2020上海浦东高三英语一模试卷
2020上海浦东高三英语一模试卷1 / 19 1 / 19浦东新区 2019 学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高三英语试卷 2019.12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 be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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 a bank.2. A. Waiter.B. At a post office. B. Salesman.C. At a travel agency. C. Mechanic.D. At an airport. D. Accountant. 3. A. June 3rd . B. June 13th . C. July 13th . D. July 30th .4. A. Business management. B. British literature.C. Popular science.D. Classical music.5. A. Carry a lot of cash on her.B. Cancel the trip to the U.S.C. Search for information online.D. Try various payment methods.6. A. He will give priority to the lecture.B. He will deliver a lecture to the graduates.C. He will attend the graduation ceremony.D. He will prepare presents for the graduates.7. A. Jack has paid off all the debts through hard work.B. Jack and Sam have won the first place in the contest.C. They relaxed themselves the whole summer holiday.D. The robot contest was held in the innovation laboratory.8. A. Peter hardly notices the changes in his class.B. Peter has greatly changed his personality.C.The man was surprised to learn Peter’s success.D.Peter has received training in delivering speeches.9.A. The woman forgot to prepare the gifts.B.The gifts were purchased at the airport.C.The man is very pleased with the picture.D.The special gifts appeal to the man greatly.10.A. He didn’t take any pictures at the ceremony.B.He forgot to take his cell phone to the ceremony.C.He couldn’t record every detail because he ran away.D.He took only a few photos because of the limited storage.Section BDierctions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. By donating money to help those in poverty-stricken areas.B.By reducing the price of the food that has gone bad.C.By giving away tons of food to developing nations every year.D.By launching a store selling food once thrown into the trash bin.12.A. The general public. B. The low-income people.C. The charity staff.D. The retailers.13. A. $1 trillion. B. $700,000. C. $30,000. D. $50,000.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. Snow or ice sculptures. B. Parades on roads.C. Chalk drawings on pavements.D. Sand paintings.15.A. He prefers to do his art work alone.B.He mostly creates his works in cities.C.He usually spends a short while creating.D.He has attracted many people in fashion industry.16. A. Why art is not easy to forget.B.The history of temporary art.C.A “temporary” artist and his works.D.How to make impressive temporary art.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. How English food is made.B.Why Indian foods are often tasteless.C.Why foods in some countries are spicy.D.How spicy food was introduced into England.18.A. The food in cold regions is usually tasty.B.The climate has little effect on the local food.C.India and England have quite similar climates.D.Spicy food causes people to sweat, cooling them off.19.A. They cover the bad smells of food.B.They give the food a unique flavor.C.They slow down the growth of bacteria.D.They come in handy where there is no refrigerator.20. A. The mention of garlic and onion makes the woman hungry.B.The plants and bacteria can live in harmony to some extent.C.The unique flavor of the plants has contributed to their survival.D.It takes longer time for those plants like onions and garlic to grow.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A New Hero is Here to Save the DayIt’s thought that when a hero like Batman is blessed with great power, he or she must endure loneliness and suffering as a result. The Flash(闪电侠), however, makes a fun, lightning-quick and optimistic superhero. After the wild success of TV series Arrow, a TV network launched The Flash, (21) (show) the image of this Superhero, who was only a supporting character in Arrow.Like Spiderman, who gained the ability to make webs and climb walls after he (22) (bite) by a spider, Barry Allen in The Flash was shocked into superhero-status by accident. A strike from a lightning put Allen into a nine-month unconscious state, and when he emerged, he found himself (23) (equip) with super speed.Naturally, Allen slips on a colorful suit and becomes the Flash, a hero (24)extreme speed to fight super-powered bad guys. But the Flash also has other purposes, namely finding out the truth behind his mother’s death and his father’s unjust imprisonment.In line with superhero series standards, The Flash features action and eye-popping special effects. There’s nothing terribly innovative here, but (25) we do get is a unique superhero with a more unusual personality. (26) Allen has gone through unpleasant childhood experience, in this show he grows into a superhero (27) powers include optimism. He’s got a group of scientists that not only save his life, but also provide him with emotional support and the tools necessary (28) (fight) crime.A big surprise for me was that The Flash cast Prison Break star Wentworth Miller as a bad character, who uses a gun that (29) turn anything into ice. US shows began their entrance into the Chinese market with Friends, but Prison Break pushed interest in US TV series to a new height largely thanks to Miller’s wonderful acting. Now Miller’s back to act in The Flash. (30) is a nice surprise that this new show serves as a platform for Prison Break fans to revisit their old favorite, although this time around he’s an antagonist(反派角色).Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.Criticism of the Fast FashionIn the 2006 film version of The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, scolds her unattractive assistant for imagining that high fashion doesn’t affect her. Priestly explains how the deep blue color of the assistant’s sweater was31 over the years from fashion shows to departments stores and to the bargain bin in which the poor girl probably found her clothes.This top-down concept of the fashion business couldn’t be more out of date or in conflict with the mad world described in Overdressed, Elizabeth Cline’s three-year accusation of “fast fashion”. In the last decade or so,32 in technology have allowed mass-market labels such as Zara, H&M, and Uniqlo to react to trends more quickly and predict demand more33 . Quicker turnarounds mean less wasted stock, more frequent release, and more profit. These labels encourage style-conscious consumers to see clothes as disposable—meant to last only a wash or two, although they don’t advertise that—and to 34 their wardrobe( 衣橱) every few weeks. By offering on-trend items at dirt-cheap prices, Cline argues, these brands havecontrolled fashion cycles, shaking an industry long 35 to a seasonal pace.The 36 of this revolution, of course, are not limited to designers. For H&M to offera $5.95 knit miniskirt in all its 2,300-plus stores around the world, it must rely on low-wage overseas labor, order in volumes that 37 natural resources, and use massive amounts of harmful chemicals.Towards the end of Overdressed, Cline introduced her ideal, a Brooklyn woman named Sarah Kate Beaumont, who since 2008 has made all of her own clothes—and beautifully. But as Cline is the first to note, it took Beaumont decades to perfect her craft; her example can’t be imitated.Though several fast-fashion companies have made efforts to 38 their impact on labor and the environment—including H&M, with its green Conscious Collection line—Cline believes lasting change can only be made by customers. She exhibits the idealism 39 to many advocates of sustainability, be it in food or in energy. Vanity( 虚荣心) is a constant; people will only start shopping more 40 when they can’t afford not to.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The networked computer is an amazing device. It is the first media machine that serves as the mode of production (you can make stuff), means of distribution (you can upload stuff to the network), site of 41 (you can download stuff and interact with it), and place of praise and criticism (you can comment on the stuff you have downloaded or uploaded). 42 , the computer is the 21st century’s culture machine.But for all the reasons there are to 43 the computer, we must also act with caution. This is because the networked computer has started a secret war between downloading and uploading—between passive consumption and active 44 —whose outcome will shape our collective future in ways we can only begin to imagine.All animals download, but only a few upload anything besides faces and their own bodies. Humans are 45 in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous( 过剩的) material goods (paintings, sculpture and architecture) and superfluous experiences (music, literature, religion and philosophy). 46 , it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human. Downloading and consuming culture requires great skills, but 47 to move beyond downloading is to rob oneself of a defining ingredient of humanity.Despite the possibilities of our new culture machines, most people are still 48 download mode, brought about by television watching. Even after the 49 of widespread social media, a pyramid of production remains, with a small number of people uploading material, a slightly larger group commenting on or modifying that content, and a huge percentage remaining satisfied to just 50 .The networked computer offers the first chance in 50 years to 51 the flow caused by TV viewing, to encourage thoughtful downloading and, even more importantly, meaningful uploading. The computer offers the opportunity to bring about a complete 52 from the culture of television and a shift from a consumption model to a production model. This is a historic opportunity. Fifty years of television dominance has given birth to an unhealthy culture. The 53 is now in our collective grasp. It involves controlling our intake, or downloading, and 54 our levels of activity—uploading.Of course people will still download. Nobody uploads more than a tiny percentage of the culture they consume. But using the networked computer as a download-only device, or even a download-mainly device, is a 55 opportunity that history affords us. Therefore, the goal must be to establish a balance between consumption and production.41.A. celebration B. conversations C. reception D. ceremonies42.A. Without doubt B. In return C. In particular D. By contrast43.A. liberate B. celebrate C. concern D. reject44.A. request B. support C. defense D. creation45.A. unique B. familiar C. efficient D. loyal46.A. In addition B. In fact C. For instance D. By the way47.A. striving B. comparing C. failing D. attempting48. A. optimistic about B. unfamiliar with C. stuck in D. ashamed of49. A. transformation B. emergence C. encounter D. maintenance50. A. consume B. neglect C. combine D. innovate51. A. enhance B. quicken C. reverse D. extend52. A. outcome B. exposure C. break D. evolution53. A. puzzle B. cure C. regret D. favor54. A. analysing B. maintaining C. featuring D. increasing55. A. wasted B. treasured C. multiplied D. revisedSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.（A）Dame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi-born British architectwhose tall structures left a mark on skylines andimaginations around the world and in the processreshaped architecture for the modern age.She was not an average designer. She liberatedarchitectural geometry( 几何), giving it a whole newexpressive identity. Geometry became, in her hands, a vehicle for unprecedented and eye-popping new spaces. Her buildings elevated uncertainty to an art, conveyed in the odd ways.Her work implying mobility, speed, freedom and uncertainty spoke to a worldview widely shared by a younger generation. “I am not European, I don’t do conventional work and I am a woman,’’ Strikingly Ms. Hadid never allowed herself on her work to be categorized by her background or her gender. And she was one of a kind, a path breaker. In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s Nobel.Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad on October 31, 1950. Then in 1972, she arrived at the architectural association in London, a center for experimental design. Her teachers included Elia Zenghelis and Rem Koolhaas. “They aroused my ambition,” she would recall, “and taught me to trust even my strangest instincts.” By the 1980s she had established her own practice in London. And she began to draw attention with an unrealized plan in 1982—1983 for the Peak Club.Her partner, Patrick Schumacher, played an instrumental and collaborative role in her career. Mr. Schumacher coined the term parametric(参数的) design to include the computer-based approach that helped the firm’s most weird concepts become reality. Ms. Hadid called what resulted in an organic language of architecture, based on these new tools, which allow us to combine highly complex forms into a fluid(流线的) and complete whole.Her sources were nature, history or whatever she sought useful. When her Rosenthal Center, a relatively modest project, opened in 2003, Herbert Muschamp, the architecture critic declared it “the most impo rtant American building to be completed since the end of the cold war”.“She was bigger than life, a force of nature,” as Amale Andraos, the dean of Columbia University’s architecture school, put it, “she was a pioneer.”She was. For women, for what cities can desire to build and for the art of architecture.56.What features the structures designed by Zaha Hadid?A.Free architectural geometry.B. Conventional design.C. Odd imagination.D. Colorful patterns.57.According to Paragraphs 3 and 4, which of the following statement is TRUE?A.Zaha Hadid taught herself to trust instincts.B.The plan for the Peak Club hasn’t been carried out.C.The architect’s gender influenced her work dramatically.D.Zaha Hadid was the first architect to win the Pritzker Prize.58.How did the computer-based approach make a difference to Zaha Hadid’s work?A.It contributes to realizing the strange ideas.B.It simplifies the complex structure as a whole.C.It provides new tools to translate the language.D.It serves as an instrument to interpret the concepts.59.The purpose of the passage is to .A.present Zaha Hadid’s life experienceB.praise Zaha Hadid’s inspiration and diligencepare Zaha Hadid’s works in different timesD.show Zaha Hadid’s great contributions to architecture(B)2020 SAN FRANCISCOWRITERS CONFERENCE17th Celebration of Craft, Commerce & CommunityFebruary 13-16, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSpeakers: *Walter Mosley*Jonathan Maberry *Brooke Warner Plus authors, editors, publishers & literary agents from New York, L.A. & S.F. Bay AreaVisit to get event/contest/scholarship details, access online registration for the free SFWC Newsletter.Considerable Early Discounts and Special Room Rates!2019 SAN FRANCISCOWRITING FOR CHANGEA one-day conference for all writers who want to change the world through their writing.September 14th at the UnitarianCenter Details and registration:SFWC/San Francisco Writers Foundation is a nonprofit organizationBehind the Scenes of a Writing ConferenceWhen you attend a writing conference, you see a facade that took months or longer to make up. Plenty is going on behind the scenes. Let’s take a look behind the curtain.The day starts long before attendees walk through the door. Registration is set up, signs posted and tables arranged. Logistics ( 后勤) all fall on the conference organizers. For example, the annual conference I direct in San Francisco (see the poster above) is a simple one-day conference that takes more than eight months to put together and around 15 staff and volunteers to manage. Larger multi-day conferences have even more going on behind the scenes.Overseeing it all is the conference director, a conductor who typically works with committee directors to make sure everything runs smoothly. Over the course of the conference, staffers make sure everything stays on track. It’s not unusual for staff to walk miles in a day and go w ithout meals.Conference staff and volunteers are always behind the curtains making sure your experience is perfect. The next time you attend a well-run writing conference, take a moment to thank staff and volunteers for their devotion. They deserve all the praise they can get because without them, there would be no conference.60.The underlined word facade refers to .A.the effort behind the scenesB.the scenes visible to the publicC.the literary masterpiece on displayD.the material distributed at the meeting61.Wha t’s the latest time to start to arrange for the one-day conference in San Francisco?A.July, 2019.B. March, 209.C. September, 2019 .D. January, 2019.62.According to the writer, the attendees of the 2020 San Francisco Writers Conference shouldpraise the .A.three speakersB. authors and editorsC. staff and volunteersD. corporate sponsors(C)Each year, backed up by a growing anti-consumerist movement, people are using the holiday season to call on us all to shop less.Driven by concerns about resource exhaustion, over recent years environmentalists haveincreasingly turned their sights on our “consumer culture”. Groups such as The Story of Stuff and Buy Nothing New Day are growing as a movement that increasingly blames all our ills on our desire to shop.We clearly have a growing resource problem. The produces we make, buy, and use are often linked to the destruction of our waterways, biodiversity, climate and the land on which millions of people live. But to blame these issues on Christmas shoppers is misguided, and puts us in the old trap of blaming individuals for what is a systematic problem.While we complain about environmental destruction over Christmas, environmentalists often forget what the holiday s eason actually means for m any people. For most, Christmas isn’t an add-on to an already heavy shopping year. In fact, it is likely the only time of year many have the opportunity to spend on friends and family, or even just to buy the necessities needed for modern life.This is particularly, true for Boxing Day, often the target of the strongest derision(嘲弄) by anti-consumerists. While we may laugh at the queues in front of the shops, for many, those sales provide the one chance to buy items they’ve needed all year. As Leigh Phillips argues, “this is one of the few times of the year that people can even hope to afford such ‘luxuries’, the Christmas presents their kids are asking for, or just an appliance that works.”Indeed, the richest 7% of people are responsible for 50% of greenhouse gas emissions. This becomes particularly harmful when you take into account that those shopping on Boxing Day are only a small part of our consumption “problem” anyway. Why are environmentalists attacking these individuals, while ignoring such people as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has his own￡1.5bn yacht with a missile defence system?Anyway, anti-consumerism has become a movement of wealthy people talking down to the working class about their life choices, while ignoring the real cause of our environmental problems. It is no wonder one is changing their behaviours—or that environmental destruction continues without any reduction in intensity.63.It is indicated in the 1st paragraph that during the holiday season, many consumers .A.ignore resource problemsB.are fascinated with presentsC.are encouraged to spend lessD.show great interest in the movement.64.It can be inferred from Paragraphs 2 and 3 that the environmentalist movement .A.has targeted the wrong personsB.has achieved its intended purposesC.has taken environment-friendly measuresD.has benefited both consumers and producers65.The example of Roman Abramovich is used to show environmentalists’.A.madness about life choicesB.discontent with rich lifestyleC.ignorance about the real causeD.disrespect for holiday shoppers66.It can be concluded from the text that telling people not to shop at Christmas is .A.anything less than a responsibilityB. nothing more than a biasC. indicative of environmental awarenessD. unacceptable to ordinary peopleSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.Regrettably, that point has not yet come.B.Elephant numbers started falling.C.The existence of even a small legal market increases the opportunities for illegal trade.D.They point out that they have devoted huge resources to the elephant.E.In the long run technology can help make trade coexist with conservation.F.One animal, as so often in the past, will attract much of the attention: the African e lephant.The Ban on Trading Ivory(象牙) is Unfair but NecessaryAs in some countries elephant population have recovered, there are competing proposals about how absolute the ban on elephant trading should be. Countries seeking a modest relaxation have a strong case to make. But it is not strong enough. The ban must stay.Understandably, countries that have done a good job protecting their elephants feel this is unfair. 67. And the real burden of all this is borne by poor local people who are in competition with wildlife for resources, and sometimes in conflict with it—elephants can be destructive. People and governments, so the argument goes, need to have an economic stake(利害关系) in the elephants’ survival. The ivory trade would give them one.To understand why these reasonable-sounding proposals should be rejected, consider what has happened to elephant numbers since some legal trade was authorised, when Botswana, Namibia and South Africa were allowed in 2007 to sell a fixed amount of ivory to Japan. 68.A survey conducted in 2014-15 estimated that elephant numbers had fallen by 30% across 18 countries since 2007.69. In better-resourced national parks, drones are used to make it easier for park keepers to spot illegal hunters. DNA testing of ivory can identify where they came from, and thus whether they are legal. As prices of the technologies fall and countries get richer, both technologies are likely to spread.The objection to trade in products of endangered species is not moral. When the world is confident that it will boost elephant numbers rather than wipe them out, the ivory trade should be encouraged. 70. And until it does, the best hope for the elephant—and even more endangered species, such as rhinos(犀牛)—lies not in easing the ban on trading their products, but in enforcing it better.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.How Supermarkets Are Changing BritainThe British love their supermarkets. And there are more and more of them every year. But is this a good thing?Not necessarily. For a start, many small shops can’t compete on price with superstores such as Tesco. And they don’t have as many products either. As a result, 36% of the UK’s small shops shut down between 1990 and 1996 while the number of supermarkets increased from 457 to 1,102. Supermarkets have even had a negative effect on the British pub. Beer and wine is much cheaper in a supermarket than in a pub. There are now over 55,000 supermarkets in the UK, but less than 55,000 pubs. A decade ago there were more than 61,000. These days, pubs are closing at the rate of 39 a week!Supermarkets are also bad for animal welfare. The UK has high standards in this field, but some supermarkets get their meat from abroad. And in many cases, this meat is produced under conditions that w ould be illegal in the UK. But once they’ve got the meat, supermarkets put a British flag on the product as the meat is packed there. Dishonest? Not exactly, but it isn’t entirely true either!Supermarkets have a poor environmental record too. Many of them don’t store food products themselves as storage space is expensive, so they get food producers to do it for them. This means that supermarket lorries have to make more trips to collect supplies. In turn, this increases the amount of petrol used, which leads to more pollution. Supermarkets also use a lot of plastic packaging, which isn’t good for the environment either.So, what can be done to help the “little guys”? Not much really. Supermarkets have a lot of power. Many political parties receive donations from supermarkets. And supermarkets often use their money to influence decisions. For example, just before the year 2000, one supermarket gave the government £12 million to help build the Millennium Dome in London. Later, plans to tax supermarket car parks were dropped.V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 72.何不喝杯咖啡提一下神？（Why）73.随着每年元旦的临近，人们常常会反思这一年的得与失。
2020届浦东中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案
