2020-2021学年上海市名校试卷汇编-阅读理解A&B篇 （学生版）

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1. 2020-2021上海市闵行区华二紫竹高三英语第一学期9月周练三
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
When you eat out in a restaurant, it is not unusual to hear people yelling, “Let me get this one!” and sometimes see them pushing or arm wrestling to fight for the privilege of paying the bill.
These fights are often very loud and active. Each person involved shows an honest desire to pick up the bill, and in the end, all the people at the table give the winner praise and gratitude.
In fact, figuring out who will get the bill is always a headache for Chinese people at formal meals. Although the people hosting the meal are very likely to pay the check, it is a common practice to make a token effort to pay the bill, but you will embarrass them if you do end up actually chipping in some cash.
In recent years, going Dutch has been embraced by many young people. But older generations who fear “losing face” still find it embarrassing and stingy to calculate each person’s share of the bill. As travel guide brand Lonely Planet noted, it is considered “the height of unsophistication”!
But these days, thanks to digital payment apps, splitting the bill electronically is becoming a widely-accepted idea. Even people from older generations may be tempted to do so.
By scanning a QR code and paying their share via social networking tool We Chat and e-commerce app Alipay on their smartphones in one easy click, urban Chinese are finding it easier to save them the embarrassment of figuring out each person’s payment when they order a meal.
This function “has made going Dutch less hassle and more fun in China.” CNN noted.
“Because of their convenience, many of us are never without our phones. And person-to-person mobile payment services are incredibly easy to use and save the trouble of dealing with change,” said 18-year-old student in China.
“You can also leave funny notes using emoji like a bowl of rice or a cup of tea to describe a meal that you have shared.”
56. What is the article mainly about?
A. The Chinese tradition of dining out with friends.
B. A new trend of splitting the bill in China.
C. How social networking tools have influenced our daily lives.
D. Why people in China argue over who pays the bill when dining out.
57. The underlined phrase “going Dutch” in Paragraph 4 probably means .
A. figuring out the total payment
B. taking turns to pay the bill
C. fighting for the privilege of paying the bill
D. each person paying their own expenses
58. Many Chinese people make a token effort to pay the bill because .
A. they don't want to be considered unsophisticated
B. they want praise and gratitude from their friends
C. they consider it an honor to host the meal and pay the bill
D. they find it hard to work out how much each person needs to pay
59.According to the article, what are the advantages of using digital payment apps to split the bill?
A. They’re easier to use and more interesting.
B. They save the trouble of dealing with change.
C. They make it easier to figure out how much money each person has to pay.
D. They make people less embarrassed to split the bill.

(B)


60.If the use of a new word is known to only a restricted group of people, it will .
A. stand the test of time B. have a good history of use
C. be included in the dictionary D. be rejected temporarily
61.Which of the following is not a necessary step of the new word inclusion process?
A. Researching the word. B. Consulting users.
C. Crafting the entry. D. Sourcing new words.
62.Which of the following is TRUE according to the flowchart?
A. Users have no role to play in the sourcing phase.
B. A trademark can never have a chance of being included in Oxford Dictionary,
C. A new term not sourced widely will be right eliminated from the database.
D. Specialists and editorial team help the refinement of the entry before the final inclusion.


2. 2020-2021上海市闵行区华二紫竹高三英语第一学期期中考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) has released “The Heart of the Matter”, a report deserving praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report's failure to address the true nature of the crisis facing liberal education may cause more harm than good.
Two years ago, leading congressional democrats and republicans sent letters to the AAAS asking that it identify actions that could be taken by federal states and local governments, universities, foundations, educator benefactors and others to maintain national excellence in humanities and social scientific scholarship education. In response, the AAAS formed the Commission on the humanity and Social Sciences commission member are top-tier university presidents, scholars, lawyers, judges, and business executives as well as distinguished figures from diplomacy, filmmaking, music and journalism.
The goals identified in the report are generally admirable. Because the government supports full literacy of citizens, the report stresses the study of history and government particularly American history and American government and encourages the use of new digital technologies. To encourage innovation and competition, the report calls for increased investment in research, the introduction of a series of curricula that improve students’ ability to solve problems and communicate effectively in the 2lst century increased funding for teachers and the encouragement of scholar bring earning into practice on the great challenges of the day. The report also advocates greater study of foreign languages, international affairs and the expansion of study abroad programs.
Unfortunately, despite 2 years in the making, “The heart of the Matter” never gets to the heart of the matter the illiberal nature of liberal education at our leading colleges and universities. The commission ignores that for several decades America colleges and universities have produced graduates who don't know the content and character of liberal education and are thus deprived of its benefits. Sadly, the spirit of inquiry once at home on campus has been replaced by the use of the humanities and social sciences as vehicles for publicizing" progressive.”
Today, professors routinely treat the progressive interpretation of history and progressive public policy as the proper subject of study while portraying conservative classical liberal ideas—such as free markets and self-reliance---as falling outside the boundaries of routine, and sometimes legal, intellectual investigation.
The AAAS displays great enthusiasm for liberal education. Yet its report may well hold back reform by obscuring the depth and breadth of the challenge that Congress asked it to clarify.
56. Influential figures in the Congress required that the AAAS report on how to .
A. maintain people’s interest in liberal education
B. define the government’s role in education
C. safeguard individual’s rights to education
D. keep a leading position in liberal education
57. According to “ The Heart of the Matter”, the American government should emphasize .
A. an exclusive study of American history and American government.
B. the application of emerging technologies.
C. the combination of theoretical subjects and cutting-edge researches.
D. funding for the study of foreign languages.
58. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. professors are routinely supportive of free markets
B. great value is put on intellectual investigation in college
C. professors have prejudice against classical liberal ideas
D. progressive public policy is out od boundaries of proper study
59. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. The AAAS’s Contribution to Liberal Education
B. Ways to Grasp “ The Heart of the Matter”
C. Progressive Policy vs. Liberal Education
D. Illiberal Education and “ The Heart of the Matter”

(B)
> A loggerhead turtle called Nancy swam, across.9,000 miles from Mexico to Japan, crossing the entire Pacific on her way, in 1996. How did she do that?
Putman and Lohmann have the answer.
> Putman’ works in the lab of Lohmann who’s been studying the magnetic abilities of loggerheads for over 20 years. In his lab, Lohmann places hatchlings in a water tank surrounded by some electromagnet coils. In 1991, he found that the babies started swimming in the opposite direction if he used the coils to reverse the direction of the magnetic field around them.
> Later, Lohmann found that hatchlings born off the sea coast of Florida spend their early lives in a warm current that circles between North America and Africa. If they’re swept towards the cold waters outside the gyre, they die. After doing lot of experiments, Lohmann added that the loggerhead turtles can use the magnetic field to work out their latitude-their position on north-south- axis(轴)
> Now, Putman has shown that they can also determine their longitude-their position on an east-west axis. He simulate the fields in two positions with the same latitude at opposite ends of the Atlantic(referring to Graphic below). If the field simulated the west Atlantic near Puerto Rico, the turtles swam northeast. If the field matched that on the east Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands, the turtles swam south west.
Orientation of hatchling loggerheads tested in a magnetic field that simulates a
position at the west side of the Atlantic near Puerto Rico(left) and a position at the east side of the Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands (right). The arrow in each circle indicates the mean direction that the group of hatchlings swam.
Data are plotted relative to geographic north (N=0°)
West Atlantic(Puerto Rico) East Atlantic(Puerto Rico)

60. The passage most strongly suggests that Nancy navigate her 9,000 mile journey by using___________.
A. Cues form electromagnetic coils designed by Lohmann.
B. The current of the North Atlantic gyre.
C. The instinct for using GPS
D. The Earth’s magnetic field.
61. Based on the passage, which choice best describes the relationship between Putman’s and Lohmann’s research?
A. Putman’s research builds on Lohmann’s.
B. Putman’s research contradicts Lohmann’s
C. Lohmann’s research confirms Putman’s.
D. Lohmann’s research corrects Putman’s.
62. It can be inferred from the passage and the graphic that if scientists adjusted the coils to reverse the magnetic field simulating that in the East Atlantic(Cape Verde Islands), the hatchlings would most likely swim in which direction?
A. Northwest B. Southeast C. Northeast D. Southwest.


