2020年上海市高考英语二模试卷(b卷)

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。

（engage）(汉译英)二、完形填空Smaller, Greener, BetterDuring my 15 years as an administrator, I was a no﹣show at scientific conferences. Before that, my go﹣to conferences included Metals in Biology in Ventura, California. This past January, I went back to Ventura after a 15﹣year 5．_____. A lot of things struck me about how things have changed and how some things have stayed the same. One thing that is increasingly on people's minds is the future of scientific meetings.What has stayed 6．_____ is 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 pioneers in the field of bioinorganic chemistry. It was interesting to see how far a lot of the science has come. Some fields still have great 7．_____: Even though we know much more about the structures, we still wonder how the O﹣O bond forms in photosystem II(光合体系II).One thing that has started to change 8．_____ is the increasing number of women and people of color among conference speakers and participants. We are 9．_____ close to solving the equity(公平) problems in science or science meetings, but the change in the 10．_____ and atmosphere of meetings overall after 15 years is encouraging. This trend should continue, and more members should have speaking roles to showcase their science, and maybe small meetings could also require that a few talks be given by postdocs and early career faculty.When it comes to big meetings, the interchange among scientists11．_____ is still essential. But it's time for the scientific community to engage in frank talk about the12．_____ of meetings on the climate. Some conferences have been supporting digital poster sessions to 13．_____ waste, but thousands of folks flying to these meetings is the real problem to focus on. It's time to think creatively about how to reduce the carbon footprint of meetings while 14．_____ even improving﹣their value.What if we broke the large meetings into smaller, concurrent(同时发生的) ones at 15．_____ sites where people could gather, sharing the drive or taking the train? Despite the big draw of large meetings, unless you're inthe front rows of the big ballrooms where these are held, you're watching the speaker on a screen from the back or even in an overflow room. But in a concurrent sites model, 16．_____ conferences could be spread across different sites. This approach would lower the cost of 17．_____ conferences and thereby potentially increase the number and diversity of attendees. A group of graduate students piling into a 18．_____ is much more democratic than having to decide who gets to fly.Scientific conferences are vital to scientists' collaboration. Continuing to improve them in terms of equity for both the participants and the climate is something we can't stop 19．_____ to do. I volunteer to drive the first van. 5．A．pause B．persistence C．research D．administration 6．A．unbelievable B．unusual C．unreasonable D．unchanged 7．A．breakthroughs B．mysteries C．theories D．pioneers8．A．to the contrary B．in the long run C．for the better D．beyond control 9．A．somewhat B．rather C．further D．nowhere10．A．composition B．style C．interaction D．management11．A．on the Internet B．on the surface C．in person D．in particular 12．A．importance B．focus C．findings D．impact13．A．end up with B．cut down on C．give publicity to D．lay emphasis on 14．A．presenting B．documenting C．preserving D．processing15．A．academic B．regional C．significant D．environmental16．A．major B．interactive C．professional D．different17．A．televising B．attending C．conducting D．hosting18．A．ballroom B．playground C．van D．plane19．A．neglecting B．proposing C．discouraging D．striving三、阅读理解As consumers, especially young ones, become more eco-conscious, services are popping up to reduce wastefulness in the flower industry, extending the life of old bouquets（花束）that were previously thrown away the day after a big event.Considering that the floral（花的）gifting market is expected to reach﹩16 billion in revenue by 2023, buying from eco﹣friendly businesses can have a huge impact. According to one estimate, the roughly 100 million roses grown for a typical Valentine's Day in the U. S. produce about 9,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.“When you realize wha t the supply chain looks like and the number of hands that touch these flowers. and then they're only appreciated for a couple of hours, it's kind of disgusting when you think about the amount of resources that go into it,” says Jennifer Grove, founder of New York City﹣based flower service Repeat Roses.While working as a wedding designer and corporate planner, 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 make it easier for luxury clients to donate used bouquets. Like a traditional floral service, the company sells high﹣end floral decorations for weddings or social events, but it then recycles or composts（堆肥）them.If a customer 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 smaller bouquets to donate to hospitals, nursing homes and family shelters. If there's a charity that holds a special place in a customer's heart, the team will ensure the blooms are sent there. “It's a logistics business, and we're trying to make sure we are strategic in where we play matchmaker,” Grove says. When the charities are finished with the flowers, Repeat Roses also picks them bac k up and composts them. The altruism isn't free﹣prices start at ﹩1,750 for the removal and repurposing service to account for the transportation and labor costs. If you're not willing to spend that much, the company will still compost the flowers from your event instead of sending them to a landfill.Through these two methods, Repeat Roses estimates it has diverted more than 98 tons of waste from landfills and delivered almost 53,000 floral arrangements to people in need. Although Repeat Roses is a for﹣profit business, the flower 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 charitable tax credit and is eligible for deduction, Repeat Roses ensures that the beneficiary sends you an acknowledgement letter including details of your donation.20．Jennifer Grove founded Repeat Roses in order to do the following except .A．avoid the waste of flowersB．reduce the pollution to the environmentC．earn money by selling used flowersD．help some customers do charity work21．The underlined word “altruism” in Paragraph 5 refers to.A．the company’s composting the 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 landfill22．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 letter of compliment.23．The passage is mainly intended to introduce .A．a creative way of making moneyB．a green trend of waste utilizationC．a way to cut the emission of carbon dioxideD．a company devoted to charityCoronavirus: What is “flattening the curve” and 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". It explains why so many countries are implementing "social distancing" guidelines﹣including a "shelter in place" order that affects 6.7 million people in Northern California, even though COVID﹣19 outbreaks there might not yet seem severe.Here's what you need to know about the curve, and why we want to flatten it.What is the curve?The "curve" researchers are talking about refers to the projected 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 one looks like:The curve takes on different shapes, depending on the virus's infection rate. It could be a steep curve，in which 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 curves with a steep rise also have a steep fall;after the virus infects pretty much everyone who can be infected, case numbers begin to drop exponentially, too.The faster the infection curve rises, the quicker the local health care system gets overloaded beyond its capacity to treat 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 same number of people ultimately get infected, but over a longer period of time. A slower infection rate means a less stressed health care system, fewer hospital visits on any given day and fewer sick people being turned away.How do we flatten the curve?As there is currently no vaccine or specific medication to treat COVID﹣19, the only way to flatten the curve 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” right away. 24．According to the passage, which of the following about the curve is TRUE?A．The curve has different shapes depending on the types of pandemic.B．The curve with a flatter rise has a flatter fall as well.C．The steep curve suggests local health system might maintain its capacity.D．The curve here shows the number of people who've been cured.25．Why is it important to flatten the curve?A．The time for the infection will be shorter.B．People can develop immunity to the virus.C．The 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 local health care system under stress.B．Paying more frequent visits to local hospitals.C．Giving people effective medication or vaccine.D．Practicing social distancing as soon as possible.Malaysia has long wished to join the ranks of developed countries. Admission to the OECD, often referred to as the "rich countries' club", would be a formal recognition. But how close is Malaysia to the OECD level of development？Judging from its economic development, the answer is "close". In 2019, Malaysia's per﹣capita GDP was estimated at about 12,200,notfarbehindthe13,530 average of the six least wealthy OECD members, according to World Bank data. Per﹣capita GDP is a very narrow gauge of development, though. Another good measure is the human development index, or HDI, which takes into account life expectancy, health, quality of life and education. In 2019, Malaysia's HDI put it 61st of 189 countries. Within Asia, only three countries rank higher: Singapore at9th, Japan at 19th and Korea at 22nd. So Malaysia has made good progress.However, the service sector provides a more comprehensive assessment. The service sector, as opposed to agriculture or manufacturing, tends to be the largest and most important in any developed economy. Here you find the best﹣paid, most highly skilled jobs. Services reflect the quality of a country's workers. And since a large part of the service sector is linked to consumers, it also measures consumer-sector development. An innovative, sophisticated service sector with a strong supply of skilled labor and steady demand from its customers is a meaningful measure of a country's development.So how is Malaysia's services sector? On the supply side, Malaysia boasts one of the best﹣educated populations in emerging Asia. However, educational quality is far from satisfactory. According to the OECD's latest Program for International Student Assessment(PISA), Malaysian students of equivalent education levels perform only about 85% as well as their OECD peers in reading, 88% in math and 84% in science. It's better on the demand side, where private consumption has survived slowing global trade and rising economic uncertainty. In the first half of 2019, private consumption grew by 7.7% year on year-not far off 2018's 8% growth-despite falling investment and slowing export growth.To go forward, Malaysia needs to make labor productivity and growth in consumption mutually reinforcing. To boost labor productivity, it needs to improve both the quality of workers and their market mobility. A more productive labor force will translate into higher household incomes, which will further stimulate private consumption. More consumption will encourage greater investment in services. And stronger investment, especially in startups, will make services a more powerful engine of employment growth.Increasing investment in services would come with a bonus: quickening the evolution of Malaysia's digital economy. This is the new frontier(前线) for Malaysia's service sector. Getting there will prepare Malaysia for the prime time.27．The underlined word "gauge" in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to .A．the distance between two placesB．an instrument for finding the size, quantity, etc. of somethingC．a fact or event that can be used to judge somethingD．something missing that prevents it from being complete or satisfactory28．To evaluate a country's economic growth, the service sector offers a more complete evaluation because . A．it shows how well labor force and consumer﹣sector developB．developed countries depend entirely on services to prosperC．it includes jobs that require both basic and advanced skillsD．growth in agriculture and manufacturing underlines the service sector29．Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage？A．According to PISA, Malaysian students score higher in reading than science.B．Higher family incomes will help to increase labor productivity.C．Slower global economy didn't affect Malaysia's private consumption that much.D．Investment in services is likely to create more job opportunities.30．What can be the best title for this passage？A．The Definition and Role of a Developed CountryB．Developing Economy Is the Key to Joining OECDC．Malaysia Has to Further Develop Its ServicesD．People in Malaysia Need Better Education四、书面表达31.以下片段选自某位名人给美国高中生毕业生的网上毕业演讲。

上海市宝山区2020届高三英语二模试题（含解析）Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers ____1____ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching ____2____ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries ____3____（make）by curious people. People wondered ____4____ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology ____5____（help）them.Even if you don’t p lan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better ____6____（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the ____7____（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources aspossible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Inst ead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions ____8____ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows ____9____ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, ____10____（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.【答案】1. to 2. because3. were made4. how5. to help6. informed7. more interesting8. that/which9. something10. developing【解析】这是一篇说明文。

"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ______.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn't need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy shortage62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.答案：60－62 BCAPAssionArts FestivalPAssionArts Festival this year will run from 6 July to 25 August, bringing community arts to 250,000 residents across Singapore. The festival theme, “Our Home, Our HeARTs”, invites residents to use arts to express our love for our community and for Singapore.Our aim is to bring residents together to experience and appreciate creativity. Look forward to over 500 arts activities and programmes, including visual art displays and performing arts co-created by residents and artists. The following are some of them.ARTS PARTY @ TELOK BLANGAHTIME: 14 July (9:00 AM—12:00 AM)PLACE: Talok Blangah MallArt can happen in so many ways and for so many people—and that is what Arts Party @ Telok Blangah will show you this July!For example, you can participate in the large oil painting activity to complete a huge oil painting art. Or carry art in your pocket anytime and anywhere by creating your own matchbox art.We’re also bringing art therapy to the elderly as it becomes more popular in our society. Come explore Nagomi art, a Japanese art healing method that introduces calm and relaxation to the painter.HUES IN TUNETIME: 20 July (2:00 PM—8:00 PM)PLACE: Kampung AdmiraltyOne of the most expected part is Hues in Tune’s performance line-up. Sembawang Hues is the highlight with music performances. Fusion Tunes features cross-racial bands, and Our Own Tune presents heartfelt music by talented residents. Come to this festival village!L.O.U.D @ KAMPONG GLAMTIME: 27 July (7:30 PM—9:30 PM)PLACE: Kampong Glam Community ClubAt Kampong Glam, the theatre performance Voices from the Belly of Carp will take us back centuries into Singapore’s history for new discoveries.MAD TEA PARTYTIME: 12 August (9:30 AM—11:30 AM)PLACE: Pasir Ris Elias CCARTISTS: Stacy Huang, Jesse Chong and Lena LokMad Tea Party is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. This will be an installation of delightful treats, where residents can gather around the tea table to create “food” together.60. What is the goal of PAssionArts Festival?A. To make the country more appealing in art.B. To develop a sense of togetherness through art.C. To promote cooperation between communities.D. To cultivate a young generation full of creativity.61. Alice, who is interested in painting, should go to _____ to enjoy the festival.A. Kampung AdmiraltyB. Kampong Glam Community ClubC. Pasir Ris Elias CCD. Talok Blangah Mall62. What can be learned from the poster?A. Hues in Tune’s performances are intended for music l overs.B. Mad Tea Party mainly involves learning to make and serve tea.C. The performance at Kampong Glam is about the history of man.D. Arts Party @ Telok Blangah is specially designed for the elderly.答案：60. B 61. D 62. AGet Your Unlimited Card at Cineworld CinemasEnjoy Unlimited FilmsWatch all the films you want at any Cineworld for just one monthly price. Beingan Unlimited card holder gives you access to all the 2D films you can handle for onemonthly price. Watch what you want, when you want, as many times as you want.Plus, save money when watching films in 3D and others. After you've been with usfor more than 1 year we'll upgrade you to a Premium Card and you'll get into 3Dfilms completely free too! Start enjoying today by using a temporary pass while you wait for your card to arrive in the post.Save On Snacks And DrinksGet 10% off all in-cinema food and drink. 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Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to compete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following the advice above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.60.Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that compete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calendar.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.61. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A. By ignoring notification that pops up.B. By downloading a website blocker.C. By avoiding losing focus.D. By trying time-blocking.62. 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We’ve got lots of tips,resources, and over a million pages of FREE Home-school worksheets, games and lesson plansto help you provide a solid, fun, and affordable education for your kids!Let me walk you through some homeschooling basics and how 123 Homeschool 4 Me can help you home-school!Why HomeschoolingFor some it is a better education, impact of being socialized at school, passing on your faith, spending more time with your kids, helping your child with a special need, makinglearning fun, or any number of other reasons. Keep reminding yourself WHY you choose tohome-school and make that your primary focus.How to Home-school●Decided to Home-school after much careful research and thought25 Reasons Why We Love Homeschooling●Find out the legal requirements to home-school in your state —— every state has different requirements that youmust follow to home-school legally —— Homeschooling Laws in your State●Follow any and all legal requirements to home-school legally (see above)●Pick a curriculum - you have tons of choices to fit your family and childrenHow to Choose a Home-school CurriculumOur Curriculum Choices●Plan your school year—— with any state regulations in mind, pick when your school will start end, take breaks,what days of the week you will meet and for how long, and what pace you need to go through your curriculum to finish in a year.Use these Free Home-school Forms to organize your yearHow to Home-school in 15 Hours a Week●Don’t Home-school alone!Just because you aren’t sending your kids to public or private school doesn’t mean theywon’t be with others from outside your family.Getting Social in Your Home-school●Start teaching your child—— Your taught your child how to use the bathroom and put on their shoes. You can dothis! 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 where 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, 123 Homeschool 4 Me 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.62.123 Homeschool 4 Me 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答案：60-62 ADCThe Apollo Missions"That's one small step for a man. One giant leap for mankind."— Neil ArmstrongApollo’s GoalsThe national effort that enabled Astronaut Neil Armstrong to speak those words as he stepped ontothe lunar surface fulfilled a dream as old as humanity. Project Apollo’s goals went beyond landingAmericans on the moon and returning them safely to Earth.Apollo 13Apollo 13 has been called a “successful failure,” because the crew never landed onthe Moon, but they made it home safely after an explosion crippled their ship. Whenthe associated heater was turned on during flight, the tank exploded depletingalmost all of the power from the command module and forcing the crew to use thelunar module as a lifeboat. Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert came homesafely thanks to the mission control team’s improvised procedures and their ownability to implement them.(Launch: April 11, 1970; splashdown: April 17)Apollo 14Notable for the return of America’s first astronaut, Alan Shepard, to space, Apollo14 also was probably the smoothest lunar landing to that point. The crew spentmore than nine hours outside the lunar module and set up a number ofexperiments. Shepard set a new distance record by walking more than 9,000 feeton the lunar surface, pulling a hand cart to carry their tools and samples(Launch: Jan. 31, 1971: lunar landing: Feb. 5: splashdown, Feb. 9)Apollo 15For the first time, humans drove a car on the Moon. The first of the Apollo “J”Missions-designed for longer stays on the Moon —the mission carried a lunarrover, which Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin usedwhile they were on the surface for more than I8 hours. They traveled more than 17miles in the rover, setting up experiments and collecting 170 pounds of samples.Before leaving the lunar surface, Scott conducted an experiment to test Galileo’stheory that objects in vacuum, without air resistance, would fall at the same rate. He dropped a geological hammer and a feather, which hit the ground at the same time, proving Galileo right.(Launch: July 26, 1971, lunar landing: July 30: splashdown: Aug. 7)60.Why has Apollo 13 been called a “successful failure”?A. Apollo 13 finally exploded as planned in space.B. All the crew succeeded in landing on the Moon.C. The crew managed to escape from a severe accident and returned to Earth.D. The crew finished the experiment although they failed to land on the Moon.61.Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. It took five days for Apollo 14 to reach the Moon.B. The lunar rover was used as a lifeboat for space travel.C. Shepard tested Galileo’s theory successfully on the Moon.D. Apollo 15 remained in space for the shortest period of time.62.Which of the following column is this article most likely to be found?A. Booming ScienceB. Exploring the UnknownC. Mechanical WorldD. Transforming Moon答案：60-62 CABHere’s the bad news: Men are hurting, and, according to many researchers, masculinity (男子气) is what is hurting them and making it hard for them to maintain friendships. Society tells men to hide their feelings and expects them to be aggressive, so many men lose their friendship when growing up. The good news is that those skills can be recovered! There are a lot of experts who can help, and here’s what they recommend:1.Accept your own desire and normalize it for the people in your life. Way, an expert, recommends sharing articles about masculinity and friendship so that you can start these conversations! Concentrate on them and don’t forget you have the entire Internet at your fingertips, friend!2.Model vulnerability. Say the thing that frightens or worries yo u, like “I’m afraid nobody will go to my party,” or “I miss my grandma every day.” Doing so will make it easier for other people to follow your lead. We are all on the elevator to a society where emotional availability is normalized, and I want you to pres s “door open.”3.Ask more questions. People sometimes feel they might be prying (爱打听的) if they ask someone about themselves—especially when their friend is sharing something tough. But if you get curious in moments of vulnerability, you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. Take the opportunity to really see your friend and show them they matter by following up.4.Get close with the children in your life. Way’s research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So, if you are a father, stepfather, or thinking about becoming one, or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends, too.60.What is the common concept of being a man?A. To have no friends at all.B. To maintain friendships.C. Not to show true feelings.D. Not to hurt others aggressively.61.Which is NOT recommended according to the passage?A. A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows.B. A man should accept and normalize people’s desire in his life.C. A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives.D. A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions.62.What might be the best title of the passage?A. Ways to Help Men Have FriendshipB. How to Express True FeelingsC. Ways to Become a True ManD. How to Be Brave to Have FriendsIMPROVE YOUR WRITING WRITING INSPIRATION GET PUBLISHED RESOURCESFounded in 1887, The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. If you’re passionate about books, authors, and writing, you’ll find ever ything you need within our pages 12 times a year.Our editors are interested in query letters (投稿信) on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? 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2020届宝山区高三英语二模B篇阅读(B)"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealisticgoal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollutionor energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-basedGogoro believes you start with a scooter.Proof of conceptIn 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter. Unlike most electric scooters, this one wouldn't need to be plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail. They didn't need to worry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smartscooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters' bright colors, plenty of cool accessories (配件) are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make that possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries. Need a ride? Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin, Paris or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious, but there's more "At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smartscooter is only the beginning," says Horace Luke, Gogoro co-founder and CEO. This is where the GoStation comes in. Tomorrow's energyGostations are Al-equipped. They track battery health to maximize each battery's life. They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid (输电网). But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times. The fact of the matter is, cities are only getting bigger. There are already dozens of megacities (特大城市) in the world, and there will only be more in the future. Gogoro's dream is the transformation of megacities into smart cities, where power is plentiful and responsible. They hope to be a big part of that transformation.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ______.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn't need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy shortage62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.参考答案：60－62 BCA2020届崇明区高三英语二模the US(B)60.What is the goal of PAssionArts Festival?A. To make the country more appealing in art.B. To develop a sense of togetherness through art.C. To promote cooperation between communities.D. To cultivate a young generation full of creativity.61.Alice, who is interested in painting, should go to ________to enjoy the festival.A. Kampung AdmiraltyB. Kampong Glam Community ClubC. Pasir Ris Elias CCD. Talok Blangah Mall62.What can be learned from the poster?A. Hues in Tune’s performances are intended for music lovers.B. Mad Tea Party mainly involves learning to make and serve tea.C. The performance at Kampong Glam is about the history of man.D. Arts Party @ Telok Blangah is specially designed for the elderly.参考答案：60. B61. D62. A2020届奉贤区高三英语二模(B)Get Your Unlimited Card at Cineworld CinemasEnjoy Unlimited FilmsWatch all the films you want at any Cineworld for just onemonthly price. Being an Unlimited card holder gives youaccess to all the 2D films you can handle for one monthly price.Watch what you want, when you want, as many times as youwant. Plus, save money when watching films in 3D and others.After you've been with us for more than 1 year we'll upgrade you to a Premium Card and you'll get into 3D films completely free too! 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This passage is probably written to ______.A. secure the loyalty of potential customersB. introduce the latest movies and discountsC. promote the popularity of Cineworld cinemasD. give away movie cards to readers for free参考答案：60-62CDA2020届虹口区高三英语二模(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.1. Hold yourself accountableWithout professors actively reminding you, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve set aside enough time to complete assigned work. If you’re having trouble holding yourself accountable, pair up with a fellow classmate. By being organized and self-aware, you can get the most from your online class.2. Practice time management.The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills. Without them, you might find yourself cramming before classes or handing in poor-quality assignments.Make note of major assignments. Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you know what workload is coming in the weeks ahead.Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums.When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, distributing yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.3. Eliminate distractionsRegardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up. And if you’re still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surf the web, try downloading a website blocker. Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to complete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following the advice above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.60. Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that complete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.61. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A. By ignoring notification that pops up.B. By downloading a website blocker.C. By avoiding losing focus.D. By trying time-blocking.62. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websitesB. making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes firstC. weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routinesD. time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule参考答案：60 - 62 ABD2020届黄浦区高三英语二模(B)our mission our supporters about usFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is "UNICEF"?UNICEF is the United Nations Children's FundWhen created in 1946 to hep children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund". In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for childrenBy 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization.What is UNICEF USA's mission?We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy and education.How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor's Degree and two-to-five years' experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations V olunteers program.If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations V olunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations V olunteers,c/o Peace Corps,1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526.If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how. May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency reliefefforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods. Why?Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance. Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies. We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.60. Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?A. It no longer provides emergency fund.B. It is localized to focus on national affairs.C. It was originally created for kids' education.D. It supports children growth at home and abroad.61. If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.A. required education background.B. related working experience.C. American nationality.D. educational program participation.62. Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because ofA. the good willB. operational efficiencyC. local assistanceD. the reliable supply参考答案：60-62: DDB2020届金山区高三英语二模(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineering.40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake salesreminded me of when I was a stock boy at myneighborhood grocery in the 1950s. 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As his caregiver, I, too, learned toappreciate the people and things around me andnot to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run,I became a much better person. Don also gaveme his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave Microwaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones. Janet Toole, Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaB.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. Antia Lawrence.C. Sam Kieffer.D. Janet Toole参考答案：60-62: BCD2020届闵行区高三英语二模(B)it is for you. Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011 broke records. Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again. Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受...影响)change without notice. Supplies are limited. Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before it's too late.Offer Limited to 40 per household 2012 American Silver Eagle CoinYour cost1-4 Coins$38.95 each + s/h5-9 Coins$38.45each + s/h10-19 Coins$37. 95 each + s/h20-40 Coins$37.45 each + s/hNote: $10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchase For fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a day1-888-201-7143Offer Code (代码) ASE177-04Please mention this code when you call.New York Mint 14101Southcross Drive W.,Dept. ASE177-04Burnsville, Minnesota 55337www. NewYorkMint. 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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参考答案：60-62ADC2020届松江区高三英语二模(B)Here's the bad news: Men are hurting, and, according to many researchers. masculinity (男子气) is what is hurting them and making it hard for them to maintain friendships. Society tells men to hide their feelings and expects them to be aggressive, so many men lose their friendship when growing up. The good news is that those skills can be recovered!There are a lot of experts who can help. and here's what they recommend:1.Accept your own desire and normalize it for the people in your life. Way, an expert, recommends sharing articles about masculinity and friendship so that you can start these conversations! Concentrate on them and don't forget you have the entire Internet at your fingertips, friend!2. Model vulnerability. Say the thing that frightens or worries you. like “I'm afraid nobody will go to my party,”or“I miss my grandma every day.”Doing so will make it easier for other people to follow your lead. We are all on the elevator to a society where emotional availability is normalized, and I want you to press “door open”.3. Ask more questions. People sometimes feel they might be prying (爱打听的) if they ask someone about themselves-especially when their friend is sharing something tough. But if you get curious in moments of vulnerability you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. Take the opportunity to really see your friend and show them they matter by following up.4. Get close with the children in your life. Way's research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So. if you are a father. stepfather. or thinking about becoming one. or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends,too.60. What is the common concept of being a man?A. To have no friends at all.B. To maintain friendships.C. Not to show true feelings.D. Not to hurt others aggressively.61. Which is NOT recommended according to the passage?A. A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows.B. A man should accept and normalize people's desire in his life.C. A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives.D. A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions.62. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Ways to Help Men Have Friendship.B. How to Express True Feelings.C. Ways to Become a True Man.D. How to Be Brave to Have Friends.参考答案：60—62 CBA2020届徐汇区高三英语二模IMPROVE YOUR WRITING WRITING INSPIRATION GET PUBLISHED RESOURCESFounded in 1887, The Writer aims to expand and support the work of professional writers with a straightforward presentation of industry information, writing instruction and professional and personal motivation. If you’re passionate about books, authors, and writing, you’ll find everything you need within our pages 12 times a year.Our editors are interested in query letters (投稿信) on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? What specific how-to tips and strategies will60. According to the passage, The Writer magazine __________.A. provides practical suggestions on a writing careerB. responds to all the query letters from the readersC. introduces successful writers and their works onlyD. prefers handwritten queries to electronic ones61. When sending a query letter, a contributor must ________.A. answer the three questions firstB. attach a printed version of the storyC. subscribe to the magazineD. include a brief self-introduction62. What is this passage mainly about?A. Magazine recommendations.B. Submission guidelines.C. Published stories.D. Subscription information.参考答案：60-62 ADB2020届杨浦区高三英语二模（B)60.By using the app released by SOLEIF, people canA. watch a video about the statue's historyB. appreciate the exhibits in the museumC. view the statue from different anglesD. see a life-size model of the statue61.Where can we find both apps and popular videos?C. Apple's iPadD.SOLELF62.The following words can be used to describe the Xploro app EXCEPTA. entertainingB. interactiveC. informativeD. sensitive参考答案：60-62 C A D2020届长宁区高三英语二模(B)All written work should be proofread to give it that final polish and professional edge. Businesses, publishers, writers and students are just a few of the people who could be your customers if you learn to proofread to a high standard.In just a few short months our home-study Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificate course—with expert personal tuition—teaches you how to proofread and copy edit to a professional level. You’ll brush up on your punctuation, spelling and grammar, learn what to look out for and how to mark up on paper and screen.You can use your new skills to proofread your own work, in your current job, or add them to your résumé to help you find a new position or gain promotion. But that’s not all. 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上海市徐汇区2020年⾼考教学质量检测（⼆模）英语试题及答案（word解析版）徐汇区2020-2020学年第⼆学期教学质量监测⾼三年级英语学科试卷2020.4 考⽣注意：1.考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the que stions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the f our possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you h ave heard.1. A. He knows who is knocking. B. He is eager to know who it is.C. He doesn’t want to open the door.D. He is ready to open the door.2. A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By taxi. D. By train.3. A. $100. B. $200. C. $300. D. $400.4. A. She went to cinema. B. She went to an exhibition.C. She stayed at home.D. She stayed with her classmates.5. A. In a doctor’s office. B. In a professor’s office.C. In an operating room.D. In an emergency ward.6. A. The man paid the tuition for learning physics.B. The man got a lot of money for his hard work.C. His hard work was not rewarding at all.D. His work before the test led to a good result.7. A. A furnished house. B. A recent book.C. A further study.D. A new record.8. A. They will go swimming. B. They will climb mountains.C. They will buy some clothes.D. They will forecast the weather conditions.9. A. He has another lecture to attend.B. He has no interest in the lecture.C. He’s attended the sa me lecture given by Professor Wilson before.D. He might miss the lecture, if the woman didn’t remind him.10. A. She fully agrees with the man. B. They are uncertain about the weather.C. She disagrees with the man.D. She thought the man was always late.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.⾳频11. A. People are encouraged to be a craftsman.B. Learning woodworking is not as hard as you think.C. Learning woodworking will help you know more people.D. Taking a class in woodworking will be very helpful.12. A. Because I am a talent in this art and want to share it with others.B. Because I am interested in it and want to show it to others.C. Because I wonder how to pick materials and how to do it well.D. Because it’s a good way to know more people interested in it.13. A. You can expect to do woodworking perfectly the very first time.B. Doing woodworking means being alone for long.C. You can also learn from other people interested in woodworking.D. Taking a class in woodworking costs a lot of money.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To analyze causes and effects of using a credit card.B. To encourage people to borrow money from banks.C. To let people know the responsibility in using a credit card.D. To present the effect of computers in popularizing the use of credit cards.15. A. The development of computers.B. People’s greediness for more money.C. People’s needs for less paper money.D. People’s learning to be more responsible.16. A. To learn to be responsible by using credit cards.B. To stop using credit cards and borrow money from friends or relatives.C. To pay money back as fast as possible after using credit cards.D. To stop borrowing money and use your own funds for shopping.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. A newspaper. B. An advertisement company.C. A cleanup company.D. A market.18. A. She wants to spare more room for something new.B. She wants to turn their old stuff into cash at a low cost.C. She knows that the sales consultant before the man does.D. She just wants to clean up their house.19. A. Rudy is likely to buy their stuff.B. Rudy will come and take their stuff away.C. Rudy plays guitar as well as the man.D. Rudy will help them with the ad and the sale.20. A. His old guitar.B. Their appliances, jewelry, furniture and exercise equipment.C. The spring cleanup sale.D. The low cost of ad and friendly service.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.A painter hangs his or her finished pictures on a wall, and everyone can see it. A composer writes a work, but no one can hear it _____21_____ it is performed. Professional singers and players have great responsibilities, for the composer is absolutely dependent on them. A student of music needs as long and as tough a training to become a performer as a medical studentneeds______22______（become） a doctor. Most training is concerned_____23_____ technique, for musicians have to be as muscularly skillful as an athlete or a ballet dancer. Singers practice breathing every day, as their vocal chords（声带）would be inadequate without _24__ _（control）muscular support. String players practice moving the fingers of the left hand up and down, while drawing the bow back and forth with the right arm,______25______ are two entirely different movements.Singers and instruments have to be able to get every note perfectly in tune. Pianists_____26_____（spare） this particular anxiety, for the notes are already there, and it is the piano tuner’s responsibili ty to tune the instrument for______27______ . But they have their own difficulties; the hammers that hit the string must be dealt with carefully not to sound like drum or bass, and each tone, even if played very fast, has to sound clear.The problem______28______（face） student conductors is that they have to learn to know every note of the musicand______29______ it should sound, and they need to aim at controlling these sound with enthusiastic but selfless authority.Technique is of no use unless it is combined with musical knowledge and understanding. Great artists are those who are so thoroughly at home in the language of music______30______ they can enjoy performing works written in any century. Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Dear Admissions Committee,I had the pleasure of teaching Sara in her 11th grade honors English class at Mark Twain High School. From the first day of class, Sara impressed me with her ability to clearly explain difficult___31___ and texts, her sensitivity to the slight differences within literature, and her passion for reading, writing, and creative expression— both in and out of the classroom. Sara is a talented literary critic and poet, and she has my highest ___32___ as a student and writer.Sara is talented at considering the elegances within literature and the ___33___ behind authors' works. She produced an extraordinary year-long thesis paper on creative identity development, in which she compared works from three different time periods and synthesized cultural and historical ___34___ to inform her analysis. When called upon to give her thesis defense in front of her peers, Sara spoke clearly and___35___ about her conclusions and responded to questions in a thoughtful way. Outside of the classroom, Sara is devoted to her literary pursuits, especially to poetry. She publishes her poetry in our school's literary magazine, as well as in online magazines. She is an insightful, sensitive, and deeply self-aware individual driven to ___36___art, writing, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.Throughout the year Sara was an active participant in our discussions, and she always supported her peers. Her caring nature and personality allow her to work well with others in a team setting, as she always respects others' opinions even when they differ from her own. When we held a class debate about gun laws, Sara chose to speak for the side opposite her own views. She explained her choice as___37___ by a desire to put herself in other people's shoes, view the issues from a new perspective, and gain a clearer sense of the issue from all angles. Throughout the year, Sara___38___ this openness to the opinions, feelings, and perspectives of others, along with sharp powers of observation, all___39___ that make her outstanding as a student of literature and burgeoning writer.I am certain that Sara is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. I highly recommend her for admission to your undergraduate program. She is talented, caring, dedicated, and focused in her pursuits. Sara consistently seeks out ___40___ feedback so she can improve her writing skills, which is a rare and impressive quality in a high school student. Sara is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at callmeclemens@/doc/d68a3d2fdc80d4d8d15abe23482fb4daa48d1d56.html . Sincerely,Ms. ScribeEnglish TeacherMark Twain High School III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Paris agreement to fight climate change became international law Friday. The landmark deal aims to deal with global warming among growing ___41___ that the world is becoming hotter even faster than scientists expected.So far, 96 countries, accounting for just over two-thirds of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, have formally joined the agreement, which ___42___ to limit global warming this century to 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above what it was before machines and___43___ appeared in the late 1700s. The United States ___44___ entered into the agreement in September, and more countries are expected to come aboard in the coming weeks and months.United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon celebrated the event, talking with nongovernmental groups at U.N. headquarters in New York to hear their concerns and ___45___ for the future.“This is an emotional moment for me. It is a c redit to all of you. And it is ___46___ for the world,” Ban said in his openingremarks.He praised the ___47___ for getting hundreds of millions of people to back fighting climate change but ___48___ the outcome remained uncertain.“We are still in a race___49___ time. We need to move on to a low-emission andclimate-sustainable future,” Ban added.Scientists praised the speed at which the agreement, signed by 192 parties last December in Paris, has come into force, saying it shows a new commitment by the international community to ___50___ a problem that is melting polar ice caps, sending sea levels ___51___and transforming vast areas into desert.“___52___ the real effect of the agreement after it goes into effect is still uncertain, it is a simple sign that the international society is much more open to alter economic and political behavior to control climate change, which is ___53___positive,”said Feng Qi, executive director of the School of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences at Kean University in New Jersey.Scientists and ___54___ say the agreement is the first step of a much longer and complicated process of reducing the use of fossil fuels, which currently ___55___the majority of the planet’s energy needs and also are the primary drivers of global warming.41. A. applicants B. fears C. observations D. comments42. A. seeks B. allows C. assumes D. seizes43. A. institutions B. laboratories C. committees D. factories44. A. formally B. instantly C. particularly D. generally45. A. prejudices B. approaches C. visions D. concepts46. A. spiritual B. historic C. appropriate D. valueless47. A. agreements B. groups C. headquarters D. emissions48. A. apologized B. denied C. warned D. overlooked49. A. against B. on C. for D. without50. A. avoid B. find C. address D. ignore51. A. falling B. rising C. disappearing D. remaining52. A. Until B. Since C. If D. While53. A. under no circumstances B. on the contraryC. in no caseD. by all means54. A. officers B. policymakers C. employers D. technicians55. A. remove B. preserve C. supply D. restoreSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.A。

