1、西安市2014高考英语阅读理解训练（10）及答案【2014高考英语模拟试题】CMy grandparents actively practiced simplicity. They both grew up in very large families and lived through the Great Depression. Saving for a rainy day and avoiding superfluous consumption were their life philosophy. Rather than seeking fulfillment through mater
2、ial items, they chose to spend really simple life together, with family and in nature.Over the years my grandparents noticed dramatic changes in their community. Every year more farmland was destroyed to build larger and larger homes. As real estate prices rose, many of their neighbors sold their li
3、ttle homes and land. Soon theirs was the only small house on the block, surrounded by a sea of mansions. My grandparents built and lived in a small 600squarefoot cottage for most of their adult lives. Lots of family members encouraged my grandparents to expand their little old house. But they didnt
4、want a bigger one. They loved their little house and were content with what they had. My grandparents avoided a consumptive (浪费的) lifestyle by painting and repairing the house themselves. They lived in a small home, but had a huge garden. They loved gardening and planting because it reduced their gr
5、ocery bill, improved their health, and gave them an excuse to be outside. They also reused and recycled everything. For instance, they had driven the same car for over 15 years and didnt buy a new one until the old Chevrolet was worn out.From my grandparents, I learned an important lesson: it is pos
6、sible to live a simple and fulfilling life. My grandparents taught me that living a simple life isnt about selfdeprivation. Instead，its about giving yourself the time，freedom，and money to pursue your dreams.Becoming debt free，downsizing to a smaller home，and going carlite(减少用车频率)are a few ways to ta
7、ke control of your life and start pursuing your dreams.64The communitys changes include all the following EXCEPT that_.A. people built more farmlandB. the neighbors sold their housesC. the houses became more expensive D. many mansions were built there65The authors grandparents didnt expand their hou
8、se because_.A. they didnt accept the family members adviceB. their house was really new and large enoughC. they were satisfied with the house they lived inD. they were too old to do any housebuilding job66Which of the following is a consumptive lifestyle in the authors grandparents opinion?A. Repair
9、ing the house themselves. B. Planting vegetables in the garden.C. Reusing and recycling things. D. Changing cars in a short time.67The author thinks his grandparents lifestyle is_.A. unacceptableB. approvableC. unreasonable D. understandableC【解题导语】过简朴的生活不是自找苦吃，而是给自己时间、自由和金钱去追逐自己的梦想。64A细节理解题。由第二段的第二句
10、可知A项说法错误，与文章内容不相符。B、C、D三项均可在文中找到依据。故选A项。65C细节理解题。由第二段的最后一句可知，他们对自己所住的房子很满意，所以不扩建自己的房子。66D细节理解题。由第三段的第一、三、四句可知，在作者的祖父母看来，A、B、C三项都属于勤俭节约的生活方式。而根据第三段的最后一句可知，他们认为短时间更换汽车是浪费行为。67B推理判断题。由最后一段作者从祖父母的行为中悟出的道理可知，作者对其祖父母的生活方式表示认可，故选B项。社会生活类Becoming aware of the warning signs of learning disabilities and getti
11、ng children the necessary help early on can be key to a childs future. Learning disabilities affect one in seven people according to the National Institutes of Health. Parents, therefore, need to be familiar with the early indicators of a learning disability in order to get the right help as soon as
12、 possible. The earlier a learning disability is detected, the better chance a child will have of succeeding in school and in life. Parents are encouraged to understand the warning signs of a learning disability from as early as pre-school. The first years in school are especially crucial for a young
13、 child. The most common learning disability is difficulty with language and reading. A recent National Institutes of Health study showed that 67 percent of young students identified as being at risk for reading difficulties were able to achieve average or above average reading ability when they rece
14、ived help early. Many children and adults with learning disabilities remain undiagnosed and go through life with this “hidden handicap (障碍)”. The resulting problems can lead to poor self esteem, failure to thrive in school, and difficulty in the workplace. With early detection and intervention (干预),
15、 parents can give their children the necessary skills for coping with and compensating (补偿) for the learning disability. All children learn in highly individual ways. Children with learning disabilities simply process information differently, but they are generally of normal or above-average intelli
16、gence. Having a learning disability can affect a childs ability to read, write, speak, do math, and build social relationships. 1. What does the text mainly tell us? A. Learning disability of children is a serious problem in the present society. B. Learning disability of children will affect them se
17、riously later in life. C. Knowing the warning signs of learning disability of children is important. D. The warning signs of learning disability of children are difficult to find. 2. From the text we can infer that. A. learning disabilities are very common among peopleB. few people suffer from learn
18、ing disabilitiesC. learning disabilities mainly happen to pre-school childrenD. 67 percent of young students have learning disabilities3. In this passage the underlined word “crucial” probably means. A. quite possible B. necessaryC. most important D. invisible 4. Which of the following statements is
19、 NOT true? A. If a child is diagnosed with a learning disability earlier, he will have a better chance to get over it. B. Most of the children with learning disabilities can become normal with necessary help. C. Giving children with learning disabilities the right help can prevent them from failure.
