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。Education in the United States is compulsory for children up to about the age of sixteen. Most young people stay in school longer than that. Most graduate from high school at the age of 17 or 18. Almost half of these high school graduates continue their educa
2、tion at a college or university. Education for most young people in this country is free up to the time they graduate from high school. There are private schools, but most parents send their children to public schools, where students do not pay tuition. When young people go to college, however, they
3、 must pay tuition at a public university or a private university. University costs are going up a lot：private universities have become very expensive because the government does not help them. Who pays? The parents of children in college may have to pay more, or often students may have to find jobs.
4、 These students have to worry about assignments and grades and also about their jobs. If they work too much at their jobs they may be absent from class or miss assignments or make too many errors on tests. They may even fail their courses and have to leave the university.For many students, the probl
5、em of getting an education is not just a problem of homework and exams. They also have to make money to pay for tuition. And professors dont teach them how to do that! 1In the United States, almost half of the high school graduates_.Ago to colleges and universitiesBneed not pay any tuitionChave to e
6、nter open universitiesDwork hard to avoid errors on tests答案：A本题考查细节题。由文章第二段第一句“Almost half of these high school graduates continue their education at a college or university”可知，几乎有一半的中学生毕业都在大学或学院里继续深造。 2Which of the following statements is NOT true?AMost parents prefer to send their children to publ
7、ic schools rather than to private schools due to tuition. BEducation is not free until the students graduate from high school.CUniversity costs are on the increase.DThe students may be absent from class if they work overtime. 答案：B本题考查细节理解。由文章第二段第二句“Education for most young people in this country is
8、free up to the time they graduate from high school.”可知，在这个国家，大多数年轻人接受的免费教育可持续到中学毕业，而这正与B的意思相反，因此B是正确答案。3The private university students have to pay more money for tuition because_.Athe government does not finance the private universities Bnone of companies support the private universities Cthe teach
9、ing quality of the private universities are superior to public onesDthey have some trouble in passing the exams答案：A本题考查细节理解。由文章第二段第五句“University costs are going up a lot; private universities have become very expensive because the government does not help them.”可知，私立大学学费高昂的原因是政府不资助私立学校。4The main ide
10、a of the passage might be_.Aselecting a good university costs in the United States Bthe increase on university costs in the United StatesCthe argument about education in the United StatesDthe problem of getting an education in the United States答案：D本题考查主旨大意。纵观全文，一直谈论的都是在美国教育中遇到的问题，因此D项是正确答案。阅读理解。The
11、pound new Library of Birmingham（LoB）will be the most visible sign of the way the city is accepting the digitalization（数字化）of everyday life.Set to open in 2013, the 188 m LoB is already beginning to tale shape next to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, with which it will share some equipment.As digita
12、l media（媒介）is important to its idea. the project is already providing chances for some of the many small new local companies working at the new technologies.Brian Gambles, the LoB project director, says it is about giving people the right tools for learning, “The aim is to mix the physical with the
13、digital. Providing 24-hour services which can be used through many different ways. It is important to enable us to reach more people, more effectively.”The digital library will, he says, be as important as the physical one, allowing the distant use of the services, making sure that it is never close
14、d to the public.Even before the LoB is complete, the public has been able to go online to visit the Virtual（虚拟的）LoB, designed by Baden, the Birmingham virtual worlds specialists. Not only have the public been able to learn about LoB, but the virtual one has also enabled those working on the LoB to u
15、nderstand the building and how it will work before it even opens.Two other small Birmingham-based digital companies are working on the LoB projects. Substrat, a digital design company, is developing what it calls “enlarge reality” project. It is about the use of an exciting smart phone, an important
