2020上海市进才中学高三4月月考英语试题含听力.pdf

1 上海市进才中学高三英语月考上海市进才中学高三英语月考 20200414 满分满分 140 分分 时间时间 120 分钟分钟 命题：命题： 审题：审题： 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. At a railway station. B. At an airport. C. In a park. D. In Germany. 2. A. By metro. B. By bicycle. C. By car. D. On foot. 3. A. The woman is not a successful tourist guide. B. The woman has visited all the countries in the world. C. The man is from Africa. D. The woman hasnt been to any African country. 4. A. Godfather barely surprises viewers. B. Godfather is worth watching repeatedly. C. Every classic should be watched for at least 6 times. D. The plot of Godfather is hard to believe. 5. A. 50 mph. B. 100 mph. C. 15 mph. D. 30 mph. 6. A. Do some outdoor exercise. B. Buy some coffee. C. Continue with the lecture. D. Try to make the room less dry. 7. A. Doctor and nurse. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Teacher and student. D. Boss and secretary. 8. A. 2 p.m. B. 2:30 p.m. C. 4:30 p.m. D. 4:40 p.m. 9. A. The ring is not hers. B. She doesnt have gold rings. C. She prefers gold to silver. D. She lost her silver ring. 10. A. The screen doesnt have to be cleaned. B. The keyboard also needs cleaning. C. The man shouldnt do the cleaning. D. Theres not enough time to clean the computer. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear several passages and longer conversations, after each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversations 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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 to 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. His university education focused on theoretical knowledge. B. His dream at university was to become a volunteer. C. He took pride in having contributed to the world. 2 D. He felt honored to study English literature. 12. A. He participated in many discussions B. He went through challenging survival tests C. He wrote quite a few papers on voluntary work D. He did well in countless interviews and presentations. 13. A. He experienced some difficulty adapting to the local culture B. He learned to communicate in the local language. C. He had overcome all his weaknesses before he left for home. D. He was chosen as the most respectable teacher by his student Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Waiting for the sea to calm. B. Turning off the engines of the searching warships. C. Searching the area near the seabed where the tail of the plane was found. D. Asking passing ships to change their routes. 15. A. Its overseas business is performed well. B. The employers added more jobs than expected. C. The unemployment rate reached its highest point since 2008. D. The economy shows a weakening sign this year. 16. A. Beijing. B. Havana. C. Montreal. D. Indonesia. Questions 17 and 18 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. David Jackson. B. The woman. C. Peter Jones. D. David Jones. 18. A. At 6:30, next Wednesday. B. At 6:30, tomorrow. C. At 6:00, this Wednesday. D. At 6:00, tomorrow. Questions 19 and 20 are based on the following conversation. 19. A. The differences between the big shopping centers and small shops. B. Peoples shopping habits. C. The quality of the goods in the shopping centers. D. Peoples shopping experiences online. 20. A. The quality of the goods. B. The surroundings of the shops. C. The attitude of the shop assistant. D. The prices of the goods. 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. Science fiction often presents us with planets that speak a single language. However, 21 humans can express themselves in several thousand languages is a delight. Few would welcome the loss of this variety, and, along with it, a multiplicity of nations and cultures. Unfortunately, the days _22 English shares the planet with thousands of other languages are numbered. A traveler to the future is likely to notice two things about the 3 language landscape of Earth. One, there will be vastly fewer languages. Two, languages will be _23 (complicated) than they are today. By 2115, its possible that only about 600 languages will be left on the planet as opposed to todays 6,000. Too often, colonization has led to the disappearance of languages: Native speakers are punished _24 using their own languages. Urbanization has only furthered the destruction by bringing people away from their homelands to cities where a single language dominates. In addition, it is easy for speakers to associate larger languages with opportunities and smaller ones with backwardness. Consequently, people stop passing on smaller languages to their children. There are diligent efforts _25 (keep) endangered languages from dying. Sadly, few are likely to lead to communities _26 (raise) children in the languages, which is the only way the languages exist as their full selves. Instead, many communities create new versions of the languages, with smaller vocabularies and simpler grammar. The Irish Gaelic ( 盖 尔 语 ) proudly spoken by todays English-Gaelic bilinguals is an example, something that one might call a “New Gaelic.” Linguists have no single term yet for these new speech varieties, _27 from Germanys “Kiezdeutsch” to Singapores “Singlish,” the world is witnessing the birth of more optimized versions of old languages. This simplification should not be taken as a sign of decline. All of the “optimized” languages remain full languages in every sense of the term. We _28 regret the eclipse of a world where 6,000 different languages _29 (speak), but fortunately, it seems a decent amount of linguistic diversity will be preserved. Besides, _30 languages become easier to pick up, the future may promise even more mutual comprehension. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. There is one extra word which you dont need. A. marks B. released C. protective D. essential E. outbreak F. confirmed G. restrictions H. objection I. discharged J. contain K. wake NEW DELHI - The first case of the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic in India was reported on 30 January 2020. So far, India has suspended all existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/international organizations, employment, project visas until April 15. Indias federal health ministry said this Wednesday morning that the death toll due to COVID-19 in India rose to 149 and the total number of _31 cases in the country reached 5,194. As of 8:00 am (local time) today 149 deaths related to novel coronavirus have been recorded in the country, reads the information _32 by the ministry. On Tuesday evening the number of COVID-19 cases in the country was 4789 and the death toll was 124. According to ministry officials, so far 402 people have been _33 from hospitals after showing improvement. The number of active cases in the country right now is 4,643, reads the information. Wednesday _34 the 15th straight day of ongoing 21-day lockdown across the 4 country announced by the government to _35 the spread of the pandemic. Authorities have imposed strict curfew-like _36 to prevent the movement of people across the country. All road, rail and air services have been suspended in the _37 of the lockdown, except _38 services which are exempted. The three-week lockdown is expected to end on April 14. Indias federal home minister Amit Shah has asked authorities to take quick and stern action against individuals involved in hoarding and black marketing. Meanwhile, Indian Council of Medical Research said it has no _39 to state governments setting up convenient sample collection sites. However, the top health research body said its guidelines should be followed and the sample collection should be done using recommended personal _40 equipment. 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. A new phone app uses vibrations from smart phones to warn people about earthquakes. The phone app _41 sudden shaking of the earths surface through sensors in smart phones. It is called MyShake. It is the work of four researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. They said they created a worldwide warning system that would _42 people and give them time to prepare. The MyShake app is _43 only for Android phones. Smart phones are _44 accelerometers (加速度感应器). These instruments measure movement, like that of a car or airplane. MyShake uses phone accelerometers to measure seismic (地震的) activity. It has been _45 to know the difference between normal activity and earthquake movement. The software developers say their app is right 93 percent of the time. A smart phone sends seismic information to the app developers. If the developers receive several notifications _46 , it recognizes that an earthquake might be taking place or will take place soon. Using information sent from the app, the network then _47 the location and strength of the quake in real time. MyShake can record magnitude 5.0 earthquakes at distances of 10 kilometers or less. MyShake uses very _48 power, according to its developers. Only when seismic activity is _49 by the app does it become active and sends data to the network. The app works best when your phone is resting on a _50 surface, like a table. The developers hope that MyShake can add to information collected by the U.S. Geological Survey. That U.S. agency has created the Earthquake Early Warning System, also _51 EEW. The EEW has deployed (部署) sensors for measuring quakes in many areas. In places where no such equipment _52 , MyShake may be the only method of early quake _53 . The app also shows ways to stay safer during an earthquake. The developers say it will become more effective as more people use it. “Our goal is to build a worldwide seismic network and use the data to _54 the effects of earthquakes on us as individuals and on society as a whole,” say the researchers. The developers say they hope to add a feature that would _55 people about a possible tsunami: a huge wave after an earthquake. 5 41. A. reports B. recognizes C. reveals D. reviews 42. A. infer B. include C. influence D. inform 43. A. acquired B. available C. affordable D. approachable 44. A. equipped with B. made up of C. filled with D. in need of 45. A. programmed B. protected C. prohibited D. promised 46. A. from different places B. from one area C. from the same phone D. from another developer 47. A. controls B. connects C. estimates D. receives 48. A. much B. little C. excessive D. green 49. A. activated B. sensed C. resisted D. issued 50. A. low B. wooden C. high D. flat 51. A. honored with B. called for C. known as D. defined as 52. A. exists B. forms C. counts D. exploits 53. A. protection B. diagnosis C. detection D. resistance 54. A. raise B. receive C. record D. reduce 55. A. confirm B. appoint C. alert D. acknowledge 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) Learning how to cope with death has always been a central part of human existence. Even the Pixar movie Coco bases its story on the Mexican traditions of Dia de los Muertos. In this article, you will find out why and how Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead. I once visited the Museum of Mummies in the Mexican city of Guanajuato with a Swedish friend. The mummies were displayed among fake cobwebs ( 蜘 蛛 网 ), and other cheap adornments (装饰物). Confronted with this seeming lack of respect for the dead, I explained to my shocked companion that Mexicans have a peculiarly different relationship with death to other cultures. As the Nobel Prize-winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz explained in his work: “The Mexican . is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, and celebrates it. True, there is as much fear in his attitude as in that of others, but at least death is not hidden away: he looks at it face to face, with impatience, disdain (鄙视) or irony.” The celebration of the Day of the Dead a week of festivities from 28 October to 2 November is an essential part of this embracement of death that is particular to Mexican national identity. The popular belief is that the dead have divine permission to visit friends and relatives on earth and enjoy once again the pleasures of life. Therefore, Mexicans visit the graves of families and friends and adorn them with colorful flowers and offerings of food. The period is a joyous celebration of life, rather than a sober mourning of its passing. The origins of the festival lie in the 16th-century fusion of the Aztecs belief in death as merely one part in the wider cycle of existence, their ritual venerations (仪式崇拜) and offerings to the goddess Mictecacihuatl (“Lady of the Dead”) for the deceased, and the Spanish conquerors desire to accommodate these festivities within the Catholic celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. 6 In a country as socially and geographically diverse as Mexico, there is significant regional variation in the nature of festivities: the southern state of Chiapas is far more likely to focus its efforts on processions ( 队 伍 ) and public commemorations( 纪 念 ) of death than the valley of Mexico, where the decoration of altars ( 供 坛 ) in homes and tombs of the deceased is more popular. Urbanization, too, plays a large role in regional variations. For the south and rural areas the period holds far greater social and cultural significance than in the north and large cities; families and communities in rural areas will often spend large parts of the year preparing for the occasion. 56. Why does the author say “Mexicans have a peculiarly different relationship with death to other cultures?” A. Because Mexicans always show their respect for death in the form of mummies. B. Because Mexicans do not fear death or respect it. C. Because adornments like flowers can be seen everywhere during the Day of the Dead. D. Mexicans face death bravely rather than hide it away. 57. Which statement is NOT true according to the origins of the Day of the Dead? A. It was the Aztecs who determined how to celebrate the Day of the Dead. B. The Aztecs believed death was part of the wider cycle of existence. C. The Aztecs would give offerings to the goddess of death for their lost loved ones. D. The Spanish conquerors wanted to fit the festivities into some of their Catholic celebrations. 58. Why do Mexicans visit the graves of families and friends and offer colorful flowers and food? A. Because they can ask God to permit the dead to visit them in this way. B. To celebrate the joy of new life in spring. C. Because the dead will be permitted to visit their families and enjoy the pleasure of life again. D. Because this is an essential part of embracement of death. 59. Which of the following explains the role that urbanization plays in the regional variations of celebrating the Day of the Dead? A. People in the south and rural areas put more emphasis on the occasion. B. People in the valleys usually decorate the alters in homes and the tombs of the dead. C. People in the north and big cities spend large part of the year preparing for the celebration. D. The southern states do not care about the decoration of alters at home. (B) This booklet, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an overview on depression. It will help you learn the things that everyone should know about depression. This booklet is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a guide for making medical decisions. For more information on depression, please visit the NIMH website at . 1. Depression is a real illness. 7 Sadness is something we all experience. It is a normal reaction to difficult times in life and usually passes with a little time. When a person has depression, however, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Doctors call this condition “depressive disorder.” It is a real illness. Many factors may play a role in depression. Causes of Depression (1) Genetics, brain biology and chemistry (2) Life events such as trauma, loss of a loved one (3) A difficult relationship (4) Early childhood experience (5) Chronic illness, drug and alcohol abuse (6) Any stressful situation 2. Depression affects people in different ways. Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms; others have many. The seriousness and frequency of symptoms, and how long they last, vary depending on the individual and the stage of the illness. Symptoms of Depression (1) Feelings of guilt, sadness, worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness (2) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities (3) Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions (4) Persistent aches or pains (5) I