分为10分, 其中内容5分, 语言5分。

上海市普陀区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末(一模)教学质量调研英语试卷

上海市普陀区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末(一模)教学质量调研英语试卷

上海市普陀区2023-2024学年高三上学期期末(一模)教学质量调研英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、语法填空Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Love from the Apple TreeOnce upon a time, there used to be a tall and big apple tree. A little boy, every day to the tree down, climbed up 1 (pick) apples to eat, and slept in the shade of the tree. He loved the apple tree, and it loved to play with him. The little boy gradually grew up and stopped 2 (come) to play every day. One day he came to the tree, picked all the apples and left happily. Another day, the boy came again, and cut off all the branches, happily away to build a house himself. One summer, the boy came back, cut down her tree trunk, built a boat, 3 (sail) away, and did not come back for a long time. After years, the boy returned at last. He was old and wanted 4 more than a place to rest. “Old root is 5 (suitable) to sit down and rest, come on, sit down and rest with me!” The boy sat down, and the apple tree was so happy that it shed tears.This is a story of everyone. The tree is like our parent. 6 we are young, we love to play with Mom and Dad. Having grown up, we leave them, and only come to them when we need something or when we are in trouble. No matter what, parents will always be there and give everything they 7 to make you happy.8 your parents can give you is not necessarily the best in the world, but they will try their best to give you all, and they are afraid that it is not enough; maybe they never said “I love you”, but love you in their own way for a lifetime, 9 is how most parents around the world show their love. For example, a tired father was watching his two daughters eat fried chicken, but he didn’t order anything, telling his daughters that he was not hungry, 10 more money in his pocket. We grow up to know that the world’s most affectionate lie is what the father and mother said: I do not love to cat it and I am not hungry.二、选词填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in theTextbooks Textbooks represent an 11 billion dollar industry, up from $8 billion in 2014.subject-matter experts through graphic and layout artists to expert reviewers and classroom testers. Textbook publishers connect professors, instructors and students in ways thatconnection happens not only by means of collaborative development, review and testing, butcoming year.It is true that textbook publishers have recently reported losses, largely due to students renting or buying used print textbooks. But this can be 15 up to the excessively high cost of their books—which has increased over 1,000 percent since 1977. A restructuring of the textbook industry may well be in 16 . But this does not mean the end of the textbook itself. While they may not be as dynamic(动态的)as an iPad, textbooks are not 17 or lifeless. From 1800 to the present day, textbooks have done this by raising questions for students to answer. That means students are asked to use their individual experience to come up with answers to 18 questions.Today’s psychology texts, for example, ask: “How much of your personality do you think you 19 ?” while ones in physics say: “How can you predict where the ball you threw will land?” Experts observe that “textbooks come in layers, something like an onion.” For an active learner, choosing a textbook 20 can be an interactive experience. Readers proceed at their own pace.三、完形填空Global surface temperatures last month were 2.25 degrees warmer than the 20th century average of 60.1 degrees, breaking previous records, from August 2016, by more than half arecord to the next,” said Ellen Bartow, a physical scientist with NOAA’S National Centers for Environmental Information.The report 22 what millions of people have experienced in recent months, including record-breaking heatwaves that have touched almost every corner of the globe. Asia, Africa, North America and South America had their warmest August on record, as did the Arctic, Europe and Oceania — a region that 23 Australia - had their second-warmest August on record, the report said.It wasn’t just the land that 24 : August set a record for the highest monthly sea surface temperature abnormally --- 1.85 degrees above average. The warming oceans 25 experiencing its fourth continuous month with the 26 shrinking sea ice, with Antarctica sea ice extent on record. Globally, sea ice extent in August was about 550,000 square miles less than the previous record low, set in August 2019.“We’ve seen unheard-of warmth in the global ocean, and that’s definitely alarming because its effects 27 beyond just the scope of the ocean,” Bartow-Gillies said. “Not only are you 28 marine habitats, but you’re affecting storm creation, you’re creating more instability in some areas, and you’re creating flooding events in other areas. There’s a whole host of 29 that come along with these warmer ocean surface temperatures that we’re seeing.”In fact, the report comes after a series of severe natural 30 that span the globe. This week, a Mediterranean storm caused serious flooding in Libya, killing more than 11,000 people. In Canada, wildfires burned through more than 42 million acres of forests this summer, and several are still burning. 31 global warming was not the singular cause of any of these disasters, heating of the Earth continues to 32 the likelihood of extreme weather events and wildfire worldwide.“The scientific evidence is 33 -- we will continue to see more climate records and more intense and frequent extreme weather events impacting society and ecosystems, until we stop 34 greenhouse gases,” read a statement from Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, which also35 that this summer was the hottest on record.21.A.distance B.jump C.travel D.flight 22.A.confirms B.emerges C.quotes D.argues 23.A.holds B.touches C.surrounds D.includes 24.A.boiled B.cooled C.stricken D.disappeared 25.A.contributed to B.suffered from C.resulted from D.devoted to 26.A.slowest B.lowest C.highest D.fastest 27.A.enlarge B.discharge C.extend D.undertake 28.A.creating B.saving C.remaining D.disturbing 29.A.issues B.debates C.events D.proposals 30.A.floods B.disasters C.storms D.earthquakes 31.A.Though B.Because C.Unless D.When 32.A.damage B.destroy C.decrease D.increase 33.A.irresistible B.unchangeable C.inaccessible D.unbearable 34.A.conveying B.releasing C.relieving D.dismissing 35.A.predicted B.expected C.doubted D.determined四、阅读选择The Adventures of Tom Sawyer changed the course of children’s literature in the United States as well as of American literature generally, presenting the first deeply-felt description of boyhood. Mark Twain published the novel in 1876, which centered on a smart naughty young boy living in a town along the Mississippi River. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer marked the further development of Mark Twain realism.An orphan, Tom Sawyer lived with his Aunt Polly and half brother, Sid, in St. Petersburg, Missouri; the fictional town was based on Hannibal, Missouri. The first few chapters highlighted Tom’s troubled tendencies. He angered his aunt by eating jam, and then he got in a fight with another boy. As punishment for his various misdeeds, Aunt Polly ordered him to whitewash the fence. However, Tom managed to convince other children that whitewashing was fun, and they ended up giving him various items for a turn at the fence. Later in the book Tom went to the cemetery with Huckleberry Finn, a wanderer whose father was a heavy drinker. They came across three grave robbers, including Injun Joe and Dr. Robinson. Thetwo men got into a fight, and Injun Joe murdered the doctor. Although Tom and Huckleberry promised never to tell anyone what they had seen, Tom eventually charged the escaped Indian Joc.At one point, Tom, Huckleberry, and a third boy decided to run away from home and became pirates (海盗). While on an island in the Mississippi River, they discovered that people thought they had died. The three dramatically reappeared during their funeral services. Tom and Huckleberry then decided to look for buried treasure in an abandoned house. The boys were forced to hide when Injun Joe and a partner arrived to bury their own treasure there. However, the two men then came across a gold storage in the house and decided to hide it elsewhere. One night Huck followed them, hoping to find the gold. When he overheard their plan to attack the Widow Douglas, Huck got help, and the crime was prevented. Tom later went on a picnic with his classmates. While exploring a cave, they became lost, and Tom later realized that the gold was likely to be in the cave, and he and Huckleberry discovered it. 36.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.The story outlines the Adventures of Tom Sawyer.B.The story describes Mark Twain’s childhood.C.The story tells the story of Huckleberry.D.This passage comments on Mark Twain’s novels.37.What is the underlined part of the second paragraph trying to illustrate?A.Tom’s helpfulness.B.Tom’s honesty.C.Tom’sfriendliness.D.Tom’s naughtiness.38.What’s the correct order of the happenings in the third story?a. Huck followed those two.b. Then Tom and Huckleberry found gold.c. Tom and Huckleberry decided to search for buried treasure.d. Tom, Huckleberry and another boy ran away from home.A.a-c-b-d B.d-c-a-b C.b-a-d-c D.c-b-a-d39.In the author’s eyes, what kind of novel is the Adventures of Tom Sawyer?A.An interesting adventure novel.B.The most humorous story of children.C.The greatest works of children’s literature.D.The most popular historical novel.40.If you want to know the life of a cook, which novel would you choose?A.Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor B.Starter Villain by John ScalziC.Creation Node by Stephen Baxter D.Land of Milk and Honey by C.Pam Zhang41.What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph?A.A non-leading role.B.A viewer.C.A directorD.A writing style.42.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.In Fiction 2, the Solar System is getting colder.B.In Fiction 3, a single teacher inherited his uncle’s business.C.In Fiction 4, the author described events in the remote arca.D.In Fiction 5, you can experience black life through brain chips.In recent years, the International Space Field set off a new round of exploration craze, hoping to further master the space secrets and resources. Countries are busy developing rockets and satellites, developing manned space technology, formulating plans to explore the moon and Mars, and conquering space “One step ahead?”.When engineers develop a spacecraft, they ask a few key questions that guide their process, says David Klaus, a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, who studies risk assessment and human spaceflight. They are, he explains, “What do we want to do? What does it take to do it? What can go wrong? And what can we do to reduce the chance of the bad things going wrong?” These questions seem simple enough, but the answers are essential.When NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin or anyone else considers sending humans into space, the vehicle they build must do three things. First, it has to accommodate the crew members by meeting their basic needs such as oxygen, food and water. Second, it should allow them to accomplish mission objectives. Lastly, it must protect the people onboard and on the ground from the risks of spaceflight and reentry. Sometimes meeting one need introduces new risks. The crew needs to breathe, of course, but it was high-pressure tanks of liquid oxygen that caused an explosion on Apollo 13, and it was the fuel powering an oxygen generator that sparked a fire onboard the Mir space station in 1997.Not only do astronauts float through a near vacuum (真空) filled with radiation, but in low-Earth orbit, where the International Space Station (ISS) operates, crews have to deal with a growing cloud of debris (碎片) circling Earth, which are usually from old satellites. The ISS’s debris protective covering can absorb impacts from particles smaller than half an inch, but between 1999 and 2022, the station had to fire pushers 32 times to avoid contact with larger objects. A single hit would be dangerous; at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour, even something the size of a softball can cause severe damage.What is the point of looking decades into space and struggling to explore the vastness of the universe? The development of the space industry has brought humans many benefits, the most important of which is the spread of information. The cell phone signal and TV signal people use now are all benefiting from the development of the space industry. The ultimate goal of mankind is to go deeper into space, and to explore more unknown worlds, that is, the Moon, Mars and beyond, and what humanity is eager to achieve is a common home of freedom and equality.43.Why did the writer mention the explosion on Apollo 13 in Paragraph 3 and the fire onboard the Mir space station?A.To explain the high risks of the space industry.B.To show the disadvantages of the space travel.C.To prove the unexpected risks of the spaceflight process.D.To describe the new risks involved in meeting the requirements.44.What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?A.The space environment itself piles on danger.B.Any misstep on a space mission is fatal.C.It is very difficult to complete the space mission.D.Space engineers work hard to clean up space debris.45.What is the ultimate goal of human exploration of space?A.More unknown planets and stars.B.Freedom and equality of human beings.C.More protection against human diseases.D.Space secrets and endless resources. 46.What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?A.Studying space for countless years.B.Living in space for many years.C.Exploring space for some ten years.D.Observing space for several ten years.Is Human Brain Too Full?The brain is a seemingly endless library, whose shelves house our most precious memories as well as our lifetime’s knowledge. But is there a point where it reaches capacity? The answer is no, because brains are more complicated than that. Instead of just crowding in, old information is sometimes pushed out of the brain for new memories to form. Previous behavioral studies have shown that learning new information can lead to forgetting. 47 In daily life, forgetting actually has clear advantages. Imagine, for instance, that you lost your bank card. The new card you receive will come with a new personal identification number (PIN). Each time you remember the new PIN, you gradually forget the old one. 48 And most of us may sometimes feel the frustration of having old memories interfere with new, relevant memories. Consider trying to remember where you parked your car in the same car park you were at a week earlier. This type of memory (where you are trying to remember new, but similar information) is particularly vulnerable to interference.49 When we search information, both relevant and irrelevant information will appear. The majority of previous research has focused on how we learn and remember new information. But current studies are beginning to place greater emphasis on the conditions under which we forget, as its importance begins to be more appreciated.A very small number of people are able to remember almost every detail of their life.50 In a sense, forgetting is how our brains categorize memories, so the most relevant memories are ready to be taken out. Normal forgetting may even be a safety mechanism to ensure our brain doesn’t become too full.A.While it may sound like an advantage to many, people with this rare condition often find their unusual ability stressful.B.But in a new study researchers demonstrated for the first time how this effect occursin the brain.C.In the future, with the deepening of brain science research, human beings will eventually unlock the secrets of the brain.D.This process improves access to relevant information, without old memories interfering.E.When we obtain new information, the brain automatically attempts to make it into existing information by forming associations.F.The outside world is a judgment of the brain, but humans just don’t realize it.五、书面表达51.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.ChatGPT Helps People a LotIn real life, robot customer service in various applications are broadly similar to ChatGPT’s Al products. It is ChatGPT’s ability to learn the most with the highest level of intelligence that has made it a global hit. At the end of November 2022, AI research lab OpenAI launched AI chat software ChatGPT. So what exactly can ChatGPT do, and how can it help us ordinary people?First, chat with ChatGPT as if it were your friend when you’re bored, and it will constantly revise its parameters (参数) and behavior with your advice and guidance. So the more you talk to it, the more it knows what you want, and the more it responds to you. Take travel as an example. While there are a lot of travel recommendation sites out there right now, they can’t be customized to the individual, but you can ask ChatGPT for very specific information to get suggestions.Second, ChatGPT can be used when you want to create content but lack ideas. It can open your mind to ideas as well as create ideas for you. Children in the growth always like to listen to parents tell new stories, and story-telling gives a lot of parents a headache. What should we do when we run out of storybooks? ChatGPT is a great story generator, which generates a whole new story, as many as you want, based on the themes and characters you provide. It’s perfect.Third, let ChatGPT help you out when you’re not sure how to get started with a paper, oran article. Of course, it doesn’t always provide the right content, so we can learn from its framework, and it’s much easier to fill in the content from there. Enter information about the type, title, column name, data, and so on, and ChatGPT will generate the table with one click. You can add columns and rows and do in-table calculations.According to ChatGPT’s own answer, it’s just an unconscious computer program. It can carry on self-active learning and realize task transfer under the regular instruction. Docs the answer ChatGPT gives you have to be the right answer? For conscious humans, it might be better to pick from all the possible answers.___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________六、翻译52.网络社交并不能代替现实生活。

