上海市宝山区2020年高三英语高考二模卷(逐题详解版)
宝山区2019~2020年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试高三英语2020.05（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B. An interviewer. C. A student. D. A manager.2. A. In a factory. B. At an airport. C. In a post office. D. In a cafe.3. A. She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.B. She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C. She is considering whether to travel abroad.D. She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A. Wait till the end of the year. B. Walk to his workplace.C. Take public transportation.D. Buy the car right now.5. A. A gift. B. A trip. C. A job. D. A visit.6. A. The man is said to be a vegetarian. B. The man dislikes American food.C. The man has got used to American food.D. The man is ill because of American food.7. A. Doubtful. B. Upset. C. Disappointed. D. Annoyed.8. A. Manager and secretary. B. Doctor and patient.C. Employer and employee.D. Teacher and student.9. A. She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B. She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C. She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D. She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A. The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B. The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C. The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D. The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to thequestion you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B. Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.C. Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D. Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A. It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B. It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C. It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.D. It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A. Efficient but expensive. B. Innovative but time-consuming.C. Free but hard to install.D. Small but user-friendly. Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C. About 18%. D. Over 30%.15. A. British senior managers. B. Patients in mental hospital.C. Prime ministers.D. American presidents.16. A. Factors of affecting people’s success.B. Importance of keeping emotional health.C. Encouraging children to have ambitions.D. Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B. Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.C. Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D. Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18. A. Air pollution. B. Smoke.C. Secondhand smoke.D. Thirdhand smoke.19. A. Because the government hasn’t taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B. Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhand smoke.C. Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D. Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20. A. The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes, furniture and so on.B. The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C. The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes, furniture and so on.D. The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.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.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision, we realized it, and now we (21) _______ (run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders, you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) _______ else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) _______ (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) _______, individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together, can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:• Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office (25) _______ (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention, working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) _______ (underestimate) pleasures.• Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) _______ with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn’t to me,(28) _______ it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life. I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour (29) _______ (early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren’t your thing, try yoga or that hobby tha t you always loved but let go of after starting your business.• Learn something new, outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader. It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) _______ (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.cracks on my screen. However, the music kept __31__, so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black. The next morning, I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) __32__ sense of calm that day, which led to my not going for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three __33__ I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.·You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks, I noticed how every individual had their head down, eyes fixed on their smartphone. With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period, I became bored, and my mind __34__ through all sorts of topics.Boredom is __35__ something we avoid at all costs. However, boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) __36__ on a business idea or project. When you enter a state of boredom, you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite __37__ of tomorrow.·You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 __38__ their smartphones 85 times a day, or once every 10minutes.As I learned during my experiment, placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone, my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively. On numerous occasions, I found myself __39__ what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.·Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienced a lack of __40__ news and comments. While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C andD. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run __41__.Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more __42__.Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case, then today’s the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been __43__ fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream becau se dreams can give us the __44__ to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there’s no __45__ to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to __46__.The important th ing is that you’re __47__ working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the __48__ between a dream and a goal? It’s been said that dreams are the final destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very __49__. But the steps you take to reach them should be very __50__.Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you’ll get there. That makes goal setting a necessary step in __51__ your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the __52__ of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic: it takes sweat, __53__ and hard work.” Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no __54__ limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down your dream, and __55__ your goals. Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A. fast B. high C. well D. wild42. A. colorful B. amazing C. realistic D. attractive43. A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D. paying off44. A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D. access45. A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need46. A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design47. A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly48. A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference49. A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible50. A. specific B. abstract C. common D. complicated51. A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing52. A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance53. A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty54. A. age B. extra C. space D. normal55. A. transfer B. covert C. establish D. devoteSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system, now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely. Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today, there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasibleglobal payment systems like Bitcoin. They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another. In recent years, clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash. The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies. Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money. Later, the websites disappear along with the victims’ money. Later, the websites disappear along with the victims’ money. In response to this problem, companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56. What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A. Satoshi’s background in international banking and investmentB. Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC. Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial instit utionsD. Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57. According to this article, what is true about numerous cryptocurrency websites?A. They and their users have been robbed.B. They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C. They reward their users with cool prizes.D. They arrange recreational events for users.58. What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A. It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B. It’s celebrating a profitable year.C. It’s facing some serious challenges.D. It’s set a very high moral standard.59. According to this article, why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?A. Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B. They’ve created their own cry ptocurrency.C. They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D. Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ____________.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ____________.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy short62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy. But it doesn’t mean dropping the b all everywhere else. It’s not about omissions, but admissions. Come clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again, it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life. And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again, you would have already done it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want to get off that place to higher ground, it’s up to you and only you. No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life, not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, and then put them in their place. The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate. I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now, but practically speaking.” Well, guess what? Practically is poison. It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow. Learn what you want to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. If you want to succeed, you have to invest yourself first.B. Upgrading yourself is hard, but you still need to continue.C. Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D. It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64. The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means ____________.A. to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB. to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC. to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD. to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65. According to the passage, we can infer that ____________.A. the busier you are, the happier and better you will beB. what happened shouldn’t prevent you, but protect youC. whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD. how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66. How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A. 3.B. 7.C. 5.D. 6.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. 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. A. Learning from your achievements and mistakes will set up for continued successB. B. The answers to these questions may help you develop resolutions for the next yearC. C. Whatever it is, if you don’t know what you goal is, you’re not likely to reach itD. D. And don’t neglect saying thank you to the people responsible for things on your listE. E. Then commit to following your plan to the endF. F. But reflecting on the past doesn’t mean being involved in your failuresAs 2019 draws to a close, it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started. With that in mind, here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning: define what it means for the project to be finished. This could mean getting an article published, submitting a report to your boss or teacher, or creating designs for a product. _________67_________ .In order to finish projects, you must also plan out the steps you will take. Break your big task into smaller ones, and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. _________68_________.Then when you do finish - celebrate! Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work. Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well, and what needs improvement. _________69_________.Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year. What goals did you reach or what have you learned? What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking, consider things you’re thankful for them the year. You could make a list of12,one for each month, or 52,one for each week. Or just write down as many things as you can think of. This will help you end the year with a positive attitude._________70_________.If you made mistakes, recognize them and then move on. No one can change the past, but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finishing projects and years well, you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.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.Every culture has set rules about how people should act. Patterns of good behavior, or manners, show respect and care for others. Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than others. For example, when you enter a store in France, you should always greet the person working there. Other cultures also value greeting people. But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States, I once participated in a performance at my church. Afterward, someone gave me a compliment, but I felt like I had done a bad job. So I tried to refuse the compliment, saying, “No, I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude. Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup. The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal. And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. For example, in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon. In India and the Middle East, people eat with their hands. But eating with the left hand is forbidden. This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example, is almost always polite. If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs, people will generally respond well. Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
