上海市奉贤区2018届高三二模英语试题word含答案

2018年上海静安区高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷一、综合填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）1、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模第21~30题Uh­oh, the new year's just begun and already you're finding it hard to keep those resolutions to junk the junk food, get off the couch or kick smoking. There's a biological reason why a lot of our bad habits are so hard to break-they get1（wire） into our brains."Why are bad habits stronger? You're fighting against the power of an immediate reward." Says Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and an authority on the brain's pleasure pathway."We all as creatures are behaving that way, to give greater value to an immediate reward as opposed to2is delayed, " Volkow says.How this bit of happiness turns into a habit involves a pleasure­sensing chemical named dopamine. It causes the brain3（pursue） that reward again and again strengthening the connection each time-especially when it gets the right hint from your environment.People tend to overestimate their ability to resist temptations around them,thus4（destroy） attempts to give up bad habits. Even scientists who recognize it5show weakness. "I know popcorn is not healthy. But every time I go to the cinema, I have to eat it, " Volkow says. "It's fascinating."A movement to pay people for behavior changes may exploit that connection, as some companies offer employees outright payments for insurance for adopting better habits.6well paying for behavior plays out, researchers say there are still some steps that may help fight your brain's hold7newly-established habits.Repeat, repeat, repeat the new behavior-the same routine at the same time of day. You decide to exercise. Doing it at the same time of the morning, rather than fitting it incasually,8（make） the striatum （终脑皮层） recognize the habit. Therefore, if you don't keep doing it, you will feel frustrated.Exercise itself raises dopamine levels, so eventually your brain will get a feel-goodhit9your muscles protest.Besides, try to reward yourself with10that you really desire. For instance, if you exercise all week or stick to your diet, you could try a fancy restaurant-safer perhaps than a box of cookies because the price inhibits the quantity.二、选词填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）2、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模第31~40题As the increased amount of carton dioxide in the atmosphere, heat stress, longer droughts （干旱）, and more intense rainfalls linked to global warming continue to upset our daily weather, we often forget they also1the quantity, quality, and growing locations of our food. Many foods have already2top spots on the world's "endangered foods" list, indicating their possibility to become scarce within the next 30 years.To start with what is3in many people's lives, we are disappointed to find that coffee plantations in South America, Africa, Asia, and Hawaii are all being threatened by rising air temperatures and erratic （不稳定的） rainfall patterns, which invite disease and invasive speciesto4the coffee plant and beans. The result? Significant cuts in coffee output.And Coffee's culinary cousin, cacao （aka chocolate）, is also suffering stress from global warming's rising temperatures. But for chocolate, it isn't the warmer climate alone that's the problem. Cacao trees actually prefer warmer climates as long as that warmth is paired with high humidityand5rain. However, the problem is that the higher temperatures projected for the world's leading chocolate-producing countries are not expected to be6by an increase in rainfall. Therefore as higher temperatures take more moisture from soil and plants, it's unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to make up for this loss.A notably nutritious plant, the peanut grows best when it gets five months of continuous warm weather and 20 to 40 inches of rain. Anything less and plants won't survive. That isn't good news when most climate models agree that the climate of the future will be one ofthe7including droughts and heatwaves.The world has already caught a glimpse of the peanut's future fate when last year a serious drought across the peanut-growing. Southeastern U.S. led many plants to die. According to a financial report, the dry8caused peanut prices to rise by as much as 40 percent!Finally, in the world of sea, as air temperatures rise, oceans and waterways absorb some of the heat and undergo warming of their own. The result is the9in fish population. Wanner waters also encourage vicious marine bacteria, like Vibrio, to grow and cause illness in humans.And that satisfying "crack" you get when eating crab （蟹） couldbe10as shellfish struggle to build their calcium carbonate （碳酸钙） shells, a result of ocean acidification.A. necessaryB. infectC. extremesD. refreshedE. spellsF. impactG. accompaniedH. sufficientI. shrinkJ. silencedK. earned三、完形填空（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）3、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模第41~55题"Don't get sick in July!"This is a common concern in teaching hospitals in the U.S. It's driven by the academic calendar: July is when the new interns, fresh out of medical school, start work. In other words, it's when everyone is most1. The theory is that this disadvantage leads to mistakes.So is medical experience good or bad? Well, in most cases, your doctor's experience is very helpful, allowing her to pick up on a（n）2symptom early in a disease process, when machines still can't take a hand. She can also determine the right treatment when your condition falls outside of what is in the3, where newbies get most of their ideas. For many medical treatment, there's a direct connection between physician experience and your treating outcome.In a variety of situation? though, experience can backfire. The reason issimple4. Doctors are humans too andthey5tricks of the mind-like believing that an ineffective treatment really works. In fact, entire fields of research are devoted to understanding why these errors of thought occur. They6from so-called cognitive prejudice that can misleadeven7practitioners into making the wrong decisions.Doctors are usually locked onto a diagnosis early and disregard newand8information. For example, a patient may be diagnosed with a quickly fatal cancer, but then ends up trying various herbal remedies and lives for 30 more years. Instead ofanalyzing the9diagnosis, the patient, and maybe even the doctor, may assume that the herbal remedies cured the cancer.Also, some experienced doctors tend to believe evidence when it supports their previous opinion while subconsciously ignoring information opposing it. Let's say your doctor is pretty certain you have ill digestion and orders a test to10the suspicion, which produces negative result. But she treats you for ill digestion anyway because she was11with the prior diagnosis by experience.In fact, there are clearly many benefits to having a highly experienced doctor, such as technical proficiency. But there may actually be some unexpected benefits to having a less-experienced one too. She may have a more up-to-date education, boundless energy and perhaps is less vulnerable to biases, freed from the same12for years.To safeguard yourself as a patient, one thing you should always do is13. It may not always be possible to determine that your doctor has met with ah unconsciousthinking14. But asking questions does force your doctor to think twiceand15her decision about your case.A. innocentB. productiveC. inexperiencedD. prohibitedA. slightB. objectiveC. complexD. sustainableA. psychologyB. traditionC. realityD. textbookA. psychologyB. educationC. procedureD. priorityA. take advantage ofB. make sense ofC. fall victim toD. play fire withA. springB. departC. benefitD. distinguishA. highly-motivateB. well-seasonedC. deeply-offendedD. wide-eyedA. moderateB. visibleC. conflictingD. permanentA. initialB. toughC. multipleD. privateA. evaluateB. operateC. confirmD. reviseA. preoccupiedB. labelledC. associatedD. concernedA. professional circleB. thinking patternC. academic backgroundD. operating orderA. investigatingB. questioningC. monitoringD. observingA. obstacleB. trapC. horizonD. struggleA. practiceB. accommodateC. justifyD. remove四、阅读理解（共11小题，每题2分，满分22分）4、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模（A篇）第56~59题Last October I was on a diving holiday in the Philippines with seven other advanced divers. I dived off the boat slowly sinking to about 20m.After nearly 45 minutes, the sound of my breathing was drowned out by a low rumble like an engine and I felt deep powerful vibrations （震动） as if a big boat with a propeller was passing overhead. The dive instructor's eyes were wide with confusion too. We both swam next to each other staying close to the side of the reef （礁石） . The situation felt sinister.Then we were enveloped by clouds of white sand that mushmoomed up around us. Could it be a giant turtle （海龟） racing past us? They are normally slow movers so this was very weird behavior. The vibration became so intense that I could feel it in my homes and then the sound turned into a deafening roar. Suddenly, a few meters below us, breaks began forming and the sand was sucked down. That's when I got what it was. The noise was the sound of the earth splintering open and grinding against itself.The instructor and I held hands and looked into each other's eyes. I felt comforted by his presence. I was numb （麻木的） for terror but clear-headed. My body went on high alert, ready to react. But I have no power over whatever this is. The only option is to stay very still and let it do whatever its going to do.It took enormous willpower to resist the urge to swim to the surface, which is not sensible as situation on the surface at that time was ambiguous with potential threats pending. Soon we saw other divers.The sound and vibration lasted only two or three minutes and when they stopped I heard the swoosh of sand falling over the seabed. We all held hands before resurfacing to avoid decompression sickness, which can be fatal. When up, it was a huge relief to see all the divers and we all shared incredulous looks before pulling out our breathing tools and shouting, "What was that? "Back on the boat, we rushed to check the news and confirmed we had witnessed a huge earthquake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale. It released more energy than 30 Hiroshima bombs, though it seemed that we were not at the epicenter （震中） . I was high and felt lucky surprisingly not because of my recent survival miracle, but to have experienced nature at its most stunning and its most frightening.(1) How did the author realize that they met with an earthquake?A. By feeling the violent shake under the sea.B. By witnessing a normally-slow turtle quickly moving by.C. By seeing the seafloor crack.D. By checking the news and be informed of the event.