2020上海市浦东新区高三二模英语听力文本和答案

2020届上海外国语大学附属浦东外国语学校高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AA medical capsule robot is a small,often pill-sized device that can do planned movement inside the body after being swallowed or surgically inserted. Most models use wireless electronics or magnets or a combination of the two to control the movement of the capsule. Such devices have been equipped with cameras to allow observation and diagnosis, with sensors that “feel,” and even with mechanical needles that administer drugs.But in practice, Biomechatronics engineer Pietro Valdastri has found that developing capsule models from scratch (从头开始) is costly, time-consuming and requires advanced skills. “The problem was we had to do them from scratch every time,” said Valdastri in an interview. “And other research groups were redeveloping those same modules from scratch, which didn’t make sense.”Since most of the capsules have the same parts of components: a microprocessor, communication submodules, an energy source, sensors, and actuators (致动器), Valdastri and his team made the modular platform in which the pieceswork in concertand can be interchanged with ease. They also developed a flexible board on which the component parts are snapped in like Legos. The board can be folded to fit the body of the capsule, down to about 14 mm. Additionally, they compiled (编译) a library of components that designers could choose from, enabling hundreds of different combinations. They arranged it all in a free online system. Designers can take the available designs or adapt them to their specific needs.“Instead of redeveloping all the modules from scratch, people with limited technological experience can use our modules to build their own capsule robots in clinical use and focus on their innovation,” Valdastri said.Now, the team has designed a capsule equipped with a surgical clip to stop internal bleeding. Researchers at Scotland’s Royal Infirmary of Edinburg have also expressed interest in using the system to make a crawling capsule that takes images of the colon(结肠). One research group, led by professors at the Institute of Digestive Disease of the Chinese University of HongKong, is making a swimming capsule equipped with a camera that pushes itself through the stomach.One limitation of Valdastri’s system is that it’s only for designing models. Researchers can confirm their hypotheses (假设) and do first design using the platform, but will need to move to a custom approach to developtheir capsules further and make them practical for clinical use.1. According to the passage, Valdastri and his team created the platform to ________.A. adopt the latest technologiesB. make their robots dream come trueC. help build specialized capsule robotsD. do preciser observation and diagnosis2. What does the underlined phrase “work in concert” mean in Para.3?A. Perform live.B. Run independently.C. Act in a cooperative way.D. Carry on step by step.3. What can be learnt from the passage?A. Valdastri’s system can’t provide a complete capsule creation.B. The modular platform is more useful than a custom approach.C. The capsules can move in human’s body automatically.D. It costs more to module the capsules on the board.BDid you know that horses talk? Well, they do, and you can lean to understand “horse talk” if you pay close attention to the horses you see.When horses live in the wild, other animals try to eat them, so a lot of horse talk is about staying alive. Even now, when most horses live on farms, they watch for danger. For this reason, never walk behind a horse. If you surprise it, the horse might mistake you for a mountain lion or wolf and give a dangerous kick.By watching the ears of a horse, you can get clues to what it's hearing. A horse can tum each ear in a different direction. For a wild horse, this trick is important for survival. The horse can hear something sneaking up behind it while also checking out a threatening noise in front. When a horse lets its ears down, it's feeling safe and relaxed. If horses becomeisolated, they neigh, or “whinny,” calling for company. They're saying, “Where are you? I'm over here!” If a horse snorts(哼) while holding its head high and staring at something, it's saying, “That looks dangerous. Get ready to run!” When two horses meet, they put their noses together and smell each other's breath. It's their way of asking, “Are you a friend?” Horses nicker,too. Nickering is a quiet sort of sound. This friendly noise means they're feeling secure and saying, “Clad to see you.”In the wild, horses live in herds, with all members watching for danger. In a herd, only one horse is the leader, the “boss hoss”. The “boss hoss” is usually an older female. She watches for threats and teaches younger horseshow to behave. However, others may want her job. When that happens, she pins her ears back against her head and may even bite or kick to get challengers to back off. She's using body language to say, “Hey, I'm in charge here!” All horses know that the one who makes others move is the leader. Horses relate to people that way, too.Horses have a language of their own. Now you know a bit of what they might be saying.4. What is the general idea of this passage?A. Horses can talk with their owners.B. You can know a bit of horses' language.C. Horses can “talk” in their own way.D. Other animals can also learn language.5. What does the underlined word “isolated” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Lonely.B. Glad.C. Sad.D. Frightened.6. What will a horse do when he wants to know whether another horse is a friend?A. He will let his ears down.B. He and another horse will put their noses together and smell each other's breath.C They both will hold their heads high and stare at something.D. He will give another horse a dangerous kick.7. How will the “boss hoss” deal with her challengers?A. By warning or fighting.B. By watching for threats.C. By teaching younger horses how to behave.D. By relating to people.CMove over, helicopter parents. “Snowplow (扫雪机) parents” are the newest reflection of an intensive (强化的) parenting style that can include parents booking their adult children haircuts, texting their college kids to wake them up so they don’t sleep through a test, and even calling their kids’ employers.Helicopter parenting the practice of wandering anxiously near one’s children, monitoring their every activity, is so 20th century. Some rich mothers and fathers now are more like snowplows: machines moving ahead, clearing any difficulties in their children’s path to success, so they don’t have to suffer failure, frustration (挫折) or lose opportunities.It starts early, when parents get on wait lists for excellent preschools before their babies are born and try to make sure their kids never do anything that may frustrate them. It gets more intense when school starts: running forgotten homework to school or calling a coach to request that their children make the team.Rich parents may have more time and money to devote to making sure their children don’t ever meet with failure, but it’s not only rich parents practicing snowplow parenting. This intensive parenting has become the most welcome way to raise children, regardless of income, education, or race.Yes, it’s a parent’s job to support the children, and to use their adult wisdom to prepare for the future when their children aren’t mature enough to do so. That’s why parents hide certain toys from babies to avoid getting angry or take away a teenager’s car keys until he finishes his college applications.But snowplow parents can take it too far, some experts say. If children have never faced a difficulty, what happens when they get into the real world?“Solving problems, taking risks and overcoming frustration are key life skills,” many child development experts say, “and if parents don’t let their children experience failure, the children don’t acquire them.”8. What do we know about snowplow parenting?A. It appeared before helicopter parenting.B. It costs parents less than helicopter parenting.C. It was a typical phenomenon of the 20th century.D. It provides more than enough services for children.9. What is mainly discussed about snowplow parenting in Paragraph 4?A. Its cost.B. Its benefits.C. Its popularity.D. Its ending.10. Why does the author mention parents’ taking away car keys?A. To show teenagers are no better than babies.B. To advise teenagers not to treat their cars as toys.C. To advise parents not to buy cars for their teenagers.D. To show it’s appropriate to help children when necessary.11. What’s the possible result of snowplow parenting according to the experts?A. Children lacking problem-solving ability in reality.B. Children mastering more key life skills than parents.C. Children gaining great success in every aspect of life.D. Children meeting no problems or frustration after growing up.DHave you ever done something that was really dangerous just because you thought it was safe？Maybe you did a dangerous trick on your bicycle or skateboard because you were wearing a helmet and thought you couldn’t get hurt. The psychology(心理) of this sort of behavior is called the Peltzman Effect, named after Sam Peltzman, professor of economics at the University of Chicago. Peltzman believes that those moments when people think they are the safest are the times when they act most dangerously.Peltzman said that people drove more dangerously when they wore seat belts(安全带) . Driving a large four-wheel drive vehicle has a similar effect on drivers’ behavior. Because drivers of large vehicles sit up higher and can see better, they feel they can make better judgments when they drive. They are better protected in accidents,so they act more dangerously. This makes driving morehazardousto other drivers.The Peltzman Effect isn’t just limited to driving. In 1972, the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a law requiring child safety caps on most medicine bottles. The safety caps were designed to prevent children from accidentally taking the medicine, especially painkillers such as aspirin. Requiring safety caps sounded like a great idea, but there was an unexpected side effect. Because the safety caps are so hardto take off, some people leave them off altogether．Worse, some parents leave the bottles where kids can reach them because they feel that it is safe because of the cap. A study on the Peltzman Effect showed that more than 3,500 children have been harmedby aspirin because of the safety caps.The Peltzman Effect describes how we’re likely to take more risks and act more dangerously when we feel safest. What’s more, the effects of these behaviors can be quite different from what we expect.12. What is the Peltzman Effect？A. People behave less safely when they feel safe．B. People feel safest when they are under protection．C. Something that seems dangerous turns out to be safe．D. People who act dangerously are likely to be together．13. What does the underlined word“hazardous”in Paragraph 2 mean？A. Interesting．B. Expensive．C. Dangerous．D. Important．14. Medicine bottles with safety caps ________．A. are required throughout the worldB. meet the demands of the Peltzman EffectC. sell well in the worldD. are not completely safe15. What would be the best title for the text？A. Unsafe Safety MeasuresB. Types of Decision MakingC. People’s Fear of Taking RisksD. Different Behaviors of People in Danger第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

浦东新区2019学年度第二学期教学质量检测高三英语试卷听力文字题及答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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. M: I’ll have the steak. And a bottle of red wine.W: Yes, and I’ll have fish with boiled potatoes. And please see that it isn't overcooked. Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? （B）2. W: How long will it take you to fix my smartphone?M: I’ll call you when it’s ready. But it shouldn’t take longer than a week.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? (D)3. W: John, do you want to work out in the gym with me today?M: Sure, but I can’t leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 4 o’clock.Q:Why can’t John go to the gym now? (B)4. M: Is this café really as good as people say?W: It used to be even better.Q: How’s the café? (A)5. W: What I am interested in is to live long enough to see the world become a better place to live.M: Well, if your goal is long life, then the cheeseburger in your hand is a step in the wrong direction.Q: What does the man mean? (D)6. M: Is that nice-looking straw hat light and strong?W: Yes, you can wear it rain or shine.Q: What are the two speakers talking about? (D)7. W: Your brother Jack’s cooking his own dinner. He wants to take care of himself like an adult.M: I plan on putting that off for as long as possible.Q:What can we infer from the man? (A)8. W: Are you interested in applyi ng to a safety school in case you don’t get into Harvard University?M: Safety school? You’re funny.Q: What does the man imply? (B)9. W: Did you cook the dish as instructed in the cookbook?M: If there’s one thing I shine at, it’s following instructio ns.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (D)10.M: So Peter’s asked you to dinner. Are you going?W: When have you known me to turn down a free meal?Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (B)Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Food is created in various ways, sometimes by accident or by experimentation. Here’s how a fun product was invented.In 1930, Ruth and Kenneth Wakefield opened a restaurant on an old road between Boston and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. They named it the Toll House Inn. Ruth was an expert cook, and the inn became famous for its desserts.Many sources claim Ruth invented her chocolate chip cookie by accident. But she often experimented with recipes to please her guests. One time, she decided to add chocolate to her popular butter cookies. She told a Boston newspaper reporter that she was deliberat ely “trying to give her guests something different”. Using a tool, she broke a semi-sweet chocolate bar into small pieces and mixed them with egg, milk and flour. When she took the cookies from the oven, the chocolate hadn’t melted into the flour mixture. Guests loved Ruth’s new Toll House Chocolate Cookies.The recipe soon appeared in a Boston newspaper. Ruth added it to the 1938 edition of her cookbook. The recipe called for two Nestlé semi-swe et chocolate bars to be “cut in pieces the size of a pea”.The cookies became so popular that Nestlé’s sales increased greatly. The company began carving lines into its chocolate bars to make them easier to break. It even printed Ruth’s recipe on the wrapp er. Later, Nestlé created the semi-sweet chocolate chip. The recipe still appears on every bag. Accident or not, Ruth Wakefield created America’s most popular cookie.Questions:11. Where did Ruth invent the chocolate cookie?12. How was Ruth’s chocolate c ookie created?13. What did Ruth do to her recipe for chocolate cookies?11-13 BADQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.A new study says up to one-half of the world’s sandy beaches could disappear by 2100 because of climate change. Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, China and the United States would be among the hardest hit, the research shows. The study was published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Michalis V ousdoukas was the lead investigator. “Touristic areas which have san dy beaches as their main selling point will probably face stro ng consequences,” he said.Aside from economic value, beaches play an important environmental role. “Sandy beaches are important habitats supporting a wide range of species. They also protect the coast from the effects of storms, so without sandy beaches other inland environments can be affected by the effects of waves and saltwater intrusion,” V ousdoukas added.Global sea levels have increased in recent decades. Major causes include melting ice. And water expands as it warms.Researchers examined satellite images showing shoreline changes during the past thirty years. They then used these trends in two different climate change situations. One situation predicted a small reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The other situation predicted high greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions have a link to climate change.By 2050, the researchers projected beach losses of between 13 and 15 percent. By 2100, the projected losses are from 35 to 49.5 percent. Australia would lose more sandy shoreline than any other country, with 14,849 kilometers projected to be gone by 2100. Canada is second in projected losses. The United States could lose up to 5,530 kilometers.Questions:14. Why are sandy beaches important to the environment?15. Which country will suffer the most according to the research?16. What is the passage mainly about?14-16 A A CQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following dialogue.M: Hi, Mary. I haven’t seen you for ages. Whe re have you been?W: Hello, Ken. I’ve been on a business trip in Madrid, where I had a conference on behalf of our company’s London headquarters with some Spanish customers.M: But the conference was over a week ago. What kept you there all this time?W: B ecause of the volcano, Ken. Don’t you ever watch the news?M: What volcano?W: The one in Iceland, which erupted and produced an enormous cloud of ash.M: Really? I didn’t know. But it was the volcano instead of you that was in Iceland. How come the volcanic eruption there affected the transportation system in Spain and the UK?W: Although Madrid is about 3,000 kilometres south of Iceland, the wind blew the ash from the volcano south from Iceland into Britain. Since all the airports were closed in case of the potential risks to aircraft, there were no flights in or out of the UK.M: So, how did you finally get home?W: Well, I went from Madrid to Barcelona by train. Then, I made contact with one of our company’s branches there. After that, I tried to buy a t rain ticket from Barcelona to Paris but there were no tickets on the Eurostar train from Paris to London. So, I had no alternative but to stay in Barcelona.M: I’ve been to Barcelona. It struck me as a lovely city indeed.W: Fortunately, I got a ticket on a boat from Bilbao to Southampton with the help of some local colleagues. I got a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao and then boarded the boat.M: Wow. And all because of this volcano. It seems strange that I’ve never heard of the eruption.W: You really should read a newspaper or watch the TV news frequently, Ken.M: I know, but I’m so busy these days that I can’t afford to waste any of my leisure time on such meaningless pastimes.W: As far as I know, you’re unemployed.M: Well, I’ve got a job interview next week. The Times newspaper has offered several vacancies for journalists.W: I’m sorry, Ken, but I don’t think you’re going to get the job.Questions:17. Where did the woman meet with her customers?18. Why did the woman stay there longer than planned?19. What do you learn about the woman’s trip?20. Why did the woman think the man would fail his job interview?17-20 CDBAII. Grammar and V ocabularySection A21. what22.dancing23.were read24.could25.awoke/was awoken26.In/During27.to be reminded28.when/as29.we30.whoSection B31-40 FDEHB ICGJAIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A41-55 ACDBD BACCD CADABSection B56-59 CABA60-62 ADC63-66 DBCASection C67-70 FDABIV. Summary Writing 71略V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 该论文声称，独处能够让我们更好地进行自我反思。

绝密★启用前上海市浦东新区普通高中2020届高三年级下学期期中教学质量监测(二模) 英语试题参考答案及听力材料2020年5月英语试卷听力材料及答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation，a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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. M: I’ll have the steak. And a bottle of red wine.W: Yes，and I’ll have fish with boiled potatoes. And please see that it isn't overcooked.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? （B）2. W: How long will it take you to fix my smartphone?M: I’ll call you when it’s ready. But it shouldn’t take longer than a week.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? (D)3. W: John，do you want to work out in the gym with me today?M: Sure，but I can’t leave now. I have an app ointment with my professor at 4 o’clock.Q:Why can’t John go to the gym now? (B)1。

I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A visa officer. B. An interviewer. C. A student. D. A manager.2. A. In a factory. B. At an airport. C. In a post office. D. In a cafe.3. A. She enjoys traveling this summer vacation.B. She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C. She is considering whether to travel abroad.D. She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A. Wait till the end of the year.B. Walk to his workplace.C. Take public transportation.D. Buy the car right now.5. A. A gift. B. A trip. C. A job. D. A visit.6. A. The man is said to be a vegetarian.B. The man dislikes American food.C. The man has got used to American food.D. The man is ill because of American food.7. A. Doubtful. B. Upset. C. Disappointed. D. Annoyed.8. A. Manager and secretary. B. Doctor and patient.C. Employer and employee.D. Teacher and student.9. A. She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B. She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C. She'd better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D. She can't make herself understood when whispering.10. A. The woman doesn't like to drink coffee in any case.B. The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C. The man doesn't drink coffee when meeting people.D. The man drinks coffee when making more products.Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B. Because it goes wrong on hot, sunny days.C. Because it's hard and expensive to be installed.D. Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A. It's a dream that will come true sooner or later.B. It's a new and good way to track your vehicle.C. It's a regular device that works with a smartphone.D. It's a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A. Efficient but expensive.B. Innovative but time-consuming.C. Free but hard to install.D. Small but user-friendly.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C. About 18%. D. Over 30%.15. A. British senior managers. B. Patients in mental hospital.C. Prime ministers.D. American presidents.16. A. Factors of affecting people's success.B. Importance of keeping emotional health.C. Encouraging children to have ambitions.D. Relationships between hardship and success.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B. Because he didn't believe smoking would be that harmful.C. Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D. Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18. A. Air pollution. B. Smoke. C. Secondhand smoke. D. Thirdhand smoke.19. A. Because the government hasn't taken any effective measures to stop smoking.B. Because each year many children's death is connected with secondhand smoke.C. Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children than adults.D. Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20. A. The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes, furniture and so on.B. The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokes nearby.C. The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes, furniture and so on.D. The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.答案：1-10 CCBDA BADCB 11-13 ABD 14-16 DAD 17－20 CABD1. W: Let me see your papers please.M: OK. Here is my visa application and my acceptance letter from Yale's undergraduate department.Q: What is the man?2. M: How long will it take for this parcel to reach Paris?W: How would you like it mailed?Q: Where does this conversation most probably take place?3. M: I know you are keen on travelling. What do you plan to do this summer vacation?W: Considering the experience I had in Sydney last year, I prefer to stay at home.Q: What does the woman imply?4. W: If you waited till the end of this year, you would have the car for less.M: I know. But my workplace is inaccessible by bus and I can't afford to lose my new job.Q: What will the man probably do?5. M: Do you have time to hang out with me? I want to get something for Mr. Smith's family.W: Do you have anything in mind?Q: What are the man and the woman discussing?6. W: It's supper time. Let's get something to eat. By the way, have you adapted to the food here?M: I think American food is all beef and potatoes and pizza. I'm a little sick of it.Q: What can we learn about the man?7. W: So would you like to be my partner in the project?M: Sure. I just can't believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.Q: How does the man feel about the woman's invitation?8. W: I'm a bit concerned about my grades, Mr. Smith.M: But you are getting straight A's, aren't you? That's among the top five in the class.Q: What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?9. W: Emily's voice sounds awful. I could barely hear her.M: Yes. She's got a terrible sore throat. The doctor said she shouldn't even attempt to whisper.Q: What can we learn about Emily from the conversation?10. W: I really can't understand why you drink coffee every day. I just take it when I stay up late for finals.M: I drink it for refreshment and to improve my productivity. More than that, I drink it for socialization, such as business negotiation.