1、2021上海实验中学高三英语测试卷(满分150分，120分钟完成)II. Grammar and VocabularySection 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 blan
2、ks, use one word that best fits each blank.Millions Of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Emerge in OrissaNature is full of wonders. In _1_ is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature, millions of baby Ridley turtles broke out of their eggshells under the sand at one of their mass nesting grounds in coa
3、stal Orissa. The baby turtles started their journey towards the Bay of Bengal _2_ _3_ _4_ they emerged from their nest in the southern district of Ganjam, about 175 km from Bhubaneshwar.Orissa is the home to three mass nesting sites of the Oliver turtles, a species _5_ (threaten) with extinction, an
4、d one of the sites, Gahirmatha, _6_ around 70 to 80million turtles lay eggs on the beach every year, is considered one of the worlds largest nesting sites.The female turtles drag _7_ up the beach from the sea, dig a nest, lay at least one hundred eggs, cover and conceal their eggs and nest, and then
5、 return to the sea. The females never visit the nest again to take care of the eggs that _8_ (deposit) in the warm sand.The baby turtles emerge from the eggs after 45-60 days, then the babies grow without their mother, which is a rare phenomenon in nature. Interestingly, it is on the same beach wher
6、e they were born _9_ the females lay their eggs.In recent years, sea erosion has led to many turtles nest _10_ (damage) or destroyed.Also, some fierce animals such as dogs and birds _11_ (reduce) the number of nesting turtles. And man has also had a negative impact _12_ using engine-powered fishing
7、boats near the turtles nesting grounds.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. feed B. crucial C. remarkable D. bond AB. novel AC. capturedAD. reinforcement BC. relate BD. delib
8、erate CD. carved ABC. associateSince its launch in September 2016 TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Reaching half a billion active users worldwide in just under 2 years, it is the fastest app ever to reach that milestone.From the creator-first user experience to their flawlessly-exec
9、uted global expansion, the Chinese video-sharing social networks meteoric rise has been nothing short of _13_. TikToks secret sauce, however, could well be found by looking into something far simpler than their algorithms(算法) and marketing tactics. Human evolution.Over the course of human history, a
10、s our ancestors began to live in larger and more complex social structures, the quality of our relationships became more _14_ to our survival. As the size of our networks increased around 10 million years ago, humans began developing a series of more advanced social behaviours that allowed us to con
11、nect larger groups and communities together.The first new behaviour was laughter. Laughter kicks our endorphins system into action, releasing feel-good hormones that relieve pain and increase pleasure. In doing so, we also create pathways that support the formation, _15_, and maintenance of social b
12、onds with other humans.Next came dancing and singing. Around 500,000 years ago, our social networks had dramatically increased in size again, tripling to approximately 150. At that point, humans needed even more sophisticated ways to _16_ with their social networks. It is then that scientists believ
13、e that music was invented and that we first learned to sing and dance.Singing and dancing are intensely social and highly synchronised activities. They too release the same powerful endorphins as laughter. If youve ever been to a live music event or sung along to your national anthem in a major spor
14、ting event you will certainly be able to _17_ to the euphoria this brings.It is no wonder then that TikTok, a video-sharing app built entirely on people singing (or lip synching), dancing and laughter, has so quickly _18_ the minds of so many people. The app is in essence an infinite _19_ of endorph
15、in-inclucing content that triggers a strong sense of unity and belonging within us as we consume each video.Whether it was through _20_ design decisions or a happy coincidence, the apps creators have successfully _21_ their niche(商机)in an extremely competitive vertical through more than just smart t
16、echnology or well-executed marketing. TikToks rocket fuel has been derived from simply understanding and leveraging the human psychology that underpins the offline social world.In an era where questions are being asked of whether incumbent social platforms are really connecting us, perhaps we will s
17、ee _22_ opportunities for social apps to do much better by bringing more of our offline social behaviours online. With COVID-19 highlighting the importance of offline social interaction and human connection, the market is certainly more ripe than ever for further disruption.III. Reading Comprehensio
18、nsSection 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.Scientists say record heat has cost reef half of coralsThe Great Barrier Reef, one of the earths most precious h
19、abitats, lost half of its coral populations in the last quarter-century, a decline that researchers in Australia said would continue unless drastic action is taken to reduce the effects of climate change.Colony sizes were smaller, there were fewer “big mamas, or older large corals that produce baby
