2015上海市十三校第一次联考英语试题及答案(3)

preach (说教), their children may grow confused, and    49    insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been to some extent fooled.
    A sudden    50    of a marked difference between their parents' principles and their morals can be a dangerous disappointment.

III. Reading Comprehension 
Section A 
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. 

    In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, though normally temporary,     51     of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important long-term relationship. In these cases, loneliness may result both from the loss of a specific person and from the withdrawal from social circles.The loss of a significant person in one's life will typically initiate a(n)     52     response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the company of others. 
Loneliness may also result from any socially disruptive (破裂的) event, such as moving from one's home town into     53     communities leading to homesickness. Loneliness can also occur in places with low population densities in which there are comparatively few people to     54    .    
There are many different ways used to     55     loneliness. The first step that most doctors recommend to patients is therapy. Short term therapy typically occurs over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During therapy, emphasis is put on understanding the cause of the problem,     56     the negative thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel connected. Some doctors also recommend     57     therapy as a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. It may take several attempts before a suitable anti-depressant medication is found. Some patients may also develop a resistance to a certain type of medication and need to     58    
periodically. 
    Another treatment is animal-assisted therapy. Studies and surveys indicate that the presence of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can     59     feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. Beyond the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for     60     with other pet owners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are a number of other health benefits associated with pet ownership, such as lowered blood pressure. In addition, some other alternative approaches may include exercise, dieting, etc, which many patients find have a     61     effect on relieving symptoms. Results of a study also suggest that correcting maladaptive social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of     62     loneliness.
    Nevertheless, loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the     63     process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to notable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the case with poet Emily Dickinson, and numerous musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity,     64    , it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals     65     creative activities.


51. A. type      B. concern      C. consequence   D. evidence  
52. A. grief   B. emotion    C. offence D. horror 
53. A. informal   B. uncertain C. relevant D. unfamiliar
54. A. turn to   B. interact with C. long for      D. share with 
55. A. release   B. observe C. monitor D. treat
56. A. reversing B. directing    C. measuring   D. pursuing 
57. A. long-term B. sightseeing C. patient   D. group 
58. A. quit   B. evolve C. switch D. exercise
59. A. confirm   B. protest   C. enhance D. ease
60. A. socializing   B. interfering   C. comparing  D. coping
61. A. historic   B. restorative C. decisive D. permanent 
62. A. promoting   B. enhancing C. reducing   D. striving 
63. A. creative   B. musical C. artistic   D. poetic  
64. A. however   B. therefore C. rather D. otherwise
65. A. restricted to B. engaged in  C. concerned about   D. altered by 

Section B
Directions: Read the following four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read. 

（A）
Chimpanzees, long considered reluctant to share, apparently can display selfless tendencies, revealing one more key way our closest living relatives are like humans, scientists find. These findings could shed light on the evolution of altruism in humans. 
Previously, a belief was widely held that human altruism evolved only after humans split from their ape cousins about 6 million years ago. In recent years, however, research has revealed just how much chimpanzees have in common with us. They can hunt with spears, play with dolls and mourn their partners’ death.