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Have you ever lost your car in a parking lot? It happens. You park and go shopping. When you get back, you don't have a clue where your car is. Then you start wandering around clicking the panic button on your car keys so the alarm goes off. It can be frustrating, especially on a hot, sunny day.Do you need to install an expensive GPS system to keep track of your car? No. That's too expensive. Plus, you would need to pay a monthly fee just to use it. But now there is a way to track your vehicle without spending a coin.A California-based startup company was able to make this a reality. They created a tiny device that works with your smartphone, and it could be exactly what you're looking for! It's a tracking device the size of a quarter. It's changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives.It's easy! Install the free TrackR app on your smartphone, connect the app to your device and you're ready to go! Simply attach TrackR to whatever you want to keep labels on. The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less. You can attach it to your keys, briefcase wallet, your latest tech devices and anything else you don't want to lose. Then use the TrackR app to locate your missing item in seconds.Questions11. Why isn't a GPS system a good way to track your car?12. What do we know about TrackR from the passage?13. What can be used to describe TrackR?In raising clever kids, there are exceptions. It's maltreatment that seems to fuel exceptional achievement more than anything. It's not a gene that enables it - it's great difficulty. For instance, one in three exceptional achievers in all fields that have been studied lost a parent before the age of 15 (compared with 18% before modern medicine). That applies equally to prime ministers, American presidents, British business people and exceptional writers. These people are driven by the pain of loss.Of course, exceptional success does require exceptionally hard work. Staying comfortable is not the way. It creates needy, hungry and lonely adults. Emotional grief leads to exceptional achievers. British senior managers are actually more likely to be self-centered than patients in mental hospitals. It's the same in the arts.If you really care a lot about having an exceptional child, you should ensure that your children love you and you love them. By all means have ambitions for them. A child whose parents have no ambition is emotionally neglected, but if they are going to be emotionally healthy and exceptional achievers, ambitions really come from them.Questions:14. Among exceptionally successful people, what percentage of them lose a parent before the age of 15?15. Which of the following are more likely to be self-centered according to the passage?16. What is the passage mainly talking about?Brent: Hello, Alison.Alison: Hi, Brent. You look great! Are you on a diet?Brent: No, but I am getting more exercise. And I did quit smoking recently.Alison: Quit smoking? I thought you said smoking helped relieve your stress.Brent: It did at first. But after I became more aware of the harmful effects of smoking, my perspective changed. Alison: It must have been something pretty serious.Brent: It was. I've been smoking for years, but last month I started coughing really badly.Alison: That's scary. It's true that smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease and other diseases.Brent: I had read about that stuff and didn't think it applied to me until I got that cough. Then I realized I should take it seriously.Alison: And now that you've quit, the people around you won't be affected by secondhand smoke.Brent: I know! Recently, I've been on my friend's case to quit smoking now that she's pregnant.Alison: That's very dangerous. The baby could get asthma which will affect its entire life.Brent: I read a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) that said a top cause of death for children under the age of five is air pollution. Much of that is from secondhand smoke.Alison: Oh, what else?Brent: The report also said that secondhand smoke and air pollution result in about 570,000 child deaths around the world each year. The true harm of tobacco smoke is that it is a silent killer. Have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke?Alison: You mean the poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke that are left on things like clothes and furniture? Brent: Exactly. So there's really no avoiding the poisons left behind by smoking.Alison: Even using a fan or air conditioner can't get rid of the remains. The poison remains on surfaces for at least six months and is especially dangerous for babies and young children.Brent: I used to think smoking was just a matter of personal choice. But obviously there are more things to consider. Alison: I can imagine quitting smoking wasn't easy. But you made the right choice. Good for you.17. Why hadn't Brent intended to give up smoking?18. What is the main reason of death for children under the age of five according to a report ?19. Why did Brent say tobacco smoke is a silent killer?20. What does third-hand smoke mean according to the conversation?02.崇明区I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. A physicist. B. An operator. C. A surgeon. D. A psychologist.2. A. In a college. B. In a bank. C. In a property agency.D. In an accounting office.3. A. Go home. B. Go travelling. C. Help in a lab. D. Help in a travel agency.4. A. Leave the exhibition. B. Ignore what the man says.C. See more of the exhibition.D. Help the man understand art.5. A. The time to close student accounts. B. The application procedures of student accounts.C.The limits on student loans.D. The application deadline of student loans.6. A. The woman is better at writing reports. B. He is unqualified to write the report.C. The woman should have told him earlier.D. He should have made last-minute preparations.7. A. The man seldom eats in the cafeteria. B. The woman prefers canned vegetables.C. The spring roll contains more vegetables.D. The cafeteria usually uses canned vegetables.8.A. She warned the man previously. B. She thinks the chemistry class is difficult.C. The man should have got up earlier.D. The man needs to be more attentive in class.9.A. Only take morning classes. B. Make time for lunch in her schedule.C. Get used to skipping lunch.D. Change her schedule after she has lunch.10.A. The data need to be collected soon.B. The questions haven’t been designed yet.C. The man will help the woman interview people.D. The woman hasn’t decided on the theme of the paper.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Charging its visitors. B. Meeti ng its overnight tourists’ requirements.C. Restricting its access.D. Monitoring individuals arriving in private cars.12. A. To help hotels earn more. B. To prevent visitors staying overnight.C. To support some services.D. To add a tax on services.13. A. Transport companies disapprove of it. B. Venice is accessible in all directions.C. The fee is too high for most tourists.D. It may make tourism less aggressive.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To earn more e-sports scholarships. B. To arouse girls’ interest in STEM.C. To attract a greater range of gamers.D. To provide college opportunities for girls.15. A. The general education. B. Low reputation of role models.C. Lack of appropriate e-games.D. The assumption that girls aren’t fit.16. A. The choice of games. B. The gender of playersC. The wealth of players.D. The competition environment.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The way to pay for vacations. B. The time to spend vacations.C. The budget limit of a vacation.D. The choice of holiday destinations.18. A. By car. B. By ship. C. By train. D. By plane.19. A. It can change his view on budgeting. B. It is fun to enjoy the scenery on the way.C. It offers a chance to read more books.D. It is joyful to listen to music while driving.20. A. The man is afraid to take a plane. B. The man prefers a debt-free holiday.C. The woman earns more than the man.D. The woman uses her credit card at will.答案：1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. C7. D8. A9. B10. A11. A12. C13. B14. C15. D16. A17. A18. D19. B20. B听力原文：Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. M: Your operation went smooth as I had expected. How are you feeling now?W: Much better. The leg doesn’t hurt now. But the pills you gave me are making me sleepy.Q: What is most probably the man’s job?2. M: I’d like to open a savings account.W: Sure. Have a seat, fill out this application form, and make a small deposit. Then, you’ll be all set.Q: Where is this conversation most probably taking place?3. W: Are you going home or travelling around in the winter vacation?M: I’ve agreed to stay here as a research assistant in Professor White’s laboratory.Q: What will the man do in the winter vacation?4. M: This exhibition is really boring! I can’t believe they call this art.W: I think I’ve seen enough.Q: What will the woman probably do next?5. W: I thought there was still time for me to apply for a student loan. But I heard just now that the closing date was lastWednesday.M: Are you sure? Wait, I’ve got a brochure here.Q: What are the speakers mainly talking about?6. W: I know it’s short notice, but could you help me write the report tonight?M: Why are you talking about this in the last minute?Q: What does the man mean?7. M: This spring roll really tastes good. I guess that’s because the vegetables in it are fresh instead of canned.W: I know. Kind of a rare treat in this cafeteria.Q: What can be learned from the conversation?8. M: It’s surely hard to wake up for that 8 o’clock chemistry class tomorrow. I should never have signed up forsomething so early in the morning.W: Well, maybe next time you’ll listen to me.Q: What does the woman imply?9. W: A busy day today! Three classes in the morning and then two more in the afternoon. I won’t even have time forlunch.M: You really should try to fit your lunch in.Q: What does the man suggest the woman do?10. M: Catharine, will you interview people to collect the data or just post a list of questions online for them to answer?W: Well, I haven’t decided. But I know I’ve only got one month before handing in my paper.Q: What is implied in the conversation?Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.For years the Italian city of Venice has been struggling with a few concerns. But, by far, the biggest problem is the growing number of visitors to the city. So city officials have made a plan to require all visitors to pay a fee to enter Venice. The money will help to pay for cleaning and other services that help to keep the city beautiful. Overnight tourists already pay a tax that is added to the cost of their hotel stay. The new fee will be required of tourists who come to the city for a few hours or for one day.The fee process will be experimental at first. The money will be collected by transport companies that bring the tourists to Venice. The city will set up cameras for individuals arriving in private cars. And there will be fines for those who do not pay the fee. Students, some workers and children under the age of six will not have to pay. Naturally, anyone born or living in Venic e don’t need to pay, either.Some people living in Venice say they do not believe the fee plan will work. Venice is an island and visitors arrive from all sides. They think it will be impossible to collect the money from everyone who visits the city and disapprove of the plan. Others, however, like the idea. They say it will make tourism “less aggressive”.(Now listen again, please)Questions:11. What is Venice’s plan mainly about?12. Why does Venice make such a plan?13. Why don’t some people in Venice think the plan will work?Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.In the United States, multi-player video games are becoming a big business. More and more colleges and universities are creating e-sports programs. Some colleges are even offering top players scholarships. But most of those scholarships have been going to male players.To try to change things, a former U.S. Department of Education official, J Collins, has helped an all-girls school launch an e-sports program and says the goal is for different kinds of people to play e-games and earn e-sports scholarships.Since leaving the Education Department, Collins has been teaching at an all-girls school. Collins compares the path for girls in e-sports to the one facing girls and gender minorities in science, technology, engineering and math—the subject grouping called STEM. Many girls begin to avoid STEM-related subjects around middle school. Possible reasons include “lack of role models, culture and generally feeling like they don’t fit in in that world”, Collins said.Collins helped organize a league for e-sports teams from 10 schools in the area. The players are a mix of students from urban and rural areas, wealthier and poorer families. At least one of the schools is only for girls.In order to appeal to a wide range of students, the league chose three games for the competitions. Collins says game choice is important if schools want to reach more than just male students.(Now listen again, please)Questions:14. Why does J Collins help an all-girls school launch an e-sports program?15. According to J Collins, which of the following may be a reason for many girls to avoid e-sports?16. According to J Collins, to reach the goal of the league for e-sports, what is important?Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.W: Hey, Jimmy. Have you started planning your vacation yet?M: Yes! I am going to drive to Florida.W: Sounds like fun. Wait! Did you say you’re going to drive?M: Of course. Plane tickets are really expensive in the summer. Besides, road trips are fun!W: But you’ll end up too tired to enjoy your vacation. Are you sure you don’t want to fly?M: Positive. I already set my vacation budget, and plane tickets aren’t part of it.W: You could just charge everything to your credit card.M: I don’t want to go into debt.W: It’s not that big of a deal. That’s how I’m paying for my ship tour to the Bahamas.M: But being in debt is terrible.W: That doesn’t have to be so. You just need to have a plan to pay it off.M: Of course. But you have to pay a high interest rate. Your vacation will end up being even more expensive.W: Well, I still have a budget. As long as my monthly payments are manageable, I can have a great vacation.M: I’d rather pay for my vacation with the money I’ve saved.W: But your time is valuable, too. I’m flying to Florida and boarding the ship the same day. I’d rather spend my time enjoying my vacation, not sitting in a car.M: I don’t mind the drive. I can listen to audiobooks and enjoy the change of scenery.(Now listen again, please)Questions:17. What are the two speakers mainly discussing?18. How will the woman go to Florida?19. What is one of the advantages of driving to Florida according to the man?20. What can be concluded from the conversation?That’s the end of the listening comprehension.03.奉贤区I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Supermarket. B. Tailor’s shop. C. Department store. D. Convenience store.2. A. 200 pounds. B. 600 pounds. C. 300 pounds. D. 700 pounds.3. A. Call the ticket office later. B. Order the tickets online.C. Not to buy the ticket on the Internet.D. Order the tickets when it’s not busy.4. A. Borrowing money from a business company.B. Lending some money to a student.C. Asking for some financial aid.D. Reading students’ application.5. A. The bed is to blame for his not falling asleep. B. He can fall asleep if he stops drinking.C. He can drink more to fall asleep easily.D. Drinking is good for sleeping.6. A. He is satisfied with the content. B. He feels sorry for it.C.He thinks it is valueless.D. He thinks it is valuable.7. A. Professor Smith spoke Greek when he explained the maths problem.B. The woman still didn’t understand the maths problem.C. Unfortunately, she didn’t hear Professor Smith’s explanation.D. Professor Smith didn’t explain the problem clearly.8. A. Collect papers for the man. B. Do the typing once again.C. Check the paper for typing errors.D. Read the whole newspaper.9. A. Proceed in his own way.B. Stick to the original plan.C. Negotiate with his colleague.D. Try to change his colleague’s mind.10. A. His project proved to be unsuccessful.B. He was unable to get sufficient money.C. Lack of land prevented his success.D. He was successful with his project.Directions: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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk.11.A. To guide and help children’s play. B. To give children an opportunity to play.C. To make children excited.D. To keep children company.12.A. It determines the standard a child can reach.B. It is the happiest period during one’s life.C. It is the most important time to shape one’s character.D. It is the best time for children to learn new things.13.A. The relationship between play and learning.B. The way to help children develop both physically and mentally.C. The importance of children’s play.D. Different stages of children’s development.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. It tends to wander towards unpleasant experiences.B.It wanders for almost half of their waking time.C.It has trouble concentrating after a brain injury.D.It tends to be affected by their negative feelings.15. A. To find how happiness relates to daydreaming.B.To observe how one’s mind affects one’s behavior.C.To see why daydreaming impacts what one is doing.D.To study the relation between health and daydreaming.16.A. Participants with clear goals in mind outperformed those without clear goals.B.The difference in performance between the two groups was insignificant.C.Non-daydreamers were more confused on their tasks than daydreamers.D.Daydreamers did better than non-daydreamers in task performance.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Their average lifespan was less than50years.B.It was very common for them to have12children.C. They retired from work much earlier than today.D. They were quite optimistic about their future.18. A.Get ready for ecological changes.B. Adapt to the new environment.C.Learn to use new technology.D.Explore ways to stay young.19. A.When all women go out to work.B. When family planning is enforced.C. When a world government is set up.D. When all people become wealthier.20. A.Eliminate poverty and injustice.B.Migrate to other planets.C.Control the environment.D.Find inexhaustible resources.答案：1-5BDBCB6-10CBCCD11-13AAC 14-16BAD17-20 ACDC。

2020高考第二次模拟考试试卷含答案听力材料英语第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。

1. What is the weather going to be like?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.2. How does the man suggest going to the park?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By bike.3. When will the company bus pass by?A. At 8:30.B. At 8:45.C. At 9:00.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bookstore.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.5. What does the woman decide to do?A. Come back another time.B. Buy other flowers instead.C. Go to another shop.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟; 听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2020上海市浦东新区高中英语二模(含答案)第二学期期终教学质量监测高三英语试卷第 I 卷 (共100分)I. Listening ComprehensionII. Grammar and vocabularySection APumas are large, cat-like animals which are found in America. When reports came into the London Zoo that a wild puma (21)_______ (spot) forty miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts decided to investigate.The hunt (22)_______ the puma began in a small village where a woman (23)_______ (pick) blackberries saw “a large cat” only five yards away from her. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts confirmed that a puma will not attack a human being (24)________ it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at (25)_______ place twenty miles away in the evening. (26)_______ it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Several peopl e complained of “cat-like noises” at night and a businessman on a (27)_______ (fish) trip saw the puma up a tree.The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, (28)_______ where had it come from?As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one (29)_______ have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape. The hunt went on for several weeks, but the puma was not caught. It is disturbing (30)_______(think) a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.A multicultural person is someone who is deeply convinced that all cultures are equally good, enjoys learning the rich variety of cultures in the world, and most likely has been exposed to more than one culture in his or her lifetime.You cannot motivate anyone, especially someone of another culture, until that person has accepted you. A multilingual salesperson can explain the advantages of a product in other languages, but a multicultural salesperson can motivate foreigners to buy it. That’s a(an) (31)________ difference.No one likes foreigners who are arrogant(自大的) about their own culture. The trouble is, most people are arrogantly monocultural without being aware of it and even those who are can’t hide it. Foreigners sense monocultural arrogance at once and set up their own cultural barriers, which may effectively (32)_______ any attempt by the monocultural person to motivate them.Multiculturalism is a(an) (33)_______ that has been neglected too often in hiring managers for international positions. Even if your company is not a multinational one, chances are you’re in touch with foreign customers or manufacturers. Do you have the right employee to build up the (34)_______?For 20-odd years, I’ve run an executive-search firm from Brussels. When clients ask us to find the right person for a new pan-European sales or management position, I start by asking them to (35)_______ the qualifications their ideal candidate would have. Most often they list the same qualities they would want for a domestic position, but with the (36)_______ requirement that thenew manager be fluent enough in English, German and French to cope with faxes and email. It sometimes takes me hours to persuade clients that the linguistic(语言的) abilities they see as crucial are not enough.Of course, it’s far more difficult to (37)_______ candidates’ multiculturalism than it is to check their language skills --- but it’s also a far more important (38)_______ to success. I remember a company that asked me to check out a salesman they were planning to send to Mexico. He’d studied Spanish, and had grown up in New York City --- the most (39)_______ diverse place in America. But when I interviewed him, he turned out to have no concept of the great pride Mexicans took in their culture, and moreover he was (40)_______ about Mexican restaurants and markets being dirty and unsafe. I rejected him --- just as Mexican buyers would have if he’d been selected for the job.III. Reading ComprehensionSection AHailing from Sweden, “plogging” is a fitness craze that sees participants pick up plastic litter while jogging - adding a virtuous, environmentally driven element to the sport.Plogging appears to have started around 2016, but is now going global, due to increasing awareness and (41)_______ over plastic levels in the ocean.The appeal of plogging is its (42)_______-- all you need is running gear and a bin bag, and the feeling of getting fit while supporting a good cause. By adding regular squats(蹲) to pick up junk and carrying (43)_______ to jogging, we can assume the health benefits are increased.Running and good causes have always gone (44)_______ - just think of all the fundraising marathon runners do. But there couldn’t be a more on-trend way of keeping fit than plogging.Anything that’s getting people out in nature and connec ting (45)_______ with their environment is a good thing, says Lizzie Carr, an environmentalist who helped set up Plastic Patrol, a nationwide campaign to (46)_______ our inland waterways of plastic pollution. “There’s been a real (47)_______ in the public mindset around plastics, helped by things like Blue Planet highlighting how disastrous the crisis is,” she says.We need to keep momentum high and the pressure up, and empower people through (48)_______ like plogging and Plastic Patrol.The Plastic Patrol app allows users to (49)_______ plastic anywhere in the world by collecting discarded items, photographing them and (50)_______ to the app, giving us a better knowledge of what sorts of plastic and which brands are being thrown out. “I’d urge all ploggers to get involved,” adds Carr.Plogging isn’t the first fitness trend to combine running with a good cause. Here are some of our favourites:Good GymIts idea is simple: go for a run, visit an elderly person, have a chat and some tea, and run back.(51)_______ among the elderly is a growing problem in the UK. With over 10,000 runs so far,(52)_______, Good Gym is finding a solution.Guide RunningGuide runners volunteer their time to helping blind people get (53)_______. By linking themselves together, the (54)_______ - impaired individual can feel safe while both work up a sweat.