1、阅读理解。Sitting on the peaceful coast of Galapagos Islands. Ecuador, watching the sun move quietly into the sea, you shouldnt forget that Charles Darwin (1809-1882) arrived here in 1835. He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals. This finally inspired (启发) his famous work, On t
2、he Origin of Species. You can certainly follow Darwins footsteps and enjoy a trip from four to seven days to the islands. The islands are certainly a paradise (天堂) for wildlife, as there are no natural killers on the islands and the number of boats and visitors is under government control. Though yo
3、u cannot walk freely as Darwin did about 200 years ago, each day is as impressive as it could be. The most well-known animal of the Galapagos is the giant tortoise(巨型海龟), which can be seen moving slowly around the highlands of Sanra Cruz, the second largest island in the archipelago(群岛). Some of the
4、se creatures are so old that they might have been seen in their youth by Darwin himself. Despite strict control over activities and timing, your stay on the Galapagos will be remembered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small
5、sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air. Travelling between the islands and observing the wildlife that so inspired Darwin, you will feel as though you are getting a special view of an untouched world. At night you will
6、sleep on board the ship, leaving the wildlife in complete occupation of the islands, which are as undisturbed now as they have been since the beginning of time. ( ) 1. What do we know about Darwins visit to the islands? A. He studied different creatures on the islands B. He completed his famous book
7、 on the islands C. He was touched by the geography of the islands D. He was attracted by well-known animals of the islands ( ) 2. Which of the following plays a role in making the islands a paradise for wildlife? A. Animals on the islands feed on grass. B. Local government forbids killing wildlife.
8、C. People cannot visit the islands as they wish. D. Tourists are not allowed to touch the animals. ( ) 3. Your stay on the islands will be most impressive mainly because of_. A. The beautiful sea views B. Darwins inspiring trip C. a closer view of animals D. various daring activities ( ) 4. Which of
9、 the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A Unique Attraction for Wildlife Lovers B. Calapagos as a Paradise for Adventures C. Charles Darwin as a Symbol of Galapagos D. A Successful Example of Wildlife Protection 【语篇解读 语篇解读】本文介绍了一个冒险家的乐园 Galapagos Islands,达尔文曾在这儿受到启发写 语篇解读 出了物种起源一书
10、,同时,由于这儿保护得很好,直到现在依然是旅游的好去处. 1. 答案 A 【解析】细节理解题.由文中的 He stayed on the islands for five weeks, observing various animals.可知达尔文在这儿观察了各种各样的动物. 2. 答案 C 【解析】细节理解题.根据文中.strict control over activities and timing.可知,当地对游客的 活动和参观时间都是有严格限制的,所以答案选 C 项. 3. 答案 C 【解析】细节理解题.根据 your stay on the Galapagos will be rem
11、embered as a chain of incomparable pictures: diving with sea lions that swim and play within inches of you; feeling small sharks touch your feet as you swim; and, most magically, seeing a whale and her baby surface with a great breath of air.可知,在 Galapagos 岛上能与动物亲密接触. 4. 答案 A 【解析】主旨大意题.这篇文章主要是向我们推荐
12、Galapagos Islands,因此题目要具有醒目 的特点,方能达到吸引读者眼球的目的,故题目以 A 为佳. 【浙江省金丽衢十二校2014高考英语第二次联考】阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。 46Which two movies are concerned with dignity？ A. Movie 3 and Movie 5 B. Movie l and Movie 4 C. Movie l and Movie 3 D. Movie 2 and Movie 447 We can learn from Saving Mr
13、. Banks that A. Walt Disneys daughters liked the movie Mary Poppins very much B. the writer of Mary Poppins didnt want to, get her book filmed at first C. Walt Disney knew clearly that his promise would take 20 years to keep D. Walt Disney and Mary Poppins met ghosts when they were young 48 The main
14、 character of The Book Thief is a girl whoA. survives by hiding under the stairs in World War II B is encouraged by the power of words and imagination C escapes from Germany with the help of fine new family D is expected to fight against the annoying events around her49.Which of the following is TRU
15、E? A. The five movies all belong to the type“Drama BTwo of the movies are produced by the same studio. C Of the five movies Blue Jasmine is the first to come out.D It will take the longest time to watch The Hunt【参考答案】4649、BBBC 【云南省昆明市2014一模试卷】Windbreaks are barriers ( 屏障) formed by trees and other p