3. 2020-2021上海市闵行区七宝中学高三英语第一学期期中考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
Family violence and abuse prevention strategies are focused at three levels: the general population, specific groups thought to be at high risk for abuse, and families who have already experienced abuse. Public education and media campaigns aimed at the general population convey the criminal nature of domestic assault, suggest ways to prevent abuse, and identify where abuse victims can get help. However, to prevent or reduce family violence, education, elements of American culture that contribute to such violence must change. For example, violence in the media must be controlled or eliminated, and traditional gender roles and views of women and children as property must be replaced with egalitarian gender roles and respect for women and children.
Another cultural change is to reduce violence-related stress by reducing poverty and unemployment and by providing adequate housing, nutrition, media care, and educational opportunities for everyone. Though programs such as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)and Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children(WIC)were not designed to prevent domestic violence and abuse, "they provide important assistance to low income families and thus support the functioning of these families. Integrating families into networks of community would also enhance family’s well-being and provide support for families under stress.
What social interventions are available for families that are already experiencing abuse or neglected? Abused women and children may seek relief at a shelter or a safe house for abused women and children with housing, food, counseling services, legal assistance, employment assistance, and an environment that empowers women by encouraging them to make independent choices about their abusive relationships and about their future. Shelters also provide a communal living situation with other abused women, which reduces the sense of isolation and helps the women express their anger and overcome feelings of guilt and inadequacy. An alternative to shelter is a safe house, a private home of individuals who volunteer to provide temporary housing to abused women who decide to leave their violent homes. Battered men are not allowed to stay at women's shelters, but many shelters help abused men by providing money for a motel room, counseling, and support services.
56. The word “ egalitarian” in the first paragraph most probably means” ”.
A. relating to economics B. relating to everyday events
C. having to do with legal contracts D. having to do with equal treatment
57. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a way to directly reduce violence in families?
A. Cutting down on violence in the media B. the AFDC program
C. Reducing unemployment D. Strengthening family ties
58. According to the passage, which of the following statements does the writer seem to support?
A. Providing women more wealth can largely reduce family abuse.
B. Lawa must be passed to prevent family abuse.
C. Unfair attitude towards women is the only cause of family abuse.
D. Women should be equally paid.
59. The last paragraph is organized by .
A. listing the order of events in helping abused women
B. defining the term “ safe house”
C. discussing the effects of family abuse
D. listing social interventions available to help the abused

(B)
Magical Harry Potter Competition
How to enter
Simply draw your Patronus(保护神）in the postcard-sized space below. It’s entirely up to you which creature you decide to draw. Just make sure you tell us what it is. Then fill in all the details on the form and send the whole thing to us at My Patronus, The Week Junior magazine, 31-32 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7DP. Alternatively, you can scan your entry form and email it to competiton@theweekjunior.co.uk, using the subject header MY PATRONUS. Your entry must reach us no later than June 2020.
The entries will be judged by a panel that includes artist Levi Pinfold — who illustrates the house editions of the Harry Potter books; Emily Drabble from the charity BookTrust; and Anna Bassi, editor-in-chief of The Week Junior. Winners will be announced in The Week Junior issue.

One lucky overall winner will receive a huge bundle of Harry Potter prizes including:
* A family ticket to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London -The Making of Harry Potter (including up to £100 of train vouchers and up to £250 for 7 / 14 accommodation).

You’ll be able to step onto authentic sets，discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series, located at the studios where it all began.
* A personalized Hogwarts house trunk full of goodies from your chosen house.
* A set of the first three Harry Potter novels in hardback in your house livery, illustrated by Levi Pinfold.
* A limited-edition print of artwork from the house editions, signed by artist Levi Pinfold.
* Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban hardback illustrated edition signed by Kim Kay.
The winner’s school will get:
* Hardback editions of all seven Harry Potter novels, with cover illustrations by Jonny Duddle.
* Hardback illustrated editions of the first three Harry Potter books, illustrated by Jim Kay.
* The Tales of Beedle the Bard illustrated edition by Chris Riddell.
* A year's subscription to The Week Junior. Runners-up
* Nine runners-up will each receive a set of the first three hardback house editions in your Hogwarts house livery. Their school will get a complete set of Harry Potter hardbacks with cover illustrations by Jonny Duddle, and a year's subscription to The Week Junior.
60. To enter for the competition, participants must_________ .
A. send the completed form to charity BookTrust
B. draw and describe their chosen Patronus
C. purchase a complete set of Harry Potter series
D. agree to subscribe to The Week Junior for a year
61. What will the winner's school and the runners-up’ schools get?
A. The renewal of magazine subscription.
B. A set of Harry Potter novels.
C. A personalized Hogwarts house trunk.
D. Books illustrated by Jim Kay.
62. Which of the following is TRUE about the competition?
A. The judges of the competition are illustrators and editors by profession.
B. The winner list will be announced no later than June 2020.
C. One lucky winner can visit the Harry Potter movie sets with his/her family.
D. First prize winner may win an award of up to £350 for accommodation.

4. 2020-2021学年上海市华东师范大学松江实验高级中学高三上期中考试试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
A 69-year-old grandmother with  no teeth of her own has eventually won a long legal  battle to stop a Scottish regional council (政务委员会) adding fluoride (氟化物) chemical to the public water  supply.
     In a case which has already cost the taxpayer ￡1,000,000 the judge ruled that it was beyond the powers of the local authority to add the chemical to the water in order to reduce tooth decay.
     At her home last night Mrs Catherine McColl said “I did what I thought was right and I would do it again too." She claimed that adding fluoride to public drinking water made it into some kind of dirty soup . “Where would it stop?” she asked. “They might come up with the idea of putting drugs into the water to keep the unemployed quiet.” It was a horrible poison she said that could have caused all kinds of diseases including cancer.
     The judge however concluded that there was no evidence  to suggest that the inclusion of fluoride in the water supply would have had a negative effect on public health. Although the chemical might serve as an efficient and convenient means of achieving a beneficial effect on  the dental health of consumers generally he said and its  use was greatly favoured by the dental profession he  could also understand why some members of the public Mrs. McColl in particular might be passionately opposed  to the action of the Water Authority in assuming the  right to improve public well-being without consulting the public in the first case. The Authority's legal duty to provide “wholesome” water for public consumption which was both safe and pleasant to drink did not he said extend to their right to safeguard public health by chemical means.
56. Mrs. McColl felt so strongly about the fluoride issue that she eventually ________.
A. took the local council to court B. had a physical fight with the judge
C. urged the authority to apologize D. spent much money removing the chemical
57. According to what the judge said in the passage adding fluoride to the water________.
A. was not proved to be harmful B. was the duty of the local authority
C. was strongly opposed by dentists D. was surely beneficial to the public
58.The word "wholesome" in the last paragraph can be best replaced by the word"________".
A. clear     B. non-poisonous C. healthy    D. recycled
59. From the passage we learn that people like Mrs McColl are more concerned about________.
A. the improvement of their personal health
B. the problem of unemployment in their community
C. the chemicals to be used for the improvement of water quality
D. their right to be informed of the authorities' decisions

