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上海市宝山区2020届高三二模英语试卷上海市宝山区2020届高三二模英语试卷一、语法填空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.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers 1. tons of questions. People keep reading or watching 2. they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries 3.（make）by curious people. People wondered 4. processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology 5.（help）them.Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better 6.（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the 7.（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions 8. they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows 9. that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the otherperson happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, 10.（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.二、完形填空Serendipity - an unexpected delight –is the word that comes to mind when describing the seven-day hike my wife and I recently did in the wild and undeveloped northwest coast of Galicia, Spain.Simply ________, anyone who is adventurous, loves traveling to Europe and is fit enough to do 10-mile hikes should seriously consider doing this hike.Before this experience, I had never heard about On Foot Holidays programs that allow hikers to go at their own pace, with maps and detailed hiking ________, but without a guide or other travelers, while still enjoying a high level of local support.What ________ caught my attention was an announcement about On Foot Holidays’newest hike, the Lighthouse Way, which they described as a journey along “the last ________ coast of Europe.”This particular hike sounded both challenging and rewarding enough to ________ a try.On Foot Holidays booked our lodging each night and ________ a taxi to take our baggage to the next destination, so we just had to carry our daypack essentials. Each day we ________ or spoke with the company’s local expert who was available ________ emergency, but whose main function was to keep us informed about the daily weather forecast and to make special taxi arrangements when we decided to ________ a couple of 14-mile hikes to less than 10 miles.The ________ of the trails and scenery made every hike a delight. One of our hikes followed a narrow trail along a steep, rocky cliff ________ the steel-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean that thrash against jagged rocks hundreds of feet below us. We stopped to picnic and watch the only living things we saw that whole day: a herd of goats above us, and a group of dolphins jumping in the waves below. In the distance, many of mountain peaks ________ sparkling wind turbines（涡轮机）like candles on a cake.Silence and loneliness were the features of each day’s accommodation. The only sounds we heard were birds singing, the wind blowing through trees or the waves breaking against the shoreline. The air was clean and the temperature brisk, with frequent ________ of cloudy, cool, windy and rainy weather interspersed（点缀）with glorious bursts of sunshine.There was remarkably little litter, the exception being spots along the shorewhere ocean currents ________ mostly fishing items.My wife and I realized that we are pilgrims searching for meaning, awareness and joy on our journey through life, and our Galician hiking ________ had moved us further down that path in ways we won’t forget.1.A. lostB. movedC. urgedD. put2.A. stringsB. instructionsC. devicesD. materials3.A. initiallyB. graduallyC. smoothlyD. firmly4.A. recommendedB. developedC. unspoiledD. discovered5.A. warrantB. provideC. imagineD. evaluate6.A. prepared forB. arranged forC. paid forD. turned to7.A. negotiatedB. discussedC. contactedD. texted8.A. in addition toB. in need ofC. in case ofD. in favour of9.A. shortenB. extendC. decreaseD. expand10.A. appearanceB. varietyC. characterD. route11.A. displayingB. reflectingC. followingD. overlooking12.A. establishedB. lightenedC. sportedD. structured13.A. changesB. intervalsC. adaptionsD. interactions14.A. stretchedB. withdrawnC. floatedD. deposited15.A. experienceB. techniqueC. investigationD. experiment三、阅读理解Many people prefer eating out instead of cooking at home. A change appears to be taking place, though, and millennials are leading the way. According to one survey, more young people are starting to cook at home for three basic reasons: They can save money, eat healthy and waste less food.Popular TV chefs are also getting millennials excited about learning some basic cooking skills. Many millennials view cooking as a form of entertainment and self-expression. They proudly post pictures of their cooking creations on Facebook or and invite friends over to share the cooking experience.Many millennials have also found ways to avoid wasting food. After roasting a chicken, they put the leftover bones in their freezer instead of the garbage can. Later, they use the bones to make chicken stock which is an important ingredient in many dishes.They also hate throwing out fruit that’s too old. To avoid that situation, they bake ripe fruit like berries and bananas for 15 minutes at 175 degrees C. Then they freeze it overnight. After that, they place the fruit in plastic bags and store it their freezer for later use.Now any millennials only eat at restaurants that have excellent food-waste policies. These servants use every part of the vegetables they buy, including their stems and roots, in dishes. They also use beef, chicken and pork bones to make their own stock.Millennials also reduce food waste by only buying what they require. Before going to a market, they write down what they need and don’t buy anything else. They way they won’t purchase more food than they can consume.1.What is the main subject of this article?A. A cooking trend that has attracted millennials.B. A plan that millennials have for donating food.C. A novel cooking technique that millennials like.D. A food production system favored by millennials.2.What do millennials with fruit before freezing it?A. Mix it with other ingredients in a bowl.B. Carefully remove the skin and seeds from it.C. Use a sharp knife to chop it up into pieces.D. Put it in an oven at the proper temperature.3.According to this article, when do millennials make careful choices?A. When they dine out togetherB. Whey they vote for candidatesC. When they choose an employerD. When they plant a new garden4.According to this article, how do millennials avoid purchasing too much food?A. They select small cans and packages.B. They prepare a practical shopping list.C. They leave their credit cards at home.D. They weigh produce before buying it.Families should reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals found in food colorings, preservatives and packaging materials as a growing body of research shows they may harm children’s health, according to a policy statement and technical report from the American Academy of Pediastrics released online.The statement also suggests improvements to the food additives regulatory system, including updating the scientific foundation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations safety assessment retesting all previously approved chemicals.Leonard Trasande ,the author of the policy statement, to tell us more about these concerns.Q: What are the growing number of studies showing us?A: Over the past two decades, an accumulating body of science suggests some food additives can interfere with a child’s hormones, growth and development.Potentially harmful effects of food additives are of special concern for children because they are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more relative to body weight, than adults do and are still growing and developing. An early injury to their organ systems can have lifelong and permanent consequences.Q: What additives does the statement highlight?A: The additives of most concern, based on rising research evidence cited in the report, include:Bisphenols, such as BPA, used to harden plastic containers and line metal cans, can act like estrogen（雌激素）in the body which may potentially change the timing of puberty, decrease fertility, increase body fat and affect the nervous and immune systems. BPA is now banned in baby bottles.Phthalates, which make plastic and vinyl tubes used in industrial food production flexible, may affect male genital development increase childhood obesity and contribute to cardiovascular disease. In 20xx, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use or some phthalates in child-care products such as teething rings.1.According to the American Academy of Pediatric’s report, people should ___ to cope with the problem of food additives.A. try to avoid food additives in daily life and revise relevant rules on food additivesB. the food safety assessment program and check the approved chemicals againC. improve the food additives regulatory system and retest all approved chemicalsD. reduce the usage of food additives and establish new food protection system2.Leonardo Trasande holds the view that food additives do more harm to children than adults because study shows ___.A. children are more sensitive to what they eat and drink than adultsB. children usually eat and drink more unhealthy food than adultsC. children are just too young and weak to protect themselvesD. children’s organs are easier to be damaged and hard to recover3.How many specific kinds of harmful effect caused by the additives are mentioned in the passage?A. 2B. 7C. 8D. 3The koala is an unusual creature. Native to Australia and a bit bigger than a rabbit, it spends most of its time in eucalyptus trees（桉树），feeding on leaves that are poisonous to nearly every other animal on the planet.The koala sleeps about 22 hours a day and spends the remainder of its time eating and resting. It might spend 10 minutes a day moving, experts say, usually from one tree to another. It has a soft pad at the end of its spine and extra thick fur on its rear end to make the effort, of sitting more comfortable.Threats and protective measuresThe unique lifestyle of the koala has helped it prosper, but today the cute and iconic creature is facing threats from habitat loss, disease and a changing climate. Koala populations are expected to decline by 50 percent in the next 20 years according to the Australian Museum.To help protect these animals, which bring in an estimated $1.1 billion to Australia each year through koala-related tourism, an international team of researchers has published the first complete genome（基因组）of the koala. Their hope is that the keys to the marsupial’s（有袋动物）long-term survival might be planted in its genetic code.