2014年重点文章汇总(阅读理解、完形填空)
高中英语真题-2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解训练题(6)及答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解训练题（6）及答案阅读理解ATwo brothers, Herbert and James, lived with their mother and a cat named Edgar. James was particularly devoted to the cat, an d when he had to leave town for several days, he left Herbert c areful instructions about the pet’s care. At the end of his first da y away, James telephoned his brother, “How is Edgar?”“Edgar is dead.” Herbert answered. There was a pause. Then J ames said, “Herbert,you’re insensitive (漠然的). You know how close I was to Edgar. You should have brok en the news to me slowly. When I asked about Edgar tonight, y ou should have said, ‘Edgar’s on the roof , but I have called the fire department to get him down.’ And tomorrow when I called, y ou could have said the firemen were having trouble getting Edg ar down, but you were hopeful they would succeed. Then when I called the third time, you could have told me that the firemen h ave done their best, but unfortunately Edgar had fallen off the roof and was at the veterinarian’s (兽医站). Then when I called the last time, you could have said that a lthough everything possible had been done for Edgar, he had di ed. That’s the way a sensitive man would have told me about Edgar. And, oh, before I forget,” James added, “how is mother?”“Oh,” Herbert said, pausing for a moment, “She’s on the roof.”56. James telephoned his brother at the end of his first day awa y because he wanted to know ___.A. what he was doingB. whether he was goodC. whether the cat was goodD. where his mother was57. Why did James say his brother was insensitive?A. Because he told him the news directly.B. Because he killed their pet.C. Because his mother was on the roof.D. Because he missed the truth about the cat.58. From the last paragraph of the passage, we can know that t he mother was probably _____.A. on the roofB. ill or even deadC. repairing the houseD. playing games******************************************************结束Villa Nicoletta, Genuine RelaxationSomewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allo wed and peace and genuine relaxation are the only demands of the day. If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy your self. There are not too many places in the world like this, but thi s is one of them. It’s luxurious. It’s ultra-private.Welcome to Villa NicolettaVilla Nicoletta is a 4-bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢复活力）in a land of unspoiled peace. Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the island of St. Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret Bay, Villa Nicoletta offers the fin est accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacat ion of elegance, peace and privacy. You’ll see how the sun blan kets the landscape and water in shimmering brilliance by day a nd how the sky twinkles like billions of bright diamonds at night. Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics.When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa. Off Season: April 16 to December 14★4 bedrooms —＄5,700/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/nightPeak Season: December 15 to April 15★4 bedrooms —＄6,300/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/night63. The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people ata time.A. fiveB. eightC. thirteenD. ten64. If a family with 6 people spends a fortnight’s Christmas holid ay in the villa, how much will they pay?A. ＄12,600.B. ＄15,400.C. ＄11,400.D. ＄13,200.65. Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who _ ______.A. like adventureB. want to escape the noisy life of the cityC. enjoy the winter sportsD. seek excitement in the sea66. We can infer that _______.A. you can share the villa with other touristsB. the island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amu sement parkC. fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in springD. you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta*******************************************************结束I teach biology at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my 1 how their wee kend had been. One young man said that his weekend had not been so 2 . He had his wisdom teeth removed. Then he went on to ask me why I always seemed to be so 3 .His question 4 me of something I'd read somewhere before: “Every morning when you get up, you have a 5 about how you want to deal with life that day,” I said. “I choose to be cheerful.”“Let me give you an example,” I continued, 6 all sixty student s in the class. “In 7 to teaching here at UNLV, I also teach out at a 8 in Henderson, 17 miles down the 9 from where I liv e. One day a few weeks ago I drove those 17 miles to Henders on. I exited the highway and turned onto College Drive. I only h ad to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. B ut just then my car 10 . I tried to start it again, but the 11 wo uldn't work. 12 I turned my flashers on, took my books, and 13 down the road to the college.“As soon as I got there, I called and 14 for a tow truck to mee t me at my car after 15 . The secretary there asked me what h ad happened. “This is my 16 day,” I replied, smiling.She was 17 . “W hat do you mean?”“My car could have broken down anywhere along the highway. I t didn't.” I replied. “ 18 , it broke down in the perfect place: off t he highway, 19 walking distance of here. I'm still able to teac h my class, and I've been able to arrange for the tow truck to m eet me after class. If my car was meant to break down today, it couldn't have been arranged in a more convenient 20 .”I ended my story. In spite of the early hour, no one in my class seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. …1. A. schoolmates B. children C. teachersD. students2. A. bad B. good C. sadD. free3. A. cheerful B. gratefulC. hopefulD. thankful4. A. informed B. told C. remindedD. warned5. A. decision B. choice C. preference D. judgment6. A. showing B. demandingC. addressingD. commanding7. A. contribution B. devotionC. applicationD. addition8. A. school B. college C. universityD. institute9. A. highway B. railway C. roadD. path10. A. broke B. diedC. endedD. finished11. A. instrument B. wheelC. lightD. engine12. A. But B. And C. SoD. Or13. A. marched B. drove C. rodeD. followed14. A. prepared B. looked C. waitedD. arranged15. A. class B. work C. studyD. lunch16. A. usual B. unusual C. unluckyD. lucky17. A. astonished B. excited C. puzzledD. pleased18. A. Anyway B. Instead C. AlsoD. Still19. A. within B. beyond C. withoutD. along20. A. order B. needC. wayD. situation1~5 DBACB 6~10 CDBAB11~15 DCADA 16~20 DCBAC*******************************************************结束One summer night, on my way home from work, I decided to se e a movie. I knew the theatre would be air-conditioned and I couldn’t face my 1 apartment.Sitting in the theatre I had to look through the 2 between the t wo tall heads in front of me. I had to keep changing the angle (角度) 3 she leaned over to talk to him, 4 he leaned over to ki ss her. Why do Americans express such feelings in a 5 place ?I thought the movie would be good for my English, but 6 it tur ned out, it was an 7 movie. After about an hour I decided to g ive up on the movie and 8 my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they give you so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, 9 . After a while I heard 10 more of the romantic-sounding Italians. I just heard the 11 of the popcorn crunchin g (嘎扎的响声) between my teeth. My thought started to 12 I remembere d when I was in South Korea, I 13 to watch Kojak on TV freq uently. He spoke perfect Korean—I was really amazed. He seemed like a good friend to me, 14I saw him again in New York speaking 15 English instead of perfect Korean. He didn’t even have a Korean accent and I 16 like I had been cheated. When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. 17 we h ad begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we al l should speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our hous e became very 18 and we all seemed to avoid each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence, 19 that to speaking the diffi cult language. Mother tried to say something in English, but it 20 out all wrong and we all burst into laughter and decided to f orget it! We have been speaking Korean at home ever since.1. A. warm B. hot C. heatedD. cool2. A. hole B. blank C. breakD. space3. A. any time B. the momentC. some timeD. every time4. A. while B. whenever C. orD. and5. A. private B. publicC. theatricalD. open6. A. since B. when C. whatD. as7. A. English B. Italian C. KoreanD. American8. A. exchange B. eatC. threw awayD. taste9. A. too B. still C. thoughD. certain10. A. much B. any C. noD. few11. A. voice B. sound C. signalD. noise12. A. wonder B. wander C. imagineD. leave13. A. enjoyed B. happened C. turnedD. used14. A. until B. because C. thenD. therefore15. A. formal B. informal C. perfectD. practical16. A. felt B. lookedC. seemedD. appeared17. A. While B. If C. BeforeD. Once18. A. empty B. quiet C. stillD. calm19. A. connecting B. stopping C. referringD. preferring20. A. worked B. got C. cameD. made参考答案1~5 BDDCB 6~10 DBBCC11~15 BBDAC 16~20 ADBDC*******************************************************结束高考考纲词汇记忆重点单词list [lɪst] n. 一览表，清单listen [ˈlɪs(ə)n] vi. 听,仔细听literature [ˈlɪtərətʃə(r); (US) ˈlɪtrətʃʊər] n. 文学literary [ˈlɪtərərɪ; (US) ˈlɪtərerɪ] a. 文学的litre (美liter) [liːtə(r)] n. 升；公升litter [ˈlɪtə(r)] v. 乱丢杂物little (less, least) [ˈlɪt(ə)l] a.小的,少的 ad. 很少地, 稍许 n.没有多少,一点live [lɪv] vi. 生活;居住;活着 a. 活的,活着的;实况,现场（直播）的lively [ˈlaɪvlɪ] a. 活泼的;充满生气的living [ˈlɪvɪŋ] a. 活着的 n. 生计load [ləʊd] n. 担子，货物loaf [ləʊf] n. 一个面包local [ˈləʊk(ə)l] a. 当地的；地方的lock [lɔk] n. 锁 vt. 锁，锁上locust [ˈləʊkəst] n. 蝗虫London [ˈlʌnd(ə)n] n. 伦敦lonely [ˈləʊnlɪ] a. 孤独的，寂寞的long [lɔŋ; (US) lɔːŋ] a. 长的，远 ad. 长久look [lʊk] n. 看，瞧 v. 看，观看 v. link 看起来loose [luːs] a. 松散的；宽松的lorry [ˈlɔrɪ; (US) ˈlɔːrɪ] n.（英）运货汽车，卡车loss [lɔs; (US) lɔːs] n. 丧失；损耗lose (lost, lost) [luːz] vt. 失去，丢失Lost & Found [lɔst; (US) lɔːst]失物招领处lot [lɔt] n. 许多，好些loud [laʊd] a. 大声的loudly [laʊdlɪ] ad. 大声地loudspeaker [laʊdˈspiːkə(r)] n. 扬声器，喇叭lounge [laʊndʒ] n. 休息厅；休息室love [lʌv] n.& vt. 爱；热爱;很喜欢lovely [ˈlʌvlɪ] a. 美好的，可爱的重点短语have sth done 使sth被做use your head 动动脑子come into/ pop into your head 突然想到have a headache 头痛damage your health 破坏健康poor/ ill health 身体差in good/ poor health 身体好hear sb do/ doing sth听到sb做sth/正在做sth hear sth done 听到sth被做hear from 收到sb来信hear of/ about 听说know/ learn sth by heart 熟记sthdo sth to your heart’s content 做sth直到你心满意足not have the heart to do sth 不忍心去做sthgive/ lose your heart (to sb) 爱上sblose heart 灰心;8meters in height 8高米help sb (to) do sth 帮助sb做sthhelp sb with sth;can’t help doing sth 情不自禁做sth can’t help but do sth 不得不做sthhelp sb out 帮助sb摆脱困境with the help of 在...的帮助下Here you are. 给你Here comes the bus. 汽车来了hesitate over/ about 对sth迟疑hesitate to do 犹豫不决去做without hesitation 毫不犹豫have no hesitation in doing sth 做sth毫不犹豫hide sth from sb 向sb隐藏sthIt is high time sb did sth sb做sth的时间到了*************************************************结束2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解训练题（6）及答案阅读理解ATwo brothers, Herbert and James, lived with their mother and a cat named Edgar. James was p articularly devoted to the cat, and when he had to leave town for several days, he left Herbert c areful instructions about the pet’s care. At the end of his first day away, James telephoned his b rother, “How is Edgar?”“Edgar is dead.” Herbert answered. There was a pause. Then James said, “Herbert,you’re inse nsitive (漠然的). You know how close I was to Edgar. You should have broken the news to me slowly. When I asked about Edgar tonight, you should have said, ‘Edgar’s on the roof , but I have called the fi re department to get him down.’ And tomorrow when I called, you could have said the firemen w ere having trouble getting Edgar down, but you were hopeful they would succeed. Then when I called the third time, you could have told me that the firemen have done their best, but unfortun ately Edgar had fallen off the roof and was at the veterinarian’s (兽医站). Then when I called the last time, you could have said that although everything possible had been done for Edgar, he had died. That’s the way a sensitive man would have told me about Edgar. And, oh, before I forget,” James added, “how is mother?”“Oh,” Herbert said, pausing for a moment, “She’s on the roof.”56. James telephoned his brother at the end of his first day away because he wanted to know _ __.A. what he was doingB. whether he was goodC. whether the cat was goodD. where his mother was57. Why did James say his brother was insensitive?A. Because he told him the news directly.B. Because he killed their pet.C. Because his mother was on the roof.D. Because he missed the truth about the cat.58. From the last paragraph of the passage, we can know that the mother was probably _____.A. on the roofB. ill or even deadC. repairing the houseD. playing games******************************************************结束Villa Nicoletta, Genuine RelaxationSomewhere in the world, there’s a place where stress isn’t allowed and peace and genuine rela xation are the only demands of the day. If you could go there, you would thoroughly enjoy yours elf. There are not too many places in the world like this, but this is one of them. It’s luxurious. It’s ultra-private.Welcome to Villa NicolettaVilla Nicoletta is a 4-bedroom luxury villa and an oasis(绿洲) of rest and rejuvenation（恢复活力）in a land of unspoiled peace. Located on a 70-foot cliff overlooking the north shore of the island of St. Thomas and the pretty waters of Caret B ay, Villa Nicoletta offers the finest accommodations in the Caribbean for those seeking a vacatio n of elegance, peace and privacy. You’ll see how the sun blankets the landscape and water in s himmering brilliance by day and how the sky twinkles like billions of bright diamonds at night.Completed in 2000, the 3,300-square-foot Villa Nicoletta is fully equipped with state-of-the-art electronics.When you book Villa Nicoletta, you shall book the entire villa.Off Season: April 16 to December 14★4 bedrooms —＄5,700/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/nightPeak Season: December 15 to April 15★4 bedrooms —＄6,300/week (8 people max)Sleep sofa can add additional 2 people ＄200/night63. The villa can be rented to a maximum of _______ people at a time.A. fiveB. eightC. thirteenD. ten64. If a family with 6 people spends a fortnight’s Christmas holiday in the villa, how much will th ey pay?A. ＄12,600.B. ＄15,400.C. ＄11,400.D. ＄13,200.65. Villa Nicoletta is most likely to be popular with tourists who _______.A. like adventureB. want to escape the noisy life of the cityC. enjoy the winter sportsD. seek excitement in the sea66. We can infer that _______.A. you can share the villa with other touristsB. the island of St. Thomas is famous for the ocean theme amusement parkC. fewer tourists stay in Villa Nicoletta in autumn than in springD. you can go in for extreme sports in Villa Nicoletta*******************************************************结束I teach biology at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerful ly asked my 1 how their weekend had been. One young man said that his weekend had not b een so 2 . He had his wisdom teeth removed. Then he went on to ask me why I always seem ed to be so 3 .His question 4 me of something I'd read somewhere before: “Every morning when you get up , you have a 5 about how you want to deal with life that day,” I said. “I choose to be cheerful.”“Let me give you an exa mple,” I continued, 6 all sixty students in the class. “In 7 to teachin g here at UNLV, I also teach out at a 8 in Henderson, 17 miles down the 9 from where I liv e. One day a few weeks ago I drove those 17 miles to Henderson. I exited the highway and turn ed onto College Drive. I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then my car 10 . I tried to start it again, but the 11 wouldn't work. 12 I turned my flas hers on, took my books, and 13 down the road to the college.“As soon as I got there, I called and 14 for a tow truck to meet me at my car after 15 . The s ecretary there asked me what had happened. “This is my 16 day,” I replied, smiling.She was 17 . “What do you mean?”“My car could have broken down anywhere along the highway. It didn't.” I replied. “ 18 , it brok e down in the perfect place: off the highway, 19 walking distance of here. I'm still able to teac h my class, and I've been able to arrange for the tow truck to meet me after class. If my car was meant to break down today, it couldn't have been arranged in a more convenient 20 .”I ended my story. In spite of the early hour, no one in my class seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. …1. A. schoolmates B. children C. teachers D. students2. A. bad B. good C. sad D. free3. A. cheerful B. grateful C. hopeful D. thankful4. A. informed B. told C. reminded D. warned5. A. decision B. choice C. preference D. judgment6. A. showing B. demanding C. addressing D. commanding7. A. contribution B. devotion C. application D. addition8. A. school B. college C. university D. institute9. A. highway B. railway C. road D. path10. A. broke B. died C. ended D. finished11. A. instrument B. wheel C. light D. engine12. A. But B. And C. So D. Or13. A. marched B. drove C. rode D. followed14. A. prepared B. looked C. waited D. arranged15. A. class B. work C. study D. lunch16. A. usual B. unusual C. unlucky D. lucky17. A. astonished B. excited C. puzzled D. pleased18. A. Anyway B. Instead C. Also D. Still19. A. within B. beyond C. without D. along20. A. order B. need C. way D. situation1~5 DBACB 6~10 CDBAB11~15 DCADA 16~20 DCBAC*******************************************************结束One summer night, on my way home from work, I decided to see a movie. I knew the theatre w ould be air-conditioned and I couldn’t face my 1 apartment.Sitting in the theatre I had to look through the 2 between the two tall heads in front of me. I ha d to keep changing the angle (角度) 3 she leaned over to talk to him, 4 he leaned over to kiss her. Why do Americans expre ss such feelings in a 5 place?I thought the movie would be good for my English, but 6 it turned out, it was an 7 movie. Af ter about an hour I decided to give up on the movie and 8 my popcorn. I’ve never understood why they give you so much popcorn! It tasted pretty good, 9 .After a while I heard 10 more of the romantic-sounding Italians. I just heard the 11 of the popcorn crunching (嘎扎的响声) between my teeth. My thought started to 12 I remembered when I was in South Korea, I13 to watch Kojak on TV frequently. He spoke perfect Korean—I was really amazed. He seemed like a good friend to me, 14 I saw him again in New York sp eaking 15 English instead of perfect Korean. He di dn’t even have a Korean accent and I 16 like I had been cheated. When our family moved to the United States six years ago, none of us spoke any English. 17 we had begun to learn a few words, my mother suggested that we all s hould speak English at home. Everyone agreed, but our house became very 18 and we all se emed to avoid each other. We sat at the dinner table in silence, 19 that to speaking the difficu lt language. Mother tried to say something in English, but it 20 out all wrong and we all burst i nto laughter and decided to forget it! We have been speaking Korean at home ever since.1. A. warm B. hot C. heated D. cool2. A. hole B. blank C. break D. space3. A. any time B. the moment C. some time D. every time4. A. while B. whenever C. or D. and5. A. private B. public C. theatrical D. open6. A. since B. when C. what D. as7. A. English B. Italian C. Korean D. American8. A. exchange B. eat C. threw away D. taste9. A. too B. still C. though D. certain10. A. much B. any C. no D. few11. A. voice B. sound C. signal D. noise12. A. wonder B. wander C. imagine D. leave13. A. enjoyed B. happened C. turned D. used14. A. until B. because C. then D. therefore15. A. formal B. informal C. perfect D. practical16. A. felt B. looked C. seemed D. appeared17. A. While B. If C. Before D. Once18. A. empty B. quiet C. still D. calm19. A. connecting B. stopping C. referring D. preferring20. A. worked B. got C. came D. made参考答案1~5 BDDCB 6~10 DBBCC11~15 BBDAC 16~20 ADBDC*******************************************************结束高考考纲词汇记忆重点单词list [lɪst] n. 一览表，清单listen [ˈlɪs(ə)n] vi. 听,仔细听literature [ˈlɪtərətʃə(r); (US) ˈlɪtrətʃʊər] n. 文学literary [ˈlɪtərərɪ; (US) ˈlɪtərerɪ] a. 文学的litre (美liter) [liːtə(r)] n. 升；公升litter [ˈlɪtə(r)] v. 乱丢杂物little (less, least) [ˈlɪt(ə)l] a.小的,少的 ad. 很少地, 稍许 n.没有多少,一点live [lɪv] vi. 生活;居住;活着 a. 活的,活着的;实况,现场（直播）的lively [ˈlaɪvlɪ] a. 活泼的;充满生气的living [ˈlɪvɪŋ] a. 活着的 n. 生计load [ləʊd] n. 担子，货物loaf [ləʊf] n. 一个面包local [ˈləʊk(ə)l] a. 当地的；地方的lock [lɔk] n. 锁 vt. 锁，锁上locust [ˈləʊkəst] n. 蝗虫London [ˈlʌnd(ə)n] n. 伦敦lonely [ˈləʊnlɪ] a. 孤独的，寂寞的long [lɔŋ; (US) lɔːŋ] a. 长的，远 ad. 长久look [lʊk] n. 看，瞧 v. 看，观看 v. link 看起来loose [luːs] a. 松散的；宽松的lorry [ˈlɔrɪ; (US) ˈlɔːrɪ] n.（英）运货汽车，卡车loss [lɔs; (US) lɔːs] n. 丧失；损耗lose (lost, lost) [luːz] vt. 失去，丢失Lost & Found [lɔst; (US) lɔːst]失物招领处lot [lɔt] n. 许多，好些loud [laʊd] a. 大声的loudly [laʊdlɪ] ad. 大声地loudspeaker [laʊdˈspiːkə(r)] n. 扬声器，喇叭lounge [laʊndʒ] n. 休息厅；休息室love [lʌv] n.& vt. 爱；热爱;很喜欢lovely [ˈlʌvlɪ] a. 美好的，可爱的重点短语have sth done 使sth被做use your head 动动脑子come into/ pop into your head 突然想到have a headache 头痛damage your health 破坏健康poor/ ill health 身体差in good/ poor health 身体好hear sb do/ doing sth听到sb做sth/正在做sth hear sth done 听到sth被做hear from 收到sb来信hear of/ about 听说know/ learn sth by heart 熟记sthdo sth to your heart’s content 做sth直到你心满意足not have the heart to do sth 不忍心去做sthgive/ lose your heart (to sb) 爱上sblose heart 灰心;8meters in height 8高米help sb (to) do sth 帮助sb做sthhelp sb with sth;can’t help doing sth 情不自禁做sth can’t help but do sth 不得不做sthhelp sb out 帮助sb摆脱困境with the help of 在...的帮助下Here you are. 给你Here comes the bus. 汽车来了hesitate over/ about 对sth迟疑hesitate to do 犹豫不决去做without hesitation 毫不犹豫have no hesitation in doing sth 做sth毫不犹豫hide sth from sb 向sb隐藏sthIt is high time sb did sth sb做sth的时间到了*************************************************结束。
