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2013年高考英语试题分类汇编_科普类阅读理解_Word版含解析

2013年高考英语试题分类汇编之科普类阅读理解【重庆卷】 CAlmost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn't become popular for a while, though. This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.But it could also be because of a difficult situation. While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren't going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them. Eventually, road surfaces did become smoother, but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later. There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modem road design.In the mid-1700s, a Frenchman came up with a new design of road—a base layer (层) of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones. A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong, lasting road surface became a reality. At around the same lime, metal hubs (the central part of a wheel) came into being, followed by the pneumatic tyre(充气轮胎) in 1846. Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads (柏油路). As wheel design took off, vehicles got faster and faster.64. What might explain why transport wheels didn't become popular for some time?A. Few knew how to use transport wheels.B. Humans carried farming tools just as well.C. Animals were a good means of transport.D. The existence of transport wheels was not known.65. What do we know about road design from the passage?A. It was easier than wheel design.B. It improved after big changes in vehicle design.C. It was promoted by fast-moving vehicles.D. It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.66. How is the last paragraph mainly developed?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following time order.D. By making classifications.67. What is the passage mainly about?A. The beginning of road design.B. The development of transport wheels.C. The history of public transport.D. His invention of fast-moving vehicles.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，题材是车轮。

2013年高考英语__阅读

2013年高考英语试题分类汇编之阅读一：全国卷英语（Ⅱ）第二部分阅读理解(满分45分)第一节语篇阅读(每小题2分)第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

(每小题2分)(A)Cold weather can hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (住所) as they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, thinking that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm and safe.Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you‘re cold enough to go inside, they probably are too. I you must leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter against the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.If left alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them closely when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter of good quality. Keep an eye on your pet‘s water. Sometimes owners don‘t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can‘t get anything to drink. Animals that don‘t have clean and unfr ozen water may drink dirty water outside, which may contain something unhealthy for them.41. What do we learn about pets from Paragraph 1?A. They are often forgotten by their owners.B. They are used to living outdoors.C. They build their won shelter.D. They like to stay in warm places.42. Why are pet owners asked to stay with their pets when they are out in cold weather?A. To know when to bring them inside.B. To keep them from eating bad food.C. To help them find shelters.D. To keep them company.43. If pets are left on their own outdoors in cold weather, they may ___.A. run short of clean waterB. dig deep holes for funC. dirty the snow nearbyD. get lost in the wild44. What is the purpose of this text?A. To solve a problem.B. To give practical advice.C. To tell an interesting story.D. To present a research result.(B)You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules aboutthe wind.First, you must ask yourself, ―Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?‖ You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.Let‘s start with the wind blowing from the behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle (角度) to the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45° angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn‘t flap (摆动). It shouldn‘t look like on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.Sailing into the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possib le, but you can‘t go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. This is called tacking. When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.45. What should you consider first while sailing?A. Sailors‘ str ength.B. Wave levels.C. Wind directions.D. Size of sails.46. What does the word ―It‖ underlined in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. The boat.B. The wind.C. The sail.D. The angle.47. What do you have to do when sailing against the wind?A. Move in a straight line.B. Allow the sail to flap.C. Lower the sail.D. Tack the boat.48. Where can you probably find the text?A. In a popular magazine.B. In a tourist guidebook.C. In a physics textbook.D. In an official report.(C)Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture (文化) the smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman‘s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion (困惑) across cultures. For example, many people in Russia smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don‘t smile enough. In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.Our faces show emotions (情感), but we should not attempt to ―read‖ people from another culture as we would ―read‖ someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as do members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressions permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.It is difficult to generalize about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotion are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of ―reading‖ the other person incorrectly.49. What does the smile usually mean in the U.S.?A. Love.B. Politeness.C. Joy.D. Thankfulness.50. The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that smile can ___ .A. show friendliness to strangersB. be used to hide true feelingsC. be used in the wrong placesD. show personal habits51. What should we do before attempting to ―read‖ people?A. Learn about their relations with others.B. Understand their cultural backgrounds.C. Find out about their past experience.D. Figure out what they will do next.52. What would be the best title for the test?A. Cultural DifferencesB. Smiles and RelationshipC. Facial ExpressivenessD. Habits and Emotions(D)ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia –One of the world‘s most famous fossils (化石) – the 3.2million-year-old Lucy skeleton (骨骼) unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974 – will go on an exhibition tour abroad for the first time in the United States, officials said Tuesday.Even the Ethiopian public has only seen Lucy twice. The Lucy on exhibition at the Ethiopian National Museum in the capital, Addis Ababa, is a replica while the real remains are usually locked in a secret storeroom. A team from the Museum of National Science in Houston, Texas, spent four years discussing with the Ethiopians for the U.S. tour, which will start in Houston next September.―Ethiopia‘s rich culture of both the past and today, is one of the best kept secrets in the world,‖ said Joel Bartsch, director of the Houston museum.The six-year tour will also go to Washington, New York, Denver and Chicago. Officials said six other U.S. cities may be on the tour. But they said plans had not been worked out.Travelling with Lucy will be 190 other fossils.Lucy, her name taken from a Beatles song that played in a camp the night of her discovery, is-foot-tall ape-man (猿人).part of the skeleton of what was once a 31253. The author writes this text mainly to ___ .A. introduce a few U.S. museumsB. describe some research workC. discuss the value of an ape-manD. report a coming event54. What does the words ―a replica‖ in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. A painting of the skeleton.B. A photograph of LucyC. A copy of the skeleton.D. A written record of Lucy.55. How many cities has Lucy‘s U.S. tour plan already included?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.D. Eleven.56. What was the skeleton named after?A. An ape-man.B. A song.C. A singer.D. A camp.(E)Make Up Your Mind to SucceedKind-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure. The generation born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were pla yed down because ―everyone‘s winter.‖ And their report cards sounded more positive (正面的) than ever before. As a result, Stanford University professor Carol Dweck, PhD, calls them ―the overpraised generation.‖Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years. Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mind-sets that have a great effect on how we react to it. Here‘s how they work:A fixed mind-set is grounded in the belief that talent (才能) is genetic –you‘re a born artist, point guard, or numbers person. The fixed mind-set believes it‘s sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame. When things get difficult, it‘s quick to blame, lie, and even stay away from future difficulties.On the other hand, a growth mind-set believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible. Because the ego (自尊) isn‘t on the line as much, the growth mind-set sees failure as a chance rather than shame. When faced with a difficulty, it‘s quick to rethink, change and try again. In fact, it enjoys this experience.We are all born with growth mind-sets. (Otherwise, we wouldn‘t be able to live in the world.) But parents, teachers, and instructors often push us into fixed mind-sets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise. Dweck‘s book, Mind-set: The New Psychology of Success, and online instructional program explain this in depth. But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children, grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure.57. What does the author think about the present generation?A. The y don‘t do well at school.B. They are often misunderstood.C. They are eager to win in sports.D. They are given too much praise.58. A fixed mind-set person is probably one who ___ .A. doesn‘t want to work hardB. cares a lot about personal safetyC. cannot share his ideas with othersD. can succeed with the help of teachers59. What does the growth mind-set believe?A. Admitting failure is shameful.B. Talent comes with one‘s birth.C. Scores should be highly valued.D. Getting over difficulties is enjoyable.60. What should parents do for their children based on Dweck‘s study?A. Encourage them to learn from failures.B. Prevent them from making mistakes.C. Guide them in doing little things.D. Help them grow with praise.第二节根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2013高考英语(浙江)阅读理解系列(3)(解析)

