1、秘密启用前四川省2014年“联测促改”活动英 语本试题卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)。第卷1至8页，第卷9至10页，共10页。考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上。在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。满分1S0分。考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 第卷（选择题 共90分）注意事项： 红色部分有拼写错误，请使用者自己修改一下1.必须使用2B铅笔在答题卡上将所选答案对应的标号涂黑。2.第I卷共两部分二共计90分。 第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，共40分)第一节单顶填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分)1. - Alice, happy birthday! Here is
2、a small gift for you.- A. It doesnt matter B. Dont mention itC. With great pleasure D. Thank you very much2. another 10 days, we arc sure to complete repairing the machine.A. Give B. Giving C. Given D. To give3. At the top of the hill which has a wonderful view of the whole city.A. lies an old cotta
3、ge B. an old cottage liesC. does an old cottage lie D. an old cottage dots lie4. Please write the word here meaning escapes you.A. where B. when C. whose D. which5. 1 went to buy the tickets for the next public holiday, but there were left.A. nothing B. none C. neither D. nobody6. 1 like the color o
4、f the hat, I dont like its shape.A. While R. If C. As D. When7. Mary, whats the matter with you? You have finished your work by 9.A. would R. should C. can D. must8. Its freezing cold today. You might as well put on your overcoat the had weather.A. on B. against C. with D. to9. China a sharp increas
5、e in the number of aged people over the past decade.A. had seen B. saw C. will see D. has seen10. Its really no business of yours Ill spend my summer holidays with.A. who B. which C. where D. how第二节 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选顶(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was eight, a
6、 gentleman came to my orphanage (孤儿院) and taught us how to do working projects.I remember my first project a small 11 .I was so 12 of it that I looked upon it as if I had created a wonder. It was absolutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to 13 it. I could hardly wait to give it to Mother Wi
7、nters as a 14 . She was the head mistress of our orphanage, who was always 15 with us.As the table was not dry from the coating, the man told us to wait a few days before taking it to our donnitory. But I was just so 16 and happy that I couldnt wait. I 17 out like a flash, carrying the table, smilin
8、g from car to car.When I reached the dormitory I placed the little table beside my bed. I was 18 it when Mother Winters entered. She walked over to the table. Running her hand _ 19 it, she noticed that it was still wet.Were you 20 to bring this home? she asked.No, maam, I 21 with my head down.She or
9、dered me to throw the table out and so I did. After she left, I immediately opened the door to get it back. There was 22 stuck all over. I brushed and cried, but it would not come off.I hid the table in my closet and never 23 it. A year later while cleaning up, I gave the table to Mother Henderson,
10、my houseparent, thinking that she would 24 it away.Thirty years laser at a reunion, I 25 that Mother Henderson was living nearby, so I drove up to see her. We talked cheerfully for long. As I was about to 26 , she asked me to come down to her basement to get something important. I followed her. 27 i
11、nto a dark comer. She picked something up.28 _ she turned around, I could sec that she was holding a little table.Mother Henderson kept the little table that I had given up for lost so long ago.Today, I look at that table with bittersweet memories but full of 29 to Mother Henderson, who kept it for
12、a young orphan who tried very hard to 30 .11. A. bed B. door C. table D. coat12. A. tired B. ashamed C. aware D. proud13. A. design B. invent C. complete D. paint14. A. gift B. reward C. fee D. souvenir15. A. satisfied B. strict C. patient D. angry16. A. lucky B. confident C. amazed D. excited17. A.
13、 called 13. gave C. looked D. rushed18. A. washing B. observing C. admiring D. repairing19. A. into B. across C. above D. after20. A. supposed 13. embarrassed C. encouraged D. persuaded21. A. agreed B. sighed C. whispered D. argued22. A. dirt B. glue C. paint D. paper23. A. considered 13. touched C.
