上海市徐汇区2017届高三4月模拟(二模)英语试题(WORD版)

Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(C)Culture can affect not just language and customs, but also how people experience the world on surprisingly basic levels.Researchers, with the help of brain scans, have uncovered shockingdifferences in perception(感知) between Westerners and Asians, whatthey see when they look at a city street, for example, or even how theyperceive a simple line in a square, according to findings published in aleading science journal.In western countries, culture makes people think of themselves ashighly independent entities (实体). When looking at scenes, Westernerstend to focus more on central objects than on their surroundings. EastAsian cultures, however, emphasize inter-dependence. When Easterners look at a scene, they tend to focus on surroundings as well as the object.Using an experiment involving two tasks, Dr Hedden asked subjects to look at a line simply to estimate its length, a task that is played to American strengths. In another, they estimated the line’s length relative to the size of a square, an easier task for the Asians.The level of brain activity, by tracking blood flow, was then measured by Brain Scanners. The experiment found that although there was no difference in performance, and the tasks were very ea sy, the levels of activity in the subjects’ brains were different. For the Americans, areas linked to attention lit up more, when they worked on the task they tended to find more difficult -- estimating the line’s size relative to the square. For the Asian s, the attention areas lit up more during the harder task also -- estimating the line’s length without comparing it to the square. The findings are a reflection of more than ten years of previous experimental research into east-west differences.In one study, for instance, researchers offered people a choice among five pens; four red andone green. Easterners were more likely to choose a red pen while Westerners were more likely to choose the green one.Culture is not affecting how you see the world, but how you choose to understand and internalize (使内化) it. But such habits can be changed. Some psychological studies suggest that when an Easterner goes to the West or vice versa, habits of thought and perception also begin to change. Such research gives us clues on how our brain works and is hopeful for us to develop programs to improve our memory, memory techniques and enhance and accelerate our learning skills.63. According to the passage, Chinese people are most likely to _____.A. more emphasize independent thinkingB. always focus more on their surroundingsC. focus more on the context as well as the objectD. think of Westerners as highly independent entities64. We know from the passage that people’s brains will be more active when _____.A. the task is much easierB. the blood flow is trackedC. people begin to choose colorsD. the task is more difficult65. What do the findings of the experiments mentioned in the passage indicate?A. They indicate that culture has a great impact on the way people talk and behave.B. They show that Easterners and Westerners have great differences in perceiving the world.C. They suggest that people’s habits of thought and perception can be changed in differentcultures.D. They make it clear that Easterners and Westerners lay emphasis on different things.66. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.A. Easterners prefer collectivism to individualismB. East Asian cultures lay more emphasis on independenceC. It took over ten years to find out how to improve our brainpowerD. Americans will change their habits of perception when they’re in BritainDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(C)Naquela Wright’s life took an unexpected turn when she lost her eyesight as a teenager, but even when her world became dark, the New Jersey resident didn’t want to quit social media.Using Facebook was a challenge at first. Diagnosed in 2010 with pseudotumor cerebri, a rare health condition in which pressure increases around the brain and can result in the loss of vision, Wright learned how to use a screen reader to read the site through the touch of the keyboard and sound of a robotic voice. Still, when a friend sends her a photo, Wright often has no clue what the image shows.Now Facebook is trying to solve this problem by exploiting the power of artificial intelligence to create new tools that not only describe items in a photo but allows users to ask what’s in an image.“I can have a basic picture in my mind of what’s going on in the picture and now I can comment on my own,” said Wright, who got to try out the new tools that are still being tested. “Of course, it’s different, but it’s something more than I had.”An estimated 285 million people are visually disabled globally, according to the World Health Organization, and research conducted by Facebook showed that blind users have trouble figuring out what’s in a photo because the description isn’t clear or doesn’t exist.Facebook has made it easier to skim through the content on its website with a screen reader by improving HTML headings, adding alternative text for images, launching keyboard shortcuts, and more. Using artificial intelligence to describe photos is only a part of these ongoing efforts.W ith 1.5 billion users, Facebook isn’t the only social media company that wants to improve its website for the visually disabled. Along with Facebook and other major tech firms, Twitter and LinkedIn have their own accessibility teams and belong to an initia tive called “Teaching Accessibility”.Jeff Wieland, Facebook’s head of accessibility engineering, said the group wants to educate more engineers, especially early in college, about designing products that are compatible with the disabled and others. “We really don’t want accessibility to be the luxury of a handful of companies,” Wieland said. “We want everything around the world to be built with accessibility in63. What tool helps the visually disabled to read Facebook?A. A screen reader.B. A special keyboard.C. A helpful robot.D. HTML headings.64. What can be inferred from the passage about the new tool created by Facebook?A. It adds a lot of shortcuts on the keyboard.B. It helps users to employ their senses other than sight.C. It meets no competitors with its advanced technology.D. It inspires more engineers to explore artificial intelligence.65. The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “are compatible with” most probably means __________.A. are unaffordable toB. bring harm toC. keep company ofD. well suit66. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?A. Screen reader: tool to access social mediaB. Ongoing efforts: strength to improve websitesC. Artificial intelligence: power to help the blindD. Teaching accessibility: initiative to educate engineersSection 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.(C)On the occasional clear-frost autumn night, I was hiking through the dark forest with my GMO wolf. Yes, my best friend is a genetically modified organism（转基因生物）; deliberate selection has produced the blunt-toothed, small-pawed wonder that walks by my side.Our world is changing rapidly. In the last five decades, global population has fully doubled, with 3.7 billion hungry mouths added to our planet. During this same time span, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has increased by only 5%. Miraculously, this did not result in the great global famine（饥荒）one might have predicted.How do scientists modify a plant so that it makes more food than its parents did? We could treat each harvest like a litter of wolf pups and select only plants bearing the fattest, richest seeds for the next season. This was the method our ancestors used to engineer rice, corn and wheat from the wild grasses they encountered.During my childhood, advances in genetic technologies allowed scientists to identify and clone the genes responsible for repressing stem growth, leading to shorter, stronger stalks that could bear more seed—the high-yield crops that feed us today. The 21st century has brought with it a marvelous new set of high-tech tools with which to further quicken the process of artificial selection. Plant geneticists can now directly edit out or edit in sections of DNA using molecular scissors. We can minimize a plant’s weaknesses while adding to its strengths, and we don’t have to wait for seasons to pass to test the result.It is the transformative potential of these techniques to quickly supply the next-generation crops required for upcoming climate change that has led me to believe in the safety and function of GMO plants in agricultural products. We need more GMO research to feed the world that we are creating.I love the quiet forest that stands between my lab and my home. But I know that as a scientist, I am responsible first to humanity. We must feed, shelter and nurture one another as our first priority, and to do so, we must take advantage of our best technologies, which have always included some type of genetic modification. We must continue as before, nourishing the future as we feed ourselves, and each year plant only the very best of what we have collectively engineered.I keep the faith of my ancestors each night when I walk through the forest to my lab, and my GMO wolf does the same when she guards my way home.63. Why does the author mention the wolf in the 1st paragraph?A. To advise people to keep wolves as petsB. To persuade readers to welcome the new technologyC. To change people’s attitude towards wolvesD. To introduce a technology used to humans’ advantage64. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. GMO technology will help weatherproof future crops.B. With GMO technology, famine has been eliminated.C. Artificial selections make high-yield plants possible.D. The author believes technology should contribute to future generations.65. What can be learned about modifying a plant?A. It takes scientists seasons to know whether their selection is correct.B. One way for ancestors to change a plant was to clone some genes.C. Modern techniques help speed up the artificial selection by altering DNA.D. The general public show strong faith in GMO plants.66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. GMO Technology—Turning Wolves into the Best PetsB. Engineered Food—Feeding Future GenerationsC. Engineered Food—To Be or Not To BeD. GMO Technology—A Driving Force in World PeaceSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.（C）Since quitting can start feelings such as guilt and shame, we often do everything possible to avoid it. “We’re taught from our earli e st days that if you quit something. It means you’re a failure,”says counseling psychologist Will Meek. He, how ever, suggests we view quitting differently.Quitting is like deciding to rearrange a room: you’ve grown comfortable with the status, and it can be hard to picture the end result or even see why change is necessary. And yet, there’s the upsetting feeling that you’re no longer entirely satisfied with your current circumstances, perhaps even that you’ve stopped making progress. While it’s not out of the question for feeling or regret to surface after a major refit, leaving a position, project or situation can reveal exciting possibilities, making you feel inspired and renewed.Quitting, often happens in situations where we’re unhappy, fearful or have determined we have no other choice, factors that can have opposing effects on our health. Perhaps you find yourwork unfulfilling, or you’ve jumped into a new relationship before you’re ready —and, as a result, you’re operating under intense pressure.“If stress is enduring and not managed well, it can start to take a toll.”says Meek. According to the American Psychological Association, long-term, ongoing stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart attack, so walking away from whatever is causing it can deliver significant physical and emotional health be nefits.“We often see a reduction in the stress hormone cortisol（应激激素皮质醇）, which can lower blood pressure and may even decrease the heart rate,”says Dr Alex Lickerman, a GP and expert on developing mental adaptability.Leaving situations that fail to bring you joy can leave you with sufficient time to explore where your heart is truly leading you. In a study that was published in 1999, then Harvard University professor Hermina Ibarra looked at how bankers tried different roles that required new skill sets—someone who spent a lot of time dealing with computers, for instance, was asked to take on personal interactions. Subjects were especially drawn to acting out a version of their future solves through ‘imitation strategies’—an approach they compared to ‘trying on different clothes,’ Mark Franklin, the president of CareerCyles, suggests a similar approach as a way to figure out what your true desires might be in your post-quitting life and foresee your future self.“Pretend to be a certain kind of person, or go and meet others who are doing what you want to do.”he says,“Try it on, see how it feels and decide if it’s a good fit for you.”It may not feel like it at the time, but just moving on from a situation that’s not quite right can help you g et back on track.63. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that quitting may bring us feelings of being both _______.A. guilty and ashamedB. stupid and enthusiasticC. troubled and hopefulD. inspired and determined64. The phrase“take a toll”（paragraph 3）can be best replaced by“_________”.A. develop mental adaptabilityB. bring about changesC. keep up the pressureD. have a bad effect65. An approach suggested by Mark Franklin similar to ‘trying on different clothes’ is for ___________.A. helping people find what truly suits them in careerB. telling capable employees from inadequate onesC. training employees to acquire different working skillsD. providing people with opportunities to have a role play66. It can be concluded from the passage that ______.A. quitting is track that only the timid will choose to followB. personal interaction can be must for reducing emotional pressureC. mental adaptability can be improved by the stress hormone cortisolD. knowing when to stop is wise and may make dreams happenSection 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.CIt could be said that the age of adventure peaked with Sir Everest Shackletonthe moment his ship, the Endurance, become hopelessly locked in ice on its wayto Antarctica in January 1915. For ten months the 28 men aboard Shackleton’sship waited and prayed for ice to break. When it finally did, the Endurance sank,leaving the crew homeless and adrift on a sea of ice in one of the world’s mostdangerous environments.In January 2000 a luxury ocean liner found itself similarly trapped in the cold waters off Antarctica. Argentine authorities sent off an icebreaker straight away from the nearest naval base, and in 24 hour s, all 176 passengers and crew were free. The tour company’s spokesperson spun the potential disaster as a value-added reward in extreme travel. “The people on board are looking at this as sort of a great adventure,” she said.Ever since Jon Krakauer’s b ook Into Thin Air made Everest a household name, the subculture of adventure has blown up like a Himalayan avalanche(雪崩) into public consciousness. Magazines promise “extreme” content, television, offers adventure programs, and the growing collective fasci nation with adventure has produced a flow of published accounts about the world’s greatest adventurous journey. Nowadays more and more people are interested in adventure and this mass appeal makes good business sense. Today the only thing blocking a would-be adventurer’s passage to Antarctica is the cost---- which typically runs well over $10,000.Despite very different implications, adventure was just as popular in Shackleton’s time. He has little trouble filling the Endurance----5,000 men are said to have responded to his recruitment(招募) notice: “Men wanted for risky journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful.”After five months drifting on ice, the crew were forced to take to their lifeboats to Elephant Island. Reaching the wasteland, Shackleton went on with one lifeboat and five of his best men 1,300 kilometers across the bone-chilly Scotia Sea to South Georgia Island. Shivering with cold, dressed in rags, Shackleton marched into a whaling station and set about organizing a rescue expedition to Elephant Island. Almost two years after becoming shipwrecked on ice, Shackleton picked up his crew. “Not a life lost, and we have been through hell,” he remarked earnestly.63. We can learn from the first sentence of this passage that _______.A. the age of adventure began with the ship Endurance trapped in iceB. Shackleton’s adventure marked the highest point of pure explorationC. the age of adventure ended with the ship Endurance trapped in iceD. Shackleton’s adventure predicted that the golden age of exploration was approaching64. The word “spun” in the second paragraph can be replaced by “_______”.A. summed upB. judgedC. boasted aboutD. referred to65. Since Jon Krakauer’s book was published _______.A. the media have got interested in the topic of adventureB. the costs of extreme travel have gone upC. Everest has got its name known to EuropeD. people have got fascinated by Himalayan avalanches59. The adventure in Shackleton’s time has different implications from today’s in that _______.A. Shackleton’s adventure lasted longer then any other adventure nowadaysB. n o one was missing during Shackleton’s adventureC. Shackleton’s adventure was entirely for the sake of adventureD. Shackleton enrolled volunteers more easilySection BDirections:Read the following 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.(C)The British Medical Journal recently featured a strong response to what was judged an inappropriately merciful reaction by a medical school to a student cheating in an examination. Although we have insufficient reliable data about the extent of this phenomenon, its prevention, or its effective management, much can be concluded and acted upon on the basis of common sense.There is general agreement that there should be zero tolerance of cheating in a profession based on trust and one on which human lives depend. It is reasonable to assume that cheaters in medical school will be more likely than others to continue to act dishonestly with patients, colleagues, and government.The behaviours under question are multifactorial in origin. There are familial(家庭的), religious, and cultural values that are acquired long before medical school. For example, countries, cultures, and subcultures exist where bribes and dishonest behaviour are very normal. There are secondary schools in which neither staff nor students tolerate cheating and others where cheating is common; there are homes which cultivate young people with high standards of moral behaviour and others which leave moral training to the harmful influence of television and the market place.Medical schools reflect society and cannot be expected to remedy all the ills of a society. The selection process of medical students might be expected to favour applicants with positive moral behaviour. Medical schools should be the major focus of attention for cultivating future doctors with moral sensitivity. Unfortunately there are troubling data that suggest that during medical school the moral behaviour of medical students does not necessarily improve; indeed, moral development may actually stop or even regress (倒退).It is critical that the academic and clinical leaders of the institution set a personal example on moral behaviour. Medical schools must do something to make sure that their students are expected to be clear from day one. The development of a school’s cult ure of moral behaviour requires cooperation with the students in which they play an active role in its creation and developing. Moreover, the school’s examination system and general treatment of students must be fair. Finally, the treatment of infractions (违规) must be firm, fair, transparent (透明的).63. What does the author say about cheating in medical schools?A. Extensive research has been done about this phenomenon.B. We have sufficient data to prove that prevention is possible.C. We know that this phenomenon exists in every medical school.D. We still need more reliable data to know how serious it is.64. According to the author, it is important to prevent cheating in medical schools because________.A. The medical profession is based on trustB. There is zero tolerance of cheating in medicineC. The medical profession depends on the governmentD. Cheating exists extensively in medical schools65. Which of the following statements will the author probably agree with?A. Medical schools should make a less competitive environment for students.B. Outstanding people should create a set of moral standards to be followed.C. Medical students should be positive in creating and preserving moral behavior.D. We don’t know the cause-and-effect of the examination cheating in medical school.66. Which of the following can be implied from the passage?A. It makes little sense to talk about medical school student cheating in exams.B. Medical schools haven’t been doing well t o help students develop morally.C. Cheating in exams is tolerable outside of medical school circle.D. Elimination of exams helps cultivate healthier characters of medical school students.Section BDirections:Read the following 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.（C）There is plenty of complaints about how social media-texting in particular—may be harming children’s social and intellectual development. But a new study suggests that constant instantmessaging (IM’ing) and texting among teens may also provide benefits, particularly for those who are introverted (内向的).British researchers studied instant messages exchanged by 231 teens, aged 14 to 18. All of the participants were “regular” or “extensive” IM’ers. In the U. S., two thirds of teens use instant messaging services regularly, with a full third messaging at least once every day.The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant began IM'ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, distress or anger. The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat, participants reported about a 20% reduction in their distress—not enough to completely eliminate it, but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out.“Our findings suggest that IM'ing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being,” the authors write, noting that prior research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in real life or online improved their mood in both settings, but even more with IM. And people who talk with their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.Why would digital communication do better than human contact? The reasons are complex, but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may consider as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show that the anonymity (匿名) of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety that may cause people to feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and most authentic feelings. Prior research has shown that expressive writing itself can “vent”emotions and provide a sense of relief—and doing so, knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend, may provide even more comfort and potentially be therapeutic. Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were distressed than extroverts did. Susan Cain, author of Quiet wrote recently for TIME: Introverts are often brimming over with thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on the phone. This is what the Internet offers: the chance to connect—but in measured doses and from behind a screen.63. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling distressed.B. Instant messaging can help completely remove teens’ negative emotions.C. Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.D. Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.64. The underlined word “vent” in paragraph 5 most probably means_________.A. controlB. maintainC. releaseD. conceal65. What does the digital communication enable users to do?A. Find more sympathetic friends.B. Share and discuss more information.C. Produce more expressive writings.D. Avoid embarrassment and discomfort.66. What can be concluded from the new study by British researchers?A. Instant messaging will prevent children’s social and intellectual development.B. Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.C. Teens feeling bad often feel closer to real-life friends than to the net friends.D. American teens aged 14 to 18 are extensive instant messaging users.Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(C)Scots are more likely to drink themselves to death than people from any other nation in Western Europe except Austria and Portugal. Every day, six Scots die from alcohol-related conditions. Our hospitals and health services struggle with the wider damage. An estimated 51,600 Scots suffer from drink-related illness. Incidence of liver disease has shot up 40 percent in the past seven years. Most knife attacks and most adult murders occur under the influence of alcohol. And drink abuse (嗜酒) has ruined thousands of families, a personal, psychological and social cost on。

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I.Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: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.Early morning B.Midday C.Afternoon te at night2. A.Improved flexibility B.Stress relief C.Weight loss D.Muscle building3. A.Change in meeting venue B.Frequent reschedulingC.Long meeting durationck of agenda4. A.Humor and love storiesB.Thrilling and suspenseC.Creative fantasy and futuristic visionsD.Documentaries for learning about real-world events5. A.Filled with exciting challenges and projects B.Surprisingly relaxed and stress-freeC.Productive but a bit overwhelmingD.Unpredictable and full of surprises6. A.If it offers any unique or signature drinksB.Whether the coffee is freshly brewedC.If it has a cozy atmosphere and comfortable seatingD.If it has free Wi-Fi and a quiet environment7. A.Exploring the latest movies at the cinema B.Going on an adventurous hiking tripC.Taking a leisurely stroll in the parkD.Attending a live music performance8. A.Nervous but satisfied with the change B.Regretful and uncertain about the styleC.Uninterested and indifferent to his appearanceD.Excited and confident with the new look9. A.Boring and uninteresting B.Dull and slow-pacedC.A real page-turnerD.Too complex to follow10. A.Whether it helps with focus and concentrationB.If it’s a time-consuming practiceC.If it involves meditation or other techniquesD.How it affects sleep patterns and overall well-beingSection BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions11through13are based on the following passage.11. A.The invention of the Intelligent Rail Transit(IRT)in China.B.The development of public transportation systems in urban areas.C.The innovative transportation solution to traffic congestion.D.The benefits of electric-powered vehicles in reducing pollution.12. A.Lower pollution. B.Higher passenger capacity.C.5G communications system.D.Automated driving system.13. A.Identifying virtual track routes. B.Prioritizing passage at traffic lights.C.Controlling movement with sensors.D.Ensuring safety through machine vision. Questions14through16are based on the following passage.14. A.The history of Chinese New Year celebrations.B.The debate over banning fireworks during Chinese New Year.C.The environmental impact of fireworks.D.The cultural significance of the Spring Festival.15. A.Over80percent of people support fireworks.B.Most people believe fireworks bans are necessary.C.There are few objections to fireworks bans.D.The majority of people prefer quiet celebrations during the festival.16. A.Limited enforcement resources.B.Public resistance leading to unrest.C.Economic concerns from manufacturers.D.Environmental activism pressures lawmakers.Questions17through20are based on the following conversation.17. A.Staying at home and relaxing. B.Traveling to European countries.C.Taking extra courses.D.Doing part-time jobs.18. A.To relax and unwind. B.To explore new countries.C.To get ahead on credits.D.To do volunteer work.19. A.To relax and get ready for more experiences.B.To explore new countries in a totally fresh way.C.to contribute and have a positive impact.D.To save up for tuition fees as well as expectations.20. A.He thinks it's a smart move. B.He believes she should relax instead.C.He is indifferent.D.He thinks she should join him for volunteer work. II.Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.A French bakery has become a tourist attraction in Nanpingtownship,which is part of Zhuhai,a coastal city in Guangdongprovince.Papa Romantic,located in Beishan community,attracts a largenumber of Chinese and foreigners alike.After(21)_______(taste)the bakery's bread,some Chinese students who have returnedfrom abroad have expressed admiration,while foreigners who lived in Zhuhai but moved to other Chinese cities such as Beijing(22)_______(continue)to have bread and pastries from the shop(23) _______(ship)to them.The bakery is a welcoming environment for those who want to sit and enjoy authentic French cuisine.On one side is a well-preserved old ancestral hall,and on the other side are lush trees that provide shade(24)_______the sun.The shop has a bright storefront,and thearoma of the bread,the aluminum tables and the chairsunder sun umbrellas display a peaceful atmosphere awayfrom the hustle and bustle.At Papa Romantic,the best-selling items include baguettes,croissants,sandwiches,crepes and cookies.In addition,some unique treats such as fig bread and colorful macrons are also popular among young customers.Owner and baker Ronan Salaun,(25)_______comes from the Brittany region of France,said the ingredients at his bakery(26)______(import),and he refuses to use chemicals or additives in his food.(27)_______his friends return to France,they know they need to bring him some crystal salt from a natural salt pond in France.The black pepper he uses comes from Madagascar."Simple things are important,and the quality of salt and pepper makes a big difference,"Salaun said.While remaining true to his French roots,he has also taken into consideration the dietary habits of Chinese people."Chinese locals prefer soft crust bread,while French like the crusty one.I sell both kinds.I can't just maintain the original characteristics;I must adapt to locals'preferences,"he said.A former mechanical engineer,Salaun,was sent by a Hong Kong company to work at a furniture factory in Wanzai township,Zhuhai,in November2000.He said he couldn't have imagined how much his life would change with that move.At that time,Wanzai was a tiny town(28)_______(border)Macao known for its flower trade.For Salaun,life in Wanzai seemed simple and rustic.He remembers(29)_______when he wanted to take a bath,he had to heat the water up with firewood and then transport the water in a bucket to the bathtub.Although the living and working conditions were not as favorable as(30)______abroad, Salaun grew to love Zhuhai,which is located at the mouth of the Pearl River.