2013高考英语（浙江）阅读理解系列（3）（解析）(A)BEIJING—A chemical that ripens fruits and vegetables doesno harm to human health, experts said following recent reportsabout a ripener used in several provinces.“There is no problem with using ethephon to ripen fruits. Thisplant growth regulator is completely the same as hormones producedby plants themselves when they get ripe, ”Luo Yunbo, dean of the College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering under China Agricultural University and an expert of plant physiology, told China Daily on Monday.“The chemical is safe enough that there is even no need for detection, for it has been used worldwide for decades. ” Luo said.The national standard for the amount of residue of the chemical is two milligrams in every kilogram of fruit, and experts said the actual dosage is far below that level, as overuse benefits neither farmers nor their fruit.“Overdose may make fruit ripen too rapidly and even rot, and will scorch the skin of fruit, which will harm sales for vendors, ”Luo said.China learned the use of the hormone from the United States and Japan, which is a pioneer in research and use of plant growth accelerators and regulators. Ethephon, an organic compound, is an agricultural plant growth stimulant that is sprayed on 70 or 80 percent ripe fruit after they have been picked. It gives off ethylene to facilitate ripening.Some fruit, such as bananas, will rot instead of ripen without such a ripener, according to experts.“The traditional way to ripen bananas is to put them together with mature apples, which can release ethephon to help bananas ripen, or ripen them by fuming with joss sticks. But these two ways may give bananas uneven color when they turn yellow, and the fruit will never have achieved mass production, ” Luo said.People interviewed by China Daily said it is easy to stir panic about additivesor growth accelerators, as food safety is a major concern.21. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. Experts said the fruit ripener causes no danger.B. How to use the fruit ripener.C. The harm of the fruit ripener.D. Customers are worried about the fruit ripener.22. The underlined word“dosage” in Paragraph 4 probably means _______.A. the way to use somethingB. the amount to use somethingC. the advantage of using somethingD. the disadvantage of using something23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Ethephon is produced by plants themselves when they get ripe.B. Overdose will help plants ripen better.C. Ethephon is sprayed on 70 or 80 percent ripe fruit before they have been picked.D. China learned the use of the hormone from the United States and Japan.24. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To tell us the latest development in agriculture.B. To tell us the experts’ attitude to the use of the fruit ripener.C. To share his knowledge about how to use the fruit ripener.D. To warn us the harm of the fruit ripener.25. What will probably be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. People’s panic about additives or growth accelerators.B. The future of the fruit ripener.C. The measures to be taken about the fruit ripener.D. The new standard about using the fruit ripener.(B)I had once helped a friend of mine run a watermelon stall. I noticed something interesting. Almost every buyer would lift the melon up to their ear, smartly tap it， apparently trying to listen to something. I wondered what they expected to hear.Finally I could no longer hold back my curiosity and made bold to ask a customer—an elderly gentleman—about this. Hearing my question，he roared with laughter. Then he replied in a self-mocking(自嘲)tone，“Young lady, I have been doing this for more than fifty years. All I know is that everybody would stare at you as if you were a fool if you just pick up the melon and leave! ”Not long after that，my watermelon stall friend unexpectedly sent me an invitation for her wedding, which really surprised me. I asked her, “How come you are seized by a sudden desire to get married? I don’t remember ever hearing you mention that you’ve got a boyfriend.”She answered while counting money, “Everyone has to get married anyway, so it is better to get married sooner than later. ”I could think of no word to refute(反驳)her. It seems that everybody is living for everybody else and has forgotten the need of their own heart. It may be safe and save a lot of worries by following others’ suit in doing things. The use of We or Us will give one a steady and sure sense of pride. But using the pronoun “I” would often give one a guilty conscience.I find all these things somewhat funny. We have got used to taking cue from(模仿)others and follow their suit. In turn，we also take it for granted that we should judge the right and wrong of others by our own standard. As a matter of fact，this massive practice is still wrong though we all follow others’ suit like this，but we feel at ease and, justified simply because this is the way of Us，and so we can have an easy conscience because this has been practiced by so many people.26. The writer probably feels that it is________ .A. necessary for the buyer to tap the watermelonB. foolish of the buyers to buy watermelon without tapping itC. funny that the buyers will tap the watermelons when buying themD. wise of the elderly gentleman to tap watermelons before buying them27. The writer uses the example of her friend’s decision of getting married to show that________ .A. her friend took no account of others’ feelingB. her friend decided to marry just to follow the crowdC. her friend was a person who has strong personalityD. everybody in the world should marry for others28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. It may be safe to follow others’ suit in doing things.B. I was surprised to receive my friend’s invitation for her wedding.C. My experience of helping my friend run a watermelon stall was interesting.D. The use of We or I will give speakers themselves quite different senses.29. Which word can replace the underlined word “justified” in the last paragraph?A. Reasonable.B. Embarrassed.C. Ashamed.D. Nervous.30. In which section of a magazine can you read the passage?A. Art and LifeB. Sport and HealthC. Culture and SocietyD. Science and Technology答案解析21.【解析】选A。

