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2014级高三上学期第二次阶段性考试第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AEvery Wednesday, I go to Cantata Adult Life Services, a local retirement community in Brookfield, Illinois, US, with my classmates to do community service. After my very first visit to Cantata, my life changed forever. That may sound a bit dramatic, but volunteering with the elderly has changed my views on life. Our visits last about an hour, and we bring 25-30 students every time. We play board games and cards with the residents while were there. You can watch all the movies and TV shows you want about “life back then”, but nothing compares to talking to the people who were actually there. Just hearing their stories has touched me in a way I never thought possible. Whether it was talking to 98-year-old “Hurricane Hilda” about her glory days as a roller skater or chatting with Lou about the times she danced with a famous actor, I was completely mesmerized by every single memory the residents wanted to share with me. Even the residents who dont have amazing memories make the experience satisfying. I remember visiting Mrs. Robinson. She couldnt recall much about her past, but she told me shed never forget how kind I was just to listen to her “rambling(漫谈)”. It made me realize that its the little things that make life worth living. Thats something I wont forget anytime soon. If theres one thing Ive realized in my three years of visiting Cantata, its that presencejust being theremeans more than anything to many of the residents. And despite how busy our lives are, theres always time to make someones day.21. Why does the author go to Cantata Adult Life Service regularly?A. To play board games.B. To visit the elderly.C. To watch movies.D. To share stories.22. The underlined word “mesmerized” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to “_”.A. confusedB. annoyedC. encouragedD. attracted23. What may be the most important to the elderly according to the author?A. Staying with them.B. The special old days.C. Showing patience.D. Amazing experiences.B We all know that life without emojis would be extremely boring. Therefore, it is only fitting that the editors of the well-known Oxford English Dictionary chosethe face with the tears of joy as its “Word of the Year” for 2015. The company that announced its unusual word choice on November 16th said that it was picked over several other traditional choices. Among them were refugee, sharing economy and on fleek. However, it was this simple emoji that resonated(共鸣)with the editors because it appeared to best describe the spirits, mood, and concerns of 2015. They also thought that this was a good year to pay honor to the emoji. For though they have been around since the late 1990s, the use of the digital signs and the word that describes them has increased sharply this year. Besides, emojis are now used by people of all ages, not just teenagers. Also, though the word comes from the Japanese languagee (picture), moji (character or letter), the digital signs can be understood by everyone regardless of the language they speak. Therefore it only makes sense to acknowledge their importance to global communication. As to how they selected from the thousands of emojis that are available, the company says that they partnered with a leading mobile technology company SwifiKey to determine the most popular emoji. It turns out that tears of joy is the most used icon. According to SwiffKey, made up 17of all emojis used in the USA and a surprising 20in the United Kingdom!Though this is the first time the Oxford University Press has selected an image for its “word of the year”, it is not the first time they have tried to combine modern lingo(术语) into their 150-year-old publication. In 2013, in recognition of the growing popularity of self-portraits, the editors selected “selfie” for the “Word of the Year”!24. Why does the author say the word choice is unusual?A. Because it cannot be pronounced.B. Because there was no new word.C. Because it is not actually a word.D. Because it appeared in the late 1990s.25. The Oxford Dictionary picked the emoji because _.A. it best agreed with the standard of the word choiceB. it focused on the development of the languageC. it was simple compared with words and expressionsD. it reflected the happiness of the English Language 26. We can know from Paragraph 4 that _. A. the emoji is frequently used among teenagersB. emojis can cross language barriers in communication C. Japanese borrow the emoji from the English languageD. people are encouraged to use emojis instead of words27. How did the Oxford Dictionary select this particular emoji?A. By voting online. B. By doing experiments. C. By interviewing speakers.D. By working with SwittKey. C People with an impulsive personality refer to those who tend to do things without considering the possible dangers or problems first. According to a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia, such people may be more likely to have food addiction. The study found that people exhibiting impulsive behavior werent necessarily overweight, but impulsiveness was related to a direct relationship with food, and therefore, less healthy weight. Food addiction has been compared to addictive drug use. Studies have linked the dopamine (多巴胺) release that occurs after tasting delicious food to the dopamine release that happens when people consume other addictive substances. Impulsive behavior involves several personality traits (特点). Two of these traits, known as negative urgency and lack of