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。What makes a person a scientist？Does he have ways or tools of learning that are different from those of others？The answer is “NO”It is not what the tools that a scientist uses but how he uses these tools that makes him a scientist.You will probably agree that
2、 knowing how to use the power is important to a carpenter (木匠)You will probably agree，too，that knowing how to investigate (调查)，how to discover information，is important to everyone.The scientist，however，goes one step further，he must be sure that he has a reasonable answer to his questions and that hi
3、s answer can be confirmed (确认) by other persons.He also works to fit the answers he gets to many questions into a large set of ideas about how the world works.The scientists knowledge must be exact.There is no room for half right or right just half the time.He must be as nearly right as the conditio
4、ns permit.What works under one set of conditions sometimes must work under the same conditions at other times.If the conditions are different，any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration (演示) must be explained by the changes in the conditions.This is one reason that investigations are impor
5、tant in science.Albert Einstein，who developed the theory of relativity，arrived at this theory through mathematics.The accuracy of his mathematics was later tested through investigations.Einsteins ideas were shown to be correct.A scientist uses many tools for measurements.Then the measurements are us
6、ed to make mathematical calculations that may test his investigations.1What makes a scientist according to the passage?AThe tools he uses.BHis ways of learning.CThe ways he uses his tools.DThe different tools.解析：细节理解题。由第一段“It is not what the tools that a scientist uses but how he uses these tools th
7、at makes him a scientist.”可知。答案：C2What can we learn from the passage?AThe scientists knowledge is always right under all conditions.BWhen the condition changes，the result of the observation may also change.CCondition makes no difference to scientists.DTheres no point for ordinary people knowing how
8、to investigate.解析：细节理解题。由第二段“If the conditions are different，any changes the scientist observes in a demonstration (演示) must be explained by the changes in the conditions.”可知。答案：B3“The scientist，however，goes one step further，.”the author says this to show _.Athe importance of informationBthe importa
9、nce of thinkingCthe difference between scientists and ordinary peopleDthe difference between carpenters and people with other jobs解析：句意理解题。上文提到了如何调查，如何发现信息对每个人来说都很重要，下文用however引起转折，说明科学家们应该更进一步，他必须确保问题有合理的答案。故此处的the scientist，however，goes one step further，.用来说明科学家和普通人的不同之处。答案：C4A scientific theory s
10、hould be one that_.Anot only works under one set of conditions sometimes，but also works under the same conditions at other timesBleaves no room for improvementCdoes not allow any change even under different conditionsDcan be used for many purposes解析：细节理解题。由“What works under one set of conditions som
11、etimes must work under the same conditions at other times.”可知答案。答案：A5What is the main idea of the passage?AScientists are different from ordinary people.BThe theory of relativity.CExactness is the center of science.DExactness and way of using tools are the keys to the making of a scientist.解析：主旨大意题。
12、本文第一句“What makes a person a scientist？”提出了文章的主题，第一段论述“how a scientist uses these tools makes him a scientist”，第二段论述“The scientists knowledge must be exact”，故D正确。其余各项只是文章中的细节。答案：D。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。 The Child Ego StateThe Child ego state is a set of behaviors, thoughts and feelings w
13、hich are replayed from our own childhood.Perhaps the boss calls us into his or her office, we may immediately get a churning in our stomach and wonder what we have done wrong. If this were explored we might remember the time the head teacher called us in to tell us off. Of course, not everything in
14、the Child ego state is negative. We might go into someones house and smell a lovely smell and remember our grandmothers house when we were little, and all the same warm feelings we had at six years of age may come flooding back.The Child ego states are constantly being updated. For example, we may m
15、eet someone who gives us the permission we needed as a child, and did not get, to be fun and joyous. We may well use that person in our imagination when we are stressed to resist our old ways of thinking that we must work longer and longer hours to keep up with everything. We might ask ourselves “I
