2018届上海市普陀区二模试卷

1、 测试卷一II. Grammar and vocabularySection A 10%Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent andgrammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word: for the other blanks, use one word that best

2、fits each blank.Jim ThompsonJim Thompsons life story is one of success, achievement, and finally mystery because no oneknows how it ended.Thompson was born in Delaware(21)_ the east coast of the United States in 1906. Afterfinishing high school, Thompson went to Princeton University and later studie

3、d architecture at theUniversity of Pennsylvania. After graduation, Jim Thompson worked as an architect in New YorkCity until 1940. Not long after this, he volunteered(22)_ (serve)in the U.S. Army. DuringWorld War II, Thompson gathered intelligence for the army in Thailand. It was this first taste of

4、life in the Far East(23)_ changed Thompsons life. He saw opportunities to develop tourismthere, becoming(24)_ (involve)in an ambitious scheme to restore the Oriental Hotel.While the hotel plan fell through, by that time Thompson had hit uponanother scheme thatwould eventually make him a millionaire.

5、 While traveling around Thailand, he cameacross(25)_ he considered exquisite(精美的)samples of handwoven Thai silk, a productthat(26)_(become)rare. He persuaded the weavers to work with him and marketed the silk inNew York, (27)_ it became very popular. As a consequence, the Thai silk industry wasreviv

6、ed(复兴)and the business made Thompson and some of the weavers very wealthy.With his success in the silk business, Jim Thompson continued his original interest inarchitecture on the side. He found six traditional Thai houses and had(28)_ brought toBangkok and reassembled there as one magnificent house

7、. Today, not only is it a beautiful houseinside and out, (29)_ it is also filled with the works of art Thompson collected.In 1967 during a holiday in Malaysia, he went for a walk in the Jungle and disappeared forever.To this day, no clues(30)_(find)as to what happened to this wealthy American busine

8、ssmanwho is credited with single-handedly reviving the Thai silk industry.Section B10%Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be usedonly once. Note that there is one word more than you need.D. frequently E. impact F. imposedG. representative H. observed

9、I. residents J. significantly K. strategiesMentally and Intellectually HarmfulLast month, the Indian Medical Association declared a public health emergency in New Delhibecause of high levels of air pollution. Schools were shut and emergency traffic restrictions put inplace.New Delhi is far from alon

10、e. Our research into the_31_ of air pollution in China showsthat, in addition to the more obvious physical price, air pollution can also have serious negativeeffects on mental health and cognition ( 认知),_ 32_ reducing a persons happiness and theirscores in verbal and mathematical tests.Such harmful

11、mental effects have serious negative consequences for livelihoods and human1 capital development, suggesting that development_33_ should go beyond the traditionalfocus of boosting GDP in the developing world.Indias recent pollution emergency is the most_34_ incidence(发生率)of dangerous airpollution, b

12、ut smoggy skies have been a cause of growing_35_ in most developingcountries.Major cities across the developing world-from Thailand to Brazil, to Nigeria-_36_experience pollution at several times the WHO safe limits. In fact, 98% of cities with more than100.000_37_ in low and middle-income countries

13、 fail to meet the WHOs air qualityguidelines.Indias extreme levels of air pollution are well recognized, and examining the effects providesclear warnings for other countries seeking fast growth through rapid industrialization.We used nationally _38_ longitudinal (纵向)surveys on mental health and cogn

14、ition,matched with daily air quality data for the time and place of interviews, to see what pollution doesin a given time to individual happiness and cognitive performance. Because each person in oursurvey was _39_multiple times, we can control for the effect of individual characteristics onthe outc

15、ome variables.We found that worsening air quality led to a decrease in happiness that day_40_to about 10percent of the reduced happiness one would experience form a negative major life event such asdivorce.III. Reading ComprehensionSection A15%Directions: For each blank in the following passage ther

16、e 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.Globalization: Good or Bad?Globalization is defined in many ways .One simple _41_is that it is the rapid increase in international free trade, investment, and technological exchange

17、. It is argued that this internationaltrade has been one of the main causes of world economic _42_over the past half century.Although there is little doubt that the global economy has developed enormously in the last 50years, some people believe that this trend has only benefited certain countries,

18、and that others havesuffered as a result.Improved income?An argument_43_globalization is that the benefits of increased international trade areshared among everyone in the country. An example of this is China, where per capita income(人均收入)rose from about $1400 in 1980 to over $4000 by 2000._44_per c

19、apita income rose byover 100% in India between 1980 and 1996. It would appear that countries which open their doorsto world trade tend to become_45_ .However, these sorts of_46_might not be giving a true picture. They are “average”, anddespite the fact that there has been a substantial increase I n

20、income for a small minority of people,the vast majority have only seen a_47_improvement.More imports, more exportsSupporters of free trade point out that there is another direct benefit to be gained from anincrease in international trade: exports_48_imports. Take coffee as an example. Countries2 whi

