上海閔行中學(xué)2020屆高三英語上學(xué)期12月月考試題無答案牛津上海版

1、2020學(xué)年度第一學(xué)期閔行中學(xué)高三12月月考I. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After Reading the following passage. For some blanks, there is a word given in the brackets. Fill in each of these blanks with the proper form. of the given word. Fill in the other blanks with words that are correct in structure and

2、 proper in meaning.(A)Even today there are a great manywrong ideas about food. Someof them are very widespread.One such idea is that fish is the best brain food. Fish is good brain food (25)it is good muscle food and skin food and bone food. But no one has been able to prove that fish is any(26) (go

3、od) for the brain than many other kinds of food.Another such idea is that you (27) not drink water with meals. Washing food down with water as a substitute (28) chewing is not a good idea, but somewater with meals has been found to be helpful. It makes the digestive juices flow more freely and helps

4、 to digest the food.Many of the ideas which scientists tell us (29) (have)no foundation have to do with mixtures of foods. A few years ago the belief became general that orange juice and milk should never be drunk at the same meal. The reason given was (30)the acid in the orange juice would make the

5、 milk curdle and become indigestible. As a matter of fact, milk always meets in the stomach a digestive juice which curdles (31); the curdling of the milk is the first step in its digestion. A similar wrong idea is that fish and ice cream when (32)(eat)at the same meal form a poisonous combination.(

6、B)It ' s one of our commorbeliefs that mice are afraid of cats. Scientists have long known that (33)a mousehas never seen a cat before, it is still able to detect (覺察)chemical signals released from it and runaway in fear. This has always been thought to be something that is hard-wired into a mou

7、se ' s brain. But recently Wendy Ingram, a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, (34)this commonsense. She has found a way to“cure ” mice of their inborn fear of cats- byinfecting them with a parasite (寄生蟲)，reported the science journal Nature.The parasite, called Toxoplasma

8、 gondii, might sound unfamiliar to you, but the(35)(shock)fact is that up to one-third of people around the world are infected by it. This parasite can cause different diseases among humans,(36)pregnant women-it is linked to blindness and the death of unborn babies.However, the parasite ' s effe

9、cts on mice are unique. Ingram and her team measured how mice reacted to a cat ' s urine( 屏)before and(37)it was infected by the parasites. They noted that normal mice stayed for away from the urine(38)mice that were infected with the parasite walked freely around the rest area.But that ' s

10、not all. The parasite was found to be more powerful than originally (39)(think)-even after researches cured the mice of the infection, they no longer reacted with fear to a cat' s smell, which could indicate that the infection has caused a permanent change in mice' s brains.Why does a parasi

11、te change a mouse ' s bra in instead of making it sick like it does to human? The answer lies in evolution. Tosoplasma dondii canonly reproduce inside a cat. So the parasite had to develop a way of trickingthe mice into getting eaten more easily-thus（40）（help）itself go inside a cat- by taking aw

12、ay mice ' s sense of alarm.Section BDirections: Complete the following 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.frownedB.negativeC.nationalD.appreciationE.effectiveF.tendencyG.approachH.rankedI.enhancedJ.UnpopularK. n

13、amedWhat are the things that first come to your mind when you think of theUK? Are they nonstop rain, polite manners, boring food and tea drinking?Some of the UK ' s national stereotypes are true, a new survey has found.For example, British people do have a tendency （ 傾向）to drink lots of tea.The

14、research polled （ 調(diào)查）1,402 foreigners living in the UK on their opinions about the British way of life. Unsurprisingly, the majority （大多數(shù)）of them, almost 70 percent, said they enjoyed living in the country一 good manners, especially UK people ' s extraordinary ability to queue （NF 隊），are the main

15、 reasons for foreigners ' appreciation （ 欣賞）.More than one-third said they like d British people' s restrained （克制的）approach to emotion.However, there are aspects of British culture that are（45）upon. The heavy alcohol drinking culture（46）as the least favorite trait, followed by the British s

16、ense of humor and the country ' s bad weather.It may not be too hard to understand why heavy drinking and bad weatherare（47）.but what ' s wrong with the British sense of humor?諷刺的），so it isBritish humor is known for being dry and satirical( generally more(48).When it comes to making the Brit

17、ish laugh, here is nothing more(49)than a socially inappropriate joke, noted the BBC， Britons are more comfortable with life ' s losers, “ wrote English actor Ricky Gervais in an article published in Time magazine.“The maorityof nationalities have stereotypes fitted around them andBritons don

18、9; t escape this, “ said Lia mClifford, the founder of Global Visas, the website that conducted the research. " People probably come here with a stereotype-based preconception of what to exact. It ' s good to see from our survey, though, that in the majority of cases, this reputation is act

19、ually(50)upon living here ” .III. Reading comprehension:Section 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.Coffee can be considered one of nature's greatest gifts

20、. It gives mental and emotional(51) without harmful side effects, (like alcohol or tobacco), and it contains a wealth of nutrients. Yet, when most people drink coffee, they are not thinking that the beverage is (52)their health. In fact, some may even feel a little guilty, (53) they believe Coffee i

