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2019年上海市宝山区高考英语二模试卷Ⅰ.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：In Section A，you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation，aquestion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear a conversation and the question about it，read the four possible answers on your paper，and decide which one is thebest answer to the question you have heard. 1．（1分）A．Thursdays and Fridays．B．Tuesdays and Fridays．C．Tuesdays and Thursdays．D．Tuesdays，Thursdays and Fridays．2．（1分）A．Her sister's．B．Her Aunt's．C．Her mother's．D．Her brother's．3．（1分）A．Help the company choose graduate students．B．Contact the computer company next week．C．Get a part﹣time job on campus before graduation．D．Apply for a job in the computer company．4．（1分）A．See a doctor as soon as possible．B．Stay in bed for a few days．C．Get treatment in a better hospital．D．Make a phone call to the doctor．5．（1分）A．She picked up the book from the bus floor．B．She is able to help the man out．C．She also needs an extra textbook．D．She can find the right person to help the man．6．（1分）A．The man is late for the trip because he is busy．B．The woman is glad to meet Mr．Brown in person．C．The man is meeting the woman on behalf of Mr．Brown．D．The woman feels sorry that Mr．Brown is unable to come．7．（1分）A．She thinks the man is too tired to go to the movie．B．She really wants to go to the movie．C．She would like to go to the class with the man．D．She does not want to go to the movie．8．（1分）A．She doesn't remember much about Hangzhou．B．She has never been to Hangzhou before．C．She knows someone else who could help him．D．She'd be very happy to talk lo the man later．9．（1分）A．The man saw Mark on the street two months ago．B．The woman hod forgotten Mark's phone number．C．The woman made a phone call lo Mark yesterday．D．Mark and the woman hadn't been in touch for some lime．10．（1分）A．She has teamed a lot from the novel．B．She also found the plot difficult to follow．C．She has difficulty remembering names．D．She recalled the names of characters in the novel．Section BDirections：In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked severalquestions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but thequestions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decidewhich one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.11．（3分）（1）A．He will be an intelligent student．B．He may not be an intelligent student．C．He will score better in exams．D．He will not be a good student．（2）A．Through his teachers．B．Through his deeds in the classroom．C．Through his appearance．D．Through his reaction to different situations．（3）A．Not to judge a boy only by his taking notes．B．Not to make the mistake of thinking a young man stupid．C．Not to overestimate a student's intelligence．D．Not to judge a person's intelligence by his appearance．12．（3分）（1）A．You can increase your happiness levels by attending the classes．B．Most of us are happier than our parents since we cam more．C．Earn more than you can if you want to be happy．D．Both Bill Gates and Kerry Packer are rich but unhappy．（2）A．Always think highly of yourself and help others．B．Compare yourself to a famous person．C．Compare yourself to people who are inferior to you．D．Earn more than your bank account（3）A．Happiness is everything．B．Wealth is the foundation of happiness．C．Fun is another form of happiness．D．Money doesn't always mean happiness．13．（4分）（1）A．Because there were too many vehicles on the road．B．Because the driver in front of her caused an accident．C．Because she almost got into an accident this morning．D．Because the drivers didn't use polite manners while driving（2）A．He doesn't care much about it．C．It's just for inexperienced drivers．B．He pays special attention to it．D．It's really a big deal to him．（3）A．He thought she was mindful of other drivers．B．He became too angry to keep calm for that．C．He really felt very grateful when he heard it．D．He thought she shouldn't have said like that．（4）A．Buy a car．B．Change her job．C．Take bus often．D．Learn driving etiquette．Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammaticallycorrect. For the blanks with a given word，fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word；for the otherblanks，use one word that best fits each blank.14．（15分）Curiosity is part of human nature．Children are famous for wanting answers（1）tons of questions．People keep reading or watching（2）they want to find out what happens．But curiosity also provides many practical benefits．Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge．Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question．Many of history greatest discoveries（3）（make）by curious people．People wondered （4）processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively．Thanks to their curiosity，people now know far more about the world and have useful technology （5）（help）them．Even if you don't plan to be an inventor of researcher，curiosity can still help you in the classroom．If you develop the joy of learning，classes will become more fun．And you'll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning．Even if you're no longera student，curiosity will make you better （6）（inform）and thus a more capableworker．What do you do if you're not already curious？Fortunately，curiosity is a skill that can be improved．If you act like you're curious，you'll quickly start to actually feel curious．Often，the more you learn about a topic the （7）（interesting）it becomes．As you learn about a topic，gather information from as many sources as possible．Reada variety of books，watch or listen to lectures and ask questions．Don't always get yourinformation from the same source．Instead，learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions （8）they express．Ask a lot of questions，Remember，everyone knows （9）that you don't．Find out what that is，and ask about it．This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge．In the classroom or out of it，（10）（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile．Section BDirections：After reading the passage below，fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word canonly be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.15．（10分）A．accessing B．nonessential C．Apparent D．technology E．assigned F．contact G．particularly H．addiction I．associated J．automaticallyK．contributingWhen was the last time that you dialed a phone number from memory？It probably depends on how long you've been using （1）like a cellphone．While some generations can recall the days of memorizing phone numbers，it's possible that members of Generation Z have never had to remember a single （2）．Why is this？Because smartphones offer quick and convenient ways for storing and （3）information．There is no need to memorize anything．But this isn't without consequence．As digital devices develop，more and more users' heavy reliance on them may be having disabling effects．"Digital dementia （失智）"is the term being used by medical professionals to identify some of these effects．Some professionals like Jim Kwik，an expert in memory improvement and optimal brain performance，are taking a closer look at this effect．Kwik describes digital dementia like this："…we're （4）our brains to our smart devices．We're so reliant on our smartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid．As medical studies chart the decline in memory and cognitive skills among smartphone users，a connection is made between symptoms（5）with dementia．"The seriousness of overuse becomes （6）when you consider just how young smartphone users are becoming．Author and speaker Simon Sinek points out that young minds"Are not ready for it! Their minds cannot cope with the dopamine（多巴胺）．"Consequently，the overstimulation of screens and sounds lead to （7）more often than not．So now parents，teachers and managers are asking how to handle the influx （汇集）of young people with this kind of addiction．●First，monitor your cellphone use．Keep downloading applications like Forest orChecky．Then cut back on any（8）usage．Set a specific goal of how much you think you should use your phone．●Determine （9）areas for cellphone use．For example，while you're athome，only allow yourself to check your phone somewhere like a home office．This way，the time in between tasks isn't （10）filled with staring at your screen．Ⅲ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C，and D. Fillin each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.16．（30分）Serendipity ﹣an unexpected delight ﹣is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven﹣day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia，Spain．Simply （1），anyone who is adventurous，loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10﹣mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike．Before this experience，I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace，with maps and detailed hiking （2），but withouta guide or other travelers，while still enjoying a high level of local support．What （3）caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays' newest hike，the Lighthouse Way，which they described as a journey along"the last （4）coast of Europe．"This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to （5） a try．On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and （6） a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination，so we just had to carry our daypack essentials．Each day we （7）or spoke with the company's local expert who was available （8）emergency，but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to （9） a couple of 14﹣mile hikes to less than 10 miles．The （10）of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight．One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep，rocky cliff （11）the steel﹣blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us．We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day：a herd of goats aboveus，and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below．In the distance，many of mountain peaks （12）sparkling wind turbines（涡轮机）like candles on a cake．Silence and loneliness were the features of each day's accommodation．The only sounds we heard were birds singing，the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline．The air was clean and the temperature brisk，with frequent （13）of cloudy，cool，windy and rainy weather interspersed（点缀）with glorious bursts of sunshine．There was remarkably little litter，the exception being spots along the shore where ocean currents （14）mostly fishing items．My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning，awareness and joy on our journey through life，and our Galician hiking （15）had moved us further down that path in ways we won't forget．（1）A．lost B．moved C．urged D．put（2）A．strings B．instructions C．devices D．materials（3）A．initially B．gradually C．smoothly D．firmly（4）A．recommended B．developed C．unspoiled D．discovered（5）A．warrant B．provide C．imagine D．evaluate（6）A．prepared for B．arranged for C．paid for D．turned to（7）A．negotiated B．discussed C．contacted D．texted（8）A．in addition to B．in need of C．in case of D．in favour of （9）A．shorten B．extend C．decrease D．expand（10）A．appearance B．variety C．character D．route（11）A．displaying B．reflecting C．following D．overlooking （12）A．established B．lightened C．sported D．structured（13）A．changes B．intervals C．adaptions D．interactions （14）A．stretched B．withdrawn C．floated D．deposited（15）A．experience B．technique C．investigation D．experiment Section BDirections：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by severalquestions or unfinishedstatements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C，and D. Choose the one that fits best accordingto the information given in the passage you have just read.17．（10分）Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home．A change appears to be taking place，though，and millennials are leading the way．According to one survey，more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons：They can save money，eat healthy and waste less food．Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills．Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self﹣expression．They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or Instagram，and invite friends over to share the cooking experience．Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food．After roasting a chicken，they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can．Later，they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes．They also hate throwing out fruit that's too old．To avoid that situation，they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C．Then they freeze it overnight．After that，they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use．Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food﹣waste policies．These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy，including their stems and roots，in dishes．They also use beef，chicken and pork bones to make their own stock．Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require．Before going to a market，they write down what they need and don't buy anything else．They way they won't purchase more food than they can consume．（1）What is the main subject of this article？A．A cooking trend that has attracted millennials．B．A plan that millennials have for donating food．C．A novel cooking technique that millennials like．D．A food production system favored by millennials．（2）What do millennials with fruit before freezing it？A．Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl．B．Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it．C．Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces．D．Put it in an oven at the proper temperature．（3）According to this article，when do millennials make careful choices？A．When they dine out togetherB．Whey they vote for candidatesC．When they choose an employerD．When they plant a new garden（4）According to this article，how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food？A．They select small cans and packages．B．They prepare a practical shopping list．C．They leave their credit cards at home．D．They weigh produce before buying it．18．（6分）Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings，preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children's health，according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online．The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system，including updating the scientific foundation of the U．S．Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals．Leonard Trasande ，the author of the policy statement，to tell us more about theseconcerns．Q：What are the growing number of studies showing us？A：Over the past two decades，an accumulating body of science suggests some food additives can interfere with a child's hormones，growth and development．Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight，than adults do and are still growing and developing．An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences．Q：What additives does the statement highlight？A：The additives of most concern，based on rising research evidence cited in the report，include：●Bisphenols，such as BPA，used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans，can act like estrogen（雌激素）in the body which may potentially change the timing of puberty，decrease fertility，increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems．BPA is now banned in baby bottles．●Phthalates，which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible，may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease．In 2017，the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child﹣care products such asteething rings．（1）According to the American Academy of Pediatric's report，people should to cope with the problem of food additives．A．try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additives B．update the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals again C．improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicals D．reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system（2）Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because study shows．A．children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB．children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC．children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD．children's organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover（3）How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage？A．2B．7C．8D．319．（8分）The koala is an unusual creature．Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit，it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees（桉树），feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet．The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting．It might spend 10 minutes a day moving，experts say，usually from one tree to another．It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort，of sitting more comfortable．Threats and protective measures The unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper，but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss，disease and a changing climate．Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum．To help protect these animals，which bring in an estimated ＄1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala﹣related tourism，an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome（基因组）of the koala．Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial's（有袋动物）long﹣term survival might be planted in its genetic code．"The ultimate goal is that we won't have to…rescue them from the edge of extinction，"said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney，who led the work．"Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome，and we are in afantastic position to use that knowledge to help us manage them．"Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala's genome，published in Nature Genetics，has already yielded some interesting findings．For example，the authors found that，compared to other mammals，the koala's DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti﹣poison．That allows them to have a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyplus leaves which are unusually high in poison．However，it also means that koalas metabolize（代谢）medicines like anti﹣chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals．The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters．They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia's 60 known eucalyplus species．And even when they are in one of their preferred trees，koalas take leaf selection very seriously．Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala's DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups．However，she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial's genome．"The data is public，and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find，"she said．"Once you have a genome of this quality，the sky's the limit with what you can do with it．"（1）What can be concluded from the passage？A．The research on the Koala's DNA has prevented its extinction successfully．B．Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves．C．Koala's extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia．D．Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala's gene to save them．（2）According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE？A．Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene．B．Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste．C．Koalas are being extinct just due to human's activities．D．Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive．（3）"The sky's the limit"in the last sentence most probably means．A．The sky is the restrictionB．The sky is too high to reachC．There is no limitD．There is no possibility（4）The passage is mainly about．A．Koala﹣a Special Creature in AustraliaB．scientific research on KoalasC．scientific efforts to save the KoalasD．Koala's Characters and PreferenceSection CDirections：Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used onlyonce. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 20．（8分）A．Cleaning your community will have a positive effect on others in society．B．They find a need or an issue you really care about．C．But they belong to the community，too．D．Living in a clean neighborhood will be its own rewardE．Don't hesitate to take part in the community's activityF．Round up some readersCan just one person make a difference？You bet! In a community every person counts，and getting involved is not difficult．Take stock of your own talents andinterests．（1）．Don't wait for someone else to act first．Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish，you'll want to keep going．Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community．How many more ways can you come up with？Clean up the community．People often throw litter in places where there is already litter．And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something．Could your neighborhood use a cleanup？Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools．But if your community doesn't have a cleanup program，get together with friends to organize one．You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year，or you could clean a smaller area every few months．（2）Include the isolated．Do you know anyone who is housebound？Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes．These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks．（3）．By letting them"borrow"your legs and eyes，you can make them feel included．You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills．They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing．Governments provide some of the services these people need，but programs cannot give them friendship；that's what communities are for!（4）．Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America．Members might read at home to prepare for discussion，or they might read aloud to each other and talk about what they just read．Either way，a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action．Ⅳ. Summary Writing21．（10分）Directions：Read the following passage．Summarize the main idea and the main point （s）of the passage in no morethan 60 words．Use your own words as far as possible．Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness．As the calendar flips to another year，many employees' will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job．In today's changing workforce，it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees．According to a survey by Aflac，small business deserve a round of applause for theirability to keep employees happy．The report fond that 85 percent of small﹣business employees are happy in their current job，and more than half（51 percent）agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business．Nearly a quarter of participants（23 percent）stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business．Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated，respected and valued on a personal and professional level．In a small﹣business environment，there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership．This tight﹣knit structure can create a family﹣like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business's mission．Flexibility is also vital in creating employee happiness．According to the report，30 percent of respondents noted that flexible scheduling was the best part of working for a small business．A workplace that promotes healthy work﹣life balance can create happier，less stressed employees and can also increase productivity．Although small business excel at keeping employees happy，there is always room for improvement．In a small﹣business community，money does not seem to be the only motivator．In fact，65 percent of small﹣business employees indicate that an improvement in their benefits offerings would make them happier．By offering a great benefits plan than includes voluntary benefits，small business can ensure that their employees are able to find the right benefits to meet their individual needs．Ⅴ. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English，using the words given in the brackets.22．（2分）"爱你的邻居"对每个人而言都是一项艰巨的任务．（tough）．23．（2分）诸如地震这一类的自然灾害，对某些地区的影响远比其他地区更大．（like）．24．（2分）如果你的演讲有良好的规划和充满热情的演绎，肯定会打动听众的．（inspire）．25．（2分）为了让各类型的无线网络系统都能更快速连线，5G 连线将使用毫米波的频率．（available）．Ⅵ. Guided Writing26．（15分）Directions：Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．现在上海高考采用的是三加三模式（语数外+理化生政史地任选三门），以往采用的是三加一模式（语数外+理化生政史地任选一门），针对这两种高考模式谈谈你的看法．你的文章必须包括：●比较两种模式的异同●你更喜欢哪种模式并陈述理由注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称．2019年上海市宝山区高考英语二模试卷参考答案与试题解析Ⅰ.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections：In Section A，you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation，aquestion will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After youhear a conversation and the question about it，read the four possible answers on your paper，and decide which one is thebest answer to the question you have heard. 1．（1分）A．Thursdays and Fridays．B．Tuesdays and Fridays．C．Tuesdays and Thursdays．D．Tuesdays，Thursdays and Fridays．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略2．（1分）A．Her sister's．B．Her Aunt's．C．Her mother's．D．Her brother's．【考点】15：短对话理解．【分析】略【解答】D【点评】略3．（1分）A．Help the company choose graduate students．B．Contact the computer company next week．C．Get a part﹣time job on campus before graduation．D．Apply for a job in the computer company．【考点】15：短对话理解．。

