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(2014北京 A ) 1Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium (水族馆)The all-new Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, is one of Victoria’s leading visitor attractions and an unforgettable outing for the whole family.Having 12 amazing zones of discovery, Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the very place that you cannot miss when you visit the city.◆ Opening TimesSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm every day of the year, including public holidays. Last admission is at 5:00 pm, one hour before closing.◆ Location (位置)Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is located on the corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne. It is situated on the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.◆ Getting to Sea Life Melbourne AquariumTrainSea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a short walk from either Flinders or Southern Cross train stations.Tram (有轨电车)The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium tram stop is located on the free City Circle Tram route (公交线路) and also routes 70 and 75. City Circle trams run every 10 minutes in both directions.Shuttle BusThe Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a free bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions in and around the City. Running daily, every 15 minutes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.◆ Car ParkingWhile there is no public car parking at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, there are several public car parking lots available only a short walk away.◆ Wheelchair AccessSea Life Melbourne Aquarium provides people in wheelchairs with full access to all 12 zones. Each floor also has wheelchair accessible toilets.◆ TermsTickets will be emailed to you immediately after purchase or you can download and print your ticket once payment has been accepted. Please print out all tickets purchased and present at the front entrance of Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. No ticket, no entry!1. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium ________.A. is located at the center of the CBD in the cityB. has 12 most attractive places in MelbourneC. admits visitors from 9:30 am until 6:00 pmD. is beside Crown Entertainment Complex2. Getting to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, visitors can take ________.A. trains from Southern Cross train stationB. shuttle buses around the train stationC. boats across the Yarra RiverD. either tram route 70 or 753. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium offers visitors _________.A. free car parkingB. wheelchair accessC. Internet connectionD. transportation service4. Tickets to Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium _________.A. are free to all visitorsB. can be purchased by emailC. are checked at the entranceD. can be printed at the ticket office(2014天津 A ) 2A Guide to the UniversityFoodThe TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.If you are on campus in the evening or lat at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching. RelaxationThe Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.HealthLocated on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to noon and 1: 00 to 4:30pm.Academic SupportAll students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 – minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.TransportationThe TWU Express is a shuttle (公共汽车) service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8am and 3pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.1. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?A. Do homework and watch TVB. Buy drinks and enjoy concertsC. have meals and meet with friendsD. Add money to your ID and play chess2. Where and when can you cook your own food?A. The Globe, FridayB. The Lower Café, SundayC. The TWU Cafeteria, FridayD. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.3. The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.A. is open six days a weekB. offers services free of chargeC. trains students in medical careD. gives advice on mental health4. How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?A. By applying onlineB. By calling the centreC. By filling in a sign-up formD. By going to the centre directly5. What is the function of TWU Express?A. To carry students to the lecture halls.B. To provide students with campus toursC. To take students to the Mattson Centre.D. To transport students to and from the stores.(2014湖南A ) 3Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!Towner Writer Squad (班组)for kids aged 13-17Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情诗) to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.Application & SelectionIf you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title ‘LUNCH,’ with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@.Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September, 4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014.For further information go to: / towner or or Any questions一feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13Due to popular demand,a writing project will be started for eager beginners.Start time: 6 September, 2014Meet every other Saturday, 2- 4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.Study and write at your own pace一you do not have to rush 一as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?Fee: £179For more information go to: or 1. Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.A. to train comedy and TV writersB. to explore the fantastic gallery spaceC. to introduce a contemporary art museumD. to promote the development of young writers2. To join the Writer Squad, each applicant should first _______.A. provide a piece of their writingB. meet the Writer Squad LeaderC. offer their family informationD. complete an application form3. Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.A. 6 September, 2014B. 8 September, 2014C. 17 September, 2014D. 12 October, 20144. What is most important for the beginners?A. Practising as much as possible.B. Gaining confidence and having fun.C. Studying and writing at their own pace.D. Learning skills from writers and teachers.5. More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.A. / townerB. C. D. (2014课标Ⅱ A ) 4Arriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there,lost and lonely in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can(垃圾桶)that had been left out on the footpath.My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.1. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?A. Go shoppingB. Find a houseC. Join his familyD. Take a vacation2. The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from_______.A. a friend of his familyB. a Sydney policemanC. a letter in his papersD. a stranger in Sydney3. What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?A. ShowedB. Sent outC. DeliveredD. Gave back4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. From India to Australia.B. Living in a New Country.C. Turning Trash to Treasure.D. In Search of New Friends.(2014重庆A) 5I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!" Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing.Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side.I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up.She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. "Thanks."Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.1. What made Kate angry one evening?A. She couldn't find her books.B. She heard the author shouting loud.C. She got the news that her grandma was ill.D. She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.2. The author tidied up the room most probably because_________.A. she was scared by Kate's angerB. she hated herself for being so messyC. she wanted to show her careD. she was asked by Kate to do so3. How is Paragraph I mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By showing differences.C. By describing a process.D. By following time order.4. What might be the best title for the story?A. My Friend KateB. Hard Work Pays OffC. How to Be OrganizedD. Learning to Be Roommates(2014课标Ⅰ A ) 6The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity ChallengeDare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity and how it inspires them to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue, Cambridge 02139 by Friday, February 8th.Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speaker will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will be exhibit and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in the celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15th, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at:http:// Cambridge science festival. org.1. Who can take in the Curiosity Challenge?A. School students.B. Cambridge locals.C. CSF winners.D. MIT artists.2. When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?A. On February 8th.B. On March 10thC. On March 15th..D. On April 21st.3. What type of writing is this text?A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show review.C. An announcement.D. An official report.(2014山东A) 7One morning, Ann’s neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it only for the day.Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers(传单), and put them in mailboxes. Meanwhile, Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies, warning her two sons not to fall in love with the dog. At the time, Ann’s son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who was recovering from a heart operation, was 21 years old.Four years later Ann was still looking after the dog, whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work, the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door, Riley dashed into the boys’ room where Ann found Jack suffering a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack, but as soon as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.“If it hadn’t come to get me, the doctor said Jack would have died,” Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point, no one had called to claim the dog, so Ann decided to keep it.The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started crying, and told him, “That dog saved my friend’s son.”Peter drove to Ann’s house to pick up his dog, and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said, “Maybe Odie was supposed to find you, maybe you should keep it.”1. What did Tracy do after finding the dog?A. She looked for its owner.B. She gave it to Ann as a gift.C. She sold it to the dollar store.D. She bought some food for it.2. How did the dog help save Jack?A. By breaking the door for Ann.B. By leading Ann to Jack’s room.C. By dragging Jack out of the room.D. By attending Jack when Ann was out.3. What was Ann’s a ttitude to the dog according to Paragraph 4?A. SympatheticB. DoubtfulC. TolerantD. Grateful4. For what purpose did Peter call Tracy?A. To help her friend’s son.B. To interview TracyC. To take back his dogD. To return the flier to her5. What can we infer about the dog from the last paragraph?A. It would be given to Odie.B. It would be kept by Ann’s family.C. It would be returned to Peter.D. It would be taken away by Tracy.(2014辽宁A) 8A new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops (笔记本电脑).Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes "mindlessly" by taking down word for word what the professors saidIn the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper .They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk , they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.The researchers' report said, "While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears."In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.1. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can___________ .A. write more notesB. digest concepts betterC. get higher scoresD. understand lectures better2. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be_________ .A. skillfulB. mindlessC. thoughtfulD. tireless3. The author of the passage aims to __________ .A. examine the importance of long-term memoryB. stress the benefit of taking notes by handC. explain the process of taking notesD. promote the use of laptops4. The passage is likely to appear in__________ .A. a newspaper advertisementB. a computer textbookC. a science magazineD. a finance report(2014安徽 A) 91. 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.2. A PENGO W ATCH CONTROL can help you to .A. repair your TVB. organize your homeworkC. be a James BondD. know what the weather is like3. You can get your Mr. H for .A. $499B. $299C. $199D. $994. 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安徽B) 10Recordings of 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.1. We know from the passage that elephants may he frightened of .A. loud noisesB. some cropsC. video camerasD. angry bees2. As mentioned in the passage, Lucy _________.A. 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 farms3. 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.4. 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.(2014江西A) 11Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.Larry f irst began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive.After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In hi s black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, his was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures.Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them. Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for free.Larry didn’t even know what the time was, how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.1. In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A. His daughter had grown up.B. He had become a famous diver.C. His father would dive with him.D. His daughter would dive with him.2. What can be inferred from Paragraph2?A. Larry had some privileges.B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.3. Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?A. To protect himself from danger.B. To dive into the deep water.C. To admire the underwater view.D. To take photo more conveniently.4. What can be learned from the underlined sentence?A. Larry didn’t wear a watch.B. Larry was not good at math.C. Larry had a poor memory.D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.5. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A. Become a successful diver.B. Make a good diving guide.C. Take a lot of photo underwater.D. Have longer hours of training.(2014四川A) 12Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life? If yes, don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then you'll make it!Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant(No Pay with Free Meals)Place: ManchesterHours: Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others!Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you.1. The text is meant to______ .A. leave a noteB. send an invitationC. present a documentD. carry an advertisement2. What does the underlined part mean?A. You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.B. You'll arrive home just in time from this job.C. You'll earn a good salary from this job.D. You'll succeed in getting this job.3. The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ______ .A. to get some financial supportB. to properly protect themselvesC. to learn some new living skillsD. to realize their own importance4. Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A. The one who can drive a car.B. The one who has done similar work before.C. The one who has patience to listen to others.D. The one who can use English to communicate.。

