上海市2021届高三一模英语试题专项汇编 含答案

2020-2021学年上海市上海中学高三英语一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ALocated in the beautiful Sichuan Basin, Chongqing is a magical 8D city. The natural history and cultural scenery of the area provide children with learning opportunities because they can enjoy the many wonders of this area.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointTiankeng Diqiao Scenic Area is located in the southern mountainous area of Fengjie County. The Tiankeng pit is 666 meters deep and is currently the deepest tiankeng in the world. The scenic spot is divided into ten areas including Xiaozhai Tiankeng, Tianjingxia Ground, Labyrinth River, and Longqiao River. There are many and weird karst cave shafts, and countless legends haunt them.Youyang Peach GardenYouyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a national forest park, a national 5A-level scenic spot, and a national outdoor sports training base. Located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. The Fuxi Cave in the scenic spot is about 3,000 meters long, with winding corridors, deep underground rivers, and color1 ful stalactites. The landscape is beautiful.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveJinyun Mountain is located in Beibei District of Chongqing City, about 45 kilometers away from the Central District of Chongqing City. The nine peaks of Jinyun Mountain stand upright and rise from the ground. The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, the green bamboos form the forest, the environment is quiet, and the scenery is beautiful, so it is called "Little Emei". Among them, Yujian Peak is the highest, 1050 meters above sea level; Lion Peak is the most precipitous and spectacular, and the other peaks are also unique.Chongqing People's SquareChongqing's Great Hall of the People, one of the landmarks of Chongqing, gives people the deepest impression than its magnificent appearance resembling the Temple of Heaven. It also uses the traditional method of central axis symmetry, with colonnade-style double wings and a tower ending, plus a large green glazed roof, large red pillars, white railings, double-eave bucket arches, and painted carved beams.1.How deep is the Tiankeng Ground Joint?A.666mB.3,000mC.45kmD.1050m2.Which of the following rocks can you see in Youyang Peach Garden?A.LimestoneB.StalactiteC.MarbleD.Quartzite3.Which attraction is closest to downtown Chongqing?A.Fengjie Tiankeng Ground JointB.Jinyun Mountain National Nature ReserveC.Chongqing People's SquareD.Youyang Peach GardenB“They’re harming your brain.” “They’re ruining your eyes.” “They’re turning you into a violent person.” The words said publicly against video games are so common, but are these worries founded on actual science? Countless studies have offered different opinions on whether video games are bad for you. We’ve rounded up the most notable reports and studies below, so you can weigh up the evidence for yourself.In 2013,psychologist(心理学家) Simone Kuhn studied the influences of spending long hours on video games on the brains of young adults and found that several areas became bigger than before. These areas are connected with highercognitive functions(认知功能), memory formation andfinemotor(精细运动) function.Last year, psychologists said that video game players who favour violent games are more likely to be violent when offline. Dr. Mark Appelbaum of the American Psychological Association said that there was a relation between violent video game use and increases in violent behaviour.Dr. Daphne Bavelier is an expert in the field of Brain & Cognitive Sciences. Bavelier presented the audience with a colour-word test, where non-gamers are easily puzzled by the test, and those who spend long periods playing on their computers are more likely to pass the test with flying colours.“Actually, those video game players have many other advantages in terms of attention,” said Bavelier, “and one part of attention which is also improved for the better is our ability to follow the movements of objects.”“So, in a sense, when we think about the influence of video games on the brain, it’s very similar to the influence of wine on the health. There are some very poor uses of wine. There are some very poor uses of video games. But when drunk in reasonable amounts, and at the right age, wine can be very good for health,” said Bavelier.4. What can be learned from Simone Kuhn’s study？A. Video games make you happier.B. Video games make your brain grow.C. Video games play a key role in memory.D. Video games teach you how to learn fast.5. What was Dr. Mark Appelbaum’s attitude towards video games？A. He was against them.B. He was hopeful of them.C.He was in favour of them.D. He was uncertain about them.6. Which of the following may Dr. Daphne Bavelier agree with？A. Video games fix attention problems.B. Video games make kids do well in exams.C. Video games encourage violent behaviour.D. Video games help increase colour knowledge.7. Why are the uses of wine mentioned in the last paragraph？A. To remind people to avoid video games.B. To show the disadvantages of video games.C. To help people learn more about video games.D.To ask people to make good use of video games.CItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers. TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DThe outbreak of the novel corona virus pneumonia (NCP) has disrupted the lives and work of nearly every Chinese person. However, a new trend has been on the rise: many have turned themselves into livestreaming users orfollowers.According to Questmobile, a professional big data intelligence services provider in China, the audience for Douyin, Kuaishou and other livestreaming platforms surged to 574 million during the Spring Festival holiday, up 35 percent from 2019.Confined at home, away from their friends and loved ones, people turn to livestreaming to reach out to theworld. For them livestreaming can help them share their lives and interest with a global audience, which will give them the sense of being “in the moment”. Even as viewers, they can also engage immediately with livestreamers by commenting and making suggestions.“When I comment on the livestreaming videos, I’m not simply an audience member, but also an active part of the program. That gives me a sense of engagement,” an Internet user named Wang Hao told People’s Daily.Livestreaming is not only for fun, but also a new tool for many businesses. Affected by the pandemic, many businesses had to stop their sales in physical stores. To meet their business goals and survive during these trying times, many chose to livestream to revive their businesses.Joyoung, a leading maker of small kitchen appliances, is a good example. The company not only added a number of broadcasts each day to advertise their products, but also shared the menus that were beneficial to health. “The responses to our livestreaming shows have been well beyond expectations,” Kang Li, who oversees the company’s livestreaming unit, told China daily. “It’s a natural opportunity to truly bond with our followers.”Like it or not, livestreaming is likely to go mainstream in China for both entertainment and business.12. What is the purpose of writing the second paragraph?A. To introduce some popular livestreaming platforms in China.B. To report data on the development of livestreaming in 2019.C. To show that Chinese people spend too much time on livestreaming apps.D. To prove that livestreaming are becoming increasingly popular in China.13. What does Wang Hao think of commenting on livestreaming?A. It is boring to make comments.B. It is the only way to share viewers’ lives.C. It makes people feel involved in the stream.D. It helps livestreamers improve themselves.14. What do paragraphs 5&6 mainly talk about?A. Livestreaming replaced physical stores in many areas.B. Many businesses turned to livestreaming platform for marketing.C. Livestreaming platforms faced challenges during the pandemic.D. Livestreaming platforms made changes to their services.15. How does the author feel about thefuture of livestreaming？A. Positive.B. Uncertain.C. Disappointed.D. Confused.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。

语法填空专题上海市杨浦区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷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.Causes of and Solutions to Frugal Fatigue （节俭疲劳症）Have you ever attempted to save money to such a degree that you are not enjoying your life anymore? If so, you could be suffering from frugal fatigue. Simply (21) _________ (put), frugal fatigue refers to being sick and tired of attempting to save every penny that you earn. When you are determined to prioritize your savings, it can be initially (22) ________ (tempt) to cut out every single luxury item from your budget. However, the problem with this strategy is that in the long run, you may experience burnout from allowing yourself no luxuries whatsoever.Frugal fatigue can be compared to extreme dieting. Someone attempting to diet in order to lose weight (23) ________ decide to give up all treats such as chocolate, cakes, and alcohol, (24) ________ of which presents health risks if consumed in moderation. (25) _________ months of eating nothing but vegetables and snacking on fruits alone, it would be no surprise if one became fed up with dieting. What tends to happen in the cases of frugal fatigue is that the individual in question suddenly reaches a breaking point (26) ________ he goes on a spending spree（狂欢）to get relief. This causes them to lose all the savings that they (27) ________ (store) up thus far, and then they suffer from financial anxiety again.So, how does one prevent frugal fatigue? One method is to avoid adopting an all-or -nothing attitude. (28) _________ (plan) a careful budget that not only enables you to save money but also allows you the occasional luxury purchase. This way, you will not feel (29) ________ ________ you are robbing yourself of all treats. Another effective strategy is to establish realistic goals for saving. Try to break up your financial goals into manageable milestones. Be sure to keep very clear reasons in mind for （30）________ you are saving, whether it’s for a vacation or a retirement fund.21. put 22. tempting 23. may*/might 24. none 25. After 26. where 27. have stored 28. Plan 29. as if/as though 30. why上海市浦东新区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularySection 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.Since astronomers confirmed the presence of planets beyond our solar system, called exoplanets, humans (21) (wonder) how many could harbor life.Now, we're one step closer to (22) (find) an answer. According to the Kepler space telescope, about half the stars similar in temperature (23) our Sun could have a rocky planet capable of supporting liquid water on its surface.Our galaxy holds at least an (24) (estimate) 300 million of these potentially habitable worlds, based on even the most conservative interpretation of the results in a new study to be published in The Astronomical Journal.This research helps us understand the potential for these planets (25) (support) life. This is an essential part of astrobiology, the study of life's origins and future in our universe.The study is authored by NASA scientists (26) worked on the Kepler mission alongside collaborators from around the world. NASA retired the space telescope in 2018 after it ran out of fuel. Nine years of the telescope's observations revealed that there are billions of planets in our galaxy - more planets than stars.(27) this result is far from a final value, it’s extremely exciting that we calculated that these worlds are this common with such high confidence.That's a wide range of different stars, each with (28) _own particular properties impacting whether the rocky planets in its orbit are capable of supporting liquid water. These complexities are partly why it is so difficult to calculate how many potentially habitable planets are out there, especially when even our (29) .(powerful) telescopes can just barely detect these small planets. That's (30) the research team took a new approach.21. have wondered(或have been wondering) 22. finding 23. to 24. estimated 25.to support 26. who 27. Though 28. its 29. most powerful 30. whyII. 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.Music Festival in MontrealEvery Sunday afternoon in the Plateau section(高原地区)of Montreal, thousands of people of all ages, nationalities, and economic backgrounds gather at the Jacques Cartier Monument in Mont Royal Park to play instruments, sing and dance. This weekly joyful event is called the “Tam-tam” — a name(21) _________ (refer) to an African drum — and has become an institution among Montreal’s bohemians (放荡不羁的文化人).The Plateau is one of Canada’s most racially varied districts where French and English are both spoken, unlike the rest of French-speaking Montreal. Many artists, musicians, and writers inhabit this area due to the cheap rent of apartments and studios. In the sixties, it became known (22) _________ the bohemian area of Montreal, and the stores began selling clothing, music and books (23) _________ satisfied the tastes.Mont Royal Park is (24) _________ many of these artists and musicians would meet in the sixties to have lunch or just spend an afternoon together. Musicians brought instruments, and eventually impromptu (即兴的) performance of jazz got started, (25) _________ (attract) poets who recited their works to the music being performed.Word got out about these gatherings, and it appealed to even more people until it was decided that these gatherings would happen every Sunday afternoon. Not only (26) _________ people have a great time at these gatherings, but it was also an excellent opportunity for musicians (27) _________ (schedule) further meetings in order to cooperate on musical projects.Tam-tam (28) _________ (become) a sort of Montreal institution already, which is drawing thousands of people every week and representing freedom and creativity, owing to (29)_________ impromptu nature. The event begins around noon and ends at sunset. Everyone is invited to attend a Tam-tam with an instrument, (30) _________ the hosts think the crowd participation can make Tam-tam a special occasion.II．Grammar and Vocabulary21. referring 22. as 23. that / which 24. where 25. attracting 26. did / could27. to schedule 28. has become 29. its / the 30. for / because / as / sinceII. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:Read the following passage. 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.Children moving from primary to secondary school are ill-equipped to deal with the booming of social media, as it is playing an increasingly important role in their lives, and is exposing them to significant emotional risks, according to a recent report by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England.The report shows that many children in year 7–the first year of secondary school, ____21____ almost everyone in the class will have a phone and be active on social media – feel under pressure to be constantly connected.They kind of ____22____ (worry) about their online image, particularly when they start to follow celebrities on Instagram and other platforms. They are also upset about “sharenting” –when parents post pictures of them on social media without ____23____ (permit) – and show the concern ____24____ their parents won’t listen if they ask them to take pictures down.The report, based on group interviews with 8- to 12-year-olds , shows that ____25____ most social media sites have an official age limit of 13, an ____26____（estimate）75% of 10- to 12-year-olds will have a social media account.Some children are almost addicted to “likes”, the report says. Aaron, an 11-year-old in year 7, told researchers, “If I got 150 likes, I’d be like, that’s pretty cool, it means they like you.” Some children described feeling ____27____ (confident) than those they follow on social media. Aimee, also 11, said, “____28____ (compare) yourself with them, you might feel devalued because you’re not very pretty.”Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield is calling on parents and teachers to do more to prepare children for the emotional impact of social media as they get older. “What a child has learnt at primary school does not guarantee he can protect ____29_____ from the risks that social media will present.”“It means a bigger role for schools in making sure children ____30____ (prepare) for the emotional demands of social media. And it means social media companies are supposed to assume more responsibilities.” Longfield said.21.when 22. worry 23. being permitted 24.that25.although/ though/ while 26. estimated 27. less confident paring 29. himself 30.are preparedII. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections:Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.Melbourne: So lovely. So... livable.Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) releases a list of 140 cities and ranks them in terms of their “livability”. Melbourne (21) ___________ (top) the list for the fifth year running.The rankings rate “relative comfort” for more than 30 factors across five categories: stability, health care, education, infrastructure (基础设施), and culture and environment. The final scores (22) ___________ (calculate) as a percentage ranging from 1 (“intolerable”) to a perfect score of 100 (“ideal”).Take a look at the top 10 cities, and you will find that half of (23) ___________ are in Australia and New Zealand, three in Canada, and two in Europe. They’re all medium-size cities in prosperous countries, (24) ___________ relatively low population densities. It's an equation (平衡，制衡局面) that leads to low crime rates and a functional infrastructure.Does that mean non-Melbournians should all pack up and move to the world’s (25)___________ (livable) metropolis? Not necessarily.(26) ___________ the top 10 cities in the EIU’s rankings may be pleasant to live in, they’re not high on most people’s lists of top cities to visit. After all, they are not cities (27) ___________ (describe) as dynamic (充满活力的). Before Melbourne assumed the No. 1 ranking, it was Vancouver (28) ___________ came out on top for almost a decade its incredible stability.