2020届上海市虹口区中考英语二模试题(含答案)
上海市虹口区2020届高考英语二模 PDF版含答案
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 (21) __________ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to look your best.No. 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step in simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) __________ __________ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23) __________ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the future.No. 2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos (24) __________ (figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future - (25) __________ a mirror.One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smile until you find one that fits. You should consider (26) __________ a closed or an open - mouthed smile looks better.No. 3 Say “Money”We’re used to saying “Cheese”, but this only creates a fake smile. Abandon the cheese and try out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound (27) __________ forces the corners of your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes. The result is a more natural, realistic smile. Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile (28) __________ (happen) is placing your tongue on the back of your front teeth.No. 4 Choose the Right LightingGetting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good a pictures. But in reality, thesun can often create unpleasant shadows that are (29) __________ but attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy (30) __________ (mention), story a source of natural light instead, such as a window.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.An Effective Approach to Depressive DisorderNo one can be happy and cheerful forever. So it’s important they see a mental - health __31__ 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 __32__ 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 __33__ in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, __34__ 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 __35__ between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression __36__. 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; __37__ 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 __38__ activation, a type of therapy that uses an “outside in “ approach to help people change the way they act and aims to increaserewarding experiences in their 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 __39__ measure as well.At the end of those eight weeks, the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and __40__ symptoms compared to the group that did not. And no participants had developed clinical depression.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.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 __41__ for the long trip, buy a house, make a few friends, start a family, and begin the whole __42__ 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 __43__ as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou, who has had a front -row seat watching this evolution __44__ and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned. Six years ago, he __45__ a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful - designed, __46__ apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. Today, the company has 3,000 __47__ in six U. S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Alex’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. The company just __48__ $50 million in Series B funding, bring its total investment to $78 million, to continue its repaid __49__. 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 __50__,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 __51__ of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in a hotel room, __52__ 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 realizedthat many people buried themselves in __53__ due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in the “home” full of their own memories.__54__, Alex found the hotels aren’t particularly cost-effective solution for companies, either. __55__, 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.41. A. move out B. settle down C. look around D. show up42. A. style B. rhythm C. cycle D. trend43. A. rarely B. frequently C. occasionally D. unusually44. A. unfold B. recover C. improve D. shrink45. A. completed B. involved C. launched D. overtook46. A. fully-furnished B. poorly-equipped C. ideally-suited D. newly-decorated47. A. landmarks B. vacancies C. properties D. terminals48. A. deposited B. reserved C. granted D. obtained49. A. distribution B. expansion C. combination D. stimulation50. A. casual B. special C. normal D. irregular51. A. attendance B. residence C. destination D. accommodation52. A. wandering B. touring C. observing D. exploring53. A. threat B. guilt C. danger D. frustration54. A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Briefly D. Consequently55. A. In a sense B. In his case C. On the scene D. On his occasionSection 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 hardlife, 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 to 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 really 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. V ariety made the comments “an amazing dog, perfect 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.56. 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 attention by giving dramatic examples.D. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.57. 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.58. 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 to see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD. the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t changed her inner quality59. 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 Star.C. The Trainer and Her Star Dog.D. Shelby’s Hard-luck Story.(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique 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 witha 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.60. 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.61. 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.62. 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 is certainly 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 DRD4gene 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 that goddamn mountain.”63. 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 travelling64. 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.65. The author will probably agree to the statement that __________A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside 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 feelings66. 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 nextgeneration 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.____67____ 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. _____68_____ 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 individual account 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 traditional teacher-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. ____69____ 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. ____70____ 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.Ⅳ.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. 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 perday 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 Europe with 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.72. 用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利。
2019-2020学年上海各区初三英语二模题型汇编--阅读回答问题考点汇总