上海市普陀区2024届高三年级一模考试英语试卷(附答案)

上海市普陀区2024届高三年级一模考试英语试卷(附答案)

上海市普陀区2024届高三年级一模考试英语试卷(满分 140分,完卷时间 120分钟)考生注意:1. 完卷时间120分钟,试卷满分140分。

第Ⅰ卷(共100分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A. The class has kept the party a secret from Jack. B. Jack is organizing a party for the English teacher.C. Jack is surprised to learn of the party for him.D. Teachers will come to Jack's birthday party.2. A. They have interest in flying to space. B. They enjoyed the movie on spaceC. They will see a movie on space.D. They work hard on a space project.3. A. The woman remains a total mystery to him. B. The woman is still trying to finish her work.C. He has been lost in his research for a month.D. He didn't expect to finish his work so soon.4. A. The man should stop cooking the vegetables B. The man should try out some new cookersC. Overcooked vegetables are often tasteless.D. All the vegetables should be cooked fresh.5. A. The show he directed turned out to be a success.B. He enjoyed watching those comedies by famous directors.C. TV comedies have not improved much since the 1980s.D. New comedies are exciting just like those in the 1980s.6. A. He found his wallet in his car. B. He went to the lost-and-found office.C. He asked the woman to pick up his car.D. He left his wallet with his car in the garage.7. A. How to improve work efficiency. B. How to choose secretaries.C. The responsibilities of secretaries.D. The secretaries in the man's company.8. A. Why her phone was disconnected B. Why he could not get through to her.C. Why she didn't leave him a message.D. Why she refused to answer his call.9. A. He will be back soon to repair the computer. B. It will take longer to reconnect the computer to the netC. He has solved more complicated problems than thisD. A lot of problems will be solved online tomorrow.10. A. Picking up her French. B. Packing up for her trip.C. Making a study plan.D. Applying for a visa to France.Section BQuestions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. To install some audio equipment in a lab. B. To test their eyesight using a phone app.C. To send smartphone messages.D. To solve word search puzzles.12. A. They no longer concentrated on their task. B. They didn't go on until the ringing stopped.C. They called back right away.D. They wanted to answer the phone.13. A. A decline in sports activities. B. A rise in emotional problems.C. A decline in academic performance.D. A reduction in the amount of sleep.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The road was blocked. B. The road was flooded.C. The road was frozen with snow.D. The road was covered with spilled gas.15. A. A truck hit a barrier and overturned B. The truck driver slept while driving.C. The heavy snow made driving difficultD. A truck plunged into a pool of chocolate.16. A. It was lucky that no passenger got injured. B. It was hard to remove the spilled substance.C. It was long before the cleanup was finished.D. It was difficult to contact the manufacturer.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He wanted the store to give him a refund. B. He has doubts about the furniture delivered.C. He had to change the delivery time.D. He wanted to order some other furniture.18. A. Send the furniture back to the store. B. Buy another brand of furniture.C. Collect the furniture he ordered.D. Describe the furniture he received.19. A. Check the bill. B. Apologize to his wife.C. Replace the chairs.D. Give the money back.20. A. She recommended a new style. B. She greeted the man's children.C. She offered some gifts to the man.D. She apologized to the man once more.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ALove from the Apple TreeOnce upon a time, there used to be a tall and big apple tree. A little boy, every day to the tree down, climbed up (21)__________ (pick) apples to eat, and slept in the shade of the tree. He loved the apple tree, and it loved to play with him. The little boy gradually grew up and stopped (22) __________ (come) to play every day. One day he came to the tree, picked all the apples and left happily. Another day, the boy came again, and cut off all the branches, happily away to build a house himself. One summer, the boy came back, cut down her tree trunk, built a boat, (23) __________ (sail) away, and did not come back for a long time. After years, the boy returned at last. He was old and wanted (24) __________ more than a place to rest. "Old root is (25) __________ (suitable) to sit down and rest, come on, sit down and rest with me!" The boy sat down, and the apple tree was so happy that it shed tears.This is a story of everyone. The tree is like our parent. (26) __________ we are young, we love to play with Mom and Dad. Having grown up, we leave them, and only come to them when we need something or when we are in trouble. No matter what, parents will always be there and give everything they (27) __________ to make you happy.(28) __________ your parents can give you is not necessarily the best in the world, but they will try their best to give you all, and they are afraid that it is not enough; maybe they never said "I love you", but love you in their own way for a lifetime, (29) __________ is how most parents around the world show their love. For example, a tired father was watching his two daughters eat fried chicken, but he didn't order anything, telling his daughters that he was not hungry, (30) __________ more money in his pocket. We grow up to know that the world's most affectionate lie is what the father and mother said: I do not love to cat it and I am not hungry.Section BA. contributorsB. publisherC. conferencesD. alternativesE. chalkedF. passiveG. general H. inherited I. completely J. duly K. orderTextbooksTextbooks represent an 11 billion dollar industry, up from $8 billion in 2014. Textbook publisher Pearson is the largest (31) __________ in the world. It costs about $I million to create a new textbook. A freshman textbook will have dozens of (32) __________, from subject-matter experts through graphic and layout artists to expert reviewers and classroom testers. Textbook publishers connect professors, instructors and students in ways that (33) __________, such as open e-textbooks and open educational resources, simply do not. This connection happens not only by means of collaborative development, review and testing, but also at (34) __________ where faculty regularly decide on their textbooks and curricula for the coming year.It is true that textbook publishers have recently reported losses, largely due to students renting or buying used print textbooks. But this can be (35) __________ up to the excessively high cost of their books—which has increased over 1,000 percent since 1977. A restructuring of the textbook industry may well be in (36) __________. But this does not mean the end of the textbook itself. While they may not be as dynamic(动态的)as an iPad, textbooks are not (37) __________ or lifeless. From 1800 to the present day, textbooks have done this by raising questions for students to answer. That means students are asked to use their individual experience to come up with answers to (38) __________ questions.Today's psychology texts, for example, ask: "How much of your personality do you think you (39) __________?" while ones in physics say: "How can you predict where the ball you threw will land?" Experts observe that "textbooks come in layers, something like an onion." For an active learner, choosing a textbook (40) __________ can be an interactive experience. Readers proceed at their own pace.