14、 shook D. split24. A. put B. drive C. take D. throw25. A. learned B. expected C. remembered D. recommended26. A. move B. laugh C. leave D. shout27. A. curiously B. silently C. doubtfully D. worriedly28. A. Before B. Since C. As D. Until29. A. hopes B. thanks C. sympathy D. regret30. A. adapt B. stud
15、y C. perform D. please第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，共50分)第一节 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，并在答落卡上将该项涂黑。(共20小题，每小题2分，共40分)ASpecial Holiday OfferYour holiday summary:An exciting world with a history of about 5000 years far away from t e West. combining an ages-old civilisation with he glass and steel of the 21st
16、 Century world into which it is rapidly developing, China is a wonder to see, Fund a joy to experience.Accontrtodations (食宿 ):Throughout your stay we have reserved top quality accommodation, generally four-star level. Many hotels will have a pool, and all will have a restaurant and bar. Where we wil
17、l stay arc the Best Western Premier in Beijing, the Dorure International in Shanghai, the Tang Chug in Xian and the Universal Hotel in Guiiin. Your stay is arranged with a European-style breakfast at each hotel and a Chinese lunch and dinner that will generally be taken in local restaurants, offerin
18、g food typical to each local area.31. What you have just read may be A. a news report B. an advertisement C. an announcement D. a book review32. The tourists will travel to China by A. ship B. train C. plane D. bus33. If you want help when booking the holiday to (7hina, you may A. call New market Ho
19、lidays. B. go to consult New market Holidays.C. write a letter to New market Holidays. D. send an c-mail to New market Holidays.34. How many cities will the tourists stay in China?A. 3. B. 4 C. 5 D. 6BAn angler (垂钓者)got the shock of his life when his prize catch turned out to be a crocodile.Alan_Pra
20、ngncl, 64, was reportedly fishing in the 22-acre lake near Ringwood when he felt a sharp tugand started to reel the heavy but unknown fish in.But, according to the Southern Daily Echo, when the end of the line appeared, the angler claimed it was actually a two-foot long crocodile.Alan, who has been
21、fishing since lie was six years old, told the paper: When it appeared I saw it was acrocodile about two feet long.It was underneath where I was sitting on my box on the water and just lay by the side of my fact for about eight seconds. Then it shot back into the lake.It opened its mouth and let out
22、the fish-or what was left of it. It had cut it in half and there was just its head and pan of the body.“I was in disbelief-I had -o justify in my mind what I had just seen.the NHS worker reportelly thirks the crocodile was dropped in after its owner found it too big to deal with He added: 1vc been f
23、ishing in that lake for six years and for the club since 1963, so I know everythingabout the lake.Im the person who saw it and Ive nothing to gain by lying abut it”.Fishing club officials and Mr PrangneLl have refused to disclose the exact location of the Hampshire lake for fear of large groups pour
24、ing in.36. What does the underlined it in Paragraph 6 refer to?A. The crocodile. B. The fish. C. The lake. D. The box.37. What is Alan Prangrell?A. A worker. B. A man living on fishing.C. A fishing club official. D. A reporter of the Southern Daily Echo.38. What can be infix-red from the underlined
25、sentence?A. Some people didnt believe Prangmclls story.B. Some other people also saw the crocodile.C. Prangnell was believed to have got a prize for the crocodile.D. Pranenell was very disappointed as he had not got the crocodile.CI must first thank the writers and editors of Scienlljic American and
26、 Scientific American Mind for the excellent articles on which so much of this book is based; they arc acknowledged (致谢)in detail in the Sources.I am most grateful to he famous netunscicutists ( 神经系统科学家) and experts who kindly gave their time to help re c son out what might be in the quite near futur
27、e, and who have contributed much toneuroscience, especially R. Douglas Fields, Joseph l.cl)oux, Richard Davidson, Philip Kennedy, and Hank Greely, an expert on the legal, ethical, and social problems surrounding this brave new world of neuroscience.The captivating (有吸引力的) concept for this book came
28、from the creative and hard working team at Jossey-Bass. who arc much appreciated. For the second time, I want to give heartfelt thanks to my editor Alan Rinzler and senior editorial assistant Nana Twumasi. who have contributed so much to the shaping and creation of this book; Carol Hartland, product
29、ion talent; l3ev Miller, much more than a copyeditor；first-rate writer researcher l3rianna Smith； Paula Goldstein. who designed the books inside; and all the marketing people who put my book in your hands: Jennifer Wenzel. Erin 13carn. P. J. Campbell, Karen Warner. At Scie,rifre American, Diane McGa
30、rvey and Lisa Pallatroni were responsible fur finding archived(存档的) material of so many years. Thank you.My family, good friends, and fellow writers have once again listened to me struggle endlessly and talk wildly about the difficulties of writing about brain. Many thanks to you all, in particular
