专题03：阅读AB篇 -2022届上海高考名校模拟高三下试卷分项汇编 （含答案详解）

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2022年上海名校高三下试卷分项汇编集萃

Reading Comprehension 阅读理解AB篇



1. 上师大附属外国语中学高三第二学期四月线上诊断
2. 上海第三女中2021-2022学年第二学期四月线上教学评估
3. 华东师大二附中2021-2022学年第二学期四月在线阶段检测
4. 2022年复旦附中第十二次拓展考试
5. 2022年上海中学东校高三英语阶段测试
6. 2021-2022学年敬业中学第二学期期中质量调研
7.上海市实验学校2021-2022学年第二学期高三四月线上考
8.上海市建平中学2021-2022学年高三下学期3月考试
9.上海市七宝中学2021-2022学年高三下学期3月考试
10.上海市交大附中2021-2022学年高三下学期摸底考试











1.上海师范大学附属外国语中学高三第二学期四月线上诊断
(A)
One early morning, I went into the living room to find my mother reading a thick book called Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again. My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word “Poems” appeared in big, hot pink letters.
“Is it good?” I asked her.
“Yeah,” she answered. “There’s one I really like and you’ll like it, too.” I leaned forward.
“‘Patty Poem,’” she read the title. Who is Patty? I wondered. The poem began:
She never puts her toys away,

The poem was just three short sections. The final one came quickly:

And I’ll be sad.
A terrible sorrow washed over me. Whoever Patty was, she was a mean girl. Then, the shock.
“It’s you, honey,” My mother said sadly.
To my mother, the poem revealed a parent’s affection when her child grows up and leaves. To me, the “she” in the poem was horror. It was my mama who would be sad. It was so terrible I burst out crying.
“What’s wrong?” my mother asked.
“Oh Mama,” I cried. “I don’t want to grow up ever!”
She smiled. “Honey, it’s okay. You’re not growing up anytime soon. And when you do, I’ll still love you, okay?”
“Okay,” I was still weeping. My panic has gone. But I could not help thinking about that silly poem. After what seemed like a safe amount of time, I read the poem again and was confused. It all fit so well together, like a puzzle. The language was simple, so simple I could plainly understand its meaning, yet it was still beautiful. I was now fascinated by the idea of poetry, words that had the power to make or break a person’s world.
I have since fallen in love with other poems, but “Patty Poem” remains my poem. After all, “Patty Poem” gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that hurt me the most.
36. Why was the writer attracted by the book Best Loved Poems to Read Again and Again?
A. It was a thick enough book.
B. Something on its cover caught her eye.
C. Her mother was reading it with interest.
D. It has a meaningful title.
37. After her mother read the poem to her, the writer felt ______ at first.
A. sad B. excited
C. horrified D. confused
38. The writer’s mother liked to read “Patty Poem” probably because______.
A. it reflected her own childhood
B. it was written in simple language
C. it was composed by a famous poet
D. it gave her a hint of what would happen
39. It can be concluded from the passage that“Patty Poem”leads the writer to _______.
A discover the power of poetry
B. recognize her love for puzzles
C. find her eagerness to grow up
D. experience great homesickness
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. A 38. D 39. A
【解析】
【分析】本文属于记叙文，叙述了作者通过阅读“Patty Poem”感受到诗歌的美，进而爱上了诗。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句My interest was aroused only by the fact that the word “Poems” appeared in big, hot pink letters.我的兴趣被激起来了，主要是因为这本书封面上的“Poems”很大很红。为什么作者会被这本书所吸引，喜欢反复阅读诗歌是因为封面上的东西吸引了她的注意。故B项正确。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据And I’ll be sad可知当作者妈妈给作者读完这首诗的时候，作者很难过。故A选项正确。
【38题详解】
推理判断题。根据To my mother, the poem revealed a parent’s affection when her child grows up and leaves.可知对妈妈来说这首诗让她想起我也会长大也会离开她。所以判断出作家的母亲喜欢读“帕蒂诗”，可能是因为这本书让她把未来可能发生的事情联系了起来。故D项正确
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段I have since fallen in love with other poems, but “Patty Poem” remains my poem. After all, “Patty Poem” gave me my love for poetry not because it was the poem that lifted my spirits, but because it was the one that hurt me the most.可知后来我爱上了其他的诗，但“帕蒂诗”仍然是我的诗。毕竟，“帕蒂诗”给了我对诗歌的热爱，不是因为它让我精神振奋，而是因为它是伤害我最深的一首诗。所以从文章中可以看出，“帕蒂诗”使作者发现了诗歌的力量。故A选项正确。

B
A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and consoling us in age.
Men often discover their affinity to each other by the mutual love they have for a book just as two persons sometimes discover a friend by the admiration which both entertain for a third. There is an old proverb, ‘Love me, love my dog.” But there is more wisdom in this:” Love me, love my book.” The book is a truer and higher bond of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author.
A good book is often the best urn of a life enshrining the best that life could think out; for the world of a man’s life is, for the most part, but the world of his thoughts. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which, remembered and cherished, become our constant companions and comforters.
Books possess an essence of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort. Temples and statues decay, but books survive. What was then said and thought ages ago still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effect of time have been to sift out the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.
Books introduce us into the best society; they bring us into the presence of the greatest minds that have ever lived. We hear what they said and did; we see them as if they were really alive; we sympathize with them, enjoy with them, grieve with them; their experience becomes ours, and we feel as if we were to some degree actors with them in the scenes which they describe.
The great and good do not die, even in this world. Embalmed in books, their spirits walk abroad. The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens.
40. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A. One should read good books
B. Books are like one’s best companions
C. One should make friends with good books
D. One should not live without books and friends
41. The word “affinity” in the third paragraph most probably means ________.
A. similarity B. understanding C. rewards D. compassion
42. The best title of the passage is ________.
A. The Role of Books
B. The Influence of Books
C. The Companionship of Books
D. The Contribution of Books
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. C 41. A 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍好书作为陪伴的益处，书是人生至今仍在聆听的智慧之声，永远充满着活力，是人类永远的陪伴。
【40题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.( 通常看一个人读些什么书就可知道他的为人，也看他同什么人交往就可知道他的为人。因为有人以人为伴，也有人以书为伴。无论是书友还是朋友，我们都应该以最好的为伴。)”可知，本段主要介绍一个人应该和好书交朋友。故选C。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线后面的“by the mutual love they have for a book just as two persons sometimes discover a friend by the admiration which both entertain for a third.( 他们因为对一本书的热爱而成为朋友，就像有时两个人因为敬慕同一个人而成为朋友一样。)以及下文“Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author.(人们可以通过共同喜爱的作家交流彼此的思想和感情以达到共情。)”可知，人们可以通过对同一本书的喜爱而找到相似处。所以affinity为“相似之处”之意。故选A。
【42题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.(通常看一个人读些什么书就可知道他的为人，也看他同什么人交往就可知道他的为人。因为有人以人为伴，也有人以书为伴。无论是书友还是朋友，我们都应该以最好的为伴。)”可知，文章主要介绍好书作为陪伴的益处，书是人生至今仍在聆听的智慧之声，永远充满着活力，是人类永远的陪伴。所以“The Companionship of Books (以书为伴)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选C。