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AGlobal surface temperatures last month were 2.25 degrees warmer than the 20th century average of 60.1 degrees, breaking previous records, from August 2016, by more than half a degree, according to NOAA researchers. "That to me is a really huge (41) ___________ from one record to the next," said Ellen Bartow, a physical scientist with NOAA'S National Centers for Environmental Information.The report (42) ___________ what millions of people have experienced in recent months, including record-breaking heatwaves that have touched almost every corner of the globe. Asia, Africa, North America and South America had their warmest August on record, as did the Arctic, Europe and Oceania — a region that (43) ___________ Australia - had their second-warmest August on record, the report said.It wasn't just the land that (44) ___________ August set a record for the highest monthly sea surface temperature abnormally --- 1.85 degrees above average. The warming oceans (45) ___________ experiencing its fourth continuous month with the (46) ___________ shrinking sea ice, with Antarctica sea ice extent on record. Globally, sea ice extent in August was about 550,000 square miles less than the previous record low, set in August 2019."We've seen unheard-of warmth in the global ocean, and that's definitely alarming because its effects (47) ___________ beyond just the scope of the ocean," Bartow-Gillies said. "Not only are you (48) ___________ marine habitats, but you're affecting storm creation, you're creating more instability in some areas, and you're creating flooding events in other areas. There's a whole host of (49) ___________ that come along with these warmer ocean surface temperatures that we're seeing."In fact, the report comes after a series of severe natural (50) ___________ that span the globe. This week, a Mediterranean storm caused serious flooding in Libya, killing more than 11,000 people. In Canada, wildfires burned through more than 42 million acres of forests this summer, and several are still burning. (51) ___________ global warming was not the singular cause of any of these disasters, heating of the Earth continues to (52) ___________ the likelihood of extreme weather events and wildfire worldwide."The scientific evidence is (53) ___________ --- we will continue to see more climate records and more intense and frequent extreme weather events impacting society and ecosystems, until we stop (54) ___________ greenhouse gases," read a statement from Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which also (55) ___________ that this summer was the hottest on record.41. A. distance B. jump C. travel D. flight42. A. confirms B. emerges C. quotes D. argues43. A. holds B. touches C. surrounds D. includes44. A. boiled B. cooled C. stricken D. disappeared45. A. contributed to B. suffered from C. resulted from D. devoted to46. A. slowest B. lowest C. highest D. fastest47. A. enlarge B. discharge C. extend D. undertake48. A. creating B. saving C. remaining D. disturbing49. A. issues B. debates C. events D. proposals50. A. floods B. disasters C. storms D. earthquakes51. A. Though B. Because C. Unless D. When52. A. damage B. destroy C. decrease D. increase53. A. irresistible B. unchangeable C. inaccessible D. unbearable54. A. conveying B. releasing C. relieving D. dismissing55. A. predicted B. expected C. doubted D. determinedSection B(A)The Adventures of Tom Sawyer changed the course of children's literature in the United States as well as of American literature generally, presenting the first deeply-felt description of boyhood. Mark Twain published the novel in 1876, which centered on a smart naughty young boy living in a town along the Mississippi River. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer marked the further development of Mark Twain realism.An orphan, Tom Sawyer lived with his Aunt Polly and half brother, Sid, in St. Petersburg, Missouri; the fictional town was based on Hannibal, Missouri. The first few chapters highlighted Tom's troubled tendencies. He angered his aunt by eating jam, and then he got in a fight with another boy. As punishment for his various misdeeds, Aunt Polly ordered him to whitewash the fence. However, Tom managed to convince other children that whitewashing was fun, and they ended up giving him various items for a turn at the fence. Later in the book Tom went to the cemetery with Huckleberry Finn, a wanderer whose father was a heavy drinker. They came across three grave robbers, including Injun Joe and Dr. Robinson. The two men got into a fight, and Injun Joe murdered the doctor. Although Tom and Huckleberry promised never to tell anyone what they had seen, Tom eventually charged the escaped Indian Joc.At one point, Tom, Huckleberry, and a third boy decided to run away from home and became pirates (海盗).While on an island in the Mississippi River, they discovered that people thought they had died. The three dramatically reappeared during their funeral services. Tom and Huckleberry then decided to look for buried treasure in an abandoned house. The boys were forced to hide when Injun Joe and a partner arrived to bury their own treasure there. However, the two men then came across a gold storage in the house and decided to hide it elsewhere. One night Huck followed them, hoping to find the gold. When he overheard their plan to attack the Widow Douglas, Huck got help, and the crime was prevented. Tom later went on a picnic with his classmates. While exploring a cave, they became lost, and Tom later realized that the gold was likely to be in the cave, and he and Huckleberry discovered it.56. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The story outlines the Adventures of Tom Sawyer.B. The story describes Mark Twain's childhood.C. The story tells the story of Huckleberry.D. This passage comments on Mark Twain's novels.57. What is the underlined part of the second paragraph trying to illustrate?A. Tom's helpfulness.B. Tom's honesty.C. Tom's friendliness.D. Tom's naughtiness.58. What's the correct order of the happenings in the third story?a. Huck followed those two.b. Then Tom and Huckleberry found gold.c. Tom and Huckleberry decided to search for buried treasure.d. Tom, Huckleberry and another boy ran away from home.A. a-c-b-dB. d-c-a-bC. b-a-d-cD. c-b-a-d59. In the author's eyes, what kind of novel is the Adventures of Tom Sawyer?A. An interesting adventure novel.B. The most humorous story of children.C. The greatest works of children's literature.D. The most popular historical novel.(B)⏹ 1. Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View- Return of the JediTo mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi, this selection sees 40 scenes fromthe movie recreated through the eyes of a supporting character, from robots to Mon Mothma.So, among the 40 writers and artists contributing, we have Olivie Blake giving a glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine, Mary Kenney telling the story of Wicket the Ewok's dream of a quiet day onthe forest moon of Endor and Charlie Jane Anders looking into that terrifying open mouth in the desert ofTatooine.⏹ 2. Creation Node by Stephen BaxterStephen Baxter is the author of one of my all-time favourite moments in a sci-fi novel: the oceansclose over the top of Everest in Flood. I think of his drowned Earth relatively often - it is an imageburned into my brain. His latest book sounds equally interesting and I'll definitely be giving it a read. Setin 2255, it follows the discovery of an object called Planet Nine, which a woman named Salma spotsfrom her spaceship.It's not a planet, or the "ninth" of anything; it was briefly believed to be a black hole, but then it sends a message that there is something waiting on its surface. Meanwhile, a quasar(类星体)has appeared and is heating up the solar system. Lots to deal with, then.⏹ 3. Starter Villain by John Scalzi⏹This is the sort of sci-fi novel that needs to be described as a joke, I feel. It's set on Earth today and sees divorced substitute teacher Charlie inherit his long-lost late uncle Jake's business. Unfortunately forCharlie, he also inherits his uncle's enemies. We are also promised intelligent, talking spy cats andunionised dolphins - what's not to like?⏹ 4. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam ZhangI loved Zhang's first novel, How Much of These Hills Is Gold, set in the 19th-century Old West. Ihighly, highly recommend it: Zhang is a phenomenal writer. Her second book moves the action to thenear future, where food crops are disappearing and a smog is spreading. Hoping to escape her troubledreality, a chef takes a job in a mountaintop settlement for the global elite (精英) and discovers plans toreshape the world.⏹ 5. Edge of Here by Kelechi OkaforWhat a treat this sounds: a short story collection to dip into in this busiest of months. Okafor, who is host of the Say Your Mind podcast, sets out to explore contemporary Black womanhood, but sets herstories in a Black Mirror version of the near future. There's one in which you can experience someoneelse's emotions through a chip in your brain, one where you can view bits of a distant relative's life withhelp from your DNA.60. If you want to know the life of a cook, which novel would you choose?A. Edge of Here by Kelechi OkaforB. Starter Villain by John ScalziC. Creation Node by Stephen BaxterD. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang61. What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph?A. A non-leading role.B. A viewer.C. A directorD. A writing style.62. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. In Fiction 2, the Solar System is getting colder.B. In Fiction 3, a single teacher inherited his uncle's business.C. In Fiction 4, the author described events in the remote arca.D. In Fiction 5, you can experience black life through brain chips.(C)In recent years, the International Space Field set off a new round of exploration craze, hoping to further master the space secrets and resources. Countries are busy developing rockets and satellites, developing manned space technology, formulating plans to explore the moon and Mars, and conquering space "One step ahead?".When engineers develop a spacecraft, they ask a few key questions that guide their process, says David Klaus, a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, who studies risk assessment and human spaceflight. They are, he explains, "What do we want to do? What does it take to do it? What can go wrong? And what can we do to reduce the chance of the bad things going wrong?" These questions seem simple enough, but the answers are essentialWhen NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin or anyone else considers sending humans into space, the vehicle they build must do three things. First, it has to accommodate the crew members by meeting their basic needs such as oxygen, food and water. Second, it should allow them to accomplish mission objectives. Lastly, it must protect the people onboard and on the ground from the risks of spaceflight and reentry. Sometimes meeting one need introduces new risks. The crew needs to breathe, of course, but it was high-pressure tanks of liquid oxygen that caused an explosion on Apollo 13, and it was the fuel powering an oxygen generator that sparked a fire onboard the Mir space station in 1997.Not only do astronauts float through a near vacuum (真空) filled with radiation, but in low-Earth orbit, where the International Space Station (ISS) operates, crews have to deal with a growing cloud of debris (碎片) circling Earth, which are usually from old satellites. The ISS's debris protective covering can absorb impacts from particles smaller than half an inch, but between 1999 and 2022, the station had to fire pushers 32 times to avoid contact with larger objects. A single hit would be dangerous; at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour, even something the size of a softball can cause severe damage.What is the point of looking decades into space and struggling to explore the vastness of the universe? The development of the space industry has brought humans many benefits, the most important of which is the spread of information. The cell phone signal and TV signal people use now are all benefiting from the development of the space industry. The ultimate goal of mankind is to go deeper into space, and to explore more unknown worlds, that is, the Moon, Mars and beyond, and what humanity is eager to achieve is a common home of freedom and equality.63. Why did the writer mention the explosion on Apollo 13 in Paragraph 3 and the fire onboard the Mir space station?A. To explain the high risks of the space industry.B. To show the disadvantages of the space travel.C. To prove the unexpected risks of the spaceflight process.D. To describe the new risks involved in meeting the requirements.64. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?A. The space environment itself piles on danger.B. Any misstep on a space mission is fatal.C. It is very difficult to complete the space mission.D. Space engineers work hard to clean up space debris.65. What is the ultimate goal of human exploration of space?A. More unknown planets and stars.B. Freedom and equality of human beings.C. More protection against human diseases.D. Space secrets and endless resources.66. What does the underlined phrase in the last paragraph mean?A. Studying space for countless years.B. Living in space for many years.C. Exploring space for some ten years.D. Observing space for several ten years.Section CA. While it may sound like an advantage to many, people with this rare condition often find their unusual abilitystressful.B. But in a new study researchers demonstrated for the first time how this effect occurs in the brain.C. In the future, with the deepening of brain science research, human beings will eventuallyunlock the secrets of the brain.D. This process improves access to relevant information, without old memories interfering.E. When we obtain new information, the brain automatically attempts to make it into existing information byforming associations.F. The outside world is a judgment of the brain, but humans just don't realize it.Is Human Brain Too Full?The brain is a seemingly endless library, whose shelves house our most precious memories as well as our lifetime's knowledge. But is there a point where it reaches capacity? The answer is no, because brains are more complicated than that. Instead of just crowding in, old information is sometimes pushed out of the brain for new memories to form. Previous behavioral studies have shown that learning new information can lead to forgetting. (67) __________.In daily life, forgetting actually has clear advantages. Imagine, for instance, that you lost your bank card. The new card you receive will come with a new personal identification number (PIN). Each time you remember the new PIN, you gradually forget the old one. (68) __________ And most of us may sometimes feel the frustration of having old memories interfere with new, relevant memories. Consider trying to remember where you parked your car in the same car park you were at a week earlier. This type of memory (where you are trying to remember new, but similar information) is particularly vulnerable to interference.(69) __________ When we search information, both relevant and irrelevant information will appear. The majority of previous research has focused on how we learn and remember new information. But current studies are beginning to place greater emphasis on the conditions under which we forget, as its importance begins to be more appreciated.A very small number of people arc able to remember almost every detail of their life. (70) __________ In a sense, forgetting is how our brains categorize memories, so the most relevant memories are ready to be taken out. Normal forgetting may even be a safety mechanism to ensure our brain doesn't become too full.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.ChatGPT Helps People a LotIn real life, robot customer service in various applications arc broadly similar to ChatGPT's Al products. It is ChatGPT's ability to learn the most with the highest level of intelligence that has made it a global hit. At the end of November 2022, AI research lab OpenAI launched AI chat software ChatGPT. So what exactly can ChatGPT do, and how can it help us ordinary people?First, chat with ChatGPT as if it were your friend when you're bored, and it will constantly revise its parameters (参数)and behavior with your advice and guidance. So the more you talk to it, the more it knows what you want, and the more it responds to you. Take travel as an example. While there are a lot of travel recommendation sites out there right now, they can't be customized to the individual, but you can ask ChatGPT for very specific information to get suggestions.Second, ChatGPT can be used when you want to create content but lack ideas. It can open your mind to ideas as well as create ideas for you. Children in the growth always like to listen to parents tell new stories, and story-telling gives a lot of parents a headache. What should we do when we run out of storybooks? ChatGPT is a great story generator, which generates a whole new story, as many as you want, based on the themes and characters you provide. It's perfectThird, let ChatGPT help you out when you're not sure how to get started with a paper, or an article. Of course, it doesn't always provide the right content, so we can learn from its framework, and it's much easier to fill in the content from there. Enter information about the type, title, column name, data, and so on, and ChatGPT will generate the table with one click. You can add columns and rows and do in-table calculations.According to ChatGPT's own answer, it's just an unconscious computer program. It can carry on self-active learning and realize task transfer under the regular instruction. Docs the answer ChatGPT gives you have to be the right answer? For conscious humans, it might be better to pick from all the possible answers.V. Translation72. 网络社交并不能代替现实生活。