“The ultimate goal is that we won’t have to…rescue them from the edge of extinction,”said Rebecca Johnson of the Australian Museum Research Institute in Sydney, who led the work.“Now we have a really good understanding of the koala genome, and we are in a fantastic position to use that knowledge to help us manage them.”Early findingsAn elementary analysis of the koala’s genome, published in Nature Genetics, has already yielded some interesting findings.For example, the authors found that, compared to other mammals, the koala’s DNA includes an expansion in the number of genes that encode for enzymes involved in anti-poison. That allows them to have a diet that depends almost entirely on eucalyplus leaves which are unusually high in poison. However, it also means that koalas metabolize（代谢）medicines like anti-chlamydia antibiotics faster than other animals.The koala genome also revealed why koalas are such famously picky eaters.They are known to consume leaves from just 20 of Australia’s 60 known eucalyplus species. And even when they are in one of their preferred trees, koalas take leaf selection very seriously.Information waiting to be discoveredJohnson said that the information encoded in the koala’s DNA is already being included in management strategies by conservation groups. However, she said the findings described in the new paper represent the early stages of what can be gleamed from the marsupial’s genome.“The data is public, and I would love for anyone to start mining it and see what other amazing things they can find,”she said.“Once you have a genome of this quality, the sky’s the limit with what you can do with it.”1.What can be concluded from the passage?A. The research on the Koala’s DNA has prevented its extinction successfully.B. Scientists are trying to rescue Koalas by providing more eucalyptus leaves.C. Koala’s extinction is being controlled effectively in Australia.D. Scientists are trying to find a way based on Koala’s gene to save them.2.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Koalas can digest poisonous leaves thanks to their gene.B. Koalas are particular about leaves because of their taste.C. Koalas are being extinct just due to human’s activities.D. Koalas will move to other continents in order to survive.3.“The sky’s the limit”in the last sentence most probably means ___.A. The sky is the restrictionB. The sky is too high to reachC. There is no limitD. There is no possibility4.The passage is mainly about ___.A. Koala-a Special Creature in AustraliaB. scientific research on KoalasC. scientific efforts to save the KoalasD. Koala’s Characters and Preference四、七选五Directions：Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentences can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Can just one person make a difference? You bet! In a community every person counts, and getting involved is not difficult. Take stock of your own talents and interests. 1. Don’t wait for someone else to act first. Take the initiative! Once you see what you can accomplish, you’ll want to keep going.Here are just a few ways to make a difference in your community. How many more ways can you come up with?Clean up the community. People often throw litter in places where there is already litter. And the problem only becomes worse until someone gets fed up and does something. Could your neighborhood use a cleanup? Neighborhood cleanups are often sponsored by local businesses or schools. But if your community doesn’t have a cleanup program, get together with friends to organize one. You could pick up garbage in a larger area twice a year, or you could clean a smaller area every few months. 2.Include the isolated. Do you know anyone who is housebound? Almost all neighborhoods have a few people who have to stay at their homes. These people are often elderly and unable to leave their homes to perform simple tasks. 3. By letting them“borrow”your legs and eyes, you can make them feel included. You can run errands for them like shopping or paying bills. They might like you to read to them if their eyesight is failing. Governments provide some of the services these people need, but programs cannot give them friendship; that’s what communities are for!4. Reading clubs are popular all over Europe and North America. Members might read at home to prepare for discussion, or they might read aloud to each otherand talk about what they just read. Either way, a book or article can spark lively discussion and this often challenges people to take action.A. Cleaning your community will have a positive effect on others in society.B. They find a need or an issue you really care about.C. But they belong to the community, too.D. Living in a clean neighborhood will be its own reward.E. Don’t hesitate to take part in the community’s activity.F. Round up some readers.五、阅读表达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.Small businesses hold the key to employed happiness. As the calendar flips to another year, many employees will consider starting the new year on the hunt for a new job.In today’s changing workforce, it is more important than ever for companies to realize that a salary alone is no longer enough to attract or retain strong employees.According to a survey by Aflac, small business deserve a round of applause for their ability to keep employees happy. The report found that 85 percent of small-business employees are happy in their current job, and more than half（51 percent）agree that most of or all of their happiness in their current job is a result of working for a small business.Nearly a quarter of participants（23 percent）stated that the feeling of importance was the best part of working for a small business. Small businesses have the unique ability to make employees feel appreciated, respected and valued on a personal and professional level.In a small-business environment, there are typically fewer layers between newcomers and leadership. This tight-knit structure can create a family-like atmosphere that allows employees to feel that their opinions matter and that they play a significant role in the business’s mission.。
绝密★启用前上海市宝山区普通高中2020届高三年级下学期期中等级考质量监测 (高考二模)英语试题2020年5月（本试卷满分140 分，考试时间120 分钟）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations andthe questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question aboutit,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer tothe question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summervacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor andpatient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whisper ing.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections:In Section B，you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation，and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice，but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question，read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot，sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a smartphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A.Efficient but expensive. B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C.About 18%. D.Over 30%.15. A.British senior managers. B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16. A.Factors of affecting people’ssuccess.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he d idn’t believe smoking would be that harmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.。
Part2Phonetics,Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分语音、语法和词汇)II.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)(共20分)26.Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation?A)light B)enough C)flight D)though27.Christine does not usually have________supper unless she is very hungryA)a B)an C)the D)/28.Basketball fans were very sad to hear________the death of Kobe and his daughter.A)by B)of C)from D)to29.Shiiley's flat is________the twentieth floor,so she goes up and down in the lift.A)at B)in C)on D)to30.The professor is careful.He always asks________some questions before making a decisionA)he B)him C)his D)himself31.The twin sisters were very tired on their way home,but________of them would stop for a restA)either B)neither C)none D)both32.Look,here is some________on the best universities for you to study abroad.A)book B)tip C)suggestion D)information33.If s common knowledge that human brains can't work as________as computers.A)quick B)quicker C)quickly D)more quickly34.Nowadays people have found it________to read a printed book than they did20years ago.A)hard B)harder C)hardly D)the hardest35.Tina and Tom________with each other happily on the internet this time yesterday.A)are chatting B)will chat C)were chatting D)have chatted36.-Do you know________Lily can lose so much weight in such a short time?-Of course,by having sports regularly and being on a strict dietA)why B)when C)what D)how37.The hotel wasn't good enough indeed,but I________in manyA)stayed B)would stay C)had stay D)were staying38.No decision________about the family trip in August until Andy's father comes back.A)is made B)will make C)is making D)will be made39.During the winter holidays,the boy practiced________the guitar for three hours a day.A)to play B)playing C)play D)played40.The dark smoke from the factories near the river made the local people sick.A)feel B)felt C)feeling D)to feel41.-May I park my car here for a while?-No,you________.Don't you see the sign'NO PARKING"?A)needn't B)shouldn't C)mustn't D)couldn't42.Many students won't give up their hobbies________they are busy with their studies.A)because B)although C)so D)if43.Peter is a model student.He's never been late for school,________?A)is he B)has he C)isn't he D)hasn't he44.-I don't think I can pass the final exam.-________.You can make it if you believe yourself and try your best.A)It doesn’t matter B)Don’t worryC)Congratulations D)Thanks45.