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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，。

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2020年上海市黄浦区高考英语二模试卷解析版

2020年上海市黄浦区高考英语二模试卷解析版

高考英语二模试卷题号I II III IV V VI 总分得分一、阅读理解（本大题共11小题，共22.0分）ACalled "the man who shaped America" and "the father of modern industrial design" ， Raymond Loewy must be one of the most influential designers of all time． He revolutionized the industry， working as a consultant for more than 200 companies and creating designs for everything from packaging to refrigerators， from cars to the interiors of spacecraft． Loewy's design all had one thing in common． They were shaped by the MAYA principle -Most Advanced Yet Acceptable． His idea was that people will not accept solutions to design problems if the solutions are too different from current designs．After a short period as a fashion illustrator， Loewy started his career in industrial design in 1929 by re-designing a copying machine for the British manufacturer， Sigmund Gestetner． The 28-year-old designer completed the task in three days and the design of the machine lasted for the next 40 years．The Gestetner copying machine was the beginning of many designs which used streamlining （流线型）． He described this as "beauty through function and simplification"． He spent the next 50 years streamlining everything from postage stamps and company logos to the interiors of stores． The famous Greyhound bus and Studebaker car show his use of streamlining in action．He is perhaps most famous for his re-design of the Lucky Strike packaging． In 1940 ， the President of the Lucky Strike Manufacturing Company， George Washington Hill， bet Loewy 美元50，000 that he could not improve the appearance of the green and red Lucky Strike． Loewy accepted the challenge． He changed the background of the packet from green to white． Then he put the red lucky strike target on both sides of the packet． This made itmore eye-catching and greatly increased sales． It is now recognized as a design classic． Loewy's logo design aimed at "Visual retention"． He wanted to make sure that anyone whosaw the logo， even for a short while， would never forget it． He designed many highly visible logos for famous companies such as Shell Oil ， Exxon， Greyhound and Nabisco．By the mid-20th century， his industrial design firm was so famous that he could say "the average person， leading a normal life…is bound to be in daily contact with some of the things， service or structure" designed by his firm．1. Loewy's biggest influence was in ______ ．A. completely changing the design industryB. successfully shaping Americans' tasteC. changing people's idea about designD. building a professional design team2. Loewy's designs were based on the idea of ______ ．A. providing most immediately recognizable designsB. providing completely different designsC. speeding up the design processD. offering original but not revolutionary answers to problems3. Loewy's logo designs aimed at ______ ．第1页，共16页A. making the companies well knownB. bringing freshness for a short whileC. attracting people to the companies' historyD. making company symbols very memorable4. What can we infer from the last paragraph？ ______A. Loewy provided service to ordinary people．B. Loewy's designs were famous and influential．C. Loewy's design firms existed all over the world．D. Loewy was welcomed and respected by the public．BA familiar voice is just few digits away from you． Whether you prefer high-tech options or more traditional landlines， there are affordable way to call home when you travel abroad， even if you don't carry an internationally-capable cellphone．Repaid Calling CardsRepaid calling cards provide the ultimate in flexibility： they can be used from most locations， including pay phones， cell phones and landlines． But not all calling cards are equal， especially overseas． Compare the rate options associated with different cards， whether youbuy them before you travel or on the road． Some charge a pre-connection fee as well as a per minute fee， for example．Callback ServiceAs the name suggests， these services call you and then place your call at cheaper rates． You initiate the call by dialing a "trigger number -a connection to the call-back service's computers． Let the call ring once and then hang up． The computer calls you back from the United States using lower international rates and makes the connection after verifying your account number． Often cheaper than direct-dial calls， but the services may not work at hotels， where staff may not accept the return calls． The service is welcome to those who make lots of international calls．Voice Over Internet Protocol （VoIP）VoIP works by digitalizing your voice and sending it via the Internet to the person you're calling， who hears it on his PC speakers， or by routing it through regular telephone lines to anyone's standard phone line． VoIP services generally work best with a broadband or wireless Internet connection and can be used from hotel rooms， Internet cafes or wireless hot spots if you have a notebook computer． Since most calls use the Internet， and connections into and out of the Internet are typically local calls， the rates are astonishing low．5. According to the passage，if computer technology is not available，travelers are advisedto call by ______ ．A. landlineB. repaid calling cardC. callback serviceD. pay phone6. What is focused on in the callback service？ ______A. Making a phone call as brief as possible．B. Taking advantage of the hotel phone call service．C. Saving on calls by calling from home．D. Using the bank account for call pay in any country．7. The passage is mainly intended to ______ ．A. offer tips to travelers on how to call home for lessB. help travelers find the easiest way to call back homeC. introduce the optional approaches to family connectionD. advise travelers to call home through broadband or wireless InternetCTourism is a leisure activity， whose prework means just the opposite． Acting as a tourist is one of the clear characteristics of being "modern" and the popular concept of tourism is that， it is organized within particular place and occurs for a period of time， which is arranged beforehand． Tourist relationships arise from a movement of people to， and their stay in， various destinations． This necessarily involves some movement， that is the journey， and a period of stay in a new place or places． The journey and the stay are by definition outside the normal places， of residence and work， and are of a short-term and temporary nature， and there is a clear intention to return home within a relatively short period of time．Modern societies engage in such tourist practices． New socialized forms of transportation andhotel facilities have developed in order to cope with the mass character of the gazes of tourists， as opposed to the individual character of travel． Places are chosen to be visited and be gazedupon because there is an anticipation （期望） especially through daydreaming and fantasy ofintense pleasures， either on a different scale or involving different senses from those who havebeen there． Such anticipation is also constructed and stays through a variety of non-touristpractices， such as films， TV， literature， magazines， records and videos which constructand reinforce this daydreaming．Tourists tend to visit features of landscape and townscape which separate them off fromeveryday experience． Such aspects are viewed because they are thought to be in some senseout of the ordinary． The viewing of these tourist sights often involves different forms of socialpatterning with a much greater sensitivity to visual elements of landscape or townscape than is normally found in everyday life． People hang around these sights in a way that they would not normally do in their home environment and the vision is objectified or captured through photographs， postcards films and so on which enable the memory to be endlessly reproduced and recaptured．One of the earliest research paper on the subject of tourism is Boorstin's analysis of the"pseudo-event" （1964）where he argues that contemporary Americans cannot experience"reality" directly but are happy with "pseudo-events"． Isolated from the host environment andthe local people， the mass tourist travels in guided groups and finds pleasure in fake orman-made attractions， and is cheated into enjoying the pseudo-events and disregarding thereal world outside． Over time the images generated of different tourist sights lead to a closedself- perpetuating（自我延续的）system of a false belief that provides the tourist with the basis for selecting or deciding potential places to visit． Such visits are made， says Boorstin， within the "environmental bubble" of the familiar American style hotel which keeps the tourist from the strangeness of the host environment．8. In the 1st paragraph， the author wants to say that before you travel to a new place______ ．A. making a careful travel plan is necessaryB. planning travel involves time and thoughtC. getting travel tips from your friends may save timeD. choosing unusual tourist attractions makes a trip memorable9. The sentence "the viewing of these tourist sights often involves different forms of social patterning" in the 3rd paragraph means ______ ．A. traveling to an unfamiliar place is a pleasant change from everyday routineB. new environmental scenes in a different place will become more attractiveC. tourists should find the native people and share with them ideas and experienceD. travelling is to see landmarks and discover unknown ways of life and values 10. We can infer from the last paragraph that ______ ．A. when travelling ，many tourists will miss their homes and friends B. visiting popular tourist attractions is only a waste of timeC. the virtue of travel is to interact with a culture different from your ownD. American tourists like to visit familiar places when they travel outside11. Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage ？ ______A. Tourism ，an Outlook on Different Life B. Tourism ，a Direct Hug of Nature C. Tourism ，a New Relation to Familiar Sights D. Tourism ，a False Belief about the World 二、阅读七选五（本大题共4小题，共8.0分） A scheme was first put forward recently by an expert that certain criminals should be sent to prison in their own home ． (1) One very experienced social worker expressed his serious reservation about the scheme in a television interview ． When asked to explain why ，he thought for a moment and finally confessed "Well ， I guess because it's new ． That's my only reason ．Advocates of the scheme pointed out that courts frequently sentenced first offenders to community service of some kind rather than send them to prison ． (2) Nothing positive was achieved by sending some types of convicted people to prison ．(3) "If a murderer is allowed free in the community like this ，what is to prevent him from killing somebody else " This argument ignored the fact that nobody proposed to allow convicted murderers to use the bracelet system ． One criticism put forward was that an offender could take off his bracelet and leave it at home or give it to a friend to wear while he himself went off to commit another crime ． The reply to this was that the bracelet would be made so that the computer would immediately detect any attempts to take it off or tamper with it ．A more serious objection to the scheme was that the harsh life of prison was intended to be part of the deterrent to crime ． A prisoner who was allowed to live at home would suffer no particular discomfort and thus not be deterred from repeating his crime ． No immediate action was taken on the proposal ． It was far too revolutionary and needed to be examined very carefully ． (4) Several governments appointed experts to investigate the scheme and make recommendations for or against it ．A ． The idea ， however ， was not rejected ．B ． They should spend their lives in prison ．C ． It met with strong objections ．D ． Most of the criminal cases are unpredictable ．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 ．E ． Some critics rushed to take extreme cases ．F ． The shame of having a criminal record was adequate for them ．12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F. F15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.EF. F三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）The novelist's medium is the written word． One might almost say the(16)world． Typically the novel is consumed by a silent， individual reader， who may be anywhere at the time． The paperback novel is still the cheapest， most portable and adaptable form of (17) entertainment． It is limited to a single channel of information-(18)． The narrative can go， effortlessly， anywhere， into space， people's head， palaces， prisons and pyramids without any consideration of cost or practical possibility． In determining the shape and content of his narrative， the writer is restricted by nothing except purely artistic criteria （标准）．The novelist keeps absolute control over his text until it is published and received by the audience． He may be advised by his editor to revise his (19)， but if the writer refused to meetthis condition， no one would be surprised． It is not unknown for a well-established novelist to deliver his or her manuscript and expect the publisher to print it(20)as written．