1、考能提升卷.单项填空1(2014淮南市模拟)Mike，you know，_ that sounds like a good idea，you shouldnt overdo it at the beginning.Aeven thoughBnow thatCeven so Donly if【解析】句意：迈克，你知道，尽管这听起来是个好主意，你也不应该在开始的时候就太劳累了。根据句子的逻辑关系可知应选A，意思是“即使，虽然”。now that“既然”；even so“尽管如此”；only if“只有”。【答案】A2(2014黄山模拟)How do you feel about the story
2、 weve just read?_，its not to my taste.AGenerally BReallyCSecretly DPersonally【解析】句意：你觉得我们刚才看的故事怎么样？在我看来，不合我的口味。personally“就本人而言”，符合句意。generally“一般地”；really“真正地”；secretly“秘密地”。【答案】D3(2014合肥模拟)He is used to _ the matters that I dont know _.Adealing with；what to do with themBdo with；how to deal with th
3、emCdo with；what to do withDdealing with；what to do with【解析】be used to doing sth.“习惯做某事”，故排除B、C两项；再分析句子结构可知，that I dont know _是定语从句，A项中的them多余，故选D。【答案】D4(2014淮安高三检测)The _ young man left the company，_ never to come back.Adetermined；determinedBdetermining；determiningCdetermined；being determinedDdetermi
4、ning；having determined【解析】两个空格都填determined。第一空的determined作定语；第二空的determined作状语，描述主语离开公司时的心理状态。【答案】A5(2014永州一模)I strongly feel that whatever our friends _ matter to us.Ado do Bdoes doCdoes does Ddo does【解析】分析句子结构可知，that引导宾语从句，其谓语动词是matter，whatever our friends _是主语从句，从句中缺少谓语，故用do；另一个词是对matter的强调，因主语是从
5、句，故用does，所以选D。【答案】D6(2014盐城高三模拟)Admakers choose words and brand names very carefully in order to make a creative image of the product they are _.Aprocessing BproducingCproviding Dpromoting【解析】句意：广告制造者十分小心地选择词汇与商标的名字是为了给他们所推广的产品制造一个具有创造性的形象。process“处理”；produce“生产”；provide“提供”；promote“促销，推广”。【答案】D7(20
6、14安徽示范高中联考)I have tried everything I can _ him to stay，but he didnt listen to me.Apersuade BpersuadingCto be persuaded Dto persuade【解析】句意：我已经尽了最大的努力说服他留下来，但是他不听我的话。(that)I can(try)是定语从句，修饰先行词everything。此处的to persuade him to stay是不定式短语作目的状语。【答案】D8(2014安庆一中模拟)I strongly recommend that the information
7、_ in my report _ to Professor Keller without delay.Ato be referred to；to be emailedBreferring to；emailCreferred to；be emailedDbeing referred to；being emailed【解析】根据句意“刚才我报告中提到的信息”，故第一个空用过去分词作定语；第二个空是从句的谓语，因主句谓语是recommend，其后接宾语从句时，从句用“(should)动词原形”。【答案】C9(2014蚌埠二中高三质量检测)You should have told her about
8、the meaning of the gesture.I meant _，but I had some unexpected guests.Ato do Bto haveCdoing Ddoing so【解析】句意：你本应该告诉她这个手势的意义的。我本打算告诉她的，但来了几位不速之客。meant to have done表示“过去本打算做，但是没有做”。【答案】B10(2014苏南五校联考)Have you heard that George quit his job?Yeah.but I cant _ why he did so.Aput out Bfigure outCcarry out
9、Dsend out【解析】句意：你听说乔治辞去工作了吗？是的，但是我琢磨不透他为什么要辞掉工作。put out“伸出，扑灭”；figure out“弄明白”；carry out“贯彻，执行”；send out“发出，派遣”。【答案】B11(2014天津十二区县联考)A good speaker is supposed to manage to _ the listeners what he means.Amake sense to Bappeal toCattach to Dget across to【解析】句意：一个好的演讲者应该设法让听众明白他的意思。make sense的主语往往是som
10、ething，意为“有意义，有道理，讲得通”；appeal to相当于attract“吸引”；attach to“把附在/系在上”；get across to“被传达，被理解”。【答案】D12(2014合肥八中模拟)The basic strategy to change bad behavior is to guide right _ of teenagers by using some right public opinions，good models and perfect personalities.Aremarks BcommentsCvalues Dcosts【解析】句意：改变不良
11、行为的基本策略是通过一些正确的舆论导向、榜样示范和完美人格对青少年进行正确的价值观指导。remark“谈论”；comment“评论”；values“价值观”；cost“成本”。【答案】C13(2014阜阳三中模拟)China has increased supply of lowrent apartments recently，_ to help lowincome families have places to live in.Ato aim BaimingChaving aimed Daims【解析】句意：中国近来增加了廉租房的供给，旨在帮助低收入家庭有住的地方。China与aim之间为主
12、动关系，故用现在分词作状语。【答案】B14(2014湖州模拟)_ every day，the information on the Internet is always new and uptodate.AUpdated BUpdatingCTo update DHaving updated【解析】句意：因为每天都更新，所以互联网上的信息总是最新的。句中主语the information与update之间存在逻辑上的动宾关系，故用过去分词形式作原因状语。【答案】A15(2014湖北荆州高三质检)Through the years，VOA Special English has become a
13、 very popular tool for teaching English，even though it was not _ as a teaching program.Aattached BdesignedCperformed Dappealed【解析】句意：这些年美国之音慢速英语已成为英语教学的一种很受欢迎的工具，即使它并不是作为教学课程而设计的。attach“把固定，把附(在上)”；design“设计”；perform“表演”；appeal“恳求，呼吁”。根据句意和固定搭配be designed as.可知应选B。【答案】B.阅读理解As China becomes increasi
14、ngly urbanized (城市化的)，it has to find space for its urban and rural citizens as both groups become increasingly integrated. Experts suggest a possible model way may be reinventing a “garden city”Chinas megacities are bursting at the borders and the country is now undergoing the quickest and biggest u
15、rbanization in the history of mankind. It is estimated that by 2025, China will have 400 million more people living in its cities, raising its urban population to 900 million. Besides, new satellite towns are mushrooming on the urban fringes while city ring roads are rippling outwards into the count
16、ryside at amazing speed. Satellite maps collected by Professor Joshua Bolchover at the University of Hong Kong bring the problem sharply into focus. They track the changing ruralurban framework in the past 30 years, and suggest that cities are cruelly destroying surrounding rural land and rapidly re
17、ducing the amount of arable(可耕种的)land, which gives way to new residential blocks, new industrial zones, new financial centers and the other inevitable signs and signatures of economic growth.This, however, is not sustainable growth pattern, especially when China has the worlds largest population to
18、feed. So concerned urban planners are starting to note the social and physical effects of diaspora(大移居)when replaced rural communities are forced into the cities.On the other hand, a trend of thought is gradually taking shape and this is the concept of the “garden city”， a combination of country and
19、 city that is being proposed by architects and city planners. Hua Li, from Tao Architects, is among the many professionals with such a voice. His argument is supported by a longterm study on this subject. As Hua says, the answer is to preserve patches of productive farmland within urban boundaries.
