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上海市高考英语真题（附答案）_历年历届试题2001年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试上海英语试题第一卷（共110分）I. Listening comprehensionPart A Short ConversationsDirections: In Part 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 in you r paper, and decide which one is the best answer t o the question you have heard.1. A. In a library B. In a theatre C. In a cinema D. In a classroom2. A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 103. A. take a long walk B. Take a good restC. Read a long storyD. Catch up with her work4. A. The woman B. The man C. The woman’s mother D. The baker5. A. Doctor and nurse B. Cashier and customer C. Dentist and patientD. Conductor and passenger6. A. 8:45 B. 9:00 C. 9:15 D. 9:307. A. A best writer B. A recent book C. A good sailor D. A new record8. A. He’s a carpenter B. He’s a doctor C. He’s an electricianD. He’s an editor9. A. Borrow a book B. Write a book C. Translate a bookD. Buy a book10.A. She’s not sure what’s happened to Geor ge.B. She doesn’t want to talk to George.C. George is always late for meetings.D. It’s difficult to understand George’s behavior.Part B Longer conversationsDirections: In Part B you will heat two longer conversations. After each conversation, you will be asked two questions. The conversations will be read twice, but the question will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 and 12 are based on the following conversation.11.A. The food in the West Lake is too expensive.B. Their own food will be cleaner.C. She wants more choices of food.D. They can have what they like.12.A. The scenery is more beautiful B. The place is nearerC. The transportation is freeD. The fields are betterQuestions 13 and 14 are based on the following conversation13. A. Mental problem B. Final examinationsC. Studrnt6s’ friendshipD. Time agreement14.A. He has never heard of them B. He doesn’t have the phone numberC. He can’t aff ord the timeD. He can’t afford the servicePart C PassagesDirections: In Part C, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passage. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers in your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 15 through 17 are based on the following passage.15. A. A special medical treatment B. a driving license withouta bad recordC. an experience as a conductorD. five weeks’ driving at a training school16. A. She was strong enough to become a bus driverB. The men drivers are kind to her.C. She was able to see more clearly on a busD. She passed the test the first time she took it.17. A. Worthwhile B. Boring C. Dangerous D. Poorly paidQuestions 18 through 20 are based on the following passage.18. A. Its variety B. It s quality C. its price D. Its taste19. A. Inside the restaurant B. Outside the restaurantC. On the menuD. Not mentioned20. A. Coffee B. Beer C. Coke D. WineII Grammar (20 points)Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. A bullet hit the soldier and he was wounded in _____ leg.A. aB. oneC. theD. his22. Both teams were in hard training; ____ was willing to lose the game.A. eitherB. neitherC. anotherD. the other23. As a result of destroying the forests, a large _____ of desert_____ covered the land.A. number…. hasB. quantity…. hasC. number….h aveD. quantity….have24. The sunlight came in _____ the windows in the roof and lit up the whole room.A. throughB. acrossC. onD. over25. _____, I have never seen anyone who is as capable as John.A. As long as I have traveledB. Now that I have traveled so muchC. Much as I have traveledD. As I have traveled so much26. In recent years travel companies have succeeded in selling us the idea that the further we go ,________.A. our holiday will be betterB. our holiday will be the betterC. the better our holiday will beD. the better will our holiday be27. So difficult ______ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn Englishwell.A.I have feltB. have I feltC. I did feelD. did I feel28. Feeling the car stolen, _____________________.A. a policeman was asked to helpB. the area was searched thoroughlyC. it was looked for everywhereD. she hurried to a policeman for help29. Do let your mother know all the truth. She appears _____ everything.A. to tellB. to be toldC. to be tellingD. to have been told30. I don’t suppose anyone will volunteer, _______?A. do IB. don’t IC. will theyD. won’t they31. I really appreciate _____ to talk with you on this nice island.A.to have had timeB. having timeC. to have timeD. to having time32. In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be wateredif they _____________>A. have survivedB. are to surviveC. would surviveD. will survive33. In fact, _____ is a hard job for the police to keep order in an important football match.A. thisB. thatC. thereD. it34. You can’t imagine that a well-behaved gentleman _____ be so rude to a lady.A. mightB. needC. shouldD. would35. Information has been put forward ____ more middle school graduates will be admitted intouniversities.A. whileB. thatC. whenD. as36. As I know, there is ____ car in this neighborhood.A.no suchB. no aC. not suchD. no such a37. He’s got himself into a serious situation _______ he islikely to lose control over the plane.A.whereB. whichC. whileD. why38. The bell _____ the end of the period rang, ______ our heated discussion.A. indicating….interruptingB. indicated….interruptingC. indicating….interruptedD. indicated….interrupted39. Fishing is his favorite hobby, and __________________.A.he’d like to collect coins as wellB. he feel like collecting coins, tooC. to collect coins is also his hobbyD. collecting coins also gives him great pleasure40. What would have happened______, as far as the river bank?A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked fartherIII. Vocabulary (10 points )Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C andD. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.41. Alice trusts you, only you can ___her to give up the foolish idea.A.suggestB. attractC. temptD. persuade42. Her brother ____ to leave her in the dark room alone when she disobeyed his order.A.declaredB. threatenedC. warnedD. exclaimed43. In the botanic garden we can find a(n) _____ of plants that rang from tall trees to small trees.A.speciesB. groupC. amountD. variety44. When climbing the hill John was knocked unconscious by an ________ rolling stone.A.untouchedB. unexpectedC. unfamiliarD. unbelievable45. Her son, to whom she was so ______, went abroad ten years ago.A. lovedB. caredC. devotedD. affected46. I don’t think Peter is too young to ta ke care of the pet dog _________.A.correctlyB. properlyC. exactlyD. actively47. According to the new research gardening is a more ____ exercise for older women thanjogging or swimming.A. mentalB. physicalC. effectiveD. efficient48. ---- Can you shoot that bird at the top of the tree ?---- No, it’s out of ________ .A. rangeB. reachC. controlD. distance49. The lift of London is made up of many different _________.A. elementsB. sectionsC. materialsD. realities50. I’m planning to hold a party in the open air, but I can make no guarantees because it ____ theweather.A. links withB. depends onC. connects toD. decides onIV. Cloze Test (20 points)Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.AThe 28-year-old had spent six years working night while she gained her university degree during the day. When she finally graduated she had her eye on a teaching (51) at a nearby primary school. With the help of her friends, she had an interview with the Head.“ I noticed a tiny hole in one of my stockings earlier,” she(52). “ I thought about changing them, but I knew I’d be late ifI did. And by the time II got to the interview, (53) enormous. I walk ed in apologizing for not (54).” The would-be teacher didn’t get the job. In fact one of her friends told her that the (55) only comment was: “ If someone doesn’t take the time to present her best (56) at an interview, what kind of (57) is she going to be ?”First impressions are (58) ones. In other words, if you’ve viewed positively within the critical(关键的)first four minutes, the person you’ve met will (59) assume everything you do is positive. Leave the interview a bad impression, and often he will assume you have a lot of other unsatisfactory characters. Worse, he or she may not take the time to give you a second(60). Most employers believe that those who look as if they care about themselves will caremore about their jobs.51. A. profession B. position C. career D. occupation52. A. repeats B. reminds C. recalls D. responds53. A. I was B. he was C. it was D. they were54. A. looking at all B. looking at him C. looking round D. looking my best55. A. Head’s B. student’s C. friend’s D. would-be teacher’s56. A. figure B. image C. aspect D. shape57. A. person B. worker C. graduate D. teacher58. A. lasting B. remaining C. continuing D. persisting59.A. rarely B. occasionally C. probably D. certainly60. A. job B. thought C. chance D. questionBMany people find that regular physical activity gives them an unexpected benefit. They sleep better and wake up feeling more (61), in part due to increased amounts of deep sleep.Deep sleep may play a role in the body restoring(恢复) itself (62) , as opposed to REM( rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep. Researchers have found that physical exercise , especially (63) in the afternoon or early evening , produces more (64) early in the night.(65) can also help you get a better night’s s leep in a number of indirect ways. The relaxation and tiredness (66) by exercise can improve sleep.Exercise encourages weight loss and also may (67) depression. Exercising later in the day can also help delay the (68) drop in your body’s temperature. The (69) of exercise are especially important for older people,(70) exercise has been shown to increase the amount of sleep senior adults get in a night and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. But be sure you finish exercising at least 4 hours before bedtime--- working out later than that could leave you too excited to fall asleep easily.61. A. conscious B. peaceful C. effective D. refreshed62. A. physically B. mentally C. emotionally D. regularly63. A. made B. done C. functioned D. conducted64. A. nig ht’s sleep B. dreaming sleep C. deep sl eep D. REM65. A. Exercise B. Dreams C. researchers D. Doctors66.A. recovered B. strengthened C. caused D. reduced67.A. increase B. relieve C. release D. arouse68. A. nighttime B. daytime C. dinnertime D. lifetime69.A. disadvantages B. benefits C .ways D .plays70. A. yet B. if C. when D. sinceV. Reading Comprehension (30 points)Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished sentences. 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.AOne eveni ng after dinner,. Mr and Mrs Tisich called a family meeting. “ We’ve had to make a difficult decision, “ Mr Tisich announced. “You see, you mother has been offered a post as codirector of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we’ve concluded that the right decision is to move to Chicago.”Marc looked shocked, while his sister Rached breathlessly started asking when they’d be moving. “It’s surprising, but exciting!” She said Marc simply said, “We can’t go --- I can’t leave all my friends. I’d rather stay here and live with Tommy Lyons!”The Tisichs hoped that by the time they moved in August, Marc would grow more accustomed to the idea of leaving. However, he showed no signs of accepting the news, refusing to pack his belongings.When the morning of the move arrived, Marc was nowhere to be found. His parents called Tommy Lyons’s house, But Mrs Lyons said she hadn’t seen Marc. Mrs Tisich became increasingconcerned, while her husband felt angry with their son for behaving so irresponsibly.What they didn’t know was that Marc started walking over to Tommy’s house, with a faint idea of hiding in the Lyon’s attic(阁楼) for a few days. But something happened on the way as Marc walked past all the familiar landscape of the neighborhood; the fence that he andhis mother painted, the tree that he and his sister used to climb, the park where he and his father often took evening walks together. How much would these mean without his family, who make them special in the first place? Marc didn’t take the time to answer that question but instead hurried to his house, wondering if there were any moving cartoons (纸板箱) the right size to hold his record collection.71. The conflict in this story was caused by _________.A.Marc and Rach’s different tempersB. a quarrel between Tommy Lyons and MarcC .Marc’s disagr eement with his parents about their moveD. Mr and Mrs Tisich’s remark of Marc’s irresponsibility72. Marc and Rachel’s reactions to the move were similar in the way that they were ______>A. surprisedB. angry and upsetC. anxious for more detailsD. worried about packing73. The reason for Marc’s going home was that _______________.A. he did not want to be left behindB. he realized his family was essential to him.C. he hoped to reach an agreement with his parentsD. he hoped to be a more responsible person.74. What would most likely happen next ?A.Marc would bring his records over to the Lyons’s houseB.Mr and Mrs Tisich would call the police.C.Marc would join his family for house moving.D.Mr and Mrs Tisich would start searching for Marc.BAnswer the following questions by using the information taken from a dictionary page. (You may read the questions first) jaguar n. a type of large, yellow-colored cat with black markings found in the southwestern region of the US. and in Central and South America.jargon1.n.speech that doesn’t make sense. 2. n. an unknown language that seems strange or impossible to understand. 3. n. a language made up of two or more other languages: His jargon was a mixture of French and English. 4. n. the special vocabulary of a field or profession: Her report on computers was field with jargon.jaunt1.n.a trip taken for fun 2. v.to go on a brief pleasant trip: We jaunted to the country last Saturday .javelin 1. n. a spear most commonly used as a weapon or in hunting 2. n. a light-weight metal or wooden spear that is thrown in track-and-field contests. 3.n.the contest in which a javelin is thrown. 4. v.to strike, as with a javelinjazz 1. n. a type of music that originated in New Orleans and is characterized by rhythmic beats. 2. n. popular dance music influenced by jazz 3. n. slang empty talk. 4. adj. of or like jazz: a jazz band, a jazz recordsjennet n. a small Spanish horse75. Which meaning of the word javelin is used in thesentence below?At the competition, Jack drew his arm back and threw the javelin 50 yards.A.Definition 1B. Definition 2C. Definition 3D. Definition 476. Which meaning of the word jargon is used in the sentence below?Doctors often speak in medical jargon.A.Definition 1B. definition 2C. Definition 3D. Definition 477. What does the word jazz mean in the following sentence ?Don’t give me that jazz, for I am a practical person.A. rhythmic beatsB. a type of musicC. a kind of danceD. meaningless talkCBritain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 110. Mr Jo hn Evans had never found the time or the money – to make the trip from his house near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all-expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital , he just could not refuse.Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales , al most made the journey to London once before, at the turn of th e century. “There was a trip to the WhiteCity but it was ten shillings(1 shilling =1/20 pound) return from Swansea –too much I thought. All my money went to the family then, “ he said.During the next two days Mr Evans will be taken on a whistle – stop tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament(国会).The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired. “ I don’t like the chair business –people will so think I a m getting old,” he said.His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized – no alcohol, no cigarette and no angry. Before setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel , he quipped,“ I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket. “78. It was reported that Mr Evans’s healthy long life was toa certain extent due to his _________.A.wine drinkingB. proper smokingC. mild temperD. sense of humor79. Which of the following statements is true?A. A single trip from Mr Evans’s house to the White City used to be ten shillings.B.The first place for Mr Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.C.He appreciated people’s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visitD.Mr Evans once made the journey to London at the end of the century.80. The word “quip” in the last sentence most probably means________.A. to make a witty remarkB. to express a happy messageC. to make a wishD. to tell a joke81. What might be the best title for this passage?A. 110-year-old T ouristB. Secret for Long and Healthy LifeC. Free Return TicketD. Sightseeing in LondonDWhen we walk through the city, we all experience a kind of information overload but we pay attention only to those that are important to us. we don’t stop, we keep our faces expressionless and eyes straight ahead, and in doing so, we are not just protecting ourselves but are avoiding overloading other people as well.We make use of stereotypes(刻板的模式) as convenient ways to make quick judgements about situations and people around us. They may not always be accurate, and they can often be dangerous wrong, but they are used regularly.The problem with the stereotypes is that they restrict experience. By using limited clues to provide us with a rapid opinion of other people or places we may choose to limit out communication. We may decide not to go to certain places because we believe they will not offer something we enjoy.In the city, styles of dress are particularly important with regard to self-presentation. Different groups often use clearly identifiable styles of clothes so that they can be easily recognized. It is becoming increasingly common for brand names to be placed on the outside of clothes , and this labeling makes it easyto send out information about fashion and price instantly, and lets others tell at a distance whether an individual has similar tastes and is a suitable person to associate with.In England, where social grouping or class continues to make social distinctions(区分), clothes hairstyles, people’s pronunciation and the number of s peaking are all clues to our social group class distinction tend to be relatively fixed, although in the city where greater variety is permitted, they are more likely to be secondary determining factors of friendship and association.82. People walking in cities ignore the surroundings because _________.A. they do not wish to talk to other peopleB. everyone else is expressionlessC. the environment is already familiar to themD. there is too much information to take in83.According to the passage, the main disadvantage of using stereotypes is that they_________.A.are likely to lead us into dangerous situationB.may make us miss some pleasant experienceC.can rarely be relied onD. make us mentally lazy84. From the passage m\we may conclude that _____________.A.stereotypes can help to understand people fully.B.people are becoming more interested in fashionC.dressing can send messages about individualsD.stereotypes can do more harm than good to people85. It would appear that in England, a person’s cla ss _______________.A.might be less important in making friends in a cityB.is mainly determined by his pronunciationC.plays less of a role than it did in the past.D.is something that can be changed easily2001年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试上海英语试题第二卷（共40分）I Translation (15 points)Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.1.我们的祖国从来没有像今天这样强大。

2018年上海高考英语真题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A comprehensive study of 4,500 children conducted by the National Institutes of Health in 2018 shows that children who spent more than seven hours a day staring at screens showed evidence of premature thinning of their brain's cortex一the outer layer that processes sensory information. "We don't know if it 1．(cause) by the screen time. We don't know yet if it's a bad thing. It won't be until we follow them over time 2．we will see if there are outcomes that are associated with the differences that we're seeing in this single snapshot, Dr. Gaya Dowling.u What we can say is that this is 3．the brains look like of kids who spend a lot of time on screens. And it's not just one pattern."The problem isn't just screens 4．, but also the way screens tempt kids (and adults) away from something far more important: physical activity. More than 23 percent of adults and 80 percent of adolescents don't get enough physical activity, and according to a 2019 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) , these patterns of activity and rest arise 5．habits we develop early in life. u What we really need to do is 6．(bring) back play for children," says Dr. Juana Willumsen, a WHO specialist in childhood obesity and physical activity, in a statement about new WHO guidelines issued in April 2019. “ This is about making the shift from sedentary time to playtime, while 7．(protect) sleep. Of course, children aren't completely to blame for their screen addiction.Sometimes, the parents 8．complain about the role of screens in family life are just as guilty of spending too much time in front of one. A 2016 study 9．(conduct) by Common Sense Media found that parents spend up to nine hours a day in front of screens, mostly not for work-related reasons. While 78 percent of parents said they believed they were good screen time role models, the study found a disconnect between their behavior and their perception of their behavior. Parents need to limit screen time for themselves and especially for their kids一10．it means playing the bad guy. Our mental and physical health depends on it.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can onlybe used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Some Very "American" Words Come from ChineseMany of the Chinese words that are now part of English were borrowed long ago. They are most often from Cantonese(粤语)or other Chinese languages rather than Mandarin. Let's start with them.kowtowThe English word kowtow is a verb that means to agree too easily to do what someone else wants you to do, or to obey someone with power in a way that seems 11．. It comes from the Cantonese word kau tau, which means " knock your head ”. It refers to the act of kneeling and lowering one's head as a sign of respect to 12．—such as emperors, elders and leaders. In the case of emperors, the act required the person to touch their head to the ground. Britain's Lord George Macartney refused to “kau tau" to the Qianlong Emperor. Soon after, the English word "kowtow" was born. In 1793, Britain's King George III sent Lord George Macartney and other trade ambassadors to China to 13．a trade agreement. The Chinese asked them to kowtow to the Qianlong Emperor. As the story goes, Lord Macartney refused for his 14．to do more than bend their knees. He said that was all they were required to do for their own king.It is not surprising, then, that Macartney left China without negotiating the trade agreement. After that, critics used the word kowtow when anyone was too submissive to China. Today, the usage has no connection to China, nor any specific political connection.gung-hoAnother borrowed word that came about through 15．between two nations is gung-ho. In English, the word gung-ho is an adjective that means extremely excited about doing something. The Chinese characters " gong" and " he" together mean " work together, cooperate. " The original term—gongyehezudshe—means Chinese Industrial Cooperatives. The organizations were established in the 1930s by Westerners in China to promote industrial and economic development. Lt. Colonel Evans Carlson of the United States Marine Corps observed these cooperatives while he was in China. He was impressed, saying "... all the soldiers 16．themselves to one idea and worked together to put that idea over. " He then began using the term gung-ho in the Marine Corps to try to create the same spirit he had 17．. In 1942, he usedthe word as a training slogan for the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion during World War II.The men were often called the “Gung Ho Battalion". From then, the word gung-ho spread as a slogan throughout the Marine Coips. Today, its meaning has no relation to the military.typhoon In English, a typhoon is a very powerful and 18．storm that occurs around the China Sea and in the South Pacific. The word history of typhoon had a far less direct path to the English language than gung-ho. And not all historical accounts are the same. But, according to the Merriam-Webster New Book of Word Histories, the first typhoons reported in the English language were in India and were called " touffons" or "tufans". The word tufan or al-tufan is Arabic and means violent storm or flood. The English came across this word in India and boiTowed it as touffon. Later, when English ships encountered violent storms in the China Sea, Englishmen learned the Cantonese word tai fung, which means great wind. ‘‘ The wo rd's 19．to touffon is only by chance. The modern form of the word—typhoon—was influenced by the Cantonese but 20．to make it appear more Greek.三、完形填空When 17-year-old Quattro Musser hangs out with friends, they don't drink beer or cruise around in cars with their dates. 21 , they stick to G-rated activities such as rock- climbing or talking about books.They are in good company, according to a new study showing that teenagers are increasingly delaying activities that had long been seen as rites of passage into 22 . The study, published Tuesday in the journal Child Development, found that the percentage of adolescents in the U. S. who have a driver's license, who have tried alcohol, who date, and who work for pay has plummeted since 1976, with the most precipitous (急剧的) 23 in the past decade. The declines appeared across race, geographic, and socioeconomic lines, and in rural, urban, and suburban areas.To be sure, more than half of teens still engage in these activities, but the 24 have slimmed considerably. Teens have also reported a steady decline in sexual activity in recent decades, as the portion of high school students who have had sex fell from 54 percent in 1991 to 41 percent in 2015, according to Centers for Disease Control statistics. u People say, 'Oh, it's because teenagers are more responsible, or more lazy, or more boring, ' but they're 25the larger trend," said Jean Twenge, lead author of the study, which drew on seven largetime-lag surveys of Americans. Rather, she said, kids may be less 26 in activities suchas dating, driving or getting jobs because in today's society, they no longer need to.According to an evolutionary psychology theory that a person's "life strategy" slows down or speeds up depending on his or her 27 , exposure to a "harsh and unpredictable" environment leads to faster development, while a more resource-rich and secure environment has the 28 effect, the study said. In the first 29 , "You'd have a lot of kids and be in survival mode, start having kids young, expect your kids will have kids young, and expect that there will be more 30 and fewer resources, " said Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University who is the author of "iGen：Why Today's Super- Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy-and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood."In that model a teenage boy might be thinking more 31 about marriage, and driving a car and working for pay would be important for “ establishing mate value based on procurement of resources," the study said. But America is shifting more toward the 32 model, and the change is apparent across the socioeconomic spectrum, Twenge said. u Even in families whose parents didn't have a college education. . . families are smaller, and the idea that children need to be carefully 33 has really sunk in. ‘‘ The 34 of 41 adult activities'' could not be attributed to more homework or extracurricular activities, the study said, noting that teens today spend fewer hours on homework and the same amount of time on extracurriculars as they did in the 1990 s (with the exception of community service, which has risen slightly). Nor could the use of smartphones and the Internet be entirely the 35 , the report said, since the decline began before they were widely available. If the delay is to make room for creative exploration and forming better social and emotional connections, it is a good thing, he said.21．A．Therefore B．Rather C．Moreover D．Besides 22．A．childhood B．neighborhood C．adolescents D．adulthood 23．A．escapes B．ends C．decreases D．changes 24．A．minorities B．majorities C．masses D．amounts 25．A．taking B．avoiding C．sending D．missing 26．A．interested B．envied C．relieved D．realized 27．A．emotions B．surroundings C．customs D．habits 28．A．wrong B．same C．opposite D．similar 29．A．event B．issue C．case D．occasion30．A．trouble B．questions C．benefits D．diseases 31．A．respectively B．delicately C．seriously D．considerably 32．A．slower B．better C．smaller D．faster 33．A．emphasized B．related C．organized D．educated 34．A．implement B．postponement C．achievement D．payment 35．A．cause B．impact C．fact D．result四、阅读选择Bitcoin and other so-called cryptocurrencies （加密货币）have been all over the news lately. Apparently, the idea of money that's not tied to a specific bank—or a specific country—is appealing to many. But it's worth remembering that the banking system that we now all live with is just that：A modern invention. Not so long ago, money was almost always created and used locally, and bartering was common. （In fact, it still is common among many online local networks, like the Buy Nothing Project.）