1、第四模块 阅读填空（七选五）1【海南嘉积中学2013届高三上学期高中质检（四）】The United States has all sorts of geography, from deserts to beaches, mountains to flatlands. These conditions help create all sorts of weather: hot, wet, dry, mild and so on. Sometimes all in one day!71 But others have dry air, so the heat does not feel so b
2、ad. In winter, parts of the country get cold and snowy while others stay warm and sunny. This is the difference between, for example, New York City on the East Coast and Los Angeles on the West Coast. Yet even the East Coast has its warm places in winter, like Florida.72 The Pacific coast has smalle
3、r temperature changes, and calmer conditions, than along the Atlantic. Weather in the central and northeastern parts of the country is affected by cold air from Canada and warm air from the Caribbean. 73 74 The hurricane season is, officially, from June to November. The weather service says the Unit
4、ed States gets more severe weather than any other country. You know, we do not mean to scare you with all this talk about bad weather. The country also has lots of really nice weather. If you ever plan a trip to the United States, just be sure to read the local weather reports. 75 A. Conditions can
5、change quickly in a short period of time.B. That way you can get prepared for whatever the weather may bring.C. To know about the local weather conditions.D. Hurricanes are ocean storms that strike mainly in the Southeast.E. The oceans affect weather along the coasts.F. In summer, some areas get ver
6、y hot and the air is very wet.G. The winter is warm in Florida.【答案】F E A D B2【云南部分名校（玉溪一中、昆明三中、楚雄一中）高三2013届第一次统考】Faces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people? _71_. Yet a very young child or even an animal, such as a pigeon can learn to reco
7、gnize faces. We all take this for granted._72_. When we talk about someones personality, we mean the ways in which he or she acts, speaks, thinks and feels that make that individual different from others.Like the human face, human personality is very complex. But describing someones personality in w
8、ords is somewhat easier than describing his face. _73_. But if you were asked to describe a “nice person”, you might begin to think about someone who was kind, considerate, friendly, warm, and so forth.There are many words to describe how a person thinks, feels and acts. Gordon Airport, an American
9、psychologist, found nearly 18,000 English words characterizing differences in peoples behavior. _74_ . Bookworms, conservatives, military types people are described with such terms.People have always tried to “type” each other. Actors in early Greek drama wore masks to show the audience whether they
10、 played the villains or the heros role. In fact, the words “person” and “personality” come from the Latin persona, meaning “mask”. Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. _75_ .71_ 72_ 73_ 74_ 75_A. If you were asked to describe what a “nice face” look like, you probably would hav
11、e a difficult time doing so.B. But we can easily tell the “good guys” from the “bad buys” because the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions.C. We also tell people apart by how they behave.D. People have difficulty in describing the features of fingerprints.E. And many of us use this i
12、nformation as a basis for describing, or typing his personality.F. Experts say that actors differ in their behavioral and physical characteristics in acting.G. Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another.【答案】71G 72 C 73 A 74 E 75 B3【新疆
13、乌鲁木齐地区2013年高三年级第一次诊断性测验】Being a volunteerWhat can you do to help people? The answer is 一 to be a volunteer! 71_ Help yourself by helping othersWhen you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself. 72_.Lots of people really enjoy volunteering. Doing volunteer work means one important thing: Yo
14、u make a difference in the world. So where do you start? 73_ Things to do with family membersVolunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in. Find something you all agree on. Here are some ideas for things
15、you can do as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flowers in your local community.Invent your own opportunity74_ You can make and sell products, and donate the money to charity. Volunteering gives kids a taste of responsibility, Volunteering can also help kids learn important thin
16、gs about themselves like what kinds of things they re best at A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up. 75_ Make a plan to start volunteering today!A. School is a good place to start if you are looking for volunteer ideas. Ask a teacher for ideas.B. Volun
17、teering means to spend time helping others,C. If you are upset, doing something can be a great way to calm yourself down,D. Why not come?E. So what are you waiting for?F. Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services,G. Clean up a school or other public buildings.【答案
18、】71-75BCAFE4【河南郑州市2013届高三第一次质量预测英语试题】_71_Safety in the highway is not totally out of our hands. Here are four ways we can protect ourselves when we travel. 72 People in small cars are injured more often and more severely than people traveling in large cars. Factories of small cars are strengthening
19、their products safety, which helps. But the mix of large cars and small cars on the road is the main reason of the problem.Being thrown into glass and metal car parts, or being thrown from the car can really hurt or even kill you. 73 The safety belts main purpose is to pull you back if your car has