16、 part of the LoB which is in the early stages of development is an online library of figures of the city being built by a digital content company in Cahoots, in which users will be encouraged to add to and comment on the material. Gambles says: “Technology will enable us to make the librarys content
17、 and services open to citizens as sever before.”( ) 1. The underline part “its idea” in Paragraph 3 refers to the idea of_. A. the equipment B. the projectC. the digital media D. the physical library( ) 2. While visiting the Virtual LoB, the public can_. A. get a general idea of the LoBB. meet many
18、world-famous expertsC. learn how to put up a library buildingD. understand how the specialists work on the project( ) 3. Which of the following is true of the LoB when it opens? a. It offers better learning toolsb. It reaches users in different waysc. It provides users with smart phoned. It allows u
19、sers to enrich its materiale. It gives non-stop physical and digital servicesA. a, b, d B. a, c, e C. b, c, d D. b, d, e( ) 4. This text is most probably taken from .A. a put book B. a library guideC. a handbook D. a newspaper report【答案与解析】【要点综述】本篇文章为新闻报道类文体。文章报道了Library of Birmingham（伯明翰图书馆）将会投巨资改建
20、成一个全新的数字化图书馆的事情。1B词义推断题。通过分析单词所在的这个句子，可知its（它的）指代的是主句中的主语“这个工程的”，its idea便是指the idea of the project。2A细节理解题。根据第6段第2句“Not only have the public been able to learn about LoB, but the virtual one has also enabled those working on the LoB to understand the building and how it will work before it even ope
21、ns.”可知答案为A。B、C、D说法均有误。3A细节理解题。根据第4段“it is about giving people the right tools for learning”， “which can be used through many different ways”及第7段“in which users will be encouraged to add to and comment on the material”可知。4D推理判断题。文章首段便简明地概括了文章主题，全文体现较明显的及时性，这是新闻类文体的典型特征，据此可判断文章应来源于一篇新闻报道。【由江苏省盐城市2014模
22、拟改编】阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。First lady Michelle Obama turns 50 on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014.Michelle Obama has spent the first half-century of her life breaking barriers and checking off a series of firsts. Now, as she reaches her milestone birthday Friday, the nation will be watching to s
23、ee in what other areas she will leave her mark. Five years after moving into the White House, and without a re-election campaign to worry about, she has more room to relax in her role and, political watchers say, possibly become more vocal (声音的) on political issues in the three years left in office.
24、 So far, critics have complained about Michelles silence on issues where they expected to hear her voice: Last year, at the start of her husbands second term, she disappointed advocates for tighter gun-control measures after she failed to push harder on the issue in response to the massacre (残杀) at
25、Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. She also disappointed some feminists (女权主义者) who wanted her to defend their causes instead of falling back on her self-described role as the nations “mom-in-chief.” Nor did she handle racial issues during her second term, as some had expected.“The most
26、important thing to remember is, whether you are black, white or Hispanic, youre the first lady and the president of all the people in the United States. Thats a huge melting pot, so to reinforce (强化)that shes African American over anything else would not be wise,” said Anita McBride, who directs pro
27、gramming and national conferences on the legacies (遗产) of Americas first ladies and their historical influence at American University. Valerie Jarrett, a top White House adviser and a close friend of the Obamas, said the first lady doesnt want to “spread herself too thin.” “She really wants to have
28、a maximum impact and to do that in fewer areas,” Jarrett told the Associated Press. “That, she said, “is better than trying to take on every single possible cause.”But Robert Watson, a Lynn University professor, said he expects Obama to “go a little harder at issues” over the next several years. “Se
29、cond-term first ladies usually feel more at ease to speak more forcefully about issues close to their heart,” he said. Myra Gutin, a Ryder University communications professor and frequent lecturer on first ladies, said she expects Obama to continue making both of them a priority in her remaining yea
30、rs in the White House, given their success. Michelle launched the “Lets Move” campaign in 2010. It in particular has gained widespread support, ranging from the National Football League to the Sesame Street franchise (特许), which even gave permission to the produce industry to use its licensed charac
31、ters for free on fruits and vegetables. “Theres no such thing as a traditional first lady, not anymore in this technology-filled world. Is Mrs. Obama cutting edge? Is she an activist? No. As first ladies go, I think shes been politically careful because she does not want there to be a major flare-up
