2020-2021学年上海市青浦区高三（上）期末英语试卷（一模）.docx

2020-2021学年上海市青浦区高三（上）期末英语试卷（一模）LListening ComprehensionSection ADirections： 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. （1 分） A. Restaurant waitress and customer.B. Travel agent and customer.C. Shop assistant and manager.D. Hotel cashier and guest.2. （1 分）A. Job hunting.B. Newspaper columns.C. Work load.D. Ad publishing.3. （1 分） A She doesn't need to read the menu.B. She will take the trouble to copy.C. She is grateful for the man*s help.D. She doesn*t know how to make a copy.4. （1 分） A. The man is tired of reading messages.B. The man's boss doesn*t like to hear bad news.C. The man's boss is asking him to do extra work.D. The man doesn*t like his boss.5. （1 分） A They should borrow a guidebook from others.B. They should cut down on the price on books.C. They should put off their visit to Sydney.D. They should pay for a good guidebook.6. （1 分）A. Wait for another invitation.B. Enjoy the night with the man.C. Stop doing housework.Serena Williams was born on September 26,1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. Theyoungest of Richard's five daughters, Serena and her sister Venus would grow up to become great tennis champions. Serena's father - a former sharecropper from Louisiana determined to see his two youngest girls succeed - used what he'd collected from tennis books and videos to instruct Serena and Venus on how to play the game. At the age of three, practicing on a court not far from the family's new Compton, California, home, Serena endured the hardship of daily two - hour demanding practices from her father.The Williams SistersWith their signature style and play, Venus and Serena changed the look of their sport. Their sheer power and athletic ability overwhelmed opponents, and their sense of style and presence made them standout celebrities on the court. The close - knit sisters lived together for more than a dozen years in a gated Palm Beach Gardens region in Florida, but they went their separate ways after Serena bought a mansion in nearby Jupiter in December 2013. In 1999, Serena beat out her sister Venus in their race to the family's first Grand Slam win when she captured the U.S. Open title. It set the stage for a run of high - powered, high - profile victories for both Williams sisters.The Serena SlamIn 1995 Serena turned pro. In 2002, Serena won the French Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon, defeating sister Venus in the finals of each tournament. She captured her first Australian Open in 2003, making her one of only six women in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam. The win also fulfilled her desire to hold all four major titles at the same time to make up what she'd called "The Serena Slam."(1) What can we learn about the Williams sisters from the passage? A. Serena lives together with Venus.B. Serena and Venus are twin sisters.C. The Williams sisters outstood beyond their talents.D. Serena defeated Venus winning her first championship.(2) According to the 2nd and 3rd parts of the passage, which statement is true? A. Serena used to receive very strict training when she was a child.B. The Williams sisters managed to copy their opponents styles.C. Serena bought herself a house at the age of 30 in Michigan.D. Serena and Venus are hostile to each other.（3） What does "The Serena Slam" mean according to the passage? A. Serena won her first Australian Open in 2003.B. Serena won the championships in the four Open in a row.C. Serena defeated her sister Venus in the finals of each tournament.D. Serena became the first in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam.19. （8 分）One way to divide up the world is between people who like to explore new possibilities and those who stick to the tried and true.In fact, the tension between betting on a sure thing and taking a chance that something unexpected and wonderful might happen troubles human and nonhuman animals alike.Take songbirds, for example.The half - dozen finches （雀）resting at my desk feeder all summer know exactly what they'll find there： black sunflower seed, and lots of it.Meanwhile, the warblers （莺）exploring the woods nearby don*t depend on this predictable food source in fine weather.As food hunters, they enjoy less exposure to predators and, as a bonus, the chance to meet the perfect mate flying from tree to tree.This 'explore - exploit" trade - off（权衡）has prompted scores of lab studies, computer simulations and algorithms （算法）trying to determine which strategy brings in the greatest reward.Now a new study of human behavior in the real world, published last month in the journal