专题03：阅读AB篇 -2022年上海名校高三下试卷真题分类汇编 （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
上师大附属外国语中学高三第二学期四月线上诊断
上海第三女中2021-2022学年第二学期四月线上教学评估
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。
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.
pared 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@ 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,