1、【由山东省枣庄市2014高考英语3月模拟试题改编】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。 Most schools in America do not have the latest equipment in laboratoriesIt is just too costlyBut the eastern state of Maryland and8 non - profit group found a way to make such equipment available during the school yearThey put it on a bus!
2、 The 13 - meter -long Maryland BioLab is a mobile classroom filled with equipment that lets students explore many kinds of scienceIt travels around the state visiting schoolsIt has every-thing from biology to forensic science（法医学）The mobile lab has been bringing bioscience education to schools aroun
3、d Maryland for more than 10 years, ”It is really nice to get the students in here with hands- on activitiesThey get really excited and want to be engaged”said MsMangus, who is in charge of the programShe said that many students finished their experiments and left the bus excited about the possibilit
4、y of becoming a scientist At the end of each class，MsMangus talked to the students about how she became a scientistIf we have enough time, we like to take five, ten minutes and talk about us, ourselvesI tell them how I got into science, maybe where I went to school, what I did, and the different kin
5、ds of things we could do” Brian Gaines, the chief executive officer of the foundation supporting the BioLab program, said the organizations goal was to help create the next generation of scientistsWe use this program to talk about careers in sciencenot only science, but science, technology, engineer
6、ing and mathStudents on the bus get real -life experience they do not get in a classroom”1Which of the following is true about the BioLab? AIt visits schools around the United State Bh i8 8 mobile lab for the schools in Maryland CIt is used to replace the ordinary classroom DIl i8 equipped with all
7、kinds of school things2the students arc very pleased because Athey can do experiments with own their hands B they can have face - to - face talks with scientists Cthe bus comes to their school every day Dthey can realize the dreams of being scientists3MsMangus talked about her experience to Amake he
8、r classes lively and interesting Bshow off her achievements Carouse the students interest in science Dget the students more involved in class4According to Brian Games, the real purpose of the program is to Ahelp create the future scientists Bprepare students for future careers Cimprove students mark
9、s in schools Dsave money for the government5Which of the following would be the best tide for the test? ABioscience Education in America BA New Way to Do Experiments! C The Way to Be a Scientist DA BioLab on a Bus!【参考答案】15、BACAD阅读理解。“Everybody loves a bargain.” One persons useless, ugly, or broken o
10、bject can be another persons bargain. That is why so many Americans do not throw things away. They put them outside their houses. They put on a “For Sale” sign. And, as simple as that, they have a yard sale. The sellers put a paid announcement(付费通告)in a local newspaper. It tells when and where the y
11、ard sale will take place. These sales are very popular during weekends in spring, summer, and autumn. Early in the morning, all the things to be sold are carried out of the house. Then they sit all day in the sunlight-like tired guests at a party-waiting for someone to take them home. Just about any
12、thing can be sold at a yard sale. Sometimes, there are more clothes than anything else. Cooking equipment is also popular. So are old toys, tools, books, tables and chairs. Then there are objects called “white elephants”. A white elephant is something you think is extremely ugly or useless. It may b
13、e an electric light shaped like a fish. You feel a sharp pain whenever you look at it. To someone else, however, it might be a thing of beauty and joy. Some people go to yard sales to find a special thing that they collect. It may be old toy trains, for example, or painting of dogs. Experts say more
14、 Americans are collecting old things now than ever before. Most people who go to yard sales, however, are not looking for anything special. They might buy an object simply because it costs so little. They enjoy negotiating(谈判) over prices, even if they really do not need the object. Later, they may
15、hold their own yard to sell all the things they have bought.6. What kind of things will go to a yard sale? A. Cheap and ugly things. B. Things people no longer use.C. Things out of season. D. Things of great value.7. A white elephant refers to _.A. something that can cause a feeling of pain B. somet
16、hing disliked by the owners while appreciated by othersC. something sold at the lowest pricesD. a toy shaped like a fish 8. Most people go to yard sales to_.A. find valuable paintings B. look for something specialC. find a bargain D. kill their time9. Which of the following is NOT true about a yard
17、sale?A. It may not be held when the weather is very cold.B. It can last for a whole day. C. It is usually held with a party.D. It is held outdoors.10. We can infer from the last paragraph that_.A. people may find something of great value on a yard saleB. yard sales only attract those who have a low
18、incomeC. things on a yard sale can cost people a lotD. most people dont want to go to yard sales.【参考答案】610、BBCCA 阅读理解。 If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn
19、a language?According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise
20、builds muscles.The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second la
21、nguage before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference.“Our findings sugg
22、est that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills.
