上海市高考英语试卷(精校)及参考答案

1、2017年上海高考英语真题试卷_上海市2017 高考英语试卷及参考答案第二部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40第一节（共15 小题；每小题2 分, 满分阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项黑。分）30 分）(A、B、 C 和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂AAttending college can be expensive, and applying to college can be costly as well. With today s collegeapplication fees averaging around $ 80, you can expect to spend hu

2、ndreds of dollars on college before you are even accepted into a school.One of the easiest ways to save money on college application fees before you begin applying is to narrowdown your list of schools. To save money, try to limit the schools to which you apply to about 2-3 reach schools and 2-3 saf

3、ety schools.At some schools, being a relative of a graduate can secure you a free application. If you are applying to aschool where one of your parents or grandparents is a former graduate, check to see if you re qualified for it.Research the preferred method of applying for each school on your list

4、. Some schools offer free onlineapplications, yet charge a fee for paper submissions. This is because online applications save schools the cost of employing a staff member to physically enter the application information.Several states, such as Michigan and North Carolina, take part in College Applic

5、ation Week, where manyschools in the participating states cancel their application fee for the week. Be sure to contact the schools to I j which you are applying to see if they participate in College Application Week and when the program takes place in that state.Apply for early admission. If you ha

6、ve already decided on which college is your top choice, considerapplying under an Early Action or Early Decision admission program. If you are accepted, you won t have to submit application fees to other schools.For more information regarding college applications and the fees associated with them, c

7、ontact your high I school advisor or the admissions department at your school(s) of interest.21. The passage is mainly written to_.A. introduce famous universities in the United StalesB. show some practical ways to apply an ideal collegeC. advertise for successful applications and advisorsD. offer t

8、ips to save money on college application fees22. What does the author advise to do in the second paragraph?A. Write down your favorite universities.B. Reduce the number of your university choices.C. Apply to two universities each time.D. Mind your safety when applying to college.23. Some schools off

9、er free online application to_,A. receive fees faster than beforeB. employ someone else to workC. cut down the cost of employmentD. enter the application information24. It can be known from the passage that_,A. application fee might be canceled conditionallyB. many countries attend College Applicati

10、on WeekC. applying for early admission is the best policyD. admission departments determine your futureBEvery year, some 6.9 million children under the age of five die from diseases like malaria, pneumonia and HIV. The untold story of child survival is that the global community now has the combined

11、knowledge, technical know-how and affordable tools to end such child deaths. Evidence shows that it is possible to decrease under-five death rates in developing countries to levels approaching those in wealthier countries.That is why 4 years ago June, 2012 the US, Ethiopia and India joined the Unite

12、d NationsChildren s Fund (or UNICEF) to launch Child Survival Call to Action, a global effort to save children s lives.The goal was to lower child death rates in the hardest-hit countries to 20 deaths per 1,000 live births bythe year 2035.Zambia started a plan focused on nutrition and immunization (

13、 免疫 ) that will save more than 26,000 children each year. Congo is distributing pre-packaged supplies to prevent and treat the most common killers. They hope to save the lives of half a million children by 2017. Similar efforts are taking place in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Yemen, and elsewhere.Child Sur

14、vival partner companies are also developing life-saving vaccines ( 疫苗 ) and treatment for diarrhea. Private enterprisers and medical professionals are training and equipping health workers in 54 countries with life-saving tools. Still others are developing and delivering safe water treatment and sto

15、rage products.“ This high-level forum inspired a global movement Committing to Child Survival: A PromiseRenewed,” wrote UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. “ Four years passing, it continues to build and, today, 174 countries and over 400 civil society and faith-based organizations have taken up

16、 the charge in their own commitments. While we still have a long way to go, the first 4 years have seen impressive gains.”25. The underlined word“those ” in Paragraph 1 refers to_.A. 6. 9 million under-five children B. affordable tools to end child death C. deaths in the developing countries D. deat

17、h rates of children under five26. Child Survival Call To Action was founded to_. A. improve the living conditions for poor childrenB. decrease under-five death rates in some countriesC. raise some money to save children s lives D. save children in the poorest countries27. What can be inferred from t

18、he passage?28. How does Anthony Lake feel towards Child Survival Call to Action? A. Time-consuming. B. Wasteful. C. Positive. D. Cold.CHow you feel and react to your environment on a day-to-day basis can be measured by your behavior,thoughts, and emotions. Your personality gives you away!There are f

19、our fundamental characteristics of personality. First, it is constant and people tend to behavein the same way when they meet similar situations. Second, personality not only influences actions, but it also actually causes people to behave in specific ways. Third, personality is influenced by both p

20、sychological and biological factors. Finally, personality is expressed not only in behaviors, but through emotions, thoughts, social behavior, and close relationships.How the world distinguishes you is a direct reflection of and reaction to how you present yourself to them. Race, age, and sex are qu

21、alities you have no control over, but certainly contribute to your personality because of how the world senses you based on them. A person who continuously experiences racial discrimination may guard himself against it by at first seeming cold and unfriendly. But once he opens up, you may discover s

22、omeone completely different inside.Physical ones, which you develop over time, also contribute to your personality, and include walking pace, eye contact, and facial expressions. How you want the world to see you influences how you present yourself to others. Characteristics such as altitude, respon

23、se and general mindset create the surface of your one-of-a-kind personality.If you re like many people, the aspects of your personality you choose to show might depend on the people you meet. For instance, the personality you exhibit around your boss is probably a lot differentfrom the personality y

24、ou show to your closest friends. All of these elements make up the “ you” that only you truly know. And only you can decide when to share these parts of your personality with other colleagues.29. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Some aspects of personality.B. Ways to develop personality.C.

