1、 阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。While some dictionaries define the word “right” as “a privilege” when used in the context of “human rights”, we are talking about something more basic. Originally, people had rights only because of their membership in a group, such as a family. Then, in 539 BC,
2、Cyrus the Great, after conquering the city of Babylon, did something totally unexpectedhe set all slaves free and let them return home. Moreover, he declared people should choose their own religion. Cyrus statements are about the first “human rights” declaration in history. Every person has certain
3、basic rights, simply by the fact of being human. These are called “human rights” rather than a privilege, which can be taken away at someones sudden desire. They are “rights” because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are there for your protection against people wh
4、o might want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other and live in peace. Yet many people, when asked to name their rights, will list only freedom of speech and belief and perhaps one or two others. There is no question that these are important rights, but the ful
5、l scope of human rights is very broad. They mean choice and opportunity. They mean the freedom to get a job, adopt a career, select a partner of ones choice and raise children. They include the right to travel widely and the right to work without trouble, abuse and threat of arbitrary (霸道) dismissal
6、. They even embrace the right to leisure. In ages past, there were no human rights. Then the idea turned up that people should have certain freedoms. And that idea, in the wake of World War II, resulted finally in the document called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirty rights to
7、 which all people are entitled. 1. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. What Are Human Rights? B. Why Do We Have Human Rights? C. How Do Human Rights Come Into Being? D. What To Do With Human Rights? 2. How did the first human rights come into being? A. By Cyrus conquering the c
8、ity of Babylon. B. By Cyrus setting the slaves free. C. By Cyrus making his statement about human rights. D. By choosing ones own beliefs. 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. Human rights can be taken away for some reason. B. Human rights have the same meaning as privileges.
9、C. Human rights can help you live a peaceful life. D. Human rights can be used to hurt others. 4. The underlined word “embrace” in the third paragraph means. A. to seekB. to includeC. to enjoyD. to share5. From the last paragraph we can infer that. A. people would have freedom rather than human righ
10、tsB. at the beginning of 20th the more complete rights appearedC. thirty human rights have existed for about 70 yearsD. World War II decided human rights【参考答案】15、ACCBC 阅读理解。A few months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated wit
11、h this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special position. My parents were complementar
12、y instructors：Mom taught me the words, and Dad taught me to obey them. But the stranger. He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.If I wanted to know anything about politics，history or science，he always knew the answers about the pa
13、st, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didnt seem to mind.I now know that my early concepts about relationship were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the v
14、alues of my parents, yet he was seldom blamed.and NEVER asked to leave.More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parents room today, you would still fi
15、nd him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?We just call him.“TV”He has a younger sister now. We call her“Computer”作者以生动形象的拟人手法描述了电视对自己的影响。5When the stranger came to live with our family, he was _.A. ingnored by the children
16、B. driven away for no reasonC. abandoned because it was too noisy D. accepted by every family member答案：D。事实细节题。由首段尾句可知答案。6The stranger can do all the following things EXCEPT that he can _.A. tell us some funny stories B. reject our proposalsC. influence the childrens character D. predict the future答
17、案：B。事实细节题。由第3段内容可知电视具有A、C、D项所说的功能，而不能“拒绝建议”，故按题意要求选B。7The underlined word“spellbound” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _.A. concentrated B. puzzled C. fascinated D. astonished答案：C。词义猜测题。由第2段尾句语境“数小时连续地看冒险故事、神秘故事和喜剧”可知应是“沉迷于，对着迷的”，故答案为C。倒数第3段第2句中的fascinating也是暗示。本题易误选A，但是如果注意一下后面的介词就可排除，因为concentra
18、te和on搭配。8What can we learn from the last three paragraphs of the passage?A. The computer is more advanced and has gained greater popularity.B. Old as he is，we like the stranger best.C. The TV set is out of fashion and often breaks down.D. We decide to throw the TV set away immediately.答案：A。推理判断题。文章中
19、提到电视伴随我们五十年，而现在它有了一个年轻的妹妹那就是电脑，说明了产品已推陈出新，暗示了电脑更先进更受人们青睐，故答案为A。【广东省广州市2014模拟】基础写作（共1小题，满分15分）以下是佛山剪纸艺术的相关信息：历史：1) 传统的民间艺术，历史悠久，起源于1000多年前;2) 清朝时期开始盛行，是人们日常生活的一部分。种类：1) 三种：用于装饰、宗教和设计;2) 用于装饰的剪纸使用最为广泛。现状：1) 送礼佳品，深受外国友人喜爱;2) 有30多家经营剪纸的商店，产品远销东南亚。写作内容请根据以上信息写一篇英语短文，介绍佛山剪纸艺术，供外国游客参考，内容包括：佛山剪纸艺术的历史、种类及现状。
20、写作要求1. 只能使用5个句子表达全部内容；2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。评分标准句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。基础写作【参考范文】Foshan paper-cutting is a traditional folk art with a long history, which dates back to more than 1000 years ago. In Qing Dynasty, paper-cutting became popular in Foshan and was an important part of peoples daily life. Ther
