上海市七宝中学2021-2022学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷(无答案).docx

1、七宝中学2021高一第一学期英语期中考试（11月）（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）出卷：高燕飞 审卷：汤晓燕考生注意：1.考试时间为120分钟，试卷满分为150分。2.本考试设试卷、答题卡、答题纸共三部分，试卷共12页。所有答题必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题卡、答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。3.务必在答题卡、答题纸的指定区域填写姓名、班级、学号等身份信息。. Listening Comprehension (30)Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between t

2、wo speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to

3、the question you have heard.1. A. In a restaurant. B. In the library.C. At the dentists. D. At a book store.2. A. Doctor and patient.B. Shop owner and customer.C. Secretary and boss.D. Receptionist and guest.3. A. He never bothers to dress up.B. He always wears T-shirt, shorts and sneakers.C. He dre

4、sses up only for an interview.D. He will dress up on special occasions.4. A. He prefers a car to a house.B. Whether to own a house depends on situations.C. He wants to own his house definitely.D. He guesses it is better to own a house.5. A. He thinks it impossible to have free health care.B. He enjo

5、ys free lunch.C. He nothing of insurance,D. He thinks that health care should be free.6. A. He prefers a smaller company in order to meet people.B. He prefers a smaller company because of more opportunities to travel.C. To have more opportunities to travel, he likes working in a bigger company.D. He

6、 likes working in a bigger company to meet people.7. A. Yoga. B. Basketball. C. Jog.D. Jump.8. A. Because she loves being near the sea and reading.B. Because she loves to swim.C. Because summer is good for everything outdoors.D. Because she loves the beach.9. A. At 8:18. B. At 8:48. C. At 8:28. D. A

7、t 9:18.10. A. He is rich enough to go into space.B. Going into space might be inexpensive.C. He is not rich enough to have his adventure.D. His adventure is a little bit expensive.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked to questions on each of the p

8、assages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A.

9、The body works harder in cold weather.B. Regular cold-weather exercise may help the immune system.C. Outdoor exercise in cold weather may benefit health.D. Exercising outdoors in cold weather may help mental health.12. A. Goats increased oxygen uptake and running speed.B. Goats experienced a 29% inc

10、rease in oxygen uptake.C. Goats experienced a 34% decrease in running speed.D. Weather didnt affect goats activities.13. A. Bodies need extra energy to keep warm in low temperatures.B. Winter exercise can help us get rid of the flu.C. Sunlight helps bodies produce vitamin D.D. Outdoor exercise stren

11、gthens bodies defense system.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following news.14. A. A Train Accident in Washington State.B. The Loss Caused by the Train Accident.C. The Introduction of an Amtrak Train.D. The Cause of the Train Derailment.15. A. Local police.B. Chris Karnes.C. An official.D.

12、President Donald Trump.16. A. In the United States. B. In Germany.C. In China. D. In Japan.Questions 17 to 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. Expressions. B. Musical bands. C. Musicians. D. Musicals.18. A. It means “it has nothing to do with jazz”. B. It means “and so on”.C. It means

13、“Its great”. D. It means “Im just not interested”.19. In a restaurant. B. In a jazz band. C. In a studio. D. In a rock band.20. A. “jazz up” means making something more interesting.B. “jazz up” is the name of a song from Broadway musical, Chicago.C. “jazz up” is different from “jazz”.D. “jazz up” de

14、scribes dull things. Grammar and Vocabulary (32)Section ADirections: After reading the sentence or the passage, fill in the blanks by using the given word in the bracket to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.21. My uncle and my aunt _ (marry) for almost a century before they passed

15、away.22. Rain forests _ (cut) at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.23. As many as ten million children _ (infect) with the virus by the end of 2021.24. It _ (snow) for three hours and it hasnt stopped yet.25. In his diary he insisted he was innocent and suggeste

16、d the police _ (investigate) the case thoroughly.Parents are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur (诋毁) on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture, and often are foolish enough to let the teenagers see that they (26) _ (annoy). They may even a