.In the past, money's makeup varied from place to place, depending on what was considered valuable there. So while some of the world's first coins were made from a naturally occurring hybrid of gold and silver called electrum （银金矿），objects other than coins have served as currency, including beads, ivory, livestock, and cowrie shells. In West Africa, bracelets of bronze or copper were used as cash, especially if the transaction was associated with the slave trade there. Throughout the colonial period, tobacco was used to replace coins or paper bills in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, even though it was used elsewhere in the colonies and extensively throughout Europe and the U. K.Today, on an island in the Pacific, a specific type of shell still serves as currency—and some people there are even hoarding（贮存）it, just like Bitcoin moguls, convinced that one day, it will make them wealthy beyond imagination. On Malaita, the most-populated island that's part of the Solomon Islands, shells are accepted at most places in exchange for goods."How much tuna（金枪鱼）you can get for your shells depends on their color and shape," Mary Bruno, a shop owner from the small town of Auki, on Malaita, told Vice. "One strip of darker shells might get you about two cans of smaller tuna, but the red ones are worth more. For the red ones, one strip might get enough tuna to feed a big family for a long time."Just like a mint that creates coins, there's only one place on the island where the shells, which are polished and strung together to form 3-foot-long ropes, are made. The strips of red,white, and black shells all come from Langa Langa Lagoon, where artificial islands were long-ago built by locals to escape from the island-dwelling cannibals. Once marooned（困住）out on their islands, locals needed a currency to use among themselves, and so the shell currency was born.Using shells for money was common throughout the Pacific islands as late as the early 1900s, but Malaita is unique in that they are still used today. And just like cryptocurrencies, there are those who think the islanders are smart to invest in this type of money, which is reported to have risen in value over the last three decades. It might seem strange to hoard a bunch of processed, strung-together shells, but what is a pile of dollars? Just a specially printed piece of paper and hemp that we've assigned value to—and probably less durable over time than those shells.36．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A．Money was created and was widely used in the world.B．Tobacco was used as coins or paper bills in American in the past.C．The ingredients of world’s first coins may be the combination of gold and silver. D．Using shells for money has been out of date in the world.37．The word "mint" in paragraph 5 is closest in the meaning to .A．a kind of money that can exchangeB．the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candiedC．a place to produce and polish shellsD．a factory that produces currency38．What's opinion of the author towards shells for money?A．Reasonable. B．Imaginary.C．Convenient. D．Inventive.39．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．The History of BitcoinB．Shells Still MoneyC．The Currency Is of Great UseD．Some ShellsMoving a GiantThe logistics of excavating(挖掘)and relocating a town's century-old, living sequoia(红杉)tree. Inhabitants of Boise, Idaho, watched with trepidation earlier this year as the city's oldest, tallest resident moved two blocks. The 105-year-old sequoia tree serves as a local landmark, not only for its longevity but also because renowned naturalist and Sierra Club cofounder John Muir provided the original seedling. So, when Saint Luke's Health System found that the 10-story-tall conifer(针叶树)stood stood in the way of its planned hospital expansion, officials called tree-moving firm Environmental Design.The Texas-based company has developed and patented scooping and lifting technology to move massive trees. Weighing in at more than 800,000 pounds, the Boise sequoia is its largest undertaking yet. "I (had) lost enough sleep over this," says David Cox, the company's Western region vice president—and that was before the hospital mentioned the tree's distinguished origin. Before the heavy lifting began, the team assessed the root system and dug afive-foot-deep cylinder, measuring 40 feet in diameter, around the trunk to protect all essential roots. After encapsulating the root ball in wire mesh, the movers allowed the tree to adapt to its new situation for seven months before relocating it. The illustration details what followed. —Leslie Nemo1. Mark A．Merit and his team at Environmental Design installed underneath the root balla platform of seven-inch-diameter, 44-foot-Iong steelbars and, just below the rods, a first set of uninflated airbags (shown in gray). The team also dug a shallow ramp.2. In roughly 15 minutes, the movers inflated the airbags to about three feet in diameter to raise the root ball to the surface of the hole.3. By underinflating the front bags, the team allowed the platform carrying the tree to roll up the ramp and out of the hole while staying level. A trailer hauled the tree along as team members removed the airbags from the back of the platform and replaced them in the front. They repeated the process until the tree arrived at the edge of its new home.4. There a second set of partially inflated bags (shown in white) waited inside the hole. Soil surrounding the sequoia in its original location was relocated as well, because trees are more likely to survive a transplant when they move with their original soil.5. Using the first set of airbags, the movers rolled the platform into the new hole.6. The bags waiting there were then inflated further to take the weight of the sequoia while the transportation bags were deflated and removed from under the tree.7. The white bags were then deflated in about half an hour to lower the sequoia's root ball to the bottom of its hole. The bags were removed, but the metal bars were left with the tree because they rust and degrade over a number of years.8. For the next five years the local park service will monitor and maintain the tree in its new home.40．Which of the following words can be used to replace the words underlined " stood in the way of" ?A．Resisted. B．Balanced.C．Blocked. D．Promoted.41．What is the reason for the relocation of Sequoia trees?A．Because the Scooping and lifting technology should be put into use.B．Because it blocks local hospital expansion plans.C．Because it corresponds to government’s pl an of Environmental Design.D．Because sequoia trees are over a hundred years old.42．How will the migrated sequoia trees be dealt with?A．They will be given new soil in the new living environment.B．Metal rods used to move sequoia trees will not be left on the trees.C．They will be kept in transport bags all the time.D．They will be managed by specialists in the next five years.Understand the Economic Concept of a Budget LineThe term “budget line" has several related meanings, including a couple that areself-evident and a third that is not.The Budget Line as an Informal Consumer UnderstandingThe budget line is an elementary concept that most consumers understand intuitively without a need for graphs and equations—it's the household budget, for example.Taken informally, the budget line describes the boundary of affordability for a given budget and specific goods.Given a limited amount of money, a consumer can only spend that same amount buying goods. If the consumer has X amount of money and wants to buy two goods A and B, she can only purchase goods totaling X. If the consumer needs an amount of A costing 0. 75 X, she can then spend only 0. 25 X, the amount remaining, on her purchase of B．This seems almost too obvious to bother writing or reading about. As it turns out, however, this same concept——one that most consumers make many times each day with reflecting on it—is the basis of the more formal budget line concept in economics, which is explained below.Lines in a BudgetBefore turning to t he economics definition of “budget line" , consider another concept: the line-item budget. This is effectively a map of future expenditures, with all the constituent expenditures individually noted and quantified. There's nothing very complicated about this；in this usage, a budget line is one of the lines in the budget, with the service or good to be purchased named and the cost quantified.The Budget Line as an Economics ConceptOne of the interesting ways the study of economics relates to human behavior generally is that a lot of economic theory is the formalization of the kind of simple concept outlined above— a consumer's informal understanding of the amount she has to spend and what that amount will buy.In the process of formalization, the concept can be expressed as a mathematical equation that can be applied generally.A Simple Budget Line GraphTo understand this, think of a graph where the vertical lines quantify how many movietickets you can buy and where the horizontal lines do the same for crime novels. You like going to the movies and reading crime novels and you have $ 150 to spend. In the example below, assume that each movie costs $ 10 and each crime novel costs $ 15. The more formal economics term for these two items is budget set.If movies cost $ 10 each, then the maximum number of movies you can see with the money available is 15. To note this you make a dot at the number 15 (for total movie tickets) at the extreme left-hand side of the chart. This same dot appears at the extreme left above "0" on the horizontal axis because you have no money left for books—the number of books available in this example is 0.You can also graph the other extreme—all crime novels and no movies. Since crime novels in the example cost $ 15 and you have $ 150 available, if you spend all the available money crime novels, you can buy 10. So you put a dot on the horizontal axis at the number 10.You'll place the dot at the bottom of the vertical axis because in this instance you have $ 0 available for movie tickets.If you now draw a line from the highest, leftmost dot to the lowest, rightmost dot you'll have created a budget line. Any combination of movies and crime novels that falls below the budget line is affordable. Any combination above it is not.43．Which sentence about the budget line is NOT TRUE?A．It is a limitation of affordability for a given budget and specific goods.B．Most costumers will be confused with this concept because of its complex.C．It is the effectively a map of future expenditures.D．It can be expressed as a mathematical equation.44．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To tell us any concept can be expressed as a mathematical equation.B．To help us figure out the meaning Budget Line.C．To tell us we should budget before we buy goods.D．To give an instruction of drawing a budget Line.45．Assume that each movie costs $ 10 and each crime novel costs $ 15, you have $ 150.Which is RIGHT according to this passage?A．The maximum number of movies you can see is 10.B．The maximum number of crime novels you can buy is 15.C．You can buy 7 crime novels and see 5 movies.D．You can buy 7 crime novels and see 4 movies.46．What is the best title of this passage?A．Are we really know the economic concept of a budget line?B．The Budget Line as an Economics ConceptC．The Budget Line as an Informal Consumer UnderstandingD．The Complex Concept—Budget Line五、六选四Magazine Articles: More Valuable Than You May ThinkParents are often surprised when teachers suggest their children read magazines. Read on to learn about the benefits that reading magazines offers to young readers and how to introduce your children to the medium.Magazine BenefitsMagazine articles can provide reluctant readers with a lively, breezy writing style that can inspire them to read more.The articles in magazines are generally short, which allows a child to finish reading a feature article without losing interest due to a short attention span. The writing in magazines also tends to be easy to read, especially if it is a children's publication.By allowing your child to read magazines at an early age, you are encouraging development of a useful skill.47．Getting into the habit of reading periodicals as a child will foster the habit of reading news articles that may continue into adulthood.48．Magazine articles challenge students to think about issues they may have never considered or cause them to rethink their world view. Information is available in a wide variety of reading levels because magazines are written for every audience imaginable. Many publications cover the same material in different writing styles that might make it easier for your child to comprehend.Magazine ActivitiesReading magazines as a family can be used to introduce each other to the various interests that each family member possesses. When your children are finished with their magazines, encourage them to pass their issue on to a sibling or other family member.Once each family member has finished reading each magazine, you can use them for art and writing projects. These projects are for family members of all ages:1. Cut out pictures to help your preschool and kindergarten children learn their alphabet, numbers, and colors.2.49．Paste the picture at the top of a page and have them write a story about what is happening or what the picture represents.3. Clip pictures to create a collage. Many teenagers love using their artistic talents to collage.50．The skills that students utilize and strengthen when reading magazines can be applied to higher level reading and other academic subjects. Encouraging your child to read by giving them a magazine subscription could cause them to take the leap from being a reluctant N reader to a voracious page-turner.A．The format of magazines enables children to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects. B．Magazines and newspapers provide adults with critical news.C．Being exposed to magazines and newspapers benefits you a lot.D．Keep interesting magazine pictures to give children story ideas.E.Magazines are valuable assets for many people, but in particular to children.F.Magazines and newspapers are expensive now but out of style.六、概要写作51．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.Becoming an Attractive EmployeeThe 2008 financial crisis created an unstable job market. Fast-forward to the present, and the economy has not fully recovered. Thus, it’s of vital importance for job seekers to carefully strategize their approach to job application. And it’s especially important for those new to the work force. They should look at making themselves as attractive as possible to employers.For young people, information technology skills will play an increasing role in the future. As the generation to have grown up in the Information Age, they are quite confident when it comes to showing off their interests and skills in this field. This makes them a natural fit for companies seeking expertise(专业技能)in technology, marketing and networking. They should emphasize these skills when applying for jobs that require the ability to multitask.Another attractive quality is experience. It is important that an applicant's resume list any activities that involved teamwork and goal-driven responsibilities. Membership in a sports orsocial club and participation as a volunteer are good examples of this. These activities involve goal management and planning along with the ability to focus while competing on a team. When hiring committees see this, they see a candidate who is capable of working in a variety of environments.Finally, an attractive quality when job-hunting is a great attitude toward a potential job. Young job seekers are known to be overconfident because they have been praised for everything they have done. But they must realize that the employment market is about how an employee will be a good fit for a company, not the other way around.In fact, in an interview, an important question to ask is: "What would be expected of me as an employee?" In today's tough job market, young job seekers need to provide a potential employer with good reasons to hire them.___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________七、汉译英（整句）52．我看到他换上徒步鞋，走向草坪。

