上海寶山區(qū)高三英語二模試卷及答案

1、Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits eac

2、h blank.(A)About dancing bearsYoung bears are captured in the wild, separated from their mothers, and taught by a trainer to become dancing bears in conditions of unimaginable cruelty.The young animals are forced on to sheets of really hot metal and, (25) (escape) the pain, the bears alternate lifti

3、ng up one paw (爪子)and then another while music is played. The process is repeated again and again (26)the animals automatically begin to raise their paws - to “dance”- in fear of the pain, evenwhen there are no metal sheets.As the bears get older, the trainers keep them under control by imposing pai

4、n. They do this by putting rings through the bears highly sensitive noses and jaws. Thepitiful truth is (27)they are not put to sleep for this painful process.Chains (28)(attach) to the rings so the trainers can control the animals, (29)weigh up to 350 kilograms, with only a slight pull on the chain

5、s. The bears nails are c ut several times a year and their teeth broken or removed in order that they cannot get their trainers (30)(injure). The bears also suffer with an inadequate diet usually (31) (consist) of white bread, sugar and cheap fruit juices. All these cause the bears serious physical

6、health problems (32)many of them display strange behavior such as swaying (搖擺)and pacing as they cannot follow natural behavioral patterns and instincts.(B)The Power of GoodIt was Mother s Day morning la st year and I was shopping at our local supermarket with myfive-year-old son, Tenyson. As we wer

7、e leaving, we realised that only minutes (33) (early) an elderly womanhad fallen and hurt (34) badly. She was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Fortunately, her husband was with her and many people had stopped to help out. Walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very upset about (35)had happened t

8、o the elderly couple. He said to me,“(36)(fall) over in front of everyone isn t much fun.”Near the entrance of the supermarket, a charity group had set up a stall selling flowers. Tenyson suggested that we should buy the lady a flower. It will make her feel better, he said. I was amazed that he woul

9、d have this sweet idea, so I asked the flower seller if I (37)buy a flower for the elderly lady because my son wanted to give it to her to cheer her up. Just take it, “ she replied. I can t take your money for such wonderful gesture. ”By then a nurse (38)(arrive), and was attending to the woman. As

10、we walked up to her, Tenyson became frightened by all the blood and medical equipment. Instead I gave (39) flower to the woman s husband. The old man thanked us both, then bent down and gave it to his wife, telling her who it was (40) . Despite being badly hurt and shaken, the old lady looked up at

11、Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little smile.Section BDirections:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each wordcan only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A.B. appealC.D. differE.F.alternativebenefitenergizingfascinatedG. marineH.I.J.K.

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15、s, the largest wetland in North America. Orlando airboat rides can help you learn about Florida history, observe alligators (短吻魚器)and other wildlife, and experience the 46 nature of the muddy wilderness. Taking an ecotour can help you become more aware of your environment and further instruct you on

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19、n forget.Reading Comprehension Section ADirections:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrasesmarked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Over the last 15 years, digital communication has brought in more changes thantheprint

20、ing press did in 1570. And those most likely to use them in this world are teenagers, whose brains appear to have an extraordinary volume to adapt to the world around them, according to Dr Jay Giedd, a(n) 51 brain expert.We are now discovering that, as a species, our brains during the teenage years

21、are still flexible and capable of 52 . Having a more flexible brain, 53 , means that certain parts of it, such as desire control and the ability to make long-term decisions, haven t developed yet, which mayalso explain why we spend a(n) 54 period living under the protection of our parents rather tha

22、n leaving home at the age of 12 or 13. This also means that the teenage brain can adapt to new technology, enabling teenagers to 55 the increasing pace of digital technology and giving them an advantage when it comes to multitasking.In the USA, on average teenagers spend hours a day using computers,

23、 mobiles, and other devices to learn, interact, and play. This increases to hours if you include all of the56 that goes on, such as talking on the phone while watching TV. As they stare at these screens, they re taking in and sorting through an incredible amount of information.There are 57 about how

24、 social media is affecting the way the brain learns to 58 , as one of the most important skills that we learn as children is how to make friends and interact with people around us. Geidd says that a lot of what goes on inside our brains is social. Social interactions are now being 59 by technology -

