1、 高考押题 Passage 1 话题：水上作业词数：294 Students from Florida International University in Miami walked on water Thursday for a class assignment.To do it，they wore aquatic (水上的)shoes they designed and created.Alex Quinones was the first to make it to the other side of a 175foot lake on campus in record timejus
2、t over a minute.Quinones，who wore oversized boatlike shoes，also won last year and will receive $ 500.Students had to wear the aquatic shoes and make it across the lake in order to earn an “A” on the assignment for Architecture Professor Jaime CanavesMaterials and Methods Construction Class.“Its trad
3、itional in a school of architecture to do boats out of cardboard for a boat race.I thought our students were a little bit more special than that，” Canaves said.“We decided to do the walk on water event to take it to the next level.”A total of 79 students competed in the race this year in 41 teams.On
4、ly 10 teams failed to cross the lake.Others who fell got back up and made it to the end.The race is open to all students and anyone in the community.The youngest person to ever participate was a 9yearold girl who competed in place of her mother，while the oldest was a 67yearold female.A large crowd o
5、n campus joined Canaves as he cheered on the racers.He shouted encouraging words，but also laughed as some unsteadily made their way to the end.“A part of this is for them to have more understanding of designing and make it work better，” he said.It is also a lesson in life for the students.“Anything，
6、including walking on water，is possible，if you do the research，test it and go through the design process seriously.【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了佛罗里达国际学院的学生为了完成作业，需穿自己设计的鞋在水上活动。1.Which statement about Alex Quinones is true ?A.He finished the race in less than a minute.B.He won the race with the help of 2 boats.C.He f
7、ailed the race last year.D.He set a new record this year.2.For what purpose did the students take part in the race?A.To go across the lake to school.B.To test their balance on the water.C.To pass Professor Canaves class.D.To win the prize money of $ 500.3.Which of the following is true about the rac
8、e?A.The students who fell into the water had to quit.B.More than 20 teams failed to cross the lake.C.The students kept silent when the other racers competed.D.The youngest competitor competed instead of her mother.4.According to Canaves，this race can help the students .A.understand designing better
9、B.achieve almost everythingC.work together and unite as oneD.walk on the surface of waterPassage 2 话题：黄石公园大火词数：250Starting in 1972，the National Park Service established a policy for forest fires called Natural Burn.It was acknowledged that some forest fires，such as those caused by lightning, were ne
10、cessary for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems，so the fire should be allowed to burn.However，a big fire in Yellowstone National Park in 1988 caused this policy to be abandoned since the fire was initially allowed to burn yet soon out of control.As a result，the fire of 1988 destroyed much of Yel
11、lowstone，which is Americas oldest and most beloved national park.Massive areas of plants were destroyed，and large empty spaces and acres of burned and blackened trees greeted visitors.The rivers and streams were choked with ash，and the ecosystem of the park was changed beyond repair.In addition，grea
12、t numbers of animals were killed by the fires that burned out of control.The fires were driven by high winds，moving as many as ten miles a day.Many small animals died in the flames.The fires rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape.Even today，few of these small forest animals have re
13、turned to live in the park.In the years immediately following the fires，the numbers of visitors declined rapidly.No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation.Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser
14、Old Faithful.But now its reputation as Americas wonder is damaged permanently.【语篇导读】文章主要讲述了森林里Natural Burn政策的终止，这源于黄石公园1988年的大火。(Natural Burn：因自然现象而产生的森林之火可放任行之)1.Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were .A.hard to put outB.started by lightningC.good for the balance of natureD.approve
15、d by National Park Service2.The big fire in Yellowstone in 1988 .A.became out of control at firstB.destroyed the park completelyC.was allowed to burn continuouslyD.brought the natural burn policy to an end3.Why were so many animals killed in the big fire?A.Because winds were blown from high places.B
16、.Because the animals moved only ten miles a day.C.Because the animals lived in lower places.D.Because strong winds contributed to the fire a lot.4.The text probably comes from .A.a science fiction B.a news reportC.a commercial ad D.a geography magazinePassage 3 话题：江南style词数：274Recently，South Korean
17、star PSYs “Gangnam style” video has been popular on the Internet.It has become most peoples favorite music.In fact，the song has set the Guinness World Record for the most popular video in the history of the Internet.More than two million people have said “like” since the song was on the Internet on
18、July 15.PSYs special dance moves and funny horse riding style have attracted many people.Although many people do not understand the language，the video has become the talk of the Internet.The song has come to first place in the music charts in 31 countries，including the United States，the United Kingd
