1、泉州市2014高考英语文章突破一轮训练（28）及答案 Washington: A research conducted at the University of Maryland looks at the numerous complex reasons as to why young children decide to include or exclude (排斥) other kids from their group of friends. It suggests that the kids decision-making process is much more complex th
2、an previously believed. They take into account group information, ranging from cliques (小圈子) and networks, when deciding what makes a group work well. Sometimes kids are excluded because they lack social skills, but a lot of time it has nothing to do with that. Instead it has to do with what we refe
3、r to as group membership such as gender, race, nation, and culture, says Professor Melanie Killen, the Associate Director of the Centre for Children Relationships and Culture at Maryland, who led the 4-year project. Reporting their findings in the journal, the researcher said whatever was the reason
4、, individuals who experienced long-term exclusion (排斥) from the group of friends suffered from depression, anxiety and loneliness. The study looked at two models to define how children make decisions regarding acceptance of other kids in their group - the individual social deficit model and the inte
5、r-group social cognition (认同) model. While the former says that childrens rejection occurs due to social deficits like shyness, wariness or fearfulness, the latter says that it happens because of group dynamics, prejudice and exclusion. It was also found that the age of children was also a factor th
6、at influenced their decisions regarding other kids acceptance as friends. With age, kids become more aware of group dynamics, conventions, customs, and rituals. With this comes a greater concern about group functioning, which can lead to exclusion which can be negative from a social justice viewpoin
7、t, says Killen. The researcher believes that her study may have many benefits, as it could provide insights into how to help when children are rejected by their peers.9. While making friends, kids think more about the following EXCEPT _. A. social skills B. culture C. race D. gender10. The underline
8、d word deficit in Paragraph 5 may mean “_”. A. skill B. relationship C. weakness D. experience11. One of the major purposes of the research is to _. A. tell the reader how to tell inclusion from exclusion B. remind children to be careful while making friends C. seek ways to help kids excluded by the
9、ir peers D. stop the children belonging to the inter-group social cognition model12. While making friends, children exclude those of social deficit model to _. A. keep their groups purer B. make their groups more socially powerful C. refuse other customs and cultures D. prove their groups to be stri
10、ct13. The proper title for this passage is _.A. Techniques of making friends B. Social communication among kids C. Making friends - a special culture D. Kids complex way of making friends参考答案 ACCBD *结束第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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。A“
11、Hey, Jenna, do you think well still be friends when were eighty-two?” I asked my friendIt was clear that she was wondering where I had come up with such a questionLosing Jenna would be like losing a very close sisterWe hung out togetherWe gave each other advice“Of course, well still be friends when
12、were eighty-two” Jenna announced loudlyThe next year, in the fourth grade, we met JamieThe three of us soon became close friendsWe played together almost every dayI thought even time couldnt pull us apart, but I was sadly mistakenThe three of us started fighting a lotBefore Christmas, we had a reall
13、y big fight, and Jamie and Jenna were against me, both saying I was bossyI felt helpless and lonelyI thought Christmas would be horrible!I was surprised when Jenna came to my house and gave me an awesome Christmas card she had made for meI was so sure that she was still disappointed with me“Wow, ” I
14、 said, breaking the silence as we stood on either side of my front door“Thanks”“OkaywellI have to go,” she said softly“OkaySee you later then” and I closed the door“Who was that at the door?” my mum askedThe card started off with “Merry Christmas”, but then it said, “I am so glad were friendsI am so
15、rry about what I said when we were fightingA fight wont stop us from being friendsBesides, we said we were going to be friends even when were eight-two”I stopped reading and started laughingI couldnt believe I had forgotten what she said that day in her back yardI couldnt believe I had been so selfi
16、sh in trying to get even and making my friends feel sorry for me that I had forgotten about real friendship56How would the author and Jenna get along with each other after Christmas?AThey would be close friends againBThey would not speak to each otherCThey would lose touch with each otherDThey would
17、 go on fighting with each other57The underlined sentence “I was bossy” in the fourth paragraph means “_”AI looked like a bossBI acted as a bossCI was fond of giving ordersDI was fond of fighting58Which of the following is the right time order according to the passage?aJamie became our friendbI felt
18、lonely and unhappycJenna, Jamie and I fought a lotdJenna brought me a Christmas cardeI was sorry for what I did to herfJenna and I promised to be lifelong friendsAf a b c e d Ba c f b d e Ca b c f e d Df a c b d e59The author was delighted when she read the card from Jenna because _Awhat Jenna wrote
19、 was funnyBJenna would be her friend againCshe was happy about the coming ChristmasDshe was happy to receive a Christmas card参考答案 5659ACDB *结束阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Dear son,The day that you see me old and I am already not in good health, have patience and try to
20、understand me.If I get dirty when eating, if I can not dress, have patience and remember the hours I 36 teaching it to you. If, when I speak to you, I 37 the same things thousand and one times, do not 38 me, listen to me. When you were small, I had to read to you thousand and one times the same stor
21、y 39 you got to sleep. When I do not want to have a 40 , neither shame me nor scold me. Remember when I had to chase you with thousand excuses I 41 , in order that you wanted to bathe. When you see my 42 little about new technologies, give me the necessary time and do not look at me with your mockin
22、g(嘲弄) smile. I taught you 43 to do so many things: to eat good, to dress well, to confront life. When at some moment I lose the memory or the 44 of our conversation, let me have the necessary time to remember, and if I cannot do it, do not become nervous, as the most important thing is not our conve
23、rsation but surely to be with you and to have you 45 to me.If ever I do not want to eat, do not force me. I know well 46 I need to and when not. When my 47 legs do not allow me to walk, give me your 48 , the same way I did when you gave your first 49 . And when someday I say to you that I do not wan
24、t to 50 any more - that I want to rest forever, do not get angry. Someday you will understand.Try to understand that my age is not lived but survived. Some day you will discover that, 51 my mistakes, I always wanted the 52 thing for you and that I tried to prepare the way for you. You must not feel
25、sad, angry or impotent(无可奈何) for seeing me 53 you. You must be next to me, try to understand me and to help me as I did it when you 54 living. Help me to walk, help me to end my way with love and 55 . I will pay you by a smile and by the immense love I have had always for you.I love you, Son.Your fa
26、ther36. A. paid B. spentC. costD. took37. A. praiseB. thinkC. repeatD. criticize38. A. interruptB. disturbC. lookD. avoid39. A. whenB. afterC. sinceD. until40. A. restB. wordC. showerD. sleep4l. A. discoveredB. inventedC. noticedD. assumed42. A. knowingB. fearingC. enjoyingD. consulting43. A. whatB.
