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2021年上海市徐汇中学西校区高三英语二模试卷及参考答案
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A
What are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them
already?
Frozen II
Frozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off
Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older
now, they might give it a reception.
Last Christmas
A festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose
life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s
director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous
than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of
pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.
Charlie’s Angels
Hollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by
women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two
films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female
detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.
1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?
A. Frozen II. B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D. Charlie’s Angels.
2. Which character works on a TV station?
A. Krist. B. Emilia Clarke.
C. Fred Rogers. D. Bosley.
3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?
A. Frozen II. B. Last Christmas.
C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. D. Charlie’s Angels.
B
Disease-carrying mosquitoes can spread diseases without affecting themselves. Nearly 700 million people get
a mosquito-borne illness each year, which results in over one million deaths. Humans experience continuous
pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, so we have to find ways to fight against
those insects because they keep getting scarier.
Even though DEET remains the most commonly used, and most powerful, mosquito repellent ever developed,
scientists are actively pursuing effective products based entirely on plant oils. While DEET is an effective contact
repellent, many people dislike the oily feel and smell on their skin, and sometimes some people are sensitive to it.
Consumers are always interested in alternatives to DEET and other synthetic repellents, so there are numerous
natural repellents on the market.
In his lab atIowaStateUniversity, Dr. Joel Coats and his team have successfully tested these repellents against
three species of dangerous mosquitoes. The first group of the new repellents act through the air. These chemicals
have a vapor action that provides protection, and they are called “spatial” repellents, since they act through space.
These are potentially most useful in backyards, parks, and houses. The other group are the classic ones that stop
insects from standing on a treated surface, such as human skin, clothing or tents; collaborators at the USDA-ARS
and BioGents have conducted testing with humans to confirm the effectiveness and identify the very best ones.
The new repellents were designed and made from the natural materials in plant essential oils. They maintain
many of the advantages of the natural repellents: They are fully biodegradable, with no ecological concerns or
environmental wastes, and generally considered safe like the thousands of types of plant essential oils used in the
flavor and perfume industries. However, thorough testing will be conducted to determine if they are truly
non-poisonous because there is still no enough evidence.
4. What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1?
A. The way mosquitoes spread disease.
B. The high death rate of mosquito-borne illness.
C. The difficulty of fighting disease-carrying mosquitoes.
D. The urgency of finding tools to fight against mosquitoes.
5. What is a disadvantage of DEET?
A. It won’t be effective for long. B. It can’t be applied universally.
C. It causes discomfort to the users. D. It greatly harms people’s health.
6. What can we learn about the second group of the new repellents?
A. They can kill mosquitoes indirectly.
B. They are mainly used in the open air.
C. They are more effective on human skin.
D. They can prevent mosquitoes from contacting users.
7. What’s the author’s attitude to the new repellents?
A. Subjective. B. Objective.
C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving.
C
Jake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has
required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is
heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during
the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable
difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the
effects.”
However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work
from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this year
because we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water
could rise by more than half.
Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56%
increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough
to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.
Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in
the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to
change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”
Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic
illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to
decarbonize home heating. ”
The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is
expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.
8. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?
A. He was cured of his asthma.
B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.
C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.
D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.
9. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?
A. The epidemic will become worse.
B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.
C. People may have to work from home longer.
D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.
10. What would Jess Ralston agree with?
A. People prefer to work from home in winter.
B. The government failed to protect the environment.
C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.
D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.
11. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?
A. A warmer winter season.
B. Less and less gas boilers.
C. Practical plans from the government.
D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.
D
Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many
people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that
cannotbe measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and
“people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of
them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad
purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to
help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not
necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably
support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of
this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others
interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public
and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention
will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades,
advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives.
Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
12. What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?
A. It can be measured by anIQ test. B. It helps to exercise a person’s mind.
C. It includes a set of emotional skills. D. It refers to a person’s positive qualities.
13. Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2?
A. To explain a rule. B. To clarify a concept.
C. To present a fact. D. To make a prediction.
14. What is the author’s attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?
A. Favorable. B. Intolerant.
C. Doubtful. D. Unclear.
15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?
A. Its appeal to the public. B. Expectations for future studies.
C. Its practical application. D. Scientists with new perspectives.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
Reading is a valuable skill for children. It can help them learn and grow in many ways. But the love of reading
can’t be forced. Pushing a child to learn before he is ready canmake learning to read frustrating. As a parent
helping your child to enjoy reading at young age is one of the most important things.___16___
By far the most effective way to encourage your child to love books and reading is to read aloud to him and
the earlier you start. the better. Eyen a baby of a few months can see pictures listen to your voice, and turn
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