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.conservationB.relocateC.momentarilyD.programE.criticalF.initiativeG.ensureH.permanentlyI.additionalJ.reserveK.unexpectedA team of scientists led by Alejandro Arteaga,grantee of TheExplorers Club Discovery Expeditions and researcher at KhamaiFoundation,discovered three new cryptozoic(living underground)snakes dwelling under graveyards(墓地)and churches in remotetowns in the Andes region of Ecuador.It was an exploration that led to the most(31)_______ofplaces.First published in the journal,Zookeys,Arteaga and his teamnamed the small brown color-patterned snakes in honor of institutions or people supporting the exploration and(32)_______of remote cloud forests in the tropics.The Discovery Ground Snake(Atractus discovery)was found underground in a small graveyard. Two(33)_______new species were found near an old church and inside a small school.Destruction of the snake's native forest habitat may have forced them to(34)_______to these people-less areas according to Arteaga's findings.Atractus discovery was named to honor The Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grants(35) _______,a program seeking to foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond.The grant program supports researchers and explorers from around the world in their quest to ease the climate change crisis,prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and(36)_______the health of the Earth and its inhabitants.Atractus zgap was named in honor of the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations(ZGAP),a(n)(37)_______seeking to conserve unknown but highly endangered species and their natural environment.Atractus michaelsabini was named in honor of Michael Sabin,grandson of Americanphilanthropist and conservationist Andrew Sabin.Through conservation organization Re:wild,the Sabin family has supported field research of threatened reptiles and has protected thousands of acres of(38)_______habitat throughout the world.“The discovery of these new snakes is only the first step towards a much larger conservation project,”says Arteaga.“We have already started the process of establishing a nature(39)_______to protect the ground snakes.This action would not have been possible without first unveiling the existence of these unique and cryptic reptiles,even if it meant(40)_______disturbing the peace of the dead in the graveyard where they lived.”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.Alipay,the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group,is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in16languages,to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.Alipay's move comes amid China's intensified efforts to further improve foreigners'payment (41)_______in the country.Alipay has allowed foreigners in China to link their(42)_______bank cards,including Visa and Mastercard,to its mobile payment tool,greatly streamlining(精简)the payment processes,said Zhu Xugang,director of the cross-border business at Ant Group.Users of10overseas e-wallets are also able to use their familiar home e-wallets on their own phones by(43)_______Alipay QR codes,to enjoy seamless mobile payment experiences across Alipay's vast merchant network.According to Alipay,foreigners can use the app to complete payments at restaurants,hotels, scenic spots,convenience stores and supermarkets,as well as for ride-hailing,shared bikes,buses and other public(44)_______services in China.The newly(45)_______multilingual app includes English,French,Spanish,German,Italian,Portuguese,Russian and Japanese.The mobile payment app has also(46)_______the single transaction(交易)limit for overseas travelers using mobile payments from$1,000to$5,000and lifted the annual cumulative transaction limit from$10,000to$50,000.The State Council,China's Cabinet,published a guideline on improving payment services and (47)_______payment convenience in early March,a move to better meet the(48)_______payment needs of the elderly and foreign visitors.Last week,the People's Bank of China,the country's central bank,(49)_______a payment guide that provides foreigners with text and graphic(50)_______on using bank cards,cash,mobile payments and e-CNY in China,the latest step in the country's push to optimize the payment experience for foreigners.Wang Pengbo,a senior analyst at market consultancy Botong Analysys,said the intensified efforts to provide convenient payment services will not only(51)_______improve the living and consumption experience of foreigners in China and attract more of them to the country,but also promote the healthy and sustainable development of the payment(52)_______.Wang said the move demonstrates the country's resolve to expand high-standard opening-up, (53)_______the online payment scenarios of Alipay are wide enough,with high usage frequency. So,what it should do now is to expand the scope of foreign bank card binding and improve and simplify authentication of new users,to provide more convenient payment services to foreigners.Meanwhile,Chinese banks are taking measures to expand the(54)_______of overseas bank cards and facilitate their use of cash in the country.Dong said more efforts are needed to expand the scenarios of various types of payment methods at tourist attractions,sporting events,transportation hubs,healthcare and beauty centers and other daily(55)_______sites.41. A.expectations B.memorizations C.experiences D.durations42. A.international B.domestic C.interior mercial43. A.copying B.photographing C.sharing D.scanning44. A.transportation B.security cation D.maintenance45. A.evolved unched C.specialized D.simplified46. A.decreased B.restricted C.suspended D.raised47. A.implementing B.enhancing C.administrating D.subscribing48. A.diversified B.facilitated C.digitalized D.conflicted49. A.purchased B.authorized C.released mercialized50. A.designs B.illustrations C.instructions D.imagery51. A.significantly B.artificially C.individually D.frequently52. A.gateway B.industry C.deadline D.term53. A.developing B.monitoring C.securing D.adding54. A.recognition B.acceptance C.regulation D.policy55. A.construction B.application C.production D.consumption Section BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AGrowing up in the80s as a child with lots of siblings,I played in the street until dark or until we were called for dinner.We had an amazing community of neighbours.However,one elderly neighbour hated us.Every time the football went into her garden,she would confiscate it–and then pop the ball.When she collected over20deflated footballs,she would take them down to the police station and complain.To her,at least,free and active children were a pest and a disgrace.Actually,at that time,nothing but one stopped us playing:the shattering of a window and the scream of a parent coming outside to tell us off.On reflection,I was probably part of the last generation of children to play outside regularly.Now in London,the estate I live in is covered with historic signs saying:“No ball games”.The signs function as a play ban for children.Even during the summer,there are only a couple of rebels who dare to play football on the street.They get my nod and a kick of the ball back when it comes in my direction.The problem is,many people don’t know that these signs are not enforceable by law:they aresimply a request from local housing associations.Of course,if people are kicking the ball against someone’s house or out on the streets making noise late at night,it would be considered criminal damage and antisocial behaviour–and quite right. But most of the time the signs are just preventing children from playing.The London Sport charity has recommended that these signs are removed.I agree-let’s burn them all.But I do think it is simplistic to imagine banning the signs will combat a national obesity epidemic.The Active Lives Survey shows that just47%of children in England are getting the recommended60minutes or more of sport and physical activity a day.Removing“No ball games”signs doesn’t mean that the other53%of children will feel motivated to venture outside and play.The Active Lives Survey also suggests that boys are more likely to be active than girls.Perhaps boys are still given more activity opportunities.The Lionesses（英格兰女足）win at the Euros football tournament highlighted the lack of opportunities for girls in football and inequitable sports curriculums in schools.Children and young people of black,Asian and other minority ethnicities are least likely to be active.Perhaps because racism in sport is alive and kicking?In addition,access to sport and physical activity is a social justice issue that depends on location and financial circumstances.For a child from an economically disadvantaged background, who lives in a high-rise flat with little green space around,the costs and practicalities of participating in sport are prohibitive.For example,a weekend tennis court costs anywhere between£10and£27, without travel or equipment.So,while we can burn all the“No ball games”signs in the country,the real barrier to combating low activity levels in children is social inequality.What really needs to happen to get our children moving?56.What does the underlined word“confiscate”in Paragraph1mean in the context?A.Collect something as a hobbyB.Take something away as a punishmentC.Destroy something due to being annoyedD.Remove and make something disappear57.Why does the author believe that removing"No ball games"signs may not effectively combatlow activity levels in children?A.Because children prefer indoor activities.B.Because boys are more active than girls.C.Because access to physical activity is influenced by social inequality.D.Because of the lack of interest in sports among children.58.What conclusion does the author draw regarding the relationship between"No ball games"signs and low activity levels in children?A.Removing the signs will directly address the issue of low activity levels.B.Social inequality is the primary barrier to increasing children's activity levels.C.Boys are more likely to play sports than girls due to cultural biases.D.Racism in sports is a significant factor in preventing children from being active.59.What is the main idea of the passage?A.The author reminisces about their childhood and the changes in outdoor play.B.The ineffectiveness of"No ball games"signs in encouraging physical activity amongchildren.C.The impact of social inequality on children's access to physical activity.D.The author's support for removing"No ball games"signs but recognition of deeper issues.BFrom a distance,the grey cement bridge looksunremarkable.Two tunnels on either side of theTrans-Canada Highway are in semi-circles that endbluntly on the pavement below.But on top,awayfrom passing motorists’eyes,lies a grassy oasis.Against the odds,pine trees and wildflowers havetaken root here,giving the overpass a fringe ofgreenery.On the edges,wire fencing provides safepassage for wandering animals.Tony Clevenger has dedicated much of his life to studying the performance of Banff’s wildlife crossing structures.When the first wildlife bridges went up,Clevenger,a researcher with the Western Transportation Institute,was living in Canmore,and recalls the distinctly negative atmosphere that surrounded what many saw as a hair-brained scheme by Parks Canada.Save for a few small crossings in the eastern United States,no one had ever attempted something like this before—and no one believed it would work.Editorials in the local paper scoffed at the“waste of taxpayers’money”and confidently stated animals would never use the$2million to$3million man-made bridges.Others believed wolves would herd their prey into the fence,violently killing them before shocked tourists.“This project started in a bad spot.There was a lot of opposition and criticism,”Clevenger says.“It took several years of good data,publishing in scientific peer-reviewed journals, to change people’s minds.”Clevenger now has17years-worth of data proving the efficacy of the crossings.Among large carnivores,mortality(死亡)rates are50to100per cent lower along sections of the highway where overpasses and underpasses exist.In those same sections,mortality rates for elk are almost zero, compared to100elk-vehicle collisions per year in the mid-1990s.Clevenger’s research has shown that11species of large mammals in Banff have used the structures more than200,000times, including unexpected species such as red fox,hoary marmot,boreal toads,wolverines,lynx,garter snakes and beavers.In2014,a Montana State University study found that not only are grizzly bears using the crossing structures,but the structures are also helping to maintain genetically healthy populations among the bears that use them.Grizzlies were crossing with enough frequency to ensure populations on either side of the highway weren’t genetically isolated from each other.“This is Canada’s biggest conservation success story—it’s the largest highway mitigation complex in the world,”says Clevenger.