上海杨浦区高考英语二模带答案

1、2019届杨浦区高考英语二模. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: 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

2、best fits each blank. My head was so full of digital noise (21) _ it felt like my brain was about to explode. I had no greater power of concentration than a goldfish and the lifeless stare of a goldfish as well. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been weakened by a brain t

3、hat simply could not sit still. So, at the start of this year I committed to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain. My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Fi

4、nding the time to read was a challenge but heres how I did it. Firstly, I decided to treat my mind like a child (22) _ (behave) badly and lay down some ground rules. Then I decided that I (23) _ (read) for an hour or two at a time (24) _ distraction each day. It was something I hadnt done in years a

5、nd it was scary (25) _ difficult it was. In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the(26) _ (calm) and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page,

6、resisting the urge(27) _ (reach ) for that screen. I took inspiration from Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her familys devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just

7、to read. It was a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times (28) _ I ordinarily would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in red at night and on lunch breaks. (29) _ (renew) my love affair with books, I created a sacred space where I pressed pause

8、and found inspiration, knowledge and reflection. In our modern world, reading for the sake of reading is not selfish. It is a powerful and beneficial way to slow down and be(30) _.III. Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that t

9、here is one word more than you need.A. intentions B. feature C. inviting D. conservation E. entertaining F. matched G. confused H. fascinationI. survive J. defining K. evaluate The odds are high that youve seen a beauty pageant（选美比赛）or two in your life. They are among the most attended and viewed ev

10、ents in the world. Despite numerous different opinions, beauty pageants continue to not only 31 but also become more popular. Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth are known as the Big Four beauty pageants, and all of them continue to this day. These competitions 32 young wome

11、n on their physical attractiveness, of course, but they also are judged on their personality, intelligence, talent, and responses to interview-based questions. The eventual winners receive prizes including cash, scholarships, clothes, beauty queen crowns, and of course, the title of the event for on

12、e year. All these awards do not come cheap for the young ladies. They have duties to fulfill while holding their titles. Beauty queens often appear at functions to raise social awareness about environmental and social issues such as nature 33 , racial or gender discrimination, and disease prevention

13、. By projecting the image of a well-educated, respectable character 34 with a successful personality, every beauty pageant winner is seen as a role model, and not just for young girls alone. Some beauty contests 35 men rather than women. Similar to their feminine counterparts, men enter Mister Globa

14、l, Mister International, and Mister World for their looks, style, and talent. These contests should not be 36 with the Mister Universe contest, which is an annual bodybuilding competition. There are other strange and 37 pageants all over the world that celebrate everything from being old to being pr

15、egnant. Beauty contests, whether organized with noble 38 or just for fun, have attracted criticism since they were first held. Some critics object to the focus on physical beauty, especially emphasis on a certain stature and body shape. Further, they point out that some participants will actually ha

16、ve themselves through dieting or plastic surgery to achieve the perfect appearance. Despite these complaints, beauty may be only skin deep, but 39 it and competing for the glory of being the fairest of them all holds a timeless and universal 40_. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each bl

17、ank 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.China and India Dominate the Greening of Earth Over the last two decades, the Earth has seen an increase in foliage（植物）around the planet, measured

18、in average leaf area per year on plants and trees. Data from NASA satellites shows that China and India two _41_ economies with the worlds biggest populations are _42_ the increase in greening on land. The effect comes mostly from _43_ tree-planting programs in China and intensive agriculture in bot

19、h countries. Researchers from Boston University found that global green leaf area has increased by five percent since the early 2000s, an area _44_ to the entire Amazon rainforest. The study was also published in the journal Nature Sustainability on February 11. It revealed that at least 25 percent

20、of the global foliage _45_ this century came in China. “China and India _46_ one-third of the greening, but contain only nice percent of the planets land area covered in vegetation,” said lead author Chi Chen of Boston University. “That is a surprising finding, considering the general idea of land d

21、egradation（退化）in populous countries from _47_.” Chinas _48_ contribution to the global greening trend came in large part from programs to conserve and expand forest, accounting for about 42 percent of the greening contribution. These programs were developed in an effort to _49_ the effects of air po

22、llution, soil erosion and climate change. Another 32 percent of the greening change in China, and 82 percent in India, resulted from intensive _50_ of food crops. The land area used to grow crops in China and India has not changed much since the early 2000s. Yet both countries have greatly increased