17、ccuse them of disloyalty, or make some unpleasant remark about the friends parents. Such a loss of dignity and attack on childish behavior on the part of the adults deeply shocks the teenagers, and makes them decide that in future they will not talk to their parents about the places or people they v

18、isit. Before very long the parents will be complaining that the child is so secretive and never tells them anything, but they seldom realize that they (27) _ (bring) this on themselves.Disillusionment (醒悟) with the parents, however good and adequate they may be both as parents and as individuals, is

19、 to some degree inevitable.Most children have such a high ideal of their parents, (28) _ the parents themselves have been unsatisfactory, that it can hardly hope to stand up to a realistic evaluation. Parents would be greatly surprised and deeply touched if they realized how much belief their childr

20、en usually have in their character and correctness, and how much this faith means to a child. If parents (29) _ (prepare) for this teen-aged reaction, and realized that it was a sign that the child (30) _ (grow) up and developing valuable powers of observation and independent judgment, they would no

21、t be so hurt, and therefore would not drive the child into opposition by offending and resisting it. The teenager, with his passion for sincerity, always respects a parent who admits that he is wrong, or ignorant, or even that has been unfair or unjust. What the child cant forgive is the parents ref

22、usal (31) _ (admit) these charges if the child knows them to be true.Victorian parents believed that they kept their dignity by retreating (伪装) behind an unreasoning authoritarian attitude; In fact they did nothing of the kind, but children were then too frightened to let them know how they really (

23、32) _ (feel). Today we tend to go to the other extreme, but on the whole this is a healthier attitude both for the child and the parent. It is always wiser and safer to face up to reality, however painful it may be at the moment.Section BDirections: Complete the following passages by using the words

24、 in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.(A)A. simply B. folks C. open D. reached AB. objectively AC. endAD. mechanic BC. change BD. cured CD. sight ABC. extendedA few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington D.C. I saw many of our nation

25、s treasures, and I also saw a lot of unfortunate people like beggars and homeless 33 in the streets.Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand 34 . In a natural reaction, I 35 into my pocket, pul

26、led out all of my loose 36 and placed it in her hand. I didnt look at her. I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. But the blind woman smiled and said, “I dont want your money. I just need help finding the post office.”Immediately, I realized what I had done. I acted with prejudiceI judged anot

27、her person 37 for what I thought she was.The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in America at the age of 15. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, cashier, 38 and pizza delivery driver among many other jobs, and finally I became a network

28、 engineerIn ray own life, I have experienced many 39 acts of prejudice. I remember a time, at age 17, I was a busboy, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well at school, he would 40 up like me.But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget

29、my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose 41 0f where I want to be going. That blind woman on the street of Washington D.C. 42 me of my blindness. She reminded me to always keep my eyes and heart open.(B)A. destructive B. transfers C. equaled D. justify AB. bonds AC. scholarly A

30、D. pastime BC. amounted BD. analyze CD. firing ABC. fundamentallyDo you take part in office gossip? I dont like to think of myself as a gossip, but I have to admit I often do it. In my turbulent industry, I 43 my behavior perhaps wrongly by reasoning that gossip helps me get information and figure o

31、ut what is going on.Amid a rise in office gossip, researchers are disagreeing over whether it is 44 good or bad. Some defend it as a way of building 45 among people and sharing essential information. But others hold that office gossip can be savage and 46 , as the New York Times reports. At one comp

32、any, PrintingForL, which has a strict no-gossip policy, gossiping about colleagues can become a/an, 47 offense.In one case analyzed in a/ an 48 journal, middle school teachers gossip about their principal became so poisonous that the principal retaliated, many teachers fled the school and students t

33、est scores declined. In this case, gossip 49 to “a form of warfare that brought everyone down.”On the other hand, less malignant gossip that stops short of repeating lies or breaching confidences can serve as a source of understanding. “Gossip helps us 50 the motivations of other people, and enables

34、 those low on the food chain, in particular, to understand how power is used in their organizations.” says this New York Times article. It is relaxing, it brings people together, and as a/an 51 it beats gambling, drinking or doing drugs, this reasoning holds.I have seen gossip help co-workers in som

