2021年上海实验中学高考英语模拟试卷（5月份）（附答案详解）.pdf
2021年上海实验中学高考英语模拟试卷(5月份)1.Millions Of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Emerge in Orissa Nature is full of wonders.In(1)is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature,millions of baby Ridley turtlesbroke out of their eggshells under the sand at one of their mass nesting grounds in coastalOrissa.The baby turtles started their journey towards the Bay of Bengal(2)(3)(4)they emerged from their nest in the southern district ofGanjam,about 175 km from Bhubaneshwar.Orissa is the home to three mass nesting sites of the Oliver turtles,a species(5)(threaten)with extinction,and one of the sites,Gahirmatha,(6)around 70 to80 million turtles lay eggs on the beach every year,is considered one of the worlds largestnesting sites.The female turtles drag(7)up the beach from the sea,dig a nestjay at least onehundred eggs,cover and conceal their eggs and nest,and then return to the sea.The femalesnever visit the nest again to take care of the eggs that(8)(deposit)in the warmsand.The baby turtles emerge from the eggs after 45-60 days,then the babies grow without theirmother,which is a rare phenomenon in nature.Interestingly,it is on the same beach wherethey were born(9)the females lay their eggs.In recent years,sea erosion has led to many turtles*nest(10)(damage)ordestroyed.Also,some fierce animals such as dogs and birds(11)(reduce)the number of nesting turtles.And man has also had a negative impact(12)usingengine-powered fishing boats near the turtles nesting grounds.2.Section B Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Eachword can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.A.feed B.crucial C.remarkable D.bond AB.novel AC.capturedAD.reinforcement BC.relate BD.deliberate CD.carved ABC.associateSince its launch in September 2016 TikTok has taken the social media world bystorm.Reaching half a billion active users worldwide in just under 2 years,it is the fastestapp ever to reach that milestone.From the creator-first user experience to their flawlessly-executed global expansion,theChinese video-sharing social networks meteoric rise has been nothing short of(1).TikToks secret sauce,however,could well be found by looking into something farsimpler than their algorithms(算 法)and marketing tactics.Human evolution.Over the course of human history,as our ancestors began to live in larger and morecomplex social structures,the quality of our relationships became more(2)to oursurvival.As the size of our networks increased around 10 million years ago,humans begandeveloping a series of more advanced social behaviours that allowed us to connect largergroups and communities together.The first new behaviour was laughter.Laughter kicks our endorphins system intoaction,releasing feel-good hormones that relieve pain and increase pleasure.In doingso,we also create pathways that support the formation,(3),and maintenanceof social bonds with other humans.Next came dancing and singing.Around 500,000 years ago,our social networks haddramatically increased in size again,tripling to approximately 150.At that point,humansneeded even more sophisticated ways to(4)with their social networks.lt is thenthat scientists believe that music was Invented*and that we first learned to sing and dance.Singing and dancing are intensely social and highly synchronised activities.They toorelease the same powerful endorphins as laughter.If youve ever been to a live music eventor sung along to your national anthem in a major sporting event you will certainly be ableto(5)to the euphoria this brings.It is no wonder then that TikTok,a video-sharing app built entirely on people singing(orlip synching),dancing and laughter,has so quickly(6)the minds of so manypeople.The app is in essence an infinite(7)of endoiphin-inclucing content thattriggers a strong sense of unity and belonging within us as we consume each video.Whether it was through(8)design decisions or a happy coincidence,the appscreators have successfully(9)their niche(商机)in an extremely competitivevertical through more than just smart technology or well-executed marketing.TikToksrocket fuel has been derived from simply understanding and leveraging the humanpsychology that underpins the offline social world.In an era where questions are being asked of whether incumbent social platforms arereally connecting us,perhaps we will see(10)opportunities for social apps to domuch better by bringing more of our offline social behaviours online.With COVID-19第 2 页，共 26页highlighting the importance of offline social interaction and human connection,the marketis certainly more ripe than ever for further disruption.Scientists say record heat has cost reef half of corals The Great Barrier Reef,one of the earthsmost precious habitats,lost half of its coral populations in the last quarter-century,a decline thatresearchers in Australia said would continue unless drastic action is taken to reduce the effectsof climate change.Colony sizes were smaller,there were fewer big mamas/or older large corals that producebaby corals；and there were fewer of those babies,which are vital to the reefs future ability to(1).Our results show the ability of the Great Barrier Reef to recover-its resilience(恢复力)-is weakened(2)the past,because there are fewer babies,and fewer largebreeding adults/*Dr.Andy Dietzel,the lead author of the study,said in a statement.