2014年高考英语阅读理解精品训练题(有答案)

2014年高考英语阅读理解精品训练题(有答案)

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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)

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。

2014新课标卷(精校版+答案解析)

2014新课标卷(精校版+答案解析)

2014新课标卷(精校版+答案解析)2014年普通⾼等学校招⽣全国统⼀考试英语本试卷分第⼀卷(选择题)和第⼆卷(⾮选择题)两部分。

考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡⼀并交回。

第⼀卷注意事项:1.答第⼀卷前,考⽣务必将⾃⼰的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相对应的位置上。

2.选出每⼩题答案后,⽤铅笔把答题卡上对于题⽬的答案标号涂⿊。

如需改动,⽤橡⽪擦⼲净后,再选涂其他答案标号。

不能答在本试卷上,否则⽆效。

第⼀部分听⼒(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录⾳内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第⼀节(共5⼩题:每⼩题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下⾯5段对话。

每段对话后有⼀个⼩题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回来有关⼩题和阅读下⼀⼩题。

每段对话仅读⼀遍。

例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案:C1.What does the woman want to do?A. Find a placeB. Buy a mapC. Get an address2.What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her carB. Give her a rideC. Pick up an aunt3.Who might Mr Peterson be?A. new professorB.A department headC.A company director4.What does the man think of the book?A. Quite differentB. Very interestingC. Too simple5.What are the speakers talking about?A. WeatherB. ClothesC. News第⼆节(共15⼩题:每⼩题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下⾯5段对话。

2014年高考英语重庆卷阅读理解A篇原文

2014年高考英语重庆卷阅读理解A篇原文

2014年高考英语重庆卷阅读理解A篇原文AI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!" Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart,Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't noticed Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. "Thanks."Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.36. What made Kate angry one evening?A. She couldn't find her books.B. She heard the author shouting loud.C. She got the news that her grandma was ill.D. She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.37. The author tidied up the room most probably because .A. she was scared by Kate's angerB. she hated herself for being so messyC. she wanted to show her careD. she was asked by Kate to do so38. How is Paragraph I mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By showing differences.C. By describing a process.D. By following time order.39. What might be the best title for the story?A. My Friend KateB. Hard Work Pays OffC. How to Be OrganizedD. Learning to Be Roommates2014年高考英语重庆卷阅读理解A篇翻译我一直都不是很整洁,但我的室友凯特却总是井然有序。

2014年辽宁高考英语试题解析阅读理解(A).doc

2014年辽宁高考英语试题解析阅读理解(A).doc

2014年辽宁高考英语试题解析阅读理解(A)阅读理解(B)阅读理解(C)【小题2】细节题:根据文章第四段的第三行和第四行的句子:可知mothertrees之所以重要是因为它们将营养传给小树,选B【小题3】猜词题:it出现在文章最后一段:实际上it指代的是第四段提到的内容,人们砍倒快死的mothertrees是不知道树的社会的依存关系,可知it指的是“树的社会”是怎么运作的,所以选A【小题4】标题确定题:根据全文内容,可知文章介绍树和树之间不是你死我活的竞争关系,它们之间是相互依赖的,快要死的树会将自己的营养传给小树让它们更好的成长,所以选C。

阅读理解(D)信息匹配完型填空【小题17】B【小题18】A【小题19】D 【小题20】C语法填空短文改错书面表达【答案】NoticeAn exciting event “Innovations on Campus” is around the corner. Every one of you is expected to be part of the event which encourages creative minds and gives full play to your DIY skills.Note that your innovations must be school things. Along with your wonderful innovation, you need to hand in a report, explaining how the idea occurs to you and what materials you use.All the collections will be on show from June 16 to 18 in the gym. Looking forward to the prize-giving ceremony? Sure! It’ll be held from 15:00 to 17:00 on June 18. So don’t miss the chance of being the winner. Your contribution will certainly make the event a huge success. For any questions. Call Li Hua at 44876655.Come on, everybody! It’s your show time.Student Union2014年美兰区防震减灾重点工作任务分解表感谢你的观看感谢你的观看感谢你的观看。

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

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。

高考英语 阅读理解A篇(应用文)(原题版)

高考英语 阅读理解A篇(应用文)(原题版)