31、to first readers Kelly A. Dakin (who corrected many of my errors and added valuable content). Ann Crew, Ferris Buck Kelley, Frank Urbanowski, and Andrea llurst (for sending this book my way) and the wonderfully productive and generous writing community of Sacramento.39. What is the authors main purp
32、ose of writing the passage?A. To show that he had expert friends in various fields.B. To express his excitement for having published his book.C. To express his thanks to those who have helped him with the hook.D. To show that so many well-known people have helped him recently.40. What is the authors
33、 book mainly about?A. Literature. B. Health. C. Law. D. Brain.41. What work has Erin Beam done for the author.) 1A. Selling the book. 13. Correcting errors.C. Designing the book. D. Offering base for the book.42. Way does the author mention his family?A. Because they loved him so much.B. Because the
34、y helped him most in writing.C. Because they often listened to him read his writing.D. Because they shared sufferings with him in his writing process.DSome fish may contain harmful chemicals, which can be the result of both natural causes and water pollution. Mercury （水银) is a poisonous chemical, wh
35、ich occurs naturally in oceans and the Earths crust (壳), but also comes from man-made sources, such as farm chemicals, burning garbage, oil, coal, etc.Polyclilorinated bipheuyls (PCBs), a group of chemicals, can also be found in some fish. These man-made chemicals were used in many industries until
36、1977, when they were banned. PCBs were released or leaked into (lie tar and water and have bear transported around the globe.How do mercury and PCBs end up in fish and the food supply? When they arc released into the air, they attach themselves to particles（微粒）.These particles settle on the ground a
37、nd in the water and are eventually eater by micro-organisms. Small fish cat the micro-organisms, and large fish eat the small fish and on up the food chain.Because they can negatively affect your health, the U.S. Eavirotunental Protectioc Agency advises that kids younger than 15 years old avoid fish
38、 that cortain high levels of mercury and PCBs. These include shark, swordfish, king rrnackerel, and tilefish.There are also many types of fish that are good for you, but arc in danger of being wiped out because of ovcrfishing. Sonic are being fished in the wild so much that they cannot reproduce eno
39、ugh to survive.Others re being farmed in ways that are not environmentally friendly. These fish include red snapper.Atlantic salmon, bluefnn tuna. and king crab.Despite these problems, there are several fish that are both healthy and sustainable (可持续的), such as Alaskan salmon, American catfish, Paci
40、fic cod, and several fans-raised fish and shellfish.43. Which of the following is true of PCBs according to the text? A. They are transported by human beings around the globe.B. They have been widely used in &c world since 1977.C. They are hard to be cleared out from nature.D. They arc a kind of man
41、-made fish food.44. What does end up in fish in Paragraph 3 mean?A. To be absorbed by fish. B. To disappear in fish.C. To bring fish to an end. D. To be the last food of fish.45.What is the condition of rcd snapper?A. It cannot reproduce enough to survive.B. It has burn wiped out b xause of ovcrfish
42、ing, C. It is raised in ways harmful to the environment.D. It will probably disappear because it cannot be fanned by haman.46. Which of the fish is safe for children according to the passage?A. Shark. B. Pacific cod. C. King mackerel. D. Atlantic salmon.ETuition fees for British students could reach
43、 as much as #20,000, a university vicc-president has warned.Prof. Nick Pctfon warned that universities will face additional economic pressures as student numbers increase, which could force them to increase home students fees.Student tuition is presently upped at #9,000 for British students.Speaking
44、 to the lines fligher Education, Prof. Petford, the vice-president of Northampton University,said that some universities with high brand value will be able to charge 17,000, 18,000 or 20,000 in the future. I am sure of that.The president of the National Union of Students Toni Pearce said: The sugges
45、tion that tuition fees should be charged at this level shows just how astonishingly out of touch some university vice-presidents can be.Prof. Petford argued there will be a change in how universities view home students - suggesting they will be treated more like international students. If you look a
46、t international students, thats been a market not well-governed since weve been recruiting (tix) overseas students. Universities have always been used to this sort of behaviour. He said. The big step change now is thinking about home students in this way.Presently there is no cap on fees that univer
47、sities can charge international students.The president of Universities UK, Christopher Snowden, said that his report showed universities needed more money to maintain their current standards. The rise in tuition fees in England did not give all universities extra money - it replaced the cuts in dire
48、ct government funding (资金)， he said.47. Which of the following is closest in meaning to capped in Paragraph 3?A. Required. B. Raised. C. Allowed. D. Limited.48. What is Prof. Petfords belief according to the text?A. Tuition fees for British students should reach #20,000.B. Good universities can char
