1、上海市楊浦區(qū)2020-2021學(xué)年高三上學(xué)期期中英語(yǔ)試題一、用單詞的適當(dāng)形式完成短文 1. Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word t

2、hat best fits each blank.Foreign Accent Syndrome(綜合癥)31-year-old Emilys life changed greatly in January, when a mysterious condition left her unable to speak for two months. She 【小題1】 (complain) about headaches for two weeks before one day her colleagues then noticed that her speech had become slow

3、and unclear, both indicators of a stroke.【小題2】  she was rushed to the hospital, Emily had lost her ability to speak completely. After running some tests, doctors ruled out the stroke, instead 【小題3】 (blame) her voice loss on some sort of brain injury.After spending three weeks in the hospital, E

4、mily was still unable to speak and relied solely on basic sign language she had picked up at work and a text-to-speech app on her phone 【小題4】(communicate). Encouraged by her doctor, Emily went on a vacation in Thailand. A few days into the vacation, she started to speak again.How 【小題5】 (shock) it wa

5、s when Emily originally noticed her Eastern European accents, but even more so when she noticed that sometimes her accent would change out of the blue, to Polish, Italian and even French. Although she doesnt know the reason 【小題6】 may help explain her condition, she has noticed that it has something

6、to do with how tired she is. In March of 2020, she was officially diagnosed with 【小題7】 was commonly called Foreign Accent Syndrome.“I was so excited when my voice started coming back but now I dont even recognize the voice that comes out of my mouth, it doesnt sound 【小題8】 me,” Emily told the reporte

7、rs.Now her voice is back, but unfortunately she has to deal with discrimination(歧視) from people who think she is an immigrant, and has taken time off work because stress 【小題9】 only make her condition worse.Emilys case sounds shockingly similar to 【小題10】 of Michelle Myers, an Arizona woman who never

8、traveled outside of the United States, but woke up to speaking in multiple accents-British, Irish and Australian- after experiencing severe headaches. She too was diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome. 二、選用適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或短語(yǔ)補(bǔ)全短文  Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.

9、Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. lowered     B. administering    C. supports    D. scientifically    E. diagnosedF. originally    G. access    H. gaps 

10、;   I. expanding     J. ranging    K. balloonCan Food Replace Medicine?If Food is indeed medicine, then its time to treat it that way. In his upcoming book, Eat to Beat Diseases, Dr William Li, a heart expert, pulls together years of stored data and proce

11、sses specific doses (劑量) of food that can treat diseases 【小題1】from a mild cold to cancer. Not all doctors agree that the science supports 【小題2】food like drugs, but he is hoping the idea will motivate more researchers to study food in ways as 【小題3】strict as possible and generate stronger data in comi

12、ng years. “We are far away from prescribing (開處方) diets to fight diseases,” he says. “And we may never get there. But we are looking to fill in the 【小題4】that have long existed in this field with real science. This is the beginning of a better tomorrow.”And talking about food in terms of doses might

13、push more doctors to focus on patients' grocery lists instead. So far, several hundred people who rely on the Fresh Food Program have had their risk of serious diabetes (糖尿病) complications 【小題5】by 40% and hospitalizations cut by 70% compared with other diabetic people in the area who lack 【小題6】t

14、o the program. This year, on the basis of its success so far, the Fresh Food Program is doubling the number of patients it 【小題7】.Shicowich knows firsthand how important that will be for people like him. When he was first 【小題8】, he lost weight and controlled his blood sugar, but he found those change

15、s hard to maintain and soon saw his weight 【小題9】and his blood-sugar levels skyrocket. He has become one of the programs better-known success stories, and now works part time in the produce section of a supermarket and cooks nearly all his meals. Hes 【小題10】his cooking skills to include fish, which he

16、 had never tried preparing before. “I know what healthy food looks like, and I know what to do with it now,” he says. “Without this program and without the support system, I will probably still be sitting on a couch with a box of biscuits.”三、完形填空      Trackers on Ice &#

17、160;  Just because a scientist puts a GPS tracking collar on a wild polar bear does not mean the animal will willingly keep it on. _, these huge collars are purposefully loose so that if one becomes annoying, a bear can _it. But scientists have now found a way to use signals from

18、 the discarded(丟棄的)devices.    “These dropped collars_would have been considered garbage data,” says Natasha Klappstein, a polar bear researcher at the University of Alberta. She and her colleagues instead used_from such collars, left on sea ice in Canada's Hudson Bay, to tra

19、ck the ice itself. For their study, published in June in The Cryosphere, the researchers _twenty collars that sent movement data consistent(與······一致的)with ice drift rather than polar bear _between 2005 and 2015. The resulting records of how melting ice typically drifts

20、 in Hudson Bay are unique; there are no easily _on-the-ground sensors, and satellite observations often cannot _capture the motion of small ice sheets.    The team compared the discarded collars' movements with widely used ice-drift modeling data from the U.S. National S