23、 annual total green leaf area and food production in order to _51_ large populations. Rama Nemani, a research scientist at NASAs Ames Research Center, saw a(n) _52_ message in the new findings. “ One people realize there is a problem, they tend to fix it,” he said.” In the 1970s and 80s in India and

24、 China, the situation around vegetation loss was not good. In the 1990s, people realized it, and today things have improved. Humans are _53_ resilient（复原快的，适应力强的）. Thats what we see in the satellite data.” _54_, the researchers rang bells as well. They pointed out that the gain in global greenness d

25、id not _55_ make up for the loss of natural vegetation in tropical regions like Brazil and Indonesia.41. A. emerging B. declining C. stimulating D. intruding42. A. imposing B. contributing C. leading D. creating 43. A. fertile B. extreme C. harmonious D. ambitious44. A. distant B. equivalent C. rele

26、vant D. resistant45. A. expansion B. substitution C. innovation D. correction46. A. account for B. take in C. stand for D. consist of 47. A. over-reaction B. over-exploitation C. over- generation D. over-explanation48. A.considerate B. tremendous C. magnificent D.irregular49. A. forbid B. investigat

27、e C. boost D. reduce50. A. cultivation B. demand C. destruction D. supply51. A. cut B. employ C. feed D. treat52. A. secret B. brief C. urgent D. positive53. A. continuously B. incredibly C. initially D. obviously54. A. Moreover B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore55. A. necessarily B. generally C.

28、fortunately D. thoroughlySection BDirections: 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 h

29、ave just read.(A)The Life-changing Antique Navajo BlanketA California man and his family went from rags to riches after discovering that the blanket given to him by his grandmother was worth a small fortune. Loren Krylzer was living in a small hut and barely getting by on his disability payments. On

30、e day, he happened to be watching Antiques Roadshow on TV when he learned that the forgotten old blanket in his closet might be valuable. The Krytzer family heirloom（传家宝） turned out to be an antique（古老的）Novajo weaving from the 19th century that fetched US $1.5 million at auction（拍卖会）。 Krytzers blank

31、et was prized for much more than its antiquity. Among Native American tribes, The Navajo are recognized as the most skillful weavers of blankets and rugs. The weaving style is characterized by vivid, varied patterns and exceptional durability. From shearing the sheep, spinning, preparing, and dyeing

32、 the wool to the actual weaving process, it takes around 345 hours to create one blanket. Women traditionally wove Navajo blankets while men built the weaving devices. To this day, Navajo people still make high quality blankets and rugs to sell. They believe that, since only God is perfect, their cr

33、eations should have some imperfection. Another Navajo belief is that their souls are sewn into every weaving, so they intentionally include a hidden loose thread into each piece. This ensures that is isnt too perfect, and their souls can still escape into the afterlife. The Krylzers also had a loose

34、 thread on their road to riches that allowed them to escape the trap of financial ruin. In an unfortunate twist, the familys life-changing windfall（意外之财） came with a huge tax bill from the government and a lot of imploring relatives. After taking a family vacation in Mexico, buying a new sports car

35、and a couple of real estate purchases, Krytzer lost his disability payments and now get big bills for property taxes and insurance instead. Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money.56. How did the Krytzer family go from rage to riches? A. A family member pur

36、chased a winning lottery ticket. B. Loren was invited to have an interview on a TV show. C. Lorens disability payments were unexpectedly increased. D. Loren auctioned off a blanket his grandmother gave him.57. A loose thread woven in a Navajo blanket indicates that _.A. Gods creation is also imperfe

37、ctB. people can exit from horrible situationsC. its owner is sure to have an everlasting lifeD. the blanket is really made by hand58. Why did the family finally decide to move to another state?A. To reduce the cost of living.B. To be hidden from their relatives.C. To change for a better environment.