(2) Why didn't the author rise to the surface before the vibration stopped?A. Because the instructor gestured him not to rise.B. Because he was numb in body.C. Because he could sense the unclear water situation.D. Because he tried to avoid unexpected danger above.(3) Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. At the beginning of the event, a big boat passed by causing big vibration.B. All the divers used the reef as the protection against the violent vibration.C. I felt relieved as the instructor was experienced in handling situations like this.D. Powerless to fight nature, I was tame when under the water.(4) Why did the author feel fortunate on the boat?A. Because he was not at the epicenter of the earthquake.B. Because he finally survived a huge earthquake.C. Because he could witness a rare natural phenomenon.D. Because he didn't suffer from decompression sickness.5、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模（B篇）第60~62题Amazon is presenting to you our weekly bestsellers in the fiction section.Twilight WhispersLinked for years through friendship and intermarriage, the Warren and Whyte families find their charmed world marred when Mark Whyte and his wife Deborah Warren are murdered. Police detectives, hearing about TAL#NBSP dissension of the families, set out to examine the mystique behind their superficial rapport.Katia Morell, daughter of the Whyte's housekeeper, is drawn back to her growing place and is forced to face her life-long love for Jordan Whyte. As many secrets are uncovered, especially about Katia's biological father, the two young people from rival families are encountering fierce family objection in their search for happiness.The New ColossusNellie Bly, blessed with courage and reportage skill, lands two front-page stories on the widely-read newspaper, Joseph Pulitzer's NEW YORK WORLD.Pulitzer is so impressed that he assigns her to murder case confusion the police—the death of Emma Lazaru. Her investigation leads to tense encounters with some powerful and ruthless men of the time, when evils run wild on unregulated upper class. Bly has one real ally: a doctor who uses scientific techniques to establish criminal behavior. As the pieces fall into place, Bly uncovers layers of corruption （腐败） . The essential connection between the murder case and the prevalent greed and darkness of the society finally emerges.The Last Days of NightA young lawyer name Paul Cravath, takes a case that seems impossible to win. Paul's client, George Westinghouse, has been sued by Tomas Edison over a billion-dollar question: Who invented the light bulb and holds the right to power the country?The case affords Paul entry to the heady world of high society—the glittering parties and the dark dealings behind closed doors. The task is beyond daunting. Edison is a dangerous opponent with vast resources at his disposal—private spies, newspapers. Yet this unknown lawyer shares with his famous opponent a compulsion to win at all costs.In obsessive pursuit of victory, Paul receives favors from Nikola Tesla, a brilliant inventor holding the key to defeating Edison.Bones Don't LiePrivate investigator Lance Kruger was just a boy when his father vanished twenty-three years ago. Since then he's lived under the weight of that disappearance for over 20 years—until his father's car is finally dragged out from Grey Lake. It should be a time for closure, except for the skeleton found in the trunk. A missing person case gone cold has become a murder.For Lance, the investigation yields troubling questions about a man he thought he knew. But memories can play dirty tricks. For his partner attorney Morgan, uncovering each new lie comes with a disquieting fear that someone is out there watching, killing every witness tied to this decades-old crime.(1) In which way is The Last Days of Night different from the other three novels?A. In that The Last Days of Night exposes the evil and the dark dealings of the upper class life then.B. In that nobody is killed illegally in The Last Days of Night.C. In that the leading character in The Last Days of Night has got help from other characters.D. In that the leading character is born into a rich upper class family.(2) Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. In Twilight Whispers, the biggest challenge for Katia and Jordan is the long separation of time and space between them.B. In The New Colossus, the cause of the murder is rooted in the then corrupted society.C. In The Last Days of Night, Paul finally wins the law case because of his client Westinghouse's vast resources at disposal.D. In Bones don't lie, Lance Kruger's father was confirmed by the police as the murdered when Lance was a boy.(3) The underlined word TAL#NBSP dissention is closet in meaning to.A. financial worseningB. the loss of powerC. silenceD. conflict6、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模（C篇）第63~66题If what we did were simply work to live, the reality of our everyday existence would be equivalent to that of stone age man. All of human achievement that makes modern life possible has happened because of the time that has been freed up from the work of everyday survival.For most of the human species on earth man and woman have been occupied with the simple business of staying alive in as much relative comfort as possible. Hunting and gathering, finding or building shelter, defending the little that one has from plunder （抢夺）, surviving long enough to have offsprings of a mature enough age to contribute to the welfare of the group—this was initially the main business of living. It has only been comparatively recently, since the agricultural and industrial revolutions that used emerging technologies to free human beings from the TAL#NBSP drudgery of day-to-day survival, that time has become available to do other than simply survive.However, living to work is a luxury that we should not take for granted, for even now still most of the human race couldn't be blessed with the pearl.When we live to work we enjoy what we are doing, otherwise we wouldn't be doing it. The term "live to work" implies choice. Working to live denotes the exact opposite: anything will do that pays the bills. Anyone in the latter situation will attest to the undesirability of being in such a position. Living to worksuggests exhilaration in one's calling; it summons images of freedom and excitement in the prospect of what each new day will bring, whereas working to live suggests little choice if any. "What do you want to do when you grow up? " is a question with which most children will be familiar, perhaps even bored. It is a question of what even a young adult can often not be sure of until they have had experiences of many different jobs, or at least the ones they thought to try. But to be forced to work at a task that one does not enjoy day after day for survival would be last choice on anyone's list. Enlightened humanity, while acknowledging that some undesirable jobs must be done regardless, would acknowledge that if one is motivated in his work, the work will be so much better accomplished.(1) The underlined word drudgery is closest in meaning to.A. imaginationB. hard laborC. draggingD. familiarity(2) It is implied in the text that human beings.A. have been satisfied by contributing to the welfare of the group.B. stayed alive in much possible comfort for centuriesC. made little progress before the emergence of technologiesD. were addicted to hunting, gathering and building shelters.(3) Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Human achievements facilitating modern life are done during the leisure time freed from survival work.B. The major early business of humans is to seek chances for technological developments.C. In modern society, most people have enough comforts to make individual choices for work.D. Most adults can answer confidently questions concerning what jobs they want to do.(4) The best title for the passage would be.A. Technology, a driving force to push humans ahead.B. Working to live, a basic condition for pleasant living to work.C. Different desires and prospects people have for different kinds of work.D. Working to live or living to work, a choice distinguishing joy from suffering.五、信息匹配（共4小题，每题2分，满分8分）7、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模第67~70题Most people don't need science to appreciate the importance of a mother's love. But to understand how early maltreatment can derail a child's development requires careful study.In a famous research, Harry Harlow had demonstrated that proper psychological and physical development of infants requires nurturing and attention from a parent.1In that research, socially isolated monkey babies that were removed from their mothers were found to be clinging to a cloth-covered surrogate （替代的） mother for comfort.Such experimentations sound cruel. They, however, have.been critical in helping change policies in human orphanages （孤儿院） in the U.S. For centuries some orphanages treated infants equally inhumanely. Despite early evidence that orphanage infants were far more likely to die than others, supporters argued that it didn't matter whether children had "parents" specially devoted to them at the orphanage.2Orphans were supposed to be in positive mental and physical health until adoptive parents were found. Babies, they said, couldn't remember anyway.The harrowing consequences of these theories were most vividly brought to light in Romania in the 1980s and '90s. A ban on abortion （流产） led to a surge in orphanage babies. Simply being fed and changed without individualized affection, some babies present serious problems. Many developed violent behaviors, repetitively rocking or banging their heads. Some were cold and withdrawn or indiscriminately affectionate.3Their head sizes were especially small. They even had problems with attention and compression. The longer these children were left alone, the more damage was seen.The lack of a secure attachment relationship in the early years has destructive consequences for both physical and mental health later in life, with long-lasting effects. The persistence of these effects emphasizes the need to intervene early in life. The Nobel-prize-winning economist James Heckman, has long argued that investing in early childhood education provides a greater return for society than virtually any other type of spending. It is obviously reflected in increased educational success and productivity. The reduced crime, addiction, distress and disorder point to the same theory. Early life conditions critically affect adult life.4Remove it and the harm is great.A. The appropriate feeding and caring styles were greatly rewarded in all aspects.B. It was claimed that simply feeding and changing them would be adequate.C. Some, however, demonstrate little influence with roughly ordinary behavior pattern.D. Maternal attachment plays a fundamental role in shaping who we are.E. Necessities are not just the availability of food and water.F. And they simply didn't grow like normal infants.六、翻译句子（共4小题，每题2分，满分8分）8、【来源】 2018年上海静安区高三二模第71~75题Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.(1) 听到学校篮球队赢球的消息，我们都很兴奋。