2020年上海中学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AThe Internet has revolutionized our lives to such an extent (程度) that for most people, the global network has become more than just a tool but rather an important aid in everyday life. More and more people go online as wireless networks have brought the Internet closer and closer: it’s on our mobile phones, in our cars and TV sets, in hospital surgery rooms and in fishing boats that battle the waves of the Atlantic.And this revolution has brought along with it a new way of shopping. Both big and small, e-business websites have flooded the Internet by the hundreds of thousands. Anything you can buy from a brick and mortar store (实体店) you can also buy online: from food and clothes to toys, no matter what you’re looking for, you’re bound to find the right online store with just a few clicks of the mouse. You can use the Internet to find new suppliers, post buying requests or search for products and services.This revolution has affected brick and mortar business owners greatly. And what was their reaction? They’ve opened online stores to go hand in hand with their conventional business.But do the big players have reasons to be afraid? Are we going to start seeing ghostly, deserted Walmarts (沃尔玛) across the country? Probably not in the near future but the day will come when most people will just stop shopping offline anymore. A trip to Walmart wastes time, burns gas.The recent advancements in mobile technology and the introduction of mobile phones with enhanced (提高的) web capabilities have even made some people order their groceries when they get out from work and have them delivered at their doorstep by the time they get home. And as “Time is money”, this practice is lifesaving for people whowork two jobs.Technology will continue to advance and e-business will follow closely in its footsteps. Everything will become easier and less time consuming, leaving us more time to enjoy the things that really matter in life: the ones we love, our friends and hobbies.1. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?A. The popularity of mobile phones.B. The great influence of the Internet.C. The importance of the Internet.D. The function of the global network.2. In response to the threat of online business, the brick-and-mortar store owners________.A. have stopped their traditional businessB. have started their dislike of the InternetC. have established their own websiteD. have opened their online stores3. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A New Way of Shopping.B. The Internet Revolution.C. What is the Reaction to Online Shopping?D. Is Online Shopping the Future of E-business?BI was in the second year of my Ph. D. program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hour every day. Without much consideration, I said I would use it to help others. The question kept coming to my mind. Like many graduate students, I was overwhelmed (难以承受的) with research, teaching, coursework, and some attempt at a personal life. Still, I asked myself, "Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"I needed something to help me return to my old self. After that conversation with my colleague, I googled (谷歌搜索) “volunteer opportunities near me”. A local organization that drives people to stores or appointments was looking for volunteers. Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparents were always close by, I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my surprise, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm the confusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend, the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping or scrolling (滚屏) through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding. What they told me about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world, humans are connected with the languageof emotions. And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to think about how to spend my time, which used to slip away. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.I'm proud of who I have become, and I continue to reflect on how I'm using the most valuable thing in life: my time.4. Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A. He wanted to return to normal life.B. He was busy but wanted to help others.C. He couldn't bear too much school work.D. He couldn't answer his colleague's question.5. How did the author find the volunteer job?A. A colleague recommended it.B. A local organization offered it.C. He got it from his grandparents.D. He got it by surfing on the Internet.6. What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A. Communicating with his riders.B. Improving his language learning.C. Meeting his grandparents often.D. Realizing his previous dream.7. How did volunteering influence the author?A. It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B. He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C. He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D. It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.CIn order to develop the pandemic-stricken economy, China recovered the street vendors（商贩）in a new nation-wide method known as “street stall economy'', allowing residents to set up open-air shops on the sidewalks or other available public spaces.Street vendors were once an important part ofChina's economy and urban landscape. However, sinceChina's economy took off in the last decade, street vendors have gradually disappeared from the streets and many of them opened shops of their own.Fast forward to today, street vendors have come into our sight again after cities such asChengduand Yantai succeeded in creating hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving street stalls permission to operate.China's tech industry was quick to jump on the street vendor trend, with tech giants including Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and flocking todish outcheap loans, offer support and payment solutions to millions of owners of newly established small businesses.Ant Financial, Alibaba's fintech arm, promised its mobile wallet app Alipay will give interest-free loans to 30 million vendors, and 70 billion RMB of interest-free credit line to consumers to make purchases everywhere, including street vendors. provided 50 billion RMB worth of quality goods for street vendors, and provided each one of them with a maximum 100,000 RMB interest-free loan to stock up.Tencent's WeChat announced to offer payment solutions, marketing supports and even training for up to 50 million street vendors, with the end goal of digitally transforming them to increase their income.Guangzhoucity partnered with WeChat this month to hold a live streaming shopping festival to improve sales of local produce. In attempts to promote various live streaming platforms, many tech CEOs also made their own live streamed e-commerce debuts（首次亮相）selling goods coming from all over the country.8. What does the underlined part “dish out" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. turn down.B. provide with.C. pay off.D. apply for.9. Compared with and Tencent, what unique measure did Ant Financial take?A. It provides interest-free loans for vendors.B. It offers interest-free credit line to customers.C. It provides quality goods for street vendors.D. It offers marketing support to businessmen.10. What's the purpose of the cooperation between WeChat andGuangzhoucity?A. To volunteer to train street vendors.B. To give away free goods to the poor.C. To promote to develop the local economy.D. To help CEOs make their own streaming platforms.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Chengdu and Yantai Succeeded in Creating Job OpportunitiesB. "Street Vendor Economy” Greatly Increases People's IncomeC. The Whole Nation Are Involved in a New Economy ModelD.China's Major Tech Companies Are Helping With "Street Vendor Economy”DI was in the second year of my Ph. D. program when a colleague asked what I would do if I had an extra hourevery day. Without much consideration, I said I would use it to help others. The question kept coming to my mind. Like many graduate students, I was overwhelmed (难以承受的) with research, teaching, coursework, and some attempt at a personal life. Still, I asked myself, "Do I really need a 25th hour to help other people-or do I need to make better use of the 24 hours I have?"I needed something to help me return to my old self. After that conversation with my colleague, I googled (谷歌搜索) “volunteer opportunities near me”. A local organization that drives people to stores or appointments was looking for volunteers. Having grown up in a rural village where everyone knew oneanother and my grandparents were always close by, I thought serving senior citizens in my new hometown might be just what I needed.A short time later, I started to volunteer for an organization that provides transportation for senior citizens and people with disabilities. To my surprise, adding this activity to my busy life was just what I needed to calm the confusion I was feeling as a first-generation international graduate student.I started to volunteer about 3 hours every weekend, the time I otherwise would have wasted oversleeping or scrolling (滚屏) through social media. Sharing stories with my riders was much more rewarding. What they told me about their lives helped me realize that in every corner of the world, humans are connected with the languageof emotions. And seeing how eager my riders were to spend time out and about inspired me to think about how to spend my time, which used to slip away. My previously overwhelming schedule began to feel manageable.I'm proud of who I have become, and I continue to reflect on how I'm using the most valuable thing in life: my time.12. Why did the author ask himself the question in Paragraph 1?A. He wanted to return to normal life.B. He was busy but wanted to help others.C. He couldn't bear too much school work.D. He couldn't answer his colleague's question.13. How did the author find the volunteer job?A. A colleague recommended it.B. A local organization offered it.C. He got it from his grandparents.D. He got it by surfing on the Internet.14. What made the author feel his volunteer job was worth doing?A. Communicating with his riders.B. Improving his language learning.C. Meeting his grandparents often.D. Realizing his previous dream.15. How did volunteering influence the author?A. It helped himbecome confident and efficient.B. He found a good way to live a free and quiet life.C. He realized he had wasted too much time pursuing his Ph.D.D. It inspired him to spare more time to accompany his grandparents.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、用单词的适当形式完成短文1.Florence Nightingale and the Year of NurseThe World Health Organization has made 2020 as the "Year of the Nurse"， marking 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale， who established the principles of modern nursing and hospital sanitation（卫生设备）． If she should drop in on a hospital today，Nightingale would be thrilled （1）________ （witness） the progress in nursing since her day﹣and how it is ready to change in the years to come．In 1860， Nightingale founded the first nursing school at a hospital in London，（2）________ she wrote some 200 books and papers． She was one of the first women that （3）________ （admit） to the Royal Statistical Society， for her pioneering work in statistical infographics． While （4）________（tend） to British soldiers in the Crimean War， she made the case for hospital sanitation using a variation of the pie chart， entitled "Diagram of the Causes of Mortality in the Army in the East"， to show that more soldiers died from infections than from injuries． She drew up the chart to "affect through the eyes （5）________ we may fail to convey to the brains of the public through their word﹣proof ears"． In what became known as a Coxcomb diagram， each slice of the pie has the same angular width（角宽） and an area representing the amount in a given category （such as number of dead men）．Many， if not most， people today think nurses merely acquire a （6）________ （comprehensive） set of skills on the ward than doctors， much like it was back in Nightingale's time． In fact， nurses have university degrees and there are doctorate﹣level studies in nursing． Like doctors， nurses （7）________ （specialize） in a wide range of clinical disciplines， such as Accident & Emergency．（8）________ is the pace of innovation in nursing that some issues of American Nurse Today， a monthly journal， run more than 70 pages．（9）________ diagnostic systems and surgical robots advance， nursing may be the only aspect of the health﹣care profession in which machines will not replace human beings． Even though nursing is shaped by medical science and technology， as it has been since Nightingale's time， its healing powers remain （10）________ （root） in empathy and a human touch．二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文2.With fresh investments and improved standard of education in the Information and Communications Technology （ICT） sector， Nigeria's economy can witness a major turnaround．This was the view of the Huawei Technologies， which stressed that more emphasis on education from the basic level and opportunities for the youths to （1）_______ ICT will keep the country moving．Managing Director， Frank Li， said， "As a foreign investor， my greatest fear in the ICT sector is not the devaluation or the scarcity of dollar but it's the uncertainties that （2）_______ the economy． However ICT has （3）_______ potentials in developing Nigeria's GDP．"According to him， during the recession（衰退） period， many foreign investors had the fear of shutting down and moving out of Nigeria， "but with increase in international oil price， Nigeria is gradually experiencing more economic fortunes in （4）_______ reserves，which have restored the confidence of foreign investors to invest in Nigeria，" Li added．The Huawei MD noted that the company has great （5）_______ in meeting the demands of over 90 million Internet users in Nigeria and also reaching over 200 communities， which house about 40 million people in rural areas， who still don't have access to basic telecommunication service．Li further noted that the company has been （6）_______ the government with the aim of creating more jobs． He however advised the central bank of Nigeria to have a stable currency policy that will attract foreign investors and encourage private sector participation．Speaking on the company's plan for 2018， Frank Li added "we are looking at expanding our offices in Nigeria and increasing our workforce which will be （7）_______ Nigerians in 2018．"From his perspective， a former Director﹣General of Nigeria Television Authority，Vincent Maduka， said the ICT sector holds huge （8）_______ for the country． As such，he called for joint efforts in （9）_______ the various untapped potential in the sector．Lambiase， who recommended that consistent government policies， strong private sector，long term efficient programme will help ICT （10）_______ its contribution to GDP if government provides a more enabling environment through liberalisation of key ICT sub﹣sectors such as broadband as well as other sectors like managed services， software， and even blockchain， to create more competition and attract foreign direct investment．三、完形填空3. Smaller, Greener, BetterDuring my 15 years as an administrator, I was a no﹣show at scientific conferences. Before that, my go﹣to conferences included Metals in Biology in Ventura, California. This past January, I went back to Ventura after a 15﹣year _______. A lot of things struck me about how things have changed and how some things have stayed the same. One thing that is increasingly on people's minds is the future of scientific meetings.What has stayed _______ is 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 pioneers in the field of bioinorganic chemistry. It was interesting to see how far a lot of the science has come. Some fields still have great _______: Even though we know much more about the structures, we still wonder how the O﹣O bond forms in photosystemII(光合体系II).One thing that has started to change _______ is the increasing number of women and people of color among conference speakers and participants. We are _______ close to solving the equity(公平) problems in science or science meetings, but the change in the _______ and atmosphere of meetings overall after 15 years is encouraging. This trend should continue, and more members should have speaking roles to showcase their science, and maybe small meetings could also require that a few talks be given by postdocs and early career faculty.When it comes to big meetings, the interchange among scientists _______ is still essential. But it's time for the scientific community to engage in frank talk about the _______ of meetings on the climate. Some conferences have been supporting digital poster sessions to _______ waste, but thousands of folks flying to these meetings is the real problem to focus on. It's time to think creatively about how to reduce the carbon footprint of meetings while________ ﹣even improving﹣their value.What if we broke the large meetings into smaller, concurrent(同时发生的) ones at ________ sites where people could gather, sharing the drive or taking the train? Despite the big draw of large meetings, unless you're in the front rows of the big ballrooms where these are held, you're watching the speaker on a screen from the back or even in an overflow room. But in a concurrent sites model,________ conferences could be spread across different sites. This approach would lower the cost of ________ conferences and thereby potentially increase the number and diversity of attendees. A group of graduate students piling into a ________ is much more democratic than having to decide who gets to fly.Scientific conferences are vital to scientists' collaboration. Continuing to improve them in terms of equity for both the participants and the climate is something we can't stop ________ to do. I volunteer to drive the first van.（1）A pauseB persistenceC researchD administration（2）A unbelievableB unusualC unreasonableD unchanged（3）A breakthroughsB mysteriesC theoriesD pioneers（4）A to the contraryB in the long runC for the betterD beyond control（5）A somewhatB ratherC furtherD nowhere（6）A compositionB styleC interactionD management（7）A on the InternetB on the surfaceC in personD in particular（8）A importanceB focusC findingsD impact（9）A end up withB cut down onC give publicity toD lay emphasis on（10）A presentingB documentingC preservingD processing（11）A academicB regionalC significantD environmental（12）A majorB interactiveC professionalD different（13）A televisingB attendingC conductingD hosting（14）A ballroomB playgroundC vanD plane（15）A neglectingB proposingC discouragingD striving四、阅读选择4. As consumers, especially young ones, become more eco﹣conscious, services are popping up to reduce wastefulness in the flower industry, extending the life of old bouquets （花束） that were previously thrown away the day after a big event．Considering that the floral（花的）gifting market is expected to reach ﹩16 billion in revenue by 2023, buying from eco﹣friendly businesses can have a huge impact． According to one estimate, the roughly 100 million roses grown for a typical Valentine's Day in the U．S． produce about 9, 000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions．"When you realize what the supply chain looks like and the number of hands that touch these flowers, and then they're only appreciated for a couple of hours, it's kind of disgusting when you think about the amount of resources that go into it, " says Jennifer Grove, founder of New York City﹣based flower service Repeat Roses．While working as a wedding designer and corporate planner, 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 make it easier for luxury clients to donate used bouquets． Like a traditional floral service, the company sells high﹣end floral decorations for weddings or social events, but it then recycles or composts（堆肥） them．If a customer chooses the unique repurposing（为…改变用途） service, a Repeat Roses team can remove the arrangements from the event and then restyle the flowers into smallerbouquets to donate to hospitals, nursing homes and family shelters． If there's a charity that holds a special place in a customer's heart, the team will ensure the blooms are sent there． "It's a logistics business, and we're trying to make sure we are strategic in where we play matchmaker, " Grove says． When the charities are finished with the flowers, Repeat Roses also picks them back up and composts them． The ________ isn't free﹣prices start at ﹩1, 750 for the removal and repurposing service to account for the transportation and labor costs． If you're not willing to spend that much, the company will still compost the flowers from your event instead of sending them to a landfill．