21、e are three kinds of paper cuts: paper cuts for decoration, for religious purposes and for design, among which those for decoration are the most widely used. Nowadays, paper-cutting products are often chosen as presents and foreigner are always fond of them. There are more than 30 shops for paper cu
22、ts in Foshan, and paper-cutting products sell as far as in Southeast Asia. 【广东省广州市2014模拟】读写任务 (共1小题，满分25分)阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Forming good study habits is a great start on a path to success. Even small changes can make a big difference and, over time, will change not only your approach towa
23、rd studying and organizing but your overall outlook on school and work.Having effective study habits creates a more efficient academic environment. Planning your study schedule in advance and faithfully sticking to it saves time. Even giving consideration to small details makes a difference. Develop
24、ing an efficient study plan can make your academic life go much more smoothly.When you have good study habits, you tend to be less stressed. Students who are anxious on exam day are typically those who came unprepared. Students who organize their lives and stick to their study schedules are confiden
25、t and relaxed at test-taking time.Regardless of whether you are setting a good example for classmates or for friends, showing good study habits can have a positive effect on those around you. Your friends and classmates may turn to their own studies as you study. Your roommates may be inspired to or
26、ganize their own rooms and study plans. 写作内容你校的英文报组织了关于“养成良好学习习惯”的讨论,上文是刊登在该报上的文章。你看完文章后，想就这一主题写一篇英语短文并投稿，内容包括：1. 以约30词概括上文的主要内容；2. 以约120词就“养成良好学习习惯”进行讨论，并包括以下要点：（1）你有哪些好的学习习惯；（2）好的学习习惯帮助你成功的经历；（3）如何才能养成好的学习习惯。写作要求1. 作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子。2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。评分标准概括准确，语言规范，内容合适
27、，语篇连贯。读写任务【参考范文】By developing good study habits, you will work more efficiently and experiencing less stress in the learning process. Having good habits and skills can also influence those around you.As for me, I benefit a lot from my good habits like getting up early to read English aloud, going ov
28、er what I have learned before going to bed, and listening to some English programs every day.In the past, I dared not speak English because I was poor in pronunciation. Thanks to my good habits, however, I have been making progress in my English speaking. Now Im actively involved in the discussion i
29、n English classes, and also, Im doing much better in english exams.Therefore, I think it is of great significance to cultivate good study habits. When you have made a plan, stick to it for at least one week, no matter how hard it is. Then you may find it is not as difficult as it appeared. Besides,
30、finding a partner to study together with is also a good way to keep you motivated.【甘肃省嘉峪关市一中2014模拟】书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前发生了争吵。3月9日是Peter生日，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，修复友情，特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：1.礼物选择2.你的理由3.其他和解建议注意：1.词数100左右2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数Dear Tom,Im glad to hear that
31、 you are considering making up with Peter. LiHua【参考范文】写作（25分）Dear Tom,Im glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter. If I were you, I would consider a bike as a birthday present for him.As far as I know, Peter is always in poor health so he can take more exercise by riding a bike to
32、build up his body. In the meanwhile, you can often go outing by bike together, which is helpful to rebuild your friendship. Besides, taking a bike is an environmentally-friendly means of transport. Its convenient for him to get around as well. Apart from giving him a gift, you can also adopt other m
33、eans, such as travelling, seeing a movie, having dinner and going shopping. No matter what you do, being sincere is the most important. I really hope that we can be good friends forever. Best wishes, Li Hua 【东北三省2014模拟】书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你的美国网友Tom想要了解一下你所在学校的校园布局，请你根据下面的简图给他写一封e-mail，描述一下你的学校，并简单表达你对
34、学校的情感。注意：1. 词数100字左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Tom,How are you and I miss you! Id like to introduce the layout of my school to you. _Best wishes! Yours,Li Hua【参考范文】书面表达：Dear Tom,How are you? I miss you. Id like to introduce the layout of my school to you.Entering the campus, you
35、 will step on the main path leading through the whole campus. On the left of the crossroads is located the modern laboratory building while our splendid teaching building is on the right where we have fascinating lessons every day. At the end of the main path, the library on the left greets you and
36、the gym is on the opposite side. Happily, we do sports after class in the football field which is between the library and the lab building; the basketball court faces the football field across the main path. I love my school with students working hard to realize their dreams and teachers training us like our parents. Provided you can visit my school some day, I will show you around it. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes.Yours,Li hua
