1、阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Language is a major problem for the European Union (EU). The agreement or treaty which created the organization that eventually became the EU，the Treaty of Rome，stated that each country s language must be treated equally.The original six countries had only th
2、ree languages between them：French, German and Dutch/Flemish.However，there are now 15 countries in the EU，with a total of 12 languages.EU documents must be translated into all these languages，and at official meetings the speeches must be translated into all the languages by interpreters.All this tran
3、slating is very expensive and time consuming(费时的)It is said that nearly half of all employees of the EU are engaged in translating documents and speeches，and nearly half of the EUs administrative(管理方面的)costs are spent on this task.In the near future it is probably that several more countries，most of
4、 them having their own languages，will join the EU，thus making the situation even worse. The problem is not just cost：there are practical difficulties as well.With 12 languages，there are 132 possible “translation situations” that might be needed.It is often difficult to find people in the right place
5、 at the right time who can translate from (for example) Danish into Greek，or Dutch into Portuguese，at a high professional standard.In practice the problem has been made less severe by the use of English in many contacts between EU officials，since almost all of them speak some English.However，any mov
6、e to reduce the number of official languages(perhaps to four or five)would be a blow to the price of the smaller countries.Another commonly suggested solution is to make English the official language for all EU business.However，this is strongly resisted by powerful member countries like France and G
7、ermany.1Whats the main purpose of this passage?A. To give a solution to a problem.BTo find out a problem and show how severe it is.CTo criticize the European Union for ill efficiency.DTo show that the problem cannot be solved.答案：B推理判断题。本文的主题是说明欧盟内部语言问题的严重性，故选D。2According to the writer，the use of Eng
8、lish in contacts among EU officials has_.A. angered the officials who dont speak EnglishBreduced the number of official languagesClessened the effect of the problemDbeen opposed by powerful member countries答案：C推理判斯题。根据文章第四段第一句可知本题选C。3The writer mentions “Danish into Greek”as an example of_.A. a situ
9、ation that might be difficult to deal with Ba situation that occurs oftenCone of the 12 situations that require an interpreter Dlanguages easily being interpreted答案：A细节理解题。由文章第三段最后一句可知本题A项正确。4The writer suggests that if the number of official languages was reduced_.A. the EU would not know which off
10、icial languages to choose Bcountries whose languages were not used officially would be unhappyConly languages which are easy to translate would be used officiallyDthe smaller member countries would be pleased答案：B推理判断题由文章最后一段第二句可知本题选B。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。Census figures (调查数据) publishe
11、d last Friday indicate that the number of women in management jobs rose by 95% between 1980 and 1990. Most evidence shows that women are still in the lowest class of management and in the lowest-paying industries. I first noticed that girls were different from boys when I was about 4 years old. No e
12、xperiences either in my personal life or in my business life have caused me to change my opinion. Throughout my adult life, however, I have had to evaluate again and again these differences between men and women and how they affect the way men and women relate to one another and to the environment i
13、n which they work. Working with women has given me deep understanding I would never have gained in any other way. Women are working at a decided disadvantage in the business world created by men to make things comfortable for men. To me, this means men often understand the rules without having to be
14、 taught or even having to think about them. It is not so easy for women. If I may fall back on typically male sports terms, women have had to learn both the game and the game plan at the same time. At least in my own observation, women in business tend to be more honest than men. A direct question t
15、o a woman often results in a direct response. This quality makes it more difficult for women to “yes” an employer. It also makes women more trustworthy than the men who often cant, or wont, give a straight answer to a question. Women are also more open than men about their feelings, their ambitions,
16、 and everyday situations in the office. This makes them easier to be hurt than men. Traditionally, women in business have been more severely judged than men. They have had to be better in a job than a man to get ahead. 41What is this passage mainly about?Athe unfair treatment the working women suffe
17、ring in businessBthe differences between working men and womenCthe qualities of the working men and womenDthe authors pity on the working women42The author mentions the “sports terms” to show that _.Awomen are more diligent than menBwomen are often looked down upon by menCwomen are slower in learnin
18、g new things than menDmen always make things comfortable for themselves43How many good qualities of women are mentioned in the last paragraph?ATwo.BThree.CFour.DFive.44Which of the following will most probably be the first sentence of the fifth paragraph?AFor example, I have interviewed many people
19、for the job of advertising salesperson.BAnother difference between working men and women is that men take more chances.COf all the differences that I have noticed, one in particular stands out. DOn the other hand, men also enjoy more rights than women.【答案】题号41424344456647484950答案ADBBBADDAA题号51525354
20、555657585960答案DCBDBBCDAD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。People say teenagers are no goodThey make too much noise in shopping malls; they drive recklessly up and down Americas main streets; they carry chips on their shoulders as big as the Sears TowerAnd at least some of the time those things are
