届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题原卷版.docx

1、届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题原卷版2020届上海市宝山区高考二模英语试题II.Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: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 bl

2、anks, use one word that best fits each blank.As entrepreneurs（创业者）, we had a vision, we realized it, and now we _1_(run) our own companies. But the dream can damage our “work-life balance.”When the success of the company rests on your shoulders, youve always got an excuse to put _2_else on hold.What

3、 Ive learned _3_ (face) the demands of start-up company and a young family over the past couple of decades is that sometimes the best way to solve the work-life balance problem is to think small. Make a handful of lifestyle corrections _4_, individually, may not sound all that exciting, but taken to

4、gether can prevent you from getting too tried.Heres my list of life hacks that will help prevent exhaustion:Work from home one day a weekFew thing give you a more grounded, in-control feeling than getting things done in your own space and at your own pace. Instead of leaving the office _5_ (clear) m

5、y head over a Starbucks coffee, I can fold the laundry, and cut back on evening housework.Not to mention, working in pajamas is one of lifes _6_ (underestimate) pleasures.Pencil in time for exerciseI really bothered me _7_with the demands of company and family, my tennis game was going down the drai

6、n. That may sound unimportant, but it wasnt to me,_8_ it was a meaningful part of my life outside of work. To get some balance back in my life, I rearranged my schedule. Two mornings a week, I woke up an hour_9_(early) to work out with a tennis coach. If sports arent your thing, try yoga or that hob

7、by that you always loved but let go of after starting your business.Learn something new, outside the officeIt can draining to always be the person whos supposed to have the answers as a business leader. Its surprisingly liberating to be on the other side_10_ (absorb) knowledge without the pressure t

8、o perform or to always be right.Section BDirections: After reading the passage below, fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one more word than you need.While I was jumping rope, my phone took a fall to the hardwood floor which cre

9、ated multiple cracks on my screen. However, the music kept _11_ , so all as well - or so I thought.Thirty minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was pitch-black. The next morning, I decided not to go to the phone store for 24 hours, I felt a(n) _12_ sense of calm that

10、day, which led to my not going for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days without my smart-phone.Here are three _13_ I noticed and why you may want to consider a smart-phone detox（ 戒除期）yourself:Youll become boredWhile in line at a Starbucks, I noticed how every individual had their head down,

11、eyes fixed on their smart-phone. With nothing to distract myself with during the waiting period, I became bored, and my mind _14_ through all sorts of topics.Boredom is _15_ something we avoid at all costs. However, boredom is the perfect way to make a(n) _16_on a business idea or project. When you

12、enter a state of boredom, ou allow your mind to relax and escape from the realities of today to the infinite _17_ of tomorrow.Youll be able to dramatically reduce your “work” hoursA study found that adults ages 18 to 33 _18_their smart-phones 85 times a day, or once every 10 minutes.As I learned dur

13、ing my experiment, placing some distance between myself and my device helped me fall into deep work more easily.By not having my smart-phone, my distraction time went down and thus my hours of work were spent more efficiently and effectively. On numerous occasions, I found myself _19_what to do with

14、 the afternoon since I had already completed my high-impact tasks for the day.Your mental well-being will receive a boost（提高）Obviously, without a cellphone, I experienced a lack of _20_ news and comments. While that helped cause a dramatic boost in my mental well-being, the biggest reason for it was

15、 truly connecting to people.III. Reading Comprehension Section ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? If you

16、 were like most children, you probably let your imagination run _21_ . Maybe you dreamed of flying into space or being a famous chef. Then perhaps over the years, your dreams became more _22_ Or you might have given up on some altogether.If thats the case, then todays the day for you. January 13th i

17、s Make Your Dreams Come True Day. If youve been _23_ fulfilling your dreams, this is the day to make a fresh start.Its important to dream because dreams can give us the _24_ to succeed in life. Dreams inspire and motivate us. The great thing about dreams is that theres no _25_ to accomplish them rig

18、ht away. They might take a few years or they might take a lifetime to _26_ . The important thing is that youre _27_ working toward your dream. And the best way to do that is by setting goals.What is the_28_between a dream and a goal? Its been said that dreams are the final destination; goals are the

19、 stops along the way.Dreams can be very _29_ . But the steps you take to reach them should be very _30_. Your dreams state what you want, but goals explain how youll get there. That makes goal seting a necessary step in _31_ your dreams.Many successful people have spoken about dreams. Former U. S. S

20、ecretary of State Colin Powell stressed the_32_ of working for our dreams. “A dream doesnt become reality through magic: it takes sweat, _33_ and hard work. “Author Les Brown reminded us that dreams have no_34_ limit. You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.If youve been dr

21、eaming about doing something for years, start today. Write down yo dream, and _35_ your goals. Then youll be on your way to making your dreams come true.21. A. fast B. high C. well D. wild.22. A. colorful B. amazing C. realistic D. attractive23. A. putting off B. taking off C. getting off D. paying

22、off24. A. opportunity B. direction C. energy D. access25. A. pressure B. doubt C. sense D. need26. A. seek B. achieve C. explain D. design27. A. really B. almost C. always D. hardly28 A. concept B. similarity C. comparison D. difference29. A. unreal B. general C. changeable D. flexible30. A. specifi

23、c B. abstract C. common D. complicated31. A. imaging B. avoiding C. reaching D. believing32. A. process B. benefit C. consequence D. importance33. A. blood B. determination C. intelligence D. loyalty34. A. age B. extra C. space D. normal35. A. transfer B. convert C. establish D. devoteSection BDirec

24、tions: 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 your have just read.(A)In 2008, someone, or

25、perhaps a group of people, using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper to an online group that discussed cryptography（密码使用法）. That paper described a process that would use cryptography to create a secure electronic cash system, now known as a cryptocurrency（ 加密货币）. Person to person payment cou

26、ld be made online using a shared network of computers instead of a bank or other financial institution. Each deal could happen very quickly. The shared network of computers would also serve as the means to prove those deals safely. Getting rid of the need for a centralized banking system would open

27、up the possibility for anyone to become part of the digital economy.Today, there are well over a thousand different cryptocurrencies. Most are still trying to be feasible global payment system like Bitcoin. They are held back by problems affecting the entire cryptocurrency industry.One issue is weak

28、 security on cryptocurrency websites where users either store their electronic cash in virtual “wallets” or exchange one kind of electronic cash for another. In recent years, clever thieves have broken into many of these websites and stolen electronic cash. The websites are struggling to protect the

29、ir users from such thefts.Another problem is the large number of fake cryptocurrencies that are advertised on the internet. The advertisements invite internet users to visit websites offering new cryptocurrencies. Many visitors are persuaded by the websites to buy their cryptocurrencies using actual

30、 money. Later, the webistes disappear along with the victims money. In response to this problem, companies like Facebook and Google are limiting cryptocurrency advertising on their websites.36. What does the article explain about Satoshi Nakamoto?A. Satoshis background in international baking and in

31、vestment.B. Satoshis grave doubts about the true value of cryptocurrencies.C. Satoshis close partnership with suspicious financial institutions.D. Satoshis contribution to the development of the digital economy.37. According to this article, what is true about numerous cryptocurrency webistes?A. The

32、y and their users have been robbed.B. Theyve revealed the identities of their users.C. They reward their users with coll prizes.D. They arrange recreational events for users.38. What does the article indicate about the cryptocurrency industry?A. Its had to lay off lots of workers.B. Its celebrating a profitable year.C. Its facing some serious