2019--2020学年初三英语二模阅读回答问题考点汇编➢从题材设计角度：➢从问题设计形式角度：➢按题目出题设计角度1、原文细节理解题：（2020年崇明初三二模）“I had to stay late at the hospital that night to do an operation. I left at about 11 pm. I drove home slowly because the weather was terrible. The wind was blowing and it was raining heavily, I was turning into our road when a man suddenly ran in front of my car, I almost hit him but I stopped just in time. I was frightened and the men looked frightened, too. I got out of the car but he ran away before I could ask if he was all right. It was very strange. When I got home, the lights were on but it was very quiet, I called to my wife but there was no answer. Then I remembered that she was out at a concert.91.What were the two strange things that Andrew Bennett mentioned (提到)?【参考答案】The two strange things were that the man ran away before Andrew Bennett could ask if he was all right and that the window in the bathroom was open.【考查形式】what特殊疑问句【考查内容】细节题【思路解析】根据题目关键词what，two strangers定位到文章第二段，需要整合一下句子。
2020届上海市虹口区教育学院附属中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案
2020届上海市虹口区教育学院附属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ARed Tourism Sites inShanghaiThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Many Chinese people are planning to visit red tourism attractions in the coming summer vacation. The following are some red tourism sites inShanghai.Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthRevolutionary magazineNew Youth,which created the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement, was established by Chen Duxiu inShanghaiin 1915. The editorial office moved toBeijingin 1917 when Chen Duxiu was head of liberal arts atPekingUniversitybut moved back toShanghaithree years later.Address: No. 2,100 Nanchang Road, Huangpu districtFormer Residence of Chen WangdaoThis three-story building was the home of famous scholar and educator Chen Wangdao. In 1920, Chen completed the first Chinese translation ofThe Communist Manifesto(共产党宣言). He also served as President of Fudan University from 1952 to 1977.Address:51 Guofu Road, Yangpu districtHuangpu Wharf (码头)HuangpuWharfin Yangpu district was the place for about 650 Chinese students who headed toFrancefrom March 1919 to December 1920 to further their studies. They included Zhou Enlai, later the first premier of thePeopledRepublicofChina, and Deng Xiaoping, later the leader of the PRC.Address:32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu districtThe Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party ofChinaThe two-story building was completed in 1920 as the residence of CPC founding member Li Hanjun. On July 23, 1921, thirteen members held their first national congress of the Communist Party of China here, marking the birth of the Party.Address:76 Xingye Road, Huangpu district1. When did the editorial office ofNew Youthreturn toShanghai?A. In 1915.B. In 1919.C. In 1920D. In 1921.2. What do we know about Chen Wangdao according to the text?A. He established theNew Youthmagazine.B. He first translatedThe Communist Manifestointo Chinese.C. He went toFrancefor further study.D. He held the first national congress of the CPC.3. Which site was the birthplace of the Communist Party of China?A. Former Site of the Editorial Department, of New Youth.B. Former Residence of Chen Wangdao.C.HuangpuWharf.D. The Memorial of the Site of the First National Congress of the CPC.BLast summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to a flat building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city.“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don’t have a yard,” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said.Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof. When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.“What a wonderful garden!” said Maria.Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, “but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative!”4. Where did Mrs. Garcia take Maria to one day?A. The park.B. The roof.C. The garden in front of her house.D. The countryside.5. Which of the following is NOT the good side of the community garden?A. It made the building stronger.B. It helped keep the air clean.C. It helped keep the building cooler.D. It used the empty space well.6. After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to ________.A. go back to the countrysideB. pick flowers from the gardenC show her around the park D. grow vegetables on the roof7. What is the best title for this passage?A. A Creative LadyB. An Empty RoofC. A Rooftop GardenD. A Special BuildingCThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.What’s more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer andmanager. “I can tell you with certainty it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.8. What can we know from paragraph one?A. Some people like to play football on the Moon.B. The game called cuju was given new rules today.C. Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D. Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.9. According to the author, there are ________ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 610. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Football is round.B. Football is more than just a sport.C. Our planet is shaped like a football.D. What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To talk about the history of football.B. To express his/her love of football.C. To explain why football is such a popular game.D. To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.DIn many countries of the world, people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city, but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.Two thousand years ago, most people living inBritainwere Celts. Even the word “Britain" is Celtic (凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra". This is why there are so many place names inEnglandwhich end in "-chester" or “-caster"Manchester, for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland, and many placenames there are Celtic. For example,Welsh place names that begin with “Llan" come from the Celtic word for "church".After the Romans leftBritain, it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham" or “-ton". Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example, means "Beormund's village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages calledUpton (village on a hill)——a good place to build a village and Moreton (“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard. Place names that end in “-ford" (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally, in 1066EnglandbecameNorman—theNormansgave us the place name "grange", which means farm.And how aboutLondon? Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants (居民). People once believed that theUnited Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikely. Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. Like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.12. The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because ofA. the death of local languagesB. the long lost history of the namesC. their lack of interest in itD. the frequent changes to the names13. According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A. on a hillB. near a castleC. beside a riverD. with a church14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A. The Celts—The Romans—TheNormans—The Anglo SaxonsB. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansC. The Romans—The Celts—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansD. The Romans―The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—TheNormans15. What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A. RiverB. LondiniumC. LudD. Castle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虹口区二模】上海市虹口区2020届高三英语学生学习能力诊断测试(二模)Word版含答案