20、corals; and there were fewer of those babies, which are vital to the reefs future ability to_23_. Our results show the ability of the Great Barrier Reef to recover its resilience (恢复力) is weakened_24_ the past, because there are fewer babies, and fewer large breeding adults, Dr. Andy Dietzel, the le
21、ad author of the study, said in a statement._25_ a process in which corals turn white as water temperatures rise contributed to sleep losses of Barrier Reef in 2016 and 2017. The southern part of the reef was also_26_ to record setting temperatures in early 2020. Researchers cited climate change as
22、one of the major_27_ of disturbances to reef.“There is no time to_28_ they said in a statement. We must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.”Researchers were disappointed about what they saw as a lack of attention to the study from government leaders in Australia, the world
23、s biggest coral exporter. The government has _29_ calls to reduce carbon emissions even as heat waves, drought and fires continue to reveal the country ,s situation of being hurt by climate change.The Great Barrier Reef, which _30_ a vast array of marine life, has between 300 and 400 coral species a
24、nd stretches for thousands of kilometers across the Australian coast.You can_31_ see it from space, said Deron Burkepile. a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Coral reefs worldwide are _32_ for billions of dollars is tourism and provide habitats for fish that feed close to one
25、billion people on the planet, he said.“The situation is serious, Professor Burkepile said. But people should not feel _33_ about the future of coral reefs, he said, even as they wait for world leaders to take more _34_ steps to control the effects of climate change.At the local level, _35_ nitrogen
26、(氮) pollution which _36_ fading can be controlled by reducing fertilizer and sewage runoff, according to a study that Professor Burkepile conducted with other researchers at his university. The other thing that we need to take away is that coral reefs are amazing resilient, he said. If we dont conti
27、nually damage them, they will_37_.23. A. liveB. manufactureC. returnD. breed24. A. in terms ofB. in relation toC. in comparison withD. with regard to25. A. FadingB. FailingC. CollapsingD. Poisoning26. A. accustomedB. subjectedC. elevatedD. adapted27. A. driversB. resourcesC. consequencesD. aspects28
28、. A. loseB. actC. waitD. miss29. A. raisedB. handledC. receivedD. resisted30 A. supportsB. undergoesC. survivesD. accommodates31. A. literallyB. alternativelyC. automaticallyD. particularly32 A. responsibleB. profitableC. availableD. sustainable33. A. suspiciousB. hesitantC. hopelessD. careless34. A
29、. exclusiveB. aggressiveC. oppressiveD. excessive35. A. for exampleB. in factC. on the contraryD. in turn36. A. strengthensB. weakensC. worsensD. exaggerates37. A. inheritB. recoverC. growD. prosperSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed by several questions or
30、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)No visit to the beautiful city of Paris, France is complete without a visit to the Notre Dame de Paris. The cathe
31、dral, built from 1163 to 1345, is one of the worlds 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
32、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 w
33、atched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dames 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 cathedrals ceiling, as well as its
34、 wooden spire which had proudly stood 93 meters above the root for centuries had collapsed.Fortunately, thanks to quick action by Paris firefighters, the cathedrals most sacred relic the Crown of Thorns was safely transported after the fire broke out. Church officials and firefighters formed a human
35、 chain to remove other priceless treasures, such as artworks and furnishings, and load them onto waiting police cars. The cathedrals famous 18th-century organ, which boasts more than 8.000 pipes, also survived the disaster.The tire is believed to be caused by the cathedrals ongoing repair work. Mean
36、while 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 t
37、hat the French people will “rebuild the cathedral together”. “Notre Dame is ours, its our literature, and its 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
38、 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.38. What can we know about the Notre Dame de Paris?A. Nothing remained after the big fire.B. The famous writer Hugo wrote his fa
39、mous story in it.C. It is located in central Paris, with over 600 years history.D. It houses more treasures than the other Cathedrals in Europe.39. What can we infer when the first fire alert sounded?A. No flames could be seen.B. Tourists panicked at once.C. Church officials didnt respect.D. Visitor
40、s ignored the alert.40. Which of the following part did not survive the fire?A. The pipe organB. Treasures in the cathedralC. The Crown of ThornsD. The wooden top of the cathedral41. Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph?A. The police are actively investigating the cause of
