2012 年全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之广告类.doc

1、2012 年全国高考英语试题阅读理解分类汇编之广告类（精校word版有答案解析）1.【2012全国新课标】AAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of theseplaces:l Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offerworkshops for making land-made pieces, traveling e

2、xhibits, book signings by childrensfavorite writer, and even musical performances and other artsl Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational

3、 programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.l Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶)

4、making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.l Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the

5、 whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了4则儿童旅游的广告。第一则：艺术博物馆；第二个自然历史博物馆；第三则木偶剧院；第四则自己动手科学博物馆。56. If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit

6、.A. a YoutheaterB. an art museumC. a natural history museumD. a hands-on science museum【答案】C 【解析】如果孩子对宇宙感兴趣，那你就得带孩子去“自然历史博物馆”。宇宙的内容是自然历史博物馆的一部分。根据“This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.”可知C正确。【考点定位】考查判断推理。57. What can k

7、ids do at a Youtheater? A. Look at rock collections. B. See dinosaur models.C. Watch puppet making.D. Give performances.【答案】C【解析】根据第三则广告中的“Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts.”可知C正确。【考点定位】考查细节理解。58. What does hands-

8、on science mean in the last paragraph?A. Science games designed by kids.B. Learning science by doing things.C. A show of kids science work.D. Reading science books.【答案】B【解析】根据文章中的最后一个广告中的“Theyll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting

9、, and building.”可知在这种博物馆中，孩子们通过按按钮、做实验和建东西去体验。所以B正确。【考点定位】考查细节理解。59. Where does this text probably come from?A. A science textbook.B. A tourist map.C. A museum guide.D. A news report.【答案】C【解析】根据文章的第一句话“Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids (孩子) to? Try some of these plac

10、es:”和四个全是博物馆内容可知，这是一则博物馆广告介绍，所以这取材于博物馆导游图。【考点定位】考查判断推理。2.【2012陕西卷】AWhat brings a nation together? Of the four choices shared values, language, history, and religion, its shared values. In our latest poll (民意调査), seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor (因索）bringing a nation toge

11、ther, and six preferred language. Both choices scored high in the poll, suggesting that our values and how we express them are closely linked Still, history was not forgotten in some countries, particularly in Mexico and Russia. Even Canada and the United States chose national histories as the secon

12、d-most important factor uniting their people. The biggest surprise? Not one country picked religion as its top choice. Respect your eldersIn most countries, the oldest generation considered values more important to a nation than did those who are under 45 years old.Do you speak Canadian?Language sco

13、red lower in Canada than in all other countries polled, perhaps because the country speaks two official languages, French and English.Church and stateMost people polled do not connect their religious beliefs to their national pride. Religion ranked last in 13 countries with France scoring it at 1%,

14、the lowest of all.46. According to the poll, what was the most important factor in bringing a nation together? A. Language. B. Values. C. History. D. Religion.47.In which country did language score the lowest in their national pride? A. Canada. B. Mexico. C. France. D. America.48.According to the ch

15、arts, shared values and language were considered equally important in . A. Australia B. Brazil C. China D. India【要点综述】一项最新的调查表明：使得一个民族更有凝聚力的因素很多，但最主要是相同的价值取向。1 【答案与解析】B 事实细节题。根据第一自然段中的in our latest poll, seven out of 16 countries chose values as the greatest factor bringing a nation together. 选B。2 【

16、答案与解析】A 事实细节题。由Do you speak Canadian?中的第一句可知本题选A。3 【答案与解析】D 推理判断题。根据图表可以看出India对于价值取向和语言的意思看到一样重要，故本题选D。3.【2012四川卷】BHere is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2012: More than 200 B&Bs（bed & breakfast）across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing serv

17、ices for your stay at their lowest prices! Dont miss it. Just collect the vouchers（活动券）in our B&B Daily printed from 01/04/2012 to 07/04/2012 and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below: The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning. The off

18、er is of two kinds: 20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/201231/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012；35 per room, per night, valid during stay period of 01/06/201231/08/2012. The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only. The stay must be booked directly with the chose

