1、2015广东南雄市高考英语课外自练（8）及答案语法填空 。阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16-25的相应位置上。One day the king of the Gods, Zeus, decided that he would populate the world with women as well as men. So he ordered Hephaistos, the god of crafts, 16 (create) the first woman. Hephaistos th
2、ought a great deal and eventually came up 17 a solution using water and earth. The first womans arrival on the earth was the opportunity for a splendid party and the gods decided to celebratc by giving her some presents. So they each gave her one talent: for example, Aphrodite, the Goddess of love,
3、gave beauty; Apollo, the God of music, gave her musical ability; and Hermes, the messenger of the Gods gave her persuasion. As a result Zeus decided that she would b e called Pandora, which means “all-gifted”.So Pandora was sent to the earth to live with the rest of mankind. 18 she went she was give
4、n a box which she was ordered never to open under 19 circumstances. However, being 20 (nature) curious, Pandopra, opened the box, and all the evils of the world such as war, disease, famine and floods 21 were contained within it escaped and spread over the earth. Pandora was horrified to see such th
5、ings escaping but she found it impossible to close the lid. At last when almost the entire contents of the jar 22 （escape）, and there was only one thing lying at the bottom of the box, Pandora managed to close the lid. Immediately there was a tiny voice 23 (call) “Let me out! Let me out!” Frightened
6、 as 24 was, Panda cautiously opened the box in time to see the small object within-Hope-wing its way out into the world. So that was 25 the earth was filled with evil as a result of Pandoras curiosity. Fortunately, there HOPE on earth as well.【参考答案】语法填空 （共10小题 , 每小题1.5分 , 满分15分）16. to create 17. wit
7、h 18. Before 19. any 20. naturally 21. that/which 22. had escaped 23. calling 24. she 25. how【2014高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】CThe ancient Egyptians appeared to be among the first early civilizations to learn how to grow roses. In 1888, at Hawara in the El Faiyum area of Egypt, two-thousand-year-old roses were f
8、ound in ancient tombs. The discovery suggested roses were an important part of the complex burial ceremony which took place when an important person died. The roses found in the tombs are thought by modern experts to be the oldest preserved flowers ever found in the world. They must have been cut an
9、d dried before flowering so that they would remain undamaged. Over the centuries, the roses had shrunk and became tight balls, but on careful examination it was discovered that the petals (花瓣) themselves were hardly damaged. Egypts skill in mass-cultivation（大面积栽培）of roses in early times led to the f
10、lowers becoming an important export product. At the height of the Roman Empire, Egypt exported large quantities of roses to the Roman courts. Wealthy Romans loved the beautiful colors and sweet smells of roses. So the Romans attempted to grow their own roses and they eventually mastered the art of m
11、ass cultivation. Egypt then decided to concentrate on growing grain instead of roses, so grain soon took over as the number-one agricultural product of Egypt. Roses were appreciated in other early civilizations too, including Greece and Persia. They are a decorative feature on coins, sculpture, and
12、vases dating back thousands of years. There is also evidence that roses were highly valued by the Chinese who believed that the flowers could be used to help treat a wide range of illnesses, from toothache to skin and chest diseases. In the modern world, the rose has not lost its popularity as the “
13、Queen of Flowers” the name given to it by the Greek poetess Sappho. Even today more roses are sold than any other flower. Modern techniques have enabled people to create ever more beautiful roses. Transportation by air makes it possible to grow roses in countries with favorable climates and sell the
14、m within twenty-four hours in profitable markets all over the world. Tons of roses are transported this way every week. Roses from Ecuador, a country in northern South America, can be bought in Holland, even though that country itself has a huge rose-growing business. 36. The roses discovered at Haw