21、sn't good for you at all.Well, here's the truth of the matter. Coffee, like anything else, can cause problems if too much is (54). In the short-term, too muchcoffee will cause insomnia, nausea and hypertension. In the long-term, toomuchCoffee will cause stomach problems, teeth staining, and

22、high cholesterol.As far as the benefits, moderate consumption of Coffee, (which means 1 to 4 cups a day), inundates your body with a wealth of antioxidants. These substances are (55) for eliminating free radicals. They are the chemical byproducts produced any time your body does something. A small n

23、umber of them can help serve as a buffer against negative elements, but if they aren't kept in check, they can cause health problems. Antioxidants (56)that this doesn't happen.The psychological effects of caffeine cannot be (57) either. Not only does caffeine make you more (58), but it can a

24、ctually affect your mood. If you were feeling (59) or overwhelmed, a nice cup of coffee could change your perspective.The stack of work thatseemed(60) before isn't even a problem now.(61), caffeine helps stimulate creativity as it speeds up thebody's functioning. That's why coffee is oft

25、en (62)with writers and other intellectual professions. Other drugs (63) to make people dumber. Consider what happens when people get high off of crack or when they get drunk off of alcohol. They won't be functional at all. But with Coffee, an individual gets a creative boost while still helping

26、 their bodies.In conclusion, don't feel bad when you're brewing your morning cup of coffee. (64)a can of soda or a shot of alcohol, Coffee will makeyou feel wonderful while keeping you healthy. Just remember, you do have to consume the beverage(65). 51. A. reaction B. clarityC .freedom D .ch

27、allenge52. A. improving B .damaging C .adjusting D .stimulating53. A. though B .so C. while D. since54. A. purchased B. cherished C. taken D. promoted55. A .suitable B. responsible C. convenient D. famous56. A. ensureB .assumeC. threatenD. indicate57. A. ignoredB. achievedC. measured D .abandoned58.

28、 A. attractive B. attentive C. alert D .approachable59. A .incompetent B. guiltyC. depressedD. embarrassed60. A .doubtful B .unknownC .impossibleD .improper61. A .By contrast B. In addition C. For example D. In brief62. . A popular B compared C. familiar D. associated63. A. mean B. tend C suppose D

29、.expect64. A. Despite B .Without C .Apart from D. Unlike65. A. at will B. at random C.in particular D .in moderationSection BDirections: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followedby several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and

30、 D. Choose the one that fits best accordingto the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Once upon a time it was boarding school adventures and mysteries solved by tweed-wearing detectives that fired young readers ' imaginations. Now, it seems, it is the promise of tales of blood

31、 sucking vampires, unstoppable zombies, howling werewolves and terrifying beasts that young audiences to pick up a book.Teen horror is a genre that seemsto be going from strength to strength, with titles like The Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsey by Irish born writer, Darren Shan, topping the

32、charts. Indeed Darren Shan' s success hasvampire series The Saga of Darrenearned him the title of ( Master of Children ' s Horror ' and his books, which also include The Thin Executioner and the-life issues in aShan, have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. But what is it about h

33、orror fiction that so appeals to young readers, and just how scary do they like it?I think horror allows teenagers to focus on realfantastical way, helping them analyze and make sense of the world as theyare coming to great understanding of it,says Darren. 'In my book, LordLoss, the main charact

34、er ' s parents and sister will are slaughtered by demons. While that ' s obviously not going to happen to anyone in the real world, many will lose people they love during their formative years, whether it grandparents dying of old age, or friends or relatives in accidents. A book like this c

35、an hopefully help them prepare for when death strikes at them in real life. Good horror is always about helping us prepare for the darker aspects of life- and since we can ' t avoid them, we might as well turn them into entertainment! 'Darren tours frequently, attending events in schools and

36、 libraries, and talking to young readers help s him gauge what they can and can' t take terms of frightening content. He explains:'When I' m writing an especiallyterrible scene, I imagine myself reading it out in a live environment, and ask myself if I would feel comfortable doing so. If

37、 not, I'll go back andtweak the scene. I have no set formula for deciding what is suitable and what is not. I simply go with my gut instinct.'66. What is the point of the article?A. To recommend some popular horror books.B. To analyze why horror fiction fascinate young people.C. To explore h

38、ow horror fiction benefits young readers.D. To introduce how Darren creates horror books.67. The underlined phrase 'going from strength to strength ' in Paragraph2is closest in meaning to .A. Failing to attract attentionB. Improving imaginationC. Getting darker and scarierD. Becoming increas

39、ing successful68. Darren Shan thinks that his books interest young people because.A. They are exciting and inspiringB. They are about the darker aspects of lifeC. They deal with real-life issues in a fanciful wayD. They teach people how to deal with real-life problems69. What can we conclude from th

40、e last paragraph?A. Teenagers feel comfortable with Darren ' s imaginationB. The more frightening a book is, the better it sellsC. Darren visits schools from time to time to promote his booksD. Darren sometimes changes his stories to make them less scary.（B）Cinema Ticket Solutions Boost （促進(jìn)）busi