19、n B&Bs before 28/04/2012. Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night. If voucher holders book either the 20 or 35 per room per night, any additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities may require an extra charge. But these are not required in order to

20、take up the offer. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available. Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve（保留）the right to charge at full price for every night of stay. Vouchers may not be used together with any

21、other offer. The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Additional 10 may be paid to confirm（确认）the booking and will be returned on arrival. The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18.45. The voucher can be used for a s

22、tay at the chosen B&B on _.A. 09/01/2012 B. 04/02/2012 C. 01/03/2012 D. 28/04/201246. How much should be paid for a two-night stay in October 2012 at a chosen B&B?A. 70 B. 40 C. 35 D. 3047. What right do the B&Bs reserve?A. To charge extra 10 for bookings with no vouchers.B. To refuse bookings for g

23、uest under the age of 18.C. To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.D. To request extra charges as tips.48. By taking up the offer, the voucher holders can choose to _ .A. book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&BsB. have lunch or evening meal without paying extra moneyC. use

24、 the B&B offer together with other offersD. book the stays though B&B Daily 【本文要点】本文介绍了英国的B&Bs旅行食宿优惠活动。文章主要谈到了此次活动的具体操作注意事项。45. D 细节理解题。根据文中所提到的时间：02/04/201231/05/2012；01/09/201231/10/2012；01/06/201231/08/2012可知，四到十月活动券有效。故答案为D。46. B 细节理解题。根据文中“20 per room, valid（有效的）during stay period of 02/04/2012

25、31/05/2012 and then again 01/09/201231/10/2012”可知，在十月住两天晚上需40。47.B 细节理解题。根据最后一条规定“The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders bookings for people under the age of 18”可知答案为B。48. A 细节理解题。根据第三条规定“The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only”可知答案为A。4.【2012重庆卷】BTop lists are lecturing

26、 people on everything from100 books to read . Arent you just tired of being told what to do with your time?Now you have a list to end all lists!Take a look at the following two examples from the list of 101 things not to do:Swim with Dolphins（海豚）？ Swimming with dolphins is one of the worlds most pro

27、fitable tourist activities. However, every dolphin will welcome having their busy ,tiring day interrupted by tourists screaming pushing around them in the water. Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, they could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨).Heres

28、a little secret. Dolphins look like smiling at you, but actually theyre just opening mouths.Go to See the Mona Lisa?There must be something about the mysterious(神秘的)smile. The 6 million people who the lady in the Louvre every year cant all be wrong after all. But they can be quite anno standing in f

29、ront of you, holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the painting only for 15 seconds most.If the mysterious l

30、ady in the picture knew her fate, she wouldnt just be smiling, she laughing.So, still long to see the Mona Lisa? If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20 discount.【考点】说明文广告【文章大意】短文为一则广告，向读者推荐一本书。60

31、. According to the passage, swimming with dolphins_. A. is the worlds most popular tourist activity B. gives fun to both tourists and dolphins C. will make tourists busy and tired D. can cause danger to dolphins60.【答案】D【试题解析】短文提到“Worse yet, when dolphins get too near to the boats loaded tourists, th

32、ey could get caught up in ropes and killed by propellers(螺旋桨)”。由此可知与海豚共泳可能会给海豚带来危险。因此，正确答案为D选项。【难度】容易61. what does the author think about going to see the Mona Lisa? A. It is wrong to go and see the mysterious smile. B. It is not as satisfying as expected. C. Fifteen seconds in front of the painting

33、 is enough. D. Queuing for hours is worthwhile.61.【答案】B【试题解析】短文提到“ holding up their cameras to prevent you from seeing anything. In fact hard for you to see the painting clearly because you have to stay away from it for security read. After queuing for hours, many tourists can remain in front of the

34、 painting only for 15 seconds most.”。由此可知，看蒙娜丽莎并没有预期的那样令人满意。B选项内容与此相符合。因此，正确答案为B选项。【难度】一般62. The list of “101 things not to do” is made most probably because its author_. A. thinks it boring to do the things suggested by other lists B. believes other lists are not humorous enough C. intends to persu