19、om，and Canada.“I just sang for my South Korean fans.I have never expected it to be popular in other countries，” PSY told the reporters on a concert.The song was so popular that a few of South Koreans politicians showed PSYs moves to attract supporters.“The song came out in midJuly.It sings about the
20、 rich life of South Koreaespecially Gangnam in Seoul，where a lot of rich people live.Millions of people have watched the video.Many stars，such as Katy Perry，Robbie Williams and Nelly Furtado said that they love the song.These stars performed part of the song at a recent concert.Riding high on the su
21、ccess of “Gangnam Style”，PSY was signed by Scooter Braun to Brauns Schoolboy Records，a label distributed by Universal Republic.PSY has written many hit songs of varying styles for different singers.Prior to “Gangnam Style” his most famous composition perhaps was Lee Seung Gis debut(首次亮相) song “Becau
22、se You Are My Woman”.【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了朴载相(鸟叔)的江南style成为全民最受欢迎的歌曲。1.What makes PSYs “Gangnam Style” the famous music of millions of people?A.The song has set the Guinness World Record.B.The song has come to first place in the music chart.C.They like the dance moves and the horse riding style.D.They dont
23、understand the words of the song.2.Why did some of South Koreas politicians show PSY”s moves?A.They wanted to tell people that they were also fond of music.B.They wanted people to support them.C.They were PSYs fans.D.They liked PSYs dancing style.3.Whats “Gangnam Style” about?A.The way of horse ridi
24、ng.B.The rich life of people of Gangnam in Seoul.C.The Guinness World Record.D.The love of stars.4.What is the best title of the passage?A.Life of the Music Star PSYB.“Gangnam Styly”Most peoples favorite MusicC.PSYs Famous CompositionsD.Meaning of “Gangnam Style”Passage 4话题：Granny Look网站词数：335Christ
25、mas，Easter and Birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! Whats better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses re
26、latives and close friends?That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section，one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.From a selection of Advent Calendars to party planning or Christmasstocking fillers we have all the pos
27、sibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days，and ensure you are always ready for any possibility.Granny Looks extensive links are bound to make every speci
28、al occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.CHRISTMASSTOCKING FILLERSLOOK no further！ Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS.Give SANTA CLAUS some ideas.He can fill all the childrens Christmasstock
29、ings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for childrenstocking fillers.A Granny Look favorite!ADVENT CALENDARSAll children love the buildup to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Looks selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Ad
30、vent Calendars for children at Christmas time.A Granny Look favorite!BIRTHDAYSLOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Looks selection of PRESENTS，PARTY PLANNING，PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildrens BIRTHDAYS.Plan and organize the KIDDIES PARTIES ahead of time！D
31、ont forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!CHRISTMASLOOK and BOOK now！ Granny Looks selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children. Some guides to “Whats on in your area”.for the kids.PANTOS，SHOWS，THEATRES.at Christmas time!UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children.Spend QUALITY TIME with your Childrens Children
32、this FESTIVE SEASON!【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了一个网站： Granny Look。该网站的主要功能是帮助祖父母或者父母为一些诸如圣诞节、复活节、生日聚会等特别的场合做准备。1.From the text，we know that “Granny Look” is .A.a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real successB.a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasionsC.a company that s
33、ells all sorts of products on the InternetD.a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions2.The purpose of the text is .A.to make children have a memorable holidayB.to show you how to shop on the InternetC.to give you some information about Granny LookD.to introduce some goods 3.If you wa
34、nt to send some invitations to your daughters classmates，where will you search for the information?A.At Birthdays.B.At Advent Calendars.C.At Christmasstocking fillers.D.At Christmas.4.You will fail to find any information at Christmas when you need .A.Christmas cards B.fun Advent CalendarsC.Christma
35、s gifts D.tickets for theatres5.If your son wants a traditional Advent Calendar，you should search .A.BirthdaysB.Advent CalendarsC.Christmasstocking fillersD.ChristmasPassage 5话题：男士做饭词数：368Men are spending more and more time in the kitchen encouraged by celebrity (名人) chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jam
36、ie Oliver，according to a report from Oxford University.The effect of the celebrity role models，who have given cooking a more manly picture，has combined with a more general drive towards sexual equality and men now spend more than twice the amount of time preparing meals than they did in 1961.Accordi