35、e places where I have worked, giving rise to compassion or offers of support when someone is going through hard times. On the other hand, I have .also seen gossip over an office romance, for example distract people from their work and even force unwanted 52 .Whatever side you take, gossip is here to

36、 stay. It is a universal human practice and it is too complex to say it is either good or bad, a University of Colorado researcher says.Cloze (30)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

37、best fits the context.(A)How to help your kids find a purpose? You dont have to start with the really big questions. “Quick, whats the meaning of life?” Many of us may not be able to answer that, but that doesnt 53 our kids dont have questions or need answers.“The sense that your personal life is 54

38、 to you is a basis of psychological well-being,” says Michael F. Steger, director of the laboratory for Meaning and Quality of Life at Colorado State University. Not only that, it is tightly tied to being happier, more positive, more 55 , more caring, more helpful, more resilient, and more satisfied

39、 in your life, relationships, and work.But helping your kids find meaning doesnt mean parents have to 56 all lifes ancient mysteries, Steger says. The 57 is to understand the difference between the meaning of life and the meaning in life.“We do not have to start with the biggest and most troubling q

40、uestions about our lives,” Steger says. “We can start with trying to 58 how, today, right now, we are going to do one thing that makes the story of our lives more positive, or makes a positive difference to someone else.”With kids in 59 school, Steger says, “At the most basic level, our best hopes f

41、or our children are that they feel their lives matter and that they can 60 .” To start conversations along those lines, says Steger, “You can ask questions about what they think their best 61 or strengths are, whether they have good relationships with other people, whether they care about others. Yo

42、u can ask them about times when they have made a difference, made someone feel better, felt 62 for doing something, or helped someone out. All of these kinds of questions can start a conversation about your kids 63 way of being in and contributing to the world.”In middle school, says Steger, “Kids a

43、re being exposed to ideas, behaviors, assumptions, and priorities that might be 64 different from the ones they have always assumed were true.” So for kids this age, parents can start conversations focusing on how your childrens sense of who they are, how they are related to others and what life is

44、has been 65 .By high school, according to Steger, “We hope our children see how much their lives matter, see that they are at the beginning of an exciting and strengthening life story, and have some slight ideas about 66 .” But the question of what you want to do with your life is too big for a sing

45、le conversation, says Steger. Instead, he encourages parents to have 67 , smaller conversations with their kids about how they view themselves and their lives, and what kind of impact they would like to make.53. A. intend B. mean C. remain D. hope54. A. significant B. decisive C. meaningful D. usefu

46、l55. A. confident B. cautious C. intelligent D. special56. A. discover B. present C. memorize D. solve57. A. trick B. occupation C. address D. promise58. A. look for B. pick up C. deal with D. figure out59. A. junior B. advanced C. elementary D. senior60. A. make a difference B. spare no effort C. t

47、ake the initiative D. making a living61. A. specialties B. qualities C. features D. performances62. A. appreciated B. prepared C. understood D. well-known63. A. apparent B. smart C. unique D. appropriate64. A. generally B. eventually C. impossibly D. completely65. A. improving B. strengthening C. ap

48、pearing D. changing66. A. truth B. purpose C. positivity D. contribution67. A. permanent B. long-lasting C. frequent D. occasional(B)We have been putting smart women on the couch for 40 years without making full use of their talent. Today the portion of top jobs that go to women is still 68 low. Why

49、 arent more women running things in America? It isnt for lack of ambition or qualifications. The real 69 to getting more women to the top is the difficult issue of time commitment: Todays top jobs in major organizations 70 60-plus hours of work a week. Isnt it too much?But for businesses and reforme

50、rs are serious about making their companies 71 for the large number of American talented women, here are three ways to handle it.Re-think time. We can break away from the 72 that high-level work can be done only by people who work extra time. Maybe working time can be shortened by setting the right

51、amount of work that needs to get done. Senior roles should actually be easier to adapt in this way because highly paid people have the desire to give up some 73 in order to work less.Availability matters. Its important to differ between availability and absolute time commitment. Many professional wo

52、men would 74 agree to check email seven days a week and come to office, if necessary, for an intense project so long as over the course of a year, the time devoted to work is more 75 . Managers need to know that 24/7 availability is not the same thing as a 24/7 76 .Quality is the goal, not quantity.

