2020-2021學(xué)年上海楊浦區(qū)高三上學(xué)期期末英語試卷

1、2020-2021學(xué)年上海市楊浦區(qū)高三（上）期末英語試卷（一模）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

2、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.A. Professor and student.Employer and employee.Interviewer and interviewee.Salesperson and client.A. It was a very special product

3、ion.It was a little disappointing.It was full of exciting action.It was as exceptional as expected.A. He doesnt like the view.He doesnt trust elevators.He is afraid of height.He feels isolated on bridges.A. This Sunday.Next Thursday.Next Monday.The Monday after next.A. The contract contains too many

4、 sticky points.The budget is limited for the planned project.Neither side is willing to initiate the project.The two sides cant agree on the budget.A. Sorry.Puzzled.C. Impatient.第1頁（共46頁）D. Angry.A. It was seriously damaged.It was badly flooded.It crashed on a bridge.It was beyond repair.A. Make one

5、 cake at a time.Follow the step by step guide.Ignore the complicated procedure.Memorize the instructions.A. He will go to a gym after work.He is unlikely to exercise regularly.He is not allowed to exercise in the office.He will definitely change his schedule.A. Jason deserves to be punished.Jason ha

6、s lost control of the situation.Jason is sure to accomplish the assignment.Jason needs to improve his performance.Section BDirections : In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation , and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. T

7、he 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.(1) A. To make it stand out among the exhibits.To giv

8、e the impression of discolouration.To make it look like the original piece.To showcase the artistic style of the artist.A. It was sold for record one million pounds.It was restored to its original state.It was partially damaged by accident.It was thrown away on purpose.第2頁（共46頁）A. Accidents caused b

9、y lack of security in museums.Impacts of damaged artworks on the public.Challenges of guarding the artworks in museums.Incidents of artworks falling victim to human errors.12. (1) A. Launching an anti smoking campaign.Presenting three health related videos.Introducing a public service video!Proposin

10、g ideas for the video content.A. He smokes three cigarettes before getting to school.He tends to avoid sports both in and out of school.He smokes secretively when he cant concentrate.His parents have stopped giving him pocket money.A. It emphasizes the value of physical activities.It has question in

11、 the end to arouse interest.It follows the daily lives of a group of teenagers.It shows the effects of smoking on a teenager.13. (1) A. To make a huge profit.To build a customer base.To attract new investors.To defeat old brands.A. Organizing contests in the stores.Inviting celebrities to hand out f

12、ree samples.Introducing it on the official website.Featuring it on some TV channels.A. Exposure on another brands website is impractical.Offline promotions are forbidden these days.Doing so doesnt require a huge investment.Social media presence is vital for promotion.A. The pricing and marketing str

13、ategies.B. The companys development obstacles.第3頁(共46頁)C. The action plan of setting a reasonable price.D. The factors in expanding the market.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections : After reading the passage below fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. Fo

14、r 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 blankCauses of and Solutions to Frugal Fatigue (節(jié)儉疲勞癥)Have you ever attempted to save money to such a degree that you are not enjoying your life anymor

15、e ? If so , you could be suffering from frugal fatigue. Simply (1)(put), frugal fatigue refers to being sick and tired of attempting to save every penny that you earn. When you are determined to prioritize your savings , it can be initially (2)(tempt) to cut out every single luxury item from your bu

16、dget. However , the problem with this strategy is that in the long run, you may experience burnout from allowing yourself no luxuries whatsoever.Frugal fatigue can be compared to extreme dieting. Someone attempting to diet in order to lose weight (3) decide to give up all treats such as chocolate ,

17、cakes, and alcohol, (4) of which presents health risks if consumed in moderation. ( 5) months of eating nothing but vegetables and snacking on fruits alone , it would be no surprise if one became fed up with dieting. What tends to happen in the cases of frugal fatigue is that the individual in quest

18、ion suddenly reaches a breaking point (6) he goes on spending spree(狂歡)to get relief. This causes them to lose all the savings that they ( 7)(store) up thus far, and then they suffer from financial anxiety again.So,how does one prevent frugal fatigue ? One method is to avoid adopting an all or 一noth

