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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上杨浦区2016学年第二学期高三模拟质量调研 英语学科试卷 2017.4II .Grammar and VocabularySection A I was standing in the checkout line behind a woman who looked to be in _21_ 60s. When it was her turn to pay, the cashier greeted her by name and asked her how she was doing. The woman looked down, _22_（shake）her hea

2、d and said:“Not so good.”My husband just lost his job and my son is up to his old tricks again. The truth is, I dont know how Im going to get through the holidays.” Then she gave the cashier food stamps. My heart ached. I wanted to help but didnt know how.（23）_I offer to pay for her groceries or ask

3、 for her husbands resume? As I walked into the parking lot, I saw the women _（24）（return）her shopping cart. I remembered something in my purse（25）_I thought could help her. It wasnt a handful of cash or an offer of a job for her husband, but maybe it would make her life better. My heart pounded as I

4、 approached the woman. “Excuse me,”I said, my voice trembling a bit.“I couldnt help overhearing what you said to the cashier. It sounds like youre going through a really hard time right now. Im so sorry. Id like to give you something.” I handed her the small card from my purse. When the woman read t

5、he cards only two words, she began to cry. And through her tears, she said：“You have no idea（26）_ this means to me.” I was a little startled by her reply.（27）_（not do）anything like this before, I didnt know what kind of reaction I might receive. All left for me (28)_（say）was：“Oh. Would it be OK to g

6、ive you a hug?” （29）_we embraced, I walked back to my car -and began to cry, too.The words on the card?“You Matter.”A few weeks earlier, a colleague gave me a similar card（30）_ encouragement for a project I was working on. When I read the card, I felt a warm glow spread inside of me. Deeply touched,

7、 I came home and ordered my own box of You Matter card and started sharing them.Section BA. technology B. contemporary C. stretched D. hidden E. recognizedF. discovery G. updated H. extensive I. countless J. estimated K. definition Most of us learn at primary school that there are seven continents,

8、but the next generation of kids may be adding one more to that list. According to a recent paper published in the Geological Society of American Journal by a group of researchers,“Zealandia” is a new continent thats _31_ beneath the ocean. Zealandia is _32_ to be five million sq km. Most of this mas

9、sive area is covered by water, but its highest mountains already have their own name：New Zealand. The small country is the only part of Zealandia that isnt underwater, but the papers authors want the huge landmass to be _33_ worldwide as its own continent. “The scientific value of classifying Zealan

10、dia as a continent is much more than just an extra name on a list,”the researchers wrote in their paper.Scientists discovered Zealandia all the way back in 1995, then started _34_ research on the area using underwater and satellite mapping _35_. After completing their work, they were finally able to

11、 write a report suggesting that Zealandia be named a continent.But who decides on what is a continent and what isnt? There is, in fact, no official organization that does. Some countries schools teach that there are six or even five continents. This changes depending on where in the world school is.

12、Due to their _36_ as a “continuous expanse of land”,some classify Europe and Asia as the same continent - known as Eurasia. Schools in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe teach this.And to make things even more confusing, France and Greece, as well as other countries, classify North America and South

13、 America as simply America.This argument over how land is defined has even _37_ into outer space. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union（IAU）decided that Pluto was no longer a planet, 76 years after its _38_ in 1930. Experts argued that it no longer met the requirements needed to be called a

14、planet alongside the eight others in our solar system. It was therefore renamed a “dwarf planet（矮行星）”，meaning that _39_ books, models and museum exhibits all over the world had to be _40_.But will the world take the same notice of Zealandia? The best way to tell is to keep an eye on our textbooks.Re

15、ading ComprehensionSection A Good news for awkward teenagers around the world. As time goes by, you could _41_ up like a completely different person. This comes from the longest running personality study ever _42_ by scientist. According to researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the UK, our

16、 personality changes so much from youth to old age that most peoples personalities in older age are barely _43_ compared to their younger selves. The researchers analyzed results from a study in 1947, which gathered 1,208 teenagers in Scotland aged 14 and asked their teachers to _44_ their personali

