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卷01：2023年上海市虹口区高三一模
卷02：2023年上海市宝山区高三一模
卷03：2023年上海市嘉定区高三一模
卷04：2023年上海市金山区高三一模
卷05：2023年上海市闵行区高三一模
卷06：2023年上海市松江区高三一模
卷07：2023年上海市杨浦区高三一模
卷08：2023年上海市长宁区高三一模
卷09：2023年上海市黄浦区高三一模
卷10：2023年上海市静安区高三一模
卷11：2023年上海市崇明区高三一模
卷12：2023年上海市青浦区高三一模
卷13：2023年上海市浦东新区高三一模
卷14：2023年上海市奉贤区高三一模
卷15：2023年上海市普陀区高三一模
卷16：2023年上海市徐汇区高三一模
卷01：2023年上海市虹口区高三一模
B
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds Balance could be a matter of life and death. The World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions -but many aren’t. According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects. Increasingly,efforts are being made to remedy(补救) the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it. Tai chi,practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China,is an option. Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’scores on the Tinetti test —a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits. Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. As Locker puts it everyone’s told to save money for their retirement and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone. Just 15 minutes a day of practice can be beneficial, but do more if you have time Starting earlier helps: try the exercises below on a hard, level surface.
Easy Level: Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you' re feeling unsteady — see how long you can maintain your balance. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth.
Medium Level: For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.
Hard Level: Try step-ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help ,keep your toes off the ground on that foot.
40. What does George Locker think of a lack of balance
A. It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.
B. It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.
C. It is a problem without any medical solution.
D. It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.
41. Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice
A. B. C. D.
42. What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health
A. Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.
B. It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.
C. Taichi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.
D. It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.
【答案】40. C 41. B 42. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍保持平衡对我们的益处以及一些锻炼平衡的方法。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。由文章左边第二段“ According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects.(根据长期练习太极的乔治·洛克的说法，失去平衡是一个医学问题，尽管有影响，但不能用药物或手术来治疗。)”可知，乔治·洛克认为缺乏平衡是一个没有任何医学解决方案的问题。故选C项。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。由文章右边Medium Level段中“For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.(在这个动作中，从站立开始，向前迈出一大步，弯曲前腿，直到你的后膝刚好擦过地板。然后将前腿推开，回到站立姿势。)”可知，B项图片描述了上述的动作。故选B项。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。由文章左边最后一段“Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. (无论你选择什么活动，课程都是在你需要之前努力训练保持平衡，而不是在它成为一个问题之后再去锻炼。)”可知，尽早锻炼平衡能力是明智的选择。故选D项。
卷02：2023年上海市宝山区高三一模
(B)
From: Bridget Pecolini
To: Anson Wong
Re: Questions about online math contest
Date: June 18, 2023
Dear Mr.Wong,
Thank you for your email. We're so glad your children are signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for them.
You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at www.. Once you're signed in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side.
One of them will say "Enrolled." If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the names of the children you registered. If you click on each name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests.
I hope that answers your question!
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Sincerely,
Bridget Pecolini
60. What can Gary do at the beginning of August
A. He can take a class to learn how to succeed.
B. He can do the contests from two years ago.
C. He can contact the contest organizers.
D. He can try the most recent practice contest.
61. Why did Bridget contact Anson
A. She was checking in on him.
B. She was responding to his email.
C. She was looking for information.
D. She was asking him to pay.
62. When does the official contest take place
A. It takes place on June 18. B. It takes place on August 7.
C. It takes place on August 12. D. It takes place on August 14.
参考答案：60-62 DBD
卷03：2023年上海市嘉定区高三一模
60. It can be learned from “THE ATTACK”that_______.
A. Sandra asks Marcus for his password. B. Marcus steals the key corporate data.
C. The attacker gains Marcus's trust first. D. Sandra is a senior director of the bank.
61. Which of the following best fits the " "in step ④of“THE DEFENSE"
A. LESSON
B. HEALTH
C. PROGRAM
D. FINANCE
62. Which of the following is covered in the case
A. What loss the company has suffered
B. How Marcus regretted receiving the call
C. What Natalie has found about the domain
D. How effectively Ray responded to the attack
参考答案：60. C 61. A 62. D
卷04：2023年上海市金山区高三一模
B
What’s UP Here, let’s take a look at some excellent book reviews for this month.
Dead Good Detectives Jenny McLachlan This is the story of a 12-year-old girl called Sid who loves playing horror games with her friends. But when she accidentally releases the ancient ghost pirate, Bones, Sid is launched into an adventure! However, there is someone hiding in the shadows, intended to send Bones back into the mysterious inn that he came from. This is a funny, exciting book that l would recommend to people who love lots of laughs.
Totty Shirley Galligan To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!
Fact Book of The Month: Aliens Joalda Morancy Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond. Meet the robots sent to Mars to look for Martians, find out how to spot an advanced alien civilization and discover what really goes on at Area 51! Do aliens exist And is it only a matter of time before we find them !
60. Who do you think are the intended readers of this column
A. Scientists and astronauts. B. Kids and teenagers.
C. Parents of middle school kids. D. Environmentalists.
61. John, who falls for what happens beyond Earth, will most probably buy ________.
A. Dead Good Detectives B. Totty
C. Fact Book of The Month: Aliens D. None
62. What may be the main idea of Totty
A. To praise the value of friendships.
B. To introduce various kinds of sea animals.
C. To encourage the spirits of overcoming difficulties.
D. To show how human behaviors affect sea creatures.
【答案】60. B 61. C 62. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三本书的大概内容。
【60题详解】
推理判断题。根据内容可知Dead Good Detectives讲的是和朋友冒险的故事；Totty讲的是海洋动物的故事；而Fact Book of The Month: Aliens讲的是与外星生命有关的内容，由此可推知，儿童和青少年是本专栏的目标读者。故选B。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据Fact Book of The Month: Aliens部分中“Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond.(有没有想过在我们的星球之外生活着什么不可思议的生物？这本令人兴奋的书教你在太阳系内外寻找外星生命形式的一切)”可知，约翰爱上了地球之外发生的事情，他很可能会买Fact Book of The Month: Aliens。故选C。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据Totty部分中“To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!(为了找到他的家，乌龟托蒂在朋友的帮助下进行了一次令人印象深刻的冒险，并且有不同的障碍需要克服。他醒来时发现脖子上缠着一个塑料袋，他游过了漏油点，却被渔网缠住了。我最喜欢的部分是他的朋友，鲸鱼，帮助他走出垃圾山，他被海龟救援中心救了出来。如果你喜欢海洋动物，关心环境，那么这是一本很适合你的书！)”可知，《托蒂》的主旨是展示人类行为如何影响海洋生物。故选D。
卷05：2023年上海市闵行区高三一模
(B)
15 TH OCT 2023 CULTURE Gazelle Twin, a composer, producer, and musician, opens up about being a conceptual artist and establishing a unique identity ahead of the release of her new album (专辑), Black Dog. Q: Would you describe your music as conceptual A: Conceptual is a good term. I don’t make music just for the sake of making music. My records are inspired by themes. I spend a considerable amount of time before writing the music, learning about subjects related to the theme. Then I work on the structure of the album. Ideas can change. For example, Black Dog was originally about ghosts (幽灵), but I ended up with an album about my childhood experiences, through to adulthood and parenthood, and the anxiety and fear that has been with me during that time. Q: Throughout the album, there is a sense of an observer. Is that person yourself, or another presence A: Both. There is the voice of depression and anxiety, and also this other person you know is always there. I thought of having this ominous presence (不祥之兆) around you. There is also that sense of being out in the world, as a woman, aware of my vulnerability (脆弱). For example, just going for a walk is never simple. We have to build protective instincts around ourselves. Q: When you started out, did you have any idea of the kind of artist you wanted to be A: I knew I didn’t want to fit a fixed style or be restricted by being female. I wanted to be flexible. I like to think in scale and of more than I can achieve as one person. I like artists with unique identities. Q: What would be your advice to anyone with ambitions to become a musician A: Follow your instincts. Put yourself out there without pressure to be “finished”. Absorb things, experiment, and allow yourself to follow a journey where you don’t know where you will end up. Being successful commercially takes a team and time. You have to love it and be in it for the long journey. Q: Fast forward ten years, where do you want to be A: I would love to carry on following my instincts and making albums. I would like more of a collection of TV and film scores because I enjoy writing scores and cooperative work.
40. Why is Gazelle Twin’s music conceptual
A. Her records are usually about ghosts. B. The album’s structure is a top priority.
C. The word “conceptual” itself is attractive. D. Her music is highly motivated by themes.
41. In the second part of the interview, “this other person” most likely represents __________.
A. spiritual growth B. vivid imagination
C. inner self-awareness D. external intervention
42. Which of the following can be inferred from Gazelle Twin’s response in the interview
A. She tends to take the bigger picture into account.
B. Her future planning is profit-driven to some extent.
C. Black Dog has already become a hit album worldwide.
D She expresses willingness to help the potential musicians.