35、ade people to read more lists D. wants to provide a list different from other lists62.【答案】D【试题解析】根据短文，作者推出了“101 things not to do”，是想提出有以往不同的内容，D选项与此相符。因此，正确答案为D选项。【难度】容易63. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To advertise a book B. To introduce a website C. To comment on popular lists D. To

36、recommend tourist activities.63.【答案】A【试题解析】短文最后一段提到“If you want to find out more about the list, read 101 Tings NOT to Do Before You Die. Visit www.not2dobeforeidie.co.uk and buy the book at a 20 discount.”。由此可知，作者是在推销一本书，也就是短文的目的是为一本书做广告。因此，正确答案为A选项。【难度】一般5.【2012辽宁卷】A Mini Book Excerpts（节选） Biograp

37、hy When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land,the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the netghboring area to protect it The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor. J. D. Sulinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$

38、27）Mystery（疑案小说） “Youre a smart boy. Bennys death was no accident, and youre the only who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ”The boy was starting stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly occerred to Annika,“Did you You recognized the man in the car,didnt you?”

39、 The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers,“Maybe,”he said quitely. Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25. 99）Short Stories She wants to say to him what she has learmed,none of it in class. Some women are borm stupid,and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give ,an

40、d some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers,some who they dont want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters wont. Some mothers love so their daughters wont. You Are Free by Danzy Senna （Riverhead Books,$15）Humor Do your kids like to have fun? Com

41、e to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times!s “amusement cycling”is the most fun you can have,legally,in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can speng less than half to that within a days drive

42、lf most cities? Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14. 99）56. If the readers want to know about the lite of Salinger , they should buy the book published by . A. Ecco B. Atria Books C. Riverhead Books D. Random House57. The book Hbppy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for . A. young

43、children B. Disney World workers C. middle school teachers D. parents with young children58. Which book describes women with characters of their own? A. Happy And Other Bad Thoughts B. J. D. Salinger:A Life C. You Are Free D. Red Wolf 59. After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn th

44、at . A. the boy helped arrest the murderer B. Benny died of an accident C. the murderer got away with the crime D. Ammika carried out the crime【考点】日常生活类图书介绍【文章大意】本文向读都推荐了几种不同类型的书，并分别作了简介。56.【答案】D【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段可知，第一本书是介绍Salinger生平的书，这本书是由Random House出版的，所以选D57.【答案】D 【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第四段可知，这本书是关于父母如何让

45、孩子玩得高兴的书，所以这本书的读者应该是有小孩的父母。【难度】一般58.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第三段Some women are born stupid, and dome women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they dont want to be.可知，这是一本用妇女自

46、己的性格来描述她们的书。【难度】一般59.【答案】A【试题解析】Red Wolf是一本悬疑小说，由“The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers 可知，小男孩犹豫了，那接下来应该就是帮助警察破案并逮捕凶手了。【难度】中等【长难句解析】6.【2012浙江卷】BBelow is a selection about Guinness（吉尼斯） World Records.Top 6 Unusual Guinness World RecordsFastest 100 m running on all fours The 2008 Guinness World Reco

47、rds Day was, according to CWR, their biggest day of record-breaking ever, I- h more than 290.000 people taking put in record attempts in 15 different countries. Kenichi Itos record attempt was port of this special day. He is just another example of Japanese with super powers. His super power is to r

48、un with great speed on all fours. Kenichi Ito ran 100 m on all fours in 18.58 seconds. The Japanese set this record at Setagaya Kuritsu Sogo Undojyo, Tokyo, in 2008.Most people inside a soap bubbleThe Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana, Califomia celebrated this year the 15th anniversary of the B

49、ubble (泡泡) Festival. A bubbles math principles and science were presented and demonstrated at the three-week-long exhibition. The intriguing Bubble Show was also part of the program. Fan Yang and Deni Yang impressed the audience with their awesome skills for bubble making. The Yang family cooperated

