本卷为 2023年上海卷英语高考真题,共 27 道题,平均得分率 69%。试卷适用地区:上海市。涉及知识点:日常生活 、房屋和家居、人与动植物、周边环境与场所、计划、校园俱乐部、食物与饮料 、健康饮食 等。
| A.Every morning at 6: 00. | B.Every Thursday afternoon. |
| C.Every day at 6:00 p.m. | D.Every Tuesday morning. |
| A.Dishwasher. | B.Dryer. |
| C.Kitchen appliances. | D.His own lamps. |
| A.She can bear walking dogs. | B.Rabbits suit her lifestyle most |
| C.She prefers rabbits to cats. | D.She doesn’t like cats. |
| A.The music in the next room disturbed his rest. |
| B.The room he lives in is leaking water. |
| C.He wants the front desk staff to help him order takeout. |
| D.He encountered danger in his own room. |
| A.Take some guitar lessons. | B.Go to France. |
| C.Spend more time at work. | D.Eat more chocolates. |
| A.Reading a book is better than seeing a movie. |
| B.Seeing a movie doesn’t deserve the money. |
| C.Joining a book club is economical. |
| D.It’s never too later to read books. |
| A.Eat more natural food. | B.Eat more packaged food. |
| C.Eat less vegetable sticks. | D.Eat more chips. |
| A.It’s hot to have a spring outing now. |
| B.It’s strange to postpone the spring outing. |
| C.It is wise to postpone the spring outing. |
| D.It may be colder at the end of this month. |
| A.They should have arrived an hour earlier. |
| B.He doesn’t enjoy the design of the fireworks |
| C.The fireworks show started an hour later than planned |
| D.The experience was far from satisfactory |
| A.The man is worth the promotion. |
| B.The man's work is finally recognized |
| C.The man is the best fit for the position |
| D.The man has been undervalued |
| A.To avoid fire accidents. | B.To avoid smoke and noise. |
| C.To accommodate more rubbish. | D.To make room for activities. |
| A.They were usually stored underground to keep them fresh. |
| B.They were kept in refrigerators to prevent them going bad. |
| C.They were transported from the kitchen to save time. |
| D.They were picked fresh from the castle garden as needed. |
| A.Life in Europe. | B.The castle kitchen. |
| C.Food in the castle | D.Developments of castles. |
| A.It is more economical and more efficient. |
| B.It is more popular and more effective |
| C.It is more difficult and more valuable. |
| D.It is more complicated and more excellent |
| A.Brand messages in online video ads. |
| B.Non-brand contents in online video ads. |
| C.Brand messages in TV ads. |
| D.Non-brand contents in TV ads. |
| A.The importance of brands. | B.A new e-book guide. |
| C.Digital advertising. | D.Strategies of advertising. |
| A.She is misunderstood by her friend. |
| B.She isn’t getting along well with her roommate. |
| C.She has trouble making new friends in new places. |
| D.She doesn’t want to be friends with Mary any more |
| A.She doesn’t like being friends with Jane. |
| B.She makes Jane feel bad on purpose. |
| C.She fails to do part of her duty. |
| D.She will surely change her behavior. |
| A.She can still tolerate Mary. |
| B.She doesn’t think Mary will change. |
| C.She is afraid she will offend Mary. |
| D.She is afraid of losing this friend. |
| A.Forget about the trivial things. |
| B.Tell Mary through a third person. |
| C.Tell Mary directly about her feelings. |
| D.Don’t be friends with Marry any more. |
Once upon a time , in the heart of Africa, there was a king who
One day, a dispute arose in the kingdom. Two farmers were arguing about the ownership of a piece of land. They could not settle the matter themselves
The king listened to both sides of the story. He then asked, “Who among you can tell me.how many seeds are in the fruit of the baobab tree?” The farmers looked at each other, puzzled. They did not know the answer.
King Mosi continued , “Just as you cannot tell me the number of seeds in the baobab fruit, you cannot prove
The farmers were taken aback by the king’s wisdom. They agreed to the king’s decision and thanked him for his fair judgment. From that day forward, they
The people of the kingdom admired King Mosi’s wisdom. They would remain
And so, king Mosi continued to rule his kingdom with wisdom and fairness, earning
This is the story of King Mosi, a wise and just ruler who made a significant impact on his kingdom and its people. His story continues to inspire and teach valuable lessons about leadership and justice.
| A.unworkable B.indicative C.polar D.promising E.quantity F.requests G.content H. vision I.evaluating J.unmet K.subscribing |
Brainstorming is a creative process that can help generate new and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. It involves bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to share their ideas freely and build upon each other’s contributions. However, to make the most of this process, it is important to create an environment that encourages active participation and collaboration. Here are some key principles to keep in mind when conducting a brainstorming session.