53、 Leaders need to create a 77 in which talented people are judged not by the quantity of their work, but by the quality of their 78 . One who works 20 hours a week and who delivers exceptional results on a pro rata (摊派) basis should be qualified for 79 and viewed as a top performer.“Devotion” may hel

54、p talented women who can live with the way that top jobs require today and if thats their 80 , give more power to them. But only a small percentage of women will choose this route. Until the rest of us get serious about 81 the present way that work gets done in American corporations, we can only com

55、plain about the 82 of it all while changing almost nothing.68. A. shockingly B. probably C. relatively D. consequently69. A. desire B. barrier C. challenge D. solution70. A. promise B. suggest C. exceed D. demand71. A. cautious B. grateful C. inevitable D. hopeful72. A. myth B. corporation C. execut

56、ive D. novelty73. A. time B. income C. freedom D. promotion74. A. happily B. reluctantly C. hesitantly D. rapidly75. A. expected B. paid C. limited D. excluded76. A. workload B. ambition C. management D. performance77. A. regulation B. situation C. civilization D. culture78. A. responsibilities B. c

57、ontributions C. donations D. commitments79. A. devotion B. supervision C. promotion D. employment80. A. path B. advantage C. principle D. choice81. A. altering B. considering C. criticizing D. fighting82. A. competition B. pressure C. injustice D. cruelty. Reading comprehension (38) (A)Do you find i

58、t hard to go a day without updating your micro blog? Do you feel out of the loop if you are not chatting on QQ?For many teenagers around the world, social media has become a big part of their lives. They constantly tell us that communication has never been easier and that you can connect to friends

59、with the click of a button. But is this a good thing?A recent survey done by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization in the US, has found that as many as 79 percent of 13- to 17-year-old teenagers feel the need to disconnect from social media sometimes. Surprisingly 36 percent said they wish t

60、hey could go back to a time before social media existed. Why do they feel this way?Yahoo reported that scientists have found that social networking sites are a way in which youngsters isolate (孤立) themselves; they tend to use the Internet to avoid human contact and escape from real problems. And the

61、 study by Common Sense Media has confirmed (确认) this. According to the organization, many teenagers believe that using social media takes away the time they spend face-to-face with friends. One participant in the study said: “Technology and social networking have absorbed (影响) some of my close frien

62、dships, and theyve dwindled. I miss the times where we could just go hang out and laugh.”The organization also reports that more than a third of US teenagers want to unplug (关机) in order to avoid overexposure to negative information. The Washington Post reports that 90 percent of teenagers in the co

63、untry say they have witnessed their peers being bullied (欺负) on social networking sites. According to the newspaper, some teenagers present their “ alter ego (个性的另一面)” on social media, engaging in (参与) conversations with more bravado (逞强) and taking more risks than they do in person.And some teenage

64、rs want to disconnect to enjoy being alone. One teenager said they disliked social media because sometimes being alone is important Its nice to just sit back and relax with no possible way to communicate with anyone in any way.”83. What did the recent survey done by Common Sense Media find out about

65、 the US teenagers?A. Over 30 percent of the teens would rather have no social media around them.B. 90 percent of the teens said their peers were once bullied on social networking sites.C. More than a third of the teens believe their use of social media affects how they feel about themselves.D. About

66、 three-fourths of the teens wished they could disconnect themselves from the Internet completely.84. According to the article, many teenagers want to unplug _.a. to protect their privacy b. to have more alone timec. to spend more time with their friends d. to escape from their real problemse. to red

67、uce their exposure to negative informationA. a, b, c B. a, c, d C. b, c, e D. b, d，e85. The underlined word “dwindled” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to have _.A. been in danger B. become weaker C. been improved D. remained firm86. What can we infer from the fifth paragraph?A. Some teenagers p