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I Listening ComprehensionII. Grammar and VocabularySection A 10%Directions: 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.When Jennifer Lawrence tripped on her way to accept her best actress Oscar one year, her pink princess-like Dior dress ____21____(capture) in all its glory. The unscripted moment became hot topic throughout social media.That bonus air-time for a single dress at one of the worlds global events is priceless for the likes of Dior, one of the ____22____(influential) fashion houses in the luxury marketplace.Success on the red carpet can earn exposure and profits for luxury brands for years____23____(come). The red carpet, which will be televised live before Academy Award ceremony, presents a great opportunity for a designer to reach an audience that expands ____24____the fashion setting. The Lawrence dress received about 40 million mentions on various social media.One way of estimating the monetary benefits of having a standout dress on the red carpet is to compare how much a brand would otherwise spend on commercial advertising during the same time. ____25____Lawrence had only 75 seconds of solo camera time for her Oscar acceptance speech, Dior had to pay more than $4 million for a commercial spot of the same duration on similar occasions. And this didn't include the time ____26____(devote) to Lawrence and her dress on the pre-show televised red carpet. Lawrence, 23, had an advertising contract with Dior. ____27____the group’s deal with Lawrence affected its sales was clearly stated in its annual financial report. That year, the group clothing section’s profits ____28____(total) 165 million euros, up 26 percent from the previous year.Heston, the founder of a publicity firm, ____29____success stories include introducing Jimmy Choo shoes and designer Saab to Hollywood, believes that the Oscar red carpet is today dominated by established luxury brands. Finding it much more difficult to compete with big brand names to dress super stars on big events, many young designers turn to _____30_____(bet) on promising rising stars, expecting an overnight success if the young stars rise to sudden fame.【答案】21. was captured22. most influential23. to come24. beyond 25. Although26. devoted27. How 28. totaled29. whose 30. bettingSection B.Directions: 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.For several decades, various types of artificial intelligence kept shocking the world. Robots could ____31____ people in highly competitive games and then quickly destroyed their human competitors.AI long ago mastered chess, the Chinese board game Go and even the Rubik's cube, which it managed to solve in just 0.38 second.Now machines have a new game that will allow them to ____32____ humans: Jenga, the popular game in which players ____33____remove pieces from an increasingly unstable tower of 54 blocks, placing each one on top until the entire structure would ____34____.A newly released video from MIT shows a robot developed by the school’s engineers playing the game with surprising accuracy. The machine is equipped with a soft gripper(夹子), a force-sensing wrist and an external camera, allowing the robot to detect the tower’s ____35____ the way a human might doUnlike in purely recognitive tasks or games such as chess or Go, playing the game of Jenga also requires mastery of physical acts such as pushing, pulling, placing, and arranging pieces. It must ____36____ interactive physical operation, where you have to touch the tower to learnhow and when to move blocks.Imitating it is rather difficult, so the robot has to learn in the real world, by working with the real Jenga tower. Recently, a relevant research was published in the journal Science Robotics. Researchers say the robot demonstrates that machines can learn how to perform certain tasks through actual touching instead of relying heavily on visual ____37____. That physical ____38____ is significant, researchers say, because it provides further proof that robots can be used to perform ____39____ tasks, such as separating recyclable objects from landfill trash and assembling consumer products.In a cellphone assembly line, the felling of any component is coming from force and touch rather than vision. To become an accomplished Jenga player, the robot did not require as much repetitive practice as you might imagine. Hoping to avoid reconstructing a Jenga tower thousands of times, researchers developed a method that allowed the robot to be trained on about 300 games. Researchers say the robot has already begun facing off against humans, who remain _____40_____ players—for now.【答案】31. I. 32. D33. B 34. K35. E 36. A37. J 38. F39. C 40. GIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A(15分)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word of phrase that best fits the context.From the nation's earliest days, farming has held a crucial place in the American economy and culture. Farmers play an important role in any society, of course, since they feed people. But farming has been particularly ___41___ in the United States with intensified attention from civilians and government as well.Early in the nation's life, farmers were seen as exemplifying economic ___42___ such as hard work, perseverance, and self-sufficiency. Moreover, many Americans, particularly immigrants who may have never held any land in the country, found that owning a farm was the ___43___ to enter the American economic system. They were immediately playing a part in the country’s economy.The American farmer has generally been quite successful at producing food. Indeed, sometimes his success has created his biggest problem: the agricultural sector has suffered periodic explosions of overproduction that have ___44___ prices. When the government have to step in and ___45___ the worst of these events.American farmers owe their ability to produce large yields to a number of factors. For one thing, they work under ___46___ natural conditions. The American Midwest has some of the richest soil in the world. Rainfall is ___47___ over most areas of the country; rivers and underground water permit extensive irrigation where it is not.Increasing use of high-quality ___48___ also have contributed to the success of American agriculture. It is not unusual to see today's farmers ___49___ plows or harvesters. One farmer can manage large lands of farms. Fertilizers and pesticides are commonly used although some environmentalists _____50_____ it. Computers track farm operations, and even _____51_____ technology is utilized to find the best places to plant and fertilize crops. US agriculture is among the most advanced in the world.Farmers still fight with forces beyond their control, _____52_____. Despite its generally benign weather, North America also experiences frequent floods and droughts. Changes in the weather give agriculture its own economic cycles, often _____53_____ the general economy. When negative factors hit farmers, calls for government assistance are particularly intense. In the 1930s, for instance, bad weather, and the Great Depression combined to push farms over the edge into a(n) _____54_____ situation. The government responded with _____55_____ agricultural reforms -- most notably, a system of price supports, whose significance toward the large-scale campaign lasted for many years.41. A. valued B. accessed C. implemented D. illustrated42. A. regulations B. virtues C. obligations D. requirements43. A. shortcut B. implication C. reward D. substitute44. A. maintained B. margined C. depressed D. refunded45. A. take over B. cover up for C. come up with D. smooth out46. A. varied B. favorable C. extreme D. visible47. A. moderate B. predictable C. timely D. acid48. A. labor B. investment C. chemical D. landscape49. A. complicated B. flexible C. accessible D. executive50. A. criticize B. recall C. evaluate D. identify51. A. medical B. mobile C. space D. process52. A. for example B. in all C. however D. additionally53. A. subject to B. unrelated to C. reduced to D. applied to54. A. vague B. desperate C. isolated D. feasible55. A. struggling B. traditional C. sweeping D. permanent【答案】41. A 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. A 49. A 50. A 51. C 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. CSection B(24分)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor 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)After some blood tests, Dr Stubs stood before me, a tall man, but short on personality and sporting a cold expression. You have systemic lupus. he said matter-of-factly."Lupus, "he continued, "is an auto-immune disease and ….” I remember certain details but mostly I remember him talking about children. “Children are no harm. But c hildbirth would jumpstart additional symptoms that could be life threatening. You already have two kids anyway.”As I got up to leave, shaken and drained, he said his parting words, “I would discourage any further research. There is no cure and nothing can prevent its progression.”Still, I did research lupus and its symptoms tiredness and joint pain—were both consistent with what I was experiencing. And eventually some major organs could be affected, causing shutdown and possibly death.I studied and found out that echinacea had a record in making immune system stronger. I decided that along with the plant I would strengthen my mindset by immersing myself in my family with my one-year-old son and three-year-old daughter.After another visit, I decided never to go back to Dr. Stubs. How could one endure repeatedly hear desperately words coming from an emotionless mouth even though they were truth? The years passed. When I would feel tired and achy I pulled support from my children and their laughter.Finally, after eight years, I went to Dr. Kirstein who was recommended by a friend. She stood there holding my hand and looking into my eyes warmly."So, let’s talk a little.”Instantly my defenses were down. Before I knew it, she had me running on and on about my children, my husband, my life and dreams. I told her about all the meaningful activities I was involved in, those things I might have never done without the disease.After several follow-up tests, and greater research into my family history, Dr. Kirstein came to conclusive answer. I did not have systemic lupus. There must be something wrong with the initial tests 8 years before.I didn't know whether I should jump for joy or scream because I had been living the last eight years in fear of a fatal disease. But then I realized that I had been living every day, not so much in fear, but happiness Even day was a gift and I knew it.56. Dr. Strubs warned the author against having more children because _____.A. The process of giving birth put her life in danger.B. Taking care of children will gradually worsen her disease.C. Her disease will threaten the health of her children.D. She already has enough children.57. Why did the author stop seeing doctor Strubs after two visits? .A. Because she not qualified to treat her disease.B. Because he recommended Dr.Kirkstein to her.C. Because his cold attitude upset the author.D. Because she suspected his diagnosis about her disease.58. How did the author deal with the disease?A. She calmly waited for major organs to shut down.B. she took effective medicine regularly to fight the disease.C. She turned to Dr. Kirstein to get cure for the diseaseD. She tried to strengthen immune system and drew strength from family.59. Why did the author think every day in the past 8 years was a gift?A. Because systemic lupus was no longer a deadly disease.B. Because she made every day valuable in spite of diseaseC. Because she received a gift every day from her familyD. Because she only occasionally felt pain and tiredness.【答案】56. A 57. C 58. D 59. B(B)While faking and fierce looks are among animals great defenses, many species know that everyone runs from a big stink(臭气)too.Vulture(秃鸳)Vultures, are street sweepers that feast on the rotting flesh of dead animals, which benefits us by ridding our highways and landscapes of animal bodies and the bacteria they might carry. When vultures feel threatened they vomit, and the smell of vomited-on dead bodies puts of most predators. Throwing up allows the vulture to fly away more quickly-and the vomit can hurt the aggressor's eyes and face.Opossum(负鼠)In some ways opossums have it easy. In order to become “dead", they don’t have to fax anyone a death certificate. They just lie there with their tongues hanging out with the smell of dead flesh, sometimes for hours, effectively convincing potential predators they can find a much fresher meal elsewhere. Even if they keep getting attacked, they won't move any more than a human statue until the threat has passed.Hoatzin(磨雉)Hold your nose and meet the hoatzin, a bird of distinctions, not the least of which is that it smells like fresh cow shit. The animal mostly eats leaves and it's the only bird known to digest by fermentation, like a cow. This process is what causes its smell and has earned it the nickname the “stink birdMillipedes (千足虫)Millipedes are tricky. For starters they look wormy. Their name is deceptive, too: Their legs number about 750. Their major defense is to curl up into a ball. They, though, also release a harm eyes, and leave a horrible smell on their attackers.Sea Hare(海兔)The graceful sea hare is plain in taste in the first place, so it's not the most popular dish in the seafood chain. Nonetheless this type of sea creature has a pretty creative smell-related defense that is almost the opposite of its smelly companions on this list. The sea hare gives out a slimy, purple ink, the substance which makes food less palatable to predators.Researchers using lobsters(2-f)as model predators found that the sea blocks the lobstersreceptive mechanism. In other words, the sea hare gives its attacker the equivalent of a stuffy nose so they don't know how appealing it is.60. The sea hare defends itself from predators by ____.A. becoming plain in taste at the discovery of a predatorB. giving out purple ink to make itself invisible to predatorsC. releasing substance to make predators unable to smell itD. giving off smelly gas to try to drive predators away.61. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The vulture carries bacteria so that predators dare not get close to it.B. The opossum fakes its death to avoid being targeted by predators.C. The hoatzin eats cow shit so that it is nick-named as “stink birdD. The gas released by millipede was basically harmless62. The species that enjoys more than one defense mechanism is____.A. vultureB. opossumC. millipedeD. sea hare【答案】60. C 61. B 62. C(C)ARCHAEOLOGISTS(考古学家) GUIDED BY laser images of a remote region of northern Guatemala have discovered 20-foot-high walls, watchtowers, and other evidence that ancient Maya societies had been annoyed by warfare threat over many years. The finds have upended long-established impressions of a civilization that it tamed the jungle and built thriving cities,then declined and disappeared quietly beneath the dense tropical forest.Among the most surprising discoveries was a large stone complex now called La Cuemavilla. Built on a steep ridge, the heavily fortified site included high walls. Moats which serves as the largest defensive system ever discovered in the region.This was surprising says an archaeologist, "because we had a tendency to romanticize Maya warfare as something that was largely ritualized. But the fortifications were seeing suggest an elevated level of antagonism over centuries. Rulers were so deeply alarmed that they felt the need to invest in all these hilltop fortifications. There is an almost visible sense of fear inthis landscape.All these findings owe credit to PACUNAM LIDAR Initiative, a laser survey of some 800 square miles of the Maya Biosphere Reserve in northern Guatemala. Using revolutionary Laser technology, the survey revealed the long-hidden ruins of a sprawling pre-Columbian civilization that was far more complex and interconnected than most Maya specialists had supposed.Guided by the new Laser treasure maps, the LIDAR team deployed through the jungle over the past year to conduct hands-on investigations of more than a dozen of the most promising sites-most of which would have been imperceptible without LIDAR."You could walk over the top of a major ruin and miss it, "says an archaeologist who's part of the PACUNA project. But LIDAR picks up the patterns and makes the features pop out with surprising clarity.Three-dimensional maps generated by the survey yielded surprises even at Tikal, the largest and most extensively explored archaeological site in Guatemala. The ancient city was at least four times bigger than previously thought, and surrounded by a massive ditch and fortified base stretching for miles.Archaeologists stress that LIDAR, for all its utility, will never see below the ground or yield d irect dates of occupation. “we still need to dig and hack our way through the jungle, but now we have a very accurate map to guide us.63. How did people think of Maya before the discovery of the defense ruins?A. It was the most advanced civilization in the history of mankind.B. It was long under the threat of large-scale warsC. Its rise and decline were under way peacefullyD. It was finally destroyed by a large-scale war64. The underlined word antagonism is closest in meaning to ____.A. miseryB. revolutionC. population decreaseD. opposition65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The military mechanism found in La Cuemavilla was intended for occupying more lands.B. The new laser technology was mainly used to enlarge the original site size.C. The LIDAR helps to avoid the traditional digging task in site exploration.D. The Tikal site was found to be protected by certain defense works66. The passage is mainly about ____.A. people' s long-time misunderstanding of Maya civilization.B. discovery of Maya military works aided by new explore technologyC. the finding of a big warfare resulting in the disappearance of Maya civilizationD. The various advantages of new technologies in the field of archaeology.【答案】63. C 64. D 65. D 66. BSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Recently, in the quest for a selfie(自拍), a woman climbed over the concrete barrier of a Jaguar(美洲虎) enclosure at Wildlife World Zoo, Arizona. The jaguar ripped into her arm. Bystanders pulled her away before the animal could injure her further. She's fine-so is the jaguar.This isn’t the first time a story of a person acting rudely to get close to a wild animal made headlines. Last year. a man jumped into a lion enclosure at a zoo for a close-up photo. ___67___Multiple tourists in Yellowstone National Park have been attacked by bison(野牛) when they’ve gotten too close for a photo.It's common sense not to get close to wild animals that can hurt you. It's why zoos have barriers -sometimes multiple walls-to keep people separated from animals. Signs posted everywhere state the obvious warning. Keep your hands off the cage."Yet animals have become less real to us, " says an environmentalist. We see exotic animals most frequently in managed settings like zoos. ___68___ People are trying to take advantage of their rarity to show off on social media and ignore their fierceness.Media often normalize interaction with dangerous animals. Seeing a man like "Lion Whisperer" Kevin Richardson regularly play-fight with lions on TV, may send the message that these animals aren't so dangerous after all.Social media are also perfectly positioned to contribute to the rise of animal selfies. Getting likes and comments provide instant satisfaction. Your self-esteem actually gets a temporary boost. To hold onto that feeling, people may go to more and more extremes to showcase the most excitingversions of themselves. It may not be enough to get a photo of a beautiful, dangerous animal from outside a cage. ___69___People' s careless approach can put the animal's safety at risk as well. Zoo animals often must b e killed to protect the person who’s entered their space. In fact, thrill-seekers actively endanger the lives of animals. ___70___with the zoo environment, they take it for granted that animals are there for people, ignoring the fact that animals and humans are both equal existents in the nature.A. The animals, to some extent, become tools to us.B. Although violence against zoo animals is often reported, the issue of animal welfare has aroused little attention recently.C. By taking a selfie, you show that you're part of that experience.D. The comparison between caged animals and wild ones are appealing to people.E. Similar incidents are a regular occurrence in natural settings.F. The common factor is that some people are not respecting animal.【答案】67. E 68. A69. C 70. FIV Summary Writing71.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words, Use your own words as far as possible.Peter woke up one morning with all the usual signs of a nasty cold: severe headache and blocked nose. Then he did what almost everyone does on a day like this. He got up and went to work. Such is the state of what the human resources industry has come to call presenteeism.Many experts claim that presenteeism is now a bigger problem in the UK than absenteeism and could even help explain the country’s weak productivity growth. A growing number of companies are realizing presenteeism and doing something about it. This generally takes the form of programmes full of once unimaginable sweets: cheap gym membership, veggie salads in the canteen, stand-up desks and the odd massage. of course, there’s nothing against lunchtime dentistry or free workout. They do more good than harm. But such welfares alone won't do much to stop people from presenteeism.The chief reasons why people soldier on have nothing to do with how fit they are. They work for leaner, more stressed companies where dismissals are common. This makes some people worriedthat they will be targeted in the next round of job cut if they have taken a lot of time off. Others worry about troubling stretched colleagues with more work in their absence. How annoying it is to be faced with cold faces when you return to office after two days' rest at home.There is not much to be said for "silly things" like ping-pong tables and office bean bags. The key to dealing with presenteeism lies in training managers to be better at spotting swifly when employees are under too much stress or ill, and dealing with the situation sensibly---putting the sick employee to sick leave although he is reluctant. Of course, work has to be done to eliminate employee's concern about his job prospect thereof.____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________【答案】Presenteeism, going to work when ill, though common in the UK, harms productivity. The responsive staff benefits companies offer are of no avail to solve the problem. The real reasons lie in sick employees’ fear of potential layoff and concern about ad ditional workload on colleagues.The solution depends on management’s timely detection of presenteeism and strategic compulsory leave mechanism.第Ⅱ卷(共40分)V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 暴饮暴食被一些人认为是缓解工作压力的手段。

