上海市师范大学附属外国语中学2021-2022学年高二下学期英语期末考试

Directions: After reading the passages below, 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.

We'd like to believe that peace is normal and that the "hell" of war is rare and unusual. However, according to Wikipedia, there are 40 conflicts, or wars, happening around the world today. Some of these wars are between countries, but most are within countries, much like America's Civil War in the 19th century. One of these wars, the one in Afghanistan (阿富汗), country that neighbors China along its Western border, has just ended. At least, we hope it has ended, because final days of that war showed how terrible war can be. the U. S. troops were waiting to leave Afghanistan, a terrorist bomb exploded at Kabul airport, (kill) 90 civilians. Days later, ten civilians, including seven children, were mistakenly killed by an American bomb.

Young people in Shanghai are lucky to be spared an experience like that in Afghanistan. But it hasn't always been this way. In 1937, the Japanese attacked Shanghai and 3, 000 civilians (kill). We remember it today as the Battle of Shanghai. Today, you can visit a museum at the Sihang Warehouse on Suzhou Creek,  brave soldiers held back the Japanese for days, giving civilians time (escape) the city. I once met a man who had been a boy living in Shanghai during that time. He was the father of a friend of . And I had been invited  the family's Spring Festival dinner. I asked him it was like to be in Shanghai in 1937. "It was terrible, " the old man replied. That was all he would say. His response wasn't unusual. People, _ have lived through the horrors of war, often don't like to talk about their experiences. The memories are simply too painful. We be grateful that we are at peace.

Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there's one word more than you need.

According to a recent survey conducted at the beginning of last year, the pressure to perform well in school and the uncertainty of employment are the top  of young people nowadays. The of the survey is to determine how young people deal with pressure and preserve their mental health.

Young people often about their heavy study burdens. They are under great pressure to keep up with courses and get good grades. Apart from these external sources of pressure, middle school students are also  asking themselves tough questions about what sort of people they are and how they should behave. For college students, the question of how to their careers after they graduate remains a serious worry. The employment situation for college graduates is , and the competition is fierce. Many college students have to start planning their futures in their first year and they also have a  desire to help support their families.

The survey also shows that many young people have turned to sports, chatting with friends, listening to music, playing online games, sleeping and shopping to  their pressures. Researchers said young people should be givenso they can develop healthy lifestyles and positive outlooks. They also said social services should reach out to  young people on a case-by-case basis.

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 best fits the context.

As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down public life on the streets, a new kind of life is opening up online. Many people who are1enough to still have their jobs are working from home, often experimenting with video chats and virtual offices for the first time. The outbreak could change the internet as2 as it is changing our hand washing habits.

Our range of 3 apps has already started to shift. Almost overnight, the video conferencing app Zoom has gone from insignificance to necessity. People are using it to hold meetings with colleagues, teach university classes and have quarantine(隔离)-compliant cocktail hours with friends. For those who don't want to be "Zoom-bombed", where a(n) 4 person joins the video call by exploiting bugs in the app, there are video features you can use in Skype, Google Hangouts and Discord.

Popular streaming service Twitch, typically used to watch gaming live, has also had a 5 in fortunes. It has suddenly become a(n)6 performance space, with musicians, writers and comedians all using it to broadcast live shows that they have had to cancel—and 7 Twitch's tipping and subscription functions, they can get paid for it, too.

To 8 the experience of inviting people over for a movie night, there are countless apps for watching media online with friends. Though it isn't as good as a(n)9visit, these gatherings have eased my loneliness and made the days more bearable. Though we have had online video chat for years, it has always been a sideshow of most social media platforms. Now it is moving to the 10 of our internet experience because it is connecting us with people we would ordinarily see in our day-to-day lives. We want to feel like we are in the room with people we love and depend on, and seeing their faces makes the 11feel more official and real.