16、lants. Farmers plant these barriers around their fields, which help prevent the loss of soil, stop the wind from blowing soil away. They also keep the wind from damaging or destroying crops. Besides, extra trees and plants can be cut down and used or sold for wood.Windbreaks can be highly valuable f
17、or protecting grain crops. For example, in parts of West Africa grain harvests were as much as twenty percent higher in fields protected by windbreaks compared to fields without them.But here is something interesting about windbreaks. They seem to work best when they allow some wind to pass through
18、the barrier of trees or plants around a field. If not, then the movement of air close to the ground will lift the soil. Then the soil will be blown away. For this reason, a windbreak works best if it contains only 60 to 80 percent of the trees and plants that would be needed to make a solid line. An
19、 easy rule to remember is that windbreaks can protect areas up to 10 times the height of the tallest trees in the windbreak.There should be at least two lines in each windbreak. One line should be large trees. The second line, right next to it, can be shorter trees or other plants with leaves. Local
20、ly grown trees and plants are considered the best choices for windbreaks. Trees reduce the damaging effects of wind and rain. Their roots help protect soil from being washed away. And trees can provide animals outdoors with shade from the sun.9. The advantages of building a windbreak are as follows
21、except _.A. keeping the wind from destroying grain cropsB. increasing the production of grain harvestsC. providing humans with shade from the sunD. reducing the damaging effects of wind and rain10. The author thinks windbreaks are interesting because _.A. the movement of air lifts the soilB. windbre
22、aks allow some wind to pass throughC. large trees are lined with short onesD. windbreaks can stop the wind getting through11. If the trees grow to a height of 30 feet, the areas the windbreak can protect are _.A. 100 square feet B. 150 square feet C. 240 square feet D. 300 square feet12. What can be
23、 inferred from the text?A. Extra trees and plants can be cut down for wood.B. The environment is going from bad to worse.C. Trees and plants from abroad are the best for windbreaks.D. Windbreaks can contribute to agriculture harvests.【参考答案】912、CBDD 【云南省昆明市2014一模试卷】Of the several films Hirokazu has m
24、ade about childhood and children, this one is the most modest, but no less pleasing for its delicate style and small setting. I Wish was originally called Miracle, and the change is for the better. The two-word title makes you want to know whos wishing for what, while the single word sounds plain an
25、d self-praising. This wise and funny film works small miracles in describing such a moment when kids turn from the wishfulness of childhood into shaping the world for themselves.The sweetly reflective hero, a sixth-grader named Koichi, starts out by wishing for a volcano to erupt. Not just any volca
26、no, but the one that towers above his town, smoking heavily and giving off ash. An eruption would lead to a withdrawing, which would lead, at least in his mind, to a reunion with his father and kid brother, whove been living in Hakata while Koichi lives with his mother and retired grandparents in Ka
27、goshima. The volcano, knowing nothing of this, refuses to erupt, but Koichi hears of another approach to realizing the desired miracle.One of the pleasures of I Wish is watching how kids behave how Koichi attacks his dinner, for example. Another pleasure is rediscovering how kids think. These kids c
28、an be logical and ever so tricky. But childrens thought processes can also be fancy. A boy wishes he could play baseball like one of baseball stars, who eats curry for breakfast; so he, too, starts eating curry for breakfast, instead of practicing on the field. Another boy tries to wish his dead dog
29、, Marble, back to life. And what does Koichi finally wish for? I wish youd see this delightful film to find out.13. Why has the name of the film been changed from Miracle to I Wish?A. The former is ambiguous and self-praising.B. The latter is easier to arouse audiences interest.C. The latter is easy
30、 for audience to remember.D. The former isnt related to the content of the film.14 Koichi wishes the volcano to erupt so that he can _ .A. enjoy the wonderful scene of a volcano B. help those who suffer from the eruptionC. get together with his family members D. work miracles during the disaster15.