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Passage 1题目：阅读下面的短文，然后完成后面的练习题。

In a bid to tackle climate change and reduce pollution, many urban areas are encouraging residents to replace their gas-powered vehicles with electric ones. Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a promising solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming. Furthermore, EVs offer numerous benefits such as lower fuel costs, quieter operation, and improved air quality.However, despite the advantages, there are still some challenges to widespread EV adoption. The main concern for many potential buyers is the limited driving range of EVs. Compared to traditional internal combustion engines, EVs generally have a shorter range and require more frequent charging. This can cause "range anxiety," a fear of not being able to find charging stations or running out of power on longer trips.To address this concern, cities are developing charging infrastructure by installing more public charging stations and offering incentives for private charging stations at residential properties. Additionally, advancements in battery technology are continually improving the range and charging speed of EVs. Future developments such as wireless charging and swappablebatteries may further alleviate range anxiety and enhance convenience for EV owners.In conclusion, while there are challenges to wide-scale adoption of electric vehicles, cities are taking steps to overcome these obstacles. With the ongoing development of charging infrastructure and advancements in battery technology, the future of electric vehicles looks promising. As individuals and communities work together to combat climate change, EVs provide a sustainable transportation option that can contribute to a cleaner and greener future.练习题：1. What is the main advantage of electric vehicles?A. Lower fuel costs.B. Quieter operation.C. Improved air quality.D. All of the above.答案：D. All of the above.2. What is the main concern for potential EV buyers?A. Limited driving range.B. High fuel costs.C. Noisy operation.D. Poor air quality.答案：A. Limited driving range.3. How are cities addressing the concern of limited driving range?A. By installing more charging stations.B. By offering incentives for private charging stations.C. By developing wireless charging technology.D. All of the above.答案：D. All of the above.4. What does the passage say about the future of electric vehicles?A. The driving range will always be limited.B. The cost of EVs will remain high.C. Battery technology will continue to improve.D. EVs will never become popular.答案：C. Battery technology will continue to improve.Passage 2题目：阅读下面的短文，然后完成后面的练习题。

07高考阅读上海卷IV. Reading ComprehensionDirections：Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them mere are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one mat fits best according to me information given in me passage you have just read.AWhat do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher? A doctor? How about an ice-cream taster?Yes, there really is a job where you can get paid to taste ice-cream. Just ask John Harrison, an ―Official Taste Tester‖ for the past 21 years. Testing helps manufacturers to be sure of a product’s quality. During his career Harrison has been responsible for approving large quantities of the sweet ice cream — as well as for developing over 75 flavors (味道).Some people think that it would be easy to do this job, after all, you just have to like ice cream, right? No —there’s more to the job than that, says Harrison, who has a degree in chemistry. He points out that a dairy or food-science degree would be very useful to someone wanting a career in this ―cool‖ field.In a typical morning on the job, Harrison tastes and assesses 60 ice-cream samples. He lets the ice cream warm up to about 12℉. Harrison explains, ―You get more flavor from warmer ice cream, which is why some kids like to stir it, creating ice-cream soup.‖While the ice cream warms up, Harrison looks over the samples and grades each one on its appearance. ―Tasting begins with the eyes,‖ he explains. He checks to see if the ice cream is attractiv e and asks himself, ―Does the product have the color expected from that flavor?‖ Next it’s time to taste!Continuing to think up new ideas, try out new flavors, and test samples from so many kinds of ice cream each day keeps Harrison busy but happy — working at one cool job.65. What is John Harrison’s job?A. An official.B. An ice-cream taster.C. A chemist.D. An ice-cream manufacturer.66. According to John Harrison, to be qualified in the ―cool field‖, it is helpful to ______.A. keep a diary of workB. have a degree in related subjectsC. have new ideas every dayD. find out new flavors each day67. What does Harrison do first when testing ice cream?A. He stirs the ice cream.B. He examines the color of the ice cream.C. He tastes the flavor of the ice cream.D. He lets the ice cream warm up.68. Which of the following is probably the best title of the passage?A. Tasting with EyesB. Flavors of Ice CreamC. John Harrison’s LifeD. One Cool JobB69. The Fresh Water series at 9 PM ________.A. explores the lakes, rivers and the creatures in themB. is devoted to the freshwater creatures in the worldC. explains the relationship among inhabitants on the earthD. focuses on the deepest river on the planet70. The phrase ―stow away‖ most probably means ―_________‖.A. hide secretlyB. talk excitedlyC. operate easilyD. guide successfully71. A mystery story adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel will be shown on ______.A. BBC1B. BBC2C. ITV1D. Channel 4CMail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a ―forever stamp,‖ it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying 2-or-3-cent stamps to make up postage differences.Beginning in May, people would be able to purchase the stamps in booklets of 20 at the regular rate of a first-class stamp. As the name implies, ―forever stamps‖ will keep their first-class mailing value forever, even when the postage rate goes up.The new ―forever stamp‖ is the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) answer to the complaints about frequent rate increases. The May increases will be the fifth in a decade. Postal rates have risen because of inflation (通货膨胀), competition from online bill paying, and the rising costs of employee benefits, including healthcare, says Mark Saunders, a spokesman for USPS.The USPS expects some financial gain from sales of the ―forever stamp‖ and the savings from not printing as many 2-or-3-cent stamps. ―It’s not your grandfather’s stamp,‖ says Mr. Saunders. ―It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp.‖Other countries, including Canada, England, and Finland use similar stamps.Don Schilling, who has collected stamps for 50 y ears, says he’s interested in the public’s reaction. ―This is an entirely new class of stamps.‖ Mr. Schilling says. He adds that he’ll buy the stamps because he will be able to use them for a long period of time, not because they could make him rich — the volume printed will be too large for collectors. ―We won’t be able to send our kids to college on these,‖ he says, laughing.The USPS board of governors has yet to accept the Postal Regulatory Commission’s decision, but tends to follow its recommendations. No plans have been announced yet for the design of the stamps.72. The main purpose of introducing a ―forever stamp‖ is ______.A. to reduce the cost of printing 2-or-3-cent stampsB. to help save the consumers’ cost on first-class mailingC. to respond to the complaints about rising postal ratesD. to compete with online bill paying73. By saying ―It could be your great-grandchildren’s stamp‖, Mr. Saunders means thatforever stamps ________.A. could be collected by one’s great-grandchildrenB. might be very precious in great-grandchildren’s handsC. might have been inherited from one’s great-grandfathersD. could be used by one’s great-grandchildren even decades later74. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. The investment in forever stamps will bring adequate reward.B. America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.C. The design of the ―forever stamp‖ remains to be revealed.D. 2-or-3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future.75. What can be concluded from the passage?A. With forever stamps, there will be no need to worry about rate changes.B. Postal workers will benefit most from the sales of forever stamps.C. The inflation has become a threat to the sales of first-class stamps.D. New interest will be aroused in collecting forever stamps.DThe traditional tent cities at festivals such as Glastonbury may never be the same again. In a victory of green business that is certain to appeal to environmentally-aware music-lovers, a design student is to receive financial support to produce eco-friendly tents made of cardboard that can be recycled after the bands and the crowds have gone home.Major festivals such as Glastonbury throw away some 10,000 abandoned tents at the end of events each year. For his final year project at the University of the West of England, James Dunlop came up with a material that can be recycled. And to cope with the British summer, the cardboard has been made waterproof.Taking inspiration from a Japanese architect, who has used cardboard to make big buildings including churches, Mr. Dunlop used cardboard material for his tents, which he called Myhabs.The design won an award at the annual New Designers Exhibition after Mr. Dunlop graduated from his product design degree and he decided to try to turn it into a business.To raise money for the idea, he toured the City’s private companies which fund new business and found a supporter in the finance group Mint. He introduced his idea to four of Mint’s directors and won their support. Mint has committed around £500,000 to MyHab and taken a share of 30 per cent in Mr. Dunlop’s business. The first Myhabs should be tested at festivals this summer, before being marketed fully next year.Mr. Dunlop said that the design, which accommodates two people, could have other uses, such as for disaster relief and housing for the London Olympics.For music events, the cardboard houses will be ordered online and put up at the sites by the Myhab team before the festival-goers arrive and removed by the company afterwards. They can be personalized and the company will offer reductions on the expense if people agree to sell exterior (外部的) advertising space.The biggest festivals attract tens of thousands of participants, with Glastonbury having some 150,000 each year. Altogether there are around 100 annual music festivals where people camp in the UK. The events are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious.76. ―Eco-friendly tents‖ in paragraph 1 refer to tents _______.A. economically desirableB. favorable to the environmentC. for holding music performancesD. designed for disaster relief77. Mr. Dunlop established his business ______.A. independently with an interest-free loan from MintB. with the approval of the City’s administrationC. in partnership with a finance groupD. with the help of a Japanese architect78. It is implied in the passage that _______.A. the weather in the UK is changeable in summerB. most performances at British festivals are given in the open airC. the cardboard tents produced by Mr. Dunlop can be user-tailoredD. cardboard tents can be easily put up and removed by users.79. The passage is mainly concerned with ______.A. an attempt at developing recyclable tentsB. some efforts at making full use of cardboardsC. an unusual success of a graduation projectD. the effects of using cardboard tents on music festivalsEDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A—F for eachAn interview with Wynton Marsalis, a noted jazz musician80. ___________There were the older jazz musicians who hung around our house when I was young. I saw how much they practiced, how serious they were about their art. I knew then I had to work just as hard if I wanted to succeed. Of course, my father inspired me a lot, and many teachers took the time to nurture my talent and the talents of other students in our school.81. ___________Yes. We’ve done such a poor job with music education because, as a society, we haven’t maintained the kind of education that a true artist and musician needs. Young people haven’t been able to equate romance and talent with music. For instance, most of the people who make it in the music industry today have to look good. How they sound is secondary. Sarah Vaughan, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald —those big, romantic queens of jazz music wouldn’t make it in today’s music industry, and that’s a shame. We need to teach young people about the alternatives.82. ___________Around the world people make music that, if you listen carefully to it, sounds a little like the cadence of their language. I’d call it folk music. When I’m away from home, I make a point of listening to regional folk music, not what’s on the radio.83. ___________The same music is on the radio all over the world, and the American sound is overwhelming. Even the pop music that’s produced and c reated in foreign countries has that American beat, that underscore of funk. As a musician, I’m not interested in hearing recycled versions of the same genre over and over. Any music that doesn’t have a development section just isn’t interesting to me.84. ___________The music press has so much to introduce these days, and jazz is just a small fraction of it. Because some people are intimidated by jazz, they don’t cover it unless it’s a big name. New jazz musicians don’t get much of break. A lot of editors don’t say anything about jazz these days unless it’s Marsalis. That’s a shame. What VH1 is doing with their Save the Music campaign is phenomenal. They’re getting all these instruments out to needy kids. It’s the kind of thing all networks should be doing.07高考阅读上海卷答案65-84: BBDDA ACCDC ABCCA BACFE。

