2020年上海市黄浦区高考英语二模试卷
2020年上海市黄浦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， a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questionswill 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 an art gallery．B． In a classroom．C． In a railway station．D． In a ward．2．(★★★★★)A． 5 weeks．B． 15 weeks．C． 20 weeks．D． 25 weeks．3．(★★★★★)A． A Chinese restaurant．B． Bill's company．C． Gold Road．D． The Ground Theatre．4．(★★★★★)A． Egg．B． Fish．C． Pork．D． Steak．5．(★★★★★)A． What the department library offers．B． Where the man can find what he wants．C． What professional articles the man needs．D． Where general books are available．6．(★★★★★)A． Have a job interview．B． Make an advertisement．C． Open the letter box．D． Buy a copy of Daily Mail．7．(★★★★★)A． He will hand it in tomorrow．B． It's a difficult job for him．C． It's about a strike．D． He'll consult his friend about it．8．(★★★★★)A． Work with her colleagues．B． Make coffee for others．C． Stay alone in the office．D． Socialize with her co-workers．9．(★★★★★)A． Students prefer living out of town．B． It's impossible to find an ideally located town．C． They have the flat that will satisfy the woman．D． He will make sure where the vacancies are．10．(★★★★★)A． He often goes back home late for dinner．B． He shares some of the household duties．C． He dines out with friends from time to time．D． He cooks dinner for the family occasionally．Section BDirections： In Section B， you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages. After each conversation or passage， you will be asked several questions. The conversation and the passages 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.11．(★★★★★)（1）A． To follow the popular trend．B． To enjoy relaxing atmosphere．C． To experience a different lifestyle．D． To consume a tour package．（2）A． Convenience．B． Price．C． Privacy．D． Time．（3）A． B & B places．B． Flats．C． Hotels．D． Youth hostels．12．(★★★★★)（1）A． Cooperation skills．B． Reasoning skills．C． Searching skills．D． Surgery skills．（2）A． Casual．B． Doubtful．C． Neutral．D． Supportive．（3）A． Playing games in the real world．B． Concentrating on study．C． Applying game skills to work．D． Thinking about career prospects．13．(★★★★★)（1）A． 12%．B． 40%．C． 72%．D． 80%．（2）A． They are easy to take care of．B． They grow vigorously in gardens．C． They require specific commitment．D． They are helpful for economy．（3）A． It multiplies shopping trips．B． It is a waste of energy．C． It encourages fertilizer use．D． It increases the demand for plastic．（4）A． Impacts and approaches of pollution．B． Founders and missions of a community．C． Benefits and problems of houseplants．D． Studies and worries of an initiative．II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections： After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. Forthe blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of thegiven word； for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank.14．(★★)Lego wants your old Legos backIf you have a box of old Lego bricks sitting unused in a garage， Lego nowwants them back． In a new program， consumers in the U．S． can dump old bricks in a box， print a free shipping label， and send them off to Give Back Box， a social enterprise （1） that will clean the toys and repackage them for Teach for America and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston．"The classic Lego brick is made from a tough material （2） called （call）ABS， and the toys can be played with for decades without breaking． It's already fairly common， of course， that Legos （3） are handed （hand） down fromone child to another．" says Tim Brooks， vice president of corporateresponsibility at Lego Group．The company looked for a partner that could process the used toys while （4）maintaining （maintain） Lego's standard of quality． "We want to make sure that all kids are getting a great experience，" he says． "You shouldn't get a really inferior experience （5） because the bricks are donated．" If the program goes well， Brooks says， it （6） may expand．He sees it （7） as one version of the circular economy， a system of keeping materials in use - and argues that the toys themselves illustrate the ideaof the circular economy． "You can build a rocket and then you can take （8） it apart and build a ship， or a car， or a house， or （9） whatever you like，" Brooks says． As toys are reused， that's another circular system． "We intend （10） to show （show） that great quality toys like Lego can be used in lots of repeating circles - used， reused， donated， used， reused， donated．"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.15．(★★★)A． backup B． borderlines C． breathlessly D． connectivityE． deskboundF． divorcing G． functions H． interrupting I． presenceJ． reluctantly K． updateHow to work from homeThere are many things that contribute to becoming a successful work-from-home employee． As more companies across nearly every industry accommodate an increasing number of employees wishing to avoid traffic jam and office cold lunch， remotework has become an increasingly easy and （1） C practical option for many who seek it． Here is a modest guide to becoming a successful remote employee．Before （2） F completely from the office， check with your corporate IT department and your manager to see if you are equipped with the programs and applications necessary to work remotely． Security first： If you connect to your company's internal systems or email through a Virtual Private Network or other secure tunnel， make sure you've tested it and that it （3） G from where you plan to work． Also， have a（n）（4） A plan in the event your connection experiences disturbance．The same advice applies to internet （5） D ． Make sure that if the wireless internet in your home office fails， you can still connect continuously through your smartphone， set up as a Wi-Fi hot spot． To do this， make sure you have the right wireless plan， especially if you handle large files．The ability to communicate quickly and reliably is the most priceless quality a remote employee needs to succeed． Do （6） K your manager or boss frequently． Make sure group chat service and tools are installed and you know howto use them， and make your （7） I known to your colleagues when you are available and working．Set （8） B if you're working at home by explaining to family members or children that your work area is off limits， and they should avoid （9） Hunless it's important．Find time to go for short walks to help inspire productivity andcreativity． One of the blessings of working remotely is the opportunity to live a more active lifestyle instead of being （10） E ， but it's important to makeactivity a habit．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 eachblank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.16．(★★★★)Retailers （零售商） closed more than 9，000 stores in 2019． Some people call what has happened to the shopping landscape "the retail （1）B ．" It is easy to owe it to the rise of e-commerce， which has boomed while physical stores struggle． But this can be （2）C ． Online sales have grown tremendously in the last 20 years， but internet shopping still represents only 11 percent of the entire retail sales total． Collectively， three major （3） A forces have had an even bigger impact on physical retail than the internet has．To begin with， we have changed （4） C we shop - away from smallerstores like those in malls and toward stand-alone "Big Box" stores， which is a greater problem for most physical stores．Also， rising income （5） B has left less of the nation's money in the hands of the middle class， and the traditional retail stores that （6） Athem have suffered． It is estimated that since 1970， the share of the nation's income earned by families in the middle class has fallen from almost two-thirds to around 40 percent． As the （7） A of income at the top rises， overallretail suffers simply because high-income people save a much larger share of their money． The government reports （8） D for different income levels in the official Consumer Expenditure Survey． In the latest data， people in the top 10 percent of income （9） D almost a third of their income after tax， while people in the middle of the income distribution spent 100 percent of their income．（10） D ， as the middle class has been squeezed and more has goneto the top， it has meant higher saving rates overall．Lastly， we have spent （11） C less of income on things and more on services with every passing decade． Since 1960， we went from spending 5 percentof our income on health to almost 18 percent． We spend more on education，entertainment， business services and all sorts of other products that aren't （12）A in traditional retail stores． Economists debate theories of why people have （13） C to services and away from goods， but no one questions that it has happened． It means that over time， retailers selling （14） D will have to run harder and harder just to stay in place．In short， the broad forces hitting retail are more a lesson in economics thanin the power of （15） D ． It's a lesson all retailers will have to learn some day．（1）A． business B． disaster C． investment D． strategy（2）A． advanced B． confirmed C． overstated D． undervalued（3）A． economic B． legal C． physical D． political（4）A． how B． what C． where D． why（5）B． inequality C． level D． taxA． distribution（6）A． aim at B． approve of C． compete with D． stem from（7）B． influence C． security D． sourceA． concentration（8）A． education B． employment C． housing D． spending（9）A． concealed B． donated C． earned D． saved（10）A． Instead B． However C． Moreover D． Therefore（11）A． cautiously B． intelligently C． proportionately D． prospectively （12）A． available B． insufficient C． popular D． uncommon（13）A． applied B． committed C． shifted D． tied（14）A． ideas B． patents C． services D． things（15）B． habit C． income D． technologyA． consumptionSection BDirections： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.17．(★★★)Katherine Johnson， winner of the presidential medal of freedom，refused to be limited by society's expectations of her gender and race while expanding the borders of humanity's reach． - President Barack Obama， 2015Using little more than a pencil， a slide rule and one of the finest mathematical minds in the country， Mrs． Johnson， who died at 101， calculated the precise path that would let Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969 and， after Neil Armstrong's history-making moonwalk， let it return to Earth． Yet throughout Mrs． Johnson's 33 years in NASA's Flight Research Division and for decades afterward， almost no one knew her name． She was just one of those [unheralded] women who， well before the modern feminist （女权） movement， worked as NASA mathematicians． But it was not only her gender that kept her long marginalized and long unsung： Katherine Johnson， a West Virginia native， was also African-American．But over time， the work of Mrs． Johnson and her colleagues - countless calculations done mainly by hand， using slide rules， chart paper and inefficient desktop calculating machines - won them a level of acceptance that for the most competitive race．"NASA was a very professional organization，" Mrs． Johnson told The Observer of Fayetteville， N．C．， in 2010． "They didn't have time to be concerned about what color I was．" Nor， she said， did she． "I don't have a feeling of inferiority，" Mrs． Johnson said on at least one occasion． "Never had． I'm as good as anybody， but no better．"To the end of her life， Mrs． Johnson refused praise for her role in sending astronauts into space， keeping them on course and bringing them safely home． "I was just doing my job，" Mrs． Johnson repeatedly said so． But what a job it was - done， no less， by a woman born at a time when the odds were more likely that she would die before age 35 than even finish high school．（1）The underlined word " [unheralded]" most probably means B ．A． not adequately paidB． not previously mentionedC． not officially rewardedD． not fast promoted（2）It was C put together that made Mrs． Johnson a miracle．A． her skin color， her gender and the facilitiesB． her gender， her intelligence and the facilitiesC． her skin color， her gender and her intelligenceD． her intelligence， her skin color and the facilities（3）From Mrs． Johnson's comments on NASA and her own job， we can conclude that A ．A． she was confident and modestB． NASA shows no interest in staff's racesC． She was superior to most women in her ageD． NASA is professionally organized and supportive（4）Which of the following is the best title for the passage？ DA． Woman Made CalculationsB． NASA Marginalized MathematiciansC． Gender Divided OrganizationsD． Mathematician Broke Barriers18．(★★)our mission our supporters about usFrequently Asked Questions[What is "UNICEF"]UNICEF is the United Nations Children's Fund．When created in 1946 to help children in war-torn Europe， China and the Middle East， UNICEF stood for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund．" In 1947， UNICEF USA was founded， one year after UNICEF， to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for children．By 1953， UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world． At that time， the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name， making it simply the United NationsChildren's Fund． UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization．[What is UNICEF USA's mission]We work for the survival， protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising， advocacy and education．[How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field]UNICEF secures volunteers， who must have at least a Bachelor's Degree and two-to-five years' experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills， through the United Nations Volunteers program．If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards， send your résumé to the United Nations Volunteers program at the following address for more information： United Nations Volunteers， c/o Peace Corps， 1111 20thSt． N．W．， Washington， DC 20526．If you are interested in volunteering within the United States，[click here to learn how]．[May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief]Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U．S． for emergency relief efforts abroad． While we are grateful for the desire to help， UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods． Why？Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance． Donated goods must be screened， sorted， stored andtransported． UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible．A blanket donated today can take weeks， or even months， to arrive abroad．[A dollar donated today]， however， will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies．We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money． That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donationof non-cash goods．（1）Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA？ DA． It no longer provides emergency fund．B． It is localized to focus on national affairs．C． It was originally created for kids' education．D． It supports children growth at home and abroad．（2）If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer， D is NOT a must．A． required education backgroundB． related working experienceC． American nationalityD． educational program participation（3）Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because of B ．A． the good willB． operational efficiencyC． local assistanceD． the reliable supply19．(★★★)Scientists in Antarctica have recorded， for the first time，unusually warm water beneath a glacier （冰川） the size of Florida that is already melting and contributing to a rise in sea levels．The researchers， working on the Thwaites Glacier， recorded water temperatures at the base of the ice of more than 2℃， above the normal freezingpoint． Critically， the measurements were taken at the glacier's grounding line，the area where it transforms from resting wholly on bedrock to spreading out on the sea as ice shelves． It is unclear how fast the glacier is getting worse： Studies have forecast its total collapse in a century or in a few decades． The presence of warm water in the grounding line may support estimates at the faster range．That is worthy of attention because the Thwaites， along with the Pine Island Glacier and several smaller glaciers， acts as a brake on part of the much larger West Antarctic Ice Sheet， which if melted， would raise the world's oceans by more than a meter over centuries， an amount that would put many coastal cities underwater．"Warm waters in this part of the world， as remote as they may seem， should serve as a warning to all of us about the potential terrible changes to the planet brought about by climate change，" said David Holland， director of New York University's Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory．Glaciologists have previously raised alarm over the presence of warm water melting the Thwaites from below． This is the first time， though， that warm waters have been measured at the glacier's grounding line．To observe activity beneath the glacier， Dr． Holland's team drilled a hole - about 30 centimeters wide and 600 meters deep - from the surface to the bottom and then placed equipment that measures water temperature and ocean turbulence， or the mixing of freshwater from the glacier and salty ocean water． Collecting the data took about 96 hours in subzero weather． Warm waters beneath the Thwaites are actively melting it， the team found．While scientists may not yet be able to definitively predict how soon glaciers like the Thwaites will melt， human-caused climate change is a key factor． The biggest predictor of "how much ice we will lose and how quickly we will lose it，" Dr． Holland said， "is human action．"（1）What does warm water found in the glacier's grounding line indicate？ DA． Sea levels should be remeasured．B． It may take a century for the glacier to melt．C． The grounding line is getting shorter．D． The glacier might disappear sooner．（2）The Thwaites and other glaciers are important because A ．A． they hold back iceB． they are extremely largeC． they are located at bedrocksD． they are collapsing（3）What can be inferred from the passage about the researchers' viewpoints？ B A． We can predict how much ice can be kept．B． Human beings are to blame for the loss of ice．C． Glaciers serve a more important purpose than expected．D． More data needs to be collected to support the estimates．（4）What is the passage mainly about？ BA． The efforts made to avoid the presence of warm water．