1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Three years ago, the president of Harvard, Lawrence H. Summers, got into trouble for questioning womens“intrinsic (内在的)aptitude (能力)”for science and engineering. Recently, a study paid for by Americas National Science Foundation has found that g
2、irls perform as well as boys on standardized math tests. Although boys in high school performed better than girls in math 20 years ago, the researchers found that is no longer the case. The reason, they said, is simple: Girls used to take fewer advanced math courses than boys, but now they are takin
3、g just as many. “Now that enrollment in advanced math courses is equalized, we dont see gender differences in test performance,” said Marcia C. Linn of the University of California, Berkeley, a co-author of the study. “But people are surprised by these findings, which suggests to me that the stereot
4、ypes are still there.”The researchers looked at the average test scores of all students, the performance of the most gifted children and the ability to solve complex math problems. They found, in every category, that girls did as well as boys. Janet Hyde, a professor at the University of Wisconsin,
5、Madison, who led the study, said the stereotypes about girls and math, had taken a toll (造成伤害). “The stereotype that boys do better at math is still held widely by teachers and parents,” hyde said. “And teachers and parents guide girls, giving them advice about what courses to take, what careers to
6、pursue. I still hear anecdotes about guidance counselors (顾问)steering (指导)girls away from engineering, telling them they wont be able to do the math.”The study also analyzed the gender gap on the math section of the SAT. Since more girls than boys go to college, about 100, 000 more girls than boys t
7、ake the test, including lower-achieving girls who bring down the girls average score.1. What might be the reason to carry out the study? A. To put Harvard University to shame for its presidents prejudice against girls. B. To find out if theres any gender gap in science. C. To help girls to earn equa
8、l social status as boys. D. To enroll more girls in advanced math courses in the university. 2. Which statement about peoples opinions of girls is NOT true? A. People still find it hard to believe average girls perform in math as well as boys. B. Highly educated people are more likely to accept the
9、fact that girls can do well in math. C. Many teachers and parents advise girls to avoid careers like engineering based on their talent. D. Some guidance counselors think careers related with math are not suitable for girls. 3. We can learn from the text EXCEPT _.A. girls used to perform worse than b
10、oys in math because they didnt take as many advanced math coursesB. the stereotype about girls and math may lead to misguided choice of future careersC. the average lower scores of girls in SAT math test prove that boys do better in mathD. the public doesnt accept outspoken prejudice against girls t
11、alent for math despite the stereotype4. The main purpose of writing the passage is to_.A. report the findings of a research into girls math abilityB. criticize those who hold the wrong belief that girls cannot do well in mathC. prove that the stereotype that girls do worse in math is wrongD. help gi
12、rls regain confidence in learning math well 【参考答案】14、BBCA 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。BEIJINGApple Inc is one step closer to beginning sales of iPad2 tablet computers with cellular (手机) network compatibility (兼容) for the first time in the Chinese mainland, where the consumer-electronics giant
13、 is in the midst of an aggressive expansion. According to Chinas Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center, a device by Apple with third-generation high-speed wireless data capabilities was issued the network access license needed for the company to begin official sales in China. The device,
14、listed under model number “A1396”, is compatible（相容的） with the 3G standard WCDMA, and would work with the cellular network operated by Apples local iPhone partner, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd.China Unicom declined (谢绝) to comment.Apple already offers the 3G iPad2 in Hong Kong through its partners,
15、but currently only offers Wi-Fi versions of the device in the Chinese mainland. Still, consumers in China, which according to research firm IDC surpassed (超过) the US as the worlds largest PC market in the second quarter, have been purchasing 3G tablets through unofficial channels. Separately, Apple
16、spokeswoman Carolyn Wu said Sept 6 that the companys first Hong Kong store, set to open this quarter, will be located in the citys central shopping and business district in the International Finance Centers upscale (高档的) IFC mall, a commercial center and sightseeing spot along the citys waterfront.