21、now and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Collar data indicated that the NSIDC model underestimates the speed at which ice moves around in Hudson Bay-as well as the overall _of drift. Over the course of several months the model could drift away from an ice sheet's location by a few hundred kilometers, th

22、e researchers say.    This means the bears may be working harder, when moving against the direction of the ice, than scientists had _ .“Since we're underestimating the speed of drift, we're likely underestimating the energetic effort of polar bears," says N

23、atasha Klappstein. The research reveals_insight (洞悉) into how highly mobile ice moves. As melting increases in coming years, such ice will likely become more _farther north, in the central Arctic. Scientists had known NSIDC data could underestimate drift speeds, but “any time we can find a data _,it

24、 is a good thing.”    Plus,such data could improve predictions about how oil spills or other pollutants may spread in seas _ with drifting ice, says Walt Meier, a senior NSIDC research scientist,who was not involved in the study. The findings may even _future NSIDC models. “It

25、9;s a really nice data set,” Meier says."And certainly one well take consideration. （1）A.In factB.In a wayC.In additionD.In the end （2）A.destroyB.removeC.resistD.reject （3）A.particularlyB.relevantlyC.intentionallyD.potentially （4）A.estimatesB.subjectsC.measurementsD.patents （5）A.displayedB.iden

26、tifiedC.justifiedD.preserved （6）A.behaviorB.habitatC.mannerD.motion （7）A.flexibleB.favorableC.accessibleD.changeable （8）A.internallyB.accuratelyC.securelyD.independently （9）A.extentB.damageC.trendD.limit （10）A.agreedB.promisedC.provedD.assumed （11）A.immediateB.superiorC.entireD.timely （12）A.evidentB

27、.uniqueC.commonD.realistic （13）A.gapB.scanC.boomD.fit （14）A.replacedB.litteredC.packedD.matched （15）A.reverseB.resembleC.influenceD.motivate四、閱讀選擇  The term "bird brain" is frequently used to describe a person's lack of intelligence and good decision-making ability. However, some

28、scientists believe it should be considered a praise, given that many birds can perform human tasks like producing 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 an

29、d children.The study, led by Hrag Pailian, a researcher at Harvard University, had the parrot compete in the 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 upside-down cups, which

30、 are moved around. Participants are required to accurately identify the cup under which the object lies. To make the task more challenging, the researchers required participants to track two, three, and four objects at the same time.An analysis of the results showed that Griffin outperformed the 6 t

31、o 8-year-old 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 objects and most movements, that the parrot fell behind th

32、e adults. However, Griffin's performance was never below that of the children.Griffin was the candidate of choice because the scientists needed an animal that had a brain functionality similar to that of humans. "The fact that the smart parrot loves to show off his brainpower in exchange fo

33、r a few cashews（腰果）did not hurt either", said Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard lecturer, who has trained Griffin and several other African Grey parrots, has been studying the species for over four decades and is considered a pioneer in the study of bird intelligence. （1）What were the participants re

34、quired to do in the study?A.Identify different kinds of objects.B.Tell where the hidden object lies.C.Track other participants' performance.D.Move around upside-down cups. （2）What did the results of the study indicate?A.6 to 8-year-old did better than Griffin.B.Parrots have a better memory than

35、other birds.C.Harvard students have a better visual memory.D.Griffin outsmarted Harvard students in some trials. （3）Why was Griffin chosen for the experiment?A.It was good at making decisions.B.It was specially trained for experiments.C.It had similar brain functions to human beings.D.It loved to sh

36、ow off his language power for some treats. （4）What is the best title for the text?A."Bird brain" becomes a term for a stupid personB.Harvard lecturer pioneers in bird intelligence studyC.Parrot outsmarted Harvard students in visual memory testD.Researchers made new discoveries about human

37、intelligence               （1）Which of the following statements is TURE about 11-DAY Tour of UZBEKISTAN?A.It doesnt cover all accommodation.B.It features small-group tour.C.Flights are booked through Wild Frontiers.D.It provides homest

38、ay with the locals. （2）All the information about the two tours is included in the advertisement EXCEPT _.A.departure dateB.main attractionsC.priceD.flight information （3）The purpose of the advertisement is to _.A.compare two options of the Silk Road adventure.B.highlight the cultural aspect of the a

39、dvertised toursC.provide detailed information about the advertised toursD.promote an eco-friendly way of touring the Silk Road      In 2013 Mr. Baugher planted 7,000 Fuji apple trees in the orchard (果園).Three years later,just when the trees should have been bearing frui

40、t, he noticed that a few of them had yellow leaves. Within weeks they were dead. The next year, the problem spread to more than a few trees. By last year,2,000 of Mr Baughers 7,000 new trees were dead.    Mr. Baugher has the worst case of"rapid apple decline"

41、(RAD)in the county, but he is not alone. The mysterious disease has been troubling growers across America's northeast for at least six years. Kari Peter, a fruit-tree specialist first observed massive die-offs in her research orchard in 2013. She came up with the term"RAD". But her att

42、empts to explain it have not produced much fruit. The usual reasons for the death of tree-mould infestation, a known virus, disease, an early frost-didn't fit symptoms. Her investigation only ruled things out.    The dead trees tend to be younger: two to eight-years-old.

