2019-2020學年徐匯區(qū)高考英語一模

1、2019 學年第一學期徐匯區(qū)學習能力診斷卷高三英語試卷（滿分 140 分，考試時間 120 分鐘）2019.12 I. Listening Comprehension Section 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 b

2、e 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. Buying a handbag.B. Trying on a piece of clothing.C. Taking a picture.D. Attending a fashion show.2.

3、 A. To the library. B. To the school.C. To the cafeteria.D. To the cinema.3. A. Make a budget.B. Buy the painting.C. Decorate the living room.D. Bargain with the art dealer.4. A. She didnt get the promotion.B. She doesnt look attractive.C. She is not in good mood.D. She cant stand foggy days.5. A. T

4、he man needs to arrive earlier.B. The woman has to work overtime.C. The woman dislikes air travel.D. The man wants to save money.6. A. He has earned a big fortune.B. He is good at saving.C. He has little money.D. He spends money like water.7. A. He didnt attend the ceremony.B. He took a lot of preci

5、ous pictures.C. He forgot to take his cell phone.D. His recorded the ceremony with his camera.8. A. Set a deadline for the staff to meet.B. Encourage his staff to work harder.C. Ask for a progress report on the project. D. Hold a conversation with his employees.9. A. He doesnt need a vacation.B. The

6、 company is short of hands.C. He is afraid of losing the job.D. The boss told him to take a chance.10. A. No seats are available now.B. Its not the right time to enter.C. Its too dark for him to find the seat.D. She cant get in until the interview ends.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hea

7、r two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your p

8、aper 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. More cheerful.B. Less stressed.C. More resolute.D. Less attractive.12. A. To find out how clothes can affect peoples feelings.B. To show how scientists

9、pay more attention to details.C. To prove people make fewer mistakes in lab coats.D. To test the effect of clothes on peoples attention.13. A. Body movements change the way people think.B. How people dress can change their appearance.C. What people wear can affect their performance.D. People doing d

10、ifferent jobs wear different clothes.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Experts who specialize in preventing natural disasters.B. People trained to respond to medical emergencies.C. Super heroes devoted to defending the earth.D. Doctors and nurses who provide medical s

11、ervices. 15. A. Decent and promising.B. Busy but secure.C. Tough and stressful.D. Demanding but well-paid.16. A. Passing a physical training program.B. Getting a certificate in CPR (心肺復蘇術).C. Possessing a medical school diploma.D. Keeping calm in any situation.Questions 17 through 20 are based on th

12、e following conversation.17. A. 18-26.B. 27-35.C. 36-45.D. 46-55.18. A. Jogging.B. Swimming.C. Tennis.D. Cycling.19. A. Launch a new promotion campaign.B. Carry out another survey.C. Increase the production of athletic shoes.D. Hold more athletic competitions.20. A. Make products more appealing.B. F

13、ollow the trend.C. Focus on fitness business.D. Target older customers.II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent andgrammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form

14、of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Once upon a time .Once upon a time there lived in Germany two brothers. At school they met a wise man who led them to a treasure a library of old books with tales more fascinating than any they had ever heard.(21) (inspi

15、re), the brothers began collecting their own stories, listening to the folktales people told them. Soon they produced their own treasure a book of fairy tales that would charm millions in faraway lands for generations (22) (come).The brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, named their story collection Ch

16、ildrens and Household Tales and published it in Germany in 1812. The collection (23) (translate) into more than 160 languages up to now. The stories and their characters continue to feature in virtually every media: theatre, opera, comic books, movies, paintings, rock music, advertising and fashion.

17、Such fame would have shocked the modest Grimms. During their lifetimes the collection (24) (sell) few copies in Germany. The early editions were not even aimed at children. They had no illustrations, and scholarly footnotes took up almost as much space as the tales (25) . Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm beg

18、an their work at a time (26) Germany had been occupied by the French under Napoleon. The new rulers restricted local culture. As young scholars, the brothers Grimm began to work on the fairy tale collection in order to save the endangered oral storytelling tradition of Germany.(27) the brothers impl

19、ied that they were just keeping records of tales, Wilhelm continued to polish and reshape the stories up to the final edition of 1857. In an effort to make them more acceptable to children and their parents, he stressed the moral of each tale and emphasized gender roles. To this day, parents still r

20、ead them to their children because they approve of the lessons in the stories: keep your promises, dont talk to strangers, work hard, obey your parents.Yet (28) all Wilhelms additions, the most important part of these stories was left untouched. The cruel treatment of children and the violent punish

