1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阅读理解。(2014西安模拟) If youre a dog lover, you probably know about the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Held annually in New York City, the event attracts thousands of dogs and their handlers, each competing for the top prize, Best in Show. Westminster is so popular that some people call
2、 it a Canine(犬科)Super Bowl. But did you know that lots of smallerand very differentdog shows take place each year across the country? One of them was held recently in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the Pals and Paws Agility Trial. About 100 dogs took part in the three-day event, held March 810 at the
3、 Jacksonville Equestrian Center. In a dog contest, dogs compete on an obstacle course. They run through tunnels, weave through poles and jump through hoops and over hurdles. Handlers direct the dogs through obstacles. Dogs are judged on how long it takes them to complete the obstacle course and how
4、well they perform each of the challenges. Ribbons and titles are awarded as dogs complete different events. Dog agility(灵活)is a popular sport, widely practiced around the world. Participants say it strengthens the bond between handler and dog while providing exercise for both. Does your dog have wha
5、t it takes to compete? Liz McGuire says preparation is key. “You can keep your dog in condition by exercising them and feeding them the right foods, ”she said. “The dog has to train, sort of like a football player. ”McGuire competes in agility trials with five Australian shepherds(牧羊人). Suzanne Wesl
6、eys gray poodle(狮子狗), Raya, was in top shape at the Jacksonville event: Raya won the Agility Dog Champion title. It is one of the competitions highest awards. Other owners and dogs taking part in the trials included Terry Herman and her miniature poodle, Idgie, and Stuart Mah with his four-year-old
7、border collie, Ares. For dog owners like Hunter Moore, however, the Pals and Paws Agility Trial was pure entertainment. He has a pug named Bessie, but he doesnt compete. What did Moore like most about the Jacksonville event? “Seeing everyone try their best, even the dogs! ”【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道, 介绍流行在美国佛罗里
8、达州的Pals and Paws Agility Trial大赛的情况。1. The first paragraph is mainly intended to. A. advertise the dogsB. introduce the topicC. entertain the readersD. attract more visitors【解析】选B。推理判断题。第一段介绍纽约家喻户晓的the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show引出话题, 然后第二段进一步介绍小型的犬类比赛。2. The underlined word“hurdles”in Paragrap
9、h 3 is closest in meaning to. A. ribbonsB. channelsC. trainersD. barriers【解析】选D。词义猜测题。依据第三段内容推断其中一项障碍赛要求狗和主人密切配合通过各种障碍, 时间最短, 表现最好者获奖。3. Which of the following is NOT true about the Pals and Paws Agility Trial? A. It is held every year in New York City. B. Therere about 100 dogs involved this year.
10、C. Ribbons and honors are given to best dogs. D. Dog agility is one of the most popular items. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。A项是张冠李戴错误, 这与原文第二段不一致; 其余选项与全文信息一致。4. According to the passage, who went to the Pals and Paws Agility Trial simply for fun? A. Liz McGuireB. Suzanne WesleyC. Terry HermanD. Hunter Moore【解析】选D。
11、细节理解题。依据最后一段For dog owners like Hunter Moore, however, the Pals and Paws Agility Trial was pure entertainment. 得知Hunter Moore参与的目的纯粹是娱乐而不是获奖。阅读理解。Can people change their skin color without suffering like pop king Michael Jackson? Perhaps yes. Scientists have found the gene that determines skin color
12、.The gene comes in two versions, one of which is found in 99 per cent of Europeans. The other is found in 93 to 100 per cent of Africans, researchers at Pennsylvania State University report in the latest issue of Science.Scientists have changed the color of a dark-striped zebrafish（斑马鱼） to uniform g
13、old by inserting a version of the pigment (色素) gene into a young fish. As with humans, zebrafish skin color is determined by pigment cells, which contain melanin (黑色素). The number, size and darkness of melanin per pigment cell determine skin color.It appears that, like the golden zebrafish, light-sk
14、inned Europeans also have a mutation (变异) in the gene for melanin production. This results in less pigmented skin.However, Keith Cheng, leader of the research team, points out that the mutation is different in human and zebrafish genes.Humans acquired dark skin in Africa about 1.5 million years ago
15、to protect bodies from ultra-violet rays of the sun (太阳光紫外线), which can cause skin cancer.But when modern humans leave Africa to live in northern latitudes, they need more sunlight on their skin to produce vitamin D. So the related gene changes, according to Cheng.Asians have the same version of the
16、 gene as Africans, so they probably acquired their light skin through the action of some other gene that affects skin color, said Cheng.The new discovery could lead to medical treatments for skin cancer. It also could lead to research into ways to change skin color without damaging it like chemical
17、treatment did on Michael Jackson.16. The passage mainly tells us that _. A. people can not change their skin color without any pain B. the new discovery could lead to research into ways to change skin color safely C. pop king Michael Jackson often changed his skin color as he liked D. scientists hav
18、e found out that peoples skin color is determined by the gene17. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. nowadays people who want to change their skin color have to suffer a lot from the damage caused by the chemical treatment B. Europeans and Africans have the same gene C. the new discovery
19、could help to find medical treatments for skin cancer D. there are two kinds of genes18. Scientists have done an experiment on a dark-striped zebrafish in order to _. A. find the different genes of humans B. prove the humans skin color is determined by the pigment gene C. find out the reason why the
20、 Africans skin color is dark D. find out the ways of changing peoples skin color19. The reason why Europeans are light-skinned is probably that _ A. they are born light-skinned people B. light-skinned Europeans have mutation in the gene for melanin production C. they have fewer activities outside D.