Nature Communications, shows that in good times, there isn't much of a difference between pursuing novelty and sticking to the status quo （原状）When the going gets tough, however, explorers are the winners.The new study, led by Shay O'Farrell and James Sanchirico, both of the University of California, Davis, along with Orr Spiegel of Tel Aviv University, examined the routes and results of nearly 2, 500 commercial fishing trips in the Gulf of Mexico over a period of 2.5 years.The study focused on ''bottom longlineH fishing, a system where hundreds of lines are attached to a horizontal bar that is then lowered to reach the sea bed.Dr.O'Farrell explained the procedure this way： Go to a location and put the line down.Stay for a few hours.The lines are a mile long and have a buoy （浮标）at either end.When they pull that up, they assess the catch, and then decide if they will stay or move on to a different spot.Over two years of collecting data under various climate conditions, the researchers discovered that the fishermen were fairly consistent. nThe exploiters would go to a smaller set of locations over and over, and go with what they know, " Dr.O'Farrell said.The explorers would constantly try a wider range； they'd sample new places.In the long run, there wasn't a huge difference in payoffs between the two groups, perhaps due to the sharing information between fishing crews, said Dr.OTarrell.But in challenging times, the study*s message was clear： "You can try new things in the face of uncertainty.'1(1) The author takes the songbird as an example to indicate that.A.like birds, humans tend to be satisfied with the predictableB.some birds are used to looking for food instead of being fedC.there exist the conservative and the adventurous like humansD.birds choose different ways to look for food in different weather(2) According to the third paragraph, people who mastered nexplore - exploit'* trade - off.A.will choose either to pursue novelty or keep the status quoB.are ready to risk in time of difficultyC.will be tough in good times and bad timesD.will grow to be experts in lab studies(3) Which can be inferred from the new study led by Shay OTarrell and James Sanchirico?A.The two groups react to the unexpected differently.B.The ''explore - exploit" trade - off helps scientific research a lot.C.The exploiters are used to fishing based solely on their experience.D.The explorers tend to achieve more than the exploiters in the long run.(4) Which of the following can be the best title for passage? A.How the Exploiter differs from the ExplorerB.How to Become a Productive FishermanC.What is HExplore - Exploit'* Trade - offD.When to take risks mattersSection CDirections； Read the following passage. 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.20. (8 分) A.The timing of influenza vaccine production and distribution is unpredictable.B.However, it's a different story when it comes to influenza, commonly known as "the flu". C.People should get a flu vaccine before flu viruses spread in the community.D.The virus essentially nchanges its coatn- Hl NL H2 N3, and so on, as he told the website Healthline.E.He said it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu infection.F.So the vaccines are likely to be updated from one season to the next to protect against the viruses.Guard against FluVaccination (接种疫苗)is among the most effective ways to help us prevent diseases.For viruses that don*t change too much - the measles virus (麻疹)for example - getting vaccinated is a once - and - for - all method to prevent you from becoming infected with the virus.If you had two measles vaccines when you were a child, you will be protected for life.(1) It generally peaks between December and February.Flu vaccines cannot protect us in the long run.There is no permanent immunity, according to Theodore Strange, associate medical director at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. (2) Apart from a person's immune protection from flu vaccination declining over time, flu viruses are also constantly changing. (3) To develop effective flu vaccines, over 100 national influenza (流感)centers around the world conduct year - round observation for influenza.Researchers will test thousands of influenza virus samples from patients, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .The World Health Organization also suggests three or four influenza viruses that are most likely to spread among people during the upcoming flu season.But even when a vaccine is developed, getting it can prove to be difficult, as demand tends to exceed supply. (4) The availability of the flu vaccine supply