2013年高考英语试题分类汇编_广告类阅读理解_Word版含解析

2013年高考英语试题分类汇编之广告类阅读理解【2013福建卷】CThis is What a REAL Silver Dollar Looks LikeIf you trust in the yen, the euro, and the dollar... stop reading.Because this is a story about the silver coin EVERYBODY wants.You read the headlines. You know that troubled economic times have put global currency on a rollercoaster ( ride. But millions have found a smarter way to build long-term value with high-grade collectable silver. And right now, those people are lining up to secure some of the last 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles, America's Newest Silver Eagle Dollars. Today, you can graduate to the front of that line. Buy now and you can own these brilliant uncirculated Silver Dollars for only $38.95!You Can't Afford to LoseWhy are we releasing (发行) this silver dollar for such a remarkable price? Because we want to introduce you to what hundreds of thousands of smart collectors and satisfied customers have known since 1984—New York Mint is the place to find the world's finest high-grade coins. That's why we're offering you this Brilliant Uncirculated 2012 U. S. Silver Eagle for as little as $37.45 (pl US s/h).Timing is EverythingOur advice? Keep this to yourself. Because the more people who know about this offer, the worse it is for you. Demand for Silver Eagles in 2011 broke records. Experts predict that 2012 Silver Eagles may break them all over again. Due to rapid changes in the price of silver, prices may be higher or lower and are subject to(受...影响) change without notice. Supplies are limited. Call immediately to add these Silver Eagles to your holdings before it's too late.Offer Limited to 40 per household2012 American Silver Eagle CoinYour cost 1-4 Coins $38.95 each + s/h5-9 Coins $38.45 each + s/h10-19 Coins $37. 95 each + s/h20-40 Coins $37.45 each + s/hNote: $10 s/h (shipping and handling) for each purchaseFor fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a day1-888-201-7143Offer Code (代码) ASE177-04Please mention this code when you call.New York Mint 14101Southcross Drive W.,Dept. ASE177-04Burnsville, Minnesota 55337www. NewYorkMint. com64. What is stressed in the ad?A. The coin is of high quality and worth collecting.B. The coin can be circulated as a currency.C. Limited supplies guarantee a stable price of the coin.D. Demand for the coin is bound to break records.65. If you buy six 2012 U. S. Mint Silver Eagles by post, you should pay at least ____.A. $230.7B. $233.7C. $240.7D. $243.766. The ad strongly encourages people to purchase the silver coins by ____.A. shopping onlineB. making a phone callC. lining up in front of the storesD. writing to the company【语篇解读】本文是一则广告。

