上海市奉贤区高三英语下学期二模试题(上海奉贤二模)牛津上海版

A. 8:40 B. 8:45 C. 8:50 D. 9:00

70. According to the passage, you can’t _____.

A. get to some hotels by taking this “hop-on, hop-off” bus B. buy the ticket for “hop-on, hop-off” through telephone

C. learn the history of Kuala Lumpur as well as the history of the places you want to go on the bus

D. get access to Internet on the bus

71. Where can you most probably read this passage? In _____.

A. a fashion magazine B. a documentary C. a tourist brochure D. a newspaper

72. What can be inferred from the first paragraph?

A. 44% of Americans are afraid of flying.

B. Fear of flying happens only among people without flying experience.

C. Some of the people who need to fly often in their jobs are afraid of flying. D. Stewards and stewardesses don’t fear as soon as they board the plane.

73. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

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A. The fear of speaking in public is the second most common fear next to aviaphobia.

B. Over 30% of people afraid of flying are more concerned about losing control of themselves.

C. The example of John Smith shows that the painful experience related to flying will recover soon.

D. Aviaphobes easily become physically and mentally drained because the flight is long and exhausting.

74. The reason why aviaphobes feel it a need to conceal fear of flying is that _____.

A. they can’t afford to lose their jobs

B. they are afraid that it will affect their relationship with friends C. it is a big and dark secret

D. it may be viewed as a sign of timidity that may put their social position at risk

75. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?

A. The causes of aviaphobia B. Psychologists’ attitude toward aviaphobia

C. Some facts about aviaphobia D. The definition of aviaphobia

Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. How to get a list of blocos B. Marching with a samba school C. The high occupancy at Brazil’s hotels D. The pee control during the carnival E. The world’s biggest carnival F. The samba parade — the festival’s highlight

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More than 500,000 foreign visitors flock to the carnival each year to dance, shout, drink and surge around in happy mobs. Last year, 1.1 million people took part in the celebrations. The occupancy at Brazil’s hotels is currently more than 80

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percent and is expected to hit 98 percent, beating last year’s 95 percent. According to local media, Rio’s hotel association says this is the first time they predict an increase in domestic tourists over foreign tourists.

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What began as street parades developed into a more organized competition among top samba schools from Brazil and abroad. Approximately 3,000 to 5,000 members of each school participate in full-blown costumes that differ every year. All you have to do is buy a costume, head to the meeting spot of the samba school you decide to parade with, pay a membership fee and, most importantly, follow what the person in front of you is doing once you enter the parade with your school. Oh, and don’t forget to learn by heart your school’s tune.

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It’s not all about the samba. Blocos — street parties / smaller local parades that begin weeks before Carnival — are where the real parties are. Look up a list of blocos (there are approximately 500 each year) for times and location. To find a list, get friendly with locals. These aren’t exactly top secret.

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During the carnival, to prevent public urinating — an unfortunately common sight at Carnival — thousands of city workers will be on official “pee patrol.” Milling around the parades and parties in plain clothes, the public agents have been ordered to arrest revelers who can’t be bothered to find a toilet. First-time offenders will be fined, while repeat offenders will find themselves spending the night at the police station.

Section D

Directions: Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.

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(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)

81. The research by Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute shows that __________ can help

to decrease the risk of having a stroke.

82. In addition to lowering blood pressure, flavonoids make contributions to

__________.

83. What can account for the link between chocolate consumption and strokes

according to Fayad?

84. Why is moderate chocolate consumption important?

第II卷（共45分）

I. Translation

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.

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