虹口区2019学年度第二学期学生学习能力诊断测试高三英语试卷2020.4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。
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I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and 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. To ask for leave B. To cancel a flight.C. To make an apology.D. To put off a meeting.2. A. He'll come over and make a phone call. B. He'll go for a job interview.C. He'll make an advertisement.D. He'll find the position in the newspaper.3. A. The handle can't be replacedB. There's no handle for the suitcase.C. The suitcase is not worth fixing.D. The suitcase can be fixed in time.4. A. Worthwhile. B. Meaningful C. Incredible. D. Exciting5. A. They are both to blameB. They are difficult to please.C. They used to be god friendsD. They can manage to get along6. A. The man can read in the library without a library card.B. The man has to leave before he gets a library card.C. The woman will lend the man her library card.D. A library card is a must for everyone there.7. A. He will give up learning French grammar.B. He finds it difficult to learn French grammar.C. Learning French is as easy as learning English.D. He feels learning French difficult but rewarding.8. A. Both of them will watch the game togetherB. The woman feels lucky to have got a ticketC. The man can get the ticket at its original price.D. The woman doesn't like watching the game on TV.9. A. The woman will make the lines shorter.B. The man hopes to change his role in the play.C. The man lacks self-confidence in playing the part.D. The woman will try to help the man remember the lines.10. A. Artificial lighting will do harm to people.B. The man should spend more time outdoorsC. People work longer hours with artificial lighting.D. Working long makes people confuse day with night.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Some workers talk to the boss directly.B. Workers in all companies get a fixed pay rise every year.C. All workers get a pay rise or a bonus for achieving a goal.D. Part of the workers get a pay increase as a reward for their effort.12. A. It is a common practice.B. If you don't ask, you don't get.C. It shows your loyalty to the company.D. What you expect stands for the boss' ambition.13. A. Talking to your Human Resources department.B. Asking for flexible working hours.C. Offering more reasons for it.D. Negotiating another sum.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Both polar regions are floating on a rock surface.B. Both polar regions are surrounded by freshwater ice.C. The conditions in the Antarctic are better than that of Arctic.D. There are more marine species in the Arctic than in the Antarctic.15. A. Plants. B. Land C. Temperature. D. Water.16. A. There are more similarities than differences in both polar regions.B. The Arctic and Antarctic are geologically and biologically different.C. Both the Arctic and Antarctic are not suitable for animals to survive.D. The difference of both polar regions leads to the diversity on our planet.Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He is most likely to have tragic illness and take risks.B. He will probably feel discouraged and ruin his life.C. He will no longer adapt to difficult job situations.D. He will never achieve great success in work.18. A. Hope is the sense that everything has a powerful signB. Hope is a measurable advantage in various aspects of life.C. Hope is what sets intelligence and academic achievements apart.D. Different levels of hope can indicate people's future success or failure19. A. Because they have greater ambitions to strive for.B. Because they are usually with higher intelligence.C. Because they have bigger academic achievements.D. Because they have better grade points in high school20. A. Believe they have the will and know how to achieve their goals.B. Reset their goals according to their performances.C. Believe everything will turn out all right.D. Measure their hope levels frequently.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 (21) __________ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to look your best.No. 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step in simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) __________ __________ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23) __________ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the future.No. 2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos (24) __________ (figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future - (25) __________ a mirror.One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smile until you find one that fits. You should consider (26) __________ a closed or an open - mouthed smile looks better.No. 3 Say “Money”We’re used to saying “Cheese”, but this only creates a fake smile. Abandon the cheese and try out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound (27) __________ forces the cornersof your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes. The result is a more natural, realistic smile. Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile (28) __________ (happen) is placing your tongue on the back of your front teeth.No. 4 Choose the Right LightingGetting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good a pictures. But in reality, the sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are (29) __________ but attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy (30) __________ (mention), story a source of natural light instead, such as a window.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.An Effective Approach to Depressive DisorderNo one can be happy and cheerful forever. So it’s important they see a mental - health __31__ 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 __32__ 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 __33__ in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, __34__ 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 __35__ between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression __36__. 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-termgoals; __37__ 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 __38__ 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 their 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 __39__ measure as well.At the end of those eight weeks, the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and __40__ symptoms compared to the group that did not. And no participants had developed clinical depression.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.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 __41__ for the long trip, buy a house, make a few friends, start a family, and begin the whole __42__ 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 __43__ as every month.Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou, who has had a front -row seat watching this evolution __44__ and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned. Six years ago, he __45__ a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful - designed, __46__ apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. Today, the company has 3,000 __47__ in six U. S. cities, along with Dubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Alex’s native Athens, and a staff of 400. The company just __48__ $50 million in Series B funding, bring its total investment to $78 million, to continue its repaid __49__. 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 __50__,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 __51__ of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in a hotel room, __52__ 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 __53__ due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in the “home” full of their own memories.