50、 with the Discovery Science Center to set a new Guinness World Record for mow people inside a scup bubble and they succeeded.The family that has been working with soap bubbles for 27 years created a huge soap bubble and got 118 people inside it. The record was set or. April 4, 2011.Longest ears on a

51、 dogA bloodhound from Illinois has the longest ears ever measured a dog. The right ear is 13.75 inches long and the left one 13.5 inches. The dog named Tigger earned this title in 2004 and is owned by Christina and Bryan Flessner.Mr. Jeffries is the previous record holder of this title. Each of his

52、ears measured approximately 11. 5 inches long. His grandfather used to hold this amazing world record, but when he died Mr.Jeffries look over.Most living generationsDid you ever wonder what is the Guinness World Record for most living generation in one family? Seven is the answer.The ultimate author

53、ity on record-breaking mentions on the website that the youngest great-great- great-great grandparent of this family was Augusta Bung aged 109 years 97 days, followed by her daughter aged 89, her granddaughter aged 70, her great grand-daughter aged 52, her great-great grand-daughter aged 33 and her

54、great-great-great granddaughter aged 15 on the birth of her great-great-great-great grandson on January 21, 1989.Most T shirts worn at onceBelieve it or not, there is a record also for this category. Krunoslav Budiseli set a new world record on May 22,2010 for wearing 245 T-shirts at the same time.

55、The nun from Croatia was officially recognized as the new record bolder by Guinness World Records after he managed to put on 245 different T-shirts in 1ess than two hours. . The T-shirts weighted 68 KG and Budiseli said he began struggling around T-shirt No. 120. He dethroned the Swedish Guinness re

56、cord holder who wore 238 T-shirts.Heaviest pumpkinGuinness World Records confirmed on October 9. 2010 that a gigantic pumpkin （南瓜） grown in Wisconcin was officially the worlds heaviest. It weighed 1,810 pounds 8 ounces and was unveiled by Chris Stevens at the Stillwater Harvest Festival in Minnesota

57、. Stevens pumpkin was 85 pounds Javier than the previous re I, another huge pumpkin grown in Ohio. The proud farmer said his secret is a precise of rain, cow mature, good soil, sea grass and fish emulsion. Some of the worlds heaviest pumpkins, including the record bolder, were on public display at t

58、he Bronx Botanical Gardens in New Yost for a dozen days.46. Why is Kenichi Ito described s a man with a super power?A.He set a good example to all Japanese.B.He made record attempts in 15 different countries.C.He set a new record for Fastest 100 m running on all fours.D.He participated in the 2008 G

59、uinness World Records Day activities.47.Jeffries is the name of.A.the owner of the dog with the longest earsB.the grandfather of the dog with the longest careC.the present holder of the record for Longest care on a dogI), the former holder of the record for longest care on a dog48.How many T-shirts

60、had Krunoslav Budiseli put on before he felt it difficult to go on?A. 68.B. 120.C. 238.D. 245.49.According to the given information. which Guinness World Record was most recently set?A.The record for Most people inside a soup bubble.B.The record for Most living generations.C.The record for Most T-sh

61、irts worn at once.D.The record for Heaviest pumpkin.【考点】日常生活类小品文【文章大意】能够上吉尼斯纪录是多么了不起的事情！那我们就来了解一下吉尼斯世界纪录的前六名吧，看看究竟有什么奇迹发生呢？ 46.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一部分的倒数第二句：His super power is to run with great speed on all fours. Kenichi Ito ran 100 m on all fours in 18.58 seconds.可知答案C符合文意。47.【答案】D【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第三

62、部分的标题Longest ears on a dog和第二段的开头Mr. Jeffries is the previous record holder of this title. 可知答案D符合文意。48.【答案】B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第五部分的倒数第二句The T-shirts weighted 68 KG and Budiseli said he began struggling around T-shirt No. 120.可知答案B符合文意。49.【答案】A【试题解析】细节理解题。根据文章中讲述的6大吉尼斯世界纪录的时间提示，可以得知 答案A，The record was s

