1、 阅读理解。It was a village in India. The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy. After all, their forefathers had lived in the same way for centuries. Then one day. Some visitors from the city arrived. The told the villagers there were some people elsewhere who liked to eat frogs legs. However
2、, they did not have enough frogs of their own, and so they wanted to buy frogs from other place. This seemed like money for nothing. There were millions of frogs in the fields around, and they were no use to the villagers. All they had to do was catch them. Agreement was reached, and the children we
3、re sent into the fields to catch frogs. Every week a truck arrived to collect the catch and hand over the money. For the first time, the people were able to dream of a batter future. But the dream didnt last long. The change was hardly noticed at first, but it seemed as if the crops were not doing s
4、o well. More worrying was that the children fell ill more often, and, there seemed to be more insects around lately. The villagers decided that they couldnt just wait to see the crops failing and the children getting weak. They would have to use the money earned to buy pesticides(杀虫剂) and medicines.
5、 Soon there was no money left. Then the people realized what was happening. It was the frog. They hadnt been useless. They had been doing an important job-eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases. Now
6、, the people are still poor. But in the evenings they sit in the village square and listen to sounds of insects and frogs. These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning. ( ) 1. From paragraph I we learn that the villagers _. A. worked very hard for centuries B. dreamed of having a better
7、life C. were poor but somewhat content D. lived a different life from their forefathers ( ) 2. Why did the villagers agree to sell frogs? A. the frogs were easy money B. They needs money to buy medicine C. they wanted to please the visitors D. the frogs made too much noise ( ) 3. What might be the c
8、ause of the childrens sickness? A. the crops didnt do well B. there were too many insects C. the visits brought in diseases D. the pesticides were overused ( ) 4. What can we infer from the last sentence of the text? A. Happiness comes from peaceful life in the country B. Health is more important th
9、an money C. The harmony between man and nature is important D. good old day will never be forgotten 1. C.细节理解题.第一段中有 The people were poor. However, they were not unhappy.和 C 项意思一致. 2. A.细节理解题.根据第三段和本段第一句 This seemed like money for nothing.句中 for nothing 是免费的意思,说明青蛙容易得到,并能赚到钱,村民才答应买. 3. B.推理判断题.根据倒数第
10、二段中 They had been doing an important job-eating insects. Now with so many frogs killed, the insects were increasing more rapidly. They were damaging the crops and spreading diseases.可以推断出庄稼收成不好, 孩子生病与青蛙减少, 害虫增多有关. 4. C.推理判断题.最后一句 These sounds of the night now have a much deeper meaning. 现 在夜晚的这些声音具有
11、更深刻的意义. 该句是一个中介句, 说明人们过度捕杀造成生态失衡, 由此也影响了人类,因此,可以推断人与自然的和谐是重要. 【2013界广东省深圳市一模】 The organization representing British universities has expressed concern about the potential effect of tuition fees（学费）after figures showed a drop of more than 6% in student applications with less than a month to go before
12、 the deadline for 2013 applications.Data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) showed there were 265,784 university applications by UK-based candiates up to 17 Decemeber, 6.3% down on the parallel period in the admissions cycle the year before. While this is less than the 8.4%
13、 year-on-uear fall seen in earlier Ucas figures, released in mid-November, the coming January deadline makes it ever more likely that the total 2013 applicant figure will see a second sizeable fall following the introduction of annual fees of up to 9,000.Nicola Dandridge, the chairman of Universitie
14、s UK, said : “However, we must be concerned about any drops in the numbers applying to university and in particular, we must look closely at how the increase in graduate contributions in England may be affecting the decisions of promising students. However ,the December figures show a drop in number
15、s across the UK, suggesting that it is not only a question of tuition fees in England putting off from applying.”A report of the Uncas figures to mid-December shows a 6.5% fall for applicants in England and 11.7% for those in Wales, with smaller drops of 3.9% for Scotland and 0.5% for Nortern Irelan
16、d. Scotiish students at home insitiutions pay on fees, while those from Nothern Ireland have fees capped to 3,575 for Northern Irish universities.Dandridge added: “No one should be put off applying to university because of worries about finance.”“It is important that no one is put off applying to un
17、iversity because they do not have information about the student support available to them. Most new students dont need to pay directly. There will be more financial support for those from poorer families and everyone will make lower loan repayments thatn they do now once they are in well paid jobs.”