However， not even the most well-established playwright or screenplay writer would submit （提交） a script and expect it to be(21) without any rewriting． This is because plays and motion pictures are cooperative forms of narrative， using more than one channel of (22)． The production of a stage play involves， as well as the(23)of the author， the physical presence of the actors， their voices and gestures， the "set" and possibly music． Although the script play is the essential part of both play and film， it is a(24) for subsequent revision negotiated between the writer and other creative people involved． They're given "approval" of the choice of a director and actors and have the right to attend(25)， during which period they may undertake more(26) work． In the case of screenplay， the writer may have little or no control over the final form of his work． Contracts for the production of plays protect the rights of(27) in this respect．In film or television work， on the other hand， the screenplay has no(28) rights to this degree of consultation． While the script is going through its various(29)， the writer is in the driver's seat， although sometimes receiving criticism from the producer and the director． But once the production is under way， artistic control over the project tends to pass to the director． This is a fact overlooked by most journalistic critics of television drama， who tend to give all the(30) or blame for success or failure of a production to the writer and actors， ignoring the contribution， for good and ill of the director．16. A. old-fashioned B. fixed C. presented D. printed17. A. social B. narrative C. favorite D. easy18. A. sourcing B. surfing C. writing D. receiving19. A. text B. publication C. ambition D. attitude20. A. simply B. eventually C. freely D. exactly21. A. performed B. approved C. covered D. continued22. A. information B. approach C. setting D. communication23. A. fame B. words C. presence D. rights24. A. basis B. reference C. plan D. rule25. A. assemblies B. performances C. rehearsals D. negotiations26. A. recording B. evolving C. bargaining D. training27. A. actors B. directors C. audiences D. authors28. A. procedural B. personal C. contractual D. equal29. A. drafts B. arrangements C. additions D. definitions30. A. hope B. work C. credit D. profit四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）31. A Venturing PilotCharles Lindberg born in December Michigan was raised on a farm in Minnesota， where his father（1）______（ elect） to the U．S． Congress in 1907． From then on， he spent his boyhood alternatively in Washington D．C．， and Little Falls， Minnesota．（ 2）______ Lindbergh exhibited exceptional mechanical talent， in 1921， he was admitted to the University of Wisconsin to study engineering．（3）______（seek） more challenges， he left university before graduation and became a pilot， who performed exciting flight show at country fairs and public assemblies． This unusual and dangerous undertaking paid off so greatly in the sense that it allowed him to gain all-round experience inflying． He was particularly delighted in（4）______ he called "wing-walking" andparachute jumping．（ 5）______（train） in air service for a year， Lindberg completed his program at the Brooks and Kelly airfields at the top of his class． He was offered a job in RobertsonAircraft Corporation of St． Louis in Missouri where he retained his job （6）______ 1927， running the routes between St． Louis and Chicago． During this period， he set out to win the Raymond B， Orteig prize of $25，000 to be awarded to the first pilot （7）______（fly） nonstop from New York to Paris． He knew this ambitious flight（8）______（ change） his life．On board the greatest adventure of his time， Lindberg left Roosevelt Airport at 5：52 a．m． on May 20， 1927 and landed at Le Bourget Field at 5：24 p．m． the next day． Fearing that he would be unknown when he arrived， Lindberg carried letters of introduction to the officials in Paris， but when his plane came to a stop， he found himself （9）______（crowd） with welcoming people． He was decorated in France， Great Britain， and Belgium． President Coolidge sent a specially designated cruiser， the Memphis to bring him back． His accomplishments in flying brought（10）______ more medals and awards that had ever been received than any other person in private life．五、选词填空-句子（本大题共5小题，共25.0分）A． inhabitants B． captured C． minimum D． innovation E． networkF． apparently G． highlighted H． equally I． humble J． expansionK． displaysIs Boasting Good or Bad BusinessSweden is one of the most creative countries in the world， yet has a culture that warns against boasting about its success in public． And is this (1) manner a help or an obstacle when it comes to start-upFrom household names such as Spotify and Skype， to gaming leaders King and Mojang， Sweden is a land of (2) for industrial changes and new products． Despite just 10 million(3) occupying a land mass largely defined by forest wildness， the nation has in recentyears created billion-dollar companies per head than everywhere else outside SiliconValley．The more familiar narrative for Sweden's start-up success story typically includes thefollowing factors． It has strong digital facilities， a highly educated， tech-experienced workforce， and an ideal population size for testing innovations． And for those whoseideas are not in line， there is a strong social welfare (4) to set them back on their feet． While Ingvar Kamprad， founder of Ikea， has emphasized his being modest andeconomical in his attitude， research is always at the heart of Ikea's (5) ． These firm-held cultural features have (6) the attention worldwide． Local and global observers areadmiring their constant role in promoting Sweden's lively economy．"Trying to keep boasting to a (7) and finding a common ground so that everybody is on the same page" remain to be two of the most spreading practice in the Swedish workforce， says Lola Akinmade Akerstrom， a cultural commentator， who (8) this in her recent book Lagorm： The Swedish Secret of Living Well．Rather than focus on a rock star's or a CEO's "killing it" ， in Swedish business ： "It's about everybody getting together， making sure their voices are heard (9) ， so that they can all reach a most desirable solution together，" she says．This culture has its roots in what Swedes call "Jantelagen"， which describes a century-old tradition that discourages unnecessary (10) of wealth or success． In other words， nobody should consider themselves better than anyone else．32. 技术员给他推荐的这款新软件应能帮助他快速适应新的书写方式．（ adapt）______33. 虽然她有一份收入不错的工作，但是因为她不善管钱而经常入不敷出．（ lack）______34. 你电脑用得越熟练，你找到秘书工作的可能性就越大．（the more…．the more）______35. 早餐要营养丰富，易于消化，使人有饱腹感，这样才能让人们工作时间更长而不感觉疲惫．（ need）______六、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共35.0分）36. Directions：Read the following passage． Summarize in no more than 60 words the mainidea of the passage and how it is illustrated． Use your won words as far as possible． Blowing a Few TopsEver stopped to consider the upside of volcanic eruptions It's not all death， destructionand hot liquid rock-scientists have a plan to cool the planet by simulating one sucheruption．Solar geoengineering involves simulating a volcano by spraying aerosols（气溶胶） into the atmosphere． When they combine with oxygen， droplets of sulfuric acid （硫酸） form． These droplets reflect sunlight away from Earth， cooling the planet． All good in theory， but the consequences are largely unknown and a few could be disastrous． Ina study recently published in Nature Communications， researchers led by AnthonyJones， a climate scientist from the University of Exeter， found that using this technology in the Northern Hemisphere could reduce the number of tropical winds hitting theU．S． and Caribbean． But there's an annoying exchange： more winds in the Southern Hemisphere and a drought across the Sahel region of Africa． That's because the entire climate system is linked-disrupting one region will invariably affect another． How woulda nation react if another was causing its weather to get much worse？ Would that be anact of warThere is， however， a case for using solar geoengineering on a global scale． Jones says it could be used to "take the edge off" the temperature increases scientists arepredicting． It could be used while the world searches for more effective strategies． The study also highlights a far bigger problem with solar geoengineering： its complete lack of regulation． "There's nothing that could stop one country just doing it，" Jonessays ． "You only need about 100 aircraft with three flights per day ．It would cost 1 billion to 10 billion per year ．" He adds ，"It's deeply disturbing that we have this technology that could have such a massive influence on the climate ， yet there's just no regulation to stop countries or even organizations from doing it ．"Jones cautions that there is much about the climate system we do not understand ， as well as far more work that will need to be done before solar geoengineering is considered safe-or too dangerous to even discuss ．37. Directions ：Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese ．校学生会开展了教科书再利用（the recycling of textbooks ）的活动，号召高三学生把自己的教科书留给新生使用．把自己的教科书留给新生使用．你愿意参加这样的活动吗？假如你是李华，你愿意参加这样的活动吗？假如你是李华，你愿意参加这样的活动吗？假如你是李华，请向学请向学生会发一份email 进行回复，表明你的态度，并说明你的理由．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】A【小题2】D 【小题3】D 【小题4】B【解析】ADDB 1．A ．细节理解题．细节理解题．根据第一段根据第一段He revolutionized the industry ，working as a consultant for more than 200 companies and creating designs for everything from packaging to refrigerators ，from cars to the interiors of spacecraft ．可知，他彻底改变了行业，作为顾问工作了超过200家公司和创造设计从包装到冰箱，从汽车到飞船的内部．由此可见，他Loewy 最大的影响是彻底改变了这个行业．故选A ．2．D ．细节理解题．根据第二段His idea was that people will not accept solutions to design problems if the solutions are too different from current designs ．可知，他的想法是，如果设计问题的解决方案与目前的设计有太大的不同，人们就不会接受．由此可见，Loewy 的设计是基于对问题提供原创性而非革命性的答案的想法．故选D ．3．D ．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段内容Loewy 的标志设计旨在"视觉保留"．他想确保任何人看到这个标志，即使是很短一段时间，也不会忘记它．他为壳牌石油、埃克森美孚（Exxon ）、灰狗（Greyhound ）和纳比斯科（Nabisco ）等著名公司设计了许多高度可见的标志．可知他的标志设计旨在使公司的标志非常令人难忘．故选D ．4．B ．推理判断题．根据最后一段By the mid 20th century ，his industrial design firm was so famous that he could say ‘the average person ，leading a normal life lose is bound to be in daily contact with some of the things ，service or structure' designed by his firm ．可知，到了20世纪中期，他的工业设计公司非常有名，以至于他可以说："普通人，过着正常生活的人，必然会每天接触到一些东西，服务或结构．都是由他的公司设计的．由此可见，Loewy 的设计是著名的和有影响力的．故选B ．本文主要介绍了被称为"美国人塑造"和"现代工业设计的父亲"，雷蒙．洛伊威．他是一个最具影响力的设计师之一．他彻底改变了行业，在创造设计方面从包装到冰箱，从汽车到飞船的内部，他涉及的行业很多，许多非常有名的标识著名公司如壳牌石油、埃克森、灰狗和纳贝斯克都是他设计的．森、灰狗和纳贝斯克都是他设计的．本文是一个人物故事类阅读理解，本文是一个人物故事类阅读理解，题目涉及多道细节理解题，题目涉及多道细节理解题，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．据． 5.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】C 【小题3】C【解析】1．B 细节理解题．细节理解题．根据第三段根据第三段"You initiate the call by dialing a "trigger number -a connection to the call-back service's computers ． Let the call ring once and then hang up ． The computer calls you back from the United States using lower international rates and makes the connection after verifying your account number ． Often cheaper than direct-dial calls ，你先拨一个"扳机号码--回拨服务的计算机的连接"．让电话铃响一次，然后挂断电话．计算机用较低的国际费率从美国回拨你，然后接通核实您的帐号后．通常比直拨电话便宜，"可知回拨电话比直接拨打电话便宜．故选B ．2．C 细节理解题．根据第三段"As the name suggests ， these services call you and then place your call at cheaper rates ．顾名思义，这些服务会给你打电话，然后以较低的价格给你打电话"可知the Callback Service 的优点是打电话便宜．故选C ． 3． C 目的意图题．阅读全文以及根据第一段"there are affordable way to call home when you travel abroad ，当你出国旅行时，有一种经济实惠的方式打电话回家"可知本文的目的是介绍家庭联系的可选方法．故选C ． 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了家庭联系的可选方法．本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了家庭联系的可选方法．本文考查细节题为主，细节题可以在文章中直接找到与答案有关的信息？或是其变体．搜查信息在阅读中非常重要它包括理解作者在叙述某事时使用的具体事实、数据、图表等细节信息．在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节．在一篇短文里大部分篇幅都属于这类围绕主体展开的细节．做这类题做这类题一般采用寻读法？即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题有关的词语或句找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案．子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案．8.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】D 【小题3】B 【小题4】D【解析】1．B ．细节理解题．根据文章第一段 Acting as a tourist is one of the clear characteristics of being "modern" and the popular concept of tourism is that ， it is organized within particular place and occurs for a period of time ， which is arranged beforehand ．作为一名游客是"现代"的明显特征之一，而旅游的流行概念是，它是在特定的地方组织起来的，并发生在一段时间内，这是事先安排的．可知 计划旅行需要时间和思想；故选B ．2．D ．推理判断题．根据文章第三段The viewing of these tourist sights often involves different forms of social patterning with a much greater sensitivity to visual elements of landscape or townscape than is normally found in everyday life ．观看这些旅游景点往往涉及不同形式的社会模式，对景观或城镇景观的视觉元素比日常生活中通常发现的要敏感得多．的视觉元素比日常生活中通常发现的要敏感得多．可知旅行就是去看地标，可知旅行就是去看地标，发现未知的生活方式和价值观；故选D ．3．B ．细节理解题．根据文章最后一段 Over time the images generated of different tourist sights lead to a closed self- perpetuating （自我延续的）system of a false belief that provides the tourist with the basis for selecting or deciding potential places to visit ．随着时间的推移，不同的旅游景点产生的图象导致了一个封闭的自我永久化不同的旅游景点产生的图象导致了一个封闭的自我永久化（自我延续的）（自我延续的）的错误信念系统，为游客提供了选择或决定潜在游览地点的基础．为游客提供了选择或决定潜在游览地点的基础．可知游览热门旅游景点只是浪费时可知游览热门旅游景点只是浪费时间；故选B ．4．D ．推理判断题．根据文章最后一段 Such visits are made ， says Boorstin ， within the "environmental bubble" of the familiar American style hotel which keeps the tourist from the strangeness of the host environment ．这种参观是在熟悉的美国风格酒店的"环境泡沫"中进行的，说的，它使游客远离东道国环境的陌生．可知文章的最佳标题是旅游业，对世界的错误认知；故选D ．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旅行和停留的定义是在正常的地方以外，居住和工作，是短期的和暂时的，并且有明确的意图在相对较短的时间内回家．回家．阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释．考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点．者观点．12.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】F 【小题3】E【小题4】A。