(3)a process in which corals turn white as water temperatures rise-contributed tosleep losses of Barrier Reef in 2016 and 2017.The southern part of the reef was also(4)to record-setting temperatures in early 2O2O.Researchers cited climate change as oneof the major(5)of disturbances to reef.There is no time to(6)they said in a statement.We must sharply decreasegreenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.1Researchers were disappointed about what they saw as a lack of attention to the study fromgovernment leaders in Australia,the worlds biggest coral exporter.The government has(7)calls to reduce carbon emissions even as heat waves,drought and fires continue toreveal the countrys situation of being hurt by climate change.The Great Barrier Reef,which(8)a vast array of marine life,has between 300 and 400coral species and stretches for thousands of kilometers across the Australian coast.“You can(9)see it from space,said Deron Burkepile,a professor at the Universityof California,Santa Barbara.Coral reefs worldwide are(10)for billions of dollars is tourism and provide habitatsfor fish that feed close to one billion people on the planet,he said.“The situation is serious,*Professor Burkepile said.But people should not feel(11)about the future of coral reefs,he said,even as they wait for world leaders to take more(12)steps to control the effects of climate change.At the local level,(13)nitrogen(氮)pollution-which(14)fading-canbe controlled by reducing fertilizer and sewage runoff,according to a study that ProfessorBurkepile conducted with other researchers at his university.The other thing that we need totake away is that coral reefs are amazing resilient,he said.If we dont continually damagethem,they will(15)3.A.liveB.manufactureC.returnD.breed4.A.in terms ofB.in relation toC.in comparison withD.with regard to5.A.FadingB.FailingC.CollapsingD.Poisoning6.A.accustomedB.subjectedC.elevatedD.adapted7.A.driversB.resourcesC.consequencesD.aspects8.A.loseB.actC.waitD.miss9.A.raisedB.handledC.receivedD.resisted10.A.supportsB.undergoesC.survivesD.accommodates11.A.literallyB.alternativelyC.automaticallyD.particularly12.A.responsibleB.profitableC.availableD.sustainable13.A.suspiciousB.hesitantC.hopelessD.careless14.A.exclusiveB.aggressiveC.oppressiveD.excessive15.A.for exampleB.in factC.on the contraryD.in turn16.A.strengthensB.weakensC.worsensD.exaggerates17.A.inheritB.recoverC.growD.prosperDNo visit to the beautiful city of Paris,France is complete without a visit to the Notre Dame deParis.The cathedral,built from 1163 to 1345,is one of the worlds best examples of ancientarchitecture.lt lies in the center of Paris,along the Seine River.French writer Victor Hugo usedit as the setting of his famous story The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.Unfortunately,on April 15,2O19.the old cathedral was covered in a big flame.The initial fire alert sounded at 6：20 pm local time.Church officials quickly evacuated thetourists inside.As it turned out,they made the right decision when the second alarm went offtwenty-three minutes later at 6：43 pm,the flames were visible.Thousands of passers-bywatched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dames rooftop.lt took hundreds offirefighters,who worked through the night,over 12 hours to put out the fire.By the time the firewas fully contained in the early hours of Tuesday,April 16.2019,most of the cathedrals第4页，共26页ceiling,as well as its wooden spire-which had proudly stood 93 meters above the root forcenturies-had collapsed.Fortunately,thanks to quick action by Paris firefighters,the cathedraFs most sacred relic-theCrown of Thorns-was safely transported after the fire broke out.Church officials andfirefighters formed a human chain to remove other priceless treasures,such as artworks andfurnishings,and load them onto waiting police cars.The cathedraFs famous 18th-centuryorgan,which boasts more than 8,000 pipes,also survived the disaster.The tire is believed to be caused by the cathedrals ongoing repair work.Meanwhile donationsto help restore the structure are pouring in worldwide at an unprecedented rate,reaching almost$1 billion within just two days after the fire.French President Emmanuel Macron described thefire as a terrible tragedyM,but added,Hthe worst had been avoided*.Macron has promised thatthe French people will rebuild the cathedral together1.Notre Dame is ours,its ourliterature,and its our imagery.We will rebuild it.This is probably part of the French destiny,andwe will finish it in the next five years.1 Macron said,Paris without