2.上海市第三女子中学2021学年第二学期高三年级英语学科线上教学评估
(A)
About a quarter of the world drives on the left, and the countries that do so are mostly old British colonies like Australia, and Ireland. But Thailand, Indonesia and Japan have also developed this habit.
This strange quirk puzzles the rest of the world; however, there is a perfectly good reason. Up to the late 1700s, everybody travelled on the left side of the road because it is the sensible option for violent, feudal societies of mostly right-handed people. Soldiers with their swords under their right arms naturally passed on each other’s right, and if you passed a stranger on the road, you walked on the left to ensure that your protective sword arm was between you and him.
Revolutionary France, however, did away with this practice as part of its sweeping social rethink, and thanks to Napoleon, this change was carried out all over continental Europe. Because he was left-handed, his armies had to march on the right so he could keep his sword arm between him and any opponent. From then on, any country colonized by the French took to driving on the right.
After the American Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), the US became independent and decided to make traffic drive on the right in order to cut all remaining links to its British colonial past. Once America became the center of the car industry, if you wanted a good reliable vehicle, you bought American right-hand-drive. From then on, many countries changed out of necessity.
Today, the EU would like Britain to fall into line with the rest of Europe, but this is no longer possible. It would cost billions of pounds to change everything round. The last European country to convert to driving on the right was Sweden in 1967. This ironically caused a reduction in car accidents because everyone drove carefully while getting used to the new system.
36. Why did people travel on the left before the late 18th century?
A. They were required to do so. B. They were mostly left-landed.
C. It was easier to cross the street. D. They could feel safer from attacks.
37. What was Napoleon’s attitude about walking on the left?
A. Support. B. Disapproval. C. Doubt. D. Indifference.
38. For Americans, driving on the right was a way to show ______.
A. the connection with France was broken B. the US was no longer ruled by the UK
C. the American Revolution War had ended D. America was the center of the car industry
39. What is the main reason for UK’s resistance to the European system?
A. It would cost too much to change. B. Its increasing traffic accidents.
C. Its influence on colonies. D. Its fast-developing car industry.
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. B 38. B 39. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一些国家靠左侧行走的原因及部分国家后来改变这一传统的原因和过程。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Up to the late 1700s, everybody travelled on the left side of the road because it is the sensible option for violent, feudal societies of mostly right-handed people. Soldiers with their swords under their right arms naturally passed on each other’s right, and if you passed a stranger on the road, you walked on the left to ensure that your protective sword arm was between you and him.(直到18世纪晚期，每个人都在道路的左侧行驶，因为在暴力的封建社会，这是一个明智的选择，大多数人都是右撇子。将剑夹在右胳膊下的士兵自然会互相交叉，如果你在路上经过一个陌生人，你要走在左边，以确保你的保护性剑臂在你和他之间)”可知，当时人们靠左侧走是因为感觉更安全，故选D。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Revolutionary France, however, did away with this practice as part of its sweeping social rethink, and thanks to Napoleon, this change was carried out all over continental Europe. Because he was left-handed, his armies had to march on the right so he could keep his sword arm between him and any opponent. From then on, any country colonized by the French took to driving on the right.(然而，大革命后的法国，作为其全面社会反思的一部分，废除了这种做法，多亏了拿破仑，这种变化在整个欧洲大陆进行。因为他是左撇子，他的军队必须向右行进，这样他就能保持他的剑臂与任何对手之间的距离。从那时起，任何被法国殖民的国家都习惯了靠右行驶)”可推知，拿破仑推行向右行驶，他对靠左侧走是不赞成的，故选B。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“After the American Revolutionary War (1775 — 1783), the US became independent and decided to make traffic drive on the right in order to cut all remaining links to its British colonial past.(美国独立战争（1775 — 1783）后，美国独立了，为了切断所有与英国殖民时期的联系，美国决定让车辆靠右行驶)”可知，美国改变英国传统是想摆脱与英国的联系，表示不再受英国统治，故选B。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Today, the EU would like Britain to fall into line with the rest of Europe, but this is no longer possible. It would cost billions of pounds to change everything round.(如今，欧盟希望英国与欧洲其他国家保持一致，但这已不再可能。改变一切将花费数十亿英镑)”可知，英国没有采用右侧走是因为花费太高，故选A。
(B)
Jobs at Apple
Amaze Yourself, Amaze the World
A job at Apple is unlike any other you've had. You'll be challenged. You'll be inspired. And you'll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of something big.
Every detail matters.
Every piece of packaging. Every swipe of the finger. Every "How can I help you?” Everything. And it doesn’t matter just some of the time. It matters all of the time. That's how we do things at Apple. The result is some of the best-loved products in the world.
Simplicity isn't simple.
Ask anyone here. It's hard work. It means forever asking, “Why is it this way?” and “How can it be better?” It means rethinking every customer experience until the clutter has fallen away — until all that remains is what's essential, useful and beautiful. That might be a new product feature that delights even die-hard fans. It might be a customer support call, or even a display in an Apple store, arranged and lit exactly so.
Creativity from every comer.
When you imagine the creative process at Apple, at first you may not picture someone in HR. Or operations. Or finance. But we expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here, no matter what their responsibilities are. Innovation takes many forms, and our people seem to find new ones every day.
40. Where will you probably find this passage?
A. In a booklet introducing Apple's management. B. On the official website of Apple Inc.
C. In the help-wanted ads section of a newspaper. D. In a magazine telling business stories.
41. The word “clutter” probably means________?
A. customers' complaint B. simple question C. unnecessary part D. old feature
42. According to the passage, the concept of “simplicity” should be revealed in the following EXCEPT_______.
A. die-hard fans with new Apple products B. a customer support call
C. the arrangement of the display D. the lighting of an Apply store
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了在苹果公司工作的三个特点。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“A job at Apple is unlike any other you've had. You'll be challenged. You'll be inspired. And you'll be proud. Because whatever your job is here, you’ll be part of something big.(苹果公司的工作和你以前的工作都不一样。你会受到挑战。你会得到灵感。你会感到骄傲的。因为不管你在这里的工作是什么，你都是一件大事的一部分)”结合文章主要介绍了在苹果公司工作的三个特点。可推知，文章可能来自苹果公司官方网站。故选B。
【41题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“It means rethinking every customer experience until the”以及后文“until all that remains is what's essential, useful and beautiful”可知，提问题意味着重新思考每一个客户的体验，直到不必要的部分消失——直到只剩下必要的、有用的和美丽的东西。故clutter指的是“不必要的部分”。故选C。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“It might be a customer support call, or even a display in an Apple store, arranged and lit exactly so.(它可能是一个客户支持电话，甚至是一个苹果商店里的显示器，排列和照明都是这样)”可知，“简单”的概念揭示在一个客户支持电话、一个苹果商店里的显示器还有排列和照明里，除了A选项“苹果新产品的死忠粉丝”。故选A。
3.华东师大三附中2021学年第二学期在线阶段检测
(A)
Research shows that the average high school student will study four hours per week for any major test. The outcome of this four hours of study varies from A to F, which means that in high school grades are strongly determined by intelligence since everyone studies the same amount of time.
But college is different. Most of the students are highly intelligent and each has plenty of time for self-study. To score high on any test, a college student has to work hard and, probably more importantly, know how to use his or her time most efficiently. The problem is that your study habits formed in high school may make you unable to study well in college because you have never experienced what it takes to perform at the college level. That is why the freshman year is the hardest year for all college students.
Based on my extensive observation of student performance on college tests, I recommend the following study time per test: 6 hours per week for an A, 4 hours for a B, 3.5 hours for a C, 2.5 hours for a D and 0 hours for an F. An hour of study is defined as studying for 45 minutes and a break of 15 minutes. Ten hours of continuous study without a break is defined as one hour of study. The brain does not process and store information the way students prefer studying. Occasionally, some succeed by studying at the last minute, but they are exceptions to the rule.
Research also suggests that the slowest 10 percent of the students may need 5 to 6 times as much time to learn the same material as the fastest 10 percent. Each person is very likely to have strengths and weaknesses. Overcoming your weakness increases your strength.
36. According to the writer, the reason why high school students get different test results is that________.
A. some students work harder than the rest of them
B. some students have good study habits while others do not
C. their intelligence varies from person to person
D. their teachers teach them in different ways
37. The freshman year is considered the hardest for all college students because________.
A. they have to take a lot of courses at the same time
B. they are too anxious to score high on all tests
C. they don’t know yet how to study at the college level
D. they feel worried among so many intelligent people
38. What takes the fastest students to learn in one hour may take the slowest students ________.
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours C. 4 hours D. 5 hours
39. From the way this passage is written, it can be concluded that the writer is most probably________.
A. a high school student B. a college teacher
C. a high school teacher D. a college student
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. C 37. C 38. D 39. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了高中生因为智力因人而异所以考试结果不同，但大学是不同的。大多数学生都很聪明，每个人都有足够的时间自学。文章主要就不同大学生的学习时长提出了建议。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The outcome of this four hours of study varies from A to F, which means that in high school grades are strongly determined by intelligence since everyone studies the same amount of time.(这四个小时的学习结果从A到F各不相同，这意味着在高中，由于每个人学习的时间都是一样的，所以成绩在很大程度上是由智力决定的)”可知，高中生得到不同的测试结果的原因是他们的智力因人而异。故选C。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The problem is that your study habits formed in high school may make you unable to study well in college because you have never experienced what it takes to perform at the college level. That is why the freshman year is the hardest year for all college students.(问题是，你在高中养成的学习习惯可能会让你在大学里学习不好，因为你从来没有经历过在大学阶段需要付出什么。这就是为什么大一是所有大学生最难的一年)”可知，大一被认为是所有大学生最难的一年，因为他们还不知道如何在大学阶段学习。故选C。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Research also suggests that the slowest 10 percent of the students may need 5 to 6 times as much time to learn the same material as the fastest 10 percent.(研究还表明，学得最慢的10%的学生可能需要比学得最快的10%的学生多5到6倍的时间来学习同样的材料)”可知，最快的学生可以在一小时内学习的东西，最慢的学生需要五到六个小时。故选D。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“Based on my extensive observation of student performance on college tests, I recommend the following study time per test: 6 hours per week for an A, 4 hours for a B, 3.5 hours for a C, 2.5 hours for a D and 0 hours for an F.(根据我对学生在大学考试中表现的广泛观察，我建议每次考试的学习时间如下：A级每周6小时，B级4小时，C级3.5小时，D级2.5小时，F级0小时)”可推知，作者是一个大学老师。故选B。
(B)
USING YOUR SCORPIO COOKER: USEFUL HINTS
Follow these useful hints to obtain the best results when using your new SCORPIO cooker.
Choice of burner
Use a large burner to bring liquids to the boil quickly, and use a small one for stewed dishes and sauces.
To conserve gas, place the pan centrally over the burner and adjust the flame so that it does not extend past the edges of the pan.
Do not boil food too rapidly. A strong boil does not cook any faster but violently shakes up the food, which may then lose its taste.

flame too high — wastes gas flame not past edges of pan — conserves gas
Utensils
All normally available utensils (aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, etc.) may be used on your new gas cooker, but ensure that they are steady, in order to avoid dangerous spill-over of hot liquids.
Caution: Large Utensils
When a cooker is installed close to a worktop, ensure that whenever large utensils are used, they are placed so that they do not overhand the side of hotplate, as this may cause scorching or charring of the worktop surface.
Oven
There is a gradual change in temperature between the bottom and top of the oven. The first, or bottom, shelf position is the coolest and the fourth, or top, shelf position is the hottest. Because of the temperature change from one shelf position to another, it is possible to cook various dishes which require different temperatures, at the same time. As a rough guide, the temperature change from one shelf to the next is about ten degrees Celsius.
Some recipes do not refer directly to temperature but use descriptions such as “slow”, “moderate”, “hot” etc. when using such recipes, the following chart may be taken as a guide:
OVEN TEMPERATURES
slow:
110℃
warm:
130℃
moderate:
150℃
moderately hot:
180℃
hot:
220℃
very hot:
250℃
If preheating is required, allow time for the oven to reach the set temperature. The following table may be used as a guide:
PREHEATING
3 minutes:
120℃
6 minutes:
180℃
10 minutes:
250℃
Note that the oven light (where fitted) is located on the splash back.
Storage drawer (where fitted)
The storage drawer situated underneath the oven is designed for the storage of pans and utensils. Do not place plastic utensils or flammable material in this drawer. To remove the drawer, withdraw it to the fully open position. Then lift it dear of the stops. To refit the drawer, locate the nylon drawer slides on the slide tracks. Lift the drawer slightly to clear the stops, then slide it to the fully shut position.
40. How do you conserve gas when using a Scorpio cooker?
A. Make the flame as high as possible. B. Shake up the food.
C. Keep the flame not past the pan edges. D. Make a strong boil.
41. If you want to stew beef, you should________.
A. use a large utensil B. use a small burner
C. cook it faster D. use a utensil made of stainless steel
42. What can we put in the storage drawer underneath the oven?
A. Pans and plastic utensils. B. Pans and non-flammable material.
C. Utensils and flammable material. D. Pans and various dishes.
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. C 41. B 42. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则Scorpio牌炊具的使用注意事项说明，说明不同类型的炊具如何使用以及烹饪时的温度参考等。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“To conserve gas, place the pan centrally over the burner and adjust the flame so that it does not extend past the edges of the pan.(为了省气，将锅放在燃烧器的中央，并调整火焰，以使它不会延伸到锅的边缘)”可知，当你使用Scorpio牌炊具时，你可以通过保持火焰不要超过锅边来省气。故选C。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据Choice of burner部分中“Use a large burner to bring liquids to the boil quickly, and use a small one for stewed dishes and sauces.(用一个大的火炉把液体迅速煮沸，用一个小的炖菜和酱汁)”可知，如果你想炖牛肉，你应该使用一个小的火炉。故选B。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The storage drawer situated underneath the oven is designed for the storage of pans and utensils. Do not place plastic utensils or flammable material in this drawer. (存放抽屉位于烤箱下方，用于存放锅和器皿。请勿在此抽屉内放置塑料器皿或易燃材料)”可知，我们可以在烤箱下面的储物抽屉里放锅和非易燃材料。故选B。