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2020上海市二模英语试卷——首字母填空

2020上海市二模英语试卷首字母填空黄浦区C.Fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

每空格限填一词，首字母已给):(14分)Confidence is very important in daily life.It can help you to develop a healthy a81.A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier.They can have more chances to make themselves s82.But how to be more confident?Here are some suggestions:Speak loudly.When you are not confident,you can’t do well what you want to do.You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you.Try to speak loud enough so that people can understand you clearly.The high v83can help you become more confident.Play sports.Playing sports makes you tired but completely r84.When you do sports, you will be full of confidence.E85yourself.Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well.Did you finish your homework?Did you tell a joke that made everyone laugh?Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.Get rid of fear.Fear comes along with failure(失败).But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is part of your life.Don’t hide your head just because you said something s86last time.Try again and believe you can do b87.Pick up what you like to do.If you like singing,sing as much as you can.In some ways,a hobby can make you excellent.And it will make you happy and confident.【答题参考】C)81.attitude82.successful83.voice84.relaxed85.Encourage86.stupid87.better徐汇区A.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）My dad is a patient,loving and giving person but his kind spirit that really touched me was one night as we were driving home after visiting my grandmother.Pulling up at a small crossing,we saw a car stopped in the m81of the road.An older lady was talking on her phone and staring up at a street sign,clearly trying to work out where shewas.She came back to her car,looking more u82.Dad watched her out of his rear-view (后视)mirror before pulling over to see if he could help.As he stood at her window and asked if she was OK,she broke down in tears,explaining she had lost her way.It turned out she was a caregiver(照料者)and was t83to find the house of the client she was meant to be helping that night.When she showed Dad the address she was meant to be at, Dad handed her his b84card and told her to follow him,and to call him on the number on the card if she lost us in t85.My dad drove to the address,only a suburb or two out of our way,and found the house for her.The look of thankfulness on her face was reward enough for Dad.The next morning as Dad was driving me to school his phone rang.It was the lady he’d helped the night b86,calling him to thank him again for his kind deed.I don’t think I’ve ever been so p87to be his daughter.81.m_________82.u_________83.t_________84.b_________85.t_________86.b_________87.p_________【答题参考】81—87middle,upset,trying/told,business,traffic,before,proud杨浦区C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)（14分）We may think today that Donald Trump invented the term,but“fake news”has been around for a while.In the early19th century,small regional and local papers made their product known and i81their sales with a lot of made-up news articles.The Central Park Zoo Escape, reported on November9,1874,is one such event.The front page of the New York Herald that day reported that v82animals had escaped from the Central Park Zoo.A rhino had fallen into a sewer（下水道）and a lion had been seen walking slowly through a church.The article said that,while the police and National Guard were doing what they could,twenty-seven people had already died and many others had been injured.Readers were scared and armed men were seen in the streets,preparing to p83 their loved ones and property by battling the wild animals of the zoo.In their upset,they clearly hadn’t read to the end of the article:the l84line stated that‘the whole story given above is a pure lie’!But why was it done?The article was the creation of a reporter named Joseph Clarke. Working alongside his editor,Clarke wanted to highlight the dangerous conditions at the zoo by showing the readers what could happen,not what a85had.They had no idea of the fear it would cause.The paper never apologized for the upset to New Yorkers.I86,they ran a shortstatement requesting that safety conditions at the zoo should be improved.The l87to learn?Always read right to the end!The whole story given above is not a pure lie!81.i________82.v________83.p________84.l________85.a________86.I________ 87.l________【答题参考】C)st85.actually/already86.Instead87.lesson长宁区C.Fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

上海市闵行区2020届高三二模英语试卷含答案

上海市闵行区2020届高三二模英语试卷含答案

上海市闵行区2020届高三二模英语试卷含答案闵行区2019-2020学年度第二学期高三年级质量调研考试高三英语考生注意：1.考试时间120 分钟，试卷满分140 分。