-________・----I'm sorry to hear thatA)Sorry for keeping you waiting.B)I’d like to invite you to my birthday party.C)Tom won the first prize in the speech contest.D)I lost my new bike last weekend.plete the following passage with the words in the box.Each one can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格.每空格限填一词，每词或词组只能填一次）（共8分）A.mindsB.equalsC.novelD.designedE.eyesHow much time do you spend online?For most people,the answer is32hours a week.That____46____over1,600hours every year!When you are online,how much time do you spend looking at one thing?Most people surf the Internet at a very high speed.In fact,many websites are ____47____to let users scan them very quickly,and then move on.Some people worry about how this is influencing our____48____.After all,if you can't look at a website for more than30 seconds,how can you read a____49____?A.busyB.resultC.challengeD.boringE.peacefulNow,a new website has a____50____users.It asks you to sit back,and do nothing!This website is very simple.It asks you to look at the screen for two minutes.You can touch neither the mouse nor the keyboard.Does it sound easy?It might be harder than you think.One newspaper reported that more than20percent of people failed on their first try.This website is supposed to help us slow down.It reminds us that we don't need to live such____51____lives.The screen has a picture of a huge,____52____ocean.You can hear waves.It feels like being on a beach.You probably have an extra two minutes.Go to and test yourself. The____53____might surprise you.plete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子）（共8分）54.When disaster strikes,everyone tries to avoid it.Only_______are moving towards it.（hero）55.Jerry,it’s the_______time that you have missed the school bus this week,（four）56.As Miss Huang has been ill recently,who is going to teach_______English?（we）57.WHO is one of the most important international_______the world,（organize）58.The shop assistant greeted the customers_______with a smile at the entrance,（polite）59.Eating vegetables and exercising regularly can_______us to live a healthy life,（able）60.The string of the kite broke suddenly and the kite_______in the sky.（appear）61.Studying online with our teachers during the winter holiday will be a（n）_______experience in our life,（forget）V.Rewrite the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，改写下列句子。
2020年上海市宝山区高三第二次模拟考试英语试卷（本试卷满分140 分，考试时间120 分钟）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.A visa officer. B.An interviewer. C.A student. D.A manager.2. A.In a factory. B.At an airport. C.In a post office. D.In a cafe.3. A.She enjoys traveling this summervacation.B.She had an unpleasant experience in Sydney.C.She is considering whether to travel abroad.D.She speaks highly of her experience last year.4. A.Wait till the end of the year. B.Walk to his workplace.C.Take public transportation.D.Buy the car right now.5. A.A gift. B.A trip. C.A job. D.A visit.6. A.The man is said to be a vegetarian. B.The man dislikes American food.C.The man has got used to American food.D.The man is ill because of American food.7. A.Doubtful. B.Upset. C.Disappointed. D.Annoyed.8. A.Manager and secretary. B.Doctor andpatient.C.Employer and employee.D.Teacher and student.9. A.She will probably go to see a doctor right away.B.She has refused to take medicine for her throat.C.She’d better avoid speaking even in a low voice.D.She can’t make herself understood when whispering.10. A.The woman doesn’t like to drink coffee in any case.B.The woman drinks coffee just to prepare for finals.C.The man doesn’t drink coffee when meeting people.D.The man drinks coffee when making more products.Section BDirections:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Question 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.Because a monthly fee has to be paid.B.Because it goes wrong on hot,sunny days.C.Because it’s hard and expensive to be installed.D.Because it often makes us confused when used.12. A.It’s a dream that will come true sooner or later.B.It’s a new and good way to track your vehicle.C.It’s a regular device that works with a sma rtphone.D.It’s a tracking device that is changing our life greatly.13. A.Efficient but expensive. B.Innovative but time-consuming.C.Free but hard to install.D.Small but user-friendly.Question 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A.3%. B.15%. C.About 18%. D.Over 30%.15. A.British senior managers. B.Patients in mental hospital.C.Prime ministers.D.American presidents.16. A.Factors of affecting people’ssuccess.B.Importance of keeping emotional health.C.Encouraging children to have ambitions.D.Relationships between hardship and success.Question 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A.Because he thought smoking would do good to his heart.B.Because he didn’t believe smoking would be that ha rmful.C.Because he thought smoking could help him feel relaxed.D.Because he believed smoking could make him feel excited.18. A.Air pollution. B.Smoke.C.Secondhand smoke.D.Thirdhand smoke.19. A.Because the government hasn’t taken any effective m easures to stop smoking.B.Because each year many children’s death is connected with secondhandsmoke.C.Because smoking and secondhand smoke do more harm to children thanadults.D.Because the government has passed the relevant law to prevent from smoking.20. A.The smell of tobacco smoke left on things such as clothes,furniture and so on.B.The tobacco smoke accidentally caused by the third person who smokesnearby.C.The poisonous chemicals released from things like clothes,furniture and so on.D.The poisonous chemicals from tobacco smoke left on things like clothes etc.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.As entrepreneurs(创业者),we had a vision,we realized it,and now we (21) (run) our own companies.But the dream can damage our “wo rk-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders,you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of a start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small.Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) ,individually,may not sound all that exciting,but taken together,can prevent you from getting too tired.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:•Work from home one day a weekFew things give you a more grounded,in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace.Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee,I can fold the laundry,and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention,working in pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures. •Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family,my tennis game was going down the drain.That may sound unimportant,but it wasn’t to me,(28) it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work.To get some balance back in my life.I rearranged my schedule.Two mornings a week,I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach.If sports aren’t your thing,try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.•Learn something new,outside the officeIt can be draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader.It’s surprisingly liberating to be on the other side,(30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections:After reading the passage blow,fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box.Each word can b e used only once.Note that there is one ore word than you need.While I was jumping rope,my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen.However,the music kept 31 ,so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later,I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black.The next morning,I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours,I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day,which led to my not going for one week.One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smartphone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smartphone detox(戒除期)yourself.·You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks,I noticed how every individual had their head down,eyes fixed on their smartphone.With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period,I became bored,and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs.However,boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project.When you enter a state of boredom,you allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.·You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smartphones 85 times a day,or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment,placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smartphone,my distraction time went down and thus my hours of workwere spent more efficiently and effectively.On numerous occasions,I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day. ·Your mental well-being will receive a boost(提高)Obviously,without a cellphone,I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments.While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being,the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III.R eading ComprehensionSection ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D.Fill inn each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?If you were like most children,you probably let your imagination run 41 .Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef.Then perhaps over the years,your dreams became more 42 .Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case,then today’s the day for you.January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day.If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams,this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life.Dreams inspire and motivate us.The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away.They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46.The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward yourdream.And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal?It’s been said that dreams are the fimal destination;goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 .But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 .Your dreams state what you want,but goals explain how you’ll get there.That makes goal setting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams.Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the 52 of working for your dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic:it takes sweat, 53 and hared work.”Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit.You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years,start today.Write down your dream,and 55 your goals.Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A.fast B.high C.well D.wild42. A.colorful B.amazing C.realistic D.attractive43. A.putting off B.taking off C.getting off D.paying off44. A.opportunity B.direction C.energy D.access45. A.pressure B.doubt C.sense D.need46. A.seek B.achieve C.explain D.design47. A.really B.almost C.always D.hardly48. A.concept B.similarity parison D.difference49. A.unreal B.general C.changeable D.flexible50. A.specific B.abstract mon plicated51. A.imaging B.avoiding C.reaching D.believing52. A.process B.benefit C.consequence D.importance53. A.blood B.determination C.intelligence D.loyalty54. A.age B.extra C.space D.normal55. A.transfer B.covert C.establish D.devoteSection BDirections:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)In 2008,someone,or perhaps a group of people,using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography(密码使用法),That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system,now known as a cryptocurrency(加密货币).Person to person payments could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution.Each deal could happen very quickly.The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely.Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today,there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies.Most are still trying to be feasible global payment systems like Bitcoin.They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store theirelectronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another.In recent years,clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash.The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake crytocurrencies that are advertised on the internet.The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies.Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ ter,the websites disappear along with the victims’ money.In response to this problem,companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international banking and investm entB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital economy57.According to this article,what is true about numerous cryptocurrencywebsites?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with cool prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article,why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrencyadvertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They don’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrencies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like a n unrealistic goal.When facedwith huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages,where do you start?Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.pared with other electric scooters,the Smartscooter .A.can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB.only needs to change batteries in GostationsC.wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD.can be recharged by its users in Gostations61.Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because .A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB.their colors are different from those of othersC.it is a good way for people to consume energyD.it can help us solve the problem of energy short62.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The more megacities there are,the more GoStations mayappear.B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D.More megacities will appear throughout the world in thefuture.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed -time,resources,talents,responsibilities,even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy.But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else.It’s not about omissions,but e clean with yourself to kick - start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again,it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life.And if it were easy to just kick it into gear(挡位)again,you would have already done it.But the truth is inescapable.If you want to get off that place to higher ground,it’s up to you and only you.No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life,not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration(忙碌).I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored.I was lost in activity and not stepping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be.Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate,becoming an entrepreneur,restructuring to my life - I started growing once again.And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you,they’re happening for youA victim mentality(心态)is the enemy of personal menting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right.If you want to kick-start growth,you must view setbacks as having a purpose,and then put them in their place.The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect time to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate.I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now,but practically speaking.”Well,guess what?Practically is poison.It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow.Learn what you want to learn.Wherever you are on the scale of what you want to learn next - be it beginner or near-expert own it,be proud of it.Pretenses are for pretenders.You’re just trying to beco me a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed,you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard,but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for your pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage,we can infer that .A.the busier you are,the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you,but protect youC.whoever you are ,just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth?A.3.B.7.C.5.D.6.Section CDirections:Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box.Each sentence can only be used once.Note that there are w=two sentences more than you need.As 2019 draws to a close,it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started.With that in mind,here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished.This could mean getting an article published,submitting a report to your boss or teacher,or creating designs for a product. 67 .In order to finish projects,you must also plan out the steps you will take.Break your big task into smaller ones,and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate!Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work.Also take some time to consider how the project when what you did well,and what needs improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019,it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year.What goals did you reach or what have you learned?What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking,consider things you’re thankful for them the year.You could make a list of 12,one for each month,or 52,one for each week.Or just write down as many things as you can think of.This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 .If you made mistakes,recognize them and then move on.No one can change the past,but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finishing projects and years well,you can move toward your long-term goals and setyourself up for future triumphs.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 e your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act.Patterns of good behavior,or manners,show respect and care for others.Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite.But it’s more important in some cultures than others.For example,when you enter a store in France,you should always greet the person working there.Other cultures also value greeting people.But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States,I once participated in a performance at my church.Afterward,someone gave me a compliment,but I felt like I had done a bad job.So I tried to refuse the compliment,saying, “No,I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very ter I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners.In North America,it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible.That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping(吃东西时发出的声音)your soup.The same goes for burping(打嗝).But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal.And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures.For example,in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths.But in Thailand,a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon.In India and the Middle East,people eat with their hands.But eating with the left hand is forbidden.This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures.Say ing “please” and “thank you,” for example,is almost always polite.If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs,people will generally respond well.Showing kindness can bring people together,no matter what culture they come from.V.T ranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