【答案】40. D 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是对作曲家、制作人兼音乐家Gazelle Twin的采访记录。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一个问题的回答中“Conceptual is a good term. I don’t make music just for the sake of making music. My records are inspired by themes.(概念性是一个很好的术语。我不是为了做音乐而做音乐。我的唱片灵感来自于主题。)”可知，Gazelle Twin的音乐是概念性的，因为她的音乐源于主题。故选D项。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“Both. There is the voice of depression and anxiety, and also this other person you know is always there.(两者都有。有抑郁和焦虑的声音，还有你认识的另一个人总是在那里。)”和下文“There is also that sense of being out in the world, as a woman, aware of my vulnerability (脆弱).(还有一种感觉是，作为一个女人，我活在这个世界上，意识到自己的脆弱。)”可推知，Gazelle Twin所谓的“另一个人”就是自己的感觉，是自己的内在自我意识。故选C项。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三个问题回答中“I like to think in scale and of more than I can achieve as one person.(我喜欢从整体上思考问题，而不是一个人能完成的事情。)”可推知，Gazelle Twin倾向于从整体上思考问题，考虑更广泛或更大的背景(the bigger picture)。故选A项。
卷06：2023年上海市松江区高三一模
(B)
Ads, news, movies, TV shows, and many other types of media all want you to accept their messages at face value. However, you should look beneath the surface and ask questions to decode what the media message is really saying. You need to ask yourself two basic questions: Who is the source of the message How is it trying to get your attention
Question 1: Who is the source of the message
(Picture A) Knowing who is responsible for a message can reveal its true intention, as well as any possible prejudice. Just take the picture above as an example. Why are we asked to ban the impacts Don’t forget that the source at the bottom plays a part. If, sometimes, the source isn’t clear, we can look for it by checking legal documents.
Question 2: How is it trying to get your attention
(Picture B) The obvious part of a message is called the text, which includes any language, imagery, music, or anything else you can see or hear. The implied part of a message is called the subtext, and it’s suggested by the content rather than directly seen or heard. We as individuals then decide how to interpret this subtext based on our personal ideas, world views, and expectations. People with different perspectives might interpret the same piece of message differently. Mind that some media may just take advantage of the prejudice. (Picture C) Photo control is nearly as old as photography itself, but modern technology has made it common and easy to do. Using photo editing software, almost anyone can make big changes to an image, from adjusting colors and lighting to adding and removing content. That’s why you should always keep a critical eye on images in the media. Some media may hold back or overstate information, like an advertisement that makes the products appear more effective than they really are. (Picture D) Social media users can also give themselves a digital transformation with a little effort. They can make themselves look however they like in just a few moments. But since these edited images are presented as reality, they can affect our mental well-being. By constantly seeing pictures of artificially superb people, some of us may start to believe that these pictures are genuine, and that we can never live up to these unrealistic ideals. This type of harmful thinking can lead to all sorts of mental and emotional health concerns.
40. We can learn from the passage that .
A. the media hope that you can make sense of their true meanings
B. finding the sources of media helps to form a sensible judgment
C. text is more important than subtext when we analyze the messages
D. photography and photo editing software date back to the same time
41. Your aunt finds her newly-bought belt doesn’t make her so stylish as advertised. Which picture can illustrate the case
A. Picture A B. Picture B C. Picture C D. Picture D
42. This passage can be found under the section of ________.
A. Mass Media Reading B. Content-Targeted Advertising
C. Deconstructing Web-pages D. Persuasive Language Recognition
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是解读媒体信息的真正含义所需要问的两个基本问题：消息的来源是谁和它是如何引起你的注意的。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。根据第1段“However, you should look beneath the surface and ask questions to decode what the media message is really saying. You need to ask yourself two basic questions: Who is the source of the message How is it trying to get your attention (然而，你应该透过表面，问一些问题来解读媒体信息的真正含义。你需要问自己两个基本问题：消息的来源是谁？它是如何引起你的注意的？)”可知，找到媒体的来源有助于形成一个明智的判断。故选B。
【41题详解】
推理判断题。根据Picture C的介绍部分中的“Using photo editing software, almost anyone can make big changes to an image, from adjusting colors and lighting to adding and removing content. That’s why you should always keep a critical eye on images in the media. Some media may hold back or overstate information, like an advertisement that makes the products appear more effective than they really are. (使用照片编辑软件，几乎任何人都可以对图像进行重大修改，从调整颜色和灯光到添加和删除内容。这就是为什么你应该始终对媒体中的图像保持批判的眼光。一些媒体可能会隐瞒或夸大信息，比如广告使产品看起来比实际更有效。)”可知，题干“你阿姨发现她新买的腰带并不像广告上说的那么时髦”描述的是货与商家宣传照片不对版，与图C一致。故选C。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据第1段“Ads, news, movies, TV shows, and many other types of media all want you to accept their messages at face value. However, you should look beneath the surface and ask questions to decode what the media message is really saying. (广告、新闻、电影、电视节目和许多其他类型的媒体都希望你从表面上接受它们的信息。然而，你应该透过表面，问一些问题来解读媒体信息的真正含义。)”可知，文章讲了如何识别各种媒体传递的真正信息，因此可能在大众传媒阅读部分读到这篇文章。故选A。
卷07：2023年上海市杨浦区高三一模
B
40. Which of the following is TRUE about Intuition
A. It is a born skill that can not be improved.
B. It enables wise decisions when used properly.
C. It is contradictory to the power of reasoning.
D. It guides us to notice the little things in our life.
41. _________ was most likely the topic for the month before last.
A. Pity. B. Jazz. C. Gratitude. D. Harmony.
42. What can be learned about the Taster Sessions
A. Each session lasts about 3 hours.
B. A password is needed for booking a session.
C. They run at a fixed time every day.
D. They are free to regular members only.
【答案】40. B 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍Barefoot Coaching的活动，该组织主要目的是简化原本可能是复杂的心理理论和模型，并以任何人都能理解的方式谈论它们。
【40题详解】
细节理解题。由文章I is for intution中“We don’t have to reject logic or intellect to embrace intuition - good decisions are often the result of instinct and intellect working together. (我们不必拒绝逻辑或智力来接受直觉——好的决定往往是本能和智力共同作用的结果。)”可知，直觉如果使用得当，它可以做出明智的决定。故选B项。
【41题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“Each issue we will be focusing on a different element of coaching. Last month we explored Happiness, this month we will focus on Intuition.(每一个问题，我们都将关注不同的辅导元素。上个月我们探索了《Happiness》，本月我们将专注于《Intuition》。)”以及上文A-Z系列可知，这次是I开头的单词，上次为H开头的单词，再上次应是G开始的单词，结合选项可知，应选C项。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。由文章join a free teaster session中“Sessions run on a weekly basis from 10:00- 13:00. (课程每周一次，时间为10:00至13:00。)”可知，每节课持续约3小时。故选A项。
卷08：2023年上海市长宁区高三一模
(B)
Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth
A message from Kate Gebo
Welcome aboard!
We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.
I could not be prouder to lead Human Resources at United during this exciting time for our company, while we’re building the biggest and best airline in the history of aviation. Earlier this year, we announced that we are on track to hire at least 15,000 new employees by the end of this year.
When people think of career opportunities at United, they often think of being a pilot or flight attendant. In reality, our organization has a wide variety of roles in addition to our fantastic pilots and flight attendants, with jobs and functions to keep our airports running and our planes flying.
Whether it’s for operational roles, such as ramp service employees, customer service representatives, and aircraft technicians, or for corporate roles in human resources, digital technology, and social media, we’re hiring across every function of the airline, seeking strong talent that will take us to new heights.
A role at United is not just a job; it’s a career. Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce. In the past seven years, more than 1,500 frontline employees were promoted to management roles, and 78 % of our senior leaders were promoted internally.
Beyond the traditional career paths, we’re proud to create new paths to help our talent pipelines fulfill some of the industry’s most critical job functions. Aviate, our pilot career development program, offers aspiring and established pilots a path to the United flight deck. Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles. Our newly launched Innovate program helps provide the skills and experiences needed to succeed in a technology career at United.
We’re hiring from coast to coast, at our seven major hubs and across a broad range of positions. If you’re ready to join me and 95,000 of the industry’s best and brightest at United, I encourage you to visit careers. today to see what opportunities await you. Your career is cleared for takeoff.
United with you,
Kate Gebo
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources and Labor Relations
40. What is the main purpose of this passage
A. Guarantee to provide first-class customer service.
B. Promote frontline employees to management roles.
C. Introduce jobs available in some departments of United.
D. Advertise for United to enroll pilots and flight attendants.
41. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Visit careers., and you can see positions available.
B. Employees at United can change their jobs with interest.
C. Employees have to keep their positions throughout their tenure.
D. The United is making efforts to be the biggest and best airline.
42. Which is most suitable for those wanting to be technicians
A. The full-time, paid apprenticeship program. B. The traditional United career path.
C. The newly launched Innovate program. D. The new paths for talent pipelines.
【答案】40. D 41. C 42. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。这是一篇联合航空公司的飞行员和空乘人员招聘广告。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题“Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth(以历史性的招聘增长起飞)”和第二段“We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.(我们很高兴你能和我们一起飞行。我相信你认为美联航是一种旅行方式，我们拥有95,000多名员工，而且还在不断增长，我们公司也是有回报的职业发展中心。)”可知，文章的目的是为联合航空公司招聘飞行员和空乘人员做广告。故选D。
【41题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段第二句“Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce.(我们的许多员工在任职期间在不同的部门担任了新的角色，我们支持员工队伍的发展和投资。)”可知，员工在任职期间可以在不同的部门担任了新角色，“员工必须在整个任期内保持他们的职位”错误。故选C。
【42题详解】
细节理解题。根据第七段第三句“Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles.(Calibrate是我们的全职带薪学徒计划，适合那些想要进入飞机维修和其他技术操作角色的人。)”可知，全日制带薪学徒计划最适合那些想成为技术人员的人。故选A。
卷09：2023年上海市黄浦区高三一模
(B)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The rice cooker can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user care shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and wire out of reach of children under 8 years.
