1、阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Very old people do raise moral problems for almost everyone who comes in contact with them. Their valuesthis cant be repeated too oftenare not necessarily our values. Physical comfort, cleanness and order are not necessarily the most important things. The soc
2、ial services from time to time find themselves faced with a flat with decaying food covered by small worms, and an old person lying alone in bed, taking no notice of the worms. But is it interfering(干涉) with personal freedom to insist that they go to live with some of their relatives so that they mi
3、ght be taken better care of? Some social workers, the ones who clear up the worms, think we are in danger of carrying this concept of personal freedom to the point where serious risks are being taken with the health and safety of the old.Indeed, the old can be easily hurt or harmed. The body is like
4、 a car, it needs more mechanical maintenance(机械维修，保养) as it gets older. You can carry this comparison right through to the provision of spare parts. But never forget that such operations are painful experiences, however good the results will be. And at what point should you stop to treat the old bod
5、y? Is it morally right to try to push off death by seeking the development of drugs to excite the forgetful old mind and to activate the old body, knowing that it is designed to die? You cant ask doctors or scientists to decide, because so long as they can see the technical opportunities, they will
6、feel bound to give them a try, on the principle that while theres life, theres hope.When you talk to the old people, however, you are forced to the conclusion that whether age is happy or unpleasant depends less on money or on health than it does on your ability to have fun.1. What does the passage
7、mainly tell us?A. The values are different between the old and the young.B. The moral problems raised by old people.C. The personal freedom for the old.D. Old peoples viewpoint on life.2. We can know from the first paragraph that_.A. Very old people would like to live alone to have more personal fre
8、edom.B. Very old people are able to keep their room clean.C. Very old people like to live with their children.D. Social services have nothing to do with very old people.3. According to the author, which of the following is right?A. The older a person, the more care he needs.B. Too much emphasis has
9、been put on old peoples values.C. The human body cant be compared to a car.D. It is easy to provide spare parts for old people.4.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “_”. A. their money or their healthB. the conclusion you come toC. your talk to the old peopleD. whether age is ha
10、ppy or unpleasant【参考答案及解析】1.B 主旨大意题。根据文章第 1 句 Very old people do raise moral problems for almost everyone who comes in contact with them 及全文内容可知，答案选 B。2. A 推理判断题。根据文章第 1 段最后几句 Some social workers, the ones who clear up the worms, think we are in danger of carrying this concept of personal freedom to
11、 the point where serious risks are being taken with the health and safety of the old 可知，答案选 A。3. A 推理判断题。根据文章第 2 段第 2 句 The body is like a car, it needs more mechanical maintenance as it gets older 可知，答案选 A。4. D 词义猜测题。根据文章最后一句 you are forced to the conclusion that whether age is happy or unpleasant
12、depends less on money or on health than it does on your ability to have fun 可知，答案选 D(from )。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being t
13、aken. In Apples case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.Senator(参议员) Charles Schumer said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday. “We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from
14、 having access to private info,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.”On Sunday, Mr. Schumersaidthat he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission(联邦贸易委员会) asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns
15、came to light.Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could not comment further.“It sends shivers up the spine to think that ones personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without consent,” Mr.
16、 Schumer wrote in his letter to the F.T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and thats exactly what must happen.”Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would
17、 be forced to take the issue further.He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “Im optimistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If its not changed, then well look the F.T.C., and if that doesnt work then well look at legislative app
18、roach.”The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be morevigilant(警醒的)in their efforts to protect consumers when it comes to privacy.36.The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google .A. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.B. to stop them from developing
19、 the technology of taking photos.C. to urge them not to invade consumers privacy.D. to keep them from obtaining the location information for each photo【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private info参议员鼓励他们不要侵犯顾客的个人隐私，故选C。37. Wh
20、ich of the following statements is true?A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.B. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.C. Apple and Google have decided to make a change.D. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.【答案】D【解析】细节理
21、解题。根据Mr. Schumersaidthat he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission(联邦贸易委员会) asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light.可知Mr. Schumer对苹果和谷歌引起的个人隐私问题很重视，故选D。38. Mr. Schumers letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open
22、the door to privacy invasion . A. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information . B. can be used if permitted.C. causes personal information to be posted online without permission.D. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.【答案】A【解析】细节理解题。根据If the technology exists to ope
23、n the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then surely technology exists to close it, and thats exactly what must happen.他认为引起人们对于个人安全问题的担心，故选A。39.If the privacy concerns cant be solved with the help of the F.T.C., .A.The companies will be fined.B. The companies will be closed.C. The senators will
24、 turn to legislation.D. The senators will force the companies not to invade privacy.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。根据if that doesnt work then well look at legislative approach如果个人的隐私问题解决不了将采用立法的问题，故选C。40.Where can we read about the passage?A.In a science report. B. In a newspaper. C. In a magazine D. In a textbook.