2020届浦东中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEach year, theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show, or CES, presents the latest developments in many areas of technology. The newest products are designed to make our lives easier, fun and more productive.A car with legsOne of this year’s presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai. The company introduced a small model of a “ walking car,” which is called Elevate. It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground. The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.Changeable people moverGermany's Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods. The company says the vehicle, called Vision Urbanetic, will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use. Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle , the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.Fully electric HarleyAmerican manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle, called LiveWire. The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges. It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds. Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge, loud motors, the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.Personal robotsOne of the new robots, called Temi, is really just a computer tablet on wheels. It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant. It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to. It can link users to friends through voice or video, connect to video or place orders for food or goods.1. Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?A. Elevate.B. Vision Urbanetic.C. LiveWire.D. Temi.2. What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?A. ElevateB. Hyun-daiC. LiveWire .D. Temi .3. Why are the four products designed?A. To ease traffic jam.B. To help us socialize.C. To improve our life.D. To protect the environment.BFrom skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac, TikTok users got creative in a pandemic (流行病) year with new songs, dances and shows in 60 seconds or less.The social mediavideo app on Wednesday shared its list of top 100 videos, creators and trends in America during 2020. “These videos brought joy and inspiration to millions of Americans in the rough year,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, director of creator community at TikTok.The platform has been widely associated with Generation Z (people born after 1996), millennials (people born in the 1980s or 1990s) and influencers who have started careers based on the shared videos.The Weeknd'sBlinding Lightsand Jason Derulo's Savage Loveinspired TikTok dance challenges that made them among the top songs used on the app.For some TikTok creators, the pandemic itself became inspiration to create a connection with other users. Comedian Caitlin Reilly used the app during quarantine (隔离) to make fun of those annoying coworkers for one of the top liked videos. And singer Curtis Roach made an song for the endless days at home with his song Bored in the House.The second most popular video was an Idaho man named Nathan Apodaca who shot to fame after coolly singing Dreams by Fleetwood Mac, while skateboarding on a highway.But the most liked TikTok video was awarded to Bella Poarch with 45 million followers, who created a simple but interesting video with a few seconds of well-timed head nods and eye rolls.While the app might be designed for youth, Chikumbu said that the growth of TikTok this year has pushed it more into mainstream culture. “You're seeing everyone from the teenager to the college students with their parents and then their grandparents all making videos,” said Chikumbu. “And now TikTok trulytranscendsgenerations, particularly in this year when people had a lot of time to dig in and not only watch, but try.”4. What do we know about The Weeknd?A. He created the famous song Dreams.B. He started a career based on shared videos.C. He is probably a popular singer on TikTok.D. He organized the TikTok dance challenges.5. What did Curtis Roach think of his life during quarantine?A. Meaningful.B. Peaceful.C. Content.D. Uninteresting.6. The most popular TikTok video in 2020 was created by ______.A. Caitlin ReillyB. Curtis RoachC. Nathan ApodacaD. Bella Poarch7. What does the underlined word “transcends” in the last paragraph mean?A. Makes use of.B. Goes beyond.C. Calls on.D. Takes charge of.CAs every mobile-phone owner knows, after a year or so the battery starts to fade and the beast needs recharging more frequently.That is troublesome, but a phone’s batteries can be replaced fairly cheaply — or the whole device traded in for the latest model. An electric car, though, is a much bigger investment. And batteries are its priciest component, representing around 30% of an average mid-size vehicle.To provide buyers with some peace of mind, carmakers guarantee their batteries, typically for eight years or around 200,000km. Producers, planning to go much further than that, though, are racing to launch “million mile”(1.6m kilometers) batteries. Contemporary Amperex Technology, a giant Chinese firm which produces batteries fora number of carmakers, was said to be ready to start producing batteries which would last for 16 years or 2m kilometres. Elon Musk has suggested that Tesla,a Californian maker of electric vehicles, has a million-mile battery in the works. And over in Detroit,General Motors is in the final stages of developing an advanced battery which it says has similar longevity (寿命)。
2020年上海市浦东中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析
2020年上海市浦东中学高三英语一模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheatre and film fans will be excited about what's on stage and on screen.THEATRE☆Take in a Broadway show at Mirvish Venues. The Grand Theatre hosts plays and musicals in London, Ontario. The building dates back to 1901 and starts a rare architectural feature.☆In the heart of Ontario's bread-basket, treat yourself to uniquely Canadian modern productions at the Blyth Festival in Goderich.☆Ontario becomes popular on the stage as theatre festivals. The Stratford Festival produces classic productions mainly on Shakespeare in Stratford. Works by Bernard Shaw, the founder of social realism in English literature enrich the stage at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.FILM☆Expand your mind with great modem, independent film during the Reel Asian FilmFestival or visit the TIFF Bell Lightbox for exhibitions related to film and theatre.☆Making productions that don't reach half an hour by new filmmakers, the Breakthroughs Film Festival provides some of the most video movies.☆Five amazing programs feature films from across the globe during the Durham Region International Film Festival.☆One of the top film festivals in the world, the 'Toronto International Film Festival features everything from mainstream Hollywood productions to international cinema.COMEDY☆For a laugh, head to a comedy club. Absolute Comedy, Second City and Yuks Yuks all specialize in finding your funny bone.☆The Toronto Alliance for the Peforming Arts will keep you up to date on what 's playing onToronto's stages; you can look through their “TOnight” for on-the-go performing arts tickets, reviews and searches on your mobile.1. Where should those preferring realistic dramas go?A. London.B. Stratford.C. Goderich.D. Niagara-on-the-Lake.2. What does the Breakthroughs Film Festival focus on?A. Short films.B. Films across the world.C. Modern films.D. Films by young directors.3. What might “TOnight” be?A. A comedy.B. An application.C. A guidebook.D. An organization.BTo Rehan Staton, his childhood was a life of privilege — loving parents, a supportive big brother and a pleasant, private school education. Everything changed when his mother left the country and his father lost his job.He had to sleep with a heavy jacket on when it was cold. He was always hungry. He said he couldn't concentrate at school and would sleep during class. He went from straight. As to near the bottom of his class. A teacher told him he needed special education, which made him hate school.Staton spent his high school years as an excellent athlete, raining to become a professional boxer. He had won a lot of martial arts competitions.But a tragedy struck him in his senior year when Staton suffered serious tendonitis (肌腱炎), in both shoulders. He couldn’t lift either arm for months. His dream of becoming a professional player failed. He struggled to apply to colleges but was refused byall of them.Staton’s body slowly recovered from martial arts and he got a job as a rubbish collector. Many co-workers couldn't help but ask him a simple question, “What are you doing here? You’re smart. You are too young to be here. Go to college.” It was the first time someone outside his family had spoken highly of his intelligence. It was the co-workers thatem enedhim to return to school.Several co-workers put Staton in touch with a professor atBowieStateUniversity. The professor was impressed with their conversation and persuaded the admissions board to change its former decision.Going to college forced Staton’s older brother, Reggie, to drop out. They both knew someone had to be working full time along with their dad. It was a decision Reggie made on his own.After receiving a 4.0, Staton succeeded in becoming a student at theUniversityofMaryland. But he still had a long way to go to attend Harvard Law eventually...4. What finally changed Rehan Staton’s happy childhood?A. His brother’s losing the job.B. His serious health problem.C. His father’s sudden death.D. His mother’s leaving the country.5. What does the underlined word “em ened” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. Force.B. Direct.C. Encourage.D. Accompany.6. Why did Staton’s elder brother have to drop out of school?A. He wanted his brother to study further.B. His father asked him to leave school.C. He had lost interest in most lessons.D. He had to go out to find his mother.7. What will the writer mainly talk about next?A. What Rehan Staton planned to do after entering Harvard.B. How Rehan Staton managed to be admitted to Harvard.C. Why Rehan Staton decided to choose to go to Harvard.D. When Rehan Staton would be successful in Harvard Law.CHenry Cavill: Bring Superman to LifeHenry Cavill knew that he wanted to be a star at 16 years of age, after a chance meeting with movie star Russell Crowe who inspired hispassion for acting. But for the British-born actor, the bright lights and attraction ofHollywoodwere a long way away. Supported by his secretary mother and stockbroker father, he decided to study drama during high school. His journey to super star began.Before gaining the international recognition he has now, Cavill tried out for roles in the Harry Potter and Twilight series but failed to get either. He would have to keep waiting for his big chance.Determined as ever, Cavill took any acting jobs he could get his hands on and appeared in several low-budget horror movies and TV shows in hopes of getting noticed. It almost worked. In the early 2000s, at just 22 years old, he narrowly missed out on becoming the new James Bond. Finally, in 2007, his hard work paid off. He won a leading role as the first Duke of Suffolk in the period showThe Tudors. The TV show was very popular and helped to raise Cavill's popularity inAmerica.In 2011, Cavil landed his breakout role, playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe. He hasn't looked backand has since starred in many hit films, such asMission: Impossible- Fallout.More recently, he stepped back on to the small screen. Since 2019, he has starred in the popular seriesThe Witcher, adapted from the book series and video games of the same name. In the TV show, Cavill played a brave monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, which was the perfect role for Cavill because he was a fan of the video games. Cavill also got a chance to play a classic English character — master detective Sherlock Holmes — in 2020'sEnola Holmes.However, Cavill isn't just a good guy on screen. His charity work also makes him a real-life hero. In 2014, he took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge while wearing his full Superman suit to support the ALS Association. Currently, he is an ambassador for the UK's Royal Marines Charity, which supports war veterans (退伍军人). Why does he do it? He love to make people feel good and bring smiles to people' faces. Indeed, Henry Cavill in living proof that you don't always need to wear a cape (斗篷) to act like a hero.8. Why did Cavil act in low-budget film and TV works early in his career?A. He was too polite to refuse.B. He was hoping to get noticed.C. He was encouraged to do so by his parents.D. He was friends with the directors of the projects.9. The role of the monster hunter was the perfect for Cavill because ________ .A. he had experienced hunting monstersB. he had played the same role in a movieC. he knew the writer of the books personallyD. he enjoyed the video games that the show was rooted