63、et or. April 4, 2011.是最新的时间，故符合文意。【难度】一般【长难句解析】The family that has been working with soap bubbles for 27 years created a huge soap bubble and got 118 people inside it. 这个从事肥皂泡事业有27年的家族创造了一个巨大的肥皂泡，可容纳118人在其中。that引导定语从句，在定语从句中主语，不可省略，修饰先行词the family。7.【2012江苏卷】 A What Would You Want Most on a Desert I

64、sland?This months survey shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island: Another person. And one they know well. Respondents in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse (调查对象) or partner would be their first choice to have with th

65、em. Perhaps this makes sense: An MP3 player cant help you find drinking water, your dog cant help you start a fire and who knows if George Clooney or Penelope Cruz has taken courses in wilderness survival training? Lets just hope the SOS sign you two build gets spotted sooner rather than later!My hu

66、sband, of course! George Clooney wouldnt think Im as pretty as my husband does!Roseane, 42, BrazilMy MP3 player. I would not want my loved ones, including my pet, to be left alone like this.Co-Co, 28, ChinaMy partner should be there to listen to me complain about the fact that we are left alone on a

67、n islandprobably due to some error he made.Julia, 25, Jordan56. According to the survey, people left alone on a desert island would most want their_.A. MP3 player B. dog C. spouse/partner D. celebrity57. Which of the following is tree about George Clooney?A. He has been trained in wilderness surviva

68、l.B. He may not be able to help you survive.C. He does not think Roseane is beautiful.D. He is the choice of most South African women.58. The survey results are analyzed in terms of the respondents _.A. sex, age and nationalityB. race, nationality and sexC. marriage, age and raceD. age, sex and marr

69、iage【考点】调查报告类【文章大意】本文是一篇调查报告，调查了关于“如果你一个人独自留在一个孤岛上，你最需要什么？”的这个话题，你们想知道这个结果是什么吗？56.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“Respondents in all 16 countries surveyed said their spouse or partner would be their first choice to have with them”可知，应选C项。【难度】一般57.【答案】B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第四句中“and who knows if George Clooney

70、or Penelope Cruz has taken courses in wilderness survival training?”可推知此处表示“谁知道乔治克鲁尼和佩内洛普克鲁兹是否参加了野外逃生训练”，即他们或许不能帮助逃生，故B项正确。【难度】一般58.【答案】A【试题解析】推理判断题。根据四个大标题“Spouse/Partner”，“Clooney/Cruz”,“MP3 Player”和“Dog”下的段落中关键词，“the South African women/ the Indian women, Russian men, the Mexian men, older than 4

71、5”等都可看出是从性别、国籍、年龄这三个方面来调查的，故A项正确。【难度】一般【长难句解析】1. This months survey shows people worldwide have a natural understanding of what they would need most if left alone on a desert island: Show 的宾语从句，从句中含有of 的宾语从句，连词是what。2.My partner should be there to listen to me complain about the fact that we are lef

72、t alone on an islandthat引导的同位语从句，修饰 the fact.9.【2012天津卷】ABicycle SafetyOperation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.Theft Prevention Always securely lo

73、ck your bicycle to a bicycle rack-even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.EquipmentBrakes Mak

74、e sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.Helmet A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.Lights Always have a front headlight-visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.Rules of the RoadRiding on Campus

75、 As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of ways to walkers. If you are involved in an acc

76、ident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such posts can re

77、sult in a fine.If Things Go WrongIf you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:No bicycle registration-$25Bicycle parking banned-$30Blocking path with bicycle -$40Violation of bicycle equipment requirement -$3536. Registrat

78、ion of your bicycle may help you _.A. find y our stolen bicycleB. get your serial numberC. receive free repair servicesD. settle conflicts with walkers37. According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?A. Brakes.B. A helmet.C. A headlight.D.A taillight.38. When you

79、 ride a bicycle on the campus, _.A. ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalksB. cycle at a speed of over 15 mphC. put the walkers right of way firstD. call the police before leaving in a case of accident39. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined _.A. $25B. $30C. $35D.

