1、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。 体裁：议论文话题：如何减压时间：6分钟Our children feel stressed out by an educational system that actually uses stress as an educational technique.Its a constant pressure of homework deadlines，essays and exams.And our children are told at a young age that failing a test means that
2、 they are failures in life.Theyll end up nowhere if they dont pass this or that exam.Our educational system is based on a very Western idea that life is a struggle and youd better measure up.Its survival of the fittest.While there is some truth to this，not as much as people think.Our ancestors didnt
3、 develop a constant stress environment.Back then，stress came quickly and was over quickly，it wasnt like the stress of modern education.Stress was originally just a shortterm biological response to danger；however，the constant stress of modern education rarely stops.Its long term，at least ten years an
4、d usually more.Recent research has shown that the neurological(神经系统的)response to stress is the same response that is found in depression.So，whats the solution? A number have been proposed，including but not limited to the following._.Exercise consumes energy that would otherwise build up in the stres
5、s response and could cause physical and mental problems.Teach relaxation exercises.Allowing the mind and body to relax cuts off the stress response and reduces the neurological fatigue，enabling the individual to recover at least somewhat.Pay attention to thinking.Training the stressed student to pay
6、 attention to his or her own mind to a point where he or she is sufficiently aware to shut off the stress response when necessary.Of course，theres a logical answer to the problem.Just rearrange our teaching methods to encourage，rather than prevent，the natural curiosity and joy in learning that we ar
7、e all born with.This would remove the stress and probably cut learning time in half.【语篇导读】在现行教育制度下，孩子们的压力很大，已经不堪重负了。作为家长和老师，应该怎样有效的帮助孩子减压呢？1What is the main idea of the passage?ADealing with stress in modern education.BHelping children live a happy life.CGetting rid of the modern education.DTaking m
8、easures to learn at school.解析主旨大意题。这是一篇议论文，讲述了现行教育制度下，如何帮助孩子摆脱压力。故选A项。答案A2Children feel stressed because _.Athey dislike the educational techniqueBthey have no ability to finish their homeworkCthey are convinced high grades are importantDthey suffer numbers of failures in their life解析细节理解题。依据文章第一段的o
9、ur children are told at a young age that failing a test means that they are failures in life可知，孩子们很小的时候就被告知考试失败意味着他们生活中也会失败。故选C项。答案C3How did our ancestors treat education?AThey thought education was the only way to success.BThey felt education could bring shortterm stress.CThey believed education co
10、uld bring the best out.DThey knew the importance of good education.解析推理判断题。依据文章第二段的Back then，stress came quickly and was over quickly可知，我们的祖先那时候，在教育方面压力来得快，也很快结束，是短期行为，故选B项。答案B4Which of the following is the best for the blank?AMake sure that kids get exercise.BQuite a few children avoid exercise.CTr
11、y to save energy as much as possible.DSet a few limits to your physical activities.解析推理判断题。运动消耗能量，否则这些能量引起压力反应，可能会导致身体和心理问题。因此让孩子们参加运动，这样可以减压。故选A项。答案A5If you are a teacher in a high school _.Ayou should relax yourself as far as possibleByou should ignore the stressed studentCyou should leave student
12、s in a good moodDyou should stick to your teaching methods解析细节理解题。依据文章尾段可知，老师应该鼓励孩子们的好奇心，让孩子们在愉悦中学习。故选C项。答案C【2014高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】CThe ancient Egyptians appeared to be among the first early civilizations to learn how to grow roses. In 1888, at Hawara in the El Faiyum area of Egypt, two-thousand-year-o
13、ld roses were found in ancient tombs. The discovery suggested roses were an important part of the complex burial ceremony which took place when an important person died. The roses found in the tombs are thought by modern experts to be the oldest preserved flowers ever found in the world. They must h
14、ave been cut and dried before flowering so that they would remain undamaged. Over the centuries, the roses had shrunk and became tight balls, but on careful examination it was discovered that the petals (花瓣) themselves were hardly damaged. Egypts skill in mass-cultivation（大面积栽培）of roses in early tim
15、es led to the flowers becoming an important export product. At the height of the Roman Empire, Egypt exported large quantities of roses to the Roman courts. Wealthy Romans loved the beautiful colors and sweet smells of roses. So the Romans attempted to grow their own roses and they eventually master
16、ed the art of mass cultivation. Egypt then decided to concentrate on growing grain instead of roses, so grain soon took over as the number-one agricultural product of Egypt. Roses were appreciated in other early civilizations too, including Greece and Persia. They are a decorative feature on coins,
