2019-2020届普陀区高考英语一模.doc

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普陀区 2019 学年第一学期高三英语质量调研英语试卷

1. 考试时间 120 分钟，试卷满分 140 分。
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I. Listening Comprehension Section A
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. She is going to Thailand. B. She is going on vacation.
C. She likes collecting postcards. D. She has traveled all over the world.

2. A. To go out to have a cup of coffee. B. To enjoy the coffee in the office.
C. To make a cup of coffee for him. D. To help him finish the program.

3. A. In a civil court. B. In a cybercafé. C. At a sports club. D. At a theatre.

4. A. Engineering. B. Geography. C. Math. D. Physics.

5. A. 14:00. B. 17:00 C. 18:00. D: 19:00.

6. A. The man will pick up Professor Rice at her office.
B. The man didn’t expect his paper to be graded so soon.
C. Professor Rice has given the man a very high grade.
D. Professor Rice won’t see her student in her office.

7. A. She had to be a liar sometimes. B. She is required to be slim.
C. She had little chance for promotion. D. Her salary is not satisfactory.

8. A. There was no park nearby.
B. The woman hasn’t seen the film yet.
C. The weather wasn’t ideal for a walk.
D. It would be easier to go to the cinema.

9. A. Dr. White comes from Greece.
B. The woman couldn't understand Greek at all.
C. The woman didn’t follow the professor’s explanation.
D. Dr. White talked about the geography of Greece yesterday.
10. A. It is more comfortable and convenient to take a bus.

B. It is worth the money taking a plane to Vancouver.
C. It is not always more expensive going by air.
D. It is faster to go to Vancouver by bus.

Section B
Directions: 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. 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 would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Babies have the ability to learn before birth.
B. Newborn babies are influenced by mothers’ ability.
C. Newborn babies can recognize the sounds of their mother.
D. Babies only want food and to be kept warm and dry.

12. A. By 18 months of age. B. By 6 months of age.
C. By two years of age. D. By one year of age.

13. A. They can recognize the different surroundings.
B. They can identify the sounds of the mother tongue.
C. They can imitate the sounds of the second language.
D. They can differ the sounds of two different languages.

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. To form an official league team. B. To join the Organization Earth.
C. To win the world championship. D. To compete with Greece’s best teams.

15. A. A luxurious life is no longer a dream.
B. Life in the refugee camp is at times tense.
C. The players care more about their racial identity.
D. There are fewer fights between people of different races.

16. A. Organization Earth is composed of refugees.
B. The love for the football brings the refugees together.
C. Greek government provides support for football training.
D. Hope Refugee United has beaten the Greece’s best team.

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A tourist guidebook. B. An annual traveler report.
C. A travelling magazine. D. An airport ranking list.

18. A. 3 weeks. B. 13 days. C. 31 hours. D. 3 hours.

19. A. To illustrate the poor service.
B. To state the cause of the delay.
C. To praise the kindness of other passengers.
D. To complain about the position of the Gate.

20. A. They provide useless directions and services.
B. They are completely indifferent to travelers’ needs.
C. They are extremely caring about passengers’ safety.
D. They provide the wrong address of the nearby hospital.

II. Grammar and vocabulary Section A
Directions: 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.
Surprise! A New Penguin
A team of scientists in New Zealand recently came across the remains of a previously unknown species of penguin—by mistake. The discovery of the Waitaha penguin species, which has been extinct for 500 years, is exciting news for the scientific community (21) it gives new insight into how past extinction events can help shape the present environment.
The researchers uncovered the Waitaha penguin remains while studying New Zealand’s rare yellow-eyed penguin. The team wanted to investigate the effects (22) humans have had on the now endangered species. They studied centuries-old bones from (23) they thought were yellow-eyed penguins and compared them with the bones of modern yellow-eyed penguins. Surprisingly, some of the bones were older than (24) (expect). Even more shockingly, the DNA in the bones indicated that they did not belong to yellow-eyed penguins. The scientists concluded that these very old bones (25) have belonged to a previously unknown species, which they named the Waitaha penguin.
By studying the bones, scientists further concluded that the Waitaha penguin was once native
(26) New Zealand. But after the settlement of humans on the island country, its population (27) (wipe) out.
Based on the ages of the bones of both penguin species, the team discovered a gap in time between the disappearance of the Waitaha and the arrival of the yellow-eyed penguin. The time gap indicates that the extinction of the Waitaha penguin created the opportunity for the yellow-eyed penguin population (28) (migrate) to New Zealand.
(29) yellow-eyed penguins thrived （兴盛） in New Zealand for many years, that species now also faces extinction. The yellow-eyed penguin today is considered one of the world’s
(30) (rare) species of penguin, with an estimated population of 7,000 that is now the focus of an extensive conservation effort in New Zealand.

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 one word more than you need.

Autism Spectrum Disorder
A. adapt B. conventions C. classified D. crucial E. diagnosed
F. intellectual G. issues H. literary I. miss J. repeated K. trials

Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, affects how people communicate with and relate to others. Most people with autism don’t understand some of the basic social 31 that others take for granted. They might have trouble making eye contact, holding a conversation, or recognizing gestures. And over one-third of people with ASD are nonverbal, meaning they don’t use speech. Along with communication 32 , people with autism often like to follow certain patterns or
33 behaviors. Many are sensitive to bright light or loud noises, and others have physical problems, like trouble walking or picking up small objects. Some have 34 disabilities, but about half have average or above average IQs. It’s also common for people with autism to have a great long-term memory for certain details, and many excel in math, science, music, or art.
With such a wide variety of symptoms, no two people with ASD are alike. The behaviors vary so much that they used to be 35 as different disorders. One was Asperger Syndrome, where people obsess over particular topics, 36 nonverbal social cues, and may not understand appropriate social behaviors.
Even though there’s no cure for ASD, therapy and medication can help people adjust. Scientists are also doing clinical 37 to find other solutions. They’ve learned that 1 out of every 68 children in the US has the disorder, but they still aren’t sure what causes it. No matter why it happens, ASD is being 38 at a higher rate every year. This doesn’t mean it’s becoming more common. It just means more people are aware of the condition and getting professional help early, and awareness is 39 . The more we learn about autism, the more we can understand and relate to those who have it.
It’s important to note that people with ASD deserve the same respect, fairness and chances that people without ASD receive. This will help people with ASD 40 and grow in our communities.

