上海市实验中学2021届高三下学期5月测试英语试题.docx

1、上海市实验中学2021届高三下学期5月测试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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 w

2、ord that best fits each blank.Millions Of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Emerge in OrissaNature is full of wonders. In _1_ is one of the most breathtaking sights in nature, millions of baby Ridley turtles broke out of their eggshells under the sand at one of their mass nesting grounds in coastal Orissa.

3、The baby turtles started their journey towards the Bay of Bengal _2_3_4_ they emerged from their nest in the southern district of Ganjam, about 175 km from Bhubaneshwar.Orissa is the home to three mass nesting sites of the Oliver turtles, a species _5_(threaten) with extinction, and one of the sites

4、, Gahirmatha, _6_ around 70 to 80million turtles lay eggs on the beach every year, is considered one of the worlds largest nesting sites.The female turtles drag _7_ up the beach from the sea, dig a nest, lay at least one hundred eggs, cover and conceal their eggs and nest, and then return to the sea

5、. The females never visit the nest again to take care of the eggs that _8_ (deposit) in the warm sand.The baby turtles emerge from the eggs after 45-60 days, then the babies grow without their mother, which is a rare phenomenon in nature. Interestingly, it is on the same beach where they were born _

6、9_ the females lay their eggs.In recent years, sea erosion has led to many turtles nest _10_ (damage) or destroyed.Also, some fierce animals such as dogs and birds _11_ (reduce) the number of nesting turtles. And man has also had a negative impact _12_ using engine-powered fishing boats near the tur

7、tles nesting grounds.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.AfeedBcrucialCremarkableDbondABnovelACcapturedADreinforcementBCrelateBDdeliberateCDcarvedABCassociateSince its l

8、aunch in September 2016, TikTok has taken the social media world by storm. Reaching half a billion active users worldwide in just under 2 years, it is the fastest app ever to reach that milestone.From the creator-first user experience to their flawlessly-executed global expansion, the Chinese video-

9、sharing social networks meteoric rise has been nothing short of _13_. TikToks secret sauce, however, could well be found by looking into something far simpler than their algorithms(算法) and marketing tactics. Human evolution.Over the course of human history, as our ancestors began to live in larger a

10、nd more complex social structures, the quality of our relationships became more _14_ to our survival. As the size of our networks increased around 10 million years ago, humans began developing a series of more advanced social behaviours that allowed us to connect larger groups and communities togeth

11、er.The first new behaviour was laughter. Laughter kicks our endorphins system into action, releasing feel-good hormones that relieve pain and increase pleasure. In doing so, we also create pathways that support the formation, _15_, and maintenance of social bonds with other humans.Next came dancing

12、and singing. Around 500,000 years ago, our social networks had dramatically increased in size again, tripling to approximately 150. At that point, humans needed even more sophisticated ways to _16_ with their social networks. It is then that scientists believe that music was invented and that we fir

13、st learned to sing and dance.Singing and dancing are intensely social and highly synchronised activities. They too release the same powerful endorphins as laughter. If youve ever been to a live music event or sung along to your national anthem in a major sporting event, you will certainly be able to

14、 _17_ to the euphoria this brings.It is no wonder then that TikTok, a video-sharing app built entirely on people singing (or lip synching), dancing and laughter, has so quickly _18_ the minds of so many people. The app is in essence an infinite _19_ of endorphin-inclucing content that triggers a str

15、ong sense of unity and belonging within us as we consume each video.Whether it was through _20_ design decisions or a happy coincidence, the apps creators have successfully _21_ their niche(商机)in an extremely competitive vertical through more than just smart technology or well-executed marketing. Ti

16、kToks rocket fuel has been derived from simply understanding and leveraging the human psychology that underpins the offline social world.In an era where questions are being asked of whether incumbent social platforms are really connecting us, perhaps we will see _22_ opportunities for social apps to

