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2014学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
高三英语 试卷
2015.4
II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with the given word, fill in each blank with the proper form
of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
(A)
As you get older, if feels like time tends to move faster. As Dan Ariely explains over at The Wall Street Journal, we tend to fall into familiar routines(25)_____we age and that makes time move quickly.
We percieve time as something like a stack of memories, so the less new experiences you have, the(26)________(likely)you are to fill in those memories with interesting things.
Time does go by(or, more acccurately, if feels as if time is going by) more quickly, the older we get.
In the first few years of our lives, anything we sense or do is brand new, and many of our experiences are unique, so they remain firmly in our memories. But as(27)_____years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiences—both because we(28)______(accomplish) a lot and because we are slaves to our daily routines.
For example, try to remember(29)_____happened to you every day last week, chances are that nothing extraordinary happened, so you will be hard-pressed to recall the specific things you did on Monday, Tuesday,etc.
What can we do about this? Maybe we need some new app that will encourage us to try out new experiences, point out things we?ve never done, recommend dishes we?ve never tasted and suggest places we?ve never been. Such an app(30)_____make our lives more varied, encourage us to try new things, slow down the passage of time and increase our happiness.
(31)_____such an app arrives, try to do at least one new thing every week. It?s not too difficult to push(32)_______to do new things.
(B)
This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Daniel Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences(哀悼) on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will have every single resource that he needs (33)_________( investigate) this horrible crime, care for the victims and their families.
(34)__________ (endure) too many of these tragedies in the past few years, each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would---- as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there?s not a parent in America who doesn?t feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.
The majority of those (35)__________ died today were children—beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them—birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the (36)___________(fall) were also teachers—men and women who devoted their lives to (37)__________（help） our children fulfill their dreams.
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So our hearts are broken today—for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who（38）__________(lose). Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their children?s innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain.
As a country, we have been through this too many times. (39) __________ it?s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago—these neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And we?re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies (40)_____________ this, regardless of the politics.
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. . Posting a photo of the food you?re about to eat on WeChat has become a daily ritual (惯例：仪式) for many. Often this food in the photo isn?t as appealing to those looking at it, but scientists are now claiming taking a photo of your food before you eat it makes it taste better. Researchers at University of Minnesota?s Carlson School of Management claim taking a photo puts you in the moment and in doing so, heightens your (41) . The person taking the photo will, on some level, feel the motivation to continue the practice. Researchers wondered about the power of rituals after noticing the funny (42) that people often perform before eating and drinking. They conducted experiments to investigate whether these kinds of habitual behaviour influences taste. In the first experiment, some participants were asked to eat a piece of chocolate following a detailed set of (43) : ?Without unwrapping the chocolate bar, break it in half. Unwrap half of the bar and eat it. Then, unwrap the other half and eat it. The other participants were (44) instructed to relax for a short amount of time and then eat the chocolate bar however they wanted.
The results showed that those who had performed the ritual rated the chocolate more (45) , enjoyed it more, and were willing to pay more for the chocolate than the other group. A. instruction B. random C. highly D. revealed E. simply F. established G. situations H. confirmed I. senses J. common K. routines
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A second experiment (46) these findings, showing that (47) movements don't produce a more enjoyable eating experience. The data also (48) that a longer delay between ritual and consumption bolstered these effects, even with a neutral food like carrots.
While these rituals may seem small or mundane, the researchers note that the effects they produce are quite tangible. And while rituals are (49) before mealtimes, they could play a role in other(50) , too. Reading Comprehension Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
An examination is a very important part of life, which is used to test a person?s ability. But as you know many of us has(51)____ and are afraid of it. Though they know that exams are there for their benefit, they still have a lot of fear for it. It is very often we find such people. You will find such people a little anxious and a little stressed about their exams. Many a time such nerves can be (52)____ and useful to you, for others it?s never wrocking.
To overcome these nerves we got some tips for you. Don?t get too excited about the exams and for that don?t drink too much of the coffee or tea to cope up with the exam(53) _____. Eat a healthy and proper diet and don?t worry about the exams while eating. Stress can be harmful to you(54) _____ sometimes. It can cause a lot of problems in your body, which can be increased heartbeat and breath, sweating palms, nervous attitude, stressed about exams, etc...
Before moving to the examination hall you prepare thoroughly about the exams. For that firstly make a list of what is to be studied and then make an overlook for that. Now divide each subject into some easy sub-classes. Go through some(55) _____ question papers and study your earlier mistakes made in it. Make a perfect schedule for your study. Overlook the(56) _____ used for answering the questions I mean their pattern and style of writing. Solve few more question papers and study to achieve a proper time(57)_____. Take some quick breaks in your study time so that you can(58) _____ an interest in your study.
Now while taking the exams just relax, control your breath and believe in yourself. Don?t panic and he optimistic. Try to reduce your stress and be happy. Don?t(59) _____ at least an hour before the exams, just get yourself calmed down. Keep you focus on the paper and tell yourself that you are(60) _____ prepared. For exams each before the time and try to(61)_____ in the surroundings. Don?t listen to any of the exam rumours before exams. If you still can?t control your exam stress then go for some meditation or hypnosis( 冥想或催眠）。
Yes, hypnosis, a real good and(62) _____ way to control your nerves and reduce your stress. It can be seen that a person?s whole life changes completely only from few of the(63) _____ instructions. In hypnosis a person directly deals you are your subconscious mind instead of your conscious mind. The fact is your subconscious mind is a lot more(64) _____ and following than your conscious mind, so instructing correctly to your subconscious mind results terrific in reducing your nerves. Hypnosis reduces your fear of failure and(65) _____ a sense of confidence in you. It decreases your negatively and forces you to think positively about your exams. You also multiples your potential. You simply need to get your hands on the hypnosis for examination MP3.
