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2021年上海市春季高考英语冲关试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、用单词的适当形式完成短文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.Start with the end and work backwardsWhen Jason Hoelscher was an undergraduate of fine art studies, there weren’t any professional deve lopment classes. So ambition and the timely realization 1．he would have to determine “what’s next” on his own urged Jason to engage his future self to find direction. It was 1996, and he was finishing his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) in Denver. He was faced with the choice of sitting back to wait for something 2．(happen), or pursuing a path into the unknown. He chose the latter.Jason set up a plan that in five years he 3．(show) his work in the top gallery in that area of the country. This five-year goal gave him a starting point 4．which to work backwards.By setting the goal, all of Jason’s efforts 5．(point) in the same direction. He showed up at different art show openings, and researched as best he could to make 6．familiar with the market environment.As a result of showing up, Jason took opportunities 7．got him closer to his goal. He sent work to a student show and was accepted by Robin Rule, the owner of Rule Gallery. 8．(inspire), Jason spent the next month making new work.In April of 1997, Jason went back to Rule Gallery with his new work. 9．scared to death, he looked confident at the gallery meeting. When he left, he left as the newest addition to the rule gallery roster (花名册). He had his first exhibition there one year later.Jason could have stopped with the show selection, but what he really wanted was gallery representation. He struck while the iron was hot, and in 10．(do) so, shortened his five-year plan into a year-and-a-half.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Bill Drayton believes we’re in the middle of a necessary but painful historical transition. For millenniums most people’s lives had a certain 11．. You went to school to learn a trade or a skill-baking, farming or accounting. Then you could go into the workforce and make a good living repeating the same skill over the course of your career.But these days machines can do pretty much anything that’s 12．. The new world requires a different sort of person. Drayton calls this new sort of personal changemaker.Changemakers are people who can see the patterns around them, identify the problems in any situation, figure out ways to solve the problems in any situation, figure out ways to solve the problem, organize fluid teams, lead collective action and then 13．adapt as situations change.For example, Ashoka fellow Andrés Gallardo is a Mexican who lived in a high crime neighborhood. He created an app, called Haus, that allows people to 14．with their neighbors. The app has a panic button that 15．everybody in the neighborhood when a crime is happening. It allows neighbors to organize, chat, share crime statistics and work together.To form and lead this community of communities, Gallardo had to possess what Drayton calls “cognitive empathy-based living for the good of all.” Congnitive empathy is the ability to perceive how people are feeling in 16．circumstances. “For the good of all” is the capacity to b uild teams.It doesn’t matter if you are working in the cafeteria or the inspection line of a plant, companies will now only hire people who can 17．problems and organize responses.Millions of people already live with the mind-set. But a lot of people still inhabit the world of following rules and repetitive skills. They hear society telling them: We don’t need you. We don’t need your kids, either.” Of course, those people go into reactionary mode and strike back.The central 18．of our time, Drayton says, is to make everyone a changemaker. In an earlier era, he says, society realized it needed universal 19．. Today, schools have to develop the curriculums and assessments to make the changemaking mentality universal. They have to understand this is their criteria for success.Ashoka has studied social movements to find out how this kind of 20．shift can be promoted. It turns out that successful movements take similar steps.三、完形填空More people are travelling than ever before, and lower harriers to entry and falling costs means they are doing so for 21 periods.The rise of “city breaks” --48-hour bursts of foreign cultures, easier on the pocket and annual leave balance has increased tourist numbers, but not their 22 spread. The same attractions have been used to market cities such as Paris, Barcelona and Venice for decades, and visitors use the same infrastructure as residents to reach them. “Too many people do the same thing at the exact same time,” says Font. “For 23 , the city no longer b elongs to them.”This starts with marketing, says Font, who notes that Amsterdam has started advising visitors to seek 24 outside of the city centre on its official website. “That takes some balls, really to do that. But only so many people will look at the website, and it means they can say to their residents they’re doing all they can to ease congestion.”But it also 25 a better way, it is called “detourism”: sustainable travel tips an 26 itineraries for exploring an authentic Venice, off the paths beaten by the 28 million visitors who flock there each year.A greater variety of 27 for prospective visitors ------ ideas for what to do in off-peak seasons, for example, or outside of the city center ------ can have the effect of diverting them from already saturated landmarks, or 28 short breaks away in the first place. Longer stays 29 the pressure, says Font. If you go to Paris for two days, you’re going to go to the Eiffel Tower. “If you go for two weeks, you’re not going to go to the Eiffel Tower 14 times.”Similarly, repeat visitors have a better sense of the 30 , “We should be asking how we get tourists to 31 , not how to get them to come for the first time. If they’re coming for the fifth time, it is much easier to integrate their behavior with ours.”Local governments can foster this sustainable activity by giving preference to responsible operator and even high-paying consumers. Font says cities could stand to be more selective about the tourists they try to attract when the current metric for marketing success is how many there are, and how far they’ve come. “You’re thinking, ‘yeah but at what cost...’.”He points to unpublished data from the Barcelona Tourist Board that prioritizes Japanese tourists for spending an average of €40 more per day than French tourist as a(n) 32 that fails to take into account their bigger carbon footprint. 33 tourists are also more likely to be repeat visitors that come at off-peak times, buy local produce, and 34 to less crowded parts of the city ------ all productive steps towards more 35 tourism, and more peaceful relations with residents.21．A．longer B．shorter C．wider D．clearer22．A．environmental B．national C．economic D．geographic23．A．locals B．tourists C．visitors D．cleaners24．A．transports B．accommodation C．restaurants D．service25．A．addresses B．paves C．proposes D．receives26．A．separate B．individual C．alternative D．objective27．A．reform B．guidance C．invitation D．support28．A．convincing B．discouraging C．preventing D．resisting29．A．pace B．escape C．withstand D．ease30．A．culture B．knowledge C．entertainment D．ability31．A．take over B．bring up C．come back D．lay off32．A．distinction B．harmony C．association D．comparison33．A．French B．Italian C．Spanish D．German34．A．carry out B．give into C．spread out D．impact on35．A．slight B．complex C．temporary D．sustainable四、阅读选择MTLEDANON ICE CENTER *900 CEDAR BOULEVARD*PITTSBURGH,PA 15228(412)561-4363 WHO: Skaters of all ages and abilities. Must be 3 years of age and potty trained.Any Preschool Kindergarten age child who has never taken lessons at the Mr. Lebanon Ice Center needs to be evaluated.The On-line registration feature does not apply to evaluation registration.Evaluation dates and times are listed below.EVALUATIONS: Evaluations help to determine both readiness and class placement. Upon completion of the evaluation, it is recommended that you register for classes with an associate located in the ice center booth. A variety of days and times for the evaluations are also listed online and at the Ice Center.Evaluation registration may be done in person or by phone at 412-561-4363.Additional evaluation dates may be offered for session Ⅱ.REFUND POLICY: Refund requests must be made a minimum of 7 days prior to event. See.for details.REGISTRATION:In person—Stop by the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, ground floor, Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m.9:00 p.m. or Sunday 9: 00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.By Phone—Call the Ice Center at (412)561-4363 to schedule your skating evaluation appointmentMake checks payable to: Mt. Lebanon, PA visa, Master Card, &Debit Cards acceptedQLESTIONS: Please call the Mt. Lebanon Ice Center staff at (412)561-4363LeboALERT—A FREE notification service(phone, text, e-mail). In the event of an emergency and to provide you with updates about cancellations and recreation department programs and events. Please visit.and sign up for LeboALERT. All recreation participants should sign up, and at minimum select the “Cancellations” category.36．What’s the passage mainly about?A．To introduce a skating program. B．To advertise a skating center.C．To serve as a skating assessment schedule. D．To issue a free skating notification. 37．Mary’s mother wants to registers the evaluation for her daughter. Which time as follows is suitable for her to go to the center?A．Monday 8: 30 a.m. B．Wednesday 2 p.m.C．Friday 9: 30 p.m. D．Sunday 6: 00 p.m.38．Which of the following is true according to the passage?A．The evaluation is intended for all preschool and kindergarten children.B．Refund requests can be accepted within 7 days after the registration.C．Participants who sign up for Lebo Alert can receive free notification about the event.D．Evaluation registration can be done in person, by phone or on-lineEverything about nuclear energy seems terrifically big: the cost, construction anddecommissioning—and the fears of something going badly wrong.The future, however may well be much smaller. Dozens of companies are working on a new generation of reactors that, they promise, can deliver nuclear power at lower cost and reduced risk.These small-scale plants will on average generate between 50MW and 300MW of power compared with the 1,000MW-plus from a conventional reactor. They will draw on modular manufacturing techniques that will reduce construction risk, which has plagued larger-scale projects. Supporters believe these advanced modular reactors (AMRs)—most of which will not be commercial until the 2030s—are critical if atomic power is to compete against the rapidly falling costs of solar and wind.“The physics hasn’t changed. It’s about much cleverer design that offers much-needed flexibility in terms of operation,” said Tim Stone, long-term industry adviser and chairman of Nuclear risk Insurers, which insures nuclear sites in the UK.Since the Fukushima meltdown in Japan in 2011, safety fears have threatened nuclear power. But the biggest obstacle today is economic. In western Europe, just three plants are under construction: in the UK at Hinkley point C in Somerset; at Flamanville in France; and at Olkiluoto in Finland. All involve the European Pressurized Reactor technology of EDF that will be used at Hinkley Point. All are running years late and over budget. In the US, the first two nuclear projects under way for the past 30 years are also blowing through cost estimates.The UK, which opened the world’s first commercial nuclear reactor in 1956, is one of the few western nations committed to renewing its ageing fleet to ensure energy security and meet tough carbon reduction targets. It is seen as a proving ground, by many in the industry, of nuclear power’s ability to restore confidence.However, the country’s agreement with EDF to build two units at Hinkley Point—which together will generate 3.2GW of electricity—has come under severe criticism over its cost. The government is looking at different funding models but said it still sees nuclear power as vital to the country’s future energy mix. Small reactors, it believes, have the potential to generate much-needed power from the 2030s.A nuclear sector deal, unveiled last month, promised up to ￡56m in funding for research and development into AMRs and attracted interest of start-ups from around the world. The government hopes the funding will give the UK a lead in the global race to develop these technologies, helping to provide energy security while also creating a multibillion-dollar export market for British engineering companies.39．Which of the following is true about the advanced modular reactors (AMRs)?A．AMRs produce more power than traditional reactorsB．Small in scale, AMRs rose more safety risksC．So far, most AMRs have not been put into use yetD．Governments prefer energy of solar and wind to that of AMRs40．In paragraph 5, the author mentions the plants in Western Europe and the US to ________.A．prove that nuclear power has been threatened by safety concern.B．show that the construction of nuclear power plants cost more that the budget available.C．indicate the construction of nuclear plants are slow in speed.D．point out that most power plants have adopted the latest nuclear technology.41．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Some people have lost confidence in the development of nuclear plantsB．The UK government seeks to reduce the negative impact of nuclear power on its economy.C．The plan to build two power plants in Hinkley Point has been desertedD．a kind costs for small modular reactors would be higher relative to large nuclear reactors.42．Which of the following can serve as the best title of this passage?A．Britain counts on nuclear energy to keep lights onB．Traditional nuclear plants boom with mini reactorsC．Nuclear’s share of p ower generation remain steadD．Nuclear power looks to shrink its way to success五、概要写作43．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Where are the bees?Bees are essential to the production of food we eat. Bees make honey, but they also pollinate large areas of crops, such as straw berries, apples and onions. About a third of the food we eat is a result of pollination of the bees. Unfortunately, bees have been disappearing at an alarming rate.In 2006, bee keepers started reporting about something called Colony Collapse Disaster (CCD).The main sign of CCD is the loss of adult honey bees from a hive. In October of 2006, some beekeepers reported that they had lost between 30 and 90 percent of their hives.There were many theories for the disappearance of the bees. But the most convincing one has to do with pesticides and lifestyles of bees today. Nowadays, beekeeper get most of their income not from producing honey but from renting bees to pollinate plants. This means that the life of the typical bee now consists of travelling all around the country to pollinate crops as the seasons change. That means a lot of traveling on trucks, which is verystressful to bees. It is not unusual for up to 30% of the hive to die during transport due to stress. In addition, bees that spend most of their time locked up on trucks are not exposed to what they usually live on. Instead, they live on a sweet liquid from corn, usually polluted with pesticides.The exact reason for the disappearance of bees is not sure, but losing bees is very costly to the economy. The bee pollination services are worth over $8 billion a year. With no bees, pollination will have to be done by hand, which would have effects on the quality of food and increased food priced. We hear a lot about big environmental disasters almost every day. But one of the biggest may just be the less of that tiny flying insect._____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________六、汉译英（整句）Translation: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.44．究竟是什么激发小王学习电子工程的积极性？(motivate)45．网上支付方便了客户，但是牺牲了他们的隐私。