2013高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(1)及答案

2013高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选（1）及答案维A1 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 modern British Empire first took shape in the early 17th century，with the British settlement of the eastern colonies of North America,which would later become the original United States，as well as Canada’s Maritime provinces，and the colonizations of the smaller islands of the Caribbean such as Trinidad and Tobago,the Bahamas，Barbados，and Jamaica.These sugar plantation islands,where slavery became the basis of the economy，were at first Britain's most important and successful colonies。

The American colonies providing tobacco，cotton，and rice in the south and naval material and furs in the north were less financially successful，but had large areas of good agricultural land and attracted far larger numbers of British immigrants。

2013年高考英语试卷分类汇编之故事类阅读理解与阅读2

2013年高考英语试卷分类汇编之故事类阅读理解与阅读2一(2013年高考湖南卷) B【难句学习】1.It reminds me of Dorothy.翻译：这让我想起Dorothy。

分析：remind sb of sth.让某人想起某物。

还可以用: remind sb to do; remind sb that……2. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.翻译：在我的记忆里，Dorothy作为一位在她自己偏远地区“开着花的”人而印象尤为脱出。

分析：stand out ,动词短语，突出，杰出。

Who 引导了定语从句，修饰先行词one。

bloom 在此处用了比喻的说法，bloom in her remote area,是指哪怕在偏远地方也照样开着花，也就是在哪都会获得成就。

3．Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. 翻译：我没有感到驱车过大山时的兴奋，相反，我感到很沮丧。

分析：rather th an… “没有、而不是”。

I found it depressing，本句用了动宾补结构, it 这里指前文的drive through the mountains, depressing，这里是令人沮丧的。

4. She invited me to the one –and- only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree.翻译：她邀请我去本地区唯一一家牛排店来庆祝她的胜利，好像是她拿到了博士学位似的。

分析：as if 此处引导了虚拟语气，与过去事实相反，用了过去完成时。

2013高考英语山东卷阅读理解答案及解析

2013高考英语XX卷阅读理解答案与解析A参考译文：Jimmy是一名汽车修理工，但是几个月前他丢了工作。

虽然他是一个非常热心的人，可他总是害怕去找一份新的工作。

有一天，他终于鼓足勇气决定去参加一个工作面试。

他的面试时间是上午10点，那时候已经到了8：30。

当他本该等着去面试地点的公交车的时候，他看见一个老人很粗暴地踢着自己的汽车轮子。

很明显，他的车坏了。

Jimmy 立刻过去帮了那个老人的忙。

当Jimmy修完汽车的时候，那个老人说：“请允许我开车送你去参加面试，这是我仅能为你做到的了，我坚持这样做。

〞Jimmy接受了他的好意。

到达面试的地方，Jimmy发现有很多求职者在等待面试。

他身上还有一些修完汽车之后残留的油渍，可他却没有时间洗干净或者换一件衬衫。

一个接着一个，那些求职者带着失望的表情离开了面试官的办公室。

最后，面试官叫了他的名字。

当时，面试官正面朝办公室的窗户坐在一个大椅子上。

他边摇晃着椅子边问道：“你真的需要应聘这份工作吗？〞Jimmy的心沉了下去，心里想着：“看我现在的样子，我怎么可能通过面试呢？〞然后面试官转过了椅子，另Jimmy吃惊的是，他就是早上他曾帮助过的那个老人。

原来那个老人就是这家公司的总经理。

“很抱歉让您一直等着，在您还没踏入这间办公室之前，我就决定让你成为我的员工，我非常确信我做出的决定是正确的。

我只是相信你会成为一名可信赖的员工。

恭喜你！〞为他获得的这份新工作，Jimmy坐了下来与老人一起喝了一杯值得享用的咖啡。

题目解析：56.[A]解析：此题为第一篇文章第一道题，是一道细节题，本文亦为记叙文，难度很低，从文章第一段可知Jimmy刚刚丢了工作。

57.[D]解析：此题为一道细节题，根据题文同序定位，在文章第二段可知Jimmy看到一位老人的车坏了，选D。

58.[D]解析：此题为一道细节题，出处在上一道题的后面，老人为了报答Jimmy，故载他一程。

59.[B]解析：此题依旧是细节题，出自文章第三段第一个问号之后，“Jimmy’s heart sank〞，Jimmy的心沉了下去，表明他以为自己失败了。

2013年高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(6)