68、lay a negative role in their real daily life.B. Some teenagers admitted having bullied others on social networking sites.C. Some teenagers tend to present a different personality on social networking sites.D. Some teenagers agree that the advantages of social media outweigh their disadvantages.(B)Be

69、ijing is hardly alone in its air pollution problems. The world Health Organization has said that roughly half of the worlds urban population is exposed to pollution at least 2.5 times higher than it recommends.While it may take years to fix this global problem, innovative minds in the Asia region ha

70、ve come up with creative solutions for living with air pollution.DIY PurifierThomas Talhelm started worrying about the air inside his Beijing home during “airpocalypse” (空气末日) in 2013 when Beijings air quality index skyrocketed to a terrifying 755.The scholar couldnt afford the luxury of an expensiv

71、e air purifier. “Fillers are actually very simple a high efficient filter is all you need to get over 96% of the PM2.5,” he said.With three of his friends, Talhelm created Smart Air, an air purifier consisting of a basic household fan with a high efficient filter attached to it.It works as efficient

72、ly as the big brands selling for thousands of dollars, removing more than 90 percent of PM 2.5 in your room, according to Talhelms research.Invisible MaskInfipures “nose mask” claims to cut 99% of PM2.5 without the trouble of a surgical face mask.The filters, made from special materials, are inserte

73、d into your nose and aim to be undetectable.“People care about their health, but dont want all the downsides that come with a traditional face mask.” Infipure co-founder Francis Law explained.Plant BackpackTaiwanese artist Chui Chih has designed a survival device for an apocalyptic world.Named Voyag

74、e on the Planet, a potted plant is housed inside a clear backpack hooked up to two tubes to bring fresh to a face mask. Its a bold, abstract idea from an oxygen tank.Smog VacuumDaan Roosegaarde has been working on a smog vacuum that will suck pollutants from the sky to the ground like a vacuum, maki

75、ng way for clean air.A byproduct of this smog vacuum, namely The Smog Free Tower, is the “smog ring”a piece of jewelry made from smog particulates.“The pollution we suck up, the small particulates, we dont throw them away. We put them under pressure for a couple of weeks and they crystallize, creati

76、ng something like a diamond,” Roosegaardc explains.87. Thomas Talhelm invented Smart Air for all the following reasons except _.A. the high price of the big brands B. the help from three of his friendsC. the poor quality of the indoor air D. the simple principle behind the device88. If someone wants

77、 to travel around in those polluted days, which product will he most probably choose for the sake of convenience?A. Smart Air. B. Infipures nose mask.C. Voyage on the Planet. D. The Smog Free Tower.89. In which solution the inventor also makes use of the dust collected from the polluted air?A. DIY P

78、urifier. B. Invisible Mask. C. Plant Backpack. D. Smog Vacuum.(C)A new survey by Harvard University finds more than two-thirds of young Americans disapprove of President Trumps use of Twitter. The implication is that Millennial prefer news from the White House to be filtered through other source. No

79、t a presidents social media platform.Most Americans rely on social media to check daily headlines. Yet as distrust has risen toward all media, people may be starting to sharpen their media literacy skills. Such a trend is badly needed. During the 2016 presidential campaign, nearly a quarter of web c

80、ontent shared by Twitter users in the politically critical state of Michigan was fake news, according to the University of Oxford. And a survey conducted for BuzzFeed News found 44 percent of Facebook users rarely or never trust news from the media giant.Young people who are digital natives are inde

81、ed becoming more skillful at separating fact from fiction in cyberspace. A Knight Foundation focus-group survey of young people between ages 14 and 24 found they use “distributed trust” to verily stories. They cross-check sources and prefer news from different perspectives especially those that are

82、open about any bias. “Many young people assume a great deal of personal responsibility for educating themselves and actively seeking out opposing viewpoints,” the survey concluded.Such active research can have another effect. A 2014 survey conducted in Australia, Britain, and the United States by th

83、e University of Wisconsin-Madison found that young peoples reliance on social media led to greater political engagement.Social media allows users to experience news events more intimately and immediately while also permitting them to re-share news as a projection of their values and interests. This