21、ch produce and export coffee import the packaging for it: a(n) _49_ trade which enablescommerce to develop in two countries at the same time._50_ maintain that, in general, it is poorer countries that produce and export food suchas coffee, and richer countries that produce and export manufactured go

22、ods such as packagingmaterials. Furthermore, it is the richer countries that control the price of good and, _51_,farmers may be forced to sell their produce at a low price and to buy manufactured goods at a highprice._52_developmentFinally, globalization often_53_ a country to concentrate on industr

23、ies which arealready successful. These countries develop expertise(专门技能)and increase their share in theinternational market. On the other hand, those countries which_54_ to support all theirindustries usually do not develop expertise in any one. Consequently, these countries do not find aworld marke

24、t for their goods and do not increase their gross domestic product(GDP).Anti-globalists claim that there is a serious problem in this argument for the _55_ ofindustry. Countries which only concentrate on one or two main industries are forced to importother goods. These imported good are frequently o

25、verpriced, and these countries, therefore, have atendency to accumulate huge debts.41. A. indication42. A. systems43. A. in favor of44. A. Fortunately45. A. freerB. principleB. solutionC. definitionC. crisisD. factorD. growthB. on account ofB. SimilarlyB. greaterC. with regard toC. UndoubtedlyC. str

26、ongerC. countriesC. furtherD. in honour ofD. UnusuallyD. wealthierD. benefitsD. general46. A. figuresB. descriptionsB. slight47. A. severe48. A. overtake49. A. two-way50. A. Supporters51. A. otherwise52. A. GlobalB. qualifyC. fightD. requireB. all-inclusiveB. AdvocatesB. neverthelessB. IndustrialB.

27、restrictsC. officialD. legalC. CriticsD. AuthoritiesD. besidesC. thereforeC. NationalC. forbidsD. EconomicalD. forces53. A. encourages54. A. stopB. continueC. failD. refuse55. A. globalizationB. transformationC. specializationD. identificationSection B22%Directions: Read the following three passages

28、. Each passage is followed by several questions orunfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose theone that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe Harlem RenaissanceThe word “renaissance” means “rebirth”. The

29、Harlem Renaissance took place during the 1920s.It was a time when the African American artistic community grew and flourished, producing a tonof work in a short period of time. The work celebrated African American culture and spoke to theirexperiences as minorities-both the good parts and the bad pa

30、rts.3 After the Civil War, many African Americans left the South to escape unfair treatment and lawsthat discriminated against them. Between 1910 and 1920, massive numbers of black Southernersmoved from the rural south into the urban North and West in the Great Migration. The AfricanAmerican populat

31、ion of Chicago more than doubled during that time! And in New York, AfricanAmericans flocked to uptown Manhattan, setting in a neighborhood called Harem. Forming acommunity within the big city let African Americans keep their cultural identity in awhite-dominated society. It was a good thing, and a

32、lot of important cultural issues were broughtto light during the Harlem Renaissance. One of the most important figures of the time was theAfrican American writer, W. E.B Du Bois. In his book, The Souls of Back Folk, in 1903, Du Boiswrote that African Americans suffered from something called “double

33、consciousness”. They hadtheir own self-image while they saw themselves through the eyes of white Americans. Andperformers like Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson brought African American culture to all NewYorkers.The Renaissance was so influential that “Harlem” grew into something of a brand nameAfric

34、an Americans were pushing boundaries across all aspects of society. Black businessesbegan to flourish, creating a growing middle class, like Madame C.J. Walker, who tuned hercosmetics line into a million dollar empire. All together, the artists, and thinkers of this periodhelped mobilize the larger

35、black population. Young African-Americans took advantage ofimproved access to higher education. This opened up new career paths and opportunities to attainadvanced degrees. Perhaps most importantly, people-black and white-began the push for racialintegration, planting the seeds of what would eventua

36、lly become the civil rights movement of the1960s.56. Why did many African Americans leave the South after the Civil War?A. To escape slaveryB. To find jobs in agricultureD. To gain citizenshipC. To avoid racial discrimination57. How did W.E.B. Du Bois contribute to the Harlem Renaissance?A. He led t

37、o movement to return to AfricaB. He composed folk music based on African American themeC. He wrote plays about the African-American experienceD. He wrote about the struggle for African-American identity58. What can you infer about the economic status of African Americans prior to the HarlemRenaissan

38、ce?A. Nearly all were unemployed at that timeB. The vast majority were considered lower classC. Most were regarded as middle classD. A large percentage were recognized as wealthy59. What actor allowed many more Africa Americans to pursue careers in fields like medicine andlaw?A. Spread of black busi

39、nessesB. Access to higher educationC. Shift from agriculture to industryD. Push for unity among all AfricansBSydney Opera House ToursWe offer three different tours of this iconic buildings4 The Essential Tour brigs to life the story The tour concludes with a complimentarybehind the design and constr