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This is easily downloadable and you will be well on your path to combating and overcoming the condition.
51.A.interest B.panic C.faith D.concept 52.A.motivating B.suffering C.shocking D.spreading 53.A.participation B.motivation C.expansion D.tension 54.A.mentally B.physically C.continuously D.exhaustingly 55.A.previous B.patient C.personal D.current 56.A.preparations B.lessons C.schedules D.techniques 57.A.administration B.management C.limitation D.scale 58.A.entertain B.contain C.maintain D.complain 59.A.revise B.rush C.instruct D.discuss 60.A.normally B.informally C.comparatively D.completely 61.A.mix B.resolve C.adjust D.focus 62.A.instructive B.significant C.effective D.romantic 63.A.appropriate B.splendid C.original D.negative 64.A.impatient B.obedient C.ordinary D.desirable 65.A.enjoys B.shakes C.generates D.generalizes
Section B
Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements .For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.
(A)
There were so many nights when I, as a young boy, had to watch helplessly as my father verbally and physically abused my mother. I can still recall the smell of alcohol,see the fear in my mother?s eyes, and feel the helpless misery that comes when we see people we love hurting each other in incomprehensible ways.
I would not wish that experience on anyone, especially not a child. If I settle down in those memories, I can feel myself wanting to hurt my father back, in the same ways he hurt my mother and in ways of which I was incapable as a small boy.
I see my mother?s face and I see this gentle human being whom I loved so very much and who did nothing to deserve the pain inposed upon her.
When I recall this story, I realize how difficult the process of forgiving truly is. Intellectually, I know my father caused pain because he was in pain. Spiritually, I know my faith tells me my father deserves to be forgiven as God forgives us all. But it is still difficult. The traumas we have witnessed or experienced live on in our memories. Even years later they can cause us fresh pain each time we recall them.
Are you hurt and suffering? Is the injury new, or is it an old unhealed wound? Know that what was done to you was wrong, unfair, and undeserved. You are right to be outraged. And it is perfectly normal to want to hurt back when you have been hurt. But hurting back rarely satisfies. We think it will, but it doesn?t. If I slap you after you slap me, it does not lessen the sting I feel on
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my own face, nor does it diminish my sadness as to the fact you have struck me. Retaliation gives, at best, only momentary respite from our pain. The only way to experience healing and peace is to forgive. Until we can forgive, we remain locked in our pain and locked out of the possibility of experiencing healing and freedom, locked out of the possibility of being at peace.
Without forgiveness, we remain tied to the person who harmed us. We are bound with chains of bitterness, tied together, trapped. Until we can forgive the person who harmed us, that person will hold the keys to our happiness; that person will be our jailor.
When we forgive, we take back control of our own fate and our feelings. We become our own liberators. We don?t forgive to help the other person. We don?t forgive for others. We forgive for ourselves.
66. Why did the writer mention the story of his father?s abuse of his mom? A. Because he loved his mom and wanted to fight back someday.
B. Because his father finally realized his own mistake and was forgiven.
C. Because witnessing his mom?s suffering is still hurting him and has no way to relieve. D. Because he felt that he was spiritually relieved from the pain through forgiveness. 67. The writer wrote the article in order to tell people that__________.
A.we may never heal our pains or sufferings in the heart unless we learn to forgive B.We should never to forget the sufferings buried in our hearts C..we may get tied to the person who harmed us all through life
D.we shouldn?t worry about the pains we arouse,since forgiving is always easier than imagined 68. What is the 4th paragraph mainly about?
A. Hurting back does no good to relieving one?s own hurts, but forgiving. B. If someone slaps you, you just slap back, which will lessen your pain.
C. The sufferings we have witnessed or experienced will love on in our memories for ever. D. After being hurt, if one wants to experience healing and freedom, he should forget the hurt. 69. Which of the following statements is the closest in meaning to the underlined sentence? A. In order to help others, we should stop forgiving and fight back. B. The purpose of our forgiving is not to help other people.
C. Our forgiving is also useful to helping others, though they may have hurt us. D. Only by forgiving others can we help them to be good people.
(B)
Writing a book review is not like writing a fiction，where you have your freedom to express any type of literary mood. Here, you are limited within the scope, which is related only to the book or the literature and nothing else. To write a proper literary review, you should follow some important dos and don'ts, which are discussed here. Top 3 dos
Select a literature of your choice and read it thoroughly. If required, you should read it multiple times, before you really frame up the literary review in your mind. While reading, try to assimilate the thoughts and philosophy of the author behind the book and also to analyze the characters and events described in the literary piece. Start to pen down your literary analysis only when you have a complete understanding of the book, and not before that.
Prepare your writer-up based on your understanding of the book. Since you are reviewing the book, your opinion plays an important role here. If you prefer any particular character or and particular instance from the book, then expose that character or the situation in your review, to