2014高考完形填空话题汇编
2014高考完形填空话题汇编一（2014安徽卷）【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】刚刚从疾病中恢复的我到奥兰多去参加写作会议，在这个陌生的地方一位位老人用她的善良让我的假期充满了美好的回忆。
二（2014北京卷）【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】本文向读者讲述了来自非洲的孤儿Suzy很难融入到班级里，一个偶然的机会，我发现她很有绘画才能，美术老师让她为学校的才能秀画海报。
校长给她颁发了特别讲，我知道她很快就可以融入到这个社会了。
三（2014大纲卷）【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】本文讲述了一个生命的奇迹的故事，Simon和Joe一起攀登安第斯山脉的Siula Grande，Joe摔倒了腿，最后摔进了冰裂缝，最后他顽强地爬回到了几英里之外的营地。
这是生命的奇迹，只要我们不放弃，一切都有可能。
四（2014福建卷）【考点】考察故事类（记叙文）完型填空【文章大意】我的父亲小时候因为家境贫穷无法学习钢琴，但是他没有父亲梦想。
在退休以后开始学习钢琴，并在演奏会上有很精彩的表现。
这个故事告诉我们：勇气和毅力能够让我们实现自己的理想。
五（2014广东卷）【考点】考察文化教育类阅读【文章大意】本文通过叙述父母和孩子之间的沟通难题告诉我们:对待孩子不能一味地指责，那样只会让情况更糟糕。
应该换位思考，站在孩子的立场上考虑问题，真正的沟通是用心为对方考虑。
只有这样才能实现父母和孩子之间有效的沟通。
六（2014湖北卷）【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】苦难是首歌！作者经营餐厅失败以后，全家坐着一辆货车去德克萨斯州重新开始生活。
在一个野生公园里，他得到了一份工作。
这份工作让他得到一个免费的宿营地，在经历了这一系列的苦难之后，他根据正是这困难让他们成为一家人。
七（2014湖南卷）【考点】考察人生感悟类完型【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议类短文。
作者上大学之前，妈妈教我如何烫衣服。
在烫衣服的过程里我学会了解决人生中最困难的问题的方法：一次解决一个问题，很快就可以全部解决。
2014全国职称英语考试理工A阅读理解、完型填空、教材新增文章复习资料
2014理工A阅读理解、完型填空、新增文章复习资料目录阅读理解+第三十四篇Batteries Built by Viruses+第三十五篇Putting Plants to Work （2013理工B真题）+第三十六篇Listening Device Provides Landslide Early Warning+第三十七篇"Don't Drink Alone" Gets New Meaning+第三十八篇"Life Form Found" on Saturn's Titan（2012真题）+第三十九篇Clone Farm+第四十篇Teaching Math, Teaching Anxiety（2012新增文章）+ 第四十一篇Too Little for Global Warming+ 第四十二篇Renewable Energy Sources+ 第四十三篇Forecasting Methods（2013理工A真题）+ 第四十四篇Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed+ 第四十五篇Small But Wise （2012年真题）+ 第四十六篇Ants have Big Impact on Environment as "Ecosystem Engineers"（2012新增文章）+ 第四十七篇Listening to Birdsong+ 第四十八篇Researchers Discover Why Humans Began Walking Upright （2013教材新增）+ 第四十九篇U. S. Scientists Confirm Water on Mars+ 第五十篇Cell Phones Increase Traffic, Pedestrian Fatalities完型填空：+第十五篇（2012新增）"Liquefaction" Key to Much of Japanese Earthquake Damage+第十二篇（2012新增）Free Statins With Fast Food Could Neutralize Heart Risk*第十篇（2012新增）Chicken Soup for the Soul: Comfort Food Fights Loneliness+第十四篇Sharks Perform a Service for Earth's Waters2014年教材新增文章第二部分阅读判断*第八篇What Is a Dream?*第十篇The Biology of Music+第十一篇Bill Gates: Unleashing Your Creativity+第十四篇Stage Fright第四部分阅读理解*第二十九篇I’ll Be Bach第五部分补全短文第四篇The Bilingual Brain*第十篇How Deafness Makes It Easier to Hear+第十五篇 A Memory Drug?理工A复习说明：2014 阅读理解带加号，重点要求17篇，第34-50篇，较2013年增加了7篇文章（这7篇原来是2013理工B的文章）这里注意下，第35篇Putting Plants to Work（非2013新增文章）是2013年理工B的真题，2014年应该不会考到。
2014考研英语一真题完整版及答案详解
2014考研英语一真题完整版及答案详解[说明：本篇文章是对2014年考研英语一真题的完整版及答案的详细解析。
文章将分为四个部分，分别是阅读理解、完形填空、翻译和写作，以保持整洁美观的排版。
]第一部分：阅读理解[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的阅读理解部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：阅读理解一[解析：这里是对第一篇阅读理解的题目进行解析。
]题目1答案：B[解析：答案为B。
]题目2：阅读理解二[解析：这里是对第二篇阅读理解的题目进行解析。
]题目2答案：C[解析：答案为C。
]第二部分：完形填空[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的完形填空部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：完形填空一[解析：这里是对第一篇完形填空的题目进行解析。
]题目1答案：D[解析：答案为D。
]题目2：完形填空二[解析：这里是对第二篇完形填空的题目进行解析。
]题目2答案：A[解析：答案为A。
]第三部分：翻译[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的翻译部分进行分析和解答。
]题目1：翻译一[解析：这里是对第一道翻译题目进行解析。
]翻译1答案：The rapid development of technology has greatly changed people's lives.[解析：正确答案为：技术的迅猛发展极大地改变了人们的生活。
]题目2：翻译二[解析：这里是对第二道翻译题目进行解析。
]翻译2答案：In recent years, China's economy has achieved remarkable growth.[解析：正确答案为：近年来，中国的经济取得了显著增长。
]第四部分：写作[说明：本部分将对2014年考研英语一真题中的写作部分进行分析和解答。
]题目：写作[解析：这里是对写作题目的解析。
]写作答案：As the world becomes more interconnected, it is importantfor individuals to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills.[解析：正确答案为：随着世界变得更加互联互通，个人提升跨文化交流技巧变得越来越重要。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练(3)(答案及解析)
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（3）（答案及解析）阅读理解Words：334 难度系数：★★建议用时：8分钟Sunday, October 5Clear, 69°FMy wife, Eleanor, and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide.And the minibus wh ich goes along with the boat.We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way.Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was k ept.After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on th e boat.After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village w ith a large square and wooden houses.Monday, October 6Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°FWe spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal d e la Marne au Rhine.Kind of a lazy day.Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat.Wherewe will visit tomorrow.It was pleasant to sit out on deck(甲板)and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.Tuesday, October 7Light rain, 64°FThis morning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church，which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour t he next day.We did lots of shopping, then walked across the bri dge to see a very, very modern Catholic church with special Ba ccarat windows.We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down t he eastern ter we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers.It contains the largest window by Mar.Wednesday, October 8Cloudy, 65°FToday we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne.We went thro ugh two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey.This ri ver scenery is very different.We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some col or on the other.Thursday, October 9Cloudy, 66°FOur dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and ta ke us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways.Ou r boating days are over until next time.1．Where did the author get off the train?A．Paris. B．Strasbourg.C．Nancy. D．Barn.解析：选B。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空类训练(15)及答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空类训练（15）及答案阅读理解Americans are proud of their variety and individuality, yet the y love and respect few things more than a uniform, whether it is the uniform of an elevator, operator or the uniform of a five-star general. Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than ci- vilian (百姓的)clothes. People have become conditioned to expect superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The tel- evision repair man who wears a uniform tends to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the skill of a garage me chanic is increased by a uniform. What easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber, or a waiter to lose professional id entity(身份) than to step out of uniform?Uniforms also have many practical benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are tax-deduct ible(可减税的). They are often more comfortable and more durable than civ ilian clothes.Primary among the arguments against uniforms is their lack of variety and the consequent loss of individuality experi- enced by people who must wear them. Though there are many types of uniforms, the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it, without change, until retirement. When people look alike, they tend to think, speak, and act similarly, on the job at least. Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems. Though they are long-lasting, often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civili an clothes. Some uniforms are also expensive to maintain, requ iring professional dry cleaning rath- er than the home launderin g possible with many types of civilian clothes. 1. It is surprising t hat Americans who worship variety and indi viduality ______.A. still judge a man by his clothesB. hold the uniform in such high regardC. enjoy having a professional identityD. will respect an elevator operator as much as a general in uniform答案: B 指导：这篇文章主要讲述崇尚个性、崇尚多样化的美国人为何爱穿制服，以及制服所带来的利弊，是一道辨别事实题。
2014高考完型填空17篇及解析
2014年各地高考完形填空17篇1)2014北京卷阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The Fitting-in of Suzy KhanThe first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often 1 about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who 2 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this 3 girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.But how could I help her 4 in with us? There had to be a 5 .One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 6 her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) ____7_ copy.I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 8 show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had 9 . ―why, it’s wonderful,‖ said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted 10 the talent show. ―I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough 11 . Could you help me, Suzy?‖On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s 12 were everywhere ---- all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.―And finally,‖ said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, ―we have a (n) 13 award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.‖ Everyone nodded. ―One of our own students 14 them.‖I could hear everyone whispering. ―Who in our school could draw __ 15___ well?‖Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, ― 16 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 17 , too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!‖Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set.―Thank you,‖ she cried.I 18 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d proba bly never ___19 anything in her whole life.Everyone started to 20 their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was defending. I knew then Suzy was going to ne all right.1. A. joked B. cared C. trains D. worried2. A. reported B. decided C. complained D. questioned3. A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular4. A. come B fall C. fit D. tie5. A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way6. A. read B. taken C. opened D. put7. A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra8. A. are B. talk C. quiz D. talent9. A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn10. A. at B. after C. for D. around11. A. room B. time C. paper D. interest12. A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters13. A. special B. academic C. national D. royal14. A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected15. A. very B. that C. quite D. too16. A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since17. A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place18. A. replied B. realized C. remembered D. regretted19. A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled20. A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake2) 2014江苏卷阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2014年高考英语新课标卷阅读理解及完形填空译文
2014年高考英语新课标卷阅读理解及完形填空译文第一篇：2014年高考英语新课标卷阅读理解及完形填空译文C篇在人们心目中一个专业的训狮员就是一手挥鞭一手持椅的逗乐人。
鞭子捕获了所有的注意力，而事实上，鞭子大部分时间只是表演。
，真正起作用的是椅子。
当巡视员手拿椅子出现在狮子面前，狮子试图把注意力同时放在四条椅子腿上。
由于注意力被分散，狮子变得迷惑不知道下一步做什么。
当面对太多的选择，狮子选择僵持和等候，而不再攻击持椅人。
有多少次你感觉自己和狮子一样处于一样的境地？又有多少次你心存目标如减肥、开办企业或是游历更多地方，但结果只是止于对眼前诸多选择的困惑而最终毫无进展？这种情况一直是我不安烦恼，因为当所有的专家忙着讨论那个是最佳选择时，想要提升自我生活的人们却被各种充满矛盾和冲突的信息所困惑。
最终的结果就是我们感觉不能集中精力或我们正C篇在人们心目中一个专业的训狮员就是一手挥鞭一手持椅的逗乐人。
鞭子捕获了所有的注意力，而事实上，鞭子大部分时间只是表演。
，真正起作用的是椅子。
当巡视员手拿椅子出现在狮子面前，狮子试图把注意力同时放在四条椅子腿上。
由于注意力被分散，狮子变得迷惑不知道下一步做什么。
当面对太多的选择，狮子选择僵持和等候，而不再攻击持椅人。
有多少次你感觉自己和狮子一样处于一样的境地？又有多少次你心存目标如减肥、开办企业或是游历更多地方，但结果只是止于对眼前诸多选择的困惑而最终毫无进展？这种情况一直是我不安烦恼，因为当所有的专家忙着讨论那个是最佳选择时，想要提升自我生活的人们却被各种充满矛盾和冲突的信息所困惑。
最终的结果就是我们感觉不能集中精力或我们正把精力投在错误的事情上，之后我们不再作为，进展很小，在我们本能提升的时候却原地不动。
事情本不必那样。
任何时候当你发觉世界在你面前惠东椅子时，记住这点：你需要的就是集中精力做好一件事。
你只需立即开始。
在你感觉就绪前就开始行动是许多成功人士的习惯。
如果你有想要去的地方，想要完成的事情，想要成为某种人士。
2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练(答案及解析)
高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（答案及解析）Words：322难度系数：★★建议用时：8分钟If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong.Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language? According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the effect is greater, the younger people learn a second language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli，from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible，”he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.Reading，writing, and comprehension were all tested.The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better.“Studying a language means you getan entrance to another world，” explained the scientists.5．The main subject talked about in this passage is________.A．science on learning a second languageB．man’s ability of learning a second languageC．language can help brain powerD．language learning and maths study解析：选C。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空专题训练(4)附答案_3
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空专题训练（4）附答案阅读理解(每题2分，满分8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★★The main reason people come to America is said to be that the y can chase the American Dream.Everyone has heard of it，and many have died fighting for it.The only thing is that there is no clear definition of the American Dream.It is not defined by o ne dream，but all the opportunities that the United States has to offer.Sinc e the founding of the United States，people have been striving to define the American Dream.In the play Death of a Salesman，every character is trying to realize his own version of the Ameri can Dream.Willy feels that by being well liked he has achieved what the American Dream is all about.He has spent his whole lif e as a salesman who has not been very successful.As he gets older，he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life，and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.Bernard，on the other hand，feels that the American Dream can only be achieved if one has been successful in their academic and professional careers.He shows that through hard work and dedication，success can be accomplished.He reached his professional goal s and achieved his version of the American Dream. Throughout the play these feelings are shown through the dialo gue and actions of the characters.They try to achieve their goal s of the American Dream.Willy is unsuccessful in his attempt，while Bernard is very successful in achieving his goal.Many people try to achieve the American Dream，but few actually do so.As with any goal，the American Dream takes hard work and dedication.In Death o f a Salesman，all aspects of this goal are examined.For the goal to be achieve d，the dream must be an attainable one which is worth working to ward.It also must be a dream that the professional world accept s and finds useful.Note：长短句分析：As he gets older，he starts having conflicts with everyone in his life，and feels that only by killing himself will the people around him be able to finally be happy.句法点睛：这是个主从复合句。
2014全国高考汇编之完型填空,阅读理解
2014全国高考汇编之完型填空一（2014安徽卷）In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) 36 might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I 37 .Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I 38 to catch a taxi to my 39 and settle in. Next morning, I took another 40 to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. 41 I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were 42 . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can 43 my table."I gratefully sat down with the 44 lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the 45 drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando.I had already told her that I hadn't 46 a car, and hadn't realized how 47 taking taxis would be. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to 48 you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that 49 ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was 50 and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the 51 time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to 52 alone. At the end of the day, she 53 to take me back to my accommodation. I 54 her money but she refused to take any.I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her 55 , filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.36．A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment37．A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked38．A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved39．A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation 40．A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi41．A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once42．A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted43．A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess44．A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn45．A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview46．A. donated B.repaired C. hired D. guided47．A.convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive48．A.inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive49．A.business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge50．A.working B. staying C. moving D. shopping51．A.appointed B.limited C. favourite D. regular52．A. digest B. explore C.perform D. calculate53．A.forgot B. refused C. returned D.preferred54．A.sent B.lent C. offered D. owed55．A.confidence B. dignity C.curiosity D. kindness2014全国高考汇编阅读之广告应用类一（2014安徽卷）A56. With help from a Mr.H, you can .A. stop using batteries.B. finish your homework on time.C. remember your teacher’s instructions.D. get your room tidied on your way home.57. A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help youto .A. repair your TVB. organize yourhomeworkC. be a James BondD. know what the weather is like58. You can get your Mr. H for .A. ＄499B. ＄299C. ＄199D. ＄9959. Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?A. On a notice boardB. In a company brochure.C. On a teenage websiteD. In a college newspaper.2014全国高考汇编阅读之科普知识类一（2014安徽卷）BRecordingsof angry bees are enough to send big, tough African elephants running away, a new study says. Beehives (蜂窝)-either recorded or real-may even prevent elephants from damaging farmer's crops.In 2002, scientist Lucy King and her team found that elephants avoid certain trees with bees living in them. Today, Lucy wants to see if African honeybees might discourage elephants from eating crops. But before she asked farmer to go to the trouble of setting up beehives on their farms, she needed to find out if the bees would scare elephants away.Lucy found a wild beehive inside a tree in northern Kenya and set up a recorder. Then she threw a stone into the beehive, which burst into life. Lucy and her assistant hid in their car until the angry bees had calmed down. Next ，Lucy searched out elephant families in Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya and put a speaker in a close to each family.From a distance, Lucy switched on the pre-recorded sound of angry bees while at the same time recording the elephants with a video camera. Half the elephant groups left the area within ten seconds. Out of a total of 17 groups, only one group ignored the sound of the angry bees. Lucy reported that all the young elephants immediately ran to their mothers to hide under them. When Lucy Played the sound of a waterfall (瀑布) instead of the angry bees to many of the same elephant families, the animals were undisturbed. Even after four minutes, most of the groups stayed in one place.Lucy is now studying whether the elephants will continue to avoid the sound of angry bees after hearing it several times. She hasn't tested enough groups yet to know, but her initial (最初的) results were promising enough to begin trials with farmers. She has now begun placing speakers in the fields to see if elephants are frightened away.D.60. We know from the passage that elephants may he frightened of .A. loud noisesB. some cropsC. video camerasD. angry beesB.61. As mentioned in the passage, LucyA. works by herself in AfricaB. needs to test more elephant groupsC. has stopped elephants eating cropsD. has got farmers to set up beehives on their farmsA.62. Why did Lucy throw a stone into a wild beehive?A. To record the sound of bees.B. To make a video of elephants.C. To see if elephants would run away.D. To find out more about the behavior of bees.A.63. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Young elephants ignore African honeybees.B. Waterfalls can make elephants stay in one place.C. Elephants do not go near trees with bees living in them.D. Farmers do not allow Lucy to conduct tests in their fields.。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空类训练(11)及答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空类训练（11）及答案阅读理解Technology has been an encouragement of historical ch ange. It acted as such a force in England heginning in the eight eenth century, and across the entire Western World in the ninet eenth. Rapid advances were made in the use of scientific findin gs in the manufacture (制造)of goods, which hanged ide as about work. Onc of the first c hanges was that other forms of energy have taken the place of human power. Along with this came the increased use of mach ines to manufacture products in less time. People also develop ed machines that could produce the same parts for a product: e ach nail was exactly like every other nail. meaning that each nai l could be changed for every other nail. This means that goods could be mass production, ahhough mass production required b reaking production down into smaller and smaller tasks.Oncc this was done, workers no longer started on the produ ct and lahored to complete it. Instead, they might work only one thousandth of it, other workers completing their own parls in ce rtain order.There is nothing strange about this manufacturing work by toda y's standards. Highly skilled workers were unable to com pare with the new produciion techniques, as mass production allowe d goods of high standard to be produced in greater num- ber th an could ever be done by hand. But the skilled workers wasn't t he only loser, thc common workers lost too. Similar changes fo rced fanners a way. The increased mechanization (械化) of agriculture freed masses of workers from ploughing the la nd and harvesting its crops. They had little choice but to stream toward the rapidly developing industrial centers. Increasingly, standards were set by machines. Workers no longer owned thei r own tools, their skill was no longer valued, and pride in their w ork was no longer possible. Workers fed, looked after and repa ired the machines that could work faster than humans at greatly reduced cost.1. In this passage, which of the following is NOT considered asa change caused by tile use of scientific findings in the producti on of goods?A. Other forms of energy have taken the place of human pow er.B. The increased exploitation of workers in the 19th century.C. The increased use of machines to make products in less ti me.D. The use of machines producing parts of the same stand ar d.答案：B 指导：由文中第一段可知。
2014阅读和完形总结
阅读理解文章_理工类_C级第一篇Ford Abandons Electric Vehicles【福特放弃电动汽车】汽车公司停止生产（given up）电池动力汽车不会是工具（not be）Toyota and Nissan仍在生产（Toyota and Nissan）混合动力汽车里程更长（more miles）汽车生产商希望允许生产更多（allow more）第二篇World Crude Oil Production May Peak a Decade Earlier Than Some Predict【世界原油产量可能提前十年达到峰值】点燃很刺激（stimulated）石油产量峰值时开始下降（decline after global）现实准确（realistic）新研究成果2014年（in 2014）赫尔伯特模型科威特（Kuwaiti）第三篇Citizen Scientists【公民科学家】生态学家需要数据（data）公民科学家要交数据库（database）一个公民科学家（a citizen scientist）只有BudBurst计划（Only）目的是气候（climate）第四篇Motoring Technology【汽车技术】事故与新燃料（new fuels）交通事故司机的失误（ mistakes）安全设施不包括挡风玻璃（Windscreens）实现机器人司机还要时间（take some time）第五篇Late-night Drinking【深夜喝咖啡】咖啡是刺激物（stimulant）咖啡减半（halves）三段在睡觉（on sleep）四段少激素（less hormone）作者吃晚饭（supper）第六篇Making Light of Sleep【不要太在意睡眠】闹钟24小时周期（cycle of 24 hours）二段青春期（adolescents）三段很不利（bad effect）四五闹钟与自动（alarm clock automatically）最后两段眼睛有一个（had one）第七篇Sugar Power for Cell Phones【用糖为手机发电】1段细胞大量生产（ mass production）维持酶（ keeping enzymes）5段葡萄糖进入袋子（glucose pocket）燃料细胞是开始（ beginning）最后一段需要时间（time）第八篇Eiffel Is an Eyeful【引人注目的埃菲尔铁塔】艾菲尔铁塔来涂鸦（scribble）浪费时间很奇怪（wasting time ）Richard有数字（747，19，4）建塔目的是研究（ research）创造想象（imagine）第九篇Egypt felled by famine【埃及饱受饥荒折磨】金字塔有文明（civilisation）气候对灭亡负责（climate）正确的是两河分支（White and Blue）旱灾期过后衰败（after drought）单词是破坏（damaging）第十篇Young Female Chimps Outlearn Their Brothers【年轻雌猩猩学习优于她们的弟兄】捕白蚁母亲教（mothers）工具是蔬菜（Vegetables）雌猩猩捕更多（Females，more）雄猩猩是猎手和斗士（fighters and hunters）捕食猴子不正确（hunt monkeys）第十一篇When Our Eyes Serve Our Stomach【我们的视觉服务于我们的胃口】第一段饱食了（stomach-full）要延迟两组（two groups）作者说大脑（brains）实验结果闪太快（too fast）推断出需要（need）第十二篇Florida Hit by Cold Air Mass【佛罗里达遭受冷气团袭击】一二段没提温度（temperature）第二段南佛罗里达降温（South Florida）king被寒流袭击（sudden cold）Governor Jeb来鼓励（encourage）最后一段弗罗里达（Florida）第十三篇Invisibility Ring【隐形环】哈利波特搞发明（invent）微波波长长（longer）隐形装置反射光（bounce off）coaster去保护（protect）隐形斗篷与微波（microwaves）第十四篇Japanese Car Keeps Watch for Drunk Drivers【日本用来监视醉酒司机的新型概念车】概念车与引擎（ignition system）Volvo呼汽酒精监测器（breathalyzer）第4段是否需要（needs）Doi减少死亡率（fatality rate）第6段车将自动（automatically）第十五篇Winged Robot Learns to Fly【肋生双翅机器人学飞行】第二段有数据（data）机器人获得高度（gained height）机器人不会飞（never really fly）运动探测仪测高度（movement detector）最后一段都是对的（All the above）第十六篇Japanese Drilling into Core of Earth 【日本人的地心旅行】Unzen山1991爆发（1991）预测不是目的（predicting）原因有活火山（ living volcanoes）地点在半山腰（half way up the mountain）标题是中心的孔（a hole）阅读理解文章_理工类_B级第一篇A Sunshade for the Planet【地球防晒霜】前2段科学家们有办法（some options）不想人们认为已解决（solved）美沙酮很有效（effective）Stephen涂防晒霜（sunscreen）防晒霜不减少（decreases）第二篇Thirst for Oil【石油匮乏】克服依赖因为石油减少（ decreasing）第2段没说环境不好（environmentally unfriendly）美国消费汽油最大（The United States）专家们说能源危机（energy crisis）燃料不使海平面上升（sea level）第三篇Musical Robot Companion Enhances Listener Experience【音乐机器人伴侣提升音乐欣赏体验】前三段Shimi不是发明者（creator）Shimi会选择（selects）Shimi有创新（creative）作者描述研究中心（research center）Weinberg想象Shimi进家庭（in homes）第四篇Explorer of the Extreme Deep【深海探索器】Alvin是潜艇（submersible）6,500不对（6,500）海洋很神秘（the ocean）HOV和Alvin形似（Shape）HOV和Alvin两种不同（Both）第五篇Plant Gas【植物，沼气的又一来源】沼气缺氧（oxygen-free）测沼气要氧浓度相同（halves）温度与释放量成正比（on sleep）沼气没有微生物（Microbes）沼气有益是更少（Less）第六篇Snowflakes【雪花】教授认为没有相同（the same）六边形最简单（six-sided）湿温度最影响（Humidity and temperature）作者在欣赏（admires）教授不能制造相同（exactly alike）第七篇Powering a City? It’s a Breeze【风力发电？轻而易举】荷兰木木（Wooden）涡轮机高科技（high-tech）最小的不用吊车（without a crane）荷兰国小人多（small，large）风力发电安在后院（installed，backyard）第八篇Underground Coal Fires a Looming Catastrophe【地下煤着火—即将来临的灾难】警告污染（pollute）地热自燃（its own，fire and burns ）教授谈煤火（Coal fires）发现监测不正确（detected and monitored）控制切断（Cutting off）第九篇Eat to Live Eat to Live【为生存而食】童年减肥不正确（childhood）二段证明影响（effect）老鼠得炎症（inflammation）老年老鼠最有兴趣（old age）后两段节食ing（dieting）第十篇Male and Female Pilots Cause Accidents Differently【男女飞行员引起飞行事故的差异】大学研究关系（relation）性别差异不正确（gender differences）研究者进行研究（ studied）女飞行员起飞或降落失控（takeoff and running out of fuel）男女对比男易错（ decision-making）第十一篇Driven to Distraction【分散注意力驾驶】不开车不可能撞到人（impossible）三四段全正确（All）五段有处理（deal with）六段有方法（best ways）男爱线路女爱笼统（route，general）第十二篇Sleep Lets Brain File Memories【睡眠促使记忆归档存储】睡眠帮助记忆吗？（useful order）新皮海马相作用（work together）第四段很穷（ poorer）海马越萎缩记忆越差（less，poorer ）健身水平（levels）第十三篇I'II Be Bach【我也能成为巴赫】大卫编古典（classical）大卫创歌剧（opera）大卫编数据（database）艾米是软件（software）艾米更辛苦（more work）第十四篇Digital Realm【数码王国】语音识别在初级（initial stage）第二段有思想（our thoughts）三段发展数码（development ，digital world）四段什么都有（All of the above）个性市场满足需要（tailored）第十五篇Hurricane Katrina【卡特里娜飓风】飓风眼有中心（central）二段温暖又平静（ warm and calm）drive三段来提供（supply）大脑开发不是作者意思（brain develops）经济大萧条不正确（great depression）第十六篇Mind-reading Machine【读心机】神经元发送信息（Neurons）预测不是目的（predicting）句意被标记（marking）两人实验（Two）标题有扫描（Scanned）第十七篇Experts Call for Local and Regional Control of Sites for Radioactive Waste【专家呼吁局部和区域控制放射性废物地点】替换请撤消（Canceling）州或地方政府去安置（local people and states）决定被接受不正确（accepted）四段地点来适应（suit）意思来自地方（regional ）阅读理解文章_理工类_A级第一篇Batteries Built by Viruses【病毒电池】一段导致疾病（various diseases）贝尔彻病毒电池（batteries with viruses）萎缩与扩展（Expand）六段有病毒（ viruses）电池比头发宽度小得多（one tenth of a hair）第二篇Putting Plants to Work【植物效能】作者谈了十亿年（billions）植物变成新能源（a new source）五段很缺氧（no oxygen）困难很慢（too slow）海藻便宜是错的（cheap）第三篇Listening Device Provides Landslide Early Warning【听觉仪器提供早期山崩预警】自然灾害是山崩（data）山崩下面都正确（All of the above）研制新的说明旧的会出错（false alarms）四段不能满是沙粒（filled in with gravel）positives是证据（Evidences）第四篇“Don’t Drink Alone” Gets New Meaning 【“不要在就餐时间以外饮酒”有了新含义】餐后饮酒易得癌（outside of meals）不是结论有数字（20 percent）每天三杯不贪杯（3 drinks）喉癌几率低（Laryngeal）降酒精难得癌（reduces）第五篇“Life Form Found” on Saturn's Titan 【土卫六上发现了生命迹象】甲烷是基础（ Titan）土卫六有生命（life clues）甲烷基础生物（Methane-based）科学家之间大不同（different）标题有一种可能性（Possibility）第六篇Clone Farm【克隆农场】克隆小鸡新时代（Cloned chickens）研究院资助研究（Institute）三段减投入（less feed）五段联手产细胞（cell-injecting）作用不能限品种（whatever）第七篇Teaching Math, Teaching Anxiety【教数学，教焦虑】第一段有信心（confidence）三段学科影响信心（confidence）老师们不自在（uneasy）六段焦虑与成绩有关（a strong link）Geary需要大样本（a larger sample）第八篇Too Little for Global Warming【全球变暖“缺油”】世界末日不会来（never materialize）二氧化碳减排（cut）储存3,500亿桶（3,500 billion）IPCC过于乐观（more optimistic）燃煤污染环境（environmental problems）第九篇Renewable Energy Sources【可再生资源】石油，煤，天然气不可再生（ A and B）三峡世界最大（largest）挪威商业电站（Norway）风力发电都正确（All of the above）风能可再生（renewable）第十篇Forecasting Methods【天气预报的方法】方法没有想象力（Imagination）气候不变，方法起作用（not change）缺陷较稳定（ constant）气候学和相似物方法（climatology and analog）气候不同方法不同（differs from）第十一篇Defending the Theory of Evolution Still Seems Needed【捍卫进化论仍必要】第一段反对AIBS（oppose）生物学中心理论（central）80协会250，000成员（societies，members）进化论是三门学科的基础（fundamental）替换太直接（direct）第十二篇Small But Wise【小而聪明】WISE能测天象（unknown space）make不等于snap（make）能看到红外线辐射（catches）小星星发光不正确（visible light）红外线辐射（infrared radiation）第十三篇Ants Have Big Impact on Environment as “Ecosystem Engineers”【蚂蚁作为“生态系统工程师”对环境影响巨大】蚂蚁行为影响环境（environment）蚂蚁又大型又小型（as well as）蚂蚁对环境影响大（territory）少量蚂蚁有积极影响（small，positive）人类行为（human activities）第十四篇Listening to Birdsong【倾听鸟鸣】斑胸草雀变换了嗓音（change their songs）雌斑喜欢雄斑雀唱歌（for them）雄草雀唱歌给雌草雀（ for female）给自己唱歌是错误的（themselves）主题是交流（communication）第十五篇Researchers Discover Why Humans Began Walking Upright【研究人员发现人类开始直立行走的原因】前两段在质疑（question）博士研究祖先直立行走（walk upright）黑猩猩更喜欢可乐果（better）用空闲的肢体（two free limbs）生存的手段（survival）第十六篇U.S. Scientists Confirm Water on Mars 【美国科学家确认火星上有水】火星上有水（Water）样品粘在了铲子里（got stuck）火星破冰（ ice-rich）美国和加拿大的科学家（America and Canada）捕捉三维呈像（three-dimensional）第十七篇Cell Phones Increase Traffic, Pedestrian Fatalities【手机增加交通行人死亡】两个选项都正确（both A and C）第二段临界点（a critical mass）四段死亡率减少（reduced）80年代手机使用少（weren’t enough）使用一亿不清楚完形填空文章_理工类_C级第一篇Captain Cook Arrow Legend【库克船长弓箭的传说】It was a great legend while it lasted, but DNA testing has finally ended a two-century-old story of the Hawaiian arrow carved from the bone of British explorer Captain James Cook who died in the Sandwich Islands in 1779.―There is no Cook in the Australian Museum,‖ museum collection manager Jude Philip said not long ago in announcing the DNA evidence that the arrow was not made of Cook's bone. But that will not stop the museum from continuing to display the arrow in its exhibition , ―Uncovered: Treasures of the Australian Museum,‖ which does include a feather cape presented to Cook by Hawaiian King Kalani‘opu‘u in 1778.Cook was one of Britain‘s great explorers and is credited with discovering the ―Great South Land,‖ now Australia, in 1770. He was clubbed to death in the Sandwich Islands, now Hawaii.The legend of Cook‘s arrow began in 1824 when Hawaiian King Kamehameha on his deathbed gave the arrow to William Adams, a London surgeon and relative of Cook‘s wife, saying it was made of Cook‘s bone after the fatal fight with islanders.In the 1890s the arrow was given to the Australian Museum and the legend continued until it came face-to-face with science.DNA testing by laboratories in Australia and New Zealand revealed the arrow was not made of Cook‘s bone but was more likely made of animal bone, said Philp.Howeve r, Cook‘s fans refuse to give up hope that one Cook legend will prove true and that part of his remains will still be uncovered, as they say there is evidence not all of Cook‘s body was buried at sea in 1779. ―On this occasion technology has won,‖ said Cli ff Thornton, president of the Captain Cook Society, in a statement from Britain. ―But I am sure that one of these days...one of the Cook legends will prove to be true and it will happen one day.‖第二篇Avalanche and Its Safety【雪崩和安全问题】An avalanche is a sudden and rapid flow of snow, often mixed with air and water, down a mountainside. Avalanches are among the biggest dangers in the mountains for both life and property.All avalanches are caused by an over-burden of material, typically snowpack, that is too massive and unstable for the slope that supports it. Determining the critical load, the amount of over-burden which is likely to cause an avalanche, is a complex task involving the evaluation of a number offactors.Terrain slopes flatter than 25 degrees or steeper than 60 degrees typically have a low risk of avalanche. Snow does not gather significantly on steep slopes; also, snow does not flow easily on flat slopes. Human-triggered avalanches have the greatest incidence when the snow's angle of rest is between 35 and 45 degrees; the critical angle, the angle at which the human incidence of avalanches is greatest, is 38 degrees. The rule of thumb is: A slope that is flat enough to hold snow but steep enough to ski has the potential to generate an avalanche, regardless of the angle. Additionally, avalanche risk increases with use ; that is, the more a slope is disturbed by skiers, the more likely it is that an avalanche will occur.Due to the complexity of the subject, winter travelling in the backcountry is never 100% safe. Good avalanche safety is a continuous process , including route selection and examination of the snowpack, weather conditions , and human factors. Several well-known good habits can also reduce the risk. If local authorities issue avalanche risk reports, they should be considered and all warnings should be paid attention to. Never follow in the tracks of others without your own evaluations; snow conditions are almost certain to have changed since they were made. Observe the terrain and note obvious avalanche paths where plants are missing or damaged. Avoid traveling below others who might trigger an avalanche.第三篇Giant Structures【巨型建筑】It is an impossible task to select the most amazing wonders of the modern world since every year more wonderful constructions appear. Here are three giant structures which are worthy of our admiration although they may have been surpassed by some more recent wonders.The Petronas Twin Towers The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1999. With a_ height of 452 metres, the tall twin towers, like two thin pencils, dominate the city of Kuala Lumpur. At the 41st floor, the towers are linked by a bridge, symbolizing a gateway to the city. The American_ architect Cesar Pelli designed the skyscrapers.Constructed of high-strength concrete, the building provides around l, 800 square metres of office space on every floor. And it has a shopping centre and a concert hall at the base. Other features of this impressive building include double-decker lifts, and glass and steel sunshades.The Millau BridgeThe Millau Bridge was opened in 2004 in the Tarn Valley, in southern France. At the time it was built, it was the world's highest bridge, reaching over 340m at the highest point. The bridge is described as one of the most amazingly beautiful bridges in the world. It was built to relieve Millau's congestion problems. The congestion was then caused by traffic passing from Paris to Barcelona in Spain. The bridge was built to withstand the most extreme seismic and climatic conditions. Besides, it is guaranteed for 120 years!The Itaipu DamThe Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is one of the largest constructions of its kind in the world. It consists of a series of dams across the River Parana , which _forms a natural border between Brazil and Paraguay. Started in 1975 and taking 16 years to complete, the construction was carried out as a joint project between the two countries . The dam is well-known for both its electricity output and its size. In 1995 it produced 78% of Paraguay's and 25% of Brazil's energy needs. In its construction, the amount of iron and steel used was equivalent to over 300 Eiffel Towers. It is a truly amazing wonder of engineering.第四篇Animal's "Sixth Sense"【动物的“第六感”】A tsunami was triggered by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean in December, 2004. It killed tens of thousands of people in Asia and East Africa. Wild animals, however , seem to have escaped that terrible tsunami. This phenomenon adds weight to notions that they possess a "sixth sense" for disasters , experts said.Sri Lankan wildlife officials have said the giant waves that killed over 24,000 people along the Indian Ocean island's coast clearly missed wild beasts, with no dead animals found."No elephants are dead, not even a dead rabbit. I think animals can sense disaster. They have a sixth sense. They know when things are happening," H. D. Ratnayake, deputy director of Sri Lanka's Wildlife Department, said about one month after the tsunami attack. The waves washed floodwaters up to 2 miles inland at Yala National Park in the ravaged southeast, Sri Lanka's biggest wildlife reserve and home to hundreds of wild elephants and several leopards."There has been a lot of apparentevidence about dogs barking or birds migrating before volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. But it has not been proven," said Matthew van Lierop, an animal behavior specialist at Johannesburg Zoo."There have been no specific studies because you can't really test it in a lab or field setting," he told Reuters. Other authorities concurred with this assessment ."Wildlife seem to be able to pick up certain phenomenon , especially birds... there are many reports of birds detecting impending disasters," said Clive Walker, who has written several books on African wildlife.Animals certainly rely on the known senses such as smell or hearing to avoid danger such as predators.The notion of an animal "sixth sense" —or some other mythical power —is an enduring one which the evidence on Sri Lanka's ravaged coast is likely to add to.The Romans saw owls as omens of impending disaster and many ancient cultures viewed elephants as sacred animals endowed with special powers or attributes.