80、$4040. What is the passage mainly about?A. A guide for safe bicycling on campus. B. Directions for bicycle tour on campus.C. Regulations of bicycle race on campus. D. Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.【答案】36-40 ADCBA10.【2012福建卷】C篇Finally, a cell phoneThats a phoneWith rates as low as $3.75 p

81、er week ！“Well, I finally did it. I finally decided to enter the digital age and get a cell phone. My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway for an hour before someone stopped to help. But when I went to the cell phone store, I almost

82、 changed my mind. The phones all have cameras, computers and a global-positioning something or other thats supposed to spot me from space. Goodness, all I want to do is to be able to talk to my grandkids ！ The people at the store werent much help. They couldnt understand why someone wouldnt want a p

83、hone the size of a postage stamp. And the rate plans! They were confusing, and expensive and thecontract (合同）lasted for two years! Id almost given up until a friend told me about her new Jitterbug phone. Now,I have the convenience and safety of being about to stay in touch with a phone I can actuall

84、y use. ”Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订）！ Unlike other cell phones，Jitterbug has plans that make sense. Why should I pay for minutes I m never going to use? And if I do talk more than I plan，I won t find myself with no minutes like my friend who has a prepaid phone

85、. Best of all, there is no contract to sign_so I m not locked in for years at a time. The US-based customer service is second to none. And the phone gets service anywhere in the country.Monthly Minutes50100Monthly Rate$14.99S19.99911 AccessFREE.FREELong Distance CallsNo additional chargeNo additiona

86、l chargeFriendly Return Policy30 days30 daysCall now and receive a FREE gift when you order. Try Jitterbug for 30 days and if you don t love it, just return it! Why wait, the Jitterbug comes ready to -use right out of the box. If you arent as happy with it as I am, you can return it and get your mon

87、ey back. Call now, the Jitterbug product experts are ready to answer your questions.Call 1-888-809-8794 or visit www. jitlerbugdirect. com.63.What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?A.Being stuck by the highway.B.Being urged by his grandkids.C.Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.D

88、.Being attracted by the friendly return policy.64.On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about.A. $3.75B. $4.99C. $14.99D. $19.9965.An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is .A.its discount price with a free giftB.its reasonable rate plans without a contractC.i

89、ts M global-positioning system with 911 accessD.its good customer service all over the world66.The main purpose of the passage is to .A.tell a customers story of JitterbugB.provide two ways to order JitterbugC.give a brief introduction of JitterbugD.attract potential customers to Jitterbug；【考点】手机广告说

90、明文类【文章大意】本文通过自己困在高速上后决定买Jitterbug手机的经历，以及介绍Jitterbug手机特殊之处和订购优越性，来吸引更多的消费者来购买Jitterbug手机。63. 【答案】A【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第一个标题中的第二句My kids have been annoying me and the last straw was when my car broke down, and I was stuck by the highway可知答案为A项。64. 【答案】B【试题解析】推理判断题。根据表格中的第二列可知每个月是$19.99, 那么每个月是4周，所以19.994=4

91、.99，所以答案为B项。65. 【答案】 B【试题解析】细节理解题。根据第二个标题Affordable plans that I can understand一and no contract to sign (签订）可知作者买下Jitterbug手机的原因。66. 【答案】 D【试题解析】意图推断题。根据文章最后一部分对于Jitterbug手机的介绍和订购方式以及联系方法都可推知本文主要是通过自己的买手机经历来吸引更多的顾客来购买Jitterbug手机，D项正确。【难度】中等【长难句解析】Now, I have the convenience and safety of being about

92、 to stay in touch with a phone I can actually use.现在，我有一种实际触摸用我的手机和保持联系的方便和安全感了。本句中stay in touch with“和某人保持联系”，I can actually use做定语，修饰先行词a phone。11.【2012湖南卷】B Still seeking a destination for your weekend break? There are some places which are probably a mere wall away from your college. Kings Art C

93、entre A day at the Centre could mean a visit to an exhibition of the work of one of the most interesting contemporary artists on show anywhere. This weekend sees the opening of an exhibition of four local artists. You could attend a class teaching you how to learn from the masters or get more creati