(B)
Home Laundry Automatic Dryer Product
Full Two Year Warranty（保修）
Limited Five Year Warranty on Cabinet（机箱）
    Warranty Provides for：
    FIRST TWO YEARS Amana will repair or replace any faulty part free of charge.
    THIRD THRU FIFTH YEARS Amana will provide a free replacement part for any cabinet which proves faulty due to rust（生锈）.
    Warranty Limitations：
    • Warranty begins at date of original purchase.
    • Applies only to product used within the United States or in Canada if product is approved by Canadian Standards Association when shipped from factory.
    • Products used on a commercial or rental basis not covered by this warranty.
    •Service must be performed by an Amana servicer.
    •Adjustments covered during first year only.
Warranty Does Not Cover It If：
    • Product has damage due to product change, connection to an improper electrical supply> shipping and handling, accident, fire, floods, lightning or other conditions beyond the control of Amana.
    • Product is improperly installed（安装）or applied.
    Owner's Responsibilities：
    • Provide sales receipt.
    • Normal care and repair.
    • Having the product reasonably accessible for service.
    • Pay for service calls related to product installation or usage instructions.
    • Pay for extra service costs, over normal service charges, if servicer is requested to perform service outside servicer^ normal business hours.
    In no event shall Amana be responsible for consequential damages（间接损坏）.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have others which vary from state to state For example, some states do not allow the exclusion（排除）or limitation of consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.
60. According to Warranty Limitations, a product can be under warranty if      .
A. shipped from a Canadian factory B.rented for home use
C.repaired by the user himself D.used in the U.S.A
61. According to Owner's Responsibilities, an owner has to pay for        .
A.the loss of the sales receipt B. a servicer's overtime work
C.the product installation D.a mechanic's transportation
62. Which of the following is true according to the warranty?
A.Consequential damages are excluded across America.
B.A product damaged in a natural disaster is covered by the warranty.
C.A faulty cabinet due to rust can be replaced free in the second year.
D.Free repair is available for a product used improperly in the first year.

5. 2020-2021学年上海市闵行区交大附中闵行分校高三第一学期三校摸底考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
Danah Boyd, who holds positions at Microsoft Research, New York University, and Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society, has a pointed message for parents: Most everything we think we know about the way our kids are using the Internet is wrong, Boyd’s new book, It’s complicated: The Social lives of Networked Teens, makes the case that the Internet isn’t nearly as scary or damaging to young people as many moms and dads believe. As the mother of a 16-year-old, I found most of it fascinating. Here are two of my biggest takeaways:
Technology is not turning our teens into social misfits.
Although the image persists that young people would rather text than talk, and prefer connecting on Facebook than hanging out in person, Boyd says this isn’t true. “ Most of the teens that I met… were desperate for the opportunity to leave their homes to gather with friends,” she writes.
The trouble is that in many communities, young people have less freedom than they once did because they are so over scheduled and because parents are worried about their safety. “ The era of being able to run around after school so long as you are home before dark is long over,” Boyd notes.
To make up for this lost freedom, teens have turned to their computers. “ The success of social media must be understood partly in relation to this shrinking social landscape.” Boyd explains. Facebook, Twitter. Instagram, Snapchat, and other sites "are not only new public spaces; they are in many cases the only ‘ public’ spaces in which teens can easily communicate with large groups of their peers.”
Adolescents aren’t as Internet savvy as we like to think.
Although teens have been called "digital natives" for having grown up practically glued to their computers and smart-phones, they still remain simple in many ways about what they find online. After all, they’re just kids.
“ Many of today's teens are indeed deeply engaged with social media… but this does not mean that they have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences, “ Boyd writes. “ The so-called ‘digital natives’, far from being useful, is often a distraction to understanding the challenges that youth face in the networked world.”
On area in which young people need help is in learning to distinguish between valid and misleading sources of information. “ Teens may make their own media or share content online, ”Boyd observes, “ but this does not mean that they inherently have the knowledge or perspective to critically examine what they consume.”
Yet many teachers, librarians, and, parents do. “ Even those who are afraid of technology, “ Boyd says, “ can offer valuable critical perspective.”
As a mom or dad, the most important thing for your kid to plug into is your hard-earned wisdom.

66. Danah Boyd's new book mainly talks about .
A. the correct and wise use of the internet for
B. teens’ real social lives online and advice for parents
C. measures parents can take to deal with the damaging Internet
D. fascinating takeaways for a mother of a 16-year-old
67. According to Boyd, why are teens nowadays easily considered social misfits?
A. Because they seem to prefer to communicate through social networks.
B. Because they are too over scheduled to hang out with friends in person.
C. Because parents require them to stay at home more for safety.
D. Because social networks offer them convenience of communication.
68. An “ Internet savvy” person is one who .
A. tend to be cheated over the Internet all the time
B. is completely absorbed in social networks all the time
C. knows hoe to fully and wisely use the Internet
D. has the ability to distinguish right from wrong
69. Boyd nay suggest that parents should .
A. provide kids with more chances to leave homes and gather with friends
B. build more public places for kids to communicate with their peers
C. provide kids with knowledge and skills to help them to be digital natives
D. filter out the misleading sources of information online for their kids

(B)
Mapping Antarctica
FOUR BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ

At age 16 Lucy is a lonely orphan living with older sister Charlotte and devoted aunt Iris in Waltham, Massachusetts. On the last day of school, she runs away with her 30-year-old teacher, William, and settles in a hillside shack in rural Pennsylvania, near his new teaching job. Though Lucy feels increasingly isolated, William won't allow her any outlet. Leavitt draws upon a real-life crime that involved a girl she knew in high school. She tells her story from multiple viewpoints, building tension and empathy for Lucy and Charlotte as tragedy swallows them.

Price, an award-winning Canadian poet, achieves an extraordinary achievement of Dickensian storytelling in his weighty second novel. His hero is William Pinkerton, son of the founder of the legendary detective agency, who finds clues in his late father's safe to the case of William Shade. This mythic thief had disturbed and upset his father. William tracks a Shade accomplice(共犯), Charlotte Reckitt, to London, only to find she's been found dead in the Thames. Also on the scene is Adam Foole, who is obsessed with Charlotte, who he met while stealing De Beers diamonds from a South African mine. Price ably arranges dozens of interlinking plotlines as he spans three continents and several decades, from American Civil War battlefields to Scotland Yard at the end of the 19th Century.

Beijing-based Ge Fei(pen name for Liu Yong) won the 2015 Mao Dun Literature Prize for fiction “ describing the changing spirit of Chinese society” over the past century. The Invisibility Cloak, his first English publication, revolves around Cui, a divorced man who creates customized hi-fi speakers for Beijing's newly wealthy and a few intellectuals. Beijing’s rapid expansion has left Cui longing for an invisible life away from the city. His chance comes when he agrees to build a world-class sound system for a gangster(黑社会老大). Ge Fei' s nice irony, translated from the Chinese by Canaan Morse, should find many fans.

The temptation to be neat and tidy nay be powerful, but “ we would be better served by embracing a degree of mess,” Harford argues. His defense of the creative potential of the imperfect, crude, random, vague, difficult, diverse and even dirty is refreshing. Reaching into the arts, politics, business, science and technology, Harford makes a compelling case for opening up to disorder and lick.