第五篇Singing Alarms Could Save the Blind 【警报器救盲人】If you cannot see, you may not be able to find your way out of a burning building —and that could be fatal. A company in Leeds could change all that with directional sound alarms capable of guiding you to the exit.Sound Alert, a company run by the University of Leeds, is installing the alarms in a residential home for blind people in Sommerset and a resource centre for the blind in Cumbria. The alarms produce a wide range of frequencies that enable the brain to determine where the sound is coming from.Deborah Withington of Sound Alert says that the alarms use most of the frequencies that can be heard by humans. "It is a burst of white noise that people say sounds like static on the radio," she says. "Its life-saving potential is great."She conducted an experiment in which people were filmed by thermal-imaging cameras trying to find their way out of3 a large smoke-filled room. It took them nearly four minutes to find the door without a sound alarm, but only 15 seconds with one.Withington studies how the brain processes sounds at the university. She says that the source of a wide band of frequencies can be pinpointed more easily than the source of a narrow band. Alarms based on the same concept have already been installed on emergency vehicles.The alarms will also include rising or falling frequencies to indicate whether people should go up or down stairs. They were developed with the aid of a large grant from British Nuclear Fuels.完形填空文章_理工类_B级第六篇Car Thieves could Be Stopped Remotely【远程制止偷车贼】Speeding off in a stolen car, the thief thinks he has got a great catch. But he is in a nasty surprise. The car is fitted with a remote immobilizer and a radio signal from a control center miles away will ensure that once the thief switches the engine off , he will not be able to start it again.For now, such devices are only available for fleets of trucks and specialist vehicles used on construction sites. But remote immobilization technology could soon start to trickle down to ordinary cars, and should be available to ordinary cars in the UK in two months.The idea goes like this. A control box fitted to the car incorporates a miniature cellphone, a microprocessor and memory, and a GPS satellite positioning receiver. If the car is stolen, a coded cellphone signal will tell the unit to block the vehicle‘s engine management system and prevent the engine being restarted.There are even plans for immobilizers that shut down vehicles on the move, though there are fears over the safety implications of such a system.In the UK, an array of technical fixes is already making life harder for car thieves. ―The pattern of vehicles crime has changed,‖ says Martyn Randall of Thatcham, a security research organization based in Berkshire that is funded in part by the motor insurance industry.He says it would only take him a few minutes to teach a novice how to steal a car, using a bare minimum of tools. But only if the car is more than 10 years old.Modern cars are a far tougher proposition, as their engine management computer will not allow them to start unless they receive a unique ID code beamed out by the ignition key. In the UK, technologies like this have helped achieve a 31 per cent drop in vehicle-related crime since 1997.But determined criminals are still managing to find other ways to steal cars. Often by getting hold of the owner‘s keys in a burglary. In 2000, 12 per cent of vehicles stolen in the UK were taken using the owner‘skeys double the previous year‘s figure.Remote-controlled immobilization system would put a major new obstacle in the criminal‘s way by making such thefts pointless. A group that includes Thatcham, the police, insurance companies and security technology firms have developed standards for a system that could go on the market sooner than the customer expects.第七篇An Intelligent Car【智能汽车】Driving needs sharp eyes, keen ears, quick brain, and coordination between hands and the brain. Many human drivers have all these and can control a fast-moving car. But how does an intelligent car control itself?There is a virtual driver in the smart car. This virtual driver has ―eyes,‖“brains,‖“hands‖ and ‖feet,‖ too. The minicameras on each side of the car are his ―eyes,‖ which observe the road conditions ahead of it. They watch the traffic to the car‘s left and right. There is also a highly automatic driving system in the car. It is the build-in computer, which is the virtual driver‘s ―brain,‖ His ‗brain‖ calculates the speeds of other moving cars near it and analyzes their positions. Basing on this information, it chooses the right path for the intelligent car, and gives instructions to the ―hands‖ and ―feet‖ to act accordingly. In this way, the virtual driver controls his car.What is the virtual driver‘s best advantage? He reacts quickly . The minicameras are sending images continuously to the ―brain.‖ It completes the processing of the images within 100 milliseconds. However, the world‘s best driver at least needs one second to react besides , when he takes action, he needs one more second.The virtual driver is really wonderful. He can reduce the accident rate considerably on expressways. In this case, can we let him have the wheel at any time and in any place? Experts warn that we cannot do that just yet. His ability to recognize things is still limited. He can now only drive an intelligent car on expressways.第八篇Why India Needs Its Dying Vultures【印度为什么需要濒临灭亡的秃鹰】The vultures in question may look ugly and threatening, but the sudden sharp decline in three species of India's vultures is producing alarm rather than celebration, and it presents the world with a new kind of environmental problem . The dramatic decline in vulture numbers is causing widespread disruption to people living in the same areas as the birds .It is also causing serious public health problems across the Indian sub-continent.While their reputation and appearance may be unpleasant to many Indians, vultures have long played a very important role in keeping towns and villages all over India clean. It is because they feed on dead cows. In India, cows are sacred animals and are traditionally left in the open6 when they die in their thousands upon thousands every year.The disappearance of the vultures has led to an explosion in the numbers of wild dogs feeding on the remains of these dead animals. There are fears that rabies may increase as a result. And this terrifying disease may ultimately affect humans in the region, since wild dogs are its main carriers. Rabies could also spread to other animal species, causing an even greater problem in the future .The need for action is urgent , so an emergency project has been launched to find a solution to this serious vulture problem. Scientists are trying to identify the disease causing the birds‘ deaths and, if possible, develop a cure.Large-scale vulture deaths were first noticed at the end of the 1980s in India. A population survey at that time showed that the three species of vultures had declined by over 90 per cent. All three species are now listed as "critically endangered". As most vultures lay only single eggs and take about five years to reach maturity, reversing their population decline will be a long and difficult exercise.第九篇Wonder Webs【奇妙的网】Spider webs are more than homes, and they are ingenious traps. And the world‘s best web spinner may be the Golden Orb Weaver spider. The female Orb Weaver spins a web of fibers thin enough to be invisible to insect prey, yet tough enough to snare a flying bird without breaking.The secret of the web‘s strength? A type of super-resilient silk called dragline. When the female spider is ready to weave the web‘s spokes and frame, she uses her legs to draw the airy thread out through a hollow nozzle in her belly. Dragline is not sticky, so the spider can race back and forth along it to spin the web‘s trademark s piral.Unlike some spiders that weave a new web every day, a Golden Orb Weaver reuses her handiwork until it falls apart, sometimes not for two years. The silky thread is five times stronger than steel by weight and absorbs the force of an impact three times better than Kevlar, a high-strengthhuman-made material used in bullet-proof vests. And thanks to its high tensile strength, or the ability to resist breaking under the pulling force called tension, a single strand can stretch up to 40 percent longer than its original length and snap back as well as new. No human-made fiber even comes close .It is no wonder manufacturers are clamoring for spider silk. In the consumer pipeline: High-performance fabrics for athletes and stockings that never run. Think parachute cords and suspension bridge cables.A steady supply of spider silk would be worth billions of dollars –but how to produce it? Harvesting silk on spider farms does not work because the territorial arthropods have a tendency to devour their neighbors.Now, scientists at the biotechnology company Nexia are spinning artificial silk modeled after Golden Orb dragline. The first step: extract silk-making genes from the spiders. Next, implant the genes into goat egg cells. The nanny goats that grow from the eggs secrete dragline silk proteins in their milk . ―The young goats pass on the silk-making gene without any help from us,‖ says Nexia president Jeffrey Turner. Nexia is still perfecting the spinning process, but they hope artificial spider silk will soon be snagging customers. As fast as the real thing snags bugs.第十篇Chicken Soup for the Soul: Comfort Food Fights Loneliness【心灵鸡汤：爽心食品排解孤独感】Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, may be bad for your arteries , but according to a study in Psychological Science, they're good for your heart and emotions . The study focuses on―comfort food‖ and how it makes people feel.―For me personally , food has always played a big role in my family, ‖ says Jordan Troisi, a graduate student at the University of Buffalo, and lead author on the study. The study came out of the research program of his co-author Shira Gabriel. It has looked at non-human things that may affect human emotions. Some people reduce loneliness by bonding with their favorite TV show, building virtual relationships with a pop song singer or looking at pictures of loved ones. Troisi and Gabriel wondered if comfort food could have the same effect by making people think of their nearest and dearest.In one experiment, in order to make participants feel lonely, the researchers had them write for six minutes about a fight with someone close to them. Others were given an emotionally neutral writing assignment. Then, some people in each group wrote about the experience of eating a comfort food and others wrote about eating a new food. Finally , the researchers had participants complete questions about their levels of loneliness.Writing about a fight with a close person made people feel lonely. But people who were generally secure in their relationships would feel less lonely by writing about a comfort food. ―We have found that comfort foods are consistently associated with those close to us, ‖ says Troisi. ―Thinking about or consuming these foods later then serves as a reminder of those close oth ers. ‖ In their essays on comfort food, many people wrote about the experience of eating food with family and friends.In another experiment, eating chicken soup in the lab made people think more about relationships, but only if they considered chicken soup to be a comfort food. This was a question they had been asked long before the experiment, along with many other questions, so they wouldn't remember it.Throughout everyone's daily lives they experience stress, often associated with our connections with others, ― Troisi says. ‖Comfort food can be an easy remedy for loneliness.完形填空文章_理工类_A级第十一篇Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities【气候变化给不备城市带来重大风险】A new examination of urban policies has been carried out recently by Patricia Romero Lankao. She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and urban development. She warns that many of the world's fast-growing urban areas, especially in developing countries, will likely suffer from the impacts of changing climate. Her work also concludes that most cities are failing to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases . These gases are known to affect atmosphere. ―Climate changes a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world，‖ says Romero Lankao. ―But too few cities are developing effective strategies to protect their residents. ‖Cities are major sources of greenhouse gases. And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change. Lankao's findings highlight ways in which city-residents are particularly vulnerable, and suggest policy interventions。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练(9)(答案及解析)_3
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（9）（答案及解析）.阅读理解AWords：364 难度系数：★★★建议用时：8分钟Mark Twain was a famous American writer.He wrote many stori es and many of them were very funny.These stories are still rea d by many people all over the world.Besides writing，he also liked hunting and fishing very much，so one year he went to Maine (缅因州) for a holiday and spent three very pleasant weeks in the wo ods there.When he had to go back home，he went to the station with his baggage.There he asked a porter (搬运工)to put it into the train.Then he got into the smoking car and s at down in one of the comfortable seats there.The car was empt y when he got in，but a few minutes later，another man got in and sat down on the seat opposite his.Mark Twain looked at the man and thought that this man looked quiteunpleasant.However，it would be impolite to say nothing in that situation，so he said good morning to the man，and they began to talk. First they talked about the heavy snow and then they talked ab out Maine.The stranger said，“We have some beautiful woods in Maine.It would be a pity to c ome to Maine without spending some time there.I suppose you have been in our woods，haven’t you？”“Yes，I have，”answered Mark Twain.“I’ve just spent three weeks ther e and I had a very good time，too.And let me tell you something.Although fishing isn’t allowed in Maine at this season，I’ve got two hundred pounds of beautiful fish with my baggage i n this train.I like to eat fish，so I packed it in ice to take it home with me.May I ask who you are，sir？”The stranger looked at Mark Twain for several seconds and the n answered，“I’m a police officer.My job is to catch people who hunt and fish during the wrong seasons.And who are you？”Mark Twain was surprised and frightened when he heard this.H e thought quickly and then answered，“Well，I’ll tell you，sir.I’m the man who tells the biggest lies in Ame rica.”【解题导语】本文讲述了著名作家马克·吐温去缅因州森林公园度假钓鱼的故事。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列(15)含答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列（15）含答案AThose who have suffered from insomnia know the sinking feelin g of watching the clock tick. Now a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that lying in bed awake may actuall y contribute to the problem of sleeplessness.The study of 79 adults (average age 72) with insomnia aimed to determine whether brief behavioral interventions for insomnia would help. Traditional behavioral therapy（疗法）requires at least half a dozen hour-long sessions with a therapist — a costly commitment many pat ients either can't make or don't have access to. Other options in clude sleep-aiding medications or supplements. In the current study, the 39 participants in the behavioral therapy group received a 45- to 6 0-minute instructing session, plus a 30-minute follow-up session and two 20-minute phone calls.Doctors offered the following behavioral interventions for improv ing sleep: reduce time in bed; get up at the same time every da y, regardless of sleep duration; don't go to bed unless sleepy; and don't stay in bed unless asleep.The other 40 participants in the study were given printed educat ional materials about insomnia, which included the same instruc tions given to the intervention group, but without the individualiz ed sessions with a therapist. Two weeks later, the latter group a lso got a 10-minute follow-up phone call.At the end of four weeks, the behavioral treatment group was si gnificantly more likely to show improvements in sleep than the p rinted-materials group. By that time, 55% of those who received beha vioral treatment no longer met the criteria for insomnia, compar ed with 13% of the group that got educational brochures.The good news comes at the same time as a report on the heal th effects of insomnia from the U.K.'s Mental Health Foundation . The report, Sleep Matters, suggests a link between insomnia a nd poor relationships, low energy levels and an inability to conc entrate. Poor sleep has already been linked to depression, imm une deficiency and heart disease.What is the meaning of the underlined word “insomnia”?A. sleeplessnessB. depressionC. heart diseaseD. immu ne deficiency67. What is the disadvantage of traditional behavioral therapy?A. It can’t help.B. It costs a lot of money.C. It requires sessions with a therapist.D. It includes sleep-aiding medications.68. How to improve sleep according to the doctor?A. Lying in bed awake.B. Get up early every day.C. Don’t go to bed late at night.D. Don’t stay in bed if you are not asleep.69. We can learn from the text that insomnia may cause the foll owing results except________.A. depressionB. concentrationC. immune deficiencyD. heart disease70. What can we infer from the study?A. The intervention group was not given the printed materials.B. The latter group of the study was not given follow-up phone calls.C. The behavioral treatment group was less likely to show impr ovements.D. The instructing session that the intervention group received i s most effective.BBritain’s seed bank, the only one in the world aiming to collect a ll of the planet’s wild plant species, has reached its goal of bank ing 10 percent by 2010．The Millennium Seed Bank Project, run by Kew Gardens—one of the oldest botanical gardens—will officially deposit the 24,200th species on Thursday, a pink, wild banana from China．More than 50 countries are now on board with Kew’s giant task but vast places of the globe, including India and Brazil, still nee d to join in and donate seeds, director Paul Smith said．The seed bank is one of the largest and most diverse in the wor ld with more than 1．5 billion seeds．Its goal is to help protect t he planet’s bio-diversity during a time of climate change．The wild banana seed is under threat of extinction（灭绝） in southwest China from agricultural development．It is a vital food source for Asian elephants and important for growing bananas for human consumption．Stored at minus-20 degrees centigrade, so they can last for thousands of years, the seeds await the day that scientists hope never comes—when the species no longer exist in the wild．It is a race against time, Smith said, because in the last decade alone, 20 plants held in the bank have already been wiped out i n the wild．He estimates that between a third and a quarter will become extinct this century．"It is urgent and it is happening now．An area, the size of Engla nd, is cleared of primary vegetation（植被）every year．" Smith said．Because most of the world’s food and medicines come from nat ure, protecting wild plant species is quite important, scientists s ay．There are already many other seed banks safeguarding fo od crops, which only account for 0.6 percent of plant diversity．For Kew’s next goal—to collect a quarter of wild varieties by 2020—the botanists need 10 million pounds a year, or a further 100 mil lion pounds on top of the 40 million they have already been gra nted．71．What’s the final purpose of the Britain’s seed bank?A．To collect enough money for the project．B．To safeguard food crops．C．To protect wild plants from extinction．D．To help scientists study wild plants．72．The wild banana seed in China is in danger because of ___ ____．A．the expanding of farming workB．