__54__, Alex found the hotels aren’t particularly cost-effective solution for companies, either. __55__, 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.41. A. move out B. settle down C. look around D. show up42. A. style B. rhythm C. cycle D. trend43. A. rarely B. frequently C. occasionally D. unusually44. A. unfold B. recover C. improve D. shrink45. A. completed B. involved C. launched D. overtook46. A. fully-furnished B. poorly-equipped C. ideally-suited D. newly-decorated47. A. landmarks B. vacancies C. properties D. terminals48. A. deposited B. reserved C. granted D. obtained49. A. distribution B. expansion C. combination D. stimulation50. A. casual B. special C. normal D. irregular51. A. attendance B. residence C. destination D. accommodation52. A. wandering B. touring C. observing D. exploring53. A. threat B. guilt C. danger D. frustration54. A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Briefly D. Consequently55. A. In a sense B. In his case C. On the scene D. On his occasionSection BDirections: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished 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 to 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 really 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, perfect 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.56. 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 attention by giving dramatic examples.D. To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.57. 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.58. 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 to see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD. the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t changed her inner quality59. 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 Star.C. The Trainer and Her Star Dog.D. Shelby’s Hard-luck Story.(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique 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 witha 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.60. 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.61. 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.62. 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 is certainly true of people with wanderlust.‘Wanderlust’ is derived from a German word meaning ‘a love of hiking’ and now used todescribe 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 that goddamn mountain.”63. 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 travelling64. 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.65. The author will probably agree to the statement that __________A. a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside 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 feelings66. 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.____67____ 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. _____68_____ 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 individual account 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 traditional teacher-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. ____69____ 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. ____70____ 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.Ⅲ.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. 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 Europe with 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.Ⅲ. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利。
2020年上海市虹口区高考英语二模试卷
2020年上海市虹口区高考英语二模试卷Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections： After reading the passage below，fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper from of the given word； for the other blanks， use one word that best fits each blank.1．(★)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） tied （tie） to how we respond to the camera． With the following tips， you're sure to look your best．No． 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step 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）even if / even though they make you ashamed a little． Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while．（3） Having analyzed （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） has been figured （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 posein the future - （5） without 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） whether a closed or an open - mouthed smile looks better．No． 3 Say "Money"We're used to saying "Cheese"， but this only creates a fake smile． Abandon the cheese and try out the word "Money" instead． The ending 'ey' is the very sound （7） that 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） happening （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） anything but attractive．Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun，which is also worthy（10） to be mentioned （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.2．(★★★)A． highlights B． scale C． behavioral D． professional E． anxiety F．scoring G． respectively H． exhibits I． preventive J． monitoring K． mindfullyAn Effective Approach to Depressive DisorderNo one can be happy and cheerful forever． So it's important they see a mental - health（1） D who can provide effective options for treatment when someone has clinical depression known as the state of feeling very sad， anxious andwithout hope． But there's also a condition known as subthreshold depression in which someone（2） H some symptoms of depressive disorder， but not enoughfor 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 （3） K in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression． The study， published in the Annals of Family Medicine，（4） A 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（5） F between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression （6） B ． 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 settingshort-and long-term goals；（7） J 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 （8） Cactivation， 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 theirlives． It has been shown to be effective for moderate to severe depression inother studies， and the researchers wanted to know if it would work as a（9） I measure as well．At the end of those eight weeks， the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and （10） E symptoms comparedto 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.3．(★★★★)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（1） D for the long trip， buy a house， make a few friends， start a family， and begin thewhole（2） C all over again．But a new model for living is emerging： Some people are increasingly choosingto move from city to city throughout their entire lives， sometimes as（3） Bas every month．Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou， who has had a front -row seat watching this evolution（4） A and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned． Six years ago， he（5） C a start-up which is now called Blue-ground that rents out beautiful-designed，（6） A apartments for a month at a time， at rates that are cheaper than hotels． Today， the company has 3，000（7） C in six U． S． cities， along with Dubai， Istanbul， London， Paris，and Alex's native Athens， and a staff of 400． The company just（8） D ﹩50 million in Series B funding， bring its total investment to ﹩78 million， to continue its repaid （9） B ． 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（10） C ，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（11） D of choice for consultants is the hotel，" he says． "I had to spend five years in a hotel room，（12） A 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（13） D due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living gout of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in the "home" full of their own memories．