2013高考英语〔二月〕阅读理解精选〔6〕与答案维A 阅读理解(每题2分，总分为8分)(2012·江西卷)Mark and his brother Jason both were looking at the shining new computer enviously.Jason was determined not to go against their father's wishes but Mark was more adventurous than his brother.He loved experimenting and his aim was to become a scientist like his father.“Dad will be really mad if he finds out you've been playing with his new computer.〞 Jason said，“He told us not to touch it.〞“He won't find out，〞 Mark said，“I'll just have a quick look an d shut it down.〞Mark had been scolded before for touching his father's equipment.But his curiosity was difficult to control and this new computer really puzzled him.It was a strangelooking machine—one his dad had brought home from the laboratory where h e worked.“It's an experimental model，〞 his father had explained，“so don't touch it under any circumstances.〞 But his father's warning only served to make Mark more curious.Without any further thought，Mark turned on the power switch.The computer burst into life and seconds later，the screen turned into colors，shifting and changing and then two big white words appeared in the centre of the screen：“SPACE TRANSPORTER.〞“Yes！〞 Mark cried excitedly，“It's a computer game.I knew it！Dad's only been pretending to work.He's really been playing games instead.〞 A new message appeared on the screen：“ENTER NAMESVOYAGER 1：...VOYAGER 2：...〞Mark's fingers flew across the keyboard as he typed in both of their names.“INPUT ACCEPTED.START TRANSPORT PROGRAM.AUTORETRIEVE INIT IATED(自动回收程序已启动)．〞The screen turned even brighter and a noise suddenly rose in volume.“I think we'd better shut it off，Mark，〞 Jason yelled，reaching for the powerswitch.He was really frightened.But his hand never reached the switch.A single beam of dazzling white light burst out of the computer screen，wrapping the boys in its glow(光芒)，until they themselves seemed to be glowing.Then it died down just as suddenly as it had burst into life.And the boys were no longer there.On the screen，the letters changed.“TRANSPORT SUCCESSFUL.DESTINATION(目的地)：MARS.RETRIEVE DATE：2025.〞【语篇解读】本文讲的是一个科幻故事，两个小孩通过电脑里的一个程序意外穿越到了另外一个星球——火星。

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2013 高考英语北京卷阅读理解试题及答案详解：社会现象2013 高考英语北京卷阅读理解试题及答案详解:社会现象Does Fame Drive You Crazy?Although being famous might sound like a dream come true, today's stars, feeling like zoo animals, face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the world's attention. Paparazzi(狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publishthrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or interrupted for a signature.According to psychologist Christina Villareal, celebrities—famous people—worryconstantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone knew their names. “Over time,” Villareal says, “they feel separated andalone. ”The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B.C. , painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visited America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attractedthousands of fans, leading him to complain(抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920sand 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is a lot more difficult thanit used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so troublesome, why aren't all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already. 1. It can be learned from the passage that stars today .located in the Tomb, Dong Shen Jia bang, defer the next day focused on the assassination. Linping, Zhejiang, 1 of which liquor wine masters (Wuzhen said information is Carpenter), who got A few bayonets, due to missed fatal, when night cameA. are often misunderstood by the publicB. can no longer have their privacy protectedC. spend too much on their public appearanceD. care little about how they have come into fame2. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Great heroes of the past were generally admiredB. The problem faced by celebrities has a long historyC. Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloidsD. Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers3. What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?A. B. Availability of modern media Inadequate social recognitionC. D. Lack of favorable chances Huge population of fans 4. What is the author's attitude toward modern celebrity?A. B. C. D. Sincere Skeptical Disapproving Sympathetic 1. B.从文章首段重点“paparazzi”等词可以看出本文是一篇以明星隐私不能得到良好保护为主题的文章。

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2013年高考英语试卷分类汇编之故事类阅读理解（2013年高考北京卷）BTail SpinTwo dolphins race around in a big pool in the Ocean Park.The smaller dolphin Grace, shown off a few of her tricks, turningaround and waving hello to the crowd. The most amazing thingabout her, however, is that she’s even swimming at all. She doesn’t have a tail.Grace lost her tail as a baby when she got caught up in a fish trap.When the dolphin arrived at the Ocean Park in December 2005, she was fighting for her life. “Is she going to make it?” Her tra iner, Abbey Stone, feared the worst. Grace did make it --- but her tail didn’t. She ended up losing her flukes and the lower part of her peduncle.Over the past six years, she has learned to swim without her tail. Dolphins swim by moving their flukes and peduncle up and down. Grace taught herself to move another way---like a fish! She pushed herself forward through the water by moving her peduncles from side to side.The movement put harmful pressure on Grace’s backbone. So a company offered to create aman-made tail for her. The tail had to be strong enough to stay on Grace as she swam but soft enough that it wouldn’t hurt her.The first time Grace wore the artificial tail. She soon shook it off and let it sink in the bottom of the pool. Now, she is still learning to use the tail. Some days she wears it for an hour at a time, others not at all. “The tail isn’t necessary for her to feel comfortable,” says Stone, “but it helps to keep that range of motion(动作) and build muscles(肌肉).”Now, the dolphin is about to get an even happier ending. This month, Grace will star in Dolphin Tale, a film that focuses on her rescue and recovery. Her progress has inspired more than just a new movie. Many people travel from near and far to meet her. Seeing Grace swim with her man-made tail gives people so much courage.60. When Grace first arrived at the Ocean Park, her trainer worried about her ______.A. physical buildB. potential abilityC. chance of survivalD. adaptation to the surroundings.61. A man-made tail is created for Grace to ______.A. let her recover fasterB. make her comfortableC. adjust her way of swimmingD. help her perform better tricks62. The story of Grace inspires people to ______.A. stick to their dreamsB. treat animals friendlyC. treasure what they haveD. face difficulties bravely【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，题材是海豚的励志故事。