If the wire is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
SERVICE
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse(保险丝) and main fuse. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer(零售商).
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase. Send it to:
Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS
email: support@
telephone: 0345 658 9700
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer first to deal with any matters relating to guarantee.
GUARANTEE
Faults affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your legal rights are not affected.
Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1-year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase.
Register at: www.russellhobbs.co.uk/productregister/
Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacements are excluded and are only covered by a 1-year guarantee.
60. What can 9-year-olds do with the rice cooker
A. They can clean or repair it alone.
B. They can use it with proper instruction.
C. They can play with it as long as it is not in use.
D. They can supervise their younger brothers who use it.
61. Jennifer bought a rice cooker 10 months ago and now there is something wrong with it, what can she do
A. Call her retailer to extend the guarantee period.
B. Self-check the appliance before asking for help.
C. Email to support@ for technical advice.
D. Return the cooker with contact & purchasing information without the recipe.
62. You can replace a faulty rice cooker in the third year from your purchase if __________.
A. it has been repaired by your retailer or a service agent
B. the product functionality hasn’t been affected seriously
C. you have registered the cooker online as soon as you buy it
D. its consumables are guaranteed for their recommended lifecycle
【答案】60-62 BBC
【解析】
【导读】这篇文章介绍了一个关于电饭锅使用和保修的说明书。它讨论了儿童使用电饭锅的限制、维修服务以及产品保修的条款。
【60题解析】
B.细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句话 "The rice cooker can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved"，意思是电饭锅可以由8岁及以上的儿童和具有身体、感官或精神能力减退或缺乏经验和知识的人使用，但必须在监督/指导下，并了解涉及的危险。因此，选项B "They can use it with proper instruction."（他们可以在适当的指导下使用它）是正确的。
【61题解析】
B.细节理解题。根据第三段的第二句话 "If it’s still not working, consult your retailer"，意思是如果电饭锅仍然不能工作，请咨询您的零售商。因此，选项B "Self-check the appliance before asking for help."（在寻求帮助之前自行检查设备）是正确的。
【62题解析】
C.细节理解题。根据最后一段的第一句话 "Faults affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions"，意思是在保修期内出现影响产品功能的故障，我们将根据我们的选择通过更换或维修来进行纠正，前提是该产品的使用和维护符合说明书。所以，如果在购买后的第三年出现故障，可以联系制造商、服务代理商或类似资质的人员进行替换或维修，以避免危险。因此，选项C "you have registered the cooker online as soon as you buy it"（您在购买时立即在线注册了电饭锅）是正确的答案。
卷10：2023年上海市静安区高三一模
(B)
Reducing the workweek to four days could have a climate benefit. In addition to improving the well-being of workers, cutting working hours may reduce carbon emissions. But those benefits would depend on a number of factors, experts emphasize, including how people choose to spend nonworking time.
Commuting and travel
Transportation is the biggest contributor to greenhouse emissions. A November 2021 survey of 2,000 employees and 500 business leaders in the United Kingdom found that if all organizations introduced a four-day week, the reduced trips to work would decrease travel overall by more than 691 million miles a week.
But the climate benefits of less commuting could be eliminated, experts said, if people choose to spend their extra time off traveling, particularly if they do so by car or plane.
Energy usage
Shorter working hours could lead to reductions in energy usage, experts said. According to a 2006 paper, if the United States adopted European work standards, the country would consume about 20 percent less energy.
Energy could also be conserved if fewer resources are needed to heat and cool large office buildings, reducing demands on electricity. For example, if an entire workplace shuts down on the fifth day, that would help lower consumption—less so if the office stays open to accommodate employees taking different days off.
Lifestyle changes
It's possible that fewer working hours may lead some people to have a larger carbon footprint, but experts say research suggests that most people are likely to shift toward more sustainable lifestyles.
One theory is that people who work more and have less free time tend to do things in more carbon-intensive ways, such as choosing faster modes of transportation or buying prepared foods. Convenience is often carbon-intensive and people tend to choose convenience when they're time-stressed. Meanwhile, some research suggests that those who work less are more likely to engage in traditionally low-carbon activities, such as spending time with family or sleeping.
“When we talk about the four-day workweek and the environment, we focus on the tangible, but actually, in a way, the biggest potential benefit here is in the intangible,” experts said.
60. What is identified as the leading cause of greenhouse emissions according to the passage
A. The well-being of employees.
B. The conservation of energy.
C. Commuting and travel.
D. The European work standard.
61. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence “the biggest potential benefit here is in the intangible” in the last paragraph
A. People will have big potential in achieving intangible benefits while working.
B. People are more likely to engage in carbon-intensive activities due to time constraints.
C. People may shift toward more sustainable lifestyles and lower carbon footprints.
D. People may travel more frequently by car or plane during their extra time off.
62. The passage is mainly written to .
A. highlight the importance of shortening working time in the context of well-being
B. provide an overview of transportation emissions worldwide
C. analyze the impact of reduced working hours on mode of business
D. illustrate factors affecting the climate benefits of a shorter workweek
【答案】60-62 CCD
卷11：2023年上海市崇明区高三一模
B
YOUR IMPACT BEGINS TODAY Help us solve our world’s most pressing challenges With your support, we’re driving new knowledge, working to reduce our human footprint on the planet, and inspiring a new generation of changemakers to value the natural world and help create a brighter future. 100% of all donations go directly to our Explorers and programs. We’ve built a sustainable, innovative business model that allows us to invest every dollar you donate directly to our Explorers and programs. When you support the National Geographic Society, not only are you supporting your passion for the planet, but you also help protect its wonder. You ensure our mission lives on so we can continue exploring the planet, saving wildlife, protecting our ocean, empowering the world’s most innovative scientists to help solve the planet’s mysteries and challenges, and preserving our ancient heritage (遗产) for future generations. Your generous contribution will immediately go to work supporting the things you care passionately about — not operating costs.
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Single and monthly donations Make a gift today to help explore and protect our planet. By giving monthly, your reliable support allows us to respond to the most pressing programmatic needs. Employer Matching Gifts Many companies have a matching gift program for employees. You give an amount and your company donates the same. Double your impact by exploring your employer’s matching gift programs. Honor/Memorial Giving Honor a friend or loved one’s passion for science, exploration, education, and storytelling by making an unusual gift in their name.
60. The above webpage is aimed at ________.
A. appealing to people to preserve ancient heritage
B. guiding people to invest in a sustainable business
C. attracting donations to National Geographic Society
D. publicizing the mission of National Geographic Society
61. To make your contribution twice as much, you can ________.
A. support the most pressing employer B. reduce the tax attached to the donation
C. make it a gift in the name of your friend D. try your company’s matching gift programs
62. What can be learned about National Geographic Society
A. It needs no operating costs. B. It is dedicated to protecting nature.
C. Its mission hasn’t been recognized. D. Its employees needn’t pay income tax.
【答案】60. C 61. D 62. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要是一则关于为国家地理学会捐款的告示，介绍了这个组织的目的以及捐款的好处。
【60题详解】
推理判断题。根据文中“We’ve built a sustainable, innovative business model that allows us to invest every dollar you donate directly to our Explorers and programs.(我们已经建立了一个可持续的、创新的商业模式，使我们能够将您捐赠的每一美元直接投资于我们的探索者和项目)”以及“Your generous contribution will immediately go to work supporting the things you care passionately about — not operating costs.(您的慷慨捐助将立即用于支持您热衷的事情，而不是运营成本)”可推知，上述网页旨在为国家地理学会吸引捐款。故选C。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“You give an amount and your company donates the same. Double your impact by exploring your employer’s matching gift programs.(你捐出一笔钱，你的公司也会捐出同样的钱。通过探索雇主的配对礼物计划来扩大你的影响力)”可知，如果你的捐款是原来的两倍，你可以试试公司的配对礼物计划。故选D。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中“When you support the National Geographic Society, not only are you supporting your passion for the planet, but you also help protect its wonder. You ensure our mission lives on so we can continue exploring the planet, saving wildlife, protecting our ocean, empowering the world’s most innovative scientists to help solve the planet’s mysteries and challenges, and preserving our ancient heritage (遗产) for future generations.(当你支持国家地理学会时，你不仅支持你对地球的热情，而且还帮助保护了它的奇迹。你们确保我们的使命得以延续，这样我们才能继续探索地球，拯救野生动物，保护海洋，让世界上最具创新精神的科学家帮助解决地球上的谜团和挑战，并为子孙后代保护我们的古老遗产)”可知，国家地理学会致力于保护自然。故选B。
卷12：2023年上海市青浦区高三一模
(B)
Keep Cool Next Summer with These 3 Devices
As we prepare for what could be another hot summer, you may already be feeling the heat. Luckily a range of unusual and clever devices are now available to help make hot summer days more bearable.
The breeze-blowing umbrella
Umbrellas serve a double function, protecting us from rain and sunlight; they also serve as a sort of personal ozone layer. The Fanbrella, which looks and feels just like a conventional umbrella, is perfect for keeping the rain at bay but boasts a delicate fan located underneath the cover, so that you can enjoy fresh cool air while you walk through the summer showers. The fan is small and quiet enough to be unnoticeable yet powerful enough to reduce humidity. Operated by a switch on the handle of the umbrella, it can be activated only when you need it most.