III. Reading Comprehension Section A
Directions: 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.
Stage Fright
Fall down as you come onstage. That’s an odd trick. Not recommended. But it saved the pianist Feltsman when he was a teenager back in Moscow. The experienced cellist Rostropovich tripped him purposely to 41 him of pre-performance panic. Mr. Feltsman said, “All my fright was gone. I already fell. What else could happen?”
Today, music schools are addressing the problem of 42 in classes that deal with performance techniques and career preparation. There are a variety of strategies that musicians can learn to fight stage fright and its symptoms: icy fingers, shaky limbs, racing heart, 43 mind.
Teachers and psychologists offer wide-ranging 44 , from basics like learning pieces inside out, to mental discipline, 45 visualizing a performance and taking steps to relax. Don’t deny that you’re tense, they urge; some excitement is 46 , even necessary for dynamic playing. And play in public often, simply for the experience.
Psychotherapist Diane Nichols suggests some strategies for the moments before 47 , “Take two deep abdominal(腹部) breaths, open up your shoulders, then smile,” she says. “And not one of these ‘please don’t kill me’ smiles. Then choose three friendly faces in the 48 , people you

would communicate with and make music to, and make eye contact with them. “She doesn’t want performers to think of the audience as a judge.
Extreme demands by conductors or parents are often 49 stage fright, says Dorothy Delay, a well-known violin teacher. She tells other teachers to demand only what their students are able to achieve. .
When Lynn Harrell was 20, he became the principal cellist of the Cleverland Orchestra, and he suffered extreme stage fright. “There were times when I got so nervous I was sure the audience could see my chest responding to the heartbeat, which was just total 50 . I came to a point where I thought, ‘If I have to go through this to play music, I think I’ m going to look for another job.’” Recovery, he said, involved developing humbleness—recognizing that whatever his talent, he was likely to make mistakes, and that an 51 concert was not a disaster.
It is not only 52 artists who suffer, of course. The legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s nerves were famous. The great singer Franco Corelli is another example. “We had to push him on stage,” his partners recalled.
53 , success can make things worse. “In the beginning of your career, when you’re scared to death, nobody knows who you are, and they don’t have any 54 ,” Singer June Anderson said. “There’s less to lose. Later on, when you’re known, people are coming to see you, and they have certain expectations. You have a lot to 55 . ” He added, “I never stop being nervous until I’ve sung my last note.”
41. A. assure
B. cure
C. remind
D. rob
42. A. anxiety
B. adolescence
C. principle
D. psychology
43. A. absent
B. blank
C. keen
D. narrow
44. A. advice
B. choices
C. services
D. education
45. A. instead of
B. along with
C. such as
D. with regard to
46. A. definite
B. neutral
C. natural
D. precious
47. A. ceremony
B. performance
C. lecture
D. rehearsal
48. A. audience
B. orchestra
C. staff
D. choir
49. A. at the face of
B. at the root of
C. in favour of
D. in contrast with
50. A. craze
B. fault
C. failure
D. panic
51. A. unusual
B. imperfect
C. invalid
D. unpopular
52. A. talented
B. unknown
C. young
D. experienced
53. A. Actually
B. Certainly
C. Luckily
D. Similarly
54. A. appreciation
B. contribution
C. expectation
D. satisfaction
55. A. learn
B. offer
C. say
D. lose

Section B
Directions: 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)
Leftover again? Hurray
Here’s the deal: You’re as hungry as a horse and you want a delicious meal from a fine restaurant, but you’re a little low on funds.
So what do you do? If you happen to live in Europe, the answer is as easy as pie: You pull out your smartphone or tablet, and tap Too Good To Go, Europe’s most popular app. Approximately 23,000 restaurants and food sellers post their leftover offerings on the app for half their usual cost.

Why all this incredible generosity? Unbelievably, one-third of the world’s food is thrown away, and nearly one billion people don’t have enough to eat. Besides, burning wasted food releases harmful carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change. That’s why environment-minded companies around the world are creating apps for phones, tablets, and other smart devices that connect uneaten food with people who want or need it.
After a long day at work, Anne, a 34-year-old student, pulls out her smartphone and chooses a noodle dish—pasta with mushrooms. Then she heads to a restaurant on the banks of the Spree River, where the owner packs her dinner and also offers her a scoop of free ice cream, which is a reward for bringing her own container.
Indeed, there are many programs serving the same mission around the world. In America, people are using an app called Food for All. One hour before a restaurant closes, its staff can post leftover meals to the app for up to 80 percent off menu prices. The app also allows customers to donate leftover meals to others.
In the Netherlands, 77,000 people have downloaded an app called NoFoodWasted. This program allows grocery store workers to share products that are approaching their expiration dates with customers who might need them.
Some countries are taking their commitment to reducing food waste a step further. France and the Czech Republic, for example, have laws that prohibit restaurants and grocery stores