the climate change in this areaC．the large number of Asian elephantsD．human’s large consumption73．We can learn from the passage that _______．A．the seeds in the bank can be used now and then all over t he worldB．India and Brazil haven’t joined in the Seed Bank Project at presentC．there is only one seed bank in the world at presentD．the wild plants in places like India and China will never die out74．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 7 refer to? A．The extinction of plant species． B．Kew Gardens’ next goal．C．Britain’s seed bank． D．The Millennium Seed Bank Project．75．Which of the following information isn’t mentioned in the pa ssage?A．The global partnership of collecting wild plant species． B．The temperature condition of the conservative wild plant s pecies．C．The government’s financial support for the seed bank proj ect．D．Scientists’ concern on the extinct wild plant species．参考答案、、、66—70ABDBD 71—75 CABDC****************************************************结束One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Ruden stine overslept. For this busy man, it was a sort of alarm: after y ears of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die an early deat h.Only after a week’s leave — during which he read novels, list ened to music and walked with his wife on a beach — was Rud enstine able to return to work.In our modern life, we have lost the rhythm between action and rest. Amazingly, within this world there is a universal but silly saying: “I am so busy.”We say this to one another as if our tireless efforts were a tale nt by nature and an ability to successfully deal with stress. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, w e imagine, to others. To be unavailable to our friends and family , and to be unable to find time to relax — this has become the model of a successful life.Because we do not rest, we lose our way. We miss the guide telling us where to go, the food providing us with strength, the q uiet giving us wisdom.How have we allowed this to happen? I believe it is this: we h ave forgotten the Sabbath, the day of the week — for followers of some religions — for rest and praying. It is a day when we ar e not supposed to work, a time when we devote ourselves to en joying and celebrating what is beautiful. It is a good time to bles s our children and loved ones, give thanks, share meals, walk a nd sleep. It is a time for us to take a rest, to put our work aside, trusting that there are larger forces at work taking care of the w orld.Rest is a spiritual and biological need; however, in our strong ambition to be successful and care for our many responsibilities , we may feel terribly guilty when we take time to rest. The Sab bath gives us permission to stop work. In fact, “Remember theSabbath” is more than simply permission to rest; it is a rule to o bey and a principle to follow.56. The “alarm” in the first paragraph refers to “_______”.A. a warning of dangerB. a spread of diseaseC. a sign of ageD. a signal of stress57.According to Paragraph 4, a successful person is one who is believed to _______.A. be busy working without time to restB. be able to work without stressC. be more talented than other peopleD. be more important than anyone else58. Some people feel guilty when taking time to rest because th ey _______.A. think that taking a rest means lacking ambitionsB. think that taking a rest means being lazyC. fail to realize that religions force them to restD. fail to realize that rest is an essential part of life59. What is the main idea of this passage?A. It is silly for anyone to say “I am so busy.”B. The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.C. We should balance work with rest.D. We should be available to our family and friends.*****************************************************结束Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to r ead ". Aren't you just tired of being told what to do with your tim e?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 t hings not to do":Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable t ourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having th eir busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing ar ound them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes a nd killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actua lly they’r e just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong after all. But they can be quite anno stan ding in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you fro m seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearl y because you have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the paint ing only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit and buy the book at a 20％ discou nt.60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________ .A. is the world’s most popular tourist activityB. can cause danger to dolphinsC. will make tourists busy and tiredD. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins61. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lis a?A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.B. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.C. It is not as satisfying as expected.D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably bec ause its author_______.A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other listsB. wants to provide a list different from other listsC. intends to persuade people to read more listsD. believes other lists are not humorous enough63. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To recommend tourist activities.B. To comment on popular listsC. To introduce a websiteD. To advertise a bookPassage ***It was raining. I went into a café and asked for a coffee. 21 I was waiting for my drink, I realized that there were other peopl e in the place, but I sensed 22 . I saw their bodies, but I co uldn't feel their souls 23 their souls belonged to the 24 .I stood up and walked between the tables. When I came to the biggest computer, I saw a thin, small man 25 in front of it. "I 'm Steve", he finally answered after I asked him a couple of tim es what his name was. "I can't talk with you. I'm 26 ", he sai d. He was chatting online with somebody--probably someone he didn't know--and, at the same time, he was playing a computer game--a war game. I was surprised. He was chatting online and, 27 , he was playing a computer game—a war game. I was 28 .Why didn't Steve want to talk with me? I tried 29 to speak t o that computer geek (怪人), 30 not a word came out of his mouth. I touched his sho ulder, but no reaction（反应）. I was 31 . I put my hand in front of the monitor, and h e started to shout, " 32 !"I took a few steps back, wondering if all those people in the caf é were looking at me. I ___33 , and saw nobody showed any interest.34 , I realized that the people there were having a nice con versation with their machines, not with people. They were more 35 having a relationship with the ___36 , particularly St eve. I wouldn't want to 37 the future of human beings if the y preferred sharing their lives with machines 38 with people .I was worried and I sank in my thoughts. I didn't even 39 th at the coffee was bad, ___40 Steve didn't notice there was a person next to him.21．A．Before B．Since C．Although D．While 22．A．pain B．loneliness C．sadness D．fear 23．A．because B．when C．until D．unless 24．A．home B．world C．Net D．Cafe 25．A．sleeping B．laughing C．sitting D．learn ing26．A．busy B．thirsty C．tired D．sick 27．A．first of all B．just thenC．at the same time D．by that time28．A．surprised B．delighted C．moved D．fri ghtened29．A．once B．again C．first D．even30．A．but B．so C．if D．or31．A．excited B．respectedC．afraid D．unhappy32．A．Shut upB．Enjoy yourself C．Leave me alone D．Help me ou t33．A．walked about B．walked out C．raised my ha nd D．raised my head34．A．From then on B．At that moment C．In all D．Above all35．A．interested in B．tired of C．careful about D．troubled by36．A．computer B．soul C．shop D．geek 37．A．tell B．plan C．imagine D．design 38．A．other than B．instead ofC．except for D．as well as39．A．pretend B．understandC．insist D．realize40．A．as if B．just asC．just after D．even though参考答案21.D 22.B 23.A 24.C 25.C26.A 27.C 28.A 29.B 30.A31.D 32.C 33.D 34.B 35.A36.A 37.C 38.B 39.D 40.B2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列（15）含答案AThose who have suffered from insomnia know the sinking feeling of watching the clock tick. No w a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that lying in bed awake may actuall y contribute to the problem of sleeplessness.The study of 79 adults (average age 72) with insomnia aimed to determine whether brief behavi oral interventions for insomnia would help. Traditional behavioral therapy（疗法）requires at least half a dozen hour-long sessions with a therapist — a costly commitment many patients either can't make or don't have access to. Other options include sleep-aiding medications or supplements. In the current study, the 39 participants in the behavioral th erapy group received a 45- to 60-minute instructing session, plus a 30-minute follow-up session and two 20-minute phone calls.Doctors offered the following behavioral interventions for improving sleep: reduce time in bed; g et up at the same time every day, regardless of sleep duration; don't go to bed unless sleepy; a nd don't stay in bed unless asleep.The other 40 participants in the study were given printed educational materials about insomnia, which included the same instructions given to the intervention group, but without the individualiz ed sessions with a therapist. Two weeks later, the latter group also got a 10-minute follow-up phone call.At the end of four weeks, the behavioral treatment group was significantly more likely to show i mprovements in sleep than the printed-materials group. By that time, 55% of those who received behavioral treatment no longer met th e criteria for insomnia, compared with 13% of the group that got educational brochures.The good news comes at the same time as a report on the health effects of insomnia from the U .K.'s Mental Health Foundation. The report, Sleep Matters, suggests a link between insomnia a nd poor relationships, low energy levels and an inability to concentrate. Poor sleep has already been linked to depression, immune deficiency and heart disease.What is the meaning of the underlined word “insomnia”?A. sleeplessnessB. depressionC. heart diseaseD. immune deficiency67. What is the disadvantage of traditional behavioral therapy?A. It can’t help.B. It costs a lot of money.C. It requires sessions with a therapist.D. It includes sleep-aiding medications.68. How to improve sleep according to the doctor?A. Lying in bed awake.B. Get up early every day.C. Don’t go to bed late at night.D. Don’t stay in bed if you are not asleep.69. We can learn from the text that insomnia may cause the following results except________.A. depressionB. concentrationC. immune deficiencyD. heart disease70. What can we infer from the study?A. The intervention group was not given the printed materials.B. The latter group of the study was not given follow-up phone calls.C. The behavioral treatment group was less likely to show improvements.D. The instructing session that the intervention group received is most effective.BBritain’s seed bank, the only one in the world aiming to collect all of the planet’s wild plant speci es, has reached its goal of banking 10 percent by 2010．The Millennium Seed Bank Project, run by Kew Gardens—one of the oldest botanical gardens—will officially deposit the 24,200th species on Thursday, a pink, wild banana from China．More than 50 countries are now on board with Kew’s giant task but vast places of the globe, incl uding India and Brazil, still need to join in and donate seeds, director Paul Smith said．The seed bank is one of the largest and most diverse in the world with more than 1．5 billion se eds．Its goal is to help protect the planet’s bio-diversity during a time of climate change．The wild banana seed is under threat of extinction（灭绝） in southwest China from agricultural development．It is a vital food source for Asian eleph ants and important for growing bananas for human consumption．Stored at minus-20 degrees centigrade, so they can last for thousands of years, the seeds await the day that sci entists hope never comes—when the species no longer exist in the wild．It is a race against time, Smith said, because in the last decade alone, 20 plants held in the ban k have already been wiped out in the wild．He estimates that between a third and a quarter will become extinct this century．"It is urgent and it is happening now．An area, the size of England, is cleared of primary vegeta tion（植被）every year．" Smith said．Because most of the world’s food and medicines come from nature, protecting wild plant specie s is quite important, scientists say．There are already many other seed banks safeguarding foo d crops, which only account for 0.6 percent of plant diversity．For Kew’s next goal—to collect a quarter of wild varieties by 2020—the botanists need 10 million pounds a year, or a further 100 million pounds on top of the 40 mill ion they have already been granted．71．What’s the final purpose of the Britain’s seed bank?A．To collect enough money for the project．B．To safeguard food crops．C．To protect wild plants from extinction．D．To help scientists study wild plants．72．The wild banana seed in China is in danger because of _______．A．the expanding of farming workB．the climate change in this areaC．the large number of Asian elephantsD．human’s large consumption73．We can learn from the passage that _______．A．the seeds in the bank can be used now and then all over the worldB．India and Brazil haven’t joined in the Seed Bank Project at presentC．there is only one seed bank in the world at presentD．the wild plants in places like India and China will never die out74．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 7 refer to?A．The extinction of plant species． B．Kew Gardens’ next goal．C．Britain’s seed bank． D．The Millennium Seed Bank Project．75．Which of the following information isn’t mentioned in the passage?A．The global partnership of collecting wild plant species．B．The temperature condition of the conservative wild plant species．C．The government’s financial support for the seed bank project．D．Scientists’ concern on the extinct wild plant species．参考答案、、、66—70ABDBD 71—75 CABDC****************************************************结束One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Rudenstine overslept. For this busy ma n, it was a sort of alarm: after years of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die an early death.Only after a week’s leave — during which he read novels, listened to music and walked with h is wife on a beach — was Rudenstine able to return to work.In our modern life, we have lost the rhythm between action and rest. Amazingly, within this world there is a universal but silly saying: “I am so busy.”We say this to one another as if our tireless efforts were a talent by nature and an ability to su ccessfully deal with stress. The busier we are, the more important we seem to ourselves and, w e imagine, to others. To be unavailable to our friends and family, and to be unable to find time t o relax — this has become the model of a successful life.Because we do not rest, we lose our way. We miss the guide telling us where to go, the food providing us with strength, the quiet giving us wisdom.How have we allowed this to happen? I believe it is this: we have forgotten the Sabbath, the d ay of the week — for followers of some religions — for rest and praying. It is a day when we are not supposed to work, a time when we devote ourselves to enjoying and celebrating what is be autiful. It is a good time to bless our children and loved ones, give thanks, share meals, walk an d sleep. It is a time for us to take a rest, to put our work aside, trusting that there are larger force s at work taking care of the world.Rest is a spiritual and biological need; however, in our strong ambition to be successful and c are for our many responsibilities, we may feel terribly guilty when we take time to rest. The Sab bath gives us permission to stop work. In fact, “Remember the Sabbath” is more than simply per mission to rest; it is a rule to obey and a principle to follow.56. The “alarm” in the first paragraph refers to “_______”.A. a warning of dangerB. a spread of diseaseC. a sign of ageD. a signal of stress57.According to Paragraph 4, a successful person is one who is believed to _______.A. be busy working without time to restB. be able to work without stressC. be more talented than other peopleD. be more important than anyone else58. Some people feel guilty when taking time to rest because they _______.A. think that taking a rest means lacking ambitionsB. think that taking a rest means being lazyC. fail to realize that religions force them to restD. fail to realize that rest is an essential part of life59. What is the main idea of this passage?A. It is silly for anyone to say “I am so busy.”B. The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.C. We should balance work with rest.D. We should be available to our family and friends.*****************************************************结束Top lists are lecturing people on everything from"100 books to read ". Aren't you just tired of bei ng told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of "101 things not to do":Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？Swimming with dolphins is one of the world’s most profitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing arou nd them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they c ould get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Here’s a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually they’re just opening mouths. Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year can’t all be wrong after all. But they can be quite anno standing in front of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you fro m seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay awa y from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painti ng only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious lady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldn’t just be smiling, she laughing. So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings N OT to Do Before You Die. Visit and buy the book at a 20％ discoun t.60. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins________.A. is the world’s most popular tourist activityB. can cause danger to dolphinsC. will make tourists busy and tiredD. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins61. What does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa?A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile.B. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting is enough.C. It is not as satisfying as expected.D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_______.A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other listsB. wants to provide a list different from other listsC. intends to persuade people to read more listsD. believes other lists are not humorous enough63. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To recommend tourist activities.B. To comment on popular listsC. To introduce a websiteD. To advertise a bookPassage ***It was raining. I went into a café and asked for a coffee. 