19、ing attitude. ( 8)(plan) a careful budget that not only enables you to save money but also allows you the occasional luxury purchase. This way, you will not feel (9) you are robbing yourself of all treats. Another effective strategy is to establish realistic goals for saving. Try to break up your fi

20、nancial goals into manageable milestones. Be sure to keep very clear reasons in mind for (10) you are saving , whether its for a vacation or aretirement fund.第4頁（共46頁）Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is

21、one word more than you need.A.including B. impressions C.standing D. restored E. missing F.fun Gcomfort H. associated I. inspired J.marked K. contactAncient Civilizations Had Game Nights Too !Morten Ramstad , a researcher at the University of Bergen , Norway , and his team spotted one of the rare ob

22、jects while unearthing the remains of an Early Iron Age ( 400 300 BC) burial site in Western Norway. Burying loved ones with basic necessities like ceramic pots and clothing , to ensure their (1) in the afterlife , was a fairly common tradition in ancient cultures. However , the families of some luc

23、ky individuals went a step further by ( 2) a board game for entertainment.Though the game board was (3), the archeologists, who revealed their findings on April 5 , 2020, managed to recover the dice (骰子)and 18 circular game pieces. Unlike the modern - day cubica (立體的) dice, which are (4) with a diff

24、erent number of dots from one to six on each face , the ancient game counter was square and had bulls eye like ( 5) which indicated zero to five on each of its four faces. The researchers suspect it may have beenby the oldest known board game the Game of Mercenaries. The two person strategy game, wh

25、ich dates back to the 3rd century BC , was believed to be similar to modern 一day chess. The archeologists, who also unearthed remains of pottery jars and a bronze needle at the burial site believe the game pieces indicate the dead was wealthy individual. In ancient civilizations , board games were a

26、 status symbol, signifying the owners high social and economic . They indicated an individuals intellectual ability and also proved he/she could afford to spend time on such activities.These are status objects that bear witness to ( 8) with the Roman Empire , where they liked to enjoy themselves wit

27、h board games , Ramstad said. People who played games like this were from the upper class. The game showed that they had the time , profits , and ability to think strategically.The researchers planned to put the (9) game pieces in a museum as the discovery第5頁（共46頁）provides insights into Norways soci

28、al structure during the Early Iron Age and gives some ideasof what tabletop (10) looked like during ancient times , at least for the upper class. III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections : For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A , B, C and D. Fill in eac

29、h blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Bad Dreams Are Good !Most of us dream. whether we remember them or not. What are dreams for ? A handful of (1) dominate. Sigmund Freud famously maintained that they reveal hidden truths and wishes. More recent research suggests that they may

30、 help us process intense emotions, or perhaps sort through and strengthen memories, or (2) random neuron (神經(jīng)元) activity , or prepare responses to threatening situations. Others argue that dreams have no evolutionary function , but simply (3) personal concerns.Despite being largely unsupported by (4)

31、, Freuds view maintains strong following around the world. Researcher found that students in the U.S. , South Korea, and India were much more likely to say that dreams reveal hidden truths than to accept better (5) theories. In the same study , respondents said that dreaming about a plane crash woul

32、d cause them more (6) than an official warning about a terrorist attack. Even if dreams cant foretell the future , they seem to ( 7) our shared fascinations. The majority of dreams occur during REM sleep (深度睡眠) cycles, of which the average person has four or five a night.A study of Canadian universi

33、ty students found the most common dream topics include school, falling , being chased, and arriving too late for something. For all the commonalities dreams (8) , they vary across time and culture people who grew up watching black and white TV are more likely to dream in black and white. A 1958 stud

34、y (9) that compared with Japanese people, Americans dreamed more about being locked up , losing a loved one, finding money , being (10)dressed or encountering a mad person. Japanese people were more likely to dream about school , trying repeatedly to do something , being paralyzed with fear , or wil