27、 whenC. howD. why44. A. newsB. attitudeC. materialD. thread45. A. talkingB. listeningC. respondingD. appealing46. A. whereB. howC. thatD. when47. A. tiredB. shortC. longD. strong48. A. legB. earC. handD. mind49. A. stepB. paceC. laughD. cry50. A. talkB. liveC. writeD. sleep51. A. thoughB. sinceC. wh
28、ileD. despite52. A. lastB. firstC. bestD. most53. A. nearB. behindC. belowD. against54. A. madeB. startedC. earnedD. found55. A. mercyB. careC. excuseD. patience参考答案3640 BCADC 4145 BACDB 46-50 DACAB 51-55 DCABD*结束Everyday, 340 million people speak it. One billion people are learning it and it is sai
29、d that by 2050, half of the worlds population will be using it. What are we talking about? That is the global languageEnglish.The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German. Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and creat
30、ed a common language for communication.Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example, India. Pakistan, Nigeria and
31、 the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonalds, we all know about “burgers”. “fries” and “milkshakes”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Di
32、on are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!English is a messy (杂乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as blogging, download and chartroom. Also included are words
33、that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”?Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “caf” and expressions like “cest la vie” (that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English
34、 words like le weekend and le camping. German words are also part of English. Words like kindergarten come from the German language.Recently, British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.41. The English language has a history of _.A. ove
35、r 2000 years B. over 500 years C. over 1500 years D. over 1000 years42. The underlined expression “thanks to” can be replaced by _.A. because ofB. in order to C. as usual D. as if.43. Which of the following statements is true about the language of English?A. It has been changing all the time.B. It h
36、as borrowed words from all the other languages.C. French words are used by the English because dictionaries have French words.D. Singers and film stars have the greatest influence on language.44. How many people in the world are using English now?A. One billion people B. 340 millionC. almost all the
37、 people in the world. D. not mentioned above, but the number is growing rapidly.45. Many countries and regions use it for politics and business except_.A. the USA B. Nigeria C. the Philippines D. Norway 参考答案-4145 CAABD *结束 （*） Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food9：009：45 am. Blue TentPanelists
38、(成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for the New York Times.How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and p
39、resent a look at food politics.Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game9：5010：35 am. Blue TentPanelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.Hosted by William CRhoden, sports writer for the New York Times.Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking n
40、ews, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news. The Art of the Review11：1512：00 am. Green TentPanelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor f
41、or the New York Times Book Review.How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.New York Writers, New York Stories3：003：45 pm. Green TentPanelists: Ci
42、ndy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of the New York Times.Join this inspiring group of New Yorkcentric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work. ()11.If you are free in the aftern
43、oon, you can attend_. AThe Art of the Review BNew York Writers, New York Stories CHealth, Wellness and the Politics of FoodDSports Writing: For the Love of the Game()12.If you like sports writing, you will most probably _. Ago to Blue Tent at 11：15 am Benjoy Jami Bernards talk Clisten to Christine B
44、rennan Dattend the Art of the Review()13.Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of _. AThe Art of the Review BHealth, Wellness and the Politics of Food CNew York Writers, New York Stories DSports Writing：For the Love of the Game ()14.All the four activities above _. Aare about writing Bwill last 45 minutes each
45、 Ccan be attended freely Dwill attract many readers()15.We can learn from the text that_. Asports writers are a type of audience Bthe New York Times is popular CDenise Grady will discuss politics Dbook reviews may affect book sales（二）本文是广告阅读，主要介绍四项活动开展的时间、成员、主办者及活动的基本内容。11B细节理解题。比较四项活动举行的时间，可判断只有“Ne
46、w York Writers, New York Stories”在下午举行，故选B。12C细节理解题。根据第二个活动的介绍可判断选C。13A细节理解题。根据The Art of the ReviewHosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.可判断选A。14B推理判断题。计算四项活动举行的时间可推断四项活动举行的时间都长达45分钟，故选B。15D推理判断题。根据How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review可判断选D。*结束