(55) _______ for the HomelessStart-up Stuart Delivery and the Church Housing Trust collaborated last year in bringing clothing and healthy food to the homeless. Deliveries are mostly made by bike, so those who deliver keep fit while helping rough sleepers(无家可归者).41. A. satisfaction B. hesitation C. fear D. control42. A. complexity B. simplicity C. instrument D. expense43. A. substance B. responsibility C. value D. weight44. A. one on one B. head to toe C. hand in hand D. on and off45. A. positively B. neutrally C. objectively D. fairly46. A. accuse B. rid C. assure D. rob47. A. shift B. interest C. aid D. delight48. A. motives B. performances C. exercises D. initiatives49. A. eliminate B. map C. seek D. degrade50. A. leading B. devoting C. ending D. uploading51. A. Disappointment B. Tiredness C. Sickness D. Loneliness52. A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. instead53. A. excited B. ready C. active D. smart54. A. visually B. audibly C. visibly D. sensibly55. A. Running B. Plogging C. Driving D. CyclingSection B(A)In 1982, I had responsibility for Stephen Hawking’s third academic book for the Press, Superspace and Supergravity. This was a messy collection of papers from a technical workshop on how to devise a new theory of gravity. While that book was in production, I suggested he try something easier: a popular book about the nature of the Universe, suitable for the general market.Stephen hesitated over my suggestion. He already had an international reputation as a brilliant theoretical physicist working on rotating black holes and theories of gravity. And he had concerns about financial matters: importantly, it was impossible for him to obtain any form of life insurance to protect his family in the event of his death or becoming totally dependent on nursing care. So, he took precious time out from his research to prepare the rough draft of a book.At the time, several bestselling physics authors had already published non-technical books on the early Universe and black holes. Stephen decided to write a more personal approach, by explaining his own research in cosmology and quantum theory.One afternoon, in the 1980s, he invited me to take a look at the first draft, but first he wanted to discuss cash. He told me he had spent considerable time away from his research, and that he expected advances and royalties(定金和版税) to be large. When I pressed him on the market that he foresaw, he insisted that it be on sale, up front, at all airport bookshops in the UK and the US. I told that was a tough call for a university press. Then I thumbed the typescript. To my dismay, the text was far too technical for a general reader.A few weeks later he showed me a revision, much improved. Eventually, he decided to place it with a mass market publisher rather than a university press. Bantam published A Brief History of Time in March 1988. Sales took off like a rocket, and it ranked as a bestseller for at least five years. The book’s impact on the popularization of science has been incalculable.56. What suggestion did the writer give to Stephen Hawking?A. Simplifying Superspace and Supergravity.B. Formulating a new theory of gravity.C. Writing a popular book on the nature of the universe.D. Revising a book based on a new theory.57. Which of the following was Stephen Hawking most concerned about?A. Financial returns.B. Other competitors.C. Publishing houses.D. His family’slife insurance.58. The underlined word “thumbed” is closest in meaning to _______.A. praisedB. typedC. confirmedD. browsed59. The greatest contribution of the book A Brief History of Time lies in_______.A. bringing him overnight fame in the scientific worldB. keeping up the living standard of his familyC. making popular science available to the general publicD. creating the rocketing sales of a technical book(B)Conventional wisdom may tell you that a master’s degree from Harvard Business School in the US is the key to a Fortune 500 job, while the same degree from theWharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, US, means a possiblecareer on Wall Street.It seems that the graduate school you go to somewhat decides yourfuture. And a recent New York Times article reveals the correlationbetween MBA（Master of Business Administration）graduates at certainUS schools and career prospects.To work at AmazonRoss School of Business（University of Michigan）Amazon regularly hires more MBAs from top 10 business schools than big Wall Street firms. And a large chunk of American’s employees are from Ross. Graduate Peter Faricy, vice president of Amazon Marketplace, says th e reason behind this is that Ross’s curriculum-related offerings, a problem-solving course for instance, are particularly well suited to Amazon.To work at McKinsey&CompanyKellogg School of Management（Northwestern）For an MBA, landing a job at Mckinsey is like trying to get into a competitive business school over again. However, Kellogg graduates perform well in the fierce competition. The school’s MBAs are in demand at elite consulting firms, which hired 35 percent of Kellogg graduates last year, a higher percentage than at Harvard（23 percent）and Stanford（16 percent）.To work at AppleFuqua School of Business（Duke）Silicon Valley hasn’t always welcomed MBAs. However, two of Apple’s top 10 executives come from Fuqua. Apple has hired 32 Fuqua graduates over the pass five years, and provided 42 internships for Duke students.To start your own companyHarvard Business SchoolThe extensive resources Harvard has devoted to its entrepreneurial offerings in recent years are starting to show real results. By many accounts, it has surpassed Stanford as the top entrepreneurial hot-bed in the US.60. Which university offers students a course on various approaches to difficulties at work?A. Kellogg School of Management.B. Ross School of Business.C. Harvard Business School.D. Fuqua School of Business.61. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A. Consulting companies favor MBA students from Kellogg.B. Stanford produces the greatest number of business leaders.C. To work at Apple, MBA graduates have an advantage.D. Wall Street employs more MBAs from top 10 than Amazon.62. If you want to work in the area of hi-tech electronic products, you may choose to study in _____.A. Wharton SchoolB. Kellogg School of ManagementC. Ross School of BusinessD. Fuqua School of Business(C)“Two centuries ago, Lewis and Clark left St. Louis to explore the new lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase,”George W. Bush said, announcing his desire for a program to send men and women to Mars. “Th ey made that journey in the spirit of discovery. America has ventured forth into space for the same reasons.”Yet there are vital differences between Lewis and Clark’s expedition and a Mars mission. First, they were headed to a place where hundreds of thousands of people were already living. Second, they were certain to discover places and things of immediate value to the new nation. Third, their venture cost next to nothing by today’s standards. A Mars mission may be the single most expensive non-wartime undertaking in U.S. history.Appealing as the thought of travel to Mars is, it does not mean the journey makes sense, even considering the human calling to explore. And Mars as a destination for people makes absolutely no sense with current technology.Pres ent system for getting from Earth’s surface to low-Earth orbit are so fantastically expensive that merely launching the 1,000 tons or so of spacecraft and equipment a Mars mission would require could be accomplished only by cutting health-care benefits, education spending, or other important programs --- or by raising taxes. Absent some remarkable discovery, astronauts, geologists, and biologists once on Mars could do little more than analyze rocks and feel awestruck （敬畏的）staring into the sky of another world. Yet rocks can be analyzed by automated probes without risk to human life, and at a tiny fraction of the cost of sending people.It is interesting to note that when President Bush unveiled his proposal, he listed these recent major achievements of space exploration pictures of evidence of water on Mars, discovery of more than 100 planets outside our solar system, and study of the soil of Mars. All theseaccomplishments came from automated probes or automated space telescopes. Bush’s proposal, which calls for“reprogramming”some of NASA’s present budget into the Mars effort, might actually lead to a reduction in such unmanned science --- the one aspect of space exploration that’s working really well.Rather than spend hundreds of billions of dollars to hurl tons toward Mars using current technology, why not take a decade or two or however much time is required researching new launch systems and advanced propulsion（推进力）? If new launch systems could put weight into orbit affordably, and advanced propulsion could speed up that long, slow transit to Mars, the dream of stepping onto the red planet might become reality. Mars will still be there when the technology is ready.63. What do Lewis and Clark’s expedition and a Mars mission have in common?A. Instant value.B. Human inhabitance.C. Venture cost.D. Exploring spirit.64. Bush’s proposal is challenged for the following reasons except that ______.A. its expenditure is too huge for the government to afford.B. American people’s well-being will suffer a lot if it is implementedC. great achievements have already been made in Mars exploration in AmericaD. unmanned Mars exploration sounds more practical and economical for the moment65. Which cannot be concluded from the passage?A. Going to Mars using current technology is quite unrealistic.B. A Mars mission will in turn promote the development of unmanned program.C. Bush’s proposal is based on three recent great achievements of space exploration.D. The achievements in place exploration show how well unmanned science has developed.66. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Risky as it is, a Mars mission helps to retain America’s position as a technological leader.B. A Mars mission is so costly that it may lead to an economic disaster in America.C. Someday people may go to Mars but not until it makes technological sense.D. A Mars mission is unnecessary since the scientists once there won’t make great discoveries.Section CDirections：Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Retro GamingThere’s no doubt that in today’s digital world, computer games are extremely sophisticated and capable of creating virtual reality experiences that were unimaginable only a few years ago. So I am interested to see that the simplistic games that I grew up with, are making a revival. But Why?In the 1970s, the original place to play a computer game was at an arcade. Here, you and yourmates could try out the new big names in games such as Space Invaders and Pacman. ___67___ And because of the technology involved, the gaming machines were too big to fit into your house.But in the 1980s and 90s, gaming arrived in our homes and people like me were addicted. The sound of beeping became a familiar sound emanating from bedrooms across the land! Names such as Tetris, Sonic and Street Fighter became popular language in the playground – and now they are being talked about – and played – again. One of the reasons is the low cost. The BBC spoke to gamer, Gemma Wood, who says that: ___68___ I understand that a lot of hard work has gone into the design etc., but how can anyone justify £50 to £60 for a game that you might not even enjoy?___69___ The graphics on old games may not compare with the detail and definition of modern games but they are fun and easy to use by children and adults alike. And of course, nostalgia plays its part. Some people want to relive their childhood while for others, it is a chance to show their children the computer games they grew up with.Technology journalist, KG Orphanides, says "it's important to recognize how well-designed many of those classic games are... the developers had so little space to work with – your average Sega Mega Drive or SNES cartridge had a maximum capacity of just 4mb–and limited graphics and sound capabilities. This compares to an average capacity of 40G in today's games. ___70___ This craze for using retro hardware and grabbing an old joystick is certainly catching on. And to persuade those of us who are not sure about downgrading the gaming experience, manufacturers such as Nintendo, are bringing back some of their older consoles in new style casing.Ⅳ. 71. Summary WritingDirections：Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Every time there is a mass shooting, the debate surrounding guns tends to flare up in America. The abuse of guns has been a serious problem in the US all along, but why doesn’t the US government just dismiss owning guns privately?The right to own a gun and defend oneself is central to American society. As early as the 1600s, when the first Europeans set foot on the continent of North America, they had to face a lot of dangers. They could only rely on themselves. Therefore, guns played a significant role in self-defense. Guns were also important in America’s Independent War and the Civil War.Secondly, the American founding fathers believed that gun ownership was necessary for a truly free country. If the government distrusts the people and disarms them, then that government no longer represents the people. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution specifies that the American people cannot be deprived of the“right to keep and bear arms.”So the sale and purchase of firearms are legal in the United States according to law.The importance of guns is also derived from the role of hunting in American culture. In the nation’s early years, hunting was essential for food and shelter. Today, guns are a vital part of hunting, which remains very popular as both a sport and a way of life in many parts of the country. People spend time with friends, sharing the pleasure that the sport brings.For those reasons, when critics say guns mean violence, they miss a large part of the picture, and they misrepresent the complex nature of America’s diverse gun culture. Most people who own guns privately, are actually part of the gun culture. They have rational and thoughtful reasons to own and use guns.Ⅴ. TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 我们常常忍不住秒回刚收到的信息。

2019-2020学年上海市浦东新区高三二模英语试卷（精校Word版含答案）2020.05I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.At the butcher's. B. In a restaurant. C. On the farm. D. In a supermarket.2. A. Boss and secretary. B. Operator and caller.C. Librarian and student.D. Customer and repairman.3. A. He must attend a class. B. He must meet his teacher.C. He must finish his homework.D. He must go out with his roommate.4. A. It’s not as good as it was. B. It’s better than it used to be.C. It’s better than people expect.D. It’s even worse than people say.5. A. The woman has a practical goal.B. The woman can surely live a long life.C. The woman has taken the right steps to stay healthy.D. The woman should give up cheeseburgers to live longer.6. A. An attractive hut. B. A sunny day. C. raincoat. D. A lovely hat.7. A. He's not going to cook his own dinner. B. He plans to do the same as his brother.C. He loves the dinner his brother cooks.D. He wants to take on his own responsibility.8. A. Applying to Harvard will be fun. B. He is confident of getting into Harvard.C. He has no choice but to apply to Harvard.D. The woman can get the man into Harvard.9. A. The woman is teaching the man how to cook.B. There is nothing the man can do to cook the dish.C. The cookbook contains difficult instructions to follow.D. The man is good at following what is said in the cookbook.10. A. The woman is too busy to go to the dinner.B. The woman will definitely go to the dinner.C. The woman will probably decline the invitation.D. The woman is asking about the time for the dinner.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Boston Cooking School. B. Toll House Inn.C. A chocolate company.D. Nestle's branch.12. A. Mix smashed chocolate with other ingredients and baked it.B. Cover the surface of the cookies with melted chocolate.C. Spread butter on semi-sweet chocolate desserts.D. Shape melted chocolate into thick pieces.13. A. She kept it as a secret. B. She sold it to Nestle.C. She applied for a patent.D. She shared it publicly.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They support various living creatures. B.They reduce greenhouse gas emissions.C.They bring about huge economic benefits.D.They protect the coast against melting ice.15. A. Australia. B. Canada. C. America. D. China.16. A. Tourism will face strong decline.B. Beach losses are causing climate change.C. Half of the world's sandy beaches could disappear.D. Beaches play an important part in the ecosystem.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. London. B. Barcelona. C. Madrid. D. Iceland.18. A. She was scheduled to meet more customers in other cities.B. Her ship was delayed by the wind blowing southwards.C. Clouds of volcano ash threatened passengers’ health.D. V olcanic eruption caused her flight to be cancelled.19. A. She tried various means of transport except the coach.B. She had a tough journey back home with many transfers.C. She enjoyed the lovely scenery in various cities in Spain.D. She managed to book a ticket with the British airline at last.20. A. He paid little attention to the news media.B. He didn’t care about meaningless pastimes.C. He was out of employment for too long.D. He was too busy to make preparations for it.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.Green Spring Renews Life’s PromiseFor me, two of the loveliest words in the English language are “Life persists”. I came across them years ago as a college freshman, sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day, bored, working on a history paper, I don’t recall (21)_______ I was researching into. Out of nowhere, those two words came (22)_______ (dance) off the page in a quote by Gandhi, “In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.”After those words (23)_______ (read) again a dozen times, suddenly I was no longer bored. Outside in the sunshine, I kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.I love spring. And this year, I was especially hungry to see it. Flying home last weekend to Las Vegas, after 10 days in California, I looked down on hills that were so green that I (24)_______ almost taste them. When I approached Vegas, the green turned a dull desert brown. We landed after sunset, and the only green to be seen was neon（霓虹灯）.But the next morning, to my surprise, I (25)_______ (awake) to find signs of spring all over my yard.(26)_______ my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. Three days later, I drove to Arizona to visit a friend and get yet another taste of spring seeing the Giants play the A’s in spring training. The drive across the desert was completely great, a variety of wildflowers and blooming cactuses.Sometimes we need the chance (27)_______ (remind) that we’re still alive. After my husband died, a friend sent me a card which read: “Just (28)_______ you think you will never smile again, life comes back.”Life persists, and so do (29)_______ in the green of spring and the dead of winter, in the birth of a child and thepassing of a loved one; in the words we leave behind and the hearts of those (30)_______ will remember us. Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.【答案】21.what 22.dancing 23. had been read24.could 25.awoke26. In/During 27. to be reminded28.when 29.we 30.whoSection BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.Curiosity and Globalization are Driving a New Approach to Travel Today’s political climate and negative headlines seem to point towards a more inward-looking global population — minds narrowing, borders going up. But with more people living and working overseas and becoming exposed to influences from different cultures, many of us are seeking a(n)(31)__________, connected world.According to the recently published study from Culture Trip, 60% of people in the US and UK say that their outlook on life is shaped by the (32)________ from different cultures. As a society, we not only want to discover and experience other cultures, we want to learn from them, too. This is one of the many positive side effects of globalization. At the same time, the economic landscape of the last decade has resulted in a shift in values away from (33)________, with younger generations more interested in collecting experiences than possessions.Welcome to the “new culture economy”.The collision（碰撞）of two trends — globalization and the experience economy — has (34)________ a new attitude to travel, with cultural curiosity at its heart. This is the “new culture economy”. The phenomenon is having a powerful impact on people’s interactions and definitions of(35) _________ exploration, and presents an incredible commercial opportunity.While globalization is usually talked about in the context of the(36) ________of trade and capital between countries, we shouldn’t forget that the(37) ________ force behind it all it people. Education, travel, exposure to other customs and geographies and the cultural integration (融合)are the more influential social effects of globalization. People are increasingly living or working in countries other than the ones in which they were born - more than half of respondents from the study have friends living overseas, all of which has (38)____________ in more interaction with global cultures.Also, student debt and unaffordable housing have created a(n) (39)__________ in spending patterns, and so a newset of values has emerged in which experiences matter more than ownership. Travel is absolutely necessary to most people’s lives - in fact, nearly half of all respondents cut down on their daily expenses so they can save money to travel more. For “generation rent” in particular, no matter how expensive an experience or a trip, it is still more (40)________than a house.【答案】31-35 FDEHB 36-40 ICGJAIII.Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Communication, One Major Part of the Scientific MethodScientists may feel it their duty to share their guesses, methods, and findings with the rest of the scientific community .This sharing serves two (41)_________. First, it supports the basic deal of skepticism（怀疑论）by making it possible for others to say, “Oh, yeah? Let me check that.” It tells others where to see what the scientist saw, and what techniques and tools to use. Second, it gets the word out so that others can use what has been discovered. This is essential because science is a(n)(42)__________ efforts. People who work thousands of miles apart build with and upon each other’s discoveries.The communication of science begins with “peer review”, a process of (43)________ an author’s scholarly work, research or ideas to the inspection of other experts. It typically has three stages. The first occurs when a scientists seeks funding —— from government agencies, foundations, or other(44)________ —— to carry out a research program. He or she must prepare a report describing the intended work, laying out background, hypotheses（假设）, planned experiments, expected results, and even the(45)_________impacts on other fields. Committees of other scientists then (46)________ the report to see whether the scientist knows his or her area, has the necessary abilities, and is realistic in his or her plans.Once the scientist has the needed (47)__________, has done the work, and has written a report of the results, that reports will go to a scientific journal. Before publishing the report, the journal’s editors will show it to other workers in the same or (48)___________ fields and ask whether the work was done adequately, the conclusion are justified, and the report should be published.The third stage of peer review happens are publication, when the broader scientific community gets to see and (49)________ the work.This three-stage quality-control process can, of course, be faulty. Any scientist with independent wealth can (50)__________the first stage quite easily but such scientists are much, much rarer today than they were a century or so ago. Those who remain are the object of envy. (51)_________, it is fair to say that they are not disapproved as were those who avoid the latter two stages of the “peer review” mechanisms by using press conferences.On the other hand, it is certainly possible for the standard peer review mechanisms to (52)________. By their nature, these mechanisms are more likely to(53)_________ideas that are not different from what the reviewers think they already know. Yet the un-traditional or unconventional ideas are not(54)_________wrong, as Alfred Wegener proved when he tried to gain (55)_______for the idea of continental drift in the early twentieth century. It was not until the 1960s that most geologists accepted his ideas as genuine insights.41. A. purposes B. duties C. interests D. needs42. A. innovative B. prospective C. cooperative D. plain43. A. accustoming B. addicting C. restricting D. subjecting44. A. projects B. sources C. unions D. departments45. A. stronger B. more limited C. more dramatic D. broader46. A. look up B. go over C. long for D. call for47. A. funds B. fields C. impacts D. experiments48. A. different B. chosen C. related D. academic49. A. substitute B. create C. judge D. undertake50. A. reach B. mark C. hold D. skip51. A. Similarly B. Contrarily C. Surely D. Therefore52. A. fail B. function C. evolve D. work53. A. convey B. overlook C. reject D. approve54. A. necessarily B. particularly C. dramatically D. terribly55. A. confidence B. acceptance C. strength D. weight【答案】41-45 ACDBD 46-50 BACCD 51-55 CADABSection BDirections: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)To Be a Deaf DJI was born in England with perfect hearing. In 1990, when I was five, my family moved to the United States. I started getting ear infections every three months or so. We didn’t have health insurance at the time, and when I got a third infection, my parents couldn’t afford the treatment. I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing inmy left. Over time, my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. My doctors predicted that I would be thoroughly deaf by now, so I think I’m doing pretty well.There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played disco, folk, rock, and music from other countries. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant be owned. After doing that for a few weeks, I was hooded. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day; “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.Now when I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At the end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, no out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck.What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you’ll start seeing that you’re able to hear the music in a different way. Music is not all about hearing. I pay all sorts of get-togethers now, from college parties to corporate events. I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivation and believing in themselves. I’m big on talking to the parents. I tell them, “My advice to you is let your kids chase their dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?”56.Which of the following might result in the author’s hearing loss?A.Monthly ear infection.B. Moving to the U. S.C. Family financial hardshipD. The doctors’ prediction.57.How did DJ Shiftee help the author during his youth?A.He taught him correct skills.B. He discovered his talent for DJ.C. He played at the restaurant for him.D. 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Scores of people wander around on the thick crash pads, chatting, waiting their turn and offering the odd shout of encouragement to those clinging on to the colourful climbing walls.Rock climbing was once classified as an “extreme sport”. But indoor centres like The Arch, which offer climbing without the need for rocks, are bringing it into the mainstream. The British Mountaineering Council estimates there are at least 248 public climbing walls in Britain, a number that has risen by 30% since 2010. In 2020 the sport’s governing bodies are hoping to see an even bigger increase in interest. Along with skateboarding, surfing and karate（空手道）, rock climbing will be making its first appearance as an Olympic sport at the summer games in Tokyo.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is frank about the ambition to appeal to a younger crowd who may be less familiar with longer-standing sports such as athletics and weightlifting. The crowd at the Arch is exactly what the IOC has in mind: mostly young professional letting off steam after work, who see climbing as a more engaging ans sociable alternative to jogging on running machines or pumping iron in a gym. Between them, the new sports will mean another 18 events and 474 athletes at the Tokyo games.Officially, all four sports are delighted with their new status. But with the exception of karate, all of them have counter-cultural, anti-establishment roots. Some stars have wondered whether accepting the Olympic torch means going against their beliefs. Owen Wright, a famous surfer, has said that surfing is more art form than sport, and therefore not suitable for the games — though he has since gone back on his word, and hopes to represent Australia in Tokyo.Adam Ondra, a Czech who is one of the world’s climbers, said he might steer clear of the games because of the format. The eventual Olympic champion will have to master all the three disciplines including bouldering (climbing without a rope, low to the ground, with a focus on hard, gymnastic moves), lead climbing (roped climbing up a tall wall of increasing difficulty) and speed climbing. Bouldering and lead climbing feature new routes in each stage of a competition, in an effort to imitate the variety of real rock. But speed climbing takes place on a standard, unvarying course. Because of this, said Mr. Ondra, “speed is a kind of artificial discipline ... and this is against the soul of climbing.”Skateboarders, also notably rebellious, can be strikingly young. Sky Brown is set to become Britain’s youngest Olympian and has settled down to training. By the time of the Tokyo games, she will have turned 12.63.Which of the following statements is true about rock climbing?A. It originated in The Arch, a sports centre on the River Thames.B. It has evolved from a mainstream sport into an extreme sport.C. 