21、 they pay much attention to protecting their skin20. The writers attitude towards the discovery is _. A. neutral（中立的） B. negative C. positive D. indifferent（冷漠）【参考答案】1620、DABBC阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Int
22、ernetBasically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person firstThe first thing to do it you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile （简介） which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so onA photog
23、raph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph increases the number of people who look at your profileMany Internet dating sites will charge a one-lime registration fee to use their services.Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the worldYou can even narrow the sea
24、rch down to your area by zip codeAnother advantage is that you can communicate by e-mail before you meet in personThousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet datingIt is an excellent way for shy people to meetIt is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with
25、others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interestsJust as in traditional dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet datingThe person you have been talking to on the Net may not be who they say they are, Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent t
26、heir appearance or private details, such as marital status, income, and so on, for their own reasonsIt would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare timeNevertheless, taking a few
27、simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun1The purpose of writing the passage is to _Apersuade readers to go dating on the InternetBinform us how to date on the InternetCwarn readers against web loveDintroduce Internet dating to us2Which of the following is a m
28、ust to make an Internet dating possible?AA photo BA profile CMoney DBusiness experience3One advantage of Internet dating is that _Ayou can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginningByoure sure to find a partner with the same interestsCyoull find absolutely dependable information of othersDyoull g
29、ain fame and money overnight4What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?ATraditional datingBHidden advantagesCSafety measures DRomantic love5The underlined word pitfalls in Paragraph 4 most probably means _Arules Btrends Cproblems Dskills【参考答案】15、DBACC （2014重庆卷 ）写作二 (满分20分）青少年研究专家Sus
30、an Beacham在自己的英文网站上开辟专栏,邀请大家分享心目中的“最 好礼物”。她认为,礼物贵在心意，应为之付出时间和精力。假设你是李华，请用英文发帖,内容应包括：l 赞同Susan的看法l 你收到或送出的最好礼物是什么 l 该礼物的意义 l 期待大家回复 注意:（1)词数不少于80;（2）符合语言规范；（3）在答题卡上作答；（4）开头已给出（不计入总词数)。I am a high school student from China._【考点】考察半开放性作文【写作指导】本文要求你以李华的口吻描述你对于Susan持有的“礼物贵在心意，应为之付出时间和经历”观点的态度。属于议论文写作，所以使
31、用一般现在时和第一人称。要点：1.赞成Susan的看法。2.举例说明你收到的最好的礼物（朋友之间用心做的一张生日卡片）等；3.该礼物说明朋友对我的感情是真挚的，生虽然礼物不贵重，但是情义很重。4.期待大家的回复。【一句多译】一天，当我打开书本的时候，我发现了附在第一页上一张漂亮的卡片，给了我最好的祝福。 One day, when I opened my book, I found a beautiful card attached to the first page, giving me best wishes. One day, when I opened my book, I found
32、 a beautiful card attached to the first page, which gave me best wishes.【参考范文】（略）书面表达(2014温州模拟)阅读下面漫画, 先描述漫画的内容, 然后重点描述这一现象并发表自己的看法。注意: 1. 词数要求: 100个词左右。 2. 参照图中文字所给提示, 作必要的发挥、想象。 3. 作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。_【参考范文】As is vividly shown in the cartoon, while the boy is still in sound sleep, the father is ob
33、serving his watch and saying to the mother who is carrying the breakfast, “Its time to wake him up. . . ”As a Senior Three student, study time seems limited. So many students try to work hard or even stay up too late. Parents are worried about the college entrance exams, so they have to stop their child from sleeping. In my opinion, enough sleep is necessary for us Senior Three students. Otherwise we would feel tired and cant work effectively. Try to strike a balance between work and leisure, and we will get an unexpected harvest. - 8 - 版权所有高考资源网
