上海中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案.docx

1、上海中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案2021年上海中学高三英语一模试题及参考答案第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Truly Unique Canadian Camping ExperiencesMount Robson Provincial Park,British Columbia Named after the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, this park gives you breathtaking views

2、of mountain landscapes along with lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and caves. The Berg Lake campground is located right at the northern base of the 3, 954-meter peak (山巅), which is about a days hike in.Fundy National Park,New Brunswick If youve grown tired of the tent or RV, this park is one of the few n

3、ational parks offering yurt (蒙古包) rentals. Make sure you visit theBay of Fundywhere the worlds highest tides make for some great surfing. You also cant miss the amazing Acadian forest waterfall. If youre looking for even more entertainment, the park also hostsmusic and cultural festivals each summer

4、 and has its own golf course. KluaneNational Parkand ReserveYukonFrom May to September, theKathleenLakecampground sees visitors come from far and wide to camp, hike and fish. Mountaineering is especially popular as Kluane is home to 17 of Canadas 20 highest peaks. Flightseeing over the parks glacier

5、s and rafting (漂流) the winding Alsek River will also keep you out enjoying the wilderness. Prince Edward Island National Park,Prince Edward Island If youre looking for a family-friendly park, this one is wonderful. Between the seven beaches and more than 50 kilometersof hiking and cycling trails, yo

6、ull certainly be kept busy. Literature lovers, you can see what inspired L.M. MontgomerysAnne of Green Gables at the nearby Green Gables Heritage Place and even explore the original house.1. Where is the park offering yurt rentals located?A. InBritish Columbia. B. InNew Brunswick. C. InYukon. D. InP

7、rince Edward Island.2. What can you do inKluaneNational Parkand Reserve?A. Climb the highest mountain inCanada. B. Experience the highest tides.C. Raft the windingAlsekRiver. D. Attend music and cultural festivals.3. Which will you choose if you are a fan of Anne of Green Gables?A.Mount RobsonProvin

8、cialPark. B. Fundy National Park.C.KluaneNational Parkand Reserve. D.Prince Edward IslandNational Park.BNostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter tim

9、es. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficu

10、lt time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They

11、 suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particu

12、larly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to societys elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally, says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon, knowing that there was a time in life when we

13、didnt have to earn our love. Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Lets not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, after all these years, I can pi

14、cture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summers morning.So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. But at the

15、same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well：You cant have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. 34. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B. Nostalgia ma

16、kes us devoted to the good old days.C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.5. There are many benefits of nostalgia except _A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.B. It can bring us some comfort when we

17、recall.C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.6. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C.

18、 The bad memories that always stick around you.D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.7. Whats the best title of the passage?A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.C. Dont be carried away by nostalgia.D. There are many times when we like to recall.CI

19、 once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on “two-hour business plans.” I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their ideas, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a

20、catering service. Though I admitted the time limit had been difficult, I expressed my disappointment.My students were middle managers, financial analysts and financiers from state-owned enterprises and global companies. They were without talent or opinions, but they had been shaped by an educational

21、 system that rarely stressed or rewarded critical thinking or inventiveness. The scene I just described came in different forms during my two years teaching at the school. Papers were often copied from the Web and the Harvard Business Review. Case study debates were written up and just memorized. St

22、udents frequently said that copying is a superior business strategy, better than inventing and creating.InChina, every product you can imagine has been made and sold. But so few well-developed marketing and management minds have been raised that it will be a long time before most people in the world

23、 can name a Chinese brand.With this problem in mind, partnerships with institutions like Yale and MIT have been established. And then theres the “thousand talent scheme.” this new government program is intended to improve technological modernization by attracting top foreign-trained scientists to th

24、e mainland with big money. But there are worries aboutChinas research environment. Its hardly known for producing independent thinking and openness, and even big salary offers may not be attractive enough to overcome this.At last, forChina, becoming a major world creator is not just about setting up

25、 partnership with top western universities. Nor is it about gathering a group of well-educated people and telling them to think creatively. Its about establishing a rich learning environment for young minds. Its not that simple.8. Why does the writer feel disappointed at his students?A. Because ther

26、e is one group presenting a catering service.B. Because the six groups did not cooperate well in the brainstorm.C. Because all the students copied a case for the difficult topic.D. Because the students ideas were lacking in creativeness.9. Which of the following scenes is NOT considered as lack of c

27、reation?A. Papers were often downloaded from the Internet.B. Students often said that copying is a preferable business strategy.C. Students combine knowledge and critical thoughts to solve a problem.D. Case study debates were written up as well as recited.10. We can infer form the passage that _.A.

28、China can make and sell any product all over the world from its own creation.B. high pay may not solve the problem ofChinas research environment.C. cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand.D. the new government program is aimed at encouraging imagination.11. Which is the

29、 best title for the passage?A Look for a new way of learning B. Reward creative thinkingC. How to become a creator D. Establish a technical environmentDWhen I was a child, I attained high grades in my academic study. However, I was physically uncoordinated because I was running too slowly. But for f

30、uture college application, sport was a must. So I took up fencing (击剑) because I thought it required more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team. My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors. One afternoon after a whole lessons failure, tears of frustration welled

31、up in my eyes. One of my teammates approached me, “Could you tell me where your blade (剑) hit me?” She asked. I pointed to her right shoulder. She nodded and patted my stomach, “Thats where I hit you.” She had begun to walk away when I blurted out, “Want to practice together? Again?”We practiced unt

32、il we both felt more confident. But it wasnt just the two of us. All these girls were entirely willing to share their knowledge with everyone, helping each other to grow.That afternoon, I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly. Something inside me suddenly bloomed. I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship, I was selected to fence. My opponent was the best fencer on her schools team. “Ready, fence.” The matc