17、Wu also said that Apple is planning a new store in Shanghai later this quarter, which will be its biggest store in China. She declined to give more details or to comment on the 3G iPad2.Apple currently has four full-service Apple stores in the mainland, which receive the most traffic of any Apple st
18、ores in the world. The company otherwise relies on resellers to get its products into the market. The new stores reflect Apples confidence in rising demand for its products such as smart phones and tablet computers. Sales in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan helped boost (增长) the companys t
19、hird-quarter results, newly appointed Chief Executive Tim Cook said in July. China revenue (收益) surged (激增) six-fold to about $3.8 billion during the three months ended June 25.“This has been a substantial (重大) opportunity for Apple and I firmly believe that were just scratching the surface right no
20、w,” Cook said at the time, referring to strong sales in China. “I see an incredible opportunity for Apple there.”From China Daily 2011-09-0850. According to the news, which of the following statements is true?A. WCDMA is not the only 3G standard in the world.B. Apple Inc sells its products in the ma
21、rket of the Chinese mainland all by its own stores.C. The consumers in China can only get iPad2 of Wi-Fi versions.D. Chinese mainland is the second largest PC market in this years second quarter.51. Which one of the following phrases can replace the underlined word in paragraph 1?A. in the interests
22、 of B. in the front of C. in the process of D. in the case of52. How many full-service Apple stores in China?A. 4. B. 6. C. 8. D. Unknown.53. Whats the probable meaning of “six-fold” in the last but one paragraph?A. one-sixth B. six times C. 60 percent D. 2times54. By saying “were just scratching th
23、e surface right now”, Cook means _.A. they dont know much about Chinas marketB. they will sell more products and gain more profit in ChinaC. they need to obtain more permission from Chinas governmentD. they ignored the rural market in China【参考答案】50-54 ACDBB完型填空。阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从以下题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最
24、佳选项。记叙文型完形填空 Our children grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, although my husband and I sometimes sneak one late at night with a glass of milk. I believe that the success of this _1_ loved concoction(混合物) lies not in the brand of peanut butter, but rather in the jelly. The right jelly _2_
25、 the palate, and homemade is the only choice.My motherinlaw was the jelly maker in this family. This limited choice was a welcome _3_ in the days of toddlers, siblings and puppies. All I did was to _4_ baby food jars, which my motherinlaw would seal with wax(蜡) and _5_ back home with us. Whenever I
26、wanted to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, all I had to do was reach for one of little jars. Jelly making was just a way of _6_ for my motherinlaw. She always did it, setting the _7_ jelly on the shelves.My fatherinlaw died several years ago and this past December, she also _8_. Among the th
27、ings in the house to be divided by her children were the _9_ canned goods.The other day I reached my pantry(储物间) for jelly for a quick sandwich. Sitting all alone on the far side of the shelf was a small jar of grape jelly, whose lid was _10_ in places. Written on it was “GR” for grape and the year
28、when the jelly was made.As I picked up the jar, I suddenly realized something that I had _11_ to see earlier. This was the last jar we would ever have from the patient, loving hands. We hardly ever opened a jar of jelly at table without _12_ about those thousands of little jars she had filled. It se
29、ems like such a small thing, and most days it was something that was _13_ for granted. No longer was it just a jar of jelly. It was the end of a family _14_. We expect these hundreds of pictures and many more memories to _15_ the years and to pass on to our children. The jar of jelly wont keep that
30、long. It will either have to be eaten or thrown outbut not today.1A.consequently BmentallyCuniversally Dabsolutely2. Afrustrates BexcitesCsurprises Ddelights 3. Aalarm BreminderCrelief Dbelief4. Asave BprotectCtick Dpossess5. Ahold BputCcheck Dsend 6. Alife BcompetenceCchallenge Dprofession 7. Aflat
31、tered BflashedCaccomplished Dfigured 8. Agave away Bbroke awayCpassed away Dput away 9. Afragrant BcharmingChistoric Dremaining10. Arusty BdullCawkward Dmusty11. Apostponed BrejectedCfailed Davoided 12. Akidding BremarkingCrecommending Dcommenting13. Aconsidered BtakenClooked Dtreated 14. Arule Bpri
32、ncipleCreligion Dtradition 15. Areflect BsurviveCassociate Dremind B【要点综述】 本文讲述了作者的婆婆经常为他们一家做花生酱果冻馅的三明治。婆婆去世后，有一天作者发现了婆婆遗留给他们的物品不再是简单的物品，而变成了一种思念上的寄托，被传承、被珍视。他们的孩子是吃着花生酱果冻馅的三明治长大的，甚至作者的丈夫和作者有时也会在深夜偷偷拿一块就着一杯牛奶吃。1C“我”相信这种人人都喜欢的混合物不在于花生酱的牌子，而在于果冻。consequently因此； mentally 精神上； universally 普遍地，人人； absolu
33、tely绝对地。故选C。2D合适的果冻口感好，在家里做是唯一的选择，故选D。3C这种有限的选择在小的时候在兄弟姐妹及宠物狗之间也是一种安慰，故选C。4A“我”所要做的一切就是积攒好这些婴儿食物瓶子，故选A。5D“我”的婆婆用蜡把这些瓶子封好，送回来放在“我们”这里。故选 D。 6A做果冻只是婆婆生活的一种方式，故选A。7C她总是把做好的果冻放在架子上，故选C。flattered高兴的； flashed闪烁的；accomplished完成的； figured有形状的。8C公公几年前去世了，去年12月，婆婆也去世了，故选C。give away 泄露；break away脱离；pass away 去
34、世；put away 放好。9D房子内给孩子们要分的东西中就有遗留的罐装的食物，故选D。fragrant芳香的；charming迷人的；historic 有历史意义的；remaining遗留的。10A装有葡萄果冻的瓶子盖上锈迹斑斑，故选A。11C“我”突然意识到了一些“我”之前没有意识到的事情。postpone延期； reject 拒绝； fail失败，没能；avoid避免。故选C。12Akid开玩笑；remark评论；recommend推荐；comment评论。13B在大多数日子里“我们”都认为这是理所当然的，故选B。 takefor granted认为是理所当然。14D那是“我们”家传统的结束，故选D。15B“我们”希望这许多幅画和许多美好的回忆能够存活下去，再继续传给“我们”的孩子们。故选B。- 8 - 版权所有高考资源网