2021 年上海市普通高校春季考试英语听力试运转试卷I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear a ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation, a question i will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and i a question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1.A. The seats there are uncomfortable.B.There are more than enough seats.C.It is popular with customers.D.It provides customers with reading materials.2.A. Give his neighbor a spare key.B.Get his key from his neighbor.C.Study in his neighbor's apartment.D.Borrow some- books from his neighbor.3.A. Hand in their financial plan later.B.Leave their financial plan unfinished.C.Seek more information for their financial plan.D.Finish their financial plan with what they have.4.A. He failed in Dr. Parker' s test.B.He didn't know Dr. Parker at all.C.Dr. Parker's tests were not difficult.D.The woman's source of information is reliable.5.A. The man should be recognized by his parents.B.The man's parents helped him get the s cholarship.C.The man should be praised for his h accomplishment.D.The man's parents stopped boasting about his scholarship.6.A. She didn't work hard on it.1B.She made many persuasive claims in it.C.It wasn't as good as expected.D.Her professor was satisfied with it.7.A. Serve the dish as it is.B.Taste the dish first.C.Put some salt in the dish.D.Ask mum about the dish.8.A. She'll call Julia next week.B.She wonders if she'll see Julia.C.Julia doesn't want others to see her.D.Julia won't be able to help the man.9.A. It is a big deal.B.It needs a new engine.C.It doesn't deserve repairing.D.It is in better condition than hers.10.A. He has a lot of experience as a skier.B.He hasn't ever been to central mountains.C.He plans to go skiing during his spring breakD.He doesn't recommend going to central mountains.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. It's no use dreaming.B.What you get is just what you want.C.You are not satisfied with what you have.D.You are not clearly aware of what you want.12.A. As principle for cooking.B.As a guideline for applying for a job.C.As an explanation of how to get good job.D.As an example of a blueprint.13. A. It is required by the employer.B.It enables him to sell his abilities.C.It helps him to get connected with the employer.D.It forces him to become. clearly aware of himself.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14.A. More frequent.B.More attractive.C.More successful.D.More straightforward.15.A. Too few managers ever do it.B.It can be useful in certain circumstances.C.D.It can help to have a whole grasp of the complex system.16.A. They may rely too much on detailsB.They may ignore some necessary information.C.They can't get in touch with employees.D.They may not have access to the whole thing..Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17.A. A writer. B. journalist.C. A story-teller.D. photographer.18.A. The ability to judge whether a story is true to the fact.B.The ability to keep in mind the importance of a deadline.C.The ability to research the sense of smell professionally.D.The ability to inform people of the missing parts of the story.19.A. They might fail to be capable note-takers.B.They might concentrate too much on details.C.They might be lacking in the trick of the trade.D.They might have no idea what to ask later,20.A. To promote the process of interviews.B.To keep the evidence.C.To challenge the content of recordings.D.To assess the information journalists need to know.。

