(B)
In 2008, a study was conducted in Hong Kong to find out why some people appeared to be better at public speaking. Three hundred people who were employed in jobs that require an advanced level of public speaking skills were interviewed. The participants included politicians, professors and motivational speakers. The results of the study showed that 77% of the participants reported having parents that encouraged them to ask questions and state their opinions from a young age. Eighty-five percent answered that their parents had repeatedly exposed them to a variety of positive “public speaking” experiences at home. These experiences included practicing speeches, performing dramas and reciting poems.
In another study to determine the causes of fear of public speaking, 70% of the participants said they had not had any public speaking opportunities at home. Eighteen percent of the participants had been given such opportunities, but these had resulted in a loss of confidence.
One of the participants recalled a painful experience from when he was eight years old. His parents had arranged for him to present his school project about earthquakes to his cousins. As an outgoing boy, he was eager to show off all his hard work, until he forgot a sentence and started to stutter (结巴). His cousins began to laugh at him, and instead of his family encouraging him to continue with his presentation, his father told him to call it a day. The stress of this incident and the feeling of being rejected carried over to school, where he started struggling with his words and went red like a sunset every time he had to speak in front of an audience.
From these studies, we can see that the way parents handle their child’s communication efforts and a child’s future attitude towards public speaking can be linked. Not all people are born afraid of public speaking, but rather they grow to be afraid of it due to awful experiences or outside influences. Yet this does not mean they have no control over their fear—because they do.
41. According to the study of 2008, _____ were important in making successful public speakers. A. caring professors B. high motivations C. encouraging parents D. original opinions 42. In the 3rd paragraph, the expression “call it a day” most probably means _____. A. stop B. respond C. try D. relax 43. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. How much exposure to public speaking is proper? B. What kinds of jobs require public speaking skills? C. Is public speaking important for children? D. Are people born afraid of public speaking? 44. The paragraph following the last might be about _____. A. more experiences of unsuccessful public speaking B. ways to gain self-confidence in public speaking C. other reasons for failure in public speaking D. features of successful public speaking
(C)
Here is one of the world’s largest indoor ski-slopes. It covers an area of 22,500m2, about the same size as three football fields, and the temperature is a constant -1℃ to -2℃. However, the strangest thing about this place is that it’s in the middle of the desert! It’s called Ski Dubai and the
outside temperatures can rise to more than 40℃! It sounds crazy, but it just shows how serious people are about having fun. We spend huge sums on sports facilities. We pay our sports stars ridiculous amounts of money. And we spend hour after hour playing games! I wonder if all the sports-lovers and game-players in the world aren’t a little crazy. I know I am. I was once driving past a football field where some kids were playing. I turned to watch and crashed my car. I know it’s stupid but I can do nothing about it. As someone said, “Football isn’t a matter of life and death. It’s much more important than that!”
Of course, it isn’t that important really. No game is. But the problem is that games are addictive (使人上瘾的). From the tennis court to the golf course, you’ll find participants and spectators who can’t live without the drug of their choice. It could be a good thing. After all, despite being addictive, it’s true that sports and games help us to relax. Maybe if it wasn’t for sport, our societies would be more violent. Perhaps sport is a substitute for war? It’s hard to think of a quieter, more peaceful game than chess, and what’s the objective? Capturing your opponent’s king. And surely, it’s better to have wars in athletics stadiums rather than on battlefields.
What’s more, playing is natural. Kittens chase balls of wool and puppies pretend to fight. Games help us perfect our skills and prepare us for the serious contest of survival.
But do all games help us relax and stay away from violence? What about computer games? A recent article in New Scientist suggests that playing violent video games (and most of them are extremely violent) makes people more aggressive and more likely to commit violent crimes.
Are these games a rehearsal (彩排) for life or a substitute for life? Do we play instead of facing up to our real problems? I don’t know. But what I do know is that I need a break. Something to help me relax. Skiing would be nice. I wonder how much it costs to get to Dubai? 45. According to the author, the most surprising thing about Ski Dubai is its _____. A. slopes B. size C. location D. facilities 46. The expression “the drug of their choice” in the 3rd paragraph refers to _____. A. the game they are keen on B. the medicine they take C. the activity good for health D. the sport in place of war 47. Which of the following statements does the author most probably agree with? A. Sports stars should be paid more to play well. B. Sports are more important than life and death. C. Chess is too peaceful to be considered a sport. D. Games can make one relaxed as well as violent. 48. What does the author mainly talk about in the passage? A. The relationship between games and crimes. B. Human natural craze for having fun with games. C. Serious concerns about time that is spent on games. D. Real problems facing game players in everyday life.
Section B (共8分，每小题2分)
Directions：Read the following job ad and complete the sentences that follow. Write one word or more in each space. Angela’s Pet Shop: Assistant
--------------------------------$10 hourly rate -------------------------------- Angela’s Pet Shop recently opened in Bloomington town center, specializing in baby pets. Other pet supplies are also available. Angela is looking for an energetic person to help in the shop on Saturdays. Duties will include: ? cleaning cages ? feeding and exercising pets ? serving customers ? answering the telephone Some training will be offered to successful applicants; however, experience of keeping baby pets will be an advantage. Please apply by letter, outlining your experience, and giving names of referees (证明人) to: Angela, The Pet Shop, Main Street, Bloomington 49. If Angela’s Pet Shop is open for 8 hours every day, the assistant will get $__________ after a full day’s work.
50. Angela’s Pet Shop is looking for an assistant who can work for it every __________.
51. The assistant’s duties include taking care of pets and dealing with __________ in the shop as well as on the phone.
52. One who has __________ is more likely to be chosen than those who haven’t.
IV. Writing (共30分)
Section A (共6分，每小题2分)
Directions: Complete the following sentences in English according to the sentences given in Chinese.
53. 人们用贺卡表达情感并保持联系。
People use greeting cards to express feelings and ____________________. 54. 与来自韩国的金教授面对面交流，这是个多么激动人心的时刻啊！
____________________ to have a face-to-face talk with Professor Kim from Korea! 55. 广告常常诱导我们在无用的东西上浪费很多钱。
____________________ on useless things by advertisements.
Section B (共9分，56小题4分，57小题5分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 56. 电子产品有助于英语学习这一想法已被广泛接受。(The idea …)
57. 对一些学生而言，可以自由支配自己的业余时间远比拥有足够的零花钱更有意义，
难道不是吗？(than)
Section C (共15分)
Directions: Write an English composition in between 100 and 120 words according to the situation given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学（Ming Qi Middle School） 英语报通讯员李华，拟从所给的三个主题中 任选其一，为该报写一篇报道。 ．．．．
2014年上海市普通高中学业水平考试
英语试卷
答案要点及评分标准
第一大题第1至3小题，每题2分；第4至7小题，每题1分。共10分。 1. B
2. C
3. A 6. -5
7. Lights
4. Sweden 5. snow
听力(4-7小题)评分标准: 1. 每拼错一个单词扣1分。 2. 第4小题首字母小写扣1分。
第二大题每小题1分。共30分。 8. B 13. C
9. D 14. A
10. C 15. D
11. A 16. B
12. C 17. D 22. reduce 27. difference 32. C 37. C
18. gently 23. riders 28. B 33. A
19. health 24. them 29. A 34. B
20. dangerous 25. inconvenient 30. D 35. B
21. dead 26. less 31. D 36. A
词汇(18-27小题)评分标准: 每拼错一个单词扣1分。
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