2020年上海宝山区高三英语第二次模拟试卷附答案
2020年上海宝⼭区⾼三英语第⼆次模拟试卷附答案2020年上海宝⼭区⾼三英语第⼆次模拟试卷（本试卷满分140 分，考试时间120 分钟）1.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summervacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor andpatient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear aquestion,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12.A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13.A.Efficient but expensive.B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A.3%.B.15%.C.About 18%.D.Over 30%.15.A.British senior managers.B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16 . A.Factors of affecting people’sB.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18.A.Air pollution.B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19 . A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhand smoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20 . A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.2.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.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may notsound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures.Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a businessleader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.12.You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.13.You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.14.Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提⾼)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.3.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have given up on somealtogether.If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46 .The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’l l get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41A.fastB.highC.wellD.wild.A.colorfulB.amazingC.realisticD.attractive42.A.putting offB.taking offC.getting offD.paying off43.44A.opportunityC.energyD.access.A.pressureB.doubtC.senseD.need45.46A.seekB.achieveC.explainD.design.A.reallyB.almostC.alwaysD.hardly47.48A.conceptB.similarity/doc/1a17029656.html parisonD.difference.49A.unrealB.generalC.changeableD.flexible.A.specific/doc/1a17029656.html mon/doc/1a17029656.html plicated50.51A.imagingB.avoidingC.reachingD.believing.A.processB.benefitC.consequenceD.importance52.53A.bloodB.determinationC.intelligenceD.loyalty.54A.ageB.extraC.spaceD.normal.55A.transferB.covertC.establishD.devote.Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使⽤法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual /doc/1a17029656.htmlter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ /doc/1a17029656.htmlter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investmentB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrencywebsites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrencyadvertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do youstart?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peakhours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in thefuture.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but /doc/1a17029656.htmle clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quittingcorporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier. Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for youA victim mentality(⼼态)is the enemy of personal /doc/1a17029656.htmlmenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guesswhat?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next -be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have s tarted.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 . Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and createa new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.4.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 /doc/1a17029656.htmle your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at mychurch.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very/doc/1a17029656.htmlter I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声⾳)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.5.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.我们不惧风⾬，也不畏任何险阻。
上海市宝山区2020届高三二模考试英语试题 Word版含解析
2020届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题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.As entrepreneurs（创业者）, we had a vision, we realized it, and now we___1___(run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the succe ss of the company rests on your shoulders, you’ve always got an excuse to put ___2___else on hold.What I’ve learned ___3___ (face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections ___4___, individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help preve nt exhaustion:Work from home one day a week.Few thing give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office ___5___ (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention, working in pajamas is one of life’s ___6___ (underestimate) pleasures.Pencil in time for exerciseI really bothered me ___7___with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was go ing down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn’t to me,___8___ it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour____9____(early)to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren’t your thing, try yoga or that hobbythat you always loved but let go of after starting your business.Learn something new, outside the officeIt can draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answer s asa business leader. It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,_____10_____(absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.【答案】1. are running2. everything3. facing4. that5. to clear6. underestimated7. that 8. because9. earlier 10. absorbing【解析】这是一篇说明文。
2020年上海宝山区高三英语第二次模拟试卷附答案
