1、(一)A(2016辽宁五校联考)Washington DC.is No.1It is best known as a city of monument.In the middle of traffic circles or on street corners，youll find statues，plaques (匾牌)，and simple blocks of marble there.They honor the people who helped shape the US.And on Oct.20，Lonely Planet，one of the worlds largest trav
2、el guides，named Washington DC.the No.1 city in its list of “Best in Travel 2015”“The year 2015 is a fantastic year to visit Washington DC.，” Tom Hall，editorial director of Lonely Planet，told The Guardian. “The 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincolns assassination(暗杀) makes this year big for Washington
3、 DC.The famous top hat of Americans 16th president and the gun that fired the deadly shot will be on display.Add that to its incredible eats，performing arts and museums.The nations capital is looking better than ever.”There are a lot of free museums in the city.When British scientist James Smithson
4、died in 1829，he left a will giving his money to the United States to open a museum at Washington，under the name of the Smithsonian Institution.It has turned out to be a wonderful gift，and the institution now covers 19 museums.And of course，no Washington tour is complete without seeing the White Hous
5、e，the Capitol，and the Supreme Court，which are home to the three pillars (核心) of the US government.But there is more to explore in the center of US power.It is a city you can walk across，with wideopen avenues，old neighborhoods，and river views.And as USA_Today notes，diversity is another reason to “fal
6、l in love with the city”“There is a lot of diversity in Washington DC.，seen in its people，its neighborhoods and its landmarks.From Chinatown to Little Ethiopia，visiting the nations capital is like seeing the world in one trip，”said the newspaper.【解题导语】本文列举种种理由力证华盛顿是2015年最值得旅游的地方。1One of the reasons
7、why Washington DC.is worth a visit in 2015 is that _Afood and performing arts there are much better than anywhere else in the worldBthe top hat of 15th president of America will be on show in the year 2015Cseeing the museums will make your tour in Washington DC.completeDthe diversity of the city off
8、ers you an opportunity to see more in one trip解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章第五段中的“diversity is another reason to fall in love with the city”和“From Chinatown to.in one trip”可知，多元化的华盛顿可以让你在一次旅行中看到更多，故选D项。2Which of the following details is right according to the article?AThe 150th anniversary of Lincolns assassinati
9、on makes the tour more worthwhile.BThe first reason why Washington DC.is worth a visit is that it is the capital of the country.CLonely Planet decides to make Washington DC.a mostvisited place in 2015.DAll the museums in Washington DC.were named after the Smithsonian Institution.解析：选A。正误判断题。根据第三段中的“
10、The 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincolns assassination(暗杀) makes this year big for Washington DC.”可知，林肯被刺杀150周年纪念将成为华盛顿旅游的一大亮点，A项正确；B项文章中并未提到华盛顿值得一游的第一个原因是它是美国的首都；C项歪曲原文，孤独星球的编辑主任介绍了2015年华盛顿的情况，但并不是他们决定让华盛顿成为2015年最值得旅游的城市；D项说所有的博物馆太过绝对。3What is USA Today，according to the last paragraph?AA wellknown
11、 company.BA newspaper.CAn advanced institution.DA website.解析：选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段“And as USA_Today notes.said the newspaper”可知， USA Today是一份报纸。B(2015沈阳市教学质量检测)Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley，offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet.However，due to their high
12、price，they have failed to catch on until now.Recently，Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of button.The$500 adjustable desk can transform from a standard desk to a standing one，and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.Expe
13、rts say that changing from a seated to a standing desk can improve productivity.Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google，where some employees have even installed treadmill(跑步机)and bicycle desks.The desk is not the first“convertible” on the market.As early as 2013，Stir Ki
14、nect brought out an adjustable desk.The$3，890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and lower itself，converting it into a standing desk or a traditional desk.The desk can even be programmed to move up and down slightly，making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the users to change their posi