17、sculpture, and vases dating back thousands of years. There is also evidence that roses were highly valued by the Chinese who believed that the flowers could be used to help treat a wide range of illnesses, from toothache to skin and chest diseases. In the modern world, the rose has not lost its popu
18、larity as the “Queen of Flowers” the name given to it by the Greek poetess Sappho. Even today more roses are sold than any other flower. Modern techniques have enabled people to create ever more beautiful roses. Transportation by air makes it possible to grow roses in countries with favorable climat
19、es and sell them within twenty-four hours in profitable markets all over the world. Tons of roses are transported this way every week. Roses from Ecuador, a country in northern South America, can be bought in Holland, even though that country itself has a huge rose-growing business. 36. The roses di
20、scovered at Hawara in 1888 were _. A. buried about four thousand years ago B. cut after they floweredC. used to keep the dead body fresh D. finely preserved37. Grain replaced roses to become the number-one agricultural product of Egypt because _. A. the Egyptians showed less interest in rosesB. the
21、competition in rose export became fierce C. the Romans could grow roses for themselvesD. grain was in great demand in the world market 38. Paragraph 3 is developed mainly _.A. by cause and effect B. by order in spaceC. by order in time D. by examples39. With the example of roses from Ecuador, the au
22、thor shows _. A. modern techniques help the cultivation of rosesB. air transport helps the rose trade worldwideC. roses grown in Ecuador are world-famous D. roses are sold more than any other flower 40. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Queen of flowers B. History of growing roses C.
23、Big archeological discovery D. Rose trade around the world【参考答案】36-40 DCDBA 本文是说明文。文章介绍了花中女王玫瑰。36. D。细节理解题。由第一段的they would remain undamaged和the petals themselves were hardly damaged可知，这些出土的玫瑰保存完好。37. C。细节理解题。由第二段的 So the Romans mastered the art of mass cultivation可知，罗马人最终掌握了大面积栽培玫瑰的技术，不需要大量进口埃及人的玫瑰了
24、，因此埃及人把种植谷物放到了首位。38. D。写作手法题。本段介绍了玫瑰在其他文明古国一样受欢迎，列举了玫瑰在希腊、波斯、中国的用途。39. B。推理判断题。联系上一句Transportation by air . all over the world可知，空运促成了玫瑰销售的全球化。这个例子正是用来说明这一点。40. A。标题归纳题。本文对玫瑰栽培的历史和当今玫瑰产业进行了简要介绍。第四段提到了the “Queen of Flowers”，因此用A项作标题十分恰当。【2014高考英语广东省梅州市质检试卷】DAustralian cities can keep their native wil
25、dlife but only if they can kick their habit of urban sprawl (无计划的扩展). Thats the finding of a new study by leading Australian environmental researchers Jessica Sushinsky, Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Richard Fuller of The University of Queensland.“While urban development usually reduces the numbe
26、r of birds in a city, building more compact (紧凑的) cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly,” says lead author Jessica Sushinsky. “Compact housing development leaves birds homes untouched, leading to fewer losses of birds.”The researchers surveyed native and wild birds in Br
27、isbanes urban areas, including living and industrial areas, public parks and gardens, major roadways and airports. They then used statistical modeling to find out what will happen to the birds as the city grows. The first setting was compact growth where multiple homes are built on land that previou
28、sly had only one house. The second setting was sprawling growth a familiar pattern where homes are built here and there beyond the citys current boundaries. The teams forecasts showed that a much greater diversity of species was lost over 20 years in the sprawling setting compared to the more compac
29、t setting. “Urban sprawl resulted in the disappearance of many urban-sensitive birds birds that only live in areas where there is native vegetation (植被), such as parklands and woodlands,” Ms Sushinsky says. “On the other hand, we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds becau
30、se it kept more of its parks and green areas.”Now the Queensland Government has adopted the more compact urban growth strategy, which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australias native birds. These birds are environmental specialists they need a particular environment to do well. “While com
31、pact development means smaller backyards, it can also make our entire cities more biodiverse,” according to Dr Fuller. “The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development.”This is the first time science has modeled the effects of different u
32、rban growth strategies on birds, the researchers say. “Statistical models like these are important because they help us to understand the ecological consequences of a particular decision,” says Dr Fuller.41. The study deals with the relationship between _. A. city development and birds B. the enviro
33、nment and birdsC. humans and wildlife D. climate and wildlife42. Why is compact urban growth better than the sprawling strategy?A. It makes the cities more beautiful. B. It gives people larger backyards.C. It is money-saving. D. It is bird-friendly.43. Dr Richard Fuller thinks the Queensland Governm