Air conditioned beds
Humid nights are a horrible experience for most people, causing much discomfort and making sleep impossible. Unfortunately, a conventional fan in your bedroom will do little to mitigate your suffering, as humid air is simply blown around the room. An air conditioned bed is the perfect solution! This revolutionary furniture boasts quiet fans at the foot of the bed that help to circulate cool air from the opposite end, so you’re effectively sleeping on an air conditioned bed. With low running costs, summer nights without sleep could be a thing of the past.
The iPhone fan
iPhones are known for getting pretty hot to the touch when you’re using one, but now your smartphone could be the perfect device to help keep the summer heat at bay when you’re working at your desk or on the move. The small plastic fan fits onto the top of your iPhone and plugs into your phone’s charging socket (充电插座), so you need not worry about running out of batteries. With a quiet motor, you can be confident that colleagues won’t be disturbed and, if you remember to keep your iPhone charged, you can take the fan anywhere, from a sweaty train ride home to a walk in the local park with family.
With a range of inventive accessories to help make hot days more bearable, all we need now is a summer!
60. What makes a breeze-blowing umbrella superior to a conventional umbrella
A. It creates a personal ozone layer to avoid sunlight.
B. It boasts unconventional and luxurious appearance.
C. It can be activated by voice when you need it most.
D. It has a fan to give off cool air and reduce humidity.
61. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “mitigate”
A. claim B. relieve C. intensify D. sustain
62. What do we know about the iPhone fan
A. It can prevent your iPhone from temperature rise in summer heat.
B. You’d better use it outdoors to avoid noise despite the quiet motor.
C. It is portable and can function well without limitation of locations.
D. Batteries with high-capacity should be prepared to keep it charged.
答案:60-62 DBC
卷13：2023年上海市浦东新区高三一模
(B)
While writing plain English is no challenge, most of us struggle to find words or phrases to perfectly fall in place with the content. To help you improve your writing skills in English, we have collected some of the best web resources dedicated to this mission.
Grammarly Grammarly is one of the best online resources to significantly improve your vocabulary and writing skills. It is basically an online word processor, which goes beyond others in correcting over 250 types of English mistakes. The spell-checker and vocabulary enhancer are the standout features of Grammarly. Since the Grammarly app is also available for your web browser, you can simply install the extension and edit all of your Emails, social media posts, or any content that you create from your web browser. Although Grammarly is offered as free installation, a premium plan does exist which costs around $29.95/month.
Thesaurus Thesaurus is one of the vital tools that every good English writer has in their storehouse. Building on vocabulary is essential and that is what Thesaurus just offers. Thesaurus helps users by providing alternative words and phrases to perfectly express themselves. It also offers the best collection of synonyms and antonyms. Overuse of cliches, adverbs or bulky phrases is some examples of poor writing, which needs to be addressed. In this case, the Thesaurus has a collection of some of the most overused expressions that must be avoided in written English. Sharpen your English skills with this powerful online and mobile application tool for free.
Hemingway App The Hemingway App is a wonderful web-based and desktop software to help you edit your written English. It tackles a lot of subtle differences in English writing, like very complex sentences, uses of passive voice and much more. Using Hemingway App, all of your wordy sentences are highlighted in yellow and irrelevant content in red. The Hemingway app also provides a readability score for the entered text, which you could use to analyze the structure of the content you’ve written and build a connection with your readers. Though available as a free version for web interfaces, the standalone desktop software for Mac and Windows costs $9.99/month.
60. Which of the following can be learned from the passage
A. Grammarly is primarily focused on helping improve spelling and grammar in writing.
B. Thesaurus offers a large collection of word entries to enhance vocabulary.
C. The Hemingway App’s premium desktop software is available for a one-time payment of $9.99.
D. The Hemingway App assigns a distinct color to each type of grammar mistake it detects in the text.
61. If you expect to objectively assess how effectively your content will connect with your readers, you are likely to turn to __________.
A. Grammarly B. Thesaurus C. Hemingway App D. All
62. Who are probably NOT the intended readers of this passage
A. Fiction writers looking for real life materials to spark their creativity.
B. Non-native English speakers wanting to improve their writing proficiency.
C. Language enthusiasts interested in exploring different web-based tools.
D. Magazine editors whose role involves reviewing and polishing manuscripts.
参考答案:60-62 BCA
卷14：2023年上海市奉贤区高三一模
(B)
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R. Martin, Author of “A Game of Thrones”
What do these 4 guys share that you don’t
BILL GATES MARK ZUCKERBERG JEFF BEZOS WARREN BUFFETT
No, it's not their shoe size.
They read. At least two books a month, They're also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1,200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education
You knew that reading books makes your life better, It's not even all about money, fame and success. It's about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading help; you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life.
You know all the benefits of reading, so what's stopping you from reading more books
Time!
“I don't have time to read.”
Have you said those words before
You say it because...
you have an incredibly demanding college degree to study for…
your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table...
you are too occupied with work to open a book.
But let's imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month
Would you finally...
have what it takes to start that business
be a better parent
feel more fulfilled
Hold on to that vision for a second. If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days. Its free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading.
Here's what you'll learn:
Lesson 1: How to get your attention span back
A simple, yet powerful idea and a fun experiment to help you start giving reading the place in your life that it deserves
Lesson 2: Why no one compares to you
Discover “The Rainbow Principle” & how to take stock of your current situation
Lesson 3: How to show yourself you DO have time to read
Why Charlie Munger doesn't let himself get away easily with an opinion & what you can learn from the Italian Squad
Lesson 4: How you can make reading effortless
We’ll adapt a technique used by the world’s best mountaineers to help you build your reading habit like a pro would
Lesson 5: How you can trigger yourself to read without having to remember it
“The Bobby Fischer Principle will show you that what you think is a weakness might be your biggest strength
Lesson 6: What "The Nothing Alternative' can teach you about consistent reading
Why neither inside the box, nor outside the box gets the job done & how Stoics happily trade control for consistency
Lesson 7: How to make reading more fun than ever & why that matters
What you can learn from Pokemon Go about reading & the one thing that’s totally okay for you to steal from Warren Buffett
Enter your email below to make time to read, start learning daily and become more valuable to the world
You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here. Each email contains a story, a principle, and an experiment, Get started, and your reading life will never be the same!
60. Where does this passage probably come from
A. A leaflet publicizing a reading activity B. A website promoting a reading course.
C. A TV program advertising reading skills D. A handbook providing reading materials
61. Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning
A. To express his admiration for them. B. To indicate the importance of reading.
C. To highlight their time management skills D. To illustrate the success of the course.
62. Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read
A. Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time.
B. Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans
C. Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys
D. Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined
【答案】 60.B 61.B 62.A
【导读】这段文章主要是在宣传一个阅读课程，名为"Time 2 Read"。文章首先引用了四位成功人士（比尔·盖茨、马克·扎克伯格、杰夫·贝索斯和沃伦·巴菲特），他们都是世界上最富有的人之一，并且都是热爱阅读的人。接着，文章介绍了阅读的好处，如预防压力和抑郁、提高自信心、改善决策能力、增加同理心等。然后，文章提到时间是人们不愿意多读书的一个借口，但如果每个月读两本书，人们的生活会有很大变化。最后，文章介绍了这个免费的阅读课程，它包括7个教学内容，通过邮件发送给学员。
【解析】
60. B细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的描述，该阅读课程通过邮件发送给学员，可以推断出这段文章来自一个宣传阅读课程的网站。因此，答案为B. 一个宣传阅读课程的网站。
61.B 推理题。根据文章开头提到的四位成功人士（比尔·盖茨、马克·扎克伯格、杰夫·贝索斯和沃伦·巴菲特），并强调他们热爱阅读，可以推断作者提到这四个人是为了说明阅读的重要性。因此，答案为B. 为了说明阅读的重要性。
62.A 推理题。根据文章的描述，"Time 2 Read"是一个针对那些希望能够多读书但时间不够用的人的阅读课程。作者在文章中提到了许多人常常用忙碌的借口来推迟阅读的计划，而该课程旨在帮助这些人重新找回时间，建立每天阅读的习惯。因此，最有可能对"Time 2 Read"感兴趣的人群是那些愿意多读书但时间不够用的人。因此，答案为A. 那些愿意多读书但时间不够用的人。
卷15：2023年上海市普陀区高三一模
(B)
1. Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View- Return of the Jedi
To mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi, this selection sees 40 scenes from the movie recreated through the eyes of a supporting character, from robots to Mon Mothma.
So, among the 40 writers and artists contributing, we have Olivie Blake giving a glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine, Mary Kenney telling the story of Wicket the Ewok's dream of a quiet day on the forest moon of Endor and Charlie Jane Anders looking into that terrifying open mouth in the desert of Tatooine.
2. Creation Node by Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter is the author of one of my all-time favourite moments in a sci-fi novel: the oceans close over the top of Everest in Flood. I think of his drowned Earth relatively often - it is an image burned into my brain. His latest book sounds equally interesting and I'll definitely be giving it a read. Set in 2255, it follows the discovery of an object called Planet Nine, which a woman named Salma spots from her spaceship.
It's not a planet, or the "ninth" of anything; it was briefly believed to be a black hole, but then it sends a message that there is something waiting on its surface. Meanwhile, a quasar(类星体)has appeared and is heating up the solar system. Lots to deal with, then.