31、What does the writer intend to do in this text?A. To share pleasures of watching a film. B. To make a review on a film.C. To discuss kids behavior and thoughts. D. To recommend a film.【参考答案】1315、BCD 阅读理解。Mothers and daughters go through so muchyet when was the last time a mother and daughter sat dow
32、n to write a book together about it all? Perri Klass and her mother, Sheila Solomon Klass, both gifted professional writers, prove to be ideal cowriters as they examine their decades of motherhood, daughterhood, and the wonderful ways their lives have overlapped (重叠)Perri notes with amazement how cl
33、osely her own life has mirrored her mothers: both have fulltime careers; both have published books, articles, and stories; each has three children; they both love to read.They also love to travelin fact, they often take trips together.But in truth, the harder they look at their lives, the more they
34、acknowledge their big differences in circumstance and basic nature.A child of the Depression (大萧条), Sheila was raised in Brooklyn by parents who considered education a luxury for girls.Starting with her college education, she has fought for everything shes ever accomplished.Perri, on the other hand,
35、 grew up privileged in the New Jersey suburbs of the 1960s and 1970s.For Sheila, wasting time or money is a crime, and luxury is unthinkable while Perri enjoys the occasional small luxury, but has not been successful at trying to persuade her mother into enjoying even the tiniest thing she likes.Eac
36、h writing in her own unmistakable voice, Perri and Sheila take turns exploring the joys and pains, the love and bitterness, the minor troubles and lasting respect that have always bonded them together.Sheila describes the adventure of giving birth to Perri in a tiny town in Trinidad where her husban
37、d was doing research fieldwork.Perri admits that she cant sort out all the mess in the households, even though she knows it drives her mother crazy.Together they compare thoughts on bringing up children and working, admit longhidden sorrows, and enjoy precious memories.Looking deep into the lives th
38、ey have lived separately and together, Perri and Sheila tell their motherdaughter story with honesty, humor, enthusiasm, and admiration for each other.A written account in two voices, Every Mother Is a Daughter is a duet (二重奏) that produces a deep, strong sound with the experiences that all mothers
39、and daughters will recognize.55Why does Perri think that her own life has mirrored her mothers?AThey both have gone through difficult times.BThey have strong emotional ties with each other.CThey have the same joys and pains, and love and bitterness.DThey both have experiences as daughter, mother and
40、 writer.56The word “luxury” in Paragraph 3 means _Asomething rare but not pleasantBsomething that cannot be imaginedCsomething expensive but not necessaryDsomething that can only be enjoyed by boys57What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe content of the book.BThe purpose of the book.CThe influence of
41、the book. DThe writing style of the book.58How are womens lives explored in this book?AIn a musical form. BThrough field research.CWith unique writing skills.DFrom different points of view.【要点综述】 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了母女二人合作写书。因为两人都有母亲、女儿的身份以及重叠的生活等，她们从各自的角度描绘了她们之间的母女关系。 55D 细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句以及第二段的前半部分可知，母女二
42、人在身份上、职业上都有着很多的共同之处，因此女儿的生活就可以反映妈妈的生活。故D正确。56C 词义猜测题。根据画线单词前的“the Depression”以及下文的“luxury is unthinkable”可知它的意思是“奢侈”，即很贵的但没必要的东西。故C正确。57A 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“exploring the joys and pains, the love and bitterness”可知，第四段主要介绍了本书的内容。故A正确。58D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“A written account in two voices”可知，母女二人是从不同的视角写这本书的。故
43、D正确。【2014陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】（共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分）根据短文内容, 从下框AF选项中选出能概括每段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。 A. Control of respirationB. Basic tips for preserving cut flowersC. Role of respirationD. Most important aspect of flower careE. Need for clean waterF. Ways of stopping respiration61. _While everybod
44、y enjoys fresh cut flowers around his house, few people know how to keep them for as long as possible. This may be done by keeping in mind a few simple facts. The key to keeping fresh cut flower for a week or more without preservatives ( which contain biocides (杀虫剂) that kill bacterial and fungus) i
45、s to keep the water fresh and the stems free of air pockets so they can continue to draw up water.62. _ An important thing to remember about cut flowers is that they are sensitive to temperature. For example, studies have shown that cut carnations retain their freshness eight times longer when kept
46、at 12 than when kept at 26. Keeping freshly harvested flowered at the right temperatures is probably the most important aspect of flower care. 63. _ The process by which flowers consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide, called respiration (呼吸), supplies the energy the flower needs to give the flowe
47、r its shape and color. The making of seeds also depends on this energy. While all living things respire, flowers have a high level of respiration. A result of all this respiration is heat, and for flowers the level of heat relative to the mass of the flower is very high. Respiration also brings abou
48、t the eventual death of the flower. Thus the greater the level of respiration, the sooner the flower dies. 64. _ How, then, to control the speed at which flowers die? By controlling respiration. How is respiration controlled? By controlling temperature, we know that respiration produces heat, but th
49、e reverse ( 反面 ) is also true. Thus by keeping low temperatures, respiration is reduced and the cut flower will age more slowly. 65. _ Another vital factor in keeping cut flowers is the quality of the water in which they are placed. Flowers find it difficult to “drink” water that is dirty or otherwi
50、se polluted. Even when water looks and smells clean, it almost certainly contains harmful substances that can endanger the flowers. To rid the water of these unwanted substances, chlorine bleach ( 含氯漂白剂 ) can be used in small quantities. It is recommended that 15 drops of chlorine bleach be added to each liter of water. The water and solution （ 溶液 ）should also be replaced each day.【参考答案】61-65 BDCAE