16、wonder what X would say now.” Then on hearing the new permissions to relax and take some time out, do just that and then return to the work renewed and ready for the challenge. Afterwards, rather than blaming ourselves for what we did or did not do, what tends to happen is that we automatically star
17、t to give ourselves new permissions and take care of ourselves.Alternatively, we might have had an extremely unpleasant experience yesterday which goes into the Child ego state as an antique memory that stands in the way of our growth. Positive experiences will also go into the Child ego state as an
18、tique memories. The positive experiences can then be drawn on to remind us that positive things do happen. The process of analyzing personality in terms of ego states is called structural analysis. It is important to remember that ego states do not have an existence of their own. They are concepts t
19、o enable understanding. Therefore it is important to say “I want some fun” rather than “My Child wants some fun.” We may be in our Child ego state when we say this, but saying “I” reminds us to take responsibility for our actions. 1. The writer uses two examples in Paragraph 2 in order to _.A. suppo
20、rt the idea in Paragraph 1 B. explain why we become nervous C. prove the Child ego state is negative D. introduce the point of Paragraph 3 2. By asking “I wonder what X would say now”, we intend to _. A. blame ourselves B. accept challenges C. keep up with everything D. avoid stress 3. According to
21、the passage, the Child ego state _. A. shows ones wisdom B. influences ones actions C. limits ones thoughts D. exists in ones childhood4. The underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refers to _. A. structural analysis B. “My Child wants some fun” C. the Child ego state D. “I want some fun”【参考答案
22、1-4】ADBD 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。Maybe you never opened that account, but someone else did someone who used your name and personal information to commit fraud（造假）. When an imposter uses your name, your credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for their own purp
23、ose in short, when someone takes your personal information without your knowledge its a crime, pure and simple.The biggest problem is that you may not know your identity（身份）has been stolen until you notice that somethings wrong: you may get bills for a credit card account you never opened, your cred
24、it report may include debts you never knew you had, a billing cycle may pass without your receiving a statement, or you may see charges on your bills that you didnt sign for, and even dont know anything about.If someone has stolen your identity, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggests that you t
25、ake three actions immediately.First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit offices. Tell them to flag your file with a fraud alert（警告）including a statement that creditors should get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name.Then, ask the credit offices fo
26、r copies of your credit reports. Credit offices must give you a free copy of your report if it is not correct because of fraud. Review your reports carefully to make sure no additional fraudulent accounts have been opened in your name or unauthorized（侵权的）changes made to your present accounts. In a f
27、ew months, order new copies of your reports to check your corrections and changes, and to make sure no new fraudulent activity has occurred.1. Whats the subject discussed in the text?A. What you should do if your credit card is stolen. B. What you should do if your identity is stolen.C. What an impo
28、ster always does to make money. D. What the Federal Trade Commission is about.答案解析：答案为B。本题考查文章的主旨大意。本文的前半部分引出身份信息被盗的问题，后面的重点是告诉读者身份信息被盗后该如何做。故答案为B。2. What should you do first when you find your identity is stolen?A. Inform creditors not to open any new accounts in your name without your permission.B
29、. Ask for copies of your credit reports and make sure no other frauds have been made.C. Keep ordering new copies to check what you have already changed and corrected.D. Always lock your ID card in your cupboard in case it should be stolen. 答案解析：答案为A。本题为推理题。由倒数第二段可知，当发现个人身份信息被盗后，首先要联系防伪部门，让他们关注你的资料，警
30、告债权人在用你的名字开任何新的账户前应该得到你的允许。故答案为A。3. What is the most difficult thing for people to deal with identity frauds?A. No measures can work on the billing cycle.B. There is no strict law for this kind of behaviors.C. It might be a long time before you realize that.D. The FTC does nothing except for three s
31、uggestions. 答案解析：答案为C。本题为细节推理题。由文章第二段首句 “The biggest problem is that you may not know your identity has been stolen until you notice that somethings wrong”可知，直到你注意出了问题后才知道身份信息被盗是最大的问题。故答案为C。4. Which is the least possible if a fraud has happened to you?A. You may have debts in your credit card.来源:B.