4.复旦附中第十二次拓展考试
A
A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.
A good book may be among the best of friends. It is the same today that it always was, and it will never change. It is the most patient and cheerful of companions. It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress. It always receives us with the same kindness; amusing and instructing us in youth, and comforting and consoling us in age.
Men often discover their affinity (密切关系) to each other by the mutual love they have for a book just as two persons sometimes discover a friend by the admiration which both entertain for a third. There is an old proverb, “Love me, love my dog.” But there is more wisdom in this: “Love me, love my book.” The book is a truer and higher bond of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them.
A good book is often the best urn(瓮) of a life enshrining the best that life could think out; for the world of a man’s life is, for the most part, but the world of his thoughts. Thus the best books are treasuries of good words, the golden thoughts, which, if remembered and cherished, become our constant companions and comforters.
Books possess an essence of immortality. They are by far the most lasting products of human effort.
Temples and statues decay, but books survive. Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds, ages ago. What was then said and thought still speaks to us as vividly as ever from the printed page. The only effects of time have been to filter out the bad products; for nothing in literature can long survive but what is really good.
36. A good book may be among the best of friends because_____.
A. it changes over the past of time
B. it contains all kinds of knowledge
C. it doesn’t betray us when we are in trouble
D. it comforts us in youth and instructs us in age
37. “Love me, love my book” in paragraph 3 probably means _______?
A. If you love me, you must reading books.
B. The book can be a bond between friends.
C. I love books as much I love friends.
D. If you love the author, you will love his books.
38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Time can tell whether a literature is good or bad.
B. All books are our constant companions and comforters.
C. Temples, statues and books cannot stand the test of time.
D. The world of a man’s thoughts is what his life is all about.
39. The best title for this passage can be______.
A. Reading Books
B. A Good Book
C. Our Best Friend
D. Companionship of Books
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36 C 37. B 38. A 39. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了文章主要讲述好书作为陪伴的益处，书是人生至今仍在聆听的智慧之声，永远充满着活力，是人类永远的陪伴。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It does not turn its back upon us in times of adversity or distress.(在我们穷愁潦倒、临危遭难时，它也不会抛弃我们，对我们总是一如既往。)”可知，一本好书可能是我们最好的朋友之一，因为当我们陷入困境时，它不会背叛我们。故选C。
【37题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“The book is a truer and higher bond of union. Men can think, feel, and sympathize with each other through their favorite author. They live in him together, and he in them.(书是更为真诚而高尚的情谊纽带。人们可以通过共同喜爱的作家交流思想感情，彼此息息相通。他们同住在他心里，他也同住在他们心里。)”可知，书是朋友之间的纽带。由此可知，“Love me, love my book”意为着书可以成为朋友之间的纽带。故选B。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author’s minds, ages ago(对于伟大的思想来说，时间是无关紧要的。多年前初次闪现在作者脑海中的伟大思想今天依然清新如故)”可知，时间可以判断文学作品的好坏。故选A。
【39题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.( 通常看一个人读些什么书就可知道他的为人，也看他同什么人交往就可知道他的为人。因为有人以人为伴，也有人以书为伴。无论是书友还是朋友，我们都应该以最好的为伴。)”可知，文章主要讲述好书作为陪伴的益处，书是人生至今仍在聆听的智慧之声，永远充满着活力，是人类永远的陪伴。D项：Companionship of Books（以书为伴）符合题意。故选D。
B
Care for a zoom-in observation of animals with no bars between you and the observed opposed to ordinary zoos? Where to have close-up encounters with some of the world’s most rare animals? We are revealing for you.

Right whales, Bay of Fundy, Canada
Northern right whales are on the brink of extinction, but survivors arrive in the Bay of Fundy each summer (May through October) to feed east of Grand Manan Island. They are recognized by a broad back and no dorsal fin, which distinguish them from other whales entering the bay.
Planning: Whale-watching tours operate out of Digby Neck peninsula on Nova Scotia and nearby islands, such as Brier Island, St. Andrews, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island.

Grizzly bears, Alaska, USA
Grizzlies like salmon. In mid-July and again in mid-August, grizzlies make for Alaskan rivers to hook out the fish with their formidable claws. The bears gather in large numbers at rapids and pools, sometimes fighting for the best sites. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, and Fish Creek, near Hyder, have viewing platforms.
Planning: Most fishing sites are accessed by chartered light aircraft and a hike. Hyder is off the Stewart-Cassiar Highway.

Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico
Each fall, millions of North American monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to the oyamel fir forests of the Transvolcanic Mountain Range, in the state of Michoacán. They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
Planning: Chincua is one of two hills in the reserve open to the public from November through March.

Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia
Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, “Here be dragons!” This mountainous volcanic island is home to the world’s largest living lizard – the Komodo dragon. Weighing 79 to 91kg, the Komodo dragon has a tail as long as its body. You can hike to a viewpoint at Banugulung and watch as park rangers feed food to the lizards, some of which are more than 10ft long.
Planning: Komodo is reached solely by boat from Bima (on eastern Sumbawa) or Labuan Bajo (on western Flores).

Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania
Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.
Planning: The herds migrate across Tanzania from December through July, and then pass through the Masai Mara in Kenya in August and September.
40. In which place can a variety of types of animals be viewed?
A. Alaska. B. Sierra Chincua. C. Komodo Island. D. Serengeti.
41. The underlined word “gregarious” probably means ______.
A. being able to climb B. preferring group living
C. migrating in huge numbers D. moderate in temper
42. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Right whales are distinguished from other whales by unique appearance features.
B. Viewing spots for grizzly bears can be reached through air and on foot.
C. Komodo dragons are similar to dinosaurs in living period.
D. Wildebeest herds travel to pursue favorable food conditions.
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. D 41. B 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章介绍了五处可以近距离接触到世界上最稀有的动物的地方，观赏最佳时间段以及推荐前往方式。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Wildebeest migration, Serengeti, Tanzania的第一句“Undoubtedly the world’s most spectacular wildlife sight is the annual wildebeest migration, when 1.4 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras and gazelles are on the move across the Serengeti plains. The animals are trekking to chase the clean water and fresh grass. Along the way, lions and hyenas stalk them, and crocodiles lie in wait.(毫无疑问，世界上最壮观的野生动物景观是每年一度的角马迁徙，140万头角马、20万匹斑马和瞪羚在塞伦盖蒂平原上迁徙。动物们正在徒步追逐干净的水和新鲜的草。一路上，狮子和鬣狗在跟踪他们，鳄鱼也在等待。)”可知，在非洲的坦桑尼亚，游客在Serengeti地区可以观赏各种动物。故选D项。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据Monarch butterflies, Sierra Chincua, Mexico的划线词所在句“They flock intimately on tree trunks, bushes, and on the ground, fully showing their gregarious nature and occupy Sierra Chincua and four neighboring hills that make up the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.(它们在树干、灌木丛和地面上亲密地聚集，充分展示了它们的gregarious天性)”,根据上半句中的描述，可知，Monarch butterflies喜聚集一处，gregarious 意为“（动物）群居的；（植物）聚生的”，与B项“preferring group living(喜欢群居生活)”意思相同。故选B项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据Komodo dragons, Komodo Island, Indonesia的第一句“Landing on Komodo, you would feel like stepping back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, as park maps reported, ‘Here be dragons!’(降落在科莫多岛上，你会感觉像是回到了恐龙统治地球的时代，就像公园地图上写的，‘这里有龙！’)”可知，科莫多巨蜥与恐龙在生活时代相似，不正确。故选C项。
5.上海中学东校高三英语阶段测试
(A)
Every country has certain cultural patterns making it unique. Of course, habits and customs between cultures and countries tend to overlap(重叠). The popularity of social media, for instance, ignores borders and breaks down cultural differences. Technology has made the world a much smaller and culturally similar place. However, when looking at a foreign country, we will always find differences between our traditions and theirs. Young Italians and young Americans, for example, though alike in many respects, have also some pronounced differences, especially when it comes to work, pastimes and sports.
Most American teens have part-time jobs through high school and college. Youths in Italy tend not to. The reasons behind this are multifaceted. It is, to begin with, rather hard in Italy to find the type of part-time jobs students usually take up. Moreover, there is also a different cultural attitude to take into consideration, especially when thinking of certain parts of Italy. Young Italians like to enjoy life to the full and feel there will be time to work once they become adults, hence the lack of interest in finding odd jobs while still in school. Like the old saying goes, some Italians work to Live, while some Americans often live to work.
In a lot of ways, young Italians and Americans spend their free time in a similar fashion. Listening to music, watching movies, hanging out, practicing sports and surfing the Internet are all common ways to pass some free time. Italians, especially, make a point of going out and being social, often choosing between pizzeria or birrerie (place for pizza or beer), which stay open late. Italians often pile into a couple of cars and go out in a big group. In general, American teens participate in a lot of extracurricular(课外的) activities, many often through school, while Italians may not take part in so many.
When going out, Italian teens tend to meet and gather on the streets of their cities or towns, something not as common in the United States, especially in highly populated areas. This very Italian habit can be linked to the urban arrangement of Italian towns. Many of them date back thousands of years and feature central piazzas(广场) and areas built around historical sites that have now become gathering places for the young. If you’re in Italy, don’t be surprised by the sight of hundreds gathered in a piazza or on the street, laughing and drinking the night away.
36. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. the unique lifestyles shared by American and Italian teens
B. the relationship between young people of America and Italy
C. some customs and habits of the Americans and Italians
D. some differences in tradition between young Americans and Italians
37. By saying “some Italians work to live, while some Americans often live to work”, the author most probably wants to tell us that ________.
A. Italians have a better life attitude toward working
B. Americans are more diligent and thus live a better life
C. Americans and Italians both find it hard to locate a satisfying job
D. Italians and Americans have different choices regarding work
38. According to paragraph 3, which of the following statements is true?
A. American teens practice sports and surf the Internet to pass time.
B. Italian youth take an active part in extracurricular activities.
C. American teens like to drive out and social together in big groups.
D. Italian youth enjoy pizza and beer because they are cheap.
39. If there is one more paragraph in this passage, what will it most probably be about?
A. The working conditions of the young Americans and Italians.
B. The differences in practicing sports between teens of the two nations.
C. The central piazzas and areas built around historical sites in Italy.
D. The urban arrangement of the highly populated American cities.
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. D 38. A 39. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了意大利年轻人和美国年轻人在对待工作和娱乐方面的一些明显的差异。
【36题详解】
主旨大意题。第一段最后一句Young Italians and young Americans, for example, though alike in many respects, have also some pronounced differences, especially when it comes to work, pastimes and sports.(例如，意大利年轻人和美国年轻人虽然在很多方面都很相似，但也有一些明显的差异，尤其是在工作、娱乐和体育方面。)是文章的主题句，文章内容其他内容都围绕着美国和意大利年轻人的一些传统差异展开，故选D。
【37题详解】
推理判断题。根据上文Moreover, there is also a different cultural attitude to take into consideration, especially when thinking of certain parts of Italy. Young Italians like to enjoy life to the full and feel there will be time to work once they become adults, hence the lack of interest in finding odd jobs while still in school.(此外，还有一种不同的文化态度需要考虑，尤其是考虑到意大利的某些地区。年轻的意大利人喜欢充分享受生活，觉得一旦他们长大成人，就会有时间去工作，因此他们对在校期间找零工不感兴趣。)可知，意大利年轻人是为了生活而去工作，而美国的年轻人工作是为了生活，作者想要通过这句话告诉我们意大利人和美国人在工作上有不同的选择。故选D。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中In a lot of ways, young Italians ans and Americans spend their free time in a similar fashion. Listening to music, watching movies, hanging out, practicing sports and surfing the Internet are all common ways to pass some free time.(在很多方面，年轻的意大利人和美国人以相似的方式度过他们的空闲时间。听音乐、看电影、出去玩、锻炼身体和上网都是打发空闲时间的常见方式。)以及这一段中末尾In general, American teens participate in a lot of extracurricular(课外的) activities, many often through school可知，美国青少年通过运动和上网来打发时间。故选A。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句Young Italians and young Americans, for example, though alike in many respects, have also some pronounced differences, especially when it comes to work, pastimes and sports.(例如，意大利年轻人和美国年轻人虽然在很多方面都很相似，但也有一些明显的差异，尤其是在工作、娱乐和体育方面。)可知，作者想要说明意大利年轻人和美国年轻人在工作、娱乐和体育方面的差异，根据第二段内容可知主要谈论了工作方面的差异，第三、四段谈论了娱乐方面，因此接下来会谈到体育方面的差异。故如果这篇文章中还有一段话，最有可能是关于两国青少年在运动方面的差异。故选B。
【点睛】主旨大意主要的解题策略有：
（1）标题类。文章标题可以是单词，短语，也可以是句子，它的特点是：短小精悍，多为一短语；涵盖性强，一般要求能覆盖全文，其确定的范围要恰当，既不能太大，也不能太小；精确性强，不能随意改变语言表意的程度及色彩。
（2）主旨类。概括主旨的方法是：先看首尾或各段开头再看全文找主题句，若无明显主题句，就通过关键词句来概括(如议论文中寻找表达作者观点态度的词句，记叙文寻找概括情节和中心的动词或反映人物特点的形容词)。文中出现两种或两种以上的不同观点时，务必牢记作者的观点才是体现全文中心的。此时，要注意一些转折词，如but, yet, however, although, in spite of, by contrast, on the contrary等。当文章中表示相反的观点时，往往用到这些词。答题时要弄清哪个是作者的观点，排除迷惑性信息，准确归纳主旨大意。如第一小题，根据第一段最后一句Young Italians and young Americans, for example, though alike in many respects, have also some pronounced differences, especially when it comes to work, pastimes and sports.（例如，意大利年轻人和美国年轻人虽然在很多方面都很相似，但也有一些明显的差异，尤其是在工作、娱乐和体育方面。）以及文章主要内容围绕着美国和意大利年轻人的一些传统差异展开，故选D。
(B)
Troubleshooting: Unable to install the supplied software on a computer
The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device may not install for the following reasons:
1. The software may not be compatible with the computer operating system.
2. The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing the software.
3. Another application or utility is running in the background of the computer and interfering with the installation.
4. Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.
Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue
1. Check the instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software. Instructions for your product are usually available online.
2. Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software.
3. Download and install all available updates for the computer and software. Software and driver updates for your product are usually available online.
NOTE: An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software. If an install utility is available, follow the online instructions to properly download and install it.
4. Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.
5. Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on the computer.
6 Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.
7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as follows:
IMPORTANT: Some bundled software requires the product to be connected to the computer during the installation process. If your software requires the product to be connected during installation, these steps will not work and should be disregarded.
1. Copy the software to a folder on the computer hard drive.
2. Turn off the computer
3. Start the computer in the Safe Mode.
4. Locate the folder on the computer hard drive where you copied the contents of the installation CD.
5. Click the INSTALL.EXE or SETUP.EXE icon to begin the software installation.
6. Restart the computer
40. Which of the following may be a reason for the failure of the installation of the supplied software?
A. The software is incompatible with the computer operating system.
B. The computer is using the latest Windows operating system.
C. The maximum system requirements are not met for the software.
D. The antivirus software is not running in the background.
41. When you are installing software designed for an older version of the Window operating system what could be done?
A. You could temporarily disable any running software applications.
B. You could follow the on-screen instructions.
C. You could try installing it using the Safe Mode.
D. You could switch to the compatibility mode.
42. As is listed in the passage, ______ seems to be the last step which may help troubleshoot the installation problem.
A. using the Safe Mode of the computer B. turning off and restarting the computer
C. connecting the product to the computer D. copying the software to a folder on the hard drive
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. A 41. D 42. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一篇计算机无法安装软件的故障排除说明。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device may not install for the following reasons(由于下列原因，相机、便携式摄像机或个人音频设备可能无法安装软件)”以及第二段“1. The software may not be compatible with the computer operating system.(1. 该软件可能与计算机操作系统不兼容)”可知，软件与计算机操作系统不兼容可能是导致所提供软件安装失败的原因。故选A。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第九段“NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.(注意：如果软件的设计使用的是较旧版本的Windows操作系统，而不是当前安装在计算机上的，您可以尝试使用兼容模式安装)”可知，当你在安装为旧版本的windows操作系统设计的软件时，你可以切换到兼容模式。故选D。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第八段“7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as follows(如果仍然无法安装该软件，尝试使用计算机的安全模式安装它，如下所示)”可知，正如文章中列出的，使用计算机的安全模式似乎是帮助排除安装问题的最后一步。故选A。

6. 2021学年敬业中学第二学期期中质量调研
（A）
“The mangoes nearly killed us,” said Julie McKenzie with a smile and a celebratory sundowner drink in her hand, (pleasant) recalling the backbreaking 10-hour shifts harvesting tropical fruit in northern Australia.
For the past few weeks, the 60-year-old grandmother has been working alongside her 64-year-old husband, Ian McKenzie, picking grapes in the heat of summer in the New South Wales Hunter Valley.
The couple from the port city of Newcastle, north of Sydney, are grey nomads (游牧民；不断更换工作的人), a growing cohort (一群人) of older Australians who have swapped (交换) the comfort and familiarity of the suburbs for a life on the road following the fruit-picking trail.
The exact numbers of grey nomads crisscrossing Australia (贯穿澳大利亚) are unknown, but academics have estimated there are tens of thousands constantly on the move, and around a quarter of those have sold their homes. For some, trips away can last for a few months, while others travel indefinitely. Unlike itinerant snowbirds (流动的候鸟族) in North America, who travel south in recreational vehicles to escape the winter, Australia’s wandering retirees do it year-round.
“It is quite a phenomenon,” said Tim Harcourt, an economist at the University of New South Wales Business School. “Retired people don’t want to stop working. They want to combine a bit of fruit picking, a bit of leisure and a bit of traveling in their retirement. There is actually a shortage of people needed for fruit picking, so having these experienced workers is a really good thing,” he said.
In other corners of the world, including Spain and Sweden, the fruit picking industry is beset (v.困扰/ adj.充满的) by poor conditions and meager (少的；不足的) wages, and often involves unskilled migrants or illegal immigrants.
Retirees join the fruit picking trail for different reasons. Some do it for a change of lifestyle; some do it to escape boredom. For the McKenzies, a health scare followed by brain surgery prompted (促使) 64-year-old Ian McKenzie to walk away from the pressures of his old life working in logistics in search of something more peaceful. “After about four months (on the road) all the stress seemed to drop away…and we realized that we were free and we could do what we wanted to,” he explained. “We’ll do anything and have done anything.”
36. How do the McKenzies feel about their life now?
A. Tough and unbearable. B. Happy and hasty.
C. Adventurous and relaxed. D. Tough but pleasant.
37. What is the major difference between grey nomads in Australia and snowbirds in North America?
A. Snowbirds travel in recreational vehicles but grey nomads travel in vans.
B. Grey nomads sold their houses but the snowbirds keep their property.
C. Snowbirds travel in winters but grey nomads are always on the move.
D. Grey nomads work a lot while snowbirds travel for recreational purpose.
38. Compared with younger labor, grey nomads have advantages in ______.
A. providing experienced service
B. enjoying their work without complaining
C. doing everything legally
D. staying on the farm for a very long time
39. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the retirees to choose a life of nomads?
A. To change their lifestyle. B. To avoid boredom.
C. To maintain their health. D. To make a fortune.
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. A 39. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是澳大利亚一些退休的老年人加入了采摘水果的行列，被称为灰色游牧民。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的““The mangoes nearly killed us,” said Julie McKenzie with a smile and a celebratory sundowner drink in her hand, (pleasant) recalling the backbreaking 10-hour shifts harvesting tropical fruit in northern Australia.(“芒果差点害死我们，”Julie McKenzie微笑着说，手里拿着一杯庆祝日落的饮料，（愉快地）回忆起在澳大利亚北部辛苦劳作的10个小时收获热带水果)”可知，McKenzie夫妇对他们现在的生活感觉是艰难但愉快的，故选D。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Unlike itinerant snowbirds in North America, who travel south in recreational vehicles to escape the winter, Australia’s wandering retirees do it year-round.(不像北美的流动候鸟族，他们坐着休闲车去南方躲避冬天，澳大利亚的流浪退休人员一年到头都在这样做)”可知，澳大利亚的灰色游牧民和北美的流动候鸟族的区别是流动候鸟族在冬天迁徙，而灰色游牧民族却一直在迁徙。故选C。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段的“There is actually a shortage of people needed for fruit picking, so having these experienced workers is a really good thing(实际上水果采摘需要人手，所以有这些有经验的工人真的是一件好事)”可知，与年轻劳动力相比，灰色游牧民在提供经验丰富的服务上具有优势。故选A。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Some do it for a change of lifestyle; some do it to escape boredom. For the McKenzies, a health scare followed by brain surgery prompted 64-year-old Ian McKenzie to walk away from the pressures of his old life working in logistics in search of something more peaceful.(有些人这样做是为了改变生活方式；有些人这样做是为了逃避无聊。对麦肯齐夫妇来说，一场健康恐慌和随后的脑部手术，促使64岁的Ian McKenzie离开了在物流公司工作的旧生活的压力，寻找更平静的生活)”可知，退休人员选择游牧生活的原因包括改变他们的生活方式，为了避免无聊，维持他们的健康，不包含D选项“To make a fortune (为了发财)”。故选D。
(B)
▲ Allerton, Liverpool
£590,000
A large-area lawn would look at home on a traditional red-brick campus. Six miles south of the University of Liverpool and the “knowledge quarter”, it is part of Allerton Priory, designed and built by Victorian gothic architect Alfred Waterhouse in the early 1800s for a local merchant and now separated into apartments. There’s a three-bedroom duplex (复式) on the lower ground and ground floor. The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the grounds, and there’s a private gate for residents leading to Allerton Manor sports car club.
Fine & Country, 0151-947-0810