阅读理解A篇(应用文)考情概览:解读近年命题思路和内容要求,统计真题考查情况。

2024年真题研析:分析命题特点,探寻常考要点,真题分类精讲。

近年真题精选:分类精选近年真题,把握命题趋势。

必备知识速记:归纳串联解题必备知识,总结易错易混点。

名校模拟探源:精选适量名校模拟题,发掘高考命题之源。

【考查要点】高考阅读理解主要从细节理解,推理判断,主旨大意,词义猜测等四方面考查考生的英语阅读理解能力。

在这四项考点中,阅读理解A篇应用文以细节理解的考查最多,是注重获取文章信息的体现,其次是推理判断。

2024年新课标I卷、II卷A篇属于应用文类,主要考查学生定位信息能力和细节理解能力,比较容易拿分。

它们是学生可能参与的真实项目,应用性特别突出。

2024年新课标I卷A篇主题意境为人与社会,文本是一篇应用文,介绍了一个生物栖息地修复工作队的工作内容和招募志愿者的相关信息和要求; 2024年新课标II卷A篇主题意境为人与自然,文本是一篇应用文,主要介绍了The CarlowAutumn WalkingFestival 的四种徒步活动。

2023年新课标I卷A篇属于广告信息类,主题是绿色骑行; 2023年II卷A篇讲述介绍了黄石国家公园提供的几项护林员项目。

【课标链接】依据新课程标准阅读理解部分要求考生读懂选自英语原版书籍、书报和杂志(含网络版)中关于一般性话题的简短文段以及,并能从中获取相关信息。

英语科试卷对接高中英语课程标准要求,阅读理解主要通过语篇情境,在考查阅读能力的同时渗透对文化意识和思维品质的培养。

涉及“人与自我”“人与社会”“人与自然”三大主题语境,符合课程标准提出的通过主题语境考查英语理解能力的要求。

高考阅读理解主要从细节理解,推理判断,主旨大意,词义猜测等四方面考查考生的英语阅读理解能力。

在这四项考点中,阅读理解A篇应用文以细节理解的考查最多,主要考查学生定位信息能力和细节理解能力;注重获取文章信息的体现,其次是推理判断。

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(25)

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(25)

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题〔25〕与答案阅读理解------A 篇Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,〞because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because her thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the university’s Writers’ Workshop, however, she felt lonely----a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “Creative voice.〞“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didn’t think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! That’s when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldn’t write about.〞Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a children’s book, and a short-story collection.46. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers.B. She felt herself a nobody.C. She was too shy to go to school.D. She did not have any good teachers.47. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _____.A. work for a school magazineB. run away from her familyC. make a lot of friendsD. develop her writing style48. According to Cisneros, what played the decisive role in her success?A. Her early years in college.B. Her training in the Workshop.C. Her feeling of being different.D. Her childhood experience.49. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?A. It is quite popular among students.B. It is the only book ever written by Cisneros.C. It wasn’t success as it was written in Spanish.D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine.参考答案46—49、BDCA阅读理解If your preschoolers turn up their noses at carrots or celery, a small reward like a sticker for taking even a taste may help get them to eat previously disliked foods, a UK study said.Though it might seem obvious that a reward could encourage young children to eat their vegetables, the idea is actually controversial, researchers wrote in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. That’s because some studies have shown that rewards can backfire and cause children to lose interest in foods they already liked, said Jane Wardle, a researcher at University College London who worked on the study. Verbal praise, such as “Brilliant! You’re a great vegetable taster,〞 did not work as well.The study found t hat when parents gave their small children a sticker each time they took a “tiny taste〞 of a disliked vegetable, it gradually changed their attitudes. The children were also willing to eat more of the vegetables-either carrots,celery, cucumber, red pepper, cabbage or sugar snap peas-in laboratory taste tests, the study said.Researchers randomly assigned〔分派〕173 families to one of these groups. In one, parents used stickers to reward their children each time they took a tiny sample of a disliked vegetable. A second group of parents used verbal praise. The third group, where parents used no special vegetable-promoting methods, served as a “control〞.Parents in the reward groups offered their children a taste of the “target〞vegetable every day of 12 days, Soon after, children in the sticker group were giving higher ratings to the vegetables-and were willing to eat more in the research lab, going from an average of 5 grams at the start to about 10 grams after the 12-day experience. The turnaround also seemed to last, with preschoolers in the sticker group still willing to eat more of the once disliked vegetable three months later.Why didn’t the verbal praise work? Wardle said the parents’ words may have seemed “insincere〞 to their children.16.The purpose of writing the passage is.A.to introduce a practical method of making children eat vegetablesB.to show the procedure of an experiment on children’s dietC.to explain why children hate to eat vegetablesD.to present a proper way of vernal praise to parents17.The underlined word “backfire〞in Paragraph 2 probably means “〞.A.shoot from behind the back B.make a lire in the hackyardC.produce an unexpected result D.achieve what was planned 18.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?A.Most children are born to dislike carrots or celery.B.It remains a question whether rewarding is a good way to get children to eat vegetables.C.Oral praise wokrs quite well in encouraging children to eat vegetables.D.Children in the sticker group will never lose interest in eating vegetables. 19.How did the researchers get their conclusion from the experiment?A.By comparison. B.By asking questions.C.By giving examples, D.By discussion. 20.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.Children like rewards, not verbal praise.B.Parents should praise their children in a sincere tone.C.Children are difficult to inspire.D.Parents should give up verbal praise.参考答案16---20 ACBAB阅读如下短文,从每题所给的四个选项〔A、B、C和D〕中,选出最优选项。

2014高考英语阅读理解、完形填空及阅读类训练(答案及解析)