does not always coincide with peak demand.So scientists prioritize access to the vaccination.The CDC recommends key populations, such as medical staff, teachers, students, children and those aged 60 and above, receive flu vaccines.IVSummary Writing21. （10 分）Directions： Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point （s） of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Changing Times Bring New StandardsThe Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, have long been one of the film industry*s most famous awards. However, despite its 92 - year history, the awards show has come under fire in recent years for not recognizing enough multicultural performers and directors.In response to this lack of representation, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that oversees the Oscars, has announced new diversity （多样性） requirements for future films to be submitted to the Best Picture category in 2024.They require nominees （提名者） to meet at least two out of four sets of standards, aiming to increase inclusion for underrepresented groups - people of color, women and people with disabilities - both on and off - screen. These standards include a minimum requirement for underrepresented groups at the executive level.Four years ago, OscarsSoWhite quickly drew attention, highlighting the absence of minority representation among previous nominees. It also pointed out that the voting committee has been largely white and male for decades, noted The New York Times.Ever since, the Academy has looked to increase its diversity by promising to double female and minority members in 2016. For example, the South - Korean film Parasite （寄 生虫）， which features an all - Asian cast, won four Oscars at the 2020 Academy Awards.However, the latest move has its doubters. Some have said that the awards body should be focusing on awarding what they consider to be the best film, rather than limiting what can be nominated, noted Forbes. Richard Grenell, the current US ambassador to Germany, also criticized the move, saying that "It's no longer the Best Picture, it's the Most PoliticallyCorrect Picture."Others, though, have praised the initiative. Culture critic Sonny Bunch wrote that, nThe academy is finally - finally! - doing something to ensure that underrepresented groups have a shot.”Arguably, The New York Times said it best. While it noted that the requirements were "easy for most studios to satisfy”, the initiative will show voters the extent to which diversity standards were met.V.TranslationDirections： Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.22. （3分）国家领导人出席了典礼，为人民教育家颁发荣誉奖章。（present） 23. （3分）国庆假期里为减少餐饮浪费，不少餐馆创新举措，推出了“小份菜”。（offer） _24. （4分）那座古镇里所有的传统建筑都保存得很好，我觉得不虚此行。（preserve） 25. （5分）中外游客不仅领略了这里的山水美景，也对当地的文化和悠久历史有了大致的 了解。（Not only） VI.Guided Writing26. （25 分）Directions： Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.假设你是明启学校的高三年级学生李磊，你校的英语报正在举办主题为”别样的风景线” 的征文活动。你决定递交一篇文章参赛。你的文章必须包括：1 .具体描述发生在疫情期间的一件感人事例；2 .你对该事例的思考或感受。（注：文中不得出现真实的姓名及学校名称。）2020-2021学年上海市青浦区高三（上）期末英语试卷（一模）参考答案与试题解析LListening ComprehensionSection ADirections： 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. （1 分） A. Restaurant waitress and customer.B. Travel agent and customer.C. Shop assistant and manager.D. Hotel cashier and guest.【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略2. （1 分）A. Job hunting.B. Newspaper columns.C. Work load.D. Ad publishing.【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略3. （1 分） A. She doesn't need to read the menu.B. She will take the trouble to copy.C. She is grateful for the man's help.D. She doesn't know how to make a copy.【分析】略【解答】c【点评】略4. （1 分） A. The man is tired of reading messages.B. The man's boss doesn't like to hear bad news.C. The man's boss is asking him to do extra work.D. The man doesn't like his boss.【分析】略【解答】D【点评】略5. （1 分） A They should borrow a guidebook from others.B. They should cut down on the price on books.C. They should put off their visit to Sydney.D. They should pay for a good guidebook.【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略6. （1 分）A. Wait for another invitation.B. Enjoy the night with the man.C. Stop doing housework.D. Work on her assignment.【分析】略【解答】B【点评】略7. （1 分） A. They should care more about details.8. She forgot where the meeting took place.9. They ought to stick to the packaging issue.10. She agreed to discuss the client lunch right now.【分析】略【解答】C【点评】略8. （1 分） A She doesn't want the man to give her money.B. She doesn't remember the cost of the taxi.C. The sandwich doesn't cost her too much.D. The man doesn't even own anything.【分析】略【解答】A【点评】略9. （1 分） A. The man has been to Pari