▲ Halton, Lancashire
£285,000
This environmentally-friendly home is in the eco-settlement of Forgebank in the village of Halton on the outskirts of Lancaster. It may suit the buyers—with conscience and cash—who have chosen to settle close to the city they studied in. The complex sits on the banks of the River Lune and next to the Forest of Bowland. A two-bedroom home covers 1,050 sq ft with a balcony. The funky yellow kitchen cabinetry is by local carpenters.
The Modern House, 0203-795-5920

▲ Eddington, Cambridge
£689,950
The local government of Cambridge is developing a new sustainable residential district two miles north of the city centre with 3,000 homes, 2,000 postgraduate rooms for the University of Cambridge, sports facilities, a market square and park lot. One of the newest phases is Knights Park. There’s a two-bedroom, two-bathroom luxury flat on the fourth floor of the Florey building with no stamp duty to pay.
Hill, 01223-607-200

▲ City centre, Bristol
£565,000
This two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is in a pastel-coloured, period townhouse (老式联排别墅指ancientness)on the waterfront in the heart of Bristol’s nightlife,(夜生活中心指modernity)with a parking space, a lift and views of the Floating Harbour and the Arnolfini arts centre. Beyond is the tree-lined Georgian gardens of Queen Square in the old town. The University of Bristol is a 30-minute walk away.
Knight Frank, 0117-317-1996


40. Which of the following is TRUE about the house in Allerton?
A. It enjoys an open and broad view of nearby grounds.
B. It is located on the campus of the University of Liverpool.
C. It houses the Allerton Manor sports car club on the second floor.
D. It was designed in the early 18th century by a local merchant.
41. Which house advertised boasts a combination of modernity and ancientness?
A. Allerton, Liverpool B. Halton, Lancashire
C. Eddington, Cambridge D. City centre, Bristol
42. Alex and Susan, a newly married couple who love sports and own a car, are looking for a two-bedroom house property. They may contact _______ to ask for more information.
A. Fine & Country B. The Modern House
C. Hill D. Knight Frank
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. A 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章一则房产广告，介绍了几个具有特色的房产。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Allerton, Liverpool 标题下“The living room has floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the grounds（客厅里有几扇落地窗，可以看到地面上的景色）”可知，Allerton的房子带有落地窗，所以会有很开阔的视野。故选A。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据City centre, Bristol 标题下“This two-bedroom, first-floor apartment is in a pastel-coloured, period townhouse (老式联排别墅指ancientness)on the waterfront in the heart of Bristol’s nightlife,（夜生活中心指modernity)with a parking space（这套两室一层的公寓位于一座色彩柔和的古色古香的联排别墅内，位于布里斯托尔夜生活中心的水边(现代气息)，还有一个停车位）”中的“ancientness”以及“modernity可知City centre, Bristol具备现代性和古典韵味。故选D。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据Eddington, Cambridge标题下“sports facilities, a market square and park lot.(体育设施，市场广场和停车场)”以及“There’s a two-bedroom two-bathroom luxury flat on the fourth floor of the Florey building with no stamp duty to pay(在弗洛里大厦的四楼，有一套两室两卫的豪华公寓，不用交印花税)”可知，Eddington, Cambridge的房子可以满足喜欢运动的购房人对于两居室及停车的需求，可以联系Hill, 01223-607-200。故选C。

7.上海市实验学校 2021 学年第二学期高三四月线上考
(A)
I’m usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today’s children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.
Why are America’s kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.
Considering that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.
At the top of the list is nurturing a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.
To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face-to-face relationships, and they will get more sleep.
Limit the amount of virtual violence your children are exposed to. It’s not just video games, movies and mobile phones; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.
Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.
Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn’t have to ruin your life.
36. According to an analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago________.
A. were probably less self-centered B. were less isolated physically
C. were considered less individualistic D. probably suffered less from anxiety
37. What does the author mean when he says, “we can’t turn the clock back” (Line 1 Para. 3)?
A. It’s impossible to forget the past.
B. It’s impossible to slow down the pace of change.
C. Lessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.
D The social reality children are facing cannot be changed.
38. The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is________.
A. to get them more involved in society
B. to set a good model for them to follow
C. to lower their expectations for the future
D. to provide them with a safer environment
39. What conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
A. Children’s anxiety is not so serious as it seems.
B. Anxiety, though unavoidable, can be coped with.
C. Children’s anxiety can be eliminated with more parental care.
D. Anxiety, if properly controlled, may help children become mature.
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. D 37. D 38. A 39. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。主要讲了现在的孩子比50年前的孩子压力大，要缓解这种情况，需要加强孩子的社团的联系，尽量减少个人主义，让他们更多的融入社会，减少他们接触暴力的可能，定期的锻炼身体也可以缓解压力。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中第一段的“I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. (我被一篇报道所震惊，报道总结了现在的孩子比20世纪50年代的孩子有更大的焦虑)”可知，根据一项分析，与今天的正常儿童相比，50年前被视为精神疾病的儿童可能较少焦虑。故选D。
【37题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文中第二段的“The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation—brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community—and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.(这篇报道引证了两个主要原因：由高离婚率所带来的孤独以及世界是一个更加危险的地方。)”以及第三段“Considering that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.(考虑到我们无法让时光倒流，成年人仍然可以帮助下一代应对未来。)”可知，因为现在的离婚率较高以及世界比之前更危险的状况，尽管我们无法改变这种状况，但是仍然可以帮助他们，故这里的turn clock back指的是孩子们面临的无法改变的现实，故选D。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“At the top of the list is nurturing a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.(最应该要做的就是培养对个人主义局限性的更好认知。没有哪个孩子是一座孤岛。加强社会关系能帮助构建社区并且帮助个人对抗压力。)”可知，最重要的是要让孩子融入社会。故选A。
【39题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Considering that we can’t turn the clock back, adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.(考虑到我们无法让时光倒流，成年人仍然可以帮助下一代应对未来。)”可知，尽管现在孩子的焦虑是无法避免的，但是成年人可以帮助他们应对一些这些问题。故选B。
(B)
Explore some ofNew Zealand’s best skiing & snowboarding field. Whatever your ability, Cardrona has the snow for you!
The 2021 winter season runs from June 16 – October 14, 2021. Half Day & 1 Day lift passes are split into Peak & Off Peak pricing:
Peak - July, August & September Off Peak - June & October

* Half day passes: 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. morning, 12.30 p.m. – 4 p.m. afternoon
*Rocky Mountain Super Pass holders must book lodging with Cardrona to be eligible for free day passes. Please email reservations@cardrona.com with an accommodation booking request & the lift ticket benefit request.
What pass am I eligible for? Read our lift pass definitions below to find out.
*Multi passes are valid for both consecutive & non-consecutive days & can be used any time throughout the 2021 winter season at Cardrona only.
Your lift pass will be stored on an electronic RFID pass. To make the most of your clever pass, activate your personal profile online. Once you’re logged into your profile you can:
▪Top up your card with lift passes, rental gear, lift & rental packages and lessons.
▪ Keep track of your on-slope statistics at Cardrona (days spent, run count, activities taken, etc.)
Definitions for Lift Passes:
Student: 18+yrs enrolled full time (minimum 32 weeks in a calendar year) with a New Zealand or Australian tertiary institution. Student ID & proof of full time status (letter from institution) is required. ID card must be in English & include a valid expiry date.
Child: Currently attending school, 6-17yrs inclusive. Kids under 6 ski for free in winter, & kids under 9 bike for free in summer! Photo ID will be required.
Senior: 65 – 74yrs of age. Photo ID will be required.
Under 6yrs & 75 Years+: Under 6yrs & over 75yrs, as at June 1, 2021, ski for free. Please collect a complimentary lift pass from the ticket office. Photo ID will be required.
40. After activation of your online profile, what can you do to maximize the value of your pass?
A. You can monitor what activities you have done at Cardrona.
B. You can store your lift pass on an electronic RFID pass.
C. You can open up the online account of your clever pass.
D. You can participate in most tutor lessons without any charge.
41. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cardrona is only open to those who are skilled at snowing or skiing.
B. One can get in Cardrona from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 1 Day Peak pass.
C. Anyone with Rocky Mountain Super Pass can have free access to Cardrona.
D. Those with 1 Day Off Peak pass are entitled to ski at Cardrona on Oct. 24th.
42. How much will the Half Day Peak passes cost for a family of two parents, one 12-year-old boy, one freshman at Auckland University, one 5 years old, and one grandmother of 76?
A. $ 270 B. $275 C. $295 D. $ 320
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. A 41. B 42. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了卡德罗纳滑雪场的具体信息。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据“To make the most of your clever pass, activate your personal profile online. Once you’re logged into your profile you can: ▪Top up your card with lift passes, rental gear, lift & rental packages and lessons.▪ Keep track of your on-slope statistics at Cardrona (days spent, run count, activities taken, etc.)”（为了充分利用你的智能通行证，激活你的个人网上资料。一旦你登录了你的资料，你就可以：使用电梯通行证、租赁设备、电梯和租赁套餐以及课程为您的卡充值，记录您再卡德罗纳滑雪场的斜坡统计数据（花费的天数、跑步的次数、参加的活动等等）。）可知，在登录个人信息之后，我们可以去看到自己在滑雪场的数据了，故选A。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Half day passes: 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. morning, 12.30 p.m. – 4 p.m. afternoon”（半天时间：早上八点半到中午十二点半，下午十二点半到四点）可知，从早上8:30到下午4:00可以进入达卡德罗纳，只需要一天的高峰通行证，故选B。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据价格表“Half Day Peak passes”信息，“Child: Currently attending school, 6-17yrs inclusive”（孩子：目前在校，6-17岁），“Under 6yrs & over 75yrs, as at June 1, 2021, ski for free.”（6岁以下，75岁以上，滑雪免费）以及题目中的人物信息可知，a family of two parents是指两个成年人，价格是85×2=170；one 12-year-old boy是一个孩子，价格50；one freshman at Auckland University是一个学生，价格75；one 5 years old, and one grandmother of 76是免费的，所以总共是170+50+75=295，故选C。

