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。Food sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the p
2、oisoned food.Fever is one of the most common symptoms.Certain microorganisms(微生物)cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release(释放)poisons that make people sick.
3、Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared.For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.Some plants and anim
4、als contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms. When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means
5、that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces.Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms.People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating i
6、t. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild.Some of these foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous. Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking ext
7、ra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs emptied.1. Which of the following statements is NOT true? AFood when poisoned can make people sick.BFood poisoning means death.CFood poisoning comes in varieties.DFood poisoning can be serious.2.
8、We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning_ .Aare always accompanied by a feverBare too common to be notedCcan be noticed within hoursDcan he ignored3. Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT_.Asome chemicalsBlow temperaturesCsome tiny living thingsDcertain natural
9、 materials4. From Paragraph 5，we can learn that_ .Amushrooms should not be eatenBvegetables are safer than meat and seafoodCnatural poisons are more dangerous than chemicals Ddifferent types of food should be handled differently 解题导语本文主要讲述了几种食物中毒的表现，如何避免食物中毒的一些注意事项以及食物中毒后的一些处理方法。1解析： 选B。细节理解题。由第一段第三
10、句Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly.可知B项内容描述错误。食物中毒不一定就意味着死亡。 2解析：选C。细节理解题。由第一段倒数第二句The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food.可知C项正确。由第一段最后一句Fever is one of the most common symptoms.可知A项错误；由第一段第二句可知食物中毒的人会生病，故B、D两项错误。 3解析：选 B。
11、细节理解题。由第三段第一句、第二段第三句和第五段倒数第二句可知A、C、D三项内容正确。而由第五段中Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures.可知，B项中的low temperatures不会导致食物中毒。4解析：选D。推理判断题。本段讲述了如何处理不同类型的食物中毒的情况。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。Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, pe
12、ople may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there
13、is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in small talk, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any jobIn many European countries - like the UK or France - people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes
14、 rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in ThailandI had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiledAfter getting to know
15、 their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and Ger
16、man cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes th
17、ese values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.47In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _.Adevelop closer relations Bshare the sa
18、me cultureCget to know each other Dkeep each other company48The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _.Athe English prefer to make long speechesBtoo many words are of no useCpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureDeven talk and silence can be culturally different49Accordi
19、ng to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?ABy sharing different ways of life. BBy accepting different habits.CBy recognizing different values. DBy speaking each other s languages. 50What would be the best title for the text?AMulticultural Environment. BCross
20、-Cultural Differences.CHow to Understand Each Other. DHow to Build Up a Relationship.【答案】47-50 ADCB 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。American researchers say drinking tea may help strengthen the bodys defense system against infection（感染）. Doctors at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, Massachus
21、etts, did the study. The team studied a chemical found in black, green, oolong and pekoe tea. This chemical is an amino acid（氨基酸）called L-theanine. The scientists say it may increase the strength of gamma delta T cells. Thats the letter T, not the drink. Gamma delta T cells are part of the bodys def
22、enses.First, the researchers mixed some of these cells with antigens（抗原）found in the amino acid. Antigens help the body react to infection. Then the scientists added some bacteria（细菌）. Within twenty-four hours, the cells produced a lot of interferon, a substance that fights infection. Cells not mixe
23、d with the antigens did not produce interferon.In the second part of the study, eleven people drank five to six cups of black tea every day. Ten other people drank the same amount of instant coffee. That is dried coffee mixed with hot water.Two weeks later, and again two weeks after that, the resear
24、chers tested the blood of all twenty-one people. They also looked at what happened when they added bacteria to the blood cells. They found that the tea drinkers produced five times more interferon after they started drinking tea. The coffee drinkers did not produce interferon.Doctor Jack Bukowski le
25、d the study. He says the antigens added to the gamma delta T cells were responsible for the increased reaction to the bacteria. He says the study also showed that the cells were able to remember the bacteria and fight them again the next time.Earlier research already has found that tea can help prev
26、ent heart disease and cancer. Doctor Bukowski says the new study must be repeated with more people. If the findings prove to be true, he says, then tea drinking might also help protect against bacterial infections. He says the amino acid L-theanine could be removed from tea and used as a drug to str