18、文章大意：是一篇时文。报道了英国一个大学机构对2013以及近年来英国学生上大学申请人数逐年下降，并分析了下降的主要原因，同时也建议，学生应该上大学，并且可以寻求金融资助。36A drop of more than 6% for 2013 applications is probably the effect of .Athe increased tuition feesBthe approaching deadlineCthe concern from applicantsDthe difficulties with applications【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一段前两行T
19、he organization representing British universities has expressed concern about the potential effect of tuition fees（学费）说明主要是受学费上涨的影响，故A正确。37Compared with the previous year, the fall in student applications is .A3.9%B6%C6.3%D8.4%【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段前三行Data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions
20、 Service (Ucas) showed there were 265,784 university applications by UK-based candidates up to 17 December, 6.3% down on the parallel period in the admissions cycle the year before.说明下降的数据是6.3%，说明C项正确。38Why is the fall for application the smallest in Soctoland and Northem lreland?ABecause they have
21、more financial support.BBecause the tuition is much cheaper for them.CBecause the education is better there.DBecause the universities are free for them.【答案】B【解析】推理判断题。根据文章倒数第三段A report of the Uncas figures to mid-December shows a 6.5% fall for applicants in England and 11.7% for those in Wales, with
22、 smaller drops of 3.9% for Scotland and 0.5% for Northern Ireland. Scottish students at home institutions pay on fees, while those from Northern Ireland have fees capped to 3,575 for Northern Irish universities.中的have fees capped to 3,575 for Northern Irish universities.以及第三段中的the total 2013 applica
23、nt figure will see a second sizeable fall following the introduction of annual fees of up to 9,000.说明这两个地方的学费比英格兰要低了很多，这是主要的原因。故B正确。39Which of the following is true?AThe application for universities is on a rise continuously.BThe fall for applications is due to family problems.CThe education in Scot
24、land and Northern Ireland is worse.DThe rise of tuition fees has an effect on applications.【答案】D【解析】主旨大意题。根据文章主题段第一段说明学费的上升是导致学生大学申请减少的主要原因。故D项正确。40The last paragraph tells us that .Aeveryone should apply to universityBstudents may get financial supportsClower loan repayments is unavailableDmost new
25、 students will not pay fees【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后三行There will be more financial support for those from poorer families and everyone will make lower loan repayments than they do now once they are in well paid jobs.”说明这些贫穷的学生可以获得经济支持而完成他们的学业。故B正确。【2013界广东省深圳市一模】 All parents know that one of their most
26、important tasks is to prepare their children for an independent life, but any parent can tell you that its hard to let go of your children. That balance between keeping your children safe and allowing them to learn from their own mistakes can be heartbreaking. Years of experience means that parents
27、often do know best, but on the other hand, the young, being less bound by tradition, are often more creative, more able to find new solutions to old problems. Revolutions are led by the young. Good teachers make the growth of critical (批判性的) thinking easier in their students, only to find that this
28、can lead to a questioning of the teachers basic beliefs. Schools encourage parents to become involved, but are often embarrassed when parents have reservations about some of the educational methods being used. Governments encourage unimportant groups to empower themselves in order to participate ful
29、ly in the development process. And they are often surprised when the new leaders of these groups turn around and attack the policies of that same government. The rebellions (叛逆的)young and the newly unimportant groups are important in social development. They are not necessarily representatives of th
30、ose they want to represent or not realistic in their demands, but their voices must be heard.Good parents know that just forbidding particular behaviors does not prevent their children from finding ways to engage in these forbidden activities. Indeed, sometimes the forbidden fruit is more inviting,
31、just because it is not accepted by authority. Parents must work with their children to educate them on the facts, know as much as possible about he lives of their children, provide a good example, encourage more wholesome activities but also support their children when they dont follow what is expec