2.本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分, 试卷共12 页。

所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上, 做在试卷上一律不得分。

3.答题前, 务必在答题纸上填写学校、姓名和考生号。

I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A cook. B. A dentist. C. A surgeon. D. A technician .2. A. She ’d l ike to have the windows open. B. She likes to have the air conditioner on .C. The air is heavily polluted .D. The windows are always open.3. A. Art attraction. B. Painting skills.C. Furniture quality.D. Room decoration.4. A. She appreciates the man’s effort. B. She does enjoy spicy food.C. She is annoyed with the man.D. She doesn’t like the food the man prepared .5. A. They can’t fit into the machine. B. They were sent to the wrong stress.C. They haven’t been delivered yet .D. They were found to be of the wrong type .6. A. The long waiting time. B. The broken down computer.C. The mistakes in her telephone bill.D. The bad telephone service.7. A. Its quality. B. Its price C. Its materials D. Its appearance.8. A. Walk in the countryside. B. Do some exercise.C. Go shopping.D. Wash some dresses.9. A. He is going to visit a photo studio. B. He has just had his picture taken.C. He is one the way to the theatre.D. He has just returned from a job interview.10.A. He doesn’t want Jenny to get into trouble.B.He doesn’t agree with the woman’s remark.C.He thinks Jenny’s workload too heavy at college.D.He believes most college students are running wild.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, andyou will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would bethe best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Attend expert growers’ lecture. B. Visit fruit-lovig families.C. Plant fruit trees in an orchard(果园).D. Taste many kinds of apples.12. A. It is a new variety. B. It is the best variety for eating quality.C. It is rarely seen now.D. It needs perfect soil to grow.13 A. T o show how to grow apples. B. To introduce an apple festival .C. To help people select apples.D. To attract more people to visit Britain Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. Lack of sleep could lead to heath problem./doc/894529a55cf7ba0d4a7302768e9 951e79a896970.html ck of sleep affects adults more than children.C.Sleeping problems are one of the leading causes of obesity.D.The amount of sleep people need changes with age.15. A. Less sleep is needed when they enter adolescence.B.Ideally, they need 8 hours of sleep a night.C.They may have difficulty in falling asleep before 11:00 pm .D.They always wake up at midnight due to biological changes .16. A. The amount of sleep and academic performance.B.A comparison of different time to start school .C.Students’ sleeping time and social behaviors.D.A beneficial change of school starting time.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Extreme sports . B. City life.C. Human’s potential.D. Danger and safety.18. A. They like to stay isolated . B. They prefer danger to safety.C. They want to know their potential.D. They are bored with the traditional ones.19. A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Neutral.20. A. It is interesting and challenging . B. It is dangerous and needs no skills.C. It enables people to face fears.D. It only stimulate individualism.II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A 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 wielding chopsticks since at least 1200 B.C., and by A.D. 500 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 fromcooking pots. When resources became scare, around 400 B.C. ,crafty chefs figured out 25 to conserve fuel by chopping food into smaller pieces that required less cooking fuel, and besides, it could be cooked 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 veget arian, he believed that knives’ sharp points evoked( 诱发) violence 27 (kill) the happy, contented mood that should reign 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 now-ubiquitous disposable set, typically made of bamboo or wood. Wealthy diners could eat with ivory, jade, coral, brass or agate versions, while the most privileged used silver sets. It was believed that the silver would corrode and turn black 29 it came into contact with poisoned food.Throughout history, chopsticks have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with another staple 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 gummy and clumpy, unlike the fluffy and distinct grains of Western long- grain rice. 30 chopsticks come together to lift steaming bundlesof sticky rice, it's a match made in heaven.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The “Penny Black”, the first postage stamp issued in Britain and, more importantly, the first postage stamp issued anywhere, 31 the image of Queen Victoria, but the first British postal service didn’t originate in Victoria England. In 1860, William Dockwra started a public service that 32 the quick delivery of a letter anywhere in London. His system was quickly33 with Dockwra in charge. It was far from a perfect system,34 with seemingly improper charges that made it unreasonably expensive to send a letter. Worse still, recipients were expected to pay. As you might imagine, this 35 some problems—either people weren’t home or flat—out refused to pay. The system just didn’t work, but it remained in place for far too long.About 50 years later, to do better, Rolland Hill argued for putting an end to the postal charges and replacing them with a single national rate of one penny, which would be paid by the sender. When the post office ignored Hill’s ideas, he self-published his essay and it quickly gained36 among the public. Hill was then ordered by Postmaster General Lord Lichfield to discuss postal reform and ,during their subsequent meetings, the two men conceived of a gluey 37 that could be applied to the envelops to indicate payment. Though it had gained support with the public who longed for a affordably way to connect with distant friends and family, officials were still not convinced. Thankfully, Hill was far from alone in his passionfor reform. He eventually earned enough support from other like-minded individuals to convince Parliament to 38 his system.In 1839, Hill held a competition to design all the postal facility. The winning stamp 39 describing the young queen’s profile came from one William Wyon, who based the design on a medal he created to celebrate his first visit to London.The“Penny Black”stamp went on sale on May 1, 1840. It was an immediate 40 . Suddenly, the country seemed a lot smaller. The penny black’s design was so well received that it remained in use for forty year.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The term “staycation” means vacations that you take at home or near your home rather than traveling to another place. It is closely connected with less pollution, saving money and not contributing to the overwhelming disorder that takes place in some of the world's most touristic areas.The concept of staycation was born at the time of the 2008 market 41 in the United States.Because of it, many households were forced to 42 their expenses and consequently limit their vacation budget. The shortageof money to travel abroad is at the origin of why many people started to (re) discover their most 43 surroundings.At the same time, awareness of the 44 impacts of tourism, especially on what concerns the impacts of transportation, started to increase too. And so did the perception that some of the main cities (abroad) are increasingly overloaded with people-- with places such as Barcelona, Venice, or the Seychelles planning on 45 a tourist cap.Staycation appears like a great solution for the 46 above mentioned. It is a great way of spending joyful vacations while helping one's 47 and the environment. 48 , staying close to home eliminates the budget for accommodation and transport.Apart from the financial 49 gained by leaving behind expensive plane tickets or by not booking hotel rooms that aren't cheap, staycation also has the benefit of keeping harmful50 in the ground. Cars, boats, and planes are not (or are less) used; 51 , other means of transport such as public transport, bicycles, electric scooters or just walking are favored.This allows people's carbon footprints not to 52 as much as they would if long distances had been traveled.A staycation is a form of alternative tourism that is fully in line with the slow tourism trend. Slow tourism invites you to live in the 53 moment. It encourages you to take your time, discover nearby landscapes, reconnect and spend more time outdoors in nature with the people you enjoy, There are no fully-booked days, and there is no 54 to go from one activity to another just to stay busy all the time.Given the multiple 55 of local tourism, you no longer have a reason to be embarrassed at the coffee machine at work when you are asked where you are going on vacation this year.41. A. value B. sector C. crisis D. shares42. A. restrict B. bear C. avoid D. meet43. A. cheerful B. immediate C. polluted D. attractive44. A. limited B. financial C. cultural D. environmental45. A. introducing B. stopping C. postponing D. raising46. A. challenges B. assessment C. tasks D. applications47. A. voyage B. mind C. pocket D. hometown48. A. In addition B. For example C. In fact D. On the contrary49. A. services B. advice C. resources D. savings50. A. emissions B. exposure C. vehicles D. strategies51. A. therefore B. instead C. however D. moreover52. A. last B. fall C. increase D. change53. A. historic B. present C. critical D. climatic54. A. good B. harm C. blame D. rush55. A. advantages B. challenges C. platforms D. themesSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questionsor unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choosethe one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)。

上海市金山区2020年高考教学质量检测（二模）英语试题及答案（word版）

上海市金山区2020年高考教学质量检测（二模）英语试题及答案（word版）

上海市金山区2020年高考教学质量检测（二模）英语试题及答案（word版）金山区2020-2020学年第二学期教学质量监测高三年级英语学科试卷2020.4 考生注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