70 Which author does NOT tell a story in his/her work listed above?
A. Caroline Leavitt B. Steven Price C. Ge Fei D. Tim Harford
71. Jack is an American who would like everything to be neat and tidy. He loves reading novels with ironic humor and detective stories. He is going to work and live in Beijing for the next three years, and he is very curious about the place he is soon heading to. Which book will he most likely choose to read now?
A Cruel Beautiful World B By Gaslight C The Invisibility Cloak D Messy
72. This page is intended for people who want to .
A. buy newly-published books at a discount
B recommend books to friends and family
C. know what books are worthwhile to read
D. understand the current trend in literature

6. 2020-2021学年上海市闵行区交大附中闵行分校高三英语第一学期10月月考卷手敲版
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
It is hardly necessary for me to cite all the evidence of the depressing state of literacy. These figures from the Department of Education are sufficient: 27 million Americans cannot read at all. and a further 35million read at a level that is less than sufficient to survive in our society.
But my own worry today is less that of the overwhelming problem of elemental literacy than it is of the slightly more luxurious problem of the decline in the skill even of the middle-class reader, of his unwillingness to afford those spaces of silence, those luxuries of domesticity and time and concentration, that surround the image of the classic act of reading. It has been suggested that almost 80 percent of America's literate, educated teenagers can no longer read without an accompanying noise (music) in the background or a television screen shinning at the corner of their field of perception. We know very little about the brain and how it deals with simultaneous conflicting input, but every common-sense intuition suggests we should be profoundly alarmed. This violation of concentration, silence, solitude (独处的状态) goes to the very heart of our notion of literacy; this new form of part-reading, of part-perception against background distraction makers impossible certain essential acts of comprehension and concentration, let alone that most important tribute any human being can pay to a poem or a piece of prose he or she really loves, which is to learn it by heart. Not by brain. by heart; the expression is vital.
Under these circumstances, the question of what future there is for the arts of reading is a real one. Ahead of us lie technical, psychic(心理的), and social transformations probably much more dramatic than those brought about by Gutenberg, the German inventor in printing. The Gutenberg revolution, as we now know it, took a long time; its effects are still being debated. The information revolution will touch every fact of composition, publication, distribution, and reading. No one in the book industry can say with any confidence what will happen to the book as we've known it.
56. The picture of the reading ability of the American people, drawn by the author, is__________.
A. rather bleak B. fairly bright
C. very impressive D. quite encouraging
57. The author's biggest concern is____________________.
A. elementary school children’s disinterest in reading classics
B. the surprisingly low rate of literacy in the U.S.
C. the musical setting American readers require for reading
D. the reading ability and reading behavior of the middle class
58. A major problem with most adolescents who can read is________________.
A. their fondness of music and TV programs
B. their ignorance of various forms of art and literature
C. their lack of attentiveness and basic understanding
D. their inability to focus on conflicting input
59. The author claims that the best way a reader can show admiration for a piece of poetry or prose is __________.
A. to be able to appreciate it and memorize it
B. to analyze its essential features
C. to think it over conscientiously
D. to make a fair judgement of its artistic value

(B)

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C. Michael Gottfried returned to his teaching position he was in more than a decade ago
D. The first prize winner of Penn GSE EBPC can earn over one hundred thousand dollars
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7. 2020-2021学年上海市闵行区七宝中学高三英语上学期10月月考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
The person who set the course of my life was a school teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I stepped off ship in New York Harbor in 1949. I was a nine-year-old war refugee. who had lost his mother and was coming to live with the father he did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.
I was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I was told to select a hobby to pursue during “club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.
A tough woman with salt-and-pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a journalist by profession.
Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and charmed them with her own special brand of tough love, until the spark caught fire.
Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldn’t have become a reporter. She was the catalyst that sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after.
56. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph Two most probably mean?
A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.
B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.
C. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.
D. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all about.
57. Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?
A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time.
B. Her mother’s miserable death.
C. Being exposed to Greek literary works.
D. Following the prettiest girl in his class.
58. It can be inferred from Paragraph Four that_____________.
A. Miss Hurd’s contribution was recognized across the nation
B. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurd’s teaching style
C. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired
D. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students
59. The passage is mainly concerned with_____________.
A. how the author became a journalist
B. the importance of inspiration in one’s life
C. the teacher who shaped the author’s life
D. factors contributing to a successful career

(B)
HOW TO GET THERE
BA and Royal Jordanian airlines fly direct between London Heathrow and Jordan’s capital city Amman (from £435; rj. com). Flight time is five hours.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Jordan is a joyfully easy country to travel around, in part due to its small size. You could drive from top to bottom in little over five hours if you wanted to. The national bus company has services between the main towns, and limited options to Petra and the Dead Sea. For full flexibility, you're better off hiring a car-roads are in good condition, and other drivers tend to be less manic (not stand up to free use of the car horn) compared to other countries in the Middle East. The traffic in Amman makes it frustrating, and nerve-wracking, to navigate, so pick up and drop off your car at the airport, a little outside of the city. The usual suspects have offices there (week’s hire from £235; hertz. jo).
HOW LONG TO SPEND
Given the short travel times between major sites, you could feasibly whip around Jordan in little under a week, spending a night in each location. However, it’s important to factor in the weather: your pace will slow in high temperatures, and you’ll find many Jordanians sensibly spending the hottest part of the day indoors, indulging in a long lunch. You’ll also want to devote a proper amount of time to each location: two or three nights in each of Petra and Wadi Rum will allow you to get to a few less explored corners, while two nights in Amman and one each at the Dead Sea and hot springs is about right. If you add in a side trip for some diving in the Red Sea, two weeks is plenty.
WHAT TO BUDGET
Staying in budget guesthouses, eating only from markets and street stalls, and using public transport, you could survive in Jordan on around £40 per day. Factor in a midrange hotel, car hire, guided tours and meals in local restaurants, and the figure could rise to £100-plus a day. The national currency is the dinar（第纳尔）, and is available from ATMs at all the main sites.
WHEN TO GO
High season is September to October and March to May, when the weather is warm but bearable. Note that price hikes are common in this period, and hotels get booked far in advance. One of the most pleasant times to visit is winter, from November to February, though be aware the desert gets very cold at night during this period. If you can take the extreme temperatures of summer, it can be an excellent time to travel, with fewer tourists around.
HOW TO PLAN
See Lonely Planet’s Jordan and the Jordan tourist board’s official site, visitjordan.com, which has a wealth of information on general travel in the region and specific sites.
60. Which of the following statements is True about travelling in Jordan according to the passage?
A. Drivers in Jordan use car horn more freely than those in other countries.
B. It's better to drive your own car since the traffic in Amman is frustrating.
C. Weather should be taken into consideration when you arrange holiday.
D. Diving in Red Sea is a must if you plan to travel in Jordan for one week.
61. Which factor is NOT related with the budget according to the passage?
A. To choose what kind hotels. B. To eat what kind of food.
C. Whether to use cash or not. D. When to travel in Jordan.
62. The word “hikes” in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by the word “ ”.
A. declines B. rises C. varies D. collapses