B． The alarm voiced on the worsening situation of glaciers．C． The tools employed to measure the temperature of Antarctica．D． The prediction based on a scientific study of the grounding line．Section CDirections： Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.20．(★★★)Framing risk， reducing panicFor four decades， psychologists have studied how people see risk and what causes them to overreact to terrorist attacks and other extreme events． Those misplaced reactions can lead to the shame of people and prevention of daily activities， causing a new set of problems on top of a current crisis．（1） D Timely， honest communication from a source an audience considers credible is essential to containing fear， but governments have the tough job of explainingrisk and telling people how to act without also seeding alarm．（2） EMessages may be more helpful when delivered in creative formats． Visuals are very powerful． We can't just tell people things； we have to show them． When people are using the more primary part of their brain， visuals are more powerful than our higher order tools， including language．（3） B People can understand just about anything if you do your jobright as a communicator． That includes keeping it simple and communicating what people need to know， versus what is nice to know； expressing risk in numbers - "there's a 30 percent chance of rain" - and reminding people of the opportunity cost of waiting for more evidence．Psychologists working in the field of risk communication assume we have too much control through our messaging．（4） FA．Research has shown that different threats push different psychologicalbuttons．B．It's also important that the content and tone of communications speak to the intended audience．C．Giving people concrete， detailed actions to take can help reduce panic and overreaction when a new threat emerges．D．In response， psychologists are helping governments and other groups communicate real risk levels to the public to help make sure actions meet needs．E．The discipline is very straightforward： Identify the few things that peoplemost need to know and figure out how to explain them in clear， trustworthyterms．F．We need to step back and allow for high emotions and missteps by people as long as we help them make well-informed decisions that eventually protect them．IV.Summary Writing21．(★★)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．Does your memory fail as you ageI'm 62 years old． Like many of my friends， I forget names that I used to be able to recall effortlessly． When packing my suitcase for a trip， I walk to the bedroom and by the time I get there， I don't remember what I came for． And yet my long-term memories are perfect． I remember the names of my third-grade classmates，the first record album I bought， my wedding day．This is widely understood to be a classic problem of aging． But the problem is not necessarily age-related． I've been teaching undergraduates for my entirecareer and I can prove that even 20-year-olds make short-term memory errors - loads of them． They walk into the wrong classroom； they show up to exams without the required No． 2 pencil； they forget something I just said two minutesbefore． These are similar to the kinds of things 70-year-olds do．The relevant difference is not age but rather how we describe these events，the stories we tell ourselves about them． Twenty-year-olds don't think， "Oh dear，this must be early-onset Alzheimer's（早老性痴呆症）．" They think， "I really needto get more than four hours of sleep．" The 70-year-olds observe these same events and worry about their brain health． This is to say that every error of short-term memory doesn't necessarily indicate a biological disorder．So how do we account for our subjective experience that older adults seem to search for words and names with difficulty First， there is a generalizedcognitive（认知的）slowing with age - but given a little more time， older adults perform just fine． Second， older adults have to search through more memories than younger adults to find the fact or piece of information they're looking for． Your brain becomes crowded with memories and information． It's not that you can'tremember - you can - it's just that there is so much more information to sort through．V. TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English， using the words given in the brackets.22．(★)这位诗人的作品以天马行空而著称．（famous） The poet is famous for his imaginative works．23．(★)越来越多的旅游公司开始涉足自助游项目的开发．（involve） More and more tourism companies begin to involve the development of self-service tourism projects．24．(★★)在全球教育市场上，美国和英国仍占主导地位，但中国正在快速迎头赶上．（the lead） The United States and Britain still take the lead in the global education market， but China is catching up fast．25．(★★★)我们所需要的是这样的科学家，他们能用通俗的语言解释复杂的问题，并且敢于就重要的事情提出自己的见解．（What） What we need is scientists who can explain complex problems in popular language and dare to put forward their own opinions on important matters．VI. Guided Writing26．(★★★)Directions： Write an English composition in 120-150 words accordingto the instructions given below in Chinese．你校学生会正开展主题为 "The first job I want to take" 的英语征文比赛，请你撰文参加（文中请不要出现真实的校名和人名）．你的征文内容需包括：（1）离开校园、步入社会后，你想从事的第一份职业是什么；（2）你想从事这份职业的原因（可从个人特点、职业价值等方面进行阐述）．。
2020届上海市高三英语16区二模汇编--语法填空
2020届高三英语二模汇编——语法填空1、2020黄浦二模Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Lego wants your old Legos backIf you have a box of old Lego bricks sitting unused in a garage, Lego now wants them back. In a new program, consumers in the U.S. can dump old bricks in a box, print a free shipping label, and send them off to Give Back Box, a social enterprise (21) __________ will clean the toys and repackage them for Teach for America and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.“The classic Lego brick is made from a tough material (22) __________ (call) ABS, and the toys can be played with for decades without breaking. It’s already fairly common, of course, that Legos (23) __________ (hand) down from one child to another.” says Tim Brooks, vice president of corporate responsibility at Lego Group.The company looked for a partner that could process the used toys while (24) __________ (maintain) Lego’s standard of quality. “We want to make sure that all kids are getting a great experience,” he says. “You shouldn’t get a really inferior experience (25) __________ the bricks are donated.” If the program goes well, Brooks says, it (26) __________ expand.He sees it (27) __________ one version of the circular economy, a system of keeping materials in use – and argues that the toys themselves illustrate the idea of the circular economy. “You can build a rocket and then you can take (28) __________ apart and build a ship, or a car, or a house, or (29) __________ you like,” Brooks says. As toys are reused, that’s another circular system. “We intend (30) __________ (show) that great quality toys like Lego can be used in lots of repeating circles – used, reused, donated, used, reused, donated.”【答案】21. that / which22. called23. are handed24. maintaining25. although / because26. may / might27. as28. it / that29. whatever30. to show【难度】中等2、2020普陀二模Messages from the DeepYou might consider writing a note, putting it in a bottle, and throwing it into the ocean. People (21) __________ (do) that for centuries, for these and all kinds of reasons. Some messages have made remarkable journeys in bottles through the ages, like the current titleholder for the world’s oldest seafaring note. This one was dropped from a German ship into the Indian Ocean in June 1886, only (22) __________ (discover) in 2018 by a woman walking with a friend on a remote beach in Western Australia.When the note dried, the woman discovered that the message contained the day when it was written, the exact place (23) __________ which it was sent, and who wrote it. (24) __________ it turns out, the bottle was dropped by the captain of a German ship who was investigating ocean and trade routes. He wanted to see where the bottle would end up, so the note asked (25) __________ was reading it to contact the nearest German officials.Amazingly, researchers were able to identify the note (26) __________ they found the captain’s original journal from 1886. One of the entries mentioned a drift bottle (27) __________ (throw) overboard on the very same date, from the exact same site as detailed in the note, and even the handwriting matched!But the captain wasn’t the first person interested in finding out where a bottled message might end up. In fact, the first known message in a bottle (28) __________ (launch) with the same intention. Around 310 BCE, theGreek philosopher Theophrastus dropped several sealed bottles into the Aegean Sea, (29) __________ (hope) to prove that the Mediterranean Sea was connected to the Atlantic Ocean. But (30) __________ is uncertain whether the bottles he dropped ever made their way to the Atlantic.【答案】21 have been doing /have done22. to be discovered 23 from/ at 24. As 25. whoever26. when/as/since/because/after27. being thrown/ thrown/had been thrown/was thrown28. was launched29. hoping30. it【难度】中等3、2020徐汇二模Discovering a Lost BrotherKieron Graham always knew he had an elder brother named Vincent. His adoption papers, (21) _______ (sign) when he was three months old, listed a brother named Vincent but no last name. Though Kieron spent years thinking about Vincent, he could never track him down.That changed in December 2017, when Kieron’s adoptive parents gave him an DNA test as a Christmas gift. When his results came back, he was surprised (22) _______ (find) he had a lot of DNA matches for relatives who had also taken the test. Most were distant connections, but one match was so strong that it (23) _______ (label) “close family.” His name was Vincent Ghant. Kieron looked for him on Facebook and soon made a possible connection.When they connected, it was (24) _______ _______ they had known each other their whole lives. As they talked, the brothers realized they lived about 20 minutes from each other. (25) _______(surprisingly), they attended the same university and majored and minored in the same subjects.Vincent was nine when Kieron was born and remembers caring for his baby brother. But times were tough, and Shawn, who worked 15-plus hours a day as a nurse, decided that (26) _______(place) Kieron for adoption would give him the best chance to succeed.“She was very emotional about that time, to the point (27) _______ it was hard for her to put into words anything about what happened,” Vincent says.Now the brothers had the chance to make up for lost time. They decided to meet at a local tea shop that week. One of Vincent’s concerns was that Kieron (28) _______ hate his birth family for placing him for adoption. He was relieved Kieron didn’t, and (29) _______ he’d grown up in a loving family. After that first meeting, the brothers played football together and celebrated Christmas with their families. “We’ll keep growing our relationship (30) _______ it’s time to leave this planet,” says Vincent. That shouldn’t be hard. As Kieron says, “We’ve got years and years to catch up on.”【答案】21. signed 22.to find 23. was labeled/labelled24. as if/though 25. More surprisingly26. placing27. where28. might29. that30. until/till【难度】中等4、2020杨浦二模A Taste of War—Foods That Were Created During WarThe saying “an army marches on its stomach” tells the importance of giving soldiers tasty, nutritious foods. In some cases, foods that (21) ________ (create) for soldiers or during times of war became popular in homes as well.Today, Fanta is a famous soda, but its beginnings were humble. The soft drink was invented in Germany to take the place of Coca Cola. When World War II began, the Coca-Cola Company’s German branch (22) ________ no longer receive the syrup（糖浆）used to produce the soft drink from the United States. Thus, it created a new drink to satisfy the market and called it Fanta, short for “fantastic” (23) ________German.The beginnings of war-time foods in Asia are interesting, too. (24) ________ curry（咖喱）had alreadyexisted in India, it was introduced into Japan via Britain for the purpose of restoring sailors’ health. As the story goes, the Japanese navy initially promised unlimited amounts of white rice, (25) ________ was considered a high-status food in Japan, as a way to attract newcomers. The problem was that white rice lacked the vital vitamin B1, and thousands of sailors fell ill after eating rice alone. (26) ________ (observe) the British navy’s standard meal of curry, which contained vitamin B1-rich meat and flour, the Japanese navy began to serve its sailors the same. The curry was so tasty that it soon (27) ________ (spread) across Japan.The Korean War gave birth to budae jigae, or “army stew” in Korean. It was first made in US military bases near Seoul, using (28) ________ ingredients were available, since food was scarce. The tasty stew typically (29) ________ (consist) of some kind of precooked meat such as ham, American cheese and instant noodles soon caught on.Many foods were invented at times of conflict to keep soldiers healthy. Fortunately, some of those foods still exist to keep (30) ________ happy and satisfied.【答案】21. had been created/were created 22. could 23. in 24. Although/Though/While 25. which 26. Observing/ Having observed 27. spread/was spread 28. what(ever) 29. consisting 30. everyone/us 【难度】中等5、2020崇明二模Sneakers (运动鞋) Made from Old Chewing GumDutch fashion and shoe label Explicit Wear is hoping to solve one of life’s sticky situations—the annoyance of stepping in waste chewing gum on the pavement—while helping to keep Amsterdam’s city streets clean. The brand has partnered with local marketing organization Iamsterdam and sustainability firm Gumdrop (21)_____ (create) a limited edition sneaker for adults made from recycled gum collected from the city’s pavements.Chewing gum causes an incredibly serious ecological problem, (22)_____ it is made from plastics that do not biodegrade (生物降解). It’s also the second (23)_____ (common) form of roadside litter, after cigarette ends. An incredible 3.3 million pounds of gum are incorrectly thrown away on the sidewalks each year, (24)_____ (cost) the city millions of dollars to clean up. Gumdrop plans to collect waste gum from the streets of Amsterdam, clean them, and turn them into Gum-Tec, the material that forms the base of the shoe.The waste gum will be put to good use to make stylish kicks, (25)_____ will also raise awareness for the anti-littering cause. (26)_____ (price) at around $332, the shoes will come into the market sometime next month.Available for preorder now, the new Gumshoe sneakers—offered in both a bubblegum pink and a black/red colorway—(27)_____ (feature) long-lasting rubber outsoles(鞋子外底) shaped from recyclable compounds produced by Gumdrop, 20 percent of which are made from gum.Nearly 2.2 pounds of gum (28)_____ (use) in every four pairs of shoes. A map of Amsterdam is made into the bottom of the soles to remind people of the littering problem. Even better, the sneakers actually still smell like bubblegum, (29)_____ the annoying stickiness. Just as good as any sneaker with a rubber sole, the Gumshoes help get chewing gum off our streets and keep the dangerously non-biodegradable substance out of our eco-system.To help spread their sustainability message, (30)_____ Gumshoe’s creators are hoping to do is to expand their project to other major cities around the world.【答案】21. to create 22. because / as / since23. most common / commonest24. costing25. which26. Priced27. feature28. is used29. without30. what【难度】中等6、2020长宁二模The family who eats togetherWhat’s the price of a family meal? For many families in the world’s wealthiest countries, the answer seems to be, ‘too much’. For instance, in the United States, (21) ______ is often a trendsetter in such things, the majorityof families report eating a single meal together fewer than five days a week.In fact, the frequency of shared meals (22) ______ (decrease) in American families by 33 per cent over the last twenty years. The meals (23) ______ have shortened too: from an average of 90 minutes to just 12 minutes.So perhaps we’re better off asking ourselves (24) ______ the cost of not eating together is. Once again, we could turn to the figures. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has found that 15-year-olds who reported not regularly (25) ______ (share) family meals were twice as likely to be absent from school. In Europe, research has suggested that children who don’t eat dinner with their parents at least twice a week face a 40 per cent higher risk of fatness. Another study, (26) ______ (conduct) by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (滥用) at Columbia University, found that kids who eat dinner with their parents five or more times a week are (27) ______ (likely) to have problems with drugs and alcohol.But those numbers, impressive (28) ______ they seem, may be beside the point. After all, having a meal together is more than just a preventive measure (29) ______ future misfortune. The primary cost of the family meal is also the very thing that makes it important: time.The time spent together over food leads to all the positive outcomes that are measured in the studies. That time spent together has less noticeable—but no less real—effects too. So often, (30) ______ is at the family meal that the family as such—the family as an organic unit with shared memories and feelings and ambitions—is made.