（14）A ， Alex found the hotels aren't particularly cost-effective solution for companies， either．（15） B ， 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．（1）A． move out B． settle down C． look around D． show up（2）A． style B． rhythm C． cycle D． trend（3）A． rarely B． frequently C． occasionally D． unusually（4）A． unfold B． recover C． improve D． shrink（5）A． completed B． involved C． launched D． overtook（6）A． fully-B． poorly-equipped C． ideally-suited D． newly-decorated furnished（7）A． landmarks B． vacancies C． properties D． terminals（8）A． deposited B． reserved C． granted D． obtained（9）B． expansion C． combination D． stimulationA． distribution（10）A． casual B． special C． normal D． irregular（11）A． attendance B． residence C． destination D． accommodation （12）A． wandering B． touring C． observing D． exploring（13）A． threat B． guilt C． danger D． frustration（14）A． Moreover B． Nevertheless C． Briefly D． Consequently （15）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 followedby 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）4．(★★★)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 MeganBuhler 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 to me， and I was able to put her in my truck．" The pair headed to the county animal shelter， where thestaff 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 really good picture， and she wasflat-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 filmingbegan． 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， perfect 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．（1）Why does the author mention an actor's struggle before a career breakthroughat the very beginning？ BA．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 attention by giving dramatic examples．D．To clearly point out the main idea of the passage．（2）What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film？ CA．Her adoption picture．B．Her flat-out smiling．C．Her personality and ability．D．Her miserable experiences．（3）By saying "She is exactly the same" in the last paragraph， Buhler probably means D ．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 to see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD．the dramatic change of the dog's life hasn't changed her inner quality（4）What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage？ BA．The Success of "A Dog's Way Home"．B．From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star．C．The Trainer and Her Star Dog．D．Shelby's Hard-luck Story．5．(★★★)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you're considering taking online college courses， the tips and advice below can help you address their unique 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 andself-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 crammingbefore 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 offto avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up． And ifyou're still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surfthe 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．（1）Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable？ A 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．（2）How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes？ BA．By ignoring notification that pops up．B．By downloading a website blocker．C．By avoiding losing focus．D．By trying time-blocking．（3）It can be inferred from the passage that D ．A．a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websitesB．making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes first C．weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routines D．time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule6．(★★★)The poet Lovelle Drachman once said， "blessed are the curious， for they shall have adventures．"， which is certainly 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 avariant 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 that goddamn mountain．"（1）The underlined phrase "catch that travel bug" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A ．A． be crazy about travellingB． be curious about travellingC． escape daily life by travellingD． experience common travelling（2）Why are people with the 7R type of the DRD4 gene more likely to have wanderlust？ BA．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 cravingfor travelling．（3）The author will probably agree to the statement that C ．A．a well-lived life doesn't involve venturing outside comfortable zoneB．the 7R variant is inevitably linked with some more risky behavior such asaddictionC．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 feelings（4）What does the passage mainly talk about？ DA．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.7．(★★)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．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．（1） C 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 ownlearning． 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．（2） DThese 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 individual account 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 traditional teacher-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．（3） FLearner-centerd teachers still need to lecture because teachers are thedefinitive content experts in the classroom and the knowledge and experiences of teachers can be extremely helpful to students．（4） B They must recognize that students can learn from each other andthat the deepest learning happens when students have the opportunity to practiceand obtain feedback．Ⅳ.Summary Writing8．(★★)Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize the main idea andthe 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 ofplastic 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 itsplastic wrapping in Europe with a new paper board technology．This new tech is called the KeelClip and it is a first for the non-alcoholready-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 aship's keel - that stabilizes the pack， is another example of how we aredelivering 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.9．(★)用过的人大都说这种钢笔书写流利．（write） Most of the people who have used it/ this kind of pen say this kind of pen / it writes fluently / smoothly．10．(★)最近十年形形色色的社交软件接二连三地开发了出来．（see） The last / past / recent ten years have / decade has seen the continuous development of all kinds of social software / social software of all kinds．11．(★★★)他现在退休已经七、八年了，可他总是闲不住，还在积极参加社会公益活动．（It） It is / has been seven or eight years since he retired （from work），but he is / has been still / always （keeping himself） busy．（and） actively participating in / taking an active part in social welfare activities / public benefit activities．12．(★★★)在室内养一些心仪的绿植既有助于人们放松心情，缓解压力，又能净化空气，可谓居家必备．（which） Raising / Growing / Cultivating some favourite green plants indoors/ in the room can not only help people get relaxed / to relax （mood / themselves）， and relieve pressure， but also can / but can also purify the air，which is / can be described as / which is said to be a must at home．Ⅵ. Guided Writing13．(★★)Directions： Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．假如你是明启中学的学生李华．为了推动校园文化建设，展现当代学生风采，校学生会正策划学生"校园之星"评选活动．学生会初步拟定了"学习之星"，"才艺之星"和"运动之星"三个评选项目．请你给学生会写一封电子邮件，要求增加一个评选项目，并就这个评选项目谈谈你的看法．你的邮件必须包含以下内容：1．你要求增加的评选项目；2．你的理由；3．你对此项目评选的具体实施建议．注意：作文中不得出现你本人的姓名、班级及学校等真实信息．。
2020上海市闵行区初三英语二模试卷(word版含答案)
Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar(第二部分语音、词汇和语法)II. Choose the best answer.(选择最恰当的答案) (共20 分)26.Don't touch that plate. It's hot！Which is correct for the underlined part？A) /a:/ B) /ʌ / C) /aʊ/ D) /əʊ/27. Could you do me _____ favor and pick up Sam from school today？A) the B) an C) a D) /28. Mr Smith will be free soon. You can wait for _____ in the meeting roomA) his B) he C) himself D) him29. It's a pity that Kobe Bean Bryant, the famous basketball player, passed away ______ January.A) in B) on C) of D) at30. I think the government should focus more _____ global climate change.A) by B) on C) for D) to31. It was not as _____ as I thought. After some practice, I could do it.A) hard B) harder C) hardest D) the hardest32. Don' t worry. Ask your teacher for some _____ on how to prepare for the final exam.A) advice B) idea C) method D) praise33. It seems _____ that their favourite football team will win the game again.A) possibly B) likely C) certainly D) rarely34. The parents asked their son to be serious but he always pretended _____ nothing.A) to hear B) hearing C) hear D) heard35. They will keep ______ the problem with their international partners.A) discuss B) to discuss C) discusses D) discussing36. I happened to see Jack and Mary this morning. They ______ in the street.A) walk B) walked C) were walking D) are walking37. Dr Nanshan Zhong predicted that the novel coronavirus(新冠病毒) outbreak in China _____over by this late June.A) has been B) had been C) will be D) would be38. When we are on the top of the mountain, we can enjoy the views from _______ sides.A) both B) either C) all D) neither39. We will have to put off the school spring outing _______ the weather improves.A) since B) when C) unless D) if40. Unfortunately, Lucy fell downstairs ______ broke her leg yesterday afternoon.A) and B) or C) so D) but41. _______ wonderful concert it is！It's the first time that I have seen so many famous musiciansplaying together.A) What B) What a C) What an D) How42. Because of the spread of the disease, our flight to France ______ last week.A) is cancelling B) has cancelled C) is cancelled D) was cancelled43. It's amazing the programme ______ put your e-mail into other languages.A) can B) may C) must D) need44. -I'm afraid all the students have to get used to online learning at present.-__________A) That's a good idea. B) I agree with you.C) That's all right. D) Never mind.45. -Excuse me, could you tell me the way to Shanghai Disneyland？-__________A) Good luck！B) Glad to hear that.C) Sorry, I am new here, too. D) Not at all.Ⅲ. Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only beused once.(将下列单词或词组填入空格。
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届九年级下学期英语4月学业模拟考试(二模)试卷A卷
2020届九年级下学期英语4月学业模拟考试（二模）试卷A卷姓名:________ 班级:________ 成绩:________一、单项选择 (共20题；共40分)1. （2分）根据音标/eə/，选出含有这一读音的单词。
A . nearB . heardC . bearD . dear2. （2分）Usually, it's easier to make decision than to take action.A . a; anB . ／; anC . ／; ／D . a;／3. （2分）It's nice ___________ the doctor to devote all the time he has _______ for the patients.A . of; to careB . for; to careC . for; to caringD . of; to caring4. （2分）—I am surprised to find that you are an excellent cook.—I have some in Chinese cooking.A . relationshipB . experienceC . informationD . preparation5. （2分）What a beautiful balloon! Where did you buy ? I want to buy for my little daughter.A . it; oneB . one; itC . one; oneD . it; it6. （2分）Yangmi was famous ____ a singer.A . withB . asC . forD . of7. （2分）This piece of music is ________________ that one.A . as boring asB . not as boring thanC . more bored thanD . so boring as8. （2分）— What do you think of this football match?— I've no idea. But is believed that the Spanish team will win.A . thatB . thisC . whichD . it9. （2分）（2016·来宾）Bob is one of _____ boys in Class1, Grade 9.A . cleverB . clevererC . the most cleverD . the cleverest10. （2分）Mike is teaching me how a computer．A . useB . usedC . usingD . to use11. （2分）It is a nice house____________ it hasn't got a garden.A . andB . butC . or12. （2分） well is very important to us.A . Speak EnglishB . Speaks EnglishC . Spoken EnglishD . Speaking English13. （2分）—Sorry, I'm late. Has the meeting begun?—It doesn't matter. The meeting for several minutes.A . has just begunB . has just been overC . has just been onD . has just ended14. （2分）— May I speak to Mrs. Black?—Sorry, Mum can't come to the phone now. She a shower.A . hasB . hadC . is havingD . was having15. （2分）While Mike _______ for his dog, he fell into a river.A . lookedB . was lookingC . would lookD . was looked16. （2分）Get in now before it _____________ out.A . sellB . sellsC . is sellingD . is sold17. （2分）—That must be Mr. John.—No, it be him. I saw him off at the airport half an hour ago.A . may notB . mustn'tC . can'tD . needn't18. （2分）—______ big river it is !—Yes. I am afraid I can't swim ______ it .A . What a, acrossB . How, pastC . How a, overD . What, through19. （2分）—Excuse me, which is the way to the post office?—Sorry. I'm new here.—_____.A . Not at allB . Bad luckC . Thank you all the sameD . Thank you20. （2分）— __________?— He wants to join the swimming club.A . What can he doB . What club does he want to joinC . What does he likeD . Where can he swim二、阅读理解 (共1题；共10分)21. （10分）（2016•襄阳）阅读理解。
上海市虹口区2020年高三英语高考二模卷(逐题详解版)
虹口区2019-2020年第二学期高三年级质量调研考试高三英语（本试卷总分值140分，考试时间120分钟）I. Listening Comprehension Section 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. To ask for leaveC. lb make an apology.2. A. He'll come over and make a phone call.C. He'll make an advertisement.3. A. The handle can't be replacedB.There's no handle for the suitcase.C.The suitcase is not worth fixing.D.The suitcase can be fixed in time.4. A. Worthwhile.B. MeaningfulB. To cancel a flight.D. To put off a meeting.B.He'll go for a job interview.D. He'll find the position in the newspaper.C.Incredible.D. Exciting5. A. They are both to blameB.They arc difficult to please.C.They used to be god friendsD.They can manage to get alongA. The man can read in the library without a library card.B.The man has to leave before he gets a library card.C.The woman will lend the man her library card.D. A library card is a must for everyone there.6. A. He will give up learning French grammar.7.He finds it difficult to learn French grammar.8.Learning French is as easy as learning English.9.He feels learning French difficult but rewarding.8. A. Both of them will watch the game togetherB.The woman feels lucky to have got a ticketC.The man can get the ticket at its original price.D.The woman doesn't like watching the game on TV.9. A. The woman will make the lines shorter.D. Physical and psychological reasons for the desire to explore the world. 2020.05 2020.05Section C Directions: 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 Learncr-ccntercd?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【he next generation's material and social success.67 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.68 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 individual account ability; and inductive (归纳法)teaching and learning, in which students are first presented with challenges and leam ihe couse material in the context of addressing the challenges.Although learner-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the iraditional teacher-centered approach to instruction, the best leaching, according to Parker Plamer, the author of The Courage to Teach, is not one or the other, but a combination of both.69Lcarner-ccntcrd teachers still need to lecture because teachers arc the definitive content experts in the classroom and the knowledge and experiences of teachers can be extremely helpful to students.70 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.IV. Summary Writing 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.71. Coco-Cola's Innovative Solution to Plastic PollutionPlastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problem of the 21S1 Century with plastic waste almost everywhere. It is estimated that just in 2016, the world produced over 320 million ions 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 (o 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 Europe with 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 (op board (hat (he 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 singleuse plastic from our products. We hope (his eco-friendly initative is a conscious approach (o dealing with plastic pollution,said Joe Franses, Vice President, Sustainability at Coca-Cola European Partners.V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.用过的人大都说这种钢笆书写流利。