“You won’t find anything anywhere else in the world close to what we have.We have the most overpasses in one localized area and almost half of all the overpasses in North America.”60.Why did Tony Clevenger face opposition and criticism at the beginning of the wildlife crossingproject?A.Because of disbelief regarding the project's feasibility and effectiveness.B.Due to the design flaws of the crossing structures.C.Because of concerns about the environmental impact of the structures.D.Due to insufficient funding for the project.61.Which unexpected species have been observed using the wildlife crossing structures in Banff?A.Grizzly bears and elk.B.Wolves and red foxes.C.Garter snakes and beavers.D.Hoary marmots and wolverines.62.How did a Montana State University study contribute to the understanding of wildlife crossingsin Banff?A.It confirmed the disbelief surrounding the effectiveness of the crossings.B.It identified design flaws in the crossing structures.C.It criticized the Canadian government's conservation efforts.D.It provided evidence of grizzly bears using the crossings and maintaining genetically healthypopulations.CBoth my parents worked for30-plus years for their employers–they had lifelong careers at a single company.Growing up,they taught me the importance of“loyalty”and“commitment”.But in a rapidly changing world,the concept of a job for life has become as rare as a dial-up internet connection.This shift from stable,long-term employment and single-employer careers to a world where frequent job changes are the norm comes directly from globalisation,rapid technological advancements and the changing ideas about work.Globalisation has turned the world economy into a giant,interconnected web.This has made job markets fiercely competitive and talent and opportunities in the labour market more diverse and digitally accessible.Jobs can be widely publicised and explored online and are no longer tied to your city of birth. Add to this the rapid technological progress.We now live in a world where the skills you learned yesterday might not be enough for today’s job market.The job market is transforming,with new careers emerging as automation and artificial intelligence(AI)advances.Risks and price policies can be efficiently assessed using AI,making insurance underwriters redundant while advanced software in banking and finance mean data analysis can be automated.Online booking has reduced demand for travel agents and desktop publishers are being replaced by user-friendly software,which allows people to create their own materials.These changes highlight the need for professionals to update their skills and adapt to a technologically evolving job market.As a result,career paths have become fluid and multi-directional.It’s no longer just about climbing the corporate ladder and getting a regular paycheck;it’s about exploring different paths, switching jobs and industries and sometimes even venturing into freelancing and the gig economy.Loyalty is defined as an employee’s commitment to their organisation and its goals.It means awillingness to put in extra effort and to uphold the company’s values and objectives.Loyal workers often identify strongly with their workplace,are reliable and view the organisation positively,even during tough times.When long-term employees change workplaces,it does not mean they are disloyal.It signifies a change in priorities and a redefined loyalty bond.Employees are loyal to their employer and its interests while working there.But they also seek mutual growth and expect to be recognised and rewarded.Career paths are now a kaleidoscope(万花筒)of experiences and opportunities.Instead of a career identity being about a company brand,it is about skills,experiences and the meaningfulness of the work.This transformation means career decision-making is more intricate,considering personal aspirations,market trends and family considerations.63.What factors have contributed to the shift in job market dynamics?A.Increased reliance on desktop publishing software.B.Changing ideas about loyalty and commitment.C.The decreasing demand for travel agents due to online booking systems.D.Globalization,rapid technological advancements,and evolving work concepts.64.What skills are highlighted as essential for professionals in the evolving job market?A.Skills related to desktop publishing.B.Skills that were relevant yesterday.C.Skills in data analysis and adaptability.D.Skills in insurance underwriting.65.How does the passage suggest employees should approach loyalty in the modern workplace?A.By remaining with a single employer for their entire career.B.By prioritizing personal growth and recognition.C.By relying on traditional definitions of loyalty.D.By avoiding job changes to maintain loyalty.66.The best title for the passage is_______.A.Forget About a Job for Life.B.Learn More as Much as You CanC.Benefit from Long-term Employment.D.The Impact of Globalization.Section CDirections:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.This recurrent nature provides astronomers with some predictability regarding its eruptions,aiding in their monitoring and preparation for the upcoming event.B.The mechanism driving these eruptions is the transfer of matter from the red giant to thewhite dwarf.C.It consists of a white dwarf and an aging red giant star.D.This heightened visibility will last for a few days without the need for any equipment andslightly over a week with the aid of binoculars.E.Astronomers plan to utilize various instruments,including the Hubble Space Telescope andthe Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory,to observe and study the nova in different wavelengths of light.F.However,during its peak brightness,it is expected to shine as brightly as Polaris,or the NorthStar,making it visible to observers in the Northern Hemisphere.Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a celestial(天体的)event that promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime sight:the appearance of a"new star"in the night sky,expected to occur sometime between now and September,as reported by NASA.This event,known as a nova(新星),is projected to take place within the T Coronae Borealis system,nestled in the constellation(星座)Corona Borealis,situated between the Boötes and Hercules constellations.In contrast to the explosive demise of a massive star seen in a supernova,a nova is characterized by a sudden,brief explosion originating from a collapsed star,specifically a white dwarf.The T Coronae Borealis system is affectionately called the"Blaze Star."(67) _______________________These stars orbit closely enough to interact violently,leading to periodic explosive events,with the last eruption observed in1946.(68)_______________________Over time,the red giant becomes increasingly unstable, shedding its outer layers onto the white dwarf.This exchange of matter eventually triggers a "runaway thermonuclear reaction,"resulting in the nova phenomenon,according to NASA.While the precise timing of the upcoming nova event remains uncertain,astronomers are closely monitoring the T Coronae Borealis system,which has been dimming since March of the previous year.William J.Cooke,lead of NASA's Meteoroid Environments Office,notes that while most novae occur unexpectedly,T Coronae Borealis is one of the10recurring novae in the galaxy, offering some predictability to its eruptions.Located approximately3,000light-years away from Earth,the T Coronae Borealis system is typically too faint to be seen with the naked eye.(69)_______________________ Once the nova reaches its peak brightness,it will appear as if a new star has emerged in the night sky,remaining visible for a few days without any equipment and slightly over a week with binoculars before gradually fading from view over the course of about80years.(70)_______________________As an effective observing approach,they provide valuable insights into the dynamics of recurrent novae and the processes occurring within these stellar systems.The NASA Universe account on X will provide regular updates on the nova event,allowing enthusiasts and researchers alike to stay informed about this captivating astronomical phenomenon. Reflecting on past experiences,including witnessing the1975Nova Cygni,which inspired his career in astronomy,Cooke underscores the significance of these celestial events in shaping our understanding of the cosmos.IV.Summary WritingDirections:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more e your own words as far as possible.The Evolution of Robotics:A Journey from Imagination to Reality。

2017上海二模各区完型汇编宝山区Surviving Art TraditionNative American Indians expressed themselves through their artwork, which is carved onto totem（图腾）poles. Many people hold the belief (21) __________all Native American Indian tribes （部落）carve 的totem poles, but this is far from the truth . Carving totem poles was a tradition among many tribes , especially those that lived along the Pacific coast (22)____________forest grew. However , those Native American Indians who lived in the south west and the plains , and Indians , but (23)_________(few) trees to carve than Pacific tribes.The height of totem poles can vary considerably . Long ago totem poles (24) ___________(find) to stand around 12m tall . Today , Native American Indian artists continue to care trees, but some totem poles are short and are used in homes as decoration .(25) _____________is not surprising that a genuine pole will cost more than $1500 per meter because traditionally carved totem involve a great deal of work , craftsmanship and time to produce.The raising of a totem pole is an important celebration among the India tribe . A hole is dug for the pole to stand in . The pole is carried to the site in a ceremony which other hundreds of people attend. Ropes are used (26)__________(raise) the pole into place. Singing and dancing to drums accompanies the pole raising . Often poles are raised in this way (27) ___________the carving begins . Carvers do their jobs then on the site.Many people believe that totem poles are religious symbols , but this idea is false. Instead of (28)__________(act) as religious symbols , carvings represent the tribal nation and convey the tribes’ history . The story of a totem pole is frequently passed down from generation to generation . Having the story documented this way helps keep this tradition (29) __________(recognize) in our history . These days , many totem poles no longer exist (30) _______ __________ decay and rot. However , there are still some tribes that continue to practice this ancient are form , and these totem poles are still being enjoyed by collections of tribal art.II. Grammar and Vocabulary21. that 22. where 23. fewer 24. were found 25. It26. to raise 27. before 28. acting 29. recognized 30. because of崇明区Delivering Food by DroneA Singapore restaurant plans to use drones (遥控飞机) to transport food and drinks from the kitchen to a wait station near customers’ tables.Infinium Robotics, the Singapore company that’s developing the drones for restaurant chain Timbre, has spent the past two weeks testing the technology at the restaurant before it opens each night 21 business and hopes to have it in place by the end of the year.But how does the drone know where to hover (盘旋) What if someone bumps into the drone or is standing in its way “There’s no chance at all 22 it will hit anything,” says Infinium Robotics chief executive Junyang Woon.The drones automatically charge while 23 (wait) in the kitchen. 24 the chef puts an order on the drone, he hits a button on a keypad and the drone automatically flies to one of two wait stations. Sense-and-avoid technology 25 (build) into the drone won’t allow it to land at the wait station if anything is in its way. The drones are equipped with sonar (声纳系统) and an infrared sensor (红外线传感器), too.30including the United States.II. Grammar and Vocabulary（共20分。

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Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In this section we consider what you can do to train your brain to improve your game playing skills.1. Daily workoutIt is very easy to find tactical puzzles and train. However, you must try to solve them. Don‘t just stare at the position for 10 seconds and then turn to the solution. You won‘t learn anything. Have a go at trying to solve the puzzle. If you got it right then great ---- well done. However, if you got it wrong, then have another look. Ask yourself questions such as the following:●Why did I get it wrong?●What was wrong with my solution?●What was the weakness that the tactic exploited?Where can you find tactical puzzles?It‘s easy. They are everywhere. Many newspapers, including Independent, and magazines have a daily or weekly chess puzzle. Key ―chess puzzles‖ into Google and you‘ll find a whole load of them. There are plenty of puzzle books.2. Use softwareNowadays chess software is terribly cheap. World Champion Vladimir Kramnik recently lost a match 4 – 2 against a software program. This program is available for about ￡30.In general, people use chess software for the wrong reasons. They often play game after game against the machine and get beaten every time. Bored with this, they turn the playing level right down so that the program is almost playing random moves and then they can beat it every time and feel better.Neither method will help you improve. However, chess software can be a fantastically useful learning tool if used in two particular ways.The first is if you have tried to solve a puzzle but it‘s a bit too difficult and you don‘t really understand the solution. Never mind ---- well done for trying. Now set the position up on the program and try different moves. Chess software is faultless at tactical play. It will instantly tellyou the right and wrong moves and why they do or don‘t work.Secondly you can run over games you have played to learn where you have gone wrong and where you could have improved. Get into the habit of keeping the score (i.e. writing down the moves) of games that you play. This will help you to improve and refine your understanding of tactical themes and patterns.56. What would be the best title of this passage?A. How to Train Your BrainB. Where to Find Tactical PuzzlesC. Daily Workout and Use of SoftwareD. How to Improve Your Chess-Playing Skills57. The underlined part ―tactical puzzles‖ in the second paragraph most probably means ______.A. puzzles making us better understand themes and patterns of difficult gamesB. puzzles showing us how to train our brains to think more effectivelyC. puzzles teaching us some skills to play more difficult gamesD. puzzles only teaching us how to play chess games well58. Which of the following would be the right way of using chess software?A. Playing as many games against the machine as possible.B. Always trying difficult puzzles to improve your chess skills.C. Running over games you‘ve played to learn from mistakes and improve.D. Turning the playing level down to build your self confidence and feel better.59. What does the writer think about chess software?A. Chess software will help a lot if properly used.B. Chess software below 30 pounds is too cheap to use.C. Chess software is a fantastically useful learning toolin daily work.D. Chess software helps improve understanding of tactical themes and patterns.Keys:56-59: DBCASection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)Born in 1823 in Wales, Alfred Russel Wallace was a man of modest means, but he had a passion for nature and he chose to follow it. He started out collecting insects as a hobby, but eventually his longing for adventure led him to explore the world.Luckily for Wallace, Victorian Britain was discovering an interest in weird and wonderful insects, so the demand from museums and private collections for these beasts was growing. Wallace was able to make a living doing what he loved: collecting beetles and other insects.But his first trip of exploring the world ended in disaster. Wallace proceeded to the Amazon in South America. Its giant forests promised a wealth of new species, sure to put him on the scientific map. The trip took 6 weeks and involved every mode of transport in existence at the time. After four years Wallace set off for home, but his boat caught fire in the middle of the Atlantic. Everyone survived, but Wallace had to watch in despair as his samples went up in flames –including live animals he was bringing home that were trying to jump free of the flames. But he did not let it stop him.In 1854, Wallace set off on another adventure, this time to the Malay Archipelago. Wallace found himself humbled by the new and exciting things he saw. He later recalled: ―As I lie listening to these interesting sounds, I think how many besides myself have longed to see with their own eyes the many wonderful and beautiful things which I am daily encountering.‖In 1858, Wallace wrote what became known as the ―Ternate essay‖: a piece of writing that was to change our understanding of life forever. In his essay, Wallace argued that a species would only turn into another species if it was struggling for existence. Henry W. Bates was one of many scientists delighted by the idea of evolution by natural selection. In a letter to Wallace, he wrote: ―The idea is like truth itself, so simple and obvious that those who read and understand it will be struck by its simplicity; and yet it is perfectly original.