新高考真卷阅读理解(A)The adaptation of books to the big screen is nothing new to our society. Books have become well-respected tools for creating a better Hollywood. However, films should be just as respected for their ability to create better writers.The main skill films help writers develop is attention to progress. Most directors and screenwriters know that the majority of people are not willing to sit through a five-hour film. Thus, every scene must have a purpose. This is a vital objective to keep in mind when writing a novel or short story. With most writing courses placing emphasis on literary techniques, it is easy to become more invested in diction than with actually moving the plot forward. Films remind the writer that while a novel ought to have some degree of literary complexity, the goal at the end of each chapter, page, or sentence is simple:keep the story moving. Films not only help writers develop a plot, but also help writers develop specific moments within their stories. Although writing a means of expression, not all things are easy to express in writing, especially facial expressions and emotions. Films allow writers to study the bodily and emotional actions that make characters read more realistically and make stories more tempting.Lastly, sometimes it takes a film to bring about a story idea in the first place. Stop using a horribly specific or extremely uninteresting prompt. A pleasing theme or aesthetic can be enough to inspire a character or setting. As writers , whether fiction or independent, our works often arise from the things we see around us or the thins we wish we could see. Nonetheless, our works also arise from the visuals that have been created for us. As literature continues to enter the film industry, perhaps we should make use of film techniques in our literature.56.reminded by films, a writer can move the plot forward by .A.keeping in mind that every word should mean something.B.providing a description of as many details as possible.C.paying attention to further enhancing literary complexity.D.choosing the perfect word to go with his/her thought.57.according to the passage, films help writers develop in many aspectsexcept .A.getting an improved expressivenessB.focusing on keeping the story moving.plicating their thinking and life .D.bringing in inspiration foe new works.58.the word “prompt”(paragraph 4 ) probably means .A.a reason to write.B.a topic to start from.C.an excuse to put off working .D.an element to attract relationship.59.which of the following statements best represents the author’s thoughts in this passage?A.book writers are the ones promoting the growth of the film industry.B.directors and screenwriters are more respected than fiction writers.C.writers should spend more time on wording rather than on other things.D.filmmaking technique could help book writers to improve themselves.(B)American AirlinesDate of Issue: 233 JAN10Ping Luo:Thank you for choosing American Airlines/American Eagle, a member of the one world TM Alliance. Below is your journey plan for the ticket(s) purchased. Please print and keep possession of this document for use throughout your trip.Record locator: HPMDLHYou may check in and obtain your boarding pass for U.S .domestic electronic tickets within 24 hours of your flight time online at AA. Come by using / checkin or at a Self-Service Check-In machine at the airport. For faster check-in at the airport, scan the barcode at any AA Self-Service machine.Effective Februry 1, American Airlines will be cashless onboard all fights. Forin-flight purchases, we will accept Citi○R/ AAdvantage○R MasterCard○R and other major credit or debit cards only. Cashless cabins will not be implemented onboard American Eagle and American Connection flights----only cash will continue to be accepted onboard those fights.60.The above document serves as .A.evidence of booked tickets.B.explanations of check-in policies.C.a reminder of airline regulations.D.an airline ticket and its confirmation.61.during his journey, Ping Luo will .A.fly non-stop to his destination.B.arrive in Chicago in the late afternoon of the same day.C.have to stay at CHICAGO OHARE airport for two hours.D.reach his final destination on the next day.62.according to the document, in order to check in at the airport faster, a passenger may .A.arrive at the airport far ahead of time.B.choose the seat in advance.e a self-service machine.D.contact the record locator online.(C)There are classes for the mothers of babies, but there’s no helping with your mum and dad growing old.Old people’s wards are hell for old people. Geriatric wards are bedlam and bonkers. A toothless woman screaming when left alone, a cry that reaches the high hospital ceiling. A woman effing and blinding----the polite curtain will not protect her from the indignity of a nappy change. A woman who lives the same moment in repeat, dressed up for going home in a bright red, over the dressing grown, asking for the key to her house, saying over and over: “Am I going home today?”And though my mum, by the time she was released, knew that her life was charmed compared with the lives of the world’s refugees. It seems to me as if the plight of old people, while not a horrible as the plight of refugees, shares some of the horror. Just as we live in a society that hasn’t caught up with technology, the kind of moral choices it gives people, we also live in a world that hasn’t kept up with its ageing population. We have the advances in medical science and technology that have kept people alive longer, but not the advances in how to treat our ageing population. Society is lagging behind the old, failing and falling.There are certain small but piercing similarities between the treatment of the old and the treatment of refugees. The old are often displaced from their homes, moved out against their will;decisions are often made for them that they have no say over. Often, they are treated as fools or halfwits, crowded together in one place, given clothes that don’t belong to them, treated as a fallen tribe, incapable of any individuality. Nobody imagined my mother was a secretary of the Scottish peace movement, a primary teacher, a lifelong socialist, a witty woman. Out of hospital, my 85-year-old mum said:”going into hospital at my age puts years on you. God save from old people’s wards. You never think of yourself as old. You look across the ward and think, am I like that?”63.the treatment of the old is compared of that of the refugees in order to .A.prove they have a lot in common.B.show the terrible status of the old.C.display their similarities and differences.D.indicate that old people have to leave their home.64.we can be inferred from the passage?A.refugees lead a better life than old male patients.B.old people are ill-treated due to their loss of individuality.C.the author’s mom is capable of teaching and being a socialist in themeanwhile.D.the treatment of the ageing population doesn’t develop as science advances.65.the author’s mom felt that life in the hospital .A. made her much older.B. created her a mature woman.C. enable her to look back at life.D. let her full of gratitude to children.66.the passage mainly discussed .A.the life of refugees and old people.B.social responsibility to old women.C.improper treatment of old people.D.preparing for ageing parents.（A）56-69 ADBD（B）60-62 DCC（C）62-66 BDAC。

上海高考阅读c 英语全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: The Shanghai College Entrance Examination: Reading Comprehension SectionIntroduction:The Shanghai College Entrance Examination, also known as the Gaokao, is a pivotal moment in the lives of millions of Chinese students. One of the key components of this exam is the Reading Comprehension section, which tests students' ability to understand and analyze written passages in English. In this article, we will explore the importance of this section, as well as provide some tips and strategies for success.Importance of the Reading Comprehension Section:The Reading Comprehension section of the Shanghai College Entrance Examination is crucial for a number of reasons. Firstly, strong reading comprehension skills are essential for success in university-level courses, where students are required to read and understand complex texts on a daily basis. Second, this section tests students' ability to think critically and makeinferences based on the information presented in the passages. Finally, a high score in the Reading Comprehension section can significantly improve a student's overall Gaokao performance and increase their chances of being admitted to a top-tier university.Tips and Strategies for Success:To excel in the Reading Comprehension section of the Shanghai College Entrance Examination, it is important for students to practice regularly and develop effective strategies. Here are some tips to help students improve their performance:1. Read regularly: Reading a variety of English texts, including newspapers, magazines, and books, can help students improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.2. Practice summarizing: After reading a passage, try to summarize the main ideas and key points in your own words. This will help improve your understanding of the text and prepare you for the exam.3. Focus on understanding: When reading passages, focus on understanding the main ideas and logical connections between the information presented. Avoid getting bogged down in small details that may distract you from the overall message.4. Practice time management: During the exam, make sure to allocate enough time for each passage and question. If you are struggling with a particular question, move on and come back to it later if you have time.5. Take practice tests: Practice tests can help students familiarize themselves with the format and types of questions on the exam, as well as identify areas for improvement.Conclusion:The Reading Comprehension section of the Shanghai College Entrance Examination is a challenging but essential component of the exam. By practicing regularly, developing effective strategies, and focusing on key skills such as summarizing and understanding, students can improve their performance and increase their chances of success. Good luck to all students preparing for the Gaokao!篇2The Shanghai College Entrance Examination (Shanghai Gaokao) is one of the most important milestones in the academic career of high school students in Shanghai. This standardized test not only assesses the academic abilities ofstudents but also plays a crucial role in determining their future educational and career paths.The Shanghai Gaokao consists of several subjects, including Chinese, Mathematics, Foreign Languages (English), and elective courses. Among these subjects, English is considered one of the most challenging for students due to its emphasis on reading comprehension and vocabulary.In the English section of the Shanghai Gaokao, students are required to read a variety of texts, including essays, articles, and short stories, and answer questions based on their understanding of the material. This tests their ability to comprehend complex information, analyze the content, and apply critical thinking skills.To succeed in the English section of the Shanghai Gaokao, students must develop strong reading skills, expand their vocabulary, and practice answering various types of questions. Reading regularly, especially English newspapers, magazines, and books, can help improve reading comprehension and enhance vocabulary.Additionally, students can benefit from practicing past exam papers and participating in mock tests to familiarize themselves with the format of the exam and the types of questions asked.This can help reduce test anxiety and improve overall performance on the day of the exam.In conclusion, the English section of the Shanghai Gaokao is a significant component of the exam that requires students to demonstrate their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. By developing strong reading habits, expanding vocabulary, and practicing past exam papers, students can increase their chances of success on this challenging exam.篇3The Shanghai college entrance exam, also known as Gaokao, is one of the most important events in the lives of high school students in China. Every year, millions of students across the country sit for this grueling test in the hopes of securing a spot in a prestigious university. In Shanghai, the competition is particularly fierce, as the city is home to some of the top universities in the country.The Gaokao is divided into three main sections: Chinese language and literature, mathematics, and a foreign language –typically English. The English portion of the exam, often referred to as section C, is a crucial part of the test as it tests students' ability to comprehend and analyze English texts. This section isdesigned to assess students' reading skills, as well as their ability to understand and interpret complex ideas and arguments.To excel in the English section of the Shanghai Gaokao, students must be well-versed in English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skills. They must also be able to quickly and accurately answer questions based on the texts provided in the exam. Preparation for the English section often involves extensive reading and practice, as well as learning effective test-taking strategies.In recent years, there has been a push to reform the Gaokao in Shanghai and other parts of China to make it more reflective of students' overall abilities and talents. This has led to changes in the exam format and content, with a greater emphasis now placed on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.Overall, the Shanghai Gaokao remains a formidable challenge for students, but it also serves as an important stepping stone towards higher education and future success. By mastering the English section of the exam, students can open up a world of opportunities for themselves and embark on a rewarding academic journey.。