Until recently, the internet was mostly a place of leisure. We went there for entertainment, news and catching up with friends, both distant and imaginary. Yes, it has always been a 12 for some of us, but now millions more people are using apps like Slack and Asana to talk to colleagues all day and organize projects. When the time comes that the majority of us rely on the internet for work, it is13that we will have to take it more seriously.

Of course, the internet could also become an even more powerful means of14 for the millions of people who have lost work in an economic apocalypse(灾难)that is almost as terrifying as covid-19 itself. With nothing to lose, shut in our homes, we may be subjected to extremist manipulation.

After the pandemic is over, the internet won't feel as much like a(n)15 field any more. It will be as real as a pay cheque—and that might actually make us demand more accountability from our favourite social apps.

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After my husband died suddenly from a heart attack, my world crashed around me. My six children were all under 10, and I was burdened with the responsibilities of earning a living, and caring for the children. I was fortunate to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week, but from Friday nights to Monday mornings, the children and I were alone.

One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big pretty German Shepherd(牧羊犬) on our doorstep. This dog seemed to intend to enter the house. The children liked "German" immediately and begged me to let him in. I agreed to let him sleep in the basement. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks.

The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German's owner, but with no results.

On Sunday I had planned to take children on a picnic. Since I thought it best to leave German behind in case his owner came by, we drove off without him. When we stopped to get gas, we were amazed to see German racing to the gas station after us. No way was he going to be left behind.

Monday morning I let him out for a run. He didn't come back and we were all disappointed. We were convinced that we would never see him again. We were wrong. The next Friday evening German was back on our doorstep. Again he stayed until Monday morning, when our housekeeper arrived.

This pattern repeated itself every weekend for almost 10 months. We grew more and more fond of German. We took comfort in his strong, warm presence, and we felt safe with him near us. As German became part of the family, he considered it his duty to check every bedroom to be sure each child was cozy in bed.

Each week, between German's visits, I grew a little stronger, a little braver and more able to handle; every weekend, we were no longer alone and enjoyed his company. Then one Monday morning we patted him on the head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. We never saw German again.

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Troubleshooting: Unable to install the supplied software on a computer

The software supplied with a camera, camcorder (a portable video camera) or personal audio device may not install for the following reasons:

1. The software may not be compatible (兼容) with the computer operating system.

2. The computer does not meet the minimum system requirements for installing the software.

3. Another application or utility is running the background of the computer and interfering(妨碍) with the installation,

4. Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.

Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.

1. Check the instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirement and operating system supported by the software. Instructions for your product are usually available online.

2. Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum system requirements and operating system supported by the software.

3. Download and install all available updates for the computer and software. Software and driver updates for your product are usually available online.

NOTE: An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software. If an install utility is available, follow the online instructions to properly download and install it.

4. Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.

5. Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on the computer.

6. Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If the software was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating system than what is currently installed on the computer, you can try installing using the compatibility mode.

7. If the software will still not be installed, try installing it using the Safe Mode of the computer as follows:

IMPORTANT: Some bundled (捆绑的)software requires the product to be connected to the computer during the installation process. If your software requires the product to be connected during installation, these steps will not work and should be disregarded

1. Copy the software to a folder on the computer hard drive.

2. Turn off the computer.

3. Start the computer in the Safe Mode.

4. Locate the folder on the computer hard drive where you copied the content of the installation CD.

5. Click the INSTALL. EXE or SETUP, EXE icon (图标) to begin the software installation.

6. Restart the computer.

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For some people, music is no fun at all. About four percent of the population is what scientists call "amusic. " People who are amusic are born without the ability to recognize or reproduce musical notes (音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.

As a result, songs sound like noise to an amusic. Many amusics compare the sound of music to pieces of metal hitting each other. Life can be hard for amusics. Their inability to enjoy music set them apart from others. It can be difficult for other people to identify with their condition. In fact, most people cannot begin to grasp what it feels like to be amusic. Just going to a restaurant or a shopping mall can be uncomfortable or even painful. That is why many amusics intentionally stay away from places where there is music. However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. "I used to hate parties, " says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.