【答案】21. which22. has decreased23. themselves24. what25. sharing26. conducted27. less likely28. as / though29. against30. it【难度】偏难7、2020松江二模After graduation, Susan was asked to become the executive director of the Floating Hospital. She hesitated at first, as it was a demanding job and she wondered whether she could handle it. But on second thoughts, she agreed to take the job. (21) _______ this job turned out rewarding, she soon got tired of it. (22) _______ (seat) at her desk one day, she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research all of a sudden. Since she always believed instinct was an advantage she (23) _______ trust, she decided to have a go.Without any plan,she titled the course ‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’. Susan was nervous as she faced the first session of the twelve-week course. The two hours went on smoothly, but she then (24) _______ (challenge) with a new fear, for she didn’t know what to present the next week. But surprisingly, every week she found she had more to say. Her confidence level growing, she realized she had equipped (25) _______ so much over the years about getting over fear and her students were drinking it up. At the end of the course, they were amazed at (26) _______ shifting their thinking really changed their lives.Susan eventually decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faced many obstacles. And after (27) _______ (reject) by four agents and various publishers, she unwillingly put the proposal in a drawer.One day after three years of writing, she went through the drawer (28) _______ she held her much-rejected book proposal. Picking it up, she had a sharp sense that she held something in her hands many people needed to read. She set out with much determination, therefore, (29) _______ (find) a publisher who believed in her book the same way she did. This time, she succeeded. She succeeded beyond her wildest dreams.She was so happy that she followed her heart and never gave up overcoming fears which stood (30) _______ her way.【答案】21. While / Though / Although 22. Seated 23. could / should 24. was challenged 25. herself26. how 27. being rejected 28. where 29. to find 30. in【难度】中等8、2020宝山二模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.【答案】21. are running22.everything/anything 23.facing 24.that/which 25.to clear26.underestimated27.that 28.because/as/since 29.earlier 30.absorbing【难度】中等9、2020奉贤二模Plants Scream in the Face of StressFor the first time, researchers appear to have evidence that like animals, those plants deprived of water or (21) ______(force) to endure bodily harm can let out their pain. The study, (22) ______ has yet to be published in a scientific Journal, adds another dimension to scientists (23) ______ (grow) understanding of how plants detect and interact with their surroundings.In recent years, it has become very clear that plants are more sensitive than researchers (24) ______ (think). They respond when touched by insects and turn toward sources of light. “Plants are not just robotic stimulus-response devices,” said Frantisek Baluska of the University of Bonn in Germany. “They’re living organisms which have their own problems.”Actually making their suffering hearable, however, is another matter entirely. (25) ______ (test) that possibility, a team led by Itzhak Khait, a plant scientist at Tel Aviv University in Israel, placed microphones capable of detecting ultrasonic frequencies (超声波频率) four inches from tomato and tobacco plants. The researcher then either stopped watering them or cut their stems.Measuring in the range of 20 to 150 kilohertz (千赫), the researchers found that even happy, healthy plants made the occasional noise. But when cut, tobacco plants emitted (26) ______ average of 15 sounds within an hour of being cut, (27) ______ tomato plants produced 25 sounds.(28) ______ researchers aren't yet sure how plants produce these sounds, Khait and his colleagues proposed one possibility in their paper (29) ______ as water travels through the plants' tubes, air bubbles will form and explode, producing small vibrations.All this “screaming” caused by stress wasn’t in a range detectable by human ears. But organisms that can hear ultrasonic frequencies--like mice, bats or perhaps other plants--(30) ______ possibly hear the plants cries from as far away as 15 feet.【答案】21.forced22. which 23. growing24. thought25. To test26.an 27. while28. Although/While/Though29. that30. could/can【难度】中等10、2020闵行二模A Brief History of Chopsticks.We’ve discussed the story of knife and fork, but there’s another set of utensils (器皿) used by billions of people around the world—and it has a truly ancient past. The Chinese have been using chopsticks since at least 1200 B.C., and by A.D. 500 the chopsticks ____21____ (sweep) the Asian continent from Vietnam to Japan. From their humble beginnings ____22____ cooking utensils to paper-wrapped bamboo sets at the sushi counter, there’s more to chopsticks than meets the eye.Chopsticks ____23____ (develop) about 5000 years ago in China. The ____24____ (early) versions were probably twigs used to get food from cooking pots. When resources became scare, around 400 BC, crafty chefs figured out ____25____ to conserve fuel by cutting food into smaller pieces so it would cook more quickly. This new method of cooking made it unnecessary to have knives at the dinner table—a practice that also matched the non-violent teachings of Confucius(孔子), ____26____ expressed in one of his numerous quotations: “the honorable and upright man keeps well away from both the slaughterhouse(屠宰房) and the kitchen. And he allows no knives on his table.” As a vegetarian, Confucius believed that knives’ sharp points evoked (诱发) violence ____27____ (kill) the happy, contented mood that eaters should be in during meals. Thanks in part to his teachings, chopstick use quickly became widespread throughout Asia.Different cultures adopted different chopstick styles. Perhaps in a nod to Confucius, Chinese chopsticks featured a blunt rather than pointed end. In Japan, chopsticks were 8 inches long for men and 7 inches long for women. In 1878 the Japanese became the first ____28____ (create) the disposable set, typically made of bamboo or wood. Wealthy diners could eat with ivory, jade, coral or brass versions, while the most privileged used silver sets. It was believed that the silver would turn black ____29____ it came into contact with poisoned food.Throughout history, chopsticks have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with another basic food of Asian cuisine: rice. At first glance, you’d think that rice wouldn’t make the cut, but in Asia most rice is of the short- or medium-grain variety. The starches (淀粉质食品) in these rices create a cooked product that is sticky and clumpy, unlike the fluffy and distinct grains of Western long-grain rice. ____30____ chopsticks come together to lift steaming bundles of sticky rice, it’s a match made in heaven.【答案】21. had swept22. as23. were developed 24. earliest25. how26. as27. killing28. to create29. if / when30. As/ Because/ Since【难度】中等偏难11、2020浦东二模Green Spring Renews Life’s PromiseFor me, two of the loveliest words in the English language are “Life persists”. I came across them years ago asa college freshman, sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day, bored, working on a history paper. I don’t recall(21)________ I was researching into. Out of nowhere, those two words came (22)________ (dance) off the page ina quote by Gandhi: “In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.”After those words (23)________ (read) again a dozen times, suddenly I was no longer bored. Outside in the sunshine, I kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.I love spring. And this year, I was especially hungry to see it. Flying home last weekend to Las Vegas, after 10 days in California, I looked down on Mils that were so green that I (24)________ almost taste them. When I approached Vegas, the green turned a dull desert brown. We landed after sunset, and the only green to be seen was neon (霓霓霓).But the next morning, to my surprise, I (25)________ (awake) to find signs of spring all over my yard.(26)________my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. Three days later, I drove to Arizona to visit a friend and get yet another taste of spring seeing the Giants play the A’s in spring training. The drive across the desert was completely great, a variety of wildflowers and blooming cactuses.Sometimes we need the chance (27)________ (remind) that we’re still alive. After my husband died, a friend sent me a card which read: “Just (28)________ you think you will never smile again, life comes back.”Life persists, and so do (29)________, in the green of spring and the dead of winter; in the birth of a child and the passing of a loved one; in the words we leave behind and the hearts of those (30)________ will remember us. Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.【答案】21. what22. dancing 23. were read24. could25. awoke/was awoken26. In/During27. to be reminded28. when/as29. we30. who【难度】中等12、2020静安二模The Shop Where It’s OK to Be DifferentWhen Angela Makey knew her autistic (患自闭症的) son Adam wanted to open a comic shop, she laughed out loud. She knew he’d been keen on comics since childhood. But how would he deal with customers and suppliers and all the other jobs (21) _________ are necessary for running a business?At that time, Adam was looking for a job. He had a degree in philosophy and had learned to live independently, but there didn’t seem to be any suitable jobs for him. The family (22) _________ (hope) he and his younger brother Guy, also with autism, could find work that matched their strengths: reliability, punctuality and attention to detail. But there were no available opportunities.So the “laughable” comic shop idea began to grow on Angela. Eventually, she used her savings to buy a shop in Cambridgeshire, and seven years ago Niche Comics (23) _________ (bear).Like many autistic people, Adam loves comics for their world of rich detail and visual expression. He developed an interest in Marvel comic heroes on TV (24) _________ he was seven years old. “They are a reminder (25) _________ it’s OK not to be like everyone else,” Adam said. He’s now 30, and comics and their heroes are still part of his life.In the comic shop, the brothers share their encyclopedic (渊博的) knowledge of comics with customers. The brothers act as guides in this universe, (26) _________ (introduce) customers to new comics.The shop attracts many autistic customers. And being autistic (27) _________ turns out to be a big help for the brothers to deal with customers. They are good at (28) _________ (spot) the customers’ needs and feelings. “Maybe it’s the tone of the voice, the motion of a hand — small details that most people won’t pick up on — that I might have insight (深刻理解) into,” says Guy.Of course, the majority of customers who come to the shop are not autistic. Now the brothers get a steady stream of customers who are, both male and female, (29) _________ young children to retired people. Once the shop had established itself, the brothers also began reaching out to people with autism beyond the shop.Seven years on, Angela is glad she took the risk of helping her sons (30) _________ (create) their dream shop. “This shop has a soul,” the mother says proudly.【答案】21. that22.had hoped23.was born24.when25.that26. introducing 27.themselves28. spotting29. from30. (to) create【难度】中等13、2020青浦二模Luxembourg makes all public transport freeOne square meter Luxembourg makes all public transport free. With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe’s (21) ______ (small) countries — yet it suffers from major traffic jams. But that could be about to change. As of March 1, 2020 all public transport — trains, trams and buses — in the country is now free. The government hopes the move (22) ______ (ease) heavy crowding and bring environmental benefits.Tiny country, big traffic(23) ______ (landlock) Luxembourg which is surrounded by three countries is one of the richest countries in Europe. (24) ______ (take) up 2,586 square kilometers, Luxembourg is roughly the size of Rhode Island. From the capital of Luxembourg City, Belgium, France and Germany (25) ______ all be reached by car in half an hour.High housing costs, especially in Luxembourg City, mean more than 180,000 of the country’s workforce make regular journeys from those neighboring countries every day. Luxembourg is a very attractive place for jobs. But (26) ______“booming economy” and high concentration of jobs have led to crowding issues.In 2016, Luxembourg had 662 cars per 1,000 people, and driving is a “primary means of transportation” for people. That year, drivers in Luxembourg City spent an average of 33 hours in traffic jams. It fared worse than European cities Copenhagen and Helsinki, (27) ______ have comparable population sizes to all of Luxembourg —yet drivers in both only spent an average of 24 hours in traffic. Park and rides around Luxembourg’s borders in the three neighboring countries, however, will encourage commuters to use free mass transit.Free transport for allLuxembourg’s public transport system covers the whole country and costs $562 million per year to run. The government is putting up the cost of it free so that the people can benefit from the good economy.People still hold the concern (28) ______making transport free may unintentionally prevent people who would normally walk or cycle in urban areas. (29) ____________ walking 500 meters, people see a bus coming and they say, “We can get on and travel 500 meters (30) ______it’s free”. However, the new scheme can signal important changes ahead when it comes to Luxembourg’s reliance on driving.The government might say, “It’s important that you throw away your car, and look, we made public transport free” —and maybe this is helpful given the enormous cultural shift we need.”【答案】21. smallest 22. will ease 23. Landlocked 24. Taking 25. can26. its 27. which 28. that 29. Instead of30. because/as/since【难度】中等14、2020虹口二模How Can Y ou Look Your Best in Photos?Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and felt embarrassed by what you saw? Actually, it’s really all (21) ______ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to look your best. No. 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step is simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) ______ ______ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23) ______ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the future.No. 2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos (24) ______ (figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of the mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future – (25) ______ a mirror.。
2023届市黄浦区高三英语二模试卷(含答案)
2023届市黄浦区高三英语二模试卷（含答案）第一部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
题目1【题干】What does Amy think of the new design? 【选项】A. She is impressed. B. She is disappointed. C. She is indifferent.D. She is skeptical. 【答案】A题目2【题干】Who is the article mainly written for? 【选项】 A. University administrators. B. College students. C. High school graduates. D. Mass media. 【答案】C…题目20【题干】What’s the article mainly about? 【选项】 A. The benefits of reading. B. The decline of reading. C. The future of libraries. D. The importance of libraries. 【答案】D第二部分完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
题目1【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】A题目2【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】B…题目20【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】D…第三部分语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
题目1【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】A题目2【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】B…题目10【题干】【选项】 A. B. C. D. 【答案】D…第四部分短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。
2020届黄浦区高三英语二模(含答案)
黄浦区2019 学年度第二学期高三年级阶段性调研英语试卷（完卷时间：120 分钟满分：140 分）2020 年5 月第I 卷（共100 分）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In an art gallery. B. In a classroom. C. In a railway station. D. In a w ard.2. A. 5 weeks. B. 15 weeks. C. 20 weeks. D. 25 weeks.3. A. A Chinese restaurant. B. Bill’s company.C. Gold Road.D. The Ground Theatre.4. A. Egg. B. Fish. C. Pork. D. Steak.5. A. What the department library offers. B. Where the man can find what he wants.C. What professional articles the man needs.D. Where general books are available.6. A. Have a job interview. B. Make an advertisement.C. Open the letter box.D. Buy a copy of Daily Mail.7. A. He will hand it in tomorrow. B. It’s a difficult job for him.C. It’s about a strike.D. He’ll consult his friend about it.8. A. Work with her colleagues. B. Make coffee for others.C. Stay alone in the office.D. Socialize with her co-workers.9. A. Students prefer living out of town. B. It’s impossible to find an ideally located town.C. They have the flat that will satisfy the woman.D. He will make sure where the vacancies are.10. A. He often goes back home late for dinner. B. He shares some of the household duties.C. He dines out with friends from time to time.D. He cooks dinner for the family occasionally.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages. After each conversation or passage, you will be asked several questions. The conversation and the passages 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 conversation.11. A. To follow the popular trend. B. To enjoy relaxing atmosphere.C. To experience a different lifestyle.D. To consume a tour package.12. A. Convenience. B. Price. C. Privacy. D. Time.13. A. B & B places. B. Flats. C. Hotels. D. Youth hostels.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Cooperation skills. B. Reasoning skills. C. Searching skills. D. Surgery skills.15. A. Casual. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Supportive.16. A. Playing games in the real world. B. Concentrating on study.C. Applying game skills to work.D. Thinking about career prospects.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17. A. 12%. B. 40%. C. 72%. D. 80%.18. A. They are easy to take care of. B. They grow vigorously in gardens.C. They require specific commitment.D. They are helpful for economy.19. A. It multiplies shopping trips. B. It is a waste of energy.C. It encourages fertilizer use.D. It increases the demand for plastic.20. A. Impacts and approaches of pollution. B. Founders and missions of a community.C. Benefits and problems of houseplants.D. Studies and worries of an initiative.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Lego wants your old Legos backIf you have a box of old Lego bricks sitting unused in a garage, Lego now wants them back. In a new program, consumers in the U.S. can dump old bricks in a box, print a free shipping label, and send them off to Give Back Box, a social enterprise (21) will clean the toys and repackage them for Teach for America and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.