全国普通高等学校招生统一考试上海英语试卷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.My Kid-free LifeI had expected to have more free time after my sons, Evan and Alex, each left for college, and I do. The kitchen calendar looks spare. Rarely 21 I need to prepare family dinner every day. There is a lot 22 (little) laundry.When the boys were infants, I wondered how I 23 (spend) all the hours before they were born.24 I have those hours back, I can focus on my own needs.I had also expected to worry about them when they were away. And I do, Did they get their flu shots (流感疫苗注射)? Will they remember the talks about “good choices”? On the other hand, the worry is mixed with relief. I have seen 25 vigorously they grow without me.Do I miss them? Yes. Both more and less than I’d guessed. Do I feel united for having lost my primary role in life? No, because over the year, I took great pride 26 the fact that my identity was not dependent on theirs. But, surprisingly, yes. 27 (be) a different kind of mother defines me now.The missing comes at unexpected moments: seeing the school bus drive by, starting to put too many plates on the table. When they have doubts about friendships or job prospects, I can only say, “I’m sure you will figure it out.”And yet, the spaces 28 (empty) by loss are more than filled by what I’ve found. I now have the chance 29 (see) them as the whole world does but also like no one else ever will. As adults I happened to help create.The rooms 30 the boys used to live look vacant. I feel sadness but also joy. I knew they would leave, but they will find their way back.My home is empty. But overflowing.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once.Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (堡垒), but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both 31 and well-fortified, the classic European castle is the pinnacle (小尖顶) of design. Across the ages castles changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the 32 of our culture.Castles were 33 built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. As William the Conqueror 34 through England, he fortified key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowedthe Norman lords to retreat to safety when threatened by English 35 . Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Troops were summoned to, organized around, and deployed from castles. In this way castles served both 36 and defensive roles in military operations.Not limited to military purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his fiefdom (领地). That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they 37 and paid tribute to the lord. They would 38 disputes, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities. In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on prominent sites 39 the surrounding areas, castles constantly loomed in the background of many peasants’ lives and served as a daily40 of the lord’s strength.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages 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.Humans hate markedly to give workers more than they deserve, and indeed many will settle for less to compensate work equitably. But is this impulse 41 ? Perhaps not, says psychological scientist Marie Schafer in Germany. According to Schafer, nobody has ever looked at how young children from different 42 think about merit when sharing rewards. There is reason to suspect that meritocracy may be more of a Western concept and value, so she and several colleagues decided to put this to the test, studying the 43 of children, four to 11 years old, in three different cultures.The idea was to test how much the children valued merit. So each child was given a number of sweets equal to the total number of fish in the catch, and was told to distribute the sweets any way he or she wanted without adults in the room to influence them. If they valued merit, children should 44 the sweets according to shares of the catch. That is, if they had landed the same number of fish. They would choose to reward each one 45 , but if one fared much better at fishing, rewards would also be disproportionate. In the case where they were simply given the fish, rewards should be unrelated to catch size since no effort was involved.46 matters. That’s the main finding among many from the study, as described in a forthcoming issue of the journal Psychological Science. The German children distributed the spoils of the day precisely in proportion to 47 , even when this meant a very unbalanced distribution of rewards. By contrast, children from the two rural African forager (狩猎) societies barely took merit into consideration at all. These findings suggest that the basic notion of merit and distributive justice is far from universal in our species, and that 48 is culturally defined.But why? The scientists offer some 49 on this. It could be that in large-scale societies like Germany, a meritocracy is 50 for regulating transactions between people who don’t know each other and may not interact again. The focus is on equitable interactions, because things won’t be “evened out” in the future. In small scale societies, 51 , most exchanges take place between people who are 52 with one another. It may be more important in such societies to build long-term relationships based on equity rather than to insist on equity in a single transaction. In egalitarian forager societies, such as the Haillom, 53 is an important leveling mechanism, 54 asymmetries in wealth and increasing harmony. Children may internalize these social values early on, and apply them even when the fishing trip is 55 .41. A. unblocked B. universal C. unconscious D. unique42. A. cultures B. cases C. companies D. aspects43. A. mood B. behavior C. emotion D. habit44. A. collect B. load C. stress D. distribute45. A. really B. deliberately C. equally D. happily46. A. Scene B. Object C. Culture D. Trend47. A. productivity B. benefit C. interest D. survey48. A. tiredness B. business C. thickness D. fairness49. A. feelings B. thoughts C. lives D. emotions50. A. useful B. major C. small D. important51. A. in a word B. in addition C. by contrast D. what’s more52. A. familiar B. delighted C. satisfied D. same53. A. cooperating B. smiling C. equaling D. sharing54. A. forcing B. judging C. balancing D. experiencing55. A. creative B. imaginary C. innovative D. logicSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AWe Have a Painter to Thank for YellowstoneBefore artist Thomas Moran set foot in the park, it was seen as an unhappy place. After, it was marketed as a wonderland.Before Thomas Moran arrived, Yellowstone in the popular imagination was a harsh, wild place pocked with hellish geysers. After the pain ter’s work was finished, Yellowstone was established as a national park and marketed as a wonderland.In 1871 Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson had joined the firs U. S. government survey of the region. For two weeks Moran filled a sketchbook with the landscape’s most stunning sights. The survey results, Jackson’s photos, and M oran’s watercolors the first color renderings of the area were presented to Congress that fall. “The photographs were proof that what the artist was showing really existed,” says Eleanor Harvey, senior curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.In March 1872 lawmakers officially made Yellowstone a national park, the world’s first. By April, Moran had transformed some of his sketches into a 7-by-12-foot painting. The gold-splattered valley and billowing Lower Falls of “The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone” attracted the public. “It is too grand and wonderful for w ords,” declared the Ladies’ repository that August, “and none can ever judge of its wonders from any engraving or photograph in mere black and white.”Though Moran later painted Lake Superior, the Grand Canyon, and the Rockies, his reputation was so intert wined with Yellowstone that he took to signing his paintings “TYM,” for Thomas “Yellowstone” Moran.56. What can we know about Yellowstone according to the passage?A. It was a popular park with geysers before Thomas Moran finished transformation.B. It was an imagination of a harsh and wild place.C. It became a national park with the efforts of Moran and Jackson.D. It is an attractive grand valley.57. What does the “pocked” mean in the first sentence (paragraph 2)?A. Packed.B. Dotted.C. Blocked.D. Stuck.58. What are the characteristics of Thomas Moran’s paintings about Yellow stone Park?A. Paying attention to color rendering of paintings.B. His magnificent and wonderful paintings.C. His reputation closely linked to Yellowstone Park.D. His paintings with nothing special.59. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The Significance of Thomas Moran’s paintings to Yellowstone Park.B. How Yellowstone Park is established as a National Park.C. The Great Painter Thomas Moran.D. The process of Yellowstone Park being labeled as a fairyland.BWhy UPS Trucks (Almost) Never Turn LeftBy favoring right-hand turns at all times unless a left is unavoidnble the carrier saves millions of gallons of fuel each year, and avoids emissions equivalent to over 20,000 passenger cars.The practice started decades ago, before computers and GPS, and is now managed by a software that conjures the most efficient route for each truck.What’s wrong with turning left?Left-hand turns are generally considered unsafe and wasteful on right-hand driving roads, such as those in the U. S.“Left-turning traffic typically has to turn against a flow of oncoming vehicles,” explains Tom Vanderbilt, author of the book “Traffic: Why we drive the way we do.”“This can not only be dangerous, but makes traffic build up, unless you install a dedicated left-turn ‘phase’, which is fine but basically adds 30 or 45 seconds to everyone else’s single time,” he said.A study on crash factors in intersection-related accidents from the U. S. National Highway Traffic Safety Association shows that turn ing left is one of the leading “critical pre-crash events” (an event that made a collision inevitable), occurring in 22.2 percent of crashes, as opposed to 1.2 percent for right turns. About 6l percent of crashes that occur while turning or crossing an intersection involve left turns, as opposed to just 3.1 percent involving right turns.Left turns are also three times more likely to kill pedestrians than right ones, according to data collected by New York City’s transportation planners.The right way to save fuel“A left-hand turn is also less fuel efficient,” said Jack Levis, UPS SeniorDirector of Process Management, “because your car’s idling (未熄火) longer,which is also not good for your vehicle.”UPS does not ban left turn s outright, says Levis: “We will make left handturns, but not ones that are unnecessary. We don’t need to go in cir cles all day long by making only right hand turns. We have tools analyze the number of left hand turns for each route, and we can work out which ones are avoidable.”The procedure is now incorporated in most countries around the world.To this end, the carrier created its own maps, which it says are more accurate that commercially available ones: “We can differentiate more important left-hand turns from unimportant ones. Google Maps has no concept of not making a left-hand turn, it just shows the most direct way to reach your destination. We have the ability to penalize some of those,” Levis told CNN.The system knows about parking lots, private driveways, variable speed limits and roads that are inaccessible for a truck.The software can give an undesirable left turn a penalty that adds 20 seconds to the estimated route time. In that case, going around the block and turning always right might offset that 20-second penalty: “We were able to tu rn off left hand turns,” said Levis.Taking a longer route while still saving time and fuel might sound confusing, even to UPS drivers, according to Vanderbilt: “I’ve actually been to UPS’s logistics center and discussed this with their lead engineers.” he said.“A lot of individual drivers felt the new routing software was making their trips longer, but they were later proven wro ng. This is the thing about traffic, it’s such a complex system that often the individual cannot get a sense of the overall efficiency of the system, and optimize a ccordingly. It’s also one of the counterintuitive, ‘slower-is-faster’ effects you often see in traffic.”The rule, says Levis, can also be applied to left-hand driving countries, such as Australia and the UK, where it discourages right-hand turns.60. How much resources can UPS trucks save by avoiding turning left?A. UPS trucks will consume millions of gallons of fuel.B. The emission of UPS trucks is equivalent to that of over 2,000 passenger cars.C. UPS trucks estimate to save 100,000 metric tons of CO2 emission a year.D. UPS trucks estimate an increase of 6 to 8 miles per route.61. In To m Vanderbilt’s View, how to deal with the Left Turn Problem in the United States?A. Install a dedicated left turn phase.B. Traffic planners manage road conditions.C. Operators make their own traffic maps.D. National policy encourages left turn of vehicles.62. Which of the following options is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. It’s unsafe to turn left on right-hand driving roads.B. Turning left is resource-efficient on right-hand driving roads.C. Left turning is likely to cause traffic accidents.D. Left-turn is discouraged in all countries.C“Is data the new oil?” asked proponents of big data back in 2012 in Forbes magazine. By 2016, and the rise of big data’s turbo-powered cousin deep learning, we had become more certain: “Data is t he new oil,” stated Fortune.Amazon’s Neil Lawrence has a slightly different analogy: Data, he says, is coal. Not coal today, though, but coal in the early days of the 18th century, when Thomas Newcomen invented the steam engine. A Devonian ironmonger, Newcomen built his device to pump water out of the south west’s prolific tin mines.The problem, as Lawrence told the Re-Work conference on Deep Learning in London, was that the pump was rather more useful to those who had a lot of coal than those who didn’t: it was good, but notgood enough to buy coal in to run it. That was so true that the first of Newcomen’s steam engines wasn’t built in a tin mine, but in coal works near Dudley.So why is data coal? The problem is similar: there are a lot of Newcomens in the world of deep learning. Startups like London’s Magic Pony and Swiftkey are coming up with revolutionary new ways to train machines to do impressive feats of cognition, from reconstructing facial data from grainy images to learning the writing style of an individual user to better predict which word they are going to type in a sentence.And yet, like Newcomen, their innovations are so much more useful to the people who actually have copious (丰富的) amounts of raw material to work from. And so Magic Pony is acquired by Twitter, Swiftkey is acquired by Microsoft and Lawrence himself gets hired by Amazon from the University of Sheffield, where he was based until three weeks ago.But there is a coda to the story: 69 years later, James Watt made a nice tweak to the Newcomen steam engine, adding a condenser to the design. That change, Lawrence said, “made the steam engine much more efficient, and that’s what triggered the industrial revolution”.Whether data is oil or coal, then, there’s another way the analogy holds up: a lot of work is going into trying to make sure we can do more, with less. It’s not as impressive as teaching a computer to play Go or Pac-man better than any human alive, but “data efficiency” is a crucial step if deep learning is going to move away from simply gobbling up oodles of data and spitting out the best correlations possible.“If you look at all the areas where deep lea rn ing is successful, they’re all areas where there’s lots of data,” points out Lawrence, That’s great if you want to categorize images of cats, but less helpful if you want to use deep learning to diagnose rare illnesses. “It’s generally considered unethical to force people to become sick in order to acquire data.”63. According to the passage, why data is seen as the new coal?A. It can drive the steam engine to pump water.B. It can help people make more coals.C. It can help the areas of deep learning.D. It can help cure diagnose rare illnesses.64. According to Lawrence, why big data is less helpful to diagnose rare illnesses?A. Because there is no such demand.B. Because it can only use to categorize images of cats.C. Because it’s unethical to acquire data by forcing people to become sick.D. Because it needs too much data.65. Which areas are most likely to be successful in in-depth learning?A. Some small start-ups.B. Areas with large amounts of data.C. Coal and Petroleum Development Field.D. Areas for tackling rare diseases.66. According to the content of the article, which is NOT TRUE about the big data?A. We still have a lot of work to study the big data.B. It requires countless data to be collected.C. The purpose of studying big data is to save parents’ costs.D. “Data efficiency” is a critical step to explore more data.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.The Most Important Thing You’re Not Discussing with Your Doctor Shared decision making requires you to be an active participant. Politicians and policymakers are discussing what parts of the Affordable Care Act to change and what to keep. While most of us have little control over those discussions, there is one health care topic that we can control: what we talk about with our doctor.The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released the landmark publication Crossing the Quality Chasm 15 years ago. The report proposed six aims for improvement in the U. S. health system, identifying that health care should be patient-centered, safe, effective, timely, efficient and equitable.The idea that health care should be patient-centered sounds obvious, but what does that mean? The IOM defines it as care that is “respectful of and responsive to individua l patient preferences, needs, and values” and that ensures “patient values guide all clinical decisions.”For this to truly happen, doctors’ appointments need to cover more topics than how one is feeling and what can be done. Does your doctor know your values? 66 Fewer than half of people report that their physician or other health care provider asks about their goals and concerns for their health and health care. Your doctor can discuss medical tests and treatments without knowing your life goals, but sharing your values and needs with your doctor makes discussions and decisions more personalized and may lead to better health.How does patient-centered care happen?In order for your health care to center around you, your doctor needs to know your values, preferences and needs. Everyone is different. 67As a neurologist, when I’m working with a 76-year-old widow whose main goal is to remain independent in her home, we frame her care in that context. 68 We discuss how a walker helps her be more independent rather than less, as she can move around her home more safely.When a stressed college student comes to my office for a bothersome tremor, his preference is to avoid medications that he might forget to take or that might harm his school performance. This guides our discussion of the pros and cons of different options, including using medications but also doing nothing, an option that almost half of patients feel strongly should always be discussed. 69 In sharing their values and goals with me, these individuals enabled a health care approach that respected their needs and also responded to their life circumstances.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.To Laugh Is HumanMost of us don’t know why we laugh at some jokes and not at others. Scientists know that we are able to laugh at birth. Babies begin to laugh at three to four months of age, well before they produce their firstwords. What scientists are interested in is why we laugh.Scientists believe humans laugh with others primarily because it makes us feel connected with one another, which in turn gives us a sense of trust and comfort. To scientists, laughter is an unconscious reaction: consequently, when we laugh, others can be certain that it is an honest reaction, and honesty is key when building and maintaining friendships.Since laughter is seen as a social signal that we send to others, it can also help explain why it is so infectious. Studies have proven that when people see or hear something funny, they are 20 times more likely to laugh when they are with others than when they are alone. Wanting to be accepted by others is part of human nature. And mirr oring other people’s laughter is a way to signal to others that you feel the way they do, which makes us feel more connected with one another.Humans have not always laughed just so they can feel closer to others, however. Scientists point out that this social function of laughter was born out of an even more fundamental human need. Laughter, they believe, came about because it contributed to our very survival as a species. Scientists assume that sharing laughter ensured our ancestors a higher survival rate because it led to greater cooperation between individuals. Humans learned quickly that greater cooperation led to survival, and the brain in turn realized that laughing with others increased out chances of finding people to cooperate, hunt, eat, live, and eventually, survive with.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72. 少喝含糖的饮料，否则你会容易发胖。