37、ng to the research by Prof.Jonatahn Gershuny，who runs the Centre for Time Research at Oxford，men now spend more than half an hour a day cooking，up from just 12 minutes a day in 1961.Prof.Gershuny said，“The man in the kitchen is part of a much wider social trend.There has been 40 years of sexual equa
38、lity，but there is another 40 years probably to come.”Women，who a generation ago spent nearly two hours a day cooking，now spend just one hour and seven minutesa great fall，but they still spend far more time in the kitchen than men.Some experts have named these men in aprons as “Gastrosexuals (men usi
39、ng cooking skills to impress friends)”，who have been inspired to pick up a kitchen knife by the success of Ramsay，Oliver as well as other male celebrity chefs such as Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall，Marco Pierre White and Keith Floyd.“I was married in 1974.When my father came to visit me a few weeks late
40、r，I was wearing an apron when I opened the door.He laughed，” said Prof.Gershuny.“That would never happen now.”Twothirds of adults say that they come together to share at least three times a week，even if it is not necessarily around a kitchen or dining room table.Prof.Gershuny pointed out that the fa
41、mily meal was now rarely eaten by all of its members around a tablewith many “family meals” in fact taken on the sofa in the sitting room，and shared by family members.“The family meal has changed a lot，and few of us eatas I did when I was a childat least two meals a day together as a family.But it h
42、as survived in a different format.”【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了男士做饭日益成为一种新的社会趋势。1.What is one reason behind the trend that men spend more time cooking than before?A.The improvement of cooksstatus.B.The influence of popular female chefs.C.The change of females view on cooking.D.The development of sexual equality ca
43、mpaign.2.What does the author think about the time men and women spend on cooking?A.Men spend more time cooking than women nowadays.B.Women spend much less time on cooking than before.C.It will take 40 years before men spend more time at the stove than women.D.There is a sharp decline in the time me
44、n spend on cooking compared with 1961.3.How did Prof.Gershuny see the family meal according to the passage?A.It has become a thing of the past.B.It is very different from what it used to be.C.It shouldnt be advocated in modern times.D.It is beneficial to the stability of the family.4.Which is the be
45、st title for the passage?A.The Changes of Family MealsB.Equality between Men and WomenC.Cooking into a New Trend for MenD.Cookinga Thing of the Past for WomenPassage 6话题：秀兰邓波儿词数：230 Shirley Temple(19282014)，an American actress，was considered among the most successful child stars in the history of fi
46、lm.Born by an ambitious mother，Temple first appeared in a film at the age of three，and at six she starred in Stand Up and Cheer (1934).Known and recognized for her ability to sing and tapdance in several films，Temple became a famous figure in 1934.At the end of that year she was given a special Acad
47、emy Award “in grateful recognition of her outstanding contribution.”During the Great Depression of the 1930s，Temple was celebrated by an adoring public.At the height of her popularity，from 1935 to 1938，Temple was the biggest boxoffice attraction in Hollywood.Temple made a number of films as a teenag
48、er，but her appeal had faded，and the films were not successful.In 1949，Temple departed elegantly from Hollywood.Two decades later，she reappeared into the spotlight by announcing her qualification as a candidate for Congress.She lost the election，but Temple displayed her determination and went on to e
49、njoy a long and successful career with the United Nations and the State Department.After retirement，she reposed that she was at peace with her life and proud of her accomplishments in two of the nations most influential areas.“If I had to do it all over again.”Shirley Temple once declared，“I wouldnt
50、 change anything.”【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了曾是最有名的童星秀兰邓波儿的一生。1.What do we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Temple was still popular in 1949.B.Temple was a failure as a child star.C.Hollywood made a big fortune because of Temple.D.People became tired of Temple in the Great Depression.2.Temple attracted peoples attention
51、again when .A.she entered CongressB.she worked for the UNC.she went on with the political lifeD.she announced to participate in the election3.We know from the last paragraph that Temple .A.wanted to lead a different lifeB.regretted having left HollywoodC.was content with her experiencesD.was sorry a
52、bout her election failure4.Which of the following best describes Temple?A.Special and generous. B.Patient and sensitive.C.Attractive and humorous. D.Talented and determined.Passage 7话题：巧克力词数：398When most of us hear the word chocolate， the verb that comes to mind is probably “eat”，not “drink”，and the
53、 most proper adjective would seem to be “sweet”.But for about 90 percent of chocolates long history，it was strictly a beverage (饮料)，and sugar didnt have anything to do with it.The Origin of ChocolateMany modern historians have estimated that chocolate has been around for about 2000 years，but recent