2020届上海虹口区高三英语二模(含答案)
第二学期学生学习能力诊断测试高三英语试卷2020.4考试时间120 分钟，试卷满分140 分。
I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. To ask for leave. B. To cancel a flight.C. To make an apology.D. To put off a meeting.2. A. He’ll come over and make a phone call. B. He’ll go for a job interview.C. He’ll make an advertisement.D. He’ll find the position in the newspaper.3. A. The handle can’t be replaced. B. There’s no handle for the suitcase.C. The suitcase is not worth fixing.D. The suitcase can be fixed in time.4. A. Worthwhile. B. Meaningful. C. Incredible. D. Exciting.5. A. They are both to blame. B. They are difficult to please.C. They used to be good friends.D. They can manage to get along.6. A. The man can read in the library without a library card.B.The man has to leave before he gets a library card.C.The woman will lend the man her library card.D.A library card is a must for everyone there.7. A. He will give up learning French grammar.B.He finds it difficult to learn French grammar.C.Learning French is as easy as learning English.D.He feels learning French difficult but rewarding.8. A. Both of them will watch the game together.B.The woman feels lucky to have got a ticket.C.The man can get the ticket at its original price.D.The woman doesn’t like watching the game on TV.9. A. The woman will make the lines shorter.B.The man hopes to change his role in the play.C.The man lacks self-confidence in playing the part.D.The woman will try to help the man remember the lines.10. A. Artificial lighting will do harm to people.B.The man should spend more time outdoors.C.People work longer hours with artificial lighting.D.Working long makes people confuse day with night.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Some workers talk to the boss directly.B.Workers in all companies get a fixed pay rise every year.C.All workers get a pay rise or a bonus for achieving a goal.D.Part of the workers get a pay increase as a reward for their effort.12. A. It is a common practice.B.If you don’t ask, you don’t get.C.It shows your loyalty to the company.D.What you expect stands for the boss’ ambition.13. A. Talking to your Human Resources department.B.Asking for flexible working hours.C.Offering more reasons for it.D.Negotiating another sum.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following p assage.14. A. Both polar regions are floating on a rock surface.B.Both polar regions are surrounded by freshwater ice.C.The conditions in the Antarctic are better than that of Arctic.D.There are more marine species in the Arctic than in the Antarctic.15. A. Plants. B. Land. C. Temperature. D. Water.16. A. There are more similarities than differences in both polar regions.B.The Arctic and Antarctic are geologically and biologically different.C.Both the Arctic and Antarctic are not suitable for animals to survive.D.The difference of both polar regions leads to the diversity on our planet.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He is most likely to have tragic illness and take risks.B.He will probably feel discouraged and ruin his life.C.He will no longer adapt to difficult job situations.D.He will never achieve great success in work.18. A. Hope is the sense that everything has a powerful sign.B.Hope is a measurable advantage in various aspects of life.C.Hope is what sets intelligence and academic achievements apart.D.Different levels of hope can indicate people’s future success or failure.19. A. Because they have greater ambitions to strive for.B.Because they are usually with higher intelligence.C.Because they have bigger academic achievements.D.Because they have better grade points in high school.20. A. Believe they have the will and know how to achieve their goals.B.Reset their goals according to their performances.C.Believe everything will turn out all right.D.Measure their hope levels frequently.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.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 (21)_____ (tie) to how we respond to the camera. With the following tips, you’re sure to l ook your best.No. 1 Study Photos of YourselfThe first step is simple: learn from the past. You need to know how you look in photos before you can improve. Gather some old pictures together, (22) ______ they make you ashamed a little. Now look over how your body is placed in the pictures and think for a while. (23) (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a fewnatural poses you can use in the future.No. 2 Practice in Front of a MirrorNow that what works for you in photos (24) ______ (figure) out, start using what you’ve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of the mirror. Work on your favorites and you’ll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future – (25) _____ a mirror.One thing that goes great with a nice pose is a matching smile, so try out several smiles until you find one that fits. You should consider (26) whether a closed or an open-mouthed smile looks better.No. 3 Say “Money”We’re used to saying “Cheese,” but this only creates a fake smile. Abandon the cheese and try out the word “Money” instead. The ending ‘ey’ is the very sound (27) that______ forces the corners of your mouth upward and creates a fold around your eyes. The result is a more natural, realistic smile. Another great trick to prevent a too-wide smile (28) _________ (happen) is placing your tongue on the back of your front teeth.No. 4 Choose the Right LightingGetting some sunny photos on a bright day makes you look good in pictures. But in reality, the sun can often create unpleasant shadows that are (29) ______ b ut attractive.Standing right under an indoor light will have the same effect as the sun, which is also worthy (30) _____ (mention), so try a source of natural light instead, such as a window.And if you know any other tips, share them with us!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.A. highlightsB. scaleC. behavioralD. professionalE. anxietyF. scoringG. respectively H. exhibits I. preventive J. monitoring K. mindfullyAn Effective Approach to Depressive DisorderNo one can be happy and cheerful forever. So it’s important they see a mental-health 31 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 32 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 33 in silence may help improve their mood and reduce their risk of developing depression. The study, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, 34 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 35 between five and nine out of a total of 27 points on a standard depression 36 . 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; 37 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 38 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 their 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 39 measure as well.At the end of those eight weeks, the group that received mindfulness training reported a significant decrease in depression and 40 symptoms compared to the group that did not. And no participants had developed clinical depression.