8. 2020-2021学年上海市杨浦区高三上学期期中统考英语试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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）
The term "bird brain" is frequently used to describe a person's lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some scientists believe it should be considered a compliment, given that many birds can perform tasks that were once considered solely by humans. These include manufacturing and using tools, solving problems, and planning for future needs. Now, Griffin, an African Grey parrot, has proved that birds may even possess better visual memories than human adults and children.
The study, led by Harvard Professor Hrag Pailian , had the parrot compete in the shell game against twenty-one undergraduate students and twenty-one 6-to 8-year-old children. The popular challenge involves hiding a small object under one of three, or more, inverted cups or nutshells, which are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies.
The Harvard team began by placing different-colored balls under four cups and moving them around. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four balls at the same time. The cup positions were moved between zero to four times for each of the combinations. An analysis of the results showed that Griffin outperformed the 6-to 8-year-olds across all levels on average. Even more impressive, the "bird brain" performed as well as, or slightly better than, the 21 Harvard students on 12 of the 14 trials! It was only in the final two tests, which had the most balls and most movement, that the parrot fell behind the adults. However, Griffin's performance never fell below that of the children.
The fun experiment was conducted to test the brain's ability to recall memories of things that are no longer in view and then update them when faced with new information, like a change in location. The visual working memory, is one of the foundations for intelligent behavior.
Griffin was the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that was evolutionarily different for comparison but had a brain functionality similar to that of humans. The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brain power, in exchange for a few nuts, did not hurt either.
56. Birds can do the following tasks EXCEPT .
A. using tools B. solving problems C. identifying objects D. counting numbers
57. In the experiment, the participants were supposed to .
A. distinguish the balls and the cups based on the color
B. tell how many times the colored balls were moved around
C. indicate the locations of the balls by tracking their movement
D. count the number of ball combinations and identify their positions
58.What is the finding of the study led by Harvard professor Hrag Pailian?
A. Birds' brain is capable of updating information constantly.
B. Birds are good at dealing with game-like challenges.
C. Birds have higher level of intelligence than children.
D. Birds have better visual memories than previously thought.
59. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Birds generally love to compete and show off.
B. Birds’ brain power used to be underestimated.
C. Birds’ brain evolved the way humans did.
D. "Bird brain" is used as a compliment nowadays.
(B)




60. which of the following statements is TURE about 11-DAY Tour of UZBEKISTAN?
A. It doesn’t cover all accommodation. B. It features small-group tour.
C. Flights are booked through Wild Frontiers. D. It provides homestay with the locals.
61. All the information about the two tours is included in the advertisement EXCEPT _____.
A. departure date B. main attractions C. price D. flight information
62. The purpose of the advertisement is to __________.
A. compare two options of the Silk Road adventure.
B. highlight the cultural aspect of the advertised tours
C. provide detailed information about the advertised tours
D. promote an eco-friendly way of touring the Silk Road

9. 2020-2021学年上师大附中高三期中试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed 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)
If you could be anybody in the world, who would it be? Your neighbor or a superstar? A few people have experienced what it might be like to step into the skin of another person, thanks to an unusual virtual reality device. Rikke Wahl, an actress, model and artist, was one of the participants in a body swapping experiment at the Be Another lab, a project developed by a group of artists based in Barcelona. She swapped with her partner, an actor, using a machine called The Machine to Be Another and temporarily became a man. "As I looked down, I saw my whole body as a man, dressed in my partner's pants," she said. "That's the picture I remember best."
The set-up is relatively simple. Both users were a virtual reality headset with a camera on the top. The video from each camera is set to the other person, so what you see is the exact view of your partner. If she moves her arm, you see it. If you move your arm, she sees it.
To get used to seeing another person's body without actually having control of it, participants start by raising their arms and legs very slowly, so that the others can follow along. Eventually, this kind of slow synchronized movement becomes comfortable, and participants really start to feel as if they are living in another person's body.
Using such technology promises to alter people's behavior afterwards -- potentially for the better. Studies have shown that virtual reality can be effective in fighting racism - the bias that humans have against those who don't look or sound like them. Researchers at the university of Barcelona give people a questionnaire called the Implicit Association Test, which measures the strength of people's associations between, for instance, black people and adjectives such as good, bad, athletic or awkward. Then they asked them to control the body of a dark skinned digital character using virtual reality glasses, before taking the test again. This time, the participants' bias scores, were lower. The idea is that once you put yourself in another's shoes, you're less likely to think ill of them because your brain his internalized the feeling of being that person.
The creators of the Machine to Be Another hoped to achieve a similar result. "At the end of body swapping, people feel like holding each other in their arms," says Arthur Pointeau a programmer with the project. "It's a really nice way to hope this kind of experience, I would really, really recommend it to everyone."
56. The underlying word "swapping" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "________".
A. building B. exchanging C. controlling D. transplanting
57. We can infer from the experiment at the Be Another Lab that ________.
A. our feelings are related to our bodily experience.
B. we can learn to take control of other people's bodies.
C. participants will leave more passionately after the experiment.
D. the machine To Be Another can help people change their sexes
58. In the Implicit Association Test, before the participants used virtual reality glasses to control a dark-skinned digital character, ________.
A. they fought strongly against racism
B. they scored lower on the test for racism
C. they changed their behavior dramatically
D. they were more biased against those unlike them
59. It can be concluded from the passage that ________.
A. technology helps people realize their dreams
B. our biases could be eliminated through experiments
C. virtual reality helps promote understanding among people
D. our points of view about others need changing constantly

(B)
CATCH THE BUZZ OF LIFE ON THE RIVER
Souvenirs From the Past
Every weekend, there's a popular flea market. Hunt for treasures of a different kind. Among the collection of goodies, you will find jewelries, antiques and carpets that are centuries old, which defines their significance. All the specialty shops here deal with ancient items, including remains of the past.
Dine by River
The high-tech centers which tower over the historic riverside buildings bring a modern taste to Clarke Quay. When it comes to food, you are spoilt for a variety of choice. Sample local favorites in the cool comfort of the Food Court or enjoy them in the open at a snack stand. You may also experience special spirits at any of the watering holes.
Nightlife Entertainment
Clarke Quay boasts bustling nightlife. Magic and music fill the air. Trolleys off wheels burst along streets selling sweets of unique shapes and colors. Fortune tellers cast their spell and tell forbidden stories. The atmosphere is boring.
The riverside village plays host to a good number of watering holes, all of which feature nightly live entertainment. Sit back with a drink there and watch the local color while your favorite music washes over you. Or you may hit the dance floor and flash your moves.
A Ride Into the Past and the Future
You may choose to arrive by means of a vessel from the past. The unique River Taxi was previously a boat that transported goods from ship to land these days. It dominates the river, transporting tourists and locals to their various destinations.
How to Get Here:
※ From City Hall MRT Station: Take bus service 32/135 along North Bridge Rd
※ From Orchard MRT Station: Take bus service 54 along Scott Rd

60. The gifts visitors can buy from the flea market are mainly _________.
A. carpets produced in another country B. animals raised in the market
C. secondhand objects of historical value D. candies of different shapes and colors
61. In the booklet, the underlined "watering holes" are closest in meaning to ________.
A. Mental hospitals B. Night pubs C. CD shops D. entertainment shows
62. According to the booklet which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Different kinds of foods are offered in Clarke Quay.
B. Fortune telling is a forbidden business in Clarke Quay.
C. River taxis ship people instead of goods today.
D. The bus service can bring visitors to Clarke Quay from Orchard MRT Station.