15、ara in 1888 were _. A. buried about four thousand years ago B. cut after they floweredC. used to keep the dead body fresh D. finely preserved37. Grain replaced roses to become the number-one agricultural product of Egypt because _. A. the Egyptians showed less interest in rosesB. the competition in
16、rose export became fierce C. the Romans could grow roses for themselvesD. grain was in great demand in the world market 38. Paragraph 3 is developed mainly _.A. by cause and effect B. by order in spaceC. by order in time D. by examples39. With the example of roses from Ecuador, the author shows _. A
17、. modern techniques help the cultivation of rosesB. air transport helps the rose trade worldwideC. roses grown in Ecuador are world-famous D. roses are sold more than any other flower 40. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Queen of flowers B. History of growing roses C. Big archeologic
18、al discovery D. Rose trade around the world【参考答案】36-40 DCDBA 本文是说明文。文章介绍了花中女王玫瑰。36. D。细节理解题。由第一段的they would remain undamaged和the petals themselves were hardly damaged可知，这些出土的玫瑰保存完好。37. C。细节理解题。由第二段的 So the Romans mastered the art of mass cultivation可知，罗马人最终掌握了大面积栽培玫瑰的技术，不需要大量进口埃及人的玫瑰了，因此埃及人把种植谷物放到了首
19、位。38. D。写作手法题。本段介绍了玫瑰在其他文明古国一样受欢迎，列举了玫瑰在希腊、波斯、中国的用途。39. B。推理判断题。联系上一句Transportation by air . all over the world可知，空运促成了玫瑰销售的全球化。这个例子正是用来说明这一点。40. A。标题归纳题。本文对玫瑰栽培的历史和当今玫瑰产业进行了简要介绍。第四段提到了the “Queen of Flowers”，因此用A项作标题十分恰当。【2014高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】DAustralian cities can keep their native wildlife but only
20、if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl (无计划的扩展). Thats the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland.“While urban development usually reduces the number of birds in a
21、 city, building more compact (紧凑的) cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly,” says lead author Jessica Sushinsky. “Compact housing development leaves birds homes untouched, leading to fewer losses of birds.”The researchers surveyed native and wild birds in Brisbanes urban a
22、reas, including living and industrial areas, public parks and gardens, major roadways and airports. They then used statistical modeling to find out what will happen to the birds as the city grows. The first setting was compact growth where multiple homes are built on land that previously had only on
23、e house. The second setting was sprawling growth a familiar pattern where homes are built here and there beyond the citys current boundaries. The teams forecasts showed that a much greater diversity of species was lost over 20 years in the sprawling setting compared to the more compact setting. “Urb
24、an sprawl resulted in the disappearance of many urban-sensitive birds birds that only live in areas where there is native vegetation (植被), such as parklands and woodlands,” Ms Sushinsky says. “On the other hand, we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more
25、 of its parks and green areas.”Now the Queensland Government has adopted the more compact urban growth strategy, which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australias native birds. These birds are environmental specialists they need a particular environment to do well. “While compact developmen
26、t means smaller backyards, it can also make our entire cities more biodiverse,” according to Dr Fuller. “The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development.”This is the first time science has modeled the effects of different urban growth str
27、ategies on birds, the researchers say. “Statistical models like these are important because they help us to understand the ecological consequences of a particular decision,” says Dr Fuller.41. The study deals with the relationship between _. A. city development and birds B. the environment and birds
28、C. humans and wildlife D. climate and wildlife42. Why is compact urban growth better than the sprawling strategy?A. It makes the cities more beautiful. B. It gives people larger backyards.C. It is money-saving. D. It is bird-friendly.43. Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Governments action _.