20、a sudden crash with another vehicle or object, or if it rolls over. A belt can reduce the chance of deadly injury by 45% and the chance of serious injury by 50%.Air bags are important. More than half of all new cars sold have air bags. Air bags provide protection in frontal crashes the type of crash
21、 that kills the most drivers when they are also wearing safety belts. Most people are demanding air bags in the cars they buy. 74 Effective as they are, they cant take the place of safety belts.Drunk driving crashes are less likely to happen if you dont drink. 75 Many people have realized that drunk
22、 driving can lead to death and injury, prison time and other results. There are movements to strengthen penalties （处罚）for drinking and driving.A. How to drive safely? B. You are safer in a large car. C. How to protect ourselves in the highway? D. Air bags are not installed in all cars. E. Thats why
23、safety belts should be worn. F. Drunk driving is the most serious problem.G. But the protection provided by air bags is limited in side or rear crashes.【答案】71.C 72.B 73.E 74.G 75.F 5【辽宁东北育才双语学校2013届高三第三次模拟英语试题】Linguistic(语言学的) PuzzlesHow did language begin? What was the worlds first language? Do all
24、 languages come from one original language? 51 . In the 4th century BC, the Greek historian Herodotus wrote this account: Psamtik I, an Egyptian King, wanted to find out what the oldest language in the world was. 52 . He told his servant to find two newborn babies. When the servant had found them, t
25、he king gave them to a shepherd (牧羊人) and said, “Keep these babies with the goats. Take care of them, but do not talk to them. Listen to any words that they say.” The king wanted to find out what language the children would speak if they were left alone. He said, “The first words they speak will com
26、e from the original language of the world.” 53 . He told the king, who asked his scholars about this word. They told him that the Phrygians, who lived in an area which is now Turkey, called bread “becos.” The king said, “Then Phrygian is the oldest language.” Today we know that the kings conclusion
27、was wrong. We dont know why the children said “becos” . 54 . Scholars discovered that many European and southern Asian languages belonged to the same “family” and that they started from the same parent language, Proto-Indo-European. Linguists think that it had split into several different languages,
28、 including Greek and Sanskrit, between 2000 and 1000 BC. Other languages, such as English and Spanish, developed from later splits. 55 . Two questions that interest linguists are: How does language change? Why does language change? If you like solving mysteries, historical linguistics may be the job
29、 for you.A. Nowadays, we study the origin of language more scientificallyB. He was talking about this problem with his scholars when he had an ideaC. The King was very kind to his servant and his servant remained royal to himD. Linguists are the scholars who are very interested in categorizing the l
30、anguage familiesE. People have been trying to find the answers to these questions for more than 2,000 yearsF. One day, while the babies were babbling to each other, the shepherd heard them say “becos” G. Linguists have classified many language families, and they are still trying to categorize others
31、【解析】通过后句可知讲的是与过去研究方法的对比，故选A。【考点定位】考查上下文的语境理解。55. 【答案】G【解析】本句起到承上启下的作用，故选G。【考点定位】考查上下文的语境理解。6【黑龙江大庆第三十五中学2013届高三上学期期末考试】Easy Ways to Boost（改善）Your Mood_71_. Taking an extra moment for yourself will make your day brighter and give you a healthier outlook on life. Here are some simple ways you can brin
32、g a little happiness into your life right now:1. Go for a walk. Grab your dog, best friend, or your significant other and head out on a brisk（轻快的） walk. Just a little bit of exercise can boost your mood and give you a fresh perspective（态度） on problems that have been bothering you. Think walks are bo
33、ring? _72_. Take a trip to the mall, or even walk to get some frozen yogurt. Make it a fun trip and youll surely make it part of your routine.2._73_. After all, laughter is the best medicine. Pick up something that makes you laugh like a funny picture, book, magazine, or a DVD of your favorite comed
34、y. _74_. Giving yourself time to laugh boosts feel-good endorphins（胺多酚）.3. _75_ . Take a photo of yourself doing something you enjoy, like roller skating, skiing, swimming, playing an instrument, or being with friends and family. Place the picture on your desk to remind yourself that you lead an ama
35、zing life and have lots to be happy about.A. Model behaviorB. Try walking to a place that seems exciting to youC. Ten minutes of relaxation can do wondersD. Even the most optimistic people can use a mood boost every once in a whileE. Tell someone that youre guaranteed to brighten their dayF. You cou
36、ld even plan a date night out to a comedy clubG. Buy something silly【答案】D B G F A7【吉林普通中学2012-2013学年度高中毕业班上学期期末复习检测】The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where weve never been before.But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior
37、 that should be followed when on line. 71 Imagine how youd feel if you were in the other persons shoes.For anything youre about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the persons face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 72 If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is
38、 to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 73 If it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room. 74 Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be