Firstly, it is important to have a clear vision or goal for the brainstorming session. This will help guide the discussion and ensure that all ideas generated are relevant to the topic at hand. Participants should be encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas freely, without fear of judgment or criticism. By
When
It is also important to honor
In addition to evaluating the quality of ideas, it is important to consider the content of the discussion. The brainstorming session should be focused on generating new ideas and solutions rather than rehashing old ones. Participants should be encouraged to think creatively and outside the box, and to avoid getting bogged down in the details.
The
Ultimately, the success of a brainstorming session depends on the group’s ability to work together towards a shared
Doctors are scientists who operate in a world of statistics, odds and probability. Yet they’ve long been taught that when dealing with patients they should convey a reassuring level of confidence and certainty.
Medical schools are only just starting to teach doctors how to deal with this, and patients’ expectations haven’t
“Medicine has always fallen short of the sort of certainty that we find in math and geometry”, says Dr. Ross Upshur, a researcher at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto. “If you think about knowledge and what it does, it’s about
Doctors in training, like gamblers, need to be
Technology has helped
On the other hand, computers can’t
| A.On one hand | B.Afterwards | C.As a result | D.Above all |
| A.victim | B.instance | C.transparency | D.certainty |
| A.frequently | B.generally | C.rarely | D.mainly |
| A.adored | B.transformed | C.faded | D.adjusted |
| A.limiting | B.hitting | C.threatening | D.assembling |
| A.compared with | B.accounted for | C.accustomed to | D.annoyed at |
| A.cover | B.train | C.clarify | D.broaden |
| A.identify | B.cure | C.defend | D.cause |
| A.enlighten | B.redefine | C.commit | D.guarantee |
| A.accurate | B.plain | C.serious | D.remedial |
| A.challenge | B.encounter | C.conversation | D.dispute |
| A.dangerous | B.maximal | C.unfavorable | D.contrasting |
| A.stuff | B.hint | C.communicate | D.indicate |
| A.conclude | B.understand | C.assume | D.calculate |
| A.however | B.therefore | C.moreover | D.hence |

Doctors are scientists who operate in a world of statistics, odds and probability. Yet they’ve long been taught that when dealing with patients they should convey a reassuring level of confidence and certainty.
Medical schools are only just starting to teach doctors how to deal with this, and patients’ expectations haven’t
“Medicine has always fallen short of the sort of certainty that we find in math and geometry”, says Dr. Ross Upshur, a researcher at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health in Toronto. “If you think about knowledge and what it does, it’s about
Doctors in training, like gamblers, need to be
Technology has helped
On the other hand, computers can’t
In the vast, untouched expanse of wilderness, Isla and her faithful golden retriever (猎犬), Finn danced in a harmony of souls. Together, they weaved through myriad terrains, from shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets to rugged mountain paths that touched the heavens. Their bond was not of mere circumstance, but of shared dreams, Isla sought quiet away from the urban noise, while every rustle and murmur of the wild ignited Finn’s spirit.
As dawn’s first light kissed the earth, Isla deliberately packed away memories of the nigh while Finn, with eager anticipation, wagged ( 摇摆) his tail, eager for the day’s melodies. Their journey was not charted by maps or compasses, but by the gentle touches of their hearts, caressed by nature’s ideal breezes.
One dusky evening, painted with deep red colors and ethereal purples, an unexpected storm took them off guard, Raindrops, heavy with sorrow, transformed familiar trails into flowing streams, in a desperate bid for refuge, Isla was trapped by the fierce embrace of the currents. It twas Finn’s instinctive courage that shone brightly in that moment of despair, as he moved forward suddenly, securing her backpack with a steadfast grip, drawing her back to safety’s shore.
Nestled in u rocky embrace, they clung to each other against the storm’s fury. Isla whispered tales of bygone days and distant horizons into Finn’s eager cars, In return , he moved slowly and complained weakly, weaving tales without words, sharing a symphony of silent stories.
When the storm’s rage decreased, the world they knew was covered in unfamiliarity. Trails they once danced upon had vanished, and landmarks whispered in unfamiliar tongues. For the first time, Isla felt the weight of disorientation. But Finn, with unwavering confidence, stepped forward, trusting his instincts to unveil the path ahead.
