上海英语高考试题及答案(2)

上海英语高考试题及答案（2）

(B)

Sara needed to see the doctor. She had an upset stomach.

She felt bloated, and needed to pass gas every minute or so. This

was terrible. She 34_____ hardly go anywhere in public.

Her friends told her it was 35_____ she had moved to America.

The air, water, and food in America weren't agreeing with her.

They said she would have to return to her home country.

"No way," Sara said. She didn't want to go home. She liked

America. This was a minor problem, she was sure. Any good

doctor would solve it in no time. Two days later, she saw her

doctor. He asked her if she drank milk. She said yes, three glasses

a day.

"Don't drink any 36_____ (much) regular milk. Start drinking

lactose-free milk, because lactose can upset your stomach."

Then he asked her 37____ there were any big problems in her

life. She said that her boyfriend was a big problem. He wanted to

get married, 38____ she didn’t. The doctor said that she should

break up with her boyfriend and find 39____.

“Why?” Sara asked.

"Because your boyfriend 40_____ (give) you too much stress.

He is probably the main cause of your upset stomach."

"I don't think my boyfriend is going to like that."

"Just tell him if he really loves you, he should leave you."

Section B

Directions：Complete the following passage by using the

words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that

there is one word more than you need.

A. dip B. common C. desired D. addition E. embarrassing

F. carefully G. muddy H. fed I. access J. raising K. benefit

Ducks offer certain advantages over hens. Ducks are immune

to some 41

diseases found in hens. Some breeds of duck produce bigger

eggs than hens. In 42 , ducks lay eggs over a longer season than

hens do.

Poultry (禽类) keepers with gardens have less to worry about

if they keep ducks rather than hens because the former are

unlikely to dig up plants and destroy roots. While both hens and

ducks 43 the garden by eating pests, hens are known to damage

grass beds. Ducks, on the other hand, will search for insects more

44 . Only very delicate plants are at risk from the broad, webbed

feet of ducks.

Like all waterbirds, ducks need 45 to water, and duck keepers

typically provide this by building a pond. Something this large is

not absolutely necessary, however, ducks need only to be able to

46 their heads in the water to keep their nose clean. If a pond is

provided, though, it is important to keep baby ducks away from

it until they are old enough to put up with the cool temperature

of the water.

When 47 ducks, one has to consider just how many the land

will support. The rule is generally about 100 ducks per acre. If

more than this proportion is introduced, there is a risk of pressing

the soil, which can lead to 48 conditions for long periods as the

rain is not easily absorbed into the ground.

While ducks offer many advantages over hens, they must be

given a greater quantity of food, especially if regular eggs are 49 .

An adult duck will eat between 170 to 200 grams of food a day.

If the ducks live near grass and a pond, they will be able to find

for themselves approximately 70% of their daily dietary

requirements in warmer months but less than half that in colder

times. Therefore, it is important that they be 50 on enough food,

such as grain, every day.

III. Reading Comprehension

Section A

Directions: 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.

More and more shoppers are buying things online these

days, allowing them to avoid 51 salespeople and long lines at

checkout counters. In spite of online convenience, 52 , there are

some items — like clothes — that customers prefer to 53 before

buying. In light of this, two companies are finding ways to

modernize stores and 54 the gap between online and in-store

retail (零售).

A software company that also happens to sell designer jeans,

Hointer has created a fast and painless shopping 55 for its

customers.

Shoppers walk into a Hointer store and select one of the

many pairs of jeans 56 down from bars. Then they point their

smartphones at the tag and 57 the Hointer app, after which they

select the size and press “try on.” The app then directs them to

a specific dressing room. German-made robots bring out the 58

jeans and deliver them through a chute (斜槽) to the dressing

room in about 30 seconds. Immediately after 59 pairs of jeans are

dropped through another chute, the “outbox,” they disappear

from the list in the app.

Purchases at Hointer are made with a swipe (刷卡) of a credit

card. And interacting with a salesperson is optional! This allows

Hointer to hire fewer people and focus on their ultimate goal:

developing 60 that supports a retail revolution.