54、research suggests that it may be even older.In the book The True History of Chocolate，authors Sophie and Michael Coe prove that the earliest linguistic (语言学的) evidence of chocolate consumption dates back three or even four thousand years.Valuable and Fashionable Chocolate BeverageIts hard to discove
55、r exactly when chocolate was born，but its clear that it was cherished from the start.For several centuries in premodern Latin America，cacao beans were considered valuable enough to use as currency.100 beans could purchase a good turkey hen，according to a 16thcentury Aztec document.Sweetened chocolat
56、e didnt appear until Europeans discovered the Americas and sampled (品尝) the native cuisine.Chocolate didnt suit the foreigners taste at firstone described it in his writings as “a bitter drink for pigs”but once mixed with honey or cane sugar，it quickly became popular throughout Spain.By the 17th cen
57、tury，chocolate was a fashionable drink throughout Europe，believed to have nutritious，medicinal functions.But it remained largely a privilege of the rich until the invention of the steam engine made mass production possible in the late 1700s.The Birth of Solid ChocolateIn 1828，a Dutch chemist found a
58、 way to make powdered chocolate.His product became known as“Dutch cocoa”，and it soon led to the creation of solid chocolate.In 1847，Joseph Fry created the first modern chocolate bar.By 1868，a little company called Cadbury was marketing boxes of chocolate candies in England.Milk chocolate hit the mar
59、ket a few years later.Prosperous Chocolate IndustryIn America，chocolate was so valued during the Revolutionary War that it was used instead of wages.Even now，statistics show that the humble cacao bean is still a powerful economic force.Chocolate manufacturing is a more than 4billiondollar industry i
60、n the United States，and the average American eats at least half a pound of the stuff per month.【语篇导读】本文是说明文。讲述了巧克力的简单历史。1.The earliest chocolate was most probably .A.a dish B.a drink C.a bar D.a candy2.It can be inferred from the passage that .A.the history of chocolate is at most 4，000 years.B.peop
61、le around the world could buy things with chocolate.C.chocolate was well paid attention to since it was born.D.an American at least eats a pound of chocolate per month.3.Why did chocolate suit the Spanishs taste so quickly?A.Because chocolate was so tasty and bitter.B.Because chocolate was believed
62、to be a source of nutrition.C.Because chocolate was sweetened with honey or cane sugar.D.Because chocolate became a fashionable beverage.4.Which one shows the correct order according to the time of their appearing?A.chocolate beveragechocolate barchocolate candiesmilk chocolateB.chocolate barchocola
63、te beveragechocolate candiesmilk chocolateC.chocolate barchocolate candiesmilk chocolatechocolate beverageD.chocolate beveragechocolate candieschocolate barmilk chocolatePassage 8话题：蝙蝠词数：297 The sun is setting on a summer night.At the entrance of a deep，dark cave，a few bats fly out.Within a few minu
64、tes，millions and millions of bats are pouring out of the cave.Sounds like a scary horror movie? Believe it or not，this scene takes place all summer long，at Bracken Cave in Texas，where 20 million bats come out to feed on insects every night.“It is magical，”says Jim Kennedy of Bat Conservation Interna
65、tional in Texas.“It is one of the most impressive animal movements on the planet.”Every March or April，Mexican freetailed bats migrate up to 1，600 kilometers from their winter home in Mexico to their American home in Texas，where they raise their young.Soon after they arrive，each mother gives birth t
66、o one baby.As many as 500 baby bats crowd into 30 cubic centimeters of space，and all those bodies create nice warm temperatures to keep them cozy and comfortable.If you have ever lost sight of your parents in a crowded playground，you may be wondering how mother bats recognize their children.They use
67、 their sense of smell to tell which baby is theirs when it is time for the babies to have milk.When twenty million bats fly out of one cave opening，they make a column so thick that they show up on the radar at the nearby airport.It can take three hours for all of them to get out from the cave.“You c
68、an feel the breeze from their wings，and see the plants waving，”says Kennedy.“The movement of all those wings makes a very relaxing soft sound.Ive always thought it would make a great relaxation music to help you go to sleep.So much for bats being scary！” 【语篇导读】文章主要讲述了在美国得克萨斯州迁徙后的蝙蝠出行捕食，抚育幼仔的情景，并告诉我们
69、蝙蝠并非令人恐怖的动物。1.The scene described in the first paragraph takes place in .A.a movie B.a cave C.Mexico D.the US2.What makes the scene so“impressive”？A.The entrance of a deep，dark cave.B.The bats feeding on insects at night.C.The huge number of bats flying together.D.It takes place all summer long.3.Bo
70、th Paragraphs 3 and 4 are mainly about .A.when and where the bats migrate B.how young bats are raisedC.why baby bats crowd togetherD.how mother bats find their children4.The underlined word“breeze”in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .A.light wind B.hot airC.strong smell D.black smoke5.Wha
71、t does Kennedy mean by“So much for bats being scary！”？A.So much space is being occupied by bats!B.Bats are so much more scary than before!C.Never say bats are frightening again!D.So many bats are being scared away!Passage 9话题：An act of kindness词数：292My daughter and I collected the empty cans and bot