15、tions.To move between sitting and standing positions，owners simply double tap on the screen.The desk can learn the users preferences and suggest the best seating position.The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of exApple and Disney engineers.It has a builtin touch screen to control and track mov
16、ement，and can tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working days.It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones，to keep cables hidden.“Ikeas heightadjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market，”said JP Labrosse，fo
17、under and CEO of Stir Kinect.【解题导语】站立式办公桌对人们的健康有益，但是它的价格高昂。最近，宜家公司推出了一种价格相对便宜的可调节高度的站立式办公桌。4What is the text mainly about?AIkea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.BSilicon Valley offered health benefits to officials.CGoogle formed its tech firms to design bicycle desks.DThe Stir Kinect desk
18、 will become mainstream in the market.解析：选A。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是，Ikea(宜家公司)最近推出了一种价格相对便宜而且可调节高度的站立式办公桌，故A项正确。5Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?ABefore Bekant desk，similar adjustable desks have been widely used.BThe seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future.CC
19、ompared to the Stir Kinect desk，the Bekant desk is much cheaper.DThe adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and The Walt Disney Company.解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第三段可知，the Stir Kinect desk的价格是$3，890；根据第一段可知，the Bekant desk的价格是$500。由此可知，选C项。6The Stir Kinect desk_Acan breathe in and breathe out by pressing t
20、he button onceBcan charge phones by using a device containing a power pointCcan tell you how many calories you need for a walkDcan advise you to do more exercise at a proper time解析：选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones”可知，the Stir Kinect des
21、k上面有电源插座和USB端口，可以给手机充电，故B项正确。7What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labrosse?AIkeas adjustable desks will be popular with average people.BIkea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in the future.CThis heightadjustable table can only be found in Ikea.DIt is not necessary for Ike
22、a to open up the market at all.解析：选A。推理判断题。最后一段JP Labrosse所讲的话的意思是：宜家公司所推出的可调节高度的办公桌能很好地打开低端市场。由此可推断，宜家公司的可调节高度的办公桌将会受到普通人的欢迎，故A项正确。C(2015广西南宁市第二次适应性测试)LSE Summer School，located in the heart of London，is the largest university summer school in Europe.Our courses are suitable for those who are at，or
23、are about to start university.Our school will begin accepting applications in March 2015.CoursesAccounting，Finance，Law，Economics，Business and International Relations.DatesSession One: 6 26 July; Session Two: 27 July 14 August.RatesThe student rateThe standard rateOne Session1，7752，500Both Sessions2，
24、9754，250The student rate applies to all fulltime students who are studying at a university or college anywhere in the world.Accommodation is not included.In addition，a 50 application fee must be paid when submitting your application.Applicant_requirementsIf you have studied in the UK，you dont need a
25、ny additional English qualifications.Students from other countries will generally not require a visa to study at our school.However，you will enter the UK as a “Student Visitor”Course changes are permitted before the start of the programme and within three days of the session.Contact_hours_and_teachi
26、ng_methodsLSE Summer School courses are fulltime and normally consist of 48 hours over the threeweek period，taking the form of 36 hours of lectures and 12 hours of classes.Lectures，attended by all students，take place in either the morning or afternoon supplemented by small onehour classes of approxi
27、mately 15 students.Assessment_and_examinationsAssessment for LSE Summer School is based on the results of either two written examinations，or a final written examination and assessed work.Examinations are required and no exception can be made for any reason.Successful students are awarded a certifica
28、te and transcript.If you have any questions，please click here to see our frequently asked questions or contact us.【解题导语】本文对LSE暑期学校的课程、费用、申请要求等方面进行了介绍，以吸引更多的学生前来学习。8You will probably find the passage _Ain a magazineBin a newspaperCin a textbook Don a website解析：选D。推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段“If you have any quest
29、ions，please click here to see our frequently asked questions or contact us”可知，此文可以在网上看到，即D项正确。9According to the text，Jack，a fulltime student in London，will at least pay _ for his onesession programme in LSE Summer School.A 1，775 B 1，825C 2，500 D 2，550解析：选B。数字计算题。根据表格可知：一个学期的学费至少为1 775英镑，又根据下文的“In ad