2.本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

3.答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上，在答题纸反面清楚地填写姓名。

I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Part 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. For one week. B. For less than a week.C. For two weeks.D. Hard to say.2. A. Go to her sister’s wedding ceremony. B. Stay at home.C. Go to George’s birthday party.D. Go to George’s house-warming party.3. A. 50 dollars. B. 40 dollars. C. 60 dollars. D. 55 dollars.4. A. She feels bored with the idea. B. She thinks ballet is funny.C. She will not go with the man anyway.D. She shows interest in the show.5. A. Snowy. B. Sunny. C. Windy. D. Cloudy.6. A. She hasn’t seen Monet’s paintings for ten years.B. She hasn’t been to the museum for long.C. She has been interested in Monet’s paintings f or ten years.D. She used to own one of Monet’s paintings.7. A. Father and daughter. B. Friends.C. Husband and wife.D. Boss and his employee.8. A. The man is not interested in the game this weekend.B. The man is not interested in the team that will play this weekend.C. The man doesn’t want to mention the game.D. The man is not interested in watching any game.9. A. She would see Ellen at last.B. She saw Ellen for the last time not long ago.C. She has many people to see before Ellen.D. She wouldn’t like to see Ellen at all.10. A. The woman is sorry for not being able to spend the holiday with the man.B. The man is a bit annoyed because the woman didn’t tell him her plan for the winter holiday.C. The man is sorry about not being able to go to Malaysia.D. The woman is excited about spending the winter holiday in Malaysia without the man. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will bespoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. 70. B. 80. C. 130. D. 15.12. A. On Tuesdays. B. On Wednesdays.C. On Sundays.D. On Mondays.13. A. The English Family club. B. The painting club.C. The sports club.D. The music club.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because they haven’t as much interest in finding the cure as in space travel.B. Because there are too many kinds of cold viruses for them to identify.C. Because it is not economical to find a cure for each type of cold.D. Because they believe people can recover without treatment.15. A. They reveal the seriousness of the problem.B. They indicate how fast the virus spreads.C. They tell us what kind of medicine to take.D. They show our body is fighting the virus.16. A. It can actually does more harm than good.B. It causes damage to some organs of our body.C. It works better when combined with other remedies.D. It helps us to recover much sooner.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It lasts till today.B. It lasted about ten years.C. It’s not mentioned in the conversation.D. It lasts forever.18. A. The commercial success of several boys and girls.B. The funny daily stories that happened to a group of close friends.C. How people in Manhattan made their living.D. American culture, mainly the coffee culture.19. A. It always received positive reviews from the critics.B. It enjoyed a high rate of watching.C. It was used as a tool for English learning all over the world.D. It became a cultural phenomenon.20. A. They may go to the “Central Perk” for a cup of coffee.B. They may open a new coffee shop together.C. They may start practicing English with each other.D. They may go to the woman’s place to enjoy the show.II. Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.I was eighteen, summer fading, when my parents drove me to my university apartment. It was my first apartment. ___21___ (walk) my parents solemnly back to their car, I noticed that my mother had tears in her eyes. I ___22___ (struggle) to hold back my own. Such a strong woman was she ___23___ it was rare to see such a show of emotion. At the time, I was rather surprised. Beingthe youngest of five children, I thought that my parents were accustomed to ___24___ (let) go. But maybe it’s something that never gets any easier, ___25___ _______ _______ many practice swings you get. As my parents drove off, I realized that they would return to an empty home, ___26___ all of their children leaving to pursue dreams and lives of their own. Their nest, full of love and joy for so long, was now empty. Relishing(憧憬) my new-found freedom, I concentrated on my college life. My parents did their best to give me space to learn and grow, even if I neglected to call or visit. It was a time of “firsts,” and a taste of first “lasts.”I have recently been playing Travel Frog, a mobile game that has me emotionally ___27___ (influence). In the game you gather resources, send your frog on his adventures and your payoff is, *drum roll please* ... postcards. That’s right, postcards. I thought it was a silly, overly-simplistic game at first, but then it started to bring back memories from long ago.While the game lacks the narrative detail or the interactivity of other games, you have a lesson ___28___ (learn) from your itinerant (四处奔波的) “Frog Son”. You do not control when he sets off on his adventures, ___ 29___ can you be sure that your hard work will land you a coveted(梦寐以求的) postcard. This game, however, has emotionally affected many players. They ___30___ (remind) of their parents who restlessly await their return home, their familiar voices, their love. Parents sacrifice a large part of themselves for their children. It is a sacrifice that can only be paid back with love.Section BDirections: Complete the passage with the words given in the table. Each word can be used only once. There is an extra onethat you will find no use for.A. evidenceB. significantlyC. completelyD. effectiveE. removeF. applicableG. beneficialH. environmentI. assessJ. influenceK. purifyCan Indoor Plants Really Purify the Air?Plants are very important to human life. Through photosynthesis (光合作用), they transform carbon dioxide into fresh oxygen. They are said to ___31___ toxins from the air we breathe — but is this true?One famous NASA experiment, published in 1989, found that indoor plants can clean the air by removing cancer-causing pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. Later research has found that soil micro-organisms in potted plants also play a part in cleaning indoor air.Based on this research, some scientists say house plants are ___32___ air purifiers, and the bigger and leafier the plant, the better. “The amount of leaf surface area can ___33___ the rate of air purification,” says Bill Wolverton, a former NASA research scientist who conducted that 1989 plant study.Other experts, however, say the ___34___ that plants can effectively accomplish this feat is far from conclusive.“There are no definitive studies to show that having indoorplants can ___35___ increase the air quality in your home,” says Lu z Claudio, a professor of environmental medicine and public he alth at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. There’s no question that plants are capable of removing volatile chemical toxins from the air “under laboratory conditions,” according to Claudio. But in the real world — in your home or in your office space —the notion that putting a few plants together can ___36___ your air doesn’t have much hard science to back it up.Most research efforts to date, including the NASA study, placed indoor plants in small, sealed environments in order to ___37___ how much air-purifying power they have. But those studies aren’t really ___38___ to what happens in a house, says Stanley Kays, a professor of horticulture at the University of Georgia.In many cases, the air in your home ___39___ turns over —that is, exchanges places with outdoor air —once every hour. “In most instances, air exchange with the outside has a far greater effect on indoor air quality than plants,” Kays says.Many people may be disappointed by what Kays said, but the professor also made it clear that he believes house plants are ___40___ — they are not only pleasant living companions, but also provide a number of health benefits. Studies have shown plants can knock out stress by calming the sympathetic nervous system, and can also make people feel happier. More research shows spending time around nature has a positive effect on a person’s mood and energy levels.III. Reading comprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blankwith the word or phrase that best fits the context.What the scientists are saying…The first primate (灵长目动物) clonesFor the first time, scientists have used the technique that produced Dolly the sheep to clone monkeys. The Chinese researchers who produced the two macaques say that having access to genetically identical primates will be a huge ___41___ to medical research. It will give scientists a clearer understanding of genetic ___42___ by enabling them to compare animals who are identical except for one tweaked gene; when ___43___ drugs, it will make it possible to rule out the possibility that variations in outcomes are down to genetic ___44___. But other experts have raised a host of ___45___. The somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) technique involves ___46___ a cell nucleus to a donated nucleus-free egg that is then prompted to develop into an embryo（胚胎）. Although 23 species have been cloned in this way, primates have only been cloned before using a less complex embryo-splitting technique. Similar to the process that creates twins, it can only lead to a very ___47___ number of genetically identical individuals. SCNT can in ___48___ lead to a far larger number of clones, but in the Chinese experiment, the fail rate was very high. The team implanted scores of embryos, but only two monkeys survived beyond a few days.___49___ to that is the concern that by cloning a primate species, the team has broken down a significant ___50___ on the way to cloning humans.Herbal remedy dangerHerb al remedies such as St. John’s wort and ginseng may be ___51___ when used alongside conventional drugs, reports The Guardian. In a review of medical literature, researchers atStellenbosch University in South Africa found several ___52___ of alternative treatments appearing to ___53___ with prescription drugs, resulting in potentially dangerous side effects. In one case, the autopsy(解剖) of a 55-year-old who died while swimming concluded that the ginkgo biloba supplements he had been taking may have ___54___his anti-seizure (防止发作) medicine. Other cases documented patients on statins appearing to suffer complications linked to flaxse ed, St. John’s wort and green tea. “If you are taking herbal remedies, you should ___55___it to your clinician,” said one of the report’s authors, Dr Charles Awortwe.41. A. threat B. damage C. benefit D. potential42. A. variations B. diseases C. structures D. factors43. A. manufacturing B. applying C. testing D. prescribing44. A. mess B. differences C. losses D. recombination45. A. concerns B. focuses C. funds D. suspicion46. A. translating B. transferring C. connecting D. reversing47. A. magnificent B. astonishing C. limited D. accurate48. A. theory B. reality C. advance D. addition49. A. Attached B. Related C. Compared D. Added50. A. access B. key C. barrier D. contribution51. A. harmful B. useful C. helpful D. purposeful52. A. methods B. figures C. problems D. instances53. A. deal B. interact C. mix D. identify54. A. put forward B. moved up C. held down D. carried on55. A. claim B. avoid C. classify D. mentionSection 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 thepassage you have just read.(A)Cure for tiredness?Staying up late is a potential battle between parents and kids. But the solution could be as simple as changing your meal time.Researchers at the University of Surry, UK, found that delaying meals could help change one of the internal body clocks. Besides a “master” clock in the brain, there are clocks in other parts of the body. They are usually synchronized according to factors including light.During the study, researchers tested 10 participants to examine the effect of changing meal times on their body clocks. The participants were given three meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the first stage, participants received breakfast 30 minutes after waking. Lunch and dinner followed, after 5-hour intervals. In the second stage, each meal was delayed by 5 hours. Right。

2020届上海市黄浦区高三二模英语试题及答案解析

2020届上海市黄浦区高三二模英语试题及答案解析
C. Open the letter box.
D. Buy a copy of Daily Mail.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M Hello,I'm calling to ask about the position advertised in Friday's Daily Mail.
W:Yes.The position is still open. You could come over and have a talk with us.
B. Where the man can find what he wants.
C. What professional articles the man needs.
D. Where general books are available.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W:Since you want to find professional articles in a certain field,you'd better use the department library.Here you can borrow some general books,like novels,and text books,etc.
M:Oh, I'm sorry,doctor.I didn't hear the bell,or I would have left earlier.
Q:Where does the conversation most probably take place?
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2020上海市黄浦区高三英语二模
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2020年上海市光明高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2020年上海市光明高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案

2020年上海市光明高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIn September, something terrible happened on the west coast ofTasmania,Australia. As many as 380 pilot whales became stranded(搁浅) in shallow water there and later died. This might have beenAustralia’s largest stranding event on record, the BBC reported.But this large amount of whale stranding is not uncommon. For centuries, it has happened all over the world and has puzzled scientists. Scientists say the cause is often unknown. But they have offered many different explanations.Some say the whales chase small fish for food and end up in shallow water because they are not paying attention to where they are going.Others think the stranding has something to do with Earth’s geomagnetic field (地磁场). They say that a geomagnetic compass in whales’ brains controls their position. Unusual changes in Earth’s magnetic field can affect the whales’ compasses and send them in the wrong direction.Another explanation suggests that stranding is caused by the close relationships that whales have. Pilot whales travel in large groups. One lead whale might mistakenly lead the whole group to shallow water. “And if one gets into trouble, the others will not leave,” said Sheryl Gibney, a leading biologist fromNew Zealand. “Some will come in and try to help, they get trapped on the beach, then more will come.”The whales are trapped by mistake or out of sympathy(同情). Once they get stranded, they will likely die. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of theUS, less than 10 percent of all stranded whales survive.1. What do we know about the stranding inAustralia?A. It happened on theeast coast ofAustralia.B. It caused the death of over 300 pilot whales.C. It is commonly seen in September each year.D. It was the largest stranding event in the world.2. According to Gibney, the pilot whales are the animals that________.A. are kind to each otherB. are easy to lose directionC. are too huge to float in the seaD.are silly to follow the leading whale3. What is the story mainly about?A. How human activity has affected whales.B. What might cause whale strandings.C. How whales find their direction while traveling.D. What scientists are doing to save stranded whales.BIt’s a big change from homeless teen to Yale (耶鲁)medical school student, butperseverancepaid off for Chelesa Fearce of Clayton County, Georgia.Fearce was a fourth grader when her mom was diagnosed (诊断) with Lymphoma (淋巴瘤).That began a hard time for the family. They had to move in and out of shelters,hotels and even the family car.“I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her high school graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. “I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anymore. And that helped me get through,” she told WSBTV.Fearce was determined to be a good role model for her younger sister. She found inspiration in her late grandmother, struggling with deadly diseases, who gave Fearce emotional support. In her junior and senior year, Fearce took both high school and college courses, missing out on the free meals she depended on so she could get to her college classes. Despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night, she not only graduated as valedictorian (毕业生代表) of her 2013 class with a 4.5 grade average, but was also given a ride scholarship—including a meal plan to Spelman College in Atlanta.After graduation, she worked full time for two years at the National Institutes for Health inBethesda,Maryland,doing research on drugs. Last fall, she entered Yale and set a course to earn both a PhD and medical degree.4. What does the underlined word “perseverance” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. instant passion.B. continuous efforts.C. great patience.D. selfless ambitions.5. How did Fearce feel facing the sufferings?A. Sad and disappointed.B. Stressed and defeated.C. Determined and confident.D. Joyous and contented.6. What can we know about Fearce’s learning experience?A. Her grandma encouraged her to study medicine.B. Her high school offered her free meals and courses.C. She failed to study late due to frequent power cut.D. She gained remarkable high school achievement.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. From Homeless to YaleB. Meet American’s Top GirlC. Disabled but not DefeatedD. Chelesa Fearce: A Girl of Many TalentsCI was checking out at the supermarket counter on Wednesday night, ready to pay for my bananas, when all ofa sudden, fear came upon me. My wallet was gone. And I could only have left it one place: the G9 bus, from which I had gotten off minutes earlier and which was now speeding to some stops. The moment of realizing it was gone was followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the credit cards, the driver's license, the expensive lipstick ($ 55!).Two hours after I was back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband answered while I sat in the dining room on the phone with a credit card company. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard someone say. In her hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. She left before I could offer my gratitude to her.After I posted the story, I heard from her boyfriend, who identified the good citizen as Erin Ball, a 26-year-old girl working for a trade organization.Once I figured out her, I called to thank her. She said she spotted my wallet and thought that it's more dangerous to go to a stranger's house than leaving the wallet with the driver, but she still decided to take the chance. "If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me," she said. Ball doesn't find her actions particularly excellent. She added, "It's not hard to do small things for people."After Ball found my wallet, she decided to post a picture of my driver's license online before going to my house, trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner had she left my doorstep than I got emails from two neighborswho recognized my face, both offering to help me find my missing property.Ball found my house on a bitterly cold night for which I was extremely grateful. Looking back, I'm not surprised someone had wanted to help a stranger. A warm current of honesty and harmony is running through this town.8. What do we know about the author according to paragraph 1?A. She missed the G9 bus.B. She paid for her bananas.C. She replaced the credit cards.D. She found she had left her wallet on the bus.9. Who helped the author find Ball?A. The G9 driver.B. The girl's boyfriend.C. The author's neighbors.D. The author's husband.10. What did Ball do first after finding the wallet?A. Ball called the author.B. Ball went to the author's house.C. Ball gave the wallet to the bus driver.D. Ball posted a photo of the author's driving license.11. Which of the following best describes Erin Ball?A. Humorous and kind.B. Generous and demanding.C. Honest and warm-hearted.D. Caring and outgoing.DPeople saved a 20-foot orca (虎鲸) that was stuck between rocks on an Alaskan shore by continuously pouring water over it and protecting it from birds who circled above the defenseless whale.The whale was ultimately saved after a six-hour, labor-intensive life-saving operation. Someone spotted the large whale on the Prince of Wales Island near the coast of British Columbia on the morning of July 29th. The Coast Guard was called around 9 a.m. local time. Chance Strickland, the captain of a private yacht in Alaska, andhis crew anchored and began life-saving action that were videoed by Aroon Melane and posted on the Internet.Strickland could hear the orca calling out to killer whales swimming in the area. People on other boats stopped with water and buckets to pour water over the animal. “There were tears coming out of its eyes,” Mr. Strickland told the local newspaper. “It was pretty sad.”The group of people formed a chain that passed buckets of seawater back and forth and poured the water on the orca, which seemed to liven it up. It made a noise and raised its tail when it got water.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was called in, which can be seen on the video using a machine to spray amist of seawater on the orca, which doubled as a way to keep the whale cool and scare the large group of birds that were hoping to feast on the beast.Melane said in her video that the orca was stranded (搁浅) for about six hours until the tide came in andswept it back into the ocean. The group efforts of Strickland’s crew and the NOAA saved the 13-year-old killer whale.12. Why did birds circle above the orca?A. They were eager to eat it.B. They wished to protect it.C. They were attracted by the people.D. They wanted to find a place to rest.13. What did Strickland do immediately after finding the whale?A. Posted pictures online.B. Called friends for help.C. Took action to save it.D. Videoed the trapped animal.14. Why did the whale make a noise and raise its tail?A. To express its eager for water.B. To extend its thanks to people.C. To call out to its fellow whales.D. To show its power and sadness.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Killer Whale Got SavedB. The Orca Inspired KindnessC. Combined Efforts WantedD. Animals and Humans United第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届上海市虹口区高考二模英语试题(原卷版)

