1、上海重点高中2022年高考猜想(听力删减) 英语试卷(三) 考生留意:1. 考试时间100分钟, 试卷满分120分。2. 本试卷设试卷和答题卷两部分。试卷分为第I卷和第II卷。全部答案必需涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题卷上,做在试卷上一律不得分。3. 答题前,务必在答题卷纸上填写准考证号和姓名,并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。 Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and gr
2、ammatically 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.(A)Alan and Linda always dreamed of living “the good life”. Both from poor working-class families, they married young and set
3、out to fulfil their mutual goal of becoming wealthy. They both worked very hard for years. _25_(earn) enough money, they finally could move from their two-bedroom home to a seven-bedroom home in a rich neighbourhood. They focused their energies on trying to have _26_they considered important for a g
4、ood life: membership in the local country club, luxury cars, designer clothing, and high-class society friends. _27_much they earned, it never seemed to be enough. They were unable to remove the financial insecurity that _28_(acquire) in childhood. Then the stock market crashed in 1987, and Alan and
5、 Linda lost a considerable amount of money. Alan also suffered from heart attack, _29_cost the family much. One thing led to _30_, and they found themselves in a financial disaster. Their house needed to be sold, and eventually they lost the country club membership and the cars. It was several years
6、 _31_Alan and Linda managed to land on their feet, and though they now live a life far from wealthy, they have learned a valuable lesson from their lives and felt quite blessed. Only now, as they think of what _32_(remain) a solid, loving marriage, a dependable income, and good friends do they reali
7、ze that true abundance comes not from gathering fortunes, but rather from appreciating.(B)We all hope to enjoy harmonious relationships with our parents. In real life, however, this is not always possible. The poem Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden expresses the speakers regret over the way the
8、speaker, when he was young, _33_(treat) his father. It is only when he looks back on how he has grown up _34_he begins to understand his fathers unselfish love.In remembering the small things his father did _35_him and his family, such as lighting a fire in the morning and polishing his shoes, the s
9、peaker begins to understand an aspect of parental love that escaped _36_ notice in the past.As he recalls how his father warmed the house, the speakers coldness toward his father starts to melt away. In its place is love and gratitude. It dawns on him that love is not just hugging and kissing, or al
10、ways warm and affectionate, but _37_well be cold and stern in appearance. In fact, mature love often requires self-discipline and self-sacrifice.During our stressful teen years, we may find that our parents, especially our fathers, have difficulty_38_(show) their love for us verbally sometimes when
11、we need it most. This is certainly very discouraging. However, if we remember _39_(be) grateful or not so self-centered, we will see that their love has always been there, only _40_(express) in ways different from what we may have expected.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using
12、 the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A initial B finance Csignificantly D overwhelmed E weakened F generate G affordH hardships I survive J reactedK necessarilyIn times of economic crisis. Americans turn to their families for support.
13、 If the Great Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our skyhigh divorce rate. But this wont _41_ represent. an increase in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression _42_ American families, and the current crisis will probably do the same.We tend to think of the Depression as a time wh
14、en families pulled together to _43_ huge job losses, By 1932. when nearly one-quarter of the workforce was unemployed, the divorce rate had declined by around 25% from 1929 But this doesnt mean people were suddenly happier with their marriages. Rather, with incomes decreasing and insecure jobs, unha
15、ppy couples often couldnt _44_ to divorce. They feared neither spouse could manage alone.Today, given the job losses of the past year, fewer unhappy couples will risk starting separate households, Furthermore, the housing market meltdown will make it more difficult for them to _45_ their separations
16、 by selling their homes.After financial disasters family members also tend to do whatever they can to help each other and their communities, A 1940 book. The Unemployed Man and His Family, described a family in which the husband initially _46_ to losing his job with tireless search for work.He was a
17、lways active, looking for odd jobs to do.The problem is that such an impulse is hard to sustain(持续) Across the country, many similar families were unable to maintain the _47_ boost in morale(士气). For some, the _48_ of life without steady work eventually _49_ their attempts to keep their families tog
18、ether. The divorce rate rose again during the rest of the decade as the recovery took hold.Millions of American families may now be in the initial stage of their responses to the current crisis, working together and supporting one another through the early months of unemployment.Todays economic cris
19、is could well _50_ a similar number of couples whose relationships have been irreparably(无法弥补地)ruined. So its only when the economy is healthy again that well begin to see just how many broken families have been created. III. Reading ComprehensionSection A Directions: For each blank in the following
20、 passages 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.Many people complain that their memory is bad, particularly as they get older. Life would be so much easier if we could remember things _51_. So how can we improve ou
21、r memory?Many people think that repeating things is the best way to remember. While this undoubtedly helps short-term memory (remembering a telephone number for a few seconds, _52_), psychologists doubt whether it can help you to remember things for long. The British psychologist E.C. Stanford seeme
22、d to _53_ this point when he tested himself on five prayers that he had read aloud every morning for over 25 years. He found that he could remember no more than three words of them! _54_, especially for remembering numbers, is chunking (分块), or grouping the information. The following numbers would b
23、e _55_ for most of us to remember. 1492178919931848. But look at them in chunks, and it becomes much easier. 1492 1789 1993 1848. So what about memory training? Weve all _56_ people who can memorise packs of card by heart - how is this done and can anyone learn how to do it? _57_ experts, there are