41、the fire.B. Tourists are sure to visit the cathedral again in five years 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. (B)Child Disability BenefitOverviewThe child disability benefit is a tax
42、-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe damage in physical or mental functions.Eligibility (资格)To get the child disability benefit:You must be eligible for the Canada child benefit. Your child must be eligible for the disability tax creditIf you are alr
43、eady getting the Canada child benefit for your child who is eligible for the disability tax credit, you do not need to apply for the child disability benefit. You will get it automatically.How much you can expect receiveYour child disability benefit payments are calculated from July of one year to J
44、une of the next year using the following information:number of eligible childrenadjusted family net incomemarital (婚姻的) statusFor the period of July 2018 to June 2019, you could get up to $2,771 ($230.91 per month) for each child who is eligible for the disability tax credit.The benefits starts bein
45、g reduced when the adjusted family net income is more than $65,000.The reduction is calculated as follows:For families with one child eligible for the benefit, the reduction is 3% of the amount of adjusted family net income over $65,000.For families with two or more children eligible for the benefit
46、, the reduction is 5.7% of the amount of adjusted family net income.You can use the child and family benefits calculator to estimate how much you will get. To continue getting benefitsYou must remain eligible for the Canada child benefit and your child must also remain eligible for the disability ta
47、x credit.To avoid delays or interruption in your benefit payments, you need to do your taxes every year, even if you had no income at all or your income is tax exempt (免除). If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they also need to do their taxes every year.To make sure you are getting the right
48、amount of benefits and credits, you must also keep your personal information updated with the CRA.42. In order to obtain the child disability benefit, one must_.A. be physically damagedB. be eligible for the disability tax creditC. apply for the Canada disability benefitD. be qualified for the count
49、rys child benefit43. How much can a family receive if their net income is $75,000 a year, and has one child who is eligible for the benefits?A. $2,771.B. $2,471.C. $2,250.D. $521.44. If you want to continue to get benefits, which of the following should you do?A. You should exempt yourself from tax.
50、B. You should have a common-law partner.C. You should apply for the benefit every year.D. You should update your personal information with the CRA. (C)A recurring criticism of the UKs university sector is its perceived weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, th
51、e UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. We should take this concern seriously as universities are key in the national innovation system.However, we do have to challenge
52、the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicat
53、ors of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions of the past decade have helped transform the performance of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UKs position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data m
54、asks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen of the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored ac
55、ross other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities receive 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generat
56、ing long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differences between universities.The core objective for universities which are
57、research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. These universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise in order to - build greater confidence in the secto
58、r.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. There are three dozen universities sin the UK which are actively engaged in advanced research training and commercialization work.If there was a greater coo
59、rdination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous, investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle.45. What does the author think of UK universities in terms of com
60、mercialization?A. They fail to convert knowledge into money.B. They do not regard it as their responsibility.C. They still have a place among the world leaders.D. They have lost their leading position in many ways.46. What does the author say about the national data on UK universities performance in
61、 commercialization?A. It makes the fatal weaknesses of government policy.B. It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way.C. It does not reflect the differences among universities.D. It indicates their ineffective use of government resources.47. We can infer from Paragraph 5 that “policy inte
62、rventions” (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to _.A. government aid to non-research-oriented universitiesB. compulsory cooperation between universities and industriesC. fair distribution of funding for universities and research institutionsD. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities48.