29、A. is really brave B. is worth praisingC. has an uncertain future D. should be performed nationwide44. What can we learn about the study from the passage?A. It is based on the statistics in the past. B. It is strongly against urban development. C. It criticizes the city environment in Brisbane.D. It
30、 suggests leaving more green spaces for birds. 45. Where does the passage probably come from? A. A news report.B. A travel guide. C. A health magazine.D. A history book.D篇 (环境) 41-45 ADBDA本文是新闻报道。澳大利亚研究者发现：紧凑型的城市发展能够使得城市保留大量绿地，为鸟类提供良好的生存空间。41. A。细节理解题。由第二段的urban development usually reduces the numbe
31、r of birds in a city, building more compact cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly和最后一段可知，该研究关注的是城市发展方式与鸟类之间的关系。42. D。推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas可知，紧凑型的城市发展模式有利于鸟类在城市的生
32、存。43. B。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australias native birds可知，Dr Richard Fuller称赞昆士兰政府的做法。44. D。细节理解题。由第一段的kick their habit of urban sprawl和第五段的we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas及倒数第二
33、段的The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development可知，研究人员主张紧凑型发展，让城市保留大量绿地。45. A。文章出处题。由文章第一段的Thats the finding of a new study by .可知，本文最有可能选自一篇新闻报道。阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。It was the first snow of winteran exciting day for ev
34、ery child but not for most teachers. Up until now, I had been old enough to dress myself, but today I would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher, had been through first snow days many times, but I think she may still remember this one. I managed to get into my wool snow trousers.
35、But I struggled with my jacket because it didnt fit well. It was a hand-me-down from my brother, and it made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes. At least my hat and scarf were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots (靴子). In her ca
36、lm, motherly voice she said, “By the end of winter, you will all be able to put on your own boots.” I didnt realize at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence (信心). I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected grown-ups to do all the work. Af
37、ter much pushing, she managed to get the first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too. I announced, “Theyre on the wrong feet.” She struggled to get the boots off and went through the joyless task of putting them on again.Theyre my brothers boots, you know, “ I said. “I h
38、ate them!” Somehow, from long years of practice, she managed to act as though I wasnt an annoying (烦人的)little girl. She pushed and pushed, less gently this time. With a greater sigh, seeing the end of her struggle with me, she asked, “Now, where are your mittens (连指手套)?”I looked into her eyes and sa
39、id, “I didnt want to lose them, so I hid them in the toes of my boots.” 1. The little girl was more satisfied with her.A. trousersB. jacketC. bootsD. hat2. Miss Finlayson had difficulty with the girls boots mainly because.A. the girl got them from her brother B. the girl put something in themC. they
40、 were on the wrong feet D. they did not fit the girl well3. Why does the author say Miss Finlayson would remember that first snow day? A. Because the little girl was in her brothers clothes. B. Because it was the most exciting day of the winter.C. Because the little girl played a trick on her.D. Bec
41、ause the little girl wore a pretty scarf.4. We can learn from the text that Miss Finlayson.A. was losing confidence in the little girl B. gradually lost patience with the little girlC. became disappointed with the little girl D. was getting bored with the little girl【参考答案】1-4 、DBCB【四川省成都市2014届高三英语摸底
42、测试模拟试题（一）】补全对话(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分) Excuse me, madam. Do you mind if I ask you some questions? I need your help to complete a survey.Of course not. 51 Could I have your opinion about modern pop music?Modern pop music? Um., well, I dont really listen to pop music, or watch pop videos.Well, why dont you
43、like it? 52 And the songs are really nonsense.But, you know, most young people are fond of it. 53 My son, whos fifteen, is a real pop music fan. He listens to it all the time at home, and it really annoys both my husband and me. 54 Absolutely. My husband enjoys traditional folk music. He says it mak
44、es him calm and relaxed when listening to it, and he would get a headache whenever he hears modern pop music. 55 And believe it or not, the moment my son turns on his music, my husband always demands he put his headphones on, and so does my son when his father listens to his. Each calls the others music noise pollution, and the argument never ends. Ha ha ha.A. I beg your pardon?B. It sounds funny.C. Youre absolutely right.D. Go ahead, please!E. Maybe the traditional folk music sounds softer.F. Is that interesting?G. The music is too noisy.【参考答案】51.D52.G53.C54.E55.B