3. Starter Villain by John Scalzi
This is the sort of sci-fi novel that needs to be described as a joke, I feel. It's set on Earth today and sees divorced substitute teacher Charlie inherit his long-lost late uncle Jake's business. Unfortunately for Charlie, he also inherits his uncle's enemies. We are also promised intelligent, talking spy cats and unionised dolphins - what's not to like
4. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
I loved Zhang's first novel, How Much of These Hills Is Gold, set in the 19th-century Old West. I highly, highly recommend it: Zhang is a phenomenal writer. Her second book moves the action to the near future, where food crops are disappearing and a smog is spreading. Hoping to escape her troubled reality, a chef takes a job in a mountaintop settlement for the global elite (精英) and discovers plans to reshape the world.
5. Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor
What a treat this sounds: a short story collection to dip into in this busiest of months. Okafor, who is host of the Say Your Mind podcast, sets out to explore contemporary Black womanhood, but sets her stories in a Black Mirror version of the near future. There's one in which you can experience someone else's emotions through a chip in your brain, one where you can view bits of a distant relative's life with help from your DNA.
60. If you want to know the life of a cook, which novel would you choose
A. Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor B. Starter Villain by John Scalzi
C. Creation Node by Stephen Baxter D. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
61. What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph
A. A non-leading role. B. A viewer. C. A director D. A writing style.
62. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. In Fiction 2, the Solar System is getting colder.
B. In Fiction 3, a single teacher inherited his uncle's business.
C. In Fiction 4, the author described events in the remote arca.
D. In Fiction 5, you can experience black life through brain chips.
60-62 DAB
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B
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition (沉积) of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.
Lead author Dr Natalie Marchant (UCL Psychiatry) said: “Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia(痴呆). Here, we found that certain thinking patterns implicated in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.
“We hope that our findings could be used to develop strategies to lower people’s risk of dementia by helping them to reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
For the Alzheimer’s Society-supported study, the research team from UCL, INSERM and McGill University studied 292 people over the age of 55 who were part of the PREVENT-AD cohort study, and a further 68 people from the IMAP+ cohort.
Over a period of two years, the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like rumination (沉思) about the past and worry about the future. The participants also completed measures of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Their cognitive function was assessed, measuring memory, attention, spatial cognition, and language. Some (113) of the participants also underwent PET brain scans, measuring deposits of tau and amyloid, two proteins which cause the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, when they build up in the brain.
The researchers found that people who exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced more cognitive decline over a four-year period, and declines in memory (which is among the earlier signs of Alzheimer’s disease), and they were more likely to have amyloid and tau deposits in their brain.
“We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
The researchers suggest that RNT may contribute to Alzheimer’s risk via its impact on indicators of stress such as high blood pressure, as other studies have found that physiological stress can contribute to amyloid and tau deposition.
Co-author Dr Gael Chételat commented: “Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health, which might be positive or negative. Mental training practices such as meditation might help promoting positive- while down-regulating negative-associated mental schemes.
“Looking after your mental health is important, and it should be a major public health priority, as it’s not only important for people’s health and well-being in the short term, but it could also impact your eventual risk of dementia.”
59. Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is linked to ________.
A. thinking approach improvement in later years
B. later cognitive decline and the deposit of harmful brain proteins.
C. anxiety disorders which occurs in females solely
D. individuals of younger age, which is turning into a trend
60. According to Dr. Natalie Marchant, certain thinking patterns ________.
A. have no substantial impact on dementia
B. are primary contributors to depression and anxiety disorders
C. could be a reason why some people are more likely to get dementia.
D. Relevant primarily in mid-life, not in old age
61. In the study over a period of two years, the participants were asked about their ________.
A. favorite personal experiences
B. daily routines and habits
C. typical thinking about negative experiences
D. perspectives on various mental health practices
62. What do the researchers propose as a potential new risk factor for dementia
A. Depression and anxiety disorders
B. Accumulation of amyloid and tau deposits in the brain
C. Repetitive positive thinking patterns
D. Repetitive negative thinking patterns
【答案】59. B 60. C 61. C 62. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了伦敦大学学院领导的一项新研究发现，长期从事消极思维模式可能会增加患阿尔茨海默病的风险。
【59题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition (沉积) of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.(发表在《阿尔茨海默病与痴呆症》杂志上的一项针对55岁以上人群的研究发现，“重复性消极思维”(RNT)与随后的认知能力下降以及与阿尔茨海默病相关的有害大脑蛋白质沉积有关。)”可知，重复消极思维(RNT)与后来的认知能力下降和有害大脑蛋白质的沉积有关。故选B。
【60题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Here, we found that certain thinking patterns implicated in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.(在这里，我们发现与抑郁和焦虑有关的某些思维模式可能是患有这些疾病的人更容易患上痴呆症的潜在原因。)”可知，根据Natalie Marchant博士的说法，某些思维模式可能是一些人更容易患痴呆症的原因。故选C。
【61题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Over a period of two years, the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like rumination (沉思) about the past and worry about the future.(在两年的时间里，研究参与者回答了他们通常如何看待负面经历的问题，重点关注RNT模式，如对过去的沉思和对未来的担忧。)”可知，在为期两年的研究中，参与者被问及他们对负面经历的典型思考。故选C。
【62题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第九段““We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.( 马尚特博士说:“我们认为，重复的消极思维可能是痴呆症的一个新的风险因素，因为它可能以一种独特的方式导致痴呆症。”)”可知，研究人员认为痴呆的潜在新危险因素是重复的消极思维模式。故选D。专题05 阅读理解B篇（答案版）
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卷01：2023年上海市虹口区高三一模
B
Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds Balance could be a matter of life and death. The World Health Organization estimates that 684,000 fatal falls occur each year, making falling the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. Some of these falls are caused by more serious conditions -but many aren’t. According to George Locker, a long-term practitioner of tai chi, a loss of balance is a medical problem that can’t be treated with drugs or surgery, despite its effects. Increasingly,efforts are being made to remedy(补救) the balance problem among the groups already most affected by it. Tai chi,practiced by an estimated 50 million people in China,is an option. Studies have shown that as little as eight weeks of practice can improve older adults’scores on the Tinetti test —a commonly used measure of competence in basic tasks such as rising from a chair and walking—as well as reducing fear of falling. Longer periods of study show further benefits. Whatever activity you choose the lesson is to work on your balance before you need to. not after it becomes an issue. As Locker puts it everyone’s told to save money for their retirement and nobody’s taught to save their balance. But both are difficult to get back once they’re gone. Just 15 minutes a day of practice can be beneficial, but do more if you have time Starting earlier helps: try the exercises below on a hard, level surface.
Easy Level: Standing on one leg—with your hands resting on a work surface if you' re feeling unsteady — see how long you can maintain your balance. Do this one while you’re brushing your teeth.
Medium Level: For this movement, start from standing and take a big step forwards, bending your front leg until your trailing knee just brushes the floor. Then push off your front leg and return to a standing position.
Hard Level: Try step-ups on to a step or box: put one foot on to a box and push through that heel to step up so both feet end up together. To ensure you aren’t using your trailing leg to help ,keep your toes off the ground on that foot.
40. What does George Locker think of a lack of balance
A. It is costly to get treated with drugs and surgery.
B. It is a minor issue that doesn’t affect one’s overall health.
C. It is a problem without any medical solution.
D. It is a problem that can be easily fixed by exercising.
41. Which of the following best illustrates the Medium Level practice
A. B. C. D.
42. What is the lesson conveyed in the passage regarding balance and health
A. Balance is the top leading cause of sudden death from injuries.
B. It is essential for those affected by balance issues to seek help.
C. Taichi is the most effective way to improve one’s balance.
D. It is wiser to work on balance as early as possible.
卷02：2023年上海市宝山区高三一模
(B)
From: Bridget Pecolini
To: Anson Wong
Re: Questions about online math contest
Date: June 18, 2023
Dear Mr.Wong,
Thank you for your email. We're so glad your children are signed up to participate in our math contest. I hope it will be a rewarding and enriching experience for them.
You can access the training session and practice tests by logging into our website at www.. Once you're signed in, you will see several tabs on the left-hand side.
One of them will say "Enrolled." If you click on the drop-down menu there, you'll find the names of the children you registered. If you click on each name, you'll be given the option of joining a training session or doing practice tests.
I hope that answers your question!
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Sincerely,
Bridget Pecolini
60. What can Gary do at the beginning of August
A. He can take a class to learn how to succeed.
B. He can do the contests from two years ago.
C. He can contact the contest organizers.
D. He can try the most recent practice contest.
61. Why did Bridget contact Anson
A. She was checking in on him.
B. She was responding to his email.
C. She was looking for information.
D. She was asking him to pay.
62. When does the official contest take place
A. It takes place on June 18. B. It takes place on August 7.
C. It takes place on August 12. D. It takes place on August 14.
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60. It can be learned from “THE ATTACK”that_______.
A. Sandra asks Marcus for his password. B. Marcus steals the key corporate data.
C. The attacker gains Marcus's trust first. D. Sandra is a senior director of the bank.
61. Which of the following best fits the " "in step ④of“THE DEFENSE"
A. LESSON
B. HEALTH
C. PROGRAM
D. FINANCE
62. Which of the following is covered in the case
A. What loss the company has suffered
B. How Marcus regretted receiving the call
C. What Natalie has found about the domain
D. How effectively Ray responded to the attack
卷04：2023年上海市金山区高三一模
B
What’s UP Here, let’s take a look at some excellent book reviews for this month.