perseverance, were particularly associated with food addiction and high BMI (身体质量指数) during the study. Negative urgency is characterized by the tendency to behave impulsively when experiencing negative emotions. Some people might drink alcohol or take drugs. For others, it could mean eating to feel better. Lack of perseverance is when a person has a hard time finishing hard or boring tasks. People with a lack of perseverance might have difficulty attempting to change addictive eating behavior, which could also cause obesity. “Impulsiveness might be one reason why some people eat in an addictive way despite motivation to lose weight,” said Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a clinical psychologist. He was involved in developing the Yale Food Addiction Scale in aid of those people. “We are theorizing that if food addiction is really a thing, then our measure, the Yale Food Addiction Scale, should be related to helping control impulsive action,” said Gearhardt. Clinical psychologist Dr. James MacKillop, whose lab was conducting the study, believes that therapies used to treat addictive drug behavior could help people who suffer from addictive eating habits. “Most of the programs for weight loss at this point focus on the most obvious things, which are clearly diet and exercise,” MacKillop said. “It seems that managing strong desires to eat would naturally fit in with the skills a person would need to eat healthily.” 28. According to Paragraph 1, the result of food addiction is _.A. motivation to lose weight B. negative emotionsC. less healthy weight D. taking alcohol or drugs29. How does the author introduce the two personality traits in Paragraph 4?A. By giving definitions and examples. B. By explaining causes and effects.C. By presenting questions and answers. D. By making comparisons and conclusions. 30. What can be inferred about the Yale Food Addiction Scale from the text?A. It has been successfully carried out among overweight people. B. It is theoretically a proper treatment for addictive food and drug behavior. C. It will prove whether food addiction is a problem to impulsive people. D. It might help some impulsive people with food addiction to lose weight. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Dopamine release caused by food addiction B. Impulsive personality linked to food addition C. Food addiction compared to drug use D. Food addiction contributing to obesity DWhen you bite into a loaf of bread, youre eating a little slice of history, with roots that stretch back for millennia. But this basic and important food, which has dominated tables for thousands of years, is in a dangerous decline. According to a study, 32 percent of the purchased bread is being dumped in the UK. And in France a country whose breads are internationally well-known young people are eating 30 percent less than a decade ago. Traditionally, bread has been a cornerstone of many cultures around the world. Wherever wheat was grown, bread was sure to follow. Its roles were just as varied as its origins. Bread could be used as an appetizer, a palate cleanser, a post-meal palate cleaner even as an entire meal itself. As its popularity grew, so too did its symbolic value. Christianity adopted bread as are presentation of Christ during religious ceremonies. “Breaking bread” with someone became a common symbol of friendship. The French even used to bring baguettes(法棍面包) home as a symbol of love to the family. But recently, the worlds love with bread came to fade. Some guess that the fast pace of modern life is changing peoples eating habits. Others believe its a reflection of health concerns.Bread is rich in complex carbohydrates(碳水化合物), a fact that could alienate(使疏远) anyone who practices a low-carbon or gluten-free(不含麸质物的) lifestyle. The shift against bread is also associated with its mass production. Extra yeast(酵母) and additives(添加剂) are added to the dough, to extend its shelf life. In the process, bread ends up being blanched(变白) and nutritious stripped. But dedicated bakers around the world have rushed forward to rescue breads good reputation. They say no to mass production in favor of baking flavorful loaves the old-fashioned way. British baker Mark Newman is a good example. His loaves take up to 18 hours from start to finish. “In terms of nutrition and eating satisfaction, a handmade loaf of real bread and mass-produced bread are completely different products.” he said. Artisanal bakers(手工面包师) hope to build on the popular enthusiasm to grow their industry. With a little luck and some fresh, whole grains bread might return to its traditional glory.32. From the traditional view, bread _. A. could not be served before a big mealB. symbolized some close relationships C. could be mass producedD. was not used for religious purposes33. In the mass production of bread, whats the purpose of overusing yeast and additives?A. To blanch bread. B. To make bread more nutritious.C. To speed the process of production. D. To help bread keep longer. 34. What is the structure of the passage? (=paragraph) A. B. C. D. 35. What is the main idea that the writer wants to convey? A. Bread plays an important role throughout the world. B. Handmade bread enjoys great popularity nowadays. C. Bread is becoming less consumed. D. Bread has a long history as main food dominating tables.