2014届上海市七校高二5月阶段检测英语卷（解析版）

On the other hand, the influence______ eating habits on people’s emotions was also neglected most of the time.

A．to               B．on               C．of               D．at

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Personal space means not only an imaginary space around the body, but _____ around all the senses.

A．it                B．one              C．that              D．the one

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To our great relief, ______ time going on, more and more of the victims of the earthquake were rescued.

A．as               B．when             C．with              D．while

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What impressed the visitors deeply was ______ the workers made with their hands.

A．what             B．that              C．how              D．which

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When _____ his view about his job as a teacher, Mike said he found it very interesting and rewarding.

A．asking            B．asked             C．having asked       D．to be asked

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Modern science and technology has ______ communication between people far apart.

A．made it convenient for                   B．made it convenient

C．made convenient                       D．made it convenient to

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_______ to be much chance of our catching him up in the near future.

A．You don’t seem                       B．It doesn’t seem

C．That doesn’t seem                     D．There doesn’t seem

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—Here you are at last! What kept you so long?

—Sorry, I’m late. But do you know what great difficulty I have ______ your house.

A．found            B．finding            C．to find            D．for finding

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Any habit ______ slows down your silent reading to the speed at which you speak, or read aloud, is inefficient.

A．which            B．/                C．that              D．who

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_______ as many local people as possible when you are abroad and you find it easier to overcome the culture difference.

A．To know          B．Knowing          C．Known            D．Know

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Limited life should be made good use _______ our own dreams rather than be a follower or do what we are told to.

A．of to fulfill         B．of fulfilling         C．to fulfill           D．to fulfilling

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_______ her fashion taste caught public attention, criticism came just as quickly, with many saying her rebellious look was only get more media exposure.

A．Once             B．As               C．In spite of that      D．While

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It _______ come as no surprise that Suri Cruise wants to be an actress, since her father, Tom Cruise, is a Hollywood top star.

A．can              B．should            C．will              D．must

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My friend has returned from the UK. She ______ at Oxford for four years, during which we communicated with each other on the Internet.

A．studied           B．has studied        C．had studied        D．has been studying

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Tea ceremony, though it is now most popular in Japan, is said_______ in ancient China.

A．to have been originated                  B．to be originating

C．to have been originating                  D．to have originated

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It was announced that only when the fire was under control_______to return to their homes.

A．the residents would be permitted           B．had the residents been permitted

C．would the residents be permitted           D．the residents had been permitted

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A. stable     B. solutions    C. considerable    D. role             E. included

F. task      G. compose     H. impact         I. challenges         J. certainly

With the world's population growing from six to nine billion by 2050, researchers, businesses and governments are already dealing with the ___1.___ this increase will have on everything from food and water to infrastructure (基础设施) and jobs. The demand for energy will keep growing, and is expected to double over the next 40 years.

Finding the resources to meet this demand in a ___2.___, sustainable way is the basis of our nation's energy security, and will be one of the major ___3.___of the 21st century. Alternative forms of energy- bio-fuels, wind and solar are ___4.____ being funded and developed, and will play a growing___5.___ in the world's energy supply. But experts say that even when combined, alternative energy sources will likely meet only about 30% of the world's energy needs by 2050.

For example, even with ___6.___ investments, such as the $93 million for wind energy development ___7.___ in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, important alternative energy sources such as wind and bio-fuels __8.___ only about 1% of the market today.

Energy and sustainability experts say the answer to our future energy needs will likely come from a lot of ___9.___ both traditional and alternative.

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Well, to pick up where we left off last time, I believe we agreed that creativity is a mysterious idea. It is those things we all recognize when we see it, but we don’t really understand what it is. We seem to feel that some people are naturally creative, but we don’t know how they got that way. Is creativity a natural gift like good looks, or is it something that can be acquired like knowledge? Perhaps if we analyze the creative process carefully, we might get some insight into what it is and how it might work in our lives. The creative process has always been accepted as the source of all important work in the arts, but we should not think the creativity plays a role only in the arts. Every major scientific discovery began with someone imagining the world to look differently from the way others saw it. And this is what creativity is all about -- imagining the world in a new way. And despite what you may believe about the limits of your own creative imaginations, we all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolutely new way. In fact, you are born with it. It is your birth right as a human being. And what’s more, you use it every day, almost every moment of your life. Your creative imagination is what you use to make sense of your experiences. (Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 10 WORDS.)

1.What did the speaker most probably discuss last time?

__________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________ is the widely accepted idea about the creative process.

3. ___________________________ leads to major scientific discoveries according to the speaker?

4.According to the writer, what is creativity all about?