30、dition，a 50 application fee must be paid when submitting your application”可知，杰克至少要花费1 825英镑，即B项正确。10From the text we learn that _Astudents may have lectures at night at timesBthe two programmes are only designed for foreign studentsCstudents who have passed the required examinations will get a certi
31、ficateDa visa and fluent spoken English are required to study in LSE Summer School解析：选C。细节理解题。根据Assessment_and_examinations下的“Examinations are required and no exception can be made for any reason.Successful students are awarded a certificate and transcript”可知，通过考试的孩子可以拿到证书，即C项正确。11For what purpose i
32、s the text written?AAttracting students to attend the programmes in LSE Summer School.BIntroducing some famous teachers and courses in LSE Summer School.CGetting students to know more about the programmes in the UK.DOffering some cheaper courses for students from the UK.解析：选A。写作意图题。综合全文，不难看出本文是一篇广告，
33、旨在吸引学生参加LSE暑期学校的项目，即A项正确。(二)A(2016河北省七校联考)Name：Off the Beaten PathCover price：$30.00Our price：$19.80The Readers Digest travel book has 40% new contents including over 200 new sites，over 200 new fullcolor photographs，and allnew，uptodate maps.It spotlights over 1，000 of the United Statesmost overlooke
34、d mustsee destinations.Name：Container Gardens by NumberCover price：$15.95Our price：$9.49A unique book contains 50 easytofollow container designs.Each design provides a simple numbered planting plan that shows exactly how to create each display，with an instruction of the finished planter and indepth(
35、深入的)plant information.The plans are easy to follow and for any type of living space or garden.Name：Best Weekend ProjectsCover price：$17.95Our price：$13.96Choose from 80 unique ideas to create an extraordinary living space.The projects are practical，as well as attractive，and will improve your home an
36、d yard and can be made in a weekend.These 80 welldesigned projects are presented in a clear，easytofollow style that addresses readers in an accessible，userfriendly tone.Name：1801 Home RemediesCover price：$40.00Our price：$29.96Plenty of health complaints can be handled at home.Each and every remedy w
37、ill be tested by a doctor to make sure it is safe and sound.Dozens of conditions are covered，from headaches，sunburn，bad breath，blisters(水泡)，allergies，to hiccups(打嗝)【解题导语】本文主要介绍了四本实用的书。1You can most probably read the passage in a _Areference bookBtravel guideCnewspaper Dtextbook解析：选C。文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主
38、要介绍了四本实用的书，只有报纸较全面，故选C项。2What makes Off the Beaten Path different from other books?AIt is the most popular book.BIt doesnt offer a discount.CIt contains colorful pictures.DIt focuses on peoples daily life.解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章对第一本书的介绍可知，该书中有200多个新的景点，200多幅新的彩色照片和最新的地图，故选C项。3Which book offers the biggest
39、discount?AOff the Beaten PathB1801 Home RemediesCBest Weekend ProjectsDContainer Gardens by Number解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文中提供的四本书的“Cover price”和“Our price”价格计算比较可知，Container Gardens by Number打折最多，故选D项。B(2016河南洛阳市高三统一考试)All over the world mothers and fathers teach their children manners.Other children may hav
40、e manners that are not like yours.There are all kinds of manners.Many years ago，children who had good manners were seen and not heard.They kept quite quiet if grownups were talking.Today，wellmannered children have more freedom.Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.Suppo
41、se you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia.Some friends ask you to eat with them.What kind of manners do they want you to have？They want you to give a loud “burp (打嗝)” after you finish eating.Burping would show that you like your food.In some countries，if you give a loud burp，you are told to say，“
42、Excuse me，please.”In many places people like to eat together.But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating together.People show good manners by turning their backs to others while they eat.What are manners like in an East African town？People try not to see you.They are being pol
43、ite.You may see a friend.He may not see you at all.If you are polite，you will sit down beside him.You will wait until he finishes what he is doing.Then he will talk to you.Suppose you visit a friend in Arabia.You should walk behind the other tents until you come to his tent.If you pass in front of t