32、 that would require her husband to use his political capital to clean up,” she said. “But shes not exactly just sitting in the White House pouring tea and having receptions, either.”1、Critics were disappointed with Michelle because _.Ashe didnt put gun-control measures into effectBshe failed some fe
33、minists to stand out to be a career womanCshe didnt solve some racial problemsDshe failed to voice her opinion on some issues2、According to the professors or advisers, which of the following statements is NOT true?AIts not wise to reinforce Michelle is African American over anything else.BIts better
34、 for Michelle to have a maximum impact than to take on every possible cause.CIts expected for Michelle to go a little harder at issues.DIts a tradition for first ladies to stay out of political issues.3、What does the underlined phrase “spread herself too thin” in Paragraph 6 mean?ATry to do a lot of
35、 work at the same time.BGet very tired.CTry to improve physical fitness.DMove herself away from others.4、In Paragraph 9, the campaign “Lets Move” might be aiming to help people _.a. gain widespread supportb. become more physically activec. have access to healthier foodsd. raise awareness about gun c
36、ontrolAa, cBa, bCb, cDc, d【参考答案】1-4、DDAC 【由江苏省盐城市2014模拟改编】阅读理解。阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Spanish explorers called them Las Encantadas, the Enchanted Isles, and Charles Darwin used his studies of the islands as the foundation for his theory of natural selection. The Galapagos are among the wor
37、lds most important scientific treasures, a group of volcanic islands surrounded by deserted beaches and inhabited by unique varieties of giant tortoise, lizards, and birds. Yet life on this United Nations world heritage site has turned sour. Battles have broken out between fishermen and conservation
38、ists. Ecuador, which owns the islands, has sent a naval patrol (海军巡逻队) to put down disturbances. The controversial director of the Galapagos National Parkwhich controls 97 percent of Galapagos land and the reserve extending to 40 miles offshorehas been fired, while an air of uneasy tension hangs ove
39、r the islands, as the islanders prepare for election when they pick their representatives in Ecuadors national assembly. “Its a very tense situation,” said Leonor Stjepic, director of the London-based Galapagos Conservation Trust, which raises money to help projects on the islands. “We are watching
40、it with concern.” The violence has been triggered by an alarming growth in the islands population. Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz island, housed just 45 inhabitants in the 50s. Today there are more than 10,000, while the islands total population is more than 19,000 and growing by 6 percent a year, desp
41、ite recently introduced a law to limit waves of immigrants fleeing the poor areas of Ecuador for a life “in paradise (天堂)”. On top ofthis, more than 100,000 tourists visit the islands every year.Such numbers have put the islands, special ecology under intense pressure. Conservationists backed by the
42、 Ecuador government, have replied by exercising strict controls to protect the islands* iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises. These moves have angered many local people, however. They want to exploit (开发利用) the islands waters and catch its protected species of sharks, lobsters and sea c
43、ucumbers, which can fetch high prices in Japan and South Korea. Angry fishermen surrounded the Charles Darwin research station on Santa Cruz last February, threatened to kill Lonesome Georgethe last surviving member of the Pinta Island species of the Galapagos giant tortoise. The situation got impro
44、ved after the Ecuador government made concessions (让步) by increasing fishing quotas (配额), which angered conservationists. “It is tragic, the short-term gain of a few fishermen versus the long-term survival of the Galapagos,” said John McCosker of the California Academy of Sciences. “They are killing
45、 the golden goose.”Then, the Ecuador government appointed Fausto Cepeda as the national parks new director, a post that has become a political football for the mainland government. There have been nine directors in the past 18 months. This appointment was particularly controversial, however. Cepeda
46、was known to have close ties with the fishing industry, and the rangers (管理员),who run the national park and reserve, rebelled.More than 300 staged a sit-in at the parks headquarters and prevented Cepeda from taking up his post. A battle broke out, and at least two people suffered serious injuries. E