Dead Good Detectives Jenny McLachlan This is the story of a 12-year-old girl called Sid who loves playing horror games with her friends. But when she accidentally releases the ancient ghost pirate, Bones, Sid is launched into an adventure! However, there is someone hiding in the shadows, intended to send Bones back into the mysterious inn that he came from. This is a funny, exciting book that l would recommend to people who love lots of laughs.
Totty Shirley Galligan To find his home, Totty the turtle goes on an impressive adventure with the help of his friends, and has different obstacles to overcome. He wakes up with a plastic bag stuck around his neck, swims through an oil spill and gets caught in a fishing net. My favourite part was when his friend, the whale, helped him out of the garbage mountain, and he was rescued by the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre. If you like sea animals and care for the environment then this is a good book for you!
Fact Book of The Month: Aliens Joalda Morancy Ever wondered what incredible creatures might live beyond our planet This mind-blowing book teaches you everything about the search for alien lifeforms in our solar system and beyond. Meet the robots sent to Mars to look for Martians, find out how to spot an advanced alien civilization and discover what really goes on at Area 51! Do aliens exist And is it only a matter of time before we find them !
60. Who do you think are the intended readers of this column
A. Scientists and astronauts. B. Kids and teenagers.
C. Parents of middle school kids. D. Environmentalists.
61. John, who falls for what happens beyond Earth, will most probably buy ________.
A. Dead Good Detectives B. Totty
C. Fact Book of The Month: Aliens D. None
62. What may be the main idea of Totty
A. To praise the value of friendships.
B. To introduce various kinds of sea animals.
C. To encourage the spirits of overcoming difficulties.
D. To show how human behaviors affect sea creatures.
卷05：2023年上海市闵行区高三一模
(B)
15 TH OCT 2023 CULTURE Gazelle Twin, a composer, producer, and musician, opens up about being a conceptual artist and establishing a unique identity ahead of the release of her new album (专辑), Black Dog. Q: Would you describe your music as conceptual A: Conceptual is a good term. I don’t make music just for the sake of making music. My records are inspired by themes. I spend a considerable amount of time before writing the music, learning about subjects related to the theme. Then I work on the structure of the album. Ideas can change. For example, Black Dog was originally about ghosts (幽灵), but I ended up with an album about my childhood experiences, through to adulthood and parenthood, and the anxiety and fear that has been with me during that time. Q: Throughout the album, there is a sense of an observer. Is that person yourself, or another presence A: Both. There is the voice of depression and anxiety, and also this other person you know is always there. I thought of having this ominous presence (不祥之兆) around you. There is also that sense of being out in the world, as a woman, aware of my vulnerability (脆弱). For example, just going for a walk is never simple. We have to build protective instincts around ourselves. Q: When you started out, did you have any idea of the kind of artist you wanted to be A: I knew I didn’t want to fit a fixed style or be restricted by being female. I wanted to be flexible. I like to think in scale and of more than I can achieve as one person. I like artists with unique identities. Q: What would be your advice to anyone with ambitions to become a musician A: Follow your instincts. Put yourself out there without pressure to be “finished”. Absorb things, experiment, and allow yourself to follow a journey where you don’t know where you will end up. Being successful commercially takes a team and time. You have to love it and be in it for the long journey. Q: Fast forward ten years, where do you want to be A: I would love to carry on following my instincts and making albums. I would like more of a collection of TV and film scores because I enjoy writing scores and cooperative work.
40. Why is Gazelle Twin’s music conceptual
A. Her records are usually about ghosts. B. The album’s structure is a top priority.
C. The word “conceptual” itself is attractive. D. Her music is highly motivated by themes.
41. In the second part of the interview, “this other person” most likely represents __________.
A. spiritual growth B. vivid imagination
C. inner self-awareness D. external intervention
42. Which of the following can be inferred from Gazelle Twin’s response in the interview
A. She tends to take the bigger picture into account.
B. Her future planning is profit-driven to some extent.
C. Black Dog has already become a hit album worldwide.
D She expresses willingness to help the potential musicians.
卷06：2023年上海市松江区高三一模
(B)
Ads, news, movies, TV shows, and many other types of media all want you to accept their messages at face value. However, you should look beneath the surface and ask questions to decode what the media message is really saying. You need to ask yourself two basic questions: Who is the source of the message How is it trying to get your attention
Question 1: Who is the source of the message
(Picture A) Knowing who is responsible for a message can reveal its true intention, as well as any possible prejudice. Just take the picture above as an example. Why are we asked to ban the impacts Don’t forget that the source at the bottom plays a part. If, sometimes, the source isn’t clear, we can look for it by checking legal documents.
Question 2: How is it trying to get your attention
(Picture B) The obvious part of a message is called the text, which includes any language, imagery, music, or anything else you can see or hear. The implied part of a message is called the subtext, and it’s suggested by the content rather than directly seen or heard. We as individuals then decide how to interpret this subtext based on our personal ideas, world views, and expectations. People with different perspectives might interpret the same piece of message differently. Mind that some media may just take advantage of the prejudice. (Picture C) Photo control is nearly as old as photography itself, but modern technology has made it common and easy to do. Using photo editing software, almost anyone can make big changes to an image, from adjusting colors and lighting to adding and removing content. That’s why you should always keep a critical eye on images in the media. Some media may hold back or overstate information, like an advertisement that makes the products appear more effective than they really are. (Picture D) Social media users can also give themselves a digital transformation with a little effort. They can make themselves look however they like in just a few moments. But since these edited images are presented as reality, they can affect our mental well-being. By constantly seeing pictures of artificially superb people, some of us may start to believe that these pictures are genuine, and that we can never live up to these unrealistic ideals. This type of harmful thinking can lead to all sorts of mental and emotional health concerns.
40. We can learn from the passage that .
A. the media hope that you can make sense of their true meanings
B. finding the sources of media helps to form a sensible judgment
C. text is more important than subtext when we analyze the messages
D. photography and photo editing software date back to the same time
41. Your aunt finds her newly-bought belt doesn’t make her so stylish as advertised. Which picture can illustrate the case
A. Picture A B. Picture B C. Picture C D. Picture D
42. This passage can be found under the section of ________.
A. Mass Media Reading B. Content-Targeted Advertising
C. Deconstructing Web-pages D. Persuasive Language Recognition
卷07：2023年上海市杨浦区高三一模
B
40. Which of the following is TRUE about Intuition
A. It is a born skill that can not be improved.
B. It enables wise decisions when used properly.
C. It is contradictory to the power of reasoning.
D. It guides us to notice the little things in our life.
41. _________ was most likely the topic for the month before last.
A. Pity. B. Jazz. C. Gratitude. D. Harmony.
42. What can be learned about the Taster Sessions
A. Each session lasts about 3 hours.
B. A password is needed for booking a session.
C. They run at a fixed time every day.
D. They are free to regular members only.
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(B)
Take Off with Historic Hiring Growth
A message from Kate Gebo
Welcome aboard!
We are so happy to have you fly with us. I’m sure you’ve thought about United as a way to travel, and with over 95,000 employees and growing, our company is also the center for rewarding careers.
I could not be prouder to lead Human Resources at United during this exciting time for our company, while we’re building the biggest and best airline in the history of aviation. Earlier this year, we announced that we are on track to hire at least 15,000 new employees by the end of this year.
When people think of career opportunities at United, they often think of being a pilot or flight attendant. In reality, our organization has a wide variety of roles in addition to our fantastic pilots and flight attendants, with jobs and functions to keep our airports running and our planes flying.
Whether it’s for operational roles, such as ramp service employees, customer service representatives, and aircraft technicians, or for corporate roles in human resources, digital technology, and social media, we’re hiring across every function of the airline, seeking strong talent that will take us to new heights.
A role at United is not just a job; it’s a career. Many of our employees have taken on new roles in different departments throughout their tenure (聘用期), which we support to develop and invest in our workforce. In the past seven years, more than 1,500 frontline employees were promoted to management roles, and 78 % of our senior leaders were promoted internally.
Beyond the traditional career paths, we’re proud to create new paths to help our talent pipelines fulfill some of the industry’s most critical job functions. Aviate, our pilot career development program, offers aspiring and established pilots a path to the United flight deck. Calibrate is our full-time, paid apprenticeship program for those wanting to go into aircraft maintenance and other technical operational roles. Our newly launched Innovate program helps provide the skills and experiences needed to succeed in a technology career at United.
We’re hiring from coast to coast, at our seven major hubs and across a broad range of positions. If you’re ready to join me and 95,000 of the industry’s best and brightest at United, I encourage you to visit careers. today to see what opportunities await you. Your career is cleared for takeoff.
United with you,
Kate Gebo
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources and Labor Relations
40. What is the main purpose of this passage
A. Guarantee to provide first-class customer service.
B. Promote frontline employees to management roles.
C. Introduce jobs available in some departments of United.
D. Advertise for United to enroll pilots and flight attendants.
41. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Visit careers., and you can see positions available.
B. Employees at United can change their jobs with interest.
C. Employees have to keep their positions throughout their tenure.
D. The United is making efforts to be the biggest and best airline.
42. Which is most suitable for those wanting to be technicians
A. The full-time, paid apprenticeship program. B. The traditional United career path.
C. The newly launched Innovate program. D. The new paths for talent pipelines.
卷09：2023年上海市黄浦区高三一模
(B)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The rice cooker can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user care shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and wire out of reach of children under 8 years.