2020届上海市虹口区高考二模英语试题Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.How Can You 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___1___ (tie) to how we respond to th e camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to look your best.No. 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step in simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, ___2___ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. ___3___ (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 ___4___(figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future —___5___ a mirror.One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smile until you find one that fits. You should consider ___6___ 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 smil e. Abandon the cheese and try out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound ___7___ 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 ___8___ (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 a pictures. But in reality, the sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are ___9___ but attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy ____10____ (mention), story a source of natural light instead, such as a window.Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.An Effective Approach to Depressive DisorderNo one can be happy and cheerful forever. So it’s important they see a mental-health ___11___ who can provide effective options for treatment when someone has clinical depression known as the state of feeling very sad, anxious and without hope. But there’s also a condition known as subthreshold depression in which someone___12___ some symptoms of depressive disorder, but not enough for a clinical diagnosis.It’s estimated that between 10% and 24% of the population has this kind of mild depression at some point in their lives. And for those people,a new study suggests that practicing thinking ___13___ in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, ___14___ yet another reason why deep thinking may be good for both physical and mental health.The study included 231 Chinese adults with subthreshold depression, meaning their ___15___ between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression ___16___. Half received mindfulness training two hours a week for eight weeks, while the other half continued to receive their usual medical care.During the mindfulness training, participants were instructed on setting short-and long-term goals; ___17___ their activity and mood; planning out their activities; and body scanning. They were asked to practice them at home at least six days a week.These techniques combine traditional deep thinking with ___18___ activation, a type of therapy that uses an “outside in” approach to help people change the way they act and aims to increase rewarding experiences in th eir lives. It has been shown to be effective for moderate to severe depression in other studies, and the researchers wanted to know if it would work as a ___19___ measure as well.At the end of those eight weeks, the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and ____20____ symptoms compared to the group that did not. And no participants had developed clinical depression.Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.For years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off to college, then find a city to live in for a few years to pursue a job or higher education. The end goal was to find somewhere to ___21___ for the long trip, buy a house, make a few friends, start a family, and begin the whole ___22___ all over again.But a new model for living is emerging: Some people are increasingly choosing to move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as ___23___ as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution ___24___ and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned. Six years ago, he ___25___ a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful-designed, ___26___ apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. Today, the company has 3,000 ___27___ in six U. S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Alex’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. The company just ___28___ $50 million in Series B funding, bring its total investment to $78 million, to continue its repaid ___29___. It hopes to have 50,000 estates in 50 cities over the next three years, and the goal is to make each one feel unique and comfortable, rather than_____30_____,like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Alex first came up with the idea for Blue-ground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The _____31_____ of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in a hotel room, _____32_____ in twelve different cities. I loved seeing the world, but I didn’t love feeling like I didn’t have a home.” As he spoke to his friends and coworkers, he realized that many people buried themselves in_____33_____ due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that a ll began to mix together rather than in the “home” full of their own memories._____34_____, Alex found the hotels aren’t particularly cost-effective solution for companies, either._____35_____, McKinsey sometimes paid $10,000 or more for him to stay in a major city for a month, which was far more expensive than local rents.Is this new living model something that will really take off? Or is it just another flash in the pan? Let’s wait and see.21. A. move out B. settle down C. look around D. show up22. A. style B. rhythm C. cycle D. trend23. A. rarely B. frequently C. occasionally D. unusually24. A. unfold B. recover C. improve D. shrink25 A. completed B. involved C. launched D. overtook26. A. fully-furnished B. poorly-equipped C. ideally-suited D. newly-decorated27. A. landmarks B. vacancies C. properties D. terminals28. A. deposited B. reserved C. granted D. obtained29. A. distribution B. expansion C. combination D. stimulation30. A. casual B. special C. normal D. irregular31. A. attendance B. residence C. destination D. accommodation32. A. wandering B. touring C. observing D. exploring33. A. threat B. guilt C. danger D. frustration34. A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Briefly D. Consequently35. A. In a sense B. In his case C. On the scene D. On his occasion Section BDirections: Read the following three passage. 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)We’ve all heard the stories of an actor’s struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of “A Dog’s Way Home,” has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living in a landfill, rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelby’s big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County. Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call, Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump. “I knelt down and just said, ‘Oh, come here, baby,’” said Buhler. “She was so scared, but she came right up t o me, and I was able to put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didn’t know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find-a-Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miler. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spotted Baby Girl’s adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a reall y good picture, and she was flat-out smiling,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the set.Most of the film’s reviews have praised Shelby’s performance. Variety made the comments “an amazing dog, perfec t performance!”Shelby has come a long way from the dump. But Buhler said she saw Shelby recently had needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “She’s exactly the same,” Buhler said.36. Why does the author mention an actor’s struggle before a career breakthrough at the very beginning?A. To make a sharp contrast between an actor’s struggle and a dog’s struggle.B. To introduce a dog’s similar but even more striking experiences.C. To attract reader’s attenti on by giving dramatic examples.D. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.37. What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A. Her adoption picture.B. Her flat-out smiling.C. her personality and ability.D. Her miserable experiences.38. By saying “She is exactly the same” in the last paragraph, Buhler probably means _______.A. the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found itB. it took quite a lot of trouble for the dog to change her own fate.C. she’s really excited t o see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD. the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t changed her inner quality39. What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The Success of “A Dog’s Way Home”B.From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie StarC. The Trainer and Her Star DogD. Shelby’s Hard-luck Story (B) Tips for Taking Online Classes If you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address theirunique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.1. Hold yourself accountableWithout professors actively reminding you, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve set aside enough time to complete assigned work. If you’re having trouble holding yourself accountable, pair up with a fellow classmate. By being organized and self-aware, you can get the most from your online class.2. Practice time management.The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills. Without them, you might find yourself cramming before classes or handing in poor-quality assignments.Make note of major assignments. Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you know what workload is coming in the weeks ahead.Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums.When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, distributing yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.3. Eliminate distractionsRegardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up. And if you’re still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surf the web, try downloading a website blocker. Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to complete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following the advice above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.40. Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that complete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.41. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A. By ignoring notification that pops up.B. By downloading a website blocker.C. By avoiding losing focus.D. By trying time-blocking.42. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websitesB. making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes firstC. weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routinesD.time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule (C) The poet Lovelle Drachman once said, “blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.”, which iscertainly true of people with wanderlust.“Wanderlust” is derived from a German word meaning “a love of hiking” and now used to describe the burning desire to escape the everyday and explore the unfamiliar. Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently unaffected?One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene that affects sensitivity to dopamine (多巴胺), the neuro-transmitter often released in the brain when we do something we enjoy. Actually, it’s not that the 7R version of the DRD4 specifically creates a thirst for travel, but people with the 7R variant are less sensitive to that delicious dopamine hit.So simple things that bring other people pleasure, like a jog in the park or a cheeky chocolate treat, might not cut it for them, which makes those with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to be risk takers to get increased dopamine levels. That’s way DRD4-7R has been called the wanderlust gene. Other researches have also linked the same 7R variant to far riskier behaviours, such as addiction and offensive behaviour. By comparison, the strong sudden desire to go travelling seems like the better end of the Theory of Evolution.But another theory looks at the psychology of living in our inter-connected human society, one in which we are constantly aware of what friends and social media influencers are doing and keep comparing ourselves to them in two distinct ways. Upwards social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as more successful than us. And downward social comparisons, comparing ourselves to those we see as worse off than us. In the age of social media, it’s very easy to compare ourselves unfavourably with the idealized version. How can we compete with influencers, with their perfectly dark brown legs on neat and clean while sand, and their once in a lifetime sunsets over Machu Picchu?Whether the motivation to explore the world is genetic, psychological or something else, there are far more harmful hobbies than the desire to explore the world. Venturing outside your comfort zone, to learn about new cultures, meet people you might otherwise never have had the chance to meet, and finally, learn who you are in different situations. Sounds like a life well-lived. As the novelist Jack Kerouac said, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb th at goddamn mountain.”43. The underlined phrase “catch that travel bug” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.A. be crazy about travellingB. be curious about travellingC. escape daily life by travellingD. experience common travelling44. Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust?A. Because they are more fascinated by risks and unfamiliar things.B. Because the 7R variant cause them to be less sensitive do dopamine hit.C. Because they have comparatively higher level of dopamine than other people.D. Because the 7R variant, also called wanderlust gene, helps create a craving for travelling.45. The author will probably agree to the statement that _______.A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outsi de comfortable zoneB. the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such as addictionC. people tend to forget their daily routine, but adventures really leave footprints in their heartsD. when people compare themselves with less successful ones, it may give rise to mixed feelings46. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Wanderlust and its two main categories.B. A less harmful hobby and analysis of its different cause.C. The distinctions between gene variants and social comparisons.D. Physical and psychological reasons for the desire to explore the world.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.Instructor-centered or Learner-centered?Whether in the East or West, the chief business of traditional education is to pass to the next generation the skills, facts, and standards of moral and social conduct that adults consider to be necessary for the next generation’s material and social success.___47___ The students work individually on assignments, and cooperation is discouraged. The result of this emphasis on what instructors do is that students may become passive learned and do not take responsibility for their own learning. Educators call this traditional method “instructor-centered teaching”.In contrast, “learner-centered teaching” occurs when instructors focus on student learning. It is an approach to teaching that is increasingly being encouraged in higher education. ___48___These methods include active learning, in which students solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class; cooperative learning, in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individualaccount ability; and inductive (归纳法) teaching and learning, in which students are first presented with challenges and learn the couse material in the context of addressing the challenges.Although learner-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditionalteacher-centered approach to instruction, the best teaching, according to Parker Plamer, the author of The Courage to Teach, is not one or the other, but a combination of both. ___49___Learner-centerd teachers still need to lecture because teachers are the definitive content experts in the classroom and the knowledge and experiences of teachers can be extremely helpful to students.___50___ They must recognize that students can learn from each other and that the deepest learning happens when students have the opportunity to practice and obtain feedback.A. Therefore, many teachers have been shifting the focus of activity from teacher to learners.B. Meanwhile, those who are teacher-centered should work to engage and involve students.C. In the traditional approach to teaching, most class time is spent with the teacher lecturing and the students watching and listening.D. This approach emphasizes a variety of different types of methods that shift the role of the instructors form givers of information to facilitators of student learning.E. Inductive methods include inquiry-based learning, case-based instruction, problem-based learning, discovery learning, and just-in-time teaching.F. The thinking that teaching is either teacher-centered or learner-centered breaks the inseparable connection and is harmful to both students and teachers.Ⅳ.Summary Writing51.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.Coco-Cola’s Innovative Solution to Plastic PollutionPlastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problem of the 21st Century with plastic waste almost everywhere. It is estimated that just in 2016, the world produced over 320 million tons of plastic, and this number is set to double by 2034.Plastic waste even makes its way into our oceans with 8 million pieces of plastic pollution per day polluting our waters and destroying the habitat for hundreds of species. It is now believed that there may be around 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean weighing in total up to 269,000 tons. It’s been crystal clear for a long time that the situation is horrible and something needs to be done, and fast. Luckily, Coca-Cola stepped up to the challenge and came up with one innovative and rather effective solution. The firm is replacing its plastic wrapping in Europewith a new paper board technology.This new tech is called the KeelClip and it is a first for the non-alcohol ready-to-drink (NARTD) industry. Using KeelClips, Coca-Cola aims to remove all plastic wrap from its can multipacks in all? European Union markets by the end of 2021. The firm is optimistic that the move will save 2,000 tons of plastic and 3,000 tons of CO2 annually.“Innovation is a key principle of our sustainable packaging work and the application of this fully recyclable paperboard KeelClipTM, which is composed of a top board that the cans clip into and central cardboard ‘keel’ —similar to a ship’s keel — that stabilizes the pack, is another example of how we are delivering on our commitment to remove all unnecessary and hard to recycle single- use plastic from our products. We hope this eco-friendly initative is a conscious approach to dealing with plastic pollution,” said Joe Franses, Vice President, Sustainability at Coca-Cola European Partners.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.52. 用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利。