10. 2020-2021学年松江二中高三上期中考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
Baekeland and Hartmann report that the "short sleepers" had been more or less average in their sleep needs until the men were in their teens. But at about age 15 or so, the men voluntarily began cutting down their nightly sleep time because of pressures from school, work, and other activities. These men tended to view their nightly periods of unconsciousness as bothersome interruptions in their daily routines.
In general, these "short sleeps" appeared ambitious, active, energetic, cheerful, conformist in their opinions, and very sure about their career choices. They often held several jobs at once, or workers full-or part-time while going to school. And many of them had a strong urge to appear "normal" or "acceptable" to their friends and associates.
When asked to recall their dreams, the “short sleepers” did poorly. More than this, they seemed to prefer not remembering. In similar fashion, their usual way of dealing with psychological problems was to deny that the problem existed, and then to keep busy in the hope that the trouble would go away.
The sleep patterns of the “short sleepers” were similar to, but less extreme than, sleep patterns shown by many mental patients categorized as manic (疯人).
The "long sleepers" were quite different indeed. Baekeland and Hartmann report that these young men had been lengthy sleeps since childhood. They seemed to enjoy their sleep, protected it and were quite concerned when they were occasionally deprived of their desired nine hours of nightly bed rest. They tended to recall their dreams much better than did the "short sleepers."
Many of the "long sleepers" were shy, anxious, introverted (内向), inhibited (压抑)， passive, mildly depressed, and unsure of themselves (particularly in social situations). Several openly state that sleep was an escape from their daily problems.
56. Many “short sleepers” are likely to hold the view that _______.
A. sleep is a withdrawal from the reality
B. sleep interferes with their sound judgement
C. sleep is the least expensive item on their routine program
D. sleep is the best way to deal with psychological troubles
57. It is stated in the third paragraph that short sleepers _______.
A. are ideally vigorous even under the pressures of life
B. often neglect the consequences of inadequate sleep
C. do not know how to relax properly
D. are more unlikely to run into mental problems
58. When sometimes they cannot enjoy adequate sleep, the long sleepers might
A. appear disturbed B. become energetic
C. feel dissatisfied D. be extremely depressed
59. Which of the following Not included in the passage?
A. If one sleeps inadequately, his performance suffers and his memory is weakened.
B. The sleep patterns of short sleepers are exactly the same as those shown by many mental patients.
C. Long and short sleepers differ in their attitudes towards sleep.
D. Short sleepers would be better off with more rest.

(B)
Many questions can be expected in advance and it's wise to have some well-constructed answers that you can tailor more closely on the day. It's sensible to have a number of key phrases to use. Remember to always try and make your answers positive.
Q1: Tell me about yourself. (The interviewer is really saying "I want to hear you talk.")
A1: This is just to get things started, but it is a very common question. Write a script, and practice it so that it sounds natural. Spend a maximum of four minutes describing your qualifications, career history and your range of skills. Emphasize those skills that are relevant to the job on offer.
Q2: What have been your achievements to date? (The interviewer is saying 'Are you an achiever?')
A2: Again, this is a common question, so be prepared. Select an achievement that is experience-related and fairly recent. Identify skills you used in this achievement and say what the results were.
Q3: What do you like about your present job? (The interviewer is really trying to find out whether you will enjoy the things the new job has to offer.)
A3: This is a straightforward question. All you have to make sure is that your 'likes' correspond to the skills etc. required for the job on offer. Be positive, describe your job as interesting and diverse (多样的), but do not overdo it. After all, you are leaving?
Q4: What are your strengths?(The interviewer simply wants a straightforward answer as to what you are good at.)
A4: This is the one question that you are definitely going to get, so there is no excuse for being unprepared. Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four explanations of how they could benefit the employer. Strengths to consider include technical proficiency; ability to learn quickly; determination to succeed; positive attitude; your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above, so be prepared.
Q5: Tell me about the most difficult situation you've had to face and how you handled it. (The interview is really trying to find out your definition of difficult' and whether you can show a logical approach to problem solving using your initiative.)
A5: This can be a trap! To avoid it, select a difficult work situation that was not caused by you and which can be quickly explained in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.
60. The passage is mainly intended to ______.
A. highlight the importance of looking positive in an interview
B. give suggestions on how to answer interview questions
C. provide some sample answers to interview questions
D. illustrate how to look confident in an interview
61. When asked about what you think of your present job, you'd better ______.
A. talk about what you dislike about it B. comment positively on your colleagues
C. related it to the job you are applying for D. describe how interesting it is as far as possible
62. If an interviewer wants to know whether you can solve a problem properly, what will he ask?
A. Tell me about yourself. B. Tell me about your strengths?
C. What have been your achievements to date? D. How did you handle the most difficult situation?

11. 2020-2021学年向明中学高三期中试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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 read.
A.
A woman standing over six feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds is bound to make an impression. But in Mary Fields’ case, these features were outmatched by a heart of gold that made her legendary.
Born into slavery in Tennessee in 1832 or 1833, Mary had nothing, not even a date of birth. However, in her early years, she found something of truly lasting value—a friend named Dolly. In addition to friendship, Dolly also may have taught Mary to read and write, an invaluable advantage for slaves. At the end of America’s Civil War, Mary finally received her freedom and made her own way out into the world.
Mary was employed on a steamboat as a maid when she received word from Dolly, now a nun (修女) in Ohio called Mother Amadeus. Mary arrived in Ohio in 1878 and worked at Amadeus’ girls’ school, managing the kitchen and garden. She became known as a gun-carrying, cigar-smoking woman, but also as an example of kindness and reliability. After a few years, though, Amadeus was sent to another school out West in Montana, becoming the first black woman to settle in central Montana.
When Mary was in her 50s, a sick Mother Amadeus called her West. So Mary made her way to the small town of Cascade, Montana, to nurse Amadeus to health. She did this and more, running supplies and visitors to St. Peter’s Mission where Amadeus lived. Once when her wagon (四轮马车) overturned, she guarded the delivery from wolves through the night.
But Mary’s rough edges caused the local bishop (主教) to prohibit her from working at the mission. Mother Amadeus then set her up as the first African-American female employee of the U.S. Postal Service. Though in her 60s, Mary was such a dependable mail carrier that she earned the name “Stagecoach” Mary. She became a beloved figure in Cascade. She was the only woman allowed in the saloon (酒馆), was the baseball team’s biggest fan and was given free meals in the town hotel.
Nearly 70, Mary quit delivering the mail but remained in Cascade. The town’s school closed to celebrate her unknown birthday twice a year. When she passed away in 1914, a simple cross was placed to mark her grave and her legend in the Wild West.
56. What about Mary Fields impressed people most?
A. Her tall and fat figure. B. Her reputation as an educated slave.
C. Her friendliness and responsibility. D. Her habit of carrying a gun and smoking.
57. Which of the following shows Mary’s life experience in the order of time?
①Mary began to deliver mail in Cascade.
②Mary worked in a school in Montana.
③Mary was taught to read and write.
④Mary took care of sick Amadeus.
⑤Mary worked on a steamed boat.
A. ⑤①③②④ B. ⑤④②①③ C. ②④⑤③① D. ③⑤②④①
58. Mary became a mail carrier because _____.
A. people in Cascade loved her B. she once worked at St. Peter’s Mission
C. Mother Amadeus recommended her D. the US Postal Service needed a female employee
59. In the last paragraph, “her legend” most probably refers to _____.
A. her high social status B. her unusual life as a pioneer
C. her friendship with Amadeus. D. her role in the liberation of slaves