21 I was waiting for my drink, I reali zed that there were other people in the place, but I sensed 22 . I saw their bodies, but I coul dn't feel their souls 23 their souls belonged to the 24 .I stood up and walked between the tables. When I came to the biggest computer, I saw a thin, s mall man 25 in front of it. "I'm Steve", he finally answered after I asked him a couple of times what his name was. "I can't talk with you. I'm 26 ", he said. He was chatting online with so mebody--probably someone he didn't know--and, at the same time, he was playing a computer game--a war game. I was surprised. He was chatting online and, 27 , he was playing a computer g ame—a war game. I was 28 .Why didn't Steve want to talk with me? I tried 29 to speak to that computer geek (怪人), 30 not a word came out of his mouth. I touched his shoulder, but no reaction（反应）. I was 31 . I put my hand in front of the monitor, and he started to shout, " 32 !"I took a few steps back, wondering if all those people in the café were looking at me. I ___33 , and saw nobody showed any interest.34 , I realized that the people there were having a nice conversation with their machines, n ot with people. They were more 35 having a relationship with the ___36 , particularly St eve. I wouldn't want to 37 the future of human beings if they preferred sharing their lives wi th machines 38 with people.I was worried and I sank in my thoughts. I didn't even 39 that the coffee was bad, ___40 Steve didn't notice there was a person next to him.21．A．Before B．Since C．Although D．While22．A．pain B．loneliness C．sadness D．fear23．A．because B．when C．until D．unless24．A．home B．world C．Net D．Cafe25．A．sleeping B．laughing C．sitting D．learning26．A．busy B．thirsty C．tired D．sick27．A．first of all B．just then C．at the same time D．by that time 28．A．surprised B．delighted C．moved D．frightened29．A．once B．again C．first D．even30．A．but B．so C．if D．or31．A．excited B．respected C．afraid D．unhappy32．A．Shut up B．Enjoy yourself C．Leave me alone D．Help me out 33．A．walked about B．walked out C．raised my hand D．raised my head 34．A．From then on B．At that moment C．In all D．Above all。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空训练(42)含答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空训练（42）含答案完形填空Tick，tock，tick，tock. I’m sitting here，watching the movements of my existence pass slowly away. My house has been 1 for such a long time，and I’m lonely and forgotten. Sitting here, by myself, all that I ca n do is 2 and think about my past. I could tell you stories that only 3 would know. But walls can’t speak.I came to this place many years ago，along with an old man…. 4 , he was with me for on1y three sho rt years before he passed on….For a time，I was left alone，while people came and 5 the house…. Then，one day a nice couple moved in with a young son. 6 , their son Danny liked to stay with me，and I was completely 7 with him. He always looked as if he lov ed the stories I told，most of which began with. ‘‘Back in my day…” and ‘‘When I was 8 .…” I sometimes had the kind of idea that he didn’t really un derstand what I was saying，but it felt good to be 9 ． When Danny went off to college, my heart broke. Soon afterward, 10 sold the house.…New owners came and 11 . Then，One day it so happened that I was in when a new family was m oving into the house. You can’t even imagine my 12 when，unexpectedly, Danny walked through the front door. He had a 13 and kids now. I was so overjoyed when I saw him that I put all my 14 into my daily activities. ... I spent the next twenty yea rs watching his kids grow up, with a mixture of pride and 15 ab out what would happen next.The kids finally became 16 and Danny sold the house. That w as about five years ago…. Some of the local kids have started t he rumor that the house is haunted (闹鬼的)--- and，in a way，it is. It is haunted by 17 of all the people who have lived in it. E very second has 18 me so much. I have been 19 them down and they are almost up for me.... I hope that someday somebod y will 20 me, and drop in on me again. Maybe then I’ll get a ne w home and an opportunity for a whole new set of memories.1. A. crowded B. empty C. paintedD. sold2. A. look back B. enjoy food C. have a drea m D. chat with friends3. A. friends B. learners C. neighborsD. walls4. A. Luckily B. Happily C. SadlyD. Surprisingly5. A. looked at B. settled in C. bought inD. sold out6. A. At last B. At one time C. In the endD. From the beginning7. A. tired B. friendly C. takenD. fond8. A. older B. healthier C. betterD. younger9. A. loved B. told C. dislikedD. believed10. A .Danny B. IC. his parentsD. the old man11. A. settled B. went C. livedD. greeted12. A. pity B. pride C. surpriseD. sadness13. A. friend B. daughter C. sonD. wife14. A. energy B. time C. lifeD. ideas15. A. happiness B. dreamC. anxietyD. disappointment16. A. old B. impatient C. adultsD. tired17. A. families B . furniture C. housesD. memories18. A. impressed B. surprised C. encour aged D. inspired19. A. putting B. copying C. countingD. taking20. A. call B. rememberC. visitD. attend（二）1~5 BADCA 6~10 DCDAB11~15 BCDAC 16~20 CDACB*********************************************************结束My sister and I grew up in a little village in England. Our father was a struggling 1 , but I always knew he was 2 . He never criticized us, but used 3 to bring out our best. He’d say, “If yo u pour water on flowers, they flourish. If you don’t give them wat er, they die.” I 4 as a child I said something 5 about someb ody, and my father said, “ 6 time you say something unpleas ant about somebody else, it’s a reflection of you.” He explained that if I looked for the best 7 people, I would get the best 8 . From then on I’ve always tried to 9 the principle in my life an d later in running my company.Dad’s also always been very 10 . At 15, I started a magazine. It was 11 a great deal of my time, and the headmaster of my school gave me a 12 ：stay in school or leave to work on my magazine.I decided to leave, and Dad tried to sway me from my decision,13 any good father would. When he realized I had made up my mind, he said, “Richard, when I was 23, my dad 14 me to go into law. And I’ve 15 regretted it. I wanted to be a biologis t, 16 I didn’t pursue my 17 . You know what you want. Go f ulfill it.”As 18 turned out, my little publication went on to become Stu dent, a national 19 for young people in the U.K. My wife and I have two children, and I’d like to think we are bringing them up in the same way Dad 20 me.1. A. biologist B. manager C. lawyerD. gardener2. A. strict B. honest C. specialD. learned3. A. praise B. courage C. powerD. warmth4. A. think B. imagine C. rememberD. guess5. A. unnecessary B. unkindC. unimportantD. unusual6. A. Another B. Some C. AnyD. Other7. A. on B. in C. atD. about8. A. in case B. by turns C. by chanceD. in return9. A. revise B. set C. reviewD. follow10. A. understanding B. experiencedC. seriousD. demanding11. A. taking up B. making upC. picking upD. keeping up12. A. suggestion B. decision C. noticeD. choice13. A. and B. as C. even ifD. as if14. A. helped B. allowedC. persuadedD. suggested15. A. always B. never C. seldomD. almost16. A. rather B. but C. forD. therefore17. A. promise B. task C. beliefD. dream18. A. this B. he C. itD. that19. A. newspaperB. magazineC. programD. project20. A. controlled B. comfortedC. remindedD. raise1~5 CCACB 6~10 CBDDA11~15 ADBCA 16~20 BDCBD********************************************************结束2、（2010·河北省衡水中学三模A卷）As you dash outdoors in the middle of winter, you might make it halfway down the block before realizing that your ears are free zing because you forgot your hat.Now, scientists have shown that even though you’ve had an ap parent memory lapse(丧失), your brain never forgot what you should have done. Memory works mainly by association. For example, as you try t o remember where you left your keys, you might recall you last had them in the living room, which reminds you that there was a n ad for soap on television, which reminds you that you need so ap, and so on. And then, as you’re heading out of the door to b uy soap, you remember that your keys are on the kitchen count er. Your brain knew where the keys were all along. It just took a round-about way to get there.Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies are st udying associative memory in monkeys to figure out just how thi s complicated process works.First, the researchers trained a group of monkeys to remember arbitrary(任意的) pairs of symbols. The researchers showed the monkeys on e symbol(cold weather) and then gave them the choice of two o ther symbols, one of which (a hat) would be associated with the first. A correct choice would earn them a sip of their favorite jui ce.Most of the monkeys performed the test perfectly, but one kept making mistakes.“We wondered what happened in the brain when the monkey m ade the wrong choice, although it apparently learned the right p airing of symbols,” said study leader Thomas Albright.Albright and his team observed signals from the nerve cells in t he monkey’s inferior temporal cortex (ITC), an area of its brain used for visual pattern recognition and for storing this type of m emory.As the monkey was deciding which symbol to choose, about a quarter of the activity in the ITC was due to the choice behavior. Meanwhile, more than half the activity was in a different group o f nerve cells, which scientists believe represent the monkey’s memory of the correct symbol pairing, and surprisingly, these cell s continued to fire even when the monkey chose the wrong sym bol.“In this sense, the cells ‘knew’ more than the monkeys let on in their behavior,” Albright said. “Thus, behavior may vary, but kno wledge endures.”57．The example of the keys and soap is given to explain the r elationship between __________.A．memory lapse and human brainB．memory and associationC．memory and television adsD．memory and our daily life58．Which of the following best expresses the general idea of t he text?A．Your brain may forget something, but not always.B．Activity is a round-about way to memory.C．Your brain remembers what you forget.D．Monkeys have better memory than us.59．The researchers believe the monkey that made the wrong choice ________.A．also knew the correct answer B．had the worst memory C．failed to see the objects well D．had some trouble with its nerve system60．The underlined word “endures” may be best replaced by __ ________.A．disappears B．increases C．improves D．remains2、参考答案-------BCAD***************************************************************结束16. _____ teacher of my grandfathers will come tomorrow . I’m wondering how old _____ man he should be.A. The; aB. A; aC. A; theD. The; the17. —Bob, you cannot smoke any more. It will damage your health.—I know. I _____ smoking. Believe me!A. the; aB. a; aC. a; theD. the; the18. I would love _____ to the cinema last night, but I had to look after my sick sister at home.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone19. I promised to get then before 5 o’clock, but now the rain is pouring down. They _____ for me impatiently.A. may waitB. ought to waitC. could waitD. must be waiting20. —What did yon think of _____ president?—I didn't care for him of at first, bat after _____ time I go to like hi m.A. the; aB. /; theC. the; theD. /; a21. —We want someone to design the new art museum for us. —_____ the young follow have a try?A. MayB. ShallC. WillD. Need22. Do yon enjoy listening to records? I find records are often _ ____ or better than an actual performance.A. as good asB. as goodC. as well asD. good as23. —I wonder how many people yon have invited.—There’s only going to be yon and _____ friends thereA. fewB. a fewC. a lot ofD. several24. That _____ surprising in the past.A. were consideredB. are consideredC. had been consideredD. would have been considered25. It is impossible for anyone _____ these photographs before, because Mr. Newman had them developed today.A. having seenB. to have seenC. to seeD. seeing参考答案16—20BDBDA 21—25BABDB********************************************************结束121. Without _____ to speak, you should remain silent as the co nference.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited122. When _____ many guests, they hurried back to school to get everything ready.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited123. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage _____ the gi rl and took her away, _____ into the woods. (2004上海春)A. seizing; disappearedB. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearingD. seized; disappearing124. Suddenly, a tall man _____ the girl and taking her away __ ___ into the woods.A. seizing; disappearedB. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearingD. seized; disappearing125. The mother didn’t know _____ to blame for the broken glas s as it happened while she was out. (2001全国)A. whoB. whenC. howD. what126. The little boy didn’t know ____ his mother blamed him for.A. whoB. whenC. howD. what127. It is said that in Australia there is more land than the gover nment knows _____. (2002全国)A. it what to do withB. what to do it withC. what to do with itD. to do what with it128. In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _____ their products more competitiv e. (2002上海)A. to makeB. makingC. to have madeD. having made129. In order to gain more interest, you should spend less mon ey _____ their products more competitive.A. to makeB. makingC. to have madeD. having made130. An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had bee n ordered _____ clear warnings before firing any shots. (上海) A. to issue B. being issuedC. to have issuedD. to be issued131. It is said that there is some important information in the ma gazine _____ next month.A. to issueB. being issuedC. to have issuedD. to be issued132. I’m going to the supermarket this afternoon. Do you have a nything _____? (上海春)A. to be buyingB. to buyC. for buyingD. bought133. The novel ______ at a low price in second-hand bookstore is very interesting.A. to be buyingB. to buyC. for buyingD. bought134. If only he _____ quietly as the doctor instructed, he would not suffer so much now. (上海)A. liesB. layC. had lainD. should lie135. He _____ quietly as the doctor instructed, so he doesn’t suf fer a lot now.A. liesB. layC. had lainD. should lie136. He hesitated for a moment before kicking the ball; otherwis e he _____ a goal. (上海春)A. had scoredB. scoredC. would scoreD. would have scored137. He always hesitates to kick the ball, otherwise he _____ a goal very often.A. had scoredB. scoredC. would scoreD. would have scored138. What would have happened _____, as far as the river bank ? (上海)A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked farther139. What would happen _____, as far as the river bank?A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked farther140. How I wish every family _____ a large house with beautiful garden! (上海春)A. hasB. hadC. will haveD. had had参考答案121—125CDDAA126—130DCAAA131—135DBDCB 136—140DCCDB2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空训练（42）含答案完形填空Tick，tock，tick，tock. I’m sitting here，watching the movements of my existence pass slowly away. My house has been 1 for such a lo ng time，and I’m lonely and forgotten. Sitting here, by myself, all that I can do is 2 and think about my p ast. I could tell you stories that only 3 would know. But walls can’t speak.I came to this place many years ago，along with an old man…. 4 , he was with me for on1y three short years before he passed on…. For a time，I was left alone，while people came and 5 the house…. Then，one day a nice couple moved in with a young son. 6 , their son Danny liked to stay with me，and I was completely 7 with him. He always looked as if he loved the stories I told，most of which began with. ‘‘Back in my day…” and ‘‘When I was 8 .…” I sometimes had the kin d of idea that he didn’t really understand what I was saying，but it felt good to be 9 ． When Danny went off to college, my heart broke. Soon afterward, 10 sold the house.…New owners came and 11 . Then，One day it so happened that I was in when a new family was moving into the house. You can’t e ven imagine my 12 when，unexpectedly, Danny walked through the front door. He had a 13 and kids now. I was so overj oyed when I saw him that I put all my 14 into my daily activities. ... I spent the next twenty year s watching his kids grow up, with a mixture of pride and 15 about what would happen next. The kids finally became 16 and Danny sold the house. That was about five years ago…. Some of the local kids have started the rumor that the house is haunted (闹鬼的)--- and，in a way，it is. It is haunted by 17 of all the people who have lived in it. Every second has 18 me so much. I have been 19 them down and they are almost up for me.... I hope that someday somebod y will 20 me, and drop in on me again. Maybe then I’ll get a new home and an opportunity for a whole new set of memories.1. A. crowded B. empty C. painted D. sold2. A. look back B. enjoy food C. have a dream D. chat with friends3. A. friends B. learners C. neighbors D. walls4. A. Luckily B. Happily C. Sadly D. Surprisingly5. A. looked at B. settled in C. bought in D. sold out6. A. At last B. At one time C. In the end D. From the beginnin g7. A. tired B. friendly C. taken D. fond8. A. older B. healthier C. better D. younger9. A. loved B. told C. disliked D. believed10. A .Danny B. I C. his parents D. the old man11. A. settled B. went C. lived D. greeted12. A. pity B. pride C. surprise D. sadness13. A. friend B. daughter C. son D. wife14. A. energy B. time C. life D. ideas15. A. happiness B. dream C. anxietyD. disappointment16. A. old B. impatient C. adults D. tired17. A. families B . furniture C. houses D. memories18. A. impressed B. surprised C. encouraged D. inspired19. A. putting B. copying C. counting D. taking20. A. call B. remember C. visit D. attend（二）1~5 BADCA 6~10 DCDAB11~15 BCDAC 16~20 CDACB*********************************************************结束My sister and I grew up in a little village in England. Our father was a struggling 1 , but I alway s knew he was 2 . He never criticized us, but used 3 to bring out our best. He’d say, “If you pour water on flowers, they flourish. If you don’t give them water, they die.” I 4 as a child I sai d something 5 about somebody, and my father said, “ 6 time you say something unpleasan t about somebody else, it’s a reflection of you.” He explained that if I looked for the best 7 peo ple, I would get the best 8 . From then on I’ve always tried to 9 the principle in my life and l ater in running my company.Dad’s also always been very 10 . At 15, I started a magazine. It was 11 a great deal of my ti me, and the headmaster of my school gave me a 12 ：stay in school or leave to work on my magazine.I decided to leave, and Dad tried to sway me from my decision, 13 any good father would. W hen he realized I had made up my mind, he said, “Richard, when I was 23, my dad 14 me to go into law. And I’ve 15 regretted it. I wanted to be a biologist, 16 I didn’t pursue my 17 . You know what you want. Go fulfill it.”As 18 turned out, my little publication went on to become Student, a national 19 for young people in the U.K. My wife and I have two children, and I’d like to think we are bringing them up in the same way Dad 20 me.1. A. biologist B. manager C. lawyer D. gardener2. A. strict B. honest C. special D. learned3. A. praise B. courage C. power D. warmth4. A. think B. imagine C. remember D. guess5. A. unnecessary B. unkind C. unimportant D. unusual6. A. Another B. Some C. Any D. Other7. A. on B. in C. at D. about8. A. in case B. by turns C. by chance D. in return9. A. revise B. set C. review D. follow10. A. understanding B. experienced C. serious D. demanding11. A. taking up B. making up C. picking up D. keeping up12. A. suggestion B. decision C. notice D. choice13. A. and B. as C. even if D. as if14. A. helped B. allowed C. persuaded D. suggested15. A. always B. never C. seldom D. almost16. A. rather B. but C. for D. therefore17. A. promise B. task C. belief D. dream18. A. this B. he C. it D. that19. A. newspaper B. magazine C. program D. project20. A. controlled B. comforted C. reminded D. raise1~5 CCACB 6~10 CBDDA11~15 ADBCA 16~20 BDCBD********************************************************结束2、（2010·河北省衡水中学三模A卷）As you dash outdoors in the middle of winter, you might make it halfway down the block before r ealizing that your ears are freezing because you forgot your hat.Now, scientists have shown that even though you’ve had an apparent memory lapse(丧失), your brain never forgot what you should have done.Memory works mainly by association. For example, as you try to remember where you left your keys, you might recall you last had them in the living room, which reminds you that there was an ad for soap on television, which reminds you that you need soap, and so on. And then, as you’r e heading out of the door to buy soap, you remember that your keys are on the kitchen counter. Your brain knew where the keys were all along. It just took a round-about way to get there. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies are studying associative memory in monkeys to figure out just how this complicated process works.First, the researchers trained a group of monkeys to remember arbitrary(任意的) pairs of symbols. The researchers showed the monkeys one symbol(cold weather) and then gave them the choice of two other symbols, one of which (a hat) would be associated with the fi rst. A correct choice would earn them a sip of their favorite juice.Most of the monkeys performed the test perfectly, but one kept making mistakes.“We wondered what happened in the brain when the monkey made the wrong choice, although it apparently learned the right pairing of symbols,” said study leader Thomas Albright.Albright and his team observed signals from the nerve cells in the monkey’s inferior temporal co rtex (ITC), an area of its brain used for visual pattern recognition and for storing this type of me mory.As the monkey was deciding which symbol to choose, about a quarter of the activity in the ITC was due to the choice behavior.Meanwhile, more than half the activity was in a different group of nerve cells, which scientists b elieve represent the monkey’s memory of the correct symbol pairing, and surprisingly, these cell s continued to fire even when the monkey chose the wrong symbol.“In this sense, the cells ‘knew’ more than the monkeys let on in their behavior,” Albright said. “T hus, behavior may vary, but knowledge endures.”57．The example of the keys and soap is given to explain the relationship between __________.A．memory lapse and human brain B．memory and associationC．memory and television ads D．memory and our daily life58．Which of the following best expresses the general idea of the text?A．Your brain may forget something, but not always.B．Activity is a round-about way to memory.C．Your brain remembers what you forget.D．Monkeys have better memory than us.59．The researchers believe the monkey that made the wrong choice ________.A．also knew the correct answer B．had the worst memoryC．failed to see the objects well D．had some trouble with its nerve system60．The underlined word “endures” may be best replaced by __________.A．disappears B．increases C．improves D．remains2、参考答案-------BCAD***************************************************************结束16. _____ teacher of my grandfathers will come tomorrow . I’m wondering how old _____ man he should be.A. The; aB. A; aC. A; theD. The; the17. —Bob, you cannot smoke any more. It will damage your health.—I know. I _____ smoking. Believe me!A. the; aB. a; aC. a; theD. the; the18. I would love _____ to the cinema last night, but I had to look after my sick sister at home.A. to goB. to have goneC. goingD. having gone19. I promised to get then before 5 o’clock, but now the rain is pouring down. They _____ for me impatiently.A. may waitB. ought to waitC. could waitD. must be waiting20. —What did yon think of _____ president?—I didn't care for him of at first, bat after _____ time I go to like him.A. the; aB. /; theC. the; theD. /; a21. —We want someone to design the new art museum for us.—_____ the young follow have a try?A. MayB. ShallC. WillD. Need22. Do yon enjoy listening to records? I find records are often _____ or better than an actual perf ormance.A. as good asB. as goodC. as well asD. good as23. —I wonder how many people yon have invited.—There’s only going to be yon and _____ friends thereA. fewB. a fewC. a lot ofD. several24. That _____ surprising in the past.A. were consideredB. are consideredC. had been consideredD. would have been considered25. It is impossible for anyone _____ these photographs before, because Mr. Newman had them developed today.A. having seenB. to have seenC. to seeD. seeing参考答案16—20BDBDA 21—25BABDB********************************************************结束121. Without _____ to speak, you should remain silent as the conference.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited 122. When _____ many guests, they hurried back to school to get everything ready.A. invitedB. invitingC. being invitedD. having invited 123. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage _____ the girl and took her away, _____ into the woods. (2004上海春)A. seizing; disappearedB. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearingD. seized; disappearing124. Suddenly, a tall man _____ the girl and taking her away _____ into the woods.A. seizing; disappearedB. seized; disappearedC. seizing; disappearingD. seized; disappearing125. The mother didn’t know _____ to blame for the broken glass as it happened while she was out. (2001全国)A. whoB. whenC. howD. what126. The little boy didn’t know ____ his mother blamed him for.A. whoB. whenC. howD. what127. It is said that in Australia there is more land than the government knows _____. (2002全国)A. it what to do withB. what to do it withC. what to do with itD. to do what with it 128. In order to gain a bigger share in the international market, many state-run companies are striving _____ their products more competitive. (2002上海)A. to makeB. makingC. to have madeD. having made 129. In order to gain more interest, you should spend less money _____ their products more co mpetitive.A. to makeB. makingC. to have madeD. having made 130. An army spokesman stressed that all the soldiers had been ordered _____ clear warnings before firing any shots. (上海)A. to issueB. being issuedC. to have issuedD. to be issued 131. It is said that there is some important information in the magazine _____ next month.A. to issueB. being issuedC. to have issuedD. to be issued 132. I’m going to the supermarket this afternoon. Do you have anything _____? (上海春)A. to be buyingB. to buyC. for buyingD. bought 133. The novel ______ at a low price in second-hand bookstore is very interesting.A. to be buyingB. to buyC. for buyingD. bought 134. If only he _____ quietly as the doctor instructed, he would not suffer so much now. (上海) A. lies B. lay C. had lain D. should lie135. He _____ quietly as the doctor instructed, so he doesn’t suffer a lot now.A. liesB. layC. had lainD. should lie136. He hesitated for a moment before kicking the ball; otherwise he _____ a goal. (上海春)A. had scoredB. scoredC. would scoreD. would have scored137. He always hesitates to kick the ball, otherwise he _____ a goal very often.A. had scoredB. scoredC. would scoreD. would have scored138. What would have happened _____, as far as the river bank? (上海)A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked farther139. What would happen _____, as far as the river bank?A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked farther 140. How I wish every family _____ a large house with beautiful garden! (上海春) A. has B. had C. will have D. had had参考答案121—125CDDAA126—130DCAAA131—135DBDCB 136—140DCCDB。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列(12)含答案
高中英语真题:2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列（12）含答案AThe Child Ego StateThe Child ego state is a set of behaviors, thoughts and feelings which are replayed from our own childhood.Perhaps the boss calls us into his or her office, we may immedi ately get a churning in our stomach and wonder what we have done wrong. If this were explored we might remember the time t he head teacher called us in to tell us off. Of course, not everyt hing in the Child ego state is negative. We might go into someo ne’s house and smell a lovely smell and remember our grandm other’s house when we were little, and all the same warm feelin gs we had at six years of age may come flooding back.The Child ego states are constantly being updated. For exampl e, we may meet someone who gives us the permission we nee ded as a child, and did not get, to be fun and joyous. We may w ell use that person in our imagination when we are stressed to r esist our old ways of thinking that we must work longer and longer hours to keep up with everything. We might ask ourselves “I wonder what X would say now.” Then on hearing the new perm issions to relax and take some time out, do just that and then re turn to the work renewed and ready for the challenge. Afterward s, rather than blaming ourselves for what we did or did not do, what tends to happen is that we automatically start to give ours elves new permissions and take care of ourselves. Alternatively, we might have had an extremely unpleasant expe rience yesterday which goes into the Child ego state as an anti que memory that stands in the way of our growth. Positive expe riences will also go into the Child ego state as antique memorie s. The positive experiences can then be drawn on to remind us that positive things do happen.The process of analyzing personality in terms of ego states is c alled structural analysis. It is important to remember that ego st ates do not have an existence of their own. They are concepts t o enable understanding. Therefore it is important to say “I want some fun” rather than “My Child wants some fun.” We may be i n our Child ego state when we say this, but saying “I” reminds u s to take responsibility for our actions.1. The writer uses two examples in Paragraph 2 in order to ____ _.A. support the idea in Paragraph 1B. explain whywe become nervousC. prove the Child ego state is negativeD. introduce the point of Paragraph 32. By asking “I wonder what X would say now”, we intend to ___ _______.A. blame ourselvesB. accept challengesC. keep up with everythingD. avoid stress3. According to the passage, the Child ego state __________.A. shows one’s wisdomB. influences on e’s actionsC. limits one’s thoughtsD. exists in one’s childho od4. The underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refers to ___ _______.A. structural analysisB. “My Child wants some fu n”C. the Child ego stateD. “I want some fun”*************************BThe Cave Crawler mining robotWhy do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It’s an increasingly urgent question,given the recent high-profile(引人注目的)mining accidents in Sago, W. Va., and Huntington, Utah.A small group of engineers and robotics experts envision(展望)a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mini ng work..One of the first mining robots was developed five years ago at Carnegie-Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog and it looked like a golf cart. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunn els and ma p abandoned mines—some of the most dangerous work in the business.The latest prototype is called Cave Crawler. It’s a bit smaller tha n Groundhog, and even more advanced. It can take photos and video and has sensors mounted that can detect the presence o f dangerous gases. Incredibly, the robot has a real sense of logi c. If it comes across an obstacle it gets momentarily confused, i t has to t hink through the process and where to go next, and sometimes it throws a fit just lik e a real person.The biggest obstacle, though, is cost. The original research proj ect was federally funded, but that money has dried up, and it’s not clear where future funding will come from. Partly for that rea son, and partly because of advances in safety, mining is not ne arly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990, fatalities ha ve declined by 67 percent, and injuries by 51 percent, accordin g to the National Mining Association.Someexperts predict that robots in mines will serve much of the s ame function that they do in the automotive industry. The robots do the most repetitive and dangerous jobs, but don’t eliminate t he need for human workers.5.The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog mainly because .A. it can map abandoned minesB. the robot has a r eal sense of logicC. it can see in the dark tunnelD. it’s a b it smaller than Groundhog6.We can infer from the last paragraph that .A. the mine robots will have a very bright futureB. robots in mines will serve much in the automotive industryC. there will be no need for human workers in minesD. robots in mines have a long way to go7. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?A. High-profile mining acci dents in America.B. The development of robot.C. Could robots replac e humans in mines?D. Cave Crawler, the latest robot.参考答案 1---4. ADBD 5---7. BAC9（参考答案 BADA）MUMBAI, India —The children in their party clothes on the stage were very excite d when they received the award. And the two of them said, "It’s unbelievable!"Nine-year-old Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail, 10, were living a very diff erent life and apparently loving every minute of it. The two, som e of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire (《贫民窟的百万富翁》)movie, know the Indian slums very well. That was where t hey grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their H ollywood dream trip.But before going back home, there was an interview with the ho st, Ryan Seacrest. During the interview they smiled and repeate d their disbelief at what was happening to them. To their surpris e, their movie won the first place in the Oscars. When the two r eceived the award, it was late morning in the children’s home ci ty of Mumbai, where their family, friends and many fellow reside nts of the slums watched the results from Hollywood."I don’t really know what the Oscars are," Rubina’s mother said. "I’m just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me sh e missed Indian food.""Our children lead a dog’s life," Rubina’s mother said, pointing a t the rubbish everywhere, the open drains (下水道) and the lack of education opportunities.In a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slum s. Fortunately, according to media reports, the movie’s director, Danny Boyle, has promised to help the children he chose from t he slums go to a proper school.The two don’t need to worry about their daily lives because of th e Oscar success of Slumdog Millionaire. But the poverty and la ck of education opportunities —the central theme of the movie —is always all around.1. Which of the following is true about the two children?A. They played a major role in getting India children to receive e ducation.B. They were both excited about receiving the award.C. They were interviewed after they went back home.D. They were the only two child winners of the movie.2. When the children attended the Oscar ceremony in Hollywoo d, their family and friends were _________.A. watching TV in MumbaiB. doing what they did as us ualC. seeing the movie Slumdog MillionaireD. having a family pa rty3. What will happen to the two children after they return to India ?A. They will stay at home as before.B. They will still worry about their daily lives.C. They will leave school to learn acting.D. They will have a better education.4、 The movie is successful mainly because________.A. it attracts the public attention to an existing social problemB. it has made the two children famousC. the two children will go to a better schoolD. the two children stars in the movie are from India slumsIn-line skating（滚轴溜冰）is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety tips t o keep skating safe and fun.Step 1: Gear up!Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear （护具）.Step 2: Buckle up!Strap（绑紧）on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly（紧贴）around your ankles. This helps your ankles stay strong and stra ight.Step 3: Fall down!You probably do not usually try to fall. But it is good to practice f alling on skates. Fall forward onto your knee pads. Put out your hands and let your wrist guards hit the ground. See? Are you su rprised that it doesn’t hurt?Practice falling until it is easy to fall forward and get up again. If you are not afraid to fall, you will try new things. Knowing how t o fall will help you be a better skater and find your balance. Wh en you can stay balanced, you won’t fall as much.Step 4: Stop!Make sure you can stop on your skates. The quickest and safes t is probably the brake stop. The brake is usually on the back of the right skate.The brake stop:Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Let your ri ght skate roll a little forward. Bend your knees as if you are sitti ng down. Then press your right heel down hard. This will make your brake pad drag on the ground until you stop.The T stop:Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Then turn your right foot out so the toes are pointing to your right. Drag yo ur right skate. Let the wheels drag on the ground until you come to a stop.Another way to stop is to run or jump onto the grass.Step 5: Roll around!Find a flat, smooth place to practice. Do not skate in streets. Pa rks and playgrounds are good places to practice. Look for “No skating” signs to make sure you can skate there.64. According to the article, which of these steps are most impo rtant for a new skater?A. Learn to fall and stop safely.B. Find a class an d skate fast.C. Relax and have fun.D. Buy expensive gear and skates.65. In the step right after “Buckle up!” you should practice how t o _____________.A. skate fastB. brakeC. fall safelyD. put on gear66. To begin a brake stop, you should let your right skate roll for ward, bend your knees, and ___.A. turn your footB. press your right heel downC. put your wrists out in frontD. tighten your skates67. How is the passage organized?A. It tells stories about skating.B. It gives descripti ons of skates.C. It uses a question-and-answer form. D. It gives step-by-step instructions.