2022上海杨浦区高三期中考试（二模）英语试题含答案

杨浦区2021学年度第二学期高三模拟质量调研

I. Listening Comprehension

Section A  

Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.

1. M: The video game I bought just doesn’t work. Can I get a new one?

W：I can’t authorize giving you a new game until I know what’s wrong with the one you bought.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? (B)

2. W: I can’t believe that basketball star is visiting our school.

M: Actually I haven’t been able to sleep ever since it was announced that he was coming.

Q: How does the man feel? (B)

3. W: The two-bed flat close to the city center would be 1,500 pounds a month.

M: Well, that’s a bit out of my price range. I was looking for something a bit more economical.

Q: What can be learned about the man? (C)

4. M: Could you tell Harry for me that I’m going to be a little late?

W: Sure. Did you remember your fishing tools and your hat? It is going to be hot and sunny out on the lake today.

Q: What is the man probably going to do today? (D)

5. W: Don’t you think you’ve ordered too much?

M: I’ve had nothing but a sandwich all day – I could eat a horse.

Q: What does the man mean? (A)

6. W: Rufus has been gone for an hour. I’m getting worried.

M: Stop worrying. Do a little gardening, and that will take your mind off the dog.

Q: What does the man suggest the woman do? (C)

7. W：No way I am lending you another 50 dollars.

M: If you don’t lend it to me, I will tell Mom and Dad that you cut class last week.

Q: What can be learned from the conversation? (B)

8. W: What do you think of the advertised camping trip?

   M: I don’t like the idea. It involves walking ten kilometers with our tents.

   Q: Why doesn’t the man like the camping trip? (D)

9. W: How was school today?

M: It should have been cancelled! Only half of my 40 students showed up. The rest were out sick.

Q: What can be learned about the man? (D)

10. W: Can you believe that so many local people spent their free time catching up on those TV series? That’s nearly two-thirds of the people who participated in the survey!

M: I suppose they didn’t have a lot of alternatives given the bad weather.

Q: What does the man mean? (A)

Section B

Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.

Scientists and birdwatchers are joining a hunt to find some of the rarest birds on Earth. The Search for Lost Birds list, released in December 2021, features 10 birds that have not been seen in the wild for at least 10 years. The list is a joint project between three nature organisations —American Bird Conservancy, Bird Life International and Re-wild.

The birds on the list have not been seen for many years but they have not yet been ruled extinct. Their long disappearances could be because there have been no studies in areas where they live, or simply because experts don’t know where or how to find them. If the birds have become rarer or gone extinct, it could be for several reasons, including hunting, human destruction, changes to their natural habitats or climate change.

If any of these lost species are spotted, it’s hoped that ways can be found to protect them and help their populations grow. This has happened with birds such as Brazil’s blue-eyed ground dove — a once-lost species whose number is now increasing.

These top 10 lost birds are really just the most extreme examples of gaps in our collective knowledge about birds. But there are many mysteries to solve and findings to contribute that are incredibly useful for science and conservation.

11. What may be the reasons for the birds’ long disappearances? (C)

12. Which of the following is TRUE about the project? (A)

13. What does the speaker mainly talk about? (B)

Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 

About 2.5% of the human population suffers from “face blindness”. It means that they have trouble remembering familiar faces. Some people even struggle to recognize their own faces in the mirror, or in photos.

For children with this condition, it can be difficult for them to make friends. When they do, they often make friends with kids who have very clear or special features. They may also have a hard time following the plots of movies, as they can’t recognize different characters. Therefore, they tend to watch cartoons.

As for adults, they might struggle with jobs in which recognizing faces is important. For example, how can you work in customer service if you can’t tell who is a regular customer and who is a new one? Interestingly, many adults who suffer from face blindness may not be aware that they are affected by the condition.

So far, there has been no effective medical treatment for face blindness. Luckily, there are a number of ways people have learned to deal with face blindness. After all, there are other ways of recognizing people besides the way they look. Some learn to recognize others by the sound of their voice. Others learn to pick people out of the crowd by their hairstyles. In short, this condition doesn’t have to be something that stops people from enjoying a full and successful life. 

Questions

14. What kind of people do children with face blindness often make friends with? (B)

15. Why do people with face blindness struggle in customer service? (C)

16. Which of the following aspects is mentioned about face blindness? (D)

Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.

W: Have you heard about that new initiative in London? They are charging cars to go into the center.  

M:  Yeah, I heard about that.

W:  I think it’s fantastic. It’s reduced the number of cars in the center by about a third.

M:  But cars need to be in the center. I mean, what’s the point of restricting cars? No one would drive into the center of the city if they didn’t need to.

W:  No, it’s great. You know, people can walk around. There are fewer accidents. There’s less pollution.

M:  But how do businesses get their stock? You know the shops need to have deliveries. People need to drive there to buy the things and to get them out.

W:  I think it means giving the center of the city back to the people. Let people walk around there and enjoy themselves without traffic.

M:  But what, what people. If you can’t actually get there, it’s going to be a ghost town, isn’t it?

W:  Well, you can. There’s public transportation. There are buses. You know taxis are allowed in. There’re trains. Everyone should be going by metro, you know the Underground. I think it’s great.

M:  No, no, basically you need something that’s convenient, don’t you?

W:  I see your point.

M:  By the way, I’m going to the supermarket. Do you fancy a lift?

W:  Of course, can’t be bothered to wait for the bus.

Questions:

17. What will happen to people who drive to the city center, according to the rule? (A)

18. Why is the man against the new rule? (D)

19. How will the woman and the man go to the supermarket later? (A)

20. What are the two speakers talking about? (B)

21. Though/Although/While  22. being made  23. received   24. Standing  25. What  26. whose   27. range  28. Among/Of   29. to hold/holding  30. each/any

31-35 K F C J A  36-40 H E B I G

41-45 B B C D A  46-50 C C D B B  51-55 A A C D B

56-59 B C A D

60-62 C B A

63-66 B A C A

67-70 C F A E

71. Hugging has an evolutionary origin. First, new-borns need hugging to survive, for it makes them feel comfortable. Besides, hugging means close contact, which helped to build civilization. When people hug, they feel more bonded. Additionally, hugging helps people feel less stressed and its absence can affect kids’ development negatively. Therefore, hugging is recommended for people who are vaccinated. [58]

People’s desire for hugs dates back to human survival. Firstly, as babies, we need hugging to survive. Secondly, we feel connected when hugging, which produces crucial security and helps build civilization. Besides, research shows hugging relieves stress and even prevents diseases. Lack of hugs may negatively influence children’s development. Currently, feel free to hug if you are vaccinated. [58]

72. Compared with the first version, this version is more detailed and vivid.

73. There is no telling when the digital lending service in the library will be put into operation/be put into use/ open to the public.

74. The scenes of the white pear blossoms against the clear blue sky are beautiful and unique, attracting a steady stream/continuous flow of tourists.

75. The saying that there should be more understanding and less finger-pointing can apply to every aspect in our life, whose positive impact on society can’t be underestimated.