27、engthen the bodys defenses.1. We may know from the text that _ can be found in different kinds of tea.A. Gamma delta T cellsB. L-theanineC. interferonD. bacteria 答案解析：答案为B。本题为推理题。由第一段 “The team studied a chemical found in black, green, oolong and pekoe tea. This chemical is an amino acid called L-th
28、eanine.” 可知，在black, green, oolong and pekoe tea里面发现了叫做L-theanine的化学成分。故答案为B。2. Tea may help strengthen the bodys defense system because it helps _.A. the body to produce more interferon B. the body to produce more gamma delta T cellsC. to add some bacteria to the blood cells D. to mix antigens with
29、some of the cells in the body答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。由第二段 “Within twenty-four hours, the cells produced a lot of interferon, a substance that fights infection.” 可知，细胞产生interferon，它可以抵抗感染，故可推断，茶能增强身体的抵抗能力因为它能帮助身体产生更多的interferon。故答案为A。3. According to Dr Bukowski, _.A. the findings of the study have already p
30、roved to be trueB. he has taken some amino acid L-theanine from tea and made a drug with itC. further study is needed to prove the findings true来源:D. he is not sure whether tea can help prevent heart disease and cancer 答案解析：答案为C。本题为推理题。由最后一段首句 “Earlier research already has found that tea can help pr
31、event heart disease and cancer.” 可知，D选项错误。由该段的后文 “Doctor Bukowski says the new study must be repeated with more people. If the findings prove to be true”可知，A选项错误，C选项正确。由最后一句 “He says the amino acid L-theanine could be removed from tea and used as a drug to strengthen the bodys defenses.” 可知，Dr Bukow
32、ski认为可以从茶中提取amino acid L-theanine来制药，B选项与文意不符，故错误。4. What would be the best title for this Text?A. Tea Is Better Than Coffee.B. Tea May Help Fight InfectionC. Tea Can Help Prevent Cancer.D. Our Body Needs Tea 答案解析：答案为B。全文都是围绕第一段首句 “American researchers say drinking tea may help strengthen the bodys
33、defense system against infection.” 展开，故标题为B选项。【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（4）】基础写作（共1小题，满分15分） 你接受了一项写作任务，要为英语校报写一篇中国扇子文化的简介。【写作内容】 请根据以下信息，写一篇关于中国扇子文化的介绍。1扇子历史：(1)大约出现在三千年前的殷朝； (2)在中国流行的具体时间难以确定； (3)历来中国被誉为“制扇王国”。2扇子原料：羽毛、丝绸、纸、骨头、棕榈叶。3扇子产地：(l)中国浙江杭州市以做扇子而闻名； (2) 1857年成立的王兴记扇子店是其中一个老品牌。4扇子特点：(1)集中国书法、绘画与诗歌为一
34、体； (2)种类繁多，是生活用具，更是艺术品。*棕榈叶palm leaf*书法calligraphy【写作要求】1只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。【参考范文】基础写作(One possible version )China has been honored as the “Fan-making Kingdom” in the world. The earliest Chinese fans appeared during the Yin Dynasty about 3,000 years ago, but
35、 it is hard to say the exact time when fans became popular in Chinese history. The fans are usually made of such materials as feathers, silk, paper, bone and palm leaves. In China, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province is well-known for its fan-making and there has been an old famous brand Wangxingji Fan
36、 Shop which was first established in 1857. Speaking of their characteristics, the various fans are art works more than daily tools since they are combined with Chinese calligraphy, paintings and poems as a whole.【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（4）】读写任务（共l小题，满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。We all know that blo
37、od donation is a beneficial social act: we help other people who need blood in a way that is not really troublesome. Besides, blood donation means that you are participating in public screening program, which helps local health officials to review the general health trends and supports easier monito
38、ring activities concerning disease trends or epidemics in your area. However, do you know that there are other more personal benefits related to donating your blood? They prove that donating blood is not only beneficial to other people, but also to yourself. The most obvious benefit of donating bloo
39、d is the free health screening process. Before donating your blood, you will be tested for possible health problems or infectious diseases, and officers will tell you if you are qualified for blood donation. By this screening test, you will get the information if there is something wrong with your h
40、ealth. Other health benefits related to blood donation are the reduction of cardiovascular(心血管的) disease. A high level of iron in the blood has been related to cardiovascular disease, which explains why men and post-menopausal(绝经后的) women have higher risks in cardiovascular disease.【写作内容】1以约30个词概括短文
41、要点；2以约120个词谈谈“自愿无偿献血”，内容包括：(1)陈述自愿无偿献血的人的观点；(2)列举不愿无偿献血的人的忧虑；(3)你的看法及打算。【写作要求】1在作文中可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的论点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。_【参考范文】读写任务(One possible version)The passage tells us that donating blood is beneficial not only to the public, but also to th
42、e donor himself, who can both get free physical examination and reduce the risk of heart disease. As the voluntary unpaid blood donation is concerned, some people think it is very helpful and beneficial. On the one hand, giving is a good act and donating blood can save the lives of people who are in
43、 need of blood. On the other hand, by giving the blood away, the body will always have fresh cells, which lead to a better body system.However, many people are still unwilling to donate blood with some worries. For one thing, they think blood donation will make them feel weak and unable to participate in activities easily. For another, they are also afraid of getting infected with something during the donation.In my opinion, donating is a good thing and being a blood donor is a very rewarding experience. Therefore, I am willing to donate my blood.