2022年上海市宝山区6月线下高考二模英语试题(含答案和听力音频与听力稿)

2022年上海市宝山区6月线下高考二模英语试题(含答案和听力音频与听力稿)

2022届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a dentist's. B. At a clinic. C. At a bank. D. At a store.2. A. On May 10. B. On May 9. C. On May 8. D. On May 7.3. A. In the garage. B. In the garden. C. On a farm. D. On a road.4. A. Indoor games and outdoor games. B. Individual drills.C.Hobbies and interests.D. Forms of exercise.5. A. Visiting a doctor. B. Caring for his father.C. Working in the ward.D. Undergoing an operation.6. A. She can't go to eat with them.B. She is sure she can join them.C. She will ask for a leave.D. She will skip the lecture.7. A. The man is expecting the newspaper.B. The newspaper was delivered to the wrong house.C. The newspaper will be delivered later.D. The delivery has been canceled.8. A. A new medicine has been developed.B. He is trying a brand new medicine.C. A new medicine has cured his illness.D. He has a copy of the medical journal.9. A. The woman never spoke English when in London.B. The woman should have moved to London earlier.C. One can improve one's English quickly if living among native speakers.D. Native speakers in different areas speak English with different accents.10. A. She isn't allowed to tell students their exam results.B. Mr. Brown is busy with his work in the office.C. She has no idea where the man's exam paper is.D. Mr. Brown doesn't want others to touch his things.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B. Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.C. Because it is hard and expensive to be installed.D. Because it often makes us confused when being 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.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Less than 35 million trees. B. More than 10 million trees.C. More than 24 million trees.D. Less than 24 million trees.15. A. They are grown once again. B. They are delivered to a tree farm.C. They are safely stored away.D. They are thrown away.16. A. They are moved to a landfill. B. They are reused next year.C. They are cut into pieces.D. They are exchanged for real trees.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because she has to take a couple of language courses.B.Because she hopes to help her parents to save money.C.Because she has to save some money for her university.D.Because she would like to learn some important skills.18. A. Work experience and important skills.B.Making hamburgers and cutting grass.C.To be dependable and take responsibility.D.Good grades and a promising career.19. A. Taking an advanced maths course.B.Taking a couple of language courses.C.Developing important skills.D.Looking for a summer job.20. A. Compare their families.B.Prove their promises.C.Celebrate their achievements together.D.Test the results of their different choices.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.High-fructose corn syrup. (高果糖玉米糖浆) Artificial flavors and colors. What do these things have in common? They are found in many (21) ______ (process) foods. But the clean label movement wants to kick them out of your grocery store! Clean label is a consumer-powered movement that promotes food made with simple, natural ingredients. Removing artificial ingredients can protect consumers from various health problems.But finding replacements for artificial ingredients is not easy. When one food company tried to change an ingredient in its salad dressing recipe, it led to big problems. The ingredient switch changed the color and the quality of the product. Changes like (22) ______ can cause companies to lose business. Customers expect a certain taste and look of a product and complain when they don't get it.Companies are working hard to provide natural substitutes for artificial products. But when it comes to issues like food preservation, going all-natural isn't as easy as it sounds.The clean label movement presents food makers with a challenge. Consumers want great products but with few if any artificial ingredients. It's difficult to meet those demands while (23) ______ (control) factors such as cost and shelf life. Take bread for example. A loaf of homemade bread has simple ingredients such as flour, water, salt and sugar. (24) ______ you make it yourself, you have control over your ingredients. The bread will stay fresh because usually it (25) ______ (eat) within a few days. But grocery store bread (26) ______ stay fresh during long shipping and storage times. So companies often put a chemical preservative in it. This keeps the bread fresh and prevents mold (霉). While there's no solid evidence (27) ______ preservatives are bad, many people don't like chemicals in their food. They want it to be natural, but the modern way of life, especially in cities, can make that difficult (28) ______(achieve) .The clean label movement (29) ______ (convince) many food companies to think twice about how they make their products. And consumers need to compromise（妥协）when it comes to preservatives because they make food ( 30) ______ (safe) to eat.Section BDirections:After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.experienced the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland. The boat and the scenery looked so real! I expected danger and excitement around every 31 of the river.The ride was partly based on a series of Disney nature films called True-life Adventures. Plant specialist Morgan "Bill" Evans completely changed an area of Disneyland into a realistic-looking jungle. Walt Disney had ideas for the ride and 32 wanted to include realanimals. But after much discussion, animal experts 33 Disney that mechanical animals would be more 34 . The ride, a fan favorite, can now be found in four of the world's Disney parks.In the past, many of Disney's amusement park rides were inspired by Disney movies. But, this is not the case for Jungle Cruise. The popular ride has inspired a soon-to-be-released movie with the same name. The film 35 one of the world's biggest stars, Dwayne Johnson. His co-star is the very talented Emily Blunt.Jungle Cruise is the fourth Disney film for both Johnson and Blunt. Yet they weren't the first choices for their parts in the movie. In 2011, it was 36 that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen would star in the film. By 2015 the plans had changed, and Dwayne Johnson was cast in Jungle Cruise. Emily Blunt joined the cast in 2018.Dwayne Johnson plays Frank, a riverboat captain who knows the river better than anyone else. Emily Blunt's 37 , Lily, is a scientist. She's in search of a tree that is widely believed to possess 38 powers.Johnson describes Lily as "the female version of Indiana Jones." Frank is actually a lot more 39 and only cares about his money and his cat. Everything changes when Lily convinces him to take her and her brother on a dangerous mission. As Johnson describes it, the journey is "the adventure of a lifetime!"I can't wait to experience the adventure of watching Disney's long-awaited Jungle Cruise. Watching it in theaters will bring me back to the 40 of visiting Disneyland as a child.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Some literary characters capture the imagination of readers. Their adventures, experiences, talents and personalities make them 41 . Detective Sherlock Holmes is one of these. Author Arthur Conan Doyle created Holmes in 1887 in his works. He was brilliant. Critically, his ability to notice 42 , assemble them and draw conclusions amazed everyone. He first appeared in the story "A Study in Scarlet." The story also introduced Dr. John Watson and how he came to live with Holmes and be part of his life. Watson observes that many interesting people visit Holmes at various times during the day. Holmes informs Watson he is a " 43 detective". These people are clients, including 44 from Scotland Yard, who seek his help to solve difficult cases.Watson narrates this first case which involves the murders of two men. The story has two parts. In the first part, Holmes solves the crime and captures the killer. The second part gives the backstory as to why the killer murdered his 45 . It was a revenge（报复）killing for their part in the death of the murderer's fiancee.The Red-headed League is on many people's lists of their favorite stories 46 Sherlock Holmes. In this story, red-headed businessman Jabez Wilson wants Holmes' help. Several weeks before, Wilson's young assistant, Vincent Spaulding, had 47 him to reply to a newspaper ad. The ad offered 48 paid work to a red-headed man. Wilson gets the job and is paid 4 pounds a week for short periods of afternoon work. 49 suddenly without notice the job stops. Wilson wants Holmes's assistance to discover what happened. Holmes 50 a description of Spaulding and goes to see him at Wilson's shop. He notices that the knees of Spaulding's trousersare 51 . Then Holmes taps on the pavement 52 Wilson's shop. Next he calls a police inspector and the director of the bank that is behind Wilson's shop. The four men hide in the dark bank vault (金库) and wait. Soon two men, one of whom is Spaulding, 53 from a tunnel cut into the vault's floor and are captured. The two men had 54 the Red-headed League to keep Wilson away while they dug the 55 to the bank vault.41.A. imaginable B. intelligible C. powerful D. unforgettable42.A. criminals B. processes C. details D. expressions43.A. consulting B. investing C. conducting D. enquiring44.A. natives B. detectives C. officials D. rivals45.A. colleges B. partners C. relatives D. victims46.A. including B. representing C. involving D. praising47.A. urged B. helped C. warned D. forced48.A. dearly B. fully C. highly D. earnestly49.A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Meanwhile D. Then50.A. turns to B. asks for C. takes down D. works out51.A. dirty B. ordinary C. special D. wet52.A. on top of B. at the back of C. in front of D. in the middle of53.A. escape B. emerge C. run D. keep54.A. invented B. organized C. supervised D. commanded55.A. yard B. wall C. hole D. tunnelSection 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)Israeli company Watergen has produced an appliance that generates clean, drinkable water out of air. The device called GENNY is small enough to be used in a home or office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day.The water that GENNY produces is not only clean enough to drink, it's also often cleaner than tap water.GENNY takes air in and passes it through a filter to remove dust and dirt. The filter is powerful enough to work even in areas with high air pollution. The air then passes through a chamber where heating and cooling cause water vapor in the air to condense (凝结). This water is then passed through several more filters and minerals are added to make it healthier and taste better. Finally, the water is stored in a tank where it is continually circulated to keep it fresh.A larger model, called the GEN-350, can produce up to 900 liters of water per day. The GEN-350 is now being used in hospitals that previously did not have a reliable source of fresh, clean water. Watergen has also developed an emergency response vehicle (ERV) that can carry a GEN-350 unit wherever it is needed. In addition to the GEN-350, the ERV carries a portable generator that supplies electricity for the GEN-350.Watergen's ERV is designed to bring water to people who are suffering from the effects of a serious earthquake, fire, flood or other situation. Once such incident occurred in Northern California in 2018. A fire started at a camp site and spread quickly over a wide area, destroying many thousands of acres of trees and many homes. The town of Paradise, California, was hitparticularly hard. One of Watergen's ERVs was driven to Paradise, where it provided water for its citizens and rescue workers.56. What does the article point out about Watergen's devices?A. They're manufactured in numerous countries.B. They're very difficult to operate sometimes.C. They cost less than they did years ago.D. They're available in different sizes.57. What does GENNY accomplish by adding ingredients to the water?A. It satisfies local water regulations.B. It improves the flavor of the water.C. It prepares the water for shipment abroad.D. It keeps the water at the right temperature.58. According to the article, what happens inside GENNY'S tank?A. The water is transferred to plastic bottles.B. The bacteria in the water are destroyed.C. The quality of the water is carefully tested.D. The water is kept moving at all times.59. What can Watergen do using its ERV?A. Respond to natural disasters.B. Put its competitors out of business.C. Increase its profit margins.D. Deal with customers' complaints.(B)Have you ever tried an escape room? I first experienced one in Montana, U.S.A. with my wife, Pauline. We went to one to celebrate her father's birthday. Her entire family loves games and puzzles, so trying an escape room was a perfect activity for us. The room's theme was "the missing scientist." We played the role of investigating detectives. We entered the room and discovered we were "trapped." We then had only 60 minutes to escape before the room "exploded."We had to search every corner of the room for clues in order to get out. As we did, we solved simple calculations, unscrambled codes and found keys to secret boxes. Getting one clue involvedrunning balls through a maze. That took some skill! Together we solved every puzzle and escaped with just a few minutes to spare.Pauline and I now live in Taipei. We tried our first escape room here over a year ago. It was such an amazing experience that we did two more almost immediately afterward. We have become completely hooked on Taipei's escape rooms.Escape rooms in Taipei are well designed. Inside one, you feel as if you had just stepped into a story. It could be a thriller, a legend or something from sci-fi. Tricks and technology complete the illusion created by the room's theme. And there's always a variety of engaging puzzles.Different companies offer a number of rooms to try. Some are suitable for just a few friends while others are big and require a large group of people to solve. But be warned: Some escape rooms are extraordinary because they are intense. We learned that the hard way when we invited a large group of friends to one. Some of them had never tried an escape room before. They were a little nervous, but we assured them that escape rooms are relaxing and fun. "They aren't scary or too high pressure," we said. Well, we were wrong. It turns out some are a bit over the top, but we enjoyed that, too! There is nothing like the feeling of solving problems as a team.60.What was the purpose of the writer and his wife entering the room in Montana for the firsttime?A.To take part in an activity.B. To investigate a case of a missing scientist.C. To prove their ability.D. To celebrate his father-in-law's birthday.61.Specifically, how many times had the writer and his wife experienced escape rooms mentionedin the passage?A. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.62.What does the word "They" in bold in the last paragraph probably mean?A.The writer's friends.B. The companies.C. Escape rooms.D. The problems.(C)Learning more efficiently is a matter of time, but not in the way you might think. According to Hermann Ebbinghaus, the pioneer of quantitative memory research, you may have a new perspective about it.The findingsEbbinghaus is best known for two major findings: the forgetting curve and the learning curve.The forgetting curve describes how new information fades away. Once you've "learned" something new, the fastest drop occurs in just 20 minutes; after a day, the curve levels off.Within minutes, nearly half of what you've "learned" has disappeared.Or not.According to Benedict Carey, author of How We Learn, what we learn doesn't necessarily fade; it just becomes less accessible.In my case, I hadn't forgotten a key point. I just didn't access that information when I needed it.Working with our memoryEbbinghaus would have agreed with Carey: He determined that even when we think we've forgotten something, some portion of what we learned is still filed away, which makes the processof relearning a lot more efficient.As Ebbinghaus writes:Suppose that a poem is relearned by heart. It then becomes evident that, although it seems totally forgotten, it still in a certain sense exists. The second learning requires noticeably less time or noticeably smaller number of repetitions than the first.That, in a nutshell, is the power of spaced repetition.The condition is simple. Learn something new, and within a short period of time you'll forget much of it. Repeat a learning session a day later, and you'll remember more. Repeat a session two days after that. and you'll remember even more. The key is to steadily increase the time intervals between relearning sessions.And forgive yourself for forgetting. Accept that forgetting is actually a key to the process.Why?Forgetting is an essential part of learning. Relearning strengthens earlier memories. Relearning creates different context and connections. According to Carey, " 'Some breakdown' must occur for us to strengthen learning when we revisit the material. Without a little forgetting, you get no benefit from further study. It is what allows learning to build, like an exercised muscle."The process of retrieving a memory - especially when you fail - strengthens access. That's why the best way to study isn't to reread; the best way to study is to quiz yourself. If you test yourself and answer incorrectly, not only are you more likely to remember the right answer after you look it up, you' ll also remember that you didn't remember.Forgetting, and therefore repeating information, makes your brain assign that information greater importance.63.According to Ebbinghaus' chart, we conclude that ______.A.the best time to avoid forgetting is the sixth day after learningB.we usually forget most of what we've learned on the sixth dayC.forgetting really exists almost in the whole process of learningD.what has been learned will be forgotten completely in any case64.Why does the writer say, "Forgetting is actually a key to the process."?A.Because forgetting itself is one of the steps in our learning.B.Because forgetting can help us benefit from further learning.C.Because relearning can create new context and materials for us.D.Because learning memory is just like muscle memory in exercise.65.What does the word "retrieve" in the last paragraph but one most probably mean?A.To reappear in the place.B. To consolidate something in time.C. To memorize something firmly.D. To find and bring back something.66. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Forget More with Less RepetitionB. Learn More with Less EffortC. Two Amazing Curves in LearningD. Two Different Findings in Forgetting Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence caninstruments while other people may juggle (玩杂耍), dance or mime. Some perform as living statues, standing perfectly still in costumes and makeup designed to make them look like statues. Artists perform out in the open, allowing people to enjoy their art for free. 67 .For up-and-coming artists, busking (街头卖艺), or street performance, is a great way to spread awareness of their talent. They may leave business cards out when they perform or sell CDs. Busking is also a way to practice playing in front of a crowd. 68 .It's important for street performers to think carefully about where they'll perform. Obviously, places with more people mean they can earn more money. A covered spot will keep the performers comfortable, out of the sun and the rain, But they need to avoid blocking shop entrances. And in some cities, certain artists have places where they typically perform. New performers should respect them and wait until they're done to set up there. 69 , telling each other when they'll finish up or even saving each other places.If you're a musician and want to busk, have a variety of songs ready. This is especially important if you're performing in front of a shop or a seating area. Playing the same three songs over and over will get annoying really quickly. One performer recommends having at least an hour's worth of music prepared.Finally, have fun. Remember to look up, smile and interact with your audience wherever you are. 70 .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 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Hanks, wining the Golden Globe Cecil B. deMille Award which is for "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment", shared a story of when he worked in his first professional job as an intern at the Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival. Hanks said he and his fellow interns showed up to rehearsals after doing a little too much partying the previous night. The director wasn't having it."He screamed at us," said Hanks. "You know what your job is?" the director asked. "You have got to show up on time, and you have to know the text, and you have to have a head full ofideas. Otherwise I can't do my job."And there it is, a simple, brilliant, three-step formula for success:Show up on time, know the text and have a head full of ideas.Show up on time"Showing up on time is one of the greatest liberating acts you can give yourself in a movie. You have the freedom of being there early enough to settle down - because when the time comes, you have to hit the marks, " explains Hanks.Know the text"Knowing your text -it's not just your lines, it's the whole thing," Hanks continued. "You might not be right in the opinion you bring to it. But you've got to come at it with some direction."In a word, Hanks is speaking here about preparation. Generally speaking, the more prepared you are, the more successful you'll be.Think about it -professional athletes, creatives even analysts, it's not the smartest or most talented person in the room who's the most successful.It's the one who comes most prepared.Have a head full of ideasSpeaking to this final point, Hanks said the following:"Bring anything. Try anything. They might not use it. If it is not fit, they won't use it. "The best companies are successful because their employees are constantly seeking to try new things to grow and improve.Routines and processes are helpful, but growth doesn't happen when you always do things the exact same way. Growth is a result of being willing to take risks, to break out of your comfort zone and to embrace failure when it happens.Because out of failure comes learning. And out of learning comes growth.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.我们要寻求人与自然和谐共存，积极应对气候变化。