47、ventually, Cepedawith the fishermens help- entered the park. “I am in office, i am in control. And I am trying to lower the tension,” he announced. The Ecuador government took no chances, and sent a patrol boat to maintain the peace. A few days later, Ecuador Environment Minister Fabian Valdivicso m
48、et representatives of rangers. After discussions, he told newspapers that he had decided to remove Cepeda from the post.However, as the population continues to rise, the long-term pressures on the islands are serious and will not disappear that easily. “We have to balance its special environment wit
49、h the needs of local people. In that sense, it is a microcosm (缩影) for all the other threatened parts of the world. So getting it right here is going to be a very, very important trick to pull off,” said Stjepic.1、What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to?AThe islands swelling pop
50、ulation.BThe law to limit waves of immigrants.CA life in paradise.DThe tourists visiting the islands every year.2、How significant were the islands for Charles Darwin?AHe based his theory on his studies there.BHe built the Charles Darwin research center there.CHe advocated the balance between ecology
51、 and people there.DHe found the last surviving giant tortoise there.3、What is the primary contributing factor to the conflict between conservationists and fishermen?AThe dismissal of the previous director of the Galapagos National Park.BThe exploitation of the islands.CThe governments support of Gal
52、apagos Conservation Trust.DCepedas close tie with the fishing industry.4、We can learn from the passage that _.Athe projects of Galapagos Conservation Trust on the islands are profitableBconservationists get angry when fishermen are killing a gooseCpoliticians from the mainland government play footba
53、ll on the islandsDthe government is trying to ease the tension5、In Paragraph 13, what does the author mean by “The Ecuador government took no chances”?AThe government did not seize opportunities.BThe government made no compromises.CThe government did not run risks.DThe government shrank from respons
54、ibilities.【参考答案】1-5、AABDC【广西省南宁市2014高考英语模拟试题】短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。注意：原行没有错的不要改。不按上述要求改的不给分。I was a high school stud
55、ent then, from low-income76. _family. So I have to work to support my family. My77. _first one job was to clean the tables in a small restaurant. 78. _I still remember going there early and felt anxious about 79. _the new world. I worked harder because I was afraid of 80. _losing the job. At night,
56、I was sometimes very tired to do81. _my homework. And I came to understand that was not82. _easy to earn money, and that knowledges could change83. _my life. So what I learned from the job, in a hard 84. _way, was much more important as what I earned. 85. _【参考答案】短文改错76. 【解析】from后加a “来自一个低收入家庭”为泛指，需加
57、a。77. 【解析】havehad 和上下文对应，用一般过去时。78. 【解析】one my first job “我的第一份工作”，one多余。89. 【解析】feltfeeling feeling和and前的going相对应。80. 【解析】harderhard 此处的hard无比较意义。81. 【解析】verytoo 构成too. . . to. . . 结构，“太而不能”。82. 【解析】thatit it在宾语从句中作形式主语，真正主语是to earn money。83. 【解析】knowledgesknowledge knowledge是不可数名词。84. 85. 【解析】asth
58、an 构成more. . . than(比多)比较结构。【河北省石家庄市2014高考英语质量检测】短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词 注意：l每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Ive learned from the newspaper
59、that your company is looking for receptionistIm very interesting in the job and Id like to apply to the position First of all, allow me to introduce myselfI had just graduated from high school and taken the University Entrance Examination I want to find out a part-time job in the summer Im 18 year o
60、ld and have a good command of English, especial in terms or speaking and listening In fact, I once won the rust prize in die English speech competition hold in our school Besides, Im quite easy-going hut therefore very popular among my classmates【参考答案】短文改错（101=10）：I have learned from the newspaper t
61、hat your company is looking for receptionist. aIm very interesting in the job and Id like to apply to the position. interested forFirst of all, allow me to introduce myself. I had just graduated from high school haveand taken the University Entrance Examination. I want to find out a part-time job in
62、 the summer. Im 18 year old and have a good command of English, especial in terms of speaking years especiallyand listening. In fact, I once won the first prize in the English speech competition hold in our heldschool. Besides, Im quite easy-going but therefore very popular among my classmates. andI sincerely hope you can give us a chance. Im looking forward to your early reply. me