1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家2015辽宁省大连市英语阅读理解高考一轮专练（4）及答案【四川省成都市2014届高三英语摸底测试模拟试题（二）】Searching for airfares often seems like a game that passengers are bound to lose. Prices change from day to day, even minute to minute. Looking through multiple websites for the best deal can be a big challenge. Even when you do
2、 book, theres no guarantee that you are going to get the best price. “You just dont know when to pull the trigger. Its not like buying anything else I can think of, ” said George Hobica, founder of A. Harriet Levy paid $179 for a recent round-trip flight on American Airlines between New York and For
3、t Lauderdale, Florida. Sitting just one row behind her, Shirley Harrison paid $215. A few rows back, Ellis and Dianne Traub paid $317 each. There were at least 12 fares on the flight, ranging from $169 to $360. Theres no reason for it, Harrison said. Fares can change significantly in just a few hour
4、s. One Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles jumped from $755 to $1,143 from a Friday to Saturday in late April, then fell to $718 on Sunday. The flight was one of a dozen the Associated Press followed over three months for a vacation between July 16 and 22. The number one finding: avoid booking
5、 tickets on weekends. Its the most expensive time to buy. Theres no way to guarantee the best fare. But before booking, travelers should pay attention to this additional advice: Book on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Thats when airlines most often offer sales. Buy in advance, but not too early. Th
6、e best time is four to six weeks before traveling. In general, prices for any given flight are highest eight to 10 weeks and two to three weeks in advance. Make use of social media. Airlines are giving more benefits like exclusive (独家) sales to travelers who interact with them on Twitter and Faceboo
7、k. Those specials are often gone within hours. The so-called discount airlines JetBlue, Air-Tran, Southwest and Frontier adjust their fares less frequently than other airlines, so you can feel more confident that the price will stay the same. But their prices arent always the lowest. Researching mul
8、tiple airlines fares is the only way to get a good deal.35. What can we learn from the text? A. Passengers are unable to search for airfares. B. Airlines often play games with passengers. C. The earlier you book, the lower airfares youll pay. D. Its difficult for passengers to get the best price. 36
9、. The underlined phrase “pull the trigger” in Paragraph 2 probably means _. A. start searching B. get the highest price C. make a purchase D. get on board the plane 37. By using a lot of figures in the example, the author intends to _. A. show there is standard price for every single airline B. disc
10、over the rules behind airfares C. guarantee passengers a low price D. prove airfares can vary widely 38. Passengers are advised to book flights _.A. in the middle of the week B. on special websitesC. several months before traveling D. with airlines which are famous for offering discount prices 【参考答案
11、】35-38 DCDA 【四川省成都市2014届高三英语摸底测试模拟试题（二）】Heres this weeks list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether youre unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why well try to post
12、a selection of jobs weve found in the area on the site each week. Happy hunting!Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. Roswell.World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish assistant. A background in relevant work and a drivin
13、g license are a must for applicants, who can drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 p. m. 6 p. m. Monday-Friday. Youll be paid $400 each week. More information about the job is available online.Experienced Servers - Chills AlpharettaChilis in Alpharetta is seeking
14、experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $1,500 per month, tips not included. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.Regis
15、tered Nurses-North Fulton Regional Hospital-RoswellNorth Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. The position pays $2,000 per month. More information about the position i
16、s available online.Software Engineer-ControlScan-AlpharettaControlScan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer. Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is relevant to experience. More information about the positi
17、on can be found online.39. Where can we most probably read the passage?A. In a newspaper.B. On a website. C. In a magazine. D. In a textbook.40. Who may feel the most interested in the content of the passage?A. A young man who has just graduated from a college. B. An experienced teachers who teaches
18、 Spanish in a school. C. A person who has a job but is not satisfied with it. D. An undergraduate majoring in engineering.41. What can be inferred from the passage? A. You can only apply for servers of Chilis in Alpharetta online. B. A registered nurse earns the most handsome salary of the jobs ment
19、ioned.C. The applicants need to be experienced in their own fields. D. World Language Institute is looking for a Spanish language instructor.42. Who will mainly work at night?A. Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital. B. John, hired by World Language Institute. Inc. C. Robert, hired by Contro