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I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At the foot of a mountain. B. In the hiking trail.C. On the way to a mountain.D. On the mountaintop.2. A. Classmates. B. Cousins.C. Colleagues.D. Strangers.3. A. Rush out into the rain. B. Play a game of chess.C. Borrow more books.D. Return the books.4. A. He used to study very hard.B. He is not working hard this semester.C. He is one of the best students in class now.D. He remains unchanged in his academic performance.5. A. This job is very annoying. B. Kids are often troublesome.C. He prefers working with kids.D. He feels greater to work with adults.6. A. He is shy. B. He is calm.C. He is talkative.D. He is creative.7. A. He can't find the "ON" button on the calculator.B. He accidentally broke the woman's calculator.C. The calculator has been malfunctioning for some time.D. The woman doesn't want to fix the calculator.8. A. The team did a good job again this time.B. The team has little chance to win this time.C. The team didn't perform well for the first time.D. The team has lost the match four times.9. A. The man refuses the woman's apology.B. The man decides to forgive the woman.C. The woman intentionally hurt the man before.D. The woman tried to forget the whole thing.10. A. The plants may need more light.B. The woman should water the plants less.C. The corner is a better place for the plants.D. The woman's dormitory is not suitable for any plant.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following conversation.11. A. Design a landmark building using AI.B. Announce a policy to ban AI use in class.C. Allow students to use AI when taking exams.D. Encourage students to write essays using Chat GPT.12. A. Negative. B. Doubtful.C. Neutral.D. Supportive.13. A. Universities are banning the use of AI in assessments.B. Universities should adapt to the inevitable use of AI.C. Students turn to AI text gencrators for writing essays.D. Educators seldom struggle with the advancements in AI.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation.14. A. Electric-powered with five seats.B. Wind-powered with five seats.C. Petrol-powered with three seats.D. Solar-powered with thrcc scats.15. A. Planning the flying taxi's possible route.B. Determining the cost of the flying taxi service.C. Establishing traffic rules for the flying taxis.D. Assessing carbon footprint of the flying taxis.16. A. The introduction and development of flying taxis.B. The training plan for the pilots of flying taxis.C. The preparation for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.D. The competition between ANA and Joby Aviation.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Team collaborations. B. A job interview.C. Marketing strategies.D. A student organization.18. A. Finance. B. MarketingC. Customer service.D. Technical support.19. A. Reducing expenses. B. Increasing website visits.C. Analyzing customers' behaviors.D. Changing the website content.20. A. Its financial stability. B. Its extensive product line.C. Its commitment to innovation.D. Its staff welfare.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Are You Ready to Hug a Robot?Getting hugged tends to be a powerful positive emotional experience. Hugs have been shown to enhance social bonding and emotional well-being. However, not everyone can get a hug (21)______ they need one. Some people are lonely and do not have anyone to hug them. Others may be in long-distance relationships (22)______ it is not easy to get physical affection from their partner. In this case, they (23)______ receive fewer hugs than they like.How can this problem be solved? (24)______ scientists have proposed is to develop hug robots. This could offer lonely people the positive effects of getting hugged without the need (25)______(seek) a person who could hug them. Nevertheless, designing a hug robot is not an easy task. For example, if the robot is very large and made mostly of metal, people might be frightened of it, (26)______ happily hugging it. Therefore, psychological research is needed.A new study, which (27)______(publish) in International Journal recently, focuses on the development of Moffuly-II, a newly developed hug robot, which can move its arms to perform different small gestures during the hug. When two people hug, they often do specific things with their hands, such as clapping the(28)______(hug)person on the back to signal sympathy. It is important that a hug robot can perform similar gestures, too. In the study, the scientists wanted to know whether these gestures would make a robot hug(29)______(appealing). Volunteers who Moffully-Il hugged generally preferred hugs with gestures to gesture-less hugs. They felt that the robot was more friendly when(30)______(perform) gestures.The findings of the study indicate that it is possible to design a robot that people enjoy to hug. Details matter here, as the intra-hug gestures played a significant role in determining how much the human volunteers enjoyed the hug.Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. floodedB. leapsC. increasinglyD. combinesE. reflectF. emphasizingG. pioneering H. crafted I. technical J. unexpectedly K. classicChinese animations（动画）are boomingThe "Black Cat Delective", released 40 years ago, was a childhood favorite for many Chinese. Since then, Chinese cartoons have come a long way. While "Black Cat Detective" was simply drawn, current cartoons feature31 advances and fascinating plots. One example is "Boonie Bears: Time Twist", a family-friendly adventure released in February, with smooth animation reminding us of Pixar, a 32 animation studio now owned by Disney.These recent 33 in quality have enabled Chinese cartoons to succeed at the domestic box office. "Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child" was the most well-received film in China in 2019, 34 beating out "Avengers: Endgame", a superhero movie by Marvel Studios.In the 1960s, China's animation industry saw a big downturn as American and Japanese films 35 into the Chinese market, dominating both domestic television and cinema screens. As a result, Chinese animators36 began to work for western studios. However, things changed in 2015 with the release of "Monkey King: Hero is Back", a breakthrough for Chinese animation. This film, based on the timeless 37 "Journey to the Wes/", signaled a new era of creativity and success in the industry. The main character, the Monkey King, is depicted（刻画）as going through a mid-life crisis, which 38 the director's view that cartoons are not just for children.Light Chaser Animation, a Beijing-based studio, has contributed to the popularity of cartoons in China. Its production "30,000 Miles from Chang' an" 39 elements of Chinese culture, history, and legends with aesthetic（美学的）feeling of Tang dynasty poetry. Indeed, traditional themes are widespread among successful Chinese animations, 40 the importance of traditional culture as a foundation for Chinese animation. Like other industries, cartoons in China are inspired by Western innovations but with added "Chinese characteristics". III. Reading ComprchensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.In a bustling city in Arizona stood a high school where most of the students live in poverty. Among them were four sons of Mexican immigrants, Juan, Oscar, Luis, and Alfredo. These boys, coming from 41 backgrounds, often found themselves overlooked and underestimated. Bonded by fate and friendship, they shared a common passion for 42 . Two science teachers there decided to enter their high school into a complicated43 robotics competition sponsored by the NASA and the Naval Research. Excited for the news, these four boys signed up for the competition.With enthusiasm and energy, they started calling mechanical engineers for design help. They were 44that these kinds of robots require glass syntactic flotation foam, a type of floating material used in various marine applications. 45 money, all they could afford was some PVC pipes and duct tape（强力胶布）. 46 , they searched the city for various spare parts, gathering whatever they could to bring their vision to life. With the teachers' guidance and encouragement, they 47 together a robot with no more than metal and wires.As they worked on their robot, the boys also faced personal challenges. Juan struggled with the weight of family responsibilities; Oscar 48 a deep-seated fear of failure; Luis's heart ached from the constant peers' mockery（嘲笑）for his 49 accent, and Alfredo longed for acceptance and belonging. 50 these obstacles, they persevered, leaning on each other for support and inspiration.After a few test runs of their robot, they piled into a second-hand van to head to the competition. Uponentering the main pool area, they noticed the college teams wearing matching outfits, with robots sponsored by big companies. Feeling a bit nervous, the boys put the robot in the water for a test run. 51 , the PVC didn't hold up, causing the robot to leak and sink.However, instead of letting this 52 ruin their spirits, the boys put their heads together and came up with a brilliant solution. 12 hours later, armed with 8 super-absorbent pads to plug the leak, the robot was 53 into the pool again. This time, their robot performed admirably. Gliding gracefully through the waters, it navigated the course with precision and speed, 54 the judges and audience alike. This underwater robot, a symbol of their determination and 55 , conquered the waters, defeated engineering powerhouse MIT and ranked first in the country. This was not just a win for those four but a victory for every underdog with a dream.41. A. academic B. relevant C. humble D. professional42. A. space B. mechanics C. research D. ocean43. A. giant B. industrial C. underwater D. local44. A. advised B. forced C. challenged D. consulted45. A. Reliant on B. Available to C. Short of D. Desperate for46. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. However47. A. tied B. pieced C. added D. wrapped48. A. conquered B. created C. expressed D. battled49. A. perfect B. strange C. slight D. elegant50. A. With B. Given C. Despite D. Besides51. A. Unfortunately B. Basically C. Actually D. Consequently52. A. disagreement B. failure C. conflict D. progress53. A. scaled B. lowered C. inserted D. fed54. A. boring B. confusing C. wowing D. motivating55. A. bravery B. generosity C. confidence D. perseverance Section BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Among my oldest friends, I'm known as the mysterious one, the guy who rarely shows up, is always there not here. I had high school buddies, and I loved them all dearly though we boys didn't say such things back then. Then life happened. Most of us left our hometown. Meet-ups become rare occasions.One of those old friends, whom I had not seen since our high school graduation, reached out recently to say he'd be near where I am, and hoped we could meet up. He'd done the same thing about 10 years ago, and I'd begged off for some stupid reason related to my shyness, or rather, my introverted nature. I'm older and a bit wiser now, and I've been packing around some guilt over that missed opportunity for 10 years, so I agreed readily.We met for dinner, perhaps two hours, and rarely had I felt at case with other humans as I did with him. We talked and talked. About who we were then. Who we are now. And what made us the jerks( 混蛋）we were then.We acknowledged that if not for each other, and the circles of good people we ran with back then, the good friends who kept us reasonably on track and in check, life could have easily gone south for either of us. Each of us recalled things the other had no memory of. Fragments of memories, scattered yet precious. We know we were tight then, and we value that friendship and shared experience still today.People are fundamentally social beings and enjoy connecting with others. Maintaining social connections is good for our mental and physical health. However, despite the importance and enjoyment of social connection, people significantly underestimate how much others will appreciate being reached out to.There's something about the friends you make in youth that's near impossible to recreate with friends you make later in life. I'm telling you this to remind you that your old friends would love to hear from you, maybe a simple text, a little hello, maybe even a phone call or a meetup.56. The author refused the meet-up about 10 years ago probably because ______.A. he was not a sociable man.B. he was not clever enough.C. he lived far away from his friends.D. he felt guilty about his friends.57. Which of the following best describes the author's feeling during the dinner?A. Anxious and nervous.B. Excited and energetic.C. Comfortable and relaxed.D. Sad and regretful.58. What does the author imply by saying "life could have easily gone south for either of us"?A. They could have easily been off the track in life.B. They might have settled down in the southern region.C. Their friendship could have easily turned sour.D. They could have faced financial difficulties.59. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To describe the author's re union with an old friend.B. To reflect on the value of friendships formed in youth.C. To encourage readers to reach out to their old friends.D. To discuss the importance of social connections.(B)60. As a student who is fond of sports, where is Jane most likely to visit during the summer vacation?A. GeorgiaB. KyotoC. AlgeriaD. Paris61. What can we infer from the passage?A. Everyone can enter for the Marathon Games in the summer of 2024.B. Kyoto features the peaceful daytime and energetic nightlife.C. Visitors worldwide can enjoy skiing in Georgia all year round.D. Rock carvings in Algeria werc created by artists to attract tourists.62. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It presents attractions in different regions of the world.B. It shows the beauty of rural landscapes around the world.C. It lists the most popular places of interest in the world.D. It discovers the hidden treasures in western cultures.(C)With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture symbol over the past 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it hasbeen updated to adapt to new technologies like game systems, phones and tablets.However, Tetris is much more than winning. The game, in which players must control blocks of different shapes as they slide down a screen, is based on a fundamental element of geometry, called dynamic spatial reasoning（动态空间推理）. It is taught by mathematics educators and used by architects, engineers, animators, and many others. Players employ these geometric skills to progress in Tetris, so playing it both tests and improves a player's dynamic spatial reasoning.Spatial reasoning is the ability to visualize geometric figures and how they will move in space. So, dynamic spatial reasoning is the ability to visualize actively moving figures. The Tetris player must quickly decide where the falling game piece will best fit and then move it there. This movement involves both translation — moving a shape right and left, and rotation —turning its shape by 90 degrees at a time.Spatial visualization is a key element of a mathematics discipline called transformation al geometry, which is usually first taught in middle school. In a typical transformational geometry exercise, students might be asked to represent a figure by its x and y coordinates（坐标）on a coordinate graph and then identify the transformations, such as translation and rotations, necessary to move it from one position to another while keeping the piece the same shape and size.While it may seem simple, transformation al geometry is the foundation for several advanced topics in mathematics. Architects and engineers both use transformations to draw up blueprints, which represent the real world in scale drawings. Animators use concepts of transformations as well. While animators today use computer programs that automatically move figures around, they are all based on this kind of transformation.63. Which is NOT a key reason for Tetris's lasting popularity?A. Its pleasure of winning the game.B. Its bright colors and catchy music.C. Its link to complex math and geometry.D. Its simple rules and tech adaptability.64. According to the passage, what fundamental skill docs playing Tetris help improve?A. Logical reasoning.B. Mathematical calculation.C. Memory maintaining.D. Spatial visualization.65. Move the sample block on the right using both translation and rotation. Which image below can we get?A.(a)B.(b)C.(c)D.(d)66. Which of the following statements does the author most probably agree with?A. Tetris is a particularly useful tool for animation and architecture designs.B. Spatial visualization is based on the constant change of a figure's position.C. Transformation al geometry behind Tetris can be applied to various fields.D. Spatial reasoning is too difficult for middle school students to master.Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper se ntence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. Large roofs can, hence, collect greater amount of water.B. Rainwater can also be used for fountains and ponds.C. We all deeply depend on the nourishment of rain.D. To secure future water supply, we need new sources.E. Now, many people are returning to this practice.F. Rainwater is clean but it gets dirty from the roof.Rain CollectionWhat do you like to do on a rainy day —si t inside and listen to the pitter-patter on the roof or splash outside and feel the cold drops on your face? Whatever you choose, rain is vitally essential in the nature.67 It fills rivers and lakes, slowly sinks into the earth, nourishes our plants, and keeps the land alive and beautiful. In the past, people obtained their water from rain, wells, or nearby rivers. Now, many of us live in places where water is piped in, sometimes from far away. Removing so much water from nature and sending it to great distances harm the living things that also need that water.As climate change heats up the planet and causes extreme weather, more places face water shortages.68 . One easy place to look for more water is the sky!Humans have collected rain since ancient times. 69 . They are tapping into this clean and rich source of water provided by nature. By harvesting the rain we can reduce the amount of water we take from rivers and out of the ground.Even in dry climates, there is a lot of potential rainwater that can be effectively harvested and utilized. This rich yet often overlooked resource has the potential to significantly contribute to water conservation efforts, especially in regions facing water shortages. Just one inch of rain falling on a medium-sized house produces over 600 gallons of water. 70 .Nowadays, rainwater is still used as a primary supply in many places in the world, like Vietnam and Hawaii. In places with piped-in water, rainwater is not commonly used, but this is changing. Rainwater harvesting is getting more popular since it's easy to do and helps create water security.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71.Complaining: The Happiness KillerIn 15th-century Germany, there was an expression: Greiner, Zanner, which can be translated as "a chronic（长期的）complainer." Are you a bit of a Greiner, Zanner? If so, you're not alone. Survey data show that customers today are more than twice as likely to complain about a product or service as they were in 1976. A U. K.-based survey also observed a rise in job dissatisfaction over a two-year period before autumn 2022.Complaints can be grouped into different categories. As is reported, 45 percent of complaints concern the behavior of others. For instance, parents repeatedly criticize their children for small issues like messy bedrooms or dirty clothes. Another 29 percent focus on personal discomfort. A common complaint in this category might be about feeling too hot in a room without air conditioner. The remaining 26 percent involve unpleasant obligations like unnecessary work meetings people are forced to attend.The problem with all of these complaints is that it can feel helpful—but it typically isn't . Although complaining might offer temporary relief, it's bad for your happiness in the long run. Researchers who measured people's mood before and after they complained found that those complainers' mood was significantly worsening. Besides, complaining can also lower the happiness of the people around you. In some relationships, the negative effect can pass like a virus to those exposed. In other words, when people see others' complaints expressing anger, disgust and sadness, they can, in turn, feel similar emotions.As the 20th-century Bulgarian philosopher Archimandrite Seraphim Aleksiev observed, "Complaining is like the winter frost which, when it falls, destroys all the labors of the gardeners."V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.我们都乐于和真诚的人分享生活中的点点滴滴。