2013高考英语试题及答案

2013高考英语试题及答案一、听力部分（略）二、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

A【文章略】1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The importance of a healthy diet.B. The benefits of regular exercise.C. The role of sleep in health.D. The impact of stress on health.答案：D2. According to the passage, which of the following is a sign of stress?A. Feeling tired.B. Feeling anxious.C. Feeling happy.D. Feeling energetic.答案：BB【文章略】3. What does the author suggest to do when you feel stressed?A. Take a vacation.B. Talk to someone about it.C. Ignore the problem.D. Work harder.答案：B4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Stress Management.B. The Art of Relaxation.C. The Effects of Stress.D. How to Stay Healthy.答案：AC【文章略】5. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To introduce a new technology.B. To discuss the future of work.C. To explain the benefits of telecommuting.D. To argue against the traditional office environment.答案：C6. What is the author's view on telecommuting?A. It is a waste of time.B. It is a good idea for some people.C. It is the only way to work.D. It is a threat to social interaction.答案：BD【文章略】7. What is the text mainly about?A. The history of a famous company.B. The process of product development.C. The challenges of innovation.D. The success of a new product.答案：D8. Why did the company decide to launch the new product?A. To increase market share.B. To meet customer demand.C. To compete with rivals.D. To celebrate its anniversary.答案：B三、完形填空【文章略】9-20. 略四、语法填空【文章略】21-30. 略五、短文改错【文章略】31-40. 略六、书面表达根据题目要求，写一篇不少于120词的短文。

2013高考英语试题

2013高考英语试题一、阅读理解Passage 1Questions 1-5Read the following passage and answer the questions.Language is a flexible tool. That fact is especially clear in the history of the English language.The English language has changed dramatically over the centuries. Old English, from which Modern English is derived, was spoken and written from roughly the years 450 to 1150. The language that was spoken during these years sounds similar to German, Old Norse, and Old Frisian.Middle English, which came after Old English, was spoken and written from about 1150 to about 1500. It is quite difficult for Modern English speakers to understand Middle English because the pronunciation and vocabulary are so different. The Canterbury Tales, written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the late 14th century, is one of the most famous works of literature written in Middle English.Modern English, as we know it today, has been spoken and written since about the late 15th century. The language continued to evolve, with influences from the Renaissance, theIndustrial Revolution, and the technological advancements of the 20th and 21st centuries.1.What is the main topic of the passage?A)The history of the English languageB)The differences between Old English andModern EnglishC)The influence of the Renaissance on theEnglish languageD)The Canterbury Tales as an example ofMiddle English literature2.When was Old English spoken and written?A)Roughly from 450 to 1150B)Roughly from the late 15th century to thepresentC)From about 1150 to about 1500D)Since about the late 15th century3.Which of the following is true about Middle English?A)It is difficult for Modern English speakersto understand.B)It sounds similar to German, Old Norse,and Old Frisian.C)It was spoken and written from about1150 to about 1500.D)The Canterbury Tales is an example ofMiddle English literature.4.What are some influences on the evolution of Modern English?A)The Renaissance, the IndustrialRevolution, and technological advancementsB)The Canterbury Tales, the IndustrialRevolution, and the RenaissanceC)Technological advancements, theRenaissance, and the Industrial RevolutionD)Technological advancements, theIndustrial Revolution, and the Canterbury Tales5.Which of the following is true about the English language?A)It has remained unchanged for centuries.B)It is derived from Old Frisian.C)It was influenced by the Renaissance andthe Industrial Revolution.D)It has had no significant influencesthroughout its history.Passage 2Questions 6-10Read the following passage and answer the questions.The human brain is a remarkable organ. It is responsible for all our thoughts, feelings, and actions. But how does the brain work? And what can go wrong when it doesn’t work properly?The brain is made up of billions of specialized cells called neurons. These neurons communicate with each other through electrical signals and chemicals called neurotransmitters. When everything is functioning correctly, this communication allows us to think, learn, and perform complex tasks. However, when something disrupts this communication, it can lead to neurological disorders.One example of a neurological disorder is epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurring seizures, which are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Although the exact cause of epilepsy is not known, it is believed to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.Another common neurological disorder is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the mostcommon cause of dementia, a group of disorders characterized by a decline in cognitive function. Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are working hard to better understand its causes and develop potential treatments.6.What is the main topic of the passage?A)The structure of the brainB)The function of neurotransmittersC)Neurological disordersD)The causes of epilepsy7.What is one function of neurons?A)They communicate through electricalsignals.B)They are responsible for thoughts,feelings, and actions.C)They cause neurological disorders.D)They disrupt communication in the brain.8.What causes epilepsy?A)Genetic and environmental factorsB)Abnormal electrical activity in the brainC)Alzheimer’s diseaseD) A decline in cognitive function9.What is one symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?A)Recurring seizuresB)Abnormal electrical activity in the brainC) A decline in cognitive functionD)Memory loss10.What is the current status of Alzheimer’s disease?A)There is no known cause or cure.B)Researchers are working on potentialtreatments.C)It is characterized by abnormal electricalactivity in the brain.D)It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.二、翻译与写作翻译将以下句子翻译成英文。