in10. Which of the following words can best describe Cavill?A. Modest and friendly.B. Determined and kind.C. Talented and faithful.D. Honest and considerate.11. What made Cavill a real-life hero?A. Being a successful actor.B. Playing Superman on screen.C. Devoting to charities.D. Wearing a cape to take part in activities.DAt Aizo Chuo Hospital in Japan, employees greet newcomers, guide patients to and from the surgery area, and print out maps of the hospital for confused visitors. They don’t take lunch breaks or even get paid. Why? They’re robots!Robots have long worked in factories, helping to build cars and electronic appliances. But today’s robots don’t just do the jobs of people－they actually look and act a lot like people.Kansei, arobot from Japan, has a plastic face covering 19 movable parts. The robot can make 36 facial expressions in response to different words. Kansei shakes in fear at the word “war” and smiles when it hears the word “dinner”.Researchers in Europe are going even further with iCub, a “baby” robot. They are teaching it to speak and hold conversations.The ability to interact is crucial for robots that will one day work closely with humans says robotics professor ChrisAtkeson. “ This will require robots to understand what you say and how you are feeling and respond with appropriate emotions, ” he told WR News.Japanese scientist Minoru Asada agrees. He is building a robot called CB2 that acts like a real baby. “ Right now, it only goes, ̒Ah, ah. ̓But as we develop its learning function, it will start saying more complex sentences and moving on its own, ” Asada says. “ Next-generation robots need to be able to learn and develop by themselves.”Intelligent robot will become more important in the future, as populations age and the number of human workers declines in many countries. “ We’re going to have many more old people and not enough young people to care for them,” says robot researcher Matthew Mason. “ Technology can help the old people live at home longer, instead of going to nursing homes.”12. According to the passage, what jobs have robots already performed?A. Giving advice, answering customer questions and planning events.B. Producing factory goods, building cars and greeting customers.C. Greeting customers, producing factory goods and performing surgery.D. Building cars, driving passengers and providing directions.13. The second paragraph in this passage is mainly about?A. To explain how a robot works.B. To define what a robot is.C. To describe the functions of modern robots.D. To predict the future uses of robots.14. How does the Kansei robot react on the word “fire”?A. Use languages to warn nearby humans.B Back up its memory files.C. Activate an automatic fire alarm.D. Produce a worried look on his face.15. In Asada’s opinion, the next step for robots will be to develop_______.A. the ability to learn independentlyB. the ability to understand human commandsC. the capacity to interact with humansD. the willingness to work together第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届浦东中学高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020届浦东中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BTechnology is supposed to make our lives easier, allowing us todo things more quickly and efficiently. But too often it seems to make things harder. This increase in complexity, often called "feature creep," costs consumers time, but it also costs business money. Product returns in the U.S. cost a hundred billion dollars a year, and a recent study by Elke den Ouden, of Philips Electronics, found that at least half of returned products have nothing wrong with them. Consumers just couldn't figure out how to use them. Companies now know a great deal about problems of usability and consumer behavior, so why is it that feature creep proves unstoppable?In part, fieature creep is the product of the so-called internal-audience problem: the people who design and sell product are not the ones who buy and use them, and what engineers and marketers think is important is not necessarily what's best for consumers. The engineers tend not to notice when more options make a product less usable. And marketing and sales departments see each additional feature as a new selling point, and anew way to attract customers.You might think, then, that companies could avoid fieature creep by just paying attention to what customers really want. But that's where the trouble begins, because although consumers find overloaded gadgets（配件）unmanageable,they also find them attractive. It turns out that when we look at a new product in a store we tend to think that the more features there are, the better. It is only once we get the product home and try to use it that we realize the virtues of simplicity.It seems strange that we don't expect feature tiredness and thus avoid it. But, as numerous studies have shown, people are not, in general, good at predicting what will make them happy in the future. As a result, we will pay more for more features because we systematically overestimate how often we'll use them. We also overestimate our ability to figure out how a complicated product works.The fact that buyers want bells and whistles but users want something clear and simple creates an unusualproblem for companies. A product that doesn't have enough features may fail to catch our eye in the store. But a product with too many features is likely to annoy consumers.4. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?A. The benefits brought by the advanced technology.B. The recent study conducted by Elke den Ouden.C. The loss caused by the feature creep of technology.D. Many problems of usability known by the consumers.5. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. It is the audience problem that leads to feature creep.B. What matters to designers and marketers is not good for consumers.C. Feature creep brings blessings to the people in marketing and sales.D. The engineers will not pay attention to the quality of the product6. What do we know about the buyers in paragraph 4?A. They are deeply convinced that all the products work in simple way.B. They are fed up with the more and more features of the products.C. They are too confident of their ability to use the complicated products.D. They are quite clear about the products which will make them happy.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Saying No to Feature Creep is No Easy ThingB. Feature-heavy Products in DemandC. The More Features, the BetterD. Simplicity Outweighs ComplexityCHave you ever done something that was really dangerous just because you thought it was safe？Maybe you did a dangerous trick on your bicycle or skateboard because you were wearing a helmet and thought you couldn’t get hurt. The psychology(心理) of this sort of behavior is called the Peltzman Effect, named after Sam Peltzman, professor of economics at the University of Chicago. Peltzman believes that those moments when people think they are the safest are the times when they act most dangerously.Peltzman said that people drove more dangerously when they wore seat belts(安全带) . Driving a large four-wheel drive vehicle has a similar effect on drivers’ behavior. Because drivers of large vehicles sit up higher andcan see better, they feel they can make better judgments when they drive. They are better protected in accidents,so they act more dangerously. This makes driving morehazardousto other drivers.The Peltzman Effect isn’t just limited to driving. In 1972, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a law requiring child safety caps on most medicine bottles. The safety caps were designed to prevent children from accidentally taking the medicine, especially painkillers such as aspirin. Requiring safety caps sounded like a great idea, but there was an unexpected side effect. Because the safety caps are so hardto take off, some people leave them off altogether．Worse, some parents leave the bottles where kids can reach them because they feel that it is safe because of the cap. A study on the Peltzman Effect showed that more than 3,500 children have been harmedby aspirin because of the safety caps.The Peltzman Effect describes how we’re likely to take more risks and act more dangerously when we feel safest. What’s more, the effects of these behaviors can be quite different from what we expect.8. What is the Peltzman Effect？A. People behave less safely when they feel safe．B. People feel safest when they are under protection．C. Something that seems dangerous turns out to be safe．D. People who act dangerously are likely to be together．9. What does the underlined word“hazardous”in Paragraph 2 mean？A. Interesting．B. Expensive．C. Dangerous．D. Important．10. Medicine bottles with safety caps ________．A. are required throughout the worldB. meet the demands of the Peltzman EffectC. sell well in the worldD. are not completely safe11. What would be the best title for the text？A. Unsafe Safety MeasuresB. Types of Decision MakingC. People’s Fear of Taking RisksD. Different Behaviors of People in DangerDJoshua Nelson, 18, fromMissouri, is graduating fromSt. CharlesWestHigh Schoolthis week and will be attendingSoutheastMissouriStatein the fall. He had saved upmoney to pay for his tuition, but when he received the college's President's Scholarship, he decided to take his savings and donate it to other students in need.“It comes from my family education and faith," Nelson said. "I've always lived by strong principles as far as being a cheerful giver andhaving an open handwhen it comes to giving back so I feel like that really motivated me.”SEMO's President's Scholarship is the school’s most celebrated, and is only awarded to five top students annually. Nelsonsaid he sat down and outlined how a scholarship could work to help future students who need financial assistance for college. Originally the plan was to give away $ 1,000 the one time, but then he met up with his counselor (顾问), Yolanda Curry, to work outa game plan.“I wasn't expecting it at all!” Curry said. "He told me he had a great idea and wanted to share it with me. I could tell he was really excited.Nelson, in association with his high school, set up the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund. Each year, $1,000 will be awarded to a senior. The money will come from donations, of which there have been $16,000 so far — for a total of $17,435 at last count, according to the school. With the money already in the fund, there's enough to give out a scholarship each year for over a decade. The first scholarship was awarded on June 1 to Darrell Montalvo-Luna. As the first recipient, his scholarship was $2,000.“Joshua has the heart of a servant leader. He leads by example and he's genuinely excited when good things happen for other people," Curry said. "He's an encouragement — he's good at building others up and does what he can to help encourage and motivate those around.12. What did Nelson's initial donation come from?A. His scholarship.B. His savings.C. His pocket money.D. His wages.13. What does the underlined phrase "having an open hand" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Ambitious.B. Courageous.C. Generous.D. Cautious.14. How did Curry feel when hearing Nelson's idea?A. Shocked.B. Confused.C. Excited.D. Delighted.15. What can be inferred about the Joshua Nelson Leaders In Action Scholarship fund?A. It never supports high school students.B. It was set up more than ten years ago.C. It was founded by Nelson and Curry.D. It is going very smoothly.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届上海市浦东新区高三上学期期末考试(一模)英语试卷及答案
2020届上海市浦东新区高三上学期期末考试（一模）英语试卷2019.12★祝考试顺利★考生注意：1.考试时间 120 分钟，试卷满分 140 分。
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I.ListeningComprehension SectionADirections: 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 a 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 a bank.2.A. Waiter. B. At a postoffice.B. Salesman.C. At a travelagency.C. Mechanic.D. At anairport.D.Accountant.3. A. June 3rd. B. June 13th. C. July 13th. D. July1 / 3630th.4. A. Businessmanagement. B. Britishliterature.C. Popular science.D. Classicalmusic.5. A. Carry a lot of cashon her.B.Cancel the trip to theU.S.C.Search for information online.D.Try various payment methods.6. A. He will give priority to the lecture.B.He will deliver a lecture to the graduates.C.He will attend the graduation ceremony.D.He will prepare presents for the graduates.7. A. Jack has paid off all the debts through hard work.B.Jack and Sam have won the first place in the contest.C.They relaxed themselves the whole summer holiday.D.The robot contest was held in the innovation laboratory.8. A. Peter hardly notices the changes in his class.B.Peter has greatly changed his personality.C.The man was surprised to learn Peter’s success.D.Peter has received training in delivering speeches.2 / 36。