Notre Dame?Madness.1 1While Macron is optimistic that the cathedral will be ready to welcome visitors by the Paris2O24.Summer Olympics,experts believe it will take a lot longer to restore the old structure.18.What can we know about the Notre Dame de Paris?A.Nothing remained after the big fire.B.The famous writer Hugo wrote his famous story in it.C.It is located in central Paris,with over 600 years history.D.It houses more treasures than the other Cathedrals in Europe.19.What can we infer when the first fire alert sounded?A.No flames could be seen.B.Tourists panicked at once.C.Church officials didnt respect.D.Visitors ignored the alert.20.Which of the following part did not survive the fire?A.The pipe organB.Treasures in the cathedralC.The Crown of ThornsD.The wooden top of the cathedral21.Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph?A.The police are actively investigating the cause of the fire.B.Tourists are sure to visit the cathedral again in five year*s time.C.Experts think to restore Notre Dame may take longer than expected.D.The French government will have to bear the total expense of the restoration.EChild Disability Benefit OverviewThe child disability benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a childunder age 18 with a severe damage in physical or mental functions.Eligibility（资格）To get the child disability benefit：You must be eligible for the Canada child benefit.Your child must be eligible for thedisability tax credit If you are already getting the Canada child benefit for your child who is eligible for thedisability tax credit,you do not need to apply for the child disability benefit.You will get itautomatically.How much you can expect receiveYour child disability benefit payments are calculated from July of one year to June of the nextyear using the following information：number of eligible children adjusted family net income marital（婚姻的）statusFor the period of July 2018 to June 2019,you could get up to$2,771（$230.91 per month）for each child who is eligible for the disability tax credit.The benefits starts being reduced when the adjusted family net income is more than$65,OOO.The reduction is calculated as follows：,For families with one child eligible for the benefit,the reduction is 3%of the amount ofadjusted family net income over$65,000.For families with two or more children eligible for the benefit,the reduction is 5.7%of theamount of adjusted family net income.You can use the child and family benefits calculator to estimate how much you will get.To第6 页，共26页continue getting benefitsYou must remain eligible for the Canada child benefit and your child must also remain eligiblefor the disability tax credit.To avoid delays or interruption in your benefit payments,you need to do your taxes everyyear,even if you had no income at all or your income is tax exempt（免除）.If you have aspouse or common-law partner,they also need to do their taxes every year.To make sure you are getting the right amount of benefits and credits,you must also keep yourpersonal information updated with the CRA.22.In order to obtain the child disability benefit,one mus t.A.be physically damagedB.be eligible for the disability tax creditC.apply for the Canada disability benefitD.be qualified for the countrys child benefit23.How much can a family receive if their net income is$75,000 a year,and has one childwho is eligible for the benefits?A.$2,771.B.$2,471.C.$2,250.D.$521.24.If you want to continue to get benefits,which of the following should you do?A.You should exempt yourself from tax.B.You should have a common-law partner.C.You should apply for the benefit every year.D.You should update your personal information with the CRA.FA recurring criticism of the UKs university sector is its perceived weakness in translating newknowledge into new products and services.Recently,the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among theworld leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could beassured.We should take this concern seriously as universities are key in the national innovationsystem.However,we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enoughin taking ideas to market.The most recent comparative data on the performance of universitiesand research institutions in Australia,Canada,US A and UK shows that,from a relatively weakstarting position,the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level,the policy interventions of the past decade have helpedtransform the performance of UK universities.Evidence suggests the UKs position is muchstronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement.But national data masks thevery large variation in the performance of individual universities.The evidence shows that alarge number of universities have fallen of the back of the pack,a few perform strongly and therest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored across othereconomies.In the UK,research is concentrated：less than 25%of universities r
