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1、高三英语 试卷2015.4II. Grammar and Vocabulary 普陀 (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,
2、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
3、 our experiences are unique, so they remain firmly in our memories. But as(27)_years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiencesboth 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
4、 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 weve never done, recommend dishes weve never ta
5、sted and suggest places weve 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. Its not too difficult to push(32)_to do new things.(B)T
6、his 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)_
7、 (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 theres not a parent in America who doesnt feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.The majority of
8、those (35)_ died today were childrenbeautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of thembirthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the (36)_(fall) were also teachersmen and women who devoted their lives to (37)_(help) our children fu
9、lfill their dreams.So our hearts are broken todayfor 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
10、tonight, they know that their childrens 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) _ its an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a
11、movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicagothese neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And were going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies (40)_ this, regardless of the politics.II. Grammar and Vocabulary徐汇 (A)As
12、 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)_(l
13、ikely)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 firm
14、ly in our memories. But as(27)_years go by, we encounter fewer and fewer new experiencesboth 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
15、 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 weve never done, recommend dishes weve never tasted and suggest places weve never been. Such an
16、 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. Its not too difficult to push(32)_to do new things.(B)This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Daniel Mall
17、oy 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 pas
18、t 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 theres not a parent in America who doesnt feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.The majority of those (35)_ died today were childrenbeautiful li
19、ttle kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. They had their entire lives ahead of thembirthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the (36)_(fall) were also teachersmen and women who devoted their lives to (37)_(help) our children fulfill their dreams.So our hearts are broken toda
20、yfor 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 childrens innocenc
21、e 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) _ its 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 C
22、hicagothese neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And were going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies (40)_ this, regardless of the politics.II. Grammar and Vocabulary闸北 (A)Being skinny is not beautiful but being healthy is
23、. Most young people, unfortunately, (25)_(convince) that being thin, and therefore being stylish is a major way of maintaining self-worth. To make the matter worse, they might take this so far that they are likely to end up (26)_ eating disorders.Eating disorders are psychological illnesses defined
24、by abnormal eating habits, (27)_ may involve either insufficient or too much food intake to the damage of an individuals physical and mental health. Bulimia nervosa(暴食症) and anorexia nervosa(食欲匮乏) are the (28)_(common) forms of eating disorders. (29)_ diagnosed with anorexia nervosa are well under a
25、 healthy bodyweight. But patients with bulimia nervosa may have a body weight that falls within the range from normal to overweight. (30)_ primarily thought of as affecting females, eating disorders influence males as well. The precise cause of eating disorders is not entirely understood, but (31)_
26、is agreed that the disease is linked to other medical conditions and situations. Besides, cultural idealization of thinness and youthfulness also contributes to (32)_(reduce) weight forcefully. The problem has affected a large population worldwide. (B)A new report said middle class workers could sti
27、ll be working (33)_ _ they are at the age of 70, to help out their grown up children.Middle class workers (34)_(age) 50 and above are being forced to delay their retirement, with many blaming their children, a report revealed yesterday.To many middle class workers, (35)_ bothered them from work coul
28、dnt compare with the possibility that they might postpone their retirement date by around five years.It is not just the rising cost of living that is causing the delay. Many pointed to the fact that they are constantly having to provide for their grown-up children at an age (36)_ they assumed they s
29、hould be financially independent.Actually, one in five middle class workers (37)_ keep working in order to support their children. Many workers struggled all along to the retirement date, only (38)_(realize) that they had to switch to a part-time working pattern, also called semi-retirement. Rarely
30、(39)_ people hear of the concept of semi-retirement in the past but now semi-retirement has become the routine among wealthier people in their 50s and 60s, regarded as (40)_ sign of the countrys on-going worsening economy.II. Grammar and Vocabulary杨浦 (A)Dogs are called “mans best friend.” Now a stud
31、y shows new reasons (25) _ they really are our best pals. Researchers at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, say that dogs (26) _ be good for peoples health.The study focused on 76 patients who were in the hospital for heart problems. First the patients (27) _ (split) into three groups.