（B）
Where to Drink
Cafe San Bernardo
Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912.
The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half-bottle of red wine and a corn pie, for￡9.
●Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 5411 4855 3956, cafesanbernardo. com
M Salumeria & Enoteca
Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier (侍酒师）Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There's no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.
●Open 11:00am-11:30pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 5411 4778 9016, on Facebook
Negro Cueva de Cafe
Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, The Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best downtown. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans and its attracting cakes include croissant.
●Open 9:30 am—7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 5411 4322 3000, negrocuevade-cafe. com
La Calle
Head to the Niceto Vega address and you’ll be faced with a pizza. Don't worry, it’s the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to “hidden” bar La Calle. Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.
●Open 8:00 pm—2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 5411 3914 1972, on Facebook
60. Which number should you call if you are an addict of Columbian coffee flavour?
A. 5411 4855 3956. B. 5411 4778 9016.
C. 5411 4322 3000. D. 5411 3914 1972.
61. What makes La Calle different?
A. Its allowing you to play games. B. Its having no wine menu.
C. Its opening for the longest time. D. Its having special candy.
62. The author's purpose in writing the passage is _____.
A. to show wine culture B. to introduce some wine bars and cafes
C. to help people choose drinks D. to show how to enjoy yourself

14. 2020-2021学年延安中学高三上学期英语期中考试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed 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)
Imagine having master key for your life, a key that gives access to your home, your diary, your computer, your phone, your car, your safe deposit Would you go around making copies of that key and giving them to strangers? Probably not the wisest idea---it would be only a matter of time before someone abused it, right ? So why are you willing to give up your personal data to pretty much anyone who asks for it?
Privacy is the key that unlocks the aspects of yourself that are most intimate and personal, that make you most you, and most vulnerable. When you give that key, your privacy, to someone who loves you, it will allow you to enjoy closeness and they will use it to benefit you. However, not everyone will use access to your personal life in your interest. Fraudsters might use your date of birth to impersonate you while they commit a crime; hackers are eager to get hold of sensitive information or images so they can blackmail you. Companies want to know how best to distract you and want you to spend your money on them. They also get to other people through you by asking you for access to your contacts. Moreover, all sorts of agents would like to use your voice as their mouthpiece on social media and beyond.
By now, most people are aware that their data is worth money. But your data is not valuable only because it can be sold. Facebook doesn't technically sell your data, for instance. They sell the power to influence you and the power to predict your behavior. Google and Facebook are not really in the business of data----- they are in the business of power. Even more than monetary gain, personal data bestows power on those who collect and analyze it, and that is what makes it so coveted. The more that someone knows about us, the more they can anticipate our every move. Power over others' privacy is the quintessential kind of power in the digital age. An example of power shaping preferences today includes when tech uses research about how dopamine（多巴胺） works to make you addicted to an app.
Refraining from using tech altogether is unrealistic for most people, but there is much more you can do short of that. Respect other people's privacy. Don't expose ordinary citizens online. Don't film or photograph people without their consent, and certainly don't share such images online. When downloading apps and buying products, choose ones that are better for privacy. Tum your phone's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and locations services off when you don't need them. Use the legal tools at your disposal to ask companies for the data they have on you and ask them to delete the data. Change your social media settings to protect your privacy.
Don't make the mistake of thinking you are safe from privacy harms, maybe because you are young, optimistic and healthy. But you might not be as healthy as you think you are, and you will not be young forever. Privacy is important because it gives power to the people. Protect it.
56. It can be learned from the 2nd paragraph that___________.
A. privacy is like a person's master key, which should be protected from anyone else.
B. people who don't care about your interest will exploit your data to their advantage.
C. criminals will deceive your friends into committing crimes by accessing your contacts.
D. customers under threat from advertising agents are forced to advertise products.
57. According to the context, the underlined word “coveted" is closest in meaning to____.
A. desired B. addicted C. contained D. overwhelmed
58. What is the real motive for digital companies' obtaining people's personal data?
A. To make short-term profits by selling the obtained data to their competitors
B. To control people's dopamine and prevent them from getting addicted to apps
C. To keep people's data safe from fraudsters and hackers and ensure their life quality
D. To gain the power of manipulating people's behaviors by analyzing the data
59. Which of the following is NOT advisable concerning people's privacy safety?
A. Closing locations services when they are not needed.
B. Resorting to laws for personal data protection.
C. Allowing strangers to browse your WeChat Moments.
D. Not sharing friends' images online without their approval.

(B)
Scenery along the"sky road
For centuries, Tibet has not been explored as much by the outside world due to its remote location, extreme climate and geographic environment. Dubbed the “sky road”, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway has become the most popular and convenient way to connect Tibet to the rest of China. This 1,956-kilometer-long world-renowned railway begins in Xining and ends in Lhasa. The stunning scenery along the railway offers not only a feast for the eyes, but also a journey for the soul.
Qinghai Lake: A paradise for birdwatchers and cyclists
Dazzling like a crystal-clear gem, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake as well as saline lake in China. Be it the blue sky and water, the green grassland or mesmerizing landscapes---Qinghai
Lake boasts great charms that are worth exploring.
Qinghai Lake is definitely a paradise for bird lovers as many different kinds of birds would fly here to breed in May and June due to the mild weather. Meanwhile, for cyclists, cycling around the lake not only allows them to enjoy the beauty of the lake view, but also while away the time.
Tips:
The best time to visit the Qinghai Lake is from April to August as numerous Cole flowers blossom along the lake during that time, forming breathtaking scenery for visitors. In addition, May and June is the best season for bird lovers.
Kunlun Mountains: More than just mountains
As the train keeps moving up, a picturesque view of Kunlun Mountains appears before you.
Reputed as the holy mountains, Kunlun Mountains extend west from the Pamirs with a length of 2,500 kilometers. The 6,178-meter Yuzhu Peak is the highest of the Kunlun Mountains in Qinghai. The high peaks of the mountains are covered with snow and mist all year round, creating must-see view along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
It's worth mentioning that the Yuzhu Peak is the first sightseeing station for passengers, which allows them to get off the train and take photos outside. For climbing beginners, this peak is considered to be the ideal destination as its route requires less technique.
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve: 'Forbidden zone for humans
Hoh Xil, which means" green mountains" in Mongolian, is a plateau between the Kunlun and
Tanggula mountain ranges, with an average altitude of 5,000 meters. Home to many wild animals, including the Tibetan antelope and the wild yak(牦牛), the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve is undoubtedly a desolate region in the northwestern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China.
The extensive area of alpine mountains is situated more than 4,500 meters above sea level, where sub-zero average temperatures prevail all year round. The geographic and harsh climatic conditions have made this place become the "forbidden zone for humans". This is probably one of the few places left on Earth where one could get off the beaten track and find inner peace.
Tips:
As there are no signs in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, visitors often get lost here. Remember to bring a local herdsman with you or rent car to travel.
Lhasa: The start of the journey to Tibet
The final destination of the Qinghai-Tibet train trip-Lhasa, offers almost every aspect of Tibetan culture. If one must pick a name card for Lhasa, then Potala Palace is very likely to be the answer for that. No one can really say that he/she has visited Lhasa unless they have been to Potala Palace. To start a journey in Lhasa, the Potala Palace is must-see destination for travelers from home and abroad.
60. If you are a person desiring for an inner state of tranquility （安宁），which of the destinations is a must-see one along the“sky road”?
A. Qinghai Lake B. Kunlun Moutains C. Hoh Xil Nature Reserve D. Lhasa
61. Qinghai Lake is an ideal place to appreciate the following scenery EXCEPT ______.
A. green grassland B. snow-capped mountains
C. blossoming flowers D. breeding birds
62. Which of the following descriptions is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Railway passengers can take photos near the Yuzhu Peak, but are forbidden to go mountain-climbing.
B. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway stretches more than 2,000 kilometers beginning in Xining and ending in Rikaze.
C. Some road signs are available in Hoh Xil Nature Reserve for tourists to find their exact location.
D. As a representative place for Lhasa, Potala Palace enjoys a world-wide reputation among travelers.