Through these two methods, Repeat Roses estimates it has diverted more than 98 tons of waste from landfills and delivered almost 53, 000 floral arrangements to people in need． Although Repeat Roses is a for﹣profit business, the flower 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 charitable tax credit and is eligible for deduction, Repeat Roses ensures that the beneficiary sends you an acknowledgement letter including details of your donation．（1）Jennifer Grove founded Repeat Roses in order to do the following except________．A avoid the waste of flowersB reduce the pollution to the environmentC earn money by selling used flowersD help some customers do charity work．（2）The underlined word "altruism" in Paragraph 5 refers to________．A the company's composting the 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 landfill．（3）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 letter of compliment．．（4）The passage is mainly intended to introduce________．A a creative way of making moneyB a green trend of waste utilizationC a way to cut the emission of carbon dioxideD a company devoted to charity．5. Coronavirus: What is "flattening the curve" and 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"． It explains why so many countries are implementing "social distancing" guidelines﹣including a "shelter in place" order that affects 6.7 million people in Northern California, even though COVID﹣19 outbreaks there might not yet seem severe．Here's what you need to know about the curve, and why we want to flatten it．What is the curve?The "curve" researchers are talking about refers to the projected 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 one looks like:The curve takes on different shapes, depending on the virus's infection rate． It could be a steep curve, in which 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 curves with a steep rise also have a steep fall; after the virus infects pretty much everyone who can be infected, case numbers begin to drop exponentially, too．The faster the infection curve rises, the quicker the local health care system gets overloaded beyond its capacity to treat 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 same number of people ultimately get infected, but over a longer period of time． A slower infection rate means a less stressed health care system, fewer hospital visits on any given day and fewer sick people being turned away．How do we flatten the curve?As there is currently no vaccine or specific medication to treat COVID﹣19, the only way to flatten the curve 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" right away．（1）According to the passage， which of the following about the curve is TRUE？________ A The curve has different shapes depending on the types of pandemic． B The curve with a flatter rise has a flatter fall as well． C The steep curve suggests local health system might maintain its capacity． D The curve here shows the number of people who've been cured．．（2）Why is it important to flatten the curve？________A The time for the infection will be shorter．B People can develop immunity to the virus．C The health care system can handle the infected people．D Vaccines can be developed to stop the spread of the virus．．（3）What is the way mentioned in the passage to flatten the curve？________A Putting local health care system under stress．B Paying more frequent visits to local hospitals．C Giving people effective medication or vaccine．D Practicing social distancing as soon as possible．6. Malaysia has long wished to join the ranks of developed countries． Admission to the OECD, often referred to as the "rich countries' club", would be a formal recognition． But how close is Malaysia to the OECD level of development?Judging from its economic development, the answer is "close"． In 2019, Malaysia's per﹣capita GDP was estimated at about 12, 200, notfarbehindthe13, 530 average of the six least wealthy OECD members, according to World Bank data． Per﹣capita GDP is a very narrow ________ of development, though． Another good measure is the human development index, or HDI, which takes into account life expectancy, health, quality of life and education． In 2019, Malaysia's HDI put it 61st of 189 countries． Within Asia, only three countries rank higher: Singapore at 9th, Japan at 19th and Korea at 22nd． So Malaysia has made good progress．However, the service sector provides a more comprehensive assessment． The service sector, as opposed to agriculture or manufacturing, tends to be the largest and most important in any developed economy． Here you find the best﹣paid, most highly skilled jobs． Services reflect the quality of a country's workers． And since a large part of the service sector is linked to consumers, it also measures consumer﹣sector development． An innovative, sophisticated service sector with a strong supply of skilled labor and steady demand from its customers is a meaningful measure of a country's development．So how is Malaysia's services sector? On the supply side, Malaysia boasts one of the best﹣educated populations in emerging Asia． However, educational quality is far from satisfactory． According to the OECD's latest Program for International Student Assessment （PISA）, Malaysian students of equivalent education levels perform only about 85% as well as their OECD peers in reading, 88% in math and 84% in science． It's better on the demand side, where private consumption has survived slowing global trade and rising economic uncertainty． In the first half of 2019, private consumption grew by 7.7% year on year﹣not far off 2018's 8% growth﹣despite falling investment and slowing export growth． To go forward, Malaysia needs to make labor productivity and growth in consumption mutually reinforcing（加强）． To boost labor productivity, it needs to improve both the quality of workers and their market mobility． A more productive labor force will translate into higher household incomes, which will further stimulate private consumption． More consumption will encourage greater investment in services． And strongerinvestment, especially in startups, will make services a more powerful engine of employment growth．Increasing investment in services would come with a bonus: quickening the evolution of Malaysia's digital economy． This is the new frontier（前线） for Malaysia's service sector． Getting there will prepare Malaysia for the prime time．（1）The underlined word "gauge" in Paragraph 2 is the closest in meaning to________．A the distance between two placesB an instrument for finding the size， quantity，etc． of somethingC a fact or event that can be used to judgesomething D something missing that prevents it from being complete or satisfactory．（2）To evaluate a country's economic growth， the service sector offers a more complete evaluation because________．A it shows how well labor force and consumer﹣sector developB developed countries depend entirely on services to prosperC it includes jobs that require both basic and advanced skillsD growth in agriculture and manufacturing underlines the service sector．（3）Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage？________A According to PISA， Malaysian students score higher in reading thanscience． B Higher family incomes will help to increase laborproductivity． C Slower global economy didn't affect Malaysia's private consumption that much． D Investment in services is likely to create more job opportunities．．（4）What can be the best title for this passage？________A The Definition and Role of a Developed CountryB Developing Economy Is the Key to Joining OECDC Malaysia Has to Further Develop Its ServicesD People in Malaysia Need Better Education．五、六选四7.The next time you find yourself negotiating a promotion or job offer， it might pay to look past the job title and explore the specific responsibilities that will be yours alone．That's the conclusion of a new research paper from a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor， Nathan Wilmers， who examined the question of why salaries often differ between people with the same job titles in the same organization．（1）________ Wilmers found that even within roles with the same job title， employees who managed to claim specific job tasks unique to the organization typically had an advantage inpay． Workers who possessed these specific skills and responsibilities， which Wilmers referred to as "job turf"， typically earned 5% more than colleagues with the same job description， even when controlling for past experience， education and gender．（2）________Wilmer findings on job turf echo a conclusion．（3）________ Power within an organisation is often less a function of what's granted from higher﹣ups （job titles， seniority） than of an employee's ability to successfully navigate the organisation's social networks． In other words， the ability to build relationships with colleagues who might be willing to mentor you， train you and eventually share or delegate key tasks has enormous value．（4）________ In Wilmers' research， the most reliable predictor of an employee's job turf was their work period of time at the organisation． The longer you stick around an organisation， the more likely you are to gain job turf． This could be because managers become more likely to assign these workers turf， or because higher tenure workers get abetter understanding of how the organisation works and are thereby more effective at establishing turf．六、概要写作8. For much of the 20th century, milk was a simple part of daily life in the U．S, as farmers raised cows, milkmen delivered bottles and children drank it at school． But those days are fading．America has fallen out of love with drinking milk, as lower﹣calorie options have increased and people are replacing water bottles with milk cartons． Americans each drink an estimated 146 lb of fluid milk in 2018, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service． That may sound like a lot, but it's down by 26% just since 2000．The downturn has been tough on dairy processors like Borden and Dean, which buy fresh milk from farms and use techniques like pasteurization （巴氏杀菌） to create a consumer ﹣safe drink with a longer shelf life． For the past five years, thanks to technology that increased milk production, fresh﹣milk prices were relatively low, which meant processors could still earn some money even despite the decreasing demand． But prices began going up again last year, squeezing the processors' already tight profits． "Declining sales in a thin ﹣profit business is not a good recipe for success, " says Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at the University of Wisconsin．Milk processors are also facing competition from big retailers, which have set up their own processing plants． In 2018, Walmart opened a milk﹣processing plant in Indiana to serve hundreds of stores in the Midwest, taking away approximately 95 million gal of milk﹣processing business from Dean Foods．On the other end of the supply chain, dairy farms are facing trouble of their own． The low prices left small farmers struggling across the industry． The number of farm bankruptcies（破产） in 2019 was up by 4% from the previous year． "We're trying our best to hang on, " says Mary Rieckmann, a dairy farmer in Wisconsin whose family has turned to GoFundMe to keep their century﹣old farm running．（1）What's the main idea of the passage？________A Why some dairy farmers turn to GoFundMe．B Why America's milk industry get into much trouble．C Why Americans consume less milk than before．D Why big retailers set up their own processing plants．．（2）It can be inferred from the passage that________．A an American consumes 146 lb fluid milk every yearB technology in milk industry improves the productionC Walmart is probably not a target customer of Dean Foods nowD 2019 witnessed 4% more farm bankruptcies than the previous year．（3）In which section of a newspaper may the passage appear？________A HealthB TechnologyC LifeD Economy．七、汉译英9. 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．（engage）________10. 面临不景气的市场，一些餐馆想法设法利用网络服务以减少亏损．（means）________11. 这种低成本的电池不仅充电更快，而且能让电动汽车续航能力更强．（Not only…）________12. 这所学校鼓励学生深入研究一个话题并强调与其他学生合作，从而培养当下职场上雇主们所青睐的技能．（so as to）________八、开放性作文13. Directions： Write an English composition in 120﹣150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．以下片段选自某位名人给美国高中生毕业生的网上毕业演讲．请结合你生活中的例子，谈谈你对这段话的理解．"If we're going to get through these difficult times； if we're going to create a world where everybody has the opportunity to find a job， and afford college； if we're going to save the environment and defeat future pandemics， then we're going to have to do it together． So be alive to one another's struggles． Stand up for one another's rights． Leave behind all the old ways of thinking that divide us ﹣ sexism， racial prejudice， status， greed ﹣ and set the world on a different path．"2020届上海市浦东新区高考二模英语试卷（B卷）答案1. to witness,where,were admitted,tending,what,more comprehensive,arespecialized,It,As,rooted2. D,C,B,E,I,J,K,H,F,A3. ADBCDBCDBCADBCD4. CBCB5. BCD6. CABC7. D,F,B,E8. BCD9. Relatively speaking，engaging in the global financial system will benefit a country greatly．10. Facedwiththedepressedmarket，somerestaurantshavetriedeverymeanstocutlossesbytakingadvantageoftheInternetservice 11. Not only does the low﹣cost battery recharge more quickly， but it can also help electric vehicles to operate for longer distance．12. The school encourages students to dig deep into a topic and lays emphasis on cooperating with other students，so as to develop skills that current employers favor．13. The quote from the speech provides an insight on the various difficulties that we human now face together．（对这句话的理解）Problems for one group of people may not be of concern for another group． Examples of this including sexism， racism and economic status． However， it is essential for everyone of us to stand up for each other， because collective effort from all parties is what makes the difference． The recent coronavirus situation in China can best illustrate this． When facing the deadly disease， many peopleleft behind their prejudices and fought with the medical staff together．【高分句型一】Citizens tried to follow instructions and offered help to others during the epidemic． It is hard to imagine what the situation will be like if we failed to face this challenge as a whole．【高分句型二】（给出理由）In short， I agree with the quote and I hope that we can work through difficult times together．（总结）。

2020届上海市二中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AAmid the coronavirus outbreak, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security recommends having at least a two - week supply of water and food.PotatoesShelf life：2 to 5 weeks if stored in a cool, dry, dark placeYukon Gold, red, and fingerling potatoeswill last from two to three weeks. Larger white potatoes can last for three to five weeks. Sweet potatoes have about the same shelf life. Don't store them next to onions, however. The two might go together well in cooking, but raw, each gives off gases and moisture that might cause the other to spoil faster.Tea※Shelf life：6 to 12 months past "sell - by" dateDried tea leaves, whether loose (in a sealed container) or in teabags (in an unopened box) can easily last a year or more if they' re not subjected to damp or humidity. However, the tea does tend to lose flavor over time.Peanuts● Shelf life：1 to 2 monthsPeanuts in their shell, especially when kept cool and dry, are perfectly happy in the cupboard for as long as two months.Canned fruits and vegetables● Shelf life：1 to 2 years past "sell - by” dateCanning is an extremely efficient means of preserving food. Generally speaking, if canned foods aren't subjected to extreme heat, their contents should stay good for two years or more. Be aware, however, of dented cans or those with swollen tops, which may indicate the presence of bacteria inside.1. Which can go bad faster if stored with onions?A. Potatoes.B. Tea.C. Peanuts.D. Canned fruits and vegetables.2. What is special about tea?A. The flavor of tea can always remain the same.B. Tea leaves are better to be preserved in an open jar.C. Tea leaves should be kept away from the state of being wet.D. The maximum length of time that tea can be stored is 6 months.3. What may shorten the "sell - by” date of canned foods ?A. Shapes of cans.B. Categories of foods.C. Decline of the temperature.D. Exposure to high temperature.BWhen I was seven my father gave me a Timex, my first watch. I loved it, wore it for years, and haven’t had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago. Why? Because I don’t need one. I have a mobile phone and I’m always near someone with an iPod or something like that. All these devices (装置) tell the time — which is why, if you look around, you’ll see lots of empty wrists; sales of watches to young adults have been going down since 2007. This is ridiculous. Expensive cars go faster than cheap cars. Expensive clothes hang better than cheap clothes. But these days all watches tell the time as well as all other watches. Expensive watches come with extra functions — but who needs them? How often do you dive to 300 metres into the sea or need to find your direction in the area around the South Pole? So why pay that much of five years’ school fees for watches that allow you to do these things?If justice were done, the Swiss watch industry should have closed down when the Japanese discovered how to make accurate watches for a five-pound note. Instead the Swiss reinvented the watch, with the aid of millions of pounds’ worth of advertising, as a message about the man wearing it. Rolexes are for those who spend their weekends climbing icy mountains; a Patek Philippe is for one from a rich or noble family; a Breitling suggests you like to pilot planesacross the world.Watches are now classified as “investments” (投资). A 1994 Philippe recently sold for nearly £ 350,000, while 1960s Rolexes have gone from £ 15,000 to £ 30,000 plus in a year. But a watch is not an investment. It’s a toy for self-satisfaction, a matter of fashion. Prices may keep going up — they’ve been rising for 15 years. But when of fashion. Prices may keep going up — they’ve been rising for 15 years. But when fashion moves on, the owner of that £ 350,000 beauty will suddenly find his pride and joy is no more a good investment than my childhood Times.4. The author don’t need another watch because ________.A. he don’t like wearing a watchB. he has mobile phone and can ask someone for helpC. he has no sense of timeD. he thinks watches too expensive5. It seems ridiculous to the writer that________.A. expensive watches with unnecessary functions still sellB. expensive clothes sell better than cheap onesC. cheap cars don’t run as fast as expensive onesD. people dive 300 metres into the sea6. What can be learnt about Swiss watch industry from the passage?A. It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.B. It’s hard for the industry to beat its competitors.C. It targets rich people as its potential customers.D. It’s easy for theindustry to reinvent cheap watches.7. Which would be the best title for the passage?A. Timex or Rolex?B. My Childhood TimexC. Watches? Not for Me!D. Watches----a Valuable CollectionCMany teens may feel anxious sometimes. It’s the kind of nervousness that makes you bite your nails before a big test. We spend more time online than we should. We feel good about ourselves or bad based on how many Likes and Followers we get on social media. Young people are developing a false view of life.On the screen, we see what people want to show us. People usually only post photos where they are looking their best. They are surrounded by friends and seem that they are having a great time. No one seems sad or lonely. In short, life isfabulous. But sooner or later, our young people compare their real life to it. They find that theirs doesn’t seem as fun or exciting and grow worried that they may be missing out.No wonder teachers are reporting more anxious students. It’s reported that a lot more college students feel ―overwhelming anxiety. The percentage jumped from 50% in 2011 to 62% in 2016. Anxiety is now the most common mental-health problem in my country. It affects nearly one-third of teens and adults.Certainly, we can’t blame it on social media alone. We expect toomuch from our children and a lot of these expectations aren’t reasonable. Their schedules are packed with sports, clubs and homework. They don’t have enough free time. We want our children to succeed, and we don’t care how much it costs.As parents, we must have more balance. On one hand, we push too hard, and on the other hand, we makelife too easy for children. We shouldn’t and can’t promise our children that they will always be happy. We shouldn’t try to protect them from the problems of everyday life. Let them solve the problems in person.8. What is the text mainly about?A. What causes teens’ nervousness.B. How to deal with teens’ anxiety.C. What a view of life means to people.D. How to treat social media appropriately.9. What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Wonderful.B. Encouraging.C. Anxious.D. Doubtful.10. Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 3?A. To draw teachers’ attention.B. To show teachers’ mental problems.C. To present the seriousness of teens’ anxiety.D. To show adults have more problems than teens.11. What should parents do to help their children out?A. Try to meet their expectations.B. Help them with their homework.C. Give them more free time to play sports.D. Allow them to solve their own problems in life.DWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies withsmall samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources, scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.12. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.13. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D.The high-impact journal editors.14. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.15. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年上海市高考英语二模试卷（B卷）II. Grammar and Vocabulary（20分）Section A（10分）Directions： After reading the passage below， fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word， fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word； for the other blanks，use one word that best fits each blank.1. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security， the Ministry of Education and other central departments， recently issued a notice （1）________ forbids any gender discrimination against women in the workplace．China has made great achievements in establishing gender equality．（2）________some women， especially in pregnancy﹣related conditions， are still more likely to face discrimination in the workplace or （3）________ looking for jobs．To ensure the rights of women to give birth， the notice requires employers not ask female applicants non﹣job﹣related questions （4）________（involve） their marital status or number and ages of their children，（5）________ have new female hirees take pregnancy tests．（6）________ coordinated face﹣to﹣face meeting mechanism will be established to ensure the implementation of the new regulation． Employers who are reported （7）________ （discriminate） against job applicants based on gender will be summoned． Those who refuse to stop or rectify the situation will be punished according the law and exposed to the public through media．Employers and human resource companies who post in portals job advertisements that include gender bias shall be ordered to make corrections， and may face penalties and have their business licenses （8）________（suspend）．In addition， more favorable measures （9）________（take） to further support the employment of women （10）________enhancing job﹣training services for women，providing child care services for children under 3， and improving the maternity insurance system for female employees．【答案】that/which,But,while/when,involving,nor,A,to have discriminated,suspended,will be taken,such as【考点】说明文语法填空【解析】文章讲述了中国在工作环境中应对女性歧视所做的努力．【解答】（1）that/which．考查连词，先行词是notice，在定语从句中做主语，故填that或者which．（2）But．考查连词，表示转折，但是一些女性，尤其是怀孕的时候，还是可能在工作时遭受歧视，故填But．（3）while/when．考查连词，引导时间状语从句的省略，省略了they are，当她们找工作的时候，故填while或者when．（4）involving．