2020届宝山区高三英语二模B篇阅读(B)"Changing the world" might seem like an unrealisticgoal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollutionor energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-basedGogoro believes you start with a scooter.Proof of conceptIn 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smartscooter. Unlike most electric scooters, this one wouldn't need to be plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones.Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries the whole project could fail. They didn't need to worry, though. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smartscooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smartscooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped shape major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters' bright colors, plenty of cool accessories (配件) are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption.Looking forwardMultiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make that possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smartscooters to make deliveries. Need a ride? Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin, Paris or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services.The Smartscooter is definitely ingenious, but there's more "At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smartscooter is only the beginning," says Horace Luke, Gogoro co-founder and CEO. This is where the GoStation comes in.Tomorrow's energyGostations are Al-equipped. They track battery health to maximize each battery's life. They recharge batteries during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the city's power grid (输电网). But they also learn when users usually visit and prioritize supplying charged batteries at those times.The fact of the matter is, cities are only getting bigger. There are already dozens of megacities (特大城市) in the world, and there will only be more in the future. Gogoro's dream is the transformation of megacities into smart cities, where power is plentiful and responsible. They hope to be a big part of that transformation.60. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smartscooter ______.A. can recharge itself in Gostations in megacitiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldn't need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations61. Gogoro scooters are popular and revolutionary mainly because ______.A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy shortage62. What can we conclude from the passage?A. The more megacities there are, the more GoStations may appear.B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations.C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours.D. More megacities will appear throughout the world in the future.参考答案：60－62 BCA2020届崇明区高三英语二模the US(B)60.What is the goal of PAssionArts Festival?A. To make the country more appealing in art.B. To develop a sense of togetherness through art.C. To promote cooperation between communities.D. To cultivate a young generation full of creativity.61.Alice, who is interested in painting, should go to ________to enjoy the festival.A. Kampung AdmiraltyB. Kampong Glam Community ClubC. Pasir Ris Elias CCD. Talok Blangah Mall62.What can be learned from the poster?A. Hues in Tune’s performances are intended for music lovers.B. Mad Tea Party mainly involves learning to make and serve tea.C. The performance at Kampong Glam is about the history of man.D. Arts Party @ Telok Blangah is specially designed for the elderly.参考答案：60. B61. D62. A2020届奉贤区高三英语二模(B)Get Your Unlimited Card at Cineworld CinemasEnjoy Unlimited FilmsWatch all the films you want at any Cineworld for just onemonthly price. Being an Unlimited card holder gives you accessto all the 2D films you can handle for one monthly price. Watchwhat you want, when you want, as many times as you want. Plus,save money when watching films in 3D and others. After you'vebeen with us for more than 1 year we'll upgrade you to a Premium Card and you'll get into 3D films completely free too! 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This passage is probably written to ______.A. secure the loyalty of potential customersB. introduce the latest movies and discountsC. promote the popularity of Cineworld cinemasD. give away movie cards to readers for free参考答案：60-62CDA2020届虹口区高三英语二模(B)Tips for Taking Online ClassesIf you’re considering taking online college courses, the tips and advice below can help you address their unique challenges to get the most value out of your online program.1. Hold yourself accountableWithout professors actively reminding you, it’s up to you to make sure you’ve set aside enough time to complete assigned work. If you’re having trouble holding yourself accountable, pair up witha fellow classmate. By being organized and self-aware, you can get the most from your online class.2. Practice time management.The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills. Without them, you might find yourself cramming before classes or handing in poor-quality assignments.Make note of major assignments. Mark them on a calendar you check regularly so you knowwhat workload is coming in the weeks ahead.Create a weekly schedule that you follow, designating certain hours each week to reading, watching lectures, completing assignments, studying, and participating in forums.When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, distributing yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.3. Eliminate distractionsRegardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up. And if you’re still having trouble resisting the temptation to check your email or surf the web, try downloading a website blocker. Using applications like Cold Turkey and Freedom can help eliminate distractions by blocking the apps or websites that tend to complete for your attention, such as Facebook and Twitter.Online classes are an excellent option to help you earn that degree you need to fulfill your goals such as job promotion. Though they come with their own unique challenges, following the advice above can help you be successful even in the most chaotic of times.60. Which of the following ways keeps you from holding yourself accountable?A. Surfing websites that complete for your attention.B. Writing down schedules regularly on a calender.C. Setting a timer for the task being completed.D. Finding a classmate for mutual supervision.61. How can you eliminate distractions when having online classes?A. By ignoring notification that pops up.B. By downloading a website blocker.C. By avoiding losing focus.D. By trying time-blocking.62. It can be inferred from the passage that __________.A. a website blocker is used for effectively filtering useless websitesB. making note of assignments helps you figure out what workload comes firstC. weekly schedule involves designating certain hours to different daily routinesD. time management skills help you optimize the flexibility to create your schedule参考答案：60 - 62 ABD2020届黄浦区高三英语二模(B)our mission our supporters about usFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is "UNICEF"?UNICEF is the United Nations Children's FundWhen created in 1946 to hep children in war-torn Europe, China and the Middle East, UNICEF stood for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund". In 1947, UNICEF USA was founded, one year after UNICEF, to support UNICEF's lifesaving work for childrenBy 1953, UNICEF's task was extended to address the needs of children in the developing world. At that time, the words "international" and "emergency" were dropped from the organization's name, making it simply the United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization.What is UNICEF USA's mission?We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy and education.How can I volunteer for UNICEF in the field?UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor's Degree and two-to-five years' experience in their field of expert knowledge and skills, through the United Nations V olunteers program.If you are a citizen of the United States and meet the above standards, send your resume to the United Nations V olunteers program at the following address for more information: United Nations V olunteers,c/o Peace Corps,1111 20th St.N.W, Washington, DC 20526. If you are interested in volunteering within the United States, click here to learn how. May I donate non-cash goods for emergency relief?Some have asked us about donating goods here in the U.S. for emergency relief efforts abroad. While we are grateful for the desire to help, UNICEF does not accept non-cash goods. Why?Financial donations are the fastest and most efficient way to provide assistance.Donated goods must be screened, sorted, stored and transported. UNICEF pre-positions supplies to speed up delivery and sources them locally whenever possible. A blanket donated today can take weeks, or even months, to arrive abroad. A dollar donated today, however, will be arranged tomorrow to buy lifesaving supplies.We also purchase supplies in large quantities to save money. That means your financial donation will get more supplies to more kids in need than your donation of non-cash goods.60. Which of the following statements is true of UNICEF USA?A. It no longer provides emergency fund.B. It is localized to focus on national affairs.C. It was originally created for kids' education.D. It supports children growth at home and abroad.61. If you want to be a UNICEF USA volunteer,______ is NOT a must.A. required education background.B. related working experience.C. American nationality.D. educational program participation.62. Financial donation is a better choice than non-cash goods because ofA. the good willB. operational efficiencyC. local assistanceD. the reliable supply参考答案：60-62: DDB2020届金山区高三英语二模(B)LettersComments on the March Issue60. How did Antia Lawrence react to her husband’s diagnosis?A. She felt very painful.B. She gained some life lessons.C. She paid more attention to her own health.D. She showed deep sympathy for her husband.61. According to Sam Kieffer’s letter, what can be learn about John All?A. He is an expert in mountaineering.B. He wrote the article entitled Trapped Inside a Glacier .C. Not all people could survive in the same situation as he did.40 Smart Ways to Saveat the SupermarketYour caution not to fall for fake salesreminded me of when I was a stock boy at myneighborhood grocery in the 1950s. One time,we got a delivery of off-band vegetables. Ipriced them at ten cents a can. I don’t think wesold more than six cans —until I put up a signthat said “Special: Nine for $1.” I set them outThursday evening, and by noon on Saturdaythey were gone.Edward Deckerd ,Perryville, MissouriTrapped Inside a Glacier Reading about John All’s experience on Mount Himlung was very inspiring to me. A man with 15 broken bones and bleeding internally being able to climb up a 70-foot wall of ice and survive for 18 hours at 20,000 feet is something that I would have thought to be impossible. I am 16 years old and a lifelong reader. Out of all the great content in Reader’s Digest , stories like his are the ones I enjoy the most. 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Way's research says that the top priority that helps children (especially boys) grow up to have enriching friendships is to be close with an adult relative who was not afraid to express emotions. So. if you are a father. stepfather. or thinking about becoming one. or if you have nieces or nephews, take the opportunity to be close to them and help them grow up to be good friends, too.60. What is the common concept of being a man?A. To have no friends at all.B. To maintain friendships.C. Not to show true feelings.D. Not to hurt others aggressively.61. Which is NOT recommended according to the passage?A. A man should show his vulnerability in front of his fellows.B. A man should accept and normalize people's desire in his life.C. A man should take the opportunity to be close to child relatives.D. A man should show his friends they matter by asking questions.62. What might be the best title of the passage?A. Ways to Help Men Have Friendship.B. How to Express True Feelings.C. 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一、阅读理解文章Passage 1In recent years, many cities around the world have been taking measures to reduce air pollution.Shanghai, as a metropolis in China, has made great efforts in this field.The city has implemented strict regulations on vehicle emissions and industrial production, and promoted the use of clean energy.As a result, the air quality in Shanghai has improved significantly.Passage 2With the development of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives.AI assistants, such as voice recognition systems and chatbots, are widely used in various fields, including education, healthcare, and business.However, some people worry that the widespread use of AI may lead to job losses and other social problems.Passage 3The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on people"s lives and work.Many countries have taken measures to control the spread of the virus, including lockdowns and travel restrictions.These measures have not only affected people"s physical and mental health but also had a significant impact on the global economy.Passage 4As the world"s population continues to grow, the issue of food security has become increasingly important.To feed the growing population, many countries are seeking innovative solutions to increase food production.Vertical farming, a method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, has emerged as a promising approach to address this challenge.二、阅读理解题目1.According to Passage 1, which measure has Shanghai taken to reduce air pollution?A.Limiting vehicle ownership.B.Promoting the use of clean energy.C.Shutting down industrial plants.D.Encouraging people to use public transportation.2.What is the main concern about the widespread use of AI mentioned in Passage 2?A.The possibility of job losses.B.The impact on people"s privacy.C.The potential for AI to control human beings.D.The unequal distribution of AI technology.3.How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected people"s lives, according to Passage 3?A.Only physically, not mentally.B.Only economically, not socially.C.Both physically and mentally.D.Both socially and economically.4.What is the main advantage of vertical farming mentioned in Passage 4?A.It can increase food production without occupying more land.B.It is more environmentally friendly than traditional farming.C.It can be implemented in areas with harsh climates.D.All of the above.三、答案解析（此处省略答案解析部分，以避免影响考生自主练习。