【精品】2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题卷解析及答案（上海卷）2021年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题卷解析及答案（上海卷）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question 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.W: Can you describe what you do?M: I wash office building windows. I go high up in the basket to reach the windows.Q: What is the man's job?A.A basketball player.B.A laundry worker.C.A window washer.D.A rock climber【答案】C. A window washer.【解析】这是一道事实细节题。

从对话中可知，男士清洗办公楼的窗户。

所以选项为C，他是个窗户清洁工。

关键词句：I wash office building windows；to reach the window.2.M: Should we go out or eat in tonight?W: I am too tired to do any cooking.Q: What does the woman imply?A.She is not hungry.B.She wants to cook.C.She is not tired.D.She wants to dine out.【答案】D. She wants to dine out.【解析】这是一道推理题。

2021年上海春季高考英语试题校对版(2021上海春季高考校对版(附答案) 第二部分：阅读理解共两节，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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。

AHorniman Museum and GardensThe Horniman Museum and Gardens is a fascinating, family-friendlyattraction in South London?s Forest Hill. It has been open since Victoriantimes when Frederick John Horniman first opened his house and extraordinary collection of objects to visitors. It includes internationally important collections of anthropology (人类学) and musical instruments, as well as a highly praised aquarium (水族馆) and natural history collection. Unusually in such an important museum, you can see the collection up close and face to face. You can even pick up, try on and play with some of the objects. Visitors come time and time again to explore the museum, take part in various activities and enjoy the 16-acre gardens.Join Horniman membersBecome a member of the Horniman Museum and Gardens and enjoy a year of inspiration, surprise and enjoyment at our wonderful family-friendly Museumand Gardens. By joining as a member, you will receive some fantastic benefits.Join today with just ￡20 and receive:・Free entry to the aquarium. Enjoy free, unlimited entry to our much-loved aquarium.・Free entry to exhibitions. Explore the world with free, unlimited entryto our exhibitions.・10% discount at the shop. Bring some of the Horniman?s magic home with a 10% discount in our shop.・Free e-newsletter. Learn more about what?s happening at the Horniman and be the first to hear about upcoming members? events.How to join Horniman membersYou can join Horniman members online or by visiting the Ticket Desk at the Horniman.・Save ￡4 if you pay yearly by direct debit (银行自动扣款)―download the form, and either post to us or bring to the Ticket Desk.・Remember all children under 3 go free throughout the museum. 21. What do we know about the HornimanMuseum and Gardens? A. People can visit it free of charge anytime. B. It was started by Horniman in Victorian times. C. There are many rare animals and plants in it. D. It offers unusual exhibits that cannotbe touched. 22. What benefits can the members of the Horniman get? a. Enjoyinga 10% discount on admission. b. Entering the aquarium for free for a year, c. Visiting the museum for free all the time.d. Being kept informed of the newest information.A. a，bB. b, dC. a, dD. a, c23. How much should Mr. and Mrs. Smith pay yearly by direct debit to join Horniman members with their 2-year-old son?A. ￡32.B. ￡20.C. ￡40.D. ￡48.BTwenty-five years ago, as a parent educator, I began reading about the dangers of praise. I was completely shocked by what I was learning: praise is not good for kids. How could that be? So I spent years talking with experts, reading about the effects of praise, and finally decided to close the door on praise and focus on building an encouraging family.Even today, with many studies available to parents, I still hear people say, “How can that be? How can saying ?Good job? or ?You?re smart? be bad?”I understand. It can be a difficult habit to break.If we tell a boy “You are smart!” when he brings home an A in his math test, how does he feel when he comes home with a D? If we?ve told him that heis smart, then he will more likely feel a failure when he struggles with homework―“I?m supposed to be smart. Why can?t I do this?”Praise trains children to depend on constant feedback on what a “great job” they are doing. This dependency damages children?s confidence. Praise trains children to ask, “Do you like it?” “Did I do a good job?” Theybegin to believe that what others think is more important than what they think about their achievements and mistakes.Praise breaks the relationship between parents and children. Without even realizing it, parents may be using praise as a tool to direct the child?s behavior. The message is clear ― I approve of you when you ... and I don?t approve of you when you ... Living with this kind of constant judgment damages the relationship.The solution to the problem of praise is encouragement. Encouragement can be given at any time, to anyone, in any situation. It is a comment, an acknowledgment, a statement that focuses on effort, improvement or choice. Hearing “You are smart!” can lea ve a child at a loss when they don?t do well. Using “That took a lot of work to come home with an A in your test …” gives a child the chance to be something else.24. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs? A. Many parents can?t get on well with their children. B. The author never shows any approvalto his children.C. The author spent 25 years changing people?s opinion on praise.D. It?s hard for many parents to believe praise is harmful.25. According to the passage, it seems that parents? praise ______. A. can lead to children?s being smartB. helps them get along well with their childrenC. is a good tool to educate their childrenD. might have just the opposite effect26. Which of the following is a good example of encouragement? A. Youdidn?t think you could finish on time, but you did.B. You are the best artist I have ever seen.C. You have a problem and you have to fix it.D. You are very good at math.27. What can be the best title for the passage? A. A study on praise and encouragement B. Mind your words when praising your children C. Replace praise with your encouragementD. The difference between praise and encouragementCSeventy-three-year-old George McNeilon selected his food in Value Martvery carefully. After leaving the cashier, he calculated that he had saved 80 cents and thought that he had got good value for his money again.At the exit, the chilly wind reminded him of his gloves. “Where are they?” He searched here and there, but nowhere could he find them. George was sure he was wearing them when he entered the store. It was obvious that they must have been dropped somewhere inside the store.George bought the gloves at a 25% discount, for just $30, ten years ago. They were genuine lambskin (小羊皮). Until then, he had worn cheaper ones that lasted no more than three years. His impulsive decision to buy the expensive gloves turned out to be a good one, which even promoted his social status onthe bus, as passengers stared at him enviously for six months out of the year. He enjoyed being envied.Bad luck, George thought, to lose his gloves on New Year?s Eve. He, calmon the outside but frantic in the inside, reentered the store. Several minutesof search turned out to be in vain. “S ociety has changed. People have changed…?? he murmured to himself. “Years ago, if people picked up something lost, they would give it back.”Back home, George was at a loss. In deep winter, he could not do anything without a pair of gloves.After the holiday, George decided to buy another pair of leather gloves. Before boarding the subway, he stepped into Value Mart again to see if by any chance his gloves had been returned to the lost and found office.“What color are they?” the woman in the office asked. “Black,” he answered.She looked into her drawer and drew out a pair of men?s leather gloves. “Are they?”“Yes! Those are mine!”28. What is the most probable reason for George?s shopping? A. To killtime in Value Mart as usual. B. To prove how wise he was with money. C. To prepare for the coming New Year. D. To see whether there were gloves on sale.29. Which of the followi ng can best replace the underlined word “frantic” in Para. 4?A. Ashamed.B. Anxious.感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。

2021年1月上海春季高考英语真题(翻译/中译英）1. 羽毛球馆空无一人，灯怎么还亮着？（how come）There’s nobody in the badminton stadium. How comes the light is still on?The badminton stadium is empty./ There is nobody in the badminton stadium. How come the lights are still on?How come the light is still on when there is nobody in the badminton stadium？2.我花了三天时间画了一幅风景画来庆祝曾祖父的百岁寿辰。

（take）It takes me three days to paint/draw a landscape painting to celebrate my great grandfather's 100th birthday.It took me three days to paint/ draw a landscape painting to celebrate my great-grandfather's 100th birthday.It took me three days to paint a landscape to congratulate on my great grandfather’s 100th birthday.3.在太空遨游一周后，这艘载人航天飞船安全着陆，那一刻，原本寂静无声的发射中心一片欢腾。

（the instant）The instant the manned spacecraft/spaceship landed safely after a week’s travelin space, the previously silent launching center burst into great cheers/joy.The instant the manned spacecraft/ spaceship landed safely after a week’s travelling in space, the formerly silent/ quiet launch center burst into cheers/joy.The instant the manned spacecraft/spaceship landed safely after a week’s travel in the universe, the previously silent launching center burst into great cheers/joy.4.这条小河蜿蜒流淌，与世代居住于此的村民相伴，见证了这个村庄的日新月异。