2023年上海市宝山区高考二模英语试卷含答案

2023年上海市宝山区高考二模英语试卷含答案

2022学年第二学期期中混合式教学适应性练习高三年级英语学科练习卷（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.In the library. B.In the bookstore. C.In the museum. D.In the gallery.2. A.$200. B.$250. C.$300. D.$350.3. A.Accountant. B.Secretary. C.Mechanic. D.Manager.4. A.Customer and tailor. B.Customer and bank clerk.C.Customer and waitress.D.Customer and repairman.5. A.The big one. B.The one on the other side.C.The middle one.D.The one on the far right.6. A.Bring flowers. B.Take a pot plant. C.Buy postcards. D.Send fruits.7. A.Night flights are available to him.B.He can't get any direct flights.C.He has missed the flight he wants.D.Direct flights have been delayed.8. A.She hopes he can stop reading. B.She will turn it off at once.C.She is reluctant to turn it down.D.She thinks reading is not important.9. A.Listen to folk music at home. B.Watch a live performance.C.Appreciate a dance show on TV.D.Go to an exhibition of works of art.10. A.The electronic toy is unique. B.The toy is safe for all users.C.Plastic toys are of low quality.D.The toy isn't environmentally friendly. Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two passages and one longer conversation.After each passage or conversation,you will be asked several questions.The passages and conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.Admiration for one's own appearance. B.A need for popularity.C.A need to belong to a group.D.A love for photography.12. A.Women are more likely to be famous.B.Men are more eager to be seen as popular.C.Men tend to post selfies more often.D.Women use editing software more frequently.13. A.Photos have to be looked at.B.Cameras are mostly used for selfies.C.Clicking"like"doesn't necessarily mean photos have been seen.D.It is the same experience as traditional one.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.Suggestions on how to think up great ideas.B.Proposals of how to set up your own business.C.Tips on how to be a successful businessman.D.Ideas about how to treat your customers.15. A.Because your chances of success will be increased.B.Because your business idea will be more creative.C.Because it will help decide whether to further pursue the education.D.Because you can't do your work without business learning.16. A.Because they enter the market with their eyes open.B.Because they believe the more failures,the better.C.Because they were born to be great risk takers.D.Because they can do a careful study to ensure their success.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.A fortune. B.Nothing at all. C.Twice the fortune. D.A little.18. A.The company won't accept it. B.It is partly broken.C.The date on the card isn't correct.D.It is in use today.19. A.Answer the password,dial his dad's number and the number on the card.B.Dial the number on the card and his dad's,then input the password.C.Dial the number on the card,answer the password,and dial his dad's number.D.Dial his dad's number then input the password and the number on the card.20. A.3:30p.m. B.3:30a.m. C.6:30p.m. D.6:30a.m. 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."Wow...what a beautiful girl!"you think to yourself.Today,you logged into Facebook and saw a friend request from a lovely stranger.You think that she must be a model(21)_____all of her photos look very professional.She doesn't have many friends,but maybe she's just new to Facebook.You may(22)______(tempt)to accept her request and say hello,but you'd better think twice because you might get catfished!Catfishing is an online cheat(23)______someone on a social media platform pretends to be someone they're not.The word was made popular by a2010documentary film with the same name.Just like in the movie,most catfishing cheats start with the catfish(24)______(try)to sweet talk their victim into falling in love with them.Why?There are a variety of reasons people catfish.Some catfish attempt(25)______(charm)their victim into trusting them,and then ask them for money.Others will ask for sensitive information or private pictures(26)____________ they can then use them to blackmail(敲诈)their victims into sending them money.But in some situations,catfish are just lonely people,(27)______(dissatisfy)with their lives and using social media to live in an alternate reality.On social media,it's possible to remain anonymous(匿名的)even after you(28)______ (start)building a relationship with someone.According to the Better Business Bureau in the U.S., around85percent of catfishing schemes start on Facebook and the Facebook Dating service.In 2021as the pandemic pushed many to search for love online,romance schemes,such as catfishing, rose(29)______80percent compared to2020.These cheats cost victims around$1.3billion in losses and left many with psychological and emotional damage.The internet is a wonderful tool that allows users to learn new things,play games and meet interesting people.However,everyone(30)______be careful of the catfish who hide in the shadows.If someone seems too good to be true,they probably are!Section BDirections:After reading the passage below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one more word than you need.A.architectsB.influencedC.merelyD.aimedE.projectedF.deliberateG.boundariesH.significantlyI.containJ.producingK.rangeAn entirely new art form is developing.This art form goes beyond31giving viewers one thing to look at.Instead,it surrounds them with images and sounds.This usually takes the form of rooms where music plays and images are32onto walls,changing when visitors interact with them.Sometimes pleasant smells are added to draw people in through yet another sense.These rooms are known as immersive(沉浸式的)exhibits because they seek to involve viewers completely.The most famous company33immersive exhibits is called teamLab.What this company does is draw on people with a huge range of skill sets:artists,engineers,34andeven mathematicians.All of these skills are necessary to produce the complex immersive exhibits teamLab is known for.Much of the company's art is based on nature.This is a(n)35choice as their goal is to help people feel more connected to the rest of the world.This goal reflects some traditional Asian philosophies,which makes sense because teamLab is a Japanese company. TeamLab's philosophy states that it seeks to transcend(超越)the36that people have set up to separate them from other things.Other companies are also developing immersive exhibitions37at providing entertainment,education or both.For example,American company Imagine Exhibitions has designed over40exhibitions,which combine art,lighting,textures,scents and more.Physical objects are carefully selected and placed throughout the exhibits to add to their realism.The topics of their exhibits38from the history of ancient Egypt to nature to TV shows and games such as Angry Birds.Immersive exhibits maybe a new development,but they are39by older art forms. Some immersive exhibits are even apparently about the work of artists who worked in other media, such as the painter Vincent van Gogh.Even those who do not reference other artists so clearly are often influenced by older art styles.And many of the immersive exhibits also40some form of music.By combining skills and technologies in creative ways,teams are developing new ways for people to experience art.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.You have to make a speech.You have done your research and now have plenty of ideas bouncing around in your head that you want to get across.The big41you face at this point is how to organize those thoughts.Or perhaps you are planning to write a paper,and all you have is the main topic.You need to brainstorm some supporting ideas and then42how those ideas fit together.These are just two cases that many people deal with43.Some use outlining to flesh out and44their ideas,but is that the best strategy?If everyone thought in a linear(线性的) manner,then the answer would be yes,but most people don't.Enter mind mapping,a45that shows how different ideas and facts relate to one another.This two-dimensional(二维的)46is designed to help you remember information because its format is easy for your mind to47.Mind maps have proven to increase not only productivity and48but also memory.More than250million people worldwide use them,so why don't you have a try and see what they are all about?What is a mind map?Simply put,it is one's ideas put into the form of a49diagram that starts with a central idea.Put this idea in a bubble(气泡)in the middle of a page with lines radiating out to other bubbles that contain related themes or concepts.It should look like a many-legged e words,short phrases or50to express your ideas.These associations often lead to other ideas that can be added at the same level or in smaller branches e color-coded bubbles for a visual representation of each branch's52.You are now mapping your thoughts and ideas in the way your brain thinks.Studies have shown that this technique of using pictures,colors and visual arrangement has improved people's recall and memory of information by10to15percent.But it doesn't stop there. Creativity is aroused because of the spatial arrangement,53people to make more links and associations on topics of any kind.54,it increases one's productivity because mind mapping makes it easier to learn faster while communicating more effectively.So whether you're55a project or writing a research paper,make this technique a core part of your planning process!41.A.purpose B.change C.question D.project42.A.turn out B.take out C.give out D.figure out43.A.consequently B.frequently C.entirely D.barelyanize B.express C.share D.spread45.A.process B.foundation C.technique D.result46.A.route B.structure C.objective D.direction47.A.remember B.confirm C.draw D.design48.A.confidence B.capacity C.efficiency D.creativity49.A.vivid B.special C.visual D.normal50.A.images B.sentences C.passages nguages51.A.obvious B.appropriate C.meaningful D.empty52.A.function B.extension C.connection D.determination53.A.encouraging B.enabling C.reminding rming54.A.Additionally B.Sincerely C.Briefly D.Generally55.A.in love with B.in terms of C.in favour of D.in charge of 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)Digital health refers to the system of interconnected devices that can monitor and report important health information.Doctors can then use that information to ensure that your treatment is tailor-made to your situation.The most useful aspect of digital health is the ability to constantly and accurately monitor vital information.Wearable devices can record your blood pressure or the rhythm of your heartbeat.The information is then accessible remotely through the internet,so your doctor has a wealth of information about your daily health.Your doctor can then use that information remotely to make changes to your treatment at any time.A survey conducted by the company Lightico in March2020,reveals how satisfied consumers are with this type of remote care.Forty-one percent said that the remote treatment they had received by means of digital devices and the internet was either"good"or"excellent."The same positive attitude toward digital health can be seen among investors.In the first quarter of 2020,US$3.1billion in new investments poured into the digital health industry,setting a new investment record.Much of the excitement is connected close with the use of voice technology in digital health care.Today,around2.5billion devices have voice interfaces(界面)like Alexa,which enable the devices to produce and understand speech.As a result,users can communicate with these devices about their health needs by speaking instead of typing on a computer.Seniors,for example,can use Alexa to check their daily schedules and receive reminders to take their medicine.Advances in digital health,however,also bring privacy rmation regarding your health could be used for advertising or marketing,for example.If health records are accessible online,protecting your information from theft and unauthorized use might be difficult.But if managed properly,the benefits of digital health could certainly outweigh the risks.56.What is this article mainly about?A.The current state of health care trainingB.Health conditions that need urgent attentionC.A technological trend in health careD.Rising pressure on health care workers57.According to this article,what happened during the first three months of2020?A.A growing number of digital devices were recalled.B.Funding for digital health increased considerably.C.Some digital health firms nearly went out of business.D.Many institutions devoted effort to medical research.58.What does this article explain about Alexa's features?A.How they make workers efficientB.How they can benefit the elderlyC.How they save instructors timeD.How they entertain youngsters59.According to this article,what is one concern about digital health?A.Worries about the side effects caused by modern drugsB.Rising manufacturing costs in the health care industryernment regulations limiting the use of digital devicesD.The danger that personal health data could be stolen(B)60.What does Camilla have to say about sales in her region?A.They've improved.B.They've gone down.C.They've stayed the same.D.They've exploded.61.Why does Bob think commercials via social media is a better use of money?A.Because it doesn't take as much effort to use.B.Because fewer people are used to social media.C.Because of how cool the company will appear.D.Because of their target audience's preference.62.According to the passage,what aspect of the ads is especially effective?A.It shows a lot of different emotions.B.It appeals to people's emotions.C.It contains a very simple message.D.It conveys some subtle ideas.(C)Far below every town and city lies an invisible network of pipes crucial to the lives of their residents.Once water disappears down a pipe or toilet,people rarely think about what happens to it.It's out of sight,out of mind.The water flows into pipes that carry excess rainwater,wastewater and solid waste away,keeping the city clean.There are three main types of sewers(下水道):sanitary(卫生的)sewers,storm sewers and combined sewers.Taipei has both sanitary and storm sewers where rainwater and sewage are collected using different pipes.This sewer system functions as a city's veins(静脉).Water containing human and industrial waste is collected in sanitary sewers and conveyed to sewage treatment plants,the heart of the sewer system,where waste is treated.There,the solid waste is separated from the water,which is then cleaned before being released back into the environment.It will be reused for industrial, agricultural or environmental purposes or to produce energy.Furthermore,the mud and gas from sewage treatment can be used to produce energy.They not only contribute to a healthy environment and good quality of life,but also achieve the goal of sustainable development.While wastewater collection and treatment are critical to the health of urban residents,storm sewers also play an important role in the city.Green space has given way to concrete during the island's rapid development and extensive building projects over the past few decades.As a consequence,there has been a loss of the land's natural water as concrete cannot absorb rainwater. When an extreme weather event like a severe storm or typhoon brings heavy rain,storm sewers must cope with the water,so it does not flood the city.However,storm sewers are only part of the measures for water management and flood prevention.To reduce flooding,an integrated urban drainage management plan has been adopted,where all the factors-storm sewers,land planning and economic development-are considered together. Engineering innovations,additional flood discharge facilities and increased green space requirements in new development projects have improved water maintaining in cities.Who knew that sewers help improve urban public health,prevent urban flooding and boost environmental protection?Together they protect vital water resources and maintain the safety of people and property.63.According to the passage,the word"excess"in the first paragraph probably means______.elessB.pollutedC.extraD.processed64.According to the passage,what does the city build two kinds of sewers for?A.To test wastewater timely and to develop rapidly.B.To treat wastewater and to fight against flooding.C.To form a circulation and to clean the city.D.To clean wastewater and to manage water.65.What can we conclude from the passage?A.What is unseen is as important as what is seen.B.There are three types of sewers in every city.C.People build sewer system because of concrete.D.Sewers are usually repaired every few decades.66.What would be the proper title for the passage?A.A City’s Underground ConstructionB.A City’s Hidden NetworkC.How A City Operates WellD.Two Aspects of A City or TownSection CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are two sentences more than you need.A.It doesn't take an environmentalist to realize that this practice is not sustainable.B.What do you think of this phenomenon?C.Then he pressed them into square pieces and coated them with something sticky.D.Hopefully,such issues could be resolved as soon as possible.E.But what if we could recycle them?F.Sometimes,as with chopsticks,those materials are right under our very noses.You're enjoying a delicious bowl of noodles or your favorite rice dish,chatting with your friends.Being the responsible person that you are,when you're finished you clean up your table and throw away your garbage,including your disposable(一次性的)chopsticks.These chopsticks wind up in a landfill along with other chopsticks around the globe.67Turns out we can.For those consuming Asian food,using chopsticks as eating tools is almost second nature.It has been estimated that20to33percent of the world's population uses chopsticks on a daily basis. Not all of those are disposable,but no doubt many are.Estimates indicate that up to80billion disposable chopsticks are used worldwide every year.68Enter Felix Bock,a doctoral student at the time in the forestry program at the University of British Columbia,Canada.Bock was eager to find a way to recycle wood from construction projects,and he had a particular interest in bamboo.One day he found a drawer in his girlfriend's house filled with disposable bamboo chopsticks,and an idea began to form in his mind.Bock's smart idea was to give a second life to disposable chopsticks by making them into home decorations.He tried to convince restaurant owners to install recycling bins in their restaurants.He also designed a method to clean and sanitize(消毒)the chopsticks so that they could be reused.69The square pieces were then artistically arranged into household and office products.Bock's company,called ChopValue,has repurposed chopsticks into wall decorations,desktops,cutting boards and even table games such as dominoes(多米诺骨牌).Since2016when the company was founded,ChopValue has rescued billions of chopsticks from landfills.Instead of an economy based on the typical take-make-dispose model,ChopValue seeks to create one that transforms waste into a usable resource.Bock states in an interview with Global Shakers,"Frankly,I'm frustrated by everyone trying to be sustainable when they are looking away from the visible things that we can do immediately with the materials right in front of us."70IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.Home sweet home-this phrase arouses all sorts of images and feelings.The place you call home might be a house,an apartment,a tent or any of a countless variety of places.But did you know that the condition of your living space can have an impact on your emotions and even on your mental health?By controlling some of these variables,you can help to achieve a more peaceful life.It goes without saying that the lighting in your room or in your house can affect your mood. If the lighting is too weak,it can have a negative effect on your emotions,and your mood may end up matching the dark atmosphere.Artificial light may not do the trick,however.It is better to open your curtains because natural sunlight makes your whole day brighter.You have to do more than just remove poisonous substances from your home.To ensure good mental health,surround yourself with nature.Numerous studies have demonstrated that the presence of green plants in your home can improve your mood.Let's all admit it:We have trouble keeping our space clean.Somehow stuff just tends to pile up.But this problem involves more than just aesthetics(美感).It doesn't just look terrible:it makes you feel terrible.A cluttered room both reveals stress and causes stress.Disorder can indicate that you're too busy to keep things tidy,but then looking at a mess can lead to more stress. Straightening up doesn't have to take all day-just take10or15minutes and put a few things away. You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel.The color palette(用色风格)of your environment does more than passively reflect your color preferences.It also has an active influence on your mood and even your mental health. Choosing colors that create a calm atmosphere can be a type of therapy.The sky is the limit to ways you can make your environment beneficial to good mental health. You could put up photos of your family and friends or post encouraging notes from people that show how much they love you.Just remember:Your surroundings can make your"home sweet home"even sweeter.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.听说下周音乐会的歌曲都是爱国歌曲。

2020届宝山区高考英语二模(完整版)

2020届宝山区高考英语二模(完整版)