25、 What contributes to personality.D. Why personality is important.30. It can be known from Paragraph 2 that_. A. one s personality is merely determined by birthB. personality consists of behavior, thoughts and relationshipsC. personality has nothing to do with one s career lifeD. the environment and

26、the situation influence one s personality 31. The intended readers for the passage are probably_.A. receptionistsB. studentsC. office clerks D. police officersDFor many. Daylight Saving Time (DST: 夏令时 ) simply means remembering to change the clocks andtwisting your sleep schedule. “Even though the t

27、ime change is only an hour, it is something that causes much more destruction than people believe, ” said Dr. John Sharp, a psychologist and psychiatrist at Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. “ It s not just an extra hour of sleep; it s more of afast-forward into winter. ”With days gett

28、ing darker earlier, Sharp suggests making a to-do list for activities after work ahead of time.“ Any plans you have, say, going to the gym after work, require much more effort and determination. Itsmuch better to plan more carefully and not just rely on how you feel, especially when it is dark out,”

29、 hesaid. “ Figure it out in advance and stick with the plan.”In addition. Sharp says in the weeks after Daylight Saving, some may feel like they have a bigger appetite.“ Eating more during this time is not the answer. People need to stay on an eating schedule and keep uphealthy habits.”However, Shar

30、p said there are ways to better acclimate yourself to the time change. If you are having trouble sleeping, he suggests taking some melatonin ( 退黑激素 ) in the evening. In contrast, if you find yourself feeling sleepy. Sharp said there is nothing wrong with adding an extra caffeinated drink duringyour

31、day.A word to the wise? One sure way to better adjust to the time change is to start going to bed 15 minutes earlier starting four days before Daylight Saving, adding an additional 15 minutes each night.32.Which is probably the best title for the passage?A. Are you prepared for DST? B. Why DST was i

32、ntroduced?C. What DST has brought to life? D. How DST has been popular?33.What does John Sharp suggest in Paragraph 2?A. Getting up earlier than before.B. Sticking to the daily routine.C. Being aware of quality sleep. D. Getting well-prepared for DST.34.The underlined word“acclimate ” in Paragraph 4

33、 can be replaced by_.A. adoptB. accelerateC. adaptD. acknowledge35.The passage is probably taken from_.A. a scientific report B. an interviewC. a speech D. a statement第二节（共5 小题；每小题2 分 ,满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Some Ways to Avoid Getting SickNobody enjoys being sick but even t

34、he best of us can fall sick. Changes in the environment, such as the quality of the air we breathe, can lead to development of certain illnesses like allergies or cancer, when the body s own immune system works against it. 36._1. Eat Healthily.First of all, stick to a healthy diet. Even if you eat l

35、ess, it is of great help not to skip meals. Bread with butter/jam, an egg or milk at breakfast, or fruits or fruit juice would be good for breakfast. 37._ Dinner ideally should consist of soup and vegetables or non-vegetarian fare. Reward yourself with some cookies, even chocolates during the day or

36、 at tea-time.2. 38._Exercising is vital. You dont have to be a fitness freak. Performing some household chores or shopping or even climbing stairs instead of taking the lift helps to bum off calories. Exercises at the beginning of the day will help more and tone up the body. The heavy-eaters have to

37、 exercise more, and vigorously.3. Say no to cigarette smoking.It s been medically proved cigarette smoking does cause cancer, but sadly people get addicted.39._ If people around you can suffer from secondary smoking, how much are you hurting yourself? Cigar-smoking is recommended for those who love

38、to light up.4. Cheers for the good news!We all like the cup that cheers. Poets have written poems to alcohol, songsters are great fans and everyone raises a toast now and then. 40._ If you love lo drink, consult your physician and work out what and how much suits you best.A. Doing exercise is a must

39、.B. Have a scheduled daily routine.C. The next time you want to reach out for that cigarette packet, think again.D. We can try, however, to maintain good health by picking up a few healthy habits.E. Lunch can be light, perhaps vegetable/cheese chicken and steaks are available for the non-pork eaters

40、.F. But too much of alcohol or wine is sure to bum up something inside you, which won t be calories but a certain organ of the body.G. A peaceful walk can also help you to relax as you are bathed in the sunshine oxygen and vitamin D while you bum up calories in a favorite manner.第三部分 : 英语知识运用（共两节，满分

41、45 分）第一节完形填空（共20 小题 ;每小题 1. 5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文 , 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was four, I lost my sight by falling off a box car and landing on my head. Now I m thirty-two. I can 41_ remember the brightness of sunshine and what color red is. It d be wonderful to see ag

42、ain, but a 42_ can do strange things to people.It 43_ me the other day that I mightn t have come to love life as I do now if I hadn t been 44_. The loss of my eyes made me 45_ the more what I had left.It took me years to discover and strengthen this 46_. It had to start with the most 47_ things. Onc

43、e a man gave me an indoor 48_ “ I cant use this, ” I was hurt, thinking he s 49_ me. “ Take it with you, ” he urged me, “ and roll it around. ” The words 50_ in my head. By rolling the ball I could 51_ where it went. This gave me an idea 52_ to achieve the goal I had thought 53_; playing baseball. Later, at Philadelphia s Overbrook School for the Blind, I 54_ a successful variation ( 变体 ) of baseball. We called it ground ball.Life asks a continuous series of 55_ to reality I believe