2021年1月全国普通高等学校招生统一考试上海英语试卷1. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between 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. Fresh. B. salty C. Tender. D. Dry.2. A. A luxurious tie. B. A set of classic works.C. A red scarf.D. A wallet.3. A. In a barbershop. B. In the cinema. C. In the mall. D. In the library.4. A.The boy stayed up all night. B.The boy came home too early.C. The boy is forgiven.D.The boy didn't go home at night.5. A. She will accompany the man who asks questions.B. She also doesn't know the meaning of the term.C.She sympathized with the man very much. SidD. She is well aware of the meaning of the newly coined term.6. A. She needs to hurry. B.The alarm clock didn't ring.C. She broke the alarm clock.D. She is late for school.7. A. $ 10,000. B.$ 11,000. C.$12,000. D. $11,0008. A. He couldn't offer help because of his foot injury.B. He can't stand the noise of these boxes moving.C. He cant stand the woman carrying these boxes.D. He doesn't want to carry the box down from the fifth floor.9. A. He is just an ordinary man, not a hero.B. He wants the woman to publicize his deeds.C. He has already finished financial aid for students.D. He wants the woman to keep it a secret.10. A. The woman likes to take a shower before going to bed.B. The man can't have a shower before going to bed.C. Hot water is supplied in the hotel until10 p. m. in winter.D. The hotel still supplies hot water after 10 p.mQuestions 11 through 13 are based a on the following passage.11. A. Have a professional energy checkupB. Update all the household appliancesC. Make a do-it-yourself home energy checkupD. Find the leaks on the outside of your home12. A. Because it can help you save energy in a house.B. Because it can help you decide where should be upgraded firstC. Because it can help you remember where you have inspectedD. Because it can help yo reduce the air leaks.13. A. How to choose a professional energy checkup.B. How to conduct the home energy checkup.C. How to make a list of obvious air leaks.D.How to save energy in your home.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To make people remember him.B. To show his excellent talent.C. To remember the moments in university.D.To recall his childhood15. A. It used some advanced narrative skillsB. It is easy to understand the deep meaning.C. It has a kind of bell ringing quality.D. It is suitable to recite aloud with expression.16.A. He likes to compose poems at quiet corners.B.He graduated from Harvard University in 1995.C. He wrote only two poems in his life.D. He had a good time at Harvard.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. His office is richly decorated.B. He has used this office for a week.C. His office is very modern.D. His office space is spacious enough.18.A. To record his trip next week.В. To communicate with overseas scholarsC. To collect cost-effective web cameras.D. To record the contents of the report file19. A. A chair that rises up and down and has arms.B. A modern simple chair.C. A folded chair without a handle.D. A second-hand solid wood chair.20. A. How to choose a web camera.B.How to prepare for an online meeting report.C. How to improve Professor White's officeD. How to decorate Professor White's Office.l. 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.Why Being in a Band Is CoolWhen you were younger, a piano lesson may have ruined your day. Carrying a flute(长笛) from class to class just for a half-hour lesson (21)________have seemed pointless. But as you enter the adult world suddenly you realize that knowing how to play an instrument is pretty cool. Yes, even the flute.So, what makes being in a band so cool? Is it because you get to go on stage and play to millions of adoring fans? Well, yes, but it’ll be a few years before your dodgy rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star starts to resemble a Mozart symphony ( 22) ________talented you've been in music it's still not easy to organize a band, but here's a quick guide to get you started:(1 ) Find your members.You'll need a drummer, a guitarist, a bass guitarist and a singer. Any other instruments are a bonus. This is where (23)________( play) the flute comes in, if you can make playing the flute cool, you deserve all the fame and fortune in the world!(2) Organize a band practice.If you are lucky enough to have a band member(24)________a drum kit and parents who are hard of hearing, you can practice at home for free. Otherwise, you'll need to find a local studio (25)________can be expensive.(26)________( divide) the cost equally,including the cost of hiring any equipment such as cymbals for the drummer , you rock together, you roll together!(3) Be productive.If you're paying for a studio, the last thing you want is to spend it catching up with each other, so meet half an hour in advance to get all the chatting (27)________( finish).4) Agree on songs to learn, and learn them!Each band member should choose a song for the whole band (28)________ready for rehearsal. This will allow you to see (29)________genres(类型) work for your group.(5)Start writing.a s art writing!Once you know what music works for you, start writing! You can do this individually or as a band but the most important thing is to respect other people’s group. It's very rare to find(30)________ who isn't shy about sharing their first few pieces of writing. So be nice!If that sounds like a lot hard work, then you’re right! If it also sounds like a lot of fun, get started!But what is it that makes all that hard work worth it?Being in a band teaches you precious life lessons. It’s a fun way of learning about how to share opinions respectfully, be creative, be creative, become more confident and work as a team. Once you can do that, you'll be well on your way to finding what it is about you that makes you unique, special and cool!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.The nature s part of us. Therefore, it holds a mysterious (31)_________for me. In my memory, the valley was quiet and calm, only to see the wheat all over the mountains waving together in rhythm when the wind blew through, like a ballet troupe. The sun rose every morning as usual, sweeping across the valley and ultimately falling behind the peaks. The snow that falls in winter always melts in spring, bringing new hope to this nature where everything was pleasant and beautiful.Led by fate, I have became an environmentalist and had the honor of being invited to address students about my green lifestyle for a long time,' The students were surprised at my lifestyle and maybe they thought my lifestyle was no longer suitable for modern life. Fortunately , they were still listened to whole lecture, saluting or (32)_________me--to some extent the applause implied their encouragement to me. As I began to interact with them under the stage, I was (33)_________by kids lack of knowledge of nature so that they had little knowledge of protecting environment.After the address, I put up a stand in the (34)_________offering green food, hoping them interested in it to get the (35)_________experiencing a first-hand feeling of the green lifestyle no one shows any interest in. So I I decided to team up i with the concert(36)_________to run a campaign:" anyone who can answer a( n)(37)_________environmental question is qualified to attend the concert. Soon the music can (38)_________them coming here.Since then, I have been considering why kids today do not have the same deep appreciation for nature that I do. One of the significant factors may be that the former rural civilization has been replaced by the urban civilization. In the past, the poor played the(39 )_________role in the nature , so they cleared the wasteland, planted crops and reproduced civilization. With the massive invasion of industrialization and urbanization, people were forced to move away from nature. The struggle between tradition and modernity, the confrontation between humans and nature has led people to believe that they are the masters of the universe. Is this really the case? It is time to think about who (40)_________us to destroy nature.lll. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The misery of my bike commute in Calgary, Alberta, is the river valley hill. It's not particularly steep, but at about a mile long ,I rarely climbed up without arriving with sweat. Studies have a shown the prospect of arriving at work sweaty is one 1 of the biggest(41)_______to getting would-be bike commuters out of their cars. That s especially true in a city like Los Angeles , where (42 )_______may face long routes, hills or hot streets with a lack of shade.“Pedelec” ,or pedal electric-assisted bikes like the one I rode, can end that worry.-They look and act like traditional bicycles,but their motors make pedaling much easier when required. Sometimes called the most energy-efficient motorized mode of transportation ever built, they're also incredibly green.The biggest barrier may be the outdated attitude that see bikes only as a recreational athletic opportunity rather than a practical (43)_______option.At a time when cities across North America are struggling to combat crippling traffic reduce climate emissions, e-bikes have the (44)_______to ease both problems. And yet ridership has yet to truly (45)_______. About 152 ,000 e-bikes were sold last year in the J. S., a figure that would be more than 5 million if Americans used them at the same rate as western Europeans.Many of the barriers to e-bike (46)_______in North America are legislative.Patchwork rules treat e-bikes more like mopeds than traditional pedal bikes in some jurisdictions, meaning they are (47)_______from bike lanes and from boarding public transportation.Few places on the continent,( 48 )_______, are better poised to break through these barriers than California. Legislation was approved last year to encourage e-bike use , by legally differentiating the cycles from mopeds.In an attempt to head off worries about turbocharged machines flying down sidewalks and bike lanes at unsafe speeds , the law classifies bikes int different tiers to (49)_______lower-speed e-bikes, which top out at 20 mph, from faster-moving " speed pedelecs" , which are restricted from protected bike paths.Amid these legislative ( 50 )_______e-bikes have become more accessible to consumer. Finding them in bike shops isn't as (51)_______as it once was, and their cost has as the price of lithium-ion batteries has dropped. Today, a decent e-bike , while still(52)_______,is comparable in price to a high-end mountain bike.After years of (53)_______over mixing pedal and motor power, cycling advocacy organizations also are finally throwing their support behind e-bikes. Dave Snyder, the executive director of California Bicycle Coalition, (54)_______the state’s new legislation based partly on the (55)_______ that e-bikes help out those who “just can’t ride as far or fast as they need to.”41. A. advantages B. processes C.barriers D. complements42. A. riders B. builders C. customer D. volunteers43. A. production B. communication C. facilities D. transportation44. A. routine B. potential C. temporary D. major45. A. make of B. carry on C. bring up D. take off46. A. adaptation B. adoption C. adjustment D. justification47. A. proved B. alerted C. banned D. authorized48. A. however B. unless C. meanwhile D. anyway49. A. originate B. combine C. separate D. satisfy50.A. factors B. benefits C.limits D. damages51. A. proper B. critical C. sensational D. difficult52. A. expensive B.distinctive C. sensitive D. intensive53. A. trouble В.concern C. power D. scale54. A. favored B. folded C. referred D. gifted55. A.appeal B. address C. amount D. advocateSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Among all the different types of journey that people undertake there are also those of a spiritual nature. Some of the trips we do in our lives are purely for pleasure , some are meant to make us stronger , sometimes we travel to explore and learn, and in all