考查非谓语，question与involve是主动关系，使用现在分词作后置定语，故填involving．（5）nor．考查副词，nor这里表示“也不”，对应前面的not，故填nor．（6）A．考查冠词，表示泛指，一个合作的面对面会议机制，故填A．（7）to have discriminated．考查不定式，be reported to do sth：被报道做某事，曾经歧视过找工作的人，使用现在完成时态，故填to have discriminated．（8）suspended．考查非谓语，have sth done：使某事被做，故填suspended．（9）will be taken．考查时态，更多的有利措施将会被采取，使用将来时态的被动语态，故填will be taken．（10）such as．考查固定搭配，such as：比如，例如，比如促进女性工作培训服务，故填such as．Section B（10分）Directions： Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.The picture of miseries and sufferings of the Black woman in America may appear， perhaps darker and more depressing than Dante’s（但丁） description of Hell because in the history of human race， the Black woman in America has suffered the most． A close and critical （1）_______of the history of the Black woman’s life and condition since her arrival in a strange land will unfold very well the long story of her pain and sorrow associated with her mutilated（被切断的） soul． Since her arrival on the foreign shore， the Black womanhas been facing the worst kind of（2）_______ and oppression． As a Black she has had to endure all the horrors of slavery and has been the object of continually inhumane treatment in all kinds of work，（3）_______ the lowest place on the wage scale and restricted to the lowest﹣status and the most uncreative jobs． Since times of slavery， Black womanhood has been destroyed，（4）_______ and abused with racial and inhuman practices by black men and white men and women． In the process， they have lost their（5）_______ “self”，and have developed a（n） complexity in themselves﹣though as black women， they see themselves with the eyes of white men and women and black men． This has（6）_______ been responsible for the destruction of their self﹣confidence and the feeling of being human．They look upon themselves as masters’ belongings．As a mother she has seen her children sold into slavery． She has seen them left at home without attention while she attended to the needs of the children of the（7）_______ class． She has seen her children suffer from drug addiction， the lack of decent education and experience attacks by a racist society， and populating the prisons of this nation． In addition， besides suffering the common fate of all oppressed people， the African﹣American women continue to undergo the oppression of woman by men， which existed for long．In the home she becomes “the slave of a slave”． Men may be cruelly treated and （8）_______ to all sorts of dehumanizing treatment on the part of the rulingclass． However， at least they can take out their frustration on someone else， their women．Thus feminism in America means much more than what it stands for in other European countries， chiefly because it has different role and meaning with respect to the Black women． If a feminist is（9）_______ defined as one who is involved in transforming and reinterpreting familiar realities， then Black women are innate（天生的）feminists．Black women writing exhibits and constructs a Black women’s literary traditionthat is inherently feminist． Barbara Smith， an （10）_______ Black feminist critic，states that the ability of Black women to survive in the face of White America exhibits an innate feminist potential．【答案】K,I,G,C,A,J,F,B,H,E【考点】选词填空【解析】本文主要是作者对美国黑人女性所受到的不公平待遇的描述，以及美国的女权运动对非裔美国妇女的重大意义．【解答】（1） K．考查名词．句意：对这位黑人妇女自从来到陌生的土地后的生活和状况的历史的一个仔细和批判性的____很好地与她残缺的灵魂相关的痛苦和悲伤的漫长故事．结合句意可知此处意为“描述”，故选K．（2） I．考查名词．句意：自从她来到国外的海岸，这位黑人妇女一直面临着最恶劣的____和压迫．结合句意可知此处意为“剥削”，故选I．（3） G．考查动词．句意：在工资等级中____最低的位置，并被限制在最低的地位和最没有创造性的工作．结合句意可知此处意为“占据”，故选G．（4） C．考查动词．句意：自奴隶制时代以来，黑人女性就被黑人男性和白人男性和女性以种族和不人道的方式摧毁、____和虐待．结合句意可知此处意为“扭曲”，故选C．（5） A．考查形容词．句意：在这个过程中，她们失去了____“自我”，结合句意可知此处意为“真正的”，故选A．（6） J．考查副词．句意：这____导致了她们自信心的丧失和做人的感觉，把自己视为主人的财产．结合句意可知此处意为“最终”，故选J．（7） F．考查动词．句意：当她照顾____阶级的孩子时，她看到自己的孩子被遗弃在家里，无人理睬．结合句意可知此处意为“统治”，故选F．（8） B．考查动词．句意：统治阶级可能会残酷地对待男人，并对他们施以各种非人的待遇．结合句意可知此处意为“遭受”，be subjected to“遭受”，故选B．（9） H．考查副词．句意：如果女权主义____被定义为参与改变和重新解释熟悉的现实的人，那么黑人妇女就是天生的女权主义者．结合句意可知此处意为“通常”，故选H．（10） E．考查形容词．句意：____黑人女权主义者芭芭拉•史密斯指出，黑人女性面对美国白人的生存能力显示出一种与生俱来的女权主义者潜能．结合句意可知此处意为“有影响力的”，故选E．III. Reading Comprehension（45分）Section A（15分）Directions： For eachblank 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.Our Global VillageNearing autumn’s close． My neighbor ﹣How do Our es he live, I wonder?These lines were written by a famous poet nearly three hundred years ago． They express a timeless and universal curiosity in one’s fellow man．The word ‘neighbor’ in the poem （1）_______ people very much like one’s self． He may live next door, similar indress, diet, custom and language． Today, few people are surrounded by neighbors whoare cultural copies of themselves． Tomorrow we can expect to spend most of our lives inthe （2）_______ of a variety of neighbors． They may speak in a different tongue, seekdifferent values and behave according to different norms． As our world is （3）_______, our neighbors increasingly will be people whose life styles contrast sharply withour own．Science and technology has turned our world into a global village． The term﹣global village﹣was （4）_______ by Marshal Mcluhan． It is used to describe the （5）_______of the world as a result of the mass media． Nowadays, the mass media is able to bring （6）_______ from all corners of the globe into people’s homes． Communication technologies make it possible to connect with people in other countries on the phone and the Internet． Modern transportation systems also （7）_______ to the creation of the global village． Now astronauts can （8）_______ around the globe in eighty minutes． Themoon is already within our range of travel, and the addition of Mars is just a （9）_______of time． A visit to major cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo shows that movement of people from one country to another has become commonplace．People everywhere are gaining （10）_______, and this is just the beginning． Our mobility places us in （11）_______ with people from other cultures． And when we meet, we need to communicate． In fact, we must communicate． This communicative behavior is called （12）_______ communication． It occurs whenever a message sender is a member of one culture and a message receiver is of another． We may find intercultural communication difficult． Even if we overcome the natural （13）_______ of language differences, we may fail to understand and to be understood． Misunderstanding may even become the rule （14）_______the exception．In order to communicate effectively and appropriately in English, we need, （15）_______ to become aware of the interrelationship between language andculture． Language is part of culture and plays an important role in it． Without language, culture would not be possible．（1）A.refers toB.appeals toC.devotes toD.connects to（2）panyB.formC.needD.maintenance（3）A.transferredB.transplantedC.transformedD.formed（4）A.developedB.coinedC.madeD.charted（5）A.changingB.reformationC.shrinkingD.sinking（6）A.evidenceB.convenienceC.eventsD.accidentsA.contributeB.oweC.distributeD.attribute（8）A.circleB.cycleC.circulateD.surf（9）A.matteringC.resultD.future（10）A.freedomB.pleasureC.chancesD.mobility（11）A.contractB.contraryC.contactD.contrast（12）A.foreignB.domesticC.interculturalD.inner（13）A.causeB.barriersC.resolutionD.foundation（14）A.other thanB.rather thanC.in addition toD.or rather（15）A.thereforeB.otherwiseC.neverthelessD.however【答案】AACBCCAAADCCBBA【考点】完形综合阅读理解综合本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了世界在不停进步，逐渐演变为同一个地球村．【解答】（1）A．考查短语辨析．A． refers to 参考；B． appeals to 上诉；C． devotes to致力于；D． connects to 连接到；诗中的“邻居”一词指的是非常像自己的人．故选A（2）A．考查名词辨析．A． company公司；B． form 形式；C． need 需要；D． maintenance维护；明天我们可以期待我们的大部分时间都在各种各样的邻居的陪伴下度过．故选A（3）C．考查动词辨析．A． transferred转让；B． transplanted移植；C． transformed变形；D． formed形成；随着世界的变化，我们的邻居将越来越多地成为生活方式与我们截然不同的人．故选C（4）B．考查动词辨析．A． developed发达；B． coined 创造；C． made 制造；D． charted图表；“地球村”这个词是麦克卢汉元帅创造的．故选B（5）C．考查动词辨析．A． changing改变；B． reformation改革；C． shrinking 收缩；D． sinking下沉；它被用来描述大众传媒导致的世界的萎缩．故选C（6）C．考查名词辨析．A．evidence证据；B．convenience 方便；C．events 事件；D． accidents事故；如今，大众传媒能够把来自世界各地的事件带进人们的家．故选C（7）A．考查动词辨析．A． contribute贡献；B． owe欠；C． distribute分发；D． attribute属性；现代交通系统也有助于创建地球村．故选A（8）A．考查名词辨析．A． circle圆圈；B． cycle 循环；C． circulate传阅；D． surf 冲浪；现在宇航员可以在80分钟内绕地球一圈，月球已经在我们的旅行范围内，火星的加入只是时间问题．故选A（9）A．考查名词辨析．A． matter事项；B． coming 即将到来；C． result 结果；D． future 未来；现在宇航员可以在80分钟内绕地球一圈，月球已经在我们的旅行范围内，火星的加入只是时间问题．故选A（10）D．考查名词辨析．A． freedom自由；B． pleasure 愉快；C． chances 机会；D． mobility机动性；世界各地的人们都在增加流动性，而这只是一个开始．故选D （11）C．考查动词辨析．A． contract合同；B． contrary 相反；C． contact 接触；D． contrast对比；我们的流动性使我们与来自其他文化的人接触．故选C（12）C．考查形容词辨析．A． foreign外国；B． domestic国内的；C． intercultural跨文化；D． inner内部；这种交际行为称为跨文化交际．故选C（13）B．考查名词辨析．A． cause原因；B． barriers 障碍物；C． resolution 分辨率；D． foundation基金会；即使我们克服了语言差异的自然障碍，我们也可能无法理解和被理解．故选B（14）B．考查短语辨析．A． other than不同，不同于；B． rather than 而不是；C． in addition to除了；D． or rather 或者更确切地说；误解甚至可能成为规则而不是例外；故选B（15）A．考查副词辨析．A． therefore因此；B． otherwise 否则；C． nevertheless尽管如此；D． however 然而；为了用英语进行有效而恰当的交流，我们需要意识到语言和文化之间的相互关系．故选ASection B（22分）Directions： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according tothe information given in the passage you have just read.As degrees have become more common, their importance as signaling devices is rising． A recent study by Joseph Fuller and Manjari Raman of Harvard Business School found that companies routinely require applicants to have degrees, even though only a minority of those already working in the role have them． This increases the graduate premium﹣but by punishing non﹣graduates rather than boosting the absolute returns to degrees．Analysis by The Economist of American census data finds that between 1970 and 2015 the share of workers aged 25﹣64 with at least a bachelor’s degree increased in 256 out of 265 occupations． Some of these are intellectually demanding jobs that changed a lot over that period, such as aerospace engineer or statistician． Others are non﹣graduate jobs such as waiting tables． Sixteen percent of waiters now have degrees﹣perhaps, in most cases, because they could not find a graduate job． But other jobs that are mostly done by graduates, such as journalism, nursing and teaching in primary schools, used to require only shorter training, often received while working． Today, having a degree is usually an entry requirement． 26.5m workers in America﹣two﹣thirds of those with degrees﹣are doing work that was mostly done by non﹣ graduates a half﹣century ago．Advances in technology have doubtless made some of these jobs more demanding． But not all of them, at least judging by pay．We find only a weak link between higher shares of graduates in an occupation and higher salaries． For around half of the occupations that employ higher shares of graduates now than a half﹣century ago, real wages have fallen． Andreas Schleicher, the head of education research at the OECD, reckons that “countries have skills shortages, not degree shortages”． The way universities have come to ________ higher education, he says, is a problem in part because universities do not suit all kinds of learners． And university dropouts tend to see little in the way of financial benefit from the part of their course that they have finished．（1）According the first paragraph， the demand for degrees________．A.means a majority of staff in company are now have degrees．B.enables those with degrees to earn more money．C.signals that non﹣graduates will find it more difficult to find a job．D.leads to those non﹣graduates being punished by their employers．．（2）What can be learned from the text？________A.Non﹣graduate jobs such as waiting tables now need a college degree．B.Some jobs that are mostly done by graduates， such as journalism must go through training．C.Degrees don’t necessary lead to higher wages．D.Most graduates receive higher salaries now than a half﹣century ago．．（3）What does the underlined word “monopolise” mean？________A.promoteB. controlC. sponsorD. recognize．（4）Which opinion will Andreas Schleicher most probably agree with？________A.The emphasis on degrees will hinder the career choice for those without a degree．B.Countries should attach more importance on degrees．C.Universities dropouts tend to have more skills than graduates．D.Financial benefit is little for university degrees．【答案】CCBA【考点】议论文阅读社会文化类阅读【解析】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了随着学位越来越普遍，它们作为信号设备的重要性也在上升．【解答】（1）C．细节理解题．根据文章第一段 A recent study by Joseph Fuller and Manjari Raman of Harvard Business School found that companies routinely require applicants to have degrees， even though only a minority of those already working in the role have them．哈佛商学院的约瑟夫•富勒和曼贾里•拉曼最近的一项研究发现，公司通常要求申请者拥有学位，尽管已经在这个职位上工作的人中只有少数人拥有学位．可知根据第一段，对学位的需求表明，非毕业生将发现更难找到工作；故选C．（2）C．推理判断题．根据文章第三段We find only a weak link between higher shares of graduates in an occupation and higher salaries．我们发现，毕业生在某一职业中所占比例较高与薪酬较高之间只有微弱的联系．可知学位不一定能提高工资；故选C．（3）B．词义猜测题．根据文章最后一段The way universities have come to monopolise higher education， he says， is a problem in part because universities do not suit all kinds of learners．他说，大学垄断高等教育的方式在一定程度上是一个问题，因为大学不适合各种学习者．可知意为控制；故选B．（4）A．推理判断题．根据文章最后一段 The way universities have come to monopolise higher education， he says， is a problem in part because universities do not suit all kinds of learners． And university dropouts tend to see little in the way of financial benefit from the part of their course that they have finished．他说，大学垄断高等教育的方式在一定程度上是一个问题，因为大学不适合所有类型的学习者．而大学辍学者往往看不到从他们完成的课程中获得经济利益的方式．可知安德烈亚斯•施莱歇尔最可能赞同的观点是对学位的重视会阻碍那些没有学位的人的职业选择；故选A．University Room RegulationsApproved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential （住宿的） rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players． Items that are not allowed in student rooms include: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers． Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life．Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination （组合密码） for their room door locks upon check﹣in． Do not share your room door lock combination with anyone． The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others． The fee is ﹩25 to change a room combination．Cooking PolicyStudents living in buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen． Students must clean up after cooking． This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff． Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use． With the exception of using a small microwave oven to heat food, students are not permitted to cook in their rooms．Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms． Students who are found withpets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of ﹩100 and a continuing fine of ﹩50 a day per pet． Students receive written notice when the fine goes into effect． If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court．Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University． Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences are 11: 00 pm to 8: 00 am Sunday through Thursday．Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1: 00 am to 8: 00 am． Students who violate quiet hours are subject to a fine of ﹩25．（1）Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms？________A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds．B. TVs and electric blankets．C. Hair dryers and candles．D. Wireless routers and radios．．（2）What if a student is found to have told his combination to others？________A. The combination should be changed．B. He should be fined $25．C. The Office replace the door lock．D. He should check out of the room．．（3）What can we learn from the passage？________A. A microwave oven is allowed to be used．B. students enjoy a party in residences on 7：00 am， Sunday．C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen．D. No pets are permitted in student rooms．【答案】BAA【考点】广告布告类阅读应用文阅读【解析】本文为广告应用文，介绍了学生宿舍的规章制度．【解答】（1）B．细节理解题．根据第一部分中的“The following items are approved for use in residential（住宿的） rooms：electric blankets，hair dryers，personal computers，radios，televisions and DVD players”可知，在学生宿舍里允许使用电热毯、电吹风、个人电脑、收音机、电视和DVD播放器，故选B．（2）A．细节理解题．根据第二段第二句The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combinationat any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others．寝室生活管理部会更换寝室门的密码，故选A．（3）A．细节理解题．根据第三部分中的“With the exception of using a small microwave oven（微波炉） to heat food，stude nts are not permitted to cook in their rooms”可知，除了可以使用小的微波炉来加热食物外，不允许学生在房间里做饭，由此可知选AIf plastic had been invented when the Pilgrims（清教徒移民）sailed fromPlymouth, England, to North America ﹣and the Mayflower had been stocked with bottled water and plastic﹣wrapped snacks ﹣ their plastic waste would likely still be around, four centuries later． If the Pilgrims had been like many people today and had simply throwntheir empty bottles and wrappers over the side, Atlantic waves and sunlight would have worn all that plastic into tiny bits．And those bits might still be floating around the world’s oceans today, waiting to be eaten by unfortunate fish, and eventually perhaps by one of us．Because plastic wasn’t invented until the late 19th century, and production really onlytook off around 1950, we have a mere 9． 2 billion tons of the stuff to deal with． Ofthat, more than 6.9 billion tons have become waste． And of that waste, a shocking 6.3 billion tons never made it to recycling facilities．No one knows how much unrecycled plastic waste ends up in the ocean, Earth’s last sink． In 2015, Jenna Jambeck, a university of Georgia engineering professor, caught everyone’s attention with a rough estimate: between 5.3 million and 14 million tons each year just from coastal regions．Most of it isn’t thrown off ships, she and her colleagues say, but is dumped carelessly on land or in rivers, mostly in Asia．It’s then blown or washed into the sea．It’s unclear how long it will take for that plastic t o completely biodegrade （降解）． Estimates range from 450 years to never．Meanwhile, ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals everyyear． Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it． Some are harmed visibly ﹣﹣﹣ strangled（勒死）by abandoned fishing nets． Many more are probably harmed invisibly． Marine species of all sizes, from fish to whale, now eat microplastics, the bits smaller than one﹣fifth of an inch across．On Hawaii’s Big Island, on a beach to which no paved road, I walked ankle﹣deep through mocroplastics． After that, I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as an approaching disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change．And yet there’s a key diff erence: Ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change． There are no mean waste deniers（否认者）, at least so far． To do something about it, we have to remake our planet’s entire energy system．“This isn’t a Problem where we don’t know what the s olution is, ” says Jambeck．“We know how to pick up garbage． Anyone can do it． We know how to deal with it． Weknow how to recycle．” It’s a matter of building the necessary institutions and systems, she says ﹣﹣﹣ ideally before the ocean tums, for centuries to come, into a thin soup of plastic．（1）In the first paragraph the author emphasizes the fact that________．A.British people migrated to America four centuries ago．B.people have kept doing research in plastic for four centuries．C.there was no plastic pollution four centuries ago．D.plastic waste would remain in the ocean for four centuries．．（2）How are marine animals harmed invisibly by ocean plastic？________A.They eat microplastics．B.They drown in microplastics．C.They are coated with waste plastic bags．D.They are struggling in abandoned plastic nets．．（3）Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？________A.People all agree reducing plastic production is the solution．B.People all agree plastic waste has caused ocean plastic．C.It has been scheduled to reverse the trend of climate change．D.It has been scheduled to reverse the trend of ocean plastic．．（4）Which of the following is the best title of the passage？________A.Ocean Plastic and Climate Change．B.To Biodegrade or to Recycle？C.Planet or PlasticD.Earth’s Last Sink．【答案】DABC【考点】完形综合说明文阅读阅读理解综合【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了如今塑料垃圾已经严重地污染了我们的环境，尤其是海洋环境，人类应该采取措施改变这一现状．【解答】（1）D．细节理解题．根据第一段“If plastic had been invented when the Pilgrims（清教徒移民）sailed from Plymouth，England， to North America ﹣and the Mayflower had been stocked with bottled water and plastic﹣wrapped snacks ﹣ their plastic waste would likely still be around， four centuries later如果塑料是在清教徒从英国普利茅斯航行到北美时发明的，而且”五月花“号上有瓶装水和塑料包装的零食，那么在四个世纪后，塑料垃圾可能还会存在”．可知在第一段中，作者强调了塑料垃圾在海洋中可以存留四个世纪的事实．故选D．（2）A．细节理解题．根据第四段“Marine species of all sizes， from fish to whale， now eat microplastics， the bits smaller than one﹣fifth of an inch across．各种大小的海洋生物，从鱼到鲸鱼，现在都以直径小于五分之一英寸的塑料微粒为食．”．可知海洋动物吃塑料微粒，海洋塑料在不知不觉中伤害海洋动物．故选A．（3）B．细节理解题．根据第五段“Ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change． There are no mean waste deniers（否认者）， at least so far海洋塑料不像气候变化那么复杂．至少到目前为止，还没有否定垃圾的人”．可知人们都同意塑料垃圾造成了海洋塑料．故选B．（4）C．推理判断题．根据第六段“a matter of building the necessary institutions and systems， she says ﹣﹣﹣ ideally before the ocean tums， for centuries to come， into a thin soup of plastic她说，这是一个建立必要的制度和体系的问题，理想的情况是在未来几个世纪的海洋风暴来临之前，把它变成一锅薄薄的塑料汤”．可知“Planet or Plastic”是本文最好的题目．故选C．Section C（8分）Directions： Read the following passages. 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.Does solving a math problem give you a headache？ Do you feel nervous when you sit a math exam（1）________Scientists came to his conclusion with an in﹣depth experiment， which was published in the Public Library of Science One journal． They began by finding out how much participants fear math． Those involved were asked a series of questions such as how they feel when they receive a math textbook or when they walk into a math lesson．Based on their answers， participants were divided into groups． One group was made up of people who were particularly afraid of math and participants in the other group were more comfortable with the subject．Both groups were then given either math tasks or word tasks． When a math task was going to come next， a yellow circle would appear but when a word task was soon to come， a blue square would be shown．（2）________ It was like the pain they would fee， for example， if they burnt their hand on a hot stove． But they reacted less strongly when they knew that they would be faced with a word task．However， scientists saw no strong brain response from people in the second group．Math can be difficult， and for those with high levels of mathematics﹣anxiety （HMA），math is associated with tension， apprehension and fear．“When you are really thinking about the math problems， your mind is racing and you are worrying about all the things that could go wrong，” explained Ian Lyons from University of Chicago， US， leader of the study． "（3）________"More interestingly， the brain activity disappeared when participants actually started dealing with the math tasks． "（4）________" Lyons said．Based on the study， scientists suggested that things could be done to help students worry less and move past their fear of math， which might mean they perform better in tests．【答案】C,D,E,A【考点】说明文七选五【解析】解决一个数学问题给你头痛吗？你感到紧张当你坐一个数学考试吗？对于大多数学生来说，数学很困难但是科学家已经证明数学问题可以引发身体疼痛．本文以此展开谈论，主要讲述了数学问题可以引发身体疼痛的一些研究．【解答】1﹣4 CDEA1．C．细节理解题．根据前文“Does solving a math problem give you a headache？ Do you feel nervous when you sit a math exam”解数学题会让你头疼吗？当你参加数学考试时，你会感到紧张吗．可知此处应填“对大多数学生来说，数学可能很难，但科学家已经证明，数学问题实际上会引发身体疼痛”．故选C．2．D．细节理解题．根据前文“When a math task was going to come next， a yellow circle would appear but when a word task was soon to come， a blue square would be shown当一个数学任务即将到来的时候，一个黄色的圆圈会出现，但是当一个单词任务即将到来的时候，一个蓝色的方块会出现”．可知此处应填“通过使用脑部扫描设备，科学家们注意到，每当第一组的人看到一个黄色圆圈时，他们的大脑会做出类似于身体感到疼痛时的反应”．故选D．3．E．细节理解题．根据前文“When you are really thinking about the math problems，your mind is racing and you are worrying about all the things that could go wrong，” explained Ian Lyons from University of Chicago， US， leader of the study当你真的在思考数学题时，你的大脑在飞速运转，你在担心所有可能出错的事情，“来自美国芝加哥大学的伊恩•莱昂斯解释道，他是这项研究的负责人”．可知此处应填“一个人对一项数学任务的焦虑程度越高，他激活的与威胁检测和疼痛体验相关的大脑区域就越多”．故选E．4．A．细节理解题．根据前文" More interestingly， the brain activity disappeared when participants actually started dealing with the math tasks更有趣的是，当参与者真正开始处理数学任务时，他们的大脑活动消失了“．可知此处应填”这意味着，并不是数学本身让人痛苦，而是对数学的期待让人痛苦"．故选A．IV. Summary Writing（10分）Directions： Read the following passage． Summarize the main idea and the main point （s） of the passage in no more than 60 words． Use your own words as far as possible．The rise of multinational corporations， global marketing， new communications technologies， and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR．Surprisingly， since modern PR was largely an American invention，America’s relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries． Ten years ago， for example， the world’s top five public relations agencies were American﹣owned． In 1991， only one was． The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative． A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate planning activities， compared to about one﹣third of U．S． companies． It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR．Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race？ First， Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs． Knowledge of world geography， for example， has never been strong in this country． Secondly， Americans。