2023届上海市普陀区高三上学期一模英语试卷

2023届上海市普陀区高三上学期一模英语试卷

2023届上海市普陀区高三上学期一模英语试卷一、听力选择题1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A new company.B.The woman’s job duty.C.Mr. Baker’s work .2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Mother and son.B.Husband and wife.C.Brother and sister3.A.They planned to go skiing in the rain.B.They just want to grab the chance.C.They will probably change their mind.D.They’ll go skiing even in the rain.4. Where does the conversation take place?A.At a fast food restaurant.B.At the butcher’s.C.At a cafe.5. Why does the man suggest the woman try swimming?A.She swims very well.B.Swimming keeps her slim.C.The gym does her less good.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1. What problem does Roger have with exams?A.He isn’t clever.B.He isn’t confident.C.He doesn’t work hard.2. How does the man decide to help Roger?A.By helping him to stay calm.B.By finding an expert for him.C.By giving him some advice about his future.3. What do we know about the woman?A.She is easy to be tired.B.She often feels nervous.C.She finds exercise is a good way to relax.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

2020-2021学年上海市普陀区沙田学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年上海市普陀区沙田学校高三英语一模试卷及参考答案

2020-2021学年上海市普陀区沙田学校高三英语一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ATry one of these amazing destinations on your next vacation.MallorcaOn the popular Spanish island of Mallorca, farmhouse inns focus more on providing isolation and quietness than offering hands-on farming experiences. With millions of visitors staying on the beaches of Mallorca and the other Balearic Islands each summer, a little bit of isolation is a good thing for aloneness-seeking travelers. Mainly located in the hills of inland Mallorca, these inns range from rustic century-old farmhouses to luxury(奢侈的) villas with spas and swimming pools.HawaiiPeople who don't want to dig out their passport but still want their farm adventure can head to the island of Hawaii. The 50th state talks much about the well-developed farm tourism industry that can hold people with different interests. Agritourism choices range from visiting coffee plantations(种植园) in the Big Island's Kona region to exploring the plantations on Maui to staying on farms on the easily reachable island of Oahu. CaliforniaCalifornia is one ofthe best places in the U. S. to enjoy a farm-stay, thanks to the diversity of crops and farms. Small family farms and large farms offer a more hands-on approach to agritourism. Many of them teach small-scale farming techniques and even offer strategies for organic growing. The University of California system, one of the largest state-run higher education systems in the U.S., has a small-farm program that helps growers create agritourism businesses.Philippine IslandsWith diverse conditions on different islands, the Philippine Islands are ideal places for visiting multiple agritourism sites or focusing on one product. Tourists can visit a huge pineapple plantation for a taste of large-scale agriculture, or they could focus on smaller operations such as bee farms, and even small plantations that specialize in growing tropical produce such as dragon fruit.1. What kind of people will choose to go to Mallorca?A. Those who prefer peace of mind.B. Those who like lying on the beach.C. Those who enjoy the luxury of tourism.D. Those who want to experience farming.2. What can people do on the Philippine Islands?A. Live in farmhouses.B. Visit plantations.C. Learn farming techniques.D Take part in a farm program.3. What are the four places in the text famous for?A. Locations.B. Environments.C. Local products.D. Tourism features.BWhen you walk on a sandy beach, it takes more energy than striding down a sidewalk — because the weight of your body pushes into the sand. Turns out, the same thing is true for vehicles driving on roads. The weight of the vehicles creates a very shallow indentation (凹陷) in the pavement (路面) — and it makes it such that it’s continuously driving up a very shallow hill.Jeremy Gregory, a sustainability scientist at M.I.T. and histeam modeled how much energy could be saved — and green-house gases avoided — by simply stiffening (硬化) the nation’s roads and highways. And they found that stiffening 10 percent of the nation’s roads every year could prevent 440 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the next five decades — enough to offset half a percent of projected transportation sector emissions over that time period. To put those emissions savings into context — that amount is equivalent to how much CO2 you’d spare the planet by keeping a billion barrels of oil in the ground — or by growing seven billion trees — for a decade.The results are in the Transportation Research Record.As for how to stiffen roads? Gregory says you could mix small amounts of synthetic fibers orcarbon nanotubes into paving materials. Or you could pave with cement-based concrete, which is stiffer than asphalt (沥青).This system could also be a way to shave carbon emissions without some of the usual hurdles. Usually, whenit comes to reducing emissions in the transportation sector, you’re talking about changing policies related to vehicles and also driver behavior, which involves millions and millions of people — as opposed to changing the way we design and maintain our pavements. That’s just on the order of thousands of people who are working in transportation agencies. And when it comes to retrofitting (翻新) our streets and highways —those agencies are where the rubber meets the road.4. Why does the author mention “walk on a sandy beach” in paragraph 1?A. To present a fact.B. To make a contrast.C. To explain a rule.D. To share an experience.5. What suggestion does the author give to reduce CO2 emissions?A. Hardening the road.B. Keeping oil in the ground.C. Growing trees for decades.D. Improving the transportation.6. What is the advantage of this suggestion?A. Gaining more support.B. Consuming less money.C. Involving more people.D. Facing fewer usual obstacles.7. What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?A.Those agencies are likely to make more rules.B. Those agencies will change some related policies.C. Those agenciesmight put more rubber tires on the roads.D. Those agencies will play a key role in making this happen.CDid you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physical features.A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at ahigher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.8. What did the new study focus on?A. Regions.B. Eating habits.C. Gene variations.D. Ethnic minority groups.9. What is the main function of the gene FADS2?A. It helps store fat.B. It helps digest meat.C. It helps gain weight.D. It helps treat an illness.10. According to the study, most northerners ________.A. sweat less frequentlyB. are immune to malariaC. prefer vegetables to meatD. are more sensitive to climates11. How many differences did the study find related to genes?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.DEvery racehorse has different abilities.Like humans,some are short- distance runners,while others are marathoners.Figuring out which is which and how to pace them can be the difference between failure in the finish and taking the award home.Jockeys(赛马骑师)and trainers have traditionally relied on centuries of experience and data from previous races to plan their races.Amandine Aftalion,a mathematician in Paris,thought she could add to that.Since 2013,she has been analyzing the performances of world champion runners like Usain Bolt.She has found that short-distance runners tend to win when they start strong and gradually slow down toward the finish line.Butin medium-distance races,runners perform better when they start strong,settle down,and finish with a burst of speed.Her model shows how those winning strategies maximize the energy output of muscles reliant on twodifferent pathways:powerful aerobic(有氧的)ones that require oxygen,which can be in limited supply during a race,and anaerobic ones,which don't need oxygen but build up waste products that lead to tiredness.Aftalion wondered which strategy would be best for horses.So she and Quentin Mercier,anothermathematician,took advantage of a new GPS tracking tool inserted in French racing saddles(马鞍).The two studied patterns in many races at the Chantilly racetracks north of Paris and developed a model that accounted for winning strategies for three different races:a short one(1,300 meters),a medium one (1,900 meters),and a slightly longer one (2,100 meters),all with different starting points on the same track.The model takes into account not just different race distances,but also the size or friction fromthe track surface.The results might surprise jockeys who hold horses back early for bursts of energy in the last finish.Instead,a strong start leads to a better finish,the team found.“That doesn't mean those jockeys are wrong,though.If the start is too strong,it can bedevastatingas well,leaving the horse tired by the end,” Aftalion says.12. What should a runner do to get an award according to the text?A. Make a good start.B. Plan for the race early.C. Run slowly on the starting line.D. Try runningquickly all the time.13. What formed the basis for Aftalion's studying horse race?A The experience and data from previous horse races.B. The benefit of knowing horses' different abilities.C. The success in studying runners' winning strategies.D. The performance of horses on different race distances.14. What does the underlined word“devastating”in the last paragraph mean?A. Boring.B. Damaging.C. Astonishing.D. Puzling.15. What can we infer from the text?A. Runners have the same energy output of muscles.B. Aftalion's findings may help horses to win the race.C. What Jockeys and trainers do makes no sense to horses.D. World champion runners made a contribution to the study.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。