Men’s clothing retailer Bonobos has 61 a more

personalized shopping experience. Although it is — in fact — an

online retailer, Bonobos has decided to open a handful of brick-and-mortar stores called Guideshops. Shoppers make a(n) 62

online before arriving at a Guideshop, where they receive one-on-one 63 from a fitting guide. Because these shops have limited

inventories (存货), shoppers aren’t able to take home the outfits

they select. But guides help shoppers make online purchases

before they leave, after which the items will be 64 to customers

in one or two days.

While Hointer focuses on convenience, Bonobos Guideshops

focus on customer service. But both efforts have one thing 65 :

giving clothing retailers a new look for the 21st century.

51. A. respectable B. considerate C. aggressive D. violent

52. A. however B. therefore C. anyway D. moreover

53. A. convince B. guarantee C. ensure D. examine

54. A. break B. bridge C. shallow D. deepen

55. A. experience B. mall C. direction D. principle

56. A. hiding B. hanging C. storing D. labeling

57. A. start B. upload C. save D. download

58. A. desired B. well-designed C. promoted D. well-prepared

59. A. qualified B. wanted C. chosen D. unwanted

60. A. employment B. efficiency C. technology D. market

61. A. come up with B. looked forward to C. looked up D.

brought up

62. A. decision B. appointment C. contribution D. impression

63. A. contact B. instruction C. notice D. attention

64. A. presented B. packaged C. delivered D. transferred

65. A. in conclusion B. in common C. as usual D. in general

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)

Any snakebite can be dangerous if infection sets in. Some

types of snake poison make the bite area swollen (肿胀的) or

painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart’s nerves.

Here are some especially dangerous snakes:

The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5

meters in length. Each king cobra bite contains enough poison

to kill an elephant — or 20 people. But these big snakes usually

avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and

Southeast Asia.

A bite from Australia’s inland taipan, the world’s most

poisonous snake, releases enough poison to kill 100 men. The

good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake,

and a treatment for its poison exists.

Russell’s viper lives throughout Asia, including India,

southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy

fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bites more

people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.

Though short, the common Indian krait packs a powerful

punch (攻击) in its bite. Most often, it strikes people at night while

they are sleeping. Since the bite causes little pain, victims are

often not sure that they have been bitten until they begin to

experience stomach cramps (痉挛). Without treatment,

symptoms will worsen quickly and can lead to death.

The black mamba, a native of Africa, is actually olive or grey

in color. Only the inside of its mouth is black. When black

mambas feel threatened by a human, they make a loud hissing

sound to warn the person away. If the warning is ignored, the

snake will attack the person repeatedly. And they can attack

quickly, moving over the ground at speeds of up to 20 kilometers

per hour.

66. According to this article, what is a particular feature of

the king cobra?

A. Its seasonal changes. B. Its lack of movement.

C. Its sense of hearing. D. Its remarkable size.

67. According to this article, which of the following is known

for its speed?

A. The inland taipan. B. The black mamba.

C. The Indian krait. D. The Russell’s viper.

68. What does the article imply about the inland taipan?

A. It was once believed to be extinct.

B. A chance meeting with it could be fatal.

C. Some people keep one as a pet.

D. Very little is known about its behavior.

69. In which magazine would you most likely find this article?

A. Let’s Explore Nature B. Weekly Travel Digest

C. Psychology Magazine D. Global Warning News

(B)

Basketball, baseball and soccer are classic sports that people

will always enjoy. And yet we keep changing popular games like

these in new ways to keep them fresh.

Though these sports may not be common, give them a look

or even a try.

70. Why does the author think Underwater Hockey is a true

team sport?

A. Because all players in a team wear the same flippers and

use a stick to hit a puck.

B. Because each player in a team has to cooperate with other

team members in the match.

C. Because it is played underwater, the game is more

dangerous than the sports played on land.

D. Because each team earns points by hitting the puck into

its underwater goal.