As days melted into weeks, just when hope seemed a distant star, the embrace of a hidden village hugged them gently. Interested by the long exciting journey, villagers welcomed them, their journey becoming woven into the picture of local legend. But the wild’s temptation could not be ignored. Restored, the two partners ventured once more into the embrace of nature, carrying with them the blessings and hopes of newfound friends.
Through the rich and colorful picture of their adventures, it became evident that their true strength was not in conquering the elements but in the unyielding bond they shared. The wild was but a stage for their eternal ballet of friendship and perseverance.
71. What connected Isla to Finn?| A.The untouched expanse of wilderness. |
| B.Shadowed forests echoing with ancient secrets. |
| C.Circumstance and shared dreams. |
| D.The urban noise. |
| A.A dusk of crimson and purple. |
| B.A sudden storm. |
| C.The familiar trails. |
| D.A rocky embrace. |
| A.Finn’s confidence and intuition. |
| B.Isla’s respect for nature. |
| C.Isla and Finn’s exciting journey |
| D.The wild’s temptation. |
| A.Isla and Finn made their journeys based on a map or a compass. |
| B.Finn failed to pull Isla back to the safety of shore. |
| C.The villagers wove Isla and Finn’s journey into local legend. |
| D.Isla and Finn’s real strength lied in conquering harsh environments. |
The Motivated Sequence (序列) of Public Speech
The motivated sequence gets its name partly because it follows john Dewey’s problem solution model for thinking and partly because it makes attractive analyses of these problems and their solutions by tying them to human motives. That is, the motivated sequence is both problem-driven and motivation-centered.
There are five basic steps in the motivated sequence
1.You must get people to attend to some problem, or to feel discomfort strongly enough to want to hear more.
2. You can create more specific wants or desires, a personal sense of need.
3. When wants or needs are created, you can attempt to satisfy them by showing what can be done to solve the problem or relieve the sense of discomfort.
4. Simply describing a course of action may not be enough, so in the fourth place you can visualize the world as it would look if the actions were carried out, and what it might be like if they were not.
5. With that, if you have done these four tasks well, accidence members should be ready to act — to put into practice the proposed solution to their problems.
| Five steps | Audience response |
| l.Attention Getting attention | I want to listen. |
| 2.Need Showing the need : Describing the solution | Something needs to be done. |
| 3.Satisfaction Satisfying the need : presenting the solution | This is what to do to satisfy the need. |
| 4.Visualization Visualizing the results | _________ ? _________ |
| 5. Action Requesting action or approval | I will do this. |
The motivated sequence can be used to structure many different sorts of speeches. It could be used, for example, in a speech urging your classmates to join a blood donors’ association. Or, you could use it to sell a friend insurance. And you can also use it to talk about social problems, such as the environment and the economic crisis.
75. What do we know about the motivated sequence?| A.It is the basic principle of problem-solution model. |
| B.It has nothing to do with human motivation. |
| C.It’s both problem-driven and motivation-centered. |
| D.There are six basic steps in the motivated sequence. |
| A.A speech urging your classmates to quit a blood donors’ association. |
| B.A speech to get your friends to promote a blood donors’ association |
| C.A speech to get your friends to sell insurance. |
| D.A speech on the environmental and economic crisis. |
| A.(4 ) (3) (5) (1) (2) | B.(4 ) (2) (3) (1) (5) |
| C.(4 ) (5) (3) (1) (2) | D.(4 ) (2) (1) (5) (3) |
The universe expands with every passing second, stretching the space between galaxies like dough rising in an oven. But just how fast is this expansion happening? As telescopes like Hubble strive to answer this fundamental question, they encounter a perplexing gap between theoretical predictions and observed data.
Hubble’s measurements indicate a faster rate of expansion in the modern universe compared to what was expected based on observations of the universe more than 13 billion years ago by the European Space Agency’s Planck satellite. This inconsistency has been a subject of scientific inquiry for several years. However, it remains uncertain whether differences in measurement techniques or chance variations are responsible for this disparity.
Recent data from the Hubble telescope have significantly reduced the possibility that this discrepancy is merely a statistical fluke, with the chances now estimated at only 1 in 100,000. This marks a substantial improvement from previous estimates, which placed the odds at 1 in 3,000 less than a year ago. These precise measurements from Hubble lend weight to the hypothesis that new physics may be necessary to reconcile the observed mismatch.
Lead researcher Adam Riess, a Nobel laureate from the Space Telescope Science Institute and Johns Hopkins University, describes the tension between the early and late universe as one of the most exciting developments in cosmology in decades. He emphasizes that the growing disparity cannot be dismissed as a random occurrence and suggests that it may signal the need for a deeper understanding of the cosmos.