上海市普陀区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力)

上海市普陀区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力)

上海市普陀区2024届高三一模英语试题(含听力)一、听力选择题1. What are the speakers talking about ?A.Their neighbors.B.Their holiday plans.C.Their favorite part-time jobs.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Read the school magazine.B.Help him with an article.C.Join the school band.3.A.On May 10.B.On May 9.C.On May 8.D.On May 7.4. What went on at Cooper's last night?A.A movie show.B.A birthday party.C.A sales promotion.5.A.Improving health B.Building muscle C.Flexibility D.Weight loss二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。

1. What might be the symptom of exam stress according to the speaker?A.Eating disorder.B.Muscle ache.C.Brain injury.2. How many ways are talked about to deal with exam stress?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.3. What’s the purpose of the speaker?A.To warn.B.To complain.C.To inform.7. 听下面一段长对话,回答小题。

1. Where are the speakers?A.In the man’s house.B.In a clothing store.C.In a design company.2. What does the woman say about her business?A.It focuses on personal needs.B.It only provides formal clothing.C.It attracts mainly young customers.3. When will the wedding take place?A.In one week.B.In four weeks.C.In one year.8. 听下面一段较长对话,完成以下小题。

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2016届上海普陀高三一模考试时间:120分钟满分:150分II. Grammar and Vocabulary (26分)Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.(A)Different forms of hospitality (好客)I am a British woman social anthropologist (人类学家). I once spent a year in Moldova, in Eastern Europe, (25)______ (study) everyday life in the country. I stayed with a Moldovan family to see from the inside how people managed their lives. I had a wonderful time and made many new friends. What I observed is of course based on my own experience at a particular place and time.I often found (26) _______ surprisingly difficult to see life there through the eyes of a Moldovan. This was (27) ______ the people I met were extremely hospitable and I was treated as an honoured guest at all times. As my hosts, they wanted me to enjoy myself, and not to get (28) ______ (involve) in shopping, cooking, or other domestic jobs. Most mornings I was encouraged to go out to explore the city, or carry out my research, and I returned later to find that my elderly landlady and her sister had travelled across the city on buses to the central market (29) ________ (bring) back heavy loads of potatoes, a whole lamb, or other large quantities of products.I was often invited to people’s homes, and was always offered food on entering. Mo st of the adults I met enjoyed inviting friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and even strangers into their homes, (30) ______ they treated them to food, drink, and a lively hospitable atmosphere. Hosts hurried to serve guests as well and as quickly as possible. (31) ______ a household was expecting guest, large amounts of food were prepared in advance, usually by the women. Wine had already been made, generally by the men, (32) ______ were also responsible for pouring it. Unexpected visitors were still offered as much food and drink as the household (33) ______ provide in the circumstances.(B)How English family life has evolved since the eighteenth century The majority of English families of the pre-industrial age, roughly until the mid-eighteen century, lived in a rural location. Many of them owned or had the use of a small piece of land, and actually all family members were busy with agricultural work in one form or another, usually (34) _______ (grow) food for their own consumption and sometimes also producing food or other goods for sale.The labour was controlled by the husband, (35) ______ _____ his wife and children, too, had an economic value as their contributions to the family income were likely to make the difference between starvation and survival.Children worked from an early age, girls helping their mothers, and boys their fathers. School was an occasional factor in their lives. Instead, children learned by doing (36) _______ their parents showed them. Knowledge of caring (37) ______ animals, sewing was handed down from parent to child.Also, most people engaged in handicraft production in the home, and the family (38)______ (pay) to work with cloth, wood or leather. In general, this work could be put aside and taken up again when there was a break such as agricultural work.The process of industrialization in the second half of the eighteenth century and during the nineteenth transformed life for the majority of the population. It was the use of steam to power machinery (39) ______ required large buildings, and it resulted in the construction of numerous factories in many towns and cities. These in turn (40) _______ (encourage)migration from the countryside in search of work. If electricity had preceded steam, domestic industry might have survived more fully.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbours, even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity (长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or a(n) ____ relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 ___by William Farr, who wrote that widows (寡妇)and widowers were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man’s life and two to a woman’s. The effect ____ for all causes of death, whether illness, accident or self-harm.Even if the odds are stacked against you, marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can ___ to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as lo ng as a divorced man who doesn’t smoke. There’s a flip side, however, as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse’s death, and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same ___ problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30-year study of more than 10,000 people, Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kind s of social networks have similar effects.So how does it work? The effects are complex, 46____ by socio-economic factors, health-service provision, emotional support and other more physiological (生理的) mechanisms. For example, social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system, leading to better health and less chance of _47__ later in life. People in supportive relationships may __48__ stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.A life partner, children and good friends are all __49_ if you aim to live to 100. The ultimate social network i s still being _____ out, but Christakis says: “People are interconnected, so their health is interconnected.”III. Reading Comprehension(47分)Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Who needs sleep?It’s 2 a.m. The time when you should be in beds, sound asleep. But pull back the curtains and you might be surprised by the number of lights on in your street Night-time is ___51___ just for sleeping. It has become the new daytime, offering us the chance to catch up on everything we didn’t manage to finish during what used to be our ___52____ hours. Now, ___53___ sleeping, we can check our bank balances by phone, buy groceries, surf the net for cheap flights or go to the gym.Such flexibility, ____54___, has a price. Our bodies are run by circadian rhythms (昼夜节律), a prehistoric internal clock that regulates when we feel sleepy or awake and affects our body temperature and level of alertness. It makes our brains and bodies ___55___ during the day and allows them to recover through the night. So powerful is this clock that even two weeks on a nightshift without break will not ___56___ its rhythm, and when scientists keep human volunteers in isolation, without any indication of what time it is in the day, they still show daily cycles of temperature changes, sleep and wakefulness, and hormone release. But, ___57___ working against our body’s natural rhythm is likely to cause ourselves both physical and psychological damage. Research also shows it may actually ___58___ our risk of health problems such as stomach diseases.Consultant Tom Mackey believes that our normal circadian rhythms are increasingly being completely ____59__. “More and more of us are being pressured into doing things at odd hours. This is going to have a(n) ___60___ impact on quality and length of sleep. If people don’t go to bed at a reasonable time, say around 11 p.m., and have between six and eight hours of sleep, they will be unable to concentrate. You need sleep for rest and ___61____. If you stuff your mind with information for too long, then everything gets disorganized ---you become __62____ to manage daytime activities.”The circadian rhythms that run the sleep/wake cycle are as old as ___63____ itself. Our prehistoric ancestors would have needed their biological clock to get them out hunting during the day and probably in bed around nightfall to avoid intruders. Our night vision is not as fast as that of nocturnal (夜间活动的) animals ---our natural rhythm was to sleep as the sun went down. The invention of the electric light obviously ____64___ that. Like most biological systems, circadian rhythms are not made to ____65___. Our internal clock runs a bit longer than 24 hours, hence its