“I find Melbourne a really boring town, so more livable means really dull,” said a policeman in Australia. “I live in Sydney because it’s interesting, not because it’s comfortable.”Raised is the question whether you want to live in a livable city or a dynamic one. Big cities like Tokyo, London and New York suffer in the rankings because of higher crime rates and overburdened infrastructure, (29) ___________ drags down the rating of how “comfortable” they are. Yet they’re hard (30) ___________ (beat) —when it comes to recreational offerings, including nightlife, culture and entertainment .21. has topped 22. are calculated 23. them 24. with 25. most livable26. Though/ Although/ While 27. described 28. that 29. which 30. to beat上海市徐汇区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷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.When educators think of literacy -- the ability to read and write -- they often place more importance on students’ abilities to read and fully understand a piece of writing.But experts say critical and creative writing skills are equally important. And, they say, they (21) _______ (overlook) too often in the classroom.Compared to reading, writing is (22) _______ (active). It helps students be independent thinkers, take ownership of their stories and ideas and communicate them clearly to others, says Elyse Eidman-Aadahl. She heads the National Writing Project, (23) _______ offers help for teachers who want to push students to write more.Elyse said, “I have to say (24) _______ we want an education system just (25) _______ (focus) on making people consumers and not on helping them be producers, this emphasis on reading only -- which does happen in so many places -- is very short-sighted.”She said students’ writing work now usually centers on examining a text, (26) _______ _______ presenting a new idea. Writing, she said, should be “the central thing you’re learning. Not writing on a test, not writing to demonstrate you’re learning (27) _______ someone has taught you....”Teaching reading together with writing improves both skills, says RebeccaWallace-Segall, who heads a New York City writing center, Writopia Lab.She said writing affects a person’s ability to read and more than 90 percent of young people in the Writopia program do not trust their writing abilities (28) _______ they start. But she said they learn to enjoy the writing process and become more effective readers, too.Elyse said employers today seek workers “all the time” who can write well. Digital tools increasingly mean that people are “(29) _______(interact) with the internet through writing,” she said.Young people are already writing all the time -- through text messages, emails and on social media.Elyse believes every young person today is a writer if they are connected to the internet. So, she added, “we have to help them do it in the best, most responsible, critical, prosocial way.”Rebecca argues that writing also helps students work through difficulties they face in life “subconsciously”.“They’re not writing a story about a difficult father or directly about a bully in class, (30) _______ creating a fictional scenario (电影剧本) that might feel distant enough for them to go deep into it.”II. Grammar and vocabulary21. are overlooked 22. more active 23. which 24. unless 25. focused26. instead of/rather than 27. what 28. when 29. interacting 30. but上海市嘉定区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10分)Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Tasting a Biker’s LifeFor most of my life I knew nothing about motorcycles. I believed that motorcycle riders were tough and leather-wearing loners. They seemed (21) __________ (look) for trouble all the time, using the roar of a motorcycle engine to frighten others off.Then, on a warm May evening outside my house,my cousin came and showed me his new motorcycle.Never had a real motorcycle (22) __________ (present)in front of me by a close family member. “It’s beautiful,isn’t it?” he asked. But I didn’t really understand what Iwas looking at.It wasn’t until August (23) __________ I was able to actually ride on the motorcycle with him. I prepared (24) __________ oversized leather jacket for myself.(25) __________ (fill) with nervous energy, I held on tightly to my cousin. Soon the bike carried us onto the top of the hill, (26) __________ we stopped to watch the sun set over the city below. I realized that was the most relaxing moment for me in months.Since then, my prejudices about motorcycle bikers (27) __________ (start) to shift. On the back of a motorcycle, (28) __________ (place) all your trust in someone to get you safely home is a way to remind you of the love they have for you. Later, whenever my cousin was gone on a Saturday ride, I would try on his leathers and look in the mirror, wondering if I was (29) __________ a biker myself.Maybe the most important lesson, though, is that you really can’t judge a man by his appearance, (30) __________ __________ __________ much leather he wears. Motorcycle bikers are not scary, or mean, or unapproachable. They’re adults who remember the freedom of riding their first bicycle, and are continuously seeking to recreate the experience.21. to be looking 22. been presented 23. that 24. an 25. Filled 26. where/and 27. have started 28. placing 29. like 30. no matter howII. 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.Geography Makes a Silent ReturnIn many ways geography is the forgotten science. Even the word “geography” tends to make people think of students (21) _____ (label) maps in social studies class. But that hasn’t always been true. Before the internet, the world was a mysterious p lace. In many cases, people didn’t really know (22) _____ existed a few miles from home. Studying geography offered people a way to learn about the world.Geography, (23) _____ (define) as the study of Earth, has always had a focus on maps. But mapping has n’t always been easy. In the days before satellites, mapmaking required years of dangerous and difficult work. But mapping also meant a chance at adventure and fame.Geography became the subject of explorers. People were eager to hear about the new things and places (24) _____ geographers had studied. National Geographic is a great example of this interest. For more than a hundred years, the magazine’s stories and pictures (25) _____ (tell) people about our exciting world.Technology has changed the way people think about geography. Travel is now easy. The internet makes information simple (26) _____ (find). We trust our phones to take us (27) _____ we want to go. Even National Geographic has expanded beyond traditional geography, but that doesn’t mean geogr aphy has become (28) _____ (important).While some apps are obvious examples of modern geography in action, geography remains important in more subtle (不易察觉的) ways, too. Geography, which helps house hunters, solves public health issues, and determines good locations for new businesses, (29) _____ (use) to plan communities as well.Like traditional geographers, modern geographers study many different topics. That makes them well-suited for many different jobs and industries. Today, geographers often have titles like “urban planner” or “data analyst”. And the world is noticing (30) _____ number of graduates with degrees in geography is also growing.Maybe it’s time for you to discover the forgotten science again.21. labelling / labeling 22. what 23. defined 24. that / which 25. have told / have been telling26. to find 27. where / wherever 28. less important 29. is used30. theI.Grammar and V ocabulary Section 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.SOS message on the sand saves missing sailorsMicronesia is an area of the western Pacific Ocean with more than 600 islands, (21)________ covers a huge area of ocean north of the large island of New Guinea.Recently, three Micronesian sailors set out to sail 42 km from one Micronesian island to another. Unfortunately, they got (22)________ (lose), and then they ran out of fuel. After a long time drifting without power in the ocean, they landed on the tiny island of Pikelot, more than 100 km from their destination.Pikelot is just 450 meters long and 280 meters wide. The highest point on Pikelot is only four meters above the sea. No people live there, and there is no water. The little island (23)________ (cover) in trees and has sandy beaches.Three days after the three sailors set out on their voyage, they did not arrive at their destination, so ships and aircraft in the area began looking for the (24)________ (miss) men. But it was almost impossible to decide where (25)________ (look) because there are so many small islands and the ocean is so large. One of the ships was the Australian navy ship HMAS Canberra,which (26)________ (sail) from Australia to Hawaii and had a helicopter on board.During this time, the three sailors decided to write (27)________ message on the beach on their tiny island. They wrote a huge SOS in the sand. SOS is an international signal that people use (28)________ they need help. Luckily, people on an American aircraft saw the SOS message in the sand and contacted the Canberra. A helicopter (29) ________ the ship landed on the beach and gave the men food and water. Soon after, a Micronesian boat arrived and rescued the three sailors. They are very lucky to be alive, and it was the SOS message in the sand (30)________ saved them.21. which 22. lost 23. is covered 24. missing 25. to look26. was sailing 27. a 28. when 29.from 30. That上海市黄浦区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Consider the Mechanical PencilIf you used to collect small objects. I'm sure (if you were anything like my younger self) that you used to collect mechanical pencils.In one of the math preparatory classes I (21) ________ (go) to in elementary and middle school, we used to receive mechanical pencils as prizes for doing well on the in-class exams or answering questions in class. This was (22) ________ I built up my collection of Cadoozles, which are short mechanical pencils decorated with brightly colored spaceships and ice cream bars. But I've long since used up all my Cadoozles and a majority of the mechanical pencils that I (23) ________ (hide) in an empty moon-cake tin so many years before, which makes me reflect fondly back on those old days, when receiving a mechanical pencil was as easy as drinking a glass of water.Mechanical pencils are not only more convenient than your traditional Ticonderoga in the sense that they never need (24) ________ (sharpen); they also produce thinner, cleaner lines, which is extremely important for drawers and drafters. Furthermore, they are environmentally friendly, since you don't have to buy (25) ________ wooden pencil whenever you run out of lead （铅芯）. You can simply refill your mechanical pencil. There is only one slight negative I must remark on, (26) ________ is that as someone who calls mechanical pencils "lead pencil" in casual conversation, the term "lead pencil" is confusing. Mechanical pencil lead is actually not made from the chemical element lead. It is made from a mixture of graphite and clay, which (27) ________ not give you lead poisoning. This is contrary to what my third-grade teacher said when she saw my classmate John clicking his mechanical pencil against his index finger out of boredom: "John, stop that! You're going to get lead poisoning!" I think all the third-graders (and teachers) in the world would feel much (28) ________ (safe) if they knew what really made up the pencils they use every day.It used to be so easy to grab a mechanical pencil whenever I needed one, but (29) ___1_____ ____2____ the moon-cake tin has become increasingly lighter, I have learned to appreciate my writing instruments more. Perhaps I should have collected a few more Cadoozles when I was younger; perhaps I should have appreciated the feeling of holding up the moon-cake tin when it was three-quarters full, hoping that there would always be a new pencil for me (30) ________ (use) tomorrow.21. went 22. how/ when 23. had hidden 24 sharpening /to be sharpened25. another/a 26. which 27. can 28. safer 29. now that/ in that 30. to use上海市闵行区2021届高三上学期质量调研考试（一模）英语试卷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.There are many ways of defining success. It is accurate to say that each of us has our own concept of success to the extent that each of us is responsible for setting our own goals and determining (21) ______ we have met these goals satisfactorily. Because each of us possesses unique differences in genetic ability and favorable environments, it is necessarily true that we must define success broadly.For some people, simply being able to live their life with a minimum of misery and suffering (22) ______ (consider) a success. Think of the peace of mind of the poor shepherd who tends his sheep, enjoying his simple life with his family in the beauty of nature, and (23) ______ is respected because he does a good job of achieving the goals expected of and accepted by him and his society. On the other hand, it seems that (24) ______ ______ some people appear to be rich in material possessions, many of them seem to be miserable and consider (25) ______ unsuccessful when judged by their own goals of success. Because not all ventures can be successful, one should not set unrealistic goals for achieving success, but (26) ______ one has self-confidence it would be unfortunat e to set one’s goals at too low a level of achievement.A wise counselor once said to a young man who (27) ______ (experience) frustration with his own professional success: “You do not have to set your goal to reach the moon in order to have success in traveling. Sometimes one (28) ______ be very successful merely by taking a walk in the park, or riding the subway downtown,” The counselor added, “You have not really failed and spoiled your chances for success until you have been unsuccessful at something you really like, and (29) ______ which you have given your best effort.”Whatever you define success, remember, we are born to live the lives we truly want and deserve, but not just the lives (30) ______ (settle) for us.21. whether / if 22. is considered 23. who 24. even though/if 25. themselves26. if 27. was experiencing 28. can /could 29. to 30. settled 上海市长宁区2020-2021学年第一学期高三年级质量调研考试英语试卷II.Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.For perhaps the first time in the history of modern education, millions of primary and secondary students may begin the new school year from home. Pupils in England should return to schools in September, but Covid-19 cases 21 (rise), so this may not be possible. Scientists also warn that there will be many more cases when pupils return to schools. Some parents may choose not to send their children back 22 their family's safety.Teachers are worried about children who 23 (fall) behind in their school work. Parents and carers are feeling anxious about the need to balance work and home schooling. But an experiment by an 18th-century French schoolmaster, Jackboot, may help them to worry less about home schooling.Jackboot had to teach in Belgium. His pupils spoke only Flemish, and he spoke only French. He gave his students a novel 24 (write) in his mother tongue and a French dictionary. He encouraged them to teach themselves. It worked.Learning does not only happen when someone older puts information into the learner's mind. Think about how often children and even adults learn from trial and error, from learning to ride a bike to 25 (use) a new technology. Learning happens when you ask children difficult questions at the dinner table, encourage them to build a tree-house or find things for themselves on Wikipedia.In the 18th century, when only the sons of rich men got a school education. Jackboot。

第二次高考模拟考试试卷英语（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上）第Ⅰ卷 (共103分)I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speak e rs. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a gallery. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore. D. In a museum.2. A. Boss and employee. B. Father and daughter.C. T eacher and student.D. Shop assistant and customer.3. A. 5 minutes. B. 8 minutes. C. 10 minutes. D. 15 minutes.4. A. The shirt is too large. B. The price of the shirt is wrong.C. The shirt is too expensive.D. Other shops don’t sell this shirt.5. A. Watching TV. B. Parents’ involvement.C. Playing video games.D. Teachers’ substitution.6. A. A place for a meal. B. Their good friends.C. A tip for choosing food.D. Their plan to eat out.7. A. She doesn’t know wherethe manager is.B. She doesn’t know wherethe man heard the news.C. She doesn’t know where she will be working this month.D. She doesn’t know whereshe can find the work schedule.8. A. The time is not convenient. B. Her house is not big enough.C. A few people won’t turn up.D. There won’t be enough food.9. A. It is rather cool in the lecture hall. B. No one will be able to see what he is wearing.C. The air-conditioner doesn’t work.D. He expects the weather to change later in the day.10. A. The film cost too much despite its high quality.B. The man didn’t like the film but the woman did.C. The man missed the film because of the woman.D. The man saw the film upon the advice of the woman.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. A special room. B. A series of textbooks.C. A comprehension program.D. A rewritten masterpiece.12. A. Experts on English reading. B. Beginners of English learning.C. Native speakers of English.D. Editors of English textbooks.13. A. It is designed for different levels. B. It contains original masterpieces.C. It can bring back the childhood.D. It helps to improve memory.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Work efficiency is what we pursue. B. It’s possible for us to work harder.C. Our brain is our most important tool.D. It’s wise to take a rest if our body needs it.15. A. To focus on something new. B. To ignore the limitations.C. To refresh the concentration.D. To lengthen the attention.16. A. Changing jobs from time to time. B. Doing new tasks in different work areas.C. Making a list of all your tasks.D. Eating popcorn while taking a break.Section CDirections:In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Sunshine Travel AgencyReservation FormType of tour: Destination: a 4-day 17 tour LondonName: Telephone: Number ofpeople:Date of departure: Total price: Lisa Garcia197-6344-58294 (2 18 & 2 children)19 6th20Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.What does the woman want the man to read in the newspaper? A report about a thief who got into people’s homes under a false identity and 21 from the homes.How did the thief manage to get into people’s homes? He pretended to be from the electricity board to check the 22 of theirappliances.What is the warning from the police? The police warn people not to let anyone in 23 .What does the thief look like? He’s in his thirties and tall with dark hairand 24 .II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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)Happiness Is an AttitudeThe 92-year-old confident and proud lad y, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably combed and makeup perfectly applied, (25)_____ _____ she’s legally blind, move d to a nursing home today.Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, (26)_____ (make) the move necessary.After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she (27)_____ (smile) sweetly when told her room was ready. As she got into the elevator (28)_____ her wheelchair, I provided a description of her tiny room.“I love it,” s he started with the enthusiasm of (29)_____ eight-year-old child having just been presented with a new dog.“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”“That ha s(30)_____ to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of ti me.(31)_____ I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged…it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body (32)_____ no longer work or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones working. Each day is a gift, and (33)_____ _____ _____ my eyes open, I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away…jus t for this time in my life.”(B)Sculptor B uilds Dubai’s Soaring Burj Khalifa Skyscraper out of Toothpicks to Bag World RecordA sculptor has scaled new heightsby building the world’s tallest toothpick (牙签) model.Stanley Hayes Munro, 45, from Syracuse, New York, is a toothpick engineer, who (34)_____ (hook) by toothpick models since he built his first sculpture in school when creating a structure that (35)_____ support the weight of an egg.Now, he has won the world record for the tallest toothpick structure with a sculpture of the Burj Kahlifa, Dubai. For Stanley though, he has always been more concerned with the integrity(完整性) of his work. Stanley said: “I’ve never cared for counting toothpicks, wasting toothpicks, or the number of toothpicks (36)_____ (use) in any construction. But an engineering problem you’ve got to create a strong structure is a problem worth (37)_____(solve).” “I made my first toothpick structure in an art class when I was in Grade 5,” he continued. “The assignment was to build someth ing 25 centimeters tall and to have it (38)_____ (hold) the weight of an egg. Mine held my desk and from that point I became interested in it.”“Everybody likes to ask whether my sculptures will collapse when I build them, but they are much(39)_____ (strong) than people think,” he said. “It was not really the height but the shape of the outer walls(40)_____ was t he biggest challenge with Burj Khalifa. There wasn’t a flat surface anywhere and I had to individually construct each level,” he said.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only beusedonce. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. standardB. experiencedC. potentiallyD.orderlyE. extremelyF. termsG. powerH. benefitI. comparedJ. noticeableK. scannedPaying more for a ticket to see a film in 3D is the cause of annoyanceof many a cinema-goer’s life. But there may be a(n) 41 to doing so, as a study has claimed that 3D films exercise the brain and improve short-term functioning in a similar way to brain-training tests.The research was led by neuroscientist(神经科学家) Dr Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London. More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants watched Disney film Big Hero6 in either 42 type or RealD 3D. They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a part from the film. The test covered memory, reaction time and cognitive (认知的) function, and the results were later 43 .According to the research, participants 44 a 23 per cent increase in cognitive processing, as well as an 11 percent increase in reaction time.Dr Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a part in improving brain 45 in the future. “These findings are more significant than youmight think,” he said. “It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a(n) 46 decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can damage future quality of life. There has never been a better time to look at ways to improve brain function. The initial results of this study indicate that 3D films may 47 play a role in slowing this decline.”A second part of the experiment involved those watching the film being fitted with headsets(耳机)that48 brain activity and this too showed heightened activity when watching 3D. According to the results, participants were seven percent more engaged with what they were watching, adding to the argument that 3D movies are more like watching real-life-something. “A seven percent rise in emotional engagement is 49 remarkable. Watching in 3D gives the viewer such an enriched and quality experience, as these results show,” he said. “In evolutionary 50 , the results of both parts of the test certainly make sense. 3D films are more likely to heighten the senses and cause emotional arousal—this, in turn, makes the brain run at quicker speeds,” Dr Fagan added.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, Cand D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Researchers recently find w omen likely face work environments that push against the “having it all” mentality, leading to feelings of guilt and depression.Trying to have it all could be bad for your mental health, according to a new study that finds that “supermoms” have higher rates of depression compared with working moms who let things 51 .The research, presented Aug. 20 at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Las Vegas, finds that working is 52 for mothers’ mental health. But among working mothers, the least depressed are those who don’t expect to 53 work and family life perfectly, said study researcher Katrina Leupp, a graduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle.“The ideal that women can do it all actually 54 the level of depressive symptoms compared to women who were more doubtful about whether or not work and family c an be balanced,” Leupp told LiveScience.Leupp analyzed survey 55 from 1,600 married women who participated in a large survey called the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth. In 1987, the women answered questions to judge their support of women’s 56 , including whether they agreed with statements such as “Women are much happier if they stay at home and take care of their children.”In 1992 and 1994, the now 40-year-old women answered questions about their symptoms of depression. Like earlier studies, the survey data indicated that women who worked outside the home had fewer symptoms of depression, perhaps because outside work giveswomen more 57 interaction, more varied activities and a larger income, Leupp said.Among the employed women, though, the cheeriest were those who had indicated in their younger years the least 58 for women balancing career and family. The results held even after controlling for earlier levels of depression.“Somewhat 59 , women who don’t expect to be able to balance work and family have better mental health than those who do,” Leupp said.The study didn’t explain why optimistic (乐观的) views of balancing work and motherhood would60 later depression. “The reason may come down to 61 and real-world work environme nts,”Leupp said. “Women who expect to have it all probably come up against 62 that aren’t designed with work-life balance in mind. When they can’t balance everything perfectly, these supermoms are more likely to feel 63 .”“I think this research rea lly speaks to a 64 between women’s expectations and the actual structure of the workplace,” Leupp said.“The takeaway for working moms is to temper their optimism about balancing 65 and employmentand not to blame themselves if they struggle. Recognize that if it feels difficult, it’s because it is difficult.”51. A. happen B. continue C. slide D. end52. A. good B. ready C. hard D. possible53. A. protect B. share C. illustrate D. combine54. A. increased B. assessed C. reached D. influenced55. A. questions B. responses C. solutions D. instruments56. A. pregnancy B. marriage C. employment D. education57. A. cultural B. social C. positive D. verbal58. A. support B. tolerance C. concern D. respect59. A. deliberately B. aggressively C. ironically D. similarly60. A. result from B. relate to C. hold back D. call for61. A. families B. expectations C. surroundings D. requirements62. A. clubs B. hospitals C. governments D. workplaces63. A. excited B. embarrassed C. thrilled D. frustrated64. A. mismatch B. mistreat C. misunderstanding D. misinterpretation65. A. aging B. training C. schooling D. parentingSection 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 bestaccording to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）The twenty-four horses dash around a racetrack. The thunder of their hooves (蹄) rings in the riders’ears, nearly drowning out the cheering of the crowd. After three or four minutes of suspense, one horse crosses the finish line first, winning the Melbourne Cup and earning a place in history.The horses that compete in the Melbourne Cup—one of the world’s most famous horseraces—were fated to race. Bred for speed, these horses are the few that were singled out as having potential to become champions.Preparing a racehorse to compete requires a team. A horse’s owner manages the team and decides which races to enter. A trainer determines the racehorse’s diet and exercise. Regular exercise makes a horse less likely to be injured, but overtraining tires the horse. A groomer (动物美容师) cares for the racehorse and reports any problems he discovers to the trainer. And of course, no horserace could be run without a rider. These riders train for long hours and travel constantly from one race to another. They need to make a strategy, adapt to changing conditions and communicate with their horse to guide it to victory.Australia’s most famous horserace, the Melbourne Cup, is 3,200 meters of pure excitement. Each year 300 or 400 horses are nominated(提名), but only 24 can run. The competitors are chosen based on a number of factors, but winners of certain races qualify automatically.Each racehorse receives a handicap—a certain weight it must carry to give each horse an equal chance of winning—two months before the race. Originally, horses that seemed likely to win were assigned larger handicaps. But the rules have changed, reducing the handicap for previous winners.The first Melbourne Cup in 1861 drew a crowd of 4,000 spectators, and the race’s popularity has grown since then. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the cup has become a four-day festival with fine food and entertainment.The Melbourne Cup began during a gold rush as a form of entertainment for the rich. Today it still attracts society’s upper class. They come dressed in their finest to enjoy the event in comfort.But anyway it’s all about the race—the effort of horses and riders, the suspense and the thrill of victory.66. What can be learned about the horses in the Melbourne Cup?A. They are all winners of a certain race.B. They are raised and trained by joint effort.C. They are chosen from ordinary horses.D. Their fates are determined by their trainers.67. The racehorses are given handicaps so that _____.A. they will weigh the sameB. previous winners are unlikely to winC. the race will be fair enoughD. they will be more adaptable to the race68. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. the spectators of the Melbourne Cup must dress wellB. the Melbourne Cup was intended for wealthy peopleC. the winner of the Melbourne Cup can earn a large fortuneD. the Melbourne Cup is the best-known horserace worldwide69. The passage can most probably be found in _____.A. a sports journalB. a business newspaperC. an academic paperD. a health magazine（B）Down CountyMuseum - Open and FreeWhat’s OnContact details Opening hoursThe Mall, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6AH Telephone: +44 (0) 28 4461 5218Fax: +44 (0) 28 4461 5590Email: mail@ Monday to Friday10.00 am - 5.00 pmSaturdays and Sundays1.00 pm - 5.00 pmAdmission freeThere is however a charge for some special events and for guided tours.In the Footsteps of St Patrick12 November 2021 - 24 April 2021 atDownCountyMuseumThe aim of this exhibition is to explore some of the local sites, monuments and archaeological(考古的) discoveries which are linked to the early missionary work of St Patrick and his followers, and to his Early Christian heritage (遗产) in County Down.This PEACE III funded display, featuring wonderful photographs, is in English and Polish and is accompanied by a free leaflet, also in both languages.Admission FREE.From Ballyhosset to Bengal03 February 2021 - 31 December 2021 at DownCountyMusuemThis display features a selection of documents, photographs, medical instruments and uniforms belonging to Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Silcock, which were recently donated to DownCountyMuseum.Admission FREE.1916 and After28 April 2021 - 01 May 2021 at DownCountyMuseumThis exhibition has been created by DownCountyMuseum and Newry and MourneMuseum to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. The exhibition provides an overview Risingand will explore a selection of themes including how the Rising was reported in local newspapers and its impact on local politics and society.Pre-booking essential.Admission FREE.Essence of Form: The Applied Art Collection of DownCountyMuseum03 May 2021 - 30 October 2021 at DownCountyMuseumThis exhibition displays the applied art collection of DownCountyMuseum. Collected over 25 years, the exhibition includes ceramics(陶瓷制品), textile(纺织的) pieces, silversmithing and jewellery made by artists living and working in County Down.Admission FREE.70. Which exhibition is related to religion?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.71. Which exhibition needs to be reserved in advance?A. In the Footsteps of St Patrick.B. From Ballyhosset to Bengal.C. 1916 and After.D. Essence of Form.72. Mr. Smith, who is interested in the works of art in DownCountyMuseum, can go to visit the museum on______.A. April 25, 2021.B. April 29, 2021.C. June 18, 2021.D. November 3, 2021.73. It can be learned from the above introduction that _____.A. Admission to DownCountyMuseum is always free.B. Down County Museum is open for a shorter time on weekdays.C. All the exhibitions are held by DownCountyMuseum independently.D. The exhibits in “From Ballyhosset to Bengal” have long belonged to the museum.（C）Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronic devices? The solution may be just a few steps away.“Energy harvesting”promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more thanyour body’s movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already offer such products, but many experts believe the market for the technology could explode due to electronic devices being developed for the Internet of Things.“It’s huge,”said Graham Martin, CEO of the EnOcean Alliance, a San Ramon-based group of businesses that promotes wireless energy-harvesting technologies. With the Internet of Things expected to combine billions of devices, “if they are all battery-powered, we’ll have a problem because there’s not enough lithium (锂) in the world,” he added. “So a lot of them will have to use energy harvesting.”Among the most basic forms of the technology is body power. When certain materials are squeezed or stretched, the movement of their atoms creates an electrical charge. Automatic watches have employed the concept for decades, for example, by winding themselves when their user moves their arm. Now, the concept is being considered for a number of other devices.In a contest seeking visionary ideas for wearable technologies, Intel awarded $5,000 for a concept to change the temperature difference between a person’s body and a special piece of clothing they’d wear into electricity for mobile devices.Using sound to power devices is another energy-harvesting variation. Stanford University engineers are testing smart microchips (芯片) that create electricity from ultrasound (超声波) to power implantable (可植入的) devices that can analyze a person’s nervous system or treat their diseases.A textile (纺织品) research association in Spain is proposing to obtain electricity from radio waves that flow around everyone to power sensors sewn into clothes, which can monitor a person’s heartbeat or other vital signs.Research firm IDTechEx has estimated that annual global sales of energy-harvesting products could hit $2.6 billion by 2024, while WinterGreen Research predicts sales of $4.2 billion by 2021.Obtaining stable energy from devices can be complex, however. For one thing, the motion that generates the electricity has to be constant to be useful. Moreover, the amount of power the devices produce depends on the person using them, according to a ColumbiaUniversity study. It determined that taller people on average provide about 20 percent more power than shorter ones when walking, running or cycling.It’s also unclear how eagerly consumers might welcome energy-harvesting products. While such devices are expected to cost less than battery-powered alternatives when compared over many years, experts say, people may continue buying ones with batteries merely because those would be cheaper in the short term.74. Which “explode”in the following sentences has the most similar meaning to the word “explode”inParagraph 2?A. They were clearing up when the second bomb exploded.B. The continued tension could explode into more violence.C. The population exploded to 40,000 during the last tourist season.D. The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary.75. What makes “energy harvesting” necessary according to the passage?A. The waste of lithium in the world.B. The increasing number of electronic devices.C. The development of technology.D. The pollution caused by batteries.76. It can be learned from the passage that _____.A. energy-harvesting products save money in the long runB. taller people can surely produce a larger amount of powerC. automatic watches harvest energy from the user s’ body heatD. two ways of harvesting energy are mentioned in the passage77. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. Energy harvesting: a low-risk technologyB. Energy harvesting: a high-profit technologyC. Energy harvesting: a problem-free technologyD. Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technologySection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in thefewest possible words.Want to attractand keeptop talent? Here’s a suggestion: Make a flexible work schedule part of the deal.Asurvey this summer of 1,215 U.S. managers and employees across a variety of industries, by EY (formerly Ernst & Young), found those aged 18 to 32 rank flexibility among the perks (特殊待遇) they want most, with 33% saying they wouldn’t work anywhere that didn’t offer it. But it seems those aged 33 to 48value flextime even more: 38% of them consider it non-negotiable, with men who said so, at 40%, slightly outnumbering women (37%).“Companies first started offering flexible schedules, in the late 80s and the 90s, as a way to recruit (招募) and keep talented women, but it’s gone way beyond that now,” observes Karyn Twaronite, an EY partner who came up through the tax side of the business.Noting that both men and women, in all age groups, ranked flextime(弹性工作制) tops among non-cash perks, Twaronite adds, “That result mirrors exactly what we’re seeing here at EY.” The accounting and consulting giant, No. 57 on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For, has had thousands of employees working flexible schedules for years—including, since 2004, six weeks’ of paid leave for new dads.“Flextime may have started out as a women’s issue, but it’s changed into something that people of both sexes have come to expect,” he adds. “I think it’s partly because of the large nu mber of two-career households now, where people have to adapt to two demanding professional schedules instead of just one.”The EY survey suggests that, in the next decade or so, the opportunity for a life outside the office will become an even bigger draw than it already is. Most of those surveyed still work a set schedule, the report notes, but “respondents expect a shift in the coming years to more flexible hours, as 62% currently work standard office hours and only 50% expect to do so in five to ten yea rs.”That doesn’t surprise Twaronite. “Work is changing,” she observes. “The technology to connect anywhere and anytime means that people are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, especially in global companies that operate across different time zones. The other side of that is that employers are adapting to people’s lives outside of work—because they have to be.”(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)78. What is the main finding of the survey?79. Flextime was originally aimed at _____.80. The result of the survey is caused by the fact that _____.81. What makes flextime possible according to Twaronite?第Ⅱ卷（共47分）I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1. 出国对于这个高中生来讲根本没有吸引力。

上海市北虹高级中学2021届高三上学期第一次月考英语试题II. Grammar and V ocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.Trust is a tricky business. On the one hand, it's a necessary condition for many worthwhile things such as child care or friendships. On the other hand, __21__ (put) your faith in the wrong place often carries a high price.Then, why do we trust at all? Well, because it feels good. __22__ people place their trust in an individual or an institution, their brains release oxytocin, a hormone that produces pleasurable feelings and triggers the herding instruction that leads sheep to flock together for safety and prompts humans __23__ (connect) with one another.Swiss Scientists have found that exposure __24__ this hormone puts us in a trusting mood: In a study, researchers sprayed oxytocin（催产素）into the noses of half the subjects; those subjects were ready to lend significantly __25__ (high) amounts of money to strangers than were their counterparts __26__ inhaled（吸入）something else.Lucky for us, we also have a sixth sense for dishonesty that __27__ protect us. A Canadian study found that children as young as 14 months can differentiate between a credible person and a dishonest __28__. Sixty toddlers were each introduced to an adult tester holding a plastic container. The tester would ask, "What's in here?" before looking into the container, smiling, and exclaiming, "Wow!" Each subject was then invited to look inside. Half of them found a toy; the other half discovered the container was empty-and realized the tester __29__ (fool) them.Among the children who had not been tricked, the majority were willing to cooperate with the tester in learning a new skill, demonstrating that they trusted his leadership. In contrast, only five of the 30 children __30__ (pair) with the "inflexible" tester participated in follow-up activity.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.China's male beauty vloggers go viral as gender attitudes shift Blushes, eye shadows and concealers are no longer __31__ found in a woman's cosmetic bag as more and more men in China discover the power of makeup.The popularity of male beauty vloggers is leading a(n) __32__ in China's male cosmetics mark estimated to grow to a huge $ 2.4 billion in 2002. It's also paving the way for more young Chinese men to __33__ with gender-bending makeup and clothes, in a culture with a long history of swaggering, masculine stereotypes, and where the trope of the ancient male emperor with multiple wives is still going strong.Even in 2018, parents can __34__ young sons in training camps to teach them to be tough and manly. Single men looking to marry face pressure to fit certain norms -- be the breadwinner and own property; multiple houses are a(n) __35__.The change in gender ideals has influenced by South Korean pop culture, where male celebrities and boy bands have __36__ a softer, effeminate look. With Chinese celebrities and regular boy-next-door types adopting a more __37__ appearance, the fad has its own slang - xiaoxianrou, or "little fresh meat."Wang Zilu, 22, has used makeup for three years - __38__ after realizing how just a little could "change the shape of your eye-brows, the style of your lips". He learned via other vloggers before starting a social media account to post his own before-and-after videos."The first time I put on makeup, it took me an entire afternoon," he recalled. "The most difficult part was eye shadow - how to mix and match different colors without making it ugly."Makeup, for some, has gone from a fun hobby to a profitable __39__ - China's most popular beauty vloggers reportedly can __40__ in as much as 10 million yuan a year ( £ 1.2 million).But even with more young Chinese men trying out a bit of blush, not everyone's used to it just yet.III. Reading ComprehensionsSection 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.Is Helicopter Parenting Necessary?We've all heard the dangers of helicopter parenting. Remaining too __41__ in a kid's life, especially throughout college, can lead to depression, lack of self-reliance and feelings of entitlement.Superficially, this wisdom is sound. But some academics and educators now say they see signs of a troubling backlash（反冲）. The concern : warnings that moms and dads should __42__ "the over parenting trap" - are discouraging parents from getting involved at all.Yes, parents can be intrusive. __43__, there are increasing examples of parents refusing to step up when students genuinely need their family. One mom kept __44__ about her son's signs of depression until right before he failed a semester. She did not want to "helicopter in."That means colleges, which have spent the past decade learning to __45__ parents who get too involved, now have a different __46__. But the solution to both is the same; devising ways to channel moms and dads into the right kind of __47__ role.Much of this began because schools were forced to cope with a generation of students__48__ with their parents like never before, thanks to smart-phones. And with __49__ in education soaring, university leaders have started to view parents as investment partners. Most of them have paid for this education for the children or gone into debt for this education. And in some sense, they're entitled to know and be assured that colleges are __50__ their children's welfare.Crucially, parent-outreach programs have also served as buffers（缓冲）, __51__ students - or worse, professors - the discomfort of the nagging. At the University of Maryland, for example, the parent office handled __52__ for weekly academic-progress reports, which do not exist in higher education. Parents want to know they have a place to go where someone will listen to their concerns.But now, with some moms and dads cautious of even contacting the school in the first place, those programs are being used to encourage a more balanced approach, often via blogs, email and Facebook. Parents are now advised to be a guide, while acknowledging that the __53__ owns thejourney. That means asking questions, listening to answers, being patient and trusting kids to resolve their own problems. But if issues __54__, or if a student is in serious mental or physical danger, it also means hopping in the chopper, at least for a little while. "When you think about it, helicopters are useful tools," says Chelsea Petree, who is launching a parents - outreach program. "They can see things we on the __55__ can't see and get to emergencies quicker than we can. They can swoop in when needed. The key is that they go back up."41. A. independent B. involved C. attached D. enclosed42. A. set B. sense C. avoid D. ensure43. A. Besides B. Similarly C. Actually D. However44. A. alert B. quiet C. informed D. concerned45. A. cope with B. identify with C. turn down D. settle down46. A. attitude B. problem C. approach D. nature47. A. supportive B. informative C. neutral D. superior48. A. communicated B. matched C. obsessed D. connected49. A. complaints B. costs C. demands D. sufferings50. A. taking care of B. keeping track of C. looking forward to D. taking part in51. A. costing B. winning C. granting D. sparing52. A. demands B. passion C. distraction D. priorities53. A. professor B. parent C. student D. college54. A. persist B. exist C. arise D. decline55. A. surface B. ground C. panel D. craftSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Shipwrecked PrayersA voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men aboard were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. Not knowing what else to do, the two survivors agreedthat they had no alternative but to pay to God.However, to find out whose prayers were more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit - bearing tree on his side of the island, and he was able to eat its fruit. But the other man's parcel of land remained barren.After a week, the first man became lonely and decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked and the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the island. But on the other side of the island, there was nothing.Soon thereafter the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food. The next day, like magic, all of these things were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing.Finally, the first man prayed for a ship so that he and his wife could leave the island, and in the morning he found a ship docked at his side of the island.The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island, considering the other man unworthy to receive God's blessings since none of his prayers had been answered.As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from Heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?""My blessings are mine alone since I was the one who prayed for them," the first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered and so he doesn't deserve anything.""You are mistaken!" the voice rebuked him. "He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings.""Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?""He prayed that all your prayers would be answered."For all we know, our blessing are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us. So what you do for others is more important than what do you for yourself.56. The first man's wife is _________.A. a swimmer who got to the island by accidentB. an angel sent by God to keep him companyC. a survivor from another wrecked shipD. a native person on the desert-like island57. The underlined word "barren" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.A. isolatedB. unproductiveC. fertileD. dry58. Which of the following is true about the second man?A. He didn't deserve any blessing from God.B. None of his prayers was answered by God.C. He is not brave enough to tell God his needs.D. His prayer helped his companion get out of trouble.59. What's the moral of the story?A. Never judge a person by appearance.B. Don't lose heart in trouble.C. Helping others is helping ourselves.D. Greed is the root of all evil.(B)Scholarship Application Tips in 2018 for college students●Before you apply➢Work hard to get good grades. Don't sweat about one bad grade, but always strive to do your best.➢Get involved, and stay involved, in out-of-class activities. Sports, clubs, drama, bands and orchestras -- these often count toward a student's overall scholarship applicationevaluation. The same goes for paid (or unpaid) work experience.➢Begin your scholarship research early - by your sophomore or junior year of high school, if possible. Make special note of application deadlines, as they can vary from late summer to late spring.➢Apply for as many scholarships as your are eligible for - several smaller scholarships can add up to a long of money.●During the application process➢Read the supplementary materials that come with scholarship application forms to better understand program's focus (community service, subject interest). Try to answer thequestions with the focus are mind.➢Answer questions as they are asked. Don't go off topic.➢If there is a financial section to the application, make sure you get accurate and complete information from all appropriate sources to ensure your eligibility.➢Take your time. Write down everything you can think of the each question, then set the application aside for a day so you can look everything over again before you send it off.➢Don't wait until the last minute to complete your application, especially if you are applying online. Computer systems can get blocked with the large volume of applicants hoping tosubmit their qualifications during the last few days and hours before a deadline.➢If a third party has to complete part of your application, such as providing a letter of recommendation, make sure you ask them early on and remind them as often as necessary to ensure they provide you with the necessary materials.➢Last but not least, review your application with your parents to make sure you haven't left out any important details.Good luck to the students applying for the 2018 scholarship programs!60. Before you apply for a scholarship, it's best to _________.A. pay more attention to grades than to out-of-class activities.B. focus on only one scholarship applicationC. get as much work experiences as possible.D. begin your preparation as early as possible.61. When you are answering questions on the application form, you should _________.A. focus on the subjects you are interested inB. answer the the pointC. list your advantagesD. prove your abilities62. The author suggests that applicants should _________.A. submit the application in the last few daysB. double-check their application with their parentsC. compete and submit the application in one dayD. avoid submitting the application online.(C)In the early decades of the United States, the agrarian（土地的）movement promoted the farmer as society's hero. In the minds of agrarian thinkers and writers, the farmer was a person on whose well-being the health of the new country depended. The period between the Revolution, which ended in 1783, and the Civil War, which ended in 1865, was the age of the farmer in the United States. Agrarian philosophers, represented most eloquently by Thomas Jefferson, celebrated farmers extravagantly for their supposed centrality in a good society, their political virtue, and their Superior morality. And virtually all policy makers, whether they subscribed to the tenets of the philosophy held by Jefferson or not, recognized agriculture as the key component of the American economy. Consequently, government at all levels worked to encourage farmers as a social group and agriculture as economic enterprise.Both the national and state governments developed transportation infrastructure, building canals, roads, bridges, and railroads, deepening harbors, and removing obstructions from navigable streams. The national government imported plant and animal varieties and launched exploring expeditions into prospective farmlands in the West. In addition, government trade policies facilitated the exporting of agricultural products.For their part, farmers seemed to meet the social expectations agrarian philosophers had for them, as their broader horizons and greater self-respect, both products of the Revolution, were reflected to some degree in their behavior. Farmers seemed to become more scientific, joining agricultural societies and reading the farm newspapers that sprang up throughout the country. They began using improved implements, tried new crops and pure animal breeds, and became more receptive to modern theories of soil improvement.They also responded to inducements by national and state governments. Farmers streamed to the West, filling frontier lands with stunning rapidity. But farmers responded less to the expectations of agrarians and government inducements than to growing market opportunities. European demand for food from the United States seemed insatiable. War, industrialization, and urbanization all kept demand high in Europe. United States cities and industries grew as well; even industries not directly related to farming thrived because of the market, money, and labor that agriculture provided.63. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. The agrarian philosophy of Thomas JeffersonB. The role of the national government in the development of agricultureC. Improvements in farming techniquesD. The impact of the increased importance of the farmer64. The author mentions Thomas Jefferson in paragraph 1 as an example ofA. a leader during the RevolutionB. an inventor of new farming techniquesC. a philosopher who believed farmers were essential to the creation of a good societyD. a farmer who guided the agrarian movement toward an emphasis on economic development65. According to the passage, the national and state governments did all of the following EXCEPT _________.A. build roadsB. import new plant varietiesC. give farmers money for their cropsD. develop policies that helped farmers export their products66. Which of the following statements is best supported by paragraph 4?A. Agricultural development contributed to development in other parts of the economy.B. European agricultural products were of a higher quality than those produced in the United States.C. The growing settlement of the West led to a decrease in agricultural production.D. Farmers were influenced more by government policies than by market opportunities.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need."My work is done." Those words were some of the last penned by George Eastman. He included them in his suicide note. They mark an ignoble end to a noble life, the leave taking of a truly great man. The same words could now be said for the company he left behind. Actually, the Eastman Kodak Company is through. It has been mismanaged financially, technologically and competitively. _________67_________ One of America's bedrock brands is about to disappear, the Kodak moment has passed.But George Eastman is not how he died, and the Eastman Kodak Company is not how it is being killed. Though the ends are needless and premature, they must not be allowed to overshadow the greatness that came before. Few companies have done so much good for so many people, or defined and lifted so profoundly the spirit of a nation and perhaps the world._________68_________.Kodak served mankind through entertainment, science, national defense and the stock-pilling of family memories. Kodak took us to the top of Mount Suribachi and tp the Sea of Tranquility. It introduced us to the merry old Land of Oz and to stars from Charlie Chaplin to John Wayne, and Elizabeth Taylor to Tom Hanks. _________69_________ When that sailor kissed the nurse, and when the spy planes saw missiles in Cuba, Kodak was the eyes of a nation. From the deck of the Missouri to the grandeur of Monument Valley, Kodak took us there. Virtually every significant image of the 20th Century is a gift to generation from the Eastman Kodak Company._________70_________ Yes, there were photographers, and for relatively large sums of money they would take unnatural pictures in studios and formal settings. But most people couldn't afford photographs, and so all they had to remember distant loved ones, or earlier times of their lives,was memory. Children could not know what their parents had looked like as young people, grandparents far away might never learn what their grandchildren looked like. Eastman Kodak allowed memory to move from the uncertainty of recollection, to the permanence of a photograph. But it wasn't just people whose features were savable; it was events, the precious times that families cherish. The Kodak moment, was humanity's moment.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following three passages. 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 Possible Health Dangers of Air-conditionersAlthough many of us may feel air-conditioners bring relief from hot, humid or polluted outside air, they pose many potential health hazards. Much research has looked at how the movement of air inside a closed environment - such as an building - can spread disease or expose people in the building to harmful chemicals.One of the more widely publicized dangers is that of Legionnaire's disease, which was first recognized in the 1970s. This was found to have affected people in buildings with air-conditioning systems in which want air pumped out of the system' cooling towers was somehow sucked back into the air intake, in most cases of ??? to poor design. The warm air, filled with bacteria, was combined with cooled, conditioned air and was ???? circulated around various parts of the building. Studies showed that even people outside such buildings were risk if they walked past air exhaust pipes.Large air-conditioning systems add water to the air they circulate by means of humidifiers.In ?? systems, the water used for this process is kept in special reservoirs, the bottoms of which provide ??? grounds for bacteria which can find their way into the ventilation system. The risk to human health from ???? situation has been highlighted by the fact the immune systems of approximately half of world???? air-conditioned office buildings have developed the ability to fight off the organisms found at the bottom of system reservoirs. But chemicals called "biocides" are added to reservoirs to make them germ-free, and they are dangerous in their own right in sufficient quantities, as they often contain compounds strongly linked to cancers.Finally, it should be pointed out that the artificial climatic environment created byair-conditioners can also affect us. In a natural environment, whether indoor or outdoor, there are small variations in temperature and humidity. Indeed, the human body has long been accustomed to these normal changes. In an air-conditioned living or working environment, however, body temperatures remain well under 37℃, our normal temperature. This leads to a weakened immune system and thus greater exposure to diseases such as colds and flu.第II卷I. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 学习时一个不断适应环境的过程。

2021宝山一模(C)Upon reflection of the ideal social moral code, within one sentence, it would be: be constructive, not destructive. Though “be constructive, not destructive” sounds sensible, there are many nuances (slight differences). Sometimes it is difficult to determine if an act is exactly constructive or destructive.We can decide if something is constructive or destructive based on degree, for instance. Say your preschool son is acting up and broke a glass vase, even after you told him to stop grabbing and playing with it several times. You get a thought in your mind to spank him to give a punishment for his naughty action. However, you start to feel confused about whether this would be constructive or destructive. It might show him that not listening to you and breaking things is not welcome, but on the other hand, spanking him is an act of aggression that will hurt him physically and perhaps teach him to use force in situations later in life. There is no exact wrong or right in these moments. However, through your own reasoning, you can decide to what degree it would be beneficial or harmful to him and the situation at hand. Personally, I would not spank my son, as I think it does more destruction than construction. But, that is just me.Another nuance to consider is the definition we give to construction and destruction. For example, for some people, construction can never involve violence, while for others, it could even be an essential part. Take the example of going back in time and killing Hitler. Killing someone is definitely termed a destructive act. However, in light of the circumstances, I would assume that the majority of people would agree that killing Hitler at the height of his power if they had the chance would be seen as a constructive, thus positive act. Therefore, our definitions often determine our values and how we behave upon those principles.Additionally, construction and destruction can be filtered through a sociopolitical lens. Construction can be seen as good to some, and bad to others. Take for instance creating new homes in a forested area. Yes, homes for humans are made, but also the habitat for countless animals is being destroyed, or at least altered to an extreme. Construction, if it is true, it should be beneficial to all parties included. That is a tall order, though. Every step we take kills bacteria and other microorganisms—and perhaps plants, insects, and who knows what else. Destruction can be seenas a part of each moment. Plus, what a majority might regard as a constructive might be seen as destructive to a minority. Is there a way to determine which side is correct? It is almost impossible. Being in the majority in terms of a moral outlook does not mean it is correct, or more appropriate. There have been many instances in history when acts were regarded as constructive, but were later seen as destructive with a modern lens.Though I consider “Be constructive, not destructive” the most solid one-sentence social moral code, it is not without its nuances and problems. For instance, the degree to which we consider something constructive or destructive, definitions of being constructive and destructive, and construction and destruction seen through a sociopolitical lens are all nuances. These differences consist of the confusion that this ideal social moral code causes. However, I cannot imagine a better code than the one stated in this essay in terms of living one’s life in a social context.63.From the author’s view whether to punish a kid’s wrong doing or not depends on what extent ________ .A. it would bring him benefits or harmsB. he would modify his destructive behaviorC. his act is constructive or destructiveD. his destructive result might bring about64.The author mentions the example of killing Hitler to show that ________.A. killing someone is definitely termed a destructive actB. the majority of people would agree to kill HitlerC. killing Hitler is seen as a constructive and positive actD. definitions of social code decide our values and principles65.What does the underlined sentence (paragraph 4) imply?A. Construction and destruction can advance social developments.B. Construction can be seen as good to some, and bad to others.C. What a majority might regard as a constructive might be seen as destructive.D. Being in the majority in terms of a moral outlook does not mean it is correct.66.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Wrong or Right of Social Moral CodeB. Judgment of Construction or DestructionC. Ideal Social Moral CodeD. How to Live One’s Life in a Social ContextKey: 63—66 ADDB2021黄浦一模(C)In the ancient world, the practice of medicine was inescapably linked to supernatural belief and magic. That was until the Greeks made advances in the field and brilliant figures such as Hippocrates laid the foundations for our medicine today. Recognized as the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates realised what seems obvious to us today—that the observation and noting of symptoms is primary. He travelled across Greece teaching medicine, encouraging the view that disease had physical, not supernatural, explanations.Medical students still take the Hippocratic Oath, a formal promise made by new doctors that they will follow the standards set by their profession and try to preserve life, swearing to use their skills to heal and do no harm. One of Hippocrates’ theories was of the ‘four humours’, a belief that disease was caused by an imbalance of the four liquids supposedly contained in the human body—blood, phlegm, and black and yellow bile(a liquid produced by your organ which helps you to digest fat).Blood-letting was a common response to illness and was used until only 150 years ago in the mistaken belief that it would restore the body’s internal balance. But while the Greeks may have been wrong about the bleeding and the bile, they were still the first civilization to understand that diseases could be treated by using careful observation and logical thought.Aristotle, political theorist, philosopher and teacher, also studied the natural world from a scientific point of view. He was the first to classify organisms, and although his method may seem simple now, he divided them into two basic categories, as either plant or animal—he was the first to do so. Aristotle valued experimentation and discovered that evaporation, the process of becominga vapour, turned salt water into fresh water. He was also a believer in the theory that all matter is composed of four elements—fire, earth, water and air.Hippocrates believed the four humours, related to the four liquids in the body, were each in line with an organ, a season and with different moods. The four were based on the Greeks’ idea of four base elements (air, water, fire, earth). Although discredited now, the humours formed the basis of western medicine until the 18th century. They were:-Blood from the liver: associated with Spring; with courage and hope- Phlegm from brain and lungs: Winter; calm and unemotional- Yellow bile from gall bladder (胆囊): Summer; anger and bad temper- Black bile from spleen(脾脏): Autumn; with blue and dark mood63. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. It was the Greeks that made advances in the field of practice of medicine in the ancient world.B. The Hippocratic Oath is a formal promise made by new doctors to swear their responsibilities.C. Hippocrates thought disease was caused by an imbalance of the four liquids contained in the human body.D. Hippocrates was the first to believe diseases could be treated by careful observation and logical thought.64. The practice of blood-letting was based on the belief that ____________.A. the blood was polluted by virusesB. the human body was not evenly balancedC. the patient was in a bad humourD. too much blood was bad for people65. How did Aristotle find out that salt water can be turned into fresh water?A. He studied many books from a scientific point of view.B. He drew the conclusion according to the two basic categories.C. He made the discovery based on conducting experiments himself.D. He believed that all matter consists of four base elements.66. Why is Hippocrates considered the founder of modern medicine?A. He proved that there are four base elements in all matter in the world.B. He showed the procedure of how the four bodily liquids affected moods.C. He insisted that almost all diseases had supernatural explanations.D. He recognized the importance of the observation and noting of symptoms.Key: 63-66 DBCD2021崇明一模(C)A new study suggests the Apple Watch was able to identify abnormal heart rates that could be linked to a serious heart condition.More than 400,000 Apple Watch users volunteered for the study. It was a project of researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Apple, the American technology company, provided money for the study. Results were recently presented at a major conference on heart health in New Orleans, Louisiana.The researchers looked for signs of atrial fibrillation, also called “a-fib”, the most common form of irregular heartbeat. Some people with a-fib feel changes in their heartbeat, while others do not. Because of this, many people do not know they have the condition. People with untreated a-fib are about five times more likely to suffer a stroke(中风). In the United States, a-fib causes an estimated 130,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations each year.People taking part in the study wore the Apple Watch for extended periods. The devices contain an app that continuously gathers information without users having to do anything. It uses the watch’s light sensor technology to measure blood flow. The system is designed to identify changes that might show an irregular heartbeat.The researchers said that out of those taking part, about 2,000 subjects (实验对象) received a warning from the device that they might have a problem. Those individuals were then asked to contact a doctor, who decided whether they should receive more close watch for a possible irregular heartbeat.Lloyd Minor, head of Stanford’s School of Medicine, said in a statement that the results show great promise in using technology to create “more predictive and preventive health care”. Doctor Minor added that a-fib is just one example of a condition devices can help identify in the future.