39、sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether its a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If its a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners
40、yourself doesnt give you license to correct everyone else. 75 At the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status. Unless you know the person
41、 very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, dont ask such questions.A. Its natural that there some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.B. Repeat the process till you feel sure that youd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face.C. Everyone was
42、new to the network once.D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.G. If
43、you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely.【答案】71-75 D B F C G 8【河北衡水中学2013届高三第三次调研考试英语试题】【答案】B E G A D9【黑龙江哈师大附中2013届高三上学期期末】Hospital emergency rooms treat injured fingers all the time Without treatment, a bad cut can lead to permanent damageBut how should a person know wh
44、en a bleeding cut is serious enough to require medical attention?Here are some tips from Dr Martin Brown, chairman of the department of emergency at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia1 Laceration （裂口）The medical term for a cut or tear in the skin is a laceration71 A long cut on a finger can likel
45、y be treated without a visit to a doctor if the wound is not very deep However, if you have a short but deep laceration, you will need professional attention2 Fingertips cut offSome injuries, like a fingertip that gets cut off, might even need surgery to repair72 More often, cutting down the bone is
46、 what is done because reattaching a fingertip is often not successful3 Bleeding73 Small cuts usually produce what is known as venous （静脉的） bleeding This means the blood flows steadily from the injury The bleeding will often stop when pressure is put on the wound In most cases holding direct pressure
47、 with a clean cloth for four to rive minutes would doBut if a cut appears to be pumping blood out with some force, this may be a sign of arterial （动脉的）bleeding 74Finally, always keep this in mind: even a cut that does not require medical attention must be kept clean to prevent infection Small cuts s
48、hould be cleaned gently with clean water 75 Then cover it with a clean, dry bandageA How a wound bleeds can be a sign of how serious it isB That requires a specialist to either cut down the bone or reattach the fingertipCThis kind of injury should be treated by a medical professional as soon as poss
49、ibleDThe first signs of this disease include difficulty in opening the mouthEUse a washcloth to clean the area if the wound is dirtyFWith a cut finger, holding the hand above the heart can reduce the loss of bloodGThe length-is usually not as important as the depth【答案】G B A C E 10【河南豫南九校2012-2013学年下
50、学期高三第一次联考】Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you arent sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive
51、answer that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do. 711. G
52、et specific. When you set yourself a goal, try to be as specific as possible. Lose 5 pounds is a better goal than lose some weight, because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like.72 Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal.2. 73Given how busy most
53、 of us are, and how many goals we are juggling at once, its not surprising that we routinely miss opportunities to act on a goal because we simply fail to notice them. Did you really have no time to work out today? No chance at any point to return that phone call? Achieving your goal means grabbing
54、hold of these opportunities before they slip through your fingers.3. Know exactly how far you have left to go. Achieving any goal also requires honest and regular monitoring of your progress if not by others, then by you yourself. If you dont know how well you are doing, you cant adjust your behavio
55、r or your strategies accordingly.74It is my hope that, after reading about the nine things successful people do differently, you have gained some insight into all the things you have been doing right all along. Remember:75. Its never what you are, but what you do.A. Wait for opportunities to appearB
56、. Seize the moment to act on your goalsC. Here are things successful people do differentlyD. Next Ill talk about my own experience on how to achieve successE. You dont need to become a different person to become a more successful oneF. Check your progress frequently-weekly, or even daily, depending
57、on the goalG. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there【答案】71-75 C G B F E 11【贵州湄潭中学2013届高三上学期期末考试】How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship,
58、 improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend 71 . But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful
59、 suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places. 2. Start a conversatio
60、nStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 72 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3. 73 Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these in
61、terests would always bring you and your friend together, Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose y
62、our friend. 74 . The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 75 Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your frien
63、d to be to you. A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your friends. E. Making new friends comes easy for some people. F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch. G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you.