21、ments handed out to the stories bad guys are too much for some parents.So what accounts for their popularity? Some have suggested that it is (29) the characters are always striving for happiness. But the truth probably lies in their origin. Grimms tales were born out of a storytelling tradition with

22、out boundaries ( 界 限 ) of age or culture. The brothersskill was to translate these into a universal style of writing that seems to mirror (30) moodsor interests we bring to our reading of them. And so it was that the Grimms fairy tales lived happily ever after.Section BDirections: Complete the follo

23、wing passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. distributedB. absolutelyC. infectionsD. consumeE. harborF. relianceG. potentialH. specificI. originateJ. respectivelyK. revealedMicroplastic PollutionIn the past few years,

24、scientists have found microplastics in our soil, tap water, bottled water, beer and even in the air we breathe. And theres growing concern about the 31 health risks they pose to humans.The new analysis in the UK have discovered microplastics widely 32 across all 10 lakes and rivers sampled. More tha

25、n 1,000 small pieces of plastic per litre were found in the River Tame,which was 33 last year as the most polluted place tested worldwide. Even in relatively remote places such as the Falls of Dochart and Loch Lomond in Scotland, two or three pieces per litre were found.Microplastics are not a 34 ki

26、nd of plastic, but rather any type of small pieces of plastic that is less than 5 mm in length according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They may 35 from a variety of sources, including cosmetics, clothing, and industrial processes.Humans are known to 36 the tiny plastic

27、 particles through food and water, but the possible health effects on people and ecosystems have yet to be determined. One study, in Singapore, has found that microplastics can 37 harmful microbes (微生物).Research by the National University of Singapore found more than 400 types of bacteria on 275piec

28、es of microplastic collected from local beaches. They included insects that cause gastroenteritis(腸胃炎) and wound 38 in humans.“Microplastics are being found 39 everywhere but we do not know the harm they could be doing,” said Christian Dunn at Bangor University, Wales, who led the work. “Its no use

29、looking back in 20 years time and saying: If only wed realized just how bad it was. We need to be monitoring our waters now and we need to think, as a country and a world, how we can be reducing our 40 on plastic.”III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passag

30、e 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.Since 2008, the average labour-force participation rate of 55- to 64-year-olds in OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries has risen by eight pe

31、rcentage points. A new OECD report, “Working Better with Age”, points out that the employment of older workers is 41 , if prosperity is to be maintained. That can be taken as a sign that our society is finally 42 the value of its older employees.Retirement gives you the chance to sleep late and avoi

32、d the morning rush hours. No longer do you have to sit through endless meetings or check email frequently. But work can keep the mind active and gives people a 43 in life. The first month of retirement may seem pleasant, but 44 is sure to come. Grand plans to learn languages and travel the world can

33、 quickly lose their appeal. 45 , the company of colleagues provides a social network; spending all week at home can lead to loneliness.Working longer should be easier now that most jobs require 46 , rather than manual, labour. Of course, many people are working longer not because they enjoy what the

34、y do, but because they cannot afford to 47 . That is not just because governments have been pushing up the state retirement age. 48 , the average age at which people actually retire differs from the official age by several years. In part, that is because many people do not rely on the state pension

35、as their onlysource of income and need work-related pensions to supplement it.However, companies are gradually 49 pensions linked to final salaries with “defined contribution” schemes. Under the latter, workers end up with a pot of savings at retirement that needs to be 50 . The income from such pot

36、s has been reduced by very low interest rates. Women tend to have smaller retirement pots (thanks to their years spent raising children), making their difficulties even more 51 . They need to keep working.Older workers may feel 52 , particularly when it comes to promotion. Two issues seem to hold 53

37、 back. The first is that older workers tend to 54 higher salaries, because of the seniority system. The second is a 55 of skills；one in three 55- to 65-year-olds in OECD countries either lack computer experience or cannot pass technology tests. Such problems can be resolved with proper training, but

38、 the over-55s should take it upon themselves to keep up with technological changes.41. A. shortsightedB. vitalC. adequateD. unnecessary42. A. recognizingB. assessingC. questioningD. transforming43. A. frameB. choiceC. lessonD. purpose44. A. libertyB. boredomC. priorityD. motivation45. A. HoweverB. I

