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1、12015 年“上外杯”上海市高中英语竞赛初 赛 试 卷一、本卷共 12 页，70 小题，满分 100 分。答卷时间 90 分钟。二、本卷所有题目为选择题，请将所选答案用 2B 铅笔点涂在答题卡上。I. Grammar and Vocabulary (1*20)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 1. As an amateur art

2、ist, who visits galleries at home and abroad on _ regular basis, he knows well to admire oil painting masterpieces from _ distance.A. athe B. thea C. thethe D. aa2. The movie, set _ the backdrop of Anti-Japanese Aggression War, proved to be very popular _ the audience of different age and taste. A.

3、aboutfor B. backwith C. againstamong D. upacross3. Experience is _ you get when you dont get _ you want.A. thatthat B. whatwhat C. allthat D. howall4. The Oscar award-winning hit song “Let It Go” captivates the hearts of millions all over the world and _especially well in China and America.A. sells

4、B. selling C. has been sold D. having sold5. Hundreds of people are rumored _ in the devastating explosion accident of the chemical plant that broke out last mouth. A. having died B. to have died C. to be dying D. being dead6. Since it first debut on the airwaves in 2007, “The Big Bang Theory”_ the

5、ratings and won numerous victories at the Emmy, Golden Globe and Peoples Choice awards. A. topped B. has topped C. was topped D. had been topping7. Ning Zetao, the first Chinas male swimmer _ the mens 100 meters freestyle title in FINA World Championships, _ to iconic stardom overnight and becomes a

6、n internet sensation. . A. to win has been shot B. winningshootingC. having wonis shooting D. to winare to be shot8. _ to TV programs for long hours will do harm to students eyesight and even mental development.A. Exposed B. Having exposed C. Being exposed D. Exposing9. _ its caused by feelings of g

7、uilt from overindulgence, unmet expectations, or a return to loneliness, depression after the holidays is a common condition, also called “post-vacation blues“.学校_姓名_准考证号_2A. If B. Regardless of C. Whether D. As though10. Which of the following is Wrong?A. But for his help, I wouldnt have done such

8、a wonderful job in English.B. His house, all the windows of which face south, enjoys great sunshine.C. Not until the result turned out to be so serious that he realized his fault. D. It is at this moment that he made the most important decision in his life. 11. The son of the renowned martial arts s

9、tar was arrested on drug charges and tested _ for marijuana.A. passive B. positive C. active D. negative12. A new food scandal has erupted, threatening to spoil the_ of McDonalds, Starbucks and Yum Brands.A. expectation B. reputation C. competition D. temptation13. The Chinese mens relay team worked

10、 miracle in Birds Nest Stadium when they _ a historic 4x100m relay silver medal.A. struggled B. advanced C. defended D. captured 14. The WWII Victory Parade in Beijing was both a solemn _ of the Chinas past suffering and celebration of its accomplishments.A. declaration B. protest C. revenge D. remi

11、nder 15. Some financial experts warned that “investors should not get _ by the collapse of the Shanghai Composite Index, because its performance often bears little relation to that of the economy”.A. carried out B. carried away C. carried on D. carried forward16. The helpless single mother had to re

12、sort to the law court because her heartless ex-husband _ her access to her new born baby twins.A. denied B. discouraged C. disposed D. destructed17. He found it a great _ to be invited to such a grand occasion attended by the top celebrities and nobles in the town. A. obligation B. privilege C. adva

13、ntage D. opportunity18. Noting that the two sides have more common _ than differences, the ambassador said he expected very positive outcomes from the anticipated meeting of the two heads of state.A. issues B. senses C. interests D. rewards19. Actress Fan great for team building and bringing your wo

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17、.A. A magazine of popular science B. An academic journal on NatureC. An online tourist advertisement7D. A literary story book about animals52. The word “ultimate” in paragraph one share the closest meaning with _.A. fundamental B. eventual C. optimal D. extreme53. Which of the following statement is

18、 True?A. Besides whale watching, tourist can also enjoy fascinating harbor sightseeing.B. A tourist is provided with both buffet breakfast and lunch during the cruise.C. Swimming is considered a dangerous thing and therefore is strictly prohibited. D. Team building and corporate culture nurturing is

19、 the ultimate goal for the cruise.54. If the departure time for the whale watching cruise is 12:15, when are you expected to arrive at the wharf?A. 12:15 B. 12:25 C. 12:10 D.12：00(B) (3*5)Like many of my generation，I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point，however ，we all begin to question o

20、ur heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask：What is a hero?Despite immense differences in cultures，heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people. A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a

21、community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage(电压)transformers，heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those

22、who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth，enthusiasm，and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame，they may be famous persons but not heroes. Mad

23、onna and Michael Jackson are famous，but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂)for change. They have a vision from the mountain top. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi，India might still be par

24、t of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King，Jr.，we might still have segregated buses，restaurants ，and parks. It may be possible for large-scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities，but the pace of change would be slow， the vision uncertain and the commit

25、tee meetings endless.855. Although heroes may come from different cultures，they _.A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristicsB. probably share some weaknesses of ordinary peopleC. are often influenced by previous generationsD. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans56According to t

26、he passage，heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _.A. they have a vision from the mountaintopB. they have warm feelings and emotionsC. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principlesD. they can make people feel stronger and more confident57Madonna and Michael Jackson are n