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。

高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(16)及答案

高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(16)及答案

2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时练习题(16)及答案阅读理解------A 篇Tea drinking was common in China for nearly one thousand years before anyone in Europe had ever heard about tea.People in Britain were much slower in finding out what tea was like, mainly because tea was very expensive. It could not be bought in shops and even those people who could afford to have it sent from Holland did so only because it was a fashionable curiosity. Some ofthem were not sure how to use it. They thought it was a vegetable and tried cooking the leaves. Then they served them mixed with butter and salt. They soon discovered their mistake but many people used to spread the used tea leaves on bread and give them to their children as sandwiches.Tea remained scarce and very expensive in England until the ships of the East India Company began to bring it direct from China early in the seventeenth century. During the next few years so much tea came into the country that the price fell and many people could afford to buy it.At the same time people on the Continent were becoming more and more fond of tea.Until then tea had been drunk without milk in it, but one day a famous French lady named Madame de Sevigne decided to see what tea tasted like when milk was added.She found it so pleasant that she would never again drink it without milk. Because she was such a great lady her friends thoughtthey must copy everything she did, so they also drank their tea with milk in it. Slowly this habit spread until it reached England and today only very few Britons drink tea without milk.At firs t, tea was usually drunk after dinner in the evening No one ever thought of drinking teain the afternoon until a duchess (公爵夫人) found that a cup of tea and a piece of cake at three or four o’clock stopped her getting “a sinking feeling” as she called it.She invited her friends to have this new meal with her and so, tea-time was born.46.Which of the following is true of the introduction of tea into Britain?A. The Britons got expensive tea from India.B. Tea reached Britain from Holland.C.The Britons were the first people in Europe who drank tea.D.It was not until the 17th century that the Britons had tea.47.This passage mainly discusses_____________.A.the history of tea drinking in BritainB.how tea became a popular drink in BritainC.how the Britons got the habit of drinking teaD.how tea-time was born48.Tea became a popular drink in Britain.A.in eighteenth century B.in sixteenth centuryC.in seventeenth century D.in the late seventeenth century49.People in Europe began to drink tea with milk because.A.it tasted like milkB.it tasted more pleasantC.it became a popular drinkD.Madame de Sevinge was such a lady with great social influence that people trie o copy the way she drank tea50.We may infer from the passage that the habit of drinking tea in Britain was mostly due to the influence of________.A.a famous French lady B.the ancient ChineseC.the upper social class D.people in Holland参考答案46—50、BACDA链接2 .(2012陕西卷)Eating too much fatty food, exercising too little and smoking can raise your future risk of heart disease. But there is another factor that can cause yourheart problems more immediately: the air you breathe.Previous studies have linked high exposure(暴露) to environmental pollution to an increased risk of heart problems, but two analyses now show that poor air quality can lead to heart attack or stroke (中风) within as little asa few hours after exposure. In one review of the research, scientists found that people exposed to high levels of pollutants (污染)were up to 5% more likely to suffer a heart attack within days of exposure than those with lower exposure.A separate study of stroke patients showed that even air that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers to be of "moderate" (良好) quality and relatively safe for our health can raise the risk of stroke as muchas 34% within 12 to 14 hours of exposure.The authors of both studies stress that these risks are relatively small for healthy people and certainly modest compared with other risk factors such assmoking and high blood pressure. However, it is important to be aware of thesedangers because everyone is exposed to air pollution regardless of lifestylechoices. So stricter regulation by the EPA of pollutants may not only improve environmental air quality but could also become necessary to protect publichealth.53. The text mainly discusses the relationship betweenA. heart problems and air qualityB. heart problems and exercisingC heart problems and smoking D. heart problems and fatty food54. The underlined word "modest" in Paragraph 3 most probably meansA. relatively highB. extremely lowC relatively low D. extremely high55. W hat can we learn from the text?A. Eating fatty food has immediate effects on your heart.B. The EPA conducted many studies on air quality.C. Moderate air quality is more harmful than smoking.D. Stricter regulations on pollutants should be made.56. The author's purpose of writing the text is most likely to .A. informB. persuade C describe . D. entertain【考点】说明文【文章大意】吃太多高脂肪的食物,运动太少,吸烟可引发心脏疾病。

高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解训练(18)及答案

高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解训练(18)及答案

高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解训练(18)及答案阅读下列短文,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。

【黑龙江省哈三中2014高考英语试题】A“Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy –they’re given after all. Choices can be hard.”–– Jeff BezosI got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the f act that the Internet usage was growing at 2,300 percent per ye ar. I’d never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and t he idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles wa s very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and I’d bee n married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldn’t work since most start-ups don’t, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, I’d been a garage inventor. I’d always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follo w my passion.I was working at a financial firm in with a bunch of very smart p eople, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, list ened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didn’t already have a good job.” That logic made some sense t o me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficul t choice, but ultimately (最后), I decided I had to give it a shot. I didn’t think I’d regret tryin g and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a d ecision to not try at all.After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and I’m proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.21. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore?A. His dream of being an inventor.B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet.D. Millions of exciting titles.22. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?.A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and d isturb him.B. He would be very excited if he tried it out.C. He would be always having a doubt if he didn’t try.D. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him.23. We can know from the passage that _______.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if he failed24. Which of the following would be the best title for the passag e?A. Cleverness and KindnessB. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My PassionD. We Are What We Choose【参考答案】21—24 CACD较难题目特训:介绍说明类Stress caused by social situations, such as giving a speech or going to a job interview, can affect some people’s immune syst em in ways that harm their health, researchers have found. The study included 124 volunteers who were purposely put into embarrassed social situations. Those who showed greater neur al (神经) sensitivity to social rejection also had greater increases in in flammatory (炎症) activity when exposed to social stress.“It turns out there are important differences in how people expla in and respond to social situations,” lead author George Slavich , at the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology at the Univ ersity of California, Los Angeles, said in a UCLA news release. “For example,” he explained, “we sometimes see giving a spee ch in front of an audience as a welcomed challenge; other times , it’s threatening and sad. In this study, we sought to examine th e neural bases for these differences in response and to underst and how these differences relate to biological processes that ca n affect human health and well-being.”The findings provide “further evidence of how closely our mind and body are connected. We have known for a long time that s ocial stress can get under the skin to increase risk for disease, but it’s been unclear exactly how these effects occur. As we know, this study is the first to identify the neurocognitive (神经认知) pathways that might be involved in inflammatory responses to sharp social stress,” Slavich said.Increases in inflammatory activity are part of the immune syste m’s natural response to potentially harmful situations, but “frequ ent or chronic (慢性的) activation of the system may increase the risk for a variety o f illnesses,” Slavich added.The study was released online Aug. 2 in advance of publication in an upcoming print issue of the Proceedings of the National A cademy of Sciences.1. Where do you first find the study?A. A magazine.B. A website.C. A literature.D. An advertisement.2. Judging from volunteers, might be more likely to have inflammation.A. those who were more sensitive to social rejectionB. those who were purposely put into societyC. those who gave a speech before audienceD. those who suffered frequent or chronic illness3. The author quotes examples of the fourth paragraph mainly to .A. show further evidence of how closely our mind and body are connectedB. prove important differences in how people explain and respo nd to social situationsC. explain volunteers are sensitive to social rejection when exp osed to social stressD. make clear that how stress caused by social situations break s down immune system4. We can infer thatif there is inflammatory response in people’s immune system.A. chronic illness will be caused by the repeated stressB. doctors can identify the neurocognitive pathwaysC. people may avoid being affected by sharp social stressD. risk of getting various diseases will be reduced【参考答案】15. BABA较难题目特训:介绍说明类People can write many things about this life. In this case, precio us moments become the compositions of history. What about y ou? People should learn from each other, thus they need to read the latest news. It is really interesting to spend your spare time and start your day in the morning. How can you get the inform ation? You will never run out of choices, since there are many d ifferent resources to read out there. You can say hello to the wo rld by clicking the mouse on your computer and you can also re ad the daily newspaper in your patio (庭院).However, Internet offers fast and effective solutions for the read ers. Reading the news on the Internet is just a simple task to do . If you are a mobile person, it is impossible for you to bring the computer and mouse. So, several digital devices are accessible to meet your needs of latest information. You have iPad, smart phone and some other possible solutions. They are your best fri ends to gain the information about every single thing which has happened in certain part of the world.Now, it’s time to find the most reliable source. You can easily fin d the amount of websites on the Internet. They offer news and i nformation about many different things, but only few of them will answer your questions. The reliable and accurate sources will l et you read and think further about certain news and informatio n. Definitely, you should find the site with various popular categ ories of news. There should be some categories such as busine ss, sports and technology. Where should you go now?You will find the answer at News Daily Spot and get the complete information about other issues. For you who love to know mo re about celebrity and biography, feel free to read the biography (传记) of several celebrities, such as Kourtney Kardashian. Read t he news and see the face of the world today.1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Many ways exist for us to know about the world.B. Newspaper plays an important part in our daily life.C. The Internet shortens the distance between people.D. The Internet helps people get more information about the wo rld.2. You are always on business, so .A. it is convenient for you to carry a desktop computerB. you’d better carry several digital devicesC. an iPad will benefit you a lotD. you only read newspapers every day3. Why does the author say “it’s time to find the most reliable so urce”?A. You must find the reliable and accurate information.B. You can get all answers to any questions.C. Various websites will offer the same things.D. You should use your head to think over after reading.4. The purpose of the author is .A. to get us to know more about the usage of InternetB. to advertise for News Daily SpotC. to draw attention to News Daily SpotD. to introduce more famous people5. Why does the author mention Kourtney Kardashian?A. To stress he is the most famous in the world.B. To introduce the all-sidedness of the website.C. To give answers to the questions above.D. To show off the celebrities of the world.【参考答案】16.DCDCB【黑龙江省哈三中2014高考英语试题】BTwo new studies suggest that modern running shoes could incr ease the risk of injuries to runners.One study involved sixty-eight healthy young women and men who ran at least twenty-four kilometers a week. The runners were observed on a tread mill machine (跑步机). Sometimes they wore running shoes. Other times they ranbarefoot (赤脚).Researchers from the JKM Technologies company in Virginia, t he University of Virginia and the of did the study.They found that running shoes create more stress that could da mage knees, hips and ankle joints than running barefoot. They observed that the effect was even greater than the effect report ed earlier for walking in high heels.The study appeared in the official scientific journal of The Ameri can Academy of Physical Medicine.The other study appeared in the journal Nature. It compared ru nners in the United States and . The researchers were from Har vard University in Massachusetts, Moi University in Kenya and t he University of Glasgow in .They divided the runners into three groups. One group had alw ays run shoeless. Another group had always run with shoes. An d the third group had changed to shoeless running.Runners who wear shoes usually come down heel first. That pu ts great force on the back of the foot. But the study found that b arefoot runners generally land on the front or middle of their foo t. That way they ease into their landing and avoid striking their h eel.Harvard’s Daniel Lieberman led the study. He says the way most running shoes are designed may explain why those who wea r them land on their heels. The heel ofthe shoe is bigger and heavier than other parts of the shoe, so i t would seem more likely to come down first. Also, the heel gen erally has thick material under it to soften landings.But the researchers do not suggest that runners immediately st art running barefoot. They say it takes some training. And there can be risks, like running when your feet are too cold to feel if y ou get injured.The study was partly supported by Vibram, which makes a kind of footwear that it says is like running barefoot. The findings hav e gotten a lot of attention. But the researchers say there are ma ny problems in the way the press has reported in their paper. S o they have tried to explain their findings on a Harvard Website.25. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Walking in high heels could cause less serious effects than r unning barefoot.B. Two new discoveries encourage people to run in high heels.C. Running in shoes is partly good to runners.D. Two new studies prove running without shoes is beneficial to runners in most cases.26. Which part of our body could be injured if we run in running shoes?A. Toes.B. Hips.C. Feet.D. Legs.27. What can we learn from the passage?A. The way that we run by landing on the front or middle of ou r foot could avoid damaging our heel.B. We should start running barefoot in no time.C. Running in modern running shoes could cause more serio us effects than running in high heels.D. We won’t be injured if we run barefoot.28. What is the writer’s attitude towards the use of the modern r unning shoes?A. Persuasive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Supportive.【参考答案】25—28 DBAC2014高考英语阅读理解训练(18)及答案阅读下列短文,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。