2013高考英语试题及答案

2013高考英语试题及答案2013年的高考英语试题涵盖了阅读理解、完形填空、语法填空、单词拼写、短文改错、书面表达等多个部分。

以下是对各部分的试题及其答案的详细讲解。

一、阅读理解本部分共分为4篇短文，每篇短文后有5个相关问题。

考生需仔细阅读每篇文章并根据文章内容选择正确答案。

Passage 1【题目】In the past decade, millions of Americans have shifted (转变) to bottled water, thinking that it's healthier and tastes better than what comes out of the tap. Now a study by the Environmental Working Group finds that bottled water is often no purer than tap water.【问题】1. What do many Americans think of bottled water?2. What do we learn from the study by the Environmental Working Group?【答案】1. Many Americans think bottled water is healthier and tastes better than tap water.2. Bottled water is often no purer than tap water....【题目】“Being able to appreciate what I have” rates as the number one source of happiness in recent research. Prof. Martin Seligman, a leading psychologist in the field of happiness, is convinced that relationships, active leisure, achievement, and a sense of meaning are the primary sources of happiness and increased levels of happiness lead to greater creativity and productivity.【问题】1. What does the recent research show about happiness?2. What are the primary sources of happiness according to Prof. Martin Seligman?【答案】1. The recent research shows that “being able to appreciate what I have” is the number one source of happiness.2. The primary sources of happiness according to Prof. Martin Seligman are relationships, active leisure, achievement, and a sense of meaning.通过以上对阅读理解部分的两篇文章的题目及答案的分析，可以发现这部分试题主要考查考生对文章细节的理解能力以及对文章主旨的把握能力。

2013年高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(5)

2013高考英语〔二月〕阅读理解精选〔5〕与答案维B1 阅读理解(每题2分，总分为8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★★There're no distractions when going skiing，but just fresh air and the challenge of learning a new sport.Socalled “bad kids〞 can leave their reputations behind at school and forge a better one outdoors.That's the theory behind the Adventure Therapy program，which a high school counselor has developed to help small groups of students with behavior problems become more confident and socially adapted.The progressive program has seen 16 students go through it in its first two years，according to the founder Mike Reece of George McDougall High School.The former physical education teacher and ski instructor with a master's degree in psychology has seen troubled teenagers in the program develop healthy social habits before mastering an outdoor skill such as skiing.The program began in the fall of 2008，after Reece convinced school authorities there was a need for outdoor activities to help students struggling with their schooling and exhibiting behavior problems.“These are the kids who might be asked to leave the class，or be suspected of wrongdoings，you know，always getting a hard time in the regular school system，〞Reece said.“So I brought them out and had them get involved in the planning.They felt part of the process and they felt special.〞Students in the program join a group of seven peers facing similar difficulties every two weeks for an hour of group therapy with Reece over a pizza lunch supplied by the school.The pizza's nice，but the program's real point is the monthly outdooractivity field trip，led by Reece and another teacher.“I'm trying to expand their horizons and show them that something is out there for them，〞Reece said.“A major part of the program is goalsetting and makingplans.The overall goal would include fostering a sense of optimism，connectedness，and communicating skills.〞【语篇解读】本文介绍了一位教师开展“冒险运动治疗〞项目，帮助问题少年抑制行为障碍的事迹。

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2013年高考英语试题各省市阅读表达题型汇总一、(2013山东卷)第一节阅读表达（第76、77、80题每题3分，第78题4分，79题2分，满分15分）阅读下面短文并用英语回答问题，交答案与在答题卡相应的位置上（请注意76、77、79和80四个小题后面的词数要求）。