27、ot considered heroes because _.A. they are popular only among certain groups of peopleB. their performances do not improve their fans morallyC. their primary concern is their own financial interestsD. they are not clear about the principles they should follow58Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typic

28、al examples of outstanding leaders who _.A. are good at demonstrating their charming charactersB. can move the masses with the skill and the charmC. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardshipsD. can provide an answer to the problems of their people59The author concludes that historical chang

29、es would _.A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualitiesB. not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrificesC. take place if there were heroes to lead the peopleD. produce leaders with attractive personalities(C) (3*5)We all do it. We put off that dreaded task for five more

30、 minutes, then for thirty minutes, then for another hour, until it doesnt get done at all. And the worst part is we still werent able to enjoy our day. We spend so much time stressing over that looming task that it deprives us from actually being able to focus on other tasks.Why do we do it? We know

31、 it never ends well. The problem is that the cycle can feel nearly impossible to break. We get so caught up in the cycle of procrastination 9that we almost forget how to effectively tackle hard tasks.Here are five tips for nipping procrastination in the bud and taking back control over your daily li

32、fe.Tackle the most difficult task first. Youre probably thinking “Duh, I already knew that.” But you may not have realized that theres scientific backing for this suggestion. We only have a limited supply of willpower. Once its been used up for the day, chances of us tackling hard tasks are pretty s

33、lim. Dive into your hardest task when your energy level is at its highest. This will ensure the best results.When we push the hard tasks to the end of the day, it takes a toll on our energy all day long. In the end, stressing for hours over the task were procrastinating negatively affects all the ot

34、her tasks on our list.So next time youre scheduling the items on your list, make sure to start out with worst one. It may not necessarily be the largest, but it should be the one youre dreading the most. By accomplishing it so early in the day, you will feel energized and productive. Youll know the

35、rest of the day is all downhill and cruise through the list with remarkable speed.Divide the task into smaller tasks. We tend to get overwhelmed when a giant project looms ahead of us. We dont know where to start or what to do first. Keep in mind that forests are made up of individual trees. Though

36、you may not be able to take down a whole forest at once, you could certainly start with one tree (or even a branch).If you need to organize your entire kitchen, start by working on just one cupboard. Organizing one cupboard is much more feasible than trying to get everything done in one swoop. Make

37、a commitment to complete a small step each day, and youll find the task becoming less and less daunting with each new task that you accomplish.Set a mid-day alarm. Theres nothing more guilt-inducing than ending a day and realizing you havent accomplished a single task. We can avoid this rut by setti

38、ng an alarm on our phone to ring every day around 1 p.m. When the ringer goes off, assess how many things on your list have been attended to.Re-plan your schedule for the remainder of the afternoon and shift it around to take care of the most important item first. If necessary, you can indulge in a

39、second cup of coffee to jumpstart your “second morning.” By doing this, you will avoid going to bed at night mulling over all the things you didnt get done.Dedicate yourself for a small period of time. To stimulate productivity, theres an old trick of setting a timer for ten minutes. By frantically

40、racing the clock for that short period, youll likely find you become engrossed in your tasks and continue working.The feeling of dread that has been on your mind will quickly be replaced with a sense of pride and satisfaction. Seeing what you can accomplish in ten minutes when you put your mind to i

41、t is quite motivating.Schedule your tasks on the calendar. Creating a game plan will help you move past the initial paralysis you feel. Instead of just writing the tasks down in a to-do list, take it a step further and identify when and how youll accomplish it.For example, plan to go to the grocery

42、store at 4:00 p.m. and start cooking dinner promptly at 4:30. By clearing up the anticipatory stress, youll avoid a large part of the dread that holds you back. Creating the plan is half the battle!10Though it feels impossible, you have it in you to accomplish everything that you need to every singl

43、e day. With a fresh perspective, a little prodding (敦促), and a detailed plan, youll be well on your way to ending the procrastination cycle once and for all.60. The word “procrastination” most likely means _.A. hesitation B. delay C. depression D. avoidance61. The phrase “nipping procrastination in

44、the bud” suggests that one should_.A. fully realize the importance and severity of the problem of procrastinationB. make an effort to keep the problem of procrastination well under control C. take our time to identify the root problem of the habit of procrastinationD. prevent and cope with the issue

45、 of procrastination in the early stage62. What can be inferred from the passage?A. If we put off the hardest task to the end of the day, we can be more energetic.B. It is of greater importance for us to see the “forest” than attend to the “tree”. C. A small and steady step on the daily basis will ma

46、ke the task less overwhelming.D. Having a second cup of coffee will help you compete morning commitment better.63. Setting a timer for ten minutes will_.A. trick you into being more anxious and desperateB. keep you more concentrated and productiveC. help you move past the initial paralysis you feel

47、D. prevent you from feeling guilty when going to bed at night 64. The article concludes that _.A. it is quite impossible to completely get rid of procrastination circleB. creating a good plan can help you win the battle against procrastination C. everybody may tend to procrastinate and there is litt

48、le need for guiltD. with the advice listed, it is very hopeful to overcome procrastination（D）(2*6)Teaching and Learning can be more productive with the aid of todays smartphone empowered education applications.Vocabulary building is perhaps the single-most essential aspect of language learning. Conventional ways of language teaching and learning have usually relied on classroom teaching and textbook lessons. Video coaching and e-learning were later thrown into the mix. Education websites also grew to meet