2014年英语高考阅读理解答案解析

2014年英语高考阅读理解答案解析

2014年英语高考阅读理解答案解析近年来,英语高考阅读理解部分一直是考生们头疼的难题,考查的是考生的阅读能力和理解能力。

下面是对2014年英语高考阅读理解部分的答案解析。

Passage 1题目:What is the main purpose of the passage?正确答案:B- to introduce the idea of “smart” schools解析:在第一段中,文章提到“smart schools”是学习环境的未来趋势,因此该段落的主要目的是介绍“smart schools”的概念。

题目:According to the passage, what is a feature of a “smart” school?正确答案:D- personalized learning解析:在第二段中,文章提到“smart schools”提供个性化学习的功能,因此该选项是正确答案。

Passage 2题目:What did the researchers do in the study?正确答案:C- They tested the effects of sleep on memory consolidation.解析:在第一段中,文章提到研究者测试了睡眠对记忆巩固的影响,因此该选项是正确答案。

题目:What did the researchers find about sleep?正确答案:A- Sleeping after learning helps consolidate memories.解析:在第二段中,文章指出睡眠有助于记忆巩固,因此该选项是正确答案。

Passage 3题目:What is the main idea of the passage?正确答案:D- The benefits of laughter on health.解析:在第一段中,文章提到笑对健康的好处,因此该选项是正确答案。

高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(30)

高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(30)

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(30)及答案阅读理解 ------A 篇Fading beautyShe is widely seen as proof that good looks can last for ever. But, at nearly 500 years of age, time is catching up with the Mona Lisa.The health of the famous picture, painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1505, is getting worse by the year, according to the Louvre Museum(卢浮宫博物馆) where it is housed.“The thin, wooden panel on which the Mona Lisa is painted in oil has changed shape since experts checked it two years ago,” the museum said. Vis itors have noticed changes but repairing the world’s most famous painting is not easy. Experts are not sure about the materials the Italian artist used and their current chemical state(化学状态).Nearly 6 million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, many attracted by the mystery of her smile. “It is very interesting that when you’re not looking at her, she seems to be smiling, and then you look at her and she stops,” said Professor Margaret Livingstone of Harvard University. “It’s because direct visi on (视觉) is excellent at picking up detail, but less suited to looking at shadows. Da Vinci painted the smile in shadows.”However, the actual history of the Mona Lisa is just as mysterious as the smile. Da Vinci himself loved it so much that he always carried it with him, until it was eventually sold to France’s King Francis I in 1519.In 1911, the painting was stolen from the Louvre by a former employee, who took it out of the museum hidden under his coat. He said he panned to return it to Italy. The painting was sent back to France two years later.During World War II, French hid the painting in small towns to keep it out of the hands of German forces.Like many old ladies, the Mona Lisa has some interesting stories to tell.46. What do es the writer mean by “time is catching up with the Mona Lisa”?A. The painting woman is not so beautiful any more.B. Ageing is something that affects us all.C. The painting needs repairing.D. At such an old age, she is no longer popular.47. What makes the repair work difficult?A. The wooden panel is thin and old.B. No one knows exactly what materials were used to create the painting and how it might respond to treatment.C. The health of the painting is suffering.D. Experts c an’t agree on how to carry out repairs.48. What makes her so mysterious according to Professor Livingston?A. The materials the Italian artist used.B. The way she smiles.C. The way Da Vinci painted the smile.D. It plays a trick upon the human eyes参考答案46—48、CBC阅读理解The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the farming culture of China. In the farming economy (经济), oxen are the major animals pulling plows (犁).Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as “boats_on_land” for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures.In the past, oxen played an important role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who live in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe that the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to expresstheir love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar (农历), and during their run they will take their oxen along,which indicates they regard the creature as human. Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important part of the folk culture of the Chinese nation.【文章大意概括】牛年说牛,文章介绍了有关牛的一些民间文化。