94、ve with paint free of charge. The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee. the Botanic Garden The Garden has over 8,000 plant species; it holds the research and teaching collection of living plants for Cambridge University. The multi-branched Torch Aloe here is impre

95、ssive. The African plant produces red flowers above blue-green leaves, and is not one to miss. Get to the display house to see Dionaea muscipula, a plant more commonly known as the Venus Flytrap that feeds on insects and other small animals. The Garden is also a place for wildlife-enthusiasts. Look

96、for grass snakes in the lake. A snake called Hissing Sid is regularly seen lying in the heat of the warm sun. Byrons Pool Many stories surround Lord Byrons time as a student of Cambridge University. Arriving in 1805, he wrote a letter complaining that it was a place of “mess and drunkenness”. Howeve

97、r, it seems as though Byron did manage to pass the time pleasantly enough. Im not just talking about the pet bear he kept in his rooms. He spent a great deal of time walking in the village. It is also said that on occasion Byron swam naked by moonlight in the lake, which is now known as Byrons Pool.

98、 A couple of miles past Grantchester in the south Cambridgeshire countryside, the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular paths around the fields. The cries of invisible birds make the trip a lovely experience and on the way home you can drop into the village for afternoon tea. If you dont trust me

99、, then perhaps youll take it from Virginia Woolf over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool. 61. As mentioned in the passage, there is a small charge for _. A. attending the masters class B. working with local artists C. learning life drawing D. seeing an exhibit

100、ion62. “Torch Aloe” and “Venus Flytrap” are _. A. common insects B. impressive plants C. rarely-seen snakes D. wildlife-enthusiasts63. We can infer from the passage that Byron seemed _. A. to fear pet bears B. to like walking C. to be a heavy drinker D. to finish university in 180564. In the passage

101、 Byrons Pool is described as a lake _. A. surrounded by fields B. owned by Lord Byron C. located in Grantchester D. discovered by Virginia Woolf65. What is the passage mainly about? A. Some places for weekend break. B. A way to become creative in art. C. The colourful life in the countryside. D. Unk

102、nown stories of Cambridge University.2012湖南高考真题B参考答案：CBBAA答案详解：61. 细节理解题。从第一部分中的The Centre also runs two life drawing classes for which there is a small fee.可知答案。62. 细节理解题。从第二部分找到这两种名称便知。63. 推理判断题。从the pet bear he kept in his rooms排除A；Arriving in 1805排除D；从complaining that it was a place of “mess and

103、 drunkenness”得出是别人drunken,他抱怨，排除C。从He spent a great deal of time walking in the village可知选B。64. 细节理解题。A couple of miles past Grantchester排除C；from Virginia Woolf over a century after Byron, she reportedly took a trip to swim in the same pool排除D；文章没提到own的问题。the pool is surrounded by beautiful circular

104、 paths around the fields为答案出处。65. 主旨大意题。本文为总分结构，从第一段可知答案。12.【2012江西卷】BA Book ReviewThe Snake-Stone by Berlie DohertyThe setting: Urban England (the cities), but also rural England (the countryside) including remote English villages.The theme: The main theme is a teenage research of self-discovery, i

105、n this case the search for a mother from whom the hero was separated at an early age. Its other concerns are love, getting on with others, being persistent and courageous and trying to deal with doubts, troubles and worries. As the book moves to a close, James swimming coach says to him: “You are no

106、t like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.”The characters: James is the hero of the story. He is a championship diver, and has a comfortable life with his foster parents (养父母). Yet he also has the qualities to take him on a long journey t

107、o find his birth mother. The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James parents, his diving instructor, best friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically.The turning point: The turning point in the story comes while James foster parents are away in London, and he

108、 wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he has is a fossil, “the snake stone” which she left behind along with a note on which she had written: “Take good care of Sammie. It was written on a torn envelope with parts of an address still there.The journey: Instead of going to Lo

109、ndon, James decides to find his birth mother. With help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found. James has painful, challenging, but also humorous and happy travels. The mother he finally meets, Anne, has a minor yet powerful voice in

110、 the novel. He comes to understand why she left him at a strangers door fifteen years before. Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness. As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending. Its hero says, on returning to h

