2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--阅读B篇(解析版)
2019届高三英语二模汇编——阅读B篇1、2019黄浦二模Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)● Stocky, slow-moving whale, rarely grows beyond 15 metres in length● Flippers are a third of body length; variable dorsal fin size and shape; saw-toothed trailing edge on flukes, oftenraised when diving● Bumpy tubercles on top of head● Body colour is dark brown to black; often extensive white on flippers and underside of body and flukes; suchpatterns enable individual recognition● Bushy blow, occasionally V-shaped● 270-400 olive baleen platesHumpback whales belong to the rorqual (groove-throated) family, which includes fin, sei, Bryde’s, minke and blue whales. The big family migrate between winter tropical breeding areas (North West Shelf, Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiii, Tonga) and summer Antarctic feeding areas. Once common in New Zealand waters, humpbacks are now rarely seen and may migrate further offshore. Males compete for mates either by physical fight or by song. Females give birth to their young every two to three years; some non-breeding females probably remain in the southern waters during winter. Young humpback whales return to their area of birth but in later life some wander between breeding areas. Humpbacks eat small shrimps and other schooling prey, such as fish, forming small, cooperative groups of two to three individuals to feed.Similar species: Easily identifiable due to a ‘hump’ back when submerging, but at a distance may be confused with other species that raise their flukes when diving, such as sperm, right and blue whales.Protection status:Recovering well from past whaling and now numerous in some former migration and aggregation areas, rarely seen in others.60. Which of the following is TRUE about humpback whales?A. Their long flippers vary in length, size and shape like dorsal fin.B. They are large and likely to grow longer than 15 metres.C. The different colors and patterns of the body help to be recognized.D. Their bumpy tubercles and blowholes are on both sides of head.61. Which of the following can be inferred from this article’s description of humpback whales’ migration?A. They need warmer waters to breed.B. They can’t survive in extreme cold.C. They find plentiful food in tropical waters.D. They are mostly hunted in New Zealand waters.62. This article is mainly intended to .A. explain why humpbacks are still hunted in some parts of the worldB. introduce how humpbacks migrate through some dangerous watersC. popularize the basic knowledge of humpbacks and call for protectionD. help distinguish humpbacks from other similar species答案:60-62 CAC难度:中等解析:本文为说明文。
文中介绍了座头鲸外形特点、体重、颜色,以及其如何繁殖、喂养等生活习性等,并呼吁大家保护它。
【60题详解】推理判断题。
根据第四个小点后的一段“Body color is dark brown to black; often extensive white on flippers and underside of body and flukes; such patterns enable individual recognition”可知,座头鲸体色由深棕色至黑色,脚蹼、身体底部和尾鳍上通常是大面积的白色;这样的图案使单个的座头鲸很容易被识别。
分析选项可知C项符合题意,故选C。
【61题详解】推理判断题。
根据第五个小黑点后面的“The big family migrate between winter tropical breeding areas (North West Shelf, Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiii, Tonga) and summer Antarctic feeding areas.” 座头鲸这个大家族在冬季的热带繁殖区(西北大陆架、大堡礁、新喀里多尼亚、瓦努阿图、斐济、汤加)和夏季南极喂养区之间迁徙。
可知,座头鲸在热带地区繁殖。
冬季的热带繁殖区,是温暖的地方。
可知座头鲸需要在暖和的地方繁殖,故选A。
【62题详解】主旨大意题。
本文主要对座头鲸外形特点、体重、颜色,以及其如何繁殖喂养等生活习性等作了介绍,并呼吁大家保护意识。
所以本文目的是普及有关座头鲸的知识,并对它们加以保护。
分析选项可知C项符合题意,故选C。
2、2019普陀二模(B)The Museum of Science and IndustryThe Manchester Museum of Science and Industry will give us a more wonderful interpretation of the museum. The 2.8 hectare museum was rebuilt on the site of a huge Victorian warehouse and the world’s oldest passenger train station. The number and type of collections are ranked first, and in the power exhibition hall, steam engines used during the Industrial Revolution can still be seen. The display of the railway here is rich and vivid in content. Understanding the history of the Industrial Revolution, the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry is a good choice.Power is the central theme of the museum, whether it is a bicycle or a steam engine, not to mention an old car.The history of mankind, as this museum shows, has been constantly running. All human inventions can’t be separated from this idea. Life is also about exercise. All the exhibits in the museum are alive. The workers oil and wipe every day. Finally, steam is imported into the machinery to makethem run as usual as they did a hundred years ago. Time is also reversed.In the power exhibition hall, the steam engine that had been usedduring the Industrial Revolution was still roaring, and the influence wasnot reduced. If you want to understand the Industrial Revolution and therole of Manchester in it, you must come and visit it, and you will findanswers from the many wonderful exhibitions here.The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry completely reproduced the British Industrial Revolution, and ensured that the machines of its scientific and technological inventions operated daily, so that visitors and school children could experience the Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the museum has become an outstanding model for preserving industrial heritage.Manchester was known as Cotton Capital, Northern Capital, Second City, and Warehouse City for the Industrial Revolution. The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry is located in the center of Manchester City. It records the cradle (摇篮) of the Industrial Revolution with historical details. Manchester City’s history, textiles, energy, communications, aviation, transportation and other industries have risen and fallen with the development of science and technology.More information: visit https:///Address: 150 Deansgate Manchester M3 3EHMain traffic: Bus 255 to Manchester City CentreOpen daily: from 10:00 to 17:00Tour tickets: free60. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The museum reflects the world industrial situation.B. The old steam engines are no longer working.C. The theme of the museum is related to power.D. The railway display in the museum is rich but not vivid.61. Why does the museum claim that all the exhibits there are alive?A. Because the workers make them look real.B. Because people can see the old steam engines.C. Because the museum has preserved a lot of things.D. Because all are running as they were a hundred years ago.62. If you go to visit the museum, you will surely __________.A. see the world’s oldest passenger train station in ManchesterB. learn more about the British Industrial RevolutionC. buy a lot of machines created in the Industrial RevolutionD. enjoy the exhibition with many school children答案:60-62 CDB难度:容易解析:这是一篇介绍说明文。