‖56. __________ finally caused Wallace to explore the world.A. His strong affection for natureB. His life-long devotion to beastsC. His deep love for adventureD. Increasing demand for insects57. Which of the following is TRUE about Wallace‘s first trip?A. It took him six weeks to explore the Amazon with all kinds of transportation.B. He made a scientific study of a fairly limited number of insects.C. The fire cost him his four years‘ collection of animals.D. His passion cooled after the disaster.58. Wallace felt _____ on the Malay Archipelago.A. fearlessB. luckyC. challengedD. risky59. Wallace‘s idea on evolution of natural selection __________.A. made no sense at that timeB. built up a new concept of lifeC. was too simple to be trueD. revealed the origin of natureKeys:56-59 CCBBSection BDirections: Readthefollowingthreepassages.Eachpassageisfollowedbyseveralquestions or unfinishedstatements. Foreach ofthemtherearefour choicesmarkedA,B,C,andD.Choose the onethatfitsbestaccordingtotheinformationgiveninthepassageyouhavejustread.(A)Dear Cutie-Pie,Recently, your mother and I were searching for an answer on Google. Half way through entering the question, Google returned a list of the most popular searches in the world. At the top of the list was ―How to keep him interested.‖It surprised me a lot. I scanned several of the countless articles about how to be sexy and sexual, when to bring him a beer versus a sandwich, and the ways to make him feel smart and superior.And I got angry.Little One, it is not, has never been, and never will be your job to ―keep him interested.‖Little One, your only task is to know deeply in your soul—in that unshakeable place that isn‘t upset by rejection and loss—that you are worthy of interest.If you can trust your worth in this way, you will be attractive in the most important sense ofthe world: you will attract a boy who is both capable of interest and who wants to spend his one life investing all of his interest in you.Little One, I want to tell you about t he boy who doesn‘t need to be kept interested, because he knows you are interesting.I don‘t care if he can‘t play a bit of golf with me—as long as he can play with the children you give him and revel in all the glorious and frustrating ways they are just like you. I don‘t care if he doesn‘t follow his wallet—as long as he follows his heart and it always leads him back to you. I don‘t care if he is strong—as long as he gives you the space to exercise the strength that is in your heart. I couldn‘t care less how he votes—as long as he wakes up every morning and daily elects you to a place of honor in your home and a place of respect in his heart. I don‘t care about the color of his skin. I don‘t care if he was raised in this religion or that religion or no re ligion.Little One, if you come across a man like that and he and I have nothing else in common, we will have the most important thing in common: You.Because in the end, Little One, the only thing you should have to do to ―keep him interested‖ is to be you.Your eternally interested guy,Daddy56. What shocked Daddy when he was surfing on the Internet?A. Girls‘ knowing nothing about trusting themselves.B. Girls‘ giving priority to finding ways to please boys.C. Girls‘ bringing foods and drinks to boys from time to time.D. Girls‘ being upset by being rejected constantly.57. Father thinks what is of primary importance to his daughter is to ____________.A. keep the boy interestedB. know she deserves a boy‘s interestC. attract a boy willing to invest all in herD. find a boy who can please her58. According to the passage, what does the underlined word ―revel‖ mean?A. feel depressedB. become puzzledC. look aroundD. enjoy himself59. What‘s the main purpose of this letter?A. To advise his daughter to trust her worth.B. To inform his daughter how to keep others interested.C. To show his daughter how to find her true love.D. To help his daughter find someone with common interests.Keys:56—59 B B D ASection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)When Frank and I stepped through the post office doors, there was a crowd gathered, gawking at the new fixture on the wall like a chorus of wide-mouthed frogs. I had to get closer, and that was where being a girl that's scrawnier than a wire fence came in handy. Fortunately, Frank, my twin of eleven years, was just the same."Come on." I said, grabbing his hand, and we slid through the cracks between people until we spilled out in front.Finally I got a good look. It was fixed to the plaster next to the postmaster's window, the place of honor usually reserved for the Wanted posters. Beady-eyed Zedekiah Smith, the bank robber, still hung there, but even he had been pushed aside for something more important.A telephone. The first one in town."How's it work?" Noah Crawford called out. Noah's the best fix-it man around, and I could tell he was itching to get his fingers on those shiny knobs."Don't rightly know," answered the postmaster, and he tugged at his goatee as if it might tell him. "I do know the sound of your voice moves along wires strung on poles. It's sort of like the telegraph, only you hear words instead of dots and dashes.""Ah," the crowd murmured, and I felt my own mouth move along.I gazed at that gleaming wood box and something happened inside me. Something — I can only guess — that might be like falling in love. The thought of talking into that box — of making my voice sail through wires in the sky — it took over my brain. I couldn't get it out."Frank," I whispered to my twin. "I have to use that telephone."Five minutes later, Frank towed me up Main Street, toward home. "Liza — " he began, but I cut him off. We two thought so much alike, I had Frank's questions answered before he even asked.56. People crowded in the post office because ___________.A. they were attracted by a new posterB. the postmaster was delivering a speechC. they were curious about the telephoneD. there was a wanted bank robber captured57. Which of the following is Not True according to the passage?A. Many people stared at the new device in open-mouthed amazement.B. The slight-figured twins managed to push to the front of the crowd.C. Even the best fix-it man in the town got no idea about the new device.D. The postmaster didn‘t know anything about how the telephone worked.58. By― It took over my brain. I couldn’t get it out.‖,we get a clear picture of the girl‘s ______.A. eagerness to use the telephoneB. fascination for the wood boxC. puzzlement over the strange soundD. determination to fly in the sky59. What is the passage mainly about?A. The twins‘ frustrating experiences in the town.B. A special assembly called in the local post office.C. People‘s reaction to the arrival of the first telephone.D. A great celebration of the start of telephone service.Keys:56-59 CDACSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. 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.AI used to think ants knew what they were doing. The onesmarching across my kitchen counter looked so confident; I just figuredthey had a plan, knew where they were going and what needed to bedone. How else could ants organize highways, build elaborate nests,launch impressive attacks, and do all the other things ants do?Turns out I was wrong. Ants aren‘t clever little engineers, architects, or soldiersafter all --- at least not as individuals. When it comes to deciding what to do next, most ants don‘t have a clue. ―If you watch an ant try to accomplish something, you‘ll be impressed by how awkward it is,‖ says Deborah M. Gordon, a biologist at Stanford University.―Ants aren‘t smart,‖ Gordon says. ―Ant colonies are.‖ A colony can solve p roblems unthinkable for individual ants, such as finding the shortest path to the best food source, assigning workers to different tasks, or defending a territory from neighbors. As individuals, ants might be tiny dummies, but as colonies they respond quickly and effectively to their environment. They do it with something called collective intelligence.Where this intelligence comes from raises an essential question in nature: How do the simple actions of individual ants add up to the complex behavior of a group? How do hundreds of honey-bees make a critical decision about their hive(蜂巢)if many of them disagree? The collective abilities of such animals --- one of which grasps the big picture, but each of which contributes to the group‘s success --- seem miraculous even to the biologists who know them best. Yet during the past few decades, researchers have come up with fascinating insights.56. The author‘s former false impression about ants is that he thought them to be _______.A. smartB. awkwardC. elaborateD. creative57. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Ants will function as a single body once a decision is made by the commander.B. Ants are the only species which developed collective intelligence.C. The ant queen plays a role in managing ant workers besides laying eggs.D. An individual ant can‘t comprehend the whole process of a big movement.58. The paragraph following the passage will most probably deal with _______.A. where we can observe such fantastic behavior of antsB. which is the leading ant in charge of the actionC. how the collective intelligence worksD. what inspiration can be drawn from the collective abilitiesKEYS: 56-58 ADCSection BDirections:Read the following 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)If your in-box is currently reporting unread messages in the hundreds or thousands, you might have a hard time believing the news: e-mail is on the decline.At first thought, that might seem to be the case. The incoming generation, after all, doesn‘t do e-mail. Oh, they might have an account. They use it only as we would use a fax machine: as a means to communicate with old-school folks like their parents or to fulfill the sign-up requirements of Web sites. They rarely check it, though.Today‘s instant electronic memos—such as texting and Facebook and Twitter messages—are more direct, more concentrated, more efficient. They go without the salutation (称呼语) and the signoff (签收); we already know the ―to‖ and ―from.‖ Many corporations are moving to messaging networks for exactly that reason: more signal, less noise and less time. This trend is further evidence that store-and-forward systems such as e-mail and voicemail are outdated. Instead of my leaving you a lengthy message that you pick up later, I can now send you an easily-read message that you can read—and respond to—on the go.The coming of the mobile era is responsible for the decline of e-mail. Instant written messages bring great convince to people. They can deal with them at about any time: before amovie, in a taxi, waiting for lunch. And because these messages are very brief, they‘re suitable for smart phonetyping.Does this mean e-mail is on its way to the dustbin of digital history? Not necessarily. E-mail still has certain advantages. On the other hand, tweets and texts feel ephemeral—you read them, then they‘re gone, into an endless string, e-mail still feels like something you have and that you can f ile, search and return to later. It‘s easy to imagine that it will continue to feel more appropriate for formal communications: agreements, important news, longer explanations.So, e-mail won‘t go away completely. Remember, we‘ve been through a transition (过度) like this not so long ago: when e-mail was on the rise, people said that postal mail was dead. That‘s not how it works. Postal mail found its smaller market, and so will e-mail. New technology rarely replaces old one completely; it just adds new alternatives.56. What would the incoming generation like to do with their e-mail accounts?A. Contact close friends.B. Send long messages.C. Fill in some forms.D. Communicate with their colleagues.57. Which of the following is mainly discussed in paragraphs 3 and 4?A. The possible reasons behind the decline of e-mail.B. The likes and dislikes of the young generation.C. The rapid development of e-communication channels.D. Evidence about the uncertain future of easily-consumed messages.58. What does the underlined word ―ephemeral‖ in paragraph 5 mean?A. Automatically-sending.B. Randomly-written.C. Hardly- recognized.D. Shortly-appearing.59. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. It‘s too early to determine the decline of e-mail.B. E-mail has reasons to exist on its own advantages.C. E-mail, just like postal mail has come to its end.D. We should feel sorry for the decline of e-mail.KEYS: 56-59CADBSection BDirections:Read the following 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）Like many other people, I love my smart phone, which keeps me connected with the larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop，because it holds all of my writing and thoughts. In spite of this love of technology,I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices and truly communicate with others.On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the materials and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule —no laptop,iPads,phones,etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There‘s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There‘s no truth in tha t at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it, so I can relate to my students.The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversions and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course materials and the class discussion.I‘ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn at a level that helps them keep the course materials beyond the classroom.I‘m not saying that I won‘t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the chan ge,I‘m sticking to my plan. A few hours oftechnology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.56. Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with____________.A. the course materialsB. the author‘s class regulationsC. discussion topicsD. others‘ misuse of technology57. Which of the following statements is true?A. The author made the rule in that he was against technology.B. The author made the rule mainly because of his unpleasant experiences.C. The author‘s history class received low assessment.D. The students think highly of the author‘s history class.58. According to the author, the use of technology in the classroom may ___________.A. allow students to get on well with each otherB. improve teaching and offer more helpC. help students to better understand complex themesD. prohibit students being involved in class59. What can we infer from the passage?A. The author will carry on the success in the future.B. Some students will be punished according to the rule.C. More and more students will be absent in history class.D. The author will help students concentrate on what they learn.KEYS:56-59 BDDASection 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）When memory began for me, my grandfather (―Gramp‖) was past sixty. The little marks of laughter at the corners of his eyes were the product of a kindly and humorous nature. The years ofwork which had bent his shoulders had never reduced his humor or his love of a joke. Everywhere he went, Gramp made friends easily. At the end of half an hour you felt you had known him all your life. I soon learned that he hated to give orders, but that when he had to, he tried to make his orders sound like suggestions.One July morning, as he was leaving to go to the cornfield, he said: ―Edwin, you can pick up the potatoes in the field today if you want to do that.‖ Then he drove away with his horses. The day passed, and I did not have any desire to pick up potatoes. Evening came and the potatoes were still in the field. Gramp, dusty and tired, led the horses to get their drink.