2020年上海市宝山区高考英语二模试卷II.Grammar and Vocabulary 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.1．(★★★)As entrepreneurs（创业者），we had a vision， we realized it， and now we （1） are running （run）our own companies． But the dream can damage our "work-life balance．"When the success of the company rests on your shoulders， you've always got an excuse to put （2） everything else on hold．What I've learned （3） facing （face） the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small． Make a handful of lifestyle corrections （4） that ， individually， may not sound all that exciting， but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried．Here's my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion：• Work from home one day a weekFew thing give you a more grounded， in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace． Instead of leaving the office （5）to clear （clear） my head over a Starbucks coffee， I can fold the laundry， and cut back on evening housework．Not to mention， working is pajamas is one of life's （6） underestimated （underestimate） pleasures．• Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me （7） that with the demands of company and family，my tennis game was going down the drain． That may sound unimportant， but itwasn't to me，（8） because it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work． To get some balance back in my life， I rearranged my schedule． Two mornings a week， I woke up an hour （9） earlier （early） to work out with a tennis coach． If sports aren't your thing， try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business．• Learn something new， outside the officeIt can draining to always be the person who's supposed to have the answers as a business leader． It's surprisingly liberating to be an on the other side，（10）absorbing （absorb） knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right．Section BDirections： After reading the passage below， fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.A. wanderedB. wonderingC. benefitsD. breakthroughE. potentiallyF. playingG. checkedH. unfamiliarI. negativeJ. typicallyK.possibilities2．(★★★)A． wandered B． wondering C． benefits D． breakthrough E． potentially F． playing G． checked H． unfamiliar I． negative J． typically K． possibilitiesWhile I was jumping rope， my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen． However， the music kept（1） F ， so all as well - or so I thought．Thirty minutes later， I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black． The next morning， I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours， I felt a（n）（2） H sense of calm that day， which led to my not going for one week． One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smart-phone．Here are three（3） C I noticed and why you may want to consider a smart-phone detox（戒除期）yourself：• You'll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks， I noticed how every individual had their head down， eyes fixed on their smart-phone． With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period， I became bored， and my mind（4） A through all sorts of topics．Boredom is （5） J something we avoid at all costs． However， boredom is the perfect way to make a（n）（6） D on a business idea or project． When you enter a state of boredom， you allow your mind to relax and escape from therealities of today to the infinite（7） K of tomorrow．• You'll be able to dramatically reduce your "work" hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33（8） G their smart-phones 85 times a day， or once every 10 minutes．As I learned during my experiment， placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily．By not having my smart-phone， my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively． On numerous occasions， I found myself（9） B what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day．• Your mental well-being will receive a boost（提高）Obviously， without a cellphone， I experienced a lack of（10） I news and comments． While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being，the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people．III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections： For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A， B， C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.3．(★★★★)As a child， what did you want to be when you grew up？ If you were like most children， you probably let your imagination run （1） D ． Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef． Then perhaps over theyears， your dreams became more （2） C ． Or you might have given up on some altogether．If that's the case， then today's the day for you． January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day． If you've been（3） A fulfilling your dreams， this is the day to make a fresh start．It's important to dream because dreams can give us the （4） C to succeed in life． Dreams inspire and motivate us． The great thing about dreams is that there's no（5） A to accomplish them right away． They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to（6） B ． The important thing is that you're（7） C working toward your dream． And the best way to do that is by setting goals．What is the （8） D between a dream and a goal？ It's been said that dreams are the final destination； goals are the stops along the way．Dreams can be very （9） B ． But the steps you take to reach them should be very（10） A ．Your dreams state what you want， but goals explain howyou'll get there． That makes goal seting a necessary step in（11） C your dreams．Many successful people have spoken about dreams． Former U． S． Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed the（12） D of working for our dreams． "A dream doesn't become reality through magic： it takes sweat，（13） B and hard work． "Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no（14） A limit． You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream．If you've been dreaming about doing something for years， start today． Write down your dream， and（15） C your goals． Then you'll be on your way to making your dreams come true．（1）A． fast B． high C． well D． wild（2）A． colorful B． amazing C． realistic D． attractive（3）A． putting off B． taking off C． getting off D． paying off（4）A． opportunity B． direction C． energy D． access（5）A． pressure B． doubt C． sense D． need（6）A． seek B． achieve C． explain D． design（7）A． really B． almost C． always D． hardly（8）A． concept B． similarity C． comparison D． difference（9）A． unreal B． general C． changeable D． flexible（10）A． specific B． abstract C． common D． complicated（11）A． imaging B． avoiding C． reaching D． believing（12）A． process B． benefit C． consequence D． importance（13）A． blood B． determination C． intelligence D． loyalty（14）A． age B． extra C． space D． normal（15）A． transfer B． convert C． establish D． devoteSection BDirections： Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A， B， C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage your have just read.4．(★★★)In 2008， someone， or perhaps a group of people， using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography （密码使用法）． That paper described a process that would use cryptography tocreate a secure electronic cash system， now known as a cryptocurrency（加密货币）． Person to person payment could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution． Each deal could happen very quickly． The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely． Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy．Today， there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies． Most arestill trying to be feasible global payment system like Bitcoin． They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry．One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual "wallets" or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another． In recent years， clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash． The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts．Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that areadvertised on the internet． The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies． Many visitors are persuaded by thewebsites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money． Later， the webistes disappear along with the victims' money． In response to this problem， companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites．（1）What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto？ DA．Satoshi's background in international baking and investmentB．Satoshi's grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC．Satoshi's close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD．Satoshi's contribution to the development of the digital economy（2）According to this article， what is true about numerous cryptocurrency webistes？ AA．They and their users have been robbed．B．They've revealed the identities of their users．C．They reward their users with coll prizes．D．They arrange recreational events for users．（3）What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry？ CA．It's had to lay off lots of workers．B．It's celebrating a profitable year．C．It's facing some serious challenges．D．It's set a very high moral standard．（4）According to this article， why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising？ DA．Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed．B．They've created their own cryptocurrency．C．They didn't listen to cryptocurrency fans．D．Too many cryptocurrecies aren't real．5．(★★★)"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealistic goal． When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages， where do you start？Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter．（1）Compared with other electric scooters， the Smart-scooter B ．A．can recharge itself in Gostations in mega-citiesB．only needs to change batteries in GostationsC．wouldn't need to be recharged at all in lifeD．can be recharged by its users in Gostations（2）Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because C ．A．their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB．their colors are different from those of othersC．it is a good way for people to consume energyD．it an help us solve the problem of energy short（3）What can we conclude from the passage？ AA．The more mega-cities there are， the more GoStations may appear．B．GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations．C．People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours．D．More mega-cities will appear throughout the world in the future．Proof of conceptIn 2015， Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smart-scooter． Unlike most electric scooters． This one wouldn't need to plugged in to recharge． Instead， users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones．Gogoro was taking a risk． If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail． They didn't need to worry，though． Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10，000th Smart-scooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smart-scooter． Gogoroscooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever． Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli， a famous color designer who helped shape major brandslike Apple， Nike and Swatch． In addition to the scooters' bright colors， plenty of cool accessories（配件）are available so ou can make your scooter yourown． But most important of all， Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption．Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years， and Gogoro is helping make the possible． Ordered a package？ Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smart-scooters to make deliveries． Need a ride？ Unlock a Gogoro in Beilin， Paris or Madrid，thanks to scooter sharing services．The Smart-scooters is definitely ingenious， but there's more "At Gogoro， I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy． And theSmart-scooters is only the beginning．" says Horace Luke， Gogoro co-founder and CEO． This is where the GoStation comes in．Tomorrow's energyGostations are AI - equipped． They track battery health to maximize eachbattery's life． They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid（输电网）． But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times． The fact of the matteris， cities are only getting bigger． There are already dozens of mega-cities（特大城市） in the world， and there will only be more in the future． Gogoro's dream is the transformation of mega-cities into smart cities， where power is plentiful and responbsible． They hope to be a big part of that transformation．6．(★★★)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time， resources，talents， responsibilities， even finances for our retirement - it's easy to lose sight of the most difficult investment of all to commit to： ourselves．Getting to the point where you're ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn't easy． But it doesn't mean dropping the ball everywhere else． It's not about omissions， but admissions． Come clean with yourself to kick-start your personal growth．Unstuck starts with "u"No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again， it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life． And if it were easy to just kick it into gear（档位）again， you would have already done it． But the truth is inescapable． If you want to get off that place to higher ground， it's up to you and only you． No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth．You've been working in your life， not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration（忙碌）． I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored． I was lost in activity and not steeping back to take time to question what I wanted mylife to be． Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate， becoming an entrepreneur， restructuring to my life - I started growing once again． And I've never been happier．Things aren't happening to you， they're happening for youA victim mentality（心态）is the enemy of personal growth．[Lamenting] over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right． If you want to kick-start growth， you must view setbacks as having a purpose， and then put them in their place． The past shouldn't run or define you - only fuel you．The perfect time to start doesn't existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate． I'd tell myself， "I'd love to go for it right now，but practically speaking．" Well， guess what？ Practicality is poison． It's the convenient excuse stopping you from what you're meant to become．It's time to unplug others' opinionsGrow where you want to grow． Learn what you want to learn． Wherever you areon the scale of hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near - expert own it，be proud of it． Pretenses are for pretenders． You're just trying to become abetter version of your genuine self．（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ BA．If you want to succeed， you have to invest yourself first．B．Upgrading yourself is hard， but you still need to continue．C．Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball．D．It's a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it's hard．（2）The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means A ．A．to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB．to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC．to show some regretful feeling or thought for our pastD．to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past（3）According to the passage， we can infer that D ．A．the busier you are， the happier and better you will beB．what happened shouldn't prevent you， but protect youC．whoever you are， just grow where you want to growD．how well you grow is actually decided by yourself（4）How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal growth？ C A． 3B． 7C． 5D． 6Section CDirections： Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.7．(★★★) As 2019 draws to a close， it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started．With that in mind， here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well．Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning：define what it means for the project to be finished． This could mean getting an article published，submitting a report to your boss or teacher， or creating designs for a product．（1）C ．In order to finish projects， you must also plan out the steps you willtake． Break your big task into smaller ones， and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them．（2） E ．Then when you do finish - celebrate! Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work． Also take some time to consider how the project went what you did well， and what needs improvement．（3）A ．Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019， it's good to take some time to pause andreflect on the past year． What goals did you reach or what have you learned？ What would you like to do differently next year？While you're thinking， consider things you're thankful for from the year． You could make a list of 12， one for each month， or 52， one for each week． Or just write down as many things as you can think of． This will help you end the yearwith a positive attitude．（4） F ． If you make mistakes， recognize them and then move on． No one can change the past， but you can learn from it and create a new future．By finished projects and years well， you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs．A．Learning from your achievements and mistakes will set you up for continued successB．The answers to these questions may help you develop resolutions for the nextyearC．Whatever it is， if you don't know what your goal is， you're not likely toreach itD．And don't neglect saying thank you to the people responsible for things on your listE．Then commit to following your plan to the endF．But reflecting on the past doesn't mean being involved in your failuresIV.Summary Writing8．(★★★)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．Every culture has set rules about how people should act． Patterns of goodbehavior， or manners， show respect and care for others． Yet the details of how to express respect vary．Greeting people cheerfully is almost always considered polite． But it's more important in some cultures than others． For example， when you enter a store in France， you should always greet the person working there． Other cultures also value greeting people． But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages．When I was growing up in the United States， I once participated in a performance at my church． Afterward， someone gave me a compliment， but I felt like I had done a bad job． So I tried to refuse the compliment， saying， "No， I didn't do that well．" My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude． Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approved of in China．Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners． In North America， it's polite to eat as quietly as possible． That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping（吃东西时发出的声音）your soup． The same goes for burping（打嗝）． But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal． And burping is a sign of being full and content．There are also differences in how people eat across cultures． For example， in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths． But in Thailand， a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon． In India and the Middle East， people eat with their hands． But eating with the left hand isforbidden． This is because the left hand is considered unclean．Yet there are also similar points across cultures． Saying "please" and "thank you"， for example， is almost always polite． If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs， people will generally respond well． Showing kindness can bring people together， no matter what culture they come from．V.TranslationDirections：Translate the following sentences into English， usingthe words given in the brackets.9．(★)我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻．（or） We are not afraid of winds and rains， or any kind of difficulties．10．(★)戴口罩是阻止病毒传播的有效方式．（keep） Putting on a face mask is an effective way to keep virus from spreading．11．(★★★)时不我待，时间和历史都属于奋进者．（as） Time and tide wait for no one as time and history are both on the side of hard workers．12．(★)生命重于泰山，疫情就是命令，防控就是责任．（issue） Life is of great importance． When a terrible disease/ an epidemic breaks out， a command is issued． It is our responsibility to prevent and control it/ the disease．VI.Guided Writing13．(★★)Directions：Write an /English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese．近年人们欢度新春佳节的方式不尽相同．有些人喜欢在家里聚会，有些人喜欢在餐馆聚餐，还有些人喜欢出国过年……请给你的父母写一封邮件，告诉他们你更喜欢哪种方式，你的文章必须包括：•简单陈述你喜欢的过年方式；•建议明年家里过年的方式，并说明理由．注意：请勿透露本人真实姓名和学校名称。
上海市宝山区2020届高三英语二模试题（含解析）Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers ____1____ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching ____2____ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries ____3____（make）by curious people. People wondered ____4____ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology ____5____（help）them.Even if you don’t p lan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better ____6____（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the ____7____（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources aspossible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Inst ead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions ____8____ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows ____9____ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, ____10____（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.【答案】1. to 2. because3. were made4. how5. to help6. informed7. more interesting8. that/which9. something10. developing【解析】这是一篇说明文。