63、How can the university sector play a key role in the UKs economic growth?A. By establishing more regional technology transfer offices.B. By asking the government to invest in technology transfer research.C. By promoting technology transfer and graduate school education.D. By increasing the efficienc
64、y of technology transfer agencies.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.Last year, Google unveiled Duplex, its artificial-intelligence-powe
65、red assistant. The machine assistant never identified itself as a bot in the demo. And Google got a lot of criticism for that. _49_.”But there lies a dilemma, because a new study in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence suggests that a bot is most effective when it hides its machine identity.Talal
66、 Rahwan is a computational social scientists at New York Universitys campus in Abu Dhabi. His team recruited nearly 700 online volunteers to play the prisoners dilemma - a classic game of negotiation, trust and deception - against either humans or bots. Half the time, the human players were told the
67、 truth about who they were matched up against. The other half, they were told they were playing a bot when they were actually playing a human or that they were battling a human when, in fact, it was only a bot.And the scientists found that bots actually did remarkably well in this game of negotiatio
68、n if they impersonated humans.“_50_, it outperforms humans themselves. Its more persuasive; its able to induce cooperation and persuade the other opponent to cooperate more than humans themselves.” Says RahwanBut whenever the bots true nature was disclosed, their superiority vanished. And Rahwan say
69、s that points to a fundamental puzzle. _51_ - that perform tasks even better than we can - but their efficiency may be linked to their ability to hide their identity - which you know, feels ethically problematic.“Those very humans who will be deceived by the machine, they are the ones who ultimately
70、 have to make that choice. Otherwise it would violate fundamental values of autonomy, respect and dignity for humans.” says Rahwan.Its not realistic to ask people for consent before every bot-human interaction. _52_. So we, as a society, will have to figure out if making our lives a bit easier is wo
71、rth interacting with bots that pretend to be human.A. We can now build really efficient botsB. That is, if it is allowed to pose as human.C. When the machine is reported to be humanD. We know the path ahead needs to be navigated carefully and deliberately,E. That would, of course, reveal the bots tr
72、ue identity.F. They later clarified that they would only launch the tech with disclosure built in.IV. Summary Writing53. 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.Winter
73、sports can help you burn calories, increase your cardiovascular fitness, and strengthen muscles. Being outdoors and getting exercise are great for your mental health. Exercise boosts mood, and sunlight seems to help beat back the winter blues. So slap on some sunblock and go.Winter is a great time t
74、o experiment with new sports. If you like to walk, keep walking-on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. And snowboarding is just plain fun. Runners can also train during the winter, although beware of wet or slippery roads. Or slip on a pair of snowshoes. On
75、e of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists - or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods.Whatever sport you choose, dont rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldnt let an amateur perform brain surgery on you; why let
76、one teach you to ski or skate? Thats what instructors are for- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dealing with injuries if they do happen you.Its tempting for an eager athlete to advance too quickly through learning the ropes.
77、Resist the temptation. If you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basics thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on these first skills.Play safely by figuring out what, special equipment and safety gear youll need. Planning an afternoon of snows
78、hoeing or cross-country skiing? Pack water, snacks, fruit, and extra socks. If youre going out for a long time, keep your water bottle insulated from the cold so it doesnt freeze.Dont head out onto the slopes or into remote country areas alone. Always go with a buddy and tell a friend what time you
79、plan on returning. If you get in trouble and dont show up when you are supposed to, your friend has your back._V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.54. 他词汇量大，常被别人称作活字典，而且乐于助人。(refer) (汉译英）55. 音乐被认为是灵感的恒久源泉，孩子应该从小接触。(expose) (
80、汉译英）56. 忠言逆耳这个道理尽人皆知，但这个固执的老头是否可能根据你的建议行事呢?(possibility) (汉译英）57. 这首歌在今年的艺术节上首发时，因其旋律欢快，风格诙谐引起轰动，但只是昙花一现。（when）（汉译英）VI. Guided Writing58. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近年来，随着我国经济和社会建设的高速发展，教育的反展也达到了一个空前的水平，但区域的教育不公平受到人们
81、的关注。请你谈谈造成这一问题的原因及解决的措施。_2021上海实验中学高三英语测试卷 答案版(满分150分，120分钟完成)II. Grammar and VocabularySection 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 g
82、iven word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Millions Of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Emerge in OrissaNature is full of wonders. In _1_ is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature, millions of baby Ridley turtles broke out of their eggshells under the sand at one of thei
83、r mass nesting grounds in coastal Orissa. The baby turtles started their journey towards the Bay of Bengal _2_ _3_ _4_ they emerged from their nest in the southern district of Ganjam, about 175 km from Bhubaneshwar.Orissa is the home to three mass nesting sites of the Oliver turtles, a species _5_ (
