1、阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。The Renaissance，considered by modern scholars to have been the time between 1,300 and 1,600，was a period of European history when many new inventions and beliefs came into being.The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence，Milan，and
2、Venice.In these cities businessmen started to spend their extra money on things like painting and education，and to consider new techniques of banking and systems of government.A new type of scholar，the humanist(人文主义者)arose.Humanism was concerned with humankind and culture.Latin and Greek，literature
3、and philosophy，music and mathematics were among the subjects humanists studied.The Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture.During the Renaissance，artists were no longer regarded as mere artisans(工匠)Many artists drew on mathematics in order to become more accurate in their measur
4、ements(度量)and to make sure an object was presented in realistic proportions.They also studied the way light hits objects and the ways our eyes perceive it.A new kind of paint，called oil paint，was invented.The Renaissance affected all of the society.Many people became interested in politics，and the w
5、orld outside their towns.They became explorers，businessmen，etc.The effect on religion was especially strong.In the Middle Ages people were primarily concerned with serving the church and getting to heaven.But the increase in arts and education gave people things to look forward to in life，and made t
6、hem lose interest in the church.The Renaissance produced many great minds.Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest，although he was not regarded that way at the time.Among his many works of art were Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.He is also regarded as a great inventor，and is credited for coming up w
7、ith the idea of the helicopter.1. According to the second paragraph，the Renaissance_.Aoccurred all over EuropeBstarted in ItalyCinfluenced art，finance，and physical educationDwas the most popular in Florence答案：B细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The Renaissance is traced back to rich Italian cities such as Florence，Milan
8、 and Venice.”可知，文艺复兴运动始于意大利，所以正确答案为B项。2Which of the followings took place during the Renaissance?APeople stopped going to church.BNew forms of painting emerged.COil paint became very popular.DThe humanists disappeared.答案：B细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The Renaissance gave rise to new forms of painting and sculpture
9、.”及“A new kind of paint，called oil paint，was invented.”可知，油画这种新的绘画形式在文艺复兴时期出现了，所以正确答案为B项。3We can learn from the passage that_.Aduring the Renaissance many explorers and mapmakers appearedBbusinessmen started the RenaissanceC peoples interest in education declinedDthe humanists took power during the
10、Renaissance答案：A细节理解题。根据第三段及第四段的“Many peopole became interested in politics，and the world outside their towns.They became explorers，businessmen，etc.”可知，在文艺复兴时期出现了许多探险家、商人和制图师，所以正确答案为A项。4Which of the following statements about Leonardo da Vinci is NOT true?AHe created The Last Supper.BHe was a great i
11、nventor.CHe was the first to imagine the helicopter.DMany people of his time considered him a genius.答案：D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest，although he was not regarded that way at the time.”可知，莱奥纳多达芬奇在他所生活的时代并没有被认为是天才，所以正确答案为D项。5What does the author mainly talk about in this
12、passage?AThe Renaissance in Europe.BThe birthplace of the Renaissance.CThe effects of the Renaissance.DSome famous artists in Europe.答案：C主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了文艺复兴给整个社会所带来的影响，以及这个时期社会上所出现的新现象。阅读理解。A murder will occur this weekend in the peaceful seaside town of Langley, Washington. In fact, a murder has occu
13、rred there every February for the past 25 years. But dont panic! Its all part of the towns yearly Mystery Weekend.What began as a local event in 1984 now attracts visitors from over the U.S. and even abroad. Would-be detectives（侦探）arrive and check in at the visitor center on Saturday. There, they re
14、ceive a packet, including a newspaper with details about the crime and information telling where to find clues（线索）. Participants then travel to various shops, restaurants and other downtown locations, picking up clues as they go. Along the way, they encounter and interview suspects played by local t
15、ownspeople. Most Langley residents participate in some way in the Mystery Weekend, a true community（社区）event.Amateur sleuths have until Sunday at 4:00 p.m. to solve the crime and turn in their guesses. Then as everyone gathers, the murderer is found and arrested, and prizes are awarded for correct a
16、nswers. Its the perfect ending for a murder mystery and enormous fun for those who get to play detective.For visitors, Mystery Weekend is not only fun but also a great introduction to the charms of Langley. Its a very attractive community with historic buildings, exciting ocean views and above all,
17、friendly people. Since Langley is on an island, a fun way to get there is by taking a car ferry to the nearby town of Clinton and then driving the rest of the way. Langley has a delightful selection of inns with bed and breakfasts that are open all year round. And activities in Langley arent limited
18、 to Mystery Weekend. There is also great hiking, biking, golfing and diving to enjoy. And for a special adventure, visitors can book on one of the whale watching ships that leave nearby harbors each day.64The second paragraph mainly tells us .Awhere participants can pick up the cluesBwhat people do