39、nsteadC. ThereforeD. Furthermore46. A. mentalB. simpleC. physicalD. routine47. A. proceedB. continueC. persistD. quit48. A. In conclusionB. In other wordsC. In practiceD. In particular49. A. replacingB. furnishingC. increasingD. combining50. A. registeredB. reinvestedC. refundedD. removed51. A. pers

40、onalB. severeC. emotionalD. practical52. A. competitiveB. dominantC. distinguishedD. disadvantaged53. A. employersB. researchersC. employeesD. female workers54. A. commandB. ensureC. opposeD. ignore55. A. rangeB. disciplineC. shortageD. setSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each

41、 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)Agnes de Mille was a dancer and a choreographer (編舞). Early in her c

42、areer, de Mille hadcreated the choreography for a ballet called Three Virgins and a Devil. She thought it was good work, but nobody made much of it.A few years later, de Mille choreographed a ballet named Rodeo. Again, she thought her work was solid, but it resulted in little commercial fame.Then, i

43、n 1943, de Mille choreographed Oklahoma!, a musical show that enjoyed nearly instant success. In the coming years, Oklahoma! would run for an incredible 2,212 performances, both around the nation and abroad. In 1955, the film version won an Academy Award.But the success of Oklahoma! didnt bring her

44、much happiness. She thought that her work on Oklahoma! was only average compared to some of her other creations. She later said, “After the opening of Oklahoma!, I suddenly had unexpected success for a work I thought was only fairly good, after years of neglect for work I thought was fine. I began t

45、o think that perhaps my entire scale of values was untrustworthy. I talked to Martha.”Martha was Martha Graham, perhaps the most influential dance choreographer of the 20th century. (Although not as well-known by the general public, Graham has been compared to other creative geniuses like Picasso or

46、 Frank Lloyd Wright.)During their conversation, de Mille told Martha Graham about her frustration. “I confessed that I had a burning desire to be excellent, but no faith that I could be.”Graham responded by saying,“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through

47、 you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compare

48、s with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.”56. What can be learned about de Milles ballet named Rodeo?A. It earned her a large fortune.B. It made her rise to fame overnight.C. It didnt enjoy much success.D. It laid a solid foundatio

49、n for her career.57. How did de Mille feel about the great success of the musical Oklahoma!?A. Relieved.B. Ashamed.C. Confused.D. Proud.58. Picasso and Frank Lloyd Wright were mentioned in the passage to suggest that Martha Graham .A. was outstanding in visual arts and architectureB. enjoyed the sam

50、e popularity as themC. had been influenced greatly by themD. was the most influential artist in her field59. Which of the following statements best represents Grahams words in this passage?A. Comparing with others prevents you from maintaining uniqueness.B. You should always keep yourself open to th

51、e urges that motivate you.C. Your action reveals the inner landscape, which is the soul of music.D. Choosing to be positive is going to determine how you live your life.(B)Shipping containers are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional houses. These 20-or 40-foot containers can be obtain

52、ed for a little as several hundred US dollars apiece, and its not surprising that some industry professionals and even city planners consider them the future of home building. Below are details of some amazing homes made out of shipping containers.London Container City(I and II)Londons Container Cit

53、y first sprang up in the heart of the docklands in 2001. It took just five months to complete the original 12 work studios. Shortly after that, a fourth floor of studios and living apartments was built on top of these. The first container city was so successful that another Container CityII was adde

54、d to it.Amsterdam KeetwonenLos Angeles Redondo Beach houseWith its modern lines and appealing spaces, the award-winning Redondo Beach House is a luxury beachside showpiece built from eight recycled steel shipping containers, along with some traditional building materials. According to the architects

55、, the modified containers are “nearly indestructible”.Amsterdams massive Keetwonen complex houses 1,000 students and it is the largest container city in the world. The housing project is a roaring success and features units that are quiet and comfortable. Each resident enjoys a bathroom, kitchen and

56、 separate sleeping and studying quarters. The complex even has central heating and high-speed internet as well as areas for parking bikes.Mexico M2ATK Container HouseM2ATK designed this unique container house for an artist. Its fully equipped with heating and cooling, a kitchen and bathroom. On the

57、bottom floor of the house are public spaces” such as the kitchen and living room. The second floor is the bedroom, and the top floor is a studio space in which to work, read and “l(fā)et fly the imagination”.60. Compared to traditional houses, container houses are .A. easier to maintainB. less expensive to buildC. more comfortable to live inD. more fashionable in style61. What can be learned about Amsterdams Keetwonen complex?A. It is the first container city in the world.B. Its equipped with modern facilities.C. I