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

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。

高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、作文训练(1)及答案

高中英语真题-2014高考英语阅读理解、作文训练(1)及答案

高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解、作文训练(1)及答案阅读理解CAPE CANAVERAL,Fla.(Sept.28)—She says space smells like a “burned almond(杏仁) cookie”.She praises the wonders of Velcro,and describes the dangers of trying to wash her hair in zero gra vity.Space tourist Anousheh Ansari’s blog(博客) introduces everyday life on the international space station th rough the eyes of an American businesswoman.Her 10day adv enture ends tonight when she touches down in a Soyuz vehicle in Kazakhstan along with Russian Pavel Vinogradov and US Je ff Williams.“It is hard for me to write tonight.” she wrote Thursday in her las t posting from space.“There are millions of thoughts going throu gh my head.”The 40yearold Iranianborn Ansari paid $20 million for her adven ture.She was a lastminute substitute(替代) for a Japanese businessman who failed a medical test for space flight.“Well,my friends,I must admit keeping clean in space is not easy!” she wrote in the opening of one entry.Zero gravity has made it impossible to keep objects from flying away.One night,she informed readers that she used her big toe to hold herself i n one place.At least eight astronauts have kept online diaries recording their stay at the space station,but they weren’t traditional blogs since readers couldn’t post res ponses,as they haveon Ansari’s blog.Astronaut Ed Liu even described the details of going to the bathroom at the space station.As a private citizen ,she has more freedom to describe the details of everyday life th an active astronauts.Hundreds of people from around the globe have left comments on Ansari’s blog.Luc van den Abeelen of the Netherlands wrote in Ansari’s blog,“I’ve been involved with manned spaceflight as a hobby for mor e than 25 years,but only reading your blog do I really get a taste of what it is like to be in space.”1.The news is mainly about ________.A.the international space stationB.the blog of Ansari’s space travelC.the research about the spaceD.how to keep clean in space2.Who should have been on the journey instead of Anousheh Ansari?A.An American scientist. B.An Iranian biol ogist.C.A Japanese doctor. D.A Japanese businessman.3.The online diaries kept by the astronauts are different from Ansari’s because ________.A.they kept the old tasteB.they can’t fully communicate with readersC.they were kept in spaceD.they are written using pens4.About Ansari’s space travel,we can infer that ________. A.she entered the space on MondayB.she went to space together with US Jeff WilliamsC.she paid $20 million for her adventureD.she had a space travel to write her diary答案Ⅱ. 1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A***********************************************************结束完成句子+短文写作(39)第一节:完成句子根据括号内的汉语提示,用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。

2014年高考英语试题及答案解析(新课标Ⅱ)

2014年高考英语试题及答案解析(新课标Ⅱ)

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第⼀部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第⼀节 (共15⼩题;每⼩题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短⽂,从学科每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂⿊.AArriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, zxxk Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there,lost and lonely in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one. zxxkLate in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was trying to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can(垃圾桶)that had been left out on the footpath.My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.1. What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?A. Go shoppingB. Find a houseC. Join his familyD. Take his family2. The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from_______.A. a friend of his familyB. a Sydney policemanC. a letter in his papersD. a stranger in Sydney3. What does the underlined word “restored” in the last paragraph mean?A. ShowedB. Sent out4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. From India to Australia.B. Living in a a New Country.C. Turning Trash to Treasure.D. In Search of New Friends. zxxkBSince the first Earth Day in 1970,American have gotten a lot “greener” toward the environment . “We didn’t know at that time there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,” says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement .Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many ,many times,” says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first. According to US government reports , emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 tons .The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9 .Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with , the world is a safer and healthier place .A kind of “Green thinking ” has become part of practices .Great improvement has been achieved .In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs ,; today in 1995 there are about6,600 .Advanced lights ,motors , and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution .Twenty –five years ago , there were hardly any education programs for environment .Today , it’s hard to find a public school , university , or law school that does not have such a kind of program .” Until we do that , nothing else will change! ” say Bruce Anderson .5 According to Anderson , before 1970, Americans had little idea about ___A. the social movementB. recycling techniqueszxxkC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day6 Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A. The grass –roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors7. What have \Americans achieved in environmental protection ?A. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures .8. What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph ?A. EducationD. CO reductionCOne of the latest trend(趋势) in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stamford, for example, has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from aero to around 4,000 since 2004. And that’s true all across the country.“I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age” Joseph Stocke, the managing director of s company, says of his 2-year old son. “I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future,” After only six months of being cared by 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says. zxxkLi Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didn’t want her children to miss out on their roots.” Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to(接触) the language and culture.” she says.“Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,” says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of Children.” But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. Complete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.”The popularity if au pairs from china has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children who want their children to learn Chinese. It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.9.What does that term” au pair” in the text mean?A. A mother raising her children on her ownB. A child learning a foreign language at homeC. A professor in language education of childrenD. A young foreign woman taking care of children.10. Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them ______.A. to live in China some dayB. to speak the language at homeC. to catch up wit other childrenD. to learn about the Chinese culture11. What can we infer from the text?A. Learning Chinese is becoming popular In America,B. Educated woman do better in looking after childrenC. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English Skills.D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months. zxxkDMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail(地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under ago five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecardmachine only provide up to $ 5 in change.Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of ServiceOpen: 5 a.m Mon-Fri 7a.m. Sat—Sun .Close midnight Sun—Thur.Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a smatTripa CARD the fare is $1.25Fares for the Senior /disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTripa card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTripR card and passes, please visit or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100Travel tips. avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.. if you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.12. what should you know about farecard machine?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5. zxxk13. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnightB. at 3 a.m.C. at 5 amD. at 7 p.m.14. What is good about a SmarTripa card?A. It is convenient for old peopleB. It saves money for its usersC. it can be bought at any timeD. it is sold on the Internet.15. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-962-1195B.202-962-1100C.202-673-7000D.202-673-8000第⼆节(共5⼩题;每⼩题2分,满分10分)根据短⽂内容,从短⽂后的选项中选出能填⼊空⽩处的选项。