[1] Jean Paul Getty was born in 1892 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He became a millionaire when he was only 24. His father was wealthy, but he did not help his son. Getty made his millions alone. He made his money from oil. He owned Getty Oil and over 100 other companies. The Fortune magazine once called Getty “the richest man in the world.”[2]But money _________. He married five times and divorced five times. He had five children but spent little time with them. None of Getty’s children had very happy lives.[3]Getty loved to make money and loved to save it. In spite of his great wealth, Getty was a miser. Every evening, he wrote down every cent he spent that day. He even put pay telephones in the guest’s bedrooms in his house so he could save money on phone bills.[4] In 1973, kidnappers took his 16-year-old grandson, and demanded a large amount of money for his safe return. Getty’s son asked his father for money to save his child. But Getty refused. The kidnappers were merciless and Getty’s son made repeated requests for help from his father. Finally, Getty agreed to lend the money, but at 4 percent interest.[5] Getty started a museum at his home Malibu, California. He bought many important and beautiful pieces of art for the museum. When Getty died in 1976, the value of the collection in the museum was $1 billion. He left all his money to the museum. After his death, the museum grew in size. Today it is one of the most important museums in the United States. Getty made a large fortune in his life, but he gave his money to the art world because he wanted people to learn about and love art.76. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? (no more than 8 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 77. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 7 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 78. Explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph3._______________________________________________________________________________ 79. What did the kidnappers do to Getty’s family (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 80. What does the author want to tell us about Getty in the last paragraph? (no more than 10 words)_______________________________________________________________________________ 76.【答案】Jean Paul Getty made a fortune by himself.【解析】段落主旨大意题。

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2013高考英语〔二月〕阅读理解精选〔10〕与答案维A1 阅读理解(每题2分，总分为8分)难度系数：★★★★One of London 2012's promises to the local community is to be mindful of the effects of construction on the environment and on the people living around the Olympic Park.Before we start working on the Olympic Park site，we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.The Environment Statement mainly focused on the following aspects: the likely significant effects of the Olympic Park project on the environment and the measures necessary to manage its effects.The report took issues such as air quality，noise，ecology，water quality，flooding and transport into consideration.As part of the report，we also began to carry out several surveys to understand fully the existing environmental conditions on the site.These included surveys of plants and animals，noise，water and air quality.We have recorded noise and dust levels around the Olympic Park and will publish our results on the website.We are taking measures to help manage and control dust and noise levels across the site.We are protecting the waterways which run around and through the Park from the effects of construction.For example，we are storing chemicals and oils offsite so that they do not pollute the waterways.We have relocated a number of wild birds and other animals to new habitats so they will not be affected by the construction.They will be brought back to the area after the construction ends.We have also produced a Code of Construction Practices which contractors must follow for any construction activity in the Park.It includes information about working hours and how to manage the effects of construction like noise and dust.Note：contractor n．承包商长短句分析：Before we start working on the Olympic Park site，we produced a report called the Environment Statement which was part of the approved planning application for the Olympic Park.句法点睛：before引导的是时间状语从句，we produced a report called the Environment Statement为主句，which引导的是定语从句，修饰report。

2013年高考全国新课标1卷英语试题及其详细解析

2013年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试-英语第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力1.What does the man want to do?A.Take photos.B.Buy a camera.C.Help the woman.2.What are the speakers talking about>A.A noisy nightB.Their life in townC.A place of living.3．Where is the man now?A．On his way. B．In a restaurant. C．At home4．What will Celia do?A．Find a player. B．Watch a game. C．Play basketball.5．What day is it when the conversation takes place?A．Saturday. B．Sunday. C．Monday.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6．What is Sara going to do?A．Buy John a gift. B．Give John a surpise C．Invite John to France. 7．What does the man think of Sara’s plan?A．Funny. B．Exciting. C．Strange.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8．Why does Diana say sorry to peter?A．She has to give up her travel pan.B．She wants to visit another city.C．She needs to put off her test.9.What does Diana want Peter to do?A.Help her with her study.B.Take a book to her friend.C.Teach a geography lesson.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

2013年高考英语(二月)阅读理解精选(9)

2013高考英语〔二月〕阅读理解精选〔9〕与答案维C 阅读理解(每题2分，总分为8分)选材相似度：★★★★设题相似度：★★★难度系数：★★★When I was 17，I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it were your last，someday you'll most certainly be right.〞 It made an impression on me，and since then，for the past 33 years，I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself，“If today were the last day of my life，would I want to do what I am about to do today？〞Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer.The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that was incurable，and that I would live no longer than three to six months.My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order，which is doctors' code for preparing yourself to die.I lived with that diagnosis all day.I was completely in ter that evening I had another biopsy and my wife told me that tumor turned out to be curable with surgery.I had the surgery and I'm fine now.This was the closest I've been to facing death.To tell the truth，no one wants to die.And yet death is the destination we all share.No one has ever escaped it.It clears out the old to make room for the new.Right now the new is you，but someday not too long from now，you will gradually become the old and be cleared away.Your time is so limited that you shouldn't waste it repeating someone else's life.Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking.Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice.And most important，have the courage to follow your heart.It somehow already knows what you truly want to become.Everything else is secondary.Notes：①biopsy n．活组织检查②tumor n．肿瘤【语篇解读】这是苹果公司CEO乔布斯在斯坦福大学毕业典礼上演讲的节选局部。