2020届上海市第十中学高三英语二模试题及答案

2020届上海市第十中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOvernight French ToastWhat You’ll Need•16-ounce loaf of French bread•5 eggs•1 1 /2 cups milk•1/2 cup half-and-half•1/3 cup maple syrup（枫糖浆）•1/2 teaspoon salt•foil（锡箔纸）•2 tablespoons melted butter（for topping）•2 tablespoons maple syrup（for topping）What to Do•With an adult’s help, cut the bread into 1-inch slices.•Place the eggs, milk, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt into a large bowl. Stir（揽拌）the mixture until blended（混合均匀）.•Place the sliced bread into a baking dish. Pour the mixtureover the bread and press the slices into it. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.•Remove the dish from the refrigerator at least one hour before baking. Ask an adult for help to preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the French toast for 35 minutes or until golden brown.•For the topping, combine the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour it over the French toast before serving.1.How much salt will you need to make a French toast?A.1/3 cup.B.1/2 teaspoon.C.2 tablespoons.D.16 ounces.2.How will you use foil?A.Place the sliced breadB.Cover the dish.C.Remove the dish.D.Eat the French toast.3.Who is the passage written for?A.Teachers.B.Parents.C.Cooks.D.Kids.BA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother5. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond6. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband7. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueCSurfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee's attention.”“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention,” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity (生产效率),” he said.According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software toblocktheir employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online,” said Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.8. What does the University of Melbourne study mainlyshow?A. People who surf the Internet are good employees.B. Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.C. The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.D. Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the most popular surfing activities?A. Watching videos.B. Reading online news.C. Reading online novels.D. Playing online games.10. The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.A. stopB. organizeC. protectD. separate11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.B. Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.C. Most people don't surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.D. People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.DAs a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984, Jeffrey never knows what type of situation he might walk into, or who he'll meet along the wayTen years into the job, Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America. When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid. After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walking back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier."You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I'd have," the man said. He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a20-something-year-old man. Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago"That day changed my life," Jeffrey said. "Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the effect you can have on someone's life."12. What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A. He cured the man at the scene.B. He took care of the man's wife and son.C. He only sent the man to hospital.D. He did what was needed13. What did Jeffrey think of the encounter with the man at Office Max?A. It was a common routine.B. It was troublesomeC. It was unbelievableD. It was a dangerous situation.14. Why was the man thankful to Jeffrey?A. Jeffrey helped bring up his little sonB. Jeffrey donated to support his family.C. Jeffrey's help gave him the present happy life.D. Jeffrey's kindness taught his son to be a new doctor.15. How did the meeting change Jeffrey's life?A. He was rewarded with much moneyB. He changed his attitude to his job.C. He got a promotion to be a team leader.D. He took up teaching work to train newcomers.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届上海市二中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析

2020届上海市二中学高三英语二模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AKate Humble: Books that changed my lifeKate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specializing in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband site runs Humble by Nature, a rural skills education centre on working farm near Monmouth intheWyeValley.Winnie the Poohby A A MilneMy father used to read this to me when I was very young — he used different voices for all the animals. The characterization (角色设定) was so clever; we all know someone just like each inhabitant of the HundredAcre Wood: gloomy Eeyore; thick but loyal Pooh; enthusiastic Tigger.A A Milne was masterful in exploring the way they got along together, opening my eyes to how society really works.Last Chance to Seeby Douglas Adams and Mark CarwardineThis book tells of the authors, adventures as they set out to find the rarest of animals, those on the edge of extinction.Their travels are rather exciting and they share a wonderful humour, which really appealed to me. Yet underpinning (支撑) everything is the realization that we can't just sit back and allow species to disappear. PicturePalaceby Paul TherouxI've always loved Theroux's travel writing, but this novel took my breath away. The words aren't long or complicated but, fromthat first paragraph, his writing grabs you by the nose hairs and drags you along. I had an art teacher who told me, “You're only an artist when you've found your own style, not when you're copying someone else, and Theroux represents this.”1. Why did the author mention the characterization ofWinnie the Pooh?A. To indicate the book has realistic values.B. To show how adorable the characters are.C. To persuade people to learn from the characters.D. To prove the writer is good at creating characters.2. What didLast Chance to Seestrike into Kate's heart?A. Curiosity.B. Responsibility.C. Exploration.D. Devotion.3. Which writer does Kate Humble like for his original writing?A. A A Milne.B. Douglas Adams.C. Mark Carwardine.D. Paul Theroux.BA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these health care workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.4. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A. Study at home by himself.B. Spend the more free time playing.C. Donate some money to health care workers.D. Do something helpful for health care workers.5. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?A. The urgency of meals.B. The severity of the virus.C. The number of doctors.D. The position of hospitals.6. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?A. Turning a blind eye to.B. Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D. Answering completely for.7. Where can you probably read this text?A. Science fiction.B. Fashion magazine.C. Life magazine.D. Entertainment newspaper.CDad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he wouldsmile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. He didn’t come home as much as he used to – just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, I’m no longer a kid. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way. I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.8. What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A. Generation gap.B. Dad’s failure in business.C. My ignorance of Dad.D. Dad’s absence from the family.9. Which of the following can best describe Dad?A. Gentle but strict.B. Hardworking and caring.C. Cautious and realistic.D. Demanding but patient.10. Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A. To give her a lesson.B. To follow his old habit.C. To fix their relationship.D. To praise her helpfulness.11. Which saying concludes the text best?A. Yesterday once more.B. Let bygones be bygones.C. Some things never change.D. Like father, like daughter.DJose Hernandez made his dream of becoming an astronaut a reality and he did so despite unbelievable difficulties“I was workingin a field near Stockton, and I heard on my radio that Franklin Chang-Diaz had been selected for the Astronaut Corps," said Jose, who was a senior in high school at the timed was already interested in science and engineering, Jose remembered, "but that was the moment I said, "I want to fly in space.' "As one of four children in a migrant（移民）farming family from Mexico, Jose - who didn't learn English until he was 12 years old - spent much of his childhood traveling with his family from Mexico to southern California each March, then working northward to the Stockton area by November, picking strawberries and cucumbers at farms along the route. They would then return to Mexico for Christmas and start the cycle all over again in thespring. "Some kids might think it would be fun to travel like that,“ Jose laughed, "but we had to work”.After graduating from high school, Jose was admitted into the University of the Pacific, In 1987, he accepted a full-time job with Lawrence National Laboratory. In 2001, Jose joinedtheJohnson Space Center, where he came face-to-face with Franklin Chang-Diaz.“We actually had common experiences —asimilar upbringing, the same language issues. That built up my confidence. Any barriers that existed, he had already overcome them.” Jose smiled. "Now it's my tum!,,“NASA rejected me not once, not twice, not three times but 11 times. It wasn't until the 12th time that I got selected, he said. Jose was selected as part of the 19th class of astronauts in 2004. He circled the globe 217 times but remains a down to Earth guy.Jose Hernandez received the 2016 National Hispanic Hero Award and he continues his long history in the field of engineering and space.12. What made Jose determined to be an astronaut?A. The influence of Astronaut Corps.B. The success of Franklin Chang-Diaz.C. His interest in science and engineering.D. The experience of working in the field.13. What can we learn about Jose as a child?A. He did much farm work.B. He travelled a lot for fun.C. He hated learning English.D. He obeyed his family in everything.14. How did Jose feel when he met FranklinChang-Diaz personally?A. Inspired.B. Valued.C. Relaxed.D. Puzzled.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Climb over BarriersB. Reach for the StarsC. Work the Hard WayD. Learn from Your Past第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案

