1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阅读理解。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。The number of speakers of English in Shakespeares time is estimated (估计) to have been about five million.Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language，mainly in the United States，Canada，Great Britain，Ireland，
2、South Africa，Australia and New Zealand.In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas，there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. In fact，it is impossible to est
3、imate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages.The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to
4、judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present importance as a world language.Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers，English is a language in which some of important works in science，technol
5、ogy，and other fields are being produced，and not always by native speakers.It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications，international conferences，and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations.It is a language of wider communic
6、ation for a number of developing countries，especially former British colonies.Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government，commerce，industry，law and education as well as for international communication and for entr
7、ance to the scientific and technological developments in the West. 1What would be the best title for this passage?AThe Difficulties of Learning EnglishBInternational CommunicationsCThe Standard Varieties of EnglishDEnglish as a World Language答案：D主旨大意题。根据第3段第1句及全文的内容：英语在各个国家的各个领域的应用，可推知此题的答案为D。 2Whic
8、h of the following statements is NOT true?A. Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.BThere are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.CIt is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.
9、 DPeople learn English for a variety of reasons.答案：A细节理解题。根据文章第1段中第2句及第2段的第1句的描述可推知此题的答案为A。3According to the passage，what is the main reason for the widespread use of English?A. It was popular during Shakespeares time.BIt is used in former British colonies.CIt serves the needs of its native speakers
10、.DIt is a world language that is used for international communication.答案：D推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的描述，英语在世界不同领域、不同的地区的使用，可推知此题的答案为D。4What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English?A. Those geographically close to the United States.BThose interested in the culture of the United States.CF
11、ormer colonies of Great Britain.DCountries where international conferences are held.答案：C细节理解题。根据文章最后一段倒数第2句可推知此题答案为C。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。Researchers in over 80 nations are taking part in a project to conduct a decade-long census(统计) of sea life. Scientists presented some of their find
12、ings at a recent conference as the project neared its completion.In deep icy waters under Antarctica, scientists found bulbous tunicates, an underground animal, and many newly-discovered creatures believed to be related to starfish (海星) and other marine(海洋的）creatures.Elsewhere in the worlds oceans,
13、they have recently discovered many kinds of underwater life forms new to science. It is all part of a research effort called the Census of Marine Life.“There are about 2,000 scientists worldwide involved, ” said Bob Gagosian, President/ CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. Gagosian helps mana
14、ge the project. “Everywhere theyve gone theyve found new things, ” he says. “The ocean basically is unexplored from the point of view of marine living things.”Researchers have placed small markers on hundreds of fish and marine animals to track by satellite their migration(迁移）routes and to discover
15、places where sea life gathers.According to Ron ODor, a senior scientist with the Census of Marine Life, knowledge of life on the ocean floor is especially limited. “90% of all the information we have is from the top hundred meters of the ocean,” ODor states.And he says the sea floor is, on average,
16、at a depth of 4, 000 meters. And so, as some machines dive far below what people have previously seen, scientists are discovering new species of plants, animals and living things.Since the census project began, more than 5,300 new marine animals have been found. Ocean researchers say they hope to ca
17、talogue 230,000 species during the census which some say is only a small part of all the creatures living in the sea.72Why do the researchers place small markers on many marine creatures?ATo catch them.BTo research them. CTo kill them. DTo protect them.73From what Ron ODor says, we can conclude that
18、 .Ahuman beings only know a little about marine lifeBthe oceans dont need to be further exploredChe considers exploring the ocean a dangerous thingDthe marine creatures mainly live on the top of the ocean74What can we learn from the passage?AAbout 2,000 scientists from America are involved in the pr
19、oject.BThe census of sea life will last for ten years.C230,000 new marine animals have been found.DThe sea floor is at a depth of 400 meters.75Why does the author write the passage?ATo tell the news that new marine creatures are being discoveredBTo encourage people to find new marine creaturesCTo pr
20、ove the importance of marine creaturesDTo introduce the newly-discovered creatures.【参考答案】72-75、BABA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。One day while shopping in a small town in southern California, it was my misfortune to be approached by a clerkHe seemed most unfriendly and not at all concerned abou