“The classic Lego brick is made from a tough material (22) (call) ABS, and the toys can be played with for decades without breaking. It’s already fairly common, of course, that Legos (23) (hand) down from one child to another.” says Tim Brooks, vice president of corporate responsibility at Lego Group.The company looked for a partner that could process the used toys while (24) (maintain) Lego’s standard of quality. “We want to make sure that all kids are getting a great experience,” he says. “You shouldn’t get a really inferior experience (25) the bricks are donated.”If the program goes well, Brooks says, it (26) expand.He sees it (27) one version of the circular economy, a system of keeping materials in use – and argues that the toys themselves illustrate the idea of the circular economy. “You can build a rocket and then you can take (28) apart and build a ship, or a car, or a house, or (29) you like,” Brooks says. As toys are reused, that’s another circular system. “We intend (30) (show) that great quality toys like Lego can be used in lots of repeating circles – used, reused, donated, used, reused, donated.”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.How to work from home?There are many things that contribute to becoming a successful work-from-home employee. As more companiesacross nearly every industry accommodate an increasing number of employees wishing to avoid traffic jam and officecold lunch, remote work has become an increasingly easy and 31 practical option for many who seek it. Here is amodest guide to becoming a successful remote employee.Before 32 completely from the office, check with your corporate IT department and your manager to see ifyou are equipped with the programs and applications necessary to work remotely. Security first: If you connect to yourcompany’s internal systems or email through a Virtual Private Network or other secure tunnel, make sure you’ve tested itand that it 33 from where you plan to work. Also, have a(n) 34 plan in the event your connectionexperiences disturbance.The same advice applies to internet 35 . Make sure that if the wireless internet in your home office fails, youcan still connect continuously through your smartphone, set up as a Wi-Fi hot spot. To do this, make sure you have theright wireless plan, especially if you handle large files.The ability to communicate quickly and reliably is the most priceless quality a remote employee needs to succeed.Do 36 your manager or boss frequently. Make sure group chat service and tools are installed and you know howto use them, and make your 37 known to your colleagues when you are available and working.Set 38 if you’re working at home by explaining to family members or children that your work area is off limits,and they should avoid 39 unless it’s important.Find time to go for short walks to help inspire productivity and creativity. One of the blessings of working remotelyis the opportunity to live a more active lifestyle instead of being 40 , but it’s important to make activity a habit.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.Retailers ( 零售商) closed more than 9,000 stores in 2019. Some people call what has happened to the shopping landscape “the retail 41 .” It is easy to owe it to the rise of e-commerce, which has boomed while physical stores struggle. But this can be 42 . Online sales have grown tremendously in the last 20 years, but internet shopping still represents only 11 percent of the entire retail sales total. Collectively, three major 43 forces have had an even bigger impact on physical retail than the internet has.To begin with, we have changed 44 we shop — away from smaller stores like those in malls and toward stand-alone “Big Box” stores, which is a greater problem for most physical stores.Also, rising income 45 has left less of the nation’s money in the hands of the middle class, and the traditional retail stores that 46 them have suffered. It is estimated that since 1970, the share of the nation’s income earned by families in the middle class has fallen from almost two-thirds to around 40 percent. As the 47 of income at the top rises, overall retail suffers simply because high-income people save a much larger share of their money. The government reports 48 for different income levels in the official Consumer Expenditure Survey. In the latest data, people in the top 10 percent of income 49 almost a third of their income after tax, while people in the middle of the income distribution spent 100 percent of their income. 50 , as the middle class has been squeezed and more has gone to the top, it has meant higher saving rates overall.Lastly, we have spent 51 less of income on things and more on services with every passing decade. Since 1960, we went from spending 5 percent of our income on health to almost 18 percent. We spend more on education, entertainment, business services and all sorts of other products that aren’t52 in traditional retail stores. Economists debate theories of why people have 53 to services and away from goods, but no one questions that it has happened. It means that over time, retailers selling 54 will have to run harder and harder just to stay in p lace.In short, the broad forces hitting retail are more a lesson in economics than in the power of 55 . It’s a lesson all retailers will have to learn some day.41.A. business42.A. advanced43.A. economic B. disasterB. confirmedB. legalC. investmentC. overstatedC. physicalD. strategyD. undervaluedD. political44. A. how B. what C. where D. why45. A. distribution B. inequality C. level D. tax46. A. aim at B. approve of C. compete with D. stem from47. A. concentration B. influence C. security D. source48. A. education B. employment C. housing D. spending49. A. concealed B. donated C. earned D. saved50. A. Instead B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore51. A. cautiously B. intelligently C. proportionately D. prospectively52. A. available B. insufficient C. popular D. uncommon53. A. applied B. committed C. shifted D. tied54. A. ideas B. patents C. services D. things55. A. consumption B. habit C. income D. technologySection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.( A )Katherine Johnson, winner of the presidential medal of freedom, refused to be limited by society’s expectations of her gender and race while expanding the borders of humanity’s reach. – President Barack Obama, 2015Using little more than a pencil, a slide rule and one of the finest mathematical minds in the country, Mrs. Johnson, who died at 101, calculated the precise path that would let Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969 and, after Neil Armstrong’s history-making moonwalk, let it return to Earth. Yet throughout Mrs. Johnson’s 33 years in NASA’s Flight Research Division and for decades afterward, almost no one knew her name. She was just one of those unheralded women who, well before the modern feminist ( 女权) movement, worked as NASA mathematicians. But it was not only her gender that kept her long marginalized and long unsung: Katherine Johnson, a West Virginia native, was also African-American.But over time, the work of Mrs. Johnson and her colleagues — countless calculations done mainly by hand, using slide rules, chart paper and inefficient desktop calculating machines — won them a level of acceptance that for the most competitive race.“NASA was a very professional organization,” Mrs. Johnson tol d The Observer of Fayetteville, N.C., in 2010. “They didn’t have time to be concerned about what color I was.” Nor, she said, did she. “I don’t have a feeling of inferiority,” Mrs. Johnson said on at least one occasion. “Never had. I’m as good as anybody,b ut no better.”To the end of her life, Mrs. Johnson refused praise for her role in sending astronauts into space, keeping them on course and bringing them safely home. “I was just doing my job,” Mrs. Johnson repeatedly said so. But what a job it was — done, no less, by a woman born at a time when the odds were more likely that she would die before age 35 than even finish high school.56.The underlined word “unheralded” most probably means .A. not adequately paidB. not previously mentionedC. not officially rewardedD. not fast promoted57.It was put together that made Mrs. Johnson a miracle.A.her skin color, her gender and the facilitiesB.her gender, her intelligence and the facilitiesC.her skin color, her gender and her intelligenceD.her intelligence, her skin color and the facilities58.From Mrs. Johnson’s comments on NASA and her own job, we can c onclude that .A.she was confident and modestB.NASA shows no interest in staff’s racesC.She was superior to most women in her ageD.NASA is professionally organized and supportive59.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Woman Made CalculationsB. NASA Marginalized MathematiciansC. Gender Divided OrganizationsD. Mathematician Broke Barriers( B )our mission our supporters about usFrequently Asked Questions●What is “UNICEF”?UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund.When created in 1946 to help children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for “United Nations60.Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?A.It no longer provides emergency fund.B.It is localized to focus on national affairs.C.It was originally created for kids’ education.D.It supports children growth at home and abroad.61.If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer, is NOT a must.A. required education backgroundB. related working experienceC. American nationalityD. educational program participation62.Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because of .A. the good willB. operational efficiencyC. local assistanceD. the reliable supply( C )Scientists in Antarctica have recorded, for the first time, unusually warm water beneath a glacier ( 冰川) the size of Florida that is already melting and contributing to a rise in sea levels.The researchers, working on the Thwaites Glacier, recorded water temperatures at the base of the ice of more than 2℃, above the normal freezing point. Critically, the measurements were taken at the glacier’s grounding line, the area where it transforms from resting wholly on bedrock to spreading out on the sea as ice shelves. It is unclear how fast theglacier is getting worse: Studies have forecast its total collapse in a century or in a few decades. The presence of warm water in the grounding line may support estimates at the faster range.That is worthy of attention because the Thwaites, along with the Pine Island Glacier and several smaller glaciers, acts as a brake on part of the much larger West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which if melted, would raise the world’s oceans by more than a meter over centuries, an amount that would put many coastal cities underwater.“Warm waters in this part of the world, as remote as they may seem, should serve as a warning to all of us about the potential terrible changes to the planet brought about by climate change,” said David Holland, director of New York University’s Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory.Glaciologists have previously raised alarm over the presence of warm water melting the Thwaites from below. This is the first time, though, that warm waters have been measured at the glacier’s grounding line.To observe activity beneath the glacier, Dr. Holland’s team drilled a hole — about 30 centimeters wide and 600 meters deep — from the surface to the bottom and then placed equipment that measures water temperature and ocean turbulence, or the mixing of freshwater from the glacier and salty ocean water. Collecting the data took about 96 hours in subzero weather. Warm waters beneath the Thwaites are actively melting it, the team found.While scientists may not yet be able to definitively predict how soon glaciers like the Thwaites will melt, human-caused climate change is a key factor. The biggest predictor of “how much ice we will lose and how quickly we will lose it,” Dr. Holland said, “is human action.”63.What does warm water found in the glacier’s grounding line indicate?A. Sea levels should be remeasured.B. It may take a century for the glacier to melt.C. The grounding line is getting shorter.D. The glacier might disappear sooner.64.The Thwaites and other glaciers are important because .A. they hold back iceB. they are extremely largeC. they are located at bedrocksD. they are collapsing65.What can be inferred from the passage about the researchers’ viewpoints?A.We can predict how much ice can be kept.B.Human beings are to blame for the loss of ice.C.Glaciers serve a more important purpose than expected.D.More data needs to be collected to support the estimates.66.What is the passage mainly about?A.The efforts made to avoid the presence of warm water.B.The alarm voiced on the worsening situation of glaciers.C.The tools employed to measure the temperature of Antarctica.D.The prediction based on a scientific study of the grounding line.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Research has shown that different threats push different psychological buttons.It’s also important that the content and tone of communications speak to the intended audience.Giving people concrete, detailed actions to take can help reduce panic and overreaction when a new threatemerges.In response, psychologists are helping governments and other groups communicate real risk levels to the public to help make sure actions meet needs.The discipline is very straightforward: Identify the few things that people most need to know and figure outhow to explain them in clear, trustworthy terms.We need to step back and allow for high emotions and missteps by people as long as we help them make well-informed decisions that eventually protect them.Framing risk, reducing panicFor four decades, psychologists have studied how people see risk and what causes them to overreact to terrorist attacks and other extreme events. Those misplaced reactions can lead to the shame of people and prevention of daily activities, causing a new set of problems on top of a current crisis. 67Timely, honest communication from a source an audience considers credible is essential to containing fear, but governments have the tough job of explaining risk and telling people how to act without also seeding alarm. 68 Messages ma y be more helpful when delivered in creative formats. Visuals are very powerful. We can’t just tell people things; we have to show them. When people are using the more primary part of their brain, visuals are more powerful than our higher order tools, including language.69 People can understand just about anything if you do your job right as a communicator. That includes keeping it simple and communicating what people need to know, versus what is nice to know; expressing risk in numbers —“there’s a 30 percent chance of rain” — and reminding people of the opportunity cost of waiting for more evidence.Psychologists working in the field of risk communication assume we have too much control through our messaging.70IV.71. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Does your memory fail as you age?I’m 62 years old. Like many of my frie nds, I forget names that I used to be able to recall effortlessly. When packing my suitcase for a trip, I walk to the bedroom and by the time I get there, I don’t remember what I came for. And yet my long-term memories are perfect. I remember the names of my third-grade classmates, the first record album I bought, my wedding day.This is widely understood to be a classic problem of aging. But the problem is not necessarily age-related. I’ve been teaching undergraduates for my entire career and I can prove that even 20-year-olds make short-term memory errors —loads of them. They walk into the wrong classroom; they show up to exams without the required No. 2 pencil; they forget something I just said two minutes before. These are similar to the kinds of things 70-year-olds do.The relevant difference is not age but rather how we describe these events, the stories we tell ourselves about them. Twenty-year-olds don’t think, “Oh dear, this must be early-onset Alzheimer’s（早老性痴呆症）.” They think, “I really need to get more than four hours of sleep.” The 70-year-olds observe these same events and worry about their brain health. This is to say that every error of short-term memory doesn’t necessarily indicate a biological disorder.So how do we account for our subjective experience that older adults seem to search for words and names with difficulty? First, there is a generalized cognitive（认知的）slowing with age — but given a little more time, older adults perform just fine. Second, older adults have to search through more memories than younger adults to find the fact or piece of information they’re looking for. Your brain becomes crowded with memories and information. It’s not that you can’t remember — you can —it’s just that there is so much more information to sort through.第II 卷（共40 分）V.TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.这位诗人的作品以天马行空而著称。