of these undertakings we grow and become wiser.There is a lot we can learn from the land that t surrounds us and the best way to acquire that knowledge is by traveling and experiencing. This ancient aboriginal initiation ritual involves exactly this: a long spiritual hike across the indigenous land. Although widely known as " Walkabout, " in later years the ritual has been rferred to as " temporary mobility , because the former is often used as a derogatory term in Australian culture.A young man on WalkaboutHistorically speaking, the walkabout is a rite of passage in which young ( adolescent) Aboriginal Australians undertake a journey that will help " transform" them into adults. The journey is usually made between the ages of 10 and 16. During this journey which can last for up to six months, the individual is required to live and survive all alone in the wilderness.This is not an easy thing to do, especially not for teenagers. That is why only those who have proven themselves mentally and physically ready are allowed to proceed with the walkabout. Only the elders of the group decide whether it is time or not for the child to do it.The children are not completely unprepared for the journey. During the years before the walkabout, the elders instruct them and give them advice about the ceremony and adult life in general; they have been passed the“secrets”of the tribe , the knowledge about their world.Aboriginal womanThose who are initiated in the walkabout are also decorated with body paint and ornaments.Sometimes they are marked with a permanent symbol on their bodies. In some cases, a tooth is removed from the mouth, or the nose or ears of the initiated are pierced. Traditional walkabout clothes include only a simple loin cloth and nothing more.During a walkabout, a young person can sometimes travel a distance of over a 1, 000 miles. In order to survive this long hike , the participant in the walkabout must be able to make their own shelter and must be capable of procuring food and water for themselves.That means he needs to hunt, catch fish, and also recognize and utilize edible and healing plants. The initiated youngster must learn to identify plants such as bush tomatoes , Ilawarra plums , quandongs , lilly-pillies , Muntari berries , wattle seeds , Kakadu plums , and bunya nuts.56. What can be referred from the first two paragraphs of the passage?A.Australians like to engage in all kinds of travel.B. People can gain knowledge through travel.C. Travel is usually purely for pleasure.D. Walkabout is a long spiritual journey57. What do we know about the young Aboriginal Australians?A. All young Australians are required to live alone in the wilderness.B. The difficulties they experienced in hiking turned them into adults.C. Walkabout should only be done if they are mentally and physically prepared.D. Walkabout is an unprepared test for the young Aboriginal Australians.58.According to the passage, what skill does a person need to acquire in the walkabout ?A. Identifying directions.B. Preserving physical strength.C. Planting plants.D. Hunting and fishing.59. Which of the following options is true about walkabout? ftec.A. Only people who have experienced torture are qualified to the walkabout.B.Women must decorate themselves with body paint and ornaments.C. To survive, the participants need to acquire certain survival skills.D. Indigenous women are not required to participate in the walkabout.(B)xMAp@ Technoloy allows users to perform a wide range of protein-and nucleic acid-based multiplex assays, which can simultaneously detect up to 500 targets in a single run.Key Advantages of xMAP Technoloy●Test for more biomarkers.●Develop custom assays.●Use less samples●Save time and reagents.●Gain a better understanding of complex biological system.●Order from thousands of predesigned kits from our PartnersxMAP Technology: The ScienceWhat is multiplexing? Multiplexing is a method for high-volume biomarker testing—or testing multiple analytes simultaneously within a single run—using a single sample volume. xMAP Technology is best-suited for testing 3–500 targets.How does xMAP Technology work? xMAP Technology uses labeled microspheres or beads, allowing for the simultaneous capture of multiple analytes from a single reaction. Because of their small size and low density, xMAP microsphere-based assays exhibit virtual solution-phase kinetics during the reaction. The beads are individually read using an xMAP instrument.What does xMAP mean? Multi-Analyte Profiling, where the “x” represents the biomarkers (such as proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides) that are being tested.xMAP BeadsxMAP beads come in a variety of formats, including magnetic (MagPlex) andnon-magnetic (MicroPlex) beads.xMAP® beads pass through a red laser, or LED, which excites the internal dyes to distinguish the microsphere set. 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The MagPlex® Microspheres—6.5 micron superparamagnetic beads that are dyed with three red and infrared fluorescent dyes, resulting in 500 distinctly colored bead sets—are our most versatile and efficient microspheres for high-plex applications. Approximately 108 surface carboxyl groups (COOH) cover the surface of the bead and serve as covalentattachments for capture ligands. A fluorescent reporter is coupled to a target molecule, which allows its detection after specific capture on the microsphere surface.60. according to the passage ,what is xMAP?A. A mind map.B. A test method.C. A navigation map.D. An application.61. All of the following are advantages of xMAP, except______________.A. developing custom analysisB. forming a network structureC. generating more dataD.saving samples and reagents62. Which of the following options is correct?A. The xMAP beads distinguish groups of microspheres by a blue laser.B. xMАP allows for the capture of a single analyte from multiple reactions.C. xMAP technology is used more in the experimental phase.D. Thex" in xMAP represents the biomarkers being tested( C)Life without access to energy is simply miserable. Accessing energy is the single most important factor in improving the lives of individuals and increasing the economic opportunities available in their communities. Access to lighting transforms education from outdoors during the day, to indoors and anytime! A simple refrigerator can transform a fruit stand to a grocery store. Reliable electricity allows businesses to stay open and ultimately provides the cornerstone that allows industries to form.There is a dominant school of thought that energy access can be achieved around the world with only carbon-free sources. This paradigm envisions effectively " leapfrogging" traditional development patterns , skipping industrialization , and transforming economies with green energy and a service economy. While compelling in theory, this vision lacks several critical factors: the need to manufacture the goods that will build the economy, the scalability of energy sources , and the affordability of that energy.This transformation is currently underway and its progress is inevitable. The urgency is created by individuals' current , difficult conditions and the availability of abundant, affordable energy, particularly coal. All new energy demand will come from the developing world. Without a thoughtful conversation about the projected doubling of world energy demand , energy consumption will continue as it is currently underway, in two parallel paths. One path prioritizes carbon- free sources , and sets goals and policies that incentivize those. The other path responds to the a supply and demand inherent in a world economy and is resulting in the massive development of coal-fired electricity generation.The reality of energy development can be summarized in the example of India s projected energy development. By 2022 , India is planning 100 GW of new solar? and a relatively tiny 50 MW of new coal. However, a simple calculation of the likelyemissions of these two new sources of energy conducted by a colleague at Stanford indicates that if all this new electricity generation came from natural gas, the result would d be 20 percent fewer emissions. This is a conversation worth having.63. Which of the following is the view of the dominant school?A. We must actively develop manufacturing industry to promote economic development.B. Energy affordability should be fully considered in the process of economic development.C. Developed countries don't have to worry about energy because of overcapacity.D. Only carbon- free sources can achieve energy access in the world.64. Why is it urgent for developing countries to have access to energy?A. Because of insufficient availability energy supply.B. Because of rapid populationC. Because of huge consumption of renewable energyD. Because of serious environmental pollution.65.Which of the following statements is wrong about natural gas?A.Natural gas resources are abundant al1 over the worldB. Natural gas is not only a substitute for coal but a renewable energy.C. Natural gas is good for the air as a traditional fuel.D.Natural gas can be used to promote industrial development.66. According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?A. Traditional heating water to cook rice can be life-threatening.B. Natural gas is a kind of carbon-free energyC. Energy consumption can only continue in the same way as before.D. Reducing energy poverty is the common goal of mankind.Section CDirections : Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the ox. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Too Big, Too Expensive and Too Silly - Why Video Game Movies FailFilm adaptations of video games have fallen on the unsuspecting viewing public like a Drop Bear. at first they look harmless enough, but they often leave viewers bruised and regretful.These movies are plentiful. (67 )___________________Yet despite big budgets and quality talent both in front of and behind the camera,most video game movies are commercial and critical failures.(68)___________________The answer comes down to a complex mix of conflicting audience demands and commercial realities. Video game movies often assume that the audience wants, or is interested in, the game's legend and background. In fairness, this is out of fear that fans will? criticize legend changes, alienating a key demographic. But games reveal legend progressively over tens of hours of gameplay , whereas movies have a small portion of that time.Thisension risks creating boring exposition and complex story lines. For example, Warcraft details the origins of conflict between humans and orcs ( 兽), the central conflict in the game' s world.(69)___________________Additionally , excessive adherence to the source material extends to using silly plot devices without spending enough time establishing proper reasons for their existence. In games, these can work due to the " unspoken but commonly understood logic of “this is а video game”. In a game, people accept inconsistent narrative devices because they facilitate interesting interaction and are the quickest route towards allowing gamers to, say , shoot hell-monsters on Mars,The game series became increasingly complex, as the player-controlled protagonist (主角) parkoured his way through time periods like Renaissance Italy and Revolutionary America. The incredibility of the narrative world paled beside the fun of vaulting from rooftop to rooftop in 15th-century Florence.(70)___________________the plot--an original story which retains the key elements of the games was criticized as scattered and fractured" , " hastily explained" and ." disorienting Vanity Fair pointed out that it's not clear why any of this is happening" and RogerEbert. com summed it up as: Characters [ talking] in quiet whispers about the complex methods they use ,to realize their poorly-hidden agendas. V. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.羽毛球馆空无一人,但为什么灯还亮着? (how come)73.我花费了三天时间画了一幅风景画，庆贺我曾祖父的百年大寿。