2019届奉贤区高三英语二模试卷2018学年奉贤区调研测试高三英语试卷（201904）I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At an airport. B. In an office. C. At a police station. D. Ata travel agency.2. A. Down jackets are now on sale.B. She can’t wait for the winter to arrive.C. It’s hard to know how severe the winter will be.D. She needs a warm jacket.3. A. Learning to drive. B. Buying the insurance.C. Buying a car.D. Taking a plane.4. A. Eric won’t eat vegetable witho ut meat. B. Eric likes both vegetable and meat.C. Some meat will solve Eric’s problem.D. Eric is short of vegetable.5. A. He is invasive B. He is heroic.C. He is life-threatening.D. He is awkward.6. A. Reviews of the comedy are negative. B. The reaction to the comedy is varied.C. The review of the newspaper is one-sided.D. Media are prejudiced against the comedy.7. A. Deliver the package in person.B. Pick up the package at the post office.C. Ask to have the package delivered to his home.D. Find out the opening hours of the post office.8. A. It hasn’t been graded. B. It received a low grade.C. The committee is discussing it.D. The woman hasn’t handed it in.9. A. He has been to Seattle many times. B. He has chaired a lot of conferences.C. He holds a high position in his company.D. He lived in Seattle for many years.10. A. It is too late for the man to go to the theatre.B. People have already been standing in line for two hours.C. The man must wait for two hours to buy the ticket.D. The man can buy a special ticket before the drama starts.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They are gardeners. B. They sell vegetables.C. They run a guesthouse.D. They are scientists.12. A. Five hours. B. Eight hours.C. Twelve hours.D. Fourteen hours.13. A. They have deeper roots. B. They don’t need sunshine.C. They have wider leaves.D. They have bigger flowers.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. It is produced in small quantities. B. It is sold at a lower price.C. It is served mainly in McDonald’s.D. It is grown from cows alone.15. A. The land and the water system have been polluted seriously.B. Not enough meat has been produced to meet people’s needs.C. Much land has been used up for animals and their food.D. It has consumed fewer and fewer natural resources.16. A. Steaks and hamburgers. B. Animal rights.C. The food crisis in the future.D. Lab-grown meat.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He is an Englishman living in Sweden.B. He prefers hot weather to cold weather.C. He visits London nearly every winter.D. He likes Sweden better than England.18. A. The long night. B. The bad weather.C. The gloomy winter.D.The cold houses.19. A. Delightful. B. Refreshing. C. Painful. D.Depressing.20. A. They work hard and play hard.B. They often stay up late reading.C. They like to go camping in summer.D. They try to earn more and spend more.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.How to Make the Most of Your Lunch HourShould you grab a bite at your desk or eat with your colleagues? That depends on what’s on your agenda for the rest of the day.Lunch hours (21) ______ (get) shorter and shorter and even disappearing in some parts of today’s working world. With fewer employees (22) _______(ask) to accomplish more in a day, many Americans treat lunch not as a break but as just another task to squeeze into an already over-booked day.But do quick meals at the desk actually improve productivity over more leisurely meals?The researchers only studied 32 employees, so the findings are debatable. But when they assigned one group to eat at their desks and another to dine with a colleague at a restaurant, they found those who ate lunch together showed a decline (23) _______their performance on tests that measured concentration, memory and the ability to catch errors and read emotions in facial expressions following lunch than before lunch. Both groups ate the same meals, but those who ate alone were only given 20 minutes to consume their food, (24) _______the pairedparticipants were allowed one hour in the restaurant. Those who ate alone did not have as large a drop in their cognitive processing as those who ate in the restaurant.What was responsible for the change? There were too many variables at play to determine which had the strongest influence on cognitive control-- was it the companionship, or was it the restaurant environment (25) _______other diners were present, music was played and the meal was served by wait staff, or was it the longer time to enjoy the meal?(26) _______ factor was responsible, the group that took a restaurant lunch break came back more relaxed, say the authors, and that likely affected their cognitive sharpness. Sharing a meal outside the office with a friend appears to have a (27) ______ (calm) effect, and while it reduces intellectual skills, it may develop social harmony and teamwork, which (28) _______be an important feature of some work tasks.But don’t feel sorry for the lone lunchers. It turns out (29) ______since they were able to maintain their cognitive skills following the meal, they might be in a better position (30) ______ (think) creatively for projects that require more innovative solutions or approaches.Section BDirection: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. involvingB. distinguishC. adaptedD. tailoredE. mediumF. gainsG. partiallyH. amazingI. definitelyJ. steerK. implicationsGenes That Make You SmarterThe contributions genes make to intelligence increase as children grow older. This goes against the idea most people hold that as we age, environmental influences gradually overpower the genetic legacy（遗产）we are born with and may have (31)______ for education.“People assume the genetic influence goes dow n with age because the environmental differences between people pile up in life,”says Robert Plomin. “What we found was quite (32) ______ and goes in the other direction.”Previous studies have shown variations in intelligence are (33) ______ due to genetics. To find out whether this genetic contribution varies with age, Plomin’s team gathered data from six separate studies carried out in 4 countries, (34) ______ a total of 11000 pairs of twins. The researchers tested twins on reasoning, arithmetics etc. to measure a quantity called “G”. Each study also included both identical twins, with the same genes, and fraternal twins（异卵双生）, sharing about half their genes, making it possible to (35)______ the contributions of genes and environment to their G scores.Plomin’s team calculated in childhood, genes account for about 41 percent of the variation in intelligence. In adolescence, this rose to 55 percent; by young adolescence, it was 66 percent.No one (36) ______ knows why the influence from genesshould increase with age, but Plomin suggests that as children get older, they become better at handling their environment to suit their genetic needs, and says “kids with high G will use their environment to develop their cognitive ability and choose friends who are like-minded. Children with (37) ______to low G may choose less challenging pastimes and activities, further emphasizing their genetic legacy.”Is there any way to interfere with the pattern? Perhaps. “The evidence of strong heritability（遗传可能性）doesn’t mean that there is nothing you can do about it,” says Susanne Jaeggi, “from our own work, the ones that started off with lower IQ scores had higher (38)______after training.”Plomin suggests genetic differences may be more emphasized if all children share an identical curriculum instead of it being (39) ______ to children’s natural abilities. “My tendency would be to give everyone a good education, but put more effort into the lower end,” he says.Intelligence researchers Paul Thompson agrees: “It shows that educators need to (40) ______ kids towards things drawing out their natural talents.”III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirection: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Open data-sharers are still in the minority in many fields. Although many researchers broadly agree that public access to raw data would promote science, most are (41) ______to post the results of their own labours online.Some communities have agreed to share online-geneticists,for example, post DNA sequences at the GenBank repository （库）, and astronomers are accustomed to (42) ______images of galaxies and stars from, say, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, a telescope that has observed some 500 million objects -- but these remain the (43)______, not the rule. Historically, scientists have (44) ______sharing for many reasons: it is a lot of work; until recently, good databases did not exist; grant funders were not pushing for sharing; it has been difficult to agree on standards for formatting data; and there is no agreed way to assign credit for data.But the (45) ______ are disappearing in part because journals and funding agencies worldwide are encouraging scientists to make their data (46) ______. Last year, the Royal Society in London said in its report that scientists need to “(47) ______ a research culture where data is viewed as private preserve”. Funding agencies note that data paid for with public money should be public information, and the scientific community is recognizing that data can now be shared online in ways that were not possible before. T o match the growing demand, services are springing up to make it easier to publish research products (48)_______ and enable other researchers to discover and cite (引用) them.Although calls to share data often concentrate on the (49) ______ advantages of sharing, the practice is not purely beneficial to others. Researchers who share get plenty of personal benefits, including more connections with colleagues, improved (50) ______ and increased citations. The most successful sharers -- those whose data are downloaded and cited the most often -- get noticed, and their work gets used. (51) ______, one of the most popular data sets on multidisciplinary repository Dryad is aboutwood density around the world; it has been (52) ______ 5,700 times. Co-author Amy Zanne thinks that users probably range from climate-change researchers wanting to estimate how much carbon is stored in biomass, to foresters looking for information on different grades of' trees. “I’d much prefer to have my data used by the (53) ______ number of people to ask their own questions,” she says. “It’s important to allow readers and reviewers to see exactly how you arrive at your results. Publishing data and code allows your science to be (54) ______.”Even people whose data are less popular can benefit. By making the effort to organize and label files so others can understand them, scientists can become more organized and better disciplined themselves, thus avoiding (55) ______ later on.41. A. restricted B. reluctant C. desperate D. generous42. A. accessing B. processing C. analyzing D. identifying43. A. assumption B. mystery C. exception D. phenomenon44. A. longed for B. appealed to C. focused on D. objected to45. A. symptoms B. barriers C. advantages D. consequences46. A. controllable B. unique C. reliable D. public47. A. shift away from B. end up with C. give rise to D. build up48. A. secretly B. digitally C. ethically D. fairly49. A. material B. individual C. moral D. economic50. A. visibility B. awareness C. condition D. confidence51. A. On the contrary B. As a result C. For example D. After all52. A. downloaded B. updated C. optimized D. addressed53. A. moderate B. maximum C. average D. estimated54. A. reversible B. profitable C. reproducible D. recognizable55. A. crisis B. confusion C. risk D. conflictSection BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)It was 1961 and I was in the fifth grade. My marks in school were miserable and, the thing was, I didn’t know enough to really care. My older brother and I lived with Mom in a humble house in Detroit. We watched TV every night.But one day Mom changed our world forever. She turned off the TV. Our mother had only been able to get through third grade. But, she was much brighter and smarter than we boys knew at the time. She had noticed something in the suburban houses she cleaned--books. So she came home one day, snapped off the TV, sat us down and explained that her sons were going to make something of themselves. “You boys are going to read two books every week,” she said. “And you’re going to write a report on what you read.”We complained about how unfair it was. Besides, we didn’t have any books in the house other than Mom’s Bible. But she explained that we would go where the books were regardless of how unwilling or even angry we were: “I’ll drive you to the library.”So pretty soon there were these two peevish boys sitting in her car on their way to Detroit Public Library. I wandered reluctantly among the children’s books. I loved animals, so when I saw some books that seemed to be about animals, I started leafing through them.The first book I read clear through was Chip the Dam Builder. It was about beavers. For the first time in my life I was lost in another world. No television program had ever taken me so far away from my surroundings as did this verbal visit to a cold stream in a forest and these animals building a home.It didn’t dawn on me at the time, but the experience was quite different from watching TV. There were images forming in my mind instead of before my eyes. And I could return to them again and again with the flip of a page. Soon I began to look forward to visiting this quiet refuge from my other world.Now my older brother is an engineer and I am a doctor. Sometimes I still can’t believe my life’s journey, from a failing and indifferent student in a Detroit public school to this position, which takes me all over the world to teach and perform critical surgery.But I know when the journey began the day Mom snapped off the TV set and put us in her car for that drive to the library.56. We can learn from the beginning of the passage that ______.A. the author and his brother had done well in schoolB. the author had been very concerned about his school workC. the author had spent much time watching TV after schoolD. the author had realized how important schooling was57. According to the passage, which of the following words can best describe the author’s mother?A. Tolerant and decisive.B. Aggressive and open-minded.C. Determined and farsighted.D. Persistent and literate.58. The underlined word “peevish” in the passage can bereplaced by ______.A. naughtyB. bad-temperedC. patientD. obedient59. The author began to love books for the following reasons EXCEPT that ______.。