2020年上海宝山区高三英语第二次模拟试卷（本试卷满分140 分，考试时间120 分钟）1.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summervacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor andpatient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear aquestion,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12.A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13.A.Efficient but expensive.B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A.3%.B.15%.C.About 18%.D.Over 30%.15.A.British senior managers.B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16 . A.Factors of affecting people’ssuccess.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18.A.Air pollution.B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19 . A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhand smoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20 . A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.2.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.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may notsound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:•Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures.•Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.•Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a businessleader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.12.You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.13.You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.14.Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.3.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have given up on somealtogether.If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46 .The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’l l get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41A.fastB.highC.wellD.wild.A.colorfulB.amazingC.realisticD.attractive42.A.putting offB.taking offC.getting offD.paying off43.44A.opportunityB.directionC.energyD.access.A.pressureB.doubtC.senseD.need45.46A.seekB.achieveC.explainD.design.A.reallyB.almostC.alwaysD.hardly47.48A.conceptB.similarityparisonD.difference.49A.unrealB.generalC.changeableD.flexible.A.specificB.abstractmonplicated50.51A.imagingB.avoidingC.reachingD.believing.A.processB.benefitC.consequenceD.importance52.53A.bloodB.determinationC.intelligenceD.loyalty.54A.ageB.extraC.spaceD.normal.55A.transferB.covertC.establishD.devote.Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investmentB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrencywebsites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrencyadvertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do youstart?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peakhours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in thefuture.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but e clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quittingcorporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal menting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guesswhat?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have s tarted.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.4.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 e your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at mychurch.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very ter I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Saying “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.5.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
2020-2021学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二模试题及答案
2020-2021学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二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AVail Marriott Mountain ResortVail Winter Weather GuideCovered in grand mountains，flashing lights and snowy pines, Vail is perfect for explorers and people who love adventures alike. Whether skiing down the slopes for the first time or the hundredth, this guide will ensure that you're ready for everything this city has to offer.Best Time to VacationDecember through to March tends to be the best time for those interested in skiing down the slopes in style.Know Before You GoMake the necessary preparations and reservations in advance：• Ski and Snowboard Rentals（租赁）：Don't have your own equipment! Vail Sports rents out a variety of skis and snowboards for all ages and abilities, as well as snow shoes and helmets.• Clothing Rentals：For those not interested in purchasing hundreds of dollars of ski clothing for one vacation. Mountain Threads has a rental program just for you, where you can get mountain necessities like coats, pants and goggles（护目镜）.• Suncream：You might not think about getting sunburn, but it happens to skiers and snowboarders every day.• Difficulty levels：It's important to know what level you're at before jumping on a ski lift and heading up the mountain. Use a free trail map and plan the slopes you're going to ski down ahead of time based on the following levels you'll find up the mountain：• Green Circle：These are the easiest slopes.• Blue Square：These indicate average to medium levels.• Black Diamond：The most advanced slopes. Some mountains will feature double black diamonds, indicating even higher difficulty.While Vail is famous for snow sports, you'll find plenty of other fun things to do once the sun goes down or you are tired. Explore the rest of our website for more information!1. When is the best time to visit Vail if you like skiing?A. In March, April June and DecemberB. In December, February, April and MarchC. In January, February, March and DecemberD. In September, October, November and December2. Before you go to the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, you will have to take ________with you.A. helmetsB. gogglesC. suncreamD. a trail map3. What will a skiing beginner who wants to enjoy himself prefer to choose?A. Blue SquareB. Black DiamondC Double Black Diamonds D. Green CircleBEach year, the women of Olney and Liberal compete in an unusual footrace. Dressed in aprons (围裙) and headscarves, they wait at both towns’starting lines. Each woman holds a frying pan with one pancake inside. At the signal, the women flip (轻抛) pancakes and they’re off!This “pancake racing” tradition is said to have started on Shrove Tuesday, 1445, in Olney. Shrove Tuesday is the day beforethe Christian season of Lent (大斋戒) begins. During Lent, many people decide to give up sugary or fatty foods.Legend says that in 1445, an Olney woman was making pancakes to use up some of her sugar and cooking fats before Lent. She lost track of time and suddenly heard the church bells ring, signaling the beginning of the Shrove Tuesday service. Realizing that she was going to be late for church, she raced out the door still wearing her apron and headscarf and holding her frying pan with a pancake in it. In the following years, the woman’s neighbors imitated her dash to church, and pancake racing was born.The rules are simple. Racers must wear the traditional headscarf and apron. They must flip their pancakes twice - once before starting and once after crossing the finish line. After the race, there are Shrove Tuesday church services. Then Liberal and Olney connect through a video call to compare race times and declare a winner.In both towns, the races have grown into larger festivals. Olney’s festival is an all-day event starting with a big pancake breakfast. Liberal’s festival lasts four days and includes a parade, a talent show, and contests that feature eating and flipping pancakes. Although the women’s race is still the main event, both towns now hold additional races for boys and girls of all ages.4. How did pancake racing start?A. A woman in Olney created it.B. Women made pancakes before Lent.C. A woman dashed to church with a pancake.D. People followed the suit of an interesting incident.5. What should racers obey during the race?A. They can wear fashionable headscarves and aprons.B. They must flip their pancakes once in the race.C. They must flip their pancakes at the beginning of the race.D. They can flip their pancakes in the middle of the race.6. What can we learn about the race from the last paragraph?A. People can show their talent in Olney festival.B. People can enjoy a one-day holiday in Liberal.C. The race is not only intended for women now.D. People can have a big pancake breakfast in both towns.