20、 D. Most of the children with learning disability have intelligence problems. 【参考答案】20. CACD 社会生活类 As adults, some of our most memorable memories are likely to come from childhood holidays: decorating the tree at Christmas time, lighting the candles for Kwanzaa, or spending the New Year with the noi
21、semakers. But holidays arent just for helping adults feel a connection with the past. They also create a structure and annual rhythm that will carry our children into the future. Indeed, in a world in which children constantly are experiencing developmental, social, and academic changes, family trad
22、itions provide stepping stones that lead us from season to season, year to year. It gives children a sense of security to know how their world works, that on Christmas Eve, the family always goes to midnight mass (午夜弥撒). The songs, sights, and stories of the winter holidays also help children experi
23、ence feelings of respect, feelings that arent often encouraged in our rather cynical (悲观的) modern culture. The time spent with loved ones also can promote a deep sense of family roots and cultural history, which in itself is key for developing a sense of belonging, well-being, and self-esteem. The w
24、inter holidays are especially good for creating family-building traditions. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all in some way celebrate light, warmth, and love, and all of them provide a sense of home and hearth (壁炉边). As new parents, we begin to have our own set of customs around these holidays, and
25、 many traditions will be drawn from our past, especially at first. But with years going on, we are sure to develop original ones that suit our own particular lifestyles, childrens personalities, and personal tastes. Granted, modifying family traditions may feel like a break with the past, but they h
26、elp to consider these changes as a connection with the future as well, which we transmitted to our children with all the best wishes. 1. What is the best title for the text? A. Use Holidays to Develop Family TraditionsB. Adults Recall Their ChildhoodC. Modern Culture Mixed with TraditionsD. Spend Ho
27、lidays with Children2. The author believed that holidays. A. are used for adults look back the old good daysB. can keep children company into grown-upsC. are made use of to have a family gatheringD. can only be spent at home with parents3. The childrens sense of security is that. A. they are constan
28、tly experiencing many kinds of changesB. stepping stones can lead them year to yearC. the family always goes to midnight massD. they are often informed of good stories4. Spending holidays with children can let children know EXCEPT. A. about the history of the familyB. where their family came fromC.
29、they are living a happy lifeD. they are content with themselves5. The underlined word “transmitted” in the last paragraph means. A. hand downB. make upC. take downD. pass over【参考答案】21.ABCDA【2014高考英语江西省红色六校第二次联考】C“When I grow up, I want to be.”Almost all of us have thought about, or been asked to thi
30、nk about, our future careers. Our answers may differ greatly. Even now your aspirations may have changed from when you were in primary school.However, it seems career options arent only based on personal taste. In a survey carried out by Teens, doctors, lawyers, and bankers were some of most popular
31、 careers that people said they hoped to follow. This is in line with a similar survey carried out in the UK in May 2011 by job website monster. Co.uk, in which medicine was the top choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17. Medicine and law are two of the oldest and best known professions. Th
32、eir prestige (威望) may come from the fact that doctors and lawyers are some of the most esteemed members of society, and they make good money. Joining these high-profile professions is often seen as a sign of upward social mobility. It is equally unsurprising that banking is now one of the most commo
33、n career choices. Youngsters worldwide think of banking and see the money rolling in. Wealth is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career. British young men list the UK tycoon Alan Sugar, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg as their
34、 top role models “for their wealth”. Just as Chinese teenagers see being a banker as a good and fun pathway to “wealth”.However, not every child has the makings of doctor, lawyer, or banker. They are those who see fulfillment and happiness in other areas, and many teenagers dare to ink more individu
35、ality into their career options. As the Teens survey discovered, a variety of unconventional jobs-coffee shop owner, gourmet(美食家)，waiter at a fast food restaurant-are among teenagers career choices. They can be equally interesting and rewarding jobs.With every choice comes responsibility and challen
36、ge, and all career paths require specific education and training, you have to learn to balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills.66. What is the passage mainly about?A. Choosing a good job is very important. B. Careers in teenagers mind.C. Teenager
37、s in the UK like doctors. D. The choice of career needs challenge.67. What is the top career choice among UK teenagers aged between 13 and 17 according to the article?A. Bank B. Law C. Medicine D. Education68. According to the article, all of the following are the benefits of being a doctor except_.
38、A. respect from others B. upward social mobilityC. high pay D. the oldest profession 69. What do youngsters think is increasingly becoming one of the most important indicators of a successful career?A. Prestige B. Fulfillment C. Happiness D. Wealth70. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Acc
39、ording to your particular talents and skills, you can choose your favorite career.B. Specific education and training can help get a good job.C. Whatever career you choose, you should balance optimism and confidence with being realistic about your particular talents and skills. D. Responsibility is the most important when you choose a good job.【参考答案】6670、BCDDC