If the wire is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
SERVICE
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse(保险丝) and main fuse. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer(零售商).
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice.
If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase. Send it to:
Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
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Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer first to deal with any matters relating to guarantee.
GUARANTEE
Faults affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your legal rights are not affected.
Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1-year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase.
Register at: www.russellhobbs.co.uk/productregister/
Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacements are excluded and are only covered by a 1-year guarantee.
60. What can 9-year-olds do with the rice cooker
A. They can clean or repair it alone.
B. They can use it with proper instruction.
C. They can play with it as long as it is not in use.
D. They can supervise their younger brothers who use it.
61. Jennifer bought a rice cooker 10 months ago and now there is something wrong with it, what can she do
A. Call her retailer to extend the guarantee period.
B. Self-check the appliance before asking for help.
C. Email to support@ for technical advice.
D. Return the cooker with contact & purchasing information without the recipe.
62. You can replace a faulty rice cooker in the third year from your purchase if __________.
A. it has been repaired by your retailer or a service agent
B. the product functionality hasn’t been affected seriously
C. you have registered the cooker online as soon as you buy it
D. its consumables are guaranteed for their recommended lifecycle
卷10：2023年上海市静安区高三一模
(B)
Reducing the workweek to four days could have a climate benefit. In addition to improving the well-being of workers, cutting working hours may reduce carbon emissions. But those benefits would depend on a number of factors, experts emphasize, including how people choose to spend nonworking time.
Commuting and travel
Transportation is the biggest contributor to greenhouse emissions. A November 2021 survey of 2,000 employees and 500 business leaders in the United Kingdom found that if all organizations introduced a four-day week, the reduced trips to work would decrease travel overall by more than 691 million miles a week.
But the climate benefits of less commuting could be eliminated, experts said, if people choose to spend their extra time off traveling, particularly if they do so by car or plane.
Energy usage
Shorter working hours could lead to reductions in energy usage, experts said. According to a 2006 paper, if the United States adopted European work standards, the country would consume about 20 percent less energy.
Energy could also be conserved if fewer resources are needed to heat and cool large office buildings, reducing demands on electricity. For example, if an entire workplace shuts down on the fifth day, that would help lower consumption—less so if the office stays open to accommodate employees taking different days off.
Lifestyle changes
It's possible that fewer working hours may lead some people to have a larger carbon footprint, but experts say research suggests that most people are likely to shift toward more sustainable lifestyles.
One theory is that people who work more and have less free time tend to do things in more carbon-intensive ways, such as choosing faster modes of transportation or buying prepared foods. Convenience is often carbon-intensive and people tend to choose convenience when they're time-stressed. Meanwhile, some research suggests that those who work less are more likely to engage in traditionally low-carbon activities, such as spending time with family or sleeping.
“When we talk about the four-day workweek and the environment, we focus on the tangible, but actually, in a way, the biggest potential benefit here is in the intangible,” experts said.
60. What is identified as the leading cause of greenhouse emissions according to the passage
A. The well-being of employees.
B. The conservation of energy.
C. Commuting and travel.
D. The European work standard.
61. What can be inferred from the underlined sentence “the biggest potential benefit here is in the intangible” in the last paragraph
A. People will have big potential in achieving intangible benefits while working.
B. People are more likely to engage in carbon-intensive activities due to time constraints.
C. People may shift toward more sustainable lifestyles and lower carbon footprints.
D. People may travel more frequently by car or plane during their extra time off.
62. The passage is mainly written to .
A. highlight the importance of shortening working time in the context of well-being
B. provide an overview of transportation emissions worldwide
C. analyze the impact of reduced working hours on mode of business
D. illustrate factors affecting the climate benefits of a shorter workweek
60-62 CCD
卷11：2023年上海市崇明区高三一模
B
YOUR IMPACT BEGINS TODAY Help us solve our world’s most pressing challenges With your support, we’re driving new knowledge, working to reduce our human footprint on the planet, and inspiring a new generation of changemakers to value the natural world and help create a brighter future. 100% of all donations go directly to our Explorers and programs. We’ve built a sustainable, innovative business model that allows us to invest every dollar you donate directly to our Explorers and programs. When you support the National Geographic Society, not only are you supporting your passion for the planet, but you also help protect its wonder. You ensure our mission lives on so we can continue exploring the planet, saving wildlife, protecting our ocean, empowering the world’s most innovative scientists to help solve the planet’s mysteries and challenges, and preserving our ancient heritage (遗产) for future generations. Your generous contribution will immediately go to work supporting the things you care passionately about — not operating costs.
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60. The above webpage is aimed at ________.
A. appealing to people to preserve ancient heritage
B. guiding people to invest in a sustainable business
C. attracting donations to National Geographic Society
D. publicizing the mission of National Geographic Society
61. To make your contribution twice as much, you can ________.
A. support the most pressing employer B. reduce the tax attached to the donation
C. make it a gift in the name of your friend D. try your company’s matching gift programs
62. What can be learned about National Geographic Society
A. It needs no operating costs. B. It is dedicated to protecting nature.
C. Its mission hasn’t been recognized. D. Its employees needn’t pay income tax.
卷12：2023年上海市青浦区高三一模
(B)
Keep Cool Next Summer with These 3 Devices
As we prepare for what could be another hot summer, you may already be feeling the heat. Luckily a range of unusual and clever devices are now available to help make hot summer days more bearable.
The breeze-blowing umbrella
Umbrellas serve a double function, protecting us from rain and sunlight; they also serve as a sort of personal ozone layer. The Fanbrella, which looks and feels just like a conventional umbrella, is perfect for keeping the rain at bay but boasts a delicate fan located underneath the cover, so that you can enjoy fresh cool air while you walk through the summer showers. The fan is small and quiet enough to be unnoticeable yet powerful enough to reduce humidity. Operated by a switch on the handle of the umbrella, it can be activated only when you need it most.
Air conditioned beds
Humid nights are a horrible experience for most people, causing much discomfort and making sleep impossible. Unfortunately, a conventional fan in your bedroom will do little to mitigate your suffering, as humid air is simply blown around the room. An air conditioned bed is the perfect solution! This revolutionary furniture boasts quiet fans at the foot of the bed that help to circulate cool air from the opposite end, so you’re effectively sleeping on an air conditioned bed. With low running costs, summer nights without sleep could be a thing of the past.
The iPhone fan
iPhones are known for getting pretty hot to the touch when you’re using one, but now your smartphone could be the perfect device to help keep the summer heat at bay when you’re working at your desk or on the move. The small plastic fan fits onto the top of your iPhone and plugs into your phone’s charging socket (充电插座), so you need not worry about running out of batteries. With a quiet motor, you can be confident that colleagues won’t be disturbed and, if you remember to keep your iPhone charged, you can take the fan anywhere, from a sweaty train ride home to a walk in the local park with family.
With a range of inventive accessories to help make hot days more bearable, all we need now is a summer!
60. What makes a breeze-blowing umbrella superior to a conventional umbrella
A. It creates a personal ozone layer to avoid sunlight.
B. It boasts unconventional and luxurious appearance.
C. It can be activated by voice when you need it most.
D. It has a fan to give off cool air and reduce humidity.
61. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “mitigate”
A. claim B. relieve C. intensify D. sustain
62. What do we know about the iPhone fan
A. It can prevent your iPhone from temperature rise in summer heat.
B. You’d better use it outdoors to avoid noise despite the quiet motor.
C. It is portable and can function well without limitation of locations.
D. Batteries with high-capacity should be prepared to keep it charged.
卷13：2023年上海市浦东新区高三一模
(B)
While writing plain English is no challenge, most of us struggle to find words or phrases to perfectly fall in place with the content. To help you improve your writing skills in English, we have collected some of the best web resources dedicated to this mission.
Grammarly Grammarly is one of the best online resources to significantly improve your vocabulary and writing skills. It is basically an online word processor, which goes beyond others in correcting over 250 types of English mistakes. The spell-checker and vocabulary enhancer are the standout features of Grammarly. Since the Grammarly app is also available for your web browser, you can simply install the extension and edit all of your Emails, social media posts, or any content that you create from your web browser. Although Grammarly is offered as free installation, a premium plan does exist which costs around $29.95/month.
Thesaurus Thesaurus is one of the vital tools that every good English writer has in their storehouse. Building on vocabulary is essential and that is what Thesaurus just offers. Thesaurus helps users by providing alternative words and phrases to perfectly express themselves. It also offers the best collection of synonyms and antonyms. Overuse of cliches, adverbs or bulky phrases is some examples of poor writing, which needs to be addressed. In this case, the Thesaurus has a collection of some of the most overused expressions that must be avoided in written English. Sharpen your English skills with this powerful online and mobile application tool for free.
Hemingway App The Hemingway App is a wonderful web-based and desktop software to help you edit your written English. It tackles a lot of subtle differences in English writing, like very complex sentences, uses of passive voice and much more. Using Hemingway App, all of your wordy sentences are highlighted in yellow and irrelevant content in red. The Hemingway app also provides a readability score for the entered text, which you could use to analyze the structure of the content you’ve written and build a connection with your readers. Though available as a free version for web interfaces, the standalone desktop software for Mac and Windows costs $9.99/month.