84、forces users to be more conscious of their role in passing along information. A survey by Barna research group found the top reason given by Americans for the fake news phenomenon is “reader error”, more so than made-up stories or factual mistakes in reporting. About a third say the problem of fake

85、news lies in “misinterpretation or exaggeration of actual news” via social media. In other words, the choice to share news on social media may be the heart of the issue. “This indicates there is a real personal responsibility in counteracting this problem,” says Roxanne Stone, editor in chief at Bar

86、na Group.So when young people are critical of an over-tweeting president, they reveal a mental discipline in thinking skills and in their choices on when to share on social media.90. According to the Paragraphs 1 and 2, many young Americans cast doubt on _.A. the justification of the news-filtering

87、practiceB. peoples preference for social media platformsC. the administrations ability to handle informationD. whether social media was a reliable source of news91. According to the knight foundation survey, young people _.A. tend to voice their opinions in cyberspace B. verify news by referring to

88、diverse resources C. have a strong sense of responsibility D. like to exchange views on “distributed trust”92. The Barna survey found that a main cause for the fake news problem is _.A. readers outdated values B. journalists biased reportingC. readers misinterpretation D. journalists made-up stories

89、93. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A. A Counteraction Against the Over-tweeting TrendB. A Rise in Critical Skills for Sharing News OnlineC. The Accumulation of Mutual Trust on Social MediaD. The Platforms for Projection of Personal Interests(D)Too much work, too little m

90、oney and not enough opportunity for promotion, .or growth are stressing us out on the job, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Association.We all know that stress reduces all of the things that help productivity mental clarity (清晰), short-term memory, decision-making and moods.

91、 One-third of employees experience lasting stress related to work, the survey found. Fifty-four percent of the 1,501 employed adults surveyed say they feel they are paid too little for their contributions, and 61% said their jobs dont offer adequate opportunities to advance. Only half of the adults

92、surveyed said they feel valued at work.Besides, womens stress is rising as families rely more on womens earnings. An employed wifes contribution to family earnings has reached, on average, 47% since 2009, so women feel especially stuck and tense. Thirty-two percent of women said their employers dont

93、 provide sufficient opportunities for internal advancement, compared with 30% of men. Women are more likely to feel tense during a typical workday, reporting more often that their employer doesnt appreciate what they do.Physically, the body responds to stress by secreting hormones into the bloodstre

94、am that stimulate accelerated (加速的) heart rate and breathing and tensing of muscles. People who experience stress as a positive often have increased blood flow to the brain, muscles and limbs, similar to the effects of aerobic exercise. Those who feel frightened or threatened, however, often have an

95、 unstable heart rate and constricting Wood vessels (血管). Their blood pressure rises and hands and feet may grow cold. They may become agitated, speak more loudly or experience errors in judgment.Emotional responses to stress often divide along gender lines, with men more likely to have a “fight or f

96、light” reaction while women are more likely to have a t4tend and befriend” response, seeking comfort in relationships and care of loved ones, according to the research.Women tend to “internalize”, which contributes to their stress. Many women hesitate to speak up for themselves or challenge behavior

97、 they see as unfair. Kay Keaney, interior designer, 40, rose fast at a California medical group, taking on responsibility for interior and facility planning. With her 60-hour workweeks, plus early-morning and late-night meetings and a 1.5-hour commute each way, she seldom had time with her two small

98、 children. Whether stuck in traffic on her way to a 6 p.m. pickup at day care, or tom between her children and urgent work emails, “I just wanted to crawl out of my skin,” she says. “I was overwhelmed.” Yet she hesitated to complain. “There was too much work to be done, and playing the Mommy card wa

99、s bad form.” But the experts suggest that women should give themselves a voice.94. The underlined word “agitated” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.A. fearful B. optimistic C. anxious D. ambitious95. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Everyone has a painful

100、 sense of being under-appreciated or under-paid.B. An increasing number of people feel satisfied with work-life balance.C. An improving job market is making some peoples work lives easier.D. Most women have higher levels of work stress than the opposite sex.96. We can learn from the example of Kay K