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The origin of pancake racing.B. The history of pancake racing.C. The development of pancake racing.D. The introduction to pancake racing.CWhen the COVID-19 hit and supermarket shelves were empty, Chris Hall and Stefanny Lowey decided they no longer wanted to rely on others for food. The couple, who live on Pender Island in BritishColumbia, Canada, decided to start a year-long challenge where they wouldn't buy a single thing to eat. Instead they would grow, raise or catch everything—right down to sugar, salt and flour. Now, five months in, they say the challenge has changed their lives.Chris, 38, said, “It has always been something that we have wanted to do. We have had a garden and grown vegetables for a long time already. When the COVID-19 hit, it gave us that extra push that we needed to do it. We were both out of work when we started, and with the reality check of grocery stores running out of items, it gave us even more motivation to see if we could look after ourselves.”The pair spent the months before building a house for chickens, ducks and turkey as well as studying as much as possible to figure out where they would get all the things they needed. Chris adds, “We had to learn so many new things like how to grow mushrooms, process our Stevia plants, and harvest salt from the ocean. We spent a lot of time reading and studying online to figure out all the things we were going to need to do.”Now after five months, they both feel its been going well but Chris admits the first few weeks were difficult. “The first three weeks were very challenging as our bodies adjusted to cutting out coffee, wine and sugar all on the same day,” he says. “After three weeks our energy levels balanced out and our wishes reduced and now we feel great.” Now February has ended. As they come through winter, they feel positive about continuing with this way of living, with their challenge officially ending in August.8. Why did the pair decide to produce foods on their own?A. They were isolated by Pender Island.B. They couldn't afford to buy them because they were out of work.C. They believed it's good for their health.D. They could hardly buy them in shops.9. Which words can be used to describe the couple?A. Rich and generous.B. Helpful and positive.C. Optimistic and self-dependent.D. Motivated and brave.10. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Their challenge may last about eleven months in total.B. They were discouraged by the difficulty at first.C. They had difficulty because they wanted more.D. They couldn't adjust their bodies to the hard work after three weeks.11. In which column may you read such a passage?A. Sports.B. Agriculture.C. Lifestyle.D. Business.DA man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles. He's making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesia's rainforests.Medi Bastoni is 43 years old. He is an Indonesian. Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group of islands. There are over 16, 000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests. But on Java, whereMr. Bastoni lives, far more forests have been cleared.Mr. Bastoni believes it's important to protect forests from being cut down, and to restore (恢复) them when they have been destroyed. Near his home, Mount Wilis is now being restored, but Mr. Bastoni wants to make the protection continue. That's how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.And walking backwards? Mr. Bastoni wants Indonesians to look back at their past. Walking backwards is a good way to get attention. Right now, Mr. Bastoni's backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.Mr. Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him, above his head. This allows Mr. Bastoni to look behind him while walking backwards. Besides, Mr. Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food. He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way. He has been sleeping at police stations, security posts, and even strangers homes during the trip. His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day. In early August he was in Sragen -- about 100 miles from his home. It's not clear whether Mr. Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.12. What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?A. Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.B. The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.C. The islands there are all covered by rainforests.D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.13. Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?A With the purpose of fighting climate change.B. With the aim of becoming a healthy person.C. With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.D. With deep love for traditional sports.14. What's the function of the large mirror?A. To make sure of Mr. Bastoni's safety.B. To show Mr. Bastoni's position correctly.C. To allow Mr. Bastoni to look forwards easily.D. To help Mr. Bastoni enjoy views on the road.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. The difficulty of protecting rainforests in Indonesia.B. The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.C. A trip to recall history and attract attention.D. A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.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年上海市宝山区高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷-含答案
2020年上海市宝山区高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷（本试卷满分140 分，考试时间120 分钟）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summervacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor andpatient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a sma rtphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A.Efficient but expensive. B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C.About 18%. D.Over 30%.15. A.British senior managers. B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16. A.Factors of affecting people’ssuccess.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that ha rmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18. A.Air pollution. B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19. A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective m easures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhandsmoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children thanadults.D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20. A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokesnearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.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.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “wo rk-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may not sound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:•Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures. •Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.•Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.While I was jumping rope,my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.·You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.·You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of workwere spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day. ·Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III.R eading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46.The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward yourdream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’ll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A.fast B.high C.well D.wild42. A.colorful B.amazing C.realistic D.attractive43. A.putting off B.taking off C.getting off D.paying off44. A.opportunity B.direction C.energy D.access45. A.pressure B.doubt C.sense D.need46. A.seek B.achieve C.explain D.design47. A.really B.almost C.always D.hardly48. A.concept B.similarity parison D.difference49. A.unreal B.general C.changeable D.flexible50. A.specific B.abstract mon plicated51. A.imaging B.avoiding C.reaching D.believing52. A.process B.benefit C.consequence D.importance53. A.blood B.determination C.intelligence D.loyalty54. A.age B.extra C.space D.normal55. A.transfer B.covert C.establish D.devoteSection BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store theirelectronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investm entB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrencywebsites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrencyadvertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like a n unrealistic goal.When facedwith huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.pared with other electric scooters,the Smartscooter .A.can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB.only needs to change batteries in GostationsC.wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD.can be recharged by its users in Gostations61.Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because .A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB.their colors are different from those of othersC.it is a good way for people to consume energyD.it can help us solve the problem of energy short62.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The more megacities there are,the more GoStations mayappear.B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in thefuture.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed -time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but e clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal menting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guess what?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to beco me a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and setyourself up for future triumphs.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 e your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at my church.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very ter I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Say ing “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.V.T ranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
上海市宝山区2020年高考教学质量检测（二模）英语试题及答案（word版）
上海市宝山区2020年高考教学质量检测（二模）英语试题及答案（word版）宝山区2020-2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.4 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
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I. Listening ComprehensionSection A1. A. At a train station. B. At a travel agency.C. At a bus station.D. At an airport.2. A. Receptionist and guest. B. Teacher and student.C. Boss and secretary.D. Husband and wife.3. A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. $504. A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed. D. Bored.5. A. Planning to phone a friend. B. Camping in the countryside.C. Touring in a wonderful city.D. Discussing a weekend plan.6. A. The woman will soon be a superstar. B. Camping in the countryside.C. The woman should find a new partner.D. The woman should not give up.7. A. To a dress-up party. B. To the tailor’s.C. To the theater.D. To a shopping mall.8. A. Youngsters don’t really know what fashio n is.B. Styles change more quickly than necessary.C. People should care more about their appearance.D. It’s not sensible to go after designer clothing.9. A. He will have an agent serve the woman.B. The woman should buy an apartment.C. He will talk to the woman in a moment.D. The woman should pay the rent first.10. A. Keep working at the restaurant. B. Wash dishes for her in the kitchen.C. Stop delivering flowers every day.D. Leave the present job to work for her.11. A. The location. B. The scenery.C. The seafood.D. The culture.12. A. Attract whales to the closer shore. B. Tell people where to see whales.C. Warn people to stay away from shore.D. Go around to gather enough visitors.13. A. It is held every other year in summer.B. It helps Whale Crier to show his talents.C. It guarantees every to find something to enjoy.D. It is one of the best eco-art festivals in South Africa.14. A. Weak bones. B. Loose teeth C. Skin problems. D. Heart diseases.15. A. Having food rich in vitamin.B. Walking midday in the sun with no suncream.C. Taking vitamin D pills every day.D. Wearing darker coloured clothes and sunhats.16. A. To analyze the common causes of lack of vitamin D.B. To encourage people to be exposed to the sun for vitamin D.C. To emphasize the importance of vitamin D in one’s healthD. To introduce some different ways to gain vitamin D.17. A. She wants to find a topic for her research.B. She tries to help the man with his paper.C. She hopes to learn how to write a paper.D. She plans to work on a similar topic.18. A. In 1813. B. In 1826. C. In 1839. D. In 1856.19. A. They are mainly grown for the domestic market.B. They were introduced to China from Australia.C. They were the first plant to be planted in England.D. They are kept warm in large plastic houses.20. A. Growth of domestic economy in Australia.B. Export and import of bananas in Australia.C. History of banana cultivation in Australia.D. Role of agriculture in Australian economy.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Read the following two passages. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Surviving Art TraditionNative American Indians expressed themselves through their artwork, which is carved onto totem （图腾）poles. Many people hold the belief (21) __________all Native American Indian tribes（部落）carve的totem poles, but this is far from the truth . Carving totem poles was a tradition among many tribes , especially those that lived along the Pacific coast (22)____________forest grew. However , those Native American Indians who lived in the south west and the plains , and Indians , but(23)_________(few) trees to carve than Pacific tribes.The height of totem poles can vary considerably . Long ago totem poles (24) ______ (find) to stand around 12m tall . Today , Native American Indian artists continue to care trees, but some totem poles are short and are used in homes as decoration .