60. Which of the following can be learned from the passage
A. Grammarly is primarily focused on helping improve spelling and grammar in writing.
B. Thesaurus offers a large collection of word entries to enhance vocabulary.
C. The Hemingway App’s premium desktop software is available for a one-time payment of $9.99.
D. The Hemingway App assigns a distinct color to each type of grammar mistake it detects in the text.
61. If you expect to objectively assess how effectively your content will connect with your readers, you are likely to turn to __________.
A. Grammarly B. Thesaurus C. Hemingway App D. All
62. Who are probably NOT the intended readers of this passage
A. Fiction writers looking for real life materials to spark their creativity.
B. Non-native English speakers wanting to improve their writing proficiency.
C. Language enthusiasts interested in exploring different web-based tools.
D. Magazine editors whose role involves reviewing and polishing manuscripts.
卷14：2023年上海市奉贤区高三一模
(B)
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”
George R.R. Martin, Author of “A Game of Thrones”
What do these 4 guys share that you don’t
BILL GATES MARK ZUCKERBERG JEFF BEZOS WARREN BUFFETT
No, it's not their shoe size.
They read. At least two books a month, They're also among the top 10 richest people in the world. And they’re not alone in their love for books, with 1,200 other millionaires, who quote reading as a core part of their self-education
You knew that reading books makes your life better, It's not even all about money, fame and success. It's about becoming a more knowledgeable and valuable person. Additionally, reading help; you prevent stress and keep depression at bay, while enhancing your confidence, improving your decision-making, increasing your empathy and overall satisfaction with life.
You know all the benefits of reading, so what's stopping you from reading more books
Time!
“I don't have time to read.”
Have you said those words before
You say it because...
you have an incredibly demanding college degree to study for…
your loved ones are sitting at home, counting on you to put food on the table...
you are too occupied with work to open a book.
But let's imagine another reality for a second. What would your life look like if you read just two books every month
Would you finally...
have what it takes to start that business
be a better parent
feel more fulfilled
Hold on to that vision for a second. If you want to make it a reality, this email course, Time 2 Read, will be your guide for the next 10 days. Its free of charge and specifically designed to help you take time back, start building a daily reading habit and turn wanting to read into actual reading.
Here's what you'll learn:
Lesson 1: How to get your attention span back
A simple, yet powerful idea and a fun experiment to help you start giving reading the place in your life that it deserves
Lesson 2: Why no one compares to you
Discover “The Rainbow Principle” & how to take stock of your current situation
Lesson 3: How to show yourself you DO have time to read
Why Charlie Munger doesn't let himself get away easily with an opinion & what you can learn from the Italian Squad
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We’ll adapt a technique used by the world’s best mountaineers to help you build your reading habit like a pro would
Lesson 5: How you can trigger yourself to read without having to remember it
“The Bobby Fischer Principle will show you that what you think is a weakness might be your biggest strength
Lesson 6: What "The Nothing Alternative' can teach you about consistent reading
Why neither inside the box, nor outside the box gets the job done & how Stoics happily trade control for consistency
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What you can learn from Pokemon Go about reading & the one thing that’s totally okay for you to steal from Warren Buffett
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You’ll be sent 7 lessons via email over the next 10 days, starting right after you sign up here. Each email contains a story, a principle, and an experiment, Get started, and your reading life will never be the same!
60. Where does this passage probably come from
A. A leaflet publicizing a reading activity B. A website promoting a reading course.
C. A TV program advertising reading skills D. A handbook providing reading materials
61. Why does the author mention the four famous people at the beginning
A. To express his admiration for them. B. To indicate the importance of reading.
C. To highlight their time management skills D. To illustrate the success of the course.
62. Who are most likely to be interested in Time 2 Read
A. Those who are willing to read more but struggle with time.
B. Those who are sick of making excuses to delay their life plans
C. Those who are eager to become a millionaire like the four guys
D. Those who are determined to be more and more self-disciplined
卷15：2023年上海市普陀区高三一模
(B)
1. Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View- Return of the Jedi
To mark the 40th anniversary of the release of Return of the Jedi, this selection sees 40 scenes from the movie recreated through the eyes of a supporting character, from robots to Mon Mothma.
So, among the 40 writers and artists contributing, we have Olivie Blake giving a glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine, Mary Kenney telling the story of Wicket the Ewok's dream of a quiet day on the forest moon of Endor and Charlie Jane Anders looking into that terrifying open mouth in the desert of Tatooine.
2. Creation Node by Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter is the author of one of my all-time favourite moments in a sci-fi novel: the oceans close over the top of Everest in Flood. I think of his drowned Earth relatively often - it is an image burned into my brain. His latest book sounds equally interesting and I'll definitely be giving it a read. Set in 2255, it follows the discovery of an object called Planet Nine, which a woman named Salma spots from her spaceship.
It's not a planet, or the "ninth" of anything; it was briefly believed to be a black hole, but then it sends a message that there is something waiting on its surface. Meanwhile, a quasar(类星体)has appeared and is heating up the solar system. Lots to deal with, then.
3. Starter Villain by John Scalzi
This is the sort of sci-fi novel that needs to be described as a joke, I feel. It's set on Earth today and sees divorced substitute teacher Charlie inherit his long-lost late uncle Jake's business. Unfortunately for Charlie, he also inherits his uncle's enemies. We are also promised intelligent, talking spy cats and unionised dolphins - what's not to like
4. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
I loved Zhang's first novel, How Much of These Hills Is Gold, set in the 19th-century Old West. I highly, highly recommend it: Zhang is a phenomenal writer. Her second book moves the action to the near future, where food crops are disappearing and a smog is spreading. Hoping to escape her troubled reality, a chef takes a job in a mountaintop settlement for the global elite (精英) and discovers plans to reshape the world.
5. Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor
What a treat this sounds: a short story collection to dip into in this busiest of months. Okafor, who is host of the Say Your Mind podcast, sets out to explore contemporary Black womanhood, but sets her stories in a Black Mirror version of the near future. There's one in which you can experience someone else's emotions through a chip in your brain, one where you can view bits of a distant relative's life with help from your DNA.
60. If you want to know the life of a cook, which novel would you choose
A. Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor B. Starter Villain by John Scalzi
C. Creation Node by Stephen Baxter D. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
61. What does the underlined phrase mean in the first paragraph
A. A non-leading role. B. A viewer. C. A director D. A writing style.
62. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. In Fiction 2, the Solar System is getting colder.
B. In Fiction 3, a single teacher inherited his uncle's business.
C. In Fiction 4, the author described events in the remote arca.
D. In Fiction 5, you can experience black life through brain chips.
卷16：2023年上海市徐汇区高三一模
B
Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study.
In the study of people aged over 55, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers found ‘repetitive negative thinking’ (RNT) is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition (沉积) of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s.
Lead author Dr Natalie Marchant (UCL Psychiatry) said: “Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia(痴呆). Here, we found that certain thinking patterns implicated in depression and anxiety could be an underlying reason why people with those disorders are more likely to develop dementia.
“We hope that our findings could be used to develop strategies to lower people’s risk of dementia by helping them to reduce their negative thinking patterns.”
For the Alzheimer’s Society-supported study, the research team from UCL, INSERM and McGill University studied 292 people over the age of 55 who were part of the PREVENT-AD cohort study, and a further 68 people from the IMAP+ cohort.
Over a period of two years, the study participants responded to questions about how they typically think about negative experiences, focusing on RNT patterns like rumination (沉思) about the past and worry about the future. The participants also completed measures of depression and anxiety symptoms.
Their cognitive function was assessed, measuring memory, attention, spatial cognition, and language. Some (113) of the participants also underwent PET brain scans, measuring deposits of tau and amyloid, two proteins which cause the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, when they build up in the brain.
The researchers found that people who exhibited higher RNT patterns experienced more cognitive decline over a four-year period, and declines in memory (which is among the earlier signs of Alzheimer’s disease), and they were more likely to have amyloid and tau deposits in their brain.
“We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia as it could contribute to dementia in a unique way,” said Dr Marchant.
The researchers suggest that RNT may contribute to Alzheimer’s risk via its impact on indicators of stress such as high blood pressure, as other studies have found that physiological stress can contribute to amyloid and tau deposition.
Co-author Dr Gael Chételat commented: “Our thoughts can have a biological impact on our physical health, which might be positive or negative. Mental training practices such as meditation might help promoting positive- while down-regulating negative-associated mental schemes.
“Looking after your mental health is important, and it should be a major public health priority, as it’s not only important for people’s health and well-being in the short term, but it could also impact your eventual risk of dementia.”
59. Repetitive negative thinking (RNT) is linked to ________.
A. thinking approach improvement in later years
B. later cognitive decline and the deposit of harmful brain proteins.
C. anxiety disorders which occurs in females solely
D. individuals of younger age, which is turning into a trend
60. According to Dr. Natalie Marchant, certain thinking patterns ________.
A. have no substantial impact on dementia
B. are primary contributors to depression and anxiety disorders
C. could be a reason why some people are more likely to get dementia.
D. Relevant primarily in mid-life, not in old age
61. In the study over a period of two years, the participants were asked about their ________.
A. favorite personal experiences
B. daily routines and habits
C. typical thinking about negative experiences
D. perspectives on various mental health practices
62. What do the researchers propose as a potential new risk factor for dementia
A. Depression and anxiety disorders
B. Accumulation of amyloid and tau deposits in the brain
C. Repetitive positive thinking patterns
D. Repetitive negative thinking patterns

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