2020届上海教科实验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ADive with Big SharksOur shark dive adventures make use of hookah systems and shark cages. A hookah system is a system of providing air from the surface to divers down below. Cage divers breathe by using a regulator connected to an air hose.Is SharkDiving Dangerous?Yes. You could get sunburnt. You could hit your head on the top bunk getting out of bed. You could fall overboard. As for a shark attack, according to the International Shark Attack File, you are far more likely to be killed by a dog or a deer.Pricing & DetailsOne day Cage Diver Adventure $ 875Our expert shark diver team will accompany you to the best viewing areas within the Marine Sanctuary. There, we'll drop our cage and prepare to provide you with a view you'll never forget.No dive experience is necessary. Our cages sit just below the surface. You'll be able to breathe comfortably from your snorkel or air hose while you move about the cage, taking photos and having fun.Top Shark Adventure $ 375If you want to see great white sharks but prefer them a little further away, we offer great top-side shark viewing from our observation deck(甲板). Help scan the horizon for fins and watch for sharks attacking their prey(猎物).Important NoteThere's No Shark GuaranteeAlthough we go to the best places at the best time of year, we cannot guarantee you'll see sharks. We've been very successful in past shark seasons and expect another incredible year. However, if we see no sharks, there is no refund(退款).1.Which of the following is TRUE about the two adventures?___________.A.Top Shark Adventure makes use of hookah systems.B.Cage Diver Adventure offers you a view of the bottom of the sea.C.Cage Diver Adventure is less interesting than the other.D.Top Shark Adventure is suitable for those worried about danger.2.We can learn from the advertisement that there might be a risk that____________.A.you fail to achieve your purpose of the tripB.you are out of breath deep down in the seaC.you are hurt by a shark while diving thereD.you suffer from lack of skill in shark diving3.It can be inferred from the advertisement that shark diving is____________.A.difficult but excitingB.challenging and tiringC.amazing and enjoyableD.expensive but popularBIn 1990, Hal Donaldson was 23 years old, fresh out of college and found himself in Calcutta, India, where he was asked to interview Mother Teresa.Donaldson says about the great woman famed for feeding the hungry, “She wasn't wearing shoes and her ankles were swollen. She sat down with me and was very polite.” After the interview, Mother Teresa asked him, “What are you doing to help the poor?” Donaldson admitted that he was young and wasn't focused on helping others. With a smile on her face, Mother Teresa said, “Everyone can do something.”Those words deeply struck Donaldson and forced him to face some hard truths about himself.Hal Donaldson grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. When he was 12 years old, his parents were hit by a drunk driver; his father died, and his mother was seriously injured. To make ends meet, they went on welfare. Donaldson says, “I had holes in my shoes and clothes. When you're teased at school for that, you just want to escape.”He managed to do just that. Donaldson got into college and turned his focus to making money for himself He says, “I was just trying to find my way out of insignificance. However, it's easy to overlook others along the way. I was the guy that would see a homeless person and cross the street, so I didn'thave to confront (面对) him. My focus was on climbing to the top instead of helping those trying to climb with me.”Donaldson returned home from India with a different thought. He traveled to eight cities in America and stayed on the streets and listened tostories of the homeless. “My heart broke,” he says. “I knew I could no longer just live for myself.”Inspired by Mother Teresa's words and the stories he'd heard across America. Donaldson loaded a pick-up truck with $300 worth of groceries and handed them out to anyone who needed help. In 1994, Donaldson createdthe nonprofit organization, Convoy for Hope, which works with communities across America and around the world. Their work focuses on feeding children, women's empowerment, helping farmers and disaster services.4. What did 23-year-old Hal Donaldson do in India?A. He attended an interview for a college.B. He fed the hungry with Mother Teresa.C. He interviewed Mother Teresa.D. He did something to help the poor.5. What can we learn about Hal Donaldson from paragraph 4?A. He was born with disability.B. He led a hard life as a child.C. He was well treated at school.D. He survived as a parentless boy.6. How does Hal Donaldson describe himself in college?A. Self-centered.B. Sympathetic.C. Popular.D. Casual.7. How did Hal Donaldson change after he returned home from India?A. He preferred traveling to volunteering.B. He suddenly fell in love with journalism.C. He turned his focus to living for himself.D. He gradually devoted himself to helping others.CWe asked four people who watched an online talk on technology and communication by Sherry Turkle for their opinions.Fred:The talk certainly gave me plenty of food for thought about how technology is changing our behaviour. People are constantly multitasking, whether it be emailing during meetings or texting in the checkout queue. It’s as if we can’t bear to miss out on what our online friends are up to, so we juggle the real and online world. My greatest concern is that we don’t give our brains a chance to switch off. It’sthese precious momentswhen we actually process information that helps us make important decisions.Jeremy:It was a fascinating talk and the speaker really hit the nail on the head with a couple of things. Take parental influence, for instance. How can we expect teenagers not to text while doing their homework when they witness their parents posting on social media while cooking the evening meal or waiting at a red light?Kath:So much of what the speaker said rang true. I honestly believe there’s a danger that the more connected we are, the more isolated we feel. I don’t think this is such an issue for my generation who’ve lived without technology for so long. We know how to be alone. But the under 20s are another kettle of fish. They’re so busycommunicating that they never experience the feeling of solitude and run the risk of not learning how to enjoy their own company.Carl:I’m not sure to what extent I agree that people are more alone, but the way we communicate has certainly evolved. The speaker makes a good point about how we’re getting used to talking with machines like Siri or robots, which are totally lack of experience of human life. But despite such limitations, we seem to be expecting more from technology and less from each other.8. What does the underlined phrase “these precious moments” in paragraph 2 refer to?A. When our brains are free.B. When we emailing during meeting.C. When we texting in the checkout queue.D. When we juggle the real and online world.9. What suggestion may Jeremy give to the parents?A. Accompany their children when they are doing homework.B. Prevent their children using phone while doing homework.C. Set a good example for their children on using phone properly.D. Stop posting on social media in face of their children.10. What does Kath worry about the under 20s generation?A. They communicate more with others.B. They use more technology.C. It’s difficult for them to find companies.D. They don’t know how to be alone.11. What is Carl’s attitude towards the use of technology in communication?A. Favorable.B. Intolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Indifferent.DA Virginia teen is doing his part to make sure frontline health care workers are getting the meals they need to help them take care of themselves and others.Arul Nigam, 17, of Tyson's Corner, Va. , has had to make several adjustments since his school year ended abruptly in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic(新冠疫情).“We didn'thave any classes for like over a month and then after that there were a lot of technical difficulties. So I started to have a lot more free time,” he tells Yahoo Life. “It was really saddening, but it was also something that really surprised me, that our health care workers are facing something like that,” Nigam says. “So I wanted to see what I could do to help them because obviously, they're sacrificing so much and giving so much for all of us. ”In late March, the teen started fundraising efforts with the help of friends and family to help these healthcare workers receive much-needed meals. He also began doing research about what hospitals had the most amount of coronavirus cases, so he could prioritize those places first. He was also arranging for the orders to be fulfilled at local family-owned restaurants impacted by shutdown orders. So far, Nigam has delivered over 1,000 meals to 22 hospitals in 13 states, including New York, Massachusetts and Maryland.Nigam's efforts have not only helped health care workers, but restaurants as well. With quarantine restrictionstaking a toll onthe food industry, places like Best Coast Burrito in Oakland, Calif. , have lost business over the last few weeks. Best Coast's owner,Alvin Shen, tells Yahoo Life that being able to partner with Arul and others in efforts to feed those on the frontline has been a big help.12. What would Nigam probably do according to his words?A. Study at home by himself.B. Spend the more free time playing.C. Donate some money to health care workers.D. Do something helpful for health care workers.13. What is Nigam's priority when delivering food?A. The urgency of meals.B. The severity of the virus.C. The number of doctors.D. The position of hospitals.14. What does the phrase “taking a toll on” in the last paragraph mean?A. Turning a blind eye to.B. Keeping an eye on.C Causing lots of damage to.D. Answering completely for.15. Where can you probably read this text?A. Science fiction.B. Fashion magazine.C. Life magazine.D. Entertainment newspaper.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年上海实验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AArtificial intelligence (Al) is practically everywhere today. There are so many products out there which use Al. Some are being developed, some are already in use, and some failed and are being improved, so it’s very difficult to name a few of them and regard them as the best.ViIt is an Al personal trainer which is mainly concerned with fitness and coaching. It, however, requires the use of bio-sensing earphones and other fitness tracking equipment! It can play your favourite music while you work out and all you have to worry about is the exercise you're doing.Deep TextDo you ever wonder how an ad appears suddenly just when you are looking for something similar? This is because of Deep Text. It uses real-time consumer information to produce data which in turn is used to target consumers. Thus, if you search online for flight tickets fromBangaloretoDelhi, it is very likely that an ad relating to hotels inDelhiwill soon follow.Hello EggIf you live alone and miss your mother because you always miss your breakfast or don’t know what to eat for dinner, then Hello Egg is exactly what you are looking for. A very healthy choice of the 2-minute noodles and oats, Hello Egg provides you with a detailed weekly meal plan about the needs of your body. It is truly a modern AI-powered home cooking tool for the young.WordsmithYou can put Mr. Smith into your Microsoft Excel using their free API, and let it write up detailed analysis of the stories behind your numbers. It can produce detailed reports on thousands of pages of spreadsheets in seconds.1. What can we learn about Vi from the text?A. It is an AI music player.B. It is a bio-sensing earphone.C. It doesn't work without bio-sensing earphones.D. It can make you more energetic while you work out.2. Which can help you improve cooking skill?A. Deep Text.B. Vi.C. Wordsmith.D. Hello Egg.3. What can Wordsmith do for us?A. Produce a detailed report.B. Provide us with a detailed meal plan.C. Book a ticket ahead of time.D. Offer us information on hotels for traveling.BOnce small farmers in Masii, a remote village in Kenya, have picked their crops, all they can do is wait until a buyer trucks through. The system works fairly well for beans and corn, but mangoes-the area’s other main crop-spoil (腐烂) more quickly. If the trader is late, they rot.However, a simple coating could change that. A company, SmartTech, has created a product that doubles the shelf life of fresh produce, enabling farmers to access far-off, larger markets. More time forfresh produce on grocers’ shelves also means less food waste-a $2.6 trillion problem, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).James Rogers, CEO of SmartTech, wanted to solve the problem for food much in the same way that oxide barriers preventing rust (锈) have achieved for steel. Fortunately, researchers have found when plants made the jump from water to land, they developed cutin(蜡质), a barrier which is made of fatty acids that link together to form a seal around the plant, helping keep water in.The cutin was such a grand strategy that today you’ll still find it across the plant kingdom. SmartTech discovered through researches that an orange can last longer than a strawberry not so much because of the thickness of its skin, but because of the difference in the arrangement of those cutin molecules (分子)on the surface. After extensive trials, Rogers and his team developed a natural and tasteless protective coating from plant material-stems, leaves and skins. The product extends the sweet spot between ripening and rot. And best of all, the treated produce doesn’t require refrigeration.“SmartTech has huge potential to turn poor farmers in Africa into commercial farmers,” says Rogers. “That means more money in pockets, and more food in stomachs.” But whether the company can cost-effectively reach small farmers in far-off areas still remains a challenge.4. The author mentions the small farmers in Kenya to ________.A. stress their need for preserving produceB. show their challenge in harvesting cropsC. express their wish to reach larger marketsD. evaluate their loss caused by slow transport5. What can we learn about SmartTech’s product?A. It is financially supported by FAO.B. It is intended to replace refrigeration.C. It is designed to thicken produce’s skin.D. It is based on plants’own defence system.6. What will James Rogers probably focus on next?A. How to expand farms.B. How to earn more money.C. How to produce more tasty food.D. How to profit farmers in remote area.7. The main purpose of the passage is to ________.A. promote a productB. present a technologyC. advertise SmartTechD. introduce James RogersCA 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'tscared 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.8. 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 mother9. What can be learned about Sanja and Sevala?A. They enjoyed volunteeringB. They were cancer survivorsC. They had unhappy marriagesD. They developed a close bond10. 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 husband11. 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 colleagueDEmojis are very popular among mobile phone and social media users. While there are emojis of almost every kind imaginable, from dinosaurs to joyful tears and eggplants, there is no emoji for forgiveness. Seeing the need to show understanding, aFinnish group decided it was time for a "forgiveness" emoji.Every year, the Unicode Consortium, which sets the standards, adds new emojis to the emoji keyboard on mobile phones and computers. In 2019, the Forgivemoji campaign was launched. Forgivemoji's site made an open call to the public to give their designs for a new forgiveness emoji, with the goal of presenting the symbol to the Unicode Consortium and getting it accepted by people.Tuomo Pesonen, communications director of the Unicode Consortium, explained why the forgiveness emoji isindispensablein today's world. “In our modern communication culture, emojis are an important way of expressing human feelings beyond words.” The campaign gained popularity, reaching over two million people around the world. They received many designs, including a bandaged heart, two holding hands, and people from different cultures hugging.After hundreds of people offered their ideas for this emoji, the winner was announced in February 2020. Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen was selected to choose the winner as she has been important in building bridges between people. The emoji that will be presented to the Unicode Consortium is an image of two hands giving a thumbs-up symbol in front of a heart. If the Unicode Consortium accepts the design, it will become available to the public in late 2021.The Forgivemoji campaign goes far beyond having a strong influence on social media. The message of showing forgiveness and understanding is helpful for the world at large.12. What's the idea behind the Fogivemoji campaign?A. people develop pleasant habits.B. To get people more friendly to each other.C. To pick a forgiveness emoji for the public to use.D. To make mobile phones and computers more convenient to use.13. What does the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Necessary.B. Different.C. Changeable.D. Interesting.14. Why was Tarja Halonen selected to choose the winner for the campaign?A. She launched the campaign herself.B. She designed the most popular emoji.C. She was familiar with the emoji history.D. She played an important role in relating people.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Forgiveness is important for peopleB. Emoji for forgiveness is on the wayC. Emojis are becoming interestingly popularD. Finnish people explore the stories of emojis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届上海市第二高级中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ATheBest Placeto Camp in Each StateWashington-SecondBeach, Olympic National ParkCampers put up their tents right on the sand of thisPacific Northwestbeach. Make a campfire, photograph sunset over the sea and try to absorb this charming spot with your entire being.Alaska-Bartlett Cove Campground, Glacier (冰川) Bay National ParkIn a state full of natural riches,Glacier Bayis a wonder, home to high peaks, whales, 700 miles of coastline, and light blue glaciers that flow directly into the sea. Set within temperate rainforest along Bartlett Cove, the park's only campground is impressively green and an easy jumping-off point for boat tours.Arizona-Havasupai Campground, Havasupai ReservationGetting to Havasupai is a challenge. Permits are snatched (剥夺) up almost instantly, and even if you get one it's a 10-mile hike from the border to reach this rural campground that hugs Havasu Creek. Make the journey, however, and you're rewarded with a series of great waterfalls and natural pools.Arkansas-BuffaloNationalRiverAmerica's first national river travels 135 miles through the Ozark Mountains, winding its way over rapids, forming peaceful pools and passing rocky cliffs topped by green forest. Plan a float trip and absorb the scenery ata leisurely pace, pausing for hikes to visitLostValley's caves or the 200-foot waterfalls.1.Which state may attract people preferring glaciers?A.Alaska.B.Washington.C.Arizona.D.Arkansas.2.What makesArizonaa popular camp choice among tourists?A.The blue glaciers and green rainforests.B.The winding national river and cliffs.C.The soaring peaks and long coastline.D.The beautiful waterfalls and pools.3.What can you do when camping inArkansas?A.Take a long trip on foot.B.Visit caves and waterfalls.C.Put up a well-equipped tent.D.Enjoy a view of sunset.BZaki was small for his twelve years, and he was angry being treated as a child. Farid, his older brother, had been looked upon as a man long before he was Zaki’s age. Every day Farid and the other young Bahraini men went out in their wooden boats to dive for oysters (牡蛎). Many times Zaki begged to go along, but Faridalways refused to let him.So every day Zaki would go to the shallow water to practice. His grandfather, a former diver, would watch him and advise him. All morning, Zaki would practice diving beneath the waves. Every afternoon, again and again he would go underwater and hold his breath. With each day’s practice, his diving improved and he could hold his breath a little while longer. Soon Zaki felt as much at home in the water as he did out of it.Zaki rose early one day. He wanted to compete with his brother. They dived beneath the waves. Zaki opened his eyes and found himself looking into his brother’s face. Farid was smiling with confidence. Slowly, the smile was disappearing from Farid’s face. As more seconds passed, a worried look appeared on Farid’s face. Farid was realizing that Zaki could possibly beat him. Looking into Farid’s eyes, Zaki suddenly understood what losing could mean to his brother. Never would the villagers allow him to live it down. He would be laughed at by losing to a little child. Almost without thinking, Zaki kicked his feet and rose to the surface of the water a second before Farid’s head appeared beside him.The men around them cheered and patted Farid on the back. Farid, however, put his arm around Zaki’s shoulders. “Today,” Farid announced, “we shall have a new diver among us.” Then quietly, for Zaki’s ears alone, he said “Thank you, my brother.” And Zaki knew that they both had learned that it takes more than strength to makea man.4. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Zaki’s grandfather was a good diver.B. Zaki liked staying at home every day.C. Zaki practised hard in the water daily.D. Zaki’s grandfather encouraged him to dive.5. Which of the following best describes Zaki according to paragraph 3?A. Considerate.B. Ambitious.C. Confident.D. Adventurous.6. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text?A. Farid beat his little brother easily.B. Zaki was as strong as his brother.C. Zaki regretted losing the competition.D. Both Farid and Zaki had grown up.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Farid’s PrideB. Zaki’s ChallengeC. Brothers’ CompetitionD. Grandfather’s AdviceCSummer is quickly passing by—but not without the ultimate meteor（流星）shower event!The2021 Perseids Meteor Shower, which is considered to be the best meteor shower of the year, is expected to start lighting up skies on this Wednesday, according to NASA. Known for fireballs, the Perseids typically light up skies on warm summer nights, leaving “long wake（尾迹）of light and color1 behind them.”Under ideal conditions, sky watchers may see approximately 50-100 meteors per hour with each meteor traveling at 37 miles per second. .Because the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, it will be pretty easy to witness the celestial（天上的）event from anywhere in the world. To get the best show, it is advised to view the Perseids from the Northern Hemisphere（半球）during the pre- dawn hours, ideally between 2 a.m. and dawn. In some cases, sky gazers may be able to seemeteors during this shower as early as 9 or 10 p. m.