2019届上海市宝山区高三高考二模英语试题(解析版)
Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows____9____that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.
【4题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意:人们想知道过程是如何起作用的,或者某些任务是如何更有效地完成的。该空引导wonder的宾语从句,且根据句意,该空表示“如何”,故应用how引导该从句,故填how。
【5题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:由于他们的好奇心,人们现在对这个世界了解得更多了,并且有了有用的技术来分析他们。____5____(help)them作定语,修饰useful technology. have sth.后面常接动词不定式作定语,故填to help。
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better____6____(inform)and thus a more capable worker.
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--阅读C篇(解析版)
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--阅读C篇(解析版)2019届高三英语二模汇编——阅读C篇1、2019黄浦二模Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(C)Right now, I am looking at a shelf full of relics, a collection of has-beens, old-timers, antiques, fossils. Right now, I am looking at a shelf full of books. Yes, that’s right. If you have some spare cash (the going rate is about $89) and you are looking to enhance your reading experience, then I highly suggest you consider purchasing an e-reader. E-readers are replacing the books of old and I welcome them with open arms (as you should).An e-reader is a device that allows you to read e-books. An e-book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images or both, and produced on, published through and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital. The Oxford Dictionary of English defines the e-book as “an electronic version of a printed book”, but e-books can and do exist without any printed equivalent.E-readers put printed books to shame. E-readers are superior to printed books because they save space, are environmentally friendly and provide helpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not.The average e-reader can store thousands of digital books,providing a genuine library at your fingertips. What is more, the e-reader itself is very small. It is easy to hold and can fit in a pocketbook or briefcase easily. This makes handling wooden giant such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina a breeze. Perhaps the only drawback to the space-saving aspect of an e-reader is that it requires you to find new things to put on your shelves.In addition, e-readers are environmentally friendly. The average novel is about 300 pages long. So, if a novel is printed 1000 times, it will use 300,000 pieces of paper. That’s a lot of paper! And for the super bestsellers, these figures increase dramatically. For example, the Harry Potter book series has sold o ver 450 million copies. That’s about 2 million trees! Upon viewing these figures, it is not hard to grasp the severe impact of printed books on the environment. Since e-readers use no trees, they represent a significant amount of preservation in terms of the environment and its resources.Finally, e-readers provide helpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not. The typical e-reader allows its user to adjust letter size, letterform and line spacing. It also allows highlighting and electronic bookmarking.Furthermore, it grants users the ability to get an overview of a book and then jump to a specific location based on that overview. While these are all nice features, perhaps the most helpful of all is the ability to get dictionary definitions at the touch of a finger. On even the most basic e-reader, users can find instant definitions without having to hunt through a physical dictionary.It can be seen that e-readers are superior to printed books. They save space, are environmentally friendly and provide helpfulreading tips and tools that printed books do not. So what good are printed books? Well, they certainly make nice decorations.63. As used in paragraph 1, it can be inferred that “has-beens, old-timers, antiques, fossils”are all words that describe something ____________.A. outdatedB. typicalC. meaningfulD. useless64. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that printed books of War and Peace and AnnaKarenina are all ____________.A. superior and dramaticB. dense and environmentalC. awkward and heavyD. significant and resistant65. According to the author, which of the following reading tips and tools are offered by the e-reader?①line spacing customization②the ability to quickly jump to the end of a book③access to a printed dictionary at the touch of a fingerA. ①and ②onlyB. ①and ③onlyC. ②and ③onlyD. ①, ②and ③66. Which of the following sentences from the passage best summarizes the author’s main point?A. “If you have some spare cash(the going rate is about $89)and are looking to enhance your readingexperience, then I highly suggest you consider purchasing ane-reader.”B. “E-readers are replacing the books of old, and I welcome them with open arms (as you should).”C. “An e-reader is a device that allows you to read e-books. An e-book is a book-length publication in digitalform, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices.”D. “E-readers are superior to printed books because they save space, are environmentally friendly, and providehelpful reading tips and tools that printed books do not.”答案:63-66 ACAD难度:中等解析:本文为说明文。