2020届上海市杨浦高级中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ABrooklyn Botanic GardenBrief IntroductionThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) was acquired by the city of Brooklyn in 1854 along with the land that is Prospect Park.There are so many gardens on display at the BBG that is honestly hard to keep count ofthem. There’s the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, the Osborne Garden, the Shakespeare Garden... you get the point. Each garden that is displayed will be showing off a different group of amazing plants that come m all sorts of color1 s and sizes. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers something for the entire family. They even have a Children’s Garden for the little ones.AttractionsJapanese Hill and Pond GardenOne of the most frequency visited gardens at BBG, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is certainly a favorite among visitors. This garden features a variety of styles as well as beautiful scenery with a viewing pavilion (亭子) and a waterfall. The Shogun Lantern featured in the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden is over 500 years old. It was given to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a gift from the city of Tokyo.Children’s GardenChildren have been planting plants at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden since 1914 and continue their efforts today. Currently, there are over a thousand children contributing to the Children’s Garden.Shakespeare GardenFor those who have fallen in love with the works of Shakespeare, this will be a garden that they can truly appreciate. Over 80 plants that have been mentioned in the writing of Shakespeare currently grow in the Shakespeare Garden.Getting to Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden: 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225Closest Subway: Prospect Park/ Eastern Parkway/ Franklin AvenueBus Tour Stops: Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn routeOpening Times15 March— 6 November：Tuesday—Friday: 8:00 am—6:00 pm; Saturday—Sunday: 10:00 am—6:00 pm8 November —11 MarchMonday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:30 pm; Saturday —Sunday: 10:00 am—4:30 pm1.Where can visitors enjoy a waterfall?A.Osborne Garden.B.Shakespeare Garden.C.Children’s Garden.D.Japanese Hill and Pond Garden.2.How can visitors go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?A.By taking a bus to Prospect Park.B.By taking a bus to 34 Washington Avenue.C.By taking the subway to Franklin Avenue.D.By taking the subway to Stop 35 on the Brooklyn route.3.When can Nancy visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in December?A.5:00 pm on Thursday.B.8:30 am on Wednesday.C4:3 0 pm on Friday. D.9:00 am on Saturday.BA world in which extinct creatures could be brought back to life came a step closer yesterday. Australian scientists have managed to extract a gene from a preserved sample of a Tasmanian tiger and make it active. Thebreakthroughhas left them dreaming that one day they will be able to recreate the animal, which died out more than 70 years ago. And if it can be done with the Tasmanian tiger, it may also be possible to resurrect (复活) creatures that have been extinct for far longer.“There used to be a time when extinction meant forever, but no more, ” said Professor Mike Archer. “We are now able to seriously challenge whether those animals that have gone for ever. What has been achieved is a very important step in bringing back those animals that are extinct. And while I think that technically it is still pretty difficult at the moment, we can now see the possibilities. I’m personally convinced that the Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life in my lifetime.”The breakthrough came after nine years of experiments by scientists at the University of Melbourne, who extracted a gene from one of several tigers preserved in alcohol in a Melbourne museum. They removed theequivalent gene from a mouse embryo implanted the tiger gene and then watched as the mouse continued to grow normally, suggesting the tiger gene had been activated.Team leader Dr. Andrew Pask said it was the first time DNA from an extinct species had been used to “induce (引起) a functional response in another living organism”.However, the animal’s entire gene structure would have to be revived in the same way to even begin the possibility of bringing the Tasmanian tiger back from the dead.Mick Mooney, a wildlife officer ofthe Tasmanian Government, was worried that such developments could encourage people’s indifference to the protection of endangered species.“If people think that we can bring animals back to life after they’ve gone, they will start saying that there is nothing to worry about because we can fix it up later.”4. What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in the l paragraph refer to?A. Scientists have recreated new animals.B. Scientists have resurrected endangered animal.C. It has turned out that some creatures would not go extinct.D. A tiger gene has been extracted successfully and activated.5. Scientists are carrying out the experiments in order to ________.A. bring extinct animals back to lifeB. transplant the genes of tigers into other animalsC. find out what factors lead to the animals’ extinctionD. find a new way to extract animals’ DNA6. Mike Archer thinks that ________.A. scientists now have no technological difficulty reconnecting extinct animalsB. it’ll be a century or so before a Tasmanian tiger walks on the earth againC. humans have come closer in reconnecting extinct animalsD. reconnecting extinct animals is impossible7. We can learn from Mick Mooncy’s words that_________.A. he thought it unnecessary to worry about endangered animalsB. his opinion is in contrast with that of the Tasmanian GovernmentC. he thought people should be encouraged to protect endangered animalsD. he is concerned that bringing extinct animals back to life may have a negative effectCIn the summer of 2016, I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia. I began by admitting that I’d never had a social-media account; I then outlined arguments for why other peopleshould consider removing social media from their lives. The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube. Then it was shared repeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and, eventually, viewed more than five million times. I was both pleased and annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook, Instagram, and other social-media platforms. On the one hand, we’ve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy, which, in the name of corporate(公司的) profits, destroys social life gradually and offends privacy. But we also benefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely. Not long ago, Imet a partner at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kids when she travels; looking through pictures of them makes her feel better.In recent months, some of the biggest social-media companies, Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have promised various reforms. In March, Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward private communication protected by end-to-end encryption(端对端加密); later that month, he put forward the establishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex, lengthy, and gradual process. But not everyone sees it that way. Alongside these official responses, a loose collective of developers that calls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative. They are developing their own social-media platforms, which they say will preserve what’s good about social media while getting rid of what’s bad. They hope to rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more humane(人道的).8. Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A. His video caused many arguments.B. His video was shared without his permission.C. His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D. His video’s popularity on social media is against his talk.9. Why does the author mention the story of his partner in paragraph 2?A. To prove that social media has some benefits.B. To advise people to break away from social media.C. To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D. To describe people’s complicated relationships with social media.10. What is the purpose of the reform made by some social-media companies?A. To attract more users.B. To improve network environment.C. To make more profits.D. To provide more convenientservice.11. What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A. Develop new social-media platforms.B. Remove social media from people’s lives.C. Improve the existing social-media principles.D. Help social-media companies to make reformation.DEvery day in the United States animals are beaten, ignored, or forced to struggle for survival. Left in poor conditions with no food or water, they have little hope as they live out their days without the mercy they deserve. Some are found and rescued, given the chance to experience how great life and humans can be; others aren't so lucky. To grow as a nation, we must fight for these abused(受虐待的) animals’ rights and seriously punish heartless owners.One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is to know what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission, meaning the abuse happens as a result of ignorance or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious, but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering, and finally death. Examples include starvation, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and the failure to get medical care. Passive cruelty is sometimes due to the owner's ignorance, so many animal control officers will first try to educate ignorant owners on how to properly care for animals before giving them a citation(传票) or putting them in prison.Active cruelty, on the other hand, is more well-known and disturbing. Sometimes referred to as non-accidental injury, this type of abuse involves purposeful harm on an animal in order to feel more powerful or gain control. Active cruelty against animals should be taken very seriously, since it can be a sign that a person has serious psychological issues and may commit more acts of violence---possibly against humans.It is hard to tell just what drives people to harm innocent animals. Most animal abusers find some sort of achievement or power in torturing a victim that they know can't fight back. While not all animal abusers become serial killers, it is important to take every case seriously.As a nation we need to make it our right to come together and ensure the safety of our beloved pets. AsMargaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”12. What is the first step to do with the passive cruelty abusers?A. To throw them into prison.B. To bring the case to the court.C. To teach them how to treat animals.D. To give them a strong warning.13. We can learn from Para.3 that active cruelty ______.A. is actually a sign of power or controlB. has been taken seriously in the nationC. may lead to serious psychological problemsD. may cause acts of violence against humans14. What is the author’s attitude towards animal cruelty?A. Uncertain.B. Doubtful.C. Concerned.D. Pessimistic.15. The author wrote this passage to ______.A. warn those heartless pet ownersB. tell people the harm of animal crueltyC. explain the reasons why people harm animalsD. call on people to fight for the abused animals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。

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