详细解析版2014-2004高考英语阅读理解A篇

详细解析版2014-2004高考英语阅读理解A篇

2014-2004年高考英语阅读理解A篇2014全国一卷The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity ChallengeDare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. 第21题Theshows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue.Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honor at 第22题a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15h, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at: http:// .21. Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge?A. School students.B. Cambridge locals.C. CSF winners.D. MIT artists.22. When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?A. On February 8th.B. On March 10th.C. On March 15thD. On April 21st.23. What type of writing is this text? 这是一篇某个比赛活动的宣传文章,所以选C.A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show review.C. An announcement.D. An official report.2013全国一卷Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and 第56题Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meeting in New York. So I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son(只是让儿子等待,并不代表strict) couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. (此处已第二次妥协,不是seldom妥协) Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer 第58题reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts. (质量好的家具肯定贵,57题D错)56. Why did Delta give the author's family credits? 大写字母比较显眼,从前往后找大写D,再找creditsA. They took a later flight.B. They had early bookings.C. Their flight had been delayed.D. Their flight had been cancelled.57. What can we learn about the author? 题目中难以提取关键词,看选项B. She seldom makes a compromise.C. She is very strict with her childrenD. She is interested in cheap products.58. What does the author do? 选项较短,可先看选项,注意原文不一定会原话说出答案,注意同意转换A. She's a teacher.B. She's a housewife.C. She's a media person.D. She's a businesswoman.59. What does the author want to tell us? 根据最后一段内容可知文章主要在讲钱的价值问题A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.2011全国一卷When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr.Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5 year-old boy, 第56题I couldn’t take my eyes off thecoin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般)appear.All of this was about more than convenience. 第57题There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr.Basille even 第57题关键词had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly 第58题关键词no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production cheaper milk, thus 第58题making it difficult for milkmen to compete(竞争). Beside, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box the countryside I saw 第59题brought back my childhood memories. 第59题关键词Took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊).Every so often my son’s friend will asked what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.56. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out his coin changer .A.to show his magical powerB.to pay for the deliveryC.to satisfy his curiosityD.to please his mother57. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A. He wanted to have tea there.B. He was a respectable person.C. He was treated as a family member.D. He was fully trusted by the family.58. Why dose home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B. It has been driven out of the market.C. Its service is getting poor.D. It is forbidden by law.59. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He missed the good old days.B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He needed it for his milk bottles.D. He planted flowers in it.2010全国一卷Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s WorldWelcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until1806 .The House haswelcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibitionShakespeare's World, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden,planted with trees and flower mentioned inthe poet’s works◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the 第57题关键词car parks shownon the map;第57题Nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ Walk)◆第58题The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition, and thegarden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)56.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?根据第二张图得出,且有家庭票A.£9.80.B.£12.00.C.£14.20.D.£16.40.57.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace?A.Behind the exhibition hall.B.Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.C.At Windsor Street.D.Near the Coffee House.58.A wheelchair user may need help to enter .A.the House B.the garden C.the Visitors’ Centre D.The exhibition hall2009全国一卷I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and 56题辅助定位ran down to the edge of the near bank. There 56题关键字I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, 第56题holding her whole body against the rushing water and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf a way.There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. 第57题Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk(象鼻)against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment she fell back into the river. If she were carried down it would be certain death. I knew as well as she did, that there was one spot(地点)where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother’s love Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, 第58题roaring(吼叫)all the time but to her calf it was music.56.The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw______. He saw是关键字,got down to the river bank是辅助定位A. the calf was about to fall into the riverB. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC. the calf was washed away by the rising waterD. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water 57.How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water? 可用排除法,原文在描述一连串的动作,难以直接判断哪个是正确答案A. By putting it on a safe spotB. By pressing it against her body (原文是the rocky bank)C. By taking it away with her (原文是把小象放石头上,没有带走)D. By carrying it on her back (原文是把小象放石头上,不是放背上)58.How did the calf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring?A. It was a great comfortB. It was a sign of dangerC. It was a call for helpD. It was a musical note59.What can be the best title for the text? 母象冒着生命危险救小象的故事A. A Mother’s LoveB. A Brave ActC. A Deadly RiverD. A Matter of Life and Death2008全国一卷Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few yearsThe bike, a black Kona 18 speed, 第56题关键词was our only transport(唯一的交通工具= important). 第56题Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货), saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that第58题I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity(人性) as a whole. And it has influenced(影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.56. Why was the bike so important to the couple?A. the man’s job was bike racing.B. It was their only possession.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D. they used it for work and daily life.57. It can be inferred that greyhounds .A. love big doghouses (反)B. like staying in bed all dayC. make the best guard dogs (没提到)D. need some exercise outdoors (反)58. Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?A. They are big in size.B. They live a very long life.C. They can run races for some time.D. They are quiet and easy to look after.59. If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important . 直接看选项,而且会发现选项内容都在最后一段A.to keep it slimC.to take special care of its legsD.to take it to animal doctors regularly2005全国一卷Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work, a move scientists say can be good for productivity, workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals.A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet. Sue Chaseling of Petcare informationin teaching is an advantage but not specially required. (59题A项错) Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and 第59题practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.Apply with C. V. and send letters to:NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT3/2)34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, FranceFax: 33148014804Or visit our website: www. teadyp. com第58题The manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.此文章特点:一篇招工的应用文,会将信息分条列出,需细心读清楚每条信息就能做题。

2014高考英语阅读理解训练题(42)及答案

2014高考英语阅读理解训练题(42)及答案

2014高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题(42)及答案阅读理解——-—-—A 篇Tea drinking was common in China for nearly one thousand years before anyone in Europe had ever heard about tea.People in Britain were much slower in finding out what tea was like, mainly because tea was very expensive。

It could not be bought in shops and even those people who could afford to have it sent from Holland did so only because it was a fashionable curiosity. Some of them were not sure how to use it。

They thought it was a vegetable and tried cooking the leaves. Then they served them mixed with butter and salt。

They soon discovered their mistake but many people used to spread the used tea leaves on bread and give them to their children as sandwiches。

Tea remained scarce and very expensive in England until the ships of the East India Company began to bring it direct from China early in the seventeenth century。