34、ents action _. A. is really brave B. is worth praisingC. has an uncertain future D. should be performed nationwide44. What can we learn about the study from the passage?A. It is based on the statistics in the past. B. It is strongly against urban development. C. It criticizes the city environment in
35、 Brisbane.D. It suggests leaving more green spaces for birds. 45. Where does the passage probably come from? A. A news report.B. A travel guide. C. A health magazine.D. A history book.D篇 (环境) 41-45 ADBDA本文是新闻报道。澳大利亚研究者发现：紧凑型的城市发展能够使得城市保留大量绿地，为鸟类提供良好的生存空间。41. A。细节理解题。由第二段的urban development usually re
36、duces the number of birds in a city, building more compact cities and avoiding urban sprawl can slow these reductions greatly和最后一段可知，该研究关注的是城市发展方式与鸟类之间的关系。42. D。推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and green areas可知，紧凑型的城
37、市发展模式有利于鸟类在城市的生存。43. B。推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的which, Dr Richard Fuller says, is good news for Australias native birds可知，Dr Richard Fuller称赞昆士兰政府的做法。44. D。细节理解题。由第一段的kick their habit of urban sprawl和第五段的we found the city with the compact development attracted more birds because it kept more of its parks and g
38、reen areas及倒数第二段的The study shows that we should hold on to our green spaces instead of clearing them for sprawling development可知，研究人员主张紧凑型发展，让城市保留大量绿地。45. A。文章出处题。由文章第一段的Thats the finding of a new study by .可知，本文最有可能选自一篇新闻报道。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Grandma celebrated her fifty-thi
39、rd birthday just weeks before grandpa died of cancer in 1965. Although his passing was very difficult for her, I think their shared struggle to make his life longer taught grandma that good health was not to be taken forgranted, and she made up her mind to live the rest of her own life as fully and
40、as long as she could. One day, when she announced to attend lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Portland, Oregon, where she lived, we rolled our eyes in embarrassment and helplessly wished she would just stay home and bake cookies as normal grandmothers did. Many years filled with countless
41、dance lessons passed before we learned to appreciate the wonder of having a dancing grandma. I suppose grandmas primary motivation for wanting to learn to dance was social. She had been a shy girl, always very tall and heavy, and had married into grandpas quiet lifestyle before developing any elegan
42、ce or confidence in her personal appearance. Dancing, on the other hand, filled her life with flash lights, wonderful parties, beautiful dresses, handsome young dance instructors, and the challenge of learning. Although the weekly dance lessons did not change her ample, two-hundred-pound figure, gra
43、ndma surprised everyone with energetic performances on the dance floor, which soon gave her as much elegance and confidence as any Miss American competitor. Having taken weekly dance lessons for years, my grandma learned various dances easily and was soon participating in dancing matches all over th
44、e Northwest. When I was fourteen, grandma proudly invited me to watch her compete in one of these matches to be held in the grand ballroom of the Red Lion Inn. My attitude was still unenthusiastic at that point, but to make her happy, my mother and I attended the match. As if to prove me wrong, gran
45、dma made a wonderful showing in every event she entered. I thought she was truly the queen of the ball during the dance, and my thoughts were shared by the judges a short time later when she was awarded a gold cup for her outstanding performance.26. What did grandma learn from grandpas death? A. Goo
46、d health was not there for everyone.B. She should take dance lessons.C. She had to struggle to live a better life. D. She should wear beautiful dresses.【答案】A 【解析】细节理解题。根据good health was not to be taken forgranted，对于大家来说好的健康已经不在了，故选A。27. How did the authors family feel when Grandma decided to take da
47、nce lessons? A. Hopeless. B. Helpless. C. Embarrassed. D. Proud.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据we rolled our eyes in embarrassment可知作者的家人都感到尴尬，故选C。28. Normal grandmas usually _ in the authors point of view?A. took dance lessonsB. did some exercises at homeC. took care of grandchildren at homeD. did some housework
48、 at home【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据she would just stay home and bake cookies as normal grandmothers did.在作者眼中祖母就是能在家做做家务，故选D。29. The author felt _ when he was invited to watch grandmas match.A. happy B. proud C. excited D. uninterested【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据My attitude was still unenthusiastic at that point,作者对于祖母的邀请他去看比赛感到没有兴趣，故选D。30. The text is mainly about A. my grandmas confidence B. my dancing grandmaC. my grandmas dancing D. my grandmas gold cup【答案】B【解析】主旨大意题。根据全文的内容可知关于祖母的事情，故选B。