“If it's not cloudy, pick an observing spot away from bright lights, lie on your back, and look up! You don't need any special equipment to view the Perseids—just your eyes,” NASA wrote on their site, adding that telescopes or binoculars are not recommended due to their small fields of view.Remember to let your eyes become adjusted to the dark. Try to stay off of your phone too, as looking at devices with bright screens will negatively affect your night vision and thus reduce the number of meteors you see!For those who may be unable to view the Perseids in person, a live broadcast will be streaming from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, starting around 8 p. m. on Aug. 11 and continuing through sunrise on Aug. 12.8. What can we learn about the Perseids Meteor Shower?A. It will be the best meteor shower in history.B. The ultimate shower only happens on this Wednesday.C. We can observe 50- 100 meteors per hour in any place.D. The Meteors usually have long and bright trails behind them.9. Which of the following may be the best time to view the shower?A. At 4 a. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.B. At 2 p. m. on the Northern Hemisphere.C. At sunrise on the Southern Hemisphere.D. At dawn on the Southern Hemisphere.10. What can be inferred about the observation of Meteors?A. If you use a telescope, you will see more meteors.B. You can use smartphones to record the grand scene.C. The brighter the moon is, the more meteors you can see. .D. Bright lights will reduce the visibility of meteors.11. If you are not available to watch the Perseids personally, you can ________.A. browse the unofficial website of NASAB. watch a video recorded by a flight centerC. stream a live show on Aug. 11 nightD. use special devices to connect with the showerDWith their tiny brains and excellent ability to memorize nectar locations, honeybees are a favorite model organism for studying learning and memory. Such research has indicated that to form long-term memories—ones that last a day or more—the insects need to repeat a training experience at least three times. By contrast, short-and mid-term memories that last seconds to minutes and minutes to hours, respectively, need only a single learning experience.Exceptions to this rule have been observed, however. For example, in some studies, bees formed long-lasting memories after a single learning event. Such results are often regarded as circumstantial anomalies, says Martin Giurfa of the University of Toulouse. But the anomalous findings, together with research showing that fruit flies and ants can form long-term memories after single experiences, aroused Giurfa’s curiosity. Was it possible that honeybees could reliably do the same? Giurfa reasoned that the ability to form long-term memories might depend on the particular type of bee and the experience. Within a honeybee colony, there are nurses, who clean the hive and feed the young; guards, who patrol and protect the hive; and foragers, who search for nectar.While previous studies have tested bees as a whole, Ciurfa and his colleagues focused on foragers, tasking them with remembering an experience relevant to their role: an odor associated with a sugary reward.The researchers observed that a single exposure to a reward-paired odor was enough for most forager bees to remember that specific odor the following day. Many foragers could even remember the odor three day later.The results do not mean that all prior research was wrong, says André Fiala of the University of Göttingen. “People have done the experiments in a different way.” Still, the new results do show that “the commonly held belief that one needs multiple training trials to achieve long-term memory is not always true,” he says, and this “really advances the field.”12. What does the author want to tell us through Paragraph 1?A. A model for memory research.B. The classification of memories.C. New research on learning and memory.D. Previous findings on memory formation.13. Which factor might influence a bee’s memory of an experience, according to Giurfa’s research?A. Whether the bee's role is related.B. Whether the bee is introduced or native.C. How often the bee repeats the experience.D. How long the bee is exposed to the reward.14. What is Andre Fiala’s attitude towards the new results?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Intolerant.D. Unclear.15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Learning and Memory: How Honeybees RememberB. Honeybee Memory: Honeybee Knows What to DoC. Honeybees Remember after Just One LessonD. Honeybees Use Memory for Communication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届上海高三英语二模汇编阅读B2020届上海高三英语二模汇编阅读B2020届宝山区高三英语二模B篇阅读(B)"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealisticgoal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-basedGogoro believes you start with a scooter.Proof of conceptIn 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter. Unlike most electric scooters, this one wouldn't need to be plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail. They didn't need to worry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smartscooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters' bright colors, plenty of cool accessories (配件) are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make that possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries. Need a ride? Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin, Paris or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious, but there's more "At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smartscooter is only the beginning," says Horace Luke, Gogoro co-founder and CEO. This is where the GoStation comes in. Tomorrow's energyGostations are Al-equipped. They track battery health to maximize each battery's life. They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid (输电网). But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times. The fact of the matter is, cities are only getting bigger. There are already dozens of megacities (特大城市) in the world, and there will only be more in the future. Gogoro's dream is the transformation of megacities into smart cities, where power is plentiful and responsible. They hope to bea big part of that transformation.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ______.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn't need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy shortage62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.参考答案：60－62 BCA2020届崇明区高三英语二模the US(B)60.What is the goal of PAssionArts Festival?A. To make the country more appealing in art.B. To develop a sense of togetherness through art.C. To promote cooperation between communities.D. To cultivate a young generation full of creativity.61.Alice, who is interested in painting, should go to ________to enjoy the festival.A. Kampung AdmiraltyB. Kampong Glam Community ClubC. Pasir Ris Elias CCD. Talok Blangah Mall62.What can be learned from the poster?A. Hues in Tune’s performances are intended for musiclovers.B. Mad Tea Party mainly involves learning to make and serve tea.C. The performance at Kampong Glam is about the history of man.D. Arts Party @ Telok Blangah is specially designed for the elderly.参考答案：60. B61. D62. A2020届奉贤区高三英语二模(B)Get Your Unlimited Card at Cineworld CinemasEnjoy Unlimited FilmsWatch all the films you want at any Cineworld for just onemonthly price. Being an Unlimited card holder gives youaccess to all the 2D films you can handle for one monthly price.Watch what you want, when you want, as many times as you want. Plus, save money when watching films in 3D and others.After you've been with us for more than 1 year we'll upgrade you to a Premium Card and you'll get into 3D films completely free too! Start enjoying today by using a temporary pass while you wait for your card to arrive in the post.Save On Snacks And DrinksGet 10% off all in-cinema food and drink. Plus get 10%off at Cineworld Starbucks licensed stores. First year cardholders get 10% off, whilst Premium card holders get 25%off Cineworld's in-cinema food and drinks including, alldrinks, popcorn, nachos, hotdogs, ice cream, pick n mix and much more. Plus all card holders get 10% discounts at Cineworld Starbucks licensed stores. All you need to do is showyour card at the counter and your discount will be applied.Recommend A FriendUnlimited members can get free months of membershipwhen they recommend Unlimited to their friends!Recommend Unlimited to your friends and we’ll giveyou free months of membership to say thank you. For every friend that signs up using your unique Recommend a Friend code you will both receive one month’s free membership once they have been an active Unlimited member for 90 days. The free month will be automatically added to the end of your current subscription. You can earn a maximum of 12 Free Months with your Recommend a Friend code, so recommend Unlimited to 12 friends and you could get a full year of free Unlimited cinema!60. The cinema names its membership card “Unlimited” because _______.A. one can have the benefits for good upon joining the membershipB. Cineworld members can enjoy as many 2D and 3D films as they like for freeC. it frees a member from any regular payment to the movie tickets at CineworldD. card holders can share limitless discounts and offers with friends and relatives61. Which of the statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. The benefits above are not available until the card is delivered.B. Premium card holders can have 25% off at a licensed Starbucks.C. Whoever persuades 6 friends into Unlimited can enjoy ahalf year of free membership.D. A second year of investment is worthwhile if you are a cinema goer.62. This passage is probably written to ______.A. secure the loyalty of potential customersB. introduce the latest movies and discountsC. promote the popularity of Cineworld cinemasD. give away movie cards to readers for free参考答案：60-62CDA2020届虹口区高三英语二模(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.1. Hold yourself accountableWithout professors actively reminding you, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve set aside enough time to complete assigned work. If you’re having trouble holding yourself accountable, pair up with a fellow classmate. By being organized and self-aware, you can get the most from your online class.2. Practice time management.The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills. Without them, you might find yourself cramming before classes or handing in poor-quality assignments.Make note of major assignments. Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you know what workload is coming in the weeks ahead.Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums.When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, distributing yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.3. Eliminate distractionsRegardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up. And if you’re still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surf the web, try downloading a website blocker. Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to complete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following theadvice above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.60. Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that complete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.61. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A. By ignoring notification that pops up.B. By downloading a website blocker.C. By avoiding losing focus.D. By trying time-blocking.62. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websitesB. making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes firstC. weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routinesD. time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule 参考答案：60 - 62 ABD2020届黄浦区高三英语二模(B)our mission our supporters about usFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is "UNICEF"?UNICEF is the United Nations Children's FundWhen created in 1946 to hep children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund". In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for childrenBy 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization.What is UNICEF USA's mission?We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy and education.How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor's Degree and two-to-five years' experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations V olunteers program.If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations V olunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations V olunteers,c/o Peace Corps,1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526.If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how. May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency relief efforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not acceptnon-cash goods. Why?Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance. Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies. We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.60. Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?A. It no longer provides emergency fund.B. It is localized to focus on national affairs.C. It was originally created for kids' education.D. It supports children growth at home and abroad.61. If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.A. required education background.B. related working experience.C. American nationality.D. educational program participation.62. Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because ofA. the good willB. operational efficiencyC. local assistanceD. the reliable supply参考答案：60-62: DDB2020届金山区高三英语二模(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineering.40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake salesreminded me of when I was a stock boy at myneighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time,we got a delivery of off -band vegetables. Ipriced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think wesold more than six cans —until I put up a signthat said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them outThursday evening, and by noon on Saturdaythey were gone.Edward Deckerd ,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a Glacier Reading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest , stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most. Sam Kieffer, Richardson, Texas Bill’s Last, Best GiftTracy Grant’s article resonated (与......产生共鸣) deeply with me. Twelve years ago, myhusband, Don, was diagnosed with terminalbrain cancer. As his caregiver, I, too, learned toappreciate the people and things around me andnot to sweat the small stuff, and in the long run,I became a much better person. Don also gaveme his last, best gift of love and peace.Antia Lawrence,San Diego, CaliforniaDishes Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave Microwaving live lobsters is inhumane and cruel. Because lobsters feel pain, Switzerland has recently outlawed the practice of boiling them live. A similar law was passed in Italy, where it is now illegal to put lobsters on ice before cooking them. I hope you provide an update to your story promoting humane practices instead of cruel and violent ones. Janet Toole, Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaB.He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier.C.Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.D.His story is the best one that Sam Kieffer has ever read in Reader’s Digest.62.Who is likely to disagree with what is said in the commented article?A.Edward Deckerd.B. 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Concentrate on them and don't forget you havethe entire Internet at your fingertips, friend!2. Model vulnerability. Say the thing that frightens or worries you. like “I'm afraid nobody will go to my party,”or“I miss my grandma every day.”Doing so will make it easier for other people to follow your lead. We are all on the elevator to a society where emotional availability is normalized, and I want you to press “door open”.3. Ask more questions. People sometimes feel they might be prying (爱打听的) if they ask someone about themselves-especially when their friend is sharing something tough. But if you get curious in moments of vulnerability you will open the door to all kinds of growth in your relationship. Take the opportunity to really see your friend and show them they matter by following up.4. Get close with the children in your life. Way's research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So. if you are a father. stepfather. or thinking about becoming one. or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends, too.60. What is the common concept of being a man?A. To have no friends at all.B. To maintain friendships.C. Not to show true feelings.D. Not to hurt others aggressively.61. Which is NOT recommended according to the passage?A. A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows.B. A man should accept and normalize people's desire in his life.C. A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives.D. A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions.62. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Ways to Help Men Have Friendship.B. How to Express True Feelings.C. 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2020高三英语二模试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.As entrepreneurs（创业者）, we had a vision, we realized it, and now we (21) ________ (run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the comp any rests on your shoulders, you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) ________ else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) ________ (face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ________, individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help pr event exhaustion:●Work from home one day a weekFew thing give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office (25) ________ (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention, working is pajamas is one of life’s (26) ________ (underestimate) pleasures.●Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) ________ with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn’tto me, (28) ________ it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour (29) ________ (early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren’t your thing, try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.●Learn something new, outside the officeIt can draining to always be the pers on who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader. It’s surprisingly liberating to be an on the other side, (30) ________ (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.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.While I was jumping rope, my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen. However, the music kept __31__, so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black. The next morning, I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) __32__ sense of calm that day, which led to my not going for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smart-phone.Here are three __33__ I noticed and why you may want to consider a smart-phone detox（戒除期）yourself:●You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks, I noticed how every individual had their head down, eyes fixed on their smart-phone. With nothing to distract myself with during thewaiting period, I became bored, and my mind __34__ through all sorts of topics.Boredom is __35__ something we avoid at all costs. However, boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) __36__ on a business idea or project. When you enter a state of boredom, ou allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite __37__ of tomorrow.●You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 __38__ their smart-phones 85 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment, placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smart-phone, my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively. On numerous occasions, I found myself __39__ what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.●Your mental well-being will receive a boost（提高）Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienced a lack of __40__ news and comments. While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.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.As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run __41__. Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more __42__. Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case, then today’s the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you’ve been __43__ fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to makea fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the __44__ to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there’s no __45__ to accomplish them right away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to __46__. The important thing is that you’re __47__ working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the __48__ between a dream and a goal? It’s been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very __49__. But the steps you take to reach them should be very __50__. Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you’ll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in __51__ your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the __52__ o f working for our dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic: it takes sweat, __53__ and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no __54__ limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve bee n dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down your dream, and __55__ your goals. Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A. fast B. high C. well D. wild42. A. colorful B. amazing C. realistic D. attractive43. A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D. paying off44. A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D. access45. A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need46. A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design47. A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly48. A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference49. A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible50. A. specific B. abstract C. common D.complicated51. A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing52. A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance53. A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty54. A. age B. extra C. space D. normal55. A. transfer B. convert C. establish D. devoteSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage your have just read.(A)In 2008, someone, or perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography（密码使用法）. That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system, now known as a cryptocurrency（加密货币）. Person to person payment could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely. Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today, there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasible global payment system like Bitcoin. They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another. In recent years, clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash. The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies. Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money. Later, the webistes disappear along with the victims’ money. In response to this problem, companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56. What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A. Satoshi’s ba ckground in international baking and investmentB. Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC. Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD. Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57. According to this article, what is true about numerous cryptocurrency webistes?A. They and their users have been robbed.B. They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C. They reward their users with cool prizes.D. They arrange recreational events for users.58. What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A. It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B. It’s celebrating a profitable year.C. It’s facing some serious challenges.D. It’s set a very high moral standard.59. According to this article, why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?A. Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B. They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C. They didn’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D. Too many cryptocurrecies ar en’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with hugeproblems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smart-scooter ________.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in mega-citiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ________.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it an help us solve the problem of energy short62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more mega-cities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More mega-cities will appear throughout the world in the future.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to : ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy. But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else. It’s not about omissions, butadmissions. Come clean with yourself to kick-start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again, it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life. And if it were easy to just kick it into gear（档位）again, you would have already done it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want to get off that place to higher ground, it’s up to you and only you. No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life, not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration（忙碌）. I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not steeping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for youA victim mentality（心态）is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, an d then put them in their place. The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate. I’d tell myself, “I’d lo ve to go for it right now, but practically speaking.” Well, guess what? Practicality is poison. It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow. Learn what you want to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near - expert own it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. If you want to succeed, you have to invest yourself first.B. Upgrading yourself is hard, but you still need to continue.C. Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D. It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64. The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means ________.A. to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB. to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC. to show some regretful feeling or thought for our pastD. to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65. According to the passage, we can infer that ________.A. the busier you are, the happier and better you will beB. what happened shouldn’t prevent you, bu t protect youC. whoever you are, just grow where you want to growD. how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66. How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A. 3B. 7C. 5D. 6Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close, it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started. With that in mind, here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning: define what it means for the project to be finished. This could mean getting an article published, submitting a report to your boss or teacher, or creating designs for a product. _______67________ In order to finish projects, you must also plan out the steps you will take. Break your big task into smaller ones, and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. ________68_______.Then when you do finish - celebrate! Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work. Also take some time to consider how the project went what you did well, and what needs improvement. ________69_______.Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019, it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year. What goals did you reach or what have you learned? What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking, consider things you’re thankful for from the year. You could make a list of 12, one for each month, or 52, one for each week. Or just write down as many things as you can think of. This will help you end the year with a positive attitude._____70_____. If you make mistakes, recognize them and then move on. No one can change the past, but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finished projects and years well, you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.IV. Summary Writing71. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far aspossible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act. Patterns of good behavior, or manners, show respect and care for others. Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than others. For example, when you enter a store in France, you should always greet the person working there. Other cultures also value greeting people. But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States, I once participated in a performance at my church. Afterward, someone gave me a compliment, but I felt like I had done a bad job. So I tried to refuse the compliment, saying, “No, I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude. Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping（吃东西时发出的声音）your soup. The same goes for burping （打嗝）. But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal. And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. For example, in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon. In India and the Middle East, people eat with their hands. But eating with the left hand is forbidden. This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you”, for example, is almost always polite. If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs, people will generally respond well. Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given inthe brackets.72. 我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。

2020年上海市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIt looks like 2017 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in movie History. Here is a list of some of the year’s biggest blockbusters so far.Kong: Skull IslandA reboot (重启) of King Kong would normally get laughed at in this day and age, but it looks like this modem version of the story will be worth watching. With US actress Brie Larson and UK actor Tom Hiddleston in the mix, this film is set to be this year’s biggest monster tale.Release Date:3/10/17Beauty and the BeastDirector Bill Condon is bringing back a part of our childhood in live action, complete with the songs we all remember and love. With British stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading thecast, the classic Walt Disney story already sounds like it’ll be a delight for both children and adults.Release Date:3/17/17The Fate of the FuriousThere was doubt that we’d even get a Fast 8, especially after the fitting ending US actor Paul Walker’s character was given at the end of Furious 7. Fans thought they’d never see Dom and the rest of the crew back in action, but thankfully, US star Vin Diesel himself confirmed that The Fate of the Furious is fueling up for another go.Release Date:4/14/17Spider-Man: HomecomingSpider Man is heading home to Marvel Studios for the first time. The movie will show us Peter Parker’s high school days, and will continue the threads we saw formed during his initial appearance in Captain America: Civil War. We know that Michael Keaton is playing The Vulture in this story, and that both Happy Hogan and Tony Stark, played by US actors Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr., are along for the ride.Release Date:7/7/171.Which of the following movies can’t you see on May Day?A.Kong: Skull Island.B.Beauty and the Beast.C.The Fate of the Furious.D.Spider-Man: Homecoming.2.What can we know about Beauty and the Beast?A.It is fueling up for another go.B.It is produced by Marvel StudiosC.It’ll show us Peter Parker’s school days.D.It’ll be enjoyable for both children and adults.3.What does the underlined word “cast” probably mean?A.Characters.B.Actors.C.Directors.D.Teachers.BIn Australia, plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤) you. Strangely enough, one of them is a tree. Now scientists have figured out what makes the tree’s sting so bad.The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide. Many people callit the gympie-gympie tree—a name given to the tree by native Australians. It’s covered with sharp, needle-like hairs that carry poison. If you touch a gympie-gympie tree, you won’t forget it anytime soon. The pain can stay with you for hours, days or weeks. In some cases, it’s been reported to stay for months.Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting. Now researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful. After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees, the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce. This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was responsible for the pain.The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals, which they call “gympietides”. Sure enough, when the scientists injected mice with gympietides, the mice licked(舔) at the places where they’d been injected, indicating that they hurt in those places. When the scientists studied the way gympietides were built, they found that they formed a knot-like shape. The shape makes the chemicals very stable, which helps explain why the pain stays so long.The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails. The scientists were surprised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons. Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures. It’s not clear how stinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.Though the tree’s sting may stop some animals from eating it, it doesn’t stop all animals. Beetles and pademelons (small s of the kangaroo) are able to eat the plant without trouble.4. Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?A. Because it has so unusual an appearance.B. Because it is extremely rare in existence.C. Because touching it creates a quite strange feeling.D. Because the pain caused by it doesn’t go away quickly.5. What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?A. How it produces poisons.B. What poisons it produces.C. How it benefits from the sting.D. The consequences of its sting.6. What does the text imply about the stinging tree?A. It produces the same poisons as spiders.B. Poisonous as it is, it also has natural enemies.C. Animals are wise enough to stay away from it.D. Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.7. What’s the best title for the text?A. Scientists Discover Stinging Tree's SecretB. Caution: Stinging Tree Can Bite and Poison YouC. Scientists Discover a Strange Species in AustraliaD. Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging TreeCOne of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was someconversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.8. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A. It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B. It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C. It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D. It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.9. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A. It showed more kinds of food.B. It focused more on the diners.C. It showed the eating habits.D. It was less popular than Midnight Diner.10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of the barbecue to family.B. The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.C. The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.D. The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.11. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To show the feature of Chinese food.B. To research a special way of cooking.C. To help the world understandChina.D. To introduce the history of the barbecue.DThe relationship between humans and the Amazon Rainforest has not always been a harmonious one. However, recent research suggests that the native peoples ofthe Putumayo region helped to protect the rainforest, leaving it unchanged for 5,000 years. Perhaps humans’ coexisting with nature is possible after all.The study, published in PNAS, looked at soil samples in the Putumayo region of the Amazon in Peru to find how humans influenced the land. The researchers found that the trees still growing in the region today have beengrowing there for the last 5,000 years — evidence that the area has not been home to cities and farmland in that time. Traces of charcoal(木炭) found in the, soil, however, indicate that people did live there; they just did so in a way that had minimum influence on their environment.To come to these conclusions the team dug a 0.6-0.9 meter deep column into the ground, taking samples of soilfrom different heights along the column. Back in the lab, samples were carbon- dated to determine their age and then sorted under a microscope to look for microscopic mineral particles, known as phytoliths (植硅体). Phytoliths are essential evidence of plants— they remained in the soil thousands of years after the plant died. So researchers can use them to tell which plants have grown in an area in the past.Over 5,000 years’ worth of samples, no species loss was detected. These findings suggest that contrary to common belief, the Amazon is not untouched by humans, but rather has been protected by them for thousands of years. The management of the rainforest by native peoples appears to have been vital in preserving its biodiversity and will continue to be important in the fight to prevent it from acollapse.As Nigel Pitman, a co-author on the paper, said: “Since this particular forest is still being protected by native peoples, I hope this study reminds us all how important it is to support their work.”12. How did native peoples deal with the rainforest in the region of Putumayo?A. They always destroyed the rainforest.B. They had a side effect on the rainforest.C. They never lived in the area of the forest.D. They had been in harmony with the forest.13. What did the researchers try to find in the Amazon forest in Peru?A. The diversity of the plants in the rainforest.B. The evidence of human influence on the forest.C. The nutrition of the soil samples in the rainforest.D. The survival age of growing trees in the rainforest.14. What does the underlined word “collapse” mean in Paragraph 4?A. Sudden decrease.B. Bad management.C. Poor preservation.D. Over development.15. What can be inferred from Nigel Pitman's words?A. Native peoples should protectthe rainforest.B. We should help protect the Amazon Rainforest.C. More science research should be done on rainforest.D We should make good use of the Amazon Rainforest.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年上海市实验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APeople in the Middle Ages did eat with their hands. Personal utensils (餐具) were mostly unheard of, especially forks. There were spoons to help serve, but only special guests would receive a knife from the host. Everyone else would be expected to bring their own. Of course, eating with one's hands can be quite a sticky situation, so towels were provided to help diners stay at least somewhat clean as they ate.Still, dining was often a messy affair. At special occasions in the wealthiest households, women tended to dine alone, separate from the men. Women were expected to uphold a quality of grace. Eating greasy meat by hand would certainly not help! Once the men and women had finished their meals, they would come together to socialize.Dietary scholars of the Middle Ages believed that the foods in a meal needed to be served and eaten in order of heaviness. The lightest and most easily digested foods, such as fruits and cheeses, were eaten first to help the digestive (消化) system get started. Once digestion was underway, greens and light meats, such as lettuce, cabbage and chicken, could be eaten. Last came the heavier vegetables and meats, such as carrots, beans, beef, pork, and mutton. This method was considered the most healthful way to eat.The main and largest meal of the day was supper, and it was eaten at midday. Dinner was a light meal, and many of those in nobility (贵族) -the highest levels of the Middle Ages society-skipped breakfast altogether. Breakfast was considered unnecessary for those who did not perform physical work. Snacks and any other eating during the day were viewed the same way. Commoners, or the working class, were allowed to eat breakfast and small meals throughout the day.1. What did people in the Middle Ages usually do at the dinner table?A. They cleaned hands before meals.B. They used personal utensils.C. They had to use knives at dinner.D. They ate mostly with hands.2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?A. The order of eating foods.B. The weight of various foods.C. The principles of digesting foods.D. The list of healthy foods.3. Why did the nobility avoid eating breakfast?A. Breakfast was wasted for the nobility.B. Breakfast was viewed as unnecessary.C. Breakfast was considered as a light meal.D. Breakfast was saved for commoners.BImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Such designs may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.4.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.5. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.6. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.CElizabeth Bishop is considered one of the best American poets of the 20th century. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1911. Her dad died when she was just a baby and her mom never recovered from the loss. She went to live with her grandparents in Nova Scotia, Canada when she was five. Eventually Bishop attended Vassar College, where she began to write poetry.At Vassar she discovered Marianne Moore's poetry and met Ms Moore and began their life-long friendship. She later met poet Robert Lowell. She wrote tons and tons of letters to both of them, which is good for us because we would otherwise know very little of her personal life.Bishop published her first book of poetry in 1946 and wrote until her death in 1979. She would spend years working on a single poem. Her poems are not the result of hasty scribbling (匆忙乱写) on paper while eating breakfast. She would look through drafts of poems again and again and improve them until they were as close to perfect as she could get them.Reading Elizabeth Bishop is like being transported to the very place, the very moment she's writing about. She leads us to a microscope so we can see every smallest part of the scene. It seems that she's always asking us to notice more, and more until the poem is so clear in our minds that it's almost painful—like a light that's too bright.8. What do we know about Bishop's early life?A. She was mainly brought up by her grandparents.B. She spent her childhood mainly in Worcester.C. She was always encouraged by her parents.D. She started to write poems at five.9. Why are Bishop's letters to Moore and Lowell important?A. They have a deep influence on other poets.B. They offer much information about her life.C. They help us study Moore and Lowell's poetry.D. They prove she had friendships with famous poets.10. What can we say about Bishop's poetic creation?A. She liked to write in the morning.B. She could write poems at high speed.C. She tried her best to achieve perfection.D. She published hundreds of books of poetry.11. Which word can be used to best describe the style of Bishop’s poems?A. Enthusiastic.B. Romantic.C. Humorous.D. Exact.DOne billion people in the world are short of water. How can this problem be solved. Some suggestions have been to desalinate ocean water or to build enormous water pipelines from areas where water is abundant. (Suggestions such as these prove extremely expensive when they are actually used.) One possibility that scientists are considering is pulling icebergs from either the North Pole or the South Pole to parts of the world with a water shortage. Although many questions must be answered before such a project could be tried, moving icebergs seems a reasonable possibility in the future.Engineers, mathematicians, and glaciologists from a dozen countries have been considering the iceberg as a future source of water. Saudi Arabia is particularly interested in this project because it has a great water shortage. Scientists estimate that it would take 128 days to transport a large iceberg (about 1/2 square mile) to Saudi Arabia. Yet the iceberg would be completely melted by the 104th day. Therefore, insulation would be essential, but how to insulate the iceberg remains an unsolved problem.The problems in transporting an iceberg are numerous. The first problem is choosing the iceberg to pull. Theicebergs that form in the North Pole are quite difficult to handle because of their shape. Only a small portion extends above the water — most of the iceberg is below the surface, which would make it difficult to pull. South Pole icebergs, on the other hand, are flat and float like table tops. Thus they would be much easier to move.How can a 200-million-ton iceberg be moved. No ship is strong enough to pull such enormous weight through the water. Perhaps several ships could be used. Attaching ropes to an iceberg this size is also an enormous problem. Engineers think that large nails or long metal rods could be driven into the ice. What would happen if the iceberg splits into several pieces during the pulling. Even if an iceberg with very few cracks were chosen, how could it be pulled through stormy waters. Furthermore, once the iceberg reached its destination, very few ports would be deep enough to store it.All of these problems must be solved before icebergs can become a reasonable source of water. Yet scientists estimate that it will be possible to transport them in the near future. Each year, enough icebergs form to supply the whole world with fresh water for a full year. In addition, icebergs are free and nonpolluting. As a solution to the world’s water problems, icebergs may be a workable possibility.12. What is a problem in transporting iceberg?A. The size of the iceberg.B. The colour of the iceberg.C. The salt in the iceberg.D. The movement of air and water.13. What is the author’ attitude towards transporting iceberg?A. Pessimistic.B. Objective.C. Optimistic.D. Unconcerned.14. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. It is hard to use iceberg.B. Iceberg are a good choice.C. There are problems with iceberg.D. Man finds no other ways to solve water shortage.15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Shortage of water.B. Icebergs for water.C. Scientists and icebergs.D. Iceberg—scientists headache.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。