41、ness on the big screenAt EVENT Cinemas we offer a fantastic rate for bulk （ 大批的）ticket purchases （購買）,which are good for businesses, social clubs and large groups. Movie tickets are great for promotions, so why not buy in bulk and save?Tap into the power of cinema for all your promotional needs:Incr

42、ease your customers ' average order sizeReward （獎勵）them for early paymentReward and encourage your staffProvide extra rewards for your sales team Great for social clubs!We offer our discounts （ 折扣）on bulk ticket purchases of 100 tickets or more, so let the big screen boost70. Which of the follow

43、ing groups is the advertisement NOT intended for?A. Social clubs. B. Businesses.C. Families.D. Large groups.71. What advantages do you get from having one of the Gift Cards?a. You get further discount on bulk purchases.b. Your card is preloaded with a certain amount of cash.c. You get the best disco

44、unts among the three promotions.d. The cards can be used in many cinemas for many items.A. a, bB. b, cC. c, dD. b, d72. What do the three promotions have in common?A. They all have a minimum purchase.B. They are all valid for 12 months.C. They all need to be ordered ahead of time.D. They can all be

45、used on tickets and food.73. In which of the following circumstances may a firm owner NOT consider bulk ticket purchase?A. His customers usually don ' t place big orders.B. His sales staff cooperate well and perform perfectly.C. He hopes his customers will always pay in time.D. He hopes to be ad

46、mitted into a social club soon.(C)ARE we getting more stupid? According to Gerald Crabtree, a scientist at Stanford University in the US, we are.You may not want to hear this, but Crabtree believes that human intelligence reached its peak more than 2,000 years ago and ever since then has been going

47、downhill. "If an average Greek from 1,000 BCwere transported to modern times, he or she would be one of the brightest amongus, " Crabtree told The Guardian.At the heart of Crabtree ' s thinking is a simple idea. In the past, intelligence was critical for survival when our ancestors had

48、 to avoid dangerous animals and hunt for food. The difference of being smart or stupid is often life or death. However, after the spread of agriculture, when our ancestors began to live in dense farming communities, the need to keep their intelligence in peak gradually reduced.This is not hard to un

49、derstand. Most of the time, pressure is what keepsus going-you need the pressure from your teachers to finish your homework;the pressure of looking pretty you to lose weight when summercomes. And thesameis also true of our intelligence-ifwe think less, we becomeless smart.These mutations are harmful

50、 to our intelligence and they were all developed in the past,3000 years. The other evidence that Crabtree holds is in our genes. He found that among the 2000 to 5000 genes that we have that determine humanintelligence, there are two or more mutations in each of us.However, Crabtree ' s theory ha

51、s been criticized by some who say that early humans have better hunting and surviving abilities, but people today have developed a more diverse intelligence. For example, spearing a tiger doesn' t necessarily require more brainpower than play playing chess or poem. Moreover, the power of modern

52、education means a lot more people have the opportunity to learn nowadays.'You wouldn ' t get Stephen Hawking 2000 years ago. He just wouldn ' t exist, ' Thomas Hills of the University of Warwick, UK, told Live Science,'But now we have people his intellectual capacity doing things

53、 and making insights that wewould never have achieved in our environment of evolutionary adaptation.'74. What is Crabtree ' s recent finding according to the article?A. The Greeks from 1000BCcould have been the smartest in humanhistory.B. Our ancient ancestors had no better surviving than we

54、 do nowadays.C. Humanshave been getting steadily moreintelligent since the invention of farming.D. Mutations in genes that decide human intelligence have affected the development of intelligence.75. According to Crabtree, ancient humans A. had much more genes that determine human intelligenceB. Were

55、 forced to be smart due to natural selection pressuresC. Relied more on group intelligence than individual intelligenceD. Developed a diverse intelligence to adapt to the harsh realities76. Someargue that Crabtree ' s theor y is false because they think A. People today are under much more pressu

56、re than early humansB. It ' s ridiculous to compare a hunter ' s and a poet ' s intelligenceC. Modern education is far more advanced than ancient educationD. Humanintelligence nowadaysis different from that of the distant past 77. What is Thomas Hill ' s attitude toward Crabtree '

57、; s theory?A. Supportive B. Unfavorable C. Worried D. Confused.Section CDirections: Readthe passage carefully. Then answer the questions or completethe statements in the fewest possible words.(No more than 12 words )Proxemics ( 空間關(guān)系學(xué) )is the study of what governs how closely oneperson stands to anot

58、her. People who feel close will be close, though the actual distances will vary between cultures. For Americans we can discern four main categories of distance: intimate, personal, social and public.Intimate ranges from direct contact to about 45 centimeters. This is for the closest relationships su

59、ch as those between husband and wife. Beyond this comes personal distance. This stands at between 45 and 80 centimeters. Itis the most usual distance maintained for conversations between friends and relatives. Social distance covers people who work together or are meetingat social gatherings. Distances here tend to be kept between 1.30 to 2 meters. Beyond this comes public distance, such as that between a lecturer and his audience.All cultures draw l