2019届上海市各高中学校高三英语试题分类汇编--阅读理解B篇(带答案精准校对提高版)
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 theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(B)The traditional distinction between products that satisfy needs and those satisfy wants is no longer adequate to describe classes of products. In today’s prosperous societies, the distinction has become unclear because so many wants have been turned into needs. A writer, for instance, can work with paper and pencils. These are legal needs for the task. But the work can be done more quickly and efficiently with a word processor. Thus a computer is soon viewed as a need rather than a want.In the field of marketing, consumer goods are classed according to the way in which they are purchased. The two main classes are convenience goods and shopping goods. Two lesser types are specialty goods and unsought (主动提供的) goods. It must be emphasized that all of these types are based on the way shoppers think about products, not on the nature of the products themselves. What is regarded as a convenience item in France (wine, for example) should be a specialty goods in the United States.People do not spend a great deal of time shopping for such convenience items as groceries,newspapers, toothpaste, aspirin, and candy. The buying of convenience goods may be done routinely, as some families buy groceries once a week. Such regularly purchased items are called staples. Sometimes convenience products are bought without enough thinking; someone has a sudden desire for an ice cream sundae(圣代) on a hot day. Or they may be purchased as emergency items.Shopping goods are items for which customers search. They compare prices, quality, and styles, and may visit a number of stores before making a decision. Buying an automobile is often done this way.Shopping goods fall into two classes; those that are recognized as basically the same and those that are regarded as different. Items that are looked upon as basically the same include such things as home appliances, television sets, and automobiles. Having decided on the model desired, the customer is primarily interested in getting the item at the most favorable price. Items regardedas essentially different include clothing, furniture, and dishes. Quality, style and fashion will either take precedence(优先) over price, or they will not matter at all.59. It can be learned from the first paragraph that ______.A. a writer needs a word processorB. needs and wants can’t be separated clearlyC. the way to distinguish the products is unimportantD. a computer is a need rather than a want60. The example of wine is used to illustrate that ______.A. goods are classified differently in different countriesB. the types of the product lie on the people rather than its natureC. Frenchmen often drink but Americans sometimes doD. one product may belong to many typesAmerica to manage the redevelopment of the airport on the island of Baltra. It is estimated that US$20 million is needed to complete the project by 2009. The new development has several important features: use of wind and solar energy, passive heating and cooling systems, as well as concrete runways in place of asphalt, which has a greater carbon footprint during its production cycle. This new development couldn’t be coming at a better time for the Galapagos, which were added to an environmental “danger list” in 2007.Pacific islands like the Galapagos, Easter Island, and Tahiti, have economies that are driven almost completely by tourism. However, some people think these are “unsustainable models of development ” The number of visitors to the Galapagos rose more than 250% from 1990 to 2006, while the number of commercial flights to the area rose 193% from 2001 to 2006. These increases put great stress on the islands5 resources and environment. Air travel is especially criticized for exhausting natural resources and causing environmental damage. Thus, efforts are being made to reduce the environmental impact of the tourism industry. The greening of airports is just one ofSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(B)AFRICAN MANGO FAQsA : It’s simple... 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However, in order to achieve your best weight–loss results, we highly recommend incorporating fun lifestyle exercises (like walking, tennis, etc.) and replacing high-calorie foods with healthy nutrient–dense foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and lean proteins. Also, drinking more water daily speeds weight loss, according to a new study from Virginia Tech University.Q : When I place my order, it’s a one-time-only transaction (交易), right?A : Yes. When you shop with us, you can shop with confidence and peace of mind. Every order placed with us is 100% safe and secure. Our site is scanned and tested daily by McAfee SECURE. “The McAfee SECURE” trust mark (see the upper-left corner of our website) only appears when the website has passed their intensive, daily security scan.What’s more, our customers never have to worry about being enrolled in auto-reship or auto-rebilling (自动付款) scams (骗局). Each and every order placed with us is a one-time-only transaction.CONSUMER TIP: Beware of sites that offer “free trials”, which claim to charge only a small fee for shipping. However, more often than not, these “free trials” websites will continue to charge your card for regular monthly shipments if you don’t return your “free trials” within 10 to 14 days. As the Official Website of African Mango, we offer only the purest, most effective African Mango available. What’s more, as an accredited business, we do not engage in auto-rebilling, auto-reshipping, or any other business practices that are considered morally unacceptable. Your results, and your satisfaction, are 100% guaranteed.59.What does the word FAQs in the title of the article mean?A.Fully accepted qualities.B.Fantastic African qualities.C.Face-face associated quotations.D.Frequently asked questions.60.In what way will the medicine take effect to its fullest?A.Take pills regularly and you are sure to achieve your absolute best shape.Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(B)Becoming a teacher is one of the best ways to make a difference in the life of a child and even older students. Here are some great scholarships and grant opportunities to get the ball rolling on your dreams of becoming a teacher.Straightforward Teacher ProgramThis is one of the most popular and unique scholarships available for students working towards becoming teachers. The foundation offers their scholarships every three months as opposed to each year. During each payment, four students receive a $2,000 scholarship.Prezell Robinson Scholarship ProgramWhile this scholarship is available only to students in the state of North Carolina, it is so incredibly helpful that many students choose to study in the state for the only purpose of receiving it. It is offered to college students who come from low-income families that are interested in pursuing a long term career in education at any level.New York State Scholarship ProgramOfficials in the state of New York founded this program to award students who want to give back to their community through their ability to teach. The catch for this scholarship is that the students must be pursuing a teaching career in mathematics or science at the secondary level.Also, because the program was designed to improve the education system in New York, the candidates must sign a service contract agreeing to work full time within the state for at least five years after graduation.Coca-Cola ScholarshipsYou may have many opportunities for grants and scholarships through The Coca Cola Foundation. There is the Coca Cola Teaching Foundation that will provide free money for students pursuing an education in the teaching field. Students who maintain an outstanding scholastic record have chances to be awarded special scholarships.Funds For TeachersNot all scholarships or grants are for students entering or already in college. The Funds for Teachers scholarships are for graduates who are already working in the field, but want to improvetheir possibilities, skills and education in an effort to increase their ability to teach the students that cross their path more effectively. Teachers in Florida are applicable no matter where they teach or what subject they specialize in.59. How many students get their scholarships each year according to the Straightforward Teacher Program?A. FourB.SixC. EightD. Sixteen60. The reason why many students choose to study in the state of North Carolina is that ________.A. They can pursue a long term career in educationB. There are some good universities in North CarolinaC. They can receive Prezell Robinson ScholarshipsD. They can go to college more easily.61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(B)The Supreme Court’s decisions on physician-assisted suicide carry important implications for how medicine seeds to relieve dying patients of pain and suffering.Although it ruled that there is no constitutional right to physician-assisted suicide, the Court in effect supported the medical principle of “double effects,‘ a centuries-ole moral principle holding that an action having two effects----a good one that is intended and a harmful one that is foreseen---is permissible if the actor intends only the good effect.Doctors have used that principle in recent years to justify using high doses of morphine to control terminally ill patients’ pain, even though increasing dosages will eventually kill the patient.Doctors have used that principle in recent years to justify usinghigh doses of morphine to control terminally ill patients' pain, even thoughincreasing dosages will eventually kill the patient。
上海市宝山区2019年4月高三毕业班二模英语试卷含答案
宝山区2018学年第二学期期中学科质量检测高三年级英语试卷2019.04 考生注意:1.考试时间120分钟,试卷满分140分。
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I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A. you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.Thursdays and FridaysB. Tuesdays and Fridays.C. Tuesdays and Thursdays.D. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.2. A. Her sister's. B. Her Aunt's.C. Her mother's.D. Her brother's3. A. Help the company choose graduate students.B. Contact the computer company next week.C. Get a part-time job on campus before graduation.D. Apply for a job in the computer company.4. A See a doctor as soon as possible.B. Stay in bed for a few days.C. Get treatment in a better hospital.D. Make a phone call to the doctor.5. A. She picked up the book from the bus floor.B. She is able to help the man out.C. She also needs an extra textbook.D. She can find the right person to help the man.6. A.The man is late for the trip because he is busy.B. The woman is glad to meet Mr. Brown in person.C. The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr. Brown.D. The woman feels sorry that Mr. Brown is unable to come7. A. She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie.B. She really wants to go to the movie.C. She would like to go to the class with the man.D. She does not want to go to the movie.8. A.She doesn't remember much about HangzhouB. She has never been to Hangzhou before.C. She knows someone else who could help him.D. She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later.9. A.The man saw Mark on the street two months ago.B. The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number.C. The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterdaysD. Mark and (he woman hadn't been in touch for some lime.10. A. She has teamed a lot from the novel.B. She also found the plot difficult to followC. She has difficulty remembering names.D, She recalled the names of characters in the novel.