21、t my intended purchaseI bought nothing, and marched angrily out of the storeOn the outside was a dark-skinned young man in his early twentiesHis expressive brown eyes met and held mine, and in the next instant a beautiful, bright smile covered his faceI gave in immediatelyThe power of that broad smi
22、le dissolved all bitterness within me, and I felt the muscles in my own face happily respondingBeautiful day, isnt it? I remarked, in passingThen I turned backI really owe you a debt of thanks, I said softlyHis smile deepened, but he made no attempt to answerA Mexican woman and two men were standing
23、 nearbyThe woman stepped forward and volunteered, Sir, but he doesnt speak EnglishDo you want me to tell him something? In that moment I felt transformedThe young mans smile had made a big person of meMy friendliness and good will toward all mankind stand ten feet tallYes, my reply was enthusiastic
24、and sincere, tell him I said, Thank you! Thank you? The woman seemed slightly puzzledI gave her arm a friendly pat as I turned to leaveJust tell him that, I insistedHell understandI am sure !Oh, what a smile can do! Although I have never seen that young man again, I shall never forget the lesson he
25、taught me that morningFrom that day on, I became smile-conscious, and I practice the art diligently anywhere and everywhere, with everybody36. Why did the author leave the store angrily?AHe couldnt buy what he wanted BThe clerk treated him unkindlyCThe clerk didnt speak English DThe stores goods wer
26、e too dear37. By saying I felt the muscles in my own face happily responding(in Para. 2), the author means _ _.Ahe smiled back at the young manBhe did not want to smileChe would thank the young manDhe was still in a bad mood38The author asked the woman to say Thank you!to the young man because the y
27、oung man .Ahad helped the author beforeBtaught the author how to smileCtaught the author a valuable lessonDwas a kind employee of the store39In the passage, the author seems to suggest that we should _ _.Abe generous to strangersBpractice smiling every dayChelp people in troubleDsmile at other peopl
28、e【参考答案】36-39 BACD 【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（6）】基础写作（共1小题，满分15分） 以下是你班“自然灾害”讨论会的记录汇总。【写作内容】 根据下面方框中的信息，为英语校报写篇报道。时间：三月九日，班会课与会人员：全班同学及班主任讨论内容1现象：十年来，水灾、地震、台风、海啸和森林火灾日益频繁。2危害：造成数百万人死亡，破坏了大片的肥沃土地。3原因：让人震惊的是，许多自然灾害是由人类行为引起的，人类过多地砍伐森林树木、 严重污染环境，导致气候发生了巨大变化。4建议：地球是我们的家园，我们应该尽力保护它，使它成为适合于我们生活的好地方。【写作要求】1只能使用5个句子
29、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) On 9th, March, we had a heated discussion on natural disasters in our class meeting, with the whole class and our head teacher taking part in. From the discussion, we realize that in the last decade, floods, earth
30、quakes, typhoons, tsunamis and forest fires have become common things, resulting in millions of deaths and severe destruction of rich lands. What shocks us is that it is human behaviors that have brought along many of these natural disasters. Climates have greatly changed because people cut down too
31、 many trees in the forests and the environment has been badly polluted. Therefore, it is high time for us to protect the earth to make it a lovely place that is suitable to live in. 【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（6）】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。Last month, the Ministry of Education asked all sc
32、hools to get their students to take part in an online Blessing the Motherland program during the Spring Festival. But, surprisingly, some netizens (网民) have questioned, even criticized the proposal. Economic globalization has brought about cultural diversity in China. As a result, many young people
33、prefer to celebrate Christmas, Valentines Day and other Western festivals rather than celebrate traditional Chinese festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival. It is important to teach the importance of Chinese culture to such people if we dont want the traditional festivals to become history. By ch
34、ance, the lunar New Year starts on Feb 14, which was celebrated as Valentines Day only in the West a few years ago, but now is a sort of craze among youths in Chinas cities. Thats why the Blessing the Motherland is important; it is aimed at making students attach more importance to Spring Festival a
35、nd traditional Chinese culture. So it is necessary for China to strengthen the influence of its traditional culture and enhance Chinese peoples sense of identit3r and national pride.【写作内容】1以约30个词概括短文要点；2以约120个词谈谈你对“重视传统节日”的看法，内容包括：(1)你的读后感想；(2)阐述忽视传统节日引发的后果；(3)对待中国和西方节日你的建议。【写作要求】1在作文中可以使用实例或其它论述方法支
36、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)Proposed by the government, the “Blessing the Motherland” program has come under question and criticism. Many youths prefer Western festivals to traditional Chinese ones, so its time for us
37、to improve Chinese peoples sense of identity and national pride. I was greatly touched by the passage. We, being Chinese, should regard it as an honor to promote traditional Chinese culture and values by celebrating the traditional festivals, I think. As we know, festivals are a vital part of a nati
38、ons cultural heritage. If we ignore our traditional festivals, there is no doubt that we think little of our traditional Chinese culture. If so, we are sure to be looked down on by foreigners, because they will never respect the people who are short of traditional culture and national pride!To summarize, when celebrating different festivals, we should not forget our countrys traditional festivals, and we cannot completely refuse the Western festivals either. Meanwhile, we should absorb what is good and reject what is bad for mutual cultural exchange.- 8 - 版权所有高考资源网