32、You may find charges on your bills unauthorized.C. A new credit card may be opened in your name.D. The fraud departments can find out the imposter right away. 答案解析：答案为D。本题为推理题。由第二段冒号后面的内容可知，身份信息被盗后，你的信用卡会负债，你会收到未经授权的收费账单，还会出现以你的名字新开的信用卡。文中未提及防伪部门可以马上找到骗子，后文的措施也是在暗示找到骗子并不容易。故答案为D。任务型阅读（A）请认真阅读下面短文，并根
33、据所读内容在文章后图表的空格里填上最恰当的单词。Host family accommodation means that hosts treat the students as a full member of the household, eating together with the students and sharing the common living areas with him/her. No more than three adult students or four junior students will be accommodated in host family a
34、ccommodation at one time.Host family accommodation remains popular among international students. It is the most economical and beneficial accommodation for any student. It is also the best way to practice English and learn new cultures. As a result, it is often seen as the number-one choice for its
35、advantages in language study, cultural communication and cost of living. Staying alongside host family enables students to get enough practice during the short time of their study so that their language acquisition is likely to become faster. Living in host families, students are able to spend a lot
36、 of time communicating with their “host parents”, who are often very hospitable and friendly, and get to know the lacal way of life, people and culture. Most host families are always ready to help students out in any situation. Often the bonds that are made between international students and their h
37、ost families endure many years, and are maintained through letters and e-mails. Another advantage is that host family accommodation can sometimes be the least expensive. It attracts students as it ensures them a family type of living at a low cost.The advantages, however, have not prevented host fam
38、ilies,from worrying. On the one hand, some host families are losing their unique selling points. One problem is that the majority of hosts in big cities, now generally single and young, have less time available for international students, but the selling point for host family accommodation is commun
39、ication practice. On the other hand, students expectations have risen. They are becoming more demanding and asking for more than ever from their accommodation, as they come mainly from high socio-economic groups in their own countries.To get out of the difficult situation, host families are now maki
40、ng efforts to improve the quality of service. They are trying to make living conditions better, including broadband Internet service, private bathroom, and access to plenty of hot water for long showers. Ther are also providing students with structured family activities.It is believed that host fami
41、ly accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.Title: Host Family Accommodation(1)_Host family accommodation refers to a kind of accommodation in which the student is treated as a full member of the host family, eating together and sharing the living areas with the hosts.
42、(2)_Language studyStudents learn the language faster because they (3)_ frequently enough.Cultural communicationIt is more convenient for students to communicate and get to know the local (4)_ , people and culture.Cost of (5)_Sometimes it is the least expensive and enables students to live at a low c
43、ost.ProblemsLoss of the selling pointHosts (6)_ enough time to communicate with students.Rise in (7)_Students are demanding more from their host families.(8)_ takenImprovement of service qualityHosts are (9)_ living conditions. They are offering students structured (10)_ activities.ConclusionHost fa
44、mily accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.【参考答案】Definition Advantages/Benefits practise lifestyle living/accommodation lackexpectation(s) Measures bettering/improving family【山东省烟台市2014高考英语3月模拟试题】阅读表达(共5小题；第68题4分，第70题2分，其余每小题3分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上，(请
45、注意问题后面的词数要求)。1 As a distinguished Indian painter and author, Aabid has written around 80 books but no story so shocked him as the truth about water shortage on the planet, “A UN report says by 2025 more than 40 countries are expected to That shortage of water will be the end of civilized life，”he sa
46、id with great worry 2 One day back in 2007，he was sitting in a friends house and noticed a leaky tapIt bothered himA few days later, he came across a statistic in the newspaper：a tap that drips(滴落)once every second wastes a thousand litres of water in a monthThat triggered an ideaHe would take a plu
47、mber(水管工)from door to door and fix taps for free every weekend. 3 He named his Non-governmental Organization Drop Deadand created a slogan: save every dropor drop dead 4 By the end of the first year，he had visited l,533 homes and fixed around 400 tapsSlowly，the news began to spreadLocal newspapers b
48、egan to write about Drop Dead, which caused a further flood of grateful emails and messagesConservatively, it could be estimated that he has saved at least 55m litres of water till date 5 In the summer of 2014，the state where Aabid lives is expecting its worst drought in 40 years. Months in advance，
49、the govemment has prepareddrought-relief packages worth millions of dollars，but Aabid sees his own approach as simple and inexpensive“Anyone can launch a water conservation project in his or her areaIt doesnt require much fundingAnd most importantly, it puts the power back in our own hands，”he says6
50、6Fill in the blank in Paragraph l with proper words(no more than 5 words) 67Why did Aabid take a plumber from door to door and fix taps?(no more than 6 words)68Explain the underlined sentence in aragraph 2 in English(no more than 6 words)69What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?(no more than 10 words) 70W
51、hat does Aabid think of his water conservation approach?(no more than 4 words)【参考答案】阅读表达：66. experience/suffer/have/face water shortage/crisis Or: be short of water/run short of water /lack water/be lacking in water 67. To help save water./To save every drop of water.68. That started/caused/led to/brought about an idea. Or: An idea occurred to him. 69. The achievements and influence of Aabids water-saving project.70. Simple and inexpensive.