84、threaten) with extinction, and one of the sites, Gahirmatha, _6_ around 70 to 80million turtles lay eggs on the beach every year, is considered one of the worlds largest nesting sites.The female turtles drag _7_ up the beach from the sea, dig a nest, lay at least one hundred eggs, cover and conceal
85、their eggs and nest, and then return to the sea. The females never visit the nest again to take care of the eggs that _8_ (deposit) in the warm sand.The baby turtles emerge from the eggs after 45-60 days, then the babies grow without their mother, which is a rare phenomenon in nature. Interestingly,
86、 it is on the same beach where they were born _9_ the females lay their eggs.In recent years, sea erosion has led to many turtles nest _10_ (damage) or destroyed.Also, some fierce animals such as dogs and birds _11_ (reduce) the number of nesting turtles. And man has also had a negative impact _12_
87、using engine-powered fishing boats near the turtles nesting grounds.【答案】1. what 2. as 3. soon 4. as 5. threatened 6. where 7. themselves 8. are deposited 9. that 10. being damaged 11. have reduced 12. bySection BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can onl
88、y be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. feed B. crucial C. remarkable D. bond AB. novel AC. capturedAD. reinforcement BC. relate BD. deliberate CD. carved ABC. associateSince its launch in September 2016 TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Reaching half a bill
89、ion active users worldwide in just under 2 years, it is the fastest app ever to reach that milestone.From the creator-first user experience to their flawlessly-executed global expansion, the Chinese video-sharing social networks meteoric rise has been nothing short of _13_. TikToks secret sauce, how
90、ever, could well be found by looking into something far simpler than their algorithms(算法) and marketing tactics. Human evolution.Over the course of human history, as our ancestors began to live in larger and more complex social structures, the quality of our relationships became more _14_ to our sur
91、vival. As the size of our networks increased around 10 million years ago, humans began developing a series of more advanced social behaviours that allowed us to connect larger groups and communities together.The first new behaviour was laughter. Laughter kicks our endorphins system into action, rele
92、asing feel-good hormones that relieve pain and increase pleasure. In doing so, we also create pathways that support the formation, _15_, and maintenance of social bonds with other humans.Next came dancing and singing. Around 500,000 years ago, our social networks had dramatically increased in size a
93、gain, tripling to approximately 150. At that point, humans needed even more sophisticated ways to _16_ with their social networks. It is then that scientists believe that music was invented and that we first learned to sing and dance.Singing and dancing are intensely social and highly synchronised a
94、ctivities. They too release the same powerful endorphins as laughter. If youve ever been to a live music event or sung along to your national anthem in a major sporting event you will certainly be able to _17_ to the euphoria this brings.It is no wonder then that TikTok, a video-sharing app built en
95、tirely on people singing (or lip synching), dancing and laughter, has so quickly _18_ the minds of so many people. The app is in essence an infinite _19_ of endorphin-inclucing content that triggers a strong sense of unity and belonging within us as we consume each video.Whether it was through _20_
96、design decisions or a happy coincidence, the apps creators have successfully _21_ their niche(商机)in an extremely competitive vertical through more than just smart technology or well-executed marketing. TikToks rocket fuel has been derived from simply understanding and leveraging the human psychology
97、 that underpins the offline social world.In an era where questions are being asked of whether incumbent social platforms are really connecting us, perhaps we will see _22_ opportunities for social apps to do much better by bringing more of our offline social behaviours online. With COVID-19 highligh
98、ting the importance of offline social interaction and human connection, the market is certainly more ripe than ever for further disruption.【答案】13. C 14. B 15. AD 16. D 17. BC 18. AC 19. A 20. BD 21. CD 22. ABIII. Reading ComprehensionsSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage, the
99、re 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.Scientists say record heat has cost reef half of coralsThe Great Barrier Reef, one of the earths most precious habitats, lost half of its coral populations in the last quarter-cen
100、tury, a decline that researchers in Australia said would continue unless drastic action is taken to reduce the effects of climate change.Colony sizes were smaller, there were fewer “big mamas, or older large corals that produce baby corals; and there were fewer of those babies, which are vital to th
101、e reefs future ability to_23_. Our results show the ability of the Great Barrier Reef to recover its resilience (恢复力) is weakened_24_ the past, because there are fewer babies, and fewer large breeding adults, Dr. Andy Dietzel, the lead author of the study, said in a statement._25_ a process in which
102、 corals turn white as water temperatures rise contributed to sleep losses of Barrier Reef in 2016 and 2017. The southern part of the reef was also_26_ to record setting temperatures in early 2020. Researchers cited climate change as one of the major_27_ of disturbances to reef.“There is no time to_2