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. He will be an intelligent student.B. He may not be an intelligent student.C. He will score better in exams.D He will not be a good student.12. A. Through his teachers.B. Through his deeds in the classroom.C.Through his appearance.D. Through his reaction to different situations.13. A. Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes.B. Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid.C. Not to overestimate a student's intelligence.D. Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearanceQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes.B. Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more.C. Earn more than you can if you want to be happy.D. Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy.15. A. Always think highly of yourself and help others.B. Compare yourself to a famous person.C. Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you.D. Earn more than your bank account16. A. Happiness is everything.B. Wealth is the foundation of hapinessC. Fun is another form of happiness.D. Money doesn't always mean happiness.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because there were too many vehicles on the road.B. Because the driver in front of her caused an accident.C. Because she almost got into an accident this morning.D. Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving18. A. He doesn't care much about itB. He pays special attention to itC. It's just for inexperienced drivers.D. It's really a big deal to him.19. A. He thought she was mindful of other drivers.B. He became too angry to keep calm for that.C. He really felt very grateful when he heard itD. He thought she shouldn't have said like that.20. A. Buy a car.B.Change her job.C. Take bus oftenD. Learn driving etiquette.II. Grammar and VocabularyDirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers (21)________ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching (22)________ they want to find out what happens! Bur curiosity also provides many practical benefits,Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries (23)_______ (make) by curious people. People wondered (24)________ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology_ (25)________ (help) them.Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better (26)________ (inform) and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you're curious, you'll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the (27)________ (interesting) it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don't always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions (28)________ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows (29)________ that you don't. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it (30)________ (develop) curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Eachword can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. accessingB. nonessentialC. apparentD. technologyE. assignedF. contactG. particularlyH. addictionI. associated J. automatically K. contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory? It probably depends on how long you've been using (31)________ like a cellphone. While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers,it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single (32)________. Why is this? Because smart phones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and (33)________ information. There is no need. to memorize anything. But this isn't without consequence. As digital devices develop, more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects. «Digital dementia (失智) is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects.Some professionals like Jim Kwik, an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance, are taking a closer look at this eff ect, Kwik describes digital dementia like this: “...we're (34)________ our brains to our smart devices. We re so reliant on our smartphones that our smart phones are making us stupid. As medical studies chart the decline in memory and. cognitive skills among smartphone users, a connection is made between symptoms (35)________ with dementia.”The seriousness of overuse becomes(36)________ when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming. Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds Are not ready for it! Their minds can not cope with the dopamine (多巴胺)." Consequently, the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to (37)________ more often than not. So now parents, teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx (汇集) of young people with this kind of addiction.* First, monitor your cellphone use. Keep downloading applications like Forest or Checky. Then cut back on any (38)________ usage. Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone.* Determine (39)________ areas for cellphone use. For example, while you re at home, only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office. This way, the time in between tasks isn't (40)________ filled with staring at your screen.