2018上海普陀高三英语二模答案1、( ) ----Would you like___ tea? ----No, thanks. I have drunk two____. [单选题] *A. any, bottles of orangeB. some, bottles of orange(正确答案)C. many, bottles of orangesD. few, bottle of oranges2、It is important for us _______ English well. [单选题] *A. learnB. learningC. to learn(正确答案)D. learned3、Was（）that I saw last night at the concert? [单选题] *A. it you(正确答案)B. not youC. youD. that yourself4、98．There is a post office ______ the fruit shop and the hospital. [单选题] *A．atB．withC．between(正确答案)D．among5、Patrick bought her two handbags as gifts,but _____ of them was her style. [单选题] *A. eitherB. noneC. neither(正确答案)D. all6、Jack would rather spend time complaining than_____the problem by himself. [单选题] *A.solve(正确答案)B.solvedC.solvesD.to solve7、On Mother’s Day, Cathy made a beautiful card as a ______ for her mother. [单选题] *A. taskB. secretC. gift(正确答案)D. work8、For more information, please _______ us as soon as possible. [单选题] *A. confidentB. confidenceC. contact(正确答案)D. concert9、I like dancing, ______ I can join the Dancing Club.（）[单选题] *A. becauseB. so(正确答案)C. andD. but10、I?have to?_______ my younger brother on Sunday. [单选题] *A. look after(正确答案)B. look upC. take careD. look out11、He didn't allow _____ in his room. Actually he didn't allow his family _____ at all. [单选题] *A. to smoke; to smokeB. smoking; to smoke(正确答案)C. to smoke; smokingD. smoking; smoking12、I don’t like playing chess. It is _______. [单选题] *A. interestingB. interestedC. boring(正确答案)D. bored13、28．—Where is Fujian Province?—It’s ________ the southeast of China. [单选题] * A．in (正确答案)B．onC．toD．at14、The man lost his camera and he ______ it now.（）[单选题] *A. foundB. is findingC. is looking forD. looks for(正确答案)15、36．The students will go to the Summer Palace if it __________ tomorrow. [单选题] * A．won’t rainB．isn’t rainingC．doesn’t rain (正确答案)D．isn’t rain16、He always found it hard to satisfy himself. [单选题] *A. 控制B. 满足(正确答案)C. 了解D. 批评17、18．Monica wants to be a _______. She is good at sports and she loves teaching others. [单选题] *A．coach(正确答案)B．secretaryC．architectD．waiter18、_____, Martin can reach the branch of that tall tree at the gate. [单选题] *A. As a short manB. Being shortC. As he is shortD. Short as he is(正确答案)19、--I can’t watch TV after school.--I can’t, _______. [单选题] *A. alsoB. tooC. either(正确答案)D. so20、If you do the same thing for a long time, you'll be tired of it. [单选题] *A. 试图B. 努力C. 厌倦(正确答案)D. 熟练21、I usually do some ____ on Sundays. [单选题] *A. cleaningsB. cleaning(正确答案)C. cleansD. clean22、The sun disappeared behind the clouds. [单选题] *A. 出现B. 悬挂C. 盛开D. 消失(正确答案)23、The house is well decorated _____ the disarrangement of a few photos. [单选题] *A. exceptB. besidesC. except for(正确答案)D. in addition to24、It is reported（）three people were badly injured in the traffic accident. [单选题] *A. whichB. that(正确答案)C.whileD.what25、He’s so careless that he always _______ his school things at home. [单选题] *A. forgetsB. leaves(正确答案)C. putsD. buys26、Will you see to（）that the flowers are well protected during the rainy season? [单选题] *A. it(正确答案)B. meC. oneD. yourself27、Every morning John takes a（）to his office. [单选题] *A. 20-minutes' walkB. 20 minute ' walkC. 20-minutes walkD. 20-minute walk(正确答案)28、I hope Tom will arrive _______ to attend the meeting. [单选题] *A. in timesB. on time(正确答案)C. at timesD. from time to time29、( ) The salesgirls in Xiushui Market have set a good example______us in learning English. [单选题] *A. to(正确答案)B. forC. withD. on30、75．As a student in Senior Three, I must work hard．（）, I should take exercise to strengthen my body．[单选题] *A.OtherwiseB.Meanwhile(正确答案)C.ThereforeD.Thus。