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2020届上海市浦东新区模范中学高三英语一模试卷及答案
2020届上海市浦东新区模范中学高三英语一模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BAfter years of releasing e-readers that compete directly with Amazon’s Kindle, Rakuten Kobo’s latest device offers something totally different: theability to draw and write directly on the screen.With a large 10.3-inch E-ink display, the Kobo Elipsa looks more like an electronic clipboard than the standard paperpack-sized e-reader. Although the ability to write on the screen is no big deal — especially given its high price tag of $ 600 — the overall package is impressively functional.In terms of reading, the Elipsa packs just about everything you’d expect in a Kobo. You can purchase and download books from the store, read web articles you’ve saved online via Pocket, and connect to your local library to borrow e-books and magazines. It’s known that Kindle basically requires you to buy books from Amazon. Unlike Kindles, Kobos are pretty open with the formats they support; you can connect the Elipsa to a computer and transfer over any PDF books you have bought or downloaded from stores like Booktopia or Google Books.You can fill your virtual notepads with notes using brush and pen types, and export them as PDFs or images to a PC. There’s also an “advanced” notebook that can turn your writing into typed and editable text for exporting to Microsoft Word format. You can also write directly onto documents themselves, with all your word circling and underlining saved as you go to review later. This is especially handy when it comes to PDFs, as changes you make are synced（同步）automatically when you have Wi-Fi, so you can move between your Elipsa, PC and phone and keep your notes.With all that said, we can see it really appealing to e-reader fans who also tend to do a lot of work on paper. If you ever print things out to mark them up, fill notepads with writing or drawing that you later have to transcribe or scan, or just wish you could write all over your library books, this could be the device for you.4. Which of the following best describes the Elipsa?A. Automatic.B. Traditional.C. Useful.D. Standard.5. How is a Kobo different from a Kindle in reading?A. A Kindle has a larger screen.B. A Kindle can support more formats.C. A Kobo supports books from various sources.D. A Kobo should be connected to local libraries.6. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Kobos?A Their function in syncing. B. Their function in typing.C. Their function in writing.D. Their function in reading.7. In which section of a newspaper can the text probably be found?A. Education.B. Technology.C. Lifestyle.D. Business.CWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand thatpeople must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”8. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.9. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men10. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.DWhile the arts can' t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we mightovercome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’ s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.12. What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.13. What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.14. What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Essentials of Symphony No. 9C. Moving artfully through crisesD. Joy in the eyes of Beethoven第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届上海外国语大学附属浦东外国语学校高三英语一模试题及答案
2020届上海外国语大学附属浦东外国语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AThe history ofpop art begins with abstract art. Pop art emerged from the foundation of abstract art in the 1950s, first gaining recognition in Great Britain, then establishing itself in the United States in the 1960s.In the 1930s and 1940s, abstract art was greatly popular, but people began to hate this art form. Most abstract art produced in this era could be found in art galleries or the homes of the elite(名流), not in the homes of everyday people. Pop art sprung onto the scene as the people's art.Some art critics say pop art is a rebellion against abstract art; others say it is an extension of abstract art. You can see elements of abstract art in many pop art prints, especially those that consist of a collage（拼贴画）of images. However, some pop art pieces have nothing to do with abstract art, looking more like a photo of a popular consumer item, which impressed people deeply.Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi were two of the first contemporary pop art pioneers recognised in Great Britain. They were a part of the Independent Group, an organised group of British artists who wanted to challenge ruling modernist approaches to culture. They recognised the value of modern advertising and comic book images. They used these popular images in art as a social commentary, often building irony and humour into their artworks, thus creating a new form of art. These pieces were mass-produced and sold at affordable prices.When pop art took off in the United States, it expanded to include a celebration of kitsch and the common images found in movies and television. Andy Wharhol is perhaps the most famous American pop art artist, known for his prints of the actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer Elvis Presley and of Campbell's soup cans. Andy Wharhol was inspired by images from advertisements and common consumer items. He also made a series of paintings which showed images of car accidents.1. Why did people dislike abstract art?A. People found it hard to understand.B. Ordinary people couldn't afford it.C. People disliked enjoying it in galleries.D. It wasn't based on everyday life.2. What impression do pop art works leave on people?A. They are a rebellion against abstract art.B. They have many elements of abstract art.C. They are created so real.D. They are products of advertisers.3. The Independent Group was set up to ________.A. introduce a new art form to the worldB. develop modern advertising furtherC. create new comic book imagesD. make British culture better knownBA North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization calls for boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.4. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?A. To save its mother.B. To confirm its identity.C. To determine the time of its death.D. To uncover the cause of its death.5. How many right whales are left according to the passage?A. About 40.B. About 50.C. About 400.D. About 500.6. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.7. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.C. To protect the boats against the whales.D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.CThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.8. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.9. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.10. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.11. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.DHappiness is not a warm phone, according to anew study exploring the link between young life satisfaction and screen time. The study was led by professor of psychology Jean M. Twenge at San Diego State University (SDSU).To research this link, Twenge, along with colleagues Gabrielle Martin at SDSU and W. Keith Campbell at the University of Georgia, dealt with data from the Monitoring the Future (MtF) study, a nationally representative survey of more than a million U. S. 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. The survey asked students questions about how often they spent time on their Phones, tablets and computers, as well as questions about their face-to-face social interactions and their overall happiness.On average found that teens who spent more time in front of screen devices — playing computer games, using social media, texting and video chatting — were less happy than those who invested more time in non-screen activities like sports, reading newspapers and magazines, and face-to-face social interactions."The key to digital media use and happiness is limited use," Twenge said. "Aim to spend no more than two hours a day on digital media, and try to increase the amount of time you spend seeing friends face-to-face and exercising — two activities reliably linked to greater happiness."Looking at historical trends from the same age groups since the 1990s, it's easy to find that the increase of screen devices over time happened at the same time as a general drop-off in reported happiness inU. S.teens. Specifically, young peopled life satisfaction and happiness declined sharply after 2012. That's the year when the percentage of Americans who owned a smartphone rose above 50 percent. By far the largest change in teens' lives between 2012 and 2016 was the increase in the amount of time they spent on digital media, and the followingdecline in in-person social activities and sleep.12. Which method did Twenge's team use for the study?A. Calculating students' happiness.B. Asking students certain questions.C. Analyzing data from a survey.D. Doing experiments on screen time.13. How does the author develop the finding of the study in paragraph 3?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving an example.C. By making an argument.D. By introducing a concept.14. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To draw a conclusion from the study.B. To offer some advice to the readers.C. To prove social activities' importance.D. To support the researchers' finding.15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Quitting Phones Equals HappinessB. Screen Time Should Be BannedC. Teens' Lives Have Changed SharplyD. Screen-addicted Teens Are Unhappier第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年上海市浦东中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年上海市浦东中学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AA Lifelong Devotion to Keeping People FedYuan Longping is a Chinese agricultural scientist and educator, known for developing the hybrid rice varieties.Yuan graduated from the Southwest Agriculture Institute in 1953 andbegan his teaching career at an agriculture school.In the 1960s, when a serious food shortage sweptChina, Yuan decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the yields of rice. He then began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan succeeded in growing the world’s first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per mu (about 0.067 hectares), rising from the previous yield of only 300 kg per mu. For the next four decades, he continued to work on research and development of hybrid rice, achieving increasingly higher outputs. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by Yuan’s team achieved 1,500 kilograms per mu in two growing seasons, a new world record.InChina, where rice is the main food for the majority of the 1.4 billion people, the planting area of hybrid rice has reached 16 million hectares, or 57 % of the total planting area of rice, helping feed an extra 80 million people a year.Hybrid rice has also been grown in over 40 countries, including theU.S.,Brazil,India,Vietnam, thePhilippinesandMadagascar. The total planting area of the hybrid rice has reached 8 million hectares overseas.Even after a great success, Yuan never held himself back from making new breakthroughs. In 2017, his team started to grow seawater rice inQingdao. The rice was designed to grow in saline-alkaline land and survive even after being completely in seawater. His team planned to develop a type of seawater rice that could be planted in 6.67 million hectares of saline-alkaline land acrossChinato boost the country’s rice harvest by about 20 %. In 2018, Yuan’s team was invited to plant the saline-alkaline tolerant rice in experimental fields inDubai, which achieved huge success. In June 2020, his team started to grow seawater rice on a farm at an altitude of 2,800 meters in northwestChina’sQinghaiProvince. The experiment succeeded.Yuan had two dreams — to “enjoy the cool under the rice crops taller than men” and that hybrid rice could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food shortage.1. What made Yuan Longping decide to study rice?A. A serious food shortage.B. Agriculture development.C. His interest in the rice experiment.D. His wish to plant the tallest rice in the world.2. From the passage, we know that Yuan Longping ________.A. developed a variety of hybrid riceB. worked as a scientist after graduationC. started to grow seawater rice inDubaiin 2017D. grew the first high-yielding hybrid rice varieties in 19533. We can infer from the passage that Yuan Longping’s most outstanding qualities are________.A. modest and outgoingB. honest and creativeC. generous and optimisticD. responsible and devotedBWhen I was seven my father gave me a Timex, my first watch. I loved it, wore it for years, and haven’t had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago. Why? Because I don’t need one. I have a mobile phone and I’m always near someone with an iPod or something like that. All these devices (装置) tell the time — which is why, if you look around, you’ll see lots of empty wrists; sales of watches to young adults have been going down since 2007. This is ridiculous. Expensive cars go faster than cheap cars. Expensive clothes hang better than cheap clothes. But these days all watches tell the time as well as all other watches. Expensive watches come with extra functions — but who needs them? How often do you dive to 300 metres into the sea or need to find your direction in the area around the South Pole? So why pay that much of five years’ school fees for watches that allow you to do these things?If justice were done, the Swiss watch industry should have closed down when the Japanese discovered how to make accurate watches for a five-pound note. Instead the Swiss reinvented the watch, with the aid of millions of pounds’ worth of advertising, as a message about the man wearing it. Rolexes are for those who spend their weekends climbing icy mountains; a Patek Philippe is for one from a rich or noble family; a Breitling suggests you like to pilot planesacross the world.Watches are now classified as “investments” (投资). A 1994 Philippe recently sold for nearly £ 350,000, while 1960s Rolexes have gone from £ 15,000 to £ 30,000 plus in a year. But a watch is not an investment. It’s a toy for self-satisfaction, a matter of fashion. Prices may keep going up — they’ve been rising for 15 years. But when of fashion. Prices may keep going up — they’ve been rising for 15 years. But when fashion moves on, the owner ofthat £ 350,000 beauty will suddenly find his pride and joy is no more a good investment than my childhood Times.4. The author don’t need another watch because ________.A. he don’t like wearing a watchB. he has mobile phone and can ask someone for helpC. he has no sense of timeD. he thinks watches too expensive5. It seems ridiculous to the writer that________.A. expensive watches with unnecessary functions still sellB. expensive clothes sell better than cheap onesC. cheap cars don’t run as fast as expensive onesD. people dive 300 metres into the sea6. What can be learnt about Swiss watch industry from the passage?A. It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.B. It’s hard for the industry to beat its competitors.C. It targets rich people as its potential customers.D. It’s easy for theindustry to reinvent cheap watches.7. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Timex or Rolex?B. My Childhood TimexC. Watches? Not for Me!D. Watches----a Valuable CollectionCA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim theyhad just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。
2020年上海市浦东新区高考英语一模试卷
2020年上海市浦东新区高考英语一模试卷Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections： After reading the passage below， fill in the blanks to make the 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.1.A New Hero is Here to Save the DayIt’s thought that when a hero like Batman is blessed with great power， he or she must endure loneliness and suffering as a result． The Flash（闪电侠）， however， makes a fun，lightning﹣quick and optimistic superhero． After the wild success of TV series Arrow， aTV network launched The Flash，（1）________（show） the image of this Superhero，who was only a supporting character in Arrow．Like Spiderman，who gained the ability to make webs and climb walls after he（2）________（bite）by a spider，Barry Allen in The Flash was shocked into superhero﹣status by accident． A strike from a lightning put Allen into a nine﹣month unconscious state，and when he emerged， he found himself （3）________（equip） with super speed．Naturally， Allen slips on a colorful suit and becomes the Flash， a hero （4）________extreme speed to fight super﹣powered bad guys． But the Flash also has other purposes，namely finding out the truth behind his mother’s death and his father’s unjust imprisonment．In line with superhero series standards， The Flash features action and eye﹣popping special effects．There’s nothing terribly innovative here， but （5）________we do get isa unique superhero with a more unusual personality．（6）________Allen has gone through unpleasant childhood experience， in this show he grows into a superhero （7）________powers include optimism．He’s got a group of scientists that not only save his life，but also provide him with emotional support and the tools necessary （8）________（fight）crime．A big surprise for me was that The Flash cast Prison Break star Wentworth Miller as a bad character， who uses a gun that （9）________turn anything into ice． US shows began their entrance into the Chinese market with Friends， but Prison Break pushed interest inUS TV series to a new height largely thanks to Miller’s wonderful acting．Now Miller’s backto act in The Flash．（10）________is a nice surprise that this new show serves as a platform for Prison Break fans to revisit their old favorite，although this time around he’s an antagonist（反派角色）．【答案】showing,was bitten,equipped,with,what,Eventhough/if,whose,to fight,can,It【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】本文介绍了继蝙蝠侠之后的几个电影中的超级英雄角色．以及扮演者．【解答】1．showing，考查现在分词，show和它所修饰的词之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词showing作补充说明．2． was bitten，考查时态语态，描述过去的事情，所以用一般过去时态，句子主语和bite之间是被动关系，所以用被动语态，主语为he，所以用第三人称单数谓语，故填瓦斯 bitten．3． equipped，考查过去分词，根据短语be equipped with装备着，可知用过去分词作宾补，故填equipped．4． with，考查介词，表示“带有”，所以用介词with．5． what，考查主语从句，在主语从句中作get的宾语，表示“…的东西”，所以用what引导．6． Even though/if，考查连词，根据句意“尽管艾伦在这个节目中经历了不愉快的童年经历，但他成长为一个超级英雄，他的力量包括乐观主义”，可知用even though/if“尽管”引导让步状语从句．7． whose，考查定语从句，先行词为人a superhero，在定语从句中作定语，所以用whose引导．8． to fight，考查不定式，形容词+不定式结构，所以用to fight．9．can，考查情态动词，根据句意“他用一把能把任何东西变成冰的枪”，表示“能够”，后跟动词原形，所以用can．10． It，考查it的用法，that引导主语从句放在后面，所以用it作形式主语．Section BDirections： After reading the passage below， fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.A． accustomed B． advances C． command D． common E． drain F． minimizeG． precisely H． reduced I． renew J． sustainably K． victimsCriticism of the Fast FashionIn the 2006 film version of The Devil Wears Prada， Miranda Priestly， played by Meryl Streep， scolds her unattractive assistant for imagining that high fashion doesn’t affect her．Priestly explains how the deep blue color of the assistant’s sweater was（1）_______over the years from fashion shows to departments stores and to the bargain bin in which the poor girl probably found her clothes．This top﹣down concept of the fashion business couldn’t be more out of date or in conflict with the mad world described in Overdressed，Elizabeth Cline’s three﹣year accusation of “fast fashion”． In the last decade or so，（2）_______ in technology have allowed mass﹣market labels such as Zara， H&M， and Uniqlo to react to trends more quickly and predict demand more（3）_______． Quicker turnarounds mean less wasted stock， more frequent release， and more profit． These labels encourage style﹣conscious consumersto see clothes as disposable﹣meant to last only a wash or two，although they don’t advertise that﹣and to （4）_______ their wardrobe（衣橱） every few weeks． By offering on﹣trend items at dirt﹣cheap prices， Cline argues， these brands have controlled fashion cycles， shaking an industry long（5）_______to a seasonal pace．The（6）_______of this revolution， of course， are not limited to designers． For H&Mto offer a ﹩5.95 knit miniskirt in all its 2，300﹣plus stores around the world， it must rely on low﹣wage overseas labor， order in volumes that （7）_______ natural resources，and use massive amounts of harmful chemicals．Towards the end of Overdressed， Cline introduced her ideal， a Brooklyn woman named Sarah Kate Beaumont， who since 2008 has made all of her own clothes﹣and beautifully． But as Cline is the first to note， it took Beaumont decades to perfect her craft；her example can’t be imitated．Though several fast﹣fashion companies have made efforts to（8）_______ their impact on labor and the environment﹣including H&M， with its green Conscious Collection line﹣Cline believes lasting change can only be made by customers． She exhibits the idealism（9）_______ to many advocates of sustainability， be it in food or in energy． Vanity（虚荣心）is a constant； people will only start shopping more （10）_______ when they can’t afford not to．【答案】H,B,G,I,A,K,E,F,D,J【考点】选词填空【解析】本文讲述了在过去的十年左右时间里，技术的进步使得Zara、H&M和优衣库等大众市场品牌能够更快地对趋势做出反应更准确地预测需求．【解答】（1） H ，考查句意，根据句意“普里斯特利解释说，多年来，从时装秀到百货公司，再到这个可怜的女孩可能在其中找到衣服的廉价箱，助理毛衣的深蓝色是如何减少的．．”，可知要填的词为" reduced减少"．（2） B ，考查句意，根据句意“在过去的十年左右时间里，技术的进步使得Zara、H&M和优衣库等大众市场品牌能够更快地对趋势做出反应更准确地预测需求”，可知要填的词为“advances进步”．（3） G ，考查句意，根据句意“在过去的十年左右时间里，技术的进步使得Zara、H&M和优衣库等大众市场品牌能够更快地对趋势做出反应更准确地预测需求”，可知要填的词为“precisely 更准确地”．（4） I ，考查句意，根据句意“尽管他们不做广告，并且每隔几周就更新一次衣柜”，可知要填的词为“renew 更新”．（5） A ，考查句意，根据句意" 这些品牌以极其低廉的价格控制着时尚周期，动摇了一个长期习惯于季节性节奏的行业．“，可知要填的词为” accustomed习惯的"．（6） K ，考查句意，根据句意" 当然，这场革命的受害者并不局限于设计师“，可知要填的词为” victims受害者"．（7） E ，考查句意，根据句意" H&M要想在全球2300多家门店提供（8）95英镑的针织迷你裙，就必须依靠低工资的海外劳动力，订购大量消耗自然资源的产品，并使用大量有害化学物质“，可知要填的词为” drain耗费"．（9） F ，考查句意，根据句意“尽管有几家快时尚公司努力将对劳动和环境的影响降到最低”，可知要填的词为" minimize 最小化"．（10） D ，考查句意，根据句意“她展示了许多可持续发展倡导者所共有的理想主义，无论是在食品还是能源方面”，可知要填的词为" common共有的 "．（11）J ，考查句意，根据句意“人们只有在买得起的时候才会开始更可持续地购物”，可知要填的词为" sustainably可持续地"．Ⅲ.Reading Comprehension 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.The networked computer is an amazing device． It is the first media machine that serves as the mode of production （you can make stuff）, means of distribution （you can upload stuff to the network）, site of （1）_______（you can download stuff and interact with it）, and place of praise and criticism （you can comment on the stuff you have downloaded or uploaded）．（2）_______ , the computer is the 21st century’s culture machine．But for all the reasons there are to （3）_______ the computer, we must also act withcaution． This is because the networked computer has started a secret war between downloading and uploading﹣between passive consumption and active（4）_______ ﹣whose outcome will shape our collective future in ways we can only begin to imagine．All animals download, but only a few upload anything besides faces and their own bodies． Humans are （5）_______in their capacity to not only make tools but then turn around and use them to create superfluous（过剩的） material goods（paintings, sculpture and architecture） and superfluous experiences（music, literature, religion and philosophy）．（6）_______, it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to behuman． Downloading and consuming culture requires great skills, but（7）_______ to move beyond downloading is to rob oneself of a defining ingredient of humanity．Despite the possibilities of our new culture machines, most people are still （8）_______ download mode, brought about by television watching． Even after the（9）_______ of widespread social media, a pyramid of production remains, with a small number of people uploading material, a slightly larger group commenting on or modifying that content, and a huge percentage remaining satisfied to just （10）_______．The networked computer offers the first chance in 50 years to （11）_______ the flow caused by TV viewing, to encourage thoughtful downloading and, even more importantly, meaningful uploading． The computer offers the opportunity to bring about a complete（12）_______ from the culture of television and a shift from a consumption model to a production model． This is a historic opportunity． Fifty years of television dominance has given birth to an unhealthy culture． The （13）_______ is now in our collective grasp． It involves controlling our intake, or downloading, and （14）_______our levels of activity﹣uploading．