35、d , violent beasts. If human dreams sound (11), bear in mind that even negative ones can have positive effects.第6頁(共46頁)In a study of students taking a French medical school entrance exam , 60 percent of thedreams they had beforehand(12) problem with the exam , such as being late or leaving an answe

36、r blank. But those who reported (13) about the exam, even bad ones, did better on it than those who didnt. So the next time you dream about an education related experience in which you are unable to answer the questions or solve a problem , dont (14) : Its probably totally meaningless. Then again ,

37、your brain might be practicing so youll be (15) if such an event ever comes to pass.(1) A. symptomsB. reviewsC. conflictsD.theories(2) A. take place ofB. make peace withC. make sense ofD. come up with(3 ) A. exemplifyB. dramatizeC. horrifyD. recognize(4 ) A. evidenceB. informationC. qualificationD.

38、inquiry(5 ) A. assumedB. connectedC.confirmedD. realized(6 ) A. curiosityB. anxietyC. fancyD. reluctance(7 ) A. expectB.endureC. exposeD. employ(8 ) A. exhibitB. explainC. supplyD. identify(9 ) A. diagnosedB. dismissedC. deniedD.determined(10 ) A. necessarilyB. independentlyC. inappropriatelyD. impe

39、rsonally(11) A. puzzlingB. excitingC. depressingD. amusing(12 ) A. revealedB. guaranteedC. tracedD. involved(13 ) A. gradesB. concernsC. dreamsD. memories(14 ) A. hesitateB. worryC. pauseD. laugh(15 ) A. readyB.eagerC. nervousD. curiousSection B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each pa

40、ssage 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.Jonas was careful about language. Not like his friend , Asher, who talked to

41、o fast, mixing 第7頁(共46頁)up words and phrases until they were barely recognizable and often very funny.Jonas smiled, remembering the morning that Asher had dashed into the classroom , late as usual, arriving breathlessly in the middle of the chanting of the morning anthem (國歌) When the class took the

42、ir seats at the conclusion of the patriotic song, Asher remained standing to make his public apology as was required.I apologize for inconveniencing my learning community. Asher ran through the standard apology phrase rapidly , still catching his breath. The Instructor and class waited patiently for

43、 his explanation.I left home at the correct time but when I was riding along near the pool , the crew was separating some salmon. I guess I just got distraught, watching them.I apologize to my classmates , Asher concluded. He smoothed his messy collar and sat down. We accept your apology , Asher. Th

44、e class recited the standard response in unison. Many of the students were biting their lips to keep from laughing.I accept your apology , Asher, the Instructor said. He was smiling. And I thank you , because once again you have provided an opportunity for a lesson in language. Distraught is too str

45、ong an adjective to describe salmon viewing. He turned and wrote distraught on the instructional board. Beside it he wrote distracted.Jonas, nearing his home now , smiled at the recollection.Thinking , still , as he wheeled his bike into its narrow port beside the door , he realized that frightened

46、was the wrong word to describe his feelings , now that December was almost here. It was too strong an adjective.He had waited a long time for this special December , when the Ceremony of the Twelve will be held and the future assignment will be announced by the Elders in the committee.Now that it wa

47、s almost upon him , he wasnt frightened , but he waseager, he decided. He was eager for it to come. And he was excited , certainly. All of the Elevens were excited about the event that would be coming so soon. But there was a little tremble of nervousness when he thought about it, about what might h

48、appen.Anxious , Jonas decided. Thats what I am.Asher arrived at the school.第8頁（共46頁）as soon as the students concluded the national anthemafter all the other students had taken their seatswhen the Instructor had begun the language lessonwhen students had started singing the patriotic songWhy did the

49、Instructor write the word distraught on the board ? To show he accepted the apology.To explain the confusing words.To warn students against using it.To shame Asher for using the wrong word.Jonas recalled what happened to Asher because.he found himself struggling to describe his feelings preciselyhe

50、was certain that he would make the same mistake as Asher didhe was reminded to use the appropriate language for the ceremonyhe finally understood how Asher was feeling that morningThe text is probably extracted from.science fiction novela journal of applied linguisticsa documentary about campus life

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