1、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。Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking?Thats what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaskas frozen ground to t
2、haw (解冻). About 85 percent of Alaskas land surface has permafrost (永久冻结带). Permafrost supports the ground above itincluding trees, houses, and roads. But why is the permafrost thawing? Some scientists say that human-caused pollution is leading to global warming. And most scientists agree that Alaska
3、 has been getting warmer. They say that the warmer temperature is causing permafrost to thaw in some areas. The thawing permafrost can cause problems for people, plants, and animals. The collapsing (倒塌)is a problem in the villages in Alaska which are built on permafrost, and some of them may have to
4、 move to safer ground, where there is no permafrost. The Alaskan town of Glennallen saw its old post office collapse. And, according to James Walters, a permafrost expert at the University of Northern Iowa, house-moving companies have been very busy. “Melting permafrost can also destroy trees and fo
5、rests,”Walters said. “When holes in the ground form, trees fall into them and die. This could turn a forest into a swamp (沼泽), and animals which need the forests will have to move elsewhere.”“The melting could cause severe problems.”Walters says, “This could take hundreds of years, but in the end Al
6、aska will look quite different from what it looks like now.”1. Which of the following can be used as the best title of the passage? A. AlaskaA Frozen Land B. Is Alaska Sinking? C. Pollution and Global Warming D. Alaska Is Polluted2. The main reason why permafrost is thawing is that _.A. the temperat
7、ure in Alaska is risingB. people in Alaska dont take care of permafrostC. too many houses are built on permafrostD. people in Alaska polluted permafrost3. The following are the results of melting permafrost EXCEPT _.A. holes form in the groundB. a forest will be turned into a swampC. some animals ha
8、ve to go elsewhereD. more water will be needed by people and animals4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. When permafrost melts, houses will fall down. B. House-moving companies are busy because their houses are in danger. C. To stop permafrost melting is a very difficul
9、t problem. D. Most of Alaskas land surface has permafrost. 【参考答案】14、BADB 说明文的阅读阅读下列材料，然后按要求完成读写任务(2011年广州高三英语调研测试) Maurice Sendaks childrens book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963,has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year.The books main c
10、haracter is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper.Before long,Maxs room magically becomes a forest,and he sails away to a land where monsters live.Max isnt scared,though,and becomes king of the wild things,but after a while,he begins feeling home
11、sick.Max sails back home and his supper is still hot when he arrives in his bedroom.Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop creativity and imagination.Melina Davis,an education professor,said she likes how the book contains a couple of pages that have only pi
12、ctures on them.“This allows children to shape the story themselves,” she said.The book contains a few of larger words that some parents worry may confuse children,but experts say those words help improve childrens reading skills and challenge them.Davis said the book is well written which helps kids
13、 get involved in the story.“The book talks about what all children go through,like I was naughty but my mommy still loves me,” Davis said.The book also encourages children to face their fears.“I think its really good to show that Max is friends with the monsters,” Davis said.“Kids can find out monst
14、ers arent always the thing under the bed thats going to scare them.I think this is good because it shows that the children can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”Since the book has been successful throughout the years,a movie was recently made and many people are excited to see
15、 it.Davis said she thinks the movie will be wonderful but it might be a little scary for younger children.“You dont want bad dreams over a book thats extremely wonderful,” Davis said.以约30词概括短文大意_.根据所读短文选择正确答案1Teachers and professors like the book Where the Wild Things Arelearn to draw their own pict
16、uresBunderstand their own fearCdevelop more quicklyDbecome more imaginative2What is the intention of using the larger words in the book?ATo add to the difficulty while children are reading.BTo help challenge the childrens reading skills.CTo cause the children some confusion.来源:Z.X.X.KDTo help childr
