2020-2021学年上海上师大附中高三上英语期中考试卷（含答案）

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II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Aboriginal is a term used to describe the people and animals that lived in the place from the earliest __21__ (know) times or before Europeans arrived. Example are the Maori in New Zealand, the aborigines in Australia and the Indians in America. They all share the fact __22__ they were pushed off their land by European settlers. Maori The Maori were the first people __23__ (go) to New Zealand about 1,000 years ago. They came from the islands of Polynesia in the Pacific. They brought dogs, rats and plants with them and settled mainly on the northern Island. In 1769, Captain James Cook from Britain took possession of the island and from that time British people started to settle. The Maori signed an agreement to land rights with these settlers, __24__ in later years, there were arguments and battles between them. Aborigines The native people of Australia came from somewhere in Asia more than 40,000 years ago. They lived by hunting and gathering. Their contact with British settlers began in 1788. By the 1940s, almost all of __25__ were mixed into Australian society as low-paid workers. Their rights were limited. In 1976 and 1993 the Australian government passed laws __26__ returned some land to the Aborigines and recognized their property rights. American Indians. Long before the Europeans came to America in the 16th and 17th century, the American Indians, or Native Americans, lived there. It is believed that they came from Asia. Christopher Columbus mistook the land __27__ India and so-called people there Indians. The white settlers in American Indians lived in peace at the beginning, but conflicts finally __28__ (arise) and led to the Indian war (1866-1890). After the wars, the Indians __29__ (drive) to the west of the country. Not until 1924 __30__ they gain the right to vote.  Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. assess     B. avoided      C. check      D. comprehensive     E. discriminating    F. documented   G. initially     H. intense    I. permanently    J. regular.     K. responseHealth care reform is largely about everyday concerns -- making sure more people are insured and have __31__ access to primary care to treat acute illnesses like the flu in proper settings, instead of emergency rooms and helping to keep chronic illnesses such as diabetes in __32__. What it doesn't clearly tackles is how the medical industry's __33__ to unexpected public health crises and epidemics would differ. There's little in either the House or Senate bills that would result in more __34__ surveillance of outbreaks, for instance and there's nothing in either bill that can prevent the criminal activity that led to two of the most alarming health stories of the pass few decades. So its worth wondering if the current bills could have changed how some of the other big public health crises of the past few decades would have played out: does having a more __35__ health care plan in place make a nation less prone to various epidemics and illnesses? We asked several experts to "run back the clock" (as one of them put it) and __36__ whether reform would have made any difference or saved any lives. Most of them agreed that although it wouldn't have __37__ any crises, they may have been easier to bear. Here's a look at health crises and how they may have developed under an extensive health-care-reform plan. Under both bills, health insurance companies will be prevented from __38__ against people with pre-existing conditions or canceling people's insurance because of anything other than __39__ fraud. Both of those provisions could have made tremendous difference in how AIDS was __40__ dealt with in the U. S., says Wendy Parmet, a professor of law at North-eastern University and a prominent lawyer who was co-counsel in the case that led the Supreme Court to apply the Americans with Disabilities Act to AIDS victims.  III. Reading Comprehensions Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. How I Failed My Oxford InterviewAs soon as the words left my mouth I knew I'd __41__. "You think Jane Austen is ... soft?" The man opposite me asked in disbelief. Then, he and his colleague took turns to __42__ my claim, finishing each other's sentences as they stressed Austen's novels were, in fact, savage. " I just mean ..." I said in a __43__ voice, trying to keep the tone light, "that she's not as biting as Virginia woolf."The two professors patted this idea around, too, like a couple of cats toying with a frightened bird -- giving __44__ examples of how Austen's work was, __45__, more biting than Woolf's. With no more defensive action to take, I simply smiled and said, "Let's just agree to disagree, shall we?" And at that moment, my dreams of going to Oxford university __46__ in a puff of smoke. Part of my problem, in hindsight was a lack of confidence. __47__ I was a straight A student and had prepared for the interview to the best of my ability, I wasn't a skilled debater. When face with two experts who told me that I was wrong, instead of defending myself, I rolled over and accepted __48__. To pass the interview, you need confidence, of course. You also need a __49__ passion for your subject, not just a keen interest. In other words, don't put comments on your personal statement that you don't have __50__ for your in-person backup. So, months later, I already knew the contents of my thin envelope when it appeared on my doormat. __51__, I felt a pang of disappointment. I had wanted to go to Oxford since I was 13. I used to look up images of my favorite college with