15. 2020-2021学年华师附属东昌中学高三上英语期中考试
Section B
Directions: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed 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)
If you enjoy American stories, you'll have noticed that quite a few of them take place on the road. The United States is a vast country whose long highways connect very distant places. Many famous American novels and films are about stories that occur while their characters are traveling along these highways. These novels are often celebrations of American life.
Jesmyn Ward's National Book Award winner Sing, Unburied, Sing is a road novel, but not a celebration. The road journey here is through Mississippi, as an African - American mother and her two children travel to collect her white husband - the children's father - as he's released from jail.
Neither the mother, Leonie, nor the father, Michael, are ideal parents. Leonie in particular is so full of anger and regret that she takes out her unhappiness on her children, the 13-year-old Jojo and his little sister Kayla. And the pain of lacking proper financial support makes the journey even harder.
The telling of the story is divided between various narrators. Jojo, the boy, is the most sympathetic of them. But it is worrying to read about how he experiences the world. Even though he's young, he's already experienced the dark side of life. The opening sentence of the book gives a sense of Jojo's unnatural maturity. "I like to think I know what death is. I like to think that I could look at it straight." This maturity is tested when a white policeman pulls a gun on him when Jojo puts his hand in his pocket.
But who, or what, is to blame for these sad circumstances? For Ward, it's clearly the past. She admires the work of fellow novelist William Faulkner. When she thinks about the past, she's of the same mind as him.
Faulkner famously wrote: "The past is never dead. It's not even past." At one point, Ward says that her characters are "pulling the past with them," like a too-heavy trailer（拖车）coupled to the car, as they journey on through Mississippi to the jailhouse, The biggest part of this past, of course, is racism - the remains of slavery - which is always there, and ruining life.
This is probably why The Washington Post listed Sing, Unburied, Sing as one of its 10 choices of 2017's Best Books. "The misery of this one family is tied to crimes that stretch over decades." wrote the newspaper. "These are people pulling all the weight of history."

56. What can we learn about Sing, Unburied, Sing from the article?
A. It was recently adapted as a film. B. It's a celebration of American life.
C. It's one of 2917's best-selling American novels. D. It is a story of a road trip through Mississippi.
57. According to the text, the character Jojo _________.
A. is the main narrator of the novel B. is the youngest child in the family
C. fights with a white policeman on the road D. shows an unusually mature mind of a child
58. What is the root cause of the family's difficulty according to the article?
A. The unhappy marriage of the parents. B. The lack of educational opportunities.
C. The remaining slavery and racism. D. The lack of financial support from the government.
59. Why is William Faulkner mentioned in the article?
A. To prove Ward shares a similar opinion of the past with him.
B. To show Ward has drawn a lot of inspiration from him.
C. To show Ward is as great a novelist as he is.
D. To compare Ward's writing style with his.

(B)
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16. 2020-2021学年进才中学高三英语期中试卷
Section B
Directions: Read the following two passage. Each passage is followed 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)
Uncle Leo gives me a suspicious look when I call this place the 'Scacchi Palace'. It is really a house, called Ca 'Scacchi in Venetian. Anywhere else in the world, this would surely be regared as a palace, although it is one in need of a little care and attention.
Our house is by the side of the little San Cassian Canal and a small square of the same name. We have a door which leads onto the street and two entrances from the water. One runs under a grand, rounded arch into the ground floor of the house, which, as is customary in the city, is used instead of a cellar（地下室）for storing things. The second is used for our commercial activities and it is situated in another building, which is three storeys high, attached to the north side, towards the Grand Canal.
Finally, there is yet another exit; a wooden bridge, with handrails, runs from the first floor of the house between the two river entrances straight over the canal and into the square itself. Consequently, I can wander over it in the morning and find fresh water from the well in the center of the square while still rubbing the sleep from my eyes. Or I may call a gondola（威尼斯小船）from my bedroom window, find it waiting for me by the time I get downstairs and, just one minute later, be in the middle of the greatest waterway on Earth, the Grand Canal of Venice.
The house is almost 200 years old, I am told, and built of bricks of a rich dark brown colour. It has elegant arched windows and green-painted shutters（百叶窗）to keep out the cruel summer heat. I live on the third floor in the third room o the right with a view over the canal and square. When I lie in bed at night, I can hear the chatter and songs of the passing gondoliers and the conversations in the square nearby. I understand why Uncle runs his business here. The prices are not too steep. The location of the house is near the city center and easy for our clients to find. Furthermore, the printing trade has many roots in this area of Venice, even if some of the old publishers from the area no longer exist.
56. According to the writer, in what way is the house typical of Venice?
A. people live and work in the same building. B. There are several ways of entering it.
C. The storage area is not below ground. D. It consists of two separate buildings.
57. What does the pronoun "it" (in paragraph 2) refer to?
A. The family business. B. An entrance C. A floor D. A building
58. What does the writer say about his uncle's printing business in the fourth paragraph?
A. It has plenty of customers
B. It is less expensive than others
C. There are other similar businesses in the district.
D. It's the only printing business left in the district.
59. It can be concluded from the passage that the writer regards Venice as ________.
A. a unique and special place to live in B. somewhere that could never be home
C. a city where it's easy to get lost D. a place dominated money

(B)
Memory expert Professor Jemima Gryaznov answers your most common questions about memory.
1. ________________
We remember the things that have strong connections in our mind, especially emotional connections. Childhood memories are often very emotional: we experience things for the first time so we have strong feelings of fear of excitement. Retelling events also helps to fix them in our memories and interesting or funny stories from our childhood are often told again and again!
2. Do some people really have a photographic memory?
It is well known that some people have an extraordinary memory. Daniel Tammet, for example, can remember the first 22,500 digits of pi and Stephen Wilt-shire can draw a detailed picture of a city from memory after flying over it in a helicopter. However, neither Daniel nor Stephen have a photographic memory. There are good at remembering particular things for a limited time. A person with a photographic memory could remember every detail of a picture,a book or an event many years later. No one has yet proved that they have a photographic memory in a scientific test.
3. Is computer memory better than human memory?
That depends on what you mean by 'better'! Information in a computer is stored in separate pieces. Human memory is stored in a different way. Each piece of information is connected to many other pieces. That's way a particular smell can bring back memories of a holiday or a person. The problem with human memory is that it is messy and not very accurate. The problem with computer memory is that it can't make connections between pieces of information - it isn't creative.
4. I'm 24. Is my memory getting worse?
Not yet, but it will do soon. Our memory reaches its full power at the age of 25. At that point we can remember up to 200 pieces of information a second. After this age, however, the brain starts to get smaller. By the age of 40 we are losing 10,000 brain cells every day. By middle age our memory is significantly worse than when we were young.
5. Is it possible to remember early childhood?
Scientists used to believe that it was impossible to remember very early childhood, but recent research shows that babies are much cleverer tan we previously thought. Some people really can remember being a baby. Others, however, remember nothing before the age of five or even ten!
60. Which of the following questions best fits the blank in the passage?
A. What can we do to improve our memory as we grow older?
B. Can childhood memories help us remember what has happened recently?
C. How do we establish emotional connections with our childhood experiences?
D. Why can I remember events in my childhood but not what happened last week?
61. What can we learn about photographic memory?
A. There is no reliable evidence that it exists.
B. It enables us to remember details in a limited time.
C. We cannot acquire it without specialized training.
D. Only some of us can benefit from it.
62. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. Information is separately stored in human memory.
B. Human memory declines as the brain gets smaller.
C. Computer memory is better than human memory from any perspective.
D. Whether we can remember our early childhood needs more scientific research.