101、eaney that _.A. relieving oneself from stress involves being frank as well as braveB. experiencing symptomsof lasting stress causes communication barriersC. seeking comfort from friends or relatives has little to do with office stressD. being challenged or devalued by others leads to numerous health

102、 problems97. What is most probably to be discussed in the following paragraphs?A. Other aspects in life affected by stress in work.B. Tips to help women handle their hard times properly.C. Examples to show the different gender responses to stress.D. Reasons why people are likely to feel tense when w

103、orking.(E)The MacArthur Foundation late last month announced its latest crop of “genius grants”, and once again you thought maybe, just maybe, this was your year.And why not? These days, were all geniuses. We might be “marketing geniuses” or “cooking geniuses” or “TV geniuses”. We have so weakened “

104、genius” that its fast joining the company of “natural” and “mindful” (留心), words left inactive through overuse and misuse.Admittedly, the word is tough to nail down. Sometimes we assume genius equivalent to raw intelligence. But many of humanitys greatest breakthroughs were achieved by those with on

105、ly modest IQs.Sometimes we think of the genius as someone extremely knowledgeable, but that definition also falls short. During Albert Einsteins time, other scientists knew more physics than Einstein did, but history doesnt remember them. Thats because they didnt make use of that knowledge the way E

106、instein did. They werent able to, as he put it, “regard old questions from a new angle”.The genius is not a know-it-all but a see-it-all, someone who, working with the material available to all of us, is able to make surprising and useful connections. True genius involves not merely an extra advance

107、, but a conceptual leap. As philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer put it: Talent hits the target no one else can hit; genius hits the target no one else can see.Weve lost sight of this truth, and too often grant the title of genius on talented people hitting visible targets. A good example is the much-boa

108、sted announcement earlier this year that scientists had, for the first time, recorded the sound of two black holes bumping, a billion light-years away. It was a remarkable discovery, no doubt, but it did not represent a dramatic shift in how we understand the universe. It merely confirmed Einsteins

109、general theory of relativity.As Plato observed, “What is honored in a country is cultivated there.” What do we honor? Digital technology, and the convenience it represents, so naturally we get a Steve Jobs or a Mark Zuckerberg as our “geniuses”, which, in point of fact, they arent.The iPhone and Fac

110、ebook are wonderful inventions. In many ways, they make our lives a bit easier, a bit more convenient. If anything, though, a true genius makes our lives more difficult, more unsettled. William Shakespeares words provide more anxiety than relief, and the world felt a bit more secure before Charles D

111、arwin came along. Zuckerberg and Jobs may have changed our world, but they havent yet changed our worldview.We need to recover genius, and a good place to start is by putting the brakes on Genius Flooding.98. The key factor that sets geniuses and talents apart is that _.A. geniuses have a larger ran

112、ge of knowledge B. geniuses have access to far more resourcesC. geniuses can see visible targets D. geniuses approach things differently99. The reasons why people naturally regard Steve Jobs & Mark Zuckerberg as geniuses include all the following EXCEPT that _.A. their achievements bring people conv

113、enienceB. they have extraordinary intelligenceC. they are native to the country where digital technology is highly valuedD. they satisfy peoples needs in the age of high technology100. What can we infer from the passage?A. We should stop the improper use of “natural” and “mindful”.B. The first recor

114、ding of two black holes bumping each other is a genius breakthrough.C. Charles Darwin is hardly a genius.D. More geniuses remain to be found in our life.101. What is the best title for the passage?A. Get a new word, genius. B. Learn from a new model, genius.C. Join in a new group, genius. D. Make a new friend, genius. Translation (20)1.人们普遍认为街头暴力的增加和电视恐怖片有密切的关系。（prelate）2.成功不是取决于家庭背强，而是取决于勤奋和良好的家庭教育。（not but）3.年龄在25岁到45岁之间的教师可能有出国进修的机会。（range; likely）4.尽管这部根据真人真事改编的电影结果失败了，但它确实提供给人们一些值得深思的东西。（base; turn out）5.只要你踏踏实实，尽自己所能一步步地向梦想靠近，便会越挫越勇，离梦想越来越近。（rooted; take）