44、he other tents，you will be asked into each one.People will ask you to eat with them.And it is bad manners if you say no.Manners are different all over the world.But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way.People need ways to show that they want to be friends.【解题导语】不同时代、不同地域、不同国家有不同
45、的礼仪，在某个地方得体的礼仪未必在另一个地方也适合。4.People turn their backs to others while they eat in some places in _AMongoliaBan East African townCPolynesia DArabia解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章第六段中的“But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen.while they eat”可知，在波利尼西亚的部分地方，人们吃饭时背对他人被认为是有礼貌的。5.In an East African town，
46、people try not to see you.This is because _Athey are not your friendsBthey dont want to talk with youCit is good mannersDthey are waiting for you to talk with them解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章第七段中的“They are being polite”可知，C项正确。6.Sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.Which should be
47、 a supporting paragraph to the idea?AThe first one. BThe second one.CThe sixth one. DThe third one.解析：选C。细节理解题。文章第六段提到“有些地方人们喜欢在一起吃饭，然而在波利尼西亚的一些地区被人看到在一起吃饭是不礼貌的”可知，C项正确。7The best title of the passage should be“_”ASome bad mannersBDifferent kinds of mannersCThe importance of mannersDSome good manners
48、解析：选B。标题判断题。综合全文可知，本文讲述了不同地区的不同礼仪，因此B项正确。C(2016云南省第一次联考)If hacking(黑客侵入) taught us anything in 2014，its actually nothing.The password management firm SplashData released its list of the worst passwords of the year and its just as terrible as youd think.The most common leaked password in 2014 was “12
49、3456” followed by “password”both topped the list the year before，too.While numbers were as popular as ever as passwords，sports terms like “ baseball” and “football” were used more often.Birthday years were common too (especially 1989，1990，1991 and 1992) and names like “ Michael”，“Jennifer” and “ Hun
50、ter” were also among the top 100 worst passwords of 2014.Heres a look at the top 10 worst passwords of the year：1.123456 (Unchanged from 2013)2.password (Unchanged)3.12345 (Up 17)4.12345678 (Down 1)5.qwerty (Down 1)6.234567890 (Unchanged)7baseball (New)8.dragon (New)9.football (New)10.monkey (New)Th
51、is years worst passwords are painfully weak，but what were once considered clever password strategiesusing symbols，capitalization，the number 3 in place of the letter “e”are old tricks.Its now recommended to pick a different password for each account you useyou wouldnt use the same key in all of your
52、locks，and the same goes for passwords.Companies like Facebook，Twitter and Apple are now trying to make hacking more difficult on their services by offering twofactor authentication (认证)，which is basically like double locking your door at night.Each time you want to log in (登录) to that account，the co
53、mpany will send a code to your phoneit changes after each login attempt，so hackers would have to be in physical possession of your smartphone to know the code.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了不安全的账户密码和人们所采取的改进办法。8What can we learn from the text?AHackers leaked much more passwords in 2014.BSymbols were among the top 10
54、worst passwords.C123456 was the most common leaked password in both 2013 and 2014.DPeople are getting more experienced in picking their passwords.解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“The most common leaked password in 2014 was123456followed bypasswordboth topped the list the year before，too”可知，123456是2013年和2014年最普
55、遍泄露的密码，即C项正确。9How many passwords were ranked lower on 2014s top 10 worst passwords list?AOne. BTwo.CThree. DFour.解析：选B。细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“4.12345678(Down 1)”和“5.qwerty(Down 1)”可知，有两个密码在列表里排名下降，即B项正确。10What is recommended in the text to have safer passwords?AUsing long and strange passwords.BChanging pa
56、sswords regularly.CReplacing “e” by “3” when setting passwords.DChoosing different passwords for different accounts.解析：选D。细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“Its now recommended to pick a different password for each account you use”可知，为不同的账号选择不同的密码才是较安全的，即D项正确。11To fight against hacking，some companies _Adont accept weak passwordsBdouble lock their doors at nightCcombine the password with a code to prove ones identityDprevent hackers from stealing customers smartphones解析：选C。细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知，一些公司把密码和代码结合在一起来抵制黑客侵入。即C项正确。