宝山区2019学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）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 the question you have heard.Questions11through13are 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.Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C.About18%. D.Over30%.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.Questions17through20are 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 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 below,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one more word than you need.A.wanderedB.wonderingC.benefitsD.breakthroughE.potentiallyF.playingG.checkedH.unfamiliarI.negativeJ.typicallyK.possibilitiesWhile I was jumping rope,my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen.However,the music kept31,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 for24hours,I felt a(n)32sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming60days without my smartphone.Here are three33I 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 mind34through all sorts of topics.Boredom is35something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n)36on 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 infinite37of tomorrow.●You'll be able to dramatically reduce your"work"hoursA study found that adults ages18to3338their smartphones85times a day,or once every10minutes.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 myself39what 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 of40news 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 and D.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 run41.Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more42.Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that's the case,then today's the day for you.January13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you've been43fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It's important to dream because dreams can give us the44to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there's no45to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to46.The important thing is that you're47working toward your dream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the48between 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 very49.But the steps you take to reach them should be very50. Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you'll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in51your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S.Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the52of working for your dreams."A dream doesn't become reality through magic:it takes sweat,53and hard work."Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no54limit.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, and55your 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.convert C.establish D.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)In2008,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 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.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 cryptocurrenclesC.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 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 cryptocurrency.C.They don't listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren't real.(B)"Changing the world"might seem like an unrealisticgoal.When faced with huge problems such as air pollutionor energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-basedGogoro believes you start with a scooter.Proof of conceptIn2015,Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter. Unlike most electric scooters,this one wouldn't need to be plugged in to recharge.Instead,users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was taking a risk.If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail.They didn't need to worry,though.Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!Setting the barFast forward to2019and the release of the Series3Smartscooter.Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever.Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli,a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple,Nike and Swatch.In addition to the scooters' bright colors,plenty of cool accessories(配件)are available so you can make your scooter your own.But most important of all,Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years,and Gogoro is helping make that possible.Ordered a package?Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries.Need a ride?Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin,Paris or Madrid,thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious,but there's more"At Gogoro,I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy.And the Smartscooter is only the beginning," says Horace Luke,Gogoro co-founder and CEO.This is where the GoStation comes in. Tomorrow's energyGostations are Al-equipped.They track battery health to maximize each battery's life.They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid(输电网).But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times. The fact of the matter is,cities are only getting bigger.There are already dozens of megacities(特大城市)in the world,and there will only be more in the future.Gogoro's dream is the transformation of megacities into smart cities,where power is plentiful and responsible.They hope to be a big part of that transformation.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 shortage62.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 you2.0isn'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?Practicality 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 but4paragraphs 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 two sentences more than you need.A.Learning from your achievements and mistakes will set you up for continued successB.The answers to these questions may help you develop resolutions for the next yearC.Whatever it is,if you don't know what your goal is,you're not likely to reach itD.And don't neglect saying thank you to the people responsible for things on your listE.Then commit to following your plan to the endF.But reflecting on the past doesn't mean being involved in your failuresAs2019draws 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 went what you did well,and what needs improvement.69.Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of2019,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 from the year.You could make a list of12,one for each month,or52,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 Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more 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 triedto 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.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。

2023届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题(含听力)

2023届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题(含听力)

2023届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题（含听力）一、听力选择题1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A．Ina café.B．In a library.C．In a bookshop.2.A．He thinks highly of it.B．He doesn’t like it.C．It last, too long.D．Its content is not good.3. What was George doing last night?A．Having a meeting.B．Flying home.C．Working on a project.4.A．A pair of trousers B．A suit.C．A coat.D．A blouse5. Where are the speakers?A．On a bus.B．In a lift.C．In a company.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Why is the woman exhausted?A．She is running.B．She is wet in the rain.C．She didn’t sleep well.2. How far does the woman cover every week?A．Two miles.B．Three miles.C．Six miles.3. What is the man’s healthy habit?A．He has a healthy diet.B．He gets enough sleep.C．He does much exercise.4. What would the man like to do?A．Cycle to work.B．Get to bed earlier.C．Go to the pool every day7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

英语_2019年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷含答案

英语_2019年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷含答案

2019年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections：After reading the passage below， fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks， use one word that best fits each blank.1.Time to Learn How to SortWhatever we don't want ﹣﹣﹣﹣ no matter whether it's eggshells， newspapers， soda cans or old socks ﹣﹣﹣﹣ it's all garbage． And garbage goes to the garbage bin． There seems to be （1）________wrong with that． But do you really know how to throw away garbage properly？China （2）________ （promote） garbage sorting for over a decade， but for the majority of the public the concept hasn't sunk in． Shenzhen issued a new regulation． It says residents will be fined up to 100 yuan and organizations 1，000 yuan for not sorting rubbish （3）________specific groups．"It's evident that the government is determined to push this forward，" said Zhang Ning， a program officer （4）________（serve） in a Beijing﹣based public welfare organization． "But I'm afraid the regulation will prove to be counter﹣productive because garbage sorting has never been achieved by merely imposing severe punishments．"A recent survey found that 49.5 percent of the respondents said they still don't know how to sort garbage，（5）________45.5percent just can't be bothered to do it． "Lots of citizens （6）________（confuse）about what's recyclable and what's general waste． For example，it's scarcely known that tissue is non﹣recyclable because it's too moisture﹣prone and usually too polluted （7）________ （recycle）．" said Zhang， a representative．According to Zhang， 70 percent of garbage is a" （8）________（misplace）resource"． For instance， a ton of waste steel can be refined into 0.9 tons of usable steel， and a ton of kitchen waste is able to produce 0.3 tons of organic fertilizer．But all of this is based on the condition （9）________the garbage is categorized properly． And the behavior of households （10）________the sorting process initially starts ﹣﹣﹣﹣ is the key． Garbage sorting is a chain effect． Misconduct at the very beginning will make all the following efforts go in vain．Garbage sorting is a complex issue and takes patience． So next time when you throw away what is called "garbage"， do it in the right way．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.2. A．marginal B．personal C．sliding D． promise E．counted F．gaps G． profits H． distributed I． relief J． maturing K． levelingBad News for Apple； Good News for HumanityWhen Apple cut its revenue estimate（收益预期） for the last quarter of 2018 because of unexpectedly slow sales of iPhones， markets trembled． The company's share price，which had been （1）_______ for months， fell by a further 10% on January 3rd， the dayafter the news came out． Apple's suppliers' shares were also hit．Analysts assume that the number of smartphones sold in 2018 will be slightly lower than in 2017， the industry's first ever annual decline． All this is terrible news for investors who had （2）_______ on continued growth． But step back and look at the bigger picture． That smartphone sales have peaked， and seem to be （3）_______ off at around 1.4 billion units a year， is good news for humanity． The slowdown is actually the result of market saturation （饱和）， which hits Apple the hardest because， despite a relatively small market share （13% of smartphone users）， it captures almost all of the industry's （4）_______． But Apple's pain is humanity's gain． The fact that the benefits of these magical devices are now so widely （5）_______ is something to be celebrated．Now many phones are used for longer than three years， often as hand﹣me﹣downs． Replacement cycles are lengthening as new models offer only （6）_______ improvements． So even with flat sales， the longer （7）_______ between upgrades mean people who already have phones benefit． For all but the most addicted device fans， the slowing pace of upgrades comes as a welcome （8）_______．Does that mean innovation is slowing？ No． As computers become smaller， still more （9）_______ and closer to people's bodies， many technicians expect that wearable devices， from smart watches to AR headsets， will be the next big thing． Even so， finding another product with the scope of the smartphone is a tall order． The smartphone holds its （10）_______ as the device that will make computing and communications worldwide． The recent slowing of smartphone sales is bad news for the industry， obviously． But for the rest of humanity it is a welcome sign that a transformative technology has become almost universal．III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A， B， C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.3. Now, U．S． researchers have identified a new way to treat people infected with tuberculosis （肺结核）before they get sick．Tuberculosis is one of the world's most （1）_______ health threats．The World Health Organization says tuberculosis kills nearly two million people each year． Another two billion are （2）_______: they are infected, but don't have symptoms of the disease． Thoseat highest risk can take medicine, but Vanderbilt University researcher Timothy Sterling says not everyone （3）_______ with the treatment, which is a daily dose of isoniazid（异烟肼，抗结核药）for nine months． So although the medication is highly effective if people take all of their medication, many people do not take all their medication and therefore the effectiveness of the treatment plan is （4）_______． As a（n）（5）_______, Sterling and his colleagues （6）_______ isoniazid with another drug, rifapentine（利福喷汀）．The combination was taken weekly, not daily, for just three months． And the results of this study showed that the new treatment plan ﹣﹣﹣﹣ the three months of isoniazid and rifapentine﹣﹣﹣﹣ was as effective as the nine﹣month isoniazid treatment plan．（7）_______, the short﹣course, three﹣month treatment plan had higher treatment completion rates and was also well （8）_______．There was some other difference． The two﹣drug, combination treatment wasadministered as directly （9）_______ therapy． That means the patients took their medicine in the presence of a health care worker, to ensure that they followed the treatment plan． This was a large study, involving 7, 500 participants in North America, Spain, and Brazil． Sterling （10）_______ that most of the people in this study were HIV﹣negative． The results might be （11）_______for HIV﹣positive people． A recent study in South Africa indicated that the combination therapy works well in people infected with HIV as well as tuberculosis, but the study was too small to be （12）_______．Timothy Sterling's research, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, has been （13）_______ by the U．S． Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC． The government health agency recommends the 12﹣dose weekly combination treatment as an equal alternative to the 270﹣dose daily treatment plan that has been the （14）_______therapy． But because of possible （15）_______ issues, the CDC still recommends the daily treatment plan for HIV﹣positive patients who are taking antiretroviral drugs or women who are pregnant． Also because of a lack of data, the CDC says children under age 12 should stay with the nine﹣month daily treatment．（1）A publicB persistentC predictableD mild（2）A out of controlB beyond expectationC without hopeD under threat（3）A put upB follow throughC get alongD come up（4）A decreasedB maximizedC measuredD enhanced（5）A supplementB substituteC promotionD alternative（6）A mixedB replacedC associatedD connected（7）A As a resultB In additionC In factD For instance（8）A imposedB toleratedC cultivatedD infected（9）A isolatedB implementedC observedD required（10）A arguesB suggestsC commandsD warns（11）A inevitableB negativeC distinctD indirect（12）A definiteB desiredC logicalD detailed（13）A conductedB provedC demonstratedD approved（14）A similarB uniqueC standardD peculiar（15）A personalB crucialC ageD safetySection 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.4. If a person who lived 200 years ago was treated for a seizure（癫痫）today, they would be surprised by the treatment's freshness． That's because doctors in the 1800s were influenced more by original medical beliefs than science．