1、上海市高三英语一模考试汇编 完型填空题牛津上海版2013届（2012学年）上海市高三英语一模完形填空（长宁）All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandras Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up
2、 to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 . Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world.
3、 A number of these species are endangered, over 20 in Japan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environments health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the w
4、orld are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment. In recent years, environmental groups have made signif
5、icant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies habitat (栖息地). Other projec
6、ts in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010. Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental
7、groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylors Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot af
8、ford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.”50.A. colorsB. bodies C. wings D. feelers51.A. out of controlB. in great dangerC. on the flyD. out of date52.A. nearbyB. thoughC. besid
9、esD. alone53.A. predictableB. possibleC. imaginableD. terrible54.A. factorB. pictureC. measureD. display55.A. exposedB. accustomedC. sensitiveD. resistant56.A. highlightsB. changesC. replacesD. finds57.A. preservingB. controllingC. observingD. recognizing58.A. projectsB. effortsC. stepsD. groups59.A
10、. set an exampleB. keep the promiseC. make a differenceD. take the time 60.A. howeverB. furthermoreC. otherwiseD. therefore61.A. DistinguishedB. LeadingC. SeniorD. Ordinary62.A. gracefulB. significantC. pitifulD. mysterious63. A. proposedB. commented C. promised D. recommended 64.A. restricted B. ad
11、aptedC. contributedD. tied5054 CBDDC 5559 CAABC 6064 ADBBD（闸北）In todays American society, background checks have become a routine part of hiring process. employers use them to _50_ potential workers, judging whether they are qualified for the posts. Through background checks, employers can also make
12、 sure that the information applicants provide is truthful, which _51_ the applicants moral quality.Then what do background checks investigate? Many include a review of the employees employment history trying to confirm whether the employee has ever been fired or forced to _52_ . Employers also pay a
13、ttention to the length of unemployment, afraid that long-time _53_ from work may bring negative influence to the employees performance. Sometimes, an applicants residential history is also an issue. Jobs With state or local governments often require that the employee live in certain areas, reducing
14、the chances for them to have contact with _54_ people. Besides living near the work place is always welcome as it saves time and fares on _55_ . Another item which cant be neglected is the applicants criminal history as in whether he has ever been arrested or put into prison. Although _56_ like traf
15、fic ticketing or queue jumping are usually pardoned, breaking a criminal law is rarely _57_ and, in most cases, is sure to result in the ending of the employment. Then comes the social history. A background check that involves the applicants social history is _58_ needed for government posts or empl
16、oyment in finance and law industries that require greater self _59_ . A small mistake in these posts may result in huge loss. The investigation usually checks drug use, family relationships and social contacts, in order to _60_ hiring someone unsuitable for the posts. Background investigators who _6
17、1_ social history may interview neighbors and professional references _62_ by the applicant.Finally in the field Of education background, an application form may ask for copies of licenses or University diplomas to show the applicants _63_ performances. In many instances, an education background che
18、ck is so _64_ about details that investigators even confirm the date on which the employee earned his degree to determine if it agrees With the information the employee provided On his application.50.A.qualifyB.assessC.treat D.reward51.A.practisesB.suppliesC.destroysD.suggests52.A.cheatB.apply C.res
19、ignD.complain53.A.absenceB.reviewC.independenceD.silence54.A.bad-temperedB.ill-intentionedC.cold-bloodedD.old-fashioned55.A.housingB.facilitiesC.communicationD.transportation56.A.minor offencesB.serious faults C.personal experiencesD.public inconveniences57.A.botheredB.sparedC.paid D.informed58.A.te
20、mporarilyB.generallyC.fortunatelyD.gradually59.A.satisfactionB.confidenceC.disciplineD.awareness60.A.explain B.discussC.permitD.avoid61.A.look afterB.look onC.look intoD.look in62.A.recognizedB.examinedC.orderedD.compared63.A.financialB.academicC.religiousD.official64.A.carelessB.curious C.realistic
21、D.particular5054 BDCAB 5559 DABBC 6064 DCABD（杨浦）A new research suggests that animals have a much higher level of brainpower than once thought. If animals do have intelligence, how do scientists measure it? Before defining animals intelligence, scientists defined what is not intelligence. Instinct is
22、 not intelligence. It is a skill _50_ into an animals brain by its genetic heritage (基因遗传). Tricks can be learned by repetition, but no real thinking is _51_. Cuing, in which animals learn to do or not to do certain things by following outside signals, does not demonstrate intelligence. Scientists b
23、elieve that insight, the ability to use tools, and communication using human language are all _52_ measures of the mental ability of animals. When judging animal intelligence, scientists look for insight, which they define as a flash of sudden understanding. When a young gorilla (大猩猩) could not reac
24、h fruit from a tree, she noticed crates (木板箱) on the lawn near the tree. She _53_ the crates into a pyramid, then climbed on them to reach her _54_. The gorillas insight allowed her to solve a new problem without trial and error. The ability to use tools is also an important sign of intelligence. Cr
25、ows (乌鸦) use sticks to pry (撬开) peanuts out of cracks. The crow _55_ intelligence by showing it has learned what a stick can do. _56_ , otter (水獭) use rocks to crack open crab shells in order to get at the meat. Many animals have learned to communicate using human language. One chimp can recognize a
26、nd correctly use more than 250 _57_ symbols on a keyboard. These symbols _58_ human words. An amazing parrot can _59_ five objects of two different types. He can understand the difference between the number, color, and kind of object. The ability to _60_ is a basic thinking skill. In addition, he se
27、ems to use language to express his needs and _61_. When ill and taken to the animal hospital for his first overnight stay, this parrot turned to go. “Come here!” he cried to a scientist who works with him. “I love you. Im sorry. Wanna go back?” The research on animal intelligence raises important qu
28、estions. If animals are smarter than _62_ thought, would that change the way humans interact with them? Would animals still be used for food, clothing, or _63_ experimentation? Finding the answer to these tough questions makes a difficult _64_ even for a large-brained, problem-solving species like o
29、ur own.50. A. developed B. admitted C. programmed D. injected 51. A. inherited me B. involved C. instructed D. intended 52. A. realistic B. unusual C. accurate D. effective 53. A. piled B. assembled C. supported D. divided 54. A. potential B. reward C. standard D. top 55. A. explores B. expands C. e
30、xplains D. exhibits piracy 56. A. Likewise B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise 57. A. magical B. flexible C. abstract D. permanent 58. A. substitute for B. stand for C. appeal to D. carry out 59. A. foresee B. determine C. combine D. distinguish 60. A. classify B. justify C. qualify D. simplify 61. A. satisfaction B. emotions C. gratitude D. beliefs 62. A. objectively B. professionally C. previously D. scientifically 63. A. electrical B. physical C. medical D. logical 64. A. decision B. translation C. choice D. puzzle 5054 CBDAB 5559 DACBD 6064 ABCCD