―How many potatoes did you pick up?‖ Gramp inquired. ―I didn‘t pick any.‖ ―Not any! Why?‖ ―You said I could pick them up if I wanted to. You didn‘t say I had to.‖ In the next few minutes, I learned a lesson I will not forget: when Gramp said I could if I wanted to, he meant that I should want to.My grandmother (―Gram‖) worked hard all day, washing clothes, cleaning the house, makin g butter, and even working in the field when help was scarce. In the evening, though, she was not too tired to read books from the community library. For more than forty years, Gram read aloud to Gramp almost every evening. In this way, she and Gramp learned about all the great battles of history and became familiar with the works of great authors and the lives of famous men.She also had a deep love of beauty. When she was almost seventy-five and had gone to live with one of her daughters, she spent a delightful morning washing dishes because, as she said, the beautiful pattern on the dishes gave her pleasure. The birds, the flowers, the clouds –– all that was beautiful around her ––pleased her. She was like the father of the French painter, Millet, who us ed to gather grass and show it to his son, saying, ―See how beautiful this is!‖In a pioneer society it is the harder qualities of mind and character that are of value. The softer virtues are considered unnecessary. Men and women struggling daily to earn a living are unable, even for a moment, to forget the business of preserving their lives. Only unusual people, like my grandparents, managed to keep the softer qualities in a world of daily struggle.56. Which of the following is TRUE about Gramp according to the passage?A. He wouldn‘t listen to others.B. He was difficult to get along with.C. He gave his suggestions in the form of orders.D. He was eager to learn.57. According to the author, “softer qualities” DON’T include the ability _____________.A. to earn a livingB. to find beauty in everyday lifeC. to stay curious about new thingsD. to stay positive in a world of daily struggle58. In the days of the writer‘s grandparents _____________.A. ―softer qualities‖ were thought necessary but oft en ignoredB. ―harder qualities‖ were much harder to keep than ―softer qualities‖C. average people found it a piece of cake to earn a livingD. not all people understood how to appreciate beauty in life59. What‘s the most suitable title for the passage?A. Life of My GrandparentsB. Harder Qualities VS Softer QualitiesC. Stay Soft in a Hard WorldD. An Unforgettable PersonKeys:56-59 DADCSection 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）At first glance Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from ―Frozen‖, playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping. But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she‘s also a university student.Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK‘s West Midlands region, is one of the country‘s youngest college freshmen. The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in an exam.―It‘s so interesting and super easy,‖ she laughs. ―My mum taught me in a nice way.‖ She adds: ―I want to finish the course in two years. Then I‘m going to do my PhD in financial maths。

2017年上海市徐汇区中考英语模拟试卷（4月份）一、Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening Comprehension （听力理解）：（共30分）1．（6分）Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）1．2．3．4．5．6．．B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear （根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（共8分）7．（1分）A）On the 1st floor．B）On the 3rd floor．C）On the 6th floor．D）On the 8th floor．8．（1分）A）At the airport．B）At the bus stop．C）At the train station．D）At the subway station．9．（1分）A）On foot．B）By taxi．C）By bike．D）By bus．10．（1分）A）Buying some cold drinks．B）Cleaning his room．C）Having a barbecue．D）Meeting Jenny．11．（1分）A）On Thursday．B）On Friday．C）On Saturday．D）On Sunday．12．（1分）A）The orange one．B）The pink one．C）The blue one．D）The green one．13．（1分）A）By using some magic．B）By taking a yoga course．C）By going on a diet．D）By calling himself Tim．14．（1分）A）Because they didn't recognize her．B）Because they met a famous actress．C）Because the woman performed well．D）Because the play made them happy．C. Listen to the letter and tell whether the following statements are true or false （判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示）：（共6分）15．（1分）It was a letter to Daisy about Jason's first day at his new school．16．（1分）Jason was excited because there are many students in the new school．17．（1分）Jason's class teacher is Mrs．Black and she is a young and friendly lady．18．（1分）Jason has made friends with a nice boy from Hong Kong．19．（1分）Everyone in the school must learn Spanish as a second language．20．（1分）Jason has to do much maths homework on the Internet on the first day．D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences （听短文，完成下列内容．每空格限填一词）：（共10分）21．（10分）21．Ronald Dahl was born on，1916 in South Wales．22．Young Dahl didn't because many teachers were very strict．23．Every few months，chocolate were sent to Repton for the students to test．24．The happy memory gave Dahl the idea for his novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory．25．During the Second World War，Dahl in a burning plane on his first flight．二、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．（1分）Which of the following words matches the sound/nju：/？（）A．now B．nor C．new D．near27．（1分）Brooklyn Beckham，________ eldest child of the Beckhams，will sell his photo book in May，2017．（）A．a B．an C．the D．/28．（1分）Nobody can stop a person with a strong will ________ realizing his dreams．（）A．of B．from C．with D．by29．（1分）If they don't prepare ________ well for the interview，they may fail to get the offer．（）A．they B．them C．theirs D．themselves30．（1分）When Frank complained about the cold winter，Jane________ the sunnysummer days in Australia．（）A．enjoys B．was enjoying C．has enjoyed D．will enjoy31．（1分）Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio and leave ________ waiting outside．（）A．the others B．others C．other D．the other32．（1分）________ the end of yesterday，there had been more than 10car accidents because of the typhoon．（）A．By B．From C．At D．To33．（1分）The old ________ enjoy the convenience of technologies because they don't accept new things quickly．（）A．mustn't B．needn't C．can't D．shouldn't34．（1分）The panda ________ to get used to the new environment since he returned from America．（）A．learns B．is learning C．learned D．has learnt35．（1分）The audience were attracted by ________ the stories and the readings at the new program"Readers"．（）A．both B．neither C．either D．none36．（1分）After the operation on Grandma's heart，she becomes much ________ at present．（）A．good B．well C．better D．best37．（1分）Every picture in the coloring book Secret Garden was not drawn by computer ________ all by hand．（）A．and B．so C．but D．or38．（1分）The year's best picture was wrongly awarded to La La Land，which ________ never ________ before．（）A．would…happen B．was…happeningC．has…happened D．had…happened39．（1分）A：________ can we get the chance to join the party？B：To join this party，you have to dress up like a Superhero．（）A．Why B．What C．How D．Where40．（1分）Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ________ a boarding school（寄宿学校）．（）A．enter B．entering C．to enter D．entered41．（1分）Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work，________？（）A．haven't they B．don't they C．aren't they D．won't they42．（1分）Alex had no interest in painting ________ he met a creative and patient art teacher one day．（）A．when B．because C．until D．if43．（1分）________ good chance those teenagers were given to experience different cultures!（）A．How B．What C．What a D．What an44．（1分）A：The dishes you cooked tonight are really delicious．B：________（）A．Of course! B．I'm glad you like them!C．That's all right! D．Never mind!45．（1分）A：Excuse me，can I ask you some questions about the changes in Shanghai？B：________（）A．Sure，go ahead! B．Congratulations!C．I am so sorry! D．Nice to meet you！三、III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每个单词或词组只能填一次）：（共8分）46．（4分）The Origins of April Fools DayWhat is April Fools Day and where does it come from？It is commonly believed that in medieval（中世纪）France，New Year was celebrated on 1April．Then in 1562，a new calendar was introduced，changing New Year to 1January．With no modern （46），news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned．Many people did not（47）the change，while some just forgot．These people were called fools．People send invitations to‘New Year'parties that were not existed andother jokes were played．Then a（48）of playing jokes on April 1st started．The custom finally（49）to England and Scotland，and it was later transported across the Atlantic to the American and the French．April Fools Day has now developed into an international festival of fun，with different nationalities celebrating the day in special ways．50．（4分）April Fools Day around the WorldIn France and Italy，if someone plays a trick on you，you are the‘fish of April'．By the month of April fish have only just hatched（孵化）and are easy to （50）．Children stick paper fish to their friends'backs and chocolate fish are found in the shops．In Scotland，April Fools Day lasts for two days!The second day is called‘Taily Day'．Often a sign saying‘kick me'is stuck onto someone's back without （51）．Today，Americans and the British play small tricks on friends and（52）on April 1st．A common trick is to point to a friend's shoe and say"Your shoe is not tied．"When they look down，they are laughed at．Schoolchildren might tell a friend that school has been cancelled．A bag of flour might be（53）on the top of a door so that when the‘victim'opens the door，the flour empties over their head．Most April Fool jokes are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone．The best trick is the one where everyone laughs，especially the person upon whom the joke has been played．四、IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子）：（共8分）54．（1分）We all hope that those baby pandas in the zoo can grow up．（happy）55．（1分）After the 1000meters'race，I could hardly move my．（foot）56．（1分）Jeff keeps running every day and he looks than hisclassmates．（strong）57．（1分）People celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on different dates．It is on May the this year．（thirty）58．（1分）It is of some online store sellers to lie about the quality （质量）of their products．（honest）59．（1分）Tim visits his junior high school teachers every Teachers'Day to express his．（thankful）60．（1分）Since last year，the new medicine has successfully helped to many people's lives．（safety）61．（1分）With the help of that famous，the bridge construction was completed on time．（engine）五、V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，完成下列句子．（62-67题）每空格限填一词）：（共14分）62．（2分）He forgot to lock up the door to the cage and accidentally let the tiger escape．（改为一般疑问句）he to lock up the door to the cage and accidentally let the tiger escape？63．（2分）Mr．Wang will introduce Shanghai to all the foreign guests at the welcome party．（对划线部分提问）Mr．Wang introduce to all the foreign guests at the welcome party？64．（2分）They usually store these fishes in the fridge to keep them fresh．（改为被动语态）These fishes usually in the fridge to keep them fresh．65．（2分）Ian promises the technology of his invention is not harmful to the human body．（保持句意基本不变）Ian promises the technology of his invention does to the human body．66．（2分）Professor Tenor's lecture on universe is very difficult．Many people can't understand it．（合并两句为一句）Professor Tenor's lecture on universe is difficult for many people understand．67．（2分）This warning sign tells us not to pick flowers．（保持句意基本不变）This warning sign says，"flowers!"68．（2分）a plan，made，before Friday，the staff，work out，the manager （连词成句）．七、Part 3 Reading and Writing （第三部分读写）VI. Reading comprehension （阅读理解）：（共50分）A.Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案）：（12分）69．（12分）Cool，amazing，unforgettable…somethingmoney can't buy!These are all words which students have used to describe their HOST visits．But a word they never use is"expensive"．Why not？Because HOST visits are FREE．Our wonderful hosts are not paid．They lovegiving international students very special 1987．Thousands of students have enjoyed this experience．5reasons to have a HOST visit •It is a unique oppor tunity to experience the real life of Britain．•It is safe﹣﹣﹣all the hosts areknown by HOST．•It may cost you only your trainfare．•You will learn things which the university cannot teach you．You can apply for a HOST visit if you are：•A full﹣time student in the UK．HOST cannot accept applications from outside the UK．•Aged 18+•You can include your husband，wife，partner，children﹣if they are living in the UK during your study period．HOST cannot accept applications from visiting family members or friends．69．This advertisement is probably for to read．A）travel agentsB）news reportersC）international studentsD）hotel managers70．Which of the following words cannot be used to describe HOST visits？A）Amazing．B）Expensive．C）Unforgettable．D）Surprising．71．The word"them"in the sentence"They love giving international students very special memories of the UK to take home with them．"refer to．A）international studentsB）wonderful hostsC）travel costsD）HOST visits72．People who are interested can learn from this advertisement．A）how to apply for a HOST visitB）who can apply for a HOST visitC）how to pay for their HOST visitsD）where they can find wonderful hosts73．The main purpose of the HOST program is to enable students to．A）visit different places in the UKB）save money on travelling costC）make full use of their stay in the UKD）be more open minded and active74．The HOST program is suitable for．A）Vickie，a sixteen﹣year﹣old exchange school studentB）Samuel，an active and popular online fashion bloggerC）Fang，a visiting friend of Diana from Hong KongD）Osaki，an easy﹣going Japanese student of Oxford University．B.Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文）：（12分）75．（12分）When I entered Berkley，I hoped to win a scholarship（奖学金）．As a Straight﹣A student all the way through，I believed I could take tough subjects and really learn something．One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne．I was very interested in the ideas he taught in class．When I took the first exam，I was shocked to find a 77，C﹣plus，on my test paper，for English was always my best subject．I went to Professor Jayne，who listened to my （75）but he refused to do anything about it．I decided to try harder，（76）I didn't know what that meant because school always seemed easy for me．I read the books more carefully，but got another 77．Again，I reasoned with Professor Jayne．Again，he listened patiently but wouldn't （77）．One more test before the final exam．So I worked even harder and，for the first time，learned the meaning of the word"thorough"．But my effort did no good and（78）stayed as before．The last chance was the final．No matter what grade I got，it wouldn't cancel three C ﹣pluses．I might as well kiss the scholarship goodbye．I stopped working hard．I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would．The night before the final，I even relaxed to a（79）．The next day I decided for once I'd have fun with a test．A week later，I was surprised to find I got an A．I hurried into Professor Jayne's office．He seemed to be expecting me．"If I gave you the grade as you（80），you wouldn't continue to work hard．"I stared at him，realizing what he said was correct．I had worked my head off，as I had never done before．I was surprised when my course grade arrived：A﹣plus．It was the only A﹣plus given．The next year I received my scholarship．