21、trueBut we shouldnt forget that there are hard moments in the life of a teenager too.I watched such a moment not long ago at a womans funeralI didnt expect the event to affect meThrough much of the ceremony, in fact, I remained unmoved.The teenage grandson stepped forwardWith his very first deep bre
22、ath, every heart in that church was achingly reminded of something we had all forgottenSoftly he began: “I want to share a few values that Nana taught meShe never failed to see light in any situationWhen our family dog would truely attract her, what would Nana say? oh, what beautiful barking that do
23、g has! That was Nana”“She was a strong woman who often lived in the shadow of my grandpa, who was a successful businessman in this cityBut she was the one behind the scenes who provided the strength and support for my grandpas career,” he said, with a voice now trembling, “That was Nanas way.”Throug
24、h a low sob, he continued, “Whenever she did anything worth recognition, youd have to hear about it from a different source, because she was never one to show off.”Finally, in a voice breaking free of sorrow, he looked up and said, “Nana taught me courageShe put up an incredible fight to the end, wh
25、en she died peacefully, which is how she lived her lifeThat was Nanas way, and I hope I can carry on in the same manner.”There are no hearts as sensitive as those of teenagers, because everything is happening to them for the first timeThe trouble with teenagers is that they havent learned to be cont
26、rolled.When that boy rose to speak about the woman who surely had been his truest and dearest friend, his honest voice dragged each of us out into the open where we could no longer hide in the calm ceremony He exposed us to the truth about this very real woman who believed in a boy who probably trie
27、d the patience of many adultsHe reminded us that his grandmother was more than another dot on the chart of life and death.All over again we felt those powerful losses crossing our own hearts, and we knew that when you say good-bye to something happy, something young in yourselfAnd that something nev
28、er really returns, and the pain never really goes away.45In the first paragraph, the writer gave some examples to_.Asupport his idea that young people are no good.Bintroduce his point of view about young people.Ctell people every coin has its two sides.Dshow young people often make mistakes.46From t
29、he boys speech, we know _.Ahis grandmother had great influence on himBthey had a dog which often attacked peopleCpeople had forgotten her until the boy appearedDhis grandmother was so weak that she is always living in the shadow of his grandpa47Which of the following statements is true?AThe boy s sp
30、eech moved no one present at the funeral except the writer.BThe boys being good at expressing himself enabled him to draw everyones attention.CThe boy was too grieved to accept the fact that his grandmother had passed away.DThe writer didnt expect the event would affect him.48What words can best des
31、cribe grandmothers quality?AWeak, mild and modestBEasygoing, cautious and considerateCSensitive and hard on others. D.Patient, optimistic, strong and helpful49The passage tells the readers_.Afacing certain bitter facts help young people to growByoung people have to control themselvesCthe adults shou
32、ld learn from the youngDthe adults should teach the young how to be brave【答案】题号41424344456647484950答案ADBBBADDAA题号51525354555657585960答案DCBDBBCDAD【2014陕西省商南县高级中学高三上二模】完形填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Follow Every RainbowShirley Allen loved to sing and play the piano. She studied music in c
33、ollege and her _26 was to become a concert pianist or blues singer. Everything _27_ when she was 20 years old. She became sick with what doctors _28_ was typhoid fever(伤寒)and she almost died. Doctors gave her medicine to help her get well, but the medicine _29 _her to become _30_ deaf. She could no
34、longer hear the music which she had always_31_. Shirley would never give up playing the piano,_32_ she did decide to change _33_ .She transferred to Gallaudet University and studied English .In 1964 Shirley graduated from Gallaudet and looked for _ 34_.She wanted to be _35_ and work full time .For t
35、hree years, Shirley worked as a clerk in Washington,D.C._36_ ,in 1967 she was asked to work at Gallaudet University as a dorm supervisor(宿舍监管员).Shirley supervised young women who _37_ in the university during the school year. She also taught English. Somehow she found time to _38_ graduate school at
36、 Howard University in Washington,D.C. In 1972,Shirley received her M.A.degree.Always _39_ a new challenge, in 1973 Shirley became a professor at National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), which _40_ deaf and hard-of-hearing students technical and professional training.This _41 _woman became t
37、he first black deaf female in the world to receive her Ph.D. She made _42_ in 1992,_43_ she received the highest degree in education from the University of Rochester in New York. Dr.Shirley Jeanne Allen has traveled many roads and _44_ many rainbows searching for her dream. With courage and _45_,she
38、 never gave up.26.A.job B. interest C. duty D. dream27. A. disappeared B. changed C. stopped D. ended28.A.said B. agreed C. found D. thought29.A.allowed B. caused C. encouraged D. enabled30.A.almost B. actually C. totally D. gradually31.A. loved B. played C. performed D. remembered32.A.and B. so C.
39、but D. even if33.A.career B. interest C. life D. attitude34.A.information B. help C. an assistant D. a job35.A.happy B. independent C. free D. confident36.A.However B. Then C. Therefore D. Besides37.A.worked B. studied C. lived D. played38.A.attend B. observe C. describe D. advertise39.A.interested
40、in B. busy with C. concerned about D. ready for40.A.teaches B. offers C. pays D. promises 41.A.amazing B. strict C. wealthy D. beautiful42.A.progress B. excuses C. suggestions D. history43.A.after B. while C. until D. when44.A.found B. watched C. followed D. appreciated45.A. intelligence B. determination C. strength D. pride【参考答案】26-30 DBDBC 31-35 ACADB36-40 BCADB 41-45 ADDCB