Rather than thinking the brain caused seizures, people in the 1800s still thought they were the result of strange forces． They associated seizures with the work of evil spirits． Others felt that the seizures had a cosmic or lunar cause． They believed that the cycles of the moon and stars could make someone have a seizure．During a process to treat a patient who has seizures, doctors would force the patient to pray for the grace of the God． They thought if the patient did this, then the patient would rid themselves of the evil spirits causing the seizures．The arrival of modern psychiatry（精神病学） occurred during the 1800s． At that time people who suffered from seizures were placed in psychiatric hospitals． They were treated like they were mad． However, none of the out﹣of﹣date treatments worked．It wasn't until the late 1850s that the causes of seizures were understood． We know today that these causes are related to the brain． Misfired signals from the brain cause a jerking reflex（反射） in the body． These usually occur when someone is very tired．Once the causes of seizures were known, definitive treatments were developed．Today, treatments range from taking pills to having surgery． Treatment is personalized according to the type of seizure the patient has．Even today, some people are unsure about seizures． Their most common mistake is thinking that a person having a seizure will swallow their tongue． They often push some implement roughly in the person's mouth． However, this doesn't help． The implementoften blocks the airway and prevents the person from breathing． Yet most of the public no longer fear people who have seizures． Instead, they can now help and comfort a person if they have a seizure．（1）Why would someone from the past be surprised by today's treatments for seizures？________A Because they believed in scientific treatment for seizures．B Because they believed seizures were caused by strange forces in nature．C Because they believed there would be no cure for seizures．D Because they believed patient would treat seizures by himself．．（2）During the arrival of modern psychiatry， how were people treated in psychiatric hospitals？________A They were forced to ask the God for mercy．B They worked for the old﹣fashioned treatment．C They were considered senseless．D They were treated as evil spirits．．（3）Which of the following condition can cause a seizure？________A Rashes and other skin problems．B Infected wounds．C Stomach disorders．D Brain injuries．．（4）What's the best title of the passage？________A Symptoms Old and NewB Universal Forces or ScienceC Seizures Now and ThenD Treatments Effective or Not．5. How a few members of the animal kingdom handle the transition to adulthood?African elephantsThese beautiful beasts come close to imitate teen rebellion． Calves spend a decade with their mothers in female﹣dominated groups ﹣﹣﹣﹣ and ladies stay there ﹣﹣﹣﹣ but adolescent boys leave mom for noisy crews of bros． In their 20s, they often downsize to smaller male groups．Orangutans （猩猩）Slow metabolism allows these primates to survive food shortages ﹣﹣﹣﹣ times when weather makes ripe fruit scarce． But energy efficiency comes at a cost; growth and maturation take time． Orangutan mamas nurse their young longer than any other wild creature does．Orcas（逆戟鲸）Killer whales join their mother's familial group for life． This lasting﹣relationship seems to increase a pup's chance of survival; if mom dies, a young male （under 30）is three times more likely to die than a peer whose mother is alive． Risk of death post﹣mom﹣mortem rises as kids get older．Harp sealsA harp seal's "childhood" lasts just 12 days． A pup's sole purpose during that brief period of coddling（宠爱） is to constantly nurse, gaining a fifth of its birth weight in blubber（鲸脂） every day． Once it's fat ﹣﹣﹣﹣ they become greater from 25 to 80 pounds ﹣﹣﹣﹣it slides off the ice and takes on the sea．Wolf spidersEvery parent knows that tired toddlers love to hitch a piggyback ride． The wolf spider straps all her babies （40 or 50, on average） onto her back at once, carrying the brood until they are capable of fully functional spider﹣hood． But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days．（1）According to the passage， which animals take the biggest responsibility in raising their young？________A Harp seals．B African elephantsC Orcas．D Wolf spiders．．（2）What can we learn from the sentence "But luckily she only has to pull them for a few days"？________A Other grown wolf spiders will come to take care of the babies．B The toddlers are too heavy for parents to hitch a piggyback ride．C Baby spiders are able to live on their own after a short period of time．D Baby spiders can make full use of spider﹣hood before they leave their parents．．（3）Who will be interested in this passage？________A A student who is doing a project on animal growth．B A kid who is keen on animal watching．C A zoo﹣worker who is responsible for visitors' safety．D A doctor who specializes in animals' health．6. As advances in auto﹣technology have placed a huge number of self﹣driving machines on our roads and sidewalks, a side product has materialized in recent years: robot﹣babysitting．In Phoenix, human attendants will remotely monitor Google's upcoming Waymo robot﹣taxis, using the cars cameras to evaluate and adapt to passenger or road challenges． State safety regulations typically require that auto﹣vehicles be accompanied at all times by humans． These professionals' job titles range from "robot handler" to "safety driver, " but they have essentially the same responsibilities: monitoring robot behavior for safety and performance, and answering questions about the technology． Broadly speaking, robot﹣babysitting jobs fall under the umbrella of careers in automation, which include maintenance, engineering, and programming．However, some observers note that certain kinds of robot﹣babysitting ﹣﹣﹣ the kind that is boring and doesn't require much education ﹣﹣﹣ can make for thankless work． The safety drivers who sit in self﹣driving cars have described their roles as"exhausting" and "demanding, " and many told me about the constant pressure to stay________ at all times． "It's incredibly hard to sit in a chair and stare at a computer without doing anything for eight hours, " Ramsey said． "But you do not need a Ph．D． to do it．" In March 2018, the field of robot babysitting took a beating when a self﹣driving Uber in Tempe, Arizona, hit a 49﹣year old named Elaine Herzberg． Dashcam footage showed that Rafaela Vasquez, the car's safety driver, had not been looking at the road when the accident occurred． Investigators are deciding if Vasquez will be charged with murder．According to the McKinsey Global Institute, 10 million to 800 million jobs globally couldbe lost to automation by 2030． In the long term, it's inevitable that robot﹣babysitters will go the way of elevator operators and lamplighters． But they'll also birth new robot﹣related roles．"A huge number of jobs will be created as auto﹣vehicles are loosed into the environment, " Ramsey said． In 2016, Bosch started training students from Schoolcraft College, a community college in Michigan, in auto﹣vehicle repair: Toyota has trained students in maintenance as well． "We might even see a return to low﹣level jobs where people come and fuel the car for you, "Ramsey said． "Until we can wirelesslycharge, someone needs to refuel them．" The hardest﹣to﹣automate industries, as it happens, are the ones that require looking after humans: childcare, education, health﹣care aides． Robot babysitters might feel like they have gained the job of the future． But in fact, real babysitters might be better positioned．（1）Robot﹣babysitting jobs do NOT include________．A answering the questions about the technique．B observing the certain kinds of the robot﹣babysitter．C monitoring the potential problems of the auto﹣vehicles． D maintaining the vehicles which are out of order．．（2）The underlined word "vigilant" most probably means "________．"A gratefulB suspiciousC fitD alert．（3）According to Ramsey， what will happen when auto﹣vehicles are released into the market？________A A lot of opportunities will be created．B A large number of people will be out of work．C Auto﹣vehicles will become much cheaper．D Many people will turn to buying auto﹣cars．．（4）What's this passage mainly about？________A The Rise and Fall of Robot Babysitters．B The Future of Auto﹣Vehicles．C The Life and Employment of the Future．D The Position of Robot Babysitters．Section CDirections： Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.7.The North StarAmong the pile of stars in the universe， there are a couple that are of great importance to people on Earth． The sun， of course， is one of them． The other is known as Polaris，the North Star．（1）_______． Therefore， it is a great compass（指南针）．When people in the northern part of Earth look toward Polaris， they can be certain that they are facing north． The permanence of Polaris in the north sky has helped countless people find their destinations．Before the invention of modern navigation tools， sailors relied on Polaris． From the top of their ships， sailors would look for Polaris to figure out their place at sea． They figured out the angle between the star and the horizon to determine their latitude（纬度）． As long asthe equations were not wrong， the results were very reliable． Polaris also let sailors determine North， South， East， and West．（2）_______To those who sail at night， changeable storms and dark clouds were more than annoying things．（3）_______．It's possible for a captain to make an accidental wrong turn． The ship could become stranded at sea， and the frustrated captain would have no way to get the ship back on the right course． The sailor's fears wouldn't be relieved until the clouds cleared and Polaris came back into view． Even today， sailors sometimes choose to steer by using Polaris on clear nights．（4）_______． The Big Dipper， a constellation that is well known in astrology， appears to revolve around Polaris． The handle of the Big Dipper always points to the NorthStar． When people get lost， it's comforting to know that their problems can be relieved by looking at the sky．A． It's not difficult to tell the Polaris apart from the pile of other stars in the universe．B． People who are lost can be relieved by gazing up at Polaris．C． By knowing directions and their location， sailors could easily steer their ships．D． They could destroy entire journeys by blocking the view of Polaris．E． It's certain that the Polaris is part of a constellation（星座）， which is not far from it．F． It is special because it is the only star that always appears to be in the same place in the sky．IV.Summary Writing8. Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated． Use your own words as far as possible．Unfair ComparisonsThanks to social media， the distance between friends is smaller than ever． But does that make us happier？ Not necessarily． A recent study has found spending too much time comparing your life with the seemingly perfect lives of your friends on social media can result in depressive symptoms．We've all done it ﹣﹣﹣﹣ browsing through our WeChat friends' updates while feeling that green﹣eyed monster holding its head in our minds： Are their homes bigger and more tasteful？ Are their vacations more expensive and exciting？ Are their careers more successful and rewarding？Comparison is the thief of joy． The more time you spend on social media， the more likely it is for you to feel depressive symptoms， according to a new study out of University of Houston．The study， led by Mai﹣Ly Steers， examines the potential impact online social comparison can have on a person's mental health．"The underlying mechanism is social comparison，" Steers said． "The reason why you feel these feelings is that you tend to socially compare yourself with your friends．"This social comparison theory was popularized by US psychologist Leon Festinger in the 1950s． According to an article in The Atlantic， Festinger argued that people have born tendencies to track their progress and measure their self﹣worth by comparing themselves with other people． That social comparison leads to feelings of insignificance and insecurity． Research has since found that making social comparisons， especially upwardcomparisons （to people we think above us for whatever reason）， are associated with negative health outcomes like depressive symptoms and decreased self﹣esteem．"You can't really control the strong desire to compare because you never know what your friends are going to post． In addition， most of our friends tend to post about the good things that occur in their lives， while leaving out the bad． If we're comparing ourselves with our friends'‘sharable highlights'， this may lead us to think their lives are better than they actually are， and thus make us feel worse about our own lives．"So if you are the jealous type， maybe think about signing off of your WeChat for a while． Your well﹣being may depend on it．V. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.9. 尽管他已经非常尽力，他还是没能弥补损失．（as）________10. 如今，为网络优质资源付费似乎是个热门现象．（seem）________11. 我认为这些家长们的焦虑源自于对孩子未来的不确定性，以及对成功这个概念的落伍理解．（result）________12. 老年人能安度晚年，孩子们有幸福的童年，那就有千家万户幸福愉悦的家庭．（lead）________VI. Guided Writing13. Directions： Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．据报道，某大学一宿舍的学生突发奇想建立了"夸夸群"．在群里，无论发生什么都会收到别人的夸奖和赞扬，心情不好，压力太大的时候也能收到安慰．但有些同学认为很假，应该建立"喷喷群"．那么究竟是在"夸夸群"恢复信心更好，还是在"喷喷群"中找骂认清自己更有用？请谈谈你对此的看法，并陈述你的理由．（备注：夸夸群﹣﹣﹣﹣ praise﹣seeking group；喷喷群﹣﹣﹣﹣criticism﹣seeking group）2019年上海市金山区高考英语二模试卷答案1. nothing,has promoted/ has been promoting,into,serving,while,are confused,to be recycled,misplaced,that,where2. C,E,K,G,H,A,F,I,B,D3. BDBADACBCDCADCD4. BCDC5. CCA6. BDAA7. F,C,D,A8. Social media can cause depressive symptoms， because people are likely to compare with their friends．【高分句型一】（要点一：社交媒体导致的不良影响） It can result in insignificant and insecure feelings about themselves， since they cannot resist their own desire to compare with their friends about their good things．【高分句型二】（要点二：导致这种不良影响的原因） Therefore， people should stay away from the WeChat for a while．（要点三：结论）9. Hard as he tried， he failed to make up for the loss．10. Nowadays， it seems that paying for quality online resources is a popular phenomenon．11. I think these parents' anxiety results from uncertainty about their children's future， and out﹣of﹣date concepts of success．12. When our senior citizens have decent lives in retirement and our children have nice childhoods， all families will lead happier lives．13. With increasing study and employment pressure， many students are seeking for comfort． Therefore， some praise﹣seeking groups come into being． Those in favor of it hold the belief that with more praise and compliment， they are more confident and optimistic for the future， while others don't agree with it， for students are likely to escape pressure and their shortcoming， so they can't develop themselves properly．【高分句型一】（自己对这件事的看法）From my point of view， we can't ignore the positive effect of praise﹣seeking groups on the students． With others' encouragement， it's certain that we are more likely to make it and be happy． However， without fully knowing ourselves， we are doomed tofail． Therefore， when we enjoy others' praise， we must recognize our strengths and weakness， and try to learn from others' strengths to make up for our ownweaknesses．【高分句型二】（理由）。