“This study opens the door to further research into wearable technologies and how they might be used to prevent disease before it strikes,” he said.But some health researchers warned against making any general judgements based on the Apple-financed study. They have called for much more research to measure the effectiveness of wearable devices to identify signs of disease. Richard Kovacs, who was with the American College of Cardiology and was not involved with the study, told the Associated Press that despite the results, the Apple Watch system “is not perfect.” He noted that since the study did not have a comparison group getting regular ECG measurements, there is no way of knowing if the device missed heartbeat problems. This could give users a false sense of security, he said.Other experts agreed that more studies are needed before similar device-based health observation systems are widely recommended.63. What does the new study mainly find out?A. Apple Watch can warn of heart problems.B. Apple Watch can protect people against a-fib.C. Abnormal heart rates can cause a stroke.D. Heart problems can be identified and cured.64. Apple Watch identifies irregular heartbeats by _____.A. measuring the wearer’s heart ratesB. sending information to the wearer through an appC. extending the time of wearing itD. monitoring the wearer’s bloodstream65. Which of the following might be what Lloyd Minor means in his statement?A. It’s difficult for doctors to predict and prevent disease now.B. A-fib is just one example of a condition that causes heart problems.C. Wearable technologies might identify and treat any disease one day.D. There are more possibilities of development in wearable technology.66. It can be concluded from the passage that _____.A. wearable technologies are developing fast but shouldn’t be applied to medicineB. the study results are inspiring but more proofs are needed to ensure the accuracyC. the study is sponsored by a commercial company so the results are a little unfairD. device-based health observation systems are convenient and should be widely usedKey: 63. A64. D65. D66. B2021徐汇一模CThe State-Of-The-Art-Tech Behind Fighting FiresHow are today’s firefighters dealing with massive wildfires? They’re doing it by using the most advanced technology. Whether it’s with a modified jumbo jet or innovative thermal(热的) imaging cameras, we take a look at the tech behind fighting some of the world’s most overwhelming fires.Teams fighting against the California wildfires used the Global SuperTanker – a modified jumbo jet that carries almost 73,000 liters (19,200 gallons) of fire retardant(阻燃剂) – alongside the S-64 Aircrane heavy-lifting helicopter, which carries 10,000 liters (2,200 gallons) of water.These air tankers are used to put out flames and monitor fire spread through sensors and video feeds coupled to GPS data. Fed into hi-tech computer modelling software, they can help predict the fire’s behavior and possible spread patterns. Computer models are able to provide small area coverage only meters wide, mapping territory and airflow. Fires are especially responsive to wind conditions and these tools allow firefighters to determine the passage of flames at ground level.But manned aircrafts need a large investment in maintenance and crew training. Command and control centers are turning to unmanned aircraft to keep costs down and provide additional capabilities. Small quadcopters(四旋翼机) and larger fixed-wing aircraft can fly over fires for much longer periods.Smoke can cover the ground for days at a time or pose a severe breathing risk to air crews – However, this is not a problem for drones. Onboard high definition, infrared(红外辐射的) and thermal imaging cameras can provide direction to ground teams, spot vital infrastructure (including power or water lines), and identify dangerous or flammable objects.Infrared and thermal cameras can see through smoke to monitor ground teams and let them know when conditions change. Unmanned aircraft can provide aerial images, heat maps, and temperature scales of fire zones. Specialist drones can even carry hoses to less accessible areas. In the future, swarms of autonomous drones could be used to track wildfires and spot fire spread.Thermal imaging technology has become widespread and less expensive to use. Handheld cameras and devices that attach to smartphones allow firefighters to see through smoke and find active fire hotspots, or undergrowth that is burning without producing smoke.Identifying these hotspots allows crews to target the most active and dangerous parts of a wildfire and divert manpower to tackle it more effectively.Augmented reality helmets that include breathing appliance alongside computer vision-aided displays are adding to the ground team’s capabilities. Thermal cameras inside the helmets mean that firefighters can operate in environments completely obscured by smoke. At the same time, they can wirelessly transmit information on what is happening at the frontline to command and control points.Robots are also making a difference. The Smokebot was developed by a Swedish university to assist fire and rescue services. It collects data in environments with reduced visibility using radar, a laser scanner, a thermal camera and gas sensors. Smokebot can help in forest fire situations mapping large areas filled with dust or smoke, where it is too risky to send in rescue personnel.Earth-observing satellites commonly detect wildfires in wilderness areas. Their cameras and remote sensors are used to estimate the fire’s evolution and provide situational awareness that saves lives.The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) onboard the Suomi NPP satellite gives near real-time data to NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) on active fires across the world.Finally, to get the bigger picture on fire tracking and monitoring, the US Forest Service and US Geological Survey uses data from the Landsat Earth-observing satellites. Data gathered from every major fire in the country since 1984 has been fed into computer models to help predict and prevent wildfires.63. What does the underlined “they”, in the third paragraph, refer to?A. Current firefighters tackling massive wildfires.B. The modified jumbo jets and art thermal imaging cameras.C. The data gained from sensors and video feeds, plus GPS information.D. The air tankers used to put out flames and monitor fire spread.64. Which of the following is not the advantages of drones over manned aircrafts in tackling massive wildfires?A. Drones don’t need much fuel when putting out wildfires and identifying the causes of fires.B. Less money is needed in training crews when drones are available.C. Drones won’t come across any breathing problems when in work.D. Drones needs much less investment in maintenance.65. Which of the following advanced technologies is not mentioned in the passage?A. Swarms of autonomous drones used to extinguish wildfires from air.B. AR helmets with breathing appliance alongside computer vision-aided.C. Drones with high definition, infrared and thermal imaging cameras onboard.D. Earth-observing satellites equipped with cameras and remote sensors.66. Which of the following statements about Smokebot is true?A. It was created by a Swiss university to assist fire and rescue services.B. It can help to send rescue personnel to a fire spot.C. It can help draw a map of large areas and fill the regions with dust or smoke.D. It collects data using advanced technology where visibility is reduced due to fires. Key: 63-66 CAAD2021虹口一模(C)Allan T. Demaree, a retired executive editor of Fortune magazine, gladly makes donations to Princeton University, his alma mater. His son, who also went to Princeton, points to its endowment (捐赠基金) of $15.8 billion, and will not give it a penny.“Why give money to an institution that can seemingly live off its interest when other very deserving entities need money to function tomorrow?” asked the son, Heath Demaree, a professor at Case Western Reserve University who instead donates to Virginia Tech, where he was a graduate student. His question captures how the wealth collected by elite universities like Princeton through soaring endowments over the past decade has widened the divide between a small group of dramaticly wealthy universities and all others.The result is that America’s already stratified(形成阶层的) system of higher education is becoming ever more so, and the gap is creating all sorts of tensions as the less wealthy colleges try to compete. Even state universities are going into fund-raising overdrive and trying to increase endowments to catch up.The wealthiest colleges can tap their endowments to give considerable financial aid to families earning $180,000 or more. They can tempt star professors with high salaries and hard-to-get apartments. They are starting advanced new research laboratories, expanding their campuses and putting up architecturally notable buildings.Higher education has always been stratified, but the differences were never as large as today. The last decade brought a sea change, as skilled money managers hired by the universities moved their portfolios (投资组合) into high-performing investments, and endowments skyrocketed.Until recently, top public research universities could rely on enough public subsidy (补贴) to hold their own, when the taxpayer money was combined with tuition and fund-raising. But that world is changing.The University of California, Berkeley has a $3 billion endowment, but it is stretched across 34,000 students. And with state budget cuts approaching, Robert Birgeneau, its president, fears he will no longer be able to attract the best professors and students.“It will cost less for a student from a family with an income of $180,000 to go to Harvard thanfor a student with a family income of $90,000 to go to Berkeley,” he said, taking into account Harvard’s recent decision to give more financial aid to families earning up to $180,000 annually.63. What do we learn about Heath Demaree?A. He donated to Virginia Tech.B. He donated as much as his father.C. He donated to Princeton University.D. He donated to Case Western Reserve University.64. What is said about state universities?A. They are expanding their campuses.B. They are raising funds to increase endowments.C. They manage to attract elite professors and students.D. They are starting sophisticated new research laboratories.65. What can we learn about top public research universities at present?A. They can not hold their own just with state support.B. The taxpayer money is combined with tuition and fund-raising.C. Despite possible state budget cut, they do not need more endowment.D. They can depend on enough public subsidy to lure professors and students.66.What’s the best title for the passage?A. Upsides and Downsides of EndowmentsB. Harvard or Berkeley?C. Endowments Widen a Higher Education GapD. Farewell to Stratified Endowments Key: 63-66: ABAC2021闵行一模(C)The story of the emperor’s new clothes is one of Andersen’s best-known fables. Conmen (骗子) fool the emperor into believing they have made him a fabulous suit that the unworthy will be unable to see. Courtiers (侍从) dare not say that the emperor is naked; it takes a child to point out the obvious.The moral is that people are often too hidebound by social tradition to state their views. How many companies have ploughed ahead with expensive projects that were favoured by the chief executive, even when other managers have had doubts?In his new book Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking, Matthew Syed argues that the key to dealing with this problem is “cognitive diversity”, in other words, assembling a team of people with different perspectives and intellectual backgrounds.People from different backgrounds approach problems from different angles—that much should be blindingly obvious. It is not just about selecting people for teams from both sexes and various ethnicities. Hire only Cambridge politics graduates or Harvard MBAs or Stanford software engineers and they will have studied under the same professors and absorbed similar world views regardless of their gender or skin colour.In the modern world, with all its complexity, co-operation is essential if breakthroughs are to be made. In science and engineering, 90% of papers are now written by teams rather than individuals. Analysis of American patent fillings since 1975 showed teams dominate in every one of the 36 defined categories.There is another element to selecting a good team: ensuring that those viewpoints are heard and respected. That may not happen if those in charge are overbearing. A study of over 300 projects by the Rotterdam School of Management found that those led by junior managers were more likely to succeed than those led by senior managers—maybe because other team members were less scared about pointing out potential dangers to someone lower down the pecking order (权力等级).The ability to speak up within an organization, without fear of punishment, is known as “psychological safety”. Mr. Syed cites a study of teams at Google, which found that self-reported psychological safety was by far the most important factor behind successful teamwork at the technology giant.One way to overcome shyness while brainstorming, for instance, is for everyone to write down their ideas but ensure their names are never known. That way, opinions about thoughts are less closely tied to the seniority of the thinker and can be tested against each other with less fear or favour.63.The author mentioned one of Andersen’s best-known fables to ______.A. confirm the popularity of Andersen’s fablesB. argue children’s wisdom over adultsC. indicate the importance of different opinionsD. make fun of the foolishness of some people64.By using the word “hidebound” the author is referring to those who ______.A. close themselves to a fixed mindB. pay more attention to other’s behaviorC. advocate traditional way of thinkingD. hesitate to participate in team activities65.According to the passage, which of the following makes an effective team?A. Employing graduates from the same excellent university.B. Appointing senior managers with the right of leading a team.C. Establishing a team with people of various backgrounds.D. Hiring people assembling their chief executives in thoughts.66.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Co-operation and teamwork contribute to the complexity of the world.B. The less identity a person releases the more he is ready to air views.C. Viewpoints from different perspectives are likely to cause conflicts.D. There exists the danger of pecking order in a team led by junior managers.Key: 63. C64. A65. C 66. B2021普陀一模(C)The Victorians’ Way of Having FunWhether it was visiting a human zoo, taking a bull on a hot-air balloon ride, or singing beautiful songs, Victorian Londoners loved to have fun. As performance managers came up with increasingly well-designed ways to make money from the capital’s huge potential audience, Victorians effectively invented the modern leisure industry – including theme parks, pubs and professional football. As a new book by historian Lee Jackson explains, the hunt for profit involves surrounding morality, class and empire. So where did Victorians go for fun? And what still exists today?Dancing Rooms: Argyll Rooms, PiccadillyIt’s now a building site near Leicester Square, but when the Argyll Rooms lost its licence in 1878, there was a riot (暴乱). Drunken students were so angry at the closure of their favourite place that they took to the streets. The Argyll closed as the dance craze came to an end, and Bignell turned the space into the Trocadero music hall. It kept that name through the 20th century when it was transformed into one of London’s most tasteless tourist attractions. Th e site currently awaits development into a hotel.Pleasure gardens: Gremorne Gardens, ChelseaGremorne was run by three West End pub owners, popular among the young people then. It closed in 1877 after losing its licence. Pleasure gardens more generally lost their meaning of existence with the establishment of public parks. London’s rapid growth meant the valuable land was usually sold to big companies for other purposes, which is why so little of London’s great pleasure gardens remain.Pleasure gardens were also overshadowed by larger exhibition grounds such as the Crystal Palace, which tried to find a way of balancing entertainment with cultural education. Little physically remains of the Crystal Palace itself, which moved to Sydenham from Hyde Park in 1854, but the grand 200-acre grounds still exist as a public park.On the site of the Methodist Central Hall was a short-lived attraction that attempted to transport the seaside to central London. It was railways that made Margate and Southend。

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3.第Ⅰ卷（共105分）Ⅰ.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirection: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the questions about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Go to the office B. Keep callingC. Try online bookingD. See a doctor2. A. A reporter B. An athleteC.A fishermanD. An organizer3. A. At a post office. B. At a fast-food restaurant.C. At a booking office.D. At a check-in desk.4. A. He already has plans.B. The woman should decide where to eat.C. He will make a reservation.D. The woman can ask her brother for advice.5. A. He got wet in the rainB. The shower was out of orderC. He didn’t hear the phone ringingD. He got out of the shower to answer the phone.6. A. Reasonable. B. Bright. C. Serious D. Ridiculous.7. A. Send leaflets. B. Go sightseeing.C. Do some gardening.D. Visit a lawyer.8. A. Her doorbell doesn’t need repair.B. She didn’t expect him to come so early.9. A. She won’t go to the beach if it rains.B. She would like the man to get to the beach.C. It will clear up tomorrow.D. It was pouring when she was at the beach.10. A. What to take up as a hobby. B. How to keep fit.C. How to handle pressure.D. What to play with.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Her school was in a small village.B. She was outstanding at school.C. She was the only Asian girl there.D. Her parents were in London.12. A. London. B. Bath. C. Swindon. D. Oxford.13. A. Coming across a radio producer. B. Taking an earlier train.C. Meeting a professional artist.D. Wearing tow odd shoes.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech.14. A. Education children. B. Saving rare animals.C. Recreating an environment.D. Making a profit.15. A. Animals make visitors stressful.B. Animals must live their lives in cages.C. Animals can feel bored and sad.D. Animals are in danger of extinction.16. A. They are still useful and necessary.B. They have more disadvantages then advantages.C. They are a perfect environment for animals.D. They are recreative places for animals.Section CDirections: In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet.Blanks 17 through 20 are based on the following conversations.Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.Blanks 21 through 24 are based on the following conversation.their kids to mixed schools?In what aspect do girls perform betterIn 24 .than boys?Complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Ⅱ.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.25. Four Chinese models were ______ the 14 people awarded prizes on Friday at the World Supermodel Competition.A. amongB. betweenC. alongD. beside【答案】【解析】26. －Wow! You’ve got so many clothes.－But _____ of them are in fashion now .A. allB. bothC. neitherD. none【答案】【解析】27. It_____ have been Tom that parked the car here, as he is the only one with a car.A. mayB. canC. mustD. should【答案】【解析】28. The Great Wall is ____ tourist attraction that millions of people pour in every year.A. so a well-knownB. a so well-knownC. such well-knownD. such a well-known【答案】【解析】A. would sellB. had soldC. have soldD. was selling【答案】【解析】30. Sally’s never seen a play in the Shanghai Grand Theatre, _______?A. hasn’t sheB. has sheC. isn’t sheD. is she【答案】【解析】31. A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, _____all four people on board.A. killedB. killingC. killsD. to kill【答案】【解析】32. You can’t borrow books from the school library ______ you get your student card.A. beforeB. ifC. whileD. as【答案】【解析】33. With the government’s aid, those _____ by the earthquake have moved to the new settlements.A. affectB. affectingC. affectedD. were affected【答案】【解析】34. Mozart’s birthplace and the house ______ he composed ‘The Magic Flute’ are both museums nowA. whereB. whenC. thereD. which【答案】【解析】35. Bill suggested _____ a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation.A. having heldB. to holdC. holdingD. hold【答案】【解析】36. During the period of recent terrorist activities, people _____ not to touch and unattended bag.A. had always been warnedB. were always being warnedC. are always warningD. always warned【答案】【解析】37. It is immediately clear ____ the financial crisis will soon be over.A. sinceB. whatC. whenD. whether【答案】【解析】38. Hearing the dog barking fiercely, away _____.A. fleeing the thiefB. was fleeing the thiefC. the thief was fleeingD. fled the thief【答案】【解析】39. David threatened his neighbour to the police if the damages were not paid.A. to be reportedB. reportingC. to reportD. having reported【答案】【解析】40. As a new diplomat, he often thinks of he can react more appropriately on such occasions.