32、Some were visited by human volunteers with dogs. (28) _ were visited by people only. The third group had no visitors. Then the researchers wrote down how the patients felt before, during, and after the visit.Researchers found that dog visits (29) _ (make) the patients feel better. Patients who had b
33、een visited by dogs felt 24 percent less scared. Those patients who were visited by just people felt only 10 percent less scared. After just 12 minutes with dogs, patients hearts and lungs seemed to be working (30) _ (well).It is not news to pet lovers that furry friends can help people feel happier
34、. But before the study there was little proof (31) _ therapy animals make us healthier. Nurse Kathie M. Cole was a member of the UCLA Medical Center study. She hopes that doctors and hospitals see the good effects (32) _ using therapy animals.“Dogs are a great comfort,” said Cole. “They make people
35、happier, calmer, and feel more loved. That is huge when you are scared and not feeling well.” (B)A couple had two little boys, (33) _ were excessively. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, (34) _ anything terrible occurred in their town, their sons were probably involve
36、d.The boys mother heard that a clergyman (牧师) in town had been successful in (35) _ (discipline) children, so she asked (36) _ he would speak with her boys. The clergyman agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, with the older boy to see th
37、e clergyman in the afternoon.The clergyman, (37) _ huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, “Where is God?”The boy made no response, (38) _ (sit) there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, “Where
38、 is God!?” Again the boy made no attempt (39) _ (answer). So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boys face and, “Where is God?”The boy screamed, ran directly home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet,
39、he asked, “What happened?”The younger brother, for breath, (40) _ (reply), “We are in big trouble this time. God is missing - and they think we did it!”II. Grammar and Vocabulary静安、青浦、宝山 (A)You took a midterm exam (25)_(hope) to get a 95 percent. When you got your test paper back, you received only
40、a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation? Do you 1. make a study plan for (26)_(improve) your grade;2. keep doing what youre doing and hope for the best next time;3. use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you (27)_ better grade?Your answer to the above question shows
41、 your EQ, your emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and (28)_ of others.Research supports the significance of EQ. A 40-year study of 450 boys found that IQ wasnt the only thing tha
42、t affected life success. The qualities that did were the ability (29)_(handle) frustration, control emotions and get along with other people.Can you improve a low EQ? Yes! Start by noticing how you feel. Thats the first step in becoming more skillful at managing your feelings. Second ,pay attention
43、to how you behave when you feel certain emotions. Then analyze (30)_ that effects your daily life. Next, take responsibility for your feelings and actions. They come from you and no one else. Then you (31)_(have) a higher EQ- and likely have a happier and more rewarding life as well.BImagine shoppin
44、g in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tells you the price, (32)_ its more than you want to buy. What do you do?The answer depends largely on what part of the world you are in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa? In these places, p
45、rices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers (33)_(expect) to bargain before agreeing to a price.On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often not allowed. The price (34)_(list) on a price tag cannot be changed.Large stores and malls usually dont all
46、ow bargaining. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook -or (35)_(good) yet, a local friend.(36)_bargaining custom vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting peoples ti
47、me. If you dont intend to make a purchase, dont start bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you (37)_ buy the item.Even in countries (38)_ dont allow bargaining, you may find plentiful opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance.
48、 Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards (39)_ the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere. (40)_ you go, understanding local customs can help you find good prices.II. Grammar and Vocabulary崇明Section ADirections: After reading the passages bel
49、ow, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a 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)After 30 years (25)_ a pilot, Captain Peter Elliott got to fly h
50、oliday-makers on a Thomas Cook flight from Birmingham, UK, to Tenerife, Spain with his daughter.Senior First Officer Laura Elliott (26)_(fly) for six years but has never before got to work with her father.“Its my dream to be able to fly with my Dad,” she said.It had seemed unlikely that the pair wou
51、ld ever co-pilot (27)_ same aircraft because Miss Elliott learned to fly on Airbus planes when she joined the company in 2009, and her father flew Boeings.However, after Peter Elliott, 59, retrained to fly Airbuses, their dream of flying together came true. Miss Elliott, 30, became interested in fly
52、ing when (28)_(inspire) by her father with a trial flight as her birthday present. Miss Elliott said: “Becoming a pilot was never something I had considered. It was only when my Dad bought me a trial flight for my 18th birthday (29)_ I considered following in my Dads footsteps.”The pair finally sat
53、in the cockpit (驾驶员座舱) together and Mr Elliott made an announcement to passengers (30)_ the flight made it a special day for him as he was flying with his daughter.Miss Elliott recalled the flight, (31)_(say), “I was initially nervous and he kept asking (32)_ I was nervous or not. It was like going
54、for a driving lesson with him. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and the passengers loved it. If it ever happens again, I will definitely be a lot (33)_(relaxed).” (B)Has the world just witnessed its first ever robot suicide? Boring housework was seemingly too much for one cleaning robot to take,
55、 when it apparently rebelled and decided to end it all.The robot was given the tiresome task of cleaning up some spilt grain before it climbed on to a kitchen hotplate (34)_ it destroyed itself, according to reports in Austria. It had reportedly grown tired of (35)_(force) to clean the house every d
56、ay and decided to become a martyr(殉道者) to the robot cause.“Somehow it seems (36)_(restart) itself again before it made its way along the work surface. Then it pushed a cooking pot out of the way and basically that was the end of it,” explained fireman Helmut Kniewasser, who (37)_(call) to deal with
57、the fire at Hinterstoder in Kirchdorf. “It pretty quickly started to melt underneath and then stuck to the kitchen hotplate. It then caught fire. (38)_ _ _ we arrived, it had become just a pile of ash.” He added: “The entire building (39)_ _be evacuated (疏散) and there was severe smoke damage particularly in the flat in which the robot had b
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