(25) ________is not surprising that a genuine pole will cost more than $1500 per meter because traditionally carved totem involve a great deal of work , craftsmanship and time to produce.The raising of a totem pole is an important celebration among the India tribe . A hole is dug for the pole to stand in . The pole is carried to the site in a ceremony which other hundreds of people attend.Ropes are used (26)__________(raise) the pole into place. Singing and dancing to drums accompanies the pole raising . Often poles are raised in this way (27) ____ the carving begins . Carvers do their jobs then on the site.Many people believe that totem poles are religious symbols , but this idea is false. Instead of (28) __________(act) as religious symbols , carvings represent the tribal nation and convey the tribes’ history . The story of a totem pole is frequently passed down from generation to generation . Having the story documented this way helps keep this tradition (29) ____ (recognize) in our history . These days , many totem poles no longer exist (30) _______ __________ decay and rot. However , thereare still some tribes that continue to practice this ancient are form , and these totem poles are still being enjoyed by collections of tribal art.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. acknowledgingB. bottledC. consequencesD. demandingE. financialF. FurtherG. inappropriatelyH. handleI. negative J. neglect K. unresolvedEmotional DebtMany people today live under the weight of debt from loans or credit cards . As harmful as___31_______ debt is , there is another form of debt that is even more damaging ------emotional debt.Dr . James Richards s tates that emotional debt occurs ‘when we experience emotional pain that remain ______32___.” If the pain is not dealt with , it will affect us our entire lives. Throughout the years , we have chances for happiness , love and success . But unresolved pain can emerge , causing us to respond in ways that aren’t reasonable , resul ting in destroyed relationships and lost opportunities . Another ___33____result of emotional debt is that our friends and loved ones are affected by it and pay a high price. When we have a tendency to respond_____34____, we often hurt those around us . Unfortunately our unsettled problems sometimes become too much for them to _____35____ causing them to abandon the relationship .People with destructive patterns should check their lives for signs of unresolved pain , for your emotional debt can come from various forms of past unfair , cruel or violent treatment or ____36_____. You may be holding onto painful memories of controlling parents or very _____37_____teachers , also you may not have dealt with the pain of a broken relationship or the death of a loved one. Any negative emotion that you have controlled over the year can come back to cause harm when you least expect it.Recognize your feelings , but don’t focus on them all the t ime , because ___38______and challenging your pain is difficult , but recognizing it is the first step toward dealing with it . Admit you are angry about the past , and discuss it with someone you trust , or write it down because this will ease some of the danger and hatred you’ve kept _____39____ up for years . Refuse to be a victim and accept responsibility for dealing with your painful past because this puts you in charge and limits the power your emotions have over you .Take specific steps to resolve your emotional debt now rather than deal with the___40_____later .。
上海市宝山区2020届高三二模考试英语试题
上海市宝山区2020届高三二模考试英语试题一、完型填空本大题共1道小题。
1.As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run ___21___ . Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more ___22___ Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case, then today’s the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you’ve be en ___23___ fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the ___24___ to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there’s no ___25___ to accomplish them right away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to ___26___ . The important thing is that you’re ___27___ working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the___28___be tween a dream and a goal? It’s been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very ___29___ . But the steps you take to reach them should be very ____30____. Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you’ll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in ____31____ your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the____32____ of working for our dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic: it takes sweat, ____33____ and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no_____34_____ limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down yo dream, and____35____ your goals. Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.21. A. fast B. high C. well D. wild.22. A. colorful B. amazing C. realistic D. attractive23. A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D. paying off24. A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D. access25. A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need26. A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design27. A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly28. A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference29. A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible30. A. specific B. abstract C. common D. complicated31. A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing32. A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance33. A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty34. A. age B. extra C. space D. normal35. A. transfer B. convert C. establish D. devote一、阅读理解本大题共3道小题。
2020届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题(带答案解析)
What I’ve learned3．(face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections4．,individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried.
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in thebox. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.
上海市宝山区2020届高三英语二模试题(含解析)
上海市宝山区2020届高三英语二模试题（含解析）Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers ____1____ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching ____2____ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries ____3____（make）by curious people. People wondered ____4____ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology ____5____（help）them.Even if you don’t p lan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better ____6____（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the ____7____（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources aspossible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Inst ead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions ____8____ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows ____9____ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, ____10____（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.【答案】1. to 2. because3. were made4. how5. to help6. informed7. more interesting8. that/which9. something10. developing【解析】这是一篇说明文。
2019-2020学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