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. how【答案】【解析】Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. contentsB. takingC. carefullyD. plasticE. packagingIf the package looks pretty, people will buy just about anything. So says an advertising executive in New York, and he has proved his point by selling boxes of rubbish for the price of an expensive bottle of wine.Justin Gignac,26, has sold almost 900 41 presented plastic boxes of rubbish from the street of Big Apple at between ＄50 and ＄100 each. Buyers from 19 countries have paid for the souvenirs（纪念品）. The idea has been so successful that he is thinking of promoting it around the world.It all began wh en Mr Gignac was at a summer workshop, “We had a discussion about the importance of 42 ,”he recalls.” Someone said packaging was unimportant. I disagreed. The only way to prove it was by selling something nobody would ever want.”He searches the streets of Manhattan and typical 43 include broken glass, subway tickets, Starbucks cups and used 44 forks. “Special editions” are offered at a high price. He charged ＄100 for rubbish from the opening day of the New York Yankees’ stadium.Mr Gignac denies 45 his customers for fools: “They know what they’re getting. They appreciate the fact that they’re taking something nobody would want and finding beauty in it.”Some 46 customers include people who used to live in the city and want a down-to-earth souvenir. He claims he has even sold to art collectors.Realizing that the concept appears to be a real money-maker, Mr Gignac has 47 a company and is employing his girlfriend as vice president. He 48 to discuss his profit margins: “It’s actua lly quite a lot of effort putting them together-but yes, garbage is free.”Mr Gignac is considering more varieties of souvenirs. He maintains that he has signed 49 with people interested in similar projects from as far as Berlin and London.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.Making connections This technique involves taking 54 ideas and trying to find links between them. First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or object, for example, a candle. Write down all the idea/words 55 with candles: light, fire, matches, wax, night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the 56 to the job you have to do. So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 57 ; you could buy him tickets to match or take him out for the night.Be someone else! Look at the situation from a 62 point of view. Good businessmen use this technique in trade, and so do writes. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 63 in their books. They ask question: What does this charact er want? Why can’t she get it? What changes must she make to get what she wants? If your goal involves other people, put yourself in their 64 . The best fishermen think like fish!50. A. wrong B. unbelievable C. reasonable D. realistic51. A. put up with B. catch up with C. make use of D. keep track of52. A. equipped B. compared C. covered D. connected53. A. skillfully B. routinely C. vividly D. deeply54. A. familiar B. unrelated C. creative D. imaginary55. A. presented B. marked C. lit D. associated56. A. ideas B. ambitions C. achievement D. technique57. A. experience B. service C. present D. object58. A. work B. last C. exist D. change59. A. possibilities B. limitations C. tendency D. practice60. A. in fact B. in particular C. as a whole D. for example61. A. devote B. adapt C. lead D. keep62. A. private B. global C. different D. practical63. A. features B. themes C. creatures D. characters64. A. positions B. dreams C. images D. directionsSection BDirections：Read the following four passages . Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.（A）Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast.“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in to wn!”George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse.George was very int erested in old dictionaries, He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading.“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia. ”65. George and Rivhard were at school.A. roommatesB. good friendsC. competitorsD. booksellers66. How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?A. He envied Richard’s marriage.C. He felt lucky with no rival in town.D. He was guilty of Richard’s death.67. George got information about Richard from .A. a dictionary collector in AustraliaB. the latter’s rivals DylansC. a rare first edition of a dictionaryD. the wrapping paper of a book68. What happened to George and Richard in the end?A. Both George and Richard became millionaires.B. Both of them realized their original ambitions.C. George established a successful business white Richard was missing.D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.（B）Horse-drawn sleigh rides Dogsledding SnowmobilingWelcome to Banff, Canada’s first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If you’ve come to ski or snowboard, we’ll see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too.While you’re here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular cho ices include a Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）.True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel.Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away.See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view.—Banff Resort Guide Editors69. According to the passage, Banff’s backcountry is accessible by .A. cross country skiing B, horse-drawn sleigh ridingC. snowmobilingD. dogsledding70. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people.B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience.C. Travelers should bring their own sports equipment.D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy.71. The purpose of the writing is to _______.A. promote scenic spots in CanadaB. advertise for the sports in BanffC. introduce tourist activities in BanffD. describe breathtaking views in Banff（C）“Get your hands off me, I have been stolen,” the laptop, a portable computer, shouted. That is a new solution to laptop computer theft: a program that lets owners give their property a voice when it has been taken.Owners must report their laptop missing by visiting a website, which sends a message to the model: a red and yellow “lost or stolen” sign appears on its screen when it is started. Under the latest version（版本）of the software, users can also send a spoken message.In the latest version, people can add a spoken message. For example, the laptop’s speakers will say: “Help, this laptop is reported lost or stolen. If you are not my owner, report me now.”The Retriever software package, which costs $29.95 but has a free trial period, has the functions of many security software programs .Owners can remotely switch to an alternative password if they fear that the thief has also got hold of the access details.If a thief accesses the internet with the stolen laptop, Retriever will collect information on the internet service provider in use, so that the police can be alerted to its location.Thousands of laptops are stolen every year form homes and offices, but with the use of laptops increasing, the number stolen while their owners are out and about has been rising sharply.Other security software allows users to erase data remotely or lock down the computer.72. The expression “to give the thief a piece of their mind “can be understood as “_______”A. to give the thief an alert mindB. to express the owners’ anger to the thiefC. to remind the thief of this conscienceD. to make the thief give up his mind73. Different from other security software, Retriever can .A. record the stealing processB. help recognize the lost laptopC. lock down the computer remotelyD. send a spoken message74. One function of the program is that it allows the owner to at a distance.A. change some access details for switching on the laptopB. turn on the laptop by using the original passwordC. operate the laptop by means of and alternative passwordD. erase the information kept in the stolen laptop75. Which of the following can best summarize the main idea of the passage?A. With no Retriever, thousands of laptops are stolen every year.B. A new soft ware provides a means to reduce laptop theft.C. Retriever has helped to find thieves and lost computers.D. A new program offers a communication platform with the thief.（D）The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. It you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you’d take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn’t have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday.This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would hive her some idea of afascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She’s be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings.The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysteri ous genius. It’s the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics a nd what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behaviour.76. The passage mainly deals with .A. the function of I.Q. in cultivating a writerB. the relationship between genius and successC. the decisive factor in making a geniusD. the way of gaining some sense of distinction77. By reading novels and writers’ stories, the girl could.A. come to understand the inner structure of writingB. join a fascinating circle of writers somedayC. share with a novelist her likes and dislikesD. learn from the living examples to establish a sense of security78. In the girl’s long painstaking training process, ________.A. her adviser forms a primary challenging force to her success.B. her writing turns into an automatic pattern of performanceC. she acquires the magic of some great achievementD. she comes to realize she is “hard-wired” to write79. What can be concluded from the passage?A. A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one’s successB. A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing.C. As to the growth of a genius, I.Q.Doesn’t matter, but just his|her effort.D. What really matters is what you do rather then who you are.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is on e extra heading which you do not need.80. You’re probably most familiar with college dictionaries, often called abridged dictionaries. Although abridged means “shortened”, these dictionaries contain more than 150.000 entries and provide detailed definitions that are sufficient for most college students and general users. College dictionaries also contain separate lists of abbreviations. Biographical and geographical names, foreign words and phrases. And tables of measures. Webster’s Ⅱ New Riverside University Dictionary and the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language are college dictionaries.81. unabridged dictionaries contain as many as 500,000 entries and provide detailed definitions and extensive word histories （etymologies ）. These dictionaries, possibly in several volumes and mostly found in libraries, are excellent sources for scholarly inquiries. Unabridged dictionaries include the Oxford English Dictionary and the Random House Dictionary of the English Language.82.A dictionary entry has many elements: multiple definitions, syllabication, preferred spelling and pronunciation（some word have more than one acceptable spelling and pronunciation ）, and part-of-speech labels. Some entries also include plurals and capitalized forms. Synonyms, antonyms, and derivatives. Americanisms and etymologies may be provide along with usage notes, cross-references, and idioms.83.84.第II卷（共45分）I．T ranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brakes.1.网球运动在上海越来越流行了。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about -what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. We can never learn the past of the ocean. B. We need more evidence about the past.C. Its necessary to step away from the past.D. We need a big date to discovery the future.2. A. He couldn't find a place to smoke. B. He just needs smoking when thinking.C. He thinks it horrible to stop smoking.D. He couldn't find a way to stop smoking.3. A. She needs to stick to certain approaches in keeping healthy.B. She should take more care of her own health.C. She needs some further instruction in keeping healthy.D. She should learn to care more about her own health.4. A. At 1:00 p.m. on April 7. B. At 1:00 p.m. on April6.C. At 10:00 am on April 6.D. At 10:00 p.m. on April 7.5. A. Some tinned food. B. Fresh meat in the fridge.C. Something fresh from the market.D. The leftover in the fridge.6. A. Mr. Brown won't go to Chicago. B. Mr. Brown will be scheduled to meet the man.C. Mr. Brown wants to meet the man.D. Mr. Brown will meet the man for the first time.7. A bomb exploded in the area. B. The police have taken the bombs away.C. People are attacked by terrorists.D. The area with unexploded bombs is locked down.8. A. History may predict the future. B. History is different from future.C. She can consult the past for her problems.D. History taught her a lesson.9. A. They should go purchasing like the others.B.They ought to follow their own emotions.C.They should go and bark at a right tree.D.They ought to make reasonable decision.10. A. He was interviewed by his wife. B. He interviewed his wife.C. They were both candidates for a job.D. They worked together in a company. Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions -will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. On the grass in the garden. B. On the fence of the garden.C. In the trees around the garden.D. Beyond the fence of the garden.12. A. Newton was barking at pigeons.B.Newton was enjoying the food in the grass.C.Newton was playing with the pigeons.D.Newton was lying in grass, leaving the pigeons alone.13. A. To show his courage. B. To drive the birds away.C. To attract his master's attention.D. To scare the birds for fun.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Because they may feel life is stressful to them.B.Because they tend to make mistakes often.C.Because they have no idea on how to use telephone to make a conversation.D.Because they may not be well prepared and afraid to make mistakes.15. A. Focusing on learning simple vocabulary and phrases.B.Learning as much and soon as he expected.C.Beginning with simple things and furthering skills regularly.D.Relaxing and enjoying the mistakes, since no one is perfect.16. A. To demonstrate telephone conversation examples of various contents.B.To present some mistakes in telephone conversations.C.To show more examples on greetings and goodbyes.D.To show everything in telephone conversation both in English and in Chinese.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. A construction engineer. B. A financial analyst.C. An accountant.D. A business researcher.18. A. Because he was too shy to talk to people.B.Because he was absolutely busy with his homework.C.Because he was not ready for the interviews then.D.Because he was too busy with his work to afford any more time.19. A. Because John was a nice person and welcome almost everywhere.B.Because John had nice working experience.C.Because John did well in school and the job market was friendly.D.Because John was a well-trained analyst.20. A. He should take more jobs for more experience.B.He should work harder in school before going for any interview.C.He should do more research on how to do an interview.D.He should learn more about the companies he applied for.IL 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.Alcohol is physically bad for you in any quantity; and the more you drink, the worse its health effects. The gigantic report on the subject (21) (publish) last week is authoritative. It makes depressing reading - "soberin g”(清醒)would be the wrong word here, not least (22)few people are likely to change their behaviour as a result. But it is difficult to argue with the conclusions. The report was based on enormous amounts of data: 28 million people around the world were examined in 592 studies to estimate the health risks, while the popularity of drinking was estimated using a further 694 studies. Some of the effects of large-scale drinking are really shocking. Around the world today, alcohol is responsible for 20% of the deaths in the 15 to 49 age group.The variety of ways in which alcohol can kill or damage people comes as a shock. In the poorest countries, its primary means of damage is through TB (结核)；(23) countries grow more developed, the damage shifts to cancer and heart disease. It is the trade-off between cancer and heart disease (24) leads the researchers to reject the notion that moderatedrinking has health benefits: they find that the increased risk of cancers outweighs the diminished risk of heart disease among middle- aged moderate drinkers.Perhaps (25) (surprising) single finding is that two-thirds of the world's population don't drink at all. They manage without a drug apparently essential to civilised life in the west. The question is (26) those of us in the other third should try to imitate them. The researchers are unequivocal (明确的).They want concerted (协力一致的)government action (27) (deliver) lower alcohol consumption, using many of the same mechanisms that (28) (implement) successfully against tobacco: price rises, restrictions on advertising, (29) (limit) the availability of the drug. The report is right that many people (30) drink less than they do. Perhaps the real benefit of moderate drinking is not that it protects the heart, but that it requires a little self-discipline.