49、ge students more tuition fees.C. Northampton University will charge E17,000 to #20,000.D. The market of ovcrsea students should be well governed.49. What is the key of Prof. Nick Peefords suggestions?A. The tuition fees should he charged at the present level.R. The tuition fees for international stu
50、dents should be raised.C. The thinking about home studcn(s fees should be changed.I). Thc charge for both international and home students should be equal.50. Winat can be inferred from Christopher Snowdons words?A. Tuition fees in England had been raised before.B. The tuition fees replaced the gover
51、nment funding.C. English government will cut funding to universities.D. The current standards of universities should be raised.第二节 根据对话内容.对话后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。(共5小题，每小题2分，共10分)Cindy： Dad and Mum, the toys are on sate! Lets go to the third floor.Mum: Spring is coming. Lets take
52、 a look at the newly arrived ladies clothing on the ground floor first.Cindy and Dad: 51 ( Cindys family moved to the ladies clothing department.)Mum: 52 Saleslady: Yes, Madam. Here you are.Mum: Can I try this on? Saleslady: 53 (Cindys mother had tried the dress and returned.) Mum: It doesnt fit me
53、well. 54 Saleslady: Im sorry. The large size is out of stock.Mum: Could you ask if other branches have got the large size of this dress?Saleslady: Sure! I will try my best to make a call for you and if theres any news, Ill call you back.Mum: 55 A: Excuse me, does this blue dress comc in pink?B:1he f
54、itting room is over there.C: Do you have a larger size?D: Thats too bad.E: Sec you, then.F: Thank you.G: Okay.第卷（非选择题 共48分）注意事项：1.必须使用0.5m黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指示的答题区域内作答，答在试题卷上无效。2.第卷共计60分。第三部分 写作（共三节，共60分)第一节阅读表达(共5小题，每2分，共10分)阅读下面短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题（清注意问题后词数要求)。Have you ever been hurt by words before? I k
55、now I have. Words can hurt as much as a hit in the nose or stomach. The words others speak can lower your self-esteem (自尊), but they can also make you feel proud or exited.One time, as I was playing with my fried and my brother, my brother told an embarrassing secret about me to my friend. I was afr
56、aid of what my friend would think! But, instead of laughing at me, she told me that sometimes she did it too. Instead of bringing me down she kept my secret. Ive never forgotten how she defended me.When you laugh at people, they feel bad. When you say you only got 5120 on the math test, thats embarr
57、assing. Words can be used to make you into a bully or make you a friend. You dont know the effect you can have on people with your words.Our family did an experiment with rice inspired by Dr. Maseru Emotos rice experiment. My mom cooked up some white rice and divided it into two glass jars. One of t
58、he jars of rice had a mark with the word hate on it; the other was marked love_ We also talked to the jars every day (I know it sounds strange but its true). We told the hate jar expressions like I hate you, youre so stupid, etc. To the love jar we said words like youre so pretty. After a week the l
59、ove jar looked like it had barely come out of the pot. The hate jar looked like it had moldy cobwebs (发霉的蜘蛛网) inside of it. Now it has been four weeks since we started. The rice in the hate jar is sticking to the bottom like soup. The rice in the love jar looks fresh. Even my sisters, who cant read,
60、 can tell :he difference!People act just like the rice in their own ways. They can either grow, be proud of themselves, and grow well or they can wither (枯萎) inside. As Dr. Emoto says, Dont undervalue the power of thoughts. They have the ability to change the world.56. What are the main functions of
61、 words according to the text? (no more than 8 words)57. How would the author feel if her friend laughed at her when she knew her secret? (no more than 4 words)58. What did they do :o the jar marked with the word love in the experiment? (no more than 7 swords)59. What did the rice in the love jar loo
62、k like one week from the start? (no more, than 5 words)60. What word(s) can best describe thoughts according to :he last paragraph? (no more than 2 words)第二节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分)下面短文中有10处语法错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词.增加:在缺词处加一个翻字符（)，并在其下面写出该加的词，侧除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下写出修改后的词.注意:1.每句不超过两个错
63、误; 2.每处错误及修改均限一词 3.只允许修改10处。多者（从第11处）不计分。Ill never forget the night when our car broken down. We were herding home affix a wonderfully evening with our fronds. It was well after midnight but we were still miles away from home. There was no traffics on the road, so we had to walk to home. Worse still
64、, it started to rain, but by the time we got home, we were wet through. And it was then what we discovered that we had left our front door key in the car. We have no choice but break a window and climb in. Then an policeman came and we had to explain for him the situation. We went to bed at 3:00 am.第三节 书面表达(共35分) 某英语报社以“如何与人交流”为主题，面向中学生举行一次征文活动。请根据以下提示，用英语写一篇应征短文。 1.与人交流的作用; 2.你喜欢的交流对象和方式; 3.你对与人交流的两点建议. 注意: 1.词数120左右，开头语已为你写好。 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3.文中不得透露姓个人名和学校名称。Its very important to communicate with people because