2018届上海市奉贤区高三上学期期末考试（一模）英语试题及答案2018学年奉贤区调研测试高三英语试卷（1.16）（考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

请将答案填写在答题纸上。

）第I卷（共 103分）I. ListeningSection A Short conversations (10分)Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. At the theatre.C. In a meeting room.D. At the office.2. A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient.C. Manager and office worker.D. Travel agent and customer.3. A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four4. A. Reading newspapers. B. Writing up local news.C. Talking about sports.D. Putting up advertisement.5. A. He rescued a baby from a fire. B. He behaved bravely ina fire.C. He ran the fastest in a race.D. He jumped from a carriage which was on fire.6. A. Take a break. B. Go to work.C. Do the other problem.D. Keep trying.7. A. He doesn’t enjoy business trips as much as he used to.B. He doesn’t think he is cap able of doing the job.C. He thinks the pay is too low to support his family.D. He wants to spend more time with his family.8. A. Thirty yuan. B.Thirty-five yuan.C. Forty yuan.D. Forty-five yuan.9. A. He wants to get a new position. B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D. He enjoys letter writing.10. A. He probably won’t listen to the man’s advice.B. He has made a good decision.C. He has done the thing.D. He will follow the man’s advice.Section B Passages (12分)Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11.A. Photos as clues to the past. B. Fashionable families in recent history.C. Photographers of the past.D. Details of photography from the past.12. A. Their shoes. B. Some money. C. Their relatives’ hands.D. Theirplaythings.13. A. The location of the house.B. The social and economic position of the family.C. The types of games children played.D. The profession of the owner of the house.14. A. Its meat as a source of food. B. The wide classification of penguins.C. The penguin’s successful career.D. Penguin’s life in groups.15. A. The king penguin. B. The emperor penguin.C. The bare-footed penguin.D. The。

2024年上海市奉贤区中考英语二模试卷一、Listening Comprehension（听力理解）1．（5分）Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（1） （2） （3） （4） （5） 2．（5分）Listen to the dialogues and choose the best answer to each question your hear.（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案。

）（1）A．The World Sports.B．The Animal World.C．The World News.D．Around the World.（2）A．Go to a concert.B．Watch a football game.C．Stay at home.D．Visit Peace Park.（3）A．In a shop.B．On the playground.C．At a restaurant.D．In a hospital.（4）A．Surprised.B．Worried.C．Moved.D．Upset.（5）A．24.B．30.C．54.D．58.3．（5分）Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false（判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用"T"表示，不符合的用"F"表示）（1）The professor handed out question papers with only a black dot in the center. （2）The students were asked to write about what they saw on their papers. （3）The students focused on describing the white part of the paper，not the black dot. （4）The professor graded the students' answers based on their descriptions of the black dot. （5）The professor wanted to tell his students that they should not waste time thinking aboutthe negative things in their lives. 4．（10分）Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences.（听短文，用听到的单词完成下列句子。

二模翻译专练【虹口区】1、现在人们已经习惯于将坏天气与空气污染联想到一起。

（associate）2、学生们难得有机会目睹那位著名的诺贝尔文学奖获得者。

（Seldom）3、上海迪士尼乐园肯定会成为一个值得多次游览的旅游景点。

（worth）4、正是因为社会过分重视外表，不少年轻人改变了他们原有的饮食习惯。

（It）5、汤姆错过了那场公众评价很高的电影，并非因为买不到电影票，而是因为交通堵塞。

（available）【黄浦区】1、在假期学生也能使用图书馆。

（access）2、新政策会给我们带来好处还是危害还拭目以待。

（remain）3、让没有受过专业培训的人操纵机器是不负责任的行为。

（who）4、如果我们换个角度来看问题，也许能找到切实可行的解决办法。

（who）5、他有着如此坚强的意志，定会不遗余力，力争提前完成任务。

（such...that）1、这家超市的特色是24小时服务。

（feature v.）2、趁一切还来得及，去赞美你爱着、关心着的人吧。

（before）3、直到那位母亲确信她的儿子已安然无恙地到家，她才松一口气。

（Not...until）4、是不是正是老师的鼓励才使你下定决心去报考你心仪的大学？（强调句）5、因为人们坚信食物对健康是至关重要的，所以好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡。

（belief）【杨浦区】1、当你独处在外时，记得让手机保持开机状态。

（keep）2、他不顾新颁布的法律，坚持在春节期间燃放烟花。

（regardless）3、任何情况下父母都不能强迫孩子去做超出他们能力范围的事情。

（circumstances）4、正是他在一家IT公司的经历才使他在众多的申请者中脱颖引而出。

（enable）5、人工智能程序AlphaGo打败顶级职业选手的消息引起了全世界的关注。

（concern）1、自上周起，孩子们就兴奋地聊着出游的打算。

（chat）2、新的考试制度给学生更多选择科目和大学的自由。

奉贤区2017 学年度第二学期初三年级学业质量调研英语学科试卷2018 年4月(满分150 分，考试时间：100 分钟)考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。

试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分）Part I Listening（第一部分听力）I. Listening Comprehension(听力理解) (共30分)A. Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片. (6分)_____Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你所听到的对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案) (8分)( ) 7. A. In a shop. B. At home. C. In a restaurant. D. At the hospital.( ) 8. A. $2. B. $5. C. $7. D. $10.( ) 9. A. excited B. surprised C. sad D. frightened( ) 10. A. The keys B. The camera. C. The umbrella. D. The CD players.( ) 11. A. He caught a cold. B. He had a headache. C. He had a fever. D. He had toothache. ( ) 12. A. They will watch TV. B. They will take a walk.C. They will go swimming.D. They will do yoga.( ) 13. A. He thinks travelling is exciting. B. He thinks travelling is full of fun.C. He thinks travelling can enrich know l ed.D. He thinks travelling can relax and broaden minds. ( ) 14. A. They will send their son a toy car. B. Their son doesn't like toy carsC. Their son has got many toy cars.D. Their son is a high school student.C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following% statements are true or false(判断下列句子是否符合你所听到的短文内容,符合的用“T”表示,不符合的用“F”表示) (6分)( ) 15. Karen always complained about her house so she moved to a new house after a year.( ) 16. Sam loved taking photos but he didn't give up his job to start a business of taking photos.( ) 17. Harry was strong enough to deal with his work before he retired.( ) 18. The writer gave three examples to show that people had a lot of stress in their lives that they could have reduced.( ) 19. None of the people in the passage took the writer's advice.( ) 20. The old saying"If and when were planted, and Nothing grew"teaches us to take action.D. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks(根你所听到的短文内容,完成下列句子,每空格限填一词) (10分)21. Taking a nap(小唾) was probably my thing about being in kindgarten.22. Attitudes toward n aps are when comparing the US and China .23. In the US, you can even be fired from your job if you at work.24. People in China have a much attitude toward taking naps.25. But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you .Part 2 Phonetics, Grammar and Vocabulary(第二部分语音、语法和词汇)II. Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案) (共20分)( ) 26. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from the othersA. Have you read the headline of China Daily todayB. Robert was really eager to talk about his life in the army.C. His friendship meant a great deal for her, especially when she was in trouble.D. Susan had a pleasant night on her birthday with her friends.( ) 27. Kids ________ 130cm are for free rides in the public transport system.under B. below C. over D. above( ) 28. My uncle served in the army in the 1950s when he was in his________ .twenty B. twenty-two C. twenties D. twentieth( ) 29. After moving to their new house, the Lees bought some ________ in the mall nearby.A. furnitureB. chairC. tableD. shelf( ) 30. That project requires close teamwork. ______ will be achieved unless we work w ell together.Nothing B. Anything C. Something D. Everything( ) 31. At school, we are taught ________ knowledge ________ how to behave well.A. neither; norB. either; orC. not only; but alsoD. not; but( ) , the Chinese medicine t astes so _______ I don't want to take it.---But, dear, it will cure your cold.A. deliciousB. deliciouslyC. terriblyD. terrible( ) 33. Jack tried a new barber's shop today because he _______ the old one.wasn't strict with B. wasn't satisfied with C. wasn’t proud of D. wasn't surprised at( ) you heard that some horrible things might happen in 2020---Don't worry! The news ________ be true.mustn’t B. may not C. needn’t D. can’t( ) 35. In April, the weather in some places changes a lot. People remember when they have ________ four seasons in one week.organized B. described C. expressed D. experienced( ) 36. According to my brother, fishing is an excellent hobby to________ .pick up B. take up C. put up D. turn up( ) 37. It is 4:30 . Ben and Leon ________their work, so they are playing chess now.are finishing B. finished C. have finished D. will finish( ) 38. The manager asked Tom if he ________ for the extra work the next weekend.comes B. will come C. would come D. had come( ) 39. --- These plans are all nice. I haven't decided which one to c hoose.---It's OK. You ________ plenty of time to decide.gave B. were given C. will give D. will be given( ) should I do, doctor---________ healthy, you should take more exercise.Keep B. Keeping C. To keep D. Being kept( ) 41. _______ the words of pop songs ________ a good way to learn English.Memorize; is B. Memorize; are C. Memorizing, is D. Memorizing, are( ) exciting news it is! Beijing will hold the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.How B. What C. What a D. What( ) 43. I'm planning a trip to the beach tomorrow, but still can't decide .where I’m going B. how I'm going to get therewhy I am planning it D. when I'm planning it( ) failed in the singing competition.--- ________ .Better times are waiting for you.No problem. B. Best wishes. C. Cheer up. D. Good job.( ) 45. ---Hi, Cindy!I' m glad you could make it to my birthday part.--- .That's fine with me. B. Thank you for inviting me.C. I’m happy you like it.D. It's very kind of you.III. Complete the following passages with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once. (讲下列单词或词组填入空格。