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.Airbnb updating app to add translationsAirbnb is making it easier for international travelers to book their stays as the United States reopens its borders to foreign travelers.The short-term rental platform,s engine will automatically translate reviews and list descriptions in more than 60 languages. The feature is set to (31) before the end of the year.The U.S. travel ban dropped Monday, (32) vaccinated (注射疫苗的)travelers from dozens of nations to enter. Data from Airbnb shows this change is already causing interest in U.S. travel to rush. During the week after Oct. 15, when the United States (33) it would drop its ban, the number of nights booked by foreign guests in the USA jumped 44%.The translation engine is one of more than 50 (34) the short-term rental platform introduced Tuesday. Some of them aim to make finding the perfect vacation spot easier for travelers with disabilities and remote workers.Accessibility ReviewThrough Airbnb's Accessibility Review, employees ensure that hosts follow through on the accessible (35) they promise on their listings.Hosts submit photos of step-free access or wide doorways that (36) peoplewho use wheelchairs to Airbnb employees for review. Airbnb employees have confirmed 100,000accessibility features in 25,000 homes, according to the company.More flexible searchesAirbnb (37) the date range in which guests can search for stays from 6-12 months.Guests have used the "I'm Flexible,, feature more than 500 million times, according to Airbnb.The app will include four new (38) of "unique stays" that guests can search for: offthe grid, ski-in/ski-out, luxe and unconventional homes.Verified Wi-FiThe pandemic (传染病) has given more workers the ability to do their job from anywhere,which means they rely on Wi-Fi more than ever. In a 7,500-person survey, Airbnb found one-thirdplan to live somewhere else while working (39) more often than before than pandemic.Airbnb guests have used the Wi-Fi filter while searching for stays more than 288 million times,according to the company. Hosts can have their internet speed tested through the app. "You can beconfident that you won't miss a Zoom or a favorite streaming show from your Airbnb," Airbnb said.Upgraded trips tabThe "trips tab" on Airbnb will soon include a countdown to arrival, check-in details, currentand upcoming (40) and suggestions for personalized experiences.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C andD. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The Thai government intends to further deepen its digital cooperation with Chinese technologycompany Huawei, senior Thai officials said at a cloud event held in Bangkok this week.During the Powering Digital Thailand 2022 on Nov 17-19, Thai Deputy Prime Minister PrawitWongsuwon said digital infrastructure (基础设施),such as 5G, is crucial to Thailand's (41) and social develo Badly hit by the COVED-19 pandemic, the tourism-reliant nation registered an economic reductionof 6.1 percent last year, the worst in more than 20 years. However, the pandemic has significantlyspeeded the (43) of digital technologies in Thailand, where Chinese tech companies have (44) advantages.During the pandemic, Huawei used its technology to help local hospitals implement systemsfor automated medical supply, Al-backed (45) and remote treatment, which greatlyimproved the (46) of hospitals and made healthcare more (47).Fueled by Thailand,s digital roadmap, Huawei has focused on helping the country build 20,000 5G stations in the past two years. (48) , Thailand has more than 4.2 million 5G subscribers, leading in 5G adoption among ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries.Another strength of Huawei has been its cloud capabilities. Deng Feng, general manager of Huawei Thailand, said Huawei Cloud is the only cloud service (49) with local data centers in Thailand, considering that data localization is a key trend of global enterprises due to government regulations as well as security concerns.He emphasized the Huawei will support Thailand's low-carbon and digital development in the foture in four areas, including expanding 5G coverage and usage, providing cloud services, creating low-carbon development with digital energy, and (50) industry talents.Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusom expressed his hopes for (51) cooperation between the Thai government and Huawei to (52) the country's digital economy, which is targeted to (53) 30 percent of the GDP by 2030.According to a joint report released by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company earlier this month, Thailand's digital economy is expected to (54) $30 billion this year, up 51 percent, making it the second-large st market in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.Huawei's Rotating Chairman Guo Ping said the company will continue (55) and building a tech ecosystem to facilitate faster digitalization in Asia-Pacific, and invest $100 million over the next three years to build a startup ecosystem in the region.41. A. economic B. educational C. national D. industrial42. A. crisis B. concerns C. tendency D. recovery43. A. appreciation B. adoption C. industrialization D. significance44. A. negative B. instructive C. competitive D. conclusive45. A. discovery B. interview C. regulation D. diagnosis46. A. efficiency B. localization C. construction D. symbolization47. A. sensible B. accessible C. feasible D. remarkable48. A. Irrelevantly B. Currently C. Respectively D. Fundamentally49. A. instructor B. indicator C. provider D. adopter50. A. discovering B. investing C. cultivating D. distinguishing51. A. routine B. revolutionary C. reasonable D. comprehensive52. A. facilitate B. propose C. integrate D. emphasize53. A. appeal to B. account for C.add up D. strive to54. A. sacrifice B. invest C.receive D. exceed55. A. innovating B. qualifying C. purchasing D. postponing Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe older of two sisters, Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934, in London, England, into a middleclass British family. When Goodall was about two years old, her mother gave her a toy chimpanzee, which Goodall still possesses to this day. She was a good student, but she had more interest in being outdoors and learning about animals. Once she spent five hours in a hen-house so she could see how a hen lays an egg. She loved animals so much that by the time she was ten or eleven she dreamed of living with animals in Africa. Her mother encouraged Goodall's dream, which eventually became a reality.When Goodall was eighteen she completed secondary school and began working. She worked as a secretary, as an assistant editor in a film studio, and as a waitress, trying to save enough money to make her first trip to Africa.Jane Goodall finally went to Africa when she was twenty-three years old. In 1957 she sailed to Mombasa on the east African coast, where she met anthropologist（人类学家）Louis Leakey （1903-1972）, who would become her mentor, or teacher. In Africa, Leakey and his wife, Mary, had discovered what were then the oldest known human remains. These discoveries supported Leakey's claim that the origins of the human species were in Africa, not in Asia or Europe as many had believed.Leakey hoped that studies of the primate（灵长目动物的）species most closely related to human beings一chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans -would shed（散发）light on the behavior of the human animal's ancestors. He chose Goodall for this work because he believed that as a woman she would be more patient and careful than a male observer, and that as someone with little formal training she would be more likely to describe what she saw rather than what she thought she should be seeing.Later Goodall turned her attention to the problem of captive（被囚禁的）chimpanzees. Because they closely resemble humans, chimpanzees have been widely used as laboratory animals to study human diseases. Goodall used her knowledge and fame to work to set limits on the number of animals used in such experiments and to convince researchers to improve the conditions under which the animals were kept. She also worked to improve conditions for zoo animals and for conservation of chimpanzee habitats. In 1986 she helped found the Committee for the Conservation and Care of Chimpanzees, an organization dedicated to these issues. She has even written children's books, The Chimpanzee Family Book and With Love, on the subject of treating animals kindly.For her efforts Goodall has received many awards and honors. In 2000 she accepted the third Gandhi/King Award for Non Violence at the United Nations. She does not spend much time in Africaanymore; rather, she gives speeches throughout the world and spends as many as three hundred days a year traveling.56.What is Jane Goodall’s major achievements?A.Her books for children to learn about nature.B. Her observation of how the hen lay an egg.C. Her study of the chimpanzee behaviour.D. Her finding of the origins of the human species.57.Where does this passage probably come from?A.Science fictionB. A biography book.C. A handbook about animal protection.D. A travel brochure58.Which one is not the reason for Leakey's choosing Goodall as an assistant?A.She would be more patient and careful than a male observer.B.She helped found the Committee for the Conservation and Care of Chimpanzees.C.She was more likely to record what really happens though lacking formal training.D.She had more interest in being outdoors and learning about animals.59.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Goodall?A.She went to Africa when she was twenty-three years old.B.She accepted the third Gandhi/King Award for Non Violence.C.Her discoveries supported Leakey's claim of the origins of the human species.D.She worked to improve conditions for zoo animals.The Fifth C?Cut, Color, Carat, Clarity.. .Chemistry?Is it possible that the mind of a scientist can create more beauty and romance than Mother Nature? The Ultimate Diamond Alternative™, Diamond Aura®, was created with one mission in mind: Create brilliant cut jewelry that allows everyone to experience more clarity, more brilliance and larger carat weights than they have ever experienced. So, we've taken 2 杨carats of ourUltimate Diamond Alternativ e™ Diamond Aura® and set them in the most classic setting一the result is our most stunning, fiery, faceted design yet! In purely scientific measurement terms, the refractory（耐火）index of these stones is very high, and the color dispersion（色散）is actually superior to mined diamonds.Perfection from science. We named our brilliant cut diamond alternative stones DiamondAura® because "they dazzle just like natural diamonds but without the outrageous cost." We will not bore you with the incredible details of the scientific process, but will only say that it involves the use of rare minerals heated to an incredibly high temperature of nearly 5000°F. This can only be accomplished inside some very modem and expensive laboratory equipment. After several additional steps, scientists finally created a clear marvel that looks even better than the vast majority of mined diamonds. According to the book Jewelry and Gems-the Buying Guide, the technique used in our diamond alternative DiamondAura® offers, "The best diamond simulation to date, and even some jewelers have mistaken these stones for mined diamonds. "60.What do we learn from the passage?A.The DiamondAura® stone has been the best substitute for diamond ever.B.To get a foil refond, you need to return the sterling silver ring and the stud earrings.mon people, but experts, can hardly distinguish the DiamondAura® stone from diamond.D.After several steps of process, the DiamondAura® stone is heated at an extremely high temperature.61.The original price of the DiamondAura® 3-stone Classique Ring and stud earrings in total is ______ .A. $299B.$260C. $138D. $39862.You can get the DiamondAura® 3-stone Classique Ring at $39 only by __________ .A.shopping on the website ing the offer code via teleshoppingC.going to the physical store in Burnsville, MinnesotaD.paying $99 fbr the stud earrings firstCChina,s digital economy is expected to provide a strong boost to global economic recovery, butmore efforts should be made to bridge the digital divide and promote data flow, said industry experts and top company officials on Friday."China's digital economy, which is indeed in the fast lane, has become a new growth driver ofthe country's economic growth amid the COVED-19 pandemic. It has and will play an importantrole in driving economic recovery globally/5 said Gong Ke, president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and executive director of the Chinese Institute for the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies."While data is an important factor of digital economy, more effort should be made to bridge the digital divide to benefit more user groups. To be specific, we need to improve infrastructure（基础设施）construction and the sharing of computing power from leading companies to smaller ones," Gong said.He made the remarks at a sub-fbrum of the fourth Hongqiao International Economic Forum during the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai.Liu Jun, president of Bank of Communications, said that a winner-takes-all phenomenon is happening during the development of the platform-based economy because the country's digital economy has developed at an unparalleled speed with insufficient supervision over the past decade."Therefore, it is necessary to break down the existing information barriers to promote the free flow of data. The value of data cannot be maximized if a certain company uses it exclusively. Data from various departments, fields and industries must be folly combined and correlated,,5Liu said.China's digital economy reached $5.4 trillion last year in terms of market size, which grew 9.6 percent year-on-year, the fastest worldwide, said the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, a government think tank.Such rapid development of the digital economy has attracted companies from abroad to participate. They are also expected to explore more new opportunities in the Chinese market.To embrace the trend, Omron Healthcare said it will leverage its technological competence to develop more digital innovations for the Chinese market.The Japanese industrial automation giant displayed a series of digitalized products, including smart healthcare management terminals and glucose（葡萄糖）meters at the ongoing expo."The rapid growth of China's trade, including digital trade, has produced a strong spillover effect for the world, and it will enable China's economy to maintain a long-term positive trend and thus make a contribution to global economic growth," said Zhao Yao, general manager of Omron Healthcare China.The CAICT report also pointed out that China and the United States are leading global development of the digital economy. The two economies also ranked first and second in terms of the market size of digital economy last year.63.According to what Gong Ke said, we may learn that .A.China's digital economy takes foil advantage of the COVED-19 pandemic.B.Global economic recovery will benefit from China's digital economy the most.C.Despite COVED-19, China's digital economy pushes global economic growth ahead.D.Improving infrastructure construction will benefit Chinese people more from the growth.64.What can be done to break down the barriers on the way to a forther development in digital economy?A.All tech companies should be put under stricter supervision.B.It is necessary to stop the free flow of data, which is the existing information barrier.C.To maximize the value of data tends to be applied exclusively.D.Sharing and free flow of data should be guaranteed through efficient supervision.65.What does the underlined word "leverage" mean?A.discoverB. employC. improveD. study66.What's the main idea of the passage?A.China's digital economy is now enhancing the world's economic growth.B.Nothing can block China's digital economy development but over strict supervision.C.Breaking information barriers with supervision can forther China's digital economy healthily.D.China's fast development in digital economy attracts more international investments. Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank -with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.What Does Food Mean to You?My whole relationship with food has become consumed by the after-effects of my illness and dealing with them. As a result, I've forgotten that there's more to food than this. And I don't think I'm the only one. (67) While it is fantastic that there are so many inspiring books that encourage healthy eating, this simply can't be the extent of our relationship with food. What about our experiences with food? Putting aside the other stuff, what does food mean to you?When I think about my experience with food, my thoughts immediately go to my family. For me, food is family. Every evening, my dad would make it home by 6pm so that we could all sit down and have dinner together. We would share the highs and lows of our days, and on a Sunday, we would chat about our plans for the week. We never ate dinner in front of the television and very rarely was it ever just my brother and me. (68) Now, despite the fact my brother and I have long since left home, whenever we return, it's always about the food. Our parents plan the meals, sharing new recipes and dishing out family favourites, so that ultimately the food enhances our trip and creates new memories. Food truly is family.(69) . Children who eat regularly with their families are at a lower risk of developing poor eating habits, weight problems or substance addictions. It also gives families a chance to reflect on their days together and forges stronger bonds between parents and children.Everyone has a different attitude to food, and it will mean different things to different people. For me, though, good quality, healthy food is important, but without the socio-familial aspect, there is something sorely lacking from my relationship with food. (70) . So while I will continue watching what I eat (because I have to), I'll remember this is not food,s main attraction, but only a part of what food really means to me.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the folio-wing 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.Breaking up is hard to do but men's hearts hurt mostWhen it comes to break-ups, men suffer more emotional pain than women, a study has found. The first-of^its-kind analysis used online relationships to map the most common problems experienced by couples who told their stories outside the therapist,s office.A team of researchers at Lancaster University helped to produce the report. Charlotte Entwistle, the lead author, said: "Most of what we know comes from studies of people in couples therapy: a specific set of people. We wanted to understand not only what relationship problems are most。