32、ted of them. But the most important point is that they also need to learn how to let go.文章大意：这是一篇议论文。培养孩子是每个家长的职责，过度的关爱和限制不利于下一代成长，因此家长要学会放手。41By saying “Revolutions are led by the young”, the author indicates that young people are more .AconventionalBrealisticCcreativeDheartbreaking【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根
33、据第一段中the young, being less bound by tradition, are often more creative, more able to find new solutions to old problems意义可知正确答案为C。42From the second paragraph we know .Ateachers basic beliefs should be questioned by studentsBschools encourage parents to question their education methodsCmovement is sa
34、tisfied with the new leaders attack on the policiesDthe voice of the rebellious young should be heard by the government【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句They are not necessarily representatives . but their voices must be heard可推断出政府应该听听叛逆的年轻人的声音。43In nrder to educate children well, parents should .Aforbid p
35、articular behaviors in their daily lifeBknow them well and set a good example to themCeducate them with facts and expect much of themDknow as much as possible as their children【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段内容parents must work with their children. know as much as possible about ., provide a good example可知正确答案为
36、B。44From the passage we can learn that the author prefers .Afree parentingBtraditional parentingCcritical parentingDsmart parenting【答案】D【解析】推理判断题。理解文章主旨可知作者提倡睿智的教养孩子。故选D。45What is the best title of the passage?ALetting Go for Childrens Independent LifeBParents Tasks in Childrens DevelopmentCWay of G
37、rowth for the Young GroupsDTeaching Methods for Teachers and Schools【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第一句.that its hard to let go of your children.和最后一句But the most important point is that they also need to learn how to let go可知A答案吻合。故选A。语法填空。阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。【全国新课标卷题型】Once there lived a rich
38、man _1_ wanted to do something for the people of his town. _2_ first he wanted to find out whether they deserved his help.In the centre of the main road into the town, he placed _3_ very large stone. Then he _4_(hide) behind a tree and waited. Soon an old man came along with his cow.“Who put this st
39、one in the centre of the road？” said the old man，but he did not try to remove the stone. Instead, with some difficulty he passed around the stone and continued on his way. _5_ man came along and did the same thing; then another came, and another. All of them complained about the stone but not tried
40、to remove _6_. Late in the afternoon a young man came along. He saw the stone，_7_(say) to himself: “The night _8_(be) very dark. Some neighbors will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”Then he began to move the stone. He pushed and pulled with all his _9_(strong) to move it
41、，only _10_(find) a bag of money under the stone. Imagine how surprised he was!1_ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._6_ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._答案：1.who2.But3.a4.hid5.Another6.it7saying8.will be9.strength10.to find语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1-10的相应位置上。 Poor student behaviour seems to
42、 be an _1_ (increase) widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this. In many countries, the birth rate is decreasing so that families are smaller with _ 2 _ children. These children are often spoilt, not in terms of love and attention because _ 3 _ (work) pa
43、rents do not have the time for this, _ 4 _ in more material ways. They are allowed to have _ 5 _ they want, regardless of price, and to behave as they please. This means that the children grow up _ 6 _ consideration for others and without any understanding of _ 7 _ their standard of living comes fro
44、m. When they get to school age they have not learnt any self control or discipline. Teachers continually complain _ 8 _ this problem and measures _ 9 _ (take) to combat the situation. But I think the situation to the problem lies with the families, _10 _ need to be more aware of the future consequences of spoiling their children.【参考答案】1. increasingly 2. fewer 3. working4. but 5. whatever 6. without7. where 8. about 9. should be taken10. who