上海市奉贤区高三二模英语试题1. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At an airportB. In a hotelC. At a police station.D. At a restaurant2. A. At4:20B. At4:40C. At4:50.D. At4:303. A. Its priceB. Its locationC. Its comfortD. Its facilities4. A Employer and employB. Husband and wifeC. Teacher and studentD. Patient and doctor5. A. To cancel his trip.B. To go to bed earlyC. To catch the later flightD. To ask for a morning call.6. A. Cathy already knows about the exhibit.B. Cathy has to act in a play.C. He did show her one of the signs.D. There will be an exhibit in the theatre.7. A. The critic has a very funny comment on the musicalB The woman agrees with the mans opinion of the musical.C. The woman has a very positive comment on the musical.D. The man and the woman differ in their opinion of the musical.8. A. David never likes to play tennis.B. David's unable to play tennis with them.C. David isn't a very good tennis player.D. David is in town for a game of tennis.9. A. Satisfied.B. Impatient.C. Exhausted.D. Amused.10. A. He wants to get a new job.B. He is asking the woman for help.C. He has left the woman a good impression.D He enjoys letter writing.Section BDirections:In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. She wanted to have a garden similar to their neighbour's.B. Her husband would like to have a beautiful backyard.C. She was going to make the rented house her own home.D. The community required them to keep the backyard lovely.12. A. By getting involved in doing voluntary work.B. By picking up mails for their neighbours.C. By keeping an eye on their neighbours' children.D. By planting trees along the street with others.13. A. Her husband volunteered to work in the neighbourhood.B. They took on new responsibilities for their neighbours.C. She was planning to plant a new garden in the backyard.D. She enjoyed the relationship they built with the community.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. To find out what covers the Earth.B. To list all living things on Earth.C. To work out the number of birds.D. To save the existing plants.15. A. It is run by school students.B. It focuses on different types of grass.C. It provides different levels of information.D. It allows non-scientists to review its data.16. A. We may know just a small part of all the living creatures of Earth.B. We have learnt most of the living creatures on Earth.C. Only scientists can help to make the Encyclopedia of Life.D. It won't be long before scientists collect all the data they need.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. It is a club for people from different countries to socialize.B. It is a club for British people to socialize in Washington.C. It is a club for people from different countries to discuss business.D. It is a club which arranges for people from different countries to do sports together.18. A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.D. Thursday.19. A. She can study and practise German free of charge.B. She can have a meal in a restaurant with anyone from different countries.C. She can communicate with all the sixty members at the moment.D. She doesn't need to pay for her first month in the club.20. A No activity is organized by International Friends Club on Wednesday.B. The woman came to America three months ago.C. International Friends Club organizes sports events for its members.D. If one wants to join in International Friends Club, he should fill in a form.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Time to End LonelinessUS author Henry Rollins once wrote: "Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better. Indeed, in the eyes of artists, loneliness never seems to go out of style. There are paintings that portray loneliness, songs that (21)_______ (inspire) by loneliness, and many works of literature that center around this theme.In the eyes of UK economist Rachel Reeves, however, loneliness is far from romantic. Instead, it's a "giant evil" that's become a serious problem in the country.On Jan 17, UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed politician Tracey Crouch as the country’s very first "Minister for Loneliness". Her job is (22)______ (deal) with the loneliness that the country's been feeling—a problem which, according to UK government research, is affecting more than 9 million people in the country, and (23)______ be more harmful to one's physical and mental health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Back in 2014, the UK was given the title of the "loneliness capital of Europe" by The Telegraph. A survey carried out by the newspaper found that British people were (24)______ (likely) to get to know their neighbours or build strong relationships with people than those from other European countries.But this doesn't mean it is the problem (25)_____ (affect) Britons only. In fact, were all suffering from loneliness now more than ever, in spite of most of the world now being linked to the internet, (26)______ has enabled us to be more connected than ever.(27)________ we need, according to Kim Leadbetter, sister of the late UK politician Jo Cox, is to have "proper human connections"."Our lives nowadays are so busy. We spend the vast majority of our time on our phones, on our laptops.(28)_______ _______ _______ busy we are, we need to press pause on that and actually sit down and speak to human beings," Leadbetter said at an event last year.But the first steps toward (29)_______ (fight) this problem are to accept its existence and not be ashamed or frightened by it. After all, (30)______ loneliness, many beautiful paintings, songs, and literary works wouldn't even exist. Whether it is "evil" or not, being lonely is simply part of the experience of being humman.Section BDirection: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Robots Writing NewspapersWhether it's robots working as hotel receptionists or artificial intelligence creating poetry, it's becoming more and more common to read about technology doing the jobs of humans. And now, it seems that software is even 31 of writing news stories—such as the very one you're reading.BBC News 32 reported that the Press Association(PA), a UK news service, has created a computer program that's competent to create articles that are almost impossible to tell apart from those written by human journalists. Called "robo-journalism" by BBC News, such software "teaches" itself by 33 thousands of news stories written by humans. The PA's software is already so advanced that many UK newspapers and websites publish articles created by it.According to the Reuters Institute of Journalism, many publishers are using robo-journalism to 34 interesting information quickly, from election results to official 35 on social issues. For example, US news organization The Washington Post has its own robo-journalism software, Heliograf.According to tech website Digiday, Heliograf "wrote" over 850 articles in 2017, as well as hundreds of social media 36 .So what does this mean for regular journalists? "We're naturally cautious about any technology that could replace human beings." Fredrick Kunkle, a Washington Post reporter, told Wired. "But this technology seems to have taken over only some of the work that nobody else wants to do."Indeed, it appears that robo-journalism software is 37 to help humans, rather than take away their jobs."In the future, Heliograf could do things like searching the web to see what people are talking about, checking The Washington Post to see if that story is being 38 , and, if not, alerting editors or just writing the piece itself, Wired reporter Joe Keoha wrote.However, Joshua Benton at Harvard university's Nieman Journalism Lab believes that while robo-journalism is 39 going to become more present in newsrooms, nothing can replace traditional human creativity."Good journalism is not just a matter of inputs and outputs, it is a craft that has developed over decades," he told BBC news."The really difficult part of what professional journalists do—carefully 40 information and presenting balanced, contextualized(全景式的) stones—will be very hard for machines to master."III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirection: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard 41 : keeping a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity? Do some kinds of personalities 42 longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by 43 the personality characteristics of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least 100.The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing more 44 and less neurotic (神经质的) than other people, long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a(n) 45 life span. These findings are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: Those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough 46 to make it through tough times.Interestingly, 47 , other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study participants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, 48 , were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being 49 to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.Whether you can successfully change your 50 as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should 51 to be as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mothers personality may also help 52 your longevity. That study looked at nearly 28, 000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids 53 diets, Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when we're adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms end up dying younger.Personality isn't destin(命运), and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isn't just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health. Therefore, it might be 54 to form thosepersonality traits contributing to longevity through health-related behaviours, stress reduction and 55 to the challenging problems.41. A. statements B. definitions C. applications D. explanations42. A. result from B. lead to C. rely on D. consist of43. A. assessing B. interviewing C. examining D. diagnosing44. A. active B. extensive C. persuasive D. sensitive45. A. agreeable B. normal C. changeable D. formal46. A. resources B. associations C. procedures D. interactions47. A. therefore B. however C. furthermore D. otherwise48. A. in other words B. as usual C. in addition D. for instance49. A. resistant B. open C. blind D. alert50. A. perspective B. ambition C. personality D. philosophy51. A. reject B. strive C. claim D. oppose52. A. extend B. restrict C. shorten D. determine53. A. unhealthy B. nutritious C. adequate D. moderate54. A. predictable B. advisable C. sustainable D. enjoyable55. A. temptation B. introduction C. adaptation D. objectionSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AOne Friday morning, before Michael was leaving for work he told his wife that he had finally determined to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Michael felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr. Duncan refused to grant his request? Michael had worked so hard in the last 18 months and brought some great benefits to Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.The thought of walking into Mr. Duncan's office left Michael weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever- frugal (一惯节省的) Rowland Duncan agreed to give Michael a raise!Michael arrived home that evening-despite breaking all city and state limits-to a beautiful table set with their bestchina, and candles lit. His wife, Cassie, had prepared a delicate meal including his favourite dishes. Immediately he thought someone from the office had tipped her off!Next to his plate Michael found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: "Congratulations, my love!I knew you'd get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!" He read it and stopped to think about how sensitive and caring Cassie was.After dinner, Michael was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Cassie's pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: "Don't worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase."Suddenly tears swelled in Michael's eyes. Total acceptance! Cassie's support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.56. What was Michaels plan that Friday?A. To find a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.B. To ask for a wage increase from his boss.C. To celebrate his success.D. To ask his boss to come for dinner.57. On his way back home, Michael______.A. felt weak in the kneesB. was punished by the traffic policemanC. was too anxious to share the news with his wifeD. couldn't wait to enjoy a meal58. Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?A. Michael was afraid that his request would lead to a disaster.B. Michael had worked very hard and done his part for the company.C. Michael's boss agreed to his request.D. One of Michael's colleagues had told his wife the good news.59. According to the passage, which of the following can best describe Michael's wife, Cassie?A. Passionate, thoughtful and talented.B. Considerate, generous and reliable.C. Decisive, optimistic and energetic.D. Caring, tolerant and supportive.BEight Days from just E399Departs May—October 2018Includes:●Return flights from 8 UK airports to Naples●Return airport to hotel transport●Seven nights' accommodation at the 3☆Hotel Nice●The services of guides●Government taxesJoin us for a wonderful holiday in one of Europe's most wonderful comers. Long a favourite with holidaymakers —indeed the ancient Romans called the area "happy land" —this simply attractive coastline of colourful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea is a perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday!Choose between the peaceful traditional village of Sant' Agata, set on a hillside six miles from Sorrento, or the more lively and well—known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.Breathtaking scenery and famous sights everywhere. From the legendary Island of Capri to the haunting ruins of Pompeii and from the unforgettable "Amalfi Drive" to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Should you choose to join us, we know that you will not be disappointed!With a choice of hotels and optional excursions including Capri, Pompei and the "Amalfi Drive", this is a truly unmissable holiday.Price based on two tourists sharing a twin / double room at the Hotel Nice.Like to know more? Then telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845-226-7766(All calls charged at local rates).60. All the following are included in the price of ￡399 EXCEPT_______.A. transport between the airport and the hotelB. telephone calls made by touristsC. the services of guides to touristsD. double rooms for every two tourists61. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?A. To invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.B. To advise people to telephone Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd.C. To persuade people to tour in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.D. To attract people to go to Sant' Agata or Sorrento for sightseeing.62. The underlined part "the area is a feast for the eyes" in the passage mean_______.A. the area is pleasing to the eyeB. the area is really unforgettableC. the area catches the tourists' eyeD. the area is crowded with touristsC"Monday morning feeling "could be a crushing pain in the chest which leaves you sweating and gasping for breath. Recent research from Germany and Italy shows that heart attacks are more common on Monday mornings and doctors blame the stress of returning to work after the weekend break.he risk of having a heart attack on any given day should be one in seven, but a six-year study helped by researchers at the Free University of Berlin of more than 2, 600 Germans revealed that the average person had a 20 percent higher chance of having a heart attack on a Monday than on any other day.Working Germans are particularly not protected against attack, with a 33 per cent higher risk at the beginning of the working week. Non-workers, by comparison, appear to be no more at risk on a Monday than any other day.A study of 11,000 Italians proved 8 am on a Monday morning as the most stressful time for the heart, and both studies showed that Sunday is the least stressful day, with fewer heart attacks in both countries.The findings could lead to a better understanding of what is the immediate cause of heart attacks, according to Dr. Stefan Willich of the Free University. "We know a lot about long-term risk factors such as smoking and cholesterol (胆固醇)but we don't know what actually causes heart attacks, so we can 't make specific recommendations about how to prevent them," he said.Monday mornings have a double helping of stress for the working body as it makes a rapid change from sleep to activity, and from the relaxing weekend to the pressures of work. "When people get up, their blood pressure and heart rate go up and there are hormonal(荷尔蒙的) changes in their bodies.” Willich explained. “All these things can have an unfavorable effect in the blood system and increase the risk of a clot(血凝块) in the arteries(动脉) which will cause a heart attack. "When people return to work after a weekend off, the pace of their life changes. They have a higherworkload, more stress, more anger and more physical activity," said willich. "We need to know how these events cause changes in the body before we can understand if they cause heart attacks."But although it is tempting to believe that returning to work increases the risk of a heart attack, both Willich and the Italian researchers admit that it is only a partial answer. Both studies showed that the over 65s are also vulnerable on Monday morning even though most no longer work. The reason for this is not clear, but the Italian team speculated that the social interactions-the thought of facing another week and all its pressures—may play a part.What is clear, however, is that the Monday morning peak seems to be consistent from the northern Germany to southern Italy in spite of the differences in diet and lifestyle.63. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. 20% of the Italians appear to have higher possibility of having heart attacks.B. 33% of the Germans have heart diseases, so heart attacks are more common in Germany than in any othercountry.C. The risk of having heart attacks on Monday mornings is the same as on any other day of the week tonon-workers.D. non-smokers are more likely to have heart attacks on Sundays.64. The over 65s are more likely to suffer from heart attacks on Monday mornings possibly because ______.A. they are afraid of returning to workB. they are reluctant to face the pressures of another weekC. most of them are not in good healthD. they are much busier on Mondays than on any other days of the week65. In the following research, Dr. Willich will probably try to find out______.A. if smoking and cholesterol will cause heart attackB. if increase in blood pressure, heart rate and hormonal changes will cause heart attacksC. on which day people are least likely to have a heart attackD. if events like higher workload, more stress and so on will cause heart attacks.66. What is the best title for the passage?A. Causes of Heart Attacks on Mondays.B. Warning: Mondays Are Bad for Your Heart.C. The Overweight and Smokers Risk Heart Attacks on Mondays.D. Reduce Your Chance of Having Heart Attacks on Mondays.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.You won't have any excuse to skip class anymore. French startup Open Classrooms is offering the first state-recognized bachelor degree in France that uses only MOOCs(massive open online courses). The startup partnered with IESA Multimedia to create this program.There are three learning paths in engineering, design and marketing Students will have to complete all the courses and required projects in order to get their degree. 67 IESA is already working on 40 different MOOCS for this program.On average, it will take a year of hard work in order to complete all the classes. As always, it's hard to keep going when you sign up for a MOOC. 68This kind of degree has many key advantages. For IESA, it gives the school more students. IESA is a private school, and its end goal is to make as much money as possible. So with these new Mooc students, IESA will be able to get more money per teacher on average.69 The startup already offers a course for e20 per month, but you need to pay E300 per month for the Premium Plus offering to use the state-recognized program. it's unclear how much Open Classrooms will keep, but it should be more than €20 per month.For students, it's a cheaper way to get a degree. Maybe you can't afford to study for three years at IESA and pay €6,950 per year.70 Sure, it's probably a less enjoyable experience than going to your school and spending time with other students and teachers, but it makes sense for some students.It's an interesting new direction for Open Classrooms, and I can't wait to see whether other schools will start working with the startup to provide online courses. It will be interesting to see whether the first students are satisfied with this kind of degree as well.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.The sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing.Since 2009, a new form of the sharing economy has been emerging in neighbourhoods throughout the US and around the world - Little Free Libraries. The libraries are boxes put in neighbourhoods from which local people can take out and put in books. Little Free Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults or tour guides.In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library in the Mississippi River town of Hudson, Wisconsin, to honour his mother, who loved reading. When he saw the people of his community gathering around it, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea further.Since then, his idea has become a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country. According to LittleFreelibrary. org. there are now 18,000 of the little boxes around the world, found in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries. But an Atlantic article said that they are something different in a world of e-reader downloads. The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical and human. when you open the door of the box, chance and your neighbours' tastes determine what you'll find. You might find a graphic novel, a cookbook or a tour guidebook.For many people, this sense of discovery is Little Free Libraries main appeal. "A girl walking home from school might pick up a graphic novel that gets her excited about reading, a man on his way to the bus stop might find a book of poetry that changes his view on life, said The Atlantic article. "Every book is a potential source of inspiration."V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72.与家人外出度假日益受到人们的推崇。

