1、【由江苏省盐城市2014模拟改编】阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。First lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriers and checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthday Friday, the nation will be
2、watching to see in what other areas she will leave her mark. Five years after moving into the White House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has more room to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become more vocal (声音的) on political issues in the three years le
3、ft in office. So far, critics have complained about Michelles silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year, at the start of her husbands second term, she disappointed advocates for tighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue in response to the mass
4、acre (残杀) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She also disappointed some feminists (女权主义者) who wanted her to defend their causes instead of falling back on her self-described role as the nations “mom-in-chief.” Nor did she handle racial issues during her second term, as some had expect
5、ed.“The most important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white or Hispanic, youre the first lady and the president of all the people in the United States. Thats a huge melting pot, so to reinforce (强化)that shes African American over anything else would not be wise,” said Anita McBride, wh
6、o directs programming and national conferences on the legacies (遗产) of Americas first ladies and their historical influence at American University. Valerie Jarrett, a top White House adviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesnt want to “spread herself too thin.” “She really w
7、ants to have a maximum impact and to do that in fewer areas,” Jarrett told the Associated Press. “That, she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possible cause.”But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go a little harder at issues” over the next sever
8、al years. “Second-term first ladies usually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to their heart,” he said. Myra Gutin, a Ryder University communications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said she expects Obama to continue making both of them a priority in her
9、remaining years in the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “Lets Move” campaign in 2010. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging from the National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise (特许), which even gave permission to the produce industry to use its li
10、censed characters for free on fruits and vegetables. “Theres no such thing as a traditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs. Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think shes been politically careful because she does not want there to be a m
11、ajor flare-up that would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up,” she said. “But shes not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea and having receptions, either.”1、Critics were disappointed with Michelle because _.Ashe didnt put gun-control measures into effectBshe f
12、ailed some feminists to stand out to be a career womanCshe didnt solve some racial problemsDshe failed to voice her opinion on some issues2、According to the professors or advisers, which of the following statements is NOT true?AIts not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anything els
13、e.BIts better for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause.CIts expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues.DIts a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues.3、What does the underlined phrase “spread herself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mean?ATry t
14、o do a lot of work at the same time.BGet very tired.CTry to improve physical fitness.DMove herself away from others.4、In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Lets Move” might be aiming to help people _.a. gain widespread supportb. become more physically activec. have access to healthier foodsd. raise awarenes
15、s about gun controlAa, cBa, bCb, cDc, d【参考答案】1-4、DDAC 【2014高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】 Its typical of parents to feel depressed when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to universityEven parents who dont speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because its the end of an era
16、where you and your family were at the centre of your childs worldAs a parent youll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is overIts a huge change for everyone involved There are a few things that you can do to make the change easier Plan ca
17、refully for your childs departure and think about how you can help Many parents take their child to university for the first time If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real sorrow when the time comes to say goodbyeYour child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you fin
18、ally say goodbye-but that might not show！ Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once youve unpacked the car and looked around your childs new living accommodationsIf you can, save your tears for the car - youll make things easier on you
19、r child and yourself The more youve invested in being a parent, the more youll feela sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that youve been a good morn or dad Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without youIf your ch
20、ild quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreementTry not to panic if your child doesnt respond immediately-remember, theyre starting a new and busy life59 Why do paren
21、ts feel sad when their child leaves home for college？ A Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely B Because their children will start a new life in college C Because it means the end of love between parents and their child D Because they are no longer the main focus of their children
22、s life60 Which is advocated by the writer to make the departure easier？ A Let your child go to school alone B Make appropriate arrangements in advance C Stay calm when saying goodbye to your child D Keep cheerful when parting from your child61 What does good parenting really mean？ A Supporting your
23、child in different ways all the time B Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college C Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future D Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child62 What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage？ A Staying in Touch wi
24、th Your Child B Parentinga Complex Task C Being Prepared for Your Child Leaving Home for University D Life when Your Child Has Left Home for University【参考答案】59-62：DBCC 【2014高考英语湖北省襄阳市统考试题】 When asking how they define the American Dream and chances, most people will say,Success The dream of individua
25、l opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered The New World in the Western Hemisphere Early immigrants like Hector St Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land His enthusiastic descriptions of a classless society where anyone co
26、uldattain success through honesty and hard work motivated the imaginations of many European readersIn Letters from an American Farmer（1782）he wrote, We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered（无拘无束的）and unrestricted, because each person works for himselfWe have no princes, fo