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Rock climbing, skateboard, surfing and karate are accepted as Olympics sports.C. Extreme sports athletes rebel against traditions while training for the Olympics.D. The appeal of a new sport event consists is changing for format of this game.【答案】63.D 64.B 65.C 66.ASection CDirections:Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.How the British and American Tell Children’s StoriesIf Harry Potter and Huckleberry Finn were each to represent British versus American children’s literature, a curious situation would emerge: In a literary competition for the hearts and minds of children, one is a wizard（巫师) in-training at a boarding school in the Scottish Highlands, while the other is a barefoot boy drifting down the Mississippi, bothered by cheats, slave hunters, and thieves. One defeats evil with a magic stick, the other takes to a raft（筏）to right a social wrong. (67)__________The small island of Great Britain is an unquestionably powerhouse of children’s bestsellers: Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Significantly, all are fantasies. (68)___________Stories like The Call of the Wild. Charlotte’s Web, Little Women, and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer are more notable for their realistic portraits of day-to-day life in the towns and farmlands on the growing frontier. If British children gathered in the dim light of the kitchen fireplace to hear stories about magic swords and talking bears, American children sat at their mother’s knee listening tales with moral messages about a world where life was hard, obedience emphasized, and Christian morality valued. Each style has its virtues, but the British approach undoubtedly creates the kinds of stories that appeal to the furthest reaches of children’s imagination.(69)_________For one, the British have always been in touch with their pagan（异教徒的）folk traditions and stories, says Maria Tatar, a Harvard professor of children’s literature. After all, the country’s very origin story is about a young king tutored by a wizard. Legends have always been accepted as history, from Merlin to Macbeth. “Even as the British were digging into these magical worlds, Americans, much more realistic, always viewed their soil as something to exploit,” says Tatar.American write fantasies too, but nothing like the British, says Jerry Griswold, a San Diego State University professor of children’s literature. He said, “(70)__________” To prove it, he mentioned Dorothy, the heroine of Wizard of Oz（绿野仙踪）who unmasks the great and powerful Wizard as a cheat. Meanwhile, American fantasies differ in another way: They usually end with a moral lesson learned — for example, in Oz, Dorothy’s journey ends with the realization: “There’s no place like home.”【答案】67 F, 68D, 69 A, 70 BIV.Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Britain’s Buses are Getting EmptierIn Britain, buses account for more public - transport trips than trains, tubes and trams put together. People love them, in theory: one poll by Transport Focus, a consumer group, found that 74% of young people think they are a good way of getting around and 85% believe it is important for a place to have a good bus service. There is just one problem. In practice, Britions are taking buses less and less.Why are London buses emptier? One thing that has changed is young people’s behavior. The young are heavy bus users when they travel. But, increasingly, they do not travel. According to Transport for London, the average 17 - to 24-year-old took 2.3 transport trips per day in the year 2011- 12 but only 1.7 in 2018 - 19. The National Travel Survey confirms that no group has cut back harder on travel since the early 2000s than teenagers. Young people are more diligent these days, and stay in school for longer. They can do the things that young people love to do on their phones, without going out.The other big bus users are the poor and the old, especially outside London, but both are turning away from buses to cars. Lower lending standards have made cars easier to acquire; a fuel-tax freeze and fuel-saving engines make them cheaper to run. Cars are ever more comfortable and easier to operate, with parking-assist technology and lane-drifting alerts to help starters. Outside London, the average free bus pass was used 90 times in the year 2010-11 but only 74 times in 2018-19, according to the Department for Transport.Finally there is the gig economy (零工经济). Online shopping and Uber probably substitute of bus trips as well as private car journeys. And they put new vehicles on the roads, which slows everything down. The number of light-goods vehicles in London has risen by 28% since 2012. Tony Travers of the London School of Economics points out that bus speeds have fallen slightly in the capital, even though private cars have almost been cleared up from the city center. The average London bus now travels at 9.3 miles per hour. Just as people become less inclined to run after buses, they are becoming easier to catch.【答案】In Britain,buses are the most popular transportation，but nowadays they are becoming emptier.The first reason is that most people taking buses are the young and they don’t travel much because of the phones.Secondly,the poor and old are turning to cars because they are much easier to access.Finally,people don’t need buses much owing to the Internet.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.该论文声称,独处能够让我们更好地进行自我反思。

2020上海浦东高三英语二模试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the 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. At the butcher's B. In a restaurant. C. On the farm. D. In a supermarket.2. A. Boss and secretary. B. Operator and caller.C. Librarian and student.D. Customer and repairman3. A. He must attend a class. B. He must meet his teacher.C. He must finish his homework.D. He must go out with his roommate.4. A. It's not as good as it was. B. It's better than it used to be.C. It's better than people expectD. It's even worse than people say.5. A. The woman has a practical goal.B. The woman can surely live a long life.C. The woman has taken the right steps to stay healthy.D. The woman should give up cheeseburgers to live longer.6. A. An attractive hut. B. A sunny day. C. raincoat. D. A lovely hat7. A. He's not going to cook his own dinner B. He plans to do the same as his brother.C. He loves the dinner his brother cooks.D. He wants to take on his own responsibility.8. A. Applying to Harvard will be fun B. He is confident of getting into HarvardC. He has no choice but to apply to Harvard. D The woman can get the man into Harvard9.A. The woman is teaching the man how to cook.B. There is nothing the man can do to cook the dish.C. The cookbook contains difficult instructions to follow.D. The man is good at following what is said in the cookbook.10. A. The woman is too busy to go to the dinner.B. The woman will definitely go to the dinner.C. The woman will probably decline the invitation.D. The woman is asking about the time for the dinner.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Boston Cooking School B. Toll House Inn.C. A chocolate company.D. Nestle's branch12. A. Mix smashed chocolate with other ingredients and baked it.B. Cover the surface of the cookies with melted chocolate.C. Spread butter on semi-sweet chocolate desserts.D. Shape melted chocolate into thick pieces.13. A. She kept it as a secret. B. She sold it to Nestle.C. She applied for a patentD. She shared it publicly.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They support various living creatures. B.They reduce greenhouse gas emissions.C.They bring about huge economic benefits.D.They protect the coast against melting ice.15. A. Australia B. Canada. C. America. D. China.16. A. Tourism will face strong declineB. Beach losses are causing climate changeC. Half of the world's sandy beaches could disappear.D. Beaches play an important part in the ecosystemQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. London. B. Barcelona. C. Madrid. D. Iceland18. A. She was scheduled to meet more customers in other cities.B. Her ship was delayed by the wind blowing southwards.C. Clouds of volcano ash threatened passengers' health.D. Volcanic eruption caused her flight to be cancelled.19. A. She tried various means of transport except the coach.B. She had a tough journey back home with many transfers.C. She enjoyed the lovely scenery in various cities in Spain.D. She managed to book a ticket with the British airline at last.20. A. He paid little attention to the news media.B. He didn't care about meaningless pastimes.C. He was out of employment for too long.D. He was too busy to make preparations for it.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.Green Spring Renews Life’s PromiseFor me, two of the loveliest words in the English language are “Life persists”. I came across them years ago as a college freshman, sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day, bored, working on a history paper, I don’t recall (21) _________ I was researching into. Out of nowhere, those two words came (22) _________ (dance) off the page in a quote by Gandhi, “In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth truth persists, in the midst of darkness light persists.”After those words (23) _________ (read) again a dozen times, suddenly I was no longer bored. Outside in the sunshine, I kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.I love spring. And this year, I was especially hungry to see it. Flying home last weekend to Las Vegas, after 10 days in California, I looked down on hills that were so green that I (24) _________almost taste them. When I approached Vegas, the green turned a dull desert brown. We landed after sunset, and the only green to be seen was neon（霓虹灯）.But the next morning, to my surprise, I (25) _________ (awake) to find signs of spring all over my yard. (26) _________ my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. Three days later, I drove to Arizona to visit a friend and get yet another taste of spring seeing the Giants play the A’s in spring training. The drive across the desert was completely great, a variety of wildflowers and blooming cactuses.Sometimes we need the chance (27) _________ (remind) that we’re still alive. After my husband died, a friend sent me a card which read: “Just (28) _________ you think you will never smile again, life comes back.”Life persists, and so do (29) _________ in the green of spring and the dead of winter, in the birth of a child and the passing of a loved one; in the words we leave behind and the hearts of those (30) _________ will remember us. Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.Curiosity and Globalization are Driving a New Approach to Travel Today’s political climate and negative headlines seem to point towards a more inward-looking global population - minds narrowing, borders going up. But with more people living and working overseas and becoming exposed to influences from different cultures, many of us are seeking a(n) __31__, connected world.According to the recently published study from Culture Trip, 60% of people in the US and UK say that their outlook on life is shaped by the __32__ from different cultures. As a society, we not only want to discover and experience other cultures, we want to learn from them, too. This is one of the many positive side effects of globalization. At the same time, the economic landscape of the last decade has resulted in a shift in values away from __33__, with younger generations more interested in collecting experiences than possessions.Welcome to the “new culture economy”.The collision（碰撞）of two trends - globalization and the experience economy - has __34__ a new attitude to travel, with cultural curiosity at its heart. This is the “new culture economy”. The phenomenon is having a powerful impact on people’s interactions and definitions of __35__ exploration, and presents an incredible commercial opportunity.While globalization is usually talked about in the context of the __36__ of trade and capital between countries, we shouldn’t forget that the __37__ force behind it all it people. Education, travel, exposure to other customs and geographies and the cultural integration（融合）are the more influential social effects of globalization. People are increasingly living or working in countries other than the ones in which they were born - more than half of respondents from the study have friends living overseas, all of which has __38__ in more interaction with global cultures.Also, student debt and unafford-able housing have created a(n) __39__ in spending patterns, and so a new set of values has emerged in which experiences matter more than ownership. Travel is absolutely necessary to most people’s lives - in fact, nearly half of all respondents cut down on their daily expenses so they can save money to travel more. For “generation rent” in particular, no matter how expensive an experience or a trip, it is still more __40__ than a house.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.Communication, One Major Part of the Scientific Method Scientists may feel it their duty to share their guesses, methods, and findings with the rest of the scientific community. This sharing serves two __41__. First, it supports the basic deal of skepticism（怀疑论）by making it possible for others to say, “Oh, yeah? Let me check that.” It tells others where to see what the scientist saw, and what techniques and tools to use. Second, it gets the word out so that others can use what has been discovered. This is essential because science is a(n) __42__ efforts. People who work thousands of miles apart build with and upon each other’s discoveries.The communication of science begins with “peer review”, a process of __43__ an author’s scholarly work, research or ideas to the inspection of other experts. It typically has three stages. Thefirst occurs when a scientists seeks funding - from government agencies, foundations, or other __44__ -- to carry out a research program. He or she must prepare a report describing the intended work, laying out background, hypotheses（假设）, planned experiments, expected results, and even the __45__ impacts on other fields. Committees of other scientists then __46__ the report to see whether the scientist knows his or her area, has the necessary abilities, and is realistic in his or her plans.Once the scientist has the needed __47__, has done the work, and has written a report of the results, that reports will go to a scientific journal. Before publishing the report, the journal’s editors will show it to other workers in the same or __48__ fields and ask whether the work was done adequately, the conclusion are justified, and the report should be published.The third stage of peer review happens are publication, when the broader scientific community gets to see and __49__ the work.This three-stage quality-control process can, of course, be faulty. Any scientist with independent wealth can __50__ the first stage quite easily but such scientists are much, much rarer today than they were a century or so ago. Those who remain are the object of envy. __51__ , it is fair to say that they are not disapproved as were those who avoid the latter two stages of the “peer review” mechanisms by using press conferences.On the other hand, it is certainly possible for the standard peer review mechanisms to __52__. By their nature, these mechanisms are more likely to __53__ ideas that are not different from what the reviewers think they already know. Yet the un-traditional or unconventional ideas are not __54__ wrong, as Alfred Wegener proved when he tried to gain __55__ for the idea of continental drift in the early twentieth century. It was not until the 1960s that most geologists accepted his ideas as genuine insights.41. A. purposes B. duties C. interests D. needs42. A. innovative B. prospective C. cooperative D. plain43. A. accustoming B. addicting C. restricting D. subjecting44. A. projects B. sources C. unions D. departments45. A. stronger B. more limited C. more dramatic broader46. A. Look up B. go over C. long for D.. call for47. A. funds B. fields C. impacts D. experiments48. A. different B. chosen C. related D. academic49. A. substitute B. create C. judge D. undertake50. A. reach B. mark C. hold D. skip51. A. Similarly B. Contrarily C. Surely D. Therefore52. A. fail B. function C. evolve D. work53. A. convey B. overlook C. reject D. approve54. A. necessarily B. particularly C. dramatically D. terribly55. A. confidence B. acceptance C. strength D. weightSection BDirections: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A) To Be a Deaf DJI was born in England with perfect hearing. In 1990, when I was five, my family moved to the United States. I started getting ear infections every three months or so. We didn’t have health insurance at the time, and when I got a third infection, my parents couldn’t afford the treatment. I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing in my left. Over time, my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. My doctors predicted that I would be thoroughly deaf by now, so I think I’m doing pretty well.There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played disco, folk, rock, and music from other countries. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant be owned. After doing that for a few weeks, I was hooded. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day; “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.Now when I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. At theend of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to perform because I was brilliant, no out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck.What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the music into lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you go dancing, cover your ears, and you’ll start seeing that you’re able to hear the music in a different way. Music is not all about hearing. I pay all sorts of get-togethers now, from college parties to corporate events.I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivation and believing in themselves. I’m big on talking to the parents. I tell them, “My advice to you is let your kids chase their dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?”56. Which of the following might result in the author’s hearing loss?A. Monthly ear infection.B. Moving to the U. S.C. Family financial hardshipD. The doctors’ prediction.57. How did DJ Shiftee help the author during his youth?A. He taught him correct skills.B. He discovered his talent for DJ.C. He played at the restaurant for him.D. He cultivated his taste for foreign music.58. The underlined expression in Paragraph 3 “the name stuck” probably means that _________.A. the author was in low spiritsB. the author impressed people deeplyC. the audience felt disappointed by the playerD. the audience looked down upon the player59. We can conclude from the passage that the author loves deejaying because _________.A. working as a DJ involves innovationB. music helps him to see the world virtuallyC. he motivates the kids to realize their dreamD. he desires to challenge something impossible(B)FREE HomeschoolingIf you are reading this page you are looking into homeschooling. Y AHOO! So proud of you for taking the road less traveled for your kids. It may not always be easy, but it is rewarding! 123 Home-school4Me is here to help you on your journey! 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You can do this! Just dive in!Okay, so that was super simplified, I know! But really that is all you need to start with.Make sure to read the links above for more information on each point.How to Start HomeschoolingMake Home-school FUN and Affordable! This is comes in! Mom leaves little time to think of fun, creative educational activities that make concepts stick. Plus the cost to buy cool games and additional worksheets for every little skill can be unacceptable!We’ve got you covered! This site is filled with thousands of creative ideas and 1,000,000+ FREE educational print-ables to make learning fun!60. According to the above material, 123Homeschool4Me is probably _________.A. a websiteB. a counselorC. a magazineD. an advertisement61. Which of the following might be a reason for parents to choose homeschooling?A. Restoring the child’s faith.B. Getting social in the home-schoolC. Challenging the road less traveled.D. Tailoring the courses to kids’ needs.62. 123Homeschool4Me is likely to be quite appealing to the readers due to _________.A. simplified lesson plans and fun activitiesB. interesting games and affordable worksheetsC. free teaching resources and practical suggestionsD. detailed curriculum plans and free homeschooling(C)Changing the GameOn a warm September evening in London, The Arch climbing wall, just south of the River Thames, is packed. Scores of people wander around on the thick crash pads, chatting, waiting their turn and offering the odd shout of encouragement to those clinging on to the colourful climbingwalls.Rock climbing was once classified as an “extreme sport”. But indoor centres like The Arch, which offer climbing without the need for rocks, are bringing it into the mainstream. The British Mountaineering Council estimates there are at least 248 public climbing walls in Britain, a number that has risen by 30% since 2010. In 2020 the sport’s governing bodies are hoping to see an even bigger increase in interest. Along with skateboarding, surfing and karate（空手道）, rock climbing will be making its first appearance as an Olympic sport at the summer games in Tokyo.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is frank about the ambition to appeal to a younger crowd who may be less familiar with longer-standing sports such as athletics and weightlifting. The crowd at the Arch is exactly what the IOC has in mind: mostly young professional letting off steam after work, who see climbing as a more engaging ans sociable alternative to jogging on running machines or pumping iron in a gym. Between them, the new sports will mean another 18 events and 474 athletes at the Tokyo games.Officially, all four sports are delighted with their new status. But with the exception of karate, all of them have counter-cultural, anti-establishment roots. Some stars have wondered whether accepting the Olympic torch means going against their beliefs. Owen Wright, a famous surfer, has said that surfing is more art form than sport, and therefore not suitable for the games - though he has since gone back on his word, and hopes to represent Australia in Tokyo.Adam Ondra, a Czech who is one of the world’s climbers, said he might steer clear of the games because of the format. The eventual Olympic champion will have to master all the three disciplines including bouldering (climbing without a rope, low to the ground, with a focus on hard, gymnastic moves), lead climbing (roped climbing up a tall wall of increasing difficulty) and speed climbing. Bouldering and lead climbing feature new routes in each stage of a competition, in an effort to imitate the variety of real rock. But speed climbing takes place on a standard, unvarying course. Because of this, said Mr. Ondra, “speed is a kind of artificial discipline ... and this is against the soul of climbing.”Skateboarders, also notably rebellious, can be strikingly young. Sky Brown is set to become Britain’s youngest Olympian and has settled down to training. By the time of the Tokyo games, she will have turned 12.63. Which of the following statements is true about rock climbing？A. It originated in The Arch, a sports centre on the River Thames.B. It has evolved from a mainstream sport into an extreme sport.C. Spectator’s encouragement contributes to its rapid expansion.D. The increase in climbing walls reflects a growing interest in it.64. IOC introduced rock climbing into the Olympics in order to _________A. familiarize the global population with the new sportB. attract young people who lack interest in traditional sportsC. enable the young to let off their energy after workD. challenge the dominant status of traditional sports65. What can you infer from the star athletes’ responses according to the passage?A. Surfers are expected to strike a balance between art and sport in the Olympics.B. Rock climbers must be self-disciplined if they are to win the championship.C. Adam believes that the soul of climbing consists in its harmony with nature.D. Strikingly young skateboarders have an advantage over other opponents.66. What is the passage mainly about?A. With the addition of new Olympics sports, stars are divided on whether to participate.B. Rock climbing, skateboard, surfing and karate are accepted as Olympics sports.C. Extreme sports athletes rebel against traditions while training for the Olympics.D. The appeal of a new sport event consists is changing for format of this game.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.How the British and American Tell Children’s StoriesIf Harry Potter and Huckleberry Finn were each to represent British versus American children’s literature, a curious situation would emerge : In a literary competition for the hearts and minds of children, one is a wizard（巫师）- in - training at a boarding school in the Scottish Highlands, while the other is a barefoot boy drifting down the Mississippi, bothered by cheats, slave hunters, and thieves. One defeats evil with a magic stick, the other takes to a raft（筏）to right a social wrong. ______67_______The small island of Great Britain is an unquestionably powerhouse of children’s bestsellers: Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Significantly, all are fantasies. ______68_______ Stories like The Call of the Wild. Charlotte’s Web, Little Women, and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer are more notable for their realistic portraits of day-to-day life in the towns and farmlands on the growing frontier. If British children gathered in the dim light of the kitchen fireplace to hear stories about magic swords and talking bears, American children sat at their mother’s knee listening tales with moral messages about a world where life was hard, obedience emphasized, and Christian morality valued. Each style has its virtues, but the British approach undoubtedly creates the kinds of stories that appeal to the furthest reaches of children’s imagination.______69______ For one, the British have always been in touch with their pagan（异教徒的）folk traditions and stories, says Maria Tatar, a Harvard professor of children’s literature. After all, the country’s very origin story is about a young king tutored by a wizard. Legends have always been accepted as history, from Merlin to Macbeth. “Even as the British were digging into these magical worlds, Americans, much more realistic, always viewed their soil as something to exploit,” says Tatar.American write fantasies too, but nothing like the British, says Jerry Griswold, a San Diego State University professor of children’s literature. He said, “______70______” To prove it, he mentioned Dorothy, the heroine of Wizard of Oz（绿野仙踪）who unmasks the great and powerful Wizard as a cheat. Meanwhile, American fantasies differ in another way: They usually end with a moral lesson learned - for example, in Oz, Dorothy’s journey ends with the realization: “There’s noplace like home.”IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Britain’s Buses are Getting EmptierIn Britain, buses account for more public - transport trips than trains, tubes and trams put together. People love them, in theory: one poll by Transport Focus, a consumer group, found that 74% of young people think they are a good way of getting around and 85% believe it is important for a place to have a good bus service. There is just one problem. In practice, Britions are taking buses less and less.Why are London buses emptier? One thing that has changed is young people’s behavior. The young are heavy bus users when they travel. But, increasingly, they do not travel. According to Transport for London, the average 17 - to 24-year-old took 2.3 transport trips per day in the year 2011- 12 but only 1.7 in 2018 - 19. The National Travel Survey confirms that no group has cut back harder on travel since the early 2000s than teenagers. Young people are more diligent these days, and stay in school for longer. They can do the things that young people love to do on their phones, without going out.The other big bus users are the poor and the old, especially outside London, but both are turning away from buses to cars. Lower lending standards have made cars easier to acquire; a fuel-tax freeze and fuel - saving engines make them cheaper to run. Cars are ever more comfortable and easier to operate, with parking-assist technology and lane-drifting alerts to help starters. Outside London, the average free bus pass was used 90 times in the year 2010-11 but only 74 times in 2018-19, according to the Department for Transport.Finally there is the gig economy（零工经济）. Online shopping and Uber probably substitute of bus trips as well as private car journeys. And they put new vehicles on the roads, which slows everything down. The number of light-goods vehicles in London has risen by 28% since 2012. Tony Travers of the London School of Economics points out that bus speeds have fallen slightly in the capital, even though private cars have almost been cleared up from the city center. The average。