17、ties based on six traits（特征） . Now, more than six decades later, the University of Edinburgh team has managed to contact 635 of the _45_ students, and 174 agreed to have their personalities tested once more. At an average age of 76.7 years old, the group were asked to _46_ themselves on the same six

18、 personality traits, then pick a close friend or family member to do the same. By _47_ the then-and-now test results, the researchers found that there is hardly any relationship between traits people had as teenagers and those in their older years. It was “as if the second tests had been given to _4

19、8_ people,”the studys researchers wrote in their report, which was published in journal Psychology and Aging. The results were a surprise because research in the past found personality _49_ in people tested from childhood to middle-age, and from middle-age to older age. As the team explained, our pe

20、rsonality appears stable over short intervals - _50_ so throughout adulthood. _51_, the longer the interval between two tests of personality, the _52_ the relationship between the two tends to be. Its clear that more studies are needed to find out whats going on here. But it could be the first _53_

21、that its not just our cells that are being _54_ throughout life the way we think, feel and behave might no be as _55_ as we once thought.41. A. hold B. wake C. end D. cheer42. A. carried out B. applied to C. participated in D. made up43. A. incredible B. accessible C. changeable D. recognizable44. A

22、. assembleB. assessC. assumeD. access45. A. alternativeB. individualC. original D. separate46. A. scoreB. rateC. commentD. remark47. A. comparingB. reviewingC. presentingD. observing48. A. youngB. similarC. amateurD. different49. A. combinationB. stabilityC. transformationD. flexibility50. A. increa

23、singlyB. strangelyC. subsequentlyD. obviously51. A. ThereforeB. MoreoverC. HoweverD. Otherwise52. A. strongerB. closerC. furtherD. weaker53. A. optionB. signC. symptomD. cause54. A. replacedB. exposedC. dividedD. cultivated55. A. stuck in mudB. buried in sandC. lost in thoughtD. set in stoneSection

24、B（A） One way people are responding to food safety concerns is by growing their own food. However, not everyone lives on property with enough space for a private plot. One solution is community gardens, which have become popular worldwide, numbering 18,000 in North America alone. In addition to provi

25、ding low-cost, delicious food, these public spaces offer cities a range of other benefits. Community gardens are located in a town or city and tended by local residents. Often, the land is on a vacant lot owned by the city. The site is divided into manageable plots, which may be tended by individual

26、s or by the gardens members collectively. Since the land is usually publicly owned, the cost for gardeners to lease it is minimal. In fact, New York City, which is home to more than 750 community gardens tended by more than 20,000 members, charges people just $1 a year to lease a plot. Other costs i

27、nvolve soil, tools, seeds, fencing , and so on. However, because theyre shared by many people, individual gardeners pay very little. A community garden can quickly pay off, in terms of delicious fruits and vegetables, in addition to beautiful flowers. Excess produce can be sold for a profit at farme

28、rs markets. But a gardens benefit dont stop there. They also beautify cities, foster strong relationships among residents, and lower an areas crime rate. Award-winning spaces like Londons Culpeper Community Garden even attract tourists. Beautiful and affordable, community gardens are often described

29、 as oases in crowded cities.56. Community gardens are designed for those who _. A. are concerned about food safety B. live in a house with a private plot C. cant afford to buy organic food D. dont have their own property57. New York City _. A. is owned by 20,000 individual gardeners B. charges resid

30、ents a lot to lease tools and fencing C. contains more than 750 community gardens D. is tended by professional gardeners and local residents58. Whats the benefit of community gardens? A. People can enjoy safe and delicious vegetables and animal meat. B. Residents are more familiar and related with e

31、ach other. C. The neighborhood is becoming safer but of lower taste. D. People can make some profits from the visiting tourists.59. The underlined word“oases”is closest in meaning to _. A. cultural and art centers B. popular platforms for exchanges C. peaceful and safe lands D. commercial and prospe