2018年二模首字母1.奉贤区：【难度】☆☆C. Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）Zhang Ming, a college graduate from Shandong, created a9-page “WeChat guide”. With drawings and simple words, thestep-by-step guide e 81 how to send messages, takepictures and make video calls. Zhang made the guide for hisparents. “My parents are getting old. They need an easy way tolearn how to use technology,” he said.Zh ang’s experience is c 82 nowadays. Worldwide, 40 percent of parents learn about new technologies, including computers, mobile Internet and social media, from their children, according to a study from the International Communication Association in 2017.Parents u 83 to teach their kids about almost everything. Now for thefirst time, the teachers become the students, and the students turn into the teachers.The c 84 of the roles comes from the rapid development of society and technology, says Zhou Xiaohong, a sociology professor from Nanjing University. Zhou said the Internet and other forms of media give children ways to get informationb 85 from asking older generations. Therefore, in the age of information,it’s possible that children know more than their parents do.According to the China Internet Network Information Center, 56.7 percent of Internet users and 67.2 percent of social media users in China are under the ageof 30. The younger generationu 86 acts as a link between their family and the new environment. But when they teach their parents new technologies, parents can connect to the new world by themselves, noted Zhou.In Zhang Ming’s e yes, teaching his parents about WeChat brings him c 87 to his parents. “People can communicate more by using new technology. Why shouldwe keep our parents out?” said Zhang.Keys:81. explained mon 83. used 84.change 85. besides 86. usually 87. closer2.黄浦区：【难度】☆☆☆C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）:（14分）Grades are important, but they are not the only measure.I have come to understand that exam grades are not the only purpose of schools, and grades a 81 are not enough.Studies show that some of the high-flying students have troubled lives, finding it difficult to get good jobs or become great parents or partners. A 82 graduation, students come to realize what they have learned at school has not really prepared them for the next step.Increasingly, teachers are getting to know the idea of “learning from our failures.” If you’ve never failed at anything, you’ve certainly never t 83 anything new. Exam grades are important and we encourage all students to aim high and to do well. But they don’t m 84success.I once asked my students to consider the chef Gordon Ramsay, and how he became so successful. They were surprised to find that he didn’t have a good perform ance at school and he didn’t s 85 become a great chef. In an interview, he explained that he worked long hours for very little money, learning everything he could. He took chances even if they seemed i 86 . He made mistakes but he cheered himself up a nd moved forward. His success didn’t come from grades, it came from his character: courage, effort and confidence.We should develop social skills through the whole school as an important p 87 of learning. This is why there is a focus on performance, sport and other activities. These life skills will work hand-in-hand with knowledge to enable students to dowell in their future life.Keys:81. alone 82.After 83.tried 84.mean 85.suddenly 86.impossible 87.part3.金山区：【难度】☆☆☆C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。