111、is foster parents, “I was home.”61What is the main theme of the novel?ALife with foster parents.BLife in the world of diving.CA journey of self-discovery.DA travel around the country.62What do the coachs words in Paragraph 2 suggest?AJames is a successful diver.BJames is a hopeful swimmer.CJames is

112、an outgoing young man.DJames is an independent young man.63The snake stone in the novel is . Aa stone with an address on itBa clue left by the birth motherCa gift from the swimming coachDa fossil left by the foster parents64Which of the following is true about the novel?AThe story has a sad ending.B

113、The story takes place in the city of London.CThe characters are vividly described.DThe turning point comes after the hero meets his birth mother. 65It can be concluded that James journey is _.AworthwhileBboringCcomfortableDdisappointing61答案：C考点：细节理解由第二段第一句:“The main theme is a teenage search of self

114、-discovery” “主题是一个寻找自我发现的青年”.选C。62答案：D考点：推断题由第二段教练的话 “You are not like a kid obeying instructions any more. You are diving like a young man who knows where he is going.”“你不像是一个再会遵守指令的孩子。你像一个知道他将去哪里的年轻人一样在跳水。”选出D63答案：B考点：细节理解根据第四个小标题中he wonders about the identity of his birth mother. The only clue he

115、 has is a fossil,the snake stone which she left behind along with a not on which she had written,Take good care of Sammie.他想知道他生母的身份。他有的唯一线索就是一个化石，她和一张上面写着好好照顾Sammie一起留下的the snake stone。选B。64.答案：C考点：推断题根据文章第三个小标题中的 The other characters in The Snake-Stone, James parents , his diving instructor, best

116、friend, the villagers, people he meets on his journey, are pictured realistically.在Snake-Stone, James的父母，他的跳水教练，最好的朋友，村民们，他在他的旅途中遇见的人种的其他人物角色被逼真地描写选C。由最后一段倒数第二句 “As a journey of self-discovery The Snake-Stone also provides its readers with a happy ending.”最后一个发现自我的旅行，Snake-Stone也为它的读者提供了一个快乐的结局.排除A；

117、由第五个标题第二句话 with help from his geography teacher, James sets out for the remote country village where his mother might be found，在他的地理老师的帮助下，他出发去他妈妈也许会被找到的偏远的乡村。排除B.由第四个小标题第一句The turning point in the story comes while James foster parents away in London,故事中的转折点当James的养父母在伦敦离开的时候到来。排除D65答案：A考点：推断题由第五个标

118、题中倒数第三句Although the meeting is not long, it leaves him with a feeling of completeness尽管会面不长，但是它给他留下了圆满的感觉。选A。13.【2012安徽卷】A Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear（鞋类）in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits（展品）from all over the w

119、orld. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.Room 1 The celebrity（名人）footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to

120、pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities choice offootwear extremely interesting.Room 2 Most of our visitors are amazed and shocked by the collection of “special purpose”shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example , there are Chinese shoes made of Silk that were w

121、orn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!Room 3 As well as shoes and boots the museum also exhibits shoe shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example , there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!The footw

122、ear Library People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up Information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.56. Where would you find a famous singers shoes?A. Room1. B. Room 2.C. Room3. D. The Fo

123、otwear Library57. All exhibits in each room . A. share the same theme B. have the same shapeC. are made of the same material D. belong to the same social class58. Which of the following is true according to the text? A. The oldest exhibits in Room 1 were made in the 1950s.B. Room 2 is the most visit

124、ed place in the museum.C. Room 3 has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.D. Researchers come to the Footwear Library for data.59. The purpose of the text is to get more people to . A. do research B. design shoesC. visit the museum D. follow celebrities56A 是一道细节题，room1 里面就是明星们的鞋57A也是一道细节题，room1、2 3都是按照主题分类的。58D。A错了，room1起源于50s,但是没有具体说最早的展品就是那时制造的。B明显错误，room1才是the most popular，答案C错了，room3只是展示shoe shaped objects.59C. 从文章的第一句话得知，本文是广告。