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2020届上海市高三英语二模汇编--语法填空2020届高三英语二模汇编——语法填空1、2020黄浦二模Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Lego wants your old Legos backIf you have a box of old Lego bricks sitting unused in a garage, Lego now wants them back. In a new program, consumers in the U.S. can dump old bricks in a box, print a free shipping label, and send them off to Give Back Box, a social enterprise (21) __________ will clean the toys and repackage them for Teach for America and the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.“The classic Lego brick is made from a tough material (22) __________ (call) ABS, and the toys can be played with for decades without breaking. It’s already fairly common, of course, that Legos (23) __________ (hand) down from on e child to another.” says Tim Brooks, vice president of corporate responsibility at Lego Group.The company looked for a partner that could process the used toys while (24) __________ (maintain) Lego’s standard of quality. “We want to make sure that all ki ds are getting a great experience,” he says. “You shouldn’t get a really inferior experience (25) __________ the bricks are donated.” If the program goes well, Brooks says, it (26) __________ expand.He sees it (27) __________ one version of the circular economy, a system of keeping materials in use – and argues that the toysthemselves illustrate the idea of the circular economy. “You can build a rocket and then you can take (28) __________ apart and build a ship, or a car, or a house, or (29) __________ y ou like,” Brooks says. As toys are reused, that’s another circular system. “We intend (30) __________ (show) that great quality toys like Lego can be used in lots of repeating circles –used, reused, donated, used, reused, donated.”【答案】21. that / which22. called23. are handed24. maintaining25. although / because26. may / might27. as28. it / that29. whatever30. to show【难度】中等2、2020普陀二模3、2020徐汇二模Discovering a Lost BrotherKieron Graham always knew he had an elder brother named Vincent. His adoption papers, (21) _______ (sign) when he was three months old, listed a brother named Vincent but no last name. Though Kieron spent years thinking about Vincent, he could never track him down.That changed in December 2017, when Kieron’s adoptive parents gave him an DNA test as a Christmas gift. When his results came back, he was surprised (22) _______ (find) he had a lot of DNA matches for relatives who had also taken the test. Most were distant connections, but one match was so strong that it (23) _______ (label) “close family.” His name was Vincent Ghant. Kieron looked for him on Facebook and soon made a possible connection.When they connected, it was (24) _______ _______ they had known each other their whole lives. As they talked, the brothers realized they lived about 20 minutes from each other. (25)_______(surprisingly), they attended the same university and majored and minored in the same subjects.Vincent was nine when Kieron was born and remembers caring for his baby brother. But times were tough,and Shawn, who worked 15-plus hours a day as a nurse, decided that (26) _______(place) Kieron for adoption would give him the best chance to succeed.“She was very emotional about that time, to the point (27) _______ it was hard for her to put into words anything about what happened,” Vincent says.Now the brothers had the chance to make up for lost time. They decided to meet at a local tea shop that week. One of Vincent’s concerns was that Kieron (28) _______ hate his birth family for placing him for adoption. He was relieved Kieron didn’t, and (29) _______ he’d grown up in a loving family. After that first meeting, the brothers played football together and celebrated Christmas with their families. “We’ll keep growing our relationship (30) _______ it’s time to leave this planet,” says Vincent. That shouldn’t be hard. As Kieron says, “We’ve got years and years to catch up on.”【答案】21. signed 22.to find 23. was labeled/labelled24. as if/though 25. More surprisingly26. placing27. where28. might29. that30. until/till【难度】中等4、2020杨浦二模A Taste of War—Foods That Were Created During WarThe saying “an army marches on its stomach” tells the importance of giving soldiers tasty, nutritious foods. In some cases, foods that (21) ________ (create) for soldiers or during times of war became popular in homes as well.Today, Fanta is a famous soda, but its beginnings were humble. The soft drink was invented in Germany to take the place of Coca Cola. When World War II began, the Coca-Cola Company’s German branch (22) ________ no longer receive the syrup（糖浆）used to produce the soft drink from the United States. Thus, it created a new drink to satisfy the market and called it Fanta, short for “fantastic” (23) ________German.The beginnings of war-time foods in Asia are interesting, too.(24) ________ curry（咖喱）had already existed in India, it was introduced into Japan via Britain for the purpose of restoring sailors’ health. As the story goes, the Japanese navy initially promised unlimited amounts of white rice, (25) ________ was considered a high-status food in Japan, as a way to attract newcomers. The problem was that white rice lacked the vital vitamin B1, and thousands of sailors fell ill after eating rice alone.(26) ________ (observe) the British navy’s standard meal of curry, which contained vitamin B1-rich meat and flour, the Japanese navy began to serve its sailors the same. The curry was so tasty that it soon (27) ________ (spread) across Japan.The Korean War gave birth to budae jigae, or “army stew” in Korean. It was first made in US military bases near Seoul, using (28) ________ ingredients were available, since food was scarce. The tasty stew typically (29) ________ (consist) of some kind of precooked meat such as ham, American cheese and instant noodles soon caught on.Many foods were invented at times of conflict to keep soldiers healthy. Fortunately, some of those foods still exist to keep (30) ________ happy and satisfied.【答案】21. had been created/were created 22. could 23. in 24. Although/Though/While 25. which 26. Observing/ Havingobserved 27. spread/was spread 28. what(ever) 29. consisting 30. everyone/us 【难度】中等5、2020崇明二模Sneakers (运动鞋) Made from Old Chewing GumDutch fashion and shoe label Explicit Wear is hoping to solve one of life’s sticky situations—the annoyance of stepping in waste chewing gum on the pavement—while helping to keep Amsterdam’s city streets clean. The brand has partnered with local marketing organization Iamsterdam and sustainability firm Gumdrop (21)_____ (create) a limited edition sneaker for adults made from recycled gum collected from the city’s pavements.Chewing gum causes an incredibly serious ecological problem, (22)_____ it is made from plastics that do not biodegrade (生物降解). It’s also the second (23)_____ (common) form of roadside litter, aft er cigarette ends.An incredible 3.3 million pounds of gum are incorrectly thrown away on the sidewalks each year, (24)_____ (cost) the city millions of dollars to clean up. Gumdrop plans to collect waste gum from the streets of Amsterdam, clean them, and turn them into Gum-Tec, the material that forms the base of the shoe.The waste gum will be put to good use to make stylish kicks,(25)_____ will also raise awareness for the anti-littering cause.(26)_____ (price) at around $332, the shoes will come into the market sometime next month.Available for preorder now, the new Gumshoe sneakers—offered in both a bubblegum pink and a black/red colorway—(27)_____ (feature) long-lasting rubber outsoles(鞋子外底) shaped from recyclable compounds produced by Gumdrop, 20 percent of which are made from gum.Nearly 2.2 pounds of gum (28)_____ (use) in every four pairsof shoes. A map of Amsterdam is made into the bottom of the soles to remind people of the littering problem. Even better, the sneakers actually still smell like bubblegum, (29)_____ the annoying stickiness. Just as good as any sneaker with a rubber sole, the Gumshoes help get chewing gum off our streets and keep the dangerously non-biodegradable substance out of our eco-system.To help spread their sustainabilit y message, (30)_____ Gumshoe’s creators are hoping to do is to expand their project to other major cities around the world.【答案】21. to create 22. because / as / since23. most common / commonest24. costing25. which26. Priced27. feature28. is used29. without30. what【难度】中等6、2020长宁二模The family who eats togetherWhat’s the price of a family meal? For many families in the world’s wealthiest countries, the answer seems to be, ‘too much’. For instance, in the United States, (21) ______ is often a trendsetter in such things, the majority of families report eating a single meal together fewer than five days a week.In fact, the frequency of shared meals (22) ______ (decrease) in American families by 33 per cent over the last twenty years. The meals (23) ______ have shortened too: from an average of 90 minutes to just 12 minutes.So perhaps we’re better off asking ourselves (24) ______ the cost of not eating together is. Once again, we could turn to the figures. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has found that 15-year-olds who reported not regularly (25) ______ (share) family meals were twice as likely tobe absent from school. In Europe, research has suggested that children who don’t eat dinner with their parents at least twice a week face a 40 per cent higher risk of fatness. Another study, (26) ______ (conduct) by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (滥用) at Columbia University, found that kids who eat dinner with their parents five or more times a week are (27) ______ (likely) to have problems with drugs and alcohol.But those numbers, impressive (28) ______ they seem, may be beside the point. After all, having a meal together is more than just a preventive measure (29) ______ future misfortune. The primary cost of the family meal is also the very thing that makes it important: time.The time spent together over food leads to all the positive outcomes that are measured in the studies. That time spent together has less noticeable—but no less real—effects too. So often, (30) ______ is at the family meal that the family as such—the family as an organic unit with shared memories and feelings and ambitions—is made.【答案】21. which22. has decreased23. themselves24. what25. sharing26. conducted27. less likely28. as / though29. against30. it【难度】偏难7、2020松江二模After graduation, Susan was asked to become the executive director of the Floating Hospital. She hesitated at first, as it was a demanding job and she wondered whether she could handle it. But on second thoughts, she agreed to take the job. (21) _______ this job turned out rewarding, she soon got tired of it. (22) _______ (seat) at her desk one day, she wanted to go down to the New School for Social Research all of a sudden. Since she always believed instinct was an advantage she (23) _______ trust, shedecided to have a go.Without any plan,she titled the course ‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’. Susan was nervous as she faced the first session of the twelve-week course. The two hours went on smoothly, but she then (24) _______ (challeng e) with a new fear, for she didn’t know what to present the next week. But surprisingly, every week she found she had more to say. Her confidence level growing, she realized she had equipped (25) _______ so much over the years about getting over fear and her students were drinking it up. At the end of the course, they were amazed at (26) _______ shifting their thinking really changed their lives.Susan eventually decided to write a book based on the course she had taught. She faced many obstacles. And after (27) _______ (reject) by four agents and various publishers, she unwillingly put the proposal in a drawer.One day after three years of writing, she went through the drawer (28) _______ she held her much-rejected book proposal. Picking it up, she had a sharp sense that she held something in her hands many people needed to read. She set out with much determination, therefore, (29) _______ (find) a publisher who believed in her book the same way she did. This time, she succeeded. She succeeded beyond her wildest dreams.She was so happy that she followed her heart and never gave up overcoming fears which stood (30) _______ her way.【答案】21. While / Though / Although 22. Seated 23. could / should 24. was challenged 25. herself26. how 27. being rejected 28. where 29. to find 30. in【难度】中等8、2020宝山二模As entrepreneurs (创业者), we had a vision, we realized it, andnow 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 supposedto have the answers as a business leader. It'ssurprisingly liberating to be on the other side, (30) _____ (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.【答案】21. are running22.everything/anything 23.facing 24.that/which 25.to clear26.underestimated27.that 28.because/as/since 29.earlier 30.absorbing【难度】中等9、2020奉贤二模Plants Scream in the Face of StressFor the first time, researchers appear to have evidence that like animals, those plants deprived of water or (21) ______(force) to endure bodily harm can let out their pain. The study, (22) ______ has yet to be published in a scientific Journal, adds another dimension to scientists (23) ______ (grow) understanding of how plants detect and interact with their surroundings.In recent years, it has become very clear that plants are more sensitive than researchers (24) ______ (think). They respond when touched by insects and turn toward sources of light. “Plants are not just robotic stimulus-response devices,” said Frantisek Baluska of the University of Bonn in Germany. “They’re living organisms which have their own problems.”Actually making their suffering hearable, however, is another matter entirely. (25) ______ (test) that possibility, a team led by Itzhak Khait, a plant scientist at Tel Aviv University in Israel, placed microphones capable of detecting ultrasonic frequencies (超声波频率) four inches from tomato and tobacco plants. The researcher then either stopped watering them or cut their stems.Measuring in the range of 20 to 150 kilohertz (千赫), theresearchers found that even happy, healthy plants made the occasional noise. But when cut, tobacco plants emitted (26) ______ average of 15 sounds within an hour of being cut, (27) ______ tomato plants produced 25 sounds.(28) ______ researchers aren't yet sure how plants produce these sounds, Khait and his colleagues proposed one possibility in their paper (29) ______ as water travels through the plants' tubes, air bubbles will form and explode, producing small vibrations.All this “screaming” caused by stress wasn’t in a ra nge detectable by human ears. But organisms that can hear ultrasonic frequencies--like mice, bats or perhaps other plants--(30) ______ possibly hear the plants cries from as far away as 15 feet.【答案】21.forced22. which 23. growing24. thought25. To test26.an 27. while28. Although/While/Though29. that30. could/can【难度】中等10、2020闵行二模A Brief History of Chopsticks.We’ve discussed the story of knife and fork, but there’s another set of utensils (器皿) used by billions of people around the world—and it has a truly ancient past. The Chinese have been using chopsticks since at least 1200 B.C., and by A.D. 500 the chopsticks ____21____ (sweep) the Asian continent from Vietnam to Japan. From their humble beginnings ____22____ cooking utensils to paper-wrapped bamboo sets at the sushi counter, there’s more to chopsticks than meets the eye.Chopsticks ____23____ (develop) about 5000 years ago in China. The ____24____ (early) versions were probably twigs usedto get food from cooking pots. When resources became scare, around 400 BC, crafty chefs figured out ____25____ to conserve fuel by cutting food into smaller pieces so it would cook more quickly. This new method of cooking made it unnecessary to have knives at the dinner table—a practice that also matched the non-violent teachings of Confucius(孔子), ____26____ expressed in one of his numerous quotations: “the honorable and upright man keeps well away from both the slaughterhouse(屠宰房) and the kitchen. And heallows no knives on his table.” As a vegetarian, Confucius believ ed that knives’ sharp points evoked (诱发) violence ____27____ (kill) the happy, contented mood that eaters should be in during meals. Thanks in part to his teachings, chopstick use quickly became widespread throughout Asia.Different cultures adopted different chopstick styles. Perhaps in a nod to Confucius, Chinese chopsticks featured a blunt rather than pointed end. In Japan, chopsticks were 8 inches long for men and 7 inches long for women. In 1878 the Japanese became the first ____28____ (create) the disposable set, typically made of bamboo or wood. Wealthy diners could eat with ivory, jade, coral or brass versions, while the most privileged used silver sets. It was believed that the silver would turn black ____29____ it came into contact with poisoned food.Throughout history, chopsticks have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with another basic food of Asian cuisine: rice. At first glance, you’d think that rice wouldn’t make the cut, but in Asia most rice is of the short- or medium-grain variety. The starches (淀粉质食品) in these rices create a cooked product that is sticky and clumpy, unlike the fluffy and distinct grains of Western long-grain rice. ____30____ chopsticks come together to lift steamingbundles of sticky rice, it’s a match made in heaven.【答案】21. had swept22. as23. were developed 24. earliest25. how26. as27. killing28. to create29. if / when30. As/ Because/ Since【难度】中等偏难11、2020浦东二模Green Spring Renews Life’s PromiseFor me, two of the loveliest words in the English language are “Life persists”. I came across them years ago asa college freshman, sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day, bored, working on a history paper. I don’t recall(21)________ I was researching into. Out of nowhere, those two words came (22)________ (dance) off the page ina quote by Gandhi: “In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.”After those words (23)________ (read) again a dozen times, suddenly I was no longer bored. Outside in the sunshine, I kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.I love spring. And this year, I was especially hungry to see it. Flying home last weekend to Las Vegas, after 10 days in California, I looked down on Mils that were so green that I (24)________ almost taste them. When I approached Vegas, the green turned a dull desert brown. We landed after sunset, and the only green to be seen was neon (霓霓霓).But the next morning, to my surprise, I (25)________ (awake) to find signs of spring all over my yard.(26)________my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. Three days later, I drove to Arizona to visit a friend andget yet another taste of spring seeing the Giants play the A’s in spring training. The drive across the desert was completely great, a variety of wildflowers and blooming cactuses.Sometimes we need the chance (27)________ (remind) that we’re still alive. After my husband died, a friend sent me a card which read: “Just (28)________ you think you will never smile a gain, life comes back.”Life persists, and so do (29)________, in the green of spring and the dead of winter; in the birth of a child and the passing ofa loved one; in the words we leave behind and the hearts of those(30)________ will remember us. Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.