Of course people will still download． Nobody uploads more than a tiny percentage of the culture they consume． But using the networked computer as a download﹣only device, or even a download﹣mainly device, is a（15）_______ opportunity that history affords us． Therefore, the goal must be to establish a balance between consumption and production．（1）A.celebrationB.conversationsC.receptionD.ceremonies（2）A.Without doubtB.In returnC.In particularD.By contrast（3）A.liberateB.celebrateC.concernD.reject（4）A.requestB.supportC.defenseD.creation（5）A.uniqueB.familiarC.efficientD.loyal（6）A.In additionB.In factC.For instanceD.By the way（7）A.strivingparingC.failingD.attempting（8）A.optimistic aboutB.unfamiliar withC.stuck inD.ashamed of（9）A.transformationB.emergenceC.encounterD.maintenance（10）A.consumeB.neglectbineD.innovate（11）A.enhanceB.quickenC.reverseD.extend（12）A.outcomeB.exposureC.breakD.evolution（13）A.puzzleB.cureC.regretD.favor（14）A.analysingB.maintainingC.featuringD.increasing（15）A.wastedB.treasuredC.multipliedD.revised 【答案】CABDABCCBACCBDA【考点】社会文化【解析】本文是一篇社会文化类阅读，主要讲述了网络计算机的优势以及我们应该避免的缺点．【解答】（1）C．考查名词．根据上下文内容可知，It is the first media machine that serves asthe mode of production （you can make stuff）， means of distribution （you can upload stuff to the network）， site of （1）（you can download stuff and interact with it）， and place of praise and criticism （you can comment on the stuff you have downloaded or uploaded）．句意为这是第一台用作生产方式（可以制作东西），分发方式（可以将东西上传到网络），接收站点可以下载并与之交互的媒体机，以及赞誉场所和批评（您可以对下载或上传的内容进行评论）．A． celebration庆祝；B． conversations对话；C． reception接待；D．ceremonies仪式．故选C．（2）A．考查短语．根据上下文内容可知， In return， the computer is the 21st century’s culture machine．句意为作为回报，计算机是21世纪的文化机器．A． Without doubt毫无疑问；B． In return作为回报；C． In particular尤其；D．By contrast相反．故选A．（3）B．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知，But for all the reasons there are to （3）the computer， we must also act with caution．句意为但是出于庆祝计算机的种种原因，我们也必须谨慎行事．A． liberate解放；B． celebrate庆祝；C． concern关注；D． reject拒绝．故选B．（4）D．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知，This is because the networked computer has started a secret war between downloading and uploading﹣between passive consumption and active（4）﹣whose outcome will shape our collective future in ways we can only begin to imagine．句意为这是因为网络计算机在被动消费和主动创建之间已经开始了下载和上传之间的秘密战争，其结果将以我们只能开始想象的方式塑造我们的集体未来．A． request请求；B． support支持；C．defense冒犯；D．creation标准．故选D．（5）A．考查形容词．根据上下文内容可知，Humans are （5）in their capacity to not only make tools 句意为人类具有独特的能力，他们不仅可以制造工具，还可以转身使用它们来创造多余的（过剩的）物质商品（绘画，雕塑和建筑）和多余的体验（音乐，文学，宗教和哲学）．A． unique独一无二的；B． familiar熟悉的；C．efficient效率高的；D．loyal忠诚的．故选A．（6）B．考查短语．根据上下文内容可知，In fact，it is precisely these superfluous things that define human culture and ultimately what it is to be human．句意为事实上，正是这些多余的东西定义了人类文化，最终定义了人类的文化．A． In addition另外；B． In fact事实上；C． For instance例如；D． By the way顺便．故选B．（7）C．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知， Downloading and consuming culture requires great skills， but（7）to move beyond downloading is to rob oneself of a defining ingredient of humanity．句意为下载和消费文化需要高超的技能，但是不能超越下载范围就是抢夺人类的决定性成分．A． striving奋斗；B． comparing比较；C． failingD．attempting试图．故选C．（8）C．考查短语．根据上下文内容可知，Despite the possibilities of our new culture machines， most people are still （8）download mode， brought about by television watching．句意为尽管我们的新文化机器有可能，但大多数人仍停留在电视观看带来的下载模式下．A． optimistic about感到乐观；B．unfamiliar with不熟悉；C． stuck in陷入；D． ashamed of感到羞愧．故选C．（9）B．考查名词．根据上下文内容可知， Even after the（9）of widespread social media， a pyramid of production remains， with a small number of people uploading material， a slightly larger group commenting on or modifying that content， and a hugepercentage remaining satisfied to just （10）．句意为即使在广泛的社交媒体出现之后，生产金字塔仍然存在，少数人上载材料，稍大一些的小组对内容进行评论或修改，并且仍然有很大一部分人满足于消费．A． transformation转化；B．emergence出现；C．encounter致使；D．maintenance坚持．故选B．（10）A．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知， Even after the（9）of widespread social media， a pyramid of production remains， with a small number of people uploading material， a slightly larger group commenting on or modifying that content， and a huge percentage remaining satisfied to just （10）．句意为即使在广泛的社交媒体出现之后，生产金字塔仍然存在，少数人上载材料，稍大一些的小组对内容进行评论或修改，并且仍然有很大一部分人满足于消费．A． consume消费；B．neglect忽视；C．combine 结合；D．innovate创新．故选A．（11）C．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知，The networked computer offers the first chance in 50 years to （11）the flow caused by TV viewing， to encourage thoughtful downloading and， even more importantly， meaningful uploading．句意为联网计算机是50年来第一个机会来扭转电视收看带来的流量，鼓励进行有思想的下载，更重要的是，有意义的上传．A． enhance提高；B． quicken加快；C． reverse扭转；D． extend延伸．故选C．（12）C．考查名词．根据上下文内容可知， The computer offers the opportunity to bring about a complete（12）from the culture of television and a shift from a consumption model to a production model．句意为计算机为彻底打破电视文化和从消费模式向生产模式的转变提供了机会．A． outcome支出；B．exposure暴露；C．break休息；D．evolution演化．故选C．（13）B．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知， The （13）is now in our collective grasp．句意为现在，我们共同掌握了治愈方法．它涉及控制我们的摄取或下载，并增加我们的活动负荷水平．A． puzzle困惑；B．cure治愈；C．regret后悔；D． favor支持．故选B．（14）D．考查动词．根据上下文内容可知， It involves controlling our intake， or downloading， and （14）our levels of activity﹣uploading．句意为现在，我们共同掌握了治愈方法．它涉及控制我们的摄取或下载，并增加我们的活动负荷水平．A． analysing分析；B．maintaining坚持；C．featuring形成；D．increasing增加．故选D．（15）A．考查形容词．根据上下文内容可知，But using the networked computer as a download﹣only device， or even a download﹣mainly device， is a（15）opportunitythat history affords us．句意为但是，将网络计算机用作仅下载设备，甚至是主要下载设备，是历史给我们带来的浪费的机会．A． wasted浪费的；B．treasured珍贵的；C． multiplied乘的；D． revised 修正的．故选A．Section BDirections： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.（A）Dame Zaha Hadid, the Iraqi﹣born British architect whose tall structures left a mark on skylines and imaginations around the world and in the process reshaped architecture for the modern age．She was not an average designer． She liberated architectural geometry（几何）, giving it a whole new expressive identity． Geometry became, in her hands, a vehicle for unprecedented and eye﹣popping new spaces． Her buildings elevated uncertainty to anart, conveyed in the odd ways．Her work implying mobility, speed, freedom and uncertainty spoke to a worldview widely shared by a younger generation． "I am not European, I don’t do conventional work and I am a woman, ’’ Strikingly Ms． Hadid never allowed herself on her work to be categorized by her background or her gender． And she was one of a kind, a path breaker． In 2004, she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s Nobel．Zaha Hadid was born in Baghdad on October 31, 1950． Then in 1972, she arrived at the architectural association in London, a center for experimental design． Her teachers included Elia Zenghelis and Rem Koolhaas．“They aroused my ambition,” she would recall, “and taught me to trust even my strangest instincts．” B y the 1980s she had established her own practice in London． And she began to draw attention with an unrealized plan in 1982﹣1983 for the Peak Club．Her partner, Patrick Schumacher, played an instrumental and collaborative role in her career． Mr． Schumacher coined the term parametric（参数的） design to include the computer﹣based approach that helped the firm’s most weird concepts become reality． Ms． Hadid called what resulted in an organic language of architecture, based on these new tools, which allow us to combine highly complex forms into a fluid（流线的）and complete whole．Her sources were nature, history or whatever she sought useful． When her Rosenthal Center, a relatively modest project, opened in 2003, Herbert Muschamp, the architecture crit ic declared it “the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war”．“She was bigger than life, a force of nature, ” as Amale Andraos, the dean of Columbia University’s architecture school, put it, “she was a pioneer．”She was． For women, for what cities can desire to build and for the art of architecture．（1）What features the structures designed by Zaha Hadid？________A.Free architectural geometry．B.Conventional design．C.Odd imagination．D.Colorful patterns．．（2）According to Paragraphs 3 and 4， which of the following statement is TRUE？________A.Zaha Hadid taught herself to trust instincts．B.The plan for the Peak Club hasn’t been carried out．C.The architect’s gender influenced her work dramatically．D.Zaha Hadid was the first architect to win the Pritzker Prize．．（3）How did the computer﹣based approach make a difference to Zaha Hadid’s work？________A.It contributes to realizing the strange ideas．B.It simplifies the complex structure as a whole．C.It provides new tools to translate the language．D.It serves as an instrument to interpret the concepts．．（4）The purpose of the passage is to________．A.present Zaha Hadid’s life experienceB.praise Zaha Hadid’s inspiration and diligencepare Zaha Hadi d’s works in different timesD.show Zaha Hadid’s great contributions to architecture．【答案】ABAD【考点】故事类阅读记叙文阅读【解析】文章介绍著名的建筑师扎哈•哈迪德夫人的建筑风格和对世界建筑的贡献．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据文章第二段的句子 She liberated architectural geometry（几何）， giving it a whole new expressive identity．可知，扎哈哈迪德设计的结构特点是自由建筑几何．故选A．（2）B．细节理解题．根据文章第四段的句子And she began to draw attention with an unrealized plan in 1982﹣1983 for the Peak Club．可知，山顶俱乐部的计划还没有执行．故选B．（3）A．细节理解题．根据文章第五段的句子 Mr． Schumacher coined the term parametric（参数的） design to include the computer﹣based approach that helped the firm’s most weird concepts become reality．可知，基于计算机的方法使扎哈•哈迪德的工作与众不同，有助于实现这些奇怪的想法．故选A．（4）D．写作意图题．根据文章第一段的句子 Dame Zaha Hadid， the Iraqi﹣born British architect whose tall structures left a mark on skylines and imaginations around the world and in the process reshaped architecture for the modern age．扎哈•哈迪德夫人，出生于伊拉克的英国建筑师，其高大的建筑在世界各地的天际线和想象中留下了印记，并在这一过程中重塑了现代建筑．可知，展示扎哈•哈迪德对建筑的伟大贡献．故选D．2020 SAN FRANCISCOWRITERS CONFERENCE17th Celebration of Craft, Commerce & CommunityFebruary 13﹣16, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency San FranciscoSpeakers: *Walter Mosley*Jonathan Maberry*Brooke WarnerPlus authors, editors, publishers & literary agents from New York, L．A． & S．F． Bay AreaVisit www．SFWriters．org to get event/contest/scholarship details, access online registration for the free SFWC Newsletter．Considerable Early Discounts and Special Room Rates!2019 SAN FRANCISCOWRITING FOR CHANGEA one﹣day conference for all writers who want to change the world through their writing． September 14th at the Unitarian Center Details and registration:www．SFWritingforChange．orgSFWC/San Francisco Writers Foundation is a nonprofit organizationBehind the Scenes of a Writing ConferenceWhen you attend a writing conference, you see a ________ that took months or longer to make up． Plenty is going on behind the scenes．Let’s take a loo k behind the curtain．The day starts long before attendees walk through the door． Registration is set up, signs posted and tables arranged． Logistics （后勤） all fall on the conference organizers． For example, the annual conference I direct in San Francisco （see the poster above） is a simple one﹣day conference that takes more than eight months to put together and around 15 staff and volunteers to manage． Larger multi﹣day conferences have even more goingon behind the scenes．Overseeing it all is the conference director, a conductor who typically works with committee directors to make sure everything runs smoothly． Over the course of the conference, staffers make sure everything stays on track．It’s not unusual for staff to walk miles in a day and go without meals．Conference staff and volunteers are always behind the curtains making sure your experience is perfect． The next time you attend a well﹣run writing conference, take a moment to thank staff and volunteers for their devotion． They deserve all the praise they can get because without them, there would be no conference．（1）The underlined word facade refers to________．A.the effort behind the scenesB.the scenes visible to the publicC.the literary masterpiece on displayD.the material distributed at the meeting．（2）What’s the latest time to start to arrange for the one﹣day conference in San Francisco？________A.July， 2019．B. March， 209．C. September， 2019．D. January， 2019．．（3）According to the writer， the attendees of the 2020 San Francisco Writers Conference should praise the________．A.three speakersB. authors and editorsC. staff and volunteersD. corporate sponsors．【答案】BCC【考点】广告布告类阅读应用文阅读【解析】文章介绍2020年旧金山作家大会的安排和一些幕后工作．【解答】（1）B．词义猜测题．根据划线词下文的句子Plenty is going on behind the scenes．可知，上文是幕前的工作．故选B．（2）C．细节理解题．根据文章的2019 SAN FRANCISCO WRITING FOR CHANGE A one﹣day conference for all writers who want to change the world through their writing．