38、 D. To apply for disability payments again.59. According to the article, which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Navajo blankets have nice patterns but dont last long.B. Loren Krytzer made millions of dollars from disability.C. Weaving a blanket involves many processes and skills.D. Lorens life

39、went from bad to worse because of the windfall.（B）Recyclable items are waste materials that can be processed to make new products. The recycled materials go through an intense process of separating the materials and converting into reusable products. At Waste Control, we offer a suite of on-site and

40、 off-site recycling services to meet the needs of our residential and business customers.ON-SITE RECYCLING SERVICESAt the Waste Control facility, we have Drop-off Recycling and Buy-back Recycling Centers. The drop-off recycling center is a free service and is located next to the Transfer Station Bui

41、lding entrance. The Buy-Back Recycling Center is located on the north end of the facility and is for customers wishing to be reimbursed（报销，偿还）for their recyclable materials at current market rates.OFF-SITE RECYCLING SERVICESWe also offer many off-site recycling services to meet your needs. We mainta

42、in free drop-off recycling sites throughout the community for common recyclable materials and residential waste oil and antifreeze. We also offer off-site residential roadside recycling and business recycling services.HOURS & DIRECTIONSWaste Transfer Station, Drop-off Recycling Center, & Buy

43、-back Recycling Center:l 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. -7 days a weekBusiness Office:l 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday through FridayHoliday Hours:l The Business Office is closed on all major holidays ( New Years Day. July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).l The Transfer Station is

44、 open for self-hauled waste, drop-off recycling, and buy-back recycling for limited hours during holidays. The facility is closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, and July 4th if it falls on a weekend. The facility closes at 12 noon on Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and July 4th-if it falls on

45、a weekday. The facility is open on all other holidays.l Waste collection and roadside recycling services are uninterrupted during holidays, except for Christmas Day and New Years Day. If Christmas Day or New Years Day fall on a weekday. there will be no pickup on the holiday and all garbage and recy

46、cling services will be moved one day forward from your regularly scheduled pickup for the remainder of the week. For example, if Christmas falls on a Wednesday, customers with regularly scheduled Wednesday service will be picked up on Thursday. Customers with regularly scheduled Thursday service wil

47、l be picked up on Friday. Customers with regularly scheduled Friday service will be picked up on Saturday. Monday and Tuesday fall prior to the holiday and will be picked up as regularly scheduled.60. If you wish to be paid back for the recyclable items, you should _. A. check the current market rat

48、es first B. take them to the Waste Control facility C. put them into the roadside recycling sites D. separate them from waste oil and antifreeze61. If Christmas Day falls on Tuesday, customers with regularly scheduled Tuesday service will be picked up on _. A. Off-site services are not offered to co

49、llect business recyclable materials. B. Waste Transfer Station is open on July 4th morning if it falls on a weekend. C. The drop-off recycling center is far away from the buy-back recycling center. D. There is no need for residents to pay for dropping off recyclable materials.62. Which of the follow

50、ing statements is TRUE? A. Off-site services are not offered to collect business recyclable materials. B. Waste Transfer Station is open on July 4th morning if it falls on a weekend. C. The drop-off recycling center is far away from the buy-back recycling center. D. There is no need for residents to

51、 pay for dropping off recyclable materials. （C）No one knows what the future will look like. New technology and climate change might make the world more different than we can possibly imagine. So we had better keep an open mind and hope for the best.We have no idea what the job market will look like

52、in 2050. It is generally agreed that machine learning and robotics will change almost every line of workfrom producing yoghurt to teaching yoga. However, there are conflicting views about the nature of the change and its urgency. Some believe that within a mere decade or two, billions of people will

53、 become economically redundant（多余的）. Others maintain that even in the long run automation will keep creating new jobs and greater prosperity for all.So are we on an edge of a terrifying sudden change, or are such forecasts yet another example of ill-founded Luddite hysteria（勒德分子的歇斯底里）? It is hard to

54、 say. Fears that automation will create massive unemployment go back to the nineteenth century, and so far they have never materialized. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, for every job lost to a machine at least one new job was created, and the average standard of living has increase

55、d dramatically.Yet there are good reasons to think that this time it is different, and that machine learning will be a real game changer. Humans have two types of abilitiesphysical and cognitive（认知的）. In the past, machines competed with humans mainly in raw physical abilities, while humans still had

56、 a great advantage over machines in cognition. Hence as manual jobs in agriculture and industry were automated, new service jobs emerged that required the kind of cognitive skills only humans possessed: learning, analysing, communicating and above all understanding human emotions. However, AI is now

57、 beginning to outperform humans in more and more of these skills, including in the understanding of human emotions.We dont know of any third field of activitybeyond the physical and the cognitivewhere humans will always maintain a secure advantage. It is crucial to realize that the AI revolution is not just about computers getting faster and smarter. It is fueled by breakthrough