103、8_ they said in a statement. We must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.”Researchers were disappointed about what they saw as a lack of attention to the study from government leaders in Australia, the worlds biggest coral exporter. The government has _29_ calls to reduce c
104、arbon emissions even as heat waves, drought and fires continue to reveal the country ,s situation of being hurt by climate change.The Great Barrier Reef, which _30_ a vast array of marine life, has between 300 and 400 coral species and stretches for thousands of kilometers across the Australian coas
105、t.You can_31_ see it from space, said Deron Burkepile. a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Coral reefs worldwide are _32_ for billions of dollars is tourism and provide habitats for fish that feed close to one billion people on the planet, he said.“The situation is serious, Pr
106、ofessor Burkepile said. But people should not feel _33_ about the future of coral reefs, he said, even as they wait for world leaders to take more _34_ steps to control the effects of climate change.At the local level, _35_ nitrogen (氮) pollution which _36_ fading can be controlled by reducing ferti
107、lizer and sewage runoff, according to a study that Professor Burkepile conducted with other researchers at his university. The other thing that we need to take away is that coral reefs are amazing resilient, he said. If we dont continually damage them, they will_37_.23. A. liveB. manufactureC. retur
108、nD. breed24. A. in terms ofB. in relation toC. in comparison withD. with regard to25. A. FadingB. FailingC. CollapsingD. Poisoning26. A. accustomedB. subjectedC. elevatedD. adapted27. A. driversB. resourcesC. consequencesD. aspects28. A. loseB. actC. waitD. miss29. A. raisedB. handledC. receivedD. r
109、esisted30 A. supportsB. undergoesC. survivesD. accommodates31. A. literallyB. alternativelyC. automaticallyD. particularly32 A. responsibleB. profitableC. availableD. sustainable33. A. suspiciousB. hesitantC. hopelessD. careless34. A. exclusiveB. aggressiveC. oppressiveD. excessive35. A. for example
110、B. in factC. on the contraryD. in turn36. A. strengthensB. weakensC. worsensD. exaggerates37. A. inheritB. recoverC. growD. prosper【答案】23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. BSection BDirections: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followe
111、d 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)No visit to the beautiful city of Paris, France is complete without a visit to the Notr
112、e Dame de Paris. The cathedral, built from 1163 to 1345, is one of the worlds 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, 20
113、19. 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.
114、 Thousands of passers-by watched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dames 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 cathedra
115、ls 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 cathedrals most sacred relic the Crown of Thorns was safely transported after the fire broke out. Church officials and f
116、irefighters formed a human chain to remove other priceless treasures, such as artworks and furnishings, and load them onto waiting police cars. The cathedrals famous 18th-century organ, which boasts more than 8.000 pipes, also survived the disaster.The tire is believed to be caused by the cathedrals
117、 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 avoid
118、ed”. Macron has promised that the French people will “rebuild the cathedral together”. “Notre Dame is ours, its our literature, and its 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?
119、 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.38. What can we know about the Notre Dame de Paris?A. Nothing remained after the big fire.B. The famou
120、s writer Hugo wrote his famous story in it.C. It is located in central Paris, with over 600 years history.D. It houses more treasures than the other Cathedrals in Europe.39. What can we infer when the first fire alert sounded?A. No flames could be seen.B. Tourists panicked at once.C. Church official
121、s didnt respect.D. Visitors ignored the alert.40. Which of the following part did not survive the fire?A. The pipe organB. Treasures in the cathedralC. The Crown of ThornsD. The wooden top of the cathedral41. Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph?A. The police are actively i
122、nvestigating the cause of the fire.B. Tourists are sure to visit the cathedral again in five years 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】38. C 39. A 40. D 41. C(B)Child Disability
123、BenefitOverviewThe child disability benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe damage in physical or mental functions.Eligibility (资格)To get the child disability benefit:You must be eligible for the Canada child benefit. Your child must be
124、eligible for the disability tax creditIf you are already getting the Canada child benefit for your child who is eligible for the disability tax credit, you do not need to apply for the child disability benefit. You will get it automatically.How much you can expect receiveYour child disability benefi
125、t payments are calculated from July of one year to June of the next year using the following information:number of eligible childrenadjusted family net incomemarital (婚姻的) statusFor the period of July 2018 to June 2019, you could get up to $2,771 ($230.91 per month) for each child who is eligible fo
126、r the disability tax credit.The benefits starts being reduced when the adjusted family net income is more than $65,000.The reduction is calculated as follows:For families with one child eligible for the benefit, the reduction is 3% of the amount of adjusted family net income over $65,000.For familie