***********************************************************结束Teddy Bears have been a very popular children’s toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed（填充玩具）bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a s ymbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only one s with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to collect these toys as well.The Teddy Bear first became popular during the early 20th cent ury and was associated with then President Theodore Roosevel t. The story can date back to a hunting trip that President Roos evelt had taken where he was invited to be the one to shoot a bl ack bear that had been tied to a tree. Being a crazy outdoors lo ver and hunter, Roosevelt refused to kill the animal because he believed that shooting the helpless bear was unsportsmanlike a nd wrong. This story quickly spread through newspapers across the country, and in the end inspired the introduction of a stuffed toy called “Teddy’s bear”.These toys became popular soon after first introduced, and within ten years, they were being produced by dozens of companie s around the world. Within a generation, these stuffed bears we re “the” toy to have, and have always been within children’s toy boxes ever since.They are most often mass-produced in factories in order to keep up with the high demand. However, there are still companies that take great pride in their handmade designs; and while handmade teddy bears are often preferred, they are also generally more expensive than their m ass-produced ones.Today, these bears and other similar toys generate well over a billion dollars a year in profits for the companies that make the m. Walk through just about any toy store in America and you wil l find dozens of different teddy bears lining the shelves.68. According to the passage, we can know President Roosevel t ______.A. didn’t like huntingB. enjoy being specialC. was not brave enoughD. was fair and respect able69. Compared with mass-produced teddy bears, the handmade ones ______.A. don’t sell wellB. are of high qualityC. are more expensiveD. are preferred by adult s70. From the last paragraph, the writer intends to show ______.A. teddy bears are very popularB. toys are loved by m any companiesC. producing toys can earn more moneyD. teddy bears a re also enjoyed by adults71. What is the passage mainly about?A. History of the Teddy Bear.B. A popular toy — Ted dy Bear.C. Who made the first toy bear?D. Profits Teddy Bear have made.The World Health Organization says obesity rates are rising in Pacific island countries. So, too, are health problems linked to b eing overweight.The WHO says a major reason for the rising obesity rates is an increase in imported foods. It says many Pacific islanders have replaced their traditional diets of vegetables and fruits with imported processed foods.Dr.Temu Waqanivalu is with the World Health Organization’s S outh Pacific office in Suva, Fiji.He says many of the imported pr oducts lack nutritional value.Temu Waqanivalu said: “In some of the places, you’d be amaze d to see how a bottle of Coke is cheaper than a bottle of water.I think that represents the kind of offenvironment we’ve created that doesn’t really encourage or make lifestyle choices an easy choice for the population.”And a lack of physical activity among many Pacific islanders onl y adds to the obesity problem.The WHO says more than 50 percent of the population is overw eight in at least ten Pacific island countries. The rate is as high as 80 percent among women in the territory（领地）of American Samoa. Fiji had the lowest obesity rate at 30 perce nt.In all, almost ten million people live in Pacific island countries. T he WHO estimates that about 40 percent of them have health di sorders related to diet and nutrition.Diabetes（糖尿病）rates are among the highest in the world. Forty-seven percent of the people in American Samoa have diabetes. So do 44 percent of the people in Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand.By comparison, the diabetes rate is 13 percent in the United St ates, a country that has its own problems with rising obesity. Officials also note an increase in nutritional problems like anemi a and not enough vitamin A in the diets of Pacific islanders. Dr. Waqanivalu says treating conditions related to obesity and diet puts pressure on limited health resources and budgets.72. The main reason why obesity rates are rising in many Pacific islanders is ________.A. the change of societyB. the change of eating habitsC. the change of life styleD. lack of exercise73. Imported products lack nutritional value but people love to b uy them because they are ____.A. cheapB. popularC. tastyD. convenient to get74. How many people living in Pacific island countries have hea lth disorders?A. 1 million.B. 4 million.C. 6 million.D. 10 million.75. The percentage of diabetes rates in American Samoa is ___ _____.A. optimisticB. steadyC. worryingD. low参考答案2014高考英语完形填空、阅读理解精品系列（12）含答案AThe Child Ego StateThe Child ego state is a set of behaviors, thoughts and feelings which are replayed from our ow n childhood.Perhaps the boss calls us into his or her office, we may immediately get a churning in our stoma ch and wonder what we have done wrong. If this were explored we might remember the time th e head teacher called us in to tell us off. Of course, not everything in the Child ego state is nega tive. We might go into someone’s house and smell a lovely smell and remember our grandmoth er’s house when we were little, and all the same warm feelings we had at six years of age may come flooding back.The Child ego states are constantly being updated. For example, we may meet someone who g ives us the permission we needed as a child, and did not get, to be fun and joyous. We may well use that person in our imagination when we are stressed to resist our old ways of thinking that we must work longer and longer hours to keep up with everything. We might ask ourselves “I w onder what X would say now.” Then on hearing the new permissions to relax and take some tim e out, do just that and then return to the work renewed and ready for the challenge. Afterwards, rather than blaming ourselves for what we did or did not do, what tends to happen is that we aut omatically start to give ourselves new permissions and take care of ourselves.Alternatively, we might have had an extremely unpleasant experience yesterday which goes int o the Child ego state as an antique memory that stands in the way of our growth. Positive exper iences will also go into the Child ego state as antique memories. The positive experiences can t hen be drawn on to remind us that positive things do happen.The process of analyzing personality in terms of ego states is called structural analysis. It is imp ortant to remember that ego states do not have an existence of their own. They are concepts to enable understanding. Therefore it is important to say “I want some fun” rather than “My Child w ants some fun.” We may be in our Child ego state when we say this, but saying “I” reminds us t o take responsibility for our actions.1. The writer uses two examples in Paragraph 2 in order to _____.A. support the idea in Paragraph 1B. explain why we become nervousC. prove the Child ego state is negativeD. introduce the point of Paragraph 32. By asking “I wonder what X would say now”, we intend to __________.A. blame ourselvesB. accept challengesC. keep up with everythingD. avoid stress3. According to the passage, the Child ego state __________.A. shows one’s wisdomB. influences one’s actionsC. limits one’s thoughtsD. exists in one’s childhood4. The underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refers to __________.A. structural analysisB. “My Child wants some fun”C. the Child ego stateD. “I want some fun”*************************BThe Cave Crawler mining robotWhy do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It’s an increasingly urgent question,given the recent high-profile(引人注目的)mining accidents in Sago, W. Va., and Huntin gton, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts envision(展望)a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other tec hnology do most of the dangerous mini ng work..One of the first mining r obots was developed five years ago at Carnegie-Mellon University’s Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog and it looked like a golf cart. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunnels and ma p abandoned mines—some of the most dangerous work in the business.The latest prototype is called Cave Crawler. It’s a bit smaller than Groundhog, and even more a dvanced. It can take photos and video and has sensors mounted that can detect the presence o f dangerous gases. Incredibly, the robot has a real sense of logic. If it comes across an obstacleit gets momentarily confused, it has to t hink through the process and where to go next, and sometimes it throws a fit just like a real person.The biggest obstacle, though, is cost. The original research project was federally funded, but th at money has dried up, and it’s not clear where future funding will come from. Partly for that rea son, and partly because of advances in safety, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in th e past. Since 1990, fatalities have declined by 67 percent, and injuries by 51 percent, according to the National Mining Association.Someexperts predict that robots in mines will serve much of the same function that they do in th e automotive industry. The robots do the most repetitive and dangerous jobs, but don’t eliminate the need for human workers.5.The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog mai nly because .A. it can map abandoned minesB. the robot has a r eal sense of logicC. it can see in the dark tunnelD. it’s a b it smaller than Groundhog6.We can infer from the last paragraph that .A. the mine robots will have a very bright futureB. robots in mines will serve much in the automotive industryC. there will be no need for human workers in minesD. robots in mines have a long way to go7. Which of the follow ing can be the best title of this passage?A. High-profile mining acci dents in America.B. The development of robot.C. Could robots replac e humans in mines?D. Cave Crawler, the latest robot.参考答案 1---4. ADBD 5---7. BAC9（参考答案 BADA）MUMBAI, India —The children in their party clothes on the stage were very excited when they received the award. And the two of them said, "It’s unbelievable!"Nine-year-old Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail, 10, were living a very different life and apparently loving every minute of it. The two, some of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire (《贫民窟的百万富翁》)movie, know the Indian slums very well. That was where they grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their Hollywood dream trip.But before going back home, there was an interview with the host, Ryan Seacrest. During the in terview they smiled and repeated their disbelief at what was happening to them. To their surpris e, their movie won the first place in the Oscars. When the two received the award, it was late m orning in the children’s home city of Mumbai, where their family, friends and many fellow reside nts of the slums watched the results from Hollywood."I don’t really know what the Oscars are," Rubina’s mother said. "I’m just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me she missed Indian food.""Our children lead a dog’s life," Rubina’s mother said, pointing at the rubbish everywhere, the o pen drains (下水道) and the lack of education opportunities.In a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slums. Fortunately, according to medi a reports, the movie’s director, Danny Boyle, has promised to help the children he chose from th e slums go to a proper school.The two don’t need to worry about their daily lives because of the Oscar success of Slumdog Mi llionaire. But the poverty and lack of education opportunities —the central theme of the movie —is always all around.1. Which of the following is true about the two children?A. They played a major role in getting India children to receive education.B. They were both excited about receiving the award.C. They were interviewed after they went back home.D. They were the only two child winners of the movie.2. When the children attended the Oscar ceremony in Hollywood, their family and friends were _ ________.A. watching TV in MumbaiB. doing what they did as usualC. seeing the movie Slumdog MillionaireD. having a family party3. What will happen to the two children after they return to India?A. They will stay at home as before.B. They will still worry about their daily lives.C. They will leave school to learn acting.D. They will have a better education.4、 The movie is successful mainly because________.A. it attracts the public attention to an existing social problemB. it has made the two children famousC. the two children will go to a better schoolD. the two children stars in the movie are from India slumsIn-line skating（滚轴溜冰）is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety tips to keep skating safe and fun. Step 1: Gear up!Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear（护具）.Step 2: Buckle up!Strap（绑紧）on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly（紧贴）around your ankles. This helps your ankles stay strong and straight.Step 3: Fall down!You probably do not usually try to fall. But it is good to practice falling on skates. Fall forward on to your knee pads. Put out your hands and let your wrist guards hit the ground. See? Are you su rprised that it doesn’t hurt?Practice falling until it is easy to fall forward and get up again. If you are not afraid to fall, you wil l try new things. Knowing how to fall will help you be a better skater and find your balance. Whe n you can stay balanced, you won’t fall as much.Step 4: Stop!Make sure you can stop on your skates. The quickest and safest is probably the brake stop. Th e brake is usually on the back of the right skate.The brake stop:Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Let your right skate roll a little forward. Be nd your knees as if you are sitting down. Then press your right heel down hard. This will make y our brake pad drag on the ground until you stop.The T stop:Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Then turn your right foot out so the toes ar e pointing to your right. Drag your right skate. Let the wheels drag on the ground until you come to a stop.Another way to stop is to run or jump onto the grass.Step 5: Roll around!Find a flat, smooth place to practice. Do not skate in streets. Parks and playgrounds are good pl aces to practice. Look for “No skating” signs to make sure you can skate there.64. According to the article, which of these steps are most important for a new skater?A. Learn to fall and stop safely.B. Find a class and skate fast.C. Relax and have fun.D. Buy expensive gear and skates.65. In the step right after “Buckle up!” you should practice how to _____________.A. skate fastB. brakeC. fall safelyD. put on gear66. To begin a brake stop, you should let your right skate roll forward, bend your knees, and ___ .A. turn your footB. press your right heel downC. put your wrists out in frontD. tighten your skates67. How is the passage organized?A. It tells stories about skating.B. It gives descriptions of skates.C. It uses a question-and-answer form.D. It gives step-by-step instructions.***********************************************************结束Teddy Bears have been a very popular children’s toy for many years. Most adults can remembe r their first stuffed（填充玩具）bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. Howev er, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to collect these toys as well.The Teddy Bear first became popular during the early 20th century and was associated with the n President Theodore Roosevelt. The story can date back to a hunting trip that President Roose velt had taken where he was invited to be the one to shoot a black bear that had been tied to a t ree. Being a crazy outdoors lover and hunter, Roosevelt refused to kill the animal because he b elieved that shooting the helpless bear was unsportsmanlike and wrong. This story quickly spre ad through newspapers across the country, and in the end inspired the introduction of a stuffed toy called “Teddy’s bear”.These toys became popular soon after first introduced, and within ten years, they were being pr oduced by dozens of companies around the world. Within a generation, these stuffed bears wer。
高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练(2)(答案及解析)_3
高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练（2）（答案及解析）阅读理解In early times Europeans did not know Australia was there. But they thought there must be land in the south of the world. So, a bout 500 years ago, on their maps of the world, they put it in a b ig southern continent. In those days they wrote in Latin instead of their own languages. The name they gave to t his unknown continent was in Latin. It was Term Austmha. In E nglish this is Unknown Southern Land. So when the British foun d this land, they called it Australia.But the British were not the first Europeans to find Australia. Po rtuguese, Spanish and Dutch sailors all saw it earlier. That was at the beginning of the 17th century . The Dutchman Willem JansToon w as actually the very first European to find the coast of north Aus tralia. The Dutch had already named the islands Indonesia. The y wanted the spices that grow there. In 1606, Janszoon sailed s outh to look for more spice islands. He did not find any, but he f ound Australia. There were no spices there, so he was not interested in it.Spanish and Portuguese sailors followed him. They sailed al ong the north and west coasts. They also did not think much of this new land. The Dutch called it New Holland, after their own country. The British and French followed the Dutch. The first Bri tish sailors to come to Australia also did not think much of it. Th at was in 1688.So at first none of the Europeans were interested in this new di scovery. But 70 years later the British Government became inte rested in it. They were afraid the French would take the new lan d. So they sent Captain James Cook in his small ship to get the re first.I. Europeans discovered Australia __A. 500 years agoB. in 1606C. in 1688D. about 200 years ago2. The new land was named Australia by __A. the PortugueseB. the BritishC. the SpanishD. the Dutch3. Britain took Australia because ________.A. it was a large continentB. no other countries wanted to take itC. the Dutch had taken the islands IndonesiaD. it did not want to let France get it4. Put the following events in order according to the passage.a. Captain James Cook was sent to Australia.b. The Dutchman Willem Janszoon found Austrlia.c. the first British sailors did not think much of Australia.d. Span ish and Portuguese sailors found Australia.e. The British Government became interested in it.A. a-c-d-b-eB. b-d-c-e-aC. e-d-a-c-bD. d-e-b-a-c5.What is the best title for this passage?A. How did Australia get its name?B. The discovery of Australia.C. Why did Britain take Australia?'D. The unknown Southern Land.B篇：1. B。
2014全国高考汇编之完形填空 答案
1.安徽【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】刚刚从疾病中恢复的我到奥兰多去参加写作会议，在这个陌生的地方一位位老人用她的善良让我的假期充满了美好的回忆。
36.【答案】A【试题解析】考察名词词义辨析及上下文串联。
A假期；B仪式；C手术；D实验；句义：在2012年我刚刚从一次严重的疾病中恢复过来，我收到了一个邀请我去奥兰多参加作家会议。
我家人说服我一个这样的假期也许是医生要求我做的事情。
生病的人需要假期来恢复身心。
另外根据文章最后一句filled my brief holiday in Florida可知也应该指假期。
故A正确。
37. 【答案】B【试题解析】考察动词固定搭配。
Keep off远离，不靠近；go off走开，离开，去..；drop off 减少；knock off使…减少，使…降低；本句中的副词off提前，主语是代词I所有使用全部倒装。
句义：所以我就去了那里。
故B正确。
38. 【答案】C【试题解析】考察动词词义辨析及上下文串联。
A打算，意图；B允诺；C设法做到；D应该得到；到达这个阳光灿烂的州是很让人疲惫的，但是我还是设法找到一辆出租车来到我的住宿点住了下来。
故句义可知虽然很困难，但是我还是做到了。
故C正确。
39. 【答案】D【试题解析】考察名词辨析及上下文串联。
A医院；B公司；C大学；D食宿点；根据53空后take me back to my accommodation可知我乘坐出租车来到了会议安排的住宿点。
故D正确。
40【答案】.D【试题解析】上下文串联。
A同事；B乘客；C手提箱；D出租车。
横线前面的another说明是指我又找了一辆出租车去购物中心买纪念品。
故D正确。
41. 【答案】C【试题解析】考察副词辨析及上下文串联。
A代替，而不是；B首先；C后来；D曾经；根据上句我去购物中心，之后我又去了餐厅吃午饭。
是later后来，表示时间的顺接。
故C正确。
42. 【答案】B【试题解析】考察动词词义辨析及上下文串联。
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2014年重点文章（阅读理解、完形填空）
综合类
综合C
阅读理解
第三篇Shark Attack!小心鲨鱼
第五篇The Travels of IBn Battuta 伊本白图泰游记
第一篇Telling Tales about People讲述关于人们的故事
第十篇 A Letter from Alan艾伦的来信
第十六篇：The Sahara 撒哈拉沙漠
完形填空
第一篇 A Life with Birds
第二篇 A Lucky Break
第四篇 A Success Story
综合B
阅读理解
第二十九篇：I'll Be Bach我也能成为巴赫
第十九篇：The Family家庭
第二十篇：Tales of the Terrible Past讲述可怕的过去
第二十六篇：Seeing the World Centuries Ago看许久以前的世界
完形填空
第七篇The Difference between Man and Computer
第九篇The First Bicycle
第十篇Working Mothers
综合A
阅读理解
第三十六篇：Life as a Movie Extra
第三十四篇：To Have and Have Not逃亡
第三十七篇：Pop Music in Africa非洲的流行音乐
第四十七篇：Narrow Escape九死一生
完形填空
第十一篇School Lunch
第十二篇 A Powerful Influence
第十五篇Helen and Martin
卫生类
卫生C
阅读理解
第十六篇 Eat to Live
完形填空
第一篇Better Control of TB Seen If a Faster Cure Is Found
第二篇 A Biological Clock
第三篇One Good Reason to Let Smallpox Live
第四篇Diet, Alcohol Linked to Nearly One Third of Cancers
卫生B
阅读理解
第十九篇 Prolonging Human Life
第二十四篇 Sleep Lets Brain File Memories
完形填空
第六篇Once-daily Pill Could Simplify HIV Treatment
第九篇The Case of the Disappearing Fingerprints
第十篇Hospital Mistreatment
卫生A
阅读理解
第三十九篇 Sauna
第三十四篇Who Want to Live Forever?
完形填空
第十一篇Migrant Workers
第十四篇Young Adults Who Exercise Get Higher IQ Scores 第十五篇Life Expectancy in the Last Hundred Years
理工类
理工C
阅读理解
第六篇Making Light of Sleep
完形填空
第一篇Captain Cook Arrow Legend
第二篇Avalanche and Its Safety
第四篇Animal’s “Sixth Sense”
第五篇Singing Alarms Could Save the Blind
理工B
阅读理解
第二十九篇I'll Be Bach
第十九篇Musical Robot Companion Enhances Listener Experience
完形填空
第六篇Car Thieves Could Be Stopped Remotely
第七篇An Intelligent Car
第九篇Wonder Webs
第十篇 Chicken Soup for the Soul：Comfort Food Fights Loneliness
理工A
阅读理解
第四十八篇Researchers Discover Why Humans Began Walking Upright
第四十篇Teaching Math, Teaching Anxiety
第四十六篇Ants have Big Impact on Environment as "Ecosystem Engineers" 完形填空
第十一篇 Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities
第十二篇 Free Statins With Fast Food Could Neutralize Heart Risk
第十四篇Sharks Perform a Service for Earth’s Waters
第十五篇“Liquefaction” Key to Much of Japanese Earthquake Damage。