17、 do much better by bringing more of our offline social behaviours online. With COVID-19 highlighting the importance of offline social interaction and human connection, the market is certainly more ripe than ever for further disruption.三、完形填空Scientists say record heat has cost reef half of coralsThe

18、Great Barrier Reef, one of the earths most precious habitats, lost half of its coral populations in the last quarter-century, a decline that researchers in Australia said would continue unless drastic action is taken to reduce the effects of climate change.Colony sizes were smaller, there were fewer

19、 “big mamas, or older large corals that produce baby corals; and there were fewer of those babies, which are vital to the reefs future ability to_23_. Our results show the ability of the Great Barrier Reef to recover its resilience (恢复力) is weakened_24_ the past, because there are fewer babies, and

20、fewer large breeding adults, Dr. Andy Dietzel, the lead author of the study, said in a statement._25_ a process in which corals turn white as water temperatures rise contributed to sleep losses of Barrier Reef in 2016 and 2017. The southern part of the reef was also_26_ to record setting temperature

21、s in early 2020. Researchers cited climate change as one of the major_27_ of disturbances to reef.“There is no time to_28_ they said in a statement. We must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.”Researchers were disappointed about what they saw as a lack of attention to the

22、study from government leaders in Australia, the worlds biggest coral exporter. The government has _29_ calls to reduce carbon emissions even as heat waves, drought and fires continue to reveal the country ,s situation of being hurt by climate change.The Great Barrier Reef, which _30_ a vast array of

23、 marine life, has between 300 and 400 coral species and stretches for thousands of kilometers across the Australian coast.You can_31_ see it from space, said Deron Burkepile. a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara.Coral reefs worldwide are _32_ for billions of dollars is tourism

24、and provide habitats for fish that feed close to one billion people on the planet, he said.“The situation is serious, Professor Burkepile said. But people should not feel _33_ about the future of coral reefs, he said, even as they wait for world leaders to take more _34_ steps to control the effects

25、 of climate change.At the local level, _35_ nitrogen (氮) pollution which _36_ fading can be controlled by reducing fertilizer and sewage runoff, according to a study that Professor Burkepile conducted with other researchers at his university. The other thing that we need to take away is that coral r

26、eefs are amazing resilient, he said. If we dont continually damage them, they will_37_.23AliveBmanufactureCreturnDbreed24Ain terms ofBin relation toCin comparison withDwith regard to25AFadingBFailingCCollapsingDPoisoning26AaccustomedBsubjectedCelevatedDadapted27AdriversBresourcesCconsequencesDaspect

27、s28AloseBactCwaitDmiss29AraisedBhandledCreceivedDresisted30AsupportsBundergoesCsurvivesDaccommodates31AliterallyBalternativelyCautomaticallyDparticularly32AresponsibleBprofitableCavailableDsustainable33AsuspiciousBhesitantChopelessDcareless34AexclusiveBaggressiveCoppressiveDexcessive35Afor exampleBi

28、n factCon the contraryDin turn36AstrengthensBweakensCworsensDexaggerates37AinheritBrecoverCgrowDprosper四、阅读理解No visit to the beautiful city of Paris, France is complete without a visit to the Notre Dame de Paris. The cathedral, built from 1163 to 1345, is one of the worlds best examples of ancient a

29、rchitecture. It lies in the center of Paris, along the Seine River. French writer Victor Hugo used it as the setting of his famous story The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Unfortunately, on April 15, 2019. the old cathedral was covered in a big flame.The initial fire alert sounded at 6:20 pm local time. C

30、hurch officials quickly evacuated the tourists inside. As it turned out, they made the right decision when the second alarm went off twenty-three minutes later at 6:43 pm, the flames were visible. Thousands of passers-by watched in horror as the fire began destroying Notre Dames rooftop. It took hun

31、dreds of firefighters, who worked through the night, over 12 hours to put out the fire. By the time the fire was fully contained in the early hours of Tuesday, April 16. 2019, most of the cathedrals ceiling, as well as its wooden spire which had proudly stood 93 meters above the root for centuries h