64、【答案】71-75 ECBGD12【北京海淀区2013届高三上学期期末考试】Clara Barton，founder of the American Red Cross，gained worldwide honor for her dedication to easing human suffering and earned the nickname “Angel of the Battlefield. ”Barton was born into a liberal freethinking family in 1821. Her elder brothers and sisters happ
65、ily tutored her in math and reading, so when she entered school at three years old, she could read and spell three-syllable words. 71 _Concerned about Bartons difficulty in making friends, her parents sent her to a boarding school, hoping it would make her more comfortable with her peers. 72 _ Barto
66、n lost her appetite and cried constantly. After only one term, she had to be brought home. Then, Barton stayed out of school to nurse her older brother through a serious injury and also volunteered to care for poor families during a smallpox(天花）outbreak.In 1861，the Civil War broke out. The sight of
67、wounded soldiers touched Barton deeply. She began to collect and distribute food, bandages, medicines, and other supplies for the Union army.73 _ There, with little concern for her own safety, she cooked meals, assisted surgeons, and comforted wounded soldiers.Eventually，because of working too hard，
68、Barton collapsed，ill with typhoid fever. 74 _ It was there that she learned of an organization based in Switzerland一called the International Red Cross, whose work mirrored her own.Shortly after Barton arrived back home in 1873，her sister died. 75 _ When recuperating(休 养）at a health facility in New Y
69、ork，she began planning for the establishment of an American wing of the International Red Cross. Although at first the government resisted，her efforts finally paid off. The American Red Cross was officially organized on May 21, 1881. Her influence lives on today in the work of the organization she f
70、ounded.A. Barton fell into a deep depression.B. Unfortunately, it had the opposite effect.C. Many people felt sorry for the loss of her sister and her own health.D. Barton risked her life to transport wagonloads of supplies to the front lines.E. When she recovered, her doctors prescribed a long, res
71、tful trip to Europe.F. Barton spent the following several months learning basics about Swiss Cross.G. She easily kept up with the older children academically but did not fit in socially.【答案】71. G 72. B 73. D 74. E 75. A 13【河北唐山市2013届高三上学期期末考试】Ways to Create Quality Time with Your KidsChildren are a
72、reward from the Lord according to the BibleI have certainly found that to be true 71 In spite of a tight schedule, I do several things to develop my relationships with my kids1Take one child along on a short tripLast year I had a lecture in Kamloops, and I took my daughter Hannah with meThe time we
73、spent together in the car that day was invaluable, and now she always asks me, Dad, when are we going to go on a trip together again? 72 2 73 I try to have regular dates with each of my childrenLike my wife, they deserve to have my attention every once in a whileI build the time around them, doing t
74、hings they enjoy and just walking together3Eat one meal together each dayIn our home breakfast is chaos, and by lunchtime we are not at homeBut as much as possible we try to have dinner as a family 74 Its our chance to celebrate victories, and to help each other through the tough things75 I picture
75、myself taking aim, pulling back the bow and sending them into the orldThe target that they hit depends largely on the amount that I put in them todayDoes it make effort? YesAre there tough choices sometimes? YesIs it worth it? Certainly!APut their activities into your scheduleBTake them on datesCFoc
76、us on your childrenDThe Bible speaks of children as arrowsEThis is our time to reconnect and recharge after a busy dayFIve also found its important to find the time to give each child the attention they needG A one-or-two day trip like this is a great chance for you to connect with one of your kids【
77、答案】71-75 FGBED【解析】试题分析：71.根据I have certainly found that to be true与它相呼应是我也发现结构类似，故选F。72.根据Last year I had a lecture in Kamloops, and I took my daughter Hannah with meThe time we spent together in the car that day was invaluable, and now she always asks me, Dad, when are we going to go on a trip toge
78、ther again?对上文的总结故选G73.根据下文I try to have regular dates with each of my children.空格出是下段的总结，可知选B。74.根据In our home breakfast is chaos, and by lunchtime we are not at homeBut as much as possible we try to have dinner as a family在忙碌了一天后回到家中，故选E。75.根据I picture myself taking aim, pulling back the bow and s
79、ending them into the orld 与下文相对应故选D。14【甘肃武威六中2013届高三第二次诊断考试】We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us dont do a very good job. 71 So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you tal
80、k too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, its over. Im just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheer up! 72 Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion?
81、 Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs
82、 if they help you make your points more clearly. 73 Dont talk over their heads, and dont talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 74 And be yourself. Let yo
83、ur personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you dont have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! Youre not convinced
84、 yet? 75 A. It doesnt to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Dont say what you arent familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.【答案】71-75 C A F D G 版权所有：高考资源网()版权所有：高考资源网()