72、tles in our home this morning.We had 6 full garbage bags later so I knew we would be spending a bit more of time at the recycling center.When we got there，a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using two of the four machines to recycle their plastic and cans.Luckily，we wer
73、e able to use the 2 remaining machines.Of course，there were others that came，but when they saw the two families with garbage bags full of recycled things，they quickly left.However，one woman came in with just 5 cans and looked as if she was in a hurry.So I stopped what I was doing and let her in to r
74、ecycle her cans.Of course，she was grateful，and it felt good to let her go ahead of me.But that was not the whole story.My daughter and I continued to work through the bags，but the plastic recycling machine stopped working because it was full.My daughter was left with nothing to do.The other family w
75、as still using the other two plastic recycling machines，but it seemed that they were almost done.I just told my daughter we would have to wait until they were done.But the man of the other family came through with another act of kindness.He offered to let us go ahead of him.I was really surprised，be
76、cause we had more than 5 bottles，but he didnt seem to mind.I happily accepted it.It was great to give and then to get an act of kindness in return.It was small.I didnt expect it，but it surely brightened up my day.【语篇导读】我与女儿去回收站加工处理生活废品。那儿共有4台机器，我和女儿各用一台。不一会儿一个行色匆匆的女士赶来，看她着急，我将自己的机器让与她。不曾想由于东西多，女儿的机器
77、“罢工”了。这时，另一家人向我们伸出了“礼让之手”。1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A.The writer did collecting every morning.B.The writer usually had 6 bags of cans to recycle.C.There were four recycling machines in all.D.Most people did recycling in the morning.2.Why did the writer let the woman recycle her cans first
78、?A.Because there were many other families there.B.Because the woman seemed to be in a hurry.C.Because the writer wanted to hear a story.D.Because the woman was very grateful.3.Why couldnt the writer finish her recycling in time?A.Because her daughters machine stopped working.B.Because the other fami
79、ly was still using the machines.C.Because she let the other family use her machine first.D.Because she helped recycle the other familys bags first.4.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to？A.The kindness. B.The offer.C.The machine. D.The 5 bottles.5.Which of the following best des
80、cribes the topic of this passage?A.A good name is sooner lost than won.B.A little is better than none.C.All men cannot be first.D.One good turn deserves another.Passage 10话题：道歉词数：286There is a problem each of us faces in following advice on emotional healing: apologizing is difficult.We are trapped
81、in what we think of ourselves by holding onto our pride.We can be selfish and not willing to admit our most obvious mistakes.Pride eats away at us as we argue or ignore the mistake.Its happened to me.I have had too much pride and selfishness to apologize to a loved one I hurt.When I did want to apol
82、ogize，I couldnt bring myself to face the other person.This is the pride Im talking about.Maybe apologies come difficult for men because theyre expected to be dominant(占优势的).Its like the joke that a man never asks for directions when lost.Ladies are more emotionally open than guys and are willing to
83、express it.Still，both genders wonder how to correctly apologize.In shifting the focus on apologizing away from you，what does not apologizing do to other people? They feel hurt that you are not willing to communicate your mistake.They lose trust in you as you hide behind your mistake avoiding reality
84、.They become angry with you，wondering why you do not tell them the truth.They may begin to counter your lack of apologies by not apologizing themselves and from this the relationship goes downhill as the two of you get caught in a power struggle.You need to communicate your mistakes.A mistake you ma
85、de is like a scratch and by not apologizing you are making the scratch a deeper wound and rubbing salt into it.You need to stop hurting the other person and yourself by learning to apologize.There is real power in apologizing and emotional healing.【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文，针对人们在犯错误后不愿意道歉的现象，分析了其中的原因，并强调了拒绝道歉的严
86、重后果，同时建议读者要勇于承认错误，及时道歉。1.People find it hard to apologize for their mistakes because of their .A.emotional feeling B.sticking to their prideC.making argument D.being trapped in lies2.Why are men more unwilling to make apologies?A.They dont intend to hurt other people.B.They expect others to forgive
87、them.C.They dont want to be considered weak.D.They arent good at expressing themselves.3.What bad effect will there be if you refuse to apologize for your mistakes?A.Other people wont pay attention to you. B.You will lose confidence in yourself.C.You wont be forgiven even if you tell the truth.D.The friendship will get hurt and go worse.4.From the last paragraph，it can be inferred that .A.communication can stop your making mistakesB.mistakes would turn into deeper scratchesC.apologizing is good for you and the other peopleD.apologizing is the most powerful in emotional healing