32、rous places（B）African SafariEssential information you need to know before booking your African Safari in Southern Africa These tips will enhance the experience that you have Things to Consider Before Booking an African Safari1) Book in AdvanceAfrican Safaris are now hugely popular and good safari ca

33、mps often get booked out more than a year in advance, especially during the high season from July through to October. Show more2) Choosing which game parkDifferent parks have different topography and weather patterns this greatly affects animal movements at different times of the year. If you want t

34、o target certain species of animals, then some parks are better than others for certain species. Show more3）Choosing which lodge or safari campA typical safari camp has between 10 and 20 beds, it is an intimate safari experience and very personalized. However, there are also hotels in some places, e

35、ither inside or just outside a national park, which can sleep anything up to 300 people. Show more4）GuidingThe quality, experience and knowledge of the game at any Safari camp is almost the most important factor to consider. Good guides can transform your experience from ordinary to exceptional. Sho

36、w more5）Whats the Best Time of Year to go on Safari Understandably as the seasons change so does the safari experience. It is highly advisable to find out the best time of year for the safari area that you are intending to visit. Prices will change dramatically between the high and the low season, s

37、o good deals are to be had in the low season but it is important to know the difference, as your experience will be vastly different. Show more6）The PriceGoing on safari is not cheap whichever way you do it , but the price range can be enormous. Unfortunately, safaris in most cases are a case of “yo

38、u pay for what you get”,Show more7）Fly-in safari or notUsing small charter planes is sometimes an absolute necessity for camps in remote areas, where road transfers are just not practical or viable. These flights can increase the overall cost of the safari substantially but generally they are woth i

39、t and allow you the flexibility to visit a variety of safari camps in different locations. Show more8）Use an AgentAs you can see from all the information and options detailed above, there is great deal to understand and unless you go on safari several times a year it is impossible to know all this s

40、tuff. Show moreCONTACT US NOW TO HELP PLAN YOUR SAFARIWe are qualified travel agents who know this area intimately!Click on the below buttons for some fantastic safari ideas60. Which is a determining factor in choosing a Safari camp? A. Means of transport. B. Accommodation. C. Weather patterns. D. G

41、ame guides.61. John is planning to have an African Safari in August 2018. He should book it in _. A. July 2018B. January 2018 C. July 2017 D. October 201762. Which of the following is FALSE about African Safari? A. You can have a good price but same experience if you travel in low season. B. If you

42、visit different camps in remote areas, flights may be unavoidable. C. The more money you pay, the better experience youll get. D. Not all the parks have the same species of animals.（C） A busy brain can mean a hungry body. We often seek food after focused mental activity, like preparing for an exam.

43、Researchers think that heavy bouts of thinking drain energy from the brain, whose capacity to store fuel is very limited. So the brain, sensing that it may soon require more calories（卡路里）to keep going, apparently stimulates bodily hunger, and even though there has been little in the way of physical

44、movement bodily hunger, and even though there has been little in the way of physical movement or calorie consumption, we eat. This process may partly account for the weight gain so commonly seen in college students. Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and another institution recent

45、ly experimented with exercise to counter such immoderately post - - study food consumption. Gary Hunter, an exercise physiologist at U.A.B., oversaw the study. Hunter notes that tough activity both increases the amount of blood sugar and lactate（乳酸盐）circulating in the blood and increases blood flow

46、to the head. Because the brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel, researchers wondered if the increased flow of fuel-rich blood during exercise could feed an exhausted brain and reduce the urge to overeat. Thirty - - eight healthy college students were invited to U.A.B.s exercise lab to report what the

47、ir favorite pizza was. At a later date, the volunteers returned and spent 20 minutes dealing with selections from college and graduate - - school entrance exams. Next, half the students sat quietly for 15 minutes, before being given pizza. The rest of the volunteers spent those 15 minutes doing intervals on a treadmill: two minutes of hard running followed by about one minute of walking, repeated five times. Hu