20、lScan. D. Sally, hired by Chilis. 【参考答案】39-42 BCCA 阅读理解(二)Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was ove
21、rbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York，so I had to get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day，my husband and son were off
22、ered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes，I encouragedokay，orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：$1,600.Not bad，huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of
23、a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the T
24、rade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape lo
25、nger，and its the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.5Why did Delta give the authors family credits?AThey took a later flight.BThey had early bookings.CTheir flight had been delayed.DTheir flight had been cancelled.解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“.give up o
26、ur seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。答案A6What can we learn about the author?AShe rarely misses a good deal.BShe seldom makes a compromise.CShe is very strict with her children.DShe is interested in cheap products.解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“But as a bigtime bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And th
27、ese days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为A项。答案A7What does the author do?AShes a teacher.BShes a housewife.CShes a media person.DShes a businesswoman.解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today sho
28、w for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。答案C8What does the author want to tell us?AHow to expose bad tricks.BHow to reserve airline seats.CHow to spend money wisely.DHow to make a business deal.解析写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为C项。答案C较难题目特训：介绍说明类 The term “underemployment” has three related meanings.
29、 In one sense, it refers to a situation in which someone with excellent job qualifications (资格) is working in a position that requires less qualifications, as for instance in the case of a lawyer driving a school bus. In the second sense, it means working part-time when one would prefer to be workin
30、g full-time. In the third sense, it is a form of overstaffing (人浮于事) in which employees are not being fully made use of. All forms of underemployment have effect on the economy and the health of the business community. Long-term underemployment can also cover up the truth behind the employment situa
31、tions. When nations collect employment statistics, they usually come up with a base number of “unemployed” individuals, using that number to judge the health of the job market. This number does not include part-time workers looking for full-time jobs, as they are considered employed, and it also doe
32、snt reflect workers who are underpaid, considering their qualifications. In the first sense, underemployment is a common problem in many of the developed world. Many people with college degrees are working in low-level or service industry jobs because the job market is full. The issue of part-time e
33、mployment is also very serious. Some people are forced into part-time jobs, while others find themselves taking a part-time job because nothing else is available, even though they really need to work full-time. This problem is especially common in areas with seasonal employment, where employers find
34、 it cheaper to maintain and lay off part-time staffs, rather than keeping a full staff at all times. In the sense of shortage of workers, underemployment appears in a variety of situations. Some companies maintain a full staff to be prepared for seasonal work, or to keep well-trained, qualified work
35、ers so that they will be available when needed. Labor laws and union pressures may also prevent a company from cutting down on staff or working hours, leading to a situation in which people report to work, but have nothing to do. 1. The purpose of the passage is. A. to show underemployment is becomi
36、ng more serious todayB. to imply women are laid off more than menC. to explain the meaning of “underemployment”D. to tell the present economic situations2. According to the text, underemployment means. A. the same meaning as the wordunemployedB. employees are not fully taken charged ofC. qualified w
37、orkers get a low salaryD. people who do manual work for wages3. When it comes to unemployment statistics, . A. the underpaid workers are includedB. it implies the people who are jobless C. the part-time employees are included D. it shows the employment situation of a country4. Which of the following
38、 is NOT TRUE to the 4th and 5th paragraph? A. Underemployment only occurs in advanced countries. B. People with college degrees sometimes take a part-time job. C. Part-time staffs seems benefit from firms less. D. Companies need full-time staffs indeed. 5. Some companies maintain a full staff. A. to compete with others in the futureB. to make preparations for seasonal workC. to get the skilled workers paidD. to obey labor laws and union pressures【参考答案】11.CBBAB- 8 - 版权所有高考资源网