【答案】21. what22. dancing 23. were read24. could25. awoke/was awoken26. In/During27. to be reminded28. when/as29. we30. who【难度】中等12、2020静安二模13、2020青浦二模Luxembourg makes all public transport freeOne square meter Luxembourg makes all public transport free. With a population of 602,000, Luxembourg is one of Europe’s (21) ______ (small) countries — yet it suffers from major traffic jams. But that could be about to change. As of March 1, 2020 all public transport —trains, trams and buses —in the country is now free. The government hopes the move (22) ______ (ease) heavy crowding and bring environmental benefits.Tiny country, big traffic(23) ______ (landlock) Luxembourg which is surrounded by three countries is one of the richest countries in Europe. (24) ______ (take) up 2,586 square kilometers, Luxembourg is roughlythe size of Rhode Island. From the capital of Luxembourg City, Belgium, France and Germany (25) ______ all be reached by car in half an hour.High housing costs, especially in Luxembourg City, mean more than 180,000 of the country’s workforce make regular journeys from those neighboring countries every day. Luxembourg is a very attractive place for jobs. But (26) ______“booming economy” and high concentratio n of jobs have led to crowding issues.In 2016, Luxembourg had 662 cars per 1,000 people, and driving is a “primary means of transportation” for people. That year, drivers in Luxembourg City spent an average of 33 hours in traffic jams. It fared worse than European cities Copenhagen and Helsinki, (27) ______ have comparable population sizes to all of Luxembourg — yet drivers in both only spent an average of 24 hours in traffic. Park and rides around Luxembourg’s borders in the three neighboring countries, however, will encourage commuters to use free mass transit.Free transport for allLuxembourg’s public transport system covers the whole country and costs $562 million per year to ru n. The government is putting up the cost of it free so that the people can benefit from the good economy.People still hold the concern (28) ______making transport free may unintentionally prevent people who would normally walk or cycle in urban areas. (29) ____________ walking 500 meters, people see a bus coming and they say, “We can get on and travel 500 meters (30) ______it’s free”. However, the new scheme can signal important changes ahead when it comes to Luxembourg’s reliance on driving.The govern ment might say, “It’s important that you throw away your car, and look, we m ade public transport free” —and maybe this is helpful given the enormous cultural shift we need.”【答案】21. smallest 22. will ease 23. Landlocked 24. Taking25. can26. its 27. which 28. that 29. Instead of30. because/as/since【难度】中等14、2020虹口二模How Can Y ou Look Your Best in Photos?Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and felt embarrassed by what you saw? Actually, it’s really all (21) ______ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to look your best. No. 1 Study Photo s of Yourself The first step is simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) ______ ______ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23) ______ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the future.No. 2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos (24) ______ (figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of the mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future – (25) ______ a mirror.One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smiles until you find one that fits. You should consider (26) ______ a closed or an open-mouthed smile looks better.No. 3 Say “Money”We’re used to saying “Cheese,” but this only creates a fake smile. Abandon the cheese and try out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound (27) ______ forces the corners of your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes. The result is a more natural, realistic smile. Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile (28) ______ (happen) is placing your tongue on the back of your front teeth. No. 4 Choose the Right LightingGetting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good in pictures. But in reality, the sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are (29) ______ but attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy (30) ______ (mention), so try a source of natural light instead, such as a window.And if you know any other tips, share them with us!【答案】21. tied 22. even if / even though 23. Having analyzed 24. has been figured25. without 26. whether 27. that 28. happening 29. anything 30. to be mentioned【难度】中等偏难15、2020嘉定二模Long-term low self-esteem can cause depressionLow self-esteem makes us feel bad about ourselves. But did you know that over time it also can cause the development of serious mental conditions such as depression?Self-esteem is, very simply, the set of feelings you have about yourself. It’s developed by your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and relationships. (21) __________self-knowledge, which refers to how much you know about yourself, self-esteem is formed around whether you like yourself or not.Depression is much morethan just feeling sad. It drains your energy and makes everyday activities difficult.Doctors use low self-esteem as one possible symptom (22) __________they diagnose the mental condition of major depressive disorder. They don’t necessarily care (23) __________low self-esteem causes the depression or vice versa. However, personality researchers have long wondered about the chicken-and-egg problem of self-esteem and depression. Certainly, if you dislike yourself, you’ll be more likely (24) __________(depress). On the other hand, if you’re depressed, you’ll be more likely to feel bad about yourself. The only way that (25) __________(employ) to explore the highly related concepts of self-esteem and depression is through continuous research, (26) ____________________people are followed up over time.A study on depression, conducted by University of Basel researchers Julia Sowislo and Ulrich Orth, (27) __________(contrast) the competing directions of self-esteem to depression vs depression to self-esteem. The findings have revealed that over time low self-esteem is a risk factor for depression, regardless of who is tested and how. The study indicates that low self-esteem causes depression (28) __________not vice versa.Therefore, if a person has low self-esteem, there’s a (29) __________(great) risk of developing depression. This is a very important discovery because it shows that (30) __________(improve) a person’s self-esteem can make him or her feel better.【答案】21. Unlike22. when 23. whether 24. to be depressed25. is employed26. in which 27. contrasted 28. but 29. greater 30. improving【难度】中等偏难。
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The opening ceremony for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on July 23, 2021 after a year of waiting due to the pandemic. Let's take a look at the highlights which make this opening ceremony unique.No spectatorsThere are no spectators during the opening ceremony in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections. About 950 people, including officials and journalists, will watch in the main stadium, organizers said. Fewer athletes are expected to attend the ceremony because many are not allowed to stay for the entire Games due to COVID-19 restrictions.Male and female flag-bearersThe International Olympic Committee has actively encouraged all delegations toselect two flag-bearers at the opening ceremony, including one woman, as women's participation in the Tokyo Games reaches 48.8 percent, making it the most gender-balanced Olympics in the history of the event.Oath (宣誓) session updatedOne of the most symbolic parts of the opening ceremony—the Olympic oath—has been significantly adapted in order to “highlight the importance of solidarity, inclusion, non-discrimination and equality”. The number of oath-takers is also extended from three to six—two athletes, two coaches and two judges.Simplified ceremonyIn the 30-second video showing the rehearsal of the opening ceremony released to the public, the performances are integrated with dances, scenery and other display elements used in Japanese traditional festival activities.In order to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic and manage the cost, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee said that the performances of the ceremony will be greatly simplified, with more light and shadow technology used instead of real decorations at the scene.1.Why isn't there any spectator during the opening ceremony?A.To limit the number of people present.B.To highlight the spirit of the Olympic Games.C.To control the spread of an infectious disease.D.To make room for the athletes all over the world.2.Why is each delegation encouraged to select one woman as a flag-bearer in Tokyo Olympics?A.Women will be in a leading position in sports.B.Women athletes make up a larger percentage than ever.C.Women will play a more important part in society.D.More and more women will take part in the Olympic Games.3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A.Oath-takers are made up of six athletes.B.Tokyo uses more real decorations to cut the cost.C.About 950 people watch the entire games in the Tokyo Games.D.The opening ceremony presents the traditional culture of Japan.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CThe annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives, a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050, due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable, the government recently revealed plans for the world's first 'true' floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands, a global leader in floating infrastructure (基建). According to the March 13, 2021, announcement, the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital, Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences, arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows. The developers plan to add hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures. will be attached to the surrounding islands, which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinkingwater for residents, while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation, therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,” explains Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of Parliament. “What's more, giant, new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves, but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the next five years. If successful, it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.8. Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A. It is the lowest-lying country.B. It will be flooded soon.C. It is running out of fresh water.D. It will be unsuitable for living.9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The prospect of MFC.B. The developers of the plan.C. The location of the residences.D. The barriers to the construction.10. What can we infer from the underlined words?A. MFC will keep waves away.B. MFC will make use of waves.C. MFC will adjust to the waves.D. MFC will work as water breakers.11. What's the writing purpose of this passage?A. To introduce a construction program.B. To appeal to people to protect nature.C. To seek international help forMaldives.D. To report the achievement of a city plan,DA North Atlantic right whale calf(幼崽) was discovered dead on the beach of an island off North Carolina. The male newborn was found on North Core Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. The reports indicate that the animal died during birth or shortly after, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). Scientists took DNA to determine the calf’s mother.This is the beginning of the right whale’s reproduction(繁殖) season, which begins mid-November and runs through mid-April. NOAA called this death a disastrous start to the season. Each new right whale calf brings so much hope for this badly endangered animals, and losses like this have a great impact on their recovery, NOAA said.The right whale is one of the rarest marine mammals(哺乳动物) in the world, according to NOAA. They will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn. This kind of whale has been experiencing an Unusual Death Event over the past three years, according to NOAA. Since 2017, at least 32 dead and 13 seriously wounded whales have been documented by the organization. “This means more than 10 percent of the remaining population,” according to NOAA.NOAA posted a piece of news on Monday, the same day they announced the calf’s death, warning boaters to be watchful as the whales are migrating(迁徙) nearly 1,000 miles along the Atlantic Coast. The organization calls for boaters to be watchful, slow down and to give these endangered whales plenty of room. They also ask all fishermen to remove their unused nets from the ocean to help avoid possibledamage.12. Why did scientists take DNA of the calf?A. To save its mother.B. To confirm its identity.C. To determine the time of its death.D. To uncover the cause of its death.13. How many right whales are left according to the passage?A. About 40.B. About 50.C. About 400.D. About 500.14. What do we know aboutNorth Atlanticright whales?A. Their reproduction season usually last about half a year.B. They are the rarest marine mammals in the world.C. They are experiencing a high death rate of newborns.D. Their habitat runs nearly 1,000 miles along the coast.15. What’s the main purpose of the news posted on Monday?A. To announce the calf’s unusual death.B. To remind boaters to watch the whales.C. To protect the boats against the whales.D. To assist the whales’ seasonal migration.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020届上海各区高三二模英语试卷中译英汇编
2020届上海各区高三二模英语试卷中译英汇编2020年上海市各区高三年级第二学期高考模拟试卷（二模）英语试卷选编（中译英部分）目录宝山区 (1)崇明区 (2)奉贤区 (2)虹口区 (2)金山区 (3)闵行区 (3)浦东新区 (3)徐汇区 (4)嘉定区 (4)声明：本材料仅供教师备课、考生复习之用，相关版权归著作权人所有。
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宝山区1.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
(or)2.戴口罩是阻止病毒传播的有效方式。
(keep)3.时不我待，时间和历史都属于奋进者。
(as)4.生命重于泰山，疫情就是命令，防控就是责任。
(issue)1.We are not afraid of winds and rains, or any kind of difficulties.2.Putting on a face mask is an effective way to keep virus from spreading.3.Time and tide wait for no one as time and history are both on the side of hard workers.4.Life is of great importance. When a terrible disease / an epidemic breaks out, a command is issued. It is ourresponsibility to prevent and control it/ the disease.崇明区1.孩子的每一点进步对父母来说都很重要。
(mean)2.在某种程度上，这种新措施有可能缓解这个城市的交通堵塞。
(possibility)3.从来没有人不努力就能成功，所以你必须制定一个切实可行的计划，并付诸于行动。
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案
2020年上海市黄浦学校高三英语模拟试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABob and Sue Harvey spent nine years as resident fellows in a dormitory at Sanford and in their bookVirtual Reality and The College Freshman, they write “The Freshman oftenfaces an identity problem during the first semester.” College is a more pressured environment than it used to be, in part because the academic gap between high school and college has increased. Many college freshmen have never had to make independent decisions about sex, drugs and alcohol. Most don’t know how to manage their time or money. They often feel lonely and overwhelmed, resulting in anxiety and depression.Nancy Corbin, director of clinical service for student-counseling (咨询) services at Iowa State University, says her office is seeing a significant increase in requests for counseling from freshmen who are having trouble making the adjustment to college life. She says older teenagers increasingly lack the skills to deal with personal problems that aren’t easily defined or fixed. And they get homesick but have a hard time admitting it.Parents and high schools can make things easier on freshmen by preparing them differently. For example, by teaching them to budget their hours and dollars. The Harveys think high schools should offer a college-life course. “Parents need to focus more on relationship and personal issues and less on how many sheets and towels to take,” they say. Many homesick freshmen think they’ll be regarded as failures if they come home before Thanksgiving. So parents can help by letting them know they’re welcome to return if they feel the need. In the meantime, parents have to find new ways to keep in touch with their college kids. One of the best ways is e-mail. It’s less unpleasant and less expensive than constant phone calls and is more likely to be answered than a handwritten letter.1. Why is the first semester difficult for freshmen in college?A. Because they often fail in exams.B. Because they lack time and money.C. Because they are too homesick to make new friends.D. Because they have to settle personal issues on their own.2. In the last paragraph, it is suggested that ________.A. parents should stop buying anything for their kidsB. parents should develop a good relationship with their kidsC. parents should be taught how to send e-mails to their kidsD. parents should work with high schools in college-life courses3. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Hard Life of College FreshmenB. Approaches to Trouble in CollegeC. Freshmen’s Adaptation ProblemsD. A Strange Phenomenon in CollegeBA new study has discovered that meditation (冥想) and oxygen sport together reduce depression. The Rutgers University study found that this mind and body combination, done twice a week for only two months,reduced the symptoms for a group of students by 40 percent.“We are excited by the findings because we saw such a meaningful improvement in both clinically depressed and non-depressed students,” said lead author Dr. Brandon Alderman. “It is the first time that both of these two behavioral ways have been looked at together for dealing with depression.”Researchers believe the two activities have an interactive effect on combatingdepression. Alderman and Dr. Tracey Shors discovered that a combination of mental and physical training (MAP) enabled students with major depressive disorder not to let problems or negative thoughts defeat them.Rutgers researchers say those who participated in the study began with 30 minutes of focused attention meditation followed by 30 minutes of oxygen sport. They were told that if their thoughts drifted to the past or the future they should refocus on their breathing, enabling those with depression to accept moment-to-moment changes in attention.Shors, who studies the productionof new brain cells in the hippocampus—part of the brain involved in memory and learning—says scientists have shown in animal models that oxygen sport exercise keeps a large number of certain cells alive.The idea for the human intervention (干预) came fromher laboratory studies, she says, with the main goal of helping individuals acquire new skills so that they can learn to recover from stressful life events.By learning to focus their attention and exercise, people who are fighting depression can acquire new learning skills that can help them process information and reduce the overwhelming recollection of memories from the past, Shors says.