8.上海市建平中学2021-2022学年高三下学期3月考试
(A)
Infectious disease is all around us. Disease-causing agents, such as viruses, usually have specific targets. Some viruses affect only humans; other viruses live in or affect only animals. Problems start when animal viruses are able to infect people as well, a process known as zoonosis. When an animal virus passes to a human, the results can be fatal. Often our immune systems are not accustomed to these viruses and are unable to stop them before they harm us, and even kill us.
In the last three decades, more than 30 zoonotic diseases have emerged around the globe. HIV is an example. It evolved from a virus originally carried by African monkeys, and later chimps. Today conservative estimates suggest that HIV has infected more than 70 million people in the past three decades, though this number may be higher. SARS, a type of flu that jumped from chickens to humans is another type of zoonotic disease.
But how do these viruses pass from animals to humans? Contact is crucial. Human destruction of animal habitats, for example, is forcing wild animals to move closer to places people live - putting humans at risk for exposure to animal viruses. The closer humans are to animals, the greater the risk of being bitten, scratched or exposed to animal waste which can enable a virus to pass from an animal to a human. Raising animals (for example, on a farm) or keeping certain kinds of animal and wild animals (like monkeys) as pets increases the risk of exposure. Eating animals that are diseased can also result in the virus being transmitted.
The factor that is probably most responsible for the spread of some zoonotic diseases worldwide is international travel. In 1999, for example, a deadly disease - one that had never been seen before in the western hemisphere - appeared in the United States. There were several incidences that year of both birds and people becoming sick and dying in New York City, and doctors could not explain why. Subsequently, they discovered that the deaths had been caused by the same thing: the West Nile virus, found typically in birds and transmitted by mosquitoes that live in parts of northern Africa. Somehow this virus probably carried by an infected mosquito or bird on a plane or ship arrived in the US. Now, birds and mosquitoes native to North America are carriers of this virus as well.
Today researchers are working to create vaccines for many of these zoonotic diseases in the hope of controlling their impact on humans. Other specialists are trying to make communities more aware of disease prevention and treatment and to help people understand that we are all-humans, animals, and insects-in this together.
36. Which of the following ways of transmitting disease is called zoonotic?
A. A flu from a mother to a child. B. Viruses from a monkey to a boy.
C. A cough from one student to another. D. Blood from one person to another.
37. According to the passage, what is most probably to blame for zoonotic diseases which spread wide?
A. Exposure to animal waste and sneezes.
B. Raising pets at home and shaking hands.
C. Contact with animals and long distance travel.
D. Being scratched by animals and stung by mosquitoes.
38. We can infer from the passage that ________.
A. a zoonotic disease is complicated but curable
B. animals prefer places close to where people live
C. vaccines are effective in dealing with any kind of disease
D. education can help address the potential infections disease
39. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?
A. The travel that is fatal B. The virus that threatens
C. The diseases that dominates D. The vaccines that are being developed
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. B 37. C 38. D 39. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是引起人畜共患疾病的病毒及其传播。
【36题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Problems start when animal viruses are able to infect people as well, a process known as zoonosis.(当动物病毒也能感染人类时，问题就开始了，这一过程被称为人畜共患病)”可知，当病毒从一只猴子传给一个男孩时，这个过程就被称为人畜共患病，故选B。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“But how do these viruses pass from animals to humans? Contact is crucial.(但是这些病毒是如何从动物传播到人类的呢?接触是至关重要的)”和第四段的“The factor that is probably most responsible for the spread of some zoonotic diseases worldwide is international travel.(国际旅行可能是导致一些人畜共患疾病在世界范围内传播的最主要因素)”可知，最有可能是人畜共患病广泛传播的原因是与动物接触和长途旅行。故选C。
【38题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Other specialists are trying to make communities more aware of disease prevention and treatment and to help people understand that we are all-humans, animals, and insects-in this together.(其他专家正在努力使社区更多地意识到疾病的预防和治疗，并帮助人们理解，我们都是人类、动物和昆虫——在这个问题上共同努力)”可知，让人们意识到疾病的预防和治理可以帮助解决潜在的传染病。由此推知，教育可以帮助解决潜在的传染病，故选D。
【39题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“Infectious disease is all around us. Disease-causing agents, such as viruses, usually have specific targets. Some viruses affect only humans; other viruses live in or affect only animals. Problems start when animal viruses are able to infect people as well, a process known as zoonosis. When an animal virus passes to a human, the results can be fatal.(传染病无处不在。致病因子，如病毒，通常有特定的目标。有些病毒只影响人类;其他病毒只存在于动物体内或只影响动物。当动物病毒也能感染人类时，问题就开始了，这一过程被称为人畜共患病。当一种动物病毒传播给人类时，结果可能是致命的)”可知，本文主要讲的是引起人畜共患疾病的威胁人类的病毒及其传播，因此最好的题目是B选项“The virus that threatens(威胁我们的病毒)”，故选B。
(B)
Most of us have an irrational fear or habit Famous folks often seem to go one step further.
VERY Superstitious
Benjamin Franklin
AN ODD MORNING RITUAL
Author, inventor, diplomat, and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) believed that air baths had a particular effect. Before he started his workday, Franklin would sit without any clothes on for up to an hour in front of an open window on the first floor of his building. He wrote that the shock of cold water was too violent for him and it was more agreeable for him to bathe in cold air. Franklin would either read or write during his “bath”. ①
John Steinbeck
THE RIGHT WAY TO WRITE
John Steinbeck (1902 - 1968) wrote the first drafts of The Grapes off Wrath, East of Eden, Of Mice and Men, and most every other one of his books the same way—by hand and in pencil. And he was very particular about his pencils, requiring perfectly sharpened Black-wing 602s.
John Wayne
A TEN-GALLON PHOBIA
Although John Wayne (1907 - 1979) often wore a hat on his head in his films, his temper would suddenly become angry if anyone left a hat on top of a bed. According to his daughter, Wayne was deeply superstitious and subscribed to the not-uncommon fear that a hat on a bed was a sign of bad luck. ②
Lucille Ball
FEATHERED FOE
On the day that three-year-old Lucille Ball's father died, a bird flew into her home and became trapped. Shocked by the events, she developed a lifelong bird hatred. The actor (1911 - 1989) even refused to stay in hotels that had pictures of birds on the walls. ③
Gustav Mahler
BEWARE NUMBER NINE
Composer Gustav Mahler (1860 - 1911) thought he could cheat death by not naming his ninth symphony by number. This was became several composers, including Beethoven and Schubert, had died after completing their ninth symphonies. So Mahler called his ninth The Song of the Earth - and it worked, in a sense. He lived long enough to write most of his tenth symphony, though he died before it was performed.
Michael Jordan
UNIFORM REDESIGNER
Michael Jordan (1963 - ) reportedly began the trendsetting change from mid-thigh basketball shorts to longer ones as a way of covering up a pair of University of North Carolina shorts, which he wore for good luck under his Chicago Bulls uniform.
Charles Dickens
DREAM CATCHER
Author Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) carried a navigational compass with him at all times and always faced north when he slept. He believed it improved his creativity and writing. ④
40. ________ kept an irrational habit in order to improve their work.
A. Benjamin Franklin and Gustav Mahler B. Benjamin Franklin and Charles Dickens
C. Gustav Mahler and Charles Dickens D. Lucille Ball and Gustav Mahler
41. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. A sharpened pencil was a necessity for John Steinbeck to improve his creativity.
B. Gustav Mahler refused to finish his ninth symphony to avoid bad luck.
C. Both Lucille Ball and John Wayne were afraid to certain stuff.
D. Michael Jordan wore two pairs of basketball shorts in a match.
42. Which of the following arrangements of the illustrations best fits the boxes numbered ①, ②, ③, ④?