25、 you could have hundreds of friends, all of whom are real people that you interact with and scientists aren t sure whether we ll be able to develop the same 60 using social media.There is a(n) 61 of the growing digital trend: YouTube shows the teenagers all over the world are watching the same video

26、s and laughing at the same jokes, indicating that they are more62 than teenagers in the past. They may be keen on 63 their friends and posting updates on social media sites, but teenagers today are probably going to have access to technology and 64social and educational opportunities that anyone wit

27、h a less flexible brain may have trouble imagining. Nevertheless, there is a cut-off point, and by the age of 30, our brains in their ways, making it more65 for us to adapt and cope with new technologies.A. digital B. adolescent C. surgical D. artificialA. functioning B. noticing C. adjusting D. dec

28、idingA. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. insteadA. natural B. glorious C. limited D. extendedA. keep up with B. come up with C. put up with D. end up withA. gossiping B. multitasking C. interacting D. playingA. reports B. curiosities C. concerns D. talksA. memorize B. sort C. imagine D. socializ

29、eA. changed B. controlled C. troubled D. interruptedA. trends B. attitudes C. societies D. skillsA. advantage B. distraction C. indication D. historyA. absent-minded B. global-minded C. quick-minded D. serious-mindedA. accessing B. texting C. discovering D. watchingA. on the whole B. as a result C.

30、in other words D. by all meansA. flexible B. important C. difficult D. incredible Section BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by severalquestions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best

31、according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Sebastian Faulks has written many novels, including Devil May Care, the latest James Bond book. This cutting comes from a very different kind of novel called Charlotte Gray. The setting is a transit (中轉(zhuǎn))camp near Paris during th

32、e Second World War,where a group of people, including two small children, Andre and Jacob, await transport to take them to a concentration camp outside France. Although these people the deportees of the cutting are not fully aware of this, they face certain death.The Last NightAndre was lying on the

33、 floor when a man came with postcards on which the deportees might write a final message. He advised them to leave them at the station or throw them from the train as camp orders forbade access to the post. Two or three pencils that had survived the camps search were passed round among the people in

34、 the room. Some wrote with weeping passion, some with great care, as though their safety, or at least the way in which they were remembered, depended upon their choice of words. A woman came with a sandwich for each child to take on the journey. She also had a bucket of water, round which they gathe

35、red, holding out food cans they passed from one to another. One of the older boys hugged her in his gratitude, but the bucket was soon empty. When she was gone, there were only the small hours of the night to go through. Andre was lying on the straw, and Jacob leaned close to him for warmth. Five bu

36、ses had come in through the main entrance, and now stood trembling in the corner of the yard. At a long table the commandant of the camp himself sat witha list of names that another policeman was calling out in alphabetical order. Andre heard his name and moved with Jacob towards the bus. From the o

37、ther side of the courtyard, from windows open on the dawn, a shower of food was thrown towards them by women crying and calling out their names.Andre looked up, and i n a chance angle of light he saw a woman s face in which the eyes were fixed with terrible fierceness on a child beside him. Why did

38、she stare as though she hated him? Then it came to Andre that she was not looking in hatred, but had kept her eyes so intensely open in order to fix the picture of her child in her mind. She was looking to remember, for ever.What can we learn from the first part of the passage?The background and the

39、 situation of World War II.The transit camp and the transportation in Paris.The author, the setting and the main characters.The main idea and the names on the list.Which of the following is true about the things going on in the transit camp?The deportees were eager to leave their final messages.A hu

40、mble breakfast was served to children late that morning.Andre happened to witness the deportees routine camp life.The camp commandant stood by a long table calling the roll.The woman stared at her child fiercely probably because.she found her child was trembling and crying for foodshe thought she wo

41、uld never see her child any moreshe was filled with an attempt to escape from deathshe was driven mad by the life in the transit campThe author told the story in a(n)tone.A. casual B. desperate C. hatred D. innocent(B)What we doEFP Courses provide courses in English language and British culture. Our