“We know these treatments can be practiced over a lifetime and that they will be effective in improving mental health.” said Alderman. “The good news is that this intervention can be practiced by anyone at any timeand at no cost.”4. What made the research so different?A. Adopting a way of meaningful talk.B. Combining the two behavioral ways to treat depression.C. Treating depression with special medicine.D. Comparing the depressed with the non-depressed.5. The underlined word “combating” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ______.A. fightingB. identifyingC. distinguishingD. examining6. What did the participants do in the research?A. They did oxygen sport half an hour before thinking.B. They thought quietly and then took exercise.C. They took exercise longer than they thought.D. They took exercise while thinking quietly.7. What is Shors’ main purpose of her studies?A. To find out certain brain cells of humans.B. To study the production of new brain cells.C. To offer people a new method to treat stress.D. To decide the links between stress and exercise.CFor years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, and then find a city to get a job and live there for a few years. The final goal was to find somewhere to settle down, buy a house, start a family, and begin the whole cycle all over again. But now some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as frequently as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzieleftheriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution unfold. Six years ago, he launched a startup called Blueground that rents out beautifully designed, fully furnished apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. And it aims to make each one feel unique and comfortable,rather than standardized, like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Today, the company has 3,000 properties(房地产) in six U.S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Chatzieleftheriou’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. With the helpof the Series B round of funding, thecompany landed $ 50 million, plus its previous total of $ 28 million, to continue its rapid expansion. It hopes to have 50,000 properties in 50 cities over the next three years.Chatzieleftheriou first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The accommodation of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in hotel rooms, living in 12 different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” And what’s more, hotels aren’t a particularly cost-effective solution for companies either. In Chatzieleftheriou’s case, McKinsey sometimes paid $ 10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month.8. What does the author intend to tell in the first paragraph?A. A new lifestyle is appearing.B. Life is just like a circle for people.C. Most people are used to an easy life.D. People live in different places in life.9. What is the goal of Blueground?A. To compete with hotels.B. To create standardized hotels.C. To make renters feel at home.D. To rent out long-term apartments.10. What do we know about Blueground?A. It got a total investment of $ 78 million.B. Its business is anything but satisfying.C. It expanded to every corner of the world.D. It has 50,000 properties in 50 cities.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. High costs of hotels.B. Chatzieleftheriou’s former work.C Strengths of Blueground.D. The inspiration for Blueground.DFor years, Zach Ault, a father of three, enjoyed being physically active. He was even training for a half-marathon. But in 2017, he took time off to recover from an infection. After recovering, he tried to continuehis runs but could not complete them. He was not able to spend time with his children. He had to cut back his job. Even sleeping as much as 16 hours a day made no difference in his condition.“His body had literally hijacked him and it wasn't going to allow him to push through, ” said Anne Ault, his wife. After months of testing, doctors announced their result-chronic fatigue syndrome, a disease that makes an individual feel extremely tired.This fatigue lasts more than six months and becomes worse after any kind of physical exertion (费力活动). Patients may have difficulty standing upright. They also may have trouble thinking, often described as a “brain fog”. There are no approvedtreatments, or even tests to help with diagnosis. There is no way to predict who will recover and who will have a severe case that lasts for years.Now the doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are conducting a unique study to learn more about the condition. Zach Ault is one of the subjects in the study. When Ault rides an exercise bicycle, scientists measure how his leg muscles use oxygen. Afterward, doctors fit a special cap on Ault's head to measure electrical activity in his brain. They then send him to spend the night in an air-tight room where air has been removed with pipe for additional study. Scientists measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to tell how much energy Ault is using, minute by minute. “We're figuring out how his body adjusts to an exercise load, or a stress load.”“It's hard not knowing if or when I'm going to recover, ” he said. But Ault says the study did help him learn about the disease. And it gave him ideas about how to save up his energy.12. What was Zach Ault's life like before 2017?A. He was fond of exercising.B. He won several half-marathons.C. He spent much time lying in bed.D. He was busy looking after his children.13. How did the infection affect Zach Ault?A. He lost his job.B. He was unable to sleep.C. He became too weak to do sports.D. He was tired of running a half-marathon.14. What can we learn about chronic fatigue syndrome?A. It usually lasts no more than months.B. It is likely to cause thinking disorders.C. Patients with it need to stay in bed all day long.D. Patients with it should avoid any kind of exercise.15. What does Zach Ault think of the study?A. It helped him cure his illness.B. It helped him recover and stay fit.C. It taught him how to enjoy cycling.D. It brought him new ideas about fighting diseases.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年上海市高考英语二模试卷(A卷)
2020年上海市高考英语二模试卷（A卷）II. Grammar and Vocabulary（20分）Section A（10分）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 withthe proper form of the given word； for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank.1. China’s leading online English learning brand 51Talk held （1）________ annual strategic conference in Beijing on Tuesday， with a focus on wider market access， more individual learning modes and AI technology applications．The brand，（2）________（bear） the idea of allowing more children to enjoy quality education， has announced strategic cooperation with partners including family early education brand Qiaohu， Aniworld TV and US publishing house TCM．Chinese singer and actor Wang Junkai， who boasts high popularity （3）________ younger Chinese，has been invited to be the brand’s latest spokesman．Huang Jiajia， founder and CEO of 51Talk，said at the press conference the brand’s users cover more than 500 cities nationwide， and the total amount of courses taken by learners has exceeded 3 million in a single month．Huang also believed 51Talk （4）________（dedicate）to promoting “universal education” since its establishment in 2011．"Enjoying qualified foreign teachers in language leaning （5）________ not be the exclusive privilege of children from wealthy families and of China’s first﹣tier cities． What 51Talk has been doing is making education resources accessible to more people，" the CEO added．To this end， 51Talk is ready to expand its appeal to more second﹣ and third﹣tier cities，and is expected （6）________（reach） more than 1，000 cities across the nation this year． Also， the English learning brand is poised to conduct （7）________ “one plus one” strategy by arranging foreign and Chinese teachers for learners．"Foreign teachers will continue to show off their professional teaching skills （8）________ Chinese teachers will act as the bridge to connect foreign teachers and students，" Huang said， adding the combination of foreign teachers and Chinese education can not only improve learning and communication efficiency， but also help students to achieve better results．（9）________， 51Talk will continue to follow the Belt and Road Initiative and introduce more Philippine foreign teachers to the teaching team．Huang said Philippine foreign teachers have a high﹣level English teaching ability，（10）________ plays an important role in improving Chinese students’ interest in learning English．【答案】its,bearing,among,has been dedicated,should,to reach,a,while,Besides,which【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】中国领先的在线英语学习品牌51Talk周二（1日）在北京举行年度战略会议，重点讨论更广泛的市场准入、更个性化的学习模式和人工智能技术应用．它对提高中国学生学习英语的兴趣起着重要作用．【解答】（1）its．考查代词．代指 51Talk ，做 annual strategic conference的定语，用形容词性物主代词its．（2）bearing．考查非谓语动词．做定语，和名词 The brand构成主动关系，表示“承载”，用现在分词bearing．（3）among．考查介词．修饰名词younger Chinese，表示“在…之中”，用介词among．（4）has been dedicated．考查谓语动词．根据时间状语since its establishment in 2011，可知谓语动词用现在完成时态，又因为dedicate和主语51Talk 是被动关系，所以谓语动词用has been dedicated．（5）should．考查情态动词．本句表示“在语言学习方面，享受合格的外籍教师不应该是富裕家庭和中国一线城市孩子的特权．”，所以表示“应该” 用情态动词should．（6）to reach．考查动词不定式．表示“被预料做某事”用be expected to do ，所以答案是to reach．（7）a．考查冠词．修饰名词“one plus one” strategy，表示“一个”，用不定冠词a．（8）while．考查连词．比较Foreign teachers 和Chinese teachers，用连词while．（9）Besides．考查句子之间的联系．本句表示“51谈话将继续遵循”一带一路“的倡议，引进更多的外国外籍教师到教学团队”，和上句是递进关系，用Besides．（10）which．考查非限制性定语从句．代指先行词a high﹣level English teaching ability，做非限制性定语从句plays an important role in improving Chinese students’ interest in learning English的主语，关系词用which．Section B（10分）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 years people have recognized the power that writing something down has been able to anchor （固定） a thought or emotion in the brain． This （1）_______ of anchoring emotions and memories with physical touch is now well supported by studies and frequently used by those who practice Neuro﹣linguistic Programming （NLP）．Evidence that the mind and body connection exists in building and （2）_______ memories is abundant． More recently， however， researchers have been turning their attention to the （3）_______ between exercise and the brain． They are finding evidence that supports the belief that exercise can boost brain power．How can that happen？ U．S． researchers have found that exercise helps that brain develop new brain cells in an area of the brain called the dentate gyrus． This area is known to be involved with age﹣related memory loss． The studies performed （4）_______ mice and later humans supported the evidence found in those studies： there was increased blood flow to the memory center of the brain after exercise， which may help optimize the way the brain （5）_______． Basically， anything that helps the body to decrease stress hormones，which will improve attention span as well as mood and increase the body’s metabolism， will also help the brain． It helps by making the brain cells healthier and better able to link to other cells． This action is vital for learning and （6）_______ new information．The fact that exercise makes positive changes in the nervous system and boosts cognitive abilities has not gone （7）_______ by schools． Many states have now established minimum times and frequency for physical education． This type of action is supported bystudies that show how much better physically fit third graders and fifth graders performed on standardized tests than students who were still in their studies all the time． The evidence that （8）_______ obesity with lower levels of academic achievement in school children is starting to catch on everywhere．Walking （9）_______ at least three times a week was found to benefit your brain， for it will cease to grow for a lack of exercise． Creative writing benefits brain a lot as this type of activity is not mechanic and cause the brain to produce new （10）_______ which stimulate new dendrites and neurons to grow in the brain． Use one or more of your physical senses， involve your complete attention and break away from your routine in a significant way as dull brain is never ready for the unexpected．【答案】B,H,K,A,J,I,D,G,C,F【考点】选词填空【解析】多年来，人们已经意识到写下来的东西能够将思想或情感固定在大脑中的力量．本文主要介绍了运动与大脑的关系．【解答】1﹣5 BHKAJ 6﹣10 IDGCF（1） B．考查名词．句意：现在，这种通过身体接触来固定情绪和记忆的____得到了研究的充分支持．根据空前的指示代词This可知应用单数名词意为“过程”，故选B．（2） H．考查动词．句意：有大量证据表明，在建立和____记忆过程中存在着身心联系．结合句意可知此处意为“保持”，故选H．（3） K．考查名词．句意：然而，最近，研究人员将注意力转移到了运动与大脑的____上．根据空前的冠词the可知应用名词意为“关系”，故选K．（4） A．考查过去分词．句意：这些研究____到老鼠和后来的人类，支持了这些研究中发现的证据．结合句意可知此处意为“涉及”，故选A．（5） J．考查名词．句意：运动后大脑记忆中心的血液流量增加，这可能有助于优化大脑的____．结合句意可知此处意为“功能”，故选J．（6） I．考查动词．句意：这个动作对学习和____新信息至关重要．结合句意可知此处意为“传递”，故选I．（7） D．考查形容词．句意：运动能使神经系统发生积极的变化，提高认知能力，这一事实并没有被学校____．结合句意可知此处意为“忽视”，故选D．（8） G．考查动词．句意：肥胖与学龄儿童较低的学业成绩____的证据开始在世界各地流行起来．结合句意可知此处意为“有关”，故选G．（9） C．考查副词．句意：研究发现，每周至少____运动3次会有益于您的大脑．结合句意可知此处意为“高强度地”，故选C．（10） F．考查名词．句意：创造性写作使大脑受益匪浅，因为这种活动不是机械性的，它会导致大脑产生新的____，从而刺激新的树突和神经元在大脑中生长．结合句意可知此处意为“化学物质”，故选F．III. Reading Comprehension（45分）Section 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 or phrase that best fits the context.A college degree is, in most cases, the key to more money and a more comfortable standard of living． But that pathway to higher earnings is more （1）_______ to some than others: A lot of leading colleges do not enroll a lot of low﹣income students, and as aresult, they’re not （2）_______very many students from low﹣income households into the middle and upper classes．（3）_______, though strategies for enrolling and preserving low﹣income students are usually mentioned, they can be tough to （4）_______ at scale．Dozens of top colleges and universities have more students from the top 1 percent of the income scale than the （5）_______ 60 percent．And that’s a problem if colleges hope to escape the common （6）_______that they are little more than a finishing school for the elite （精英）．But there are institutions ﹣ a lot of them ﹣ that have strong track records of （7）_______ the socioeconomic fortunes of students． If higher education is supposed to be the great equalizer （平衡器）, these institutions ﹣ from community colleges to public regional four﹣year colleges ﹣ are the ones that are doing the most work．Colleges should be （8）_______ recruiting and enrolling low﹣income students ﹣ and that means more than targeting ads to （9）_______ students on social media． It means a commitment to going where they are ﹣ areas that a lot of schools do not typically recruit ﹣and publicize the process of going to college． Then they should be supporting students with （10）_______ when the students get to campus ﹣whether it’s writingcenters, generous financial aid packages, or simply sympathetic academic advisors who perhaps came from low﹣income backgrounds themselves． And it is also preparing students for jobs after college and building relationships with businesses that （11）_______ the process of finding post﹣graduation employment for students, especially for those whose parents don’t have their own professional （12）_______．Pace ranks first among private colleges in motivating its students from the lowest levels of the income scale and into the middle and upper class． There are a lot of ways in which people of privilege （特权）（13）_______ their college years or having unpaid internships （实习） or having the social capital to get certain jobs． But colleges can fill those （14）_______, particularly for low﹣income students, helping students get jobs, or sustaining them with programs that help them land paid internships with top companies． We can provide strong networks through faculty and staff as well to help a new generation, a new, socioeconomically （15）_______ generation, achieve the American dream．（1）A.significantB.necessaryC.availableD.realistic（2）A.evaluatingB.urgingC.refusingD.promoting（3）A.HoweverB.What’s moreC.By contrastD.On the whole（4）A.implementB.replaceC.overcomeD.track（5）A.minimumB.bottomC.mediumD.optimum（6）A.criticismmentC.practiceD.suspicion（7）A.worseningB.claimingC.improvingD.denying（8）A.directlyB.strictlyC.activelyD.cautiously（9）A.urbanB.nativeC.suburbanD.prospective（10）A.resourcesB.coachesC.skillsD.funds（11）A.pushB.easeC.slowD.affect（12）A.trainingsB.careersC.standardsworks（13）A.benefit fromB.invest inC.fit intoD.advance through（14）A.vacanciesB.gapsC.bottomsD.blanks（15）petitiveB.responsibleC.diverseD.dynamic【答案】CDBABACCDABDAC【考点】社会文化【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了大学学位是获得更多金钱和更舒适生活水平的关键，但也并不绝对，当然提升教育是重要的．【解答】（1）C．考查形容词辨析．A． significant 重要的；B． necessary必要的；C． available 可用；D． realistic 现实的；但这条通往更高收入的途径对一些人来说更为有效：故选C（2）D．考查动词辨析．A． evaluating评估；B． urging 催促；C． refusing 拒绝；D． promoting 促进；很多名牌大学招收的低收入学生并不多，因此，他们并没有把很多低收入家庭的学生提升到中上阶层．故选D（3）B．考查副词辨析．A． However然而；B．What’s more更重要的是；C． By contrast 相比之下；D． On the whole总的来说；更重要的是，尽管人们经常提到招收和保护低收入学生的策略，但这些策略很难大规模实施．故选B（4）A．考查名词辨析．A． implement具；B． replace替换；C． overcome 克服；D． track 轨道；更重要的是，尽管人们经常提到招收和保护低收入学生的策略，但这些策略很难大规模实施．故选A（5）B．考查名词辨析．A． minimum最小值；B． bottom底部；C． medium 中等；D． optimum 最佳；几十所顶尖高校中，收入排名前1%的学生多于收入排名后60%的学生．故选B（6）A．考查名词辨析．A． criticism批评；B． comment 评论；C． practice 练习；D． suspicion 怀疑；如果大学希望摆脱人们的普遍批评，即他们只不过是精英的补习学校，那就是一个问题．故选A（7）C．考查动词辨析．A．worsening恶化；B．claiming索赔；C．improving改善；D． denying 否认；但也有一些机构﹣﹣其中很多机构﹣﹣在改善学生社会经济财富方面有着良好的记录．故选C（8）C．考查副词辨析．A． directly直接；B． strictly严格地；C． actively 积极的；D． cautiously谨慎地；高校应积极招收低收入学生；故选C（9）D．考查形容词辨析．A． urban城市；B． native 本地的；C． suburban 郊区；D． prospective 预期的；这意味着不仅仅是在社交媒体上针对未来学生的广告．故选D （10）A．考查名词辨析．A． resources资源；B． coaches教练；C． skills技能；D． funds基金；然后，他们应该在学生进入校园时为他们提供资源支持﹣﹣无论是写作中心、慷慨的经济援助，还是仅仅是同情那些可能来自低收入家庭的学术顾问．故选A（11）B．考查动词辨析．A． push推；B． ease 放松；C． slow 慢；D． affect 影响；此外，它还帮助学生为大学毕业后的工作做好准备，并与企业建立关系，以简化求职过程；故选B（12）D．考查名词辨析．A． trainings培训；B． careers 职业；C． standards 标准；D． networks网络；学生毕业就业，尤其是那些父母没有自己的专业网络的学生．故选D（13）A．考查短语辨析．A． benefit from受益于；B． invest in投资；C． fit into 融入；D． advance through 前进通过；享有特权的人有很多方式可以从他们的大学生活中受益，或者有无薪实习，或者有社会资本来获得某些工作．故选A（14）B．考查名词辨析．A． vacancies空缺；B． gaps 差距；C． bottoms底部；D． blanks 空白；但大学可以填补这些空白，特别是对低收入学生来说，帮助学生找到工作，或者通过帮助他们获得顶级公司的带薪实习机会的项目来维持他们的就业．