2023年1月上海春考英语真题作文范文和解析2023年1月上海春考英语作文题目：网课的利与弊范文：In recent years, online courses have become increasingly popular. With the advancements in internet technology, more and more people are turning to online platforms for learning. In this essay, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online courses, and analyze their impact on education.Firstly, one of the main benefits of online courses is their flexibility. Students can access course materials and lectures at their own convenience, without being restricted by time or location. This allows individuals to fit their learning around their busy schedules and commitments. Additionally, online courses often provide a variety of resources such as videos, interactive exercises, and discussion forums, which enhance students' understanding and engagement with the material.Secondly, online courses can offer a wider range of topics and subjects than traditional classroom settings. Students are not limited to what is available in their local area, and can choose from a vast array of courses from universities and institutions around the world. This access to diverse educational opportunities promotes a globalized and inclusive approach to learning.Despite the many advantages, online courses also have some drawbacks. One major concern is the lack of face-to-face interaction with teachers andpeers. In a traditional classroom, students can directly ask questions and engage in group discussions, which fosters active learning and critical thinking. Online courses, on the other hand, often lack this personal interaction, making it more challenging for some students to fully grasp the concepts or seek immediate clarification.Another disadvantage of online courses is the potential for distractions. When studying from home or other non-academic environments, students may be easily tempted by social media, household chores, or other responsibilities. This can lead to decreased focus and productivity. Additionally, online courses require students to be self-disciplined and motivated, as the lack of physical attendance and supervision may result in procrastination or incomplete coursework.In conclusion, online courses have both advantages and disadvantages. They offer flexibility, accessibility, and a wide range of educational opportunities, but they also lack face-to-face interaction and have the potential for distractions. As technology continues to evolve, it is important for educators and students to find a balance between online and traditional learning methods. By leveraging the strengths of both approaches, we can create a more effective and inclusive education system for the future.解析：本文以"网课的利与弊"为题，采用了讨论的方式进行写作。