the same __52__ of a bride-to-be browsing wedding dresses. Ultimately, I didn't have what it took -- but, looking back, that was __53__ a bad thing. Instead of going to Oxford, I found a university that was a better fit for my interests. I loved my eclectic course, where I could write an essay comparing Jane Eyre to 50 Shades of Grey. Failing my Oxford interview also provided a valuable life lesson. I;m now more confident in my opinions, more passionate when it comes to debate, and I try to back up my points with __54__ evidence. What's more, I had never since ended a discussion by giving a __55__ smile and saying," let's just agree to disagree; shall we?"41. A. produced sensation   B. made a mistake  C. sparked controversy  D. caused disruption42. A. clarify             B. provoke           C. manipulate          D. challenge 43. A. subtle             B. bright             C. sophisticated         D. vague 44. A. specific            B. brief              C. ambiguous          D. abstract 45. A. for one thing       B. in turn             C. on the contrary        D. at large 46. A. vanished          B. facilitated          C. implanted            D. distributed 47. A. As long as         B. Even though        C. Despite             D. Because 48. A. paradox           B. compromise        C. defeat              D. embarrassment 49. A. burning           B. fulfilling           C. dying              D. innate 50. A. substitute          B. readiness           C. optimism           D. concern 51. A. Previously         B. Practically          C. Naturally           D. Exclusively 52. A. resentment         B. controversy         C. distraction          D. eagerness 53. A. not necessarily      B. all but             C. in particular         D. at length 54. A. stubborn           B. hard              C. radical              D. generous 55. A. stunning           B. winning           C. overwhelming        D. simpering  Section BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)If you could be anybody in the world, who would it be? Your neighbor or a superstar? A few people have experienced what it might be like to step into the skin of another person, thanks to an unusual virtual reality device. Rikke Wahl, an actress, model and artist, was one of the participants in a body swapping experiment at the Be Another lab, a project developed by a group of artists based in Barcelona. She swapped with her partner, an actor, using a machine called The Machine to Be Another and temporarily became a man. "As I looked down, I saw my whole body as a man, dressed in my partner's pants," she said. "That's the picture I remember best."The set-up is relatively simple. Both users were a virtual reality headset with a camera on the top. The video from each camera is set to the other person, so what you see is the exact view of your partner. If she moves her arm, you see it. If you move your arm, she sees it. To get used to seeing another person's body without actually having control of it, participants start by raising their arms and legs very slowly, so that the others can follow along. Eventually, this kind of slow synchronized movement becomes comfortable, and participants really start to feel as if they are living in another person's body. Using such technology promises to alter people's behavior afterwards -- potentially for the better. Studies have shown that virtual reality can be effective in fighting racism - the bias that humans have against those who don't look or sound like them. Researchers at the university of Barcelona give people a questionnaire called the Implicit Association Test, which measures the strength of people's associations between, for instance, black people and adjectives such as good, bad, athletic or awkward. Then they asked them to control the body of a dark skinned digital character using virtual reality glasses, before taking the test again. This time, the participants' bias scores, were lower. The idea is that once you put yourself in another's shoes, you're less likely to think ill of them because your brain his internalized the feeling of being that person. The creators of the Machine to Be Another hoped to achieve a similar result. "At the end of body swapping, people feel like holding each other in their arms," says Arthur Pointeau a programmer with the project. "It's a really nice way to hope this kind of experience, I would really, really recommend it to everyone."56. The underlying word "swapping" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "________". A. building          B. exchanging          C. controlling          D. transplanting57. We can infer from the experiment at the Be Another Lab that ________. A. our feelings are related to our bodily experience. B. we can learn to take control of other people's bodies. C. participants will leave more passionately after the experiment. D. the machine To Be Another can help people change their sexes58. In the Implicit Association Test, before the participants used virtual reality glasses to control a dark skinned digital character, ________. A. they fought strongly against racism B. they scored lower on the test for racism C. they changed their behavior dramatically D. they were more biased against those unlike them 59. It can be concluded from the passage that ________. A. technology helps people realize their dreams B. our biases could be eliminated through experiments C. virtual reality helps promote understanding among people  D. our points of view about others need changing constantly  (B)CATCH THE BUZZ OF LIFE ON THE RIVERSouvenirs From the PastEvery weekend, there's a popular flea market. Hunt for treasures of a different kind. Among the collection of goodies, you will find jewelries, antiques and carpets that are centuries old, which defines their significance. All the speciality shops here deal with ancient items, including remains of the past. Dine by RiverThe high-tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke Quay. When it comes to food, you are spoilt for a variety of choice. Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the Food Court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand. You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes. Nightlife Entertainment Clarke Quay boasts bustling nightlife. Magic and music fill the air. Trolleys off wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors. Fortune tellers cast their spell and tell forbidden stories. The atmosphere is boring. The riverside village plays host to a good number of watering holes, all of which feature nightly live entertainment. Sit back with a drink there and watch the local color while your favorite music washes over you. Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves. A Ride Into the Past and the FutureYou may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past. The unique River Taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship to land these days. It dominates the river, transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations. How to Get Here:※ From City Hall MRT Station: Take bus service 32/135 along North Bridge Rd※ From Orchard MRT Station: Take bus service 54 along Scott Rd60. The gifts visitors can buy from the flea market are mainly _________. A. carpets produced in another countryB. animals raised in the marketC. secondhand objects of historical value D. candies of different shapes and colors 61. In the booklet, the underlined "watering holes" are closest in meaning to ________. A. Mental hospitals      B. Night pubs        C. CD shops        D. entertainment shows 62. According to the booklet which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?A. Different kinds of foods are offered in Clarke Quay. B. Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay. C. River taxis ship people instead of goods today. D. The bus service can bring visitors to Clarke Quay from Orchard MRT Station.  (C)Unhealthy health care bills, long emergency-room waits and inability to find a primary care physician just scratch the surface of the problems that patients face daily. Primary care should be the backbone of any health care system. Countries with appropriate primary care resources score highly when it comes to health outcomes and costs. The U. S. takes the opposite approach by emphasizing the specialists rather than the primary care physician. A recent study analyzed the providers who treat Medicare Beneficiaries（老年医保受惠人）. The starting finding was that the average Medicare patient saw a total of seven doctors -- two primary care physicians and five specialists - in a given year. Contrary to popular belief, the more physicians taking care of you don't guarantee better care. Actually increasing breakup of care results in a corresponding rise in costs and medical errors. How did we let primary care slip so far? The key is how doctors are paid. Most physicians are paid whenever they perform a medical service. The more a physician does, regardless of quality or outcome, the better he's reimbursed（返还费用）: Moreover, the amount of a physician receives leans heavily toward medical or surgical procedures. A specialist who performs a procedure in a 30-minute visit can be paid three times more than a primary care physician using that same 30 minutes to discuss a patient's disease. Combine this fact with annual government threats to indiscriminately cut reimbursements, physicians are4 faced with no choice but to increase quantity to boost income. Primary care physicians who refuse to compromise quality are either driven out of business or to cash-only practices, further contributing to the decline of primary care. Medical students are not blind to this scenario. They see how heavily the reimbursement deck is stacked against primary care. The recent numbers show that since 1997, newly graduated U. S. medical students who choose primary care as a career declined by 50%. This trend results in emergency rooms being overwhelmed with patients without regular doctors. How do we fix this problem?It starts with reforming the physician reimbursement system. Remove the pressure for primary care physicians to squeeze in more patients per hour, and reward them for optimally managing their diseases and practicing evidence-based medicine. Make primary care more attractive food to medical students by forgiving students loans for those who choose primary care as a career and harmonizing the marked difference between specialist and primary care physician salaries. We're at the point where primary care is needed more than ever. Within a few years, the first wave of 76 million Baby Boomers will become qualified for Medicare. Patients older than 85, who need chronic care most, will rise by 50% this decade. Who will be there to treat them?63. The author's chief concern about the current U. S. health care system is __________. A. the inadequate training of physicians      B. the declining number of doctors C. the ever-rising health care costs          D. the shrinking primary care resources64. We learn from the passage that people tend to believe that ________. A. the more costly the medicine, the more effective the cureB. seeing more doctors may result in more diagnostic errors C. visiting doctors on a regular basis ensures good health D. the more doctors taking care of a patient, the better 65. Why do many new medical graduates refuse to choose primary care as their career?A. They find the need for primary care declining. B. The current system works against primary care. C. Primary care physicians command less respect. D. They think working in an emergency room tedious. 