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.For years, life went something like this: We’d grow up in one place, head off tocollege, then find a city to live in for a few years to pursue a job or higher educationThe end goal was to find somewhere to 41 for the long trip, buy a house, make afew friends, start a family, and begin the whole 42 all over again.But a new model for living is emerging: Some people are increasingly choosingto move from city to city throughout their entire lives, sometimes as 43 as everymonth.Just ask Alex Chatzielefteriou, who has had a front-row seat watching this evolution 44 and believes in the huge impact it is making or will make on the industry concerned. Six years ago, he 45 a startup which is now called Blueground that rents out beautifully-designed, 46 apartments for a month at a time, at rates that are cheaper than hotels. Today, the company has 3,000 47 in six U.S. cities, along with D ubai, Istanbul, London, Paris, and Alex’s native Athens, and a staff of 400.The company just 48 $50 million in Series B funding, bringing its total investment to $78 million, to continue its rapid 49 . 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 50 , like what you might find in a traditional hotel.Alex first came up with the idea for Blueground while he was working as a management consultant for McKinsey. “The51 of choice for consultants is the hotel,” he says. “I had to spend five years in a hotel room,52 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 53 due to this drifting lifestyle that meant living out of a suitcase in the same few non-descript hotel chains that all began to mix together rather than in the “home” full of their own memories.54 , Alex found that hotels aren’t a particularly cost-effective solution for companies, either. 55 , 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.41. A. move out B. settle down C. look around D. show up42. A. style B. rhythm C. cycle D. trend43. A. rarely B. frequently C. occasionally D. unusually44. A. unfold B. recover C. improve D. shrink45. A. completed B. involved C. launched D. overtook46. A. fully-furnished B. poorly-equipped C. ideally-suited D. newly-decorated47. A. landmarks B. vacancies C. properties D. terminals48. A. deposited B. reserved C. granted D. obtained49. A. distribution B. expansion C. combination D. stimulation50. A. casual B. special C. normal D. irregular51. A. attendance B. residence C. destination D. accommodation52. A. wandering B. touring C. observing D. exploring53. A. threat B. guilt C. danger D. frustration54. A. Moreover B. Nevertheless C. Briefly D. Consequently55. A. In a sense B. In his case C. On the scene D. On this occasionSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)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 to me, and I was able to put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staffbegan 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 Miller. 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 really 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, perfect performance!”Shelby has come a long way from the dump. But Buhler said she saw Shelby recently and 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.56.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 readers’ attention by giving dramatic examples.D.To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.57.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.58.By saying “She’s 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 fateC.she’s really excited to see the dog she helped live such a happy lifeD.the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t changed her inner quality59.What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A. The Success of “A Dog’s W ay Home”.B. From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star.C. The Trainer and Her Star Dog.D. Shelby’s Hard-luck Story.(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique 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 compete 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.60.Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that compete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calendar.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.61.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.62.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 is certainly 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 why 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 white 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 that goddamn mountain. ”63.The underlined phrases “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 travelling64.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 to 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.65.The author will probably agree to the statement that .A.a well-lived life doesn’t involve venturing outside 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 feelings66.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Wanderlust and its two main c ategories.B.A less harmful hobby and analysis of its different causes.C.The distinctions between gene variants and social comparisons.D.Physical and psychological reasons for the desire to explore the world.used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.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.I n the traditional approach to teaching, most class time is spent with the teacher lecturing and the studentswatching and listening.D.T his approach emphasizes a variety of different types of methods that shift the role of the instructors from giversof information to facilitators of student learning.E.Inductive methods include inquiry-based learning, case-based instruction, problem-based learning, discoverylearning, and just-in-time teaching.F.The thinking that teaching is either teacher-centered or learner-centered breaks the inseparable connection and isharmful to both students and teachers.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 th e next generation’s material and social success.67 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 learners 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. 68 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 individual account ability; and inductive (归纳法) teaching and learning, in which students are first presented with challenges and learn the course material in the context of addressing the challenges.Although learner-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditional teacher-centered approach to instruction, the best teaching, according to Parker Palmer, the author of The Courage to Teach, is not one or the other, but a combination of both. 69Learner-centered 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. 70 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.IV.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Coco-Cola’s Innovative Solution to Plastic PollutionPlastic pollution has become one of the most pressing problems 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 piecesof 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 Europe with 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 endof 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 recyclabl e paperboard KeelClip™, which is composed of a top board that the cans clip into and a central cardboard ‘keel’ -- similarto 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 initiative is a conscious approach to dealing with plastic pollution,” said Joe Franses, Vice President, Sustainability at Coca- Cola European。