故选B（15）C．考查形容词辨析．A． competitive竞争性；B． responsible负责的；C． diverse 多样性；D． dynamic动态的；我们可以通过教职工提供强大的网络，帮助新一代、新一代、社会经济多元化的一代实现美国梦．故选CSection B（22分）Directions： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.A round face, big eyes, soft fur and a quiet purr．It’s not easy to resist the company of an adorable cat． No wonder French﹣German philosopher Albert Schweitzer oncesaid, “There are two means of refuge f rom the miseries of life: music and cats．”Indeed, it’s no secret how much people around the world love cats．From China’s Sina Weibo to US video﹣sharing site YouTube, bloggers across the globe love to show off their cats．In September, a chari table activity called “Cat Month” was held in Beijing． It was meant to encourage more people to care for our furry friends, especially ________ cats．Cats become such a big part of pop culture in China that young people have come up with cat﹣related slang phrases, such as “cat slave” to refer to people who adore their cats, and “a daily dose of cats” to refer to having to watch a certain number of cat videos to get through the day．People in Japan are also huge fans of cats． As the birthplace of Hello Kitty and the “beckoning cat”,Japan made a “cat train” that was ridden around the country by 30 stray cats in 2017． Passengers could sit and play with the cats on the train, offering the animals plenty of care and warmth．Istanbul, a historic city in Turkey, is also friendly to cats． In the recent documentary film Kedi, which hit Chinese cinemas in September, director Ceyda Torun showed us the daily lives of seven street cats with vivid narration． Cats there are not afraid of people． They go in and out of almost everywhere ﹣ coffee shops, markets, universities, and even government buildings． If you sit on a park bench, a cat is likely to come and snuggle with you．Seeing how cats have become a worldwide addiction, you may wonder why some people prefer cats over dogs． This may be down to how they identify with themselves ﹣ modern young people see the independent attitude of cats as something they value more．“Unlike dogs, who look at us with their loving eyes, cats appear to show off their independence． They ask for attention in a way that tells us that they desire human companionship, but they don’t need it,” author Marie﹣Louise von Franz wrote in her book The Cat: A Tale of Feminine Redemption．（1）What’s probably the best title of this passage？________A. Time to End LonelinessB. Lovely CatsC.Loving Dogs， Loving CatsD. Cat Slaves．（2）The word “________” in the third paragraph most probably means “________”．A.disabledB. caringC. homelessD. restless．（3）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage？________A.Japanese offer their care and love to stray cats and used to have a cat train．B.Kedi， a documentary film， tells us daily lives of seven street cats with attractive narration．C.Many people want to show off their cats on websites such as Sina Weibo．D.There are many cat﹣related slang phrases that people come up with around the world．．（4）Why do many people become addicted to cats？________A.Because they look at us with their loving eyes．B.Because cats are independent and sometimes will show off their characters．C.Because they ask for attention in a way that tells us that they need human companionship．D.Because people prefer cats to dogs．【答案】ACDB【考点】议论文阅读日常生活类阅读【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了与猫有关的故事和俚语和猫的陪伴对人的作用【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据文章第一段 No wonder French﹣German philosopher Albert Schweitzer once said，“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life： musicand cats．”难怪法德哲学家阿尔伯特•施韦策曾经说过：“有两种逃避生活苦难的方法：音乐和猫．”可知这篇文章最好的标题是结束孤独的时间到了；故选A．（2）C．推理判断题．根据文章第三段 It was meant to encourage more people to carefor our furry friends， especially stray cats．这是为了鼓励更多的人关心我们毛茸茸的朋友，特别是流浪猫．可知意为无家可归的；故选C．（3）D．细节理解题．根据文章第三段Cats become such a big part of pop culture in China that young people have come up with cat﹣related slang phrases，such as “cat slave” to refer to people who adore their cats，猫在中国成为流行文化的一个重要组成部分，以至于年轻人想出了一些与猫有关的俚语，可知并不是世界各地都有许多与猫有关的俚语；故选D．（4）B．推理判断题．根据文章倒数第二段This may be down to how they identify with themselves ﹣ modern young people see the independent attitude of cats as something they value more．你可能会想，为什么有些人更喜欢猫而不是狗，这可能是因为他们如何认同自己﹣﹣现代年轻人认为猫的独立态度是他们更看重的东西．可知很多人对猫上瘾因为猫是独立的，有时会炫耀自己的性格；故选B．Movies Not to MissIn 2019 there will be returns to classic movie characters and stories． FILE PHOTOSIn 2018, to which we’ve just said goodbye,we’ve seen blockbusters such as Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians and A Star Is Born． And there are more exciting movies in the works for 2019． Below TEENS has picked three for you．Let’s take a look．Spider﹣Man: Far From Home, July 5, USTom Holland, the lead actor of 2017’s Spider﹣Man: Homecoming, returns to play Peter Parker, a high school student who gains superpowers after being bitten by a spider．When we see him again in theaters, Spider﹣Man will have a new red﹣and﹣black suit． The movie will take the famous wall﹣crawler on a global adventure outside of the US． According to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Spider﹣Man will try a return to his “normal” self; he will try to find his old powers on his new journey．Hobbs and Shaw, July 26, USTo most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports cars． But in its spin﹣off, called Hobbs and Shaw, humor is added to the action﹣packed thrills．The new film will hit US theaters on July 26． Famous robust English actor Jason Statham will star alongside Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”, as Deckard Shaw and Luke Hobbs respectively, as in their previous appearances in Fast and Furious films．When the pair fought face to face in Fast and Furious 8 （2017）, a confrontation was dubbed the “battle model for warriors”． The action and chemistry really stimulated their audience．But the new action scenes between an MI6 agent Hobbs and the killer Shaw will have to be good to beat their stand﹣off in the 2017 movie．The Lion King, July 19, USThis is a brand﹣new version of the classic children’s film． The story of wide﹣eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years． In this re﹣telling, Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands, a vast African prairie．The favorite part of the story for many has always been the friendship between Simba, the meerkat called Timon and the warthog Pumbaa． The last two sacrifice all they have to help Simba to his throne． How will the new movie re﹣imagine their famous relationship?（1）Where might this passage come from？________A.An report in a newspaper．B. A notice in the window of a cinema．C.A magazine about fashion．D. A advertisement distributed by a cinema．．（2）Which film is filled with adventure and humor？________A.Spider﹣Man： Far From HomeB. The Lion KingC. Hobbs and ShawD. The Fast and Furious．（3）Which of the following statement is true according to the article？________A.In Spider﹣man： Far From Home， Tom Holland， the lead director will return to play Peter Parker．B.In The Lion King wide﹣eyed young lion Simba eventually becomes the King of the Pride Lands， a vast African prairie．C.The new action scenes in Hobbs and Shaw is a confrontation which is dubbed the “battle model for warriors”．D.In 2019， there will be three classic movies to be released in the US in all．【答案】ACB【考点】广告布告类阅读说明文阅读【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一些2019年即将上演的精彩的电影．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据文章第一段And there are more exciting movies in the works for 2019． Below TEENS has picked three for you．Let’s ta ke a look．2019年还有更多激动人心的电影在制作中．以下青少年为您挑选了三部．让我们来看看．可知文章最可能来自报纸上的报道；故选A．（2）C．推理判断题．根据文章第二部分 To most people the Fast and Furious series is all about crazy drivers racing in sports cars． But in its spin﹣off， called Hobbs and Shaw，humor is added to the action﹣packed thrills．对大多数人来说，《快速与激情》系列都是关于疯狂的赛车手在跑车上的比赛，但是在它的衍生产品《霍布斯与肖》中，幽默被加入到了充满动作的刺激中．可知电影 Hobbs and Shaw充满了冒险和幽默；故选C．（3）B．细节理解题．根据文章倒数第二段The story of wide﹣eyed young lion Simba still remains in hearts of world audiences even after 25 years． In this re﹣telling， Simba again begins the difficult journey to become the King of the Pride Lands， a vast African prairie．大眼睛小狮子辛巴的故事依然留在世界观众的心中，辛巴再次踏上了成为非洲大草原骄傲之王的艰难征程．可知在狮子王大眼睛的年轻狮子辛巴最终成为骄傲之地一个广阔的非洲大草原的国王；故选B．A radio report caught my attention the other day, as it spoke straight to my heart: Cadets （学员） at the US Naval Academy are now required to revisit and potentially revive the ancient skill of steering a ship by the stars．By the stars﹣imagine that: looking up at the sky, not down at a screen, so many years after the heavens’ critical role in guiding mariners has fallen by the wayside, first displaced by radio waves, then by modern GPS． Much is gained﹣but something also lost﹣in such progress, I think．It reminded me of my love of 18th﹣ and 19th﹣century seafaring （航海的） tales （reading them is one of my coping mechanisms for life in the landlocked Midwest）, when sailors had only celestial （天空的） maps for navigation and still miraculously managed to sail the planet’s vast oceans and even circum navigate the globe．Recent cyber security concerns have triggered renewed interest in backup navigational strategies such as stargazing, and simple hand﹣held technologies like the sextant, so often invoked in Richard Henry Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast, a tale that chronicles a mid﹣19th﹣century merchant ship’s endlessly harrowing voyage from Boston to California andback．I wouldn’t wish the harsh conditions of that trip on modern sailors, but I am all for anything that gets people clued in to their compass bearings （方位） and travel trajectories without high﹣tech and often mindless guidance．“Is that north or south of here? ” I’ve asked motel clerks and gas station attendants abouta particular address I’m seeking in my GPS﹣less travels．“Well,it’s that way,” comes the most frequent reply, accompanied by a pointedfinger, and I realize that north, south, east, and west are not familiar coordinates （坐标）to many people otherwise thoroughly attuned to the local lay of their land．To be fair, I haven’t always been attuned to compass points either． In fact it was not until I was a young adult, lazing on a float in my parents’ pool on a late summer’s visit home, and watching the sun dip below the roofline, that I first realized that my childhood home faced due west．I was shocked that I’d been ________ this simple fact,especially since I’d begun to be schooled in geology and certainly in compass work． But like so many, I’d grown up thinking and navigating in terms of other coordinates, based on familiar streets, rights and lefts, and reference points such as my school, the homes of friends, the nearest playground, and the local shopping plaza．I’ve long since become accustomed to finding my bearings on travels in unfamiliar territory by the sun’s position．And now I’d love to sit in on a class at the academy to learn to navigate by the moon and stars．It’s a skill I’ll likely never need to draw upon． Yet just knowing how it would connect me, in a new and profound way, to the historical arc of human experience on this planet．As for modern sailors, it might just bring them safely home one day, if all else fails．（1）What kind of role do 18th and 19th century seafaring tales play in the author’s life？________A.Enriching his dull inland life．B.Triggering his concern for cyber security．C.Arousing his interest in modern navigational strategies．D.Strengthening his resolve to revive an ancient skill．．（2）The author mentions his experience of seeking an address in paragraph 6 and 7 to illustrate________．A.The importance of modern technology such as GPS in travels．B.That it’s essential to learn geography and compass work well at work．C.That many people don’t navigate in terms of coordinates such as north and south．D.The convenience of navigating based on familiar streets， rights and lefts and reference points．．（3）The underlined phrase “oblivious to” in paragraph 8 is closest in meani ng to________．A.obvious toB. familiar withC. unconcerned aboutD. unaware of．（4）Why does the author plan to learn to navigate by the moon and stars？________A.Because he expects to experience the harsh conditions on the voyage in the past．B.Because he is required to revisit this ancient skill as a cadet at the U．S． Naval Academy．C.Because the skill can make his feel connected to the historical heritage of human beings．D.Because the skill can bring sailors home， safe and sound， if modern technology fails．【答案】ACDC【考点】议论文阅读社会文化类阅读【解析】这是一篇记叙文．主要记叙了作者能够根据太阳的位置在陌生的地域里寻找方向，以及作者计划学习通过月亮和星星导航，因为这种技能可以让他感到与人类的历史遗迹有联系．【解答】（1）A．细节理解题．根据第三段中It reminded me of my love of 18th and 19th century seafaring tales （reading them is oneof my coping mechanisms for uneventful life in the landlocked Midwest）（这让我想起了我对18、19世纪航海故事的热爱（阅读这些故事是我在内陆的中西部平淡生活的应对机制之一））可知18、19世纪的航海故事扮演者丰富作者沉闷的内陆生活的角色．故选A．（2）C．推理判断题．根据第七段中“Well，it’s that way，” comes the most frequent reply， accompanied by a pointed finger， andI realize that north， south， east， and west are not familiar coordinates to many people．（“嗯，是这样的，”是最常见的回答，并伴随着一根手指，我意识到，对许多人来说并不熟悉东西南北坐标．）可知作者在第6段和第7段中提到了他寻找地址的经历，以此来说明很多人并不是按照南北坐标来导航的．故选C．（3）D．词义猜测题．结合上文In fact it was not until I was a young adult， lying on a float in my parents’ pool on a latesummer’s visit home， and watching the sun set belowthe roofline， that I first realized that my childhood home faced duewest．可知事实上，直到作者年轻的时候，才第一次意识到儿时的家是正西方的．说明之前作者一直忽视了这个简单的事实，因此在意识到之后感到很震惊．故划线短语意思为“忽视”，故选D．（4）C．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段中And now I’d love to sit in on a dlass at the academy to learn to navigate by the moonand stars．It’s a skill I’ll probably never need to draw upon． Yet it feels good to know how it would connect me， in a new andprofound way， to the historical trace of human experience on this planet．（现在我想去学院上课，学习如何通过月亮和星星导航．这是一种我可能永远都不会用到的技能．然而，知道它将如何以一种全新而深刻的方式把我与人类在这个星球上的历史痕迹联系起来，让我感觉很好．）可知作者计划学习通过月亮和星星导航，因为这种技能可以让他感到与人类的历史遗迹有联系Section C（8分）Directions： Read the following passages. Fill in each blank witha proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Notethat there are two more sentences than you need.Children born today may be the last generation to see coral reefs in all their glory． T hat’s a warning from a marine biologist who is coordinating efforts to monitor the decline of the world’s most colorful ecosystem．Global heating and ocean acidification（酸化） have already taken a heavy toll on the world’s coral reefs． Some 16 to 33 percent of all warm﹣water reefs have been severely bleached（漂白）， and the remaining reefs are vulnerable to even a fraction of a degree more warming， said the marine biologist， David Obura． He chairs the Coral Specialist Group in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature．“It will be like lots of lights blinking off，” he told the Observer． "（1）________Between now and 2 degrees Celsius， we will see more reefs dropping off the map．"Today’s reefs have a history going back 25 million to 50 million years． They have survived collisions between the Earth’s tectonic plates（地壳板块）， such as that of Africa into Europe， and India into Asia． Yet in five decades， Obura said， mankind has undermined the global climate so fundamentally that the globally connected reef system could be lost in the next generation．The warning follows a landmark UN climate report．（2）________Scientists warned thatif warming reached 2℃， which now appears very likely in the next 50 years， there would be a more than 99% chance that tropical coral reefs would be wiped out．（3）________The UN report also warned of severe knock﹣on impacts to fisheries and millions of people living in coastal communities， who will lose vital sources of income andbe less protected from storms．Coral reefs are often described as undersea forests， but they are declining far more quickly than the Amazon rainforests．（4）________ A temperature rise of just 1 to 2 degrees Celsius can cause the algae（藻类） upon which corals（珊瑚虫） depend to leave． That would drain the coral reefs of colour and make the structure more easily broken． These bleaching events can be temporary if waters cool， but the more frequent they are and the longer they last， the greater the risk of irreparable damage．【答案】B,D,E,C【考点】说明文七选五【解析】本文是一篇选句填空，文章主要介绍了今天出生的孩子可能是最后一代看到珊瑚礁的人．这是一位海洋生物学家发出的警告，他正在协调各方力量，监控世界上最丰富多彩的生态系统的衰退．【解答】1﹣4 BDEC1．B．细节理解题．根据前文“It will be like lots of lights blinking off，” he told the Observer就像很多灯在闪烁，“他告诉《观察家报》”．可知此处应填“它不会马上发生，。
上海市黄浦区高考二模英语试题参考答案
黄浦区2022年高考模拟考英语试卷参考答案I. Listening Comprehension1-5 CDCDB 6-10 ACDBA11-13 CBD 14-16 CBA 17-20 ABCDII. Grammar and VocabularySection A21. alerting 22. was launched 23. held 24. sharper 25. that26. without 27. what 28. which 29. could/can/may/might 30. so thatSection B31. B 32. I 33. D 34. K 35. G 36. C 37. E 38. A 39. H 40. JIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A41. B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. A51. B 52. D 53. D 54. B 55. ASection B56-59 DCAB 60-62 CBD 63-66 CBACSection C67-70 BDCFIV. Summary Writing71. Teamwork is important for any group to reach its goals for three reasons. Firstly, pooling talents helps to solve problems and motivate innovation and success. Secondly, teamwork enhances efficiency and productivity due to shared workload, reduced stress and specific tasks. Finally, teamwork multiplies learning opportunities for both experienced members and newer ones, encouraging sharing and maximizing team’s potential. (58 words)V. Translation72. Foreign tourists are expected to know and obey the local laws and regulations.73. Never did it occur to / It never occurred to the kids/children that they would one day be lucky to watchastronauts doing experiments at the space station.74. It is the effective measures taken by the non-profit organizations that have created good conditions for thecareer development of the disabled.75. A literary work/A work of literature, whether inspired by dreams or reality, can become a great/good oneonly when it is integrated into personal social experiences.VI. Guided WritingOmitted.。
2020届上海市浦东新区高三二模（含听力）英语试题（原卷版）
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2020 上海浦东高三英语二模试卷
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: 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.
the midst of darkness light persists.
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