43、 They are nearing he prime of production. Dwarf trees, which are commonly used by commercial growers, seem to be the most subject. Historically, orchards held 600-700 apple trees an acre, but most are now high producing dwarf trees, which are more compact. Growers plant 1, 200-1, 500 trees per acre.

44、 Working with the Department of Agriculture Kan found a new hidden apple virus in the infected trees. But they cannot be sure if this new virus has any connection with the decline.    Researchers at Cormell University found that severe cold followed by drought (旱災(zāi))could have weak

45、ened the trees leaving them subject to viruses.Other scientists think that herbicides may be to blame. Dan Donahue, a fruit-tree specialist says it could be any or all of those theories. In a recent sampling, he found that 64% of young trees had hidden viruses. These do not show symptoms, but they c

46、ould affect vitality. Older, larger apple trees were better at shrugging off the viruses.    RAD is a big worry for the apple growers. Customer taste is changing. Traditional varieties like Red Delicious are no longer a customer favourite, so growers are having to invest in

47、new varieties. Few of the orchard growers are able to absorb the economic losses.    Mr. Baugher found some relief in the Tree Assistance Programme, through which the federal government provides financial assistance to orchard-owners whose trees are damaged by natural disast

48、ers. The sudden death of apple trees may not seem as dramatic as a hurricane, but it is perhaps even more dangerous. Americans have given considerably more before in the defense of apple pie. （1）The underlined word"compact"is closest in meaning to _ .A.complexB.denseC.remoteD.regular

49、（2）What can be learned about Kari Peter?A.It took her six years to come up with the term RAD.B.Her research led to a breakthrough in apple cultivation.C.She failed to find out the definite cause of RAD.DShe was the first scientist to research apple trees. （3）Based on the various researches, RAD may

50、be caused by the following EXCEPT          .A.extreme weatherB.a new virusC.way of tree cultivationD.location of the orchard （4）What can be inferred from the passage?A.RAD adds to the pressure on the already struggling apple growers.B.RAD doesn't qual

51、ify orchard growers for financial assistance.C.The government needs to fund more research into RAD.DApple growers should have stuck to traditional varieties.五、六選四  Chapter 12“Let's go all", shouted the doctor standing between his two companions Joe and Kennedy. The air was pure, the wi

52、nd moderate, and the balloon climbed almost upright to a height of fifteen hundred feet, as indicated by a depression of two inches in the barometric(氣壓的)column.（1）What a magnificent spectacle was then outspread the beneath the gate of the travelers! The island of Zanzibar could be seen in its entir

53、e extent, marked out by the deeper color upon a vast plain. The fields had the appearance of patterns of different colors, and thick champs of green indicated the short trees and grass.The inhabitants of the island looked no larger than insects. The laughing and shouting were little by little lost i

54、n the distance, and only the discharge of the ships guns could be heard beneath the balloon, as the latter sped on its fight.How fine that is! "said Joe, breaking silence for the first time.He got no reply. The doctor was busy observing the variations of the barometer and noting down the detail

55、s of his ascent (上升).（2）The rays of the sun coming to the aid of the heating cylinder (氣缸), the tension of the gas increased, and the balloon Victoria rose to the height of twenty-five hundred feet. The ship Resolute looked like a mere seashell, and the African coast could be distinctly seen in the

56、west marked out by a margin of foam.（3）Dense borders of mango-trees protected its margin, and the ebb-tide (退潮)disclosed to view their thick roots, rubbed and bitten by the teeth of the Indian Ocean. The sands which, at an earlier period, formed the coast-line, rounded away along the distant horizon

57、, and Mount Nguru reared aloft its sharp summit in the northwest.The Victoria passed near to a village which the doctor found marked upon his chart as Kaole. （4）At the same time, they were vainly directing their arrows against this monster of the air that swept along so majestically away above all t

58、heir powerless anger. A.Its entire population had assembled in crowds, and were yelling with anger and fear.B.At this height a more decided current carried the balloon toward the southwest.C.The country over which we are passing will become more fertile, richer and fuller of vitality than the rest.D

59、.It was then found to be passing just over the Mrima country, the name of this part of the eastern coast of Africa.E.Kennedy looked on, and had not eyes enough to take in all that he saw.F.Why is it that such uncivilized countries get all these fine things?六、概要寫作  Directions: Read the following

60、 passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Virtual FitnessExercise plays a very important role in a healthy lifestyle. But you may not have time or money to go to a gym on a regular basis. The good news is that today's technology lets you access fitness classes from the comfort of your home. A quick Internet search will turn up thousands of online fitness cla