A. d-b-a-c B. a-b-d-c C. d-c-a-b D. b-c-d-a
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. B 41. D 42. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了七位名人一些不合逻辑的恐惧或习惯。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据Benjamin Franklin部分中“Author, inventor, diplomat, and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) believed that air baths had a particular effect. Before he started his workday, Franklin would sit without any clothes on for up to an hour in front of an open window on the first floor of his building.(作家、发明家、外交家和科学家本杰明·富兰克林（1706—1790）认为空气浴有特殊的效果。在他开始工作之前，富兰克林会赤身裸体地坐在一楼的一扇开着的窗户前长达一个小时)”以及最后一段“Author Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) carried a navigational compass with him at all times and always faced north when he slept. He believed it improved his creativity and writing. (作家查尔斯·狄更斯（1812—1870）总是随身携带指南针，睡觉时总是面朝北。他认为这提高了他的创造力和写作能力)”可知，本杰明·富兰克林和查尔斯·狄更斯为了提高他们的工作，保持着一种不合逻辑的习惯。故选B。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Michael Jordan (1963 - ) reportedly began the trendsetting change from mid-thigh basketball shorts to longer ones as a way of covering up a pair of University of North Carolina shorts, which he wore for good luck under his Chicago Bulls uniform.(据报道，迈克尔·乔丹（1963—）开创了这股潮流，为了遮住北卡罗莱纳大学的篮球短裤，他把篮球短裤穿在芝加哥公牛队的队服下以求好运，从中大篮球短裤改穿较长的篮球短裤)”可知，D选项“迈克尔·乔丹在一场比赛中穿了两条篮球短裤”正确。故选D。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据Benjamin Franklin部分中“Author, inventor, diplomat, and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) believed that air baths had a particular effect. Before he started his workday. Franklin would sit without any clothes on for up to an hour in front of an open window on the first floor of his building.(作家、发明家、外交家和科学家本杰明·富兰克林（1706—1790）认为空气浴有特殊的效果。在他开始工作之前。富兰克林会赤身裸体地坐在一楼的一扇开着的窗户前长达一个小时)”可知，d最符合Benjamin Franklin的描述；根据John Wayne部分中“Although John Wayne (1907 - 1979) often wore a hat on his head in his films, his temper would suddenly become angry if anyone left a hat on top of a bed. According to his daughter, Wayne was deeply superstitious and subscribed to the not-uncommon fear that a hat on a bed was a sign of bad luck.(尽管约翰·韦恩（1907 - 1979）在他的电影中经常戴着一顶帽子，但如果有人把帽子落在床上，他就会突然发火。据他的女儿说，韦恩非常迷信，并认为把帽子放在床上是坏运气的象征)”可知，c最符合John Wayne；根据Lucille Ball部分中“On the day that three-year-old Lucille Ball's father died, a bird flew into her home and became trapped. Shocked by the events, she developed a lifelong bird hatred. The actor (1911 - 1989) even refused to stay in hotels that had pictures of birds on the walls.(在三岁的露西尔·鲍尔的父亲去世的那天，一只鸟飞进了她的家，被困住了。被这些事件震惊后，她对鸟类产生了终生的仇恨。这位演员（1911 - 1989）甚至拒绝住墙上有鸟画的酒店)”可知，a最符合Lucille Ball以及最后一段“Author Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) carried a navigational compass with him at all times and always faced north when he slept. He believed it improved his creativity and writing. (作家查尔斯·狄更斯（1812—1870）总是随身携带指南针，睡觉时总是面朝北。他认为这提高了他的创造力和写作能力)”可知，b最符合Charles Dickens。可知，d-c-a-b排序最适合。故选C。

9.上海市七宝中学2021-2022学年高三下学期3月考试
(A)
When I was growing up, my family kept chickens. We always had about a dozen of them at any given time and whenever one died off—taken away by hawk or fox or by some obscure chicken illness—my father would replace the lost hen.
He’d drive to a nearby poultry farm and return with a new chicken in a sack. The thing is, you must be very careful when introducing a new chicken to the general flock. You can’t just toss it in there with the old chickens, or they will see it as an invader. What you must do instead is to slip the new bird into the chicken coop in the middle of the night while the others are asleep. Place her on a roost beside the flock and tiptoe away. In the morning, when the chickens wake up, they don’t notice the newcomer, thinking only, “She must have been here all the time since I didn’t see her arrive.” The clincher of it is, awaking within this flock, the newcomer herself doesn’t even remember that she’s a newcomer, thinking only, “I must have been here the whole time...”
My arrival in India does likewise.
My plane lands in Mumbai around 1:30 AM. It is December 30. I find my luggage, then find the taxi that will take me hours and hours out of the city to the Ashram, located in a remote rural village. I doze on the drive through nighttime India, sometimes waking to look out the window, where I can see strange haunted shapes of thin women in saris walking alongside the road with bundles of firewood on their heads. At this hour? Buses with no headlights pass us, and we pass oxcarts. The banyan trees spread their elegant roots throughout the ditches.
36. What’s the function of the first paragraph?
A. To tell readers her family background. B. To work up reader’s appetite for the text
C. To introduce the following paragraphs D. To make a summary of her childhood.
37. When did the writer probably arrive in India?
A. 8:00PM. B. 1:00AM. C. 7:00A.M. D. 3:00P.M.
38. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?
A. shelter B. group C. farm D. chicken
39. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The writer takes a nap in the taxi. B. The writer knows how to raise chickens.
C. Indian women work on their own. D. Daily life in India surprises the writer.
【36~39题答案】
【答案】36. C 37. B 38. B 39. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，作者用自家如何帮助新鸡融入鸡群的故事，叙述了自己如何像小鸡一样在夜晚融入印度。
【36题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段“When I was growing up, my family kept chickens. We always had about a dozen of them at any given time and whenever one died off—taken away by hawk or fox or by some obscure chicken illness—my father would replace the lost hen. (在我成长的过程中，我家养鸡。在任何特定的时间，我们总是有十几只母鸡，每当有一只被鹰或狐狸或某种不明原因的鸡病夺走，我父亲就会替换掉这只没了的鸡)”可知，第一段讲“作者家会替换没了的那只鸡”，正好引出第二段“作者家会带回一只小鸡，并如何帮助新鸡融入鸡群的故事”，可得出第一段的作用是引出其他段落。故选C项。
【37题详解】
细节理解题。由第四段中的“My plane lands in Mumbai around 1:30 AM. (我的飞机在凌晨1:30左右降落在孟买)”可知，作者可能是1:00AM左右到达印度的。故选B项。
【38题详解】
词句猜测题。由第二段中的“You can’t just toss it in there with the old chickens, or they will see it as an invader. What you must do instead is to slip the new bird into the chicken coop in the middle of the night while the others are asleep. Place her on a roost beside the flock and tiptoe away. (你不能把它和老鸡一起扔进去，否则它们会把它当成入侵者。你必须做的是把新鸡在半夜里放进鸡笼里，当其它鸡睡着了时。把它放在flock旁边的栖息处，踮起脚尖走开)”可知，本段讲如何帮助新鸡融入鸡群，那就是当其它鸡睡着了时把新鸡在半夜里放进鸡笼里，鸡笼里有好多鸡，可得出把新鸡放在鸡群旁边的栖息处，flock在此处意为“鸡群（group）”。故选B项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。由最后一段中的“then find the taxi that will take me hours and hours out of the city to the Ashram, located in a remote rural village. I doze on the drive through nighttime India, sometimes waking to look out the window (然后找到了一辆出租车，这辆出租车将带我离开城市数小时，前往位于偏远乡村的Ashram。我在驱车穿越印度的夜间路上打瞌睡，有时醒来向窗外望去)”可知，“作者在出租车上小睡了一会儿”正确。故选A项。
(B)
Amid people’s passion for the Winter Olympics in Beijing. an unhappy issue on the day right before the Valentine’s Day put a damper on the worldwide event. When four policemen were having a meal outside Starbucks located at the old town of Ciqikou, Chongqing a shop assistant, hoping to make room for other customers, drove them out with an inappropriate choice of words, sparking a heated discussion on Weibo, one of China’s largest social media platforms.
Despite people’s outrageous disappointment at Starbucks, the chain store still remains dominant in the coffee market of massive cities such as Shanghai. Housing over 900 stores, Shanghai tops the list of the number of Starbucks stores with its largest store in the world, Shanghai Roastery, opened on West Nanjing Road in 2018.
Furthermore, Shanghai also has the reputation of having most coffee stores in the world. Various coffee stores can be accessed in Shanghai. Recommended are offered:
*****4.6 ￥26/per person MANNER
Taste:4.6 Environment:4.7 Service:4.5
Mon-Thu 08:00-20:30
Fri-Sun 08:00-21:30
*****4.4 ￥44/per person ARABICA
Taste: 43. Environment: 4.3 Service 4.3
Mon-Thu 09:00-18:00
Fri-Sun 09:00-19:00
Situated alongside Huangpu River with a giant Panda doll sitting on its rooftop, the Xuhui branch store of Manner Coffee has become a WeChat moments-worthy location. Although people will wait a long time before tasting the coffee, the tents on the rooftop and the landscape are worth the effort. Flat white and Panda latte are the most sought-after coffee products.
Take a walk with your eyes open, and you will find a sun porch at the end of a lane off Wukang Road. Bright sunlight is Arabica’s most powerful marketing too. Visitors keep popping into the coffee shop for its minimalist interior and Spanish latte. Whoever visit this place will be reminded of the saying that good wine needs no brush. “Coffee” is a better substitute here, though.
*****4.5 ￥57/per person O.P.S
Taste:4.5 Environment: 4.2 Service: 4.6
Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00
*****4.4 ￥57/person RALPH’S
Taste:4.3 Environment:4.3 Service:4.4
Mon-Fri: 09:00-21:00
Sat-Sum10:00-22:00
The O.P.S. Cafe is an open window on Taiyuan Road, offering only takeaway coffee for customers. The menu, though updated seasonally, displays only five products. When customers get their coffee, they also receive a card bearing its brewing process. Verbal introductions can also be expected from coffee makers, stirring a warmer feeling in customer heart. The winter specials of O.P.S. include into the Wild and Fantasy of the Deep Forest.
Ralph’s coffee, an expanded business sector of Ralph Lauren, America’s famous clothing brand is a popular place at Jing’ an Kerry Center. It’s the third branch store opened following Hong Kong and Beijing. The coffee shop sports its Himalayan salt caramel latte. Apart from its coffee and cake, peripheral products such as fluffy bear dolls, plates, hats are on sale as well. Many people are deeply attracted by its nostalgic interior as well as its green and white style.