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Serendipity - an unexpected delight is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply (41)________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking (42)________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What (43)________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike, the Light House Way, which they described as a journey along the last (44)________ coast of Europe. This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to (45)________ a tryOn Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and (46)________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination,so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we(47)________ or spoke with the company'slocal expert who was available (48)________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast. and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to (49)________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than10 miles.The (50)________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff (51)________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below: In the distance, many of mountain peaks (52)________ sparkling wind turbines (涡轮机) like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day"s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent (53)________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed (点缀) with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little lit the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents (54)________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims' searching for meaning. awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking (55)________ I had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget.41. A. lost B. moved C. urged D. put42. A. strings B. instructions C. devices D. materials43. A. initially B. gradually C. smoothly D. firmly44. A.recommended B.developed C.unspoiled D.discovered45. A. warrant B. provide C. imagine D. evaluate46. A. prepared for B. arranged for C. paid for D. turned to47. A. negotiated B. discussed C.contacted D. texted48. A. in addition to B. in need of C. in case of D. in favour of49. A. shorten B. extend C. decrease D. expand50. A. appearance B. variety C. character D. route51. A. displaying B. reflecting C. following D. overlooking52. A. established B. lightened C. sported D. structured53. A. changes B. intervals C. adaptions D. interactions54. A. stretched B. withdrawn C. floated D. deposited55. A. experience B technique C. investigation D. experimentSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self- expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram, and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftoverbones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees c. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and. rots, in dishes, They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don't buy anything else. They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume.56. What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B.A plan that mllennials have for donating food.C.A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.57. What do milllennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.58. According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden59. According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it(B)Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating thescientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food. additives can interfere with a child's hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight. than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:* Bisphenols, such as BPA used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans. can act like estrogen (雌激素)in the body whịch may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned. in baby bottles.* Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings60. According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report, people should ________ to cope with the problem offood additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system61. Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because studyshows________.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover62. How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B.7C.8D.3CThe koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit,it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees(桉树), feeding on leaves that arepoisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually from one tree toanother. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to makethe effort, of siting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate.Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year throughkoala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome (基因组) of the koala.Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's (有袋动物) long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.The ultimate goal is that we won't have to.. .rescue them from the edge of extinction, " said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led thework.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fan tastic position to use thatknowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have. a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize (代谢) medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters. They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyptus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred tees,koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find," she said. Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky's the limit with what you can do with it.”63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfullyB. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them.64. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activitiesD. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.65. The sky's the limit in the last sentence most probably means ________.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility66. The passage is mainly about ________.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Cleaning your community will have a positive effect on others in society.B. They find a need or an issue you really care about.C. But they belong to the community, too.D. Living in a clean neighborhood will be its own rewardE. Don't hesitate to take part in the community's activityF. Round up some readersCan just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. (67)__________ Don't wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community! People often throw liter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood' use a cleanup?Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year,or you could clean a smaller area every few months. (68)__________.Include the isolated Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks.(69)__________ . By letting them borrow your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that's what communities are for!(70)__________. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as posible.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness As the calendar flips to another year, many employees"will consider string the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today's changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac. small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report fond that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job. and more than half (51 percent) agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants (23 percent) stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business mission.Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness According to the report, 30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business. A workplace that promotes healthy work-life balance can create happier, less stressed employees and can also increase productivity.Although small business excel at keeping employees happy, there is always room for improvement. In a small-business community, money does not seem to be the only motivator. In fact, 65 percent of small-business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier.By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits, small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.“爱你的邻居”对每个人而言都是:项艰巨的任务。
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--阅读B篇(解析版)
2019届上海⾼三英语⼆模汇编--阅读B篇(解析版)2019届⾼三英语⼆模汇编——阅读B篇1、2019黄浦⼆模Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(B)● Stocky, slow-moving whale, rarely grows beyond 15 metres in length● Flippers are a third of body length; variable dorsal fin size and shape; saw-toothed trailing edge on flukes, oftenraised when diving● Bumpy tubercles on top of head● Body colour is dark brown to black; often extensive white on flippers and underside of body and flukes; suchpatterns enable individual recognition● Bushy blow, occasionally V-shaped● 270-400 olive baleen platesHumpback whales belong to the rorqual (groove-throated) family, which includes fin, sei, Bryde’s, minke and blue whales. The big family migrate between winter tropical breeding areas (North West Shelf, Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiii, Tonga) and summer Antarctic feeding areas. Once common in New Zealand waters, humpbacks are now rarely seen and may migrate further offshore. Males compete for mates either by physical fight or by song. Females give birth to their young every two to three years; some non-breeding females probably remain in the southern waters during winter. Young humpback whales return to their area of birth but in later life some wander between breeding areas. Humpbacks eat small shrimps and other schooling prey, such as fish, forming small, cooperative groups of two to three individuals to feed. Similar species: Easily identifiable due to a ‘hump’ back when submerging, but at a distance may be confused with other species that raise their flukes when diving, such as sperm, right and blue whales.Protection status:Recovering well from past whaling and now numerous in some former migration and aggregation areas, rarely seen in others.60. Which of the following is TRUE about humpback whales?A. Their long flippers vary in length, size and shape like dorsal fin.B. They are large and likely to grow longer than 15 metres.C. The different colors and patterns of the body help to be recognized.D. Their bumpy tubercles and blowholes are on both sides of head.61. Which of the following can be inferred from this article’s description of humpback whales’ migration?A. They need warmer waters to breed.B. They can’t survive in extreme cold.C. They find plentiful food in tropical waters.D. They are mostly hunted in New Zealand waters.62. This article is mainly intended to .A. explain why humpbacks are still hunted in some parts of the worldB. introduce how humpbacks migrate through some dangerous watersC. popularize the basic knowledge of humpbacks and call for protectionD. help distinguish humpbacks from other similar species答案:60-62 CAC难度:中等解析:本⽂为说明⽂。
上海市长宁区2019届高三英语二模试题(含解析)
上海市长宁区2019届高三英语二模试题(含解析)(满分140分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. Teacher and student.B. Father and daughter.C. Manager and secretary.D. Customer and shop assistant. 【答案】C【解析】【详解】M: Miss White, I need you to work this Sunday.W: Oh, must I, Mr. Brown? I plan to do some shopping for my mother on Sunday.Q: What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?男人叫女人周天也去工作,说明是同事关系,C项经理和秘书最符合,故选C项。
2.A. In a museum.B. In a taxi.C. On a bus.D. On a bridge.【答案】B【解析】【详解】M: Good morning, Madam. Where do you want to go?W: Good morning. I’d like to go to the Shanghai Museum. But at this time of the day, the traffic on the bridge is not so good, I think the tunnel might be a better choice.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place?男人问对方想去哪儿。
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--完形填空(解析版)
根据后面的因为老师们非常熟悉你的能力所以他们可以提供宝贵的帮助帮助你找到适合你的大学可知当你为满足各学院和大学的学术要求作准备时你的高中老师是最好的信息源sources故选a
2019届高三英语二模汇编——完形填空
1、2019黄浦二模
Directions:For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
44.A.observeB.overcomeC.investigateD. complete
45.A. indicationB. implicationC. innovationD. intention
46.A. In additionB.In other wordsC. By comparisonD. By contrast
Your goal should be to find academic environments where your levels of ability and preparation will enable you to achieve well as you stretch yourself48. These places represent appropriate “bodies of water” for you academically.