24、various ways of training your memory. Many of them _58_ forming a mental picture of the items to be memorised. One method, which may be useful in learning foreign languages, is to create a picture in your mind _59_ a word you want to remember. Another method is to invent a story that includes all th
25、e things you want to remember. People were asked to remember up to 120 words using this technique; when tested afterwards, on average, they were able to _60_ 90 per cent of them! Surprisingly, however, there is nothing _61_ about these methods - they were around even in ancient times. Apparently the
26、 Roman general Publius Scipio could _62_ his entire army - 35,000 men in total! _63_, not all of us are interested in learning long lists of names and numbers just for fun. For those studying large quantities of information, psychologists suggest that the best way to form _64_ connections is to ask
27、yourself lots of questions as you go along. So, for example, if you were reading about a particular disease, you would ask yourself questions like: Do people get it from water?, What parts of the body does it affect? and so on. This is said to be far more effective than time spent _65_ reading and r
28、e-reading notes. 51. A. effortlesslyB. purposefullyC. exactlyD. carelessly52. A. by contrastB. in that caseC. in no wayD. for example53. A. raiseB. proveC. discussD. stress54. A. More helpfulB. Much worseC. More difficultD. Much shorter55. A. convenientB. impossibleC. meaningfulD. technical56. A. ag
29、reed withB. learned fromC. heard aboutD. apologized for57. A. Due toB. In case ofC. According toD. In spite of58. A. excludeB. meanC. suggestD. involve59. A. isolated fromB. sensitive toC. responsible forD. associated with60. A. recallB. reciteC. reviseD. restore61. A. effectiveB. awfulC. valuableD.
30、 new62. A. trainB. recognizeC. leadD. command63. A. FurthermoreB. HoweverC. SummarilyD. Therefore64. A. unknownB. looseC. meaningfulD. personal65. A. passivelyB. silentlyC. amusinglyD. extensivelySection B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfi
31、nished 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)People are being lured (引诱)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing theyre paying for
32、 it by giving up toads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users dont realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what theyre paying fo
33、r Face book because people dont really know what their personal data is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules Early on you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook you could create own little private network. Last year. The company c
34、hanged its privacy rules so that many things you city. Your photo, your friends names-were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.According to Facebooks vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people dont share infor
35、mation They have a less satisfying experience.Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting then At the side of the pages totally Who wants to took at ads when theyre online connecting with their friends?
36、The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites.I think the senator rightly communicated that we had n
37、ot been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them, Schrage admits.I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, its only the beginning. Which is why Im considering deactivating(撤销)my account. Facebook is a handy site,
38、but Im upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I dont Thats too high a price to pay.66.What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?A)It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.B)It makes money by putting on advertisements.C)It profits by selling its us
39、ers personal data.D)It provides loads of information to its users.67 What does the author say about most Facebook users?A)They are reluctant to give up their personal information.B)They dont know their personal data enriches Facebook.C)They dont identify themselves when using the website.D)They care
40、 very little about their personal information.68.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?A)To render better service to its users.B)To conform to the Federal guidelines.C)To improve its users connectivity.D)To expand its scope of business.69.Why does the author plan to
41、 cancel his Facebook account?A)He is dissatisfied with its current service.B)He finds many of its users untrustworthy.C)He doesnt want his personal data abused.D)He is upset by its frequent rule changes.(B)Walking, cycling or hopping on to public transport are the best ways to travel with a clean co
42、nscience. Yet cars remain an important option for many families because of its convenience. For people in rural areas, or with mobility problems, a car can be an essential lifeline.Drive with styleNo matter what kind of car you run, the least reliable part will be you: your driving style has a massi
43、ve impact on the fuel needed, with acceleration, gear-changing and braking all playing a significant role.Inching along at the pace of a childs tricycle might feel frugal but wont magically yield peak economy. In most modern cars, accelerate normally, changing up at 2,000rpm in a diesel, or 2,500rpm
44、 in a petrol-powered car. Once at a sensible steady speed, choose the highest gear that will let the engine run without labouring.A number of eco-driving apps are available for smartphones, to help you improve your smoothness. The A Glass of Water iPhone app offers tips to help you avoid spilling a
45、drop. The free RAC Traffic app is also a great way to avoid wasting fuel in traffic jams.Its also important to: Check tyre pressures once a month. Leave junk at home. Carrying extra weight in the boot wastes excess fuel. Leave in good time and dont speed. An extra 10mph on the motorway will add 10%
46、to your fuel bill.Power playsIt may be decades before alternative fuels such as hydrogen become commonplace, but hybrid cars that use battery power to boost a petrol or diesel engine are already available in every category. It means many families might find an electric vehicle ideal as a second car.
47、Sell your wheels, still travel by carIf you need a car for short periods, such as shopping, and live in a city, then consider a short-term car-hire service such as Zipcar instead of owning a car. If youre travelling longer distances, pay your share of the fuel costs to someone whos already driving there.70. What can you infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2?A. Choosing a fuel-saving car matters more than your driving style.B. Your driving sty
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