________________________________________________________________________

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

1.为何不停下手中的活事情放松一下呢？（Why…）

2.慈善机构组织各种活动为地震幸存者筹款。（raise）

3.那部打动了很多观众的影片唤起了人们对自己大学生活的回忆。（impress）

4.无论何时你遇到一些不尽如人意之事，抱有积极的态度是很重要的。（it）

5.科学研究表明人们吃的垃圾食品越多，越有可能变得沮丧。(likely)

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Because conflict and disagreements are part of all close relationships, couples need to learn strategies for managing conflict in a healthy and constructive way. Some couples just__50__ and deny the presence of any conflict in a relationship. __51__ ,denying the existence of conflict results in couples _52___ to solve their problems at early__53__ ,which can then lead to even greater problems later on .Not surprisingly, expressing anger and disagreement leads to lower marital (婚姻的)satisfaction at the beginning. However, this pattern of behavior _54___ increases in marital satisfaction over time. Research suggests that working through conflicts is an important predictor of marital satisfaction.

　So, what can you do to manage conflict in your own relationships? First, try to understand the other person’s point of view__55__ put yourself in his of her place. People who are _56___ to what their partner thinks and feels _57___ greater relationship satisfaction. For example, researchers found that among people in dating relationships 58____ marriages, those who can adopt their partner’s perspective show more positive emotions, more relationship-enhancing attributes and more constructive responses _59___ conflict.

　Second, because conflict and disagreements are an __60__ part of close relationships，people need to be able to apologize to their partner for wrongdoing and __61__ forgiveness from their partners for their own acts. Apologies minimize conflict, lead to forgiveness, and serve to restore relationship closeness. In line with this view, spouses（配偶） who are more forgiving show higher mental quality over time. Increasingly, apologizing can even have _62___ health benefits. For example, when people reflect on hurtful __63__ and grudges(怨恨)，they show negative physiological(生理的) effects, including __64__  heart rate and blood pressure, compared to when they reflect on sympathetic perspective-taking and forgiving.

1.                A．resolve         B．regret          C．abandon D．avoid

2.                A．Besides　       B．Therefore       C．Moreover D．However

3.                A．trying　　      B．declining　　    C．failing　　 D．striving

4.                A．ages　　       B．years　　       C．stages　　    D．intervals

5.                A．prescribes　　   B．protests　　     C．proves　　    D．predicts

6.                A．so　　         B．while　　       C．but　　  D．and

7.                A．sensitive　　    B．superior　　    C．exclusive D．efficient

8.                A．expose　　     B．experience　　  C．explore　　   D．exploit

9.                A．as long as　     B．as far as　　     C．as well as　　  D．as soon as

10.               A．to　　         B．against　　     C．at　　    D．toward

11.               A．absolute　　    B．inevitable　     C．essential　 D．obvious

12.               A．require　       B．inquire　　     C．receive　  D．achieve

13.               A．creative　　    B．positive　　     C．objective　 D．competitive

14.               A．prospects　　   B．concepts　      C．memories　    D．outlooks

15.               A．added　　      B．toughened　　  C．strengthened　　   D．increased

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Anne Whitney, a sophomore (大学二年级学生) at Colorado State University, first had a problem taking tests when she began college. "I was always well prepared for my tests. Sometimes I studied for weeks before a test. Yet I would go in to take the test, only to find I could not answer the questions correctly. I would blank out because of nervousness and fear. I couldn't think of the answer. My low grades on the tests did not show what I knew to the teacher. “Another student in biology had similar experiences. He said, "My first chemistry test was very difficult. Then, on the second test, I sat down to take it, and I was so nervous that I was shaking. My hands were moving up and down so quickly that it was hard to hold my pencil. I knew the material and I knew the answers. Yet I couldn't even write them down!"

　These two young students were experiencing something called test anxiety. Because a student worries and is uneasy about a test, his or her mind does not work as well as it usually does. The student cannot write or think clearly because of the extreme tension and nervousness. Contrary to people’s common belief that poor grades are often a result of poor study habits, sometimes test anxiety plays a role in students’ achieving low grades. Recently, test anxiety has been recognized as a real problem, not just an excuse or a false explanation of lazy students.

　Special university advising courses try to help students. In these courses, advisors try to help students by teaching them how to manage test anxiety. At some universities, students take tests to measure their anxiety. If the tests show their anxiety is high, the students can take short courses to help them deal with their tensions. These courses teach students how to relax their bodies. Students are trained to become calm in very tense situations. By controlling their nervousness, they can let their minds work at ease. Learned information then comes out without difficulty on a test.

　An expert at the University of California explains, " With almost all students, relaxation and less stress are felt after taking our program. Most of them experience better control during their tests. Almost all have some improvement. With some, the improvement is very great. "

1.To "blank out" is probably______.

A．to be like a blanket                      B．to be sure of an answer

C．to be unable to think clearly               D．to show knowledge to the teacher

2.Poor grades are usually believed to be the result of______.

A．poor sleeping habit                      B．laziness

C．test anxiety                            D．inability to form good study habits

3.Test anxiety has been recognized as______.

A．an excuse for laziness                    B．the result of poor study habits

C．a real problem                          D．something that cannot be changed

4.A University of California advisor said______.