2020届宝山区高考英语二模(完整版)

宝山区2019学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷第1页共13页宝山区2019学年第二学期期中高三年级英语学科教学质量监测试卷（本试卷满分140分，考试时间120分钟）I.ListeningComprehensionSectionADirections:InSectionA,youwillheartenshortconversationsbetweentwospeakers.Attheendofeachconversation,aquestionwillbeaskedaboutwhatwassaid.Theconversationsandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaconversationandthequestionaboutit,readthefourpossibleanswersonyourpaper,anddecidewhichoneisthebestanswertothequestionyouhaveheard.

1.A.Avisaofficer.B.Aninterviewer.C.Astudent.D.Amanager.2.A.Inafactory.B.Atanairport.C.Inapostoffice.D.Inacafe.3.A.Sheenjoystravelingthissummervacation.B.ShehadanunpleasantexperienceinSydney.C.Sheisconsideringwhethertotravelabroad.D.Shespeakshighlyofherexperiencelastyear.

4.A.Waittilltheendoftheyear.B.Walktohisworkplace.C.Takepublictransportation.D.Buythecarrightnow.

2023届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题

2023届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题一、短对话1．A．In the library. B．In the bookstore. C．In the museum. D．In the gallery. 2．A．$200. B．$250. C．$300. D．$350.3．A．Accountant. B．Secretary. C．Mechanic. D．Manager. 4．A．Customer and tailor. B．Customer and bank clerk. C．Customer and waitress. D．Customer and repairman.5．A．The big one. B．The one on the other side.C．The middle one. D．The one on the far right.6．A．Bring flowers. B．Take a pot plant. C．Buy postcards. D．Send fruits. 7．A．Night flights are available to him.B．He can’t get any direct flights.C．He has missed the flight he wants.D．Direct flights have been delayed.8．A．She hopes he can stop reading. B．She will turn it off at once.C．She is reluctant to turn it down. D．She thinks reading is not important. 9．A．Listen to folk music at home. B．Watch a live performance. C．Appreciate a dance show on TV. D．Go to an exhibition of works of art. 10．A．The electronic toy is unique. B．The toy is safe for all users. C．Plastic toys are of low quality. D．The toy isn’t environmentally friendly.二、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

2019届上海市浦东新区高三二模英语试题(PDF版)

2019届上海市浦东新区高三二模试题高三英语试卷考生注意:1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