40. The underlined phrase in paragraph one has a similar meaning to"
A. was closely related to B. sparked dissatisfaction with
C. ruined the atmosphere of D. was overshadowed by
41. According to the passage, which of the following statements is probably NOT true?
A. Into the Wild is not available in the next season.
B. Spanish latte is more expensive than Panda latte.
C. O.P.S. Cafe staff can tell you in person how they make their coffee.
D. River view can be enjoyed at Manner coffee
42. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The interior style of Arabica is associated with a sense of luxury.
B. Visitors are attracted by the old-fashioned style of Ralph’s coffee.
C. Shanghai has the reputation of having most Starbucks, Mannel, Arabica stores.
D. Qn weekdays, no coffee is served in any of the stores above after 9 p.m.
【40~42题答案】
【答案】40. C 41. B 42. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是上海的四家咖啡店的相关信息。
【40题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段的“When four policemen were having a meal outside Starbucks located at the old town of Ciqikou, Chongqing a shop assistant, hoping to make room for other customers, drove them out with an inappropriate choice of words(当四名警察在重庆磁器口老城的星巴克外用餐时，一名店员为了给其他顾客让座，用措辞不当的方式将他们赶了出去)”可知，警察被星巴克驱赶这件事影响不好，因此是给冬奥会带来了不好的影响，也就是破坏了冬奥会的氛围，因此划线部分“put a damper on”的意思是“破坏气氛”，即ruined the atmosphere of，故选C。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个咖啡店O.P.S介绍部分的“The winter specials of O.P.S. include into the Wild and Fantasy of the Deep Forest.(O.P.S.的冬季特辑包括《荒野生存》与《森林深处的幻想》。)”可知，《荒野生存》只在冬季提供，在下一个季节没有，因此A选项正确；根据第三个咖啡店O.P.S介绍部分的“Verbal introductions can also be expected from coffee makers, stirring a warmer feeling in customer heart.(也可以期待冲咖啡的人的口头介绍，在顾客心中激起一种温暖的感觉。)”可知，O.P.S.咖啡馆的员工可以亲自告诉你他们是怎么煮咖啡的，因此C选项正确；根据第一个咖啡店MANNER的介绍部分的“Situated alongside Huangpu River with a giant Panda doll sitting on its rooftop, the Xuhui branch store of Manner Coffee has become a WeChat moments-worthy location.(Manner咖啡徐汇店坐落在黄浦江边，屋顶上摆放着一只大熊猫玩偶，已经成为一个值得庆祝的好地方。)”可知，在Manner咖啡店可以享受河景，因此D选项正确。文中并没有明确Spanish latte和Panda latte的价钱，因此B选项可能不准确，故选B。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四个咖啡店RALPH’S介绍部分的“Many people are deeply attracted by its nostalgic interior as well as its green and white style.(许多人被其怀旧的内饰以及绿色和白色的风格深深吸引。)”可知，游客们被RALPH’S咖啡店的老式风格所吸引。故选B。

10.上海市交大附中2021-2022学年高三下学期摸底考试
（A）
No visit to the beautiful city of Paris, France is complete without a visit to the Notre Dame de Paris. The cathedral, built from 1163 to 1345, is one of the world's best examples of ancient architecture. It lies in the center of Paris, along the Seine River. French writer Victor Hugo used it as the setting of his famous story The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Unfortunately, on April 15, 2019. the old cathedral was covered in a big flame.
The initial fire alert sounded at 6:20 pm local time. Church officials quickly evacuated the tourists inside. As it turned out, they made the right decision when the second alarm went off twenty-three minutes later at 6:43 pm, the flames were visible. Thousands of passers-by watched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dame's rooftop. It took hundreds of firefighters, who worked through the night, over 12 hours to put out the fire. By the time the fire was fully contained in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16. 2019, most of the cathedral's ceiling, as well as its wooden spire — which had proudly stood 93 meters above the root for centuries — had collapsed.
Fortunately, thanks to quick action by Paris firefighters, the cathedral's most sacred relic — the Crown of Thorns — was safely transported after the fire broke out. Church officials and firefighters formed a human chain to remove other priceless treasures, such as artworks and furnishings, and load them onto waiting police cars. The cathedral's famous 18th-century organ, which boasts more than 8.000 pipes, also survived the disaster.
The tire is believed to be caused by the cathedral's ongoing repair work. Meanwhile donations to 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 the fire as a “terrible tragedy”, but added, “the worst had been avoided”. Macron has promised that the French people will “rebuild the cathedral together”. “Notre Dame is ours, it's our literature, and it's our imagery. We will rebuild it. This is probably part of the French destiny, and we will finish it in the next five years.” Macron said, “Paris without Notre Dame? Madness.” While Macron is optimistic that the cathedral will be ready to welcome visitors by the Paris 2024. Summer Olympics, experts believe it will take a lot longer to restore the old structure.
46. 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 year's history.
D. It houses more treasures than the other Cathedrals in Europe.
47. What can we infer when the first fire alert sounded?
A. No flames could be seen. B. Tourists panicked at once.
C. Church officials didn't respect. D. Visitors ignored the alert.
48. Which of the following part did not survive the fire?
A. The pipe organ B. Treasures in the cathedral
C. The Crown of Thorns D. The wooden top of the cathedral
49. 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.
【答案】46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要描述了法国巴黎圣母院2019年4月15日发生大火的经过以及后续重建工作的开展情况。
【46题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The cathedral, built from 1163 to 1345, is one of the world's best examples of ancient architecture. It lies in the center of Paris, along the Seine River.(巴黎圣母院建于1163年至1345年，是世界上最好的古代建筑之一。它位于巴黎市中心，塞纳河沿岸)”可知，巴黎圣母院位于巴黎市中心，有600多年的历史。故选C。
【47题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“The initial fire alert sounded at 6:20 pm local time. Church officials quickly evacuated the tourists inside. As it turned out, they made the right decision when the second alarm went off twenty-three minutes later at 6:43 pm, the flames were visible.(最初的火灾警报在当地时间下午6点20分响起。教堂官员迅速疏散了里面的游客。事实证明，他们做出了正确的决定。23分钟后，也就是下午6点43分，第二声警报响起，火焰清晰可见)”可推知，当第一次火警响起时，没有看到火焰。故选A。
【48题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Thousands of passers-by watched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dame's rooftop. It took hundreds of firefighters, who worked through the night, over 12 hours to put out the fire. By the time the fire was fully contained in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16. 2019, most of the cathedral's ceiling, as well as its wooden spire — which had proudly stood 93 meters above the root for centuries — had collapsed.(数千名路人惊恐地看着大火开始摧毁圣母院的屋顶。数百名消防员通宵工作了12个多小时才把火扑灭。4月16日星期二凌晨，大火被完全控制住。2019年，大教堂的大部分天花板，以及几个世纪以来傲立在树根上方93米的木质尖顶，都倒塌了)”可知，教堂的木制屋顶没有在大火中幸存。故选D。
【49题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Summer Olympics, experts believe it will take a lot longer to restore the old structure.(在夏季奥运会期间，专家认为重建旧建筑需要更长的时间)”可知，C选项“专家认为恢复圣母院可能需要比预期更长的时间”正确。故选C。
(B)
Complaints and Appeals
UNSW Global is committed to delivering a high standard of education and training services to all of its students. One way that UNSW Global fulfills this commitment is by ensuring that all students, both domestic and international, have access to a forcefully-expressed and fair complaints and appeals process. The process for how complaints and appeals are dealt with under the Complaints and Appeals Policy, is extracted below.
Stage 1: Informal Complaint Process
You are encouraged to attempt to solve issues that arise informally by contacting either the original decision maker. Customer Service or a Student Adviser. This should be done as soon as possible after the issue arising.
Examples of informal complaints include:
• late return of assessment result
•disagreement over marks
•teacher quality feedback
•class and timetabling changes
•complaints about home stay providers
•wrong attendance recorded
Stage 2: Formal Review Process
If the Stage I: Informal Complaint Process does not resolve the complaint you may begin the Stage 2: Formal Review Process.
You must:
1. Complete a Stage 2: Formal Review Form and email it to complainsndconduct @unswglobal. unsw. edu.au. Hardcopy forms are also available from, and may be submitted to the Student Services Center.
2. Lodge the Stage 2: Format Review Form within 10 working days of the issue arising or receiving a response to your Stage 1: Informal Complaint.
We will:
1. Refer your complaint to the appropriate person for investigation and resolution.
2. Acknowledge your complaint within in working days of receiving your Stage 2: Formal Review Form and, in some cases, contact you to arrange an interview.
3. Send you a written statement of the outcome of your complaint, including the reasons for the outcome, within 10 working days of the acknowledgement of your complaint, or of any interview conducted.
Examples include:
•bullying and harassment
•decision to cancel enrolment
•refusal to issue a refund
•refusal to allow leave of absence
Stage 3: External Appeal Process
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of a Stage 2: Formal Review Process, you may refer the case to an external body for an independent review (see section 9 of the Complaints and Appeals Policy).
If you start with an external appeal, so that your enrolment can be maintained during the appeal process, you must inform us in writing by emailing complainsandconduct @ unswglobal. unsw edu.au.
50. The passage can most probably be found in the section "_______"in a school admission booklet.
A. Application Procedures B. Rules and Procedures
C. Frequently Asked Questions D. Acknowledgement and Declaration
51. It can inferred that in Stage 2 .
A. a formal reply will be sent to you within a short time.
B. cases of mistreatment by host family are most common
C. the case is directly handled by the Student Services Center
D. only international students are entitled to lodge a complaint
52. If the formal review process fails, the students should ________.
A. have a consultation with a third party B. inform the school of the appeal process
C. have the enrolment suspended temporarily D. bear the expense of an independent review
【答案】50. B 51. B 52. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章是新南威尔士大学投诉和上诉政策处理投诉和上诉程序的一部分摘录，介绍了投诉和上诉处理的三个阶段。
【50题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“One way that UNSW Global fulfills this commitment is by ensuring that all students, both domestic and international, have access to a forcefully-expressed and fair complaints and appeals process. The process for how complaints and appeals are dealt with under the Complaints and Appeals Policy, is extracted below.(新南威尔士大学全球分校履行这一承诺的一种方式是确保所有学生，无论是国内的还是国际的，都有机会获得一个强有力的表达和公平的投诉和申诉程序。根据投诉和上诉政策处理投诉和上诉的程序摘录如下)”结合文章是新南威尔士大学投诉和上诉政策处理投诉和上诉程序的一部分摘录，介绍了投诉和上诉处理的三个阶段。可推知，这篇文章很可能在学校招生小册子的“规则和程序”部分找到。故选B。
【51题详解】
推理判断题。根据Stage 2: Formal Review Process部分中“•bullying and harassment(霸凌和骚扰)”可推知，在阶段2中，寄宿家庭虐待的情况最为常见。故选B。
【52题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“If you are not satisfied with the outcome of a Stage 2: Formal Review Process, you may refer the case to an external body for an independent review (see section 9 of the Complaints and Appeals Policy).(如果您对第二阶段正式审查程序的结果不满意，您可以将案件提交外部机构进行独立审查——见投诉和申诉政策第9节)”可知，如果正式的审查程序失败，学生应该与第三方进行咨询。故选A。