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高考英语阅读理解A篇2004全国一卷Tired of Working in Your Country"!With over 500 instructors and 20 years of experience, we are the leader in the field of teaching foreign languages. We now have positions open in Osaka starting September/October 2004 for instructors of English, German, Spanish and French.• Teach many different kinds of classes using the latest technology in small classes of up to 3 students.•Accommodation (住宿), and other necessary documents (文件) will be ready before you leave.• Applicants will teach their first language only.• Excellent teacher training programs.If you are young with a university degree and are willing to experience different cultures, apply (申请) now. Experience in teaching is an advantage but not specially required. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not necessary but good English skills and practical computer knowledge are basic requirements.Apply with C. V. and send letters to:NOVA France, Mr. Sampy (IHT3/2)34, Bd. Haussmann, 75009 Paris, FranceFax: 33148014804Or visit our website: www. teadyp. comThe manager expects to meet and talk with successful applicants in Paris in June and July.56. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a language school in Japan.B. To hire language teachers to work in Japan.C. To describe working conditions in Japan.D. To make clear the requirements for Japanese teachers.57. We know from the text that those who are going to Japan will _______.A. teach English only in OsakaB. receive a degree from a universityC. have free accommodationD. get trained for the job58. Before going to Japan, you need _______.A. to see the manager of NOVA FranceB. to take some computer coursesC. to write a letter to JapanD. to find a place to live59. If you want to work in Japan you should _______.A. have some working experienceB. know how to use computersC. present good teaching plansD. speak several languages2005全国一卷Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work, a move scientists say can be good for productivity, workplace morale (士气), and the well-being of animals.A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet. Sue Chaseling of Petcare information Service said the practice of keep ing office pets was good both for the people and the pets. “On the pets’ side, they are not left on their own and won’t feel lonely and unhappy,” she said. A study of major US companies showed that 73% found office pets beneficial (有益的), while 27% experienced a drop in absenteeism (缺勤).Xarni Riggs has two cats walking around her Global Hair Salon in Paddington. “My customers love them. They are their favorites, ” she said. “They are not troublesome. They know when to go and have a sleep in the sun. ”Littl e black BJ has spent nearly all his two years “working” at Punch Gallery in Balmain. Owner Iain Powell said he hadhad cats at the gallery for 15 years. “BJ often lies in the shop window and people walking past tap on the glass,” he said.Ms Chaseling said cats were popular in service industries because they enabled a point of conversation. But she said owners had to make sure both their co-workers and the cats were comfortable.56. The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is_______.A. 73%B. 27%C. 25%D. 15%57. We know from the text that “BJ”A. works in the Global Hair SalonB. often greets the passers-byC. likes to sleep in the sunD. is a two-year-old cat58. The best title for this text would be_______.A. Pets Help Attract CustomersB. Your Favorite Office PetsC. Pets Join the WorkforceD. Busy Life for Pets2006全国一卷Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds(灰狗) and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive(好斗的) because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.Greyhounds can live for 12-14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim(苗条的)they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height. But they do feel the cold. Especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.56. The text is written mainly .A.to tell people how to raise greyhoundsB.to let people know more about greyhoundsC.to explain why greyhounds are aggressiveD.to describe greyhounds of different colors57. It can be inferred that greyhounds .A. love big doghousesB. like staying in bed all dayC. make the best guard dogsD. need some exercise outdoors58. Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?A. They are big in size.B. They live a very long life.C. They can run races for some time.D. They are quiet and easy to look after.59. If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important .A.to keep it slimB.to keep it warmC.to take special care of its legsD.to take it to animal doctors regularly2007全国一卷It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bikegone.The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货), saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity(人性) as a whole. And it has influenced(影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.56. Why was the bike so important to the couple?A. the man’s job was bike racing.B. It was their only possession.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D. they used it for work and daily life.57. We can infer from the text that ____________.A. the couple worked 60 hours a week.B. people were busy before ChristmasC. the stranger brought over the bikeD. life was hard for the young family.58. How did people get to kno w the couple’s problem?A. From radio broadcasts.B. From a newspaper.C. From TV news.D. From a stranger.59. What do the couple learn from their experience?A. Strangers are usually of little help.B. One should take care of their bike.C. News reports make people famous.D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.2008全国一卷Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt c loser to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.56. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children.D. He expected too much of her.57. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel .A. nervousB. sorryC. tiredD. safe58. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical.B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly.D. Strict and hard-working.59. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to .A. the author’s sonB. the author’s fatherC. the friend of the author’s fatherD. the café owner:2009全国一卷I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three-month-old calf struggling in the fast-rising water, and it was a life-and-death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf a way.There was a sudden rise in the wa ter and the calf was washed clean over the mother’s body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk(象鼻)against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.Just at this moment she fell back into the river. If she were carried down it would be certain death. I knew as well as she did, that there was one spot(地点)where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother’s love Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring(吼叫)all the time but to her calf it was music. 56.The moment the author got down to the river bank he saw______.A. the calf was about to fall into the riverB. Ma Shwe was placing the calf on the rockC. the calf was washed away by the rising waterD. Ma Shwe was holding the calf against the rushing water 57.How did Ma Shwe manage to save her calf from the fast-flowing water?A. By putting it on a safe spotB. By pressing it against her bodyC. By taking it away with herD. By carrying it on her back58.How did the calf feel about the mother elephant’s roaring?A. It was a great comfortB. It was a sign of dangerC. It was a call for helpD. It was a musical note59.What can be the best title for the text?A. A Mother’s LoveB. A Brave ActC. A Deadly RiverD. A Matter of Life and Death2010全国一卷Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s WorldWelcome to the world—famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 andwhere he grew up The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.◆Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highly-praised exhibition Shakespeare'sWorld, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework from Shakespeare’s period◆Enjoy the traditional (传统的) English garden,planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poe t’s works◆The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map;Nearest is Windsor Street (3 minutes’ Walk)◆The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre, its exhibition. And the gardenare accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users◆The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)56.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children?A.£9.80.B.£12.00.C.£14.20.D.£16.40.57.Where is the nearest parking place to Shake speare’s Birthplace?A.Behind the exhibition hall.B.Opposite the Visitors’ Centre.C.At Windsor Street.D.Near the Coffee House.58.A wheelchair user may need help to enter .A.the House B.the garden C.the Visitors’ Centre D.The exhibition hall2011全国一卷When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr.Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5 year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般)appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr.Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table,having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete(竞争). Beside, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. Took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊).Every so often my son’s friend will asked what it is. So I start telling stories of my bothood, and of milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.56. Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out his coin changer .A.to show his magical powerB.to pay for the deliveryC.to satisfy his curiosityD.to please his mother57. What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A. He wanted to have tea there.B. He was a respectable person.C. He was treated as a family member.D. He was fully trusted by the family.58. Why dose home milk delivery no longer exist?A. Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B. It has been driven out of the market.C. Its service is getting poor.D. It is forbidden by law.59. Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A. He missed the good old days.B. He wanted to tell interesting stories.C. He needed it for his milk bottles.D. He planted flowers in it.2012全国一卷Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:◆Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for makinghand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings(签名) by children's favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.◆Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections andpictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.◆Go to a Youth Theater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops areconducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.◆Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands aregreat fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They'll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit .A. a Youth TheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum57. What can kids do at a Youth Theater?A. Look at rock collections.B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.58. What does "hands-on science" mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids' science work.D. Reading science books.59. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.2013全国一卷Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meeting in New York. So I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A ConsumerSurvival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.56. Why did Delta give the author's family credits?A. They took a later flight.B. They had early bookings.C. Their flight had been delayed.D. Their flight had been cancelled.57. What can we learn about the author?A. She rarely misses a good deal.B. She seldom makes a compromise.C. She is very strict with her childrenD. She is interested in cheap products.58. What does the author do?A. She's a teacher.B. She's a housewife.C. She's a media person.D. She's a businesswoman.59. What does the author want to tell us?A. How to expose bad tricks.B. How to reserve airline seats.C. How to spend money wisely,D. How to make a business deal.2014全国一卷The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity ChallengeDare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites , even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that shows their curiosity how it inspires them to explore their world.Students are being dared to draw a picture, write an article, take a photo or write a poem that shows what they are curious about. To enter the challenge, all artwork or pieces of writing should be sent to the Cambridge Science Festival, MIT Museum, 265 Mass Avenue.Students who enter the Curiosity Challenge and are selected as winners will be honor at a special ceremony during the CSF on Sunday, April 21st. Guest speakers will also present prizes to the students. Winning entries will be published in a book. Student entries will exhibited and prizes will be given. Families of those who take part will be included in celebration and brunch will be served.Between March 10th and March 15h, each winner will be given the specifics of the closing ceremony and the Curiosity Challenge celebration. The program guidelines and other related information are available at: http:// .21. Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge?A. School students.B. Cambridge locals.C. CSF winners.D. MIT artists.22. When will the prize-giving ceremony be held?A. On February 8th.B. On March 10th.C. On March 15thD. On April 21st.23. What type of writing is this text?A. An exhibition guide.B. An art show review.C. An announcement.D. An official report.参考答案:2004:BDAB 2005:ADC 2006:BDDB 2007:DDBD 2008:DACB 2009:DAAA 2010:BCA 2011:CDBA 2012:CCBC 2013:AACC 2014:ADC。

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