Latin name, circadian, which means “about a day.”51. A. by all means B. on earth C. in no time D. to this day52. A. sleeping B. waking C. business D. rush53. A. in terms of B. regardless of C. as a result of D. instead of54. A. furthermore B. otherwise C. however D. somewhat55. A. active B. relaxing C. tiring D. conscious56. A. form B. destroy C. improve D. recover57. A. Efficiently B. Proudly C. Continually D. Independently58. A. minimize B. assess C. avoid D. increase59. A. broken B. enhanced C. emphasized D. misunderstood60. A. effective B. negative C. direct D. reliable61. A. reservation B. resetting C. repair D. replacement62. A. bored B. willing C. likely D. unable63. A. evolution B. clock C. mystery D. hunting64. A. improved B. changed C. speeded D. followed65. A. measure B. reverse C. regulate D. discover 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.AWhen milk on the doorstepan delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his bWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkmelt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note - “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery” - and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear. All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to out house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch (门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.66. Mr Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer _____.A. to show his magical power.B. to pay for the delivery.C. to satisfy his curiosity.D. to please his mother.67. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A. He wanted to have tea there.B. He was a respectable person.C. He was treated as a family member.D. He was fully trusted by the family.68. Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B. It has been driven out of the market.C. Its service is getting poor.D. It is forbidden by law.69. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He missed the good old days.B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He needed it for his milk bottles.D. He planted flowers in it.BCWUThe communication unionHead of ResearchSalary: £55.271We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic nature across the rangeof businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experience of the postal and/ or telecommunications industry.To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@ or by telephoning HR (Human Resources ) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source.Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2010Anticipated interview date: 17th August 2010No agencies please1. In which column of a newspaper could we find this advertisement?A. Arts.B. Sales.C. Jobs.D. News.2. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is _____.A. taking charge of research work.B. seeking membership for the trade union.C. managing a team of three or four members.D. running a telecommunications company.3. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT _____.A. ask an agency for an application formB. dial 020 8971 7482 for more informationC. email hr@ for an application packD. send in your application before 4th August 20104. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?A. A school teacher with a master's degree.B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.C. A director from a research centre with a master's degree.D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.CA child's map often provides a much-needed rest for parents too. Time for an uninterrupted phone call, or a rest on the sofa. And naps have to be a good thing for preschools, surely, since they need to take a rest and get enough sleep for their brains to develop. Short naps have also been shown to be good for adults---improving alertness and reaction times.So it feels counterintuitive for a review of 26 studies to conclude that napping in children over two years of age may not be a good idea at all. The review says that after two years of age, napping is associated with going to sleep late at night, poorer quality sleep and waking earlier. So should we discourage naps in preschool chikdren -even if they really seem to need one?Although the review talks about the effects of napping on two-year-olds, most of the evidence in review actually comes from studies on three-year-olds. Also ,the authors of the view article are clear that the research on children’s naps is of poor quality; some studies rely on parents’remembering how much their children slept, or are for very short periods.A study published in the journal of attention disorders in February suffers from some methodological shortcomings (for instance small numbers --only 28 children between the ages of three and four, and only for five days), but is at least a randomized(任意的) controlled trial, using actigraphs(活动记录仪) worn on the wrist to objectively measure sleep. It found that children who missed their naps slept better at night and scored higher in studies of memory and attention.Dr mark mahone, one of the authors, says that sleep at nigth may be of a better quality than during daytime napping. Having a sound sleep at night, he says ,provides a greater proportion of the slow-wave, restorative sleep that promotes brain development and reinforces what has been learned the day before. The study also found that the children who went without naps did not sleep more at weekends.I could never get my children to nap, but for parents who can, there is no reason to stop. Mahone says that more research is needed before anyone starts making recommendation, and children’s sleep requirements are known to be variable.74.The word ‘’counterintuitive’’ in para. 2 most probably means____A. difficultB.unreasonableC.revolutionaryD.meaningless75.What does the author think of the study published in Attention Disoders?A.Its objects are too young to take the testB. Its findings are reliable due to the actigraphsC. It has enough objects to produce the resultsD. It provides various ways to help adults to take naps76.According to Dr Mark Mahone , a better-quality night sleep will result in ____.A. frequent rests on the sofaB. higher efficiency of learningC. more serious attention disorderD. fewer daytime naps at weekends77.The author talks mainly about his or her____A.opinions on whether children needs napsB.various systemic studies on children’s napsments on some studies on children’s napsD.understanding of the functions of children’s napsSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Are bees happier in cities?We think of them as thriving in wildflower meadows and rolling fields. But new research suggests Britain’s bees are happier near towns and cities.A new study of wildlife sites across four English counties has found that most are home to fewer species of bee today than they were in the past.It found that the expansion of farmland has actually been more damaging to Britain’s bee population than the concreting over of the countryside for housing.For instance, heaths and meadows near Milton Keynes now boast more species of bee than sites in more rural areas.Reading University researcher Dr Deepa Senapathi believes intensive agriculture is to blame.Climate change could be disrupting the relationship between bees and plants.That's according to a study that said warmer springs can change the life cycles of bees, which can throw them out of the plants they rely on. The research is the first clear example of the potential for climate change to destroy such critical relationships between species.While the gardens, parks and churchyards of towns and cities provide bees with a variety of plants to forage on and an extended flowering season, popular crops such as oilseed rape only bloom for a few weeks.Dr senapathi said: ‘While concreting over the countryside may appear to be bad news for nature, we’ve found that progressive urbani zation may be much less damaging than intensive agriculture.Urban areas may benefit bees more than farmland by providing a wide variety of flowering plants and an extended flowering season, according to the researcher.Over the past century rural landscapes in Britain have become increasingly dominated by large expanses of monoculture - the growing of a single type of plant, which has helped boost crop production. But without a mixture of habitat and food sources, rural areas can sometimes be little better than green deserts for biodiversity.'Scientists around the country are trying to work out why populations of bees and other insects are plummeting. Pesticides, climate change and disease may, like intensive farming, beplaying a role.(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS) 78. According to the study of wildlife sites across four english countries, the number of bee species is_____79. According to Dr Senapathi, the development of cities causes __________________to bees than farmlands in suburbs.80. What are the two advantages of urban areas over farmland when it comes to housing for bees?81. Green deserts in the passage refers to the place where there is ______________________第II卷(共47分)I.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.1.学生应该在课堂上举手回答问题。

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