上海市宝山区2020届高三英语二模试题（含解析）Ⅱ. Grammar and VocabularyDirections：After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers ____1____ tons of questions. People keep reading or watching ____2____ they want to find out what happens. But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.Learning is easiest if you have a genuine desire for knowledge. Curiosity can create that desire when you have a question.Many of history greatest discoveries ____3____（make）by curious people. People wondered ____4____ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology ____5____（help）them.Even if you don’t p lan to be an inventor of researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, classes will become more fun. And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning. Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better ____6____（inform）and thus a more capable worker.What do you do if you’re not already curious? Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved. If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the ____7____（interesting）it becomes.As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources aspossible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. Don’t always get your information from the same source. Inst ead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions ____8____ they express.Ask a lot of questions, Remember, everyone knows ____9____ that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge.In the classroom or out of it, ____10____（develop）curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.【答案】1. to 2. because3. were made4. how5. to help6. informed7. more interesting8. that/which9. something10. developing【解析】这是一篇说明文。
上海市宝山区2020届高三高考二模英语试题II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.As entrepreneurs（创业者）,we had a vision, we realized it, and now we (21) (run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders, you’ve always got an excuse to put (22) else on hold.What I’ve learned (23) (face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections (24) , individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken together can prevent you from getting too tried.Here’s my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:⚫Work from home one day a weekFew thing give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office (25) (clear) my head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening h ousework.Not to mention, working is pajamas is one of life’s (26) (underestimate) pleasures.⚫Pencil in time for exerciseIt really bothered me (27) with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drain. That may sound unimportant, but it wasn’t to me,(28)it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour (29) (early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports aren’t your thing, try yoga or that hobby that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.⚫Learn something new, outside the officeI t can draining to always be the person who’s supposed to have the answers as a business leader. It’s surprisingly liberating to be an on the other side, (30) (absorb) knowledge without the pressure to perform or to always be right.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.A. wanderedB. wonderingC. benefitsD. breakthroughE. potentiallyF. playingG. checkedH. unfamiliarI. negativeJ. typicallyK. possibilitiesWhile I was jumping rope, my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which created multiple cracks on my screen. However, the music kept 31 , so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black. The next morning, I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) 32 sense of calm that day, which led to my not going for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smart-phone.Here are three 33 I noticed and why you may want to consider a smart-phone d etox（戒除期）yourself:⚫You’ll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks, I noticed how every individual had their head down, eyes fixed on their smart-phone. With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period, I became bored, and my mind 34 through all sorts of topics.Boredom is 35 something we avoid at all costs. However, boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) 36 on a business idea or project. When you enter a state of boredom, ou allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite 37 of tomorrow.⚫You’ll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 38 their smart-phones 85 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.As I learned during my experiment, placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smart-phone, my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively. On numerous occasions, I found myself 39 what to do with the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.⚫Your mental well-being will receive a boost（提高）Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienced a lack of 40 news and comments. While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was truly connecting to people.III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the c ontext.As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you were like most children, you probably let your imagination run 41 . Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more 42 . Or you might have given up on some altogether.If that’s the case, then today’s the day for you. January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If you’ve been 43 fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.It’s important to dream because dreams can give us the 44 to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that there’s no 45 to accomplish them right away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to 46 . The important thing is that you’re 47 working toward your dream. And the b est way to do that is by setting goals.What is the 48 between a dream and a goal? It’s been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the stops along the way.Dreams can be very 49 . But the steps you take to reach them should be very 50 . Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how you’ll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in 51 your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. Secretary of State Colin Powell stressed t he 52 of working for our dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic: it takes sweat, 53 and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no 54 limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If you’ve been dreaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down yourdream, and 55 your goals. Then you’ll be on your way to making your dreams come true.41. A. fast B. high C. well D. wild42. A. colorful B. amazing C. realistic D. attractive43. A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D. paying off44. A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D. access45. A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need46. A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design47. A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly48. A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference49. A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible50. A. specific B. abstract C. common D. complicated51. A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing52. A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance53. A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty54. A. age B. extra C. space D. normal55. A. transfer B. convert C. establish D. devoteSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage your have just read.(A)In 2008, someone, or perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography（密码使用法）. That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system, now known as a cryptocurrency（加密货币）. Person to person payment could be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely. Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today, there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasible global payment system like Bitcoin. They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another. In recent years, clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash. The websites are struggling to protect their users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies. Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual money. Later, the webistes disappear along with the victims’ money. In response to this problem, companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.56.What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A.Satoshi’s background in international baking and investmentB.Satoshi’s grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrenciesC.Satoshi’s close partnership with suspicious financial institutionsD.Satoshi’s contribution to the development of the digital e conomy57.According to this article, what is true about numerous cryptocurrency webistes?A.They and their users have been robbed.B.They’ve revealed the identities of their users.C.They reward their users with coll prizes.D.They arrange recreational events for users.58.What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A.It’s had to lay off lots of workers.B.It’s celebrating a profitable year.C.It’s facing some serious challenges.D.It’s set a very high moral standard.59.According to this article, why are Facebook and Google limiting cryptocurrency advertising?A.Few cryptocurrencies need to be marketed.B.They’ve created their own cryptocurrency.C.They didn’t listen to cryptocurrency fans.D.Too many cryptocurrecies aren’t real.(B)“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter.Tomorrow’s energyGostations are AI - equipped. They track battery health to maximize each battery’s life. They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city’s power grid（输电网）. But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times. The fact of the matter is,cities are only getting bigger.There are already dozens of mega-citie（s特大城市）in the world, and there will only be more in the future. Gogoro’s dream is the transformation of mega-cities into smart cities, where power is plentiful and responbsible. They hope to be a big part of that transformation.pared with other electric scooters, the Smart-scooter .A.can recharge itself in Gostations in mega-citiesB.only needs to change batteries in GostationsC.wouldn’t need to be recharged at all in lifeD.can be recharged by its users in Gostations61.Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because .A.their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB.their colors are different from those of othersC.it is a good way for people to consume energyD.it an help us solve the problem of energy short62.What can we conclude from the passage?A.The more mega-cities there are, the more GoStations may a ppear.B.GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C.People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D.More mega-cities will appear throughout the world in the future.(C)With so many investments required of us to succeed - time, resources, talents, responsibilities, even finances for our retirement - it’s easy to lose sight of the most difficul t investment of all to commit to : ourselves.Getting to the point where you’re ready to start upgrading to you 2.0 isn’t easy. But it doesn’t mean dropping the ball everywhere else. It’s not about omissions, but admissions. Come cleanwith yourself to kick-start your personal growth.Unstuck starts with “u”No one purposely chooses to stop learning and growing again, it just kind of happens in a lot of daily responsibilities and life. And if it were easy to just kick it into gear（档位）again, you would have already done it. But the truth is inescapable. If you want to get off that place to higher ground, it’s up to you and only you. No one will just hand you a steady stream of opportunities for growth.You’ve been working in your life, not on itActivity is often confused with acceleration（忙碌）. I was guilty of this for years in working place - staying always busy but not admitting I was bored. I was lost in activity and not steeping back to take time to question what I wanted my life to be. Once I began working on my life - quitting corporate, becoming an entrepreneur, restructuring to my life - I started growing once again. And I’ve never been happier.Things aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for youA victim mentality（心态）is the enemy of personal growth. Lamenting over everything that has gone wrong in your life only wastes energy from working to make more things go right. If you want to kick-start growth, you must view setbacks as having a purpose, and then put them in their place. The past shouldn’t run or define you - only fuel you.The perfect tim e to start doesn’t existI had so many things that had to be just right before I could make my long-planned leap from corporate. I’d tell myself, “I’d love to go for it right now, but practically speaking.” Well, guess what? Practicality is poison. It’s the convenient excuse stopping you from what you’re meant to become.It’s time to unplug others’ opinionsGrow where you want to grow. Learn what you want to learn. Wherever you are on the scale of hat you want to learn next - be it beginner or near - expert own it, be proud of it. Pretenses are for pretenders. You’re just trying to become a better version of your genuine self.63.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.If you want to succeed, you have to invest yourself first.B.Upgrading yourself is hard, but you still need to continue.C.Giving up upgrading yourself is just like dropping the ball.D.It’s a kind of responsibility to go on learning though it’s hard.64.The word lament in the last but 4 paragraphs most probably means .A.to express sadness and feeling sorry about somethingB.to repeat what happens to you in the past of your lifeC.to show some regretful feeling or thought for our pastD.to recognize something that has gone wrong in the past65.According to the passage, we can infer that .A.the busier you are, the happier and better you will beB.what happened shouldn’t prevent you, but protect youC.whoever you are, just grow where you want to growD.how well you grow is actually decided by yourself66.How many aspects does the writer illustrate his idea on personal g rowth?A. 3B. 7C. 5D. 6Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.A.Learning from your achievements and mistakes will set you up for continued successB.The answers to these questions may help you develop resolutions for the next y earC.Whatever it is, if you don’t know what your goal is, you’re not likely to reach i tD.And don’t neglect saying thank you to the people responsible for things on your l istE.Then commit to following your plan to the endF.But reflecting on the past doesn’t mean being involved in your f ailuresAs 2019 draws to a close, it can be helpful to think about finishing what you have started. With that in mind, here are some thoughts on finishing projects and seasons well.Finishing projectsOne step to finishing a project comes near the beginning:define what it means for the project to be finished. This could mean getting an article published, submitting a report to your boss or teacher, or creating designs for a product. 67In order to finish projects, you must also plan out the steps you will take. Break your big task into smaller ones, and give yourself a short-term deadline for each of them. 68 .Then when you do finish - celebrate! Take some time to enjoy your accomplishment and reward yourself for all your hard work. Also take some time to consider how the project went what you did well, and what needs improvement. 69 .Finishing the yearAs we come to the end of 2019, it’s good to take some time to pause and reflect on the past year. What goals did you reach or what have you learned? What would you like to do differently next year?While you’re thinking, consider things you’re thankful for from the year. You could make a list of 12, one for each month, or 52, one for each week. Or just write down as many things as you can think of. This will help you end the year with a positive attitude.70 . If you make mistakes, recognize them and then move on. No one can change the past, but you can learn from it and create a new future.By finished projects and years well, you can move toward your long-term goals and set yourself up for future triumphs.IV.Summary Writing71.Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Every culture has set rules about how people should act. Patterns of good behavior, or manners, show respect and care for others. Yet the details of how to express respect vary.Greeting people cheerfully is almost always cons idered polite. But it’s more important in some cultures than others. For example, when you enter a store in France, you should always greet the person working there. Other cultures also value greeting people. But of course the greetings vary as people speak different languages.When I was growing up in the United States, I once participated in a performance at my church. Afterward, someone gave me a compliment, but I felt like I had done a bad job. So I tried to refuse the compliment, saying, “No, I didn’t do that well.” My mother got my attention and told me that was very rude. Later I learned that refusing a compliment is accepted and even approvedof in China.Some of the biggest cultural differences have to do with table manners. In North America, it’s polite to eat as quietly as possible. That means chewing with your mouth closed and not slurping（吃东西时发出的声音）your soup. The same goes for burping（打嗝）. But in parts of Asia slurping shows that you are enjoying your meal. And burping is a sign of being full and content.There are also differences in how people eat across cultures. For example, in North America and Europe people use forks to bring food to their mouths. But in Thailand, a fork is only used to push food onto a spoon. In India and the Middle East, people eat with their hands. But eating with the left hand is forbidden. This is because the left hand is considered unclean.Yet there are also similar points across cultures. Saying “please” and “thank you”, for example, is almost always polite. If you show appreciation and try to follow local customs, people will generally respond well. Showing kindness can bring people together, no matter what culture they come from.V.TranslationDirections:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.我们不惧风雨，也不畏任何险阻。
上海市宝山区2020届中考模拟试卷（二模）英语考生注意：1. 本卷有七大题，共94 小题。
2. 试卷满分150 分。
考试时间100 分钟。
3. 全部试题均采用连续编号。
请将所有答案做在答题纸的指定位置上，做在试卷上一律不给分。
Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力）I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解)(共30 分)A. Listen and choose the right picture （根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6 分）1.___________2.___________3.___________4.___________5.___________6.___________B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选择最恰当的答案)(8 分)7. A) Coffee. B) Tea. C) Water. D) Juice.8. A) A businessman. B) A teacher. C) A driver. D) A tour guide.9. A) 7:20. B) 7:50. C) 7:00. D)7:10.10. A) In the restaurant. B) On the plane.C) At the airport. D) In the coffee shop.11. A) By bicycle. B) By bus.C) On foot. D) By underground.12. A) For two days. B) For three days.C) For five days. D) For ten days.13. A) Customer and shop assistant. B) Mother and son.C) Clerk and manager. D) Teacher and student.14. A) He can ask someone else to help the woman.B) He moved to Tokyo when he was young.C) He can show the woman around Tokyo himself.D) He can hardly provide any useful information.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false.（判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T”表示，不符合的用表示）（6 分）15. Danny and his friends decided to go to the beach because they wanted to learn something about the typhoon.16. They hid among some rocks in order not to be seen by their parents.17. One of the boys was washed into the ocean by the big wave when the typhoon came nearer.18. Luckily, the police saw the boy and saved him even though they couldn't swim.19. Danny used to believe watching big storms on the beach could be very dangerous.20. From now on, Danny and his friends will never go to the beach when a typhoon comes.D. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks (听空，完成下列句子。