I've always remembered Professor Jayne's lesson：you alone must set your own standard of excellence．75．A）speeches B）replies C）arguments D）conclusions 76．A）although B）unless C）if D）when 77．A）communicate with me B）look after me C）get rid of it D）changehis mind 78．A）anything B）something C）everything D）nothing 79．A）test B）movie C）trick D）survey 80．A）expected B）volunteered C）realized D）selected．C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）：（14分）81．（14分）It is never easy when a friend doesn't tell the truth．This is something that hurts the person who has been lied to and f（81）it ends up hurting the person who did the lying as well．Lying is never something that is easy to forget oreven to forgive．But it is something that you should try to understand so that you can be a better friend．Usually，friends lie because of the way that they are feeling．If a friend feels inferior to（比…差）another person，he might make up stories so that he can get more a （82）．If your friend is lying to you for this reason，it might be a good idea to talk to your friend and make him understand that he doesn't need to feel that way．There are times when a friend might lie to try not getting into trouble．For example，if a friend knows he has been doing something you d（83），or if he now regrets what he has said or done，he might want to lie about it so that you won't be angry with him．The best way to deal with this situation is to get to the bottom of what might have happened，and make sure that you are being h（84）with your friend about everything that you do and the fact that lying hurts．S（85），a friend lies for other reasons．One of these reasons might be to protect your feelings．For example，he might lie about h（86）silly you look or what stupid words you have said．You must decide if truthfulness（真实）is more important than your feelings in this type of situation．Many times，friends don't lie to hurt each other．Perhaps they know that the truth might make you mad at them，and they just don't want to lose your f （87）．The best way to deal with lying is to talk to your friends calmly，and get the truth．D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题）：（12分）88．（12分）Researchers from two universities in Britain recently carried out a very interesting project．They aimed to find out what modern family needs from their home．The lucky family chosen to take part in the project was the Joneses：parents Paul and Eve and their two sons，Jimmy （16）and Harry （13）．They have just spent two months living in a specially designed hi﹣tech future house，where cameras recorded everything they did．TV while you batheSo what's in this modern house？It boasts （夸耀）five bedrooms and five bathrooms．The sitting area has a huge TV and a digital picture frame﹣﹣﹣you candecide which photos you want to appear and change the picture as often as you like．The baths all have waterproof TV screens and DVD players．There is a remote control（遥控器）in every room which controls everything in the house from the lights to the cooker．The floors are all made of glass and all have underfloor heating．The windows clean themselves and there is even a robot called"Iron Man"to do the ironing．Dirty washing goes into a lift which takes the clothes automatically to the washing machine．The"Iron Man"then does all the ironing．So how did it go？The Jones family were over the moon to be chosen to spend some time in the house．Here's what they said：Paul：It was great．The house was so comfortable．One day our friends called round with their dog．The dog felt so warm and comfortable；he even slept on the floor!Oh，but there was one problem．One night we were all in bed and all the lights switched themselves on for no reason．It was a bit frightening!Jimmy：I loved it，but I wish there had been a robot to help me with my homework．Harry：Staying in was as much fun as going out!Eve：I loved the TV in the bath but I never watched it before going to work in the morning．If I did，I don't think I'd ever get out!The Jones family are now back in their very ordinary home，but planning some hi﹣tech additions as soon as they can afford them!The experts hope that results from their project will help developers meet the needs of a 21st﹣century family．One of the experts wrote a few sentences about his findings on this project：After watching what the Jones family did in the house and listening to how they felt about their life there，we learn thatAfter watching what the Jones family did in the house and listening to how they felt about their life there，we learn that88．Who carried out this interesting project？．89．Why was the project carried out in a specially designed hi﹣tech future house？．90．What does the remote control in every room enable people to do？．91．Which does the washing in this future house，the robot or the washingmachine？．92．How did the Jones family feel about their experience in the house？．93．What will the expert possible write about his findings？Please help him complete his note．七、VII. Writing：（20分）94．（20分）Write a passage on the topic"A party for/to"in at least 60words．请设计一个主题派对，并以"派对"为题介绍派对主题、对象及活动内容等，写一篇至少60个字的短文，（标点符号不占格）（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分．）The following is for reference only．（以下内容仅供参考）•organize•it is to…•invite…to…•be able to…2017年上海市徐汇区中考英语模拟试卷（4月份）参考答案与试题解析一、Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening Comprehension （听力理解）：（共30分）1．（6分）Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）1．G2．D3．C4．H5．B6．F．【解答】GDCHBFB. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear （根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）：（共8分）7．（1分）A）On the 1st floor．B）On the 3rd floor．C）On the 6th floor．D）On the 8th floor．【解答】D8．（1分）A）At the airport．B）At the bus stop．C）At the train station．D）At the subway station．【解答】C9．（1分）A）On foot．B）By taxi．C）By bike．D）By bus．【解答】D10．（1分）A）Buying some cold drinks．B）Cleaning his room．C）Having a barbecue．D）Meeting Jenny．【解答】B11．（1分）A）On Thursday．B）On Friday．C）On Saturday．D）On Sunday．【解答】C12．（1分）A）The orange one．B）The pink one．C）The blue one．D）The green one．【解答】A13．（1分）A）By using some magic．B）By taking a yoga course．C）By going on a diet．D）By calling himself Tim．【解答】B14．（1分）A）Because they didn't recognize her．B）Because they met a famous actress．C）Because the woman performed well．D）Because the play made them happy．【解答】CC. Listen to the letter and tell whether the following statements are true or false （判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容，符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示）：（共6分）15．（1分）It was a letter to Daisy about Jason's first day at his new school．【解答】A16．（1分）Jason was excited because there are many students in the new school．【解答】B17．（1分）Jason's class teacher is Mrs．Black and she is a young and friendly lady．【解答】A18．（1分）Jason has made friends with a nice boy from Hong Kong．【解答】A19．（1分）Everyone in the school must learn Spanish as a second language．【解答】B20．（1分）Jason has to do much maths homework on the Internet on the first day．【解答】BD. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences （听短文，完成下列内容．每空格限填一词）：（共10分）21．（10分）21．Ronald Dahl was born on September 13th，1916 in South Wales．22．Young Dahl didn't enjoy school because many teachers were very strict．23．Every few months，boxes of chocolate were sent to Repton for the students to test．24．The happy memory gave Dahl the idea for his most famous novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory．25．During the Second World War，Dahl almost died in a burning plane on his first flight．【解答】21．September 13th22．enjoy school23．boxes of24．most famous25．almost died二、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．（1分）Which of the following words matches the sound/nju：/？（）A．now B．nor C．new D．near【解答】答案：C．考查语音．A．now[nau]现在．B．nor[nɔ：]也不．C．new[nju：]新的．D．near[niə]附近．根据所给音标/nju：/，可知，答案是C．27．（1分）Brooklyn Beckham，________ eldest child of the Beckhams，will sell his photo book in May，2017．（）A．a B．an C．the D．/【解答】答案：C．考查冠词．句意"布鲁克林•贝克汉姆是小贝夫妇的长子，将在2017年5月出售他的相片书．"．eldest最年长的，最高级形式，前面通常加定冠词the．答案是C．28．（1分）Nobody can stop a person with a strong will ________ realizing his dreams．（）【解答】答案：B 根据Nobody can stop a person with a strong will没有人能阻止一个有坚强意志的人，结合后文的realizing，推测意思是没有人能阻止一个有坚强意志的人实现他的梦想．即固定短语stop…from…，故选B from后接动名词．29．（1分）If they don't prepare ________ well for the interview，they may fail to get the offer．（）A．they B．them C．theirs D．themselves【解答】答案：D．考查物主代词．句意：如果他们自己没有准备好面试，他们可能无法得到这个职位．这是if引导的条件状语从句．从句的主语是they他们，意思为如果他们自己没有准备好面试，可知应该用反身代词themselves他们自己．prepare for为…做准备，是固定搭配．故选D．30．（1分）When Frank complained about the cold winter，Jane________ the sunny summer days in Australia．（）A．enjoys B．was enjoying C．has enjoyed D．will enjoy【解答】答案：B．结合when引导的时间状语从句，故后面表达的是过去正在进行的动作，故用过去进行时was/were+doing，主语Jane，故was，故答案是B．31．（1分）Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio and leave ________ waiting outside．（）A．the others B．others C．other D．the other【解答】答案：A．the others的意思是"特指别的一些人或物"；others是other的复数形式，意思是"别的，其他的"；other的意思是"别的，其他的"；the other的意思是"特指两者中的另一个"；根据"Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio"乔只能带两个家人进入这个工作室，看来家人比较多，因此可知这句话的意思是"乔只能带两个家人进入这个工作室，其他的人只能在外面等着．"，表特指，综上所述，故选A．32．（1分）________ the end of yesterday，there had been more than 10car accidents because of the typhoon．（）【解答】答案：B 根据there had been more than 10car accidents because of the typhoon由于台风，已经有10多起汽车交通事故了．这是一个过去完成时态，结合选项，推测意思是到昨天为止，即用by，通常与完成时连用，故选A，意思是到昨天为止，由于台风，已经有10多起汽车交通事故了．33．（1分）The old ________ enjoy the convenience of technologies because they don't accept new things quickly．（）A．mustn't B．needn't C．can't D．shouldn't【解答】答案：C．mustn't不可以；needn't不必；can't不可能；shouldn't不应该．根据they don't accept new things quickly，可知他们不能迅速地接受新事物，所以老年人不能享受技术的便利．这里用can't．故选C．34．（1分）The panda ________ to get used to the new environment since he returned from America．（）A．learns B．is learning C．learned D．has learnt【解答】答案：D．结合since he returned from America可知动作发生在过去，持续了一段时间，故用现在完成时have/has+过去分词，主语the panda，故has，故答案是D．35．（1分）The audience were attracted by ________ the stories and the readings at the new program"Readers"．（）A．both B．neither C．either D．none【解答】答案：A．both的意思是"两者都"；neither的意思是"两者都不"；either的意思是"两只之中的任何一个"；none的意思是"三者或三者以上都不"；根据"the stories and the readings"故事和阅读，指的是两者，因此可知这句话的意思是"观众被"郎读者"这个新节目的故事和阅读吸引住了．"，综上所述，故选A．36．（1分）After the operation on Grandma's heart，she becomes much ________ at present．（）A．good B．well C．better D．best【解答】答案：C．考查比较级．句意"奶奶心脏手术后，她现在变得好多了．"．A 好的．B好．C更好地．D最好地．结合语境"奶奶心脏手术后，她现在变得___．"，可知，现在的身体情况与之前的身体情况比较，两者比较用比较级形式，这里用副词比较级better更好地修饰动词becomes．选C．37．（1分）Every picture in the coloring book Secret Garden was not drawn by computer ________ all by hand．（）A．and B．so C．but D．or【解答】答案：C 根据was not drawn by computer 不是用电脑画的，结合选项，推测意思是彩色书《秘密花园》里的每一张图片不是用电脑画的，而是手工画的．联想到固定短语not…but…，故选C而是，但是．A和，B因此，D或者，否则38．（1分）The year's best picture was wrongly awarded to La La Land，which ________ never ________ before．（）A．would…happen B．was…happeningC．has…happened D．had…happened【解答】答案：D．过去完成时的构成是：had+过去分词，表示在过去的某个动作或时间以前发生完成的动作，根据"The year's best picture was wrongly awarded to La La Land，"年度最佳图片奖错误的颁给了《爱乐之城》，这是发生在过去的一个动作，又根据后面句子的时间状语是before，意思是"以前"，因此可知这个句子要用过去完成时，因此可知这句话的意思是"年度最佳图片奖错误的颁给了《爱乐之城》，这是以前从来没有发生过的．"综上所述，故选D．39．（1分）A：________ can we get the chance to join the party？B：To join this party，you have to dress up like a Superhero．（）A．Why B．What C．How D．Where【解答】答案：C．dress up like a Superhero""，要想加入这个聚会，你必须得打扮的像一个超人．因此可知这句话的意思是"A：我们如何才能有机会加入这个聚会呢？"综上所述，故选C．40．（1分）Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ________ a boarding school（寄宿学校）．（）A．enter B．entering C．to enter D．entered【解答】答案：B．根据Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ________ a boarding school （寄宿学校），可知詹妮是一个独立的女孩，她正在考虑上寄宿学校．这里consider doing sth表示考虑做某事，后面跟动词的ing形式．故选B．41．（1分）Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work，________？（）A．haven't they B．don't they C．aren't they D．won't they【解答】答案：B．考查反意疑问句．结合Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work，可知陈述部分是肯定形式，因此疑问部分用否定形式．根据have，可知是一般现在时态，而且是一个实义动词，人称是they，因此用助动词don't．故选B．42．（1分）Alex had no interest in painting ________ he met a creative and patient art teacher one day．（）A．when B．because C．until D．if【解答】答案：C 根据Alex had no interest in painting．Alex对绘画没有兴趣，结合选项，推测意思是Alex直到有一天遇到了一位有创新的耐心的艺术老师才对绘画有兴趣．联想到固定短语no（not）…until…直到才，故选C直到．A当…的时候，B因为，D如果，是否43．（1分）________ good chance those teenagers were given to experience different【解答】答案：C．英语中的感叹句要由what和how来引导，其句型是：How+形容词/副词+主语+谓语+其他!What+（a/an）+形容词+名词+主语+谓语+其他!根据所给的单词，形容词是good，名词chance可数名词单数，good是以辅音音素开头的，这里应该加不定冠词a，所以应用what a来感叹，故选C．44．（1分）A：The dishes you cooked tonight are really delicious．B：________（）A．Of course! B．I'm glad you like them!C．That's all right! D．Never mind!【解答】答案：B．考查常用日常交际用语．句意：你今晚做的菜真的很好吃．我很高兴你喜欢它们．Of course!当然；I'm glad you like them!我很高兴你喜欢它们．That's all right!没关系；Never mind!不介意．根据题干The dishes you cooked tonight are really delicious．你今晚做的菜真的很好吃．可知应说我很高兴你喜欢它们．故选B．45．（1分）A：Excuse me，can I ask you some questions about the changes in Shanghai？B：________（）A．Sure，go ahead! B．Congratulations!C．I am so sorry! D．Nice to meet you！【解答】答案：A．考查常用日常交际用语．句意：打扰一下，我能问你一些关于上海变化的问题吗？当然，问吧．Sure，go ahead!当然，问吧．Congratulations!祝贺你；I am so sorry!我很抱歉；Nice to meet you很高兴遇见你．根据题干Excuse me，can I ask you some questions about the changes in Shanghai？打扰一下，我能问你一些关于上海变化的问题吗？可知结合选项，应说当然，问吧．故选A．三、III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格．每空格限填一词，每个单词或词组只能填一次）：（共8分）The Origins of April Fools DayWhat is April Fools Day and where does it come from？It is commonly believed that in medieval（中世纪）France，New Year was celebrated on 1April．Then in 1562，a new calendar was introduced，changing New Year to 1January．With no modern （46）C，news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned．Many people did not（47）E the change，while some just forgot．These people were called fools．People send invitations to‘New Year'parties that were not existed and other jokes were played．Then a（48）A of playing jokes on April 1st started．The custom finally（49）D to England and Scotland，and it was later transported across the Atlantic to the American and the French．April Fools Day has now developed into an international festival of fun，with different nationalities celebrating the day in special ways．【解答】46﹣49 CEAD46题答案：C 考查名词填空．根据后面news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned消息传播得很慢，新的思想经常受到质疑．前面应该是没有现代的通讯方式，所以消息传播得很慢，故答案是C．46题答案：E 考查动词填空．根据前面With no modern communication，news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned没有现代通讯、信息传播很慢，新的思想也经常受到质疑．及后面These people were called fools这些人被称作为傻瓜，所以后面应该是许多人听不到的变化，助动词did后面要用动词原型，故答案是E．46题答案：A 考查名词填空．根据后面playing jokes on April 1st started在开玩笑4月1日开始了，及后面的传到了英国和苏格兰，这里应该是一个传统的开玩笑，故答案是A．46题答案：D 考查动词填空．根据后面England and Scotland英国和苏格兰，应该是蔓延，传播到英国和苏格兰，考查固定短语spread to蔓延到；波及，故答案是D．。