浦东新区2019学年度第二学期教学质量检测高三英语试卷听力文字题及答案I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a 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. M: I’ll have the steak. And a bottle of red wine.W: Yes, and I’ll have fish with boiled potatoes. And please see that it isn’t overcooked.Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? （B）2. W: How long will it take you to fix my smartphone?M: I’ll call you when it’s ready. But it shouldn’t take longer than a week.Q: What is the probable relationship between the speakers? (D)3. W: John, do you want to work out in the gym with me today?M: Sure, but I can’t leave now. I have an appointment with my professor at 4 o’clock.Q:Why can’t John go to the gym now? (B)4. M: Is this café really as good as people say?W: It used to be even better.Q: How’s the café? (A)5. W: What I am interested in is to live long enough to see the world become a better place to live.M: Well, if your goal is long life, then the cheeseburger in your hand is a step in the wrong direction.Q: What does the man mean? (D)6. M: Is that nice-looking straw hat light and strong?W: Yes, you can wear it rain or shine.Q: What are the two speakers talking about? (D)7. W: Your brother Jack’s cooking his own dinner. He wants to take care of himself like anadult.M: I plan on putting that off for as long as possible.Q:What can we infer from the man? (A)8. W: Are you interested in applying to a safety school in case you don’t get into Harvard University?M: Safety school? You’re funny.Q: What does the man imply? (B)9. W: Did you cook the dish as instructed in the cookbook?M: If there’s one thing I shine at, it’s following instructions.Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (D)10.M: So Peter’s as ked you to dinner. Are you going?W: When have you known me to turn down a free meal?Q: What can we learn from the conversation? (B)Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and a longer conversation, and you will be asked some questions on 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.Food is created in various ways, sometimes by accident or by experimentation. Here’s how a fun product was invented.In 1930, Ruth and Kenneth Wakefield opened a restaurant on an old road between Boston and Cape Cod in Massachusetts. They named it the Toll House Inn. Ruth was an expert cook, and the inn became famous for its desserts.Many sources claim Ruth invented her chocolate chip cookie by accident. But she often experimented with recipes to please her guests. One time, she decided to add chocolate to her popular butter cookies. She told a Boston newspaper reporter that she was deliberately “trying to give her guests something different”. Using a tool, she broke a semi-sweet chocolate bar into small pieces and mixed them with egg, milk and flour. When she took the cookies from the oven, the chocolate hadn’t melted into the flour mixture. Guests loved Ruth’s new Toll House Chocolate Cookies.The recipe soon appeared in a Boston newspaper. Ruth added it to the 1938 edition of her cookbook. The recipe called for two Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bars to be “cut in pieces the size of a pea”.The cookies became so popular that Nestlé’s sales increased greatly. The company begancarving lines into its chocolate bars to make them easier to break. It even printed Ruth’s recipe on the wrapper. Later, Nestlé created the semi-sweet chocolate chip. The recipe still appears on every bag. Accident or not, Ruth Wakefield created America’s most popular cookie. Questions:11. Where did Ruth invent the chocolate cookie?12. How was Ruth’s chocolate cookie created?13. What did Ruth do to her recipe for chocolate cookies?11-13 BADQuestions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.A new study says up to one-half of the world’s sandy beaches could disappear by 2100 because of climate change. Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, China and the United States would be among the hardest hit, the research shows. The study was published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Michalis V ousdoukas was the lead investigator. “Touristic areas which have sandy beaches as their main selling point will probably face strong consequences,” he said.Aside from economic value, beaches play an important environmental role. “Sandy beaches are important habitats supporting a wide range of species. They also protect the coast from the effects of storms, so without sandy beaches other inland environments can be affected by the effects of waves and saltwater intrusion,” Vousdoukas added.Global sea levels have increased in recent decades. Major causes include melting ice. And water expands as it warms.Researchers examined satellite images showing shoreline changes during the past thirty years. They then used these trends in two different climate change situations. One situation predicted a small reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The other situation predicted high greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions have a link to climate change.By 2050, the researchers projected beach losses of between 13 and 15 percent. By 2100, the projected losses are from 35 to 49.5 percent. Australia would lose more sandy shoreline than any other country, with 14,849 kilometers projected to be gone by 2100. Canada is second in projected losses. The United States could lose up to 5,530 kilometers.Questions:14. Why are sandy beaches important to the environment?15. Which country will suffer the most according to the research?16. What is the passage mainly about?14-16 A A CQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following dialogue.M: Hi, Mary. I haven’t seen you for ages. Where have you been?W: Hello, Ken. I’ve been on a business trip in Madrid, where I had a conference on behalf of our company’s London headquarters with some Spanish customers.M: But the conference was over a week ago. What kept you there all this time?W: Because of the volcano, Ken. Don’t you ever watch the news?M: What volcano?W: The one in Iceland, which erupted and produced an enormous cloud of ash.M: Really? I didn’t know. But it was the volcano instead of you that was in Iceland. How come the volcanic eruption there affected the transportation system in Spain and the UK?W: Although Madrid is about 3,000 kilometres south of Iceland, the wind blew the ash from the volcano south from Iceland into Britain. Since all the airports were closed in case of the potential risks to aircraft, there were no flights in or out of the UK.M: So, how did you finally get home?W: Well, I went from Madrid to Barcelona by train. Then, I made contact with one of our company’s branches there. After that, I tried to buy a train ticket from Barcelona to Paris but there were no tickets on the Eurostar train from Paris to London. So, I had no alternative but to stay in Barcelona.M: I’ve been to Barcelona. It struck me as a lovely city indeed.W: Fortunately, I got a ticket on a boat from Bilbao to Southampton with the help of some local colleagues. I got a coach from Barcelona to Bilbao and then boarded the boat.M: Wow. And all because of this volcano. It seems strange that I’ve never heard of the eruption. W: You really should read a newspaper or watch the TV news frequently, Ken.M: I know, but I’m so busy these days that I can’t afford to waste any of my leisure time on such meaningless pastimes.W: As far as I know, you’re unemployed.M: Well, I’ve got a job interview next week. The Times newspaper has offered several vacancies for journalists.W: I’m sorry, Ken, but I don’t think you’re going to get the job.Questions:17. Where did the woman meet with her customers?18. Why did the woman stay there longer than planned?19. What do you learn about the woman’s trip?20. Why did the woman think the man would fail his job interview?17-20CDBAII. Grammar and VocabularySection A21. what22.dancing23.were read24.could25.awoke/was awoken26.In/During27.to be reminded28.when/as29.we30.whoSection B31-40 FDEHB ICGJAIII. Reading ComprehensionSection A41-55ACDBD BACCD CADABSection B56-59CABA60-62ADC63-66DBCASection C67-70FDABIV. Summary Writing 71略V. TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 该论文声称，独处能够让我们更好地进行自我反思。

2020年浦东中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUnique LighthousesAugust 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, AustraliaThe Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, GreeceThe Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USAThe Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the KimptonLighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USAThe Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.1. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.C. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.D. To stress the importance of light.2. Of the following lighthouses, which is the oldest?A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.B. Lighthouse of Chania.C. Key West Lighthouse.D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.3. What do the listed lighthouses have in common?A. They are all located in the USA.B. They have becometourist attractions.C. They offer accommodation to visitors.D. They are good spots to watch the sunrise.BThefirst thing we notice about new people are their faces. The next time we see these people, we remember them because we remember their faces. This seems like a simple process. However, scientists found that it is not such a simple process. The section of the brain that is responsible for face recognition seems to work differently for different people. Some people have great difficulty remembering and recognizing faces, while others almost never forget a face.Normal babies are born with a natural ability to recognize faces. In fact, their face recognition abilities are much better than their parents. Babies are most highly skilled at face recognition at six months. But by nine months, they lose this skill. By nine months, a baby’s face-recognition skills are about the same as an adult’s.Unfortunately, some people are not born with this ability to recognize faces. The part of the brain that is responsible for face recognition doesn’t work for them. This condition is called face blindness. People with very severe face blindness cannot even recognize their own faces. In fact, people with this condition can sometimes be frightened when they look in the mirror. They don’t recognize their own face, so for a second they are startled when they see this unfamiliar face.Face blindness is not always severe. Scientists believe up to 10 percent of the population may be affected by face blindness to some degree, yet many people with mild face blindness might not even know they have it. They have no reason to know they are different from anyone else until someone points it out. This is similar to people with color1 blindness. Colorblind people can’t see the difference between certain color1 s such as red and green, until someone tells them that green and red are two different color1 s.There is no cure for face blindness. So for the time being, people with face blindness need to find simpletechniques to compensate for their problem. They can try to recognize people by their hairstyle, their voice, or their glasses. Hopefully, in the future as scientists learn more about this condition, they may find a cure.4. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The way to improve one’s face-recognition skills.B. The simple process of the brain to recognize others’ faces.C. The fact that some people have face-recognition problems.D. The importance of face recognition in human communication.5. When do children have the best face-recognition skills?A. At birth.B. Half a year old.C. Nine months old.D. In adolescence.6. What does the underlined word “startled” in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?A. Depressed.B. Confused.C. Embarrassed.D. Surprised.7. What does the author think of the problem of face blindness?A. People need to take it seriously.B. Certain techniques can make up for it.C. It will be cured in the near future.D. It has the same effect with color1 blindness.CRecently, I read about a promotion from a home builder in San Diego where consumers (消费者) could buy a 4,000 square foot house for $1.6 million and get a smaller home bythe developer valued at $400 thousand for free. This sounds like a fantastic deal, but I am alwayswary ofany promotion labeled (给……加标签) with“buy one get one free”, and here is why.Oftentimes, “buy one get one free” ends up being “buy two at the regularprice”. For example, I often see “buy one get one free” ads for orange juice at the supermarket, but the first box always costs over $5.00. At the same time, the juices not in the promotion are selling for $2.50 to $2.99 a box.Another problem with “buy one get one free” is that oftentimes you do not need the second item. I only consume one gallon of milk every two weeks. If I were talked into buying a second gallon in a “buy one get one free” promotion, then the second gallon would go bad before I have time to consume it. That creates waste instead of savings.In the case of theSan Diegodeveloper, so far they have received one offer on their expensive houses, but the buyer does not want the cheaper house for free. Instead, he wants the value of the smaller home taken away from his purchase price. I think this guy is quite wise because he saw right through the marketing of “buy one get one free”.Finally, it is up to you to see how much you need and how much you are willing to spend. Knowing the regular price of things also helps you in deciding whether a “buy one get one free” promotion is truly a great deal.8. What does the underlined part “wary of” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. annoyed atB. careful aboutC. familiar withD. puzzled about9. Why does the author mention milk in Paragraph 3?A. To show that there are many promotions of food.B.To suggest that people think twice before they shop.C. To prove that the second item isn’t always as good as the first one.D. To show that people often buy more than they need in the promotion.10. What does the house buyer want to do?A. Buy the smaller house only.B. Get the smaller house for free.C. Buy the larger house for $1.2 million.D. Buy both the larger and smaller houses for $2 million.11. How does the author organize the text?(P: Paragraph)A. B. C. D.DMichele Gentile, an Italian bookseller, is offering free books to children in exchange for plastic bottles to recycle.Michele owns Ex Libris Cafe in Polla，a small town in southern Italy. He said he thought of the recyclingprogram, because he wanted to inspire children in the small town to read and pay attention to the environment.''My goal is to spread the passion and love for books among those people in Italy who do not usually read while at the time helping the environment," Gentile explained.The idea for the initiative (倡议) came after Gentile collaborated with a nearby middle school on an aluminum recycling project. Working together, the schoolchildren and Gentile collected enough cans to purchase books for an entire classroom. His new program too off from there and has already spread into northern Italy: Gentile's hopes his work will continue to make headlines and become a worldwide initiative.The free books come from customers in Gentile's shop who have donated money to purchase a ''suspended" book. The idea comes from a World War II practice in which customers would buy two Coffees: one for themselves and another for the next person in line. Gentile has been using the extra books as part of his recycling initiative, While Gentile's program is a great way to recycle and get kids to read, it also brings awareness to the growing problem of plastic waste. Single-use plastics make up around 26 percent of all the plastics in the world, only 14 percent of which are recycled. Plastics that end up in landfills take around 500 years to decompose (分解),is a major concern for environmentalists.Cutting down on plastic waste is important if we want to better the environment for future generations, and recycling programs like Gentile's book giveaway are a great way to meet that goal.12. What is the purpose of Gentile's book giveaway?A. To sell more coffee and books.B. To attract more customers.C. To collect money for a new project.D. To inspire reading and recycling.13. How did Gentile come up with the idea?A. Working with a school to recycle cans.B. Seeing school kids don't like reading.C. Donating books for a local school.D. Buying a “suspended” book for a child.14. Who pay for the books of the project?A. The local government.B. Gentile himself.C. Some publishers.D. His customers.15. Whichof the following is the best title for the text?A. An Italian's Reading InitiativeB. Recycling Can Get Kids Free BooksC. Michele's Way of Doing BusinessD. A New Way to Deal with Plastic Waste第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年浦东中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMembership CardFighting Fit is a members-only club. When you first join, we give you a computerized card. It has your name, photo and membership number on.Please have your card with you every time you use the club. The card is for your use only, and there is a small charge to provide a new one if you lose it. Members are permitted to bring guests to use the facilities at the club.A visiting guest fee is charged for each guest.Fitness ProgramsYour Fitness Program includes a meeting with one of our skilled instructors. This will happen two or three weeks after you have joined. The instructor looks at your health, your current needs and the way you live, and organizes a program suitable for you.GymnasiumOur gymnasiums are the most modem in the area and have high quality exercise equipment. For safety reasons, you must wear sportswear and trainers while exercising, and please remember to take a small towel too. It is one of our rules that you wipe the equipment after use.There is no limit to how long you spend in the gymnasiums, but we ask you to respect other members by only spending 20 minutes on each piece of equipment. There are experienced staff helping you in the gymnasiums at any time.Locker RoomsWe have large male and female locker rooms. Please ensure that your property is kept in your locker at all times. Any belongings which are found in a locker overnight will be removed and taken to Lost Property.CafeThe Cafe offers free tea, coffee and soft drinks.Suggestion BoxMembers' suggestions are always welcome, and the suggestion box and forms can be found at reception. We try to respond within two days.1.What does the Fighting Fit Health Club provide for its members?A.A personalized program on their first visit.B.A second membership card for free.C.Help from the staff all the time.D.Certain kinds of clothes and towels.2.At the Fighting Fit Health Club, you can_.A.share your membership cardB.have free drinks in the CafeC.leave personal items in the locker for 24 hoursD.spend as long as you like on all equipment3.Where is the information most probably from?A.A news report.B.A notice board.C.A guide book.D.A reference book.BWhy doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of two tectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not the problem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”4. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?A. Its overpopulation.B. Its weak government.C. Its geographical location.D. Its weak architecture system.5. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?A Lacking political will to provide aid.B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.6. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?A Supportive. B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Interested.7. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?A. Fund and will.B. Skilled architects.C. Urban designers.D. Technology and money.CIt is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in. These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities. No matter the time, these activities should be available to every student, and at Victory Pioneers International Schools (V.P.I.S) it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity, educational and recreational.One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S. is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive. Most popularly, these types of activities include major sports such as football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.Activities during V.P.I.S. also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education. Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school. These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job. If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities, it will be impressed.V.P.I.S. activities also allow students to be creative. Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom. They are a great way to allow students to be creative. Additionally, participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students’ interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities. These activities could consist of anything, such as joining the Future Business Leaders, the school’s debate team and the chess team, to name a few. By participating in these activities, a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.8. What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?A. Not every student has access to them.B. Students are required to take part in them after school.C. They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.D. Educational activities are more popular with the students.9. What benefits can the students get from the activities?A. They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.B. They will become more gifted and talented .C. They may expand their knowledge in drama.D. They may better know their own interests.10. Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?A. The Benefits of V.P.I.S. ActivitiesB. School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.C. Colleges Need Creative StudentsD. Activities Make You Creative11. Where is the passage probably from?A. A scientific magazine.B. A college application guideline.C. A club introduction.D. The website of V.P.I.S.DOver the years, NASA has successfully sent several rovers (飞行器) to Mars. While the science laboratories continue to provide important information on the Red Planet, they keep the space exploration rovers staying closeto the original landing place.To get a more comprehensive (详尽的) view of Mars, the US Space Agency plans to make a small test helicopter with the Mars 2020 Rover, which will be sent off in July 2020.The football-sized “marscopter” weighs about four pounds.It can fly at about ten times the speed ofhelicopters on Earth. The light weight and fast speed are important for the helicopter to be able to fly in the thin Mars atmosphere, which is about just one percent of that of Earth. “To make it fly in that thin Mars atmosphere, we had to make everything ready, and make it as light as possible while being as strong and powerful as it can possibly be. “Mimi Aung, Mars helicopter project manager, said in a meeting.Upon landing on the Red Planet, the Mars 2020 Rover will find a proper location to send of the helicopter. The helicopter will start with a short climb, no higher than 10 feet, and hover (盘旋) for just 30 seconds before landing back on the Mars surface. If all goes well, five more flights of longer distances, for 90 seconds each, will be conducted over the next 30 days. The short journeys will be recorded by a small camera and sent back to the scientists on Earth.If the plan goes on well, the first helicopter to fly in another world, will open up a whole new way to explore Mars. The Mars helicopter's first flight will be a great invention. For those of us whose research is about flight, that would be a wonderful, historic moment.12. To fly in thin Mars atmosphere，we should make the helicopter_______.A. strong and heavyB. heavy and fastC. light and fastD. strong and slow13. How many times will the helicopter fly?A. Three timesB. Four timesC. Five timesD. Six times14. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. It’s interesting to fly in another world.B. I' s important to fly in another world.C. The plan to fly the helicopter goes on well.D. The helicopters first flight is successful.15. What may be the best title for the passage?A. To send a helicopter to Mars in 2020B. To send a rover to Mars in 2020C. To live in the thin Mars atmosphereD. To send back records to scientists第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年浦东中学高三英语第二次联考试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenBWhile the start of a new school year is always exciting, this year was even more so for some elementary school students inAuckland,New Zealand. They became the world’s first kids to be “taught” by a digital teacher.Before you start imagining a human-like robot walking around the classroom, Will is just an avatar that appears on the student’s desktop, or smartphone screen, when ordered to come.The autonomous animation platform has been modeled after the human brain and nervous system, allowing it to show human-like behavior. The digital teacher is assigned to teach Vector’s “Be sustainable with energy”— a free program forAucklandelementary schools.Just like the humans it replaced, Will is able to instantly react to the students’ responses to the topic. Thanks to a webcam and microphone, the avatar not only responds to questions the kids may have, but also picks up non-verbal cues. For instance, if a student smiles at Will, he responds by smiling back. This two-way interaction not only helps attract the students’ attention, but also allows the program’s developers to monitor their engagement, and make changes if needed.Nikhil Ravishankar believes that Will-like avatars could be a novel way to catch the attention of the next generation. He says, “I have a lot of hope in this technology as a means to deliver cost-effective, rich, educational experience in the future.”The program, in place since August 2018, has been a great success thus far. Ravishankar says, “ What was fascinating to me was the reaction of the children to Will. The way they look at the world is so creative and different, and Will really captured their attention.” However, regardless of how popular it becomes, Will is unlikely to replace human educators any time soon.4. What was special for some elementary school students inAuckland?A. A digital teacher taught them.B. They first saw something digital.C. This was the start of a new school year.D. They could get close to smartphone screen.5. What is the benefit of this two-way interaction?A. It can smile back.B. It can use microphone.C. It can talk any topic for free.D. It can change if necessary.6. What’s Ravishankar’s attitude to Will’s replacing Human educators soon?A. Optimistic.B. Doubtful.C. Unclear.D. Disapproving.7. What might be the best title for the passage?A. New High-tech Contributes to EducationB. The World’s First Digital Teacher Appears in Classroom.C. The World’s First Digital Teacher, a Help to StudentsD.New ZealandWill Replace Teachers in ClassroomsCWhen you walk on a sandy beach, it takes more energy than striding down a sidewalk — because the weight of your body pushes into the sand. Turns out, the same thing is true for vehicles driving on roads. The weight of the vehicles creates a very shallow indentation (凹陷) in the pavement (路面) — and it makes it such that it’s continuously driving up a very shallow hill.Jeremy Gregory, a sustainability scientist at M.I.T. and histeam modeled how much energy could be saved — and green-house gases avoided — by simply stiffening (硬化) the nation’s roads and highways. And they found that stiffening 10 percent of the nation’s roads every year could prevent 440 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the next five decades — enough to offset half a percent of projected transportation sector emissions over that time period. To put those emissions savings into context — that amount is equivalent to how much CO2 you’d spare the planet by keeping a billion barrels of oil in the ground — or by growing seven billion trees — for a decade.The results are in the Transportation Research Record.As for how to stiffen roads? Gregory says you could mix small amounts of synthetic fibers orcarbon nanotubes into paving materials. Or you could pave with cement-based concrete, which is stiffer than asphalt (沥青).This system could also be a way to shave carbon emissions without some of the usual hurdles. Usually, when it comes to reducing emissions in the transportation sector, you’re talking about changing policies related to vehicles and also driver behavior, which involves millions and millions of people — as opposed to changing the way we design and maintain our pavements. That’s just on the order of thousands of people who are working in transportation agencies. And when it comes to retrofitting (翻新) our streets and highways —those agencies are where the rubber meets the road.8. Why does the author mention “walk on a sandy beach” in paragraph 1?A. To present a fact.B. To make a contrast.C. To explain a rule.D. To share an experience.9. What suggestion does the author give to reduce CO2 emissions?A. Hardening the road.B. Keeping oil in the ground.C. Growing trees for decades.D. Improving the transportation.10. What is the advantage of this suggestion?A. Gaining more support.B. Consuming less money.C. Involving more people.D. Facing fewer usual obstacles.11. What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph?A.Those agencies are likely to make more rules.B. Those agencies will change some related policies.C. Those agenciesmight put more rubber tires on the roads.D. Those agencies will play a key role in making this happen.DWilliam had worked hard to pass the exams to enter high school. When the term began, however, his father told him that there was no money to pay for his school fees because of the summer drought. Still, William wanted to learn.He made the village library his school. One day, he found a book calledUsing Energy. On the book’s cover was a picture of windmills, tall steel towers with blades (叶片) spinning like giant fans. He learned that wind—something of which his hometown had plenty—could produce electricity.He couldn’t help picturing his own windmill in mind, but collecting the parts and tools he needed would take months. In a junkyard, he dug through piles of used metal, old cars, and worn-out tractors, searching for anything that might help him construct his machine. He made four-foot-long blades from plastic pipe, which he melted overa fire, flattened out, and hardened with bamboo poles.Earning some money, he paid a blacksmith to attach the piston (活塞) to the pedal sprocket (踏板链轮) of an old bicycle frame. This would be the axle (轮轴) of the windmill. When the wind blew, the spinning blades would turn the bicycle wheel and spin a small dynamo (发电机), donated by his friend.When he had collected all the parts, William began putting them together. He fixed the blades to the tractor fan he found, using washers (垫圈) he’d made from bottle caps. Next he pushed the fan onto the piston joint to the bicycle frame. With the help of his two best friends, Williambuilt a 16-foot-tall tower from trunks of trees and lifted the ninety-pound windmill to the top.The big moments eventually came. He climbed up the tower and connected two wires that held a small bulb. As the wind whipped around him, the blades began to turn, slowly at first, then faster and faster. The light bulb flickered (闪烁), then flashed to life. The crowd cheered from below. “Wachitabwina (well done)!”William’s machine now powered his house. And the story of the boy who’d built a power-generating windmill to rescue his family from the drought spread across the Internet.12. After readingUsing Energy, what did William decide to do?A. Make use of wind.B. Enter a high school.C. Build a village library.D. Learn to survive a drought.13. According to Para.3, which of the following word can best describe William?A. Humorous.B. Determined.C. Cooperative.D. Friendly.14. What can you learn about William’s machine?A. It was built by villagers.B. It worked at the first attempt.C. It took him years to complete it.D. It was made from metal materials.15. What is the besttitle for the passage?A. Winds Of HopeB. Ideas Worth SpreadingC. Learning from ExperienceD. Windmills for Villages第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年上海市浦东新区模范中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALast summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”1. How does the writer begin the passage?A. By making a comparison.B. By giving a reason.C. By raising a question.D. By describing a scene.2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?A. Her mother’s love for her.B. Her interest in cosmetology.C. Her care for those in need.D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.3. What did Stellar expect from the project?A. To spread kindness.B. To solve social problems.C. To deal with relationships.D. To make people look smarter.BIt is that time of year when people need to lock their cars. It’ s not because there are a lot of criminals running around stealing cars. Rather, it’ s because of the good-hearted neighbors who want to share their harvest. Especially with this year’s large crop, leaving a car unlocked in my neighborhood is an invitation for someone to stuff it full of zucchini(西葫芦).My sister-in-law, Sharon, recently had a good year for tomatoes. She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they began to feel their skin turn slightly red. That ’ s when she decided it was time to share herblessings.She started calling everyone she knew. When that failed, she began to ask everyone in the neighborhood like a politician, eventually finding a neighbor delighted to have the tomatoes. “ Feel free to take whatever you want,”Sharontold her. She felt happy that she could help someone and that the food didn’t go to waste.A few days later,Sharonanswered the door. There was the neighbor, holding some bread. The neighbor smiled pleasantly, “I want to thank you for all of the tomatoes, and I have to admit that I took a few other things and hope you wouldn’t mind.”Sharoncouldn’t think of anything else in her garden that had been worth harvesting and said so. “Oh, but you did,” the neighbor said. “You had some of the prettiest zucchini I’ve ever seen.”Sharonwas confused. Zucchini in her garden? They hadn’ t even planted any zucchini. But her neighbor insisted that there really were bright-green zucchini in her garden. The two of them walked together into the backyard. When the neighbor pointed at the long green vegetables,Sharonsmiled, “ Well, actually, those are cucumbers that we never harvested, because they got too big, soft and bitter for eating or canning.”The neighbor looked atSharon, shock written all over her face. Then she smiled, and held out the bread that she had shared all over the neighborhood, “I brought you a loaf of cucumber bread. I hope you like it.”4. Why does the author suggest that people in the neighborhood should lock their cars?A. They might be stolen by thieves.B. They might be moved away by the police.C. Their neighbors might fill them with their harvest.D. Their neighbors might throw rubbish in them.5. What does the underlined word “blessings” in the second paragraph mean?A. Tomatoes.B. God’s protection.C.Helpful things.D. Best wishes.6. What did the neighbor do inSharon’s garden?A. She harvested tomatoes only.B. She harvested zucchini by accident.C. She took some cucumbers mistakenly.D. She stole something withoutSharon’s permission.7. We can infer from the article that the neighbor’s bread would taste________.A. bitter but tastyB. strange and bitterC. hard and sourD. soft and sweetCPreparations for the Tokyo Olympics have suffered another challenge after a survey found that 60% of people in Japan want them to be cancelled,less than three months before the Games are scheduled to open.Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and several other regions until the end of May as it struggles to control a fast increase in COVID-19 cases caused by new, more catching variants（变异体）with medical staff warning that health services in some areas are on the edge of breaking down.The Olympics, which were delayed by a year due to the pandemic, are set to open on 23 July, with the International Olympic Committee（IOC）and organizers insisting that measures will be put in place to ensure the safety of athletes and other visitors, as well as a nervous Japanese public.The survey, conducted between 7 and 9 May by the conservative Yomiuri Shimbun, showed 60% wanted the Games cancelled as opposed to 39% who said they should be held. “Postponement” — an option abandoned by the IOC — was not offered as a choice.Of those who said the Olympics should go ahead, 23% said they should take place without audience. Foreign audience have been banned but a final decision on native attendance will be made in June.Another poll conducted at the weekend by TBS News found 65% wanted the Games cancelled or postponed again, with 37% voting to give up the event altogether and 28% calling for another delay. A similar poll in April conducted by Kyodo news agency found 70% wanted the Olympics cancelled or postponed.The IOC's vice president, John Coates, said that while Japanese sentiment about the Games “was a concern”, he could foresee no situation under which the sporting events would not go ahead.8. How many Japanese wish the Olympics would not be held in Tokyo according to the survey?A. 60%.B. 28%.C. 37%.D. 70%.9. What should be put into consideration if the Olympics open?A. The economic crisis.B. The urban transport.C. The safety of athletes.D. The health condition of citizens.10. What is some people's attitude towards foreign spectators in Paragraph 5?A. Welcome.B. Unfriendly.C. Cold.D. Unsupported.11. What can we conclude from John Coates'words?A. The Olympics will be stopped this year.B. The Olympics will be put off.C. The Olympics will be held normally.D. The Olympics will take place in other place.DImaginary friends in childhood refer to the invisible beings that a child gives a personality to and plays with for over three months.Crabbycrab（蟹）appeared on a holiday in Norway by running out of my four-year-old son Fisher's ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby should be a sign thatFisher's mind is growing and developing positively. Indeed, research shows that imaginary friends can help develop children's social skills.Research has shown that the positive effects of having imaginary friends as a child continue into adulthood. Adolescents who remember their imaginary playmates have been found to use more activecoping（应对）styles, such as seeking advice from loved ones rather than bottle things up inside. Even adolescents with behavioral problems who had imaginary friends as children have been found to have better coping skills through the teenage years.Scientists thinkthis could be because these teens have been able to adjust themselves to the social world with imagination rather than choose to be involved in relationships with more difficult classmates. It could also be because the imaginary friends help to reduce these adolescents,loneliness.These teens are also more likely to seek out social connections -they tend to turn to others for advice. Current research by Tori Watson is taking this evidence and looking at how adolescents who have imaginary friends as children deal withbullying（欺凌）at school. It is found that teens who remember their imaginary friends are better at dealing with bullying.While we know a lot about childhood imaginary friends such as Crabby Crab and the positive effects they can have, there is still a lot to learn about imaginary friends.12. What is Crabby crab?A. It is a crab Fisher caught inNorway.B. It is Fisher's imaginary friend.C. It is a toy Fisher like much.D. It is a cause of earache.13. Why do children with imaginary friends have better coping skills?A. Imaginary friends help improve their adjustment.B. Having imaginary friends makes them smarter.C. They have rich imagination.D. They are no longer alone.14. What will a child with imaginary friends probably do if he is bullied?A. Escape from the bully.B. Fight with the bully bravely.C. Keep silent about being bullied.D. Ask a parent or a teacher for help.15. What is the author's attitude towards the effect of imaginary friends?A. Concerned.B. Doubtful.C. Optimistic.D. Indifferent.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年浦东中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AOn the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.JinggangshanThis is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)XibaipoIt is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial HallA new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew YouthNew Youthstarted the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A. Jinggangshan.B. Xibaipo.C. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall.D. Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth.2. What do we know about the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall?A. It focuses on Chinese achievements in art.B. It mainly advertises the coming anniversary.C. It applies modernized methods to the exhibition.D. It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu.3. When can tourists visit Former Site of the Editorial Department ofNew Youth?A. At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays.B. At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.C. At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.D. At 5:00 p.m on Sundays.BI cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that evenin her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.4. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A. She was touched by its greatness.B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C. She was regretful for missing its glory.D. She was excited about French cultures.5. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A. Heading for a faraway cafe.B. Visiting a church with a friend.C. Eating nearby with a friend.D. Wandering along the street alone.6. What can we know about the fire scene?A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.7. What impressed the author most?A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D. People were brought together to sing to the church.CWe've all heard it before：to be successful, get out of bed early. After all, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3：45 am, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne at 3：30 am and Richard Branson at 5：45 am﹣and, as we all know, "the early bird's catches the worm. "But just because some successful people wake up early, does that mean it's a trait most of them share？And if the idea of having exercised, planned your day, eaten breakfast, visualized and done one task before 8 am makes you want to roll over and hit snooze till next Saturday, are you really doomed to a less successful life？For about half of us, this isn't really an issue. It's estimated that some 50% of the population isn't really morning or evening﹣oriented, but somewhere in the middle. Roughly one in four of us, though, tend more toward bright﹣eyed early risers, and another one in four are night owls. For them, the effects can go beyond falling asleep in front of the TV at 10 pm or being regularly late for work.Numerous studies have found that morning people are more self﹣directed and agreeable. And compared to night owls, they plan for the future more and have a better sense of well﹣being.Although morning types may achieve more academically, night owls tend to perform better on measures of memory, processing speed and cognitive（认知）ability, even when they have to perform those tasks in the morning. Night﹣time people are also more open and more creative. And one study shows that night owls areas healthy and wise as morning types﹣and a little bit wealthier.Still think the morning people sound more like CEO material？Don't set your alarm for 5 am Just yet. As it turns out, overhauling（全面改革）your sleep time may not have much effect"If people are left to their naturally preferred time, they feel much better. They say that they are much more productive. The mental capacity they have is much broader, " says Oxford University biologist Katharina Wulff. On the other hand, she says, pushing people too far out of their natural preference can be harmful. When they wake early, for example, night owls are still producing melatonin（褪黑素）. "Then you disrupt it and push the body to be in the daytime mode. That can have lots of negative physiological consequence. " Wulff says, like a different sensitivity to insulin and glucose（葡萄糖）which can cause weight gain.8. What does the authordo in the first three paragraph？A. raising the problem→analyzing the problem → solving the problemB. leading in the topic→challenging a viewpoint → discussing about the topicC. presenting a viewpoint → providing supporting proofs→making a conclusionD. introducing a viewpoint →raising the question→presenting author's viewpoint9. What can we know from the 4th and 5th paragraph？A. Morning types tend to have clear goals and better mood.B. To beat night﹣time people ask them to do math calculation in themorning.C. Night owls tend to sacrifice their health for their wealth.D. Neither night owls nor morning persons perform better than the middle ones.10. Which of the following does Katharina Wulff support？A. Don't fall sleep in front of the TV.B. Avoid being regularly late for work.C. Stop setting your alarm for 5 am.D. Better not overhaul your sleep time.11. Why does the author write this article？A. To explain why some people are more successful.B.To compare the differences between early risersand night owls.C. To advise people to get up neither too early nor too late.D. To argue against this view that the Carly bird catches the worm.DAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.12. Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A. When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She majored in science and technology.D. In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.13. What is her next plan according to the passage?A. Major in aviation psychology.B. Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C. Be active in her youth group at church.D. Write another book to help people to be talents.14. Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. It aims to help people to be geniuses.B. It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C. It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D. The author hope to share her own experience with others.15. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a talentC. Three Published BooksD. Homeschooling第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年上海市浦东新区下沙学校高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AProvincetown, Cape Cod RestaurantsAfter a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away. Fanizzi’s RestaurantRight next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964Napi’s RestaurantNapi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274Mews RestaurantEnjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500The Red InnA favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.15 Commercial Street 508-487-73341.Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?A.Fanizzi’s Restaurant.B.Napi’s Restaurant.C.Mews Restaurant.D.The Red Inn.2.What is special about The Red Inn?A.It exhibits the good local art.B.It is the finest local restaurant.C.It offers the best local seafood.D.It serves brunch all year round.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Accommodation.B.Life styles.C.Sightseeing.D.Dining.BBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”4. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.5. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.6. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.7. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.CWhen Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came home one day to find that her dad had lefta book titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales she loved.On a rainy Saturday, she picked up the book. As she sped through the pages, she became fascinated by the drama, which encouraged her to explore nature's wonders. Even though her high school teacher told her that girls didn't become scientists, she decided she would.She worked with a biologist, Charpentier, to turn a curiosity of nature into an invention—an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as Crispr, the tool will transform the human race. James Watson, the author of The Double Helix, later told her it was the most important biological advance: since he and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA.For this achievement, Doudna and Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. Until now, only five women, beginning with Marie Curie in 1911, had won or shared the Nobel for Chemistry out of 184 award winners. When this year's prize was announced, Dr. Charpentier said it would provide a message specifically to young girls who would like to follow the path of science and to show them that women can also be awarded prizes.A few decades from now, if it becomes possible and sate to edit DNA, should we allow parents to improve the IQ and physical strength of their kids? Should we let them decide eye color1 ? Skin color1 ? Height? After helping to discover Crispr, Dr. Doudna has become a leader in considering these moral issues. That's the main message we should take from this Nobel: New technologies can be a huge benefit to the human race, but in order to make surethey are used wisely, it's important for people to understand them.8. Jennifer Doudna decided to become a scientist because,__________A. her father pushed herB. a book inspired herC. her teacher encouraged herD. James Watson motivated her9. Dr. Doudna was awarded the Nobel Prize because,__________.A. she wrote the book “The Double Helix"B. she discovered the structure of DNAC. she is a hardworking woman scientistD. she helped invent a tool for editing DNA10. According to passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. The two women's success will inspire more girls to be devoted to science.B. Since 1911, there have been 184 people who won the Nobel for chemistry.C. If girls follow the path of science, they will surely achieve their goals.D. Crispr will make a big difference to the human race.11. Which words can best describe Jennifer Doudna?A. Determined and responsible.B. Ambitious and humorous.C. Cruel and indifferent.D. Fearless and stubborn.DA 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western LongCourse Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。