20、Less transportation means we have fresh agricultural products at lower costs and less carbon emission in the city. And urban farmland can also be showcased for agricultural tourism and education.The concept is already practiced at grass roots level. Agriculture has gone into the air, up to roof and
21、balcony in some communities in the cities. Its common to see organic “hanging garden” on the roof of some traditional courtyard home. According to some people, the rooftop project translates into practical benefits, such as safe, nutritious vegetables and a cooler home in summer. Some say thanks to
22、the tomatoes they plant that are natural insect killers, therere fewer mosquitoes. Apart from these, it also contributes to better bonding with neighbors. Zhang, a doctor in Beijing, began creating his hanging garden five years ago. Since his garden became home to 30 kinds of vegetables and fruitall
23、 enough to feed his family, neighbors have enjoyed dropping by for a relaxing chat or just to see how well the lovely vegetables and fruit are growing.Although people like Zhang are still rare and the greening of roof space with vegetables and fruit takes skill and energy，with more positive media ex
24、posure and advanced technology there is the prospect that garden city will become common practice in the near future. By then, cities will no longer look so gray when seen from the satellites.【语篇解读】中国的城市化进程不断加快，这是一个我们不得不面对的现实。如果不能较好地应对，这对我们来说将是个灾难。城市和农村将如何融合共生？1Some experts suggest reinventing a “ga
25、rden city” because _.Ait is the only model way to save the citiesBit helps stop destroying the rural areasCincreasing urbanization takes place in ChinaDChina has the largest population to feed【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第一句的内容可知，专家提议重建花园城市是因为中国的城市化进程在不断加快。【答案】C2In Hua Lis opinion, a combination of country and ci
26、ty will _.Abenefit the environment and lower living costsBbecome a project that needs a longterm studyClead to more rural communities being replacedDattract more farmers to take tours in cities【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段倒数第二句“Less transportation means we have fresh agricultural products at lower costs and less
27、carbon emission in the city.”可知，城乡结合既保护了环境又降低了生活成本。【答案】A3Zhang is mentioned(in Paragraph 5)to show that _.Ahe achieves his dream to own a hanging gardenBhanging gardens are becoming more popularCthe garden contributes to a better neighborhoodDhe is a pioneer to practise the gardening concept【解析】推理判断
28、题。根据第五段最后一句中的“neighbors have enjoyed dropping by for a relaxing chat or just to see how well the lovely vegetables and fruit are growing”可知，邻居们都喜欢来他的空中花园玩，这有助于建立良好的邻里关系。【答案】C4As for the concept of the “garden city”，the writer feels _.Adesperate BhopefulCdisappointed Dconcerned【解析】态度意图题。根据最后一段中的“ther
29、e is the prospect that garden city will become common practice in the near future”可知，作者认为花园城市的构想是可行的，在不久的将来会成为现实，故作者对此充满希望。【答案】B.任务型阅读Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society，and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will
30、have a better life.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fastpaced world，many values are undergoing major changes.While people traditionally prioritize caring，sharing and generosity in life and work，modern people seem to be more selfabsorbed and selfconcerned.Modern
31、people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life.They say that it is a jungle out there.To survive，you have to fight with whatever means that come handy.Obviously greed and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas.In a company，employees do everything they can to get better pay and
32、higher position，even at the cost of colleagues.We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct.It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.In spite of common practice，it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness，both of whic
33、h are not newly invented vocabulary.In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviours were more condemned then.But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
34、Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either.Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite.But I personally think that people should not be too selfish.Caring for others can actually encourage t
35、he development of a mutually beneficial relationship.In conclusion，modern people appear to be more selfcentered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure.However，we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship
36、 with others.Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish？Main comparisonsContexts1._are changing.In the past people put caring，sharing and generosity in the first 2._.Nowadays，people seem to be more 3_about themselves.4._are changing too.People in the past appeared to be modest and selfeffacing(谦让的)Peop
37、le may strive to achieve their own 5._ at the price of their coworkers.The authors understanding6._ for the changes in authors eyesFierce 7._and great 8._ on modern people may be responsible for the changes.The authors 9_towards the topicA relationship which can 10._ two sides should be established.【答案】1.Values2.place3.concerned4.Behaviours5goals6.Reasonspetition8.pressure9.attitude10.benefit