23、 “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的),”he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second l
24、anguage between the ages of two and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.11. The main subject talked about in this pas
25、sage is_.A. science on learning a second language B. language can help brain powerC. mans ability of learning a second language D. language learning and maths study12. In the second paragraph, the writer mentions “exercise” in order to_.A. make people believe language learning helps grey matter work
26、 wellB. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a languageC. to show the importance of using the language when you learn the languageD. say language is also a kind of physical labor13. The underlined word “bilingual” probably means_. A. a researcher on language learningB. an Eng
27、lish native speakerC. an active language learnerD. a person who can speak two languages14. We may know from the scientific findings that_.A. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the timeB. there is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesnt know a s
28、econd languageC. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on peoples brainD. the earlier you start to learn a second language the higher the grey matter density is15. In the last two paragraphs, the author wants to tell us that_.A. early learning of a second language helps you a g
29、reat deal in study other subjectsB. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. youd better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language【参考答案】1115、BADDA 【2015高考】任务型读写You want to pass on to him/her as the foundati
30、on for your rules. Select the most important matters to make rules about.If you want your kids to stick to the rules, make them participate in setting them up. As soon as children begin to understand things around them, make them take part in the discussion about setting up rules. If youve allotted
31、(分配) an hour every day for watching television, explain to the child why you think its a proper duration. Tell them what theyd have to do for the rest of the time. Allotting time for homework, playing with friends, etc., must be done with the childs participation. You can also explain the need to ha
32、ve a particular rule and the consequences of disobeying the rule during this discussion. The rules will then become more effective.Once the list of rules is ready, make an artwork out of it and ensure that the kids get to see it easily while going about the house. You can hang it up behind the door
33、to their room. Revise the rules whenever there is need, not very frequently though. After a few months, when you see that the kids are taking to a certain rule quite easily and without supervision, you may praise them for it and get rid of that rule from the list. You just need to emphasize that whi
34、le youre proud that the rule needs no reminding, its still an unwritten rule. These actions will enable the kids to place you in their circle of trust.Enforcement (执行) of rules is possible only if there are clear consequences for disobeying them. Ensure that your kids understand that the consequence
35、 is the price they have to pay for breaking the rules and its not a punishment. Not following the rule will result in a minor or major inconvenience, so make sure you explain the consequences clearly in advance and start with warnings before strictly enforcing the rules. Ensure that none of your con
36、sequences for disobeying the rules border (近似于) on abusive parenting. For example, take off the rule that says “if you dont get home by 11 at night, make arrangements to stay elsewhere until morning”. Let helping with minor household chores or cleaning up their own room, etc., serve as consequences
37、for disobeying rules.With these tips on how to make house rules, hope you can direct your child to become a responsible and independent human being. Tips for building house rulesParagraph outlinesSupporting detailsKeep the house rules(20) and few.(21) the rules on your childs maturity level and the
38、target values. Make rules about the most important matters.(22) kids in setting up the rules.(23) with children when making rules.Give children a clear (24) of the reasons for the rules and the consequences of disobeying the rules.Show the rules in the (25) of an artwork.Put up the list of rules whe
39、re it can be (26) easily.Make the rules revised when (27) but not very frequently.(28) the rules that the children can follow easily from the list.Make kids understand the consequences for disobeying them.Make your kids have a proper (29) of the consequence its not a punishment but a kind of price.
40、Warn the kids of the consequences in advance.Dont make abusing kids act as the consequences for disobeying the rules.【答案】20. simple 21. Base 22. Involve23. Discuss 24. explanation 25. form 26. seen 27. necessary28. Remove 29. understanding 【广东省湛江市2014模拟】 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。
41、请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下面六件产品的简介。A. Bio Pac Dish Soap Bio Pac Dish Soap, with aloe and tea tree oil, has a fresh smell. It contributes a lot to green cleaning, for it is made of natural ingredients. Whats more, the company gives 10 percent of its profits to wilderness protection.B. Dish SoapMint
42、Sage, 16 oz An all-natural dishwashing soap that has long-lasting bubbles cleans without the harsh ingredients in it that can irritate sensitive skin. This unique dish soap contains natural borax and the fragrance of flowers that work together to make things clean.C. Method Dish Soap Method Dish Soa
43、p works safely when used to wash dishes. It is concentrated, so a little goes a long way. You just need to lift and squeeze it to get a small amount of the soap from the bottle. The soap comes in various fruit fragrances, such as orange and green apple.D. Life Tree Dish Soap A few drops of Life Tree
44、 Dish Soap will do a nice job on dishes. It comes in a smaller bottle than other dish soaps. Life Tree does not use animal ingredients. So if youre looking for a really environmentally friendly dish soap, look at Life Tree.E. Seventh Generation Dish Soap Seventh Generation Dish Soap cleans as well a
45、s any other soap. Also, its very environmentally friendly. The product is gentle on hands. For those who are sensitive to certain fragrances, like flowers and fruit, Seventh Generation is a great choice.F. Citrus Fresh Dish Soap Pleasantly fresh and cheap, the wonderful formula of the soap delivers
46、extraordinary cleaning power to handle even the most difficult jobs. But with extras of aloe, calendula and other natural skin softeners, it actually helps prevent skin dryness.以下顾客打算选购一款dish soap。根据他们的个人情况，请选出符合他们需要的产品。46. Kate serves as a kitchen steward of a fancy restaurant, in charge of cleanin
47、g large quantities of oily dishes every day. It is, by all means, an ideal choice for her if it features super cleaning power and meanwhile can keep the hands soft, but not dry. 47. Mary works as a regional representative of a major company. She is keen on trying something new; she is sensitive to c
48、ertain flower and fruit fragrant scents. She needs a kind of dish soap with no harm to her skin. 48. Anna is a full-time housewife who always manages to live within her means. For example, she prefers to choose the dish soap that holds out for very long. Besides, the soap with the fragrance of flowe
49、rs or fruit is much more to her taste. 49. Susan runs a hotel somewhere in the countryside. Shes planning to buy an eco-friendly dish soap with the natural fragrance of aloe. If the producer cares about nature protection, she will put more trust in this brand. 50. Jane has just moved in a fully furnished apartment. But the cupboard in the kitchen is relatively smaller. Thus, she will have no other alternative but to purchase a dish soap in a smaller bottle. Furthermore, she is an environmental activist. 【参考答案】信息匹配 4650 FECAD
