上海市长宁区2020届高三4月教学质量检测（二模）
英语
II.Grammar and Vocabulary
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
25. Many young people say that they want to be more independent, but sometimes they use this as an excuse ___________ irresponsible behavior.
A.by    B.to    C.in    D.for
26. Frankly speaking, _________ of them knew what the other was doing in the morning that day.
A.none    B.neither    C.some    D.all
27. The bread you bought at the supermarket today was at least ___________ the bread you bought in the nearby bakery yesterday.
A. as worse as    B.as better than    C.no worse than    D.not better as
28.When the victims of the earthquake went back home, the repair of their damaged houses __________.
A.has yet completed      B.has been completed yet
C.had already completed    D.had already been completed
29. He started the work quite early this morning. By now he ___________ it, but he is still working on it.
A.should finish    B.should have finished    C.could finish    D.must have finished
30. It is not alwayss easy for the public to see ____________ use a new invention can be of to human life.
A.whose    B.what    C.which    D.that
31.Alexander said that he would found an institution ____________ any person could receive instruction in any study.
A.where      B.which    C.that    D.how
32. Tom admitted ____________ the document in the morning without getting his manager’s permission.
A.read      B.being read      C.to read    D.having read
33. ___________ difficulties we may come across in carrying out this plan, we’ll work together to overcome them.
A.However    B.Wherever    C.Whatever    D.No matter
34. Evidence came up ___________ specific speech sounds were recognized by infants as young as two months old.
A.what    B.which    C.that    D.whose
35. It’s not important whether you win or not. What really matters is __________ you play the game.
A.what    B.how    C.who    D.that
36. Only under special circumstances ___________ to use the fire hose, otherwise they will be punished.
A.are people permitted  B.people are permitted  C.people permitted  D.did people permitnearby
37. You’ll find the hot issue that Da Vinci Furniture Co., Ltd sold fraud furniture _________ all over China.
A. talk about  B.to talk about  C.talking about  D. talked about
38. What a fantastic view it is! We see millions of golden rape flowers, rows of houses and smoke __________ from behind them.
A.rose    B.to rise    C.rising    D.risen
39. A disabled boy begging on the street was reported ___________ by a car, but the driver fled instead of sending him to hospital.
A.being hit    B.to be hit    C.having been hit    D.to have been hit
40. My grandparents have developed a habit of taking a walk after dinner every day __________ it rains.
A.in time of    B.whenever    C.except when    D.despite
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.tragedy      B.ceasing      C.applies      D.endure        E.invaluable
F.opportunity    G.brilliant      H.promises      I.inconvenience    J.emerging
From the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of green Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would pay attention. In more recent times, this truth has been expressed as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that ____41____ light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and if one dares to believe, life ____42____from death.
Farmers all over the world know the importance of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to harvest. Everything must be in its own time. Although the rain pours down without stop, ___43___all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the ___44___, he knows that the rain provides the nourishment his crops need to grow and flourish. The showers in April give rise to the glorious flowers in May.
But this ancient truth ___45___ to more than the crops of the fields. It is a(n) ___46___ m
essage of hope to all who experience ___47___ in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another. A lost job here can provide the ___48___ for a better job there. A broken dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.