2019-2020学年上海市宝山中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATop Music Festivals in 2021CoachellaSelling out fast every year, the Indio desert becomes a fashionable place where the coolest bands are watched by trendy people and celebrities. Near the top of everyone's bucket list of festivals, Coachella is a constant source of annual expectation and a hotbed for musical discussion.When &. where: April 9-11 &. 16-18, 2021; IndioUltra Music FestivalSeen as the ultimate gathering for electronic music fans across the nation and globe, the streets of Miami turn into a and bumping party with popular DJs playing what will be the sounds of summer.When & where: March 26-28, 2021; MiamiSouth By South WestRegarded as the ultimate trend-setter and launcher of careers, SXSW is an annual showcase of music, films and interactive highlights enjoyed through performances, showcases, talks, screenings and more. Virtually taking over the city of Austin, everyone in the world of music from fans to media flock here to discover the next big thing.When &, where: March 16-20, 2021; AustinThe Governors Ball Music FestivalAnother event which proves the music loving potential of Randall's Island Park is Governors Ball, an exciting and infectious mix of rock, hip-hop, electronic, pop and folk. Providing a variety of music and food tastes, whether you look to kick back and relax or dance to the beats, Governors Ball has what you want.When & where: June 11-14, 2021; New York1.Which music festival lasts the most days?A.CoachellaB.Ultra Music Festival.C.South By South WestD.The Governors Ball Music Festival.2.What is special about Ultra Music Festival?A.It's held in a park.B.It features electronic musicC.It's a gathering of popular DJs.D.It's the most popular in the country.3.Which city could you go if you love both music and movies?A.Indio.B.Miami.C.AustinD.New York.BDisease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against those insects because they keep getting scarier.Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed, scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it. Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous natural repellents on the market.In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space. These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?A. It won’t be effective for long.B. It can’t be applied universally.C. It causes discomfort to the users.D. It greatly harms people’s health.6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.B. They are mainly used in the open air.C. They are more effective on human skin.D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Disapproving.CBarred owls(大林鸮猫头鹰) are a large species native to eastern North America, but they began moving west at the start of the 20th century. By 1973,large numbers of barred owls had arrived in the western state ofWashington. Later they moved south intoOregonandCalifornia.In parts of thePacific Northwest, the owls are now believed to be causing a drop in the population of a smaller, less aggressive bird: the northern spotted owl. In many ways, the barred owl is the spotted owl's worst enemy. The barred owl has more babies per year and eats the same animals, like squirrels and wood rats. And their numbers are now larger in many parts of the spotted owl's traditional territory.David Wiens is a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, a federal agency that studies the Earth and its natural resources. He and other officials are doing something unusual to protect spotted owls: killing barred owls. It is a controversial, experimental program. More than 2,400 barred owls have already been shot.Wiens is the son of a well-known bird expert and grew up with the fascination for birds. He has mixed feelings about the program. "It's a little distasteful, I think, to go out killing barred owls to save another owl species," he says. But he adds, “We knew that barred owls were out competing spotted owls and their numbers were growing too fast."To catch barred owls, officials put digital bird callers on the ground. Then they step back and wait as several sounds from the devices fill the air. All of this happens in the dark of night. Barred owls dislike other birds in their territory, so they will fly down and chase other owls out. That is when Wiens and his team try to shoot them.8. What's the main problem with spotted owls?A. They are being starved to death.B. They have more babies each year.C. They are invaded by another bird.D. They are hunted by man.9. Why are barred owls being killed?A. They are eating the spotted owls.B. They are killing each other to survive.C. They are putting the spotted owls in danger.D. They are destroying large areas of forests.10. Why did the officials release the bird sounds?A. To kill barred owls.B. To puzzle barred owls.C. To protect barred owls.D. To frighten barred owls.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Killing One Animal to Save Another.B. Keeping the Balance of Nature.C. Protecting Birds in Danger.D. Preventing Birds from Playing Fair.DThe regular world presented to us by our five senses — you could call it reality 1.0 — is not always the most user-friendly. We get lost in unfamiliar cities; we meet people whose language we don’t understand. So why not try the improved version: augmented reality（AR）or reality 2.0 ? AR technology adds computer-produced images on the real world via a mobile phone camera or special video glasses.Early forms of AR are already here — smart phones can deliver information about nearby ATMs and restaurants and other points of interest. But that’s just the beginning. A few years from now the quantity of information available will have increased hugely. You will not only see that there’s a Chinese restaurant on the next block, but you will be able to see the menu and read reviews of it.This is where the next revolution in computing will take place: in the interface（界面）between the real world and the information brought to us via the Internet. Imagine bubbles floating before your eyes, filled with cool information about anything and everything that you see in front of you.Let’s jump ahead to ten years from now. A person trying to fix a car won’t be reading a book with pictures; he will be wearing a device that projects animated 3D computer graphics onto the equipment under repair, labelling parts and giving step-by-step guidance.The window onto the AR world can be a smart phone or special video glasses. But in ten years’ time these will have been replaced by contact lenses(隐形眼镜) with tiny LEDs, which present something at a readable distance in front of eyes. So a deaf person wearing these lenses will be able to see what people are saying.The question is, while we are all absorbed in our new augmented reality world, how willwe be communicating with each other?12. What is the text mainly about?A. The relationship between reality 1.0 and reality 2.0.B. Different forms of the AR technology.C. The next information technology revolution.D. The popularity of the AR technology.13. Which of the following will AR technology support according to the text?A. To pay for things online conveniently.B. To play online games merrily.C. To offer information efficiently.D. To communicate with others socially.14. What are Contact lenses with tiny LEDs used for?A. Show texts and images.B. Protect people’s eyes.C. Help deaf people communicate.D. Replace smart phone.15. What’s the author’s attitude towards the AR technology?A. Indifferent.B. Critical.C. Concerned.D. Favourable.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。