40、uction of one the breakfast in the Green Room, the private diningwill take you on a memorable journey inside Prices: $155. No concessions.the youngest building ever to be World To purchase: Booking are essential. Limited to 8Afterwards, why not stay around and eat at the Online sales expire at 4:30

41、pm two days prior.Studio Caf, with its modern Australian menu? Notes: The tour includes up to 300 steps. Flat,You can both enjoy the best views in Sydney rubber-soled shoes must be worn. For safetyand claim a 20% reduction on the total cost of reasons, children of 12 years old and under areyour meal

42、. (Dont forget to show your ticket in not permitted.-Language: English, French, GermanTakes place: Daily between 9am and 5pmPrices: Adult $35/ Online $29. 75Opera High Tea consists of tour where you willwalk in the footsteps of world-class singers,and dancers and musicians, followed by fine foodpens

43、ioners; students and children of 16 and and music in the spectacular surroundings of theBennelong Dining Room. What could be betterthan a treat of delicious light snacks and soft- drinks followed by a live recital by a leading- Australian singer?The Backstage Tour gives you backstage An unforgettabl

44、e treat for young and old!access to the Sydney Opera House. It is a Takes place: Every second Wed, 2pmunique opportunity to experience the real-life Duration: 1.5 hoursdramas behind the stage! You might even get Prices: $45 per personto stand on the concert hall stage, take up a Book online or visit

45、 the Guided Tours Desk.conductors baton in the orchestra pit andimagine you are leading the performance. Yourooms.60. A traveler will enjoy a performance if he chooses _.A. the Essential Tour B. the Backstage Tour C. Opera High Tea D. any of the tours61. Joining the Backstage Tour, a traveler _.A. i

46、s allowed to wear sneakers when standing on the stageB. will have an opportunity to be the conductor of the orchestraC. can take his big family of 8 members to free breakfastD. can buy the discount ticket the day before the tour62. If a couple who travelled with their 17-year-old son joined the Esse

47、ntial Tour and had a mealof $150 there ,what would the lowest cost be if paid in cash?A. $203.25B. $214.5C. $225CD. $239.25A sensational new scientific discovery in the ocean near Australia may explain the most5 massive extinction of living things in Earths his tory. For years, scholars have been fr

48、ustrated intrying to analyze why 90 to 95 percent of sea life and 75 percent of and life vanished about 250million years ago. The extinctions were so enormous that they are called The Great Dying. To date,some authorities on ancient life thought that a volcanic eruption or a sudden change in theenvi

49、ronment affected all life on Earth. Other specialists have doubted these theories, maintainingthat it was not plausible that a solo volcano could bring about such chaos. From the outset, criticsbelieved these claims were exaggerated.By contrast, there is wide acceptance of the idea that a meteor (流星

50、)which hit MexicosYucatan peninsula 65 million years ago was the primary cause of the dinosaurs extinction.Nevertheless, until now they had no evidence of an intense meteor impact 185 mill on years earlier.Now they do.American geologists have been examining rock samples from a deep sea crater ( 火山口)

51、nearthe northwest coast of Australia. The samples were initially collected and preserved by petroleumtechnicians seeking oil. Now the geologists and their colleagues believe that the precise splits inthe rocks structure show a typical pattern for meteors. There is a clear distinction from volcanicpa

52、tterns. In fact, a spokesperson went so far as to say that these rocks completely revise the wayscientists perceive the mass extinctions from the ancient era. Academics say that the meteorscrater s the size of Mount Qomolangma, the highest mountain on Earth! Literally, the meteormade a mark on Earth

53、 as it drowned in the sea. The Earth could not absorb such a harsh blowwithout sustaining global devastation. Things must have come to a standstill. Evidently, the blowwas fatal for many forms of life.Bear in mind that all this was long before mammals-including humans- emerged in Earthshistory. Stil

54、l, we would be wise to pay attention to the damage a meteor can cause. Fortunately,meteor strikes on Earth are few and far between.63. The word “plausible” (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to “_”.A. available B. incredibleC. reasonableD. ridiculous64. Why didnt the meteor affect human beings?A. B

55、ecause they were very resistantB. Because there werent any thenC. Because they lived in isolated areasD. Because they hid themselves in the caves65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Scholars agreed that a single volcano caused The Great DyingB. 75 percent of land life conti

56、nued 250 million years agoC. Volcanic rocks and meteors have different patternsD. When the meteor hit land Mount Qomolangma sprang up.66. What is the best title for the passageA. The DinosaursEndB. Crater on QomolangmaC. Contradictory ClaimsD. A Meteors ImpactSection C8%Directions: Read the passage

57、carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously hold poor role models.6 B. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas.C.

58、 It is how to use imagination creatively that troubles us.D. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own?E. But if you begin to enter this field, imitation proves useful.F. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character orunacceptable behavi

59、ors.Blind imitation is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitationappears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development imitation is helpful. When I first learnedto cook. I used recipes

60、and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. _67_Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they help you get going,but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them._68_If, as a child, you observed people whose lives wer