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意：E项涂AB; F项涂AC; G项涂AD)Whats top of your list of new year resolutions for 2017? Do more exercise? Eat better? Spend more time with your children? Find a fulfilling career? How about ticking all your boxes and simply be happy?36 Happiness is often an indirect consequence of our actions and the way we think. However, the good news is that making even the smallest adjustments can help us attain that kind of state we all want to achieve. Rachel Kelly, author of Walking on Sunshine, offers some simple changes we can all make to our lives to improve our state of mind. Be mindful 37 It can be any routine activity you perform during the rush of the day, like hand washing. Slow down and give the task your full attention. Youll soon start appreciating these small moments of stillness. Follow the 60% rulePerfectionism is an illusion, but the pursuit of it is real and can have damaging consequences. 38 If a friendship, relationship, work project is 60 right, then youre doing well. BreatheWhen things get too much, try the one-finger-on-the-nose breathing trick. 39 Then just breathe through the other nostril. By halving the rate at which you breathe, you lower your blood pressure and trigger(引发) the bodys relaxation response. ExerciseBreaking a sweat, ideally the first thing in the morning, releases a chemical in the brain to reduce pain, and which in large amounts can make you feel relaxed and energetic and sets you up for the day, 40 A. Press a finger against one side of your nose.B. Build a “mindful” activity into your day. C. So readjust your thinking.D. Its all about creating the right conditions for your body to feel relaxed. E. With so many external pressures can any of us be truly happy?F. So, if you can, start your day right.G. Sadly, you cant simply “become” happy. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, was born in Kingfish, Oklahoma on March 29, 1918. He was raised in Missouri where he worked in his fathers store 41 attending Schoo1. This was his 42_ sale experience and he really enjoyed it. After graduation, he began his own 43 as a sale merchant. He 44 opened his first Wal-Mart store in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas. Wal-Mart specialized in name 45 at low prices and Sam Walton was surprised at the success. Soon a 46 of Wal-Mart stores sprang up across rural America. Waltons management style was 47 employees and he founded some of the basic concepts of management that are still in 48 today. After taking the company public in 1970, Walton 49 his “profit sharing plan”. The profit sharing plan was a plan for Wal-Mart employees to 50 their income dependent on the profits of the store. Sam Walton believed that “individuals dont win; teams 5l ”. Employees at Wal-Mart stores were 52 stock options and store discounts. These benefits are commonplace today, but Walton was 53 the first to adopt them. Walton believed that a happy employee meant happy 54 and more sales. He also believed that by giving employees a part of the company and 55 their success dependent on the companys success, they would care about the 56 .Wal-Marts unique decentralized(分散的) distribution system, also Waltons idea, 57 the advantage needed to further encourage growth in the 1980s during growing complaints that the “superstore” was stopping smaller and 58 stores from developing. By 1991, Wal-Mart was the largest US merchant with 1,700 stores. Walton remained 59 in managing the company, as president and CEO until 1988 and chairman until his death. He was 60 the Medal of Freedom shortly before his death. 41Abefore Bwhile Cas Dafter 42Aunfortunate Bordinary Crich Dfirst43Astudy Bresearch Cprofession Dmajor44Ajust Bsoon Cquickly Donly 45Abrands Bqualities CserviceDspeed46Apair Bset Cchain D1ock47Adependent onBfamous as Cstrict with Dpopular with48Acommon Buse Cfact Dorder49Aintroduced Binterrupted Ccriticized Dadvertised50Aimprove Baffect CdecreaseDdouble51Adid Bwill Ccan Ddo 52Aoffered B1imited C1ent Dprovided 53Abeyond Bbesides Camong Dtoward54Aemployers Bcustomers Cstores Dplans55Afinding Bchanging Cdesiring Dmaking 56Acompany Bteam Cindividual DWal-Mart57Areached Bcrossed CcreatedDcovered 58A1ucky Bpowerful CtraditionalDmodern59Aquiet Bmodest ChealthyDactive 60Arecorded BawardedCpraised Dregarded 第II卷 (共50分)第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。（注意：请将答案写在答卷纸上，写在试题上面不得分） The reality is not beautiful as we thought. If you choose only to complain and escape, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the 61. _（hard) will turn out to be a fortune on 62. _new hopes will arise. For me, small dose of hope is enough. When I was in my first year in my high school, I hit a stretch where every area of my life was a disaster. I felt hopeless and alone, and more 63._( depress) than I knew was possible. I have no idea about my future. One day, I 64. _ (walk) from class across campus to catch my bus home head down, fighting tears of total despair, when an old man came down the sidewalk toward me. Embarrassed at65. _ (see) such an emotional mess, I turned my head away and hoped to hurry past. I felt he would walk on by, 66. _he moved until he was directly in front of me. That time, I thought he was a strange man who got on 67. _ (I) nerves. But, to my surprise, I looked up and found him smiling. Looking into my eyes, this stranger spoke 68. a quiet voice, “69._ is wrong will pass. You are going to be OK, just hang on.” He then smiled again and walked away. I can not explain the impact of that mans unexpected kindness and unconditional caring. He gave me one thing I had lost 70. _ (complete): hope.学#科#网第四部分 写作(共两节：满分35分)第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分l0分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间变换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文 中共有10处语言