September 14th at the Unitarian Center Details and registration上次安排在旧金山举行为期一天的会议的时间是2019年9月．故选C．（3）C．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段的句子The next time you attend a well﹣run writing conference， take a moment to thank staff and volunteers for their devotion．可知，2020年旧金山作家大会的与会者应该赞扬工作人员和志愿者．故选C．Each year, backed up by a growing anti﹣consumerist movement, people are using the holiday season to call on us all to shop less．Driven by concerns about resource exhaustion, over recent years environmentalists have increasingly turned their sights on our “consumer culture”． Groups such as The Story of Stuff and Buy Nothing New Day are growing as a movement that increasingly blames all our ills on our desire to shop．We clearly have a growing resource problem． The produces we make, buy, and use are often linked to the destruction of our waterways, biodiversity, climate and the land on which millions of people live． But to blame these issues on Christmas shoppers is misguided, and puts us in the old trap of blaming individuals for what is a systematic problem．While we complain about environmental destruction over Christmas, environmentalists often forget what the holiday season actually means for many people． For most, Christmas isn’t an add﹣on to an already heavy shopping year． In fact, it is likely the only time ofyear many have the opportunity to spend on friends and family, or even just to buy the necessities needed for modern life．This is particularly, true for Boxing Day, often the target of the strongest derision（嘲弄）by anti﹣consumerists． While we may laugh at the queues in front of the shops, for many, those sales provide the one chance to buy items they’ve needed all year． As Leigh Phillips argues, “this is one of the few times of the year that people can even hope to afford such ‘luxuries’, the Christmas presents their kids are asking for, or just an appliance that works．”Indeed, the richest 7% of people are responsible for 50% of greenhouse gas emissions． This becomes particularly harmful when you take into account that those shopping on Boxing Day are only a small part of our consumption “problem” anyway． Why are environmentalists attacking these individuals, while ignoring such people as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has his own￡1.5bn yacht with a missile defence system?Anyway, anti﹣consumerism has become a movement of wealthy people talking down to the working class about their life choices, while ignoring the real cause of our environmental problems． It is no wonder one is changing their behaviours﹣or that environmental destruction continues without any reduction in intensity．（1）It is indicated in the 1st paragraph that during the holiday season， many consumers________．A.ignore resource problemsB.are fascinated with presentsC.are encouraged to spend lessD.show great interest in the movement．．（2）It can be inferred from Paragraphs 2 and 3 that the environmentalistmovement________．A.has targeted the wrong personsB.has achieved its intended purposesC.has taken environment﹣friendly measuresD.has benefited both consumers and producers．（3）The example of Roman Abramovich is used to show environmentalists’________．A.madness about life choicesB.discontent with rich lifestyleC.ignorance about the real causeD.disrespect for holiday shoppers．（4）It can be concluded from the text that telling people not to shop at Christmasis________．A.anything less than a responsibilityB. nothing more than a biasC. indicative of environmental awarenessD. unacceptable to ordinary people．【答案】CACB【考点】社会文化类阅读议论文阅读【解析】本文介绍环保主义者鼓励人们在假期的时候少花钱购物，作者认为实际上对环境造成影响的是那些富有的人，不是普通人．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段的句子 people are using the holiday season to call on us all to shop less．可知，第一段指出，在假日期间，鼓励许多消费者减少开支．故选C．（2）A．细节理解题．根据文章第三段的句子But to blame these issues on Christmas shoppers is misguided， and puts us in the old trap of blaming individuals for what is a systematic problem．可知，从第2和第3段可以推断，环境保护主义运动针对的是错误的人．故选A．（3）C．细节理解题．根据文章倒数第二段的句子 Why are environmentalists attackingthese individuals， while ignoring such people as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich可知，阿布拉莫维奇的例子被用来表明环保主义者对真正的原因的无知．故选C．（4）B．细节理解题．根据文章第四段的句子While we complain about environmental destruction over Christmas， environmentalists often forget what the holiday season actually means for many people．可知，从课文中可以得出结论，告诉人们圣诞节不要购物不过是一种偏见．故选B．Section CDirections： Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A．Regrettably， that point has not yet come．B．Elephant numbers started falling．C．The existence of even a small legal market increases the opportunities for illegal trade．D．They point out that they have devoted huge resources to the elephant．E．In the long run technology can help make trade coexist with conservation．F．One animal， as so often in the past， will attract much of the attention： the African elephant．The Ban on Trading Ivory（象牙） is Unfair but NecessaryAs in some countries elephant population have recovered， there are competing proposals about how absolute the ban on elephant trading should be． Countries seeking a modest relaxation have a strong case to make． But it is not strong enough． The ban must stay．Understandably， countries that have done a good job protecting their elephants feel this is unfair．（1）________And the real burden of all this is borne by poor local people who are in competition with wildlife for resources， and sometimes in conflict with it﹣elephants can be destructive． People and governments， so the argument goes， need to have an economic stake（利害关系）in the elephants’ survival． The ivory trade would give them one．To understand why these reasonable﹣sounding proposals should be rejected， consider what has happened to elephant numbers since some legal trade was authorised， when Botswana， Namibia and South Africa were allowed in 2007 to sell a fixed amount of ivory to Japan．（2）________A survey conducted in 2014﹣15 estimated that elephant numbers had fallen by 30% across 18 countries since 2007．（3）________ In better﹣resourced national parks， drones are used to make it easier for park keepers to spot illegal hunters． DNA testing of ivory can identify where they came from， and thus whether they are legal． As prices of the technologies fall and countries get richer， both technologies are likely to spread．The objection to trade in products of endangered species is not moral． When the world is confident that it will boost elephant numbers rather than wipe them out， the ivory trade should be encouraged．（4）________ And until it does， the best hope for the elephant﹣and even more endangered species， such as rhinos（犀牛）﹣lies not in easing the ban on trading their products， but in enforcing it better．【答案】D,B,E,A【考点】说明文七选五【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了象牙贸易禁令是不公平但。
2020年上海市浦东新区模范中学高三英语一模试卷及参考答案
2020年上海市浦东新区模范中学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ANational Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with DisabilityThe NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website.Taxi Subsidy (补助金) SchemeThe Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website.Disability Parking Permit SchemeNo changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.Public Transport Concessions for People with DisabilityThere will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS isintroduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school?A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability.2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme?A.The scheme is for parking permit.B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time.C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme.D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students.3.What do the four programs have in common?A.They are all related to transport.B.They are all largely affected by NDIS.C.They all can be checked on the same website.D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.BIt’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Scott Kelly said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.Scott spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids(积水) in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Scott said.He discussed life aboard including spending time with Russian astronauts. They came from different cultures. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely oneach other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.Though life there was not easy, Scott never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Scott said in the end.4. Scott mentioned his experience in the ISS mainly to show ________.A. he enjoyed making speechesB. he was a responsible astronautC. his life in space was challengingD. the daily life of an astronaut can be boring5. What may benefit Scott most when he lived with Russian astronauts?A. He won some awards through teamwork.B. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.C. He learned to develop close relationships with others.D. He picked up some knowledge of Russian culture.6. Which of the following can best describe Scott?A. Kind and thoughtful.B. Curious and humorous.C. Easygoing and sociable.D. Hardworking and determined.7. What does the author intend to tell us from Scott’s story?A. It’s importantto have a dreamB. Easy things are also worth doingC. A suitable career leads one to success.D. Difficult things are demanding but rewardingCA Chinese space mining company has designed a robot that can capture waste material left behind by spacecraft in outer space with a big net.The state-run Xinhua news agency recently reported that the robot launched on the government's Long March 6 rocket along with several satellites. The robot will also investigate deep space to observe small objects in the universe. The 30-kilogram robot, called NEO-01 , was developed by Origin Space. Pounded in 2019 and based in the southern Chinese tech hub(技术中心)Shenzhen, Origin Space has been devoted to exploring and using space resources, according to the company. The company says the robot will lead the way for future technologies capable of mining on asteroids(小行星).The world's first asteroid mining company, Planetary Resources, was established in 2009. Since then, more than 12 businesses around the world have entered the industry, including 3D Systems of the United States and Japan's Astroscale. Astroscale's technology uses magnets (磁铁)to gather up space waste. But a report on the Origin Space website says NEO-01 will use a net to capture waste and then bum it. Thousands of satellites have been launched worldwide. As they are used too long, many end up as waste and put other operating satellites at risk.Su Meng is the founder of Origin Space. He said the company plans to launch many space telescopes and more spacecraft to begin the first for-profit mining of asteroids by 2045. Su added that NEO-01 will serve as a prototype (雏形)of future space mining robots, which can use rich mineral resources on asteroids to support the development of the space industry.The Xinhua news agency reported that China was increasing efforts to land a spacecraft on a near-Earth asteroid to collectmaterials. China is also speeding up a plan to build a defense system against near-Earth asteroids. The country aims to follow Russia and the United States in becoming a major space power by 2030.8. Which of the following can correctly describe NEO-01?A. It weighs 60 kilograms.B. It was created by Planetary Resources.C. It will be burnt after finishing its mission.D. It is mainly used to catch space waste.9. What can be inferred from the text?A. China will be the most powerful in space by 2030.B. Origin Space will open more mines on asteroids.C. It is those useless satellites that make space waste.D. The robot will look into deep space for more waste.10. What does Su Meng think of NEO-01 ?A. It is promising and rewarding.B. It has benefited the space industry.C. It's a long way to produce it.D. It'll help make money for the company.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. NEO-01 , A Smart Robot Used in SpaceB. A Chinese Robot Can Catch Space WasteC. A New Robot Makes China a SpacePowerD. NEO-01 , the Pioneer of Future Space RobotsDAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.12. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.13. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.14. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.15. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into Artworks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。