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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.Meet Alexa, Your Digital RoommateWho is Alexa? She is a digital assistant that is part of the voice-activated Echo Dot “smart speaker” produced by Amazon. This year Saint Louis University in Missouri has placed one of the speakers in every dorm room ___21___ its campus. Students can ask the virtual assistant anything from “When are the football teams playing?” to “What’s the square root of 1440?”SLU student Brendan McGuire said: “Instead of searching on the Internet while I ___22___ (tap) away at my computer, I can just ask Alexa: Hey Al exa, ask SLU what’s the molecular(分子的)weight of water? And I can have the answer without ___23___(interrupt) my process.” That’s exactly ___24___ school officials had in mind when they decided to provide the smart speakers free of charge for students.“The students we attract ___25___ (drive) to achieve success in and out of the classroom,” David Hakanson, SLU’s vice president, said. “Every minute we can save our students from having to search for the information online is another minute ___26___ (commit) t o their education.’Saint Louis University is the first in the U.S. ___27___ (include) an Echo Dot smart speaker in every campus living space. Other colleges have also found ways to offer the technology to students. This year Northeastern University in Boston installed 60 speakers in public places ___28___ students could get answers to common questions.At Arizona State University, engineering students living in the brand-new residence hall have the option of adding an Amazon Echo Dot to their rooms. “Our focus is putting this technologyinto the hands of our students in a way___29___ will build an ecosystem.___30___ supports voice technologies throughout the ASU campus,” said Heredia, a director at ASU.【答案】21. on 22. am tapping23. interrupting24. what 25. are driven26. committed27. to include28. in order that29. that/which30. ItSection BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Not that there is one word more than you need.UNIQLO’s founder tries to find a way to beat Zara and H&M When asked what guides his vision of UNIQLO, Tadashi Yanai, its founder and chief executive, pulls off the shelf the 1987 autumn/winter collection catalogue of Next, a mass-market British retailer. All of the clothes are so ___31___, he says, that they could be worn today. While Zara of Spain and H&M of Sweden follow fashion trends without having any original thought, UNIQLO of Japan ___32___ to timeless basics.Mr. Yanai has a/an ___33___ base at home from which to develop into his Western competitors’ main markets of Europe and America. But instead his ___34___ remains Asia. “Asia is the engine of growth today,” he says, pointing to the millions of con sumers across the ___35___ who are reaching the middle class. UNIQLO will open its first shop in India this year and is considering ___36___ into Vietnam and other countries (it has already opened networks of shops in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand).Th e success or not of UNIPLO’s overseas operations ___37___ greatly to investors at home. Fast Retailing’s shares --- Mr. Yanai owns just over 20% of the firm --- have been rising since 2015,analysts estimate, largely owing to its international expansion and improved logistics (物流). At home the firm is closing stores because the population is ___38___. Last year UNIQLO’sinternational profits overtook its ___39___ sales for the first time and its foreign operation profits almost equaled its Japanese equivalent.Though they are very different markets, Europe and America offer a cautionary tale. UNIQLO in America struggled outside the big cities of the east and west coasts. Growth in America remains ____40____ for UNIQLO both there and in Europe. However, Mr. Yanai, an enthusiastic fan of globalization, is confident that he can guide UNIQLO through the changes needed.【答案】31. I 32. C33. G 34. E35. A 36. J37. H 38. F39. D 40. KⅢ. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.If you are a perfectionist, you are probably familiar with the feeling of wanting to get everything just right. You may struggle with handing in papers, agonize(苦苦思索)over projects at work, and even worry about small errors from the past. High ___41___ are one thing, but perfectionism is quite another. And as some researchers have discovered, ___42___ perfection can have serious consequences to mental and physical well-being.Since perfectionism is ___43___ with negative outcomes, what can someone with perfectionist tendencies do to change their behavior? Although people are sometimes ___44___ to give up their perfectionist tendencies, psychologists point out that giving up on perfection doesn’t mean being unsuccessful. ___45___, mistakes are an important part of learning and growing. ___46___, imperfection can actually help us in the long run.One possible ___47___ to perfectionism involves developing what psychologists call a growth mindset(思维方式).Researchers at Stanford University have found that cultivating a growth mindset is a key way to help us learn from our failures. Unlike those with ___48___ mindsets --- who see their skill levels as inborn and unchangeable, those with growth mindsets believe they can improve their abilities by learning from their mistakes. Psychologists point out that parents can play a ___49___ role in helping their children develop healthier attitudes towards failure: they canpraise their children for making an effort even if their results are imperfect and help children learn to ___50___ when they make mistakes.Another ___51___ option for perfectionism is to cultivate self-compassion(自我同情). To understand self-compassion, thank about how you would ___52___ a close friend if they made a mistake. Chances are that you’d probab ly make responses with kindness and understanding, knowing that your friend meant well. The idea behind self-compassion is that we should treat ourselves ___53___ when we make mistakes, remind ourselves that mistakes are part of being human, and avoid being ___54___ by negative emotions. Self-compassion can be beneficial for mental health, but perfectionists tend not to treat themselves in compassionate ways. If you’re interested in trying to foster more self-compassion the researcher who developed the concept of self-compassion has a short exercise you can try.Psychologists have also suggested that cognitive(认知的)behavioral therapy can be a way to help people change their beliefs about perfectionism. Although perfectionism is linked to lower mental health, the good news is that perfectionism is something you can change. By working to see mistakes as learning ___55___, and replacing self-criticism with self-compassion, it’s possible to overcome perfectionism and develop a healthier way of setting goals for yourself.41. A. risks B. values C. profits D. standards42. A. identifying B. mirroring C. concealing D. pursuing43. A. hardened B. associated C. compared D. replaced44. A. hesitant B. courageous C. desperate D. bound45. A. for instance B. By contrast C. In fact D. On average46. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Furthermore D. Instead47. A. obstacle B. alternative C. attitude D. equivalent48. A. various B. fixed C. positive D. keen49. A. casual B. creative C. crucial D. changeable50. A. persevere B. scheme C. negotiate D. survive51. A. potential B. conditional C. unique D. sustainable52. A. compete with B. run after C. respond to D. argue with53. A. favorably B. kindly C. accordingly D. differently54. A. promoted B. inspired C. monitored D. consumed55. A. skills B. outcomes C. levels D. opportunities【答案】41. D 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. DSection Bdirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor 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 )I had a teacher who used to wake up in class by shouting: “The early bird gets the worm!”I say “let him have the worm”. I hate food that doesn’t stay still, and avoid Japanese restaurants for that very reason. Anyway, I stopped eating worms at the age of three, switchingto regular breakfasts of cereal(谷物), to which I would add extra sugar.Recently I was thinking about early birds and the competitive spirit after receiving a letter from a reader in Malaysia: ”My son deliberately throws away marks because he doesn’t like tobe top of the class. What shall I do?” Give him a round of “applause” for being smart! Actually many children in Asia tend to be the focus by performing better.Placed into a very competitive class when I was 11, I quickly learned the ideal position was second to last. The top three performers and the very last person are highlighted; thesecond-to-last contestant is INVISIBLE. And it’s an easy position to get—just deliberately underperform at every test. I could do that. I once came second to last in eight straight sports day races. No one suspected anything. I was so invisible that I could have robbed a bank in my street and no one would have noticed.At the London Olympics a few months ago, badminton pairs from three Asian countries deliberately tried to lost matches to draw good lots in later rounds. It was funny to watch, but they were all thrown out for poor sportsmanship. What they really needed were acting lessons, their moves were so unconvincing. “Oops, I hit the ball in entirely the wrong direction.”The other day, I took the children out and they raced for the car. “I’m first,” said one. The second said: “First is worst, second is best.” Together they sang at the last one: “And third’s the one with a hairy chest.”It struck me that the organizers of sports matches could use this song when people deliberately lost matches. “I lost,” the delighted loser will say. The judges could still declare them winners, pointing to a new, optional regulation: “First is worst, second is best, third’s the one witha hairy chest.”56. Why did the author dislike Japanese restaurant?A. Its food was served raw.B. Its food contained worms.C. He was tempted by cereal.D. He was affected by the saying.57. How did the author manage to be invisible in a competitive class?A. He highlighted the top three students.B. He came to second in sports races.C. He hid himself in a bank skillfully.D. He intentionally underperformed.58. What can be learned from the passage?A. The judge is encouraged to eliminate the dishonest players.B. Players disqualified from Olympic doubles for using drugs.C. Children’s song praises the dramatic acting skills of athletes.D. players purposefully failed for easier lots in the following rounds.59. Which saying might the author possibly support?A. Great minds think alike.B. God favors those who are prepared.C. Honesty is the best policy.D. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush 【答案】56. A 57. D 58. D 59. C( B )Shot in more than 40 locations in L.A., the musical La La Land is “a love letter to the city”. To coincide with UK release, we asked a local writer to pick some of the film’s amazing settings.Judge Harry Pregerson InterchangeLa La Land’s opening scene is a six-minute dance that plays out in L.A.’s bad traffic. It is also wh ere the film’s leading roles, struggling actress Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian, first encounter each other—in a road anger incident. The scene is said to have been filmed over two hot days in south L.A.Smokehouse Restaurant, BurbankThis is the setting f or the scene in which Mia discovers Sebastian’s talent for the piano. The fictional Lipton’s restaurant---where jazz purist Sebastian was reluctant to play Christmas music---is in reality a place long frequented by actors, producers and other show business types. It has been on this spot, across the street from the Warner Bros studio, since 1949. In the film,the outer wall of Lipton’s is the You are the Star mural (壁画). which features Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin and others, which is on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Wicox Avenue in Hollywood in reality.Warner Bros Studios, BurbankMia works at the studio’s coffee shop, where Sebastian comes to meet her. As they wander the studio’s lot, Mia points out “ the window that Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman looked out in Casablanca.” It’s one of the film’s numerous nods to movie history. Warner Brons is still a working studio, with 35 sound stages, 14 exterior sets and visitor tours.Cathy’s Corner, Mount Hollywood DriveThis section of the road that winds through Griffth Park is the setting of their dance play. It overlooks the San Fernando Valley and features on the film poster. Cathy’s Corner is near famed Mulholland Drive, but prepare for disappointment if you’re expecting a park bench and street lamps, which only exist in the movie.60. In order to encounter some film stars, you may go to _______.A. Judge Harry Pregerson InterchangeB. Smokehouse RestaurantC. Warner Bros StudioD. Cath’s Corner61. Mia mentioned the underlined sentence so as to _______.A. stress Warner Bros is still in functionB. show respect for movies of previous generationsC. illustrate La La Land was filmed at Hollywood Center StudiosD. compare Mia and Sebastian’s love story with Humphrey and Ingrid62. In which section of a website can you most probably find this passage?A. Nature and Environment.B. City and Transport.C. Travel and Recreation.D. Food and Health.【答案】60. B 61. B 62. C( C )Few facts about modern life seem more undeniable than how busy everyone seems to be. Across the industrialized world, large numbers of survey respondents tell researchers they’re overburdened with work, at the expense of time with family and friends.But the total time people are working , whether paid or otherwise, has not increased in Europe or North America in recent decades. What’s more, the date also show that the people who say they’re the busiest generally aren’t.Part of the answer is simple economics. As economies grow, and the incomes of the better-off have risen over time, time has literally become more valuable: Any given hour is worth more, so we experience more pressure to squeeze in more work.But it’s also a result of the kind of work in which many of us are engaged. In the past, farming work was subject to weather limits, white at present people live in an “unlimited world,” and there are always more incoming emails, more meetings, more things to read, and digital mobile technology means you have a few more to-do list items.With time pressure weighing us down, it’s hardly surprising that we live with one eye on the clock. But psychological research demonstrates that this time-awareness actually leads to worse performance. So the ironic consequence of the “busy feeling” is that we could handle to-do list less well than if we weren’t so rushed.Arguable worst of all, the feeling of rush spreads to affect our leisure time, so that even when life finally does permit an hour or two for recovery, we end up feeling that leisure time should be spent ”productively,” too.If there’s a solution to the busyness epidemic(流行病), other than the universal 21-hour workweek, it may lie in clearly realizing just how reasonable our attitudes have become. Historically, the ultimate symbol of wealth, achievement and social superiority was the freedom not to work. Now, it’s busyness that has become the indicator of high status. “The best-off in our society are often very busy, and have to be,” says Gershunny. “You ask me, am I busy, and I tel l you: ”Yes, of course I’m busy because I’m an important person!”Too often, we measure our worth not by the results we achieve, but by how much of our time we spend. We live crazy lives, at least in part, because it makes us feel good about ourselves.63. According to the author, people’s feeling about busyness results from_______.A. the increase in time valueB. the sacrifice of family timeC. the longer working timeD. the change of working partners64. The underlined phrase “weighing us down” in paragr aph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.A. making us overburdenedB. having a positive effect on usC. measuring us in all aspectsD. giving us time for reflection65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. The solution to busyness is applying a 21-hour workweek.B. If people had leisure time, they would relax themselves.C. The feeling of being burdened spells low productivity.D. Freedom is overrepresented in the current society.66. What does the passage mainly concerned with?A. The measurement of wealth in the current society.B. The evolution of people’s attitude towards busyness.C. The hidden reasons and effects of people’s busyness.D. The solution to prioritizing the crucial tasks in busyness.【答案】63. A 64. A 65. C 66. CSection CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Meal kits(餐具)cut food waste but packaging is a problem Home delivery meal kits can slash(大幅消减)food waste by more than two-thirds, but suppliers need to switch to reusable packaging to make them environmentally friendly.___67___ That means leftovers are minimized. But while the delivery services score well on reducing food waste, buying the same ingredients from the supermarket almost always saves energy overall simply because meal kits use so much single-use packaging. The good news is that if you have meals that are tailored f or consumption, people won’t over-buy and you have less food waste. You fine-tune the portions to what people will actually eat.Beyond the cost of the waste itself, thrown-away food generates methane(甲烷)that contributes to climate change. ___68___ A 2018 report from the Boston Consulting Group found that the waste was set to soar by a third by 2030 when global food waste was estimated to reach 2.1 bn tonnes.Meal kits can reduce transport emissions if they mean people take fewer trips to the supermarket. If people only went to buy goods that are unlikely to decay such as soap and toilet paper, they might only have to visit the supermarket once every couple of months. That delivery truck can carry meals for you and dozens of neighbors. ___69___The study found that even if delivered meal kits reduced food waste to zero, they would still use up more energy overall than buying the same food from the supermarket unless the energy usedfor the meal kit packaging was cut by a fifth. ___70___ All the environmental benefits are lost. But if the packaging can be reused, you can get some benefits.A. However, meal kits are likely heading for the mainstream.B. If it’s single-use and thrown away, the packaging is a killer.C. In that case, you might replace dozens of car trips with one truck trip.D. Meal knits arrive on your doorstep by truck filled with every ingredient you need.E. Tailor-made meal kits save waste by providing precise quantities of fresh ingredients.F. If food waste was a country, it would rank third in emissions behind the US and China. 【答案】67. E 68. F69. C 70. BⅣ. Summary Writing71.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Loneliness PeaksFor years America has been talking about obesity, but a new study points to a more serious health issue: isolation and loneliness.Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need --- crucial to both well-being and survival. Extreme examples show infants who lack human contact in care fail to grow and often die. Indeed, social isolation has been used as a form of punishment. According to Julianne Holt-Lunstad, the lead author of the study, an increasing portion of the U.S. population now population now experiences isolation regularly. Over 42 million adults above age 45 in the U.S. are estimated to be suffering from chronic(长期的)loneliness.The study of 340 adults between the ages of 27 and 101 living in San Diego identified three key age ranges when people felt the loneliest. Participants who had the highest levels of loneliness were in their late-20s, mid-50s and late-80s. While it may come as a surprise that people in their late-20s suffered from loneliness, a larger survey shows they actually may suffer the hardest.With an increasing number of people working from home, watching television, getting into an addiction to electronic devices, it has become too easy to be alone, even i f that’s not a person’s intention. Modern day conveniences like having anything we want delivered make it possible to never need to leave the house. So, not surprisingly, those with frequent social contact usuallyfeel less lonely than those with few social ties.Mounting evidence suggests social isolation and loneliness significantly impact our health, and even shorten our lives, just like obesity. This study isn’t the first time loneliness has been flagged as an emerging health issue. Therefore, reducing both isolation and loneliness is important for quality of life and well-being.____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________【答案】Socializing with people is believed to be the key to happiness, but more people are suffering from loneliness/isolation. According to a study, loneliness peaks in three age stages. Lack of social contact caused by modern lifestyles/convenience makes people feel lonely. As loneliness affects health seriously, it’s necessary to try to reduce it.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 远足是我们接触大自然的最简单方式之一。

2019届上海高三英语二模汇编--完形填空(解析版)

How comfortable are you around water? Are you a strong swimmer or do you struggle to keep your head above water? Are you comfortable venturing into the deeper water or do you prefer to move into shallow water where the bottom is41?
Assuming you are able to find appropriate environments academically, you then need to assess the
51of your school reports for admission to those colleges. How does your academic record (grades and test scores)pileup against those of other students who will be52, most (about 90%) of whom are just like you in that they can do the work too?
Most people expose themselves to water and swimming situations according to their42levels of skill and comfort. The same might be true as you assess your comfort level with different academic environments43a good college “fit”. Just as you might study a body of water to figure out its temperature, depth and current before venturing in, you need to44thedifficulties, pace and depth of an academic environment—and your ability to keep your “head above water” if admitted—before deciding to apply.
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