19、during Mystery WeekendCwhen Mystery Weekend came into beingDhow the detectives try to clear up the case65How can you get to Clinton according to the passage?ABy car.BBy train.CBy plane.DBy boat.66According to the passage, visitors in Langley can .Afeel secure to watch whales performingBtake a ferry
20、to Clinton for a special adventureCenjoy a wide variety of recreation like dancing and singingDbook B& B inns open throughout the year to their own taste67We learn from the text that Mystery Weekend .Ais an annual local eventBaims to decrease crime rateCis intended for detectivesDoffers visitors a c
21、hance to make money【】64、BD 6667 DA 阅读理解-。Hannah Teter looks like a typical teenager, not someone you would expect to see in a luxurious (奢华的) hotel. But thats exactly where she was, transformed from a small town girl with big dreams to a gold-medal snowboarder getting the big-time star treatment. Ev
22、er since her incredible performance in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, Hannah has been showered with attention. Shes done countless interviews, appearing on shows like Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman. Its a long way from Belmont, Vermont, with its population of 421 people. I grew up
23、 in a tiny town and a small school, I was just this hometown girl, said Hannah, during a break at the World Congress of Sport, a major conference about the business of sports being held in New York City. While her life has definitely changed in the last few weeks, one thing remains the same her posi
24、tive attitude. The funny thing is that I still feel like an ordinary snowboard girl. People ask me, So has your head gotten any bigger? but I dont feel like its gotten any bigger. I still feel normal. Whats the biggest lesson that Hannah has learned through her unbelievable success？I grew up in Verm
25、ont, Hannah said. I have that kind of background where lifes about snowboarding, but its so much more than that. This is an opportunity to get out there and maybe make a change in the world. And it looks like she is doing just that. She is starting a sugar brand named Hannahs Gold, and the profits(利
26、润) will go to World Vision, an international charity that helps everyone from orphans（孤儿）in Asia to AIDS victims in Africa. People come up to me and theyre excited about what Ive done, Hannah said. And that makes me excited, because I love what I do.68Which of the following would be the best title f
27、or the passage?AA SnowboarderBWork for SportsCHannahs GoldDA Successful Life69What do you know about Hannah Teter according to the passage?AShe is the worlds best competition snowboarder.BShe is a modest snowboarder with great success.CPeople are afraid that her head has gotten much bigger.DThe key
28、to her success lies in her snowboarding family.70How does Hannah make a change in the world after becoming a champion?AShe contributes to World Vision.BShe remains positive and modest in life.CShe frequently appears on entertainment shows.DShe helps children in World Vision orphaned by AIDS.【参考答案】68
29、-70、CBA【2014高考英语马鞍山市质量检测】任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。For years, researchers have looked into a possible relationship between heat and violence. There are conflicting results over whether there is an actual connection between rising anger and rising temperature,
30、 but the murder rate constantly increases during the months of July and August, according to the FBIs annual crime report. Many police chiefs say they put more policemen on the streets when the heat rises. “Calls for service always increase from May, June, July and August,” said New Bedfords Captain
31、 Richard Spiriet. “The longer period of time you have the heat, the worse it is. Its just the opposite in the winter time.”Craig Anderson, a professor and specialist in social psychology at Lowa State University, argues the evidence is clear. “As the temperature goes up, people become more uncomfort
32、able. They become easier to get angry,” he said. “That increases the possibility that a small conflict will be interpreted as more major.” Anderson conducted a couple of studies looking at crime rates over the course of several years within the same area to see when most violent crimes occurred. He
33、found that violent crimes were more likely to occur on hot days and hot months even hot years had higher violent rates than cold years, according to his research.Other research shows it is not so much the physical climate, but rather the social climate, that causes increased violence. “During the su
34、mmer months, people stay up later. They talk with their neighbors. They party with their friends,” said Jack Levin, director of the Brudnick Centre on Violence at Northeastern University. “There are more likely to be large numbers of people interacting, and they are more likely to argue.” Perhaps th
35、e realization that there is a link will help people in an argument step back and say, “Lets cool off” both literally (字面上地) and figuratively (比喻地).TitleHeat and ViolenceThemeViolence possibly has a (76) _ with heat.FactsJuly and August witness the (77) _ increase of murder rate.More policemen are ca
36、lled in with the heat (78) _.People get angry more (79) _ as the temperature goes up.(80) _ of the researchFewer violent crimes occur on (81) _ days.The (82) _ climate causes increased violence.People usually go to (83) _ later during the summer months.There are more likely to be (84) _ when people chat with each other.Conclusion(85) _the link will help people in an argument cool off.【参考答案】76. connection / relationship/ relation/ link77. constant 78. rising/rise 79. easily80. Findings/ Results 81. cold/ winter 82. social83. sleep/ bed 84. arguments 85. Realising/ Realizing