2019年1月上海春考英语真题（summary writing）IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Where are the bees?Bees are essential to the production of food we eat.Bees make honey, but they also pollinate large areas of crops, such as strawberries, apples and onions. About a third of the food we eat is a result of pollination of the bees. Unfortunately, bees have been disappearing at an alarming rate.In 2006, bee keepers started reporting about something called Colony Collapse Disaster(CCD). The main sign of CCD is the loss of adult honey bees from a hive. In October of 2006, some beekeepers reported that they had lost between 30 and 90 percent of their hives.There were many theories for the disappearance of the bees. But the most convincing one has to do with pesticides and lifestyles of bees today. Nowadays, beekeeper get most of their income not from producing honey but from renting bees to pollinate plants. This means that the life of the typical bee now consists of traveling all around the country to pollinate crops as the seasons change. That means a lot of traveling on trucks, which is very stressful to bees. It is not unusual for up to 30% of the hive to die during transport due to stress. In addition, bees that spend most of their time locked up on trucks are not exposed to what they usually live on. Instead, they live on a sweet liquid from corn, usually polluted with pes ticides.The exact reason for the disappearance of bees is not sure, but losing bees is very costly to the economy. The bee pollination services are worth over $8 billion a year. With no bees, pollination will have to be done by hand, which would have effects on the quality of food and increased food prices. We hear a lot about big environmental disasters almost every day. But one of the biggest may just be the loss of that tiny flying insect.。

2021年上海春季高考英语完形有误全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Recently, the 2021 Shanghai Spring College Entrance Examination (also known as the Spring Gaokao) has sparked controversy due to errors found in the English section. Many students and teachers have raised concerns about the quality of the test and the impact it may have on students' scores and future academic prospects.The English section of the exam is crucial for students as it contributes to their overall score, which determines their chances of getting into prestigious universities. Therefore, any errors or discrepancies in the test could potentially harm students' chances of success.One of the main issues raised by students is the presence of grammatical errors and ambiguous questions in the English section. Some students have reported that certain questions were confusing and difficult to interpret, leading to uncertainty and anxiety during the exam. This not only affects students'ability to perform well but also raises questions about the fairness and reliability of the exam.Furthermore, the errors in the English section have caused frustration among students who had prepared diligently for the exam. Many students rely on practice tests and study materials to prepare for the Spring Gaokao, so encountering unexpected errors on the actual exam can be disheartening and demoralizing.In response to the controversy, the Shanghai Education Commission has issued a statement addressing the errors in the English section. The commission has promised to investigate the issue and take appropriate action to ensure that all students are fairly assessed and given the opportunity to achieve their academic goals.Overall, the errors in the 2021 Shanghai Spring Gaokao English section have raised concerns about the quality and reliability of the exam. It is important for educational authorities to address these issues promptly and take steps to prevent similar errors from occurring in future exams. Students deserve a fair and accurate assessment of their abilities, especially in a high-stakes exam like the Spring Gaokao.篇2There has been a recent controversy surrounding the completion of the English section of the 2021 Shanghai Spring College Entrance Examination (高考), commonly known as the Gaokao. Many students and parents have raised concerns about the accuracy of the answers provided by the examiners for the cloze test, a component of the English paper that requires students to fill in the blanks with the correct words.The dispute began when several students noticed discrepancies between the answers they had chosen and the answers provided by the examiners. Some students claimed that the correct answers were ambiguous or incorrect, leading to confusion and frustration among test-takers. This has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many criticizing the examiners for their lack of clarity and consistency in grading the cloze test.The Shanghai Education Examination Authority has since responded to the controversy, stating that they are aware of the concerns raised by students and are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. They have assured the public that they are taking the issue seriously and will work to address any inconsistencies or errors in the grading of the English section.In the meantime, many students have expressed their disappointment and anxiety over the situation, as the outcome of the Gaokao plays a crucial role in determining their future academic and career prospects. Some have called for a reevaluation of the English section or a review of the grading process to ensure fairness and accuracy.Overall, the controversy surrounding the 2021 Shanghai Spring Gaokao English cloze test highlights the importance of clear and consistent grading practices in standardized exams. It is crucial for examiners to provide accurate and unambiguous answers to ensure that students are fairly assessed and given the opportunity to showcase their language skills. Hopefully, the authorities will address the concerns raised by students and parents and take steps to prevent similar issues from occurring in future exams.篇3There has been a controversy surrounding the English section of the 2021 Spring College Entrance Examination (CEE) in Shanghai, with many students and teachers raising concerns about errors in the Reading Comprehension portion of the test.According to reports, a number of questions in the Reading Comprehension section were ambiguous, leading to confusion among test-takers. Some questions were reported to have multiple correct answers, while others were found to be poorly phrased or grammatically incorrect. This has raised questions about the fairness and accuracy of the exam, as students may have been penalized for selecting what they believed to be the correct answer.One particular question that has been widely criticized is question 23, which asked students to identify the main idea of a passage about climate change. While most students agreed that the correct answer should have been "the impact of climate change on polar bears," the answer key provided by the examiners indicated that "the causes of climate change" was the correct response. This discrepancy has caused confusion and frustration among students, who feel that their performance on the exam may have been unfairly judged.In response to these concerns, the Shanghai Education Examination Authority has stated that they are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action to address any mistakes or inaccuracies in the exam. They have also assured students that their scores will not be affected by any errors in the test.Overall, the controversy surrounding the English section of the 2021 Spring CEE in Shanghai has highlighted the importance of ensuring the accuracy and fairness of standardized tests. It is crucial that examiners take steps to prevent errors in future exams and provide students with a clear and unbiased assessment of their abilities. Students should not be penalized for mistakes that are out of their control, and it is essential that all efforts are made to maintain the integrity of the examination process.。