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Jones, master trainersand so on.Textbooks: As part of the course, the price of the textbooks is included in the total price of this course. You will receive 5 study manuals and each of them has about 20 pages, written by Dr. Joe Vitale and Steve G. Jones, as well as the master trainers.This course is for anyone looking forward to mastering the Law of Attraction to the level at which you can teach it to others and have them effectively attract everything they desire. You can learn how to reduce your stress and increase your energy. Even if you are not interested in using the material to teach others, you should still take this course.21. What is the main purpose of the author?A. To teach people the law knowledge.B. To promote a certain kind of course.C. To display their Law of the Attraction Practitioner Certification.D. To prevent people from being misled by other programs.22. How much could you save if you take the course now?A. 375 dollars.B. 256 dollars.C. 128 dollars.D. 247 dollars.23. What can we learn about the course?A. You can complete it in more than one year.B. Its textbooks have about 80 pages in total.C. The earlier you register the less money you will pay.D. You can start and register it whenever you want.24. The course is unsuitable for those who _________.A. want to become a famous writerB. have a lot of pressure in their daily lifeC. are dedicated to learning the Law of the Attraction wellD. are not interested in using the material to teach othersBWhen Mrs. Gabica went out of the teaching building after finishing the last class in her career, she saw a lot of pupils on the playground, wearing uniform clothing, like an activity of celebrating the coming Teachers’ Day. Before realizing what happened, she was presented a bunch of flowers by two pupils and led to the playground. Then the loving words “Thank you. Wish you health and peace!” from the broadcast wafted (飘荡) over the playground. As she stood in the middle of the playground, teachers switched on an iPod and around 350 schoolchildren, aged three to seven, broke into a specially designed formation. The teacher was moved to tears when pupils broke into a flash mob dance to mark her final day after 25 years.In fact, taking her health into account, the leadership of the school has advised Mrs. Gabica to retire from school many times, but she refused firmly. Despite having diabetes in 2011, suffering from pain after being hit by a car in 2014 and even having a sick son to care for many years, Mrs. Gabica persevered in teaching and staying with her pupils. If she did not come to the age for retirement, she would be bound to stay with her pupils because she has a deep love for her career. Her pupils spent three weeks learning their routine to The Lion King’s He Lives in You, which was one of the music lover’s favorites, being careful not to let their secret out of the bag. Obviously, Mrs. Gabica wasn’t prepared for such a memorable send-off.The headteacher Luke Mansfield said，“It was a wonderful way to celebrate all that Mrs. Gabica has done for the school. Since posting it we have had so many messages from former pupils who remember their happy times in her class. It’s a testament to the hard work and I think she deserves everything that she receives.”25. Which words can best describe the scene of the send-off?A. Surprising and inspiring.B. Touching and surprisingC. Sorrowful and unforgettable.D. Educational and memorable.26. Mrs. Gabica had to end her career because of ________.A. a car accidentB. a serious diseaseC. her retirement ageD. the need of her family27. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Mrs. Gabica is an experienced music teacher.B. Mrs. Gabica directed the flash mob dance secretly.C. Mrs. Gabica’s family may need help after her retirement.D. Mrs. Gabica is thought highly of by her leadership.28. The passage mainly tells us Mrs. Gabica _________.A. received many gifts on Teachers’ DayB. has achieved many honors in her careerC. was given quite a surprise on her final teaching dayD. was extremely welcomed by teachers and pupilsCUniversity can be the most sociable time of your life. For most students, social media is the glue that holds packed social diaries together. Facebook will let you know if a game is cancelled, Twitter can promote your DJ set in 140 characters, and your Instagram account will remind you when there are new photos.These tools have made the world increasingly connected, and most students wouldn’t consider shunning them at such a sociable stage of their lives. But social media is by no means a requirement at university, and many do without.“I’m a private person and don’t feel the need to share everything with everybody I know,” says Caty Forster, 20, a student at the University of Manchester, who has never usedFacebook or Twitter. Despite social media’s benefits, Forster is largely indifferent. Bethany Elgood, 25, stopped using Facebook after she discovered she had developed a bit of an anxiety towards the social media platforms that contain lots of personal details.”I quit Facebook when I was 13. I left because, not only was I bored of passively involved in its Newsfeed, I was also experiencing anxiety. To me, Facebook meant clicking and nosing around people’s lives.People would ask, “How do you keep in touch with people?” and “Won’t you miss out anything important?” I was in agr eement with Forster, who says, “I never feel like I’m missing out too much. I don’t feel like I’d have anything valuable to share or gain from it.”Adrienne Jolly, a careers advisor at UEA, says, “It’s hard to prove reliable statistics on social media. But it’s generally accepted that social media networks are pretty influential in this process—for better or worse.”You might decide quitting social media isn’t practical in the long run. However, if its ugly side is bringing you down, why not consider taking leave? By doing so, I gained confidence and a strong connection with reality.29. The author listed three kinds of social media to prove they _______.A. are important for him and others like CatyB. have the power to make students learn moreC. are frequently used by many university studentsD. should be used by all of the students in universities30. The underlined word“shunning”in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “___________”A. avoidingB. choosingC. usingD. adding31. Why doesn’t Bethany use social m edia?A. She hates to share everything with others.B. She hopes her personal information is safe.C. She buries herself in the busy studies every day.D. She doesn’t care what has happened to her friends.32. What is the attitude of Adrienne Jolly to using social media online?A. She is completely against them.B. She herself refuses to use them.C. She is completely for them.D. She is objective.DMany runners and gym members feel that music makes exercise more enjoyable. However, they might not know that scientists have found that some kinds of music can improve people’s energy by 15%. This was discovered by Costas Karageorghis at Brunel University’s School of Sport and Education in London. Karageorghis has worked with organizations like Nike and with many champion athletes. In the study, 30 people listened to inspiring music by Queen, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Madonna. They did exercise at the same time.When they were doing exercise in time with the music, people showed higher energy levels. Even when they were doing very hard exercise, they were positive about how they felt. When people are doing exercise, their nerves send messages saying that their body is getting tired. However, when they are listening to music at the same time, these messages are blocked. Karageorghis thinks this is because the music causes part of thebrain to send different messages to the body that make it feel happy and relaxed.Karageorghis’ work shows that different types of music can have different effects on different people. The effect of some music can also depend on how tiring the exercise is. Karageorghis said that outgoing people prefer faster and louder kinds of music compared to reserved people. This is because, for the music to have an effect, the brains of outgoing people need more stimulation than the brains of reserved people. Reserved people want to feel less worried and so have better results when the music makes them feel relaxed.Karageorghis was asked to provide music for the “Run t o the Beat” half marathon in the UK. “I have lots of other exciting projects that I am working on.” said Karageorghis. One of these is to find out if the speed of the music we listen to has an effect on our heart rate while we exercise.33. Why do people feel less tired when they exercise with music?A. Music makes people’s muscles relax.B. The brain blocks the part that sends messages.C. Positive messages instead of ones about feeling tired are sent to the body.D. Their nerves stop sending messages to the body in the process.34. According to Paragraph 3, which statement is TRUE?A. Reserved people do not want to be stimulated.B. Relaxing music worked better with reserved people.C. Outgoing people feel less worried about their lives than reserved people.D. Louder, faster music had a better effect during exhaustingexercise.35. The passage is mainly written ______.A. to recommend different types of music for different peopleB. to report on a study about how music can improve energy levelsC. to explore the different effects that different types of music have on peopleD. to describe our brains when we exercise while listening to music第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

Reading Comprehension（1）Questions 1-11The work of the railroad pioneers in America became the basis for a great surge of railroad building halfway through the nineteenth century that linked the nation together as never before. Railroads eventua lly became the nation’s number one transportation system, and remained so until the construction of the interstate highway system halfway through the twentieth century. They were of crucial importance in stimulating economic expansion, but their influence reached beyond the economy and was pervasive in American society at large.By 1804, English as well as American inventors had experimented with steam engines for moving land vehicles. In 1920, John Stevens ran a locomotive and cars around in a circular track on his New Jersey estate, which the public saw as an amusing toy. And in 1825, after opening a short length of track, the Stockton to Darlington Railroad in England became the first line to carry general traffic. American businesspeople, especially those in the Atlantic coastal region who looked for better communication with the West, quickly became interested in the English experiment. The first company in America to begin actual operations was the Baltimore and Ohio, which opened a thirteen- mile length of track in 1830. It used a team of horses to pull a train of passenger carriages and freight wagons along the track. Steam locomotive power didn’t come into regular service until two years later.However, for the first decade or more, there was not yet a true railroad system. Even the longest of the lines was relatively short in the 1830’s, and most of them served simply to connect water routes to each other, not to link one railroad to another. Even when two lines did connect, the tracks often differed in width, so cars from one line couldn’t fit onto tracks of the next line. Schedules were unreliable and wrecks were frequent. Significantly, however, some important developments during the 1830’s and 1840’s included the introduction of he avier iron rails, more flexible and powerful locomotives, and passenger cars were redesigned to become more stable, comfortable, and larger. By the end of 1830 only 23 miles of track had been laid in the country. But by 1936, more than 1,000 miles of track had been laid in eleven States, and within the decade, almost 3,000 miles had been constructed. By that early age, the United States had already surpassed Great Britain in railroad construction, and particularly from the mid-1860’s, the late nineteenth c entury belonged to the railroads.1 The word “stimulating” in line 5 is closest in meaning to(a)helping(b)changing(c)promoting(d)influencing2The word “their” in line 6 refers to(a)railroad pioneers(b)railroads(c)the interstate highway system(d)American society3Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?(a)The United States regarded Great Britain as a competitor in developingthe most efficient railroad system(b)Steam locomotive power was first used in 1832(c)American businessmen saw railroads as a threat to establishedbusinesses(d)Steam locomotives replaced horses because of the distances across thecountry4 The author concludes that for the first decade or more, there was not yet atruerailroad system because(a)passenger cars were not stable, comfortable or large(b)locomotives were not powerful enough(c)schedules were unreliable and wrecks were frequent(d)lines were relatively short and not usually linked5 The word “schedules” in line 23 is closest in meaning to:(a) safety procedures(b) employees(c) timetables(d) railroad tracks6 Which of the following is NOT true about the 1830’s and 1840’s (line 24)(a)passenger cars became larger(b)schedules were reliable(c)locomotives became more powerful(d)tracks were heavier7 The word “stable” in line 26 is closest in meaning to(a) fixed(b)supportive(c)reliable(d)sound8 By what time had almost 3,000 miles of track been laid?(a)1830(b)1836(c)1840(d)mid-1860s9 The word “surpassed” in line 29 is closest in meaning to(a) exceeded(b)beaten(c)overtaken(d)equaled10 Where in the passage does the author outline the main conclusions about theimportance of railroads in America?(a)Lines 3-7(b)Lines 14-18(c)Lines 19-21(d) Lines 29-3111 Why does the author include details about Great Britain in the passage?(a) To compare developments in both the United States and Great Britain(b) To illustrate the competitiveness between the two countries(c) To show where Americans got their ideas and technology from(d)To provide a more complete historical contextQuestions 12-19The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually and the first woman to win this prize was Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner in 1905. In fact, her work inspired the creation of the Prize. The first American woman to win this prize was Jane Addams, in 1931. However, Addams is best known as the founder of Hull House. Jane Addams was born in 1860, into a wealthy family. She was one of a small number of women in her generation to graduate from college. Her commitment to improving the lives of those around her led her to work for social reform and world peace. In the 1880s Jane Addams travelled to Europe. While she was in London, she visited a ‘settlement house’ called Toynbee Hall. Inspired by Toynbee Hall, Addams and her friend, Ellen Gates Starr, opened Hull House in a neighborhood of slums in Chiacago in 1899. Hull House provided a day care center for children of working mothers, a community kitchen, and visiting nurses. Addams and her staff gave classes in English literacy, art, and other subjects. Hull House also became a meeting place for clubs and labor unions. Most of the people who worked with Addams in Hull House were well educated, middle-class women. Hull House gave them an opportunity to use their education and it provided a training ground for careers in social work.Before World War I, Addams was probably the most beloved woman in America. In a newspaper poll that asked, “Who among our contemporaries are of the most valueto the community?”, Jane Addams was rated sec ond, after Thomas Edison. When she opposed America’s involvement in World War I, however, newspaper editors called her a traitor and a fool, but she never changed her mind. Jane Addams was a strong champion of several other causes. Until 1920, American women could not vote. Addams joined in the movement for women’s suffrage and was a vice president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and was president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. . Her reputation was gradually restored during the last years of her life. She died of cancer in 1935.12With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?