32、ad collapsed.Fortunately, thanks to quick action by Paris firefighters, the cathedrals most sacred relic the Crown of Thorns was safely transported after the fire broke out. Church officials and firefighters formed a human chain to remove other priceless treasures, such as artworks and furnishings,

33、and load them onto waiting police cars. The cathedrals famous 18th-century organ, which boasts more than 8.000 pipes, also survived the disaster.The tire is believed to be caused by the cathedrals ongoing repair work. Meanwhile donations to help restore the structure are pouring in worldwide at an u

34、nprecedented rate, reaching almost$ 1 billion within just two days after the fire. French President Emmanuel Macron described the fire as a “terrible tragedy”, but added, “the worst had been avoided”. Macron has promised that the French people will “rebuild the cathedral together”. “Notre Dame is ou

35、rs, its our literature, and its our imagery. We will rebuild it. This is probably part of the French destiny, and we will finish it in the next five years.” Macron said, “Paris without Notre Dame? Madness.” While Macron is optimistic that the cathedral will be ready to welcome visitors by the Paris

36、2024. Summer Olympics, experts believe it will take a lot longer to restore the old structure.38What can we know about the Notre Dame de Paris?ANothing remained after the big fire.BThe famous writer Hugo wrote his famous story in it.CIt is located in central Paris, with over 600 years history.DIt ho

37、uses more treasures than the other Cathedrals in Europe.39What can we infer when the first fire alert sounded?ANo flames could be seen.BTourists panicked at once.CChurch officials didnt respect.DVisitors ignored the alert.40Which of the following part did not survive the fire?AThe pipe organBTreasur

38、es in the cathedralCThe Crown of ThornsDThe wooden top of the cathedral41Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph?AThe police are actively investigating the cause of the fire.BTourists are sure to visit the cathedral again in five years time.CExperts think to restore Notre Dame

39、 may take longer than expected.DThe French government will have to bear the total expense of the restoration.Child Disability BenefitOverviewThe child disability benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe damage in physical or mental functi

40、ons.Eligibility (资格)To get the child disability benefit:You must be eligible for the Canada child benefit. Your child must be eligible for the disability tax creditIf you are already getting the Canada child benefit for your child who is eligible for the disability tax credit, you do not need to app

41、ly for the child disability benefit. You will get it automatically.How much you can expect receiveYour child disability benefit payments are calculated from July of one year to June of the next year using the following information:number of eligible childrenadjusted family net incomemarital (婚姻的) st

42、atusFor the period of July 2018 to June 2019, you could get up to $2,771 ($230.91 per month) for each child who is eligible for the disability tax credit.The benefits starts being reduced when the adjusted family net income is more than $65,000.The reduction is calculated as follows:For families wit

43、h one child eligible for the benefit, the reduction is 3% of the amount of adjusted family net income over $65,000.For families with two or more children eligible for the benefit, the reduction is 5.7% of the amount of adjusted family net income.You can use the child and family benefits calculator t

44、o estimate how much you will get. To continue getting benefitsYou must remain eligible for the Canada child benefit and your child must also remain eligible for the disability tax credit.To avoid delays or interruption in your benefit payments, you need to do your taxes every year, even if you had n

45、o income at all or your income is tax exempt (免除). If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they also need to do their taxes every year.To make sure you are getting the right amount of benefits and credits, you must also keep your personal information updated with the CRA42In order to obtain the

46、child disability benefit, one must_.Abe physically damagedBbe eligible for the disability tax creditCapply for the Canada disability benefitDbe qualified for the countrys child benefit43How much can a family receive if their net income is $75,000 a year, and has one child who is eligible for the ben

47、efits?A$2,771.B$2,471.C$2,250.D$521.44If you want to continue to get benefits, which of the following should you do?AYou should exempt yourself from tax.BYou should have a common-law partner.CYou should apply for the benefit every year.DYou should update your personal information with the CRAA recurring criticism of the UKs university sector is its perceived weakness in t