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--作文(解析版)
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--作文(解析版)2019届高三英语二模汇编——作文1、2019黄浦二模Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假如你是明启中学的高三学生李华,你的朋友李楠想在高考结束后报班学习驾驶或者第二外语,他发邮件向你询问有没有兴趣一起学习,请给他回复一封电子邮件,必须包括以下内容:●你愿意一起报班学习,并告知感兴趣的内容,二选一;●阐述你选择的理由。
(注意:文中请不要出现真实的校名人名)Dear Li Nan,Thanks for asking me to join your plan of learning driving or the second foreign language after the university entrance exam. I’m interested in driving and would love to attend driving classes with you. If you wonder why I choose driving classes instead of second foreign language, below are my reasons.To begin with, after three years’ hard study in academic subjects, it’s high time that we try something different. Language learning is nothing different, given that we have already learned English for years. Driving is not necessarily easier than our studying at school, but it’s a good way to relieve us from the intense atmosphere. Next, if we are talented enough and make as much effort as we do with our academic study, we will able to get the driving license within one month, or even sooner. Thus we shall have almost 2 months left in the summer vacation, for other plans like traveling, speaking of which, here come the last point. How nice would it be if we can arrange a self-driving tour one or two weeks before the university enrollment. It will be an exciting and unforgettable experience for us.Looking forward to your reply!Yours,Li Hua2、2019普陀二模Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.第五届高中生创业大赛(Entrepreneurship Competition)近期在深圳落下帷幕。
2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--翻译(解析版)
2019届高三英语二模汇编——翻译1、2019黄浦二模Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 公众捐助为灾民们重建家园奠定了基础。
(foundation)73. 除非你尽快改掉坏习惯,不然你的室友不会再容忍你。
(unless)74. 现代社会期望年轻人能塑造一种有勇气、有担当的内在品格。
(expect)75. 项目应为每个团队量身定制,这样才能激励队员们精诚团结,为达成目标不遗余力。
(tailor)答案:72. The public’s donation laid/has laid a (solid) foundation for the victims to rebuild their home.73. Your roommate won’t/will not tolerate you anymore/ any longer unless you get rid of your bad habits as soon as possible.74. The youth are expected to create/build a kind of inner character with courage and responsibility in the modern society.75. The project should be tailored to the needs of each team so that it can motivate team members to unite together and spare no efforts to achieve their goal.2、2019普陀二模Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 微笑能照亮最暗的日子,让生活更美丽。
2019届上海市松江区高三二模英语试题(解析版)
2019届上海市松江区高三二模试题高三英语(满分140分,完卷时间120分钟)考生注意:1.本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分, 试卷共12页。
所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上, 做在试卷上一律不得分。
2.答题前, 务必在答题纸上填写学校、姓名和考生号。
I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. At an airport.B. At a hotel.C. At a bus stop.D. At a post office. 【答案】B【解析】【分析】M: We’d better check out before 12 o’clock. Or we’ll be overcharged.W: I’ll take the luggage downstairs while you’re paying the bill.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?【详解】此题为听力题,解析略。