(a)The first award of the Nobel Peace Prize to an American woman(b)A woman’s work for social reform and world peace(c)The early development of Social Work in America(d)Contributions of educated women to American society13 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?(a)the work of Baroness Bertha Felicie Sophie von Suttner was an inspirationto Jane Addams(b)Jane Addams is most famous for her opening of Hull House(c)those who lived near Hull House had very poor literacy skills(d)Jane addams considered herself as a citizen of the world rather thanof one particular country14 The word “commitment” in line 6 is closest in meaning to(a) involvement(b) obligation(c) dedication(d) enthusiasm15 Jane Addams was inspired to open Hull House because:(a) it gave educated women an opportunity to use their education anddevelopcareers in social work(b)she traveled to Europe in the 1880s(c)she visited Toynbee Hall(d)she wa s invited by a ‘settlement house’ in Chicago16The word “their” in line 15 refers to(a) children of working mothers(b) middle-class women(c) visiting nurses(b)labor union members17The word “contemporaries” in line 18 is closest in meaning to(a)people of the same time(b)famous people still alive(c)elected officials(d)people old enough to vote18 According to the passage, Jane Addams’ reputation was damaged when she(a) allowed Hull House to become a meeting place for clubs and labor unions(c)joined in the movement for women’s suffrage(c) became a founding member of the NAACP(d) opposed America’s involvement in World War I19Where in the passage does the author mention the services provided by Hull House?(a)lines 5-10(b)lines 10-15(c)lines 15-20(d)lines 20-25Questions 20-29The medieval artists didn’t know about perspective; they didn’t want to make their people look like real, individual people in a real, individual scene. They wanted to show the truth, the eternal quality of their religious stories. So these artists didn’t need to know about perspective.In the European Renaissance period, artists wanted to show the importance of theindividual person and his or her possessions and surroundings. A flat medieval style couldn’t show this level of reality and the artists needed a new technique. It was the Italian artist Brunelleschi who discovered the technique of perspective drawing. At first the artists of the Renaissance only had single-point perspective. Later they realized that they could have two-pointed perspective and still later multi-point perspective.With two-point perspective they could turn an object (like a building) at an angle to the picture and draw two sides of it. The technique of perspective which seems so natural to us now is an invented technique, a part of the “grammar of painting”. Like all bits of grammar there are exceptions about perspective. For example, only vertical and horizontal surfaces seem to meet on eye level. Sloping roof tops don’t meet on eye level.For 500 years, artists in Europe made use of perspective drawing in their pictures. Nevertheless, there are a range of priorities that artists in displaying individual styles. Crivelli wanted to show depth in his picture and he used a simplesingle-point perspective. Cezanne always talked about space and volume. Van Gogh, like some of the other painters of the Impressionist period, was interested in Japanese prints. And Japanese artists until this century were always very strong designers of “flat” pictures. Picasso certainly made pictures which have volume and depth. However, he wanted to keep our eyes on the surface and to remind us that his paintings are paintings and not illusions.It is technically easy to give an illusion of depth. However, a strong two dimensional design is just as important as a feeling of depth, and perhaps more important.20 The passage mainly discusses(a) the difference between medieval and Renaissance art(b) how the technique of perspective influenced the modern art(c) the discovery of the technique of perspective(d) the contribution of Renaissance artists21 The word “eternal” in line 3 is closest in meaning to(a)timeless(b)infinite(c)frequent(d)constant22 According to the passage, which is the main concern for medieval artists?(a)the individual person and his/her possessions and surroundings(b)real people, real scenes(c)eternal timeless truth of the earth(d)themes of religious stories23 The discovery of perspective was the result of(a)Renaissance artists’ to prove that the medieval artists could showlevelof reality(b) the need to turn an object at an angle and draw more than oneside ofit(c) the subject being shifted from religious stories to individualperson andsurroundings.(d) natural evolution of human senses24 The word “it” in line 12 refers to(a) the picture(b)perspective(c)angle(d)the object25 The word “Grammar ” in line 13 is closest in meaning to(a)construction(b)grammatical rules(c)rules and regulations(d)tones and volume26 The author’s purpose to give the example in line14-15 is to(a)explain how perspective work in painting(b)support two-pointed perspective(c)illustrate that there are exceptions about perspective(d)point out that the technique of perspective though seems so natural isaninvented technique27 The following artists’ priorit ies in style shift away from perspective except(a) Crivelli(b) Cezanne(c) Japanese artists(d) Brunelleschi28 The word ”Illusion” in line 25 is closest in meaning to(a)deception(b)photograph(c)decoration(d) illustration29 It can be inferred from the passage that Renaissance artists(a)embraced the medieval style of eternal truth(b)needed to develop a new approach towards painting to show a new levelof reality(c)were inspired by vertical and horizontal surfaces in inventing thetechnique of perspective(d)saw two dimensional design more important than a feeling of depth Questions 30-39There are two main hypotheses when it comes to explaining the emergence of modern humans. The ‘Out of Africa’ theory holds that homo sapiens burst onto the scene as a new species around 150,000 to 200,000 years ago in Africa and subsequently replaced archaic humans such as the Neandertals. The other model, known as multi-regional evolution or regional continuity, posits far more ancient and diverseroots for our kind. Proponents of this view believe that homo sapiens arose in Africa some 2 million years ago and evolved as a single species spread across the Old World, with populations in different regions linked through genetic and cultural exchange. Of these two models, Out of Africa, which was originally developed based on fossil evidence, and supported by much genetic research, has been favored by the majority of evolution scholars. The vast majority of these genetic studies have focused on DNA from living populations, and although some small progress has been made in recovering DNA from Neandertal that appears to support multi-regionalism, the chance of recovering nuclear DNA from early human fossils is quite slim at present. Fossils thus remain very much a part of the human origins debate.Another means of gathering theoretical evidence is through bones. Examinations of early modern human skulls from Central Europe and Australia dated to between 20,000 and 30,000 years old have suggested that both groups apparently exhibit traits seen in their Middle Eastern and African predecessors. But the early modern specimens from Central Europe also display Neandertal traits, and the early modern Australians showed affinities to archaic Homo from Indonesia. Meanwhile, the debate among paleoanthropologists continues , as supporters of the two hypotheses challenge the evidence and conclusions of each other.30The passage primarily discusses which of the following(a)Evidence that supports the “Out of Africa” theory(b)Two hypotheses and some evidence on the human origins debate(c)The difficulties in obtaining agreement among theorists on the humanorigins debate(d)That fossils remain very much a part of the human origins debate31The word “emergence” in line 1 is c losest in meaning to(a)complexity(b)development(c)appearance(d)decline32The word “proponents” in line 6 is closet in meaning to(a)experts(b)advocates(c)inspectors(d)historians33All of the following are true except(a)three methods of gathering evidence are mentioned in the passage(b)the multi-regional model goes back further in history.(c)the Out of Africa model has had more support from scholars(d)DNA studies offer one of the best ways in future to provide clearevidence.34The word “slim” in line 14 is closest in meaning to(a)small(b)narrow(c)thin(d)difficult35Which of the following is not true(a)the vast majority of genetic studies have focused on living populations(b)early modern human skulls all support the same conclusions(c)both hypotheses focus on Africa as a location for the new species.(d)early modern Australian skulls have similarities to those fromIndonesia.36In line 18, the word “their ” refers to which of the following(a)Middle Easterners and Africans(b)skulls(c)central Europeans and Australians(d)traits37Which of the following is NOT true about the two hypotheses(a)Both hypotheses regard Neandertals to be the predecessors of modernhumans(b)Genetic studies have supported both hypotheses(c)Both hypotheses cite Africa as an originating location.(d)One hypothesis dates the emergence of homo sapiens much earlier thanthe other.38It can be inferred from the passage that(a)there is likely to be an end to the debate in the near future(b)the debate will interest historians to take part in(c)the debate is likely to be less important in future(d)there is little likelihood that the debate will die down39According to the passage, the multi-regional evolution model posits far more diverse roots for our kind because(a)Evidence from examinations of early modern human skulls has come froma number of different parts of the world.(b)DNA from Neandertal appears to support multi-regionalism(c)Populations in different regions were linked through genetic andcultural exchange(d)This has been supported by fossil evidenceQuestions 40-50Although management principles have been implemented since ancient times, most management scholars trace the beginning of modern management thought back to the early 1900s, beginning with the pioneering work of Frederick Taylor (1856-1915). Taylor was the first person to study work scientifically. He is most famous for introducing techniques of time and motion study, differential piece rate systems, and for systematically specializing the work of operating employees and managers. Along with other pioneers such as Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, Taylor set the stage, labeling his philosophy and methods “scientific management’. At that time, his philosophy, which was concerned with productivity, but which was often misinterpreted as promoting worker interests at the expense of management, was in marked contrast to the prevailing industrial norms of worker exploitation.The time and motion study concepts were popularized by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth. The Gilbreths had 12 children. By analyzing his children’s dishwashing and bedmaking chores, this pioneer efficiency expert, Frank Gilbreth, hit on principles whereby workers could eliminate waste motion. He was memorialized by two of his children in their 1949 book called “Cheaper by the Dozen”.The Gilbreth methods included using stop watches to time worker movements and special tools (cameras and special clocks) to monitor and study worker performance, and also involved identification of “therbligs” (Gilbreth spelled backwards) –basic motions used in production jobs. Many of these motions and accompanying times have been used to determine how long it should take a skilled worker to perform a given job. In this way an industrial engineer can get a handle on the approximate time it should take to produce a product or provide a service. However, use of work analysis in this way is unlikely to lead to useful results unless all five work dimensions are considered: physical, psychological, social, cultural, and power.40.What is the passage primarily about?(a)The limitations of pioneering studies in understanding humanbehavior(b)How time and motion studies were first developed(c)The first applications of a scientific approach to understandinghuman behavior(d)The beginnings of modern management theory41. The word “ which” in line 9 refers to(a) scientific management(b) philosophy(c) productivity(d) time and motion study42. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that(a) workers welcomed the application of scientific management(b) Talor’s philosophy is different from the industr ial norms(c) by the early 1900s science had reached a stage where it couldbeapplied to the workplace(d)workers were no longer exploited after the introduction ofscientific management.43. The word “prevailing” in line 10 is clos est in meaning to(a)predominant(b)broadly accepted(c)prevalent(d)common44. According to the passage, Frank Gilbreth discovered how workers couldeliminate waste motion by(a)using special tools such as cameras and clocks(b)using stop watches(c)applying scientific management principles(d)watching his children do their chores45. The basic motions used in production jobs were given which one offollowing names by Frank Gilbreth?(a) dimensions(b)gilreths(c) therbligs(d) monitors46.According to the passage, the time it takes a skilled worker to performthemotion of a given job can be measured by using:(a)stop watches(b)all 5 work dimensions(c)special tools(d)therbligs47. The wor d “motions” in line 20 is closest in meaning to(a)stop watches(b)habits(c)actions(d)special tools48. Where in the passage does the author comment that the principles ofscientificmanagement were often misunderstood?(a)Lines 1-5(b)Lines 6-10(c)Lines 11-15(d)Lines 16-2049. The word “ dimensions” in line 24 is closest in meaning to(a) sizes(a)extents(b)aspects(c)standards50. All of the following are true except(a)scientific management was concerned with productivity.(b)the beginnings of modern management thought commenced in the 19thcentury.(c)Frank Gilbreth’s fame was enhanced by two of his children writing abook.analyzing work to increase productivity is not likely to be useful unless all of the dimensions are considered.Test 1– Answer Key1.c2.b3.b4.d5.c6.b7.d8.c9.a 10.a11.d 12.b 13.b 14.c 15.c 16.b 17.a 18.d 19.b 20.b21.a 22.d 23.c 24.d 25.c 26.c 27.d 28.a 29.b 30.b31.c 32.b 33.d 34.a 35.b 36.c 37.a 38.d 39.c 40.d41.b 42.b 43.a 44.d 45.c 46.d 47.c 48.b 49.c 50.b。