A．all students could overcome the anxiety after taking a special test anxiety program

B．almost all students felt less stress after taking a University of California advising course

C．students found it difficult to improve even though they had taken a special test anxiety course

D．students found it easy to relax as soon as they entered a University of California advising course

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1.If you want to join Live Card to save money on tickets, you can call________.

A．0844 847 2484                         B．0800 587 5007

C．0844 499 6699                         D．0161 245 6609

2.How can you pay for a ticket when you book by post?

A．By visiting the website of a post office.

B．By going to your local bank in person.

C．By enclosing your Live Card in an envelope.

D．By providing your credit card information.

3.What benefit can group bookers enjoy according to the text?

A．Delayed payment for tickets.               B．Invitations to opening nights.

C．Reduced booking fees by phone            D．Generous discounts on tickets.

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People are being lured (引诱)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service without realizing they’re paying for it by giving up large amounts of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.

　Most Facebook users don’t realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they still have no idea what they’re paying for Facebook because people don’t really know what their personal data is worth.

　The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules. Early on, you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook—you could create your own little private network. Last year, the company changed its privacy rules so that many things— your city, your photo, your friends' names—were set, by default (默认)to be shared with everyone on the Internet.

　According to Facebook’s vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its service, and if people don’t share information, they have a “less satisfying experience”.

　Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. Its original business model， which involved selling ads and putting them at the side of the page， totally failed.  Who wants to look at ads when they’re online connecting with their friends?

　The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites.“I think the senator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them,” Schrage admits.

I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, it’s only the beginning, which is why I’m considering deactivating(撤销)my account. Facebook is a handy site, but I’m upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I don’t know. That’s too high a price to pay.

1.What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?

A．It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.

B．It makes money by putting on advertisements.

C．It profits by selling its users’ personal data.

D．It provides loads of information to its users.

2.What does the author say about most Facebook users?

A．They are reluctant to give up their personal information.

B．They don’t know their personal data enriches Facebook.

C．They don’t identify themselves when using the website.

D．They care very little about their personal information.

3.Why does Senator Charles Schumer propose?

A．Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.

B．Banning the sharing of users’ personal information.

C．Working out regulations for social-networking sites.

D．Removing ads from all social-networking sites.

4.Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?

A．He is dissatisfied with its current service.

B．He finds many of its users untrustworthy.

C．He doesn’t want his personal data to be used in a wrong way.

D．He is upset by its frequent rule changes.

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A. Set a Good Example for Your Kids

B. Build Your Kids’ Work Skills

C. Place Time Limits on Leisure Activities

D. Talk about the Future on a Regular Basis

E. Help Kids Develop Strategies of dealing with different things

F. Help Your Kids Figure Out Who They Are

G. Build Your Kids’ Sense of Responsibility

How Can a Parent Help?

Mothers and fathers can do a lot to ensure a safe landing in early adulthood for their kids. Even if a job’s starting salary seems too small to satisfy an emerging adult’s need for rapid content, the transition from school to work can be less of a setback if the start-up adult is ready for the move. Here are a few measures, drawn from my book Ready or Not, Here Life Comes, which parents can take to prevent what I call “work-life unreadiness.”

1._________You can start this process when they are 11 or 12. Regularly review their emerging strengths and weaknesses with them and work together on any shortcomings, like difficulty in communicating well or cooperating. Also, identify the kinds of interests they keep coming back to, as these offer clues to the careers that will fit them best.

2.________Kids need a range of real role models. Have regular dinner-table discussions about people the family knows and how they got where they are. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of your own career and encourage your kids to form some ideas about their own future. When asked what they want to do, they should be discouraged from saying “I have no idea.” They can change their minds 200 times, but having only a foggy view of the future is of little good.

3._______Teachers are responsible for teaching kids how to learn; parents should be responsible for teaching them how to work. Assign responsibilities around the house and make sure homework deadlines are met. Encourage teenagers to take a part-time job. Kids need plenty of practice developing effective organizational skills, such as managing time and setting priorities(优先).

4._________Playing video games encourages immediate content（满足）. And hours of watching TV shows with canned laughter only teaches kids to process information in a passive way. At the same time, listening through earphones to the songs for a long time encourages kids to stay inside instead of participating in other outdoor activities. All these activities can prevent the growth of children’s communication and thinking skills and make it difficult for kids to develop the kind of sustained (持续的) concentration they will need for most jobs.

5._________They should know how to deal with setbacks, stresses and feelings of inadequacy. They should also learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts, ways to brainstorm and think critically. Discussions at home can help kids practice doing these things and help them apply these skills to everyday life situations.

What about the son or daughter who is grown but seems to be struggling and wandering aimlessly through early adulthood? Parents still have a major role to play, but now it is more delicate. Most of all, these new adults must feel that they are respected and supported by a family that appreciates them.

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Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

人人渴望幸福，但由于忙于学业或工作，我们忽视了幸福。你认为幸福是什么？结合生活中的事例阐述你对幸福的理解。

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