66. What suggestions does the author give in order to provide better health care?A. Bridge the salary gap between specialists and primary care physicians. B. Extend primary care to patients with chronic diseases. C. Recruit more medical students by offering them loans. D. Reduce the tuition of students who choose primary care as their major.  Section CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. Uniform has to be seen as something that is earned. B. School uniform is also a great tool to prevent bullying. C. Some students complain that school uniform is monotonous.D. In my experience, uniform helps schools maintain authority.E. However, a school should not rely heavily on uniform regulation. F. Learning to fit in is one of the things being at school that teachers our children. To Wear or Not to WearAfter a strict head teacher in the U. K. sent 80 students home for uniform violations, the Guardian held a discussion about whether wearing school uniforms makes a difference. School uniform is very important. It does improve my concentration, because it reminds me that I'm at school to learn. But I'm not sure if that's because I'm used to wearing uniform and associate my own clothes with free time. _______67_______ If everyone is wearing the same clothes, it's impossible to make fun of other people's clothing. I don't think this ignores a child's need to express themselves.  ---- David Hershman, a student at Stafford grammar school _______68_______ Students should start school with no uniform. As they progress through the school, they start wearing it. I always think children need to be proud of their school, and uniform is important for that. So, make them earn it! If they, let the school down, they shouldn't be allowed to wear it. Look at the Marines（海军陆战队）--- they can't wait to get that beret（贝雷帽）.   ---- Tim Francis, aq former teacherI have had experience of teaching in both uniform and non-uniform schools. I can definitely see the benefits of students wearing uniform. Uniform can be important in creating a sense of school identity and community. It is often a source of collective pride for students. _______69_______ Teaching students how to express themselves with confidence, rather than the length of their tie, should be the priority. -- Enayah Byramjee, an educational development director In a perfect world, school uniform would not exist. Children would express their personalities through their clothes at school, just as they do at home. School wouldn't impress on pupils the need to wear skirts to a certain length. We don't live in a perfect world, however. _______70_______My house is often filled with uniform-wearing girls. The best thing about uniform, for me as a parent, is the simplicity. --- Joanna Moorhead, a mother of four  IV. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Brain FunctionDeclining mental function is often seen as a problem of old age, but certain aspects of brain function actually begin their decline in young adulthood, a new study suggests. The study, which followed more than 2,000 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 60, found that certain mental functions - including measures of abstract reasoning, mental speed and puzzle - solving --- started to dull as early as age 27. Dips in memory, meanwhile, generally became apparent around age 37. On the other hand, indicators of a person's accumlated knowledge -- like performance on tests of vocabulary and general knowledge - kept improving with age, according to the findings published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging. The results do not mean that young adults need to start worrying about their memories. Most people's minds function at a high level even in their later years, according to researcher Timothy Salthouse. "These patterns suggest that some types of mental flexibility decrease relatively early in adulthood, but that the amount of knowledge one has, and the effectiveness of integrating it with one's abilities, may increase throughout all of adulthood if there are no diseases," Salthouse said in a news release. The study included healthy, educated adults who took standard tests of memory, reasoning and perception at the outset and at some point over the next seven years. The tests are designed to detect subtle changes in mental function, and involve solving puzzles, recalling words and details from stories, and identifying patterns in collections of letters and symbols. In general, Salthouse and his colleagues found, certain aspects of cognition generally started to decline in the 20s to 30s. The findings shed light on normal age-related changes in mental function,which could aid in understanding the process of dementia（痴呆）, according to the researchers.  V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 1. 你今天下午能回电话的话，我将不胜感激。(appreciate)2. 风刮得如此猛烈以至于人们发现他们很难继续前行。(So)3. 应该要培养竞争精神，因为竞争精神有助于运动员与对手竞争。(competitive)4. 政府已经开始实行全面戒烟，这就意味着我们有望学习在无烟校园里了。(ban) VI. Guided WritingDirections:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 高中即将毕业，你作为毕业生代表，将在毕业典礼上用英语作一个简短的演讲。演讲内容包括：1. 对高中生活的感悟；2. 对老师、母校、同学的感谢；3. 对未来的展望。  期中考试答案1-5 DDBDC    6-10 ADADD   11-13 CBA   14-16 ABC   17-20 ABDDknown     22.that    23. to go    24. but    25. them  26. which/that  27. for    28. arose    29. were driven 30. did31-40  JCKHD   ABEFG41-55  BDBAC  ABCAB  CDABD56-59  BADC     60-62  CBB    63-66  DDBA67-70  BAEF