2020上海浦东高三英语二模试卷I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At theend of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations andthe 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. At the butcher's B. In a restaurant. C. On the farm. D. In a supermarket.2. A. Boss and secretary. B. Operator and caller.C. Librarian and student.D. Customer and repairman3. A. He must attend a class. B. He must meet his teacher.C. He must finish his homework.D. He must go out with his roommate.4. A. It's not as good as it was. B. It's better than it used to be.C. It's better than people expectD. It's even worse than people say.5. A. The woman has a practical goal.B. The woman can surely live a long life.C. The woman has taken the right steps to stay healthy.D. The woman should give up cheeseburgers to live longer.6. A. An attractive hut. B. A sunny day. C. raincoat. D. A lovely hat7. A. He's not going to cook his own dinner B. He plans to do the same as his brother.C. He loves the dinner his brother cooks.D. He wants to take on his own responsibility.8. A. Applying to Harvard will be fun B. He is confident of getting into HarvardC. He has no choice but to apply to Harvard. D The woman can get the man into Harvard9.A. The woman is teaching the man how to cook.B. There is nothing the man can do to cook the dish.C. The cookbook contains difficult instructions to follow.D. The man is good at following what is said in the cookbook.10. A. The woman is too busy to go to the dinner.B. The woman will definitely go to the dinner.C. The woman will probably decline the invitation.D. The woman is asking about the time for the dinner.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and youwill be asked several questions on each of them. The passages and the conversation will be readtwice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When y ou hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Boston Cooking School B. Toll House Inn.C. A chocolate company.D. Nestle's branch12. A. Mix smashed chocolate with other ingredients and baked it.B. Cover the surface of the cookies with melted chocolate.C. Spread butter on semi-sweet chocolate desserts.D. Shape melted chocolate into thick pieces.13. A. She kept it as a secret. B. She sold it to Nestle.C. She applied for a patentD. She shared it publicly.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. They support various living creatures. B.They reduce greenhouse gas emissions.C.They bring about huge economic benefits.D.They protect the coast against melting ice.15. A. Australia B. Canada. C. America. D. China.16. A. Tourism will face strong declineB. Beach losses are causing climate changeC. Half of the world's sandy beaches could disappear.D. Beaches play an important part in the ecosystemQuestions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. London. B. Barcelona. C. Madrid. D. Iceland18. A. She was scheduled to meet more customers in other cities.B. Her ship was delayed by the wind blowing southwards.C. Clouds of volcano ash threatened passengers' health.D. Volcanic eruption caused her flight to be cancelled.19. A. She tried various means of transport except the coach.B. She had a tough journey back home with many transfers.C. She enjoyed the lovely scenery in various cities in Spain.D. She managed to book a ticket with the British airline at last.20. A. He paid little attention to the news media.B. He didn't care about meaningless pastimes.C. He was out of employment for too long.D. He was too busy to make preparations for it.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherentand grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the properform of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Green Spring Renews Life’s PromiseFor me, two of the loveliest words in the English language are “Life persists”. I came across them years ago as a college freshman, sitting in the library on a beautiful spring day, bored,working on a history paper, I don’t recall (21) _________ I was researching into. Out of nowhere, those two words came (22) _________ (dance) off the page in a quote by Gandhi, “In the midst of death life persists, in the midst of untruth truth persists, in the midst of darkness lightpersists.”After those words (23) _________ (read) again a dozen times, suddenly I was no longer bored. Outside in the sunshine, I kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot across a spring-green lawn.I love spring. And this year, I was especially hungry to see it. Flying home last weekendto Las Vegas, after 10 days in California, I looked down on hills that were so green that I (24)_________ almost taste them. When I approached Vegas, the green turned a dull desert brown. Welanded after sunset, and the only green to be seen was neon（霓虹灯）.But the next morning, to my surprise, I (25) _________ (awake) to find signs of spring allover my yard. (26) _________ my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. Three dayslater, I drove to Arizona to visit a friend and get yet another taste of spring seeing the Giants play the A’s in spring training. The drive across the desert was completely great, a varietyof wildflowers and blooming cactuses.Sometimes we need the chance (27) _________ (remind) that we’re still alive. After my h usband died, a friend sent me a card which read: “Just (28) _________ you think you will never smileagain, life comes back.”Life persists, and so do (29) _________ in the green of spring and the dead of winter, inthe birth of a child and the passing of a loved one; in the words we leave behind and the heartsof those (30) _________ will remember us. Spring reminds us that we’re alive forever.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in thebox. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.A. affordableB. culturalC. drivingD. influenceE. materialismF. outward-lookingG. resultedH. shapedI. sharingJ. shiftK.specializedCuriosity and Globalization are Driving a New Approach to TravelToday’s political climate and negative headlines seem to point towards a more inward-looking global population - minds narrowing, borders going up. But with more people living and workingoverseas and becoming exposed to influences from different cultures, many of us are seeking a(n) __31__, connected world.According to the recently published study from Culture Trip, 60% of people in the US and UKsay that their outlook on life is shaped by the __32__ from different cultures. As a society,we not only want to discover and experience other cultures, we want to learn from them, too. This is one of the many p ositive side effects of globalization. At the same time, the economic landscape of the last decade has resulted in a shift in values away from __33__, with younger generationsmore interested in collecting experiences than possessions.Welcome to the “new culture economy”.The collision（碰撞）of two trends - globalization and the experience economy - has __34__a new attitude to travel, with cultural curiosity at its heart. This is the “new c ulture economy”. The phenomenon is having a powerful impact on people’s interactions and definitions of __35__ exploration, and presents an incredible commercial opportunity.While globalization is usually talked about in the context of the __36__ of trade and capital between countries, we shouldn’t forget that the __37__ force behind it all it people. Education, travel, exposure to other customs and geographies and the cultural integration（融合）are the more influential social effects of globalization. People are increasingly living or working incountries other than the ones in which they were born - more than half of respondents from thestudy have friends living overseas, all of which has __38__ in more interaction with globalcultures.Also, student debt and unafford-able housing have created a(n) __39__ in spending patterns, and so a new set of values has emerged in which experiences matter more than ownership. Travelis absolutely necessary to most people’s lives - in fact, nearly half of all respondents cutdown on their daily expenses so they can save money to travel more. For “generation rent” in particular, no matter how expensive an experience or a trip, it is still more __40__ than a house.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.Communication, One Major Part of the Scientific MethodScientists may feel it their duty to share their guesses, methods, and findings with the rest of the scientific community. This sharing serves two __41__. First, it supports the basic dealof skepticism（怀疑论）by making it possible for others to say, “Oh, yeah? Let me c heck that.”It tells others where to see what the scientist saw, and what techniques and tools to use. Second, it gets the word out so that others can use what has been discovered. This is essential becausescience is a(n) __42__ efforts. People who work thousands of miles apart build with and upon each other’s discoveries.The communication of science begins with “peer review”, a process of __43__ an author’s scholarly work, research or ideas to the inspection of other experts. It typically has threestages. The first occurs when a scientists seeks funding - from government agencies, foundations,or other __44__ -- to carry out a research program. He or she must prepare a report describingthe intended work, laying out background, hypotheses（假设）, planned experiments, expected results, and even the __45__ impacts on other fields. Committees of other scientists then __46__ the reportto see whether the scientist knows his or her area, has the necessary abilities, and is realisticin his or her plans.Once the scientist has the needed __47__, has done the work, and has written a report of the results, that reports will go to a scientific journal. Before publishing the report, the journal’s editors will show it to other workers in the same or __48__ fields and ask whether the workwas done adequately, the conclusion are justified, and the report should be published.The third stage of peer review happens are publication, when the broader scientific community gets to see and __49__ the work.This three-stage quality-control process can, of course, be faulty. Any scientist withindependent wealth can __50__ the first stage quite easily but such scientists are much, muchrarer today than they were a century or so ago. Those who remain are the object of envy. __51__ , it is fair to say that they are not disapproved as were those who avoid the latter two stagesof the “peer review” mechanisms by using press conferences.On the other hand, it is certainly possible for the standard peer review mechanisms to __52__. By their nature, these mechanisms are more likely to __53__ ideas that are not different fromwhat the reviewers think they already know. Yet the un-traditional or unconventional ideas arenot __54__ wrong, as Alfred Wegener proved when he tried to gain __55__ for the idea of continental drift in the early twentieth century. It was not until the 1960s that most geologists acceptedhis ideas as genuine insights.41. A. purposes B. duties C. interests D. needs42. A. innovative B. prospective C. cooperative D. plain43. A. accustoming B. addicting C. restricting D. subjecting44. A. projects B. sources C. unions D. departments45. A. stronger B. more limited C. more dramatic broader46. A. Look up B. go over C. long for D.. call for47. A. funds B. fields C. impacts D. experiments48. A. different B. chosen C. related D. academic49. A. substitute B. create C. judge D. undertake50. A. reach B. mark C. hold D. skip51. A. Similarly B. Contrarily C. Surely D. Therefore52. A. fail B. function C. evolve D. work53. A. convey B. overlook C. reject D. approve54. A. necessarily B. particularly C. dramatically D. terribly55. A. confidence B. acceptance C. strength D. weightSection BDirections: Read the following three passage. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A) To Be a Deaf DJI was born in England with perfect hearing. In 1990, when I was five, my family moved to the United States. I started getting ear infections every three months or so. We didn’t have health insurance at the time, and when I got a third infection, my p arents couldn’t afford the treatment.I went deaf in my right ear and was left with 50 percent hearing in my left. Over time, my remaining hearing dropped to 20 percent, where it is today. My doctors predicted that I would be thoroughly deaf by now, so I think I’m doing pretty well.There was always music on in my house in my childhood. I loved listening to Metallica, LedZeppelin, Michael Jackson. My dad was a DJ, so he played disco, folk, rock, and music from other countries. For my 18th birthday, my dad asked me to deejay at the restaurant be owned. After doing that for a few weeks, I was hooded. I desired to learn more. I e-mailed DJ Shiftee, a distinguished New York City DJ, when I was 25: “I know you like a challenge. How about teaching a deaf person to deejay?” He wrote back the next day; “Challenge accepted.” He tutored me twice a week for two years, helping me develop correct technique. I practiced four hours a day.Now w hen I’m performing, muscle memory takes over. When I started, I wouldn’t tell the club managers that I was deaf. I would just show up, introduce myself, and start playing music. Atthe end of the night, someone would say, “Oh, here’s the check.” And I’d say, “What? Oh, I can’t hear.” They were always so astonished. Sometimes I would bring doctor’s notes because they wouldn’t believe me. It was reassurance that they were giving me opportunities to performbecause I was brilliant, no out of sympathy. Eventually people started calling me “that deaf DJ,” and the name stuck.What fascinates me about deejaying is the creativity. I use software that turns the musicinto lines of color on a computer screen. I’m visually hearing the music. The next time you godancing, cover your ears, and you’ll start seeing that you’re able to hear the music in a different way. Music is not all about hearing. I pay all sorts of get-togethers now, from college partiesto corporate events. I also go to elementary schools for the deaf and talk to the students about motivation and believing in themselves. I’m big on talking to the parents. I tell them, “My advice to you is let your kids chase their dreams. I’m a deaf DJ, so why not?”56. Which of the following might result in the author’s hearing loss?A. Monthly ear infection.B. Moving to the U. S.C. Family financial hardshipD. The doctors’ prediction.57. How did DJ Shiftee help the author during his youth?A. He taught him correct skills.B. He discovered his talent for DJ.C. He played at the restaurant for him.D. He cultivated his taste for foreign music.58. The underlined expression in Paragraph 3 “the name stuck” probably means that _________.A. the author was in low spiritsB. the author impressed people deeplyC. the audience felt disappointed by the playerD. the audience looked down upon the player59. 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According to the above material, 123Homeschool4Me is probably _________.A. a websiteB. a counselorC. a magazineD. an advertisement61. Which of the following might be a reason for parents to choose homeschooling?A. Restoring the child’s faith.B. Getting social in the home-schoolC. Challenging the road less traveled.D. Tailoring the courses to kids’ needs.62. 123Homeschool4Me is likely to be quite appealing to the readers due to _________.A. simplified lesson plans and fun activitiesB. interesting games and affordable worksheetsC. free teaching resources and practical suggestionsD. detailed curriculum plans and free homeschooling(C)Changing the GameOn a warm September evening in London, The Arch climbing wall, just south of the River Thames, is packed. Scores of people wander around on the thick crash pads, chatting, waiting their turnand offering the odd shout of encouragement to those clinging on to the colourful climbing walls.Rock climbing was once classified as an “extreme sport”. But indoor centres like The Arch, which offer climbing without the need for rocks, are bringing it into the mainstream. The British Mountaineering Council estimates there are at least 248 public climbing walls in Britain, a number that has risen by 30% s ince 2010. In 2020 the sport’s governing bodies are hoping to see an even bigger increase in interest. Along with skateboarding, surfing and karate（空手道）, rock climbing will be making its first appearance as an Olympic sport at the summer games in Tokyo.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is frank about the ambition to appeal to a younger crowd who may be less familiar with longer-standing sports such as athletics and weightlifting.The crowd at the Arch is exactly what the IOC has in mind: mostly young professional letting off steam after work, who s ee climbing as a more engaging ans sociable alternative to jogging on running machines or pumping iron in a gym. Between them, the new sports will mean another 18 events and474 athletes at the Tokyo games.Officially, all four sports are delighted with their new status. But with the exception ofkarate, all of them have counter-cultural, anti-establishment roots. Some stars have wonderedwhether accepting the Olympic torch means g oing against their beliefs. Owen Wright, a famous surfer, has said that surfing is more art form than sport, and therefore not suitable for the games -though he has since gone back on his word, and hopes to represent Australia in Tokyo.Adam Ondra, a Czech who is one of the world’s climbers, said he might steer clear of thegames because of the format. The eventual Olympic champion will have to master all the threedisciplines including bouldering (climbing without a rope, low to the ground, with a focus onhard, gymnastic moves), lead climbing (roped climbing up a tall wall of increasing difficulty)and speed climbing. Bouldering and lead climbing feature new routes in each stage of a competition, in an effort to imitate the variety of real rock. But speed climbing takes place on a standard,unvarying course. Because of this, said Mr. Ondra, “speed is a kind of artificial discipline ... and this is against the soul of climbing.”Skateboarders, also notably rebellious, can be strikingly young. Sky Brown is set to become Britain’s youngest Olympian and has settled down to training. By the time of the Tokyo games,she will have turned 12.63. Which of the following statements is true about rock climbing？A. It originated in The Arch, a sports centre on the River Thames.B. It has evolved from a mainstream sport into an extreme sport.C. Spectator’s encouragement contributes to its rapid expansion.D. The increase in climbing walls reflects a growing interest in it.64. IOC introduced rock climbing into the Olympics in order to _________A. familiarize the global population with the new sportB. attract young people who lack interest in traditional sportsC. enable the young to let off their energy after workD. challenge the dominant status of traditional sports65. What can you infer from the star athletes’ responses according to the passage?A. Surfers are expected to strike a balance between art and sport in the Olympics.B. Rock climbers must be self-disciplined if they are to win the championship.C. Adam believes that the soul of climbing consists in its harmony with nature.D. Strikingly young skateboarders have an advantage over other opponents.66. What is the passage mainly about?A. With the addition of new Olympics sports, stars are divided on whether to participate.B. Rock climbing, skateboard, surfing and karate are accepted as Olympics sports.C. Extreme sports athletes rebel against traditions while training for the Olympics.D. The appeal of a new sport event consists is changing for format of this game.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in thebox. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. It all goes back to each country’s distinct cultural heritage.B. American stories are rooted in realism; even our fantasies are rooted in realism.C. Both boys are characterized by their unique roles, thus breathing life into the fancystories.D. Meanwhile, the United States, also a major player in children’s classics, deals muchless in magic.E. Britain’s time-honored countryside, with ancient castles and restful farms, lendsitself to fairy-tale invention.F. Both orphans took over the world of children’s literature, but their stories unfoldin noticeable different ways.How the British and American Tell Children’s StoriesIf Harry Potter and Huckleberry Finn were each to represent British versus American children’s literature, a curious situation would emerge : In a literary competition for the hearts andminds of children, one is a wizard（巫师）- in - training at a boarding school in the ScottishHighlands, while the other is a barefoot boy drifting down the Mississippi, bothered by cheats,slave hunters, and thieves. One defeats evil with a magic stick, the other takes to a raft（筏）to right a social wrong. ______67_______The small island of Great Britain is an unquestionably powerhouse of children’s bestsellers: Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Significantly, all are fantasies. ______68_______ Stories like The Call of the Wild. Charlotte’s Web, Little Women,and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer are more notable for their realistic portraits of day-to-daylife in the towns and farmlands on the growing frontier. If British children gathered in the dim light of the kitchen fireplace to hear stories about magic swords and talking bears, Americanchildren sat at their mother’s knee listening tales with moral messages about a world where life was hard, obedience emphasized, and Christian morality valued. Each style has its virtues, butthe British approach undoubtedly creates the kinds of stories that appeal to the furthest reaches of children’s imagination.______69______ For one, the British have always been in touch with their pagan（异教徒的）folk traditions and stories, says Maria Tatar, a Harvard professor of children’s literature. After all, the country’s very origin story is about a young king tutored by a wizard. Legendshave always been accepted as history, from Merlin to Macbeth. “Even as the British were digging into these magical worlds, Americans, much more realistic, always viewed their soil as something to exploit,” says Tatar.American write fantasies too, but nothing like the British, says Jerry Griswold, a San Diego State University professor of children’s literature. He said, “______70______” To prove it, he mentioned Dorothy, the heroine of Wizard of Oz（绿野仙踪）who unmasks the great and powerful Wizard as a cheat. Meanwhile, American fantasies differ in another way: They usually end witha moral lesson learned - for example, in Oz, Dorothy’s journey ends with the realization: “There’s no place like home.”IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of thepassage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Britain’s Buses are Getting EmptierIn Britain, buses account for more public - transport trips than trains, tubes and trams put together. People love them, in theory: one poll by Transport Focus, a consumer group, found that 74% of young people think they are a good way of getting around and 85% believe it is importantfor a place to have a good bus service. There is just one problem. In practice, Britions are taking buses less and less.Why are London buses emptier? One thing that has changed is young people’s behavior. The。