2017届上海市徐汇区高三4月模拟（二模）英语试题（解析版）2017.4I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: 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.音频A. He knows who is knocking.B. He is eager to know who it is.C. He doesn’t want to open the door.D. He is ready to open the door.【答案】C【解析】略2.音频A. By plane.B. By bus.C. By taxi.D. By train.【答案】D【解析】M: Have you called a taxi to the airport?W: Why? I’m not flying. I’ll go to Guangzhou by High Speed Railway.Q: How is the woman going to Guangzhou?略3.音频A. $100.B. $200.C. $300.D. $400.【答案】A【解析】W: Did you tip the waitress?M: Yes. $10. 10% of our bill, right?Q: How much did their meal cost?略4.音频A. She went to cinema.B. She went to an exhibition.C. She stayed at home.D. She stayed with her classmates.【答案】C【解析】M: I thought you were going to visit your grandparents last Sunday.W: I had planned to, but I got a bad cold, and I didn’t want to spread it to them or anyone else.Q: What did the woman probably do last Sunday?略5.音频A. In a doctor’s office.B. In a professor’s office.C. In an operating room.D. In an emergency ward.【答案】A【解析】M: I’m here to see Doctor Barrette for a physical examination.W: I’m sorry. She is in surgery right now.Q: Where does this conversation probably take place?略6.音频A. The man paid the tuition for learning physics.B. The man got a lot of money for his hard work.C. His hard work was not rewarding at all.D. His work before the test led to a good result.【答案】D【解析】M: You’ll never guess I got a high mark in Physics.W: Congratulations. Your hard work finally paid off, right?Q: What does the woman mean?略7.音频A. A furnished house.B. A recent book.C. A further study.D. A new record.【答案】B【解析】M: Have you read the author’s latest bestseller?W: I’ve just finished it. I really recommend it.Q: What are the man and woman talking about?略8.音频A. They will go swimming.B. They will climb mountains.C. They will buy some clothes.D. They will forecast the weather conditions.【答案】B【解析】W: Why are you wearing a jacket? It’s getting warmer today.M: You never know what the weather will be like in the mountain.Q: What will the two speakers probably do?略9.音频A. He has another lecture to attend.B. He has no interest in the lecture.C. He’s attended the same lecture given by Professor Wilson before.D. He might miss the lecture, if the woman didn’t remind him.【答案】D【解析】W: I guess you have no interest in attending Professor Wilson’s lecture tomorrow, right?M: On the contrary, I have to thank you for reminding me of it.Q: What does the man mean?略10.音频A. She fully agrees with the man.B. They are uncertain about the weather.C. She disagrees with the man.D. She thought the man was always late.【答案】C【解析】M: I’m certain we’ve never had as much rain as we’re having lately.W: Haven’t we, ever?Q: What do we learn from the woman’s response?略Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) 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.音频11.A. People are encouraged to be a craftsman.B. Learning woodworking is not as hard as you think.C. Learning woodworking will help you know more people.D. Taking a class in woodworking will be very helpful.12.A. Because I am a talent in this art and want to share it with others.B. Because I am interested in it and want to show it to others.C. Because I wonder how to pick materials and how to do it well.D. Because it’s a good way to know more people interested in it.13.A. You can expect to do woodworking perfectly the very first time.B. Doing woodworking means being alone for long.C. You can also learn from other people interested in woodworking.D. Taking a class in woodworking costs a lot of money.【答案】11. B 12. C 13. C【解析】Woodworking is the art of crafting things out of wood and people have been known to make sculptures, cabinets and statues. Anyone can take up this craft but it doesn’t mean you will be good at it. Like anything else, unless you have a natural talen t, you have to practice at it. So, don’t get discouraged if your first try doesn’t come out like you had hoped; you can’t expect to get it perfectly the very first time. Keep trying and you should be a woodworking master in no time at all.If you’ve always wanted to get into woodworking but didn’t know how to go about it, you’re not alone. This is a pastime that many want to have, but don’t know what to do or what materials to use. If this is the case, all you have to do is to take a class on woodworking. I f you think that you won’t be able to find a class on this art, you’re wrong. It’s more popular than you realize and classes are offered pretty much worldwide. So, check your phone book or look up classes on the internet for your specific city or country. The fees for this type of class will vary and are determined by the skill level and how long the class will run. If you’ve never tried your hand at woodworking before, start at the beginner level.Once you’ve been woodworking for a little while, you should attend one of the workshops held for people interested in this art. Once there, you will meet people that share your same interests and you will learn new ways at perfecting this craft. You should also look these workshops up on the internet and find out dates and locations so you can signup. You will probably make new friends and increase your skill level at woodworking. What could be better than that?Questions:11.What’s this passage mainly about?12.Why should you take a class in woodworking?13.Which of the following statements is TRUE?11. 略12. 略13. 略Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.音频14.A. To analyze causes and effects of using a credit card.B. To encourage people to borrow money from banks.C. To let people know the responsibility in using a credit card.D. To present the effect of computers in popularizing the use of credit cards.15.A. The development of computers.B. People’s greediness for more money.C. People’s needs for less paper money.D. People’s le arning to be more responsible.16.A. To learn to be responsible by using credit cards.B. To stop using credit cards and borrow money from friends or relatives.C. To pay money back as fast as possible after using credit cards.D. To stop borrowing money and use your own funds for shopping.【答案】14. A 15. A 16. D【解析】In the United States, the debt levels of Americans have continued to increase since the 1980s. It was during this time that the use of credit cards greatly increased. Credit cards companies begin looking for different ways to market their products to consumers, and used such things as direct mail, commercials, and other marketing strategies.It was during the 1980s that consumers begin moving away from cash and checks into credit cards. The cause of thisis often attributed to the start of the information age. As the use of computers became more widespread, credit cards quickly followed. It is estimated that the number of people using credit cards during this time surpassed those who were using checks and cash in a single year.Statistics show that the average American consumer owes about $9,000 in credit card debt. Many people have made the mistake of thinking that they are using their own money when they use credit cards to make purchases. It is easy to forget that this money is owned by the credit card companies, and they are simply allowing you to borrow it, with the promise you will pay it back. The average interest rate owed on credit cards in the US is about 14%.It is easy to view credit cards as being “easy money.” After all, you don't have to work for it, and it doesn't have the same effect on you that cash has. Statistics show that people have a tendency to spend the money of others much faster than their own.Though we live in an electronic age, being irresponsible with your credit cards is a great way to end up with a life time of headaches. Many high quality jobs now require you to have good credit, and it is difficult to get a house or a car if you have poor credit. This is why it pays to be responsible with how you manage your finances. It is best to stop borrowing money and use your own funds to make purchases.Questions:14.What’s the purpose of this passage?15.Why did the use of credit cards increase according to the passage?16.What’s the writer’s suggestion as to using credit cards?14. 略15. 略16. 略Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.音频17.A. A newspaper.B. An advertisement company.C. A cleanup company.D. A market.18.A. She wants to spare more room for something new.B. She wants to turn their old stuff into cash at a low cost.C. She knows that the sales consultant before the man does.D. She just wants to clean up their house.19.A. Rudy is likely to buy their stuff.B. Rudy will come and take their stuff away.C. Rudy plays guitar as well as the man.D. Rudy will help them with the ad and the sale.20.A. His old guitar.B. Their appliances, jewelry, furniture and exercise equipment.C. The spring cleanup sale.D. The low cost of ad and friendly service.【答案】17. A 18. B 19. D 20. D【解析】What is the man most in M: Honey? What’s all our stuff doing in the driveway?W: It’s a Newsday spring cleanup sale. For only $19.95 we can put a two-line classified ad in Newsday for seven days. And with over two million readers...we’ll get results fast.M: Two lines, all additions, for only $19.95? That’s more than 50% savings off their regular rate. But if Newsday is having a clean-up sale, why does our driveway look like a market?W: Because there’s never been a better time for us to turn the things we don’t use into cash we can use.M: You mean appliances, jewelry, furniture, exercise equipment?W: Even your old guitar.M: Two lines, all additions, for only $19.95...are you sure?W: Of course I’m sure. I called Rudy.M: Who’s Rudy?W: He’s a classified Newsday sales consultant. He was really nice, and helpful.M: More than 50% off, and friendly service? Newsday really does have all we need.W: Yeah. Here is my two-line ad: Cleanup with Newsday. Family stuff, including appliances, jewelry and furniture. Call us at 516-843-3000.M: That sounds great.Questions:17.What is Newsday?18.Why does the woman want to sell their stuff?19.What do you learn about Rudy?20.terested in?17. 略18. 略19. 略20. 略II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A painter hangs his or her finished pictures on a wall, and everyone can see it. A composer writes a work, but no one can hear it _____21_____ it is performed. Professional singers and players have great responsibilities, for the composer is absolutely dependent on them. A student of music needs as long and as tough a training to become a performer as a medical student needs______22______（become） a doctor. Most training isconcerned_____23_____ technique, for musicians have to be as muscularly skillful as an athlete or a ballet dancer. Singers practice breathing every day, as their vocal chords（声带）would be inadequatewithout______24______（control） muscular support. String players practice moving the fingers of the left hand up and down, while drawing the bow back and forth with the right arm,______25______ are two entirely different movements.Singers and instruments have to be able to get every note perfectly in tune. Pianists _____26_____（spare）this particular anxiety, for the notes are already there, and it is the piano tuner’s responsibility to tune the instrument for______27______ . But they have their own difficulties; the hammers that hit the string must be dealt with carefully not to sound like drum or bass, and each tone, even if played very fast, has to sound clear.The problem______28______（face） student conductors is that they have to learn to know every note of the music and______29______ it should sound, and they need to aim at controlling these sound with enthusiastic but selfless authority.Technique is of no use unless it is combined with musical knowledge and understanding. Great artists are those who are so thoroughly at home in the language of music______30______they can enjoy performing works written in any century.【答案】21. until/before22. to become23. with24. controlled25. which26. are spared27. them28. facing29. how30. that【解析】本文主要考查学生在实际语境中英语的运用。

2017学年徐汇区初三模拟考英语试卷2017.4（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)A B C DE F G H1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______6. ______B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分)7. A) On the 1st floor. B) On the 3rd floor. C) On the 6th floor. D) On the 8th floor.8. A) At the airport. B) At the bus stop. C) At the train station. D) At the subway station.9. A) On foot. B) By taxi. C) By bike. D) By bus.10. A) Buying some cold drinks. B) Cleaning his room.C) Having a barbecue. D) Meeting Jenny.11. A) On Thursday. B) On Friday. C) On Saturday. D) On Sunday.12. A) The orange one. B) The pink one. C) The blue one. D) The greenone.13. A) By using some magic. B) By taking a yoga course.C) By going on a diet. D) By calling himself Tim.14. A) Because they didn’t recognize her. B) Because they met a famous actress.C) Because the woman performed well. D) Because the play made them happy.C. Listen to the letter and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示): (共6分)15. It was a letter to Daisy about Jason’s first day at his new school.16. Jason was excited because there are many students in the newschool.17. Jason’s class teacher is Mrs. Black and she is a young andfriendly lady.18. Jason has made friends with a nice boy from Hong Kong.19. Everyone in the school must learn Spanish as a second language.20. Jason has to do much maths homework on the Internet on the first day.D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。

2016学年第二学期徐汇区初三模拟考英语试卷2017.4（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）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. Which of the following words matches the sound / nju:/?A) now B) nor C) new D) near27. Brooklyn Beckham, ________ eldest child of the Beckhams, will sell his photo book in May, 2017.A) a B) an C) the D) /28. Nobody can stop a person with a strong will ________ realizing his dreams.A) of B) from C) with D) by29. If they don’t prepare ________ well for the interview, they may fail to get the offer.A) they B) them C) theirs D) themselves30. When Frank complained about the cold winter, Jane________ the sunny summer days in Australia.A) enjoys B) was enjoying C) has enjoyed D) will enjoy31. Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio and leave ________ waiting outside.A) the others B) others C) other D) the other32. ________ the end of yesterday, there had been more than 10 car accidents because of the typhoon.A) By B) From C) At D) To33. The old ________ enjoy the convenience of technologies because they don’t accept new things quickly.A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) can’t D) shouldn’t34. The panda ________ to get used to the new environment since he returned from America.A) learns B) is learning C) learned D) has learnt35. The audience were attracted by ________ the stories and the readings at the new program “Readers”.A) both B) neither C) either D) none36. After the operation on Grandma’s heart, she becomes much ________ at present.A) good B) well C) better D) best37. Every picture in the coloring book Secret Garden was not drawn by computer ________ all by hand.A) and B) so C) but D) or38. The year’s best picture was wrongly awarded to La La Land, which ________ never ________ before.A) would…happen B) was…happening C) has…happened D) had…happened39. A: ________ can we get the chance to join the party?B: To join this party, you have to dress up like a Superhero.A) Why B) What C) How D) Where40. Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ________ a boarding school(寄宿学校).A) enter B) entering C) to enter D) entered41. Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work, ________?A) haven’t they B) don’t they C) aren’t they D) won’t they42. Alex had no interest in painting ________ he met a creative and patient art teacher one day.A) when B) because C) until D) if43. ________ good chance those teenagers were given to experience different cultures!A) How B) What C) What a D) What an44. A: The dishes you cooked tonight are really delicious.B: ________A) Of course! B) I’m glad you like them!C) That’s all right! D) Never mind!45. A: Excuse me, can I ask you some questions about the changes in Shanghai?B: ________A) Sure, go ahead! B) Congratulations!C) I am so sorry! D) Nice to meet you！III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once （将下列单词或词组填入空格。