27、r whom we work, starve, and bleed We are the most perfect society now existing in the world The promise of a land where the rewards of a mans industry_ follow the progress of his labor with equal steps drew poor immigrants from Europe into the western lands Our national historical story is full of i
28、llustration of the American success story For instance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, philosopher, and statesman In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, be
29、came Americans best-selling author with his rags-to-riches tales, The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, leaming how to make a fortune in real estate（房地产）with no money down, and dressing for success The story of success has even affected our
30、 personal relationships: today its as important to be successful in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business But dreams easily turn into nightmares（梦魇）Every American who hopes to make it also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison between th
31、e haves and the have-nots, the stars and the unknown crowdUnder pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the right neighborhoods, wear the right clothes, and eat the right foodsThese symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundame
32、ntal equality of all, yet try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens63 What is the r ature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur？ A People are free to develop their power of imagination B People who have a good marriage can succeed C People are free from being used
33、and treated badly D People can fully enjoy individual freedom64 By saying the rewards of a mans industry follow the progress of his labor with equal steps, the author means A the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns are B hard work ensures the growth of an industry C a mans business shou
34、ld be developed step by step D a companys success depends on its employees hard work65 It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that A business success often contributes to a successful marriage B Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life C good personal relationships lead to business success D s
35、uccessful business people provide good care for their children66 Which of the following is contradictory according to the American culture？ A The American road to success is full of nightmares B Status symbols are not a real symbol of a persons wealth C The American Dream is nothing but an empty dre
36、am D What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs【参考答案】63-66：DABD 【2014高考英语山东省威海市一模】 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. it is happiness or sorrow, it would finally become memories of life. A. WhetherB. IfC. WhenD. Whatever2. The greatest glory in living l
37、ies not in never falling, but in rising we fall. A. now thatB. every timeC. the first timeD. next time3. If you want something youve never had, you must be willing to do something you . A. will never doB. never didC. have never doneD. had never done4. Only then _ how serious the situation had been.A
38、. she realizedB. did she realize C. she had realizedD. had she realized5. Last month I went to the UK for a holiday, I first _ in London for a week then I went to Edinburgh and other cities. A. stayB. have stayedC. had stayedD. stayed6. When mom came in, he just pretended _. A. to sleepB. to be slee
39、pingC. was sleepingD. sleeping7. _ the painting, intended to be a gift for her girlfriend, he had a deep sigh of relief. A. FinishB. FinishingC. To finishD. Having finished 8. Do you have any special interests _ your job? A. more thanB. less thanC. other thanD. rather than9. On weekends I like to ge
40、t my mind off my work _ reading good books. A. byB. forC. withD. on10. He is not _ professional. He plays _ piano just for fun. A. the ; theB. a; theC. a ; 不填D. the; 不填11. At the end of the joke she gave a horse laugh _ could be heard a street away. A. whatB. itC. whoD. that12. Thanks for your advic
41、e, _ this is something I have to figure out myself. A. asB. forC. butD. or13. I cant find that pencil you gave me just now. Dont worry. Here is _.A. the otherB. anotherC. othersD. other14. _ passes here would like to stop to admire the scenery.A. AnyoneB. No matter whoC. Those whoD. Whoever15. So, s
42、hall we sign the contract now? _ I havent agreed to that yet.A. Hold your horses! B. Lets hurry a bit!C. Go ahead!D. I dont believe a word of it.【参考答案】单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）15 ABCBD 610 BDCAB 1115 DCBDA【2012浙江省宁波市八校联考】 单项填空（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。1. Nickname
43、s are interesting. If _ man were unusually strong, he might adopt _name such as Armstrong. A. a; the B. a; a C. a; 不填 D. the; a 2. Those who put their money away in the bank know very well that interest rate could go _.A. both waysB. all waysC. neither wayD. either way3. Unlike the earth, Mars is to
44、o cold and Venus is far too hot _ there to be any life.A. as B. so C. like D. for 4. The little man was _ one meter fifty high, who is often laughed at. A. almost more thanB. hardly more than C. nearly more than D. as much as 5. The village seemed deserted, the only sign of life _ some trees waving
45、in the howling windA. wereB. beingC. was D. to be6. The old lady got up just before sunrise, as she often does, _along the beach and get some fresh air. A. walked B. to walk C. walking D. having walked7. I can not understand why Libya will become so complicated _ I understand more from the medium. A
46、. after B. before C. while D. when8. Wed better take umbrellasIm sure it _ when we arrive in London; its always wet there at this time of year. A. will rain B. is raining C. will be raining D. would rain9. I would have attended your birthday party last night but for the fact that it _ at that time.
47、A. would rain B. was raining C. had rained D. had been raining 10.What does the sign over there say? “No person _ bring drinks into the student computer pool.”A. will B. may C. shall D. must11. It was a great _ for her to be pleasant to people she didnt like. A. attempt B. trouble C. effort D. pract
48、ice12. A volcano in Indonesia erupted on November the 16th, 2010, and _, hundreds of people were killed. A. consequentlyB. continuouslyC. constantlyD. consistently（A）13. The car began to _ the moment the vehicle got into the highway.A. take up B. give up C. make up D. pick up 14. Experts predict tha
49、t the earthquake and tsunami will _ among the costliest natural disasters on record. A. clarify B. group C. separate D. rank15. More than 5,000 people had been _ dead from Fridays massive earthquake and tsunami, Japanese media quoted police as saying early on Thursday. A. convinced B. guaranteed C.
50、confirmed D. claimed16. We were hoping to finish the project by next week_, however, we wont make it until the week afterA. so farB. as it isC. by and by D. in addition17. Supporters of underground development say that building down _ building up is a good way to use the earths space.A. as well as B
51、. other than C. rather than D. more than18. A housing bubble is an economic situation _ occurs when house prices rise much too fast.A. which B. where C. what D. why 19. Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weakness _ stood at the point in history _ magic ended and science began.A. which, where B. who, whose C. that, that D. who, where20. - Did you have a wonderful time at the ball last night? - _! Ive never had a more wonderful time all my life. A. You betB. No problem C. Dont mention itD. Thats right【参考答案】120、BDDBB BBCB CADDC BCADA