2020年上海周浦高级中学高三英语二模试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture hasbeen handed down from one generation to the next.Thai Classical DanceThe inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep-rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious (高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort (旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.Thai GreetingThe unique Thai gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especiallyone of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards his hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.BangkokBangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.Bangkok National MuseumAnother location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.1.Thai classical dance is related to ________.A.its living level and educationB.its history and architectural styleC.its customsD.its religious belief2.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture, the wai , to greet________.A.his close friend.B.a young stranger.C.his younger colleagues.D.his young boss.3.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?A.The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.B.The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.C.A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist templesD.Many examples of modern Thai architecture.BWe use what is known as inner speech, where we talk to ourselves, to evaluate situations and make decisions. Now, a robot has been trained to speak aloud its inner decision-making process, giving us a view of how it responds to contradictory demands.Arianna Pipitone and Antonio Chella at the University of Palermo, Italy, programmed a humanoid robot named Pepper, with software that models human cognitive(认知的)processes, which allowed Pepper to retrieve (检索)relevant information from its memory and find the correct way to act based on human commands, as well as a text — to — speech processor. It allowed Pepper to voice its decision-making process while completing a task, "With inner speech, we can better understand what the robot wants to do and what its plan is," says Chella.The researchers asked Pepper to set a dinner table according to etiquette (礼仪)rules they had programmed into the robot. Inner speech was either enabled or disabled to see how it affected Pepper's ability to do what was instructed.When instructed to place a napkin on a fork with its inner speech enabled, Pepper asked itself what the etiquette required and concluded that this request went against the rules it had been given. It then asked the researchers if putting the napkin on the fork was the correct action. When told it was, Pepper said, "OK, I prefer to follow your desire," and explained how it was going to place the napkin on the fork.When asked to do the same task with inner speech disabled, Pepper knew this contradicted etiquette rules, so it didn't perform the task or explain why.With the potential for robots to become more common in the future, this type of programming could help the public understand their abilities and limitations, says Sarah Sebo at theUniversityofChicago. "It maintains people's trust and enables cooperation and interactions between humans and robots," she says. However, this experimentonly used a single human participant, says Sebo. "It's unclear how their approach would compare across a wide range of human participants," she says.4. Why does the author mention how people make decisions in the first paragraph?A. To introduce the topic.B. To make comparisons.C. To provide an example.D. To support his argument.5. How did Pepper react to the contradictory instruction with its inner speech enabled?A. It failed to complete the task.B. It followed the etiquette rules.C. It made a random decision.D. It communicated with the researchers.6. What did Sarah Sebo think of the research?A. It was creative but worthless.B. It was a good try but the result was a failure.C. It was inspiring but needed further evidence.D. It was carefully designed but poorly performed.7. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Robot Taught To Be PoliteB. Robot Can Explain Its DecisionC. Robot Making Decisions: No Longer A DreamD. Robot-Human Communication: No Longer A ProblemCThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju (kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started inGreat Britain, where the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts’ content with a ball made of plastic bags.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is funenough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.What’s more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field.“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can tell you with certainty it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.8. What can we know from paragraph one?A. Some people like to play football on the Moon.B. The game called cuju was given new rules today.C. Cuju is different from football as we know it today.D. Many people like playing a ball made of plastic bags.9. According to the author, there are ________ reasons why football became so popular in the world.A. 3B. 4C. 5D. 610. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Football is round.B. Football is more than just a sport.C. Our planet is shaped like a football.D. What Bill Shankly said sounds funny.11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To talk about the history of football.B. To express his/her love of football.C. To explain why football is such a popular game.D. To prove that he/she is a professional football fan.DChina's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides theUSto get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of southernChinas islandprovinceofHainanon July 23, 2020. It was the first step inChina'splanetary exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and technology.China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame ofChina's planetary exploration. The rover has six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May 22.More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, andChinahas come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.12. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A. China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.B. Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.C. Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.D. The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.13. How did the planetary exploration program get its name?A. From a long poem by Qu Yuan.B. From an ancient Chinese story.C. From Chinese nation's willpower.D. From theChinaNational Space Administration.14. Why does the author sayChinahas come to the leading position of Mars exploration?A. The rover carried many scientific instruments.B. China completed three tasks in one attempt.C. The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.D. The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.15. What is the text mainly about?A. Tianwen-1 completed its mission.B. Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.C. Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars.D. Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020届上海市浦东新区高考二模英语试卷（B卷）一.句子翻译1.相对而言，一个国家继续融入全球金融体系对其发展大有裨益。

（CngagC）（汉译英）二.完形填空Smaller, GreeneL BetterDUring my 15 years as an administrator, I WaS a no ・ ShOW at SCientifiC COnferenCeS・ BefOre that, my go - to COnferenCeS included MetaIS in BiOlOgy in VentUra, CaIifOrnia・ ThiS PaSt JanlIary・ I Went back to VentUra after a 15 -year 5 ・_______ . A IOt Of things StrUCk me about how things have ChangCd and how SOme things have StayCd theSanle. One thing that is increasingly On PCOPle,s minds is the future Of SCientifiC meetings・What has Stayed 6. _________ i s that a COnferenCe Of that style, With 200 SCientiStS from around the world, is a Vital form for SCientifiC exchange・ The PartiCiPantS ranged from graduate StUdentS to the PiOnCerS in the field Of bioinorganic ChemiStry. It WaS interesting to See how far a IOt Of the SCienCe has COme・ SOnle fields Still have great 7. : EVen though We know much more about the StrUCtUres, We Still WOnder how the O-O bond forms inPhOtOSyStem II（光合体系II）.One thing that has Started to Change 8・______ is the increasing number Of WOmen and PeOPle Of COIOr among COnferenCe SPeakerS and PartiCiPantS・ We are 9. ________ CIOSe to SOlVing the CqUity（公平）PrOblenlS in SCienCe Or SCienCe meetings, but the Change in the 10. _________ and atmosphere Of meetings OVeran after 15 years is encouraging. ThiS trend ShOUld continue, and InOre members ShOUld have SPeaking roles to ShOWCaSe their science, and maybe SInail IneCtingS COUld also require that a few talks be given by POStdOCS and early CareCr faculty.When it COmeS to big meetings, the interchange among SCientiStSll. ____________ is Still essential. BUt it,s time for the SCientifiC COmmUnity to engage in frank talk about the 12. ________ Of meetings On the Climate・ SOme COnferenCeS have been SUPPOrting digital POSter SeSSiOnS to 13. ________ waste, but thousands Of folks flying to these meetings isthe real PrObleIn to focus on. Ifs time to think CreatiVely about how to reduce the CarbOn footprint Of meetings WhiIe 14 ・______________ even improving - their VaIUe・What if We broke the Iarge meetings into SInanen COnCUrrent（同时发生的）OneS at 15. __________ SiteS Where PeOPle COUld gather, Sharing the drive Or taking the train? DCSPite the big draw Of Iarge meetings, UnleSS you,re infck Wheii you IealIZe What the SUPPly Chain IOOkS Iike and the number Of hands that touch these flowers・ and then they,re Only appreciated for a COUPle Of hours, ifs kind Of disgusting When you think about the amount Of IeSOlIrCeS thatgo IntO it/' SayS JennIfer Grove, fbιuιder Of NeW YOrk City - based flower Sen r iCe RePeat ROSeS・While WOrking as a Wedding designer and COrPOrate PlannCL GrOVe Often OVerSaW the design Of floral arrangements, Only to See those CreatiOnS thrown away Within a few hours .In 2014 She founded RePeat ROSeS to Inake it easier for IlIXUry ClientS to donate USed bouquets・ Like a traditional IlOral service, the COmPany SellS high - end floral decorations for WeddingS Or SOCial events, but it then recycles Or COmPOStS （堆月巴）them.If a CUStOnler ChOOSeS the UniqUe repurposing （改变用途）service, a RePeat ROSeS team Can remove the arrangements from the event and then restyle the flowers into SInaner bouquets to donate to hospitals, nursing homes and family SheIterS. If there's a Charity that holds a SPeCial PlaCe in a customer's heart, the team Will ensure die blooms are Senttlιere. "It's a IOgIStiCS business, and Were trying to make SUre We are StrategiC m Where We PIay matchmaker," GTOVe says. When the CharitieS are fimshed With the flowers, RePeat ROSeS also PiCkS tlιem back UP and COmP OStS them. The altruism isn,t free - PriCeS Start at $ L750 for the removal and repurposing SerViCe to account for the IranSPOrtatiOn and IabOr COStS .If you're not WilIing to SPend that much. the COmPany Will Still COmPOSt the flowers from your event instead Of Sending them to a Iandfill・ThrOUgh these two methods, RePeat ROSeS estimates it has diverted more than 98 tons Of WaSte from IandfillS and delivered almost 53,000 floral arrangements to PeOPle in need. AIthOlIgh RePeat ROSeS is a for - PrOfit business, theflower repurposing itself is a tax Write - Off for the client. AS the fair market ValUe Of a Client,s donated flowers is what's USed for the CharitabIe tax CrCdit and is eligible for deduction・ RePeat ROSeS ensures that the beneficiary SendS you an acknowledgement Ietter including details Of your donation.20・ JCnnifCr GrOVe founded RePeat ROSeS in Order to do the following except __________ ・A. avoid the WaSte Of flowersB ・ reduce the POlllltiOn to the environmentC. earn money by Selling USed flowers D・ help SOme CUStOmerS do CharitY WOrk 21 ・ The Iinderlmed Wold fc altruism ' In ParagraPh 5 refers to _______________________________________________ ・A. the company's COnIPOStmg die flowersB ・ the customers' donating flowers to PeOPle in needC.the reception Of the donation by the PeOPle in needD.the transportation Of the flowers to a IandfilI22・ What benefit does a CUStOmer WhO has donated flowers get?A. TO get a discount When buying flowers・B ・ TO feel fulfilled because Of donation.C. To get a tax reduction・D・ TO receive a Ietter Of COmPIiment.23 ・ ThC PaSSage is mainly intended to introduce _______ ・A. a CreatiVe Way Of making moneyB ・ a green trend Of WaSte UtiIiZatiOnC. a Way to CUt the emission Of CarbOn dioxideD ・ a COlnPany devoted to CharityCOrOna-virus: What is "flattening the curve'、aιιd Will it work?In epidemiology, the idea Of SlOWing a virus* SPread SO that fewer PeOPle need to Seek treatment at any given time is known as ^flattening the CUrVe M .It explains Why SO many COUntrieS are implementing H SOCial distancing0 guidelines -including a H SheIter in PlaCe H Order that affects 6.7 IniniOn PeOPIe in NOrthern California, even though COVID - 19 OUtbreakS there might not yet Seenl SeVere・Here,s What you need to know about the curve, and Why We Want to flatten it.What is the curve?The H CUrVe,, researchers are talking about refers to the PrqjeCted number Of PeOPle WhO Will COntraCt COVID -19 OVer a PeriOd Of time・(TO be clear, this is not a hard PrediCtiOn Of how many PeOPle Will definitely be infected, but a theoretical number that,s USed to model the virus* SPread. ) Here,s What OnC l∞ks like:NUmber MThe CUrVe takes On different shapes, depending On the VirUS,s infection rate.1( COUld be a SteeP curve, inWhiCh the VirUS SPreadS exponentially (that is, CaSe COUntS keep doubling at a COnSiStent rate) , and the total number Of CaSeS SkyrOCketS to its Peak Within a few weeks. InfeCtiOn CUrVCS With a SteeP rise also have a SteeP fall; after the VirUS infects Pretty InUCh everyone WhO Can be infected, CaSe numbers begin to drop exponentially, too.The faster the infection CUrVe rises, the quicker the IOCal health Care SyStem gets OVerlOaded beyond its CaPaCity totreat PeOPle・ AS we,re Seeing in Italy, more and more new PatientS may be forced to go WithOUt ICU beds, and more and more hospitals may run OUt Of the basic SUPPlieS they need to respond to the OUtbreak.A flatter curve, On the Other hand. assumes the Sanle number Of PCOPIe UItinIately get infected, but OVer a IOnger PeriOd Of time・ A SlOWer infection rate IneanS a IeSS StreSSed health Care SyStenl fewer hospital ViSitS On any given day and fewer SiCk PeOPle being turned away.HOW do We flatten the CUrV r e?AS there is CUrrently no VaCCine Or SPeCifiC medication to treat COVlD - 19, the OnIy Way to flatten the CUrVC is through COlleCtiVe action. SOme governments have recommended that all CitiZenS WaSh their hands frequently, Self - isolate When they,re SiCk Or SUSPeCt they might be, and Start "social distancing, IIght away.24・ ACCOrding to the passage, WhiCh Of the following about the CUrVC is TRUE?A. The CUrVC has different ShaPeS depending On the types Of PandenIiC・B ・ The CUrVe With a flatter rise has a flatter fall as WelLC. The SteeP CUrVe SUggeStS IOCal health SyStem might maintain its CaPaCity・D・ The CUrVC here ShOWS the number Of PeOPIe WhO,ve been CUred ・25・ Why is it important to flatten the curve?A. The time for the infection Win be ShOrter.B ・ PeOPle Can develop immunity to the VirUS.C.ThC health Care SyStem Can handle the infected PeOPle・D.VaCCineS Can be developed to StOP the SPread Of the VirUS・26・ What is the Way mentioned in the PaSSage to flatten the curve?A. PUtting IOCal health Care SyStem Under StreSS・B ・ Paying more frequent ViSitS to IoCal hospitals・C.GiVing PCOPle effective medication Or VaCCine・D.PraCtiCing SOCial distancing as SOOn as POSSible・MalaySia has IOng WiShed to join the ranks Of developed countries. AdmiSSiOn to the OECD. OnCn referred to asthe ,,rich countries* club,∖ WOUld be a formal recognition. BUt how ClOSe is MalaySia to the OECD IeVel Of development?JUdging from its economic development, the answer is n Close n. In 2019, MalaySia,s Per - CaPita GDP WaS estimated at about 12,2∞.notfarbehindthe 13,530 average Of the SiX IeaSt Wealthy OECD members, according to WOrId Bank data・ PCr ・CaPita GDP is a Very narrow gauge Of development, though. AnOther good IneaSUre is the human development index, Or HDLWhiCh takes into account Iife expectancy, health, quality Of Iife and education. In 2019, Malaysia1S HDl PUt it 61st Of 189 countries. Within Asia, Only three COUntrieS rank higher: SingaPOre at 9th, JaPan at 19th and KOrea at 22nd. SO MaIaySia has made good PrOgreSS・HOWeVeL the SerViCe SeCtOr PrOVideS a more COmPrehenSiVe assessment. The SeB f iCe SeCtOE as OPPOSed to agriculture Or manufacturing, tends to be the IargeSt and most important in any developed economy. Here you find the best - Paid. most highly SkilledjObS・ SCrViCCS reflect the quality Of a COUntn f,s WOrkCrS・ And SinCe a Iarge Part Of the SerViCe SeCtOr is Iinked to consumers, it also measures COnSUnler-SeCtOr development. An innovative, SOPhiStiCated Sen r iCe SeCtOr With a StrOng SUPPIy Of Skined IabOr and Steady demand from its CUStOmerS is a IneaningfUl measure Of a COUntry,s development.SO how is Malaysia's SerViCeS sector? On the SUPPly side, MalaySia boasts One Of the best ・ CdUCated POPUlatiOnS in emerging ASia・ HOWeVen educational quality is far from satisfactory・ ACCOrding to the OECD S IateSt PrOgranl for InternatiOnal StUdent ASSeSSment(PISA), MaIaySian StUdentS Of equivalent CdUCatiOn IeVeIS PerfOrm OnIy about 85% as Well as their OECD PeerS in reading, 88% in Inath and 84% in science. It's better On the demand side, WherC PriVate COnSUlnPtiOn has sur∖r ived SlOWing global trade and rising economic uncertainty. In the first half Of 2019, PriVate COnSUmPtiOn grew by 7.7% year On ycar-not far Off 2018,s 8% growth-despite falling investment and SIOWing export growth.TO go forward. MaIaySia needs to Inake IabOr PrOdUCtiVity and growth in COnSUnlPtiOn InUtUaIly reinforcing. TO b∞st IabOr productivity, it needs to improve both the quality Of WOrkerS and their Inarket mobility. A more PrOdUCtiVe IabOr force Will translate into higher household incomes, WhiCh Will further StinUIlate PriVate COnSUnIPtiOn. MOre COnSUnIPtiOn Will encourage greater investment in Sen f iCeS・And StrOnger investment, especially in startups, Will make seπ∙ices a more POWerfUl engine Of employment growth.InCreaSing investment in SerV r iCeS WOUld COnle With a bonus: quickening the evolution Of MalaySia,s digital economy. ThiS is the new froιHicr(前线)for MalaySia,s SerViCe sector. Getting there Win PrePare MalaySia for the Prime time.27・ The Underlined WOrd M gaUge M in ParagraPh 2 is the ClOSeSt in meaning to _________ ・A ・ the distance between two PIaCeSB ・ an instrument for finding the size, quantity, etc. Of SOmethingC. a fact Or event that Can be USed to judge SOnlCthingD.SOmething missing that PreVentS it from being COmPlete Or SatiSfaCtOry28・ TO evaluate a COUntr>r，s CCOnOlniC growth, the SerV r iCe SeCtOr OfferS a more COmPlete evaluation because ________ ・A. H ShOWS how Well IabOr force and COnSUmer - SeCtOr develop B ・ developed COUntrieS depend entirely On SerViCeS to PrOSPerC.it includes jobs that require both basic and advanced SkilISD.growth in agriculture and manufacturing UnderIineS the Sen r iCe SeCtOr29・ WhiCh Of the following Statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. ACCOrding to PISA, MaIaySian StUdentS SCOre higher in reading than SCienCe・B ・ Higher family incomes Will help to increase IabOr PrOdUCtiVity・C.SlOWer global economy didn,t affect MalaySia,s PriVate COnSUmPtiOn that ImlCh・D.InVCSirnCnI in Sen r iCeS is Iikely to Create more job OPPOrtUnitieS・30・ What Can be the best title for this passage?A. The DCfinitiOn and ROle Of a DeVelOPed COUntry rB ・ DeVelOPing ECOnOmy IS the KCy to JOining OECDC.MaIaySia HaS to FUrther DCVelOP ItS Sen r iCeSD.PeOPle in MalaySia Need Better EdUCatiOn四、书面表达31.以下片段选自某位爼人给美国髙中生毕业生的网上毕业演讲。

2020届上海市浦东新区下沙学校高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACanadais one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.ChurchillChurchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of theChurchill Riverduring July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.Niagara FallsNiagara Fallsis a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border betweenCanadaand theUnited States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known asCanadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in color1 s creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.VancouverVancouverisCanada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life.Vancouverhas an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.OttawaThe capital ofCanadais situated on the banks of theOttawa Riverand has a lot ofEnglish buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart ofCanada. So if you are a history and art loverOttawais the best choice for your visit inCanada.1. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?A. Churchill.B.Niagara Falls.C. Vancouver.D.Ottawa.2. What is the best season for visitingVancouver?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Autumn.D. Winter.3. What doNiagara FallsandVancouverhave in common?A. They are both famous for natural scenery.B. The best visiting time are both at nights.C. They are both located inCanadaentirely.D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.BA nurse has fulfilled (实现) a promise she made to her patient four years ago to one day attend her daughter's graduation from nursing school.Edina Habibovic, 22, graduated from Chamberlain University's College of Nursing in 2020. Her mother, Sevala Habibovic, 46, died in2017 after a two year fight with breast cancer.“I thought the medical field wasn't for me. Then, my mom got sick and I had all the experience going in and out of the hospital, ” Edina toldGood MorningAmerica. “When my mom passed away, I thought, ‘I want to dothis.’”she said.Sanja Josipovic, who at the time worked as a home health nurse with Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, Illinois, cared for Sevala inside her home. They often chatted and shared the latest news with each other over six months of care.“She was most worried about Edina because she was young and hadn't finished school yet, ” Sanja said. “We are like sisters; we care about and trust each other. She was a powerful and strong minded woman. She wasn't scared to die; she was just worried about her kids and husband.”Edina said her mother lived for being with her family and taking care of people. “When Sanja was working, my mom would still try to make her something to eat, no matter how sick she was, ” Edina added. When Sevala's life was coming to an end, she asked Sanja to take her place at her youngest daughter's nursing school graduation. “That was the only thing she was going to miss. Edina's graduation, ” said Sanja, who is a mother of three herself. She agreed.Due to COVID -19, there was no graduation or pinning ceremony. Edina's manager at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital decided to host a pinning ceremony for her and have Sanja present the pin. “Sanja has fulfilled her promise, ” Edina said.Edina and Sanja are now caring for patients alongside one another as colleagues at Marianjoy.4. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Leaving the hospitalB. Working as a nurseC. Facing death positivelyD. Caring for Edina's mother5. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond6. What would be Sevala's regret?A. The loss of the chance to study medicineB. Her absence from Edina's school graduationC. Failing to keep the promise made to SanjaD. Never cooking a good meal for her husband7. How did Sanja fulfill her promise?A. By taking care of Edina and her familyB. By helping Edina enter her dream hospitalC. By attending a special ceremony for EdinaD. By managing to become Edina's colleagueCAs an eco-minimalist, Su Yige has maintained an environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle for the past three years while studying in Canada. She takes her own bag when she goes grocery shopping and uses second-hand items as often as possible. She avoids almost all paper-related products unless she has to use a public toilet while away from home.Diligence and thrift are time-honored traditional Chinese virtues. Su's family is a good example of this, according to the native of Weihai, Shandong province. Although they have little formal “green” knowledge, her parents lead a very environmentally friendly life.For example, the family has used the same hair dryer for more than a decade, and Su remembers many of her mother's clothes from as far back as kindergarten. “As long as something can still be used, my mother will not replace it with a new item,” she said.“I frequently asked my father to bring the plastic bag back home after dumping our waste in the trash bin. He was unhappy, and argued that instead of making that request, I should go downstairs to dump the waste myself” she said. In another move, her father criticized her for doing too much shopping online. Eventually, they both made steps toward becoming better environmentalists. Her father brings the bag back for reuse and she has onlybought two pieces of clothing online in the past six months.Back in Canada, Su is looking forward to finding a job related to sustainable development in China after she graduates as a computer science major in the summer.8. Which of the following best describes Su Yige?A. Conservative.B. Nostalgic.C. Economical.D. Productive.9. What can be found about Su's mother according to the third paragraph?A. She has a lot of formal green knowledge.B. She regards using the same items as a lifestyle.C. She always wears old clothes due to lack of money.D. She will not replace the old items until they are out of style.10. What can be inferred about Su and her father?A. Both of them like to criticize each other.B. Su's father is particular about her clothes.C. The relationship between them is very tense.D. They urge each other to become more environmentally friendly.11. What can we learn about the author soon after she graduates in Canada?A. She will stay there to look for a job.B. She will put effort into computer science.C. She will devote herself to her motherland's future.D. She will come back to China to stay with her parents.DImagine the feeling of swinging at a baseball going 100 miles per hour—without leaving your living room, or being in race car as it roars down the track, while you are sitting on the couch.These are just some of the ways that sports business leaders say virtual reality (VR) will revolutionize how people train for and experience sports. Virtual and augmented（增强的）realities are together known as mixed reality (MR). “American footballers are already using VR to better train their minds andread the field,” Ludden said. “This can allow players to perfect their skills without risking injury.”Canadian company D-BOX Technologies designs and produces moving seats found in cinema and theme parks. It is now moving into sports, and shows its Formula One (F1) racing simulator（模拟器）. The seats stimulate the force of gravity, speed and every shaking as Fl champion Lewis Hamilton zips around city streets.A simulation seat uses pre-programed data now. Someday, though, it could use real-time information sent by the car. “They couldbroadcast live content through a network in pop-up theaters around the world,” Ludden said. Say you want to experience the true stress of a batter being up against major-league baseball pitcher. “You can have a heartbeat added to the sensation on the seat and then you can feel it, boom, boom,” Maheu explained. “When he swings and hits the ball, you can have an impact.”One day, fans around the world could physically experience every game from their favorite player in real time. Ludden said that current and near-future technology could create “augmented stadiums” for live audiences. Panasonic launched its “Smart Venue” plans which included the overlaying of graphics, advertisements, player statistics and replays on the field of play at a pro football game. “If you are seated in the cheap seats, you can see this really useful.” “Fans may someday join in stadium wide games, using the field as a virtual gaming platform,” Ludden added.12. What does the underlined phrase “read the field” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Get off the playing field.B. Build up a football court.C. Judge the situation on the field.D. Ask players to play on the spot.13. What does Maheu think audiences can do in the future baseball game?A. Enjoy live content in any theater.B. Program the simulation seats in advance.C. Control the force and speed of the baseball.D. Experience the real time game with the player.14. What does Ludden mainly describe in the last paragraph?A. The origin of VR.B. A future stadium.C. An advertisement platform.D. The expectations of audiences.15. What is the main idea of the text?A. VR can improve players' skills for sports.B. VR increases fans' joy in the baseball game.C. VR can improve sports experience for players and fans.D. VR promises a new future for football players and games.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。