127、s with two or more children eligible for the benefit, the reduction is 5.7% of the amount of adjusted family net income.You can use the child and family benefits calculator to estimate how much you will get. To continue getting benefitsYou must remain eligible for the Canada child benefit and your c
128、hild must also remain eligible for the disability tax credit.To avoid delays or interruption in your benefit payments, you need to do your taxes every year, even if you had no income at all or your income is tax exempt (免除). If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they also need to do their taxe
129、s every year.To make sure you are getting the right amount of benefits and credits, you must also keep your personal information updated with the CRA.42. In order to obtain the child disability benefit, one must_.A. be physically damagedB. be eligible for the disability tax creditC. apply for the Ca
130、nada disability benefitD. be qualified for the countrys child benefit43. How much can a family receive if their net income is $75,000 a year, and has one child who is eligible for the benefits?A. $2,771.B. $2,471.C. $2,250.D. $521.44. If you want to continue to get benefits, which of the following s
131、hould you do?A. You should exempt yourself from tax.B. You should have a common-law partner.C. You should apply for the benefit every year.D. You should update your personal information with the CRA.【答案】42. D 43. D 44. D(C)A recurring criticism of the UKs university sector is its perceived weakness
132、in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation could be assured. We should take this concern seriously as universities are
133、 key in the national innovation system.However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research institutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, fr
134、om a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions of the past decade have helped transform the performance of UK universities. Evidence suggests the UKs position is much stronger than
135、in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen of the back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This
136、type of uneven distribution is not peculiar to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities receive 75% of the research funding. These same universities are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, scien
137、ce citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems clear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differe
138、nces between universities.The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. These universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should s
139、hare their expertise in order to - build greater confidence in the sector.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. There are three dozen universities sin the UK which are actively engaged in advanced
140、 research training and commercialization work.If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous, investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth
141、 cycle.45. What does the author think of UK universities in terms of commercialization?A. They fail to convert knowledge into money.B. They do not regard it as their responsibility.C. They still have a place among the world leaders.D. They have lost their leading position in many ways.46. What does
142、the author say about the national data on UK universities performance in commercialization?A. It makes the fatal weaknesses of government policy.B. It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way.C. It does not reflect the differences among universities.D. It indicates their ineffective use of
143、government resources.47. We can infer from Paragraph 5 that “policy interventions” (Line 1, Para. 4) refers to _.A. government aid to non-research-oriented universitiesB. compulsory cooperation between universities and industriesC. fair distribution of funding for universities and research instituti
144、onsD. concentration of resources in a limited number of universities48. How can the university sector play a key role in the UKs economic growth?A. By establishing more regional technology transfer offices.B. By asking the government to invest in technology transfer research.C. By promoting technolo
145、gy transfer and graduate school education.D. By increasing the efficiency of technology transfer agencies.【答案】45. C 46. C 47. D 48. DSection 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 t
146、wo more sentences than you need.Last year, Google unveiled Duplex, its artificial-intelligence-powered assistant. The machine assistant never identified itself as a bot in the demo. And Google got a lot of criticism for that. _49_.”But there lies a dilemma, because a new study in the journal Nature
147、Machine Intelligence suggests that a bot is most effective when it hides its machine identity.Talal Rahwan is a computational social scientists at New York Universitys campus in Abu Dhabi. His team recruited nearly 700 online volunteers to play the prisoners dilemma - a classic game of negotiation,
148、trust and deception - against either humans or bots. Half the time, the human players were told the truth about who they were matched up against. The other half, they were told they were playing a bot when they were actually playing a human or that they were battling a human when, in fact, it was on
149、ly a bot.And the scientists found that bots actually did remarkably well in this game of negotiation if they impersonated humans.“_50_, it outperforms humans themselves. Its more persuasive; its able to induce cooperation and persuade the other opponent to cooperate more than humans themselves.” Say
150、s RahwanBut whenever the bots true nature was disclosed, their superiority vanished. And Rahwan says that points to a fundamental puzzle. _51_ - that perform tasks even better than we can - but their efficiency may be linked to their ability to hide their identity - which you know, feels ethically p