To determine distances in the universe, scientists rely on a “cosmic distance ladder” method. This involves accurately measuring distances to nearby galaxies and then using progressively distant galaxies as reference points. By observing stars like Cepheid variables, astronomers can calibrate this distance ladder. Riess and his team have been refining these measurements since 2005, aiming to improve our understanding of cosmic distances.
In their latest study, astronomers used Hubble to observe 70 Cepheid variables in the Large Magellanic Cloud. By comparing these stars with their more distant counterparts in galaxies hosting supernovae, they refined their measurement of the Hubble constant, reducing its uncertainty from 2.2% to 1.9%. Despite this increased precision, their calculated Hubble constant remains at odds with the value predicted by observations of the early universe conducted by Planck.
The Planck satellite, which maps the cosmic microwave background – a remnant of the universe’s early stages – provides crucial data for understanding the universe’s expansion. However, the discrepancy between these measurements and those from Hubble underscores the need for further investigation and the potential for new discoveries in cosmology.
78. Where do measurements of the early universe come from?| A.The space between galaxies. |
| B.Measurements from Hubble and other telescopes |
| C.European Space Agency’s Planck satellite. |
| D.The latest Hubble data. |
| A.The expansion speed of the modern universe is faster than expected |
| B.New physics may be needed to explain this mismatch. |
| C.It is unlikely that this discrepancy occurred by chance. |
| D.Hubble’s tension is the most exciting development in cosmology in decades. |
| A.A cosmic distance ladder. |
| B.Accurate measurements of distances. |
| C.Milepost markers. |
| D.The Hubble constant. |
| A.They used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe pulsating stars |
| B.They improved the comparison between |
| C.They raised the uncertainty of the Hubble constant to 2.2% |
| D.They reduced the uncertainty in their Hubble constant value to 1.9. |
The Difference Between Homeschooling and Schooling at Home
Homeschooling is not a new concept, Families have chosen this as a primary source of education for decades. Whether they live in a remote urea, travel often, or believe they can provide a more stable education for their children, parents chose to take control of their child's education by providing it at home.
While the idea of homeschooling may not be as foreign as it once was, it’s still centered around replacing the teacher with a parent or guardian. Some parents who choose to homeschool may be former teachers, which makes the process a little easier, but it still may not be enough in certain areas.
Similar to homeschooling, online school is based around a student’s individualized learning journey.
To take it a few steps further, accredited online schools, like Laurel Springs, support this leaning journey with a diverse K-l2 curriculum and instructional support. There are options for, more rigorous instruction through Honors and Ap courses. The Academy at Laurel Springs Laurel delivers an exceptional education for intellectually curious scholars.
| A.A flexible schedule allows students to work whenever and wherever they learn best. |
| B.Even postgraduate students have the opportunity to take advantage of a competitive program. |
| C.It’s clear to see how homeschooling, even if done primarily online, isn’t the same as online learning. |
| D.There may have been limited resources available when the homeschooling movement was fist adopted. |
| E.One of the main differences between online school and homeschool is that online schools still employ teachers. |
| F.Many misconceptions may continue to build around the two, including mistaking a stake of digitized worksheets for online classrooms. |
Teenagers should be pulled of the sofa
For many years, scientists thought that the human brain was fully mature before the teen years. They thought that a person's brain growth was complete and the structure was more or less fixed by the age of 3. However, more recent research shows that although the brain reaches its maximum size between the ages of 12 and 14, brain development is not yet complete.
The brain's functionally different sections communicate with each other through synapses- connections between nerve (神经) cells. Scientists have found that synapses grow or die away, depending on how much they are used to process information,
The good news is that teenagers do have the potential, through choice and behavior, to shape their brain development. The brain automatically gets rid of the synapses that it doesn't need in order to make the remaining ones more efficient. During the time the brain is removing synapses, the cells and connections that are used survive, while the ones that are not used die away. For example, if a teenager is doing music, sports or academic studies, those are the cells and connections that will become part of the brain's operating system. But unfortunately, if he or she is lying on the sofa, watching TV and playing computer games, those are the brain cells and connections that will remain into adulthood. Therefore, what you do with your teenage years could have an effect on the rest of your life,
What is important is that learning how synapses grow or die away can help teenagers be better equipped to make more intelligent choices, thus motivating them to take a moment before acting to consider the consequences of their actions. If you don't want to become an adult who is buried in the sofa all day long, pull yourself out of it when you are still a teenager.
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