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43、reign language and specialist drama teachers? 2 full -day sightseeing trips to London and Oxford (at weekends)? full board ( 全食宿 )with local, English-speaking familiesWhen we run the coursesEFP courses can be organized only during British state school terms. For this academic year, courses can be bo

44、oked between now and 23 May and between 30 May and 30 June. We welcome you to book from 3 September 2016 to 25 October 2016 and from 31 October to 20 December 2016.Why choose EFP courses? in addition to our standard English classes, we also run drama and expressionEnglish classes, taught by speciali

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46、me language level. Please see further details on our website.Length of a courseEFP courses run for either one or two weeks depending on the specific requirements for your group.How to applyPlease register your interest by sending an email to. By contacting us before you make any travel arrangements

47、you ensure that we can put your group up on the dates that you require. For more details, please visit you in Guildford soon!What does the leaflet tell us about EFP courses?Their target students are teenagers of all English levels.They are available on the school campuses in London and Oxford.Every

48、individual participant is supplied with tailored language support.They involve students in British culture activities during the whole course.Suppose you are to take EFP courses this academic year, you can.hand in an application by visiting their websiteenjoy a special series of lessons for a whole

49、school termexperience English dramas with English-speaking familiesmake a reservation from October 31 to December 20The purpose of this writing is to. A. attract qualified teachers to EFP courses B. demonstrate the popularity of EFP courses C. offer group students access to EFP courses D. illustrate

50、 the importance of EFP courses (C)Lindsay Renwick, the mayor of Deniliquin, a country town in NewSouth Wales, misses the constant whir ( 嗡嗡聲)of the rice mill whose giant fans dried the rice. The Deniliquin mill, the largest rice mill in the Southern Hemisphere (南半球),onceprocessed enough grain to mee

51、t the needs of 20 millionpeople globally. But six yearsof drought have had a destructive effect, reducing Australia s rice crop by 98percent and leading to the mothballing of the mill last December.Drought affects every agriculture industry based in Australia, not just rice - from sheep farming, the

52、 country s other backbone, to the cultivation of grapes for wine, the fastest-growing crop there, with that expansion often coming at the expense of rice. The drought s effect on rice has produced the greatest impact on the rest of the world, so far. It is one factor contributing to skyrocketing pri

53、ces, and many scientists believe it is among the earliest signs that a warming planet is starting to affect food production.Researchers are looking for solutions to global rice shortages - for example, rice that blooms earlier in the day, when it is cooler, to fight against global warming. Rice plan

54、ts that happen to bloom on hot days are less likely to produce grains of rice, a difficulty that is already starting to emerge in inland areas of China and other Asian countries as temperatures begin to climb. There will be problems very soon unless we have new varieti es of rice in place, said Rein

55、er Wassmann, climatechange director at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The recent reports on climate change carried a warning that could make the news even worse: that existing models for the effects of climate change on agriculture did not yet include newer findings that global wa

56、rming could reduce rainfall and make it more variable.Yet the effects of climate change are not uniformly bad for rice. Rising concentrations(濃度)of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, can actually helprice although the effect reduces or disappears if the plants face unnecessary heat, inadequate

57、 water, severe pollution or other stresses. Still, the flexibility of farmers here has persuaded some climate experts that, particularly in developed countries, the effects of climate change may be relieved, if not completely avoided.I m not as negative as most people, said Will Steffen, director of

58、 the Fenner School of Environment and Society at Australian National University. F armers are learning how to do things differently.”Meanwhile, changes like the use of water to grow wine grapes instead of rice carry their own costs, as the developing world is discovering.Rice is an essentialfood, sa

59、id Graeme Haley, the general manager of the town of Deniliquin.Wineis not.By “the mothballing of the mill ” (in Paragraph 1) the author most probably means the mill is.A. kept unprocessed B. left unusedC. being entirely restored D. being pushed roundTo find the ways to cope with the global rice shor

60、tage, researchers are . A. seeking new types of rice which could bloom at a lower temperature B. building greenhouses which could provide more heat for rice to grow C. studying climate changes in China which may affect rice growing in Asia D. looking for alternative agriculture industries which may