151、roblematic.“Those very humans who will be deceived by the machine, they are the ones who ultimately have to make that choice. Otherwise it would violate fundamental values of autonomy, respect and dignity for humans.” says Rahwan.Its not realistic to ask people for consent before every bot-human int
152、eraction. _52_. So we, as a society, will have to figure out if making our lives a bit easier is worth interacting with bots that pretend to be human.A. We can now build really efficient botsB. That is, if it is allowed to pose as human.C. When the machine is reported to be humanD. We know the path
153、ahead needs to be navigated carefully and deliberately,E. That would, of course, reveal the bots true identity.F. They later clarified that they would only launch the tech with disclosure built in.【答案】49. F 50. C 51. A 52. EIV. Summary Writing53. Directions: Read the following three passages. Summar
154、ize 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.Winter sports can help you burn calories, increase your cardiovascular fitness, and strengthen muscles. Being outdoors and getting exercise are great for your mental health. Exercis
155、e boosts mood, and sunlight seems to help beat back the winter blues. So slap on some sunblock and go.Winter is a great time to experiment with new sports. If you like to walk, keep walking-on snowshoes. If you want to try an endurance sport, go for cross-country skiing. And snowboarding is just pla
156、in fun. Runners can also train during the winter, although beware of wet or slippery roads. Or slip on a pair of snowshoes. One of the easiest sports around, snowshoeing can be excellent cold-weather cross-training for runners and cyclists - or anyone wanting to take a wintry walk in the woods.Whate
157、ver sport you choose, dont rely on a friend for instruction. You wouldnt let an amateur perform brain surgery on you; why let one teach you to ski or skate? Thats what instructors are for- to help newcomers start out right. Instructors can give you advice about equipment, techniques, safety, and dea
158、ling with injuries if they do happen you.Its tempting for an eager athlete to advance too quickly through learning the ropes. Resist the temptation. If you want to progress, invest your time in learning the basics thoroughly. Everything else you do as a skier, boarder, or skater will be built on the
159、se first skills.Play safely by figuring out what, special equipment and safety gear youll need. Planning an afternoon of snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Pack water, snacks, fruit, and extra socks. If youre going out for a long time, keep your water bottle insulated from the cold so it doesnt fr
160、eeze.Dont head out onto the slopes or into remote country areas alone. Always go with a buddy and tell a friend what time you plan on returning. If you get in trouble and dont show up when you are supposed to, your friend has your back._【答案】Winter sports can not only strengthen your physical body, b
161、ut also benefit your mental health. While there are many new sports in winter you can experiment with, you should know some basic skills, and dont rely on a friend for instruction. To play safely, you should figure out the special equipment and safety gear youll need, and shouldnt go out alone to fa
162、raway places.V. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.54. 他词汇量大，常被别人称作活字典，而且乐于助人。(refer) (汉译英）【答案】Having a large vocabulary, he is often referred to as a walking dictionary and he is ready to help others.55. 音乐被认为是灵感的恒久源泉，孩子应该从小接
163、触。(expose) (汉译英）【答案】Music is considered a constant source of inspiration so children should be exposed to it from an early age.56. 忠言逆耳这个道理尽人皆知，但这个固执的老头是否可能根据你的建议行事呢?(possibility) (汉译英）【答案】Its well known that good advice is hard to hear, but is there any possibility that the stubborn old man will ac
164、t on your advice?57. 这首歌在今年的艺术节上首发时，因其旋律欢快，风格诙谐引起轰动，但只是昙花一现。（when）（汉译英）【答案】The song became/was a hit/caused a sensation for its joyful/cheerful rhythm and witty style when (it was) first performed at the Art Festival this year, but its popularity didnt last long /but it is just like a flash in the p
165、an.VI. Guided Writing58. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.近年来，随着我国经济和社会建设的高速发展，教育的反展也达到了一个空前的水平，但区域的教育不公平受到人们的关注。请你谈谈造成这一问题的原因及解决的措施。_【答案】In recent years, with the rapid development of Chinas economic and social constructi
166、on, the development of education has reached an unprecedented level, but the regional education inequity has attracted peoples attention.In my opinion, there are three reasons for this phenomenon. The first is the unfair investment in education. The investment in urban schools is much more than that
167、 in rural schools. The second is the inequality of educational resources. Some schools have advanced facilities, which provide their students with a good learning environment. However, some schools only have basic ones. Finally, inequality is also reflected in the allocation of teachers. The teachin
168、g ability of teachers in developed areas is generally better, while most of the teachers in less developed areas are supporting teachers or substitute teachers.So how to solve this problem? Firstly, increase investment in education to narrow regional differences. Secondly, the allocation of resources should be reformed, and the compulsory education should be allocated as a whole. Finally, encourage experienced or highly educated teachers to teach in remote areas. At the same time, real-time courses can be applied to promote the equality of teachers
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