17、en get involved in the story. 3Which of the following is TRUE about the book?AThe character Max is brave enough in the story.BMax was sent to the forest as punishment.CIt is suitable for people of all ages.DIt is the most popular childrens book ever published.4What does Davis think of the movie?AShe
18、 thinks children of all ages will love it.BShe encourages children to see it to fight against their fear.CShe worries that it might be too frightening for some children.DShe believes it will be a better choice for children than the book.5Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage?ATo suggest w
19、ays to improve childrens reading.BTo comment on a famous childrens book.CTo encourage children to read scary stories.DTo introduce a movie based on a childrens book.参考答案- The passaage introduces a childrens book Where The Wild Things Are解析：从Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to
20、help children develop creativity and imagination得知答案。答案：D2解析：从第四段可知答案。答案：B3A4解析：从but it might be a little scary for younger children可知答案。答案：C5B【四川省2014高考英语仿真模拟试题】书面表达：（35分）最近国内一份调查表明现在高中生的健康越来越糟糕。某学生英文报就此问题开辟专栏讨论这一现象，请你根据下列提示给该专栏投稿。1. 你的看法。2. 分析造成这一现象的原因。（至少2个）3. 提出你的建议。（至少2点）注意：1. 词数120左右；2. 文中不得提及
21、人名、校名及地名；3. 稿件的开头已为你写好（不计入总词数）。Dear editor, As the recent survey shows, the health of senior students has been going worse and worse. 【参考范文】书面表达：（35分）One possible version Dear editor, As the recent survey shows, the health of senior students has been going worse and worse. I think it is worrying bec
22、ause health is far more important than wealth. Good health enables us to enjoy our life and achieve what we hope for in our future career.As we all know, we are what we eat, however, bad eating habits are very common among us students. All these bad habits surely do harm to our health. Whats more, s
23、ome students lack exercise because of too much homework to do.To improve our health, it is very important for us to take more fruits and vegetables and we have to keep a balanced diet. Besides, wed better exercise every day to make our bodies strong. Finally, we have to get rid of those bad habits t
24、hat damage our health.In conclusion, if we stick to the advice given above, well lead a healthy life.A middle school student【四川省宜宾市李庄中学2014高考英语仿真模拟试题】书面表达（满分35分） 假设你叫李林，正在读高三，你的好友张华最近给你来信，想了解你的近况，请你用英语给他写一封回信，告诉他进入高三以来你学习以及生活情况的变化，主要内容包括：1 学习态度与学习压力的变化；2 时间安排的变化；3 你后期的打算（两点）。注意：1. 内容包括以上要点，但不要逐句翻译；
25、2. 字数120左右，文章开头已提供，不计入总词数。Dear Zhang Hua，Im happy to have received your letter. Now Im writing to express my thanks for your care and tell you something about my study and life. Thank you! Li Hua【参考范文】书面表达 (One possible version)Dear Zhang Hua，Im happy to have received your letter. Now Im writing to
26、express my thanks for your care and tell you something about my study and life.Since entering Senior Three, a great change has taken place to me. First of all, Im studying much harder than ever with the purpose of preparing myself for the College Entrance Examination. Besides, so many tests do we fa
27、ce every day that I feel extremely stressful, even lose sleep sometimes at night. Whats more, occupied with my study, I cant afford any time to take up my hobbies, let alone, playing computer games as before.However, I have decided that I will try to adjust myself to Senior Three. While studying, I
28、will make wise use of my time. By keeping a balance between study and rest, the learning efficiency, I believe, can be improved and my dream will come true. Best wishes! (121words)Yours【广东省东莞市2014模拟试题】基础写作 （共1小题；满分15分）【写作内容】目前，越来越多的青少年参加各类电视节目的才艺表演（talent shows）。对此，中学生的看法各有不同。赞同不赞同1. 展示才艺，增加社会经验；2.
29、增强自信；3. 有利于学生全面（overall adj.）发展。模仿多，没有自己的风格；沉迷于“明星梦”，无心学习；有上当受骗的危险。【写作要求】1. 必须用5个句子表达全部的内容；2. 将5个句子组成连贯的短文。【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。_【参考范文】基础写作：One possible version:At present an increasing number of teenagers are taking part in all kinds of TV talent shows, about which students opinions are divid
30、ed. Some think that it is a stage to show their talents of art, contributing to their social experience and build up their confidence. Whats more, its good for their overall development. However, other students hold the different opinion / view that the teenagers are just imitating others rather than showing somethng original and that they dont have their own style. Besides, some are too lost in pursuing stars to concentrate on their studies and some of them are in danger of being cheated by others.