Scientists say that the brains of amusics are different from the brains of people who can appreciate music. The difference is complex, and it doesn't involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just can't see certain colors.

Many amusics are happy when their condition is finally diagnosed (诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. "When people invite me to a concert, I just say, ‘No thanks, I'm amusic, '" says Margaret. "I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy. "

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The college years are supposed to be a time for important growth in autonomy and the development of adult identity. However, now they are becoming an extended period of adolescence, during which many of today's students are not shouldered with adult responsibilities.

For previous generation, college was decisive break from parental control; guidance and support needed help from people of the same age and from within. In the past two decades, however, continued connection with and dependence on family, thanks to cell phones, email and social media, have increased significantly. Some parents go so far as to help with coursework. Instead of promoting the idea of college as a passage from the shelter of family to autonomy and adult responsibility, universities have given in to the idea that they should provide the same environment as that of the home.

To prepare for increased autonomy and responsibility, college needs to be a time of exploration and experimentation. This process involves "trying on" new ways of thinking about oneself both intellectually and personally. While we should provide "safe spaces" within colleges, we must also make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. Intellectual growth and flexibility are fostered by strict debate and questioning.

Learning to deal with the social world is equally important. Because a college community differs from the family, many students will struggle to find a sense of belonging. If students rely on administrators to regulate their social behavior and thinking pattern, they are not facing the challenge of finding an identity within a larger and complex community.

Moreover, the tendency for universities to monitor and shape student behavaior runs up against another characteristic of young adults: the response to being controlled by their elders. If acceptable social behavior is too strictly defined and controlled, the insensitive or aggressive behavior that administrator are seeking to minimize may actually be encouraged.

It is not surprising that young people are likely to burst out, particularly when there are reasons to do so. Our generation once joined hands and stood firm at times of national emergency. What is lacking today is the conflict between adolescent's desire for autonomy and their understanding of an unsafe world. Therefore, there is the desire for their dorms to be replacement homes and not places to experience intellectual growth.

Every college discussion about community values, social climate and behavior should include recognition of the developmental importance of student autonomy and self-regulation, of the necessary tension between safety and self-discovery.

Directions: Read the following text from which four sentences have removed. Choose from the sentences A—F the most suitable one to fill each numbered gap in the text. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.

A. It is very important to seize an opportunity when it presents itself. B. People find jobs in an infinite number of ways. C. it's almost impossible to find a good job by answering advertisement in newspapers. D. Take for example the young man who wanted to be a sailor. E. But there was one person who landed an excellent job by telling the interviewer all the company's faults. F. He spent the rest of his life happily sailing the ships he had always loved.

Choosing the right job is probably one of the most important decisions we have to make in life, and it is frequently one of the hardest decisions we have to make. One important question that you might ask yourself is: "How do I get a good job?" .

There are people who can answer an insignificant advertisement in the local paper and land the best job in the world; others write to all sorts of places all over the country, and never seem to get a reply at all. Still others believe that the in person, door-to-door approach is by far the best way to get a job; and then there are those who, through no active decision of their own, just seem to be in the right place at the right time . He used to spend a lot of his free time down by the sea watching the tall ships, but never thinking that he might one day sail one of them. His father was a farmer, and being a sailor could never be anything for the boy but an idle dream. One day, on his usual wandering, he heard the captain of the ship complaining that he could not sail because one member of his crew was sick. Without stopping to think, the lad (少年) offered to take his place.

This story also illustrates the importance of seizing an opportunity when it presents itself. If the lad had gone home to ponder (考虑) his decision for a week, he may have missed his chance. It is one thing to be offered an opportunity; it is another thing to take it and use it well. Sometimes we hear stories about people who break all the rules and still seem to land plum jobs (美差). When you go for a job interview or fill out an application, you are expected to say nice things about the company to which you are applying. . And within a year this person had become general manger of the company.