25、【答案】B【解析】细节理解题。根据短文的内容主要叙述的是对于公司的对于客户的个人隐私的泄露问题的的解决途径，所以这篇文章出现在报纸上，故选B。【2014陕西省西安市长安区第一中学一模】 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。11.There are_to show that a new, different city is coming out of its dark past. A. signals B. marks C. signs D. symbols12. -Anexplosionatacoalminekilledatleast62
26、workersandleftanother13missing. -Yes,_newscameas_shocktousall. A.the;the B./;/ C./;a D.the;a 13.The young member made several proposals, and none of_were considered to be practical or acceptable A. them B. which C. theirs D. what14. - Is this the book you are looking for?- Yes. Its the _ one I am af
27、ter. A. much B. very C. just D. so15. In order to continue to learn by ourselves after leaving school, we must_learn how to study in the school now. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. first of all16. _it is hoped that college students should be equipped with the ability to take a good set of not
28、es, this is not always the case A. When B. While C. As D. Unless17. Jess was sad and her friend helped her _the first awful weeks after her husband Bill died. A. break through B. break down C. get through D. get rid of18. Some modern teaching equipment as well as hundreds of computers _to ten Hope S
29、chools in South ChinaA. were sent B. was sent C. have sent D. had been sent19. The computers made by our company sell best, but several years ago no one could have imagined the role in the markets that they _. A. were playing B. were to play C. had played D. played20. -I stayed at a hotel while in N
30、ew York.-Oh, did you? You _ with Barbara. A. could have stayed B. could stay C. would stay D. must have stayed21. After suffering a heart attack, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead, _a tragic end to the worlds most popular entertainer.A. marked B. to mark C. marking D. having marked22. _to the vict
31、ims of the earthquake, you can contact the local charity organizations. A. Contributing B. To contribute C. Being contribute D. Contributed 23. He doesnt think the question of _they are boys or girls is important. A. if B. whether C. which D. that24. The door burst open and_, shouting with anger. A.
32、 rushed in a crowd B. in rushing a crowd C. in rushed a crowd D. in a crowd did rush25. -Your iPad looks nice. Can I borrow it? -_.A. Help yourself. B. Go ahead C. Out of the question D. Come on!【参考答案】11-25 CDABC BCBBA CBBCB第一组 10分钟1.Each member country of WTO must its laws and regulations and compl
33、ete on the principle of fairness and cooperation.A. cater toB. correspond toC. relate toD. submit to2.All of us have the desire to visit the three main temples in Athens, especially _ contains a gold and ivory statue of Athena.A. the one thatB. one thatC. the oneD. one3.An explosion blew the roof of
34、f an unstable reactor north of Tokyo, _ fears of a disaster at a nuclear plant _ in the massive earthquake that hit Japan.A. to raise; to be damaged B. raising; damaging C. raising; damaged D. raised; being damaged4.Managers in excellent companies have a strong _ for doing things rather than talking
35、 about situations. A. opinion B. feeling C. idea D. preference5.With your help, there is no doubt _ our plan is meant for will work out successfully.A. that whatB. whether thatC. what thatD. that whether6.The children went home from the grammar school, their lessons _ for the day. A. finishing B. fi
36、nishedC. had finishedD. had been finished7. _ visited the Shanghai World Expo is sure to tell you the place is worthy _ twice You can say that againA. Those who have; visiting B. Whoever has; visitingC. Those who have; to be visited D. Whoever has; to be visited8.The man should be excused because he
37、 caused the damage _A. deliberatelyB. unintentionallyC. meaningfullyD. determinedly9. Do you mind if I close the window? _. We should let in more fresh airA. Yes, go aheadB. Of course notC. I would like to close itD. Id appreciate it if you didnt10. Mr. Smith never means what he saysI dislike him _,
38、 as the saying goesA. A single flower does not make a springB. A still tongue makes a wise headC. A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weedsD. Actions speak louder than words11.My uncle, who _ in Paris for 6 years, now teaches French in a famous domestic university.A. have livedB
39、. livedC. was livingD. had lived 12.His failure in the exam was expected. _, it was still very disappointing.A. NeverthelessB. FurthermoreC. BesidesD. Therefore13. his financial problems , his wife also left him , which made him very depressed .A. In case of B. Except C. On top ofD. On account of 14.I think you could complain, _, of course, you are happy with the way thing s are.A. which B. that C. unless D. where 15.The folks were delighted at the message of their relatives _ that mine explosion.A. survivedB. to surviveC. were survivingD. surviving【参考答案】BACDA BDBDC BACCD
