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。I just hope that our brains wont crash(死机). Are you working on your typing skills to make you a more efficient worker? That may be all for nothing as Intel believes that well be able to control our computers with our brains by 2020. Intel and its research par
2、tners are studying how brain acts when it thinks. For example, scientists have found that peoples brains react in a similar manner when asked to think of a bear. Through sensors(感应器)that can find this sort of brain activity, Intel thinks that it will be able to read and translate this into an input
3、system thanks to a chip in the brain. “Were trying to prove you can do interesting things with brain waves. ”Intel research scientist Dean Pomerleau told Computerworld. “Eventually people may be willing to be, more devoted to brain implants(植入物). Imagine being able to surf the Web with the Power of
4、your thoughts. ”Even if thinking about a bear isnt enough to show that you want to copy and paste something. Intel still thinks that theres a future in using your brain instead of the keyboard. “If we can get to the point where you can accurately find specific words, you could mentally type, ”he add
5、ed. “You could compose characters or words by thinking about letters flashing on the screen or typing whole words rather than their individual characters. ”While this may all sound impractical for present time, Intel thinks that its possible and something well all want. “I think human beings are unu
6、sually adaptive(适应的), ”said Andrew Chien, vice president of research and director of future technologies research at Intel Labs. “If you told people 20 years ago that they would be carrying computers all the time, they would have said, I dont want that. I dont need that. Now you cant get them to sto
7、p carrying devices. There are a lot of things that have to be done first but I think implanting chips into human brains is well within the scope of possibility. ”Make good use of your favorite mouse and keyboard set-up before theyre old-fashioned. 【文章大意】本文主要讲了现在Intel及同伴正在研究怎样用人脑控制我们的电脑。1. What are I
8、ntel and its partners doing at present? A. Controlling our computers with our brains. B. Working on typing skills to improve efficiency. C. Studying how the brain behaves when it thinks. D. Finding how the brain reacts when it thinks of a bear. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文章第二段中首句Intel and its research partners
9、are studying how brain acts when it thinks可知答案。2. According to Dean Pomerleau, we can learn that. A. brain implants will not be acceptedB. he holds negative attitude to the researchC. mentally typing will be possible in the futureD. people need a period of time to accept the new idea【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文
10、章第四段和第六段中Dean Pomerleau所言可以推知C项正确。其他选项所述与文章内容不符。3. Computers were taken for example by Andrew Chien(in the last but one paragraph)to prove. A. nothing is impossibleB. mankind has great powerC. society is always changingD. human beings can adapt very well【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段首句I think human beings a
11、re unusually adaptive可知, Andrew Chien举电脑的例子是为了证明首句的观点。4. In the last paragraph, the author probably means that. A. there will be no mouse or keyboard any moreB. new kinds of mouse and keyboard will appearC. human brains will replace the present computersD. the mouse and keyboard should be used to th
12、e full【解析】选A。主旨大意题。最后一段作者风趣地告诉读者: 人类大脑将控制电脑是必然趋势, 鼠标和键盘终将被淘汰。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。【2014山东实验中学一模】When Peng Liyuan stepped off the plane in Moscow，the whole world wanted to know who dressed the elegant first lady.The reporter released the secretMa Ke.Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma
13、 Kes designs for more than a decade，a fact that was only highlighted recently when she was on her first state visit，accompanying her husband President Xi Jinping.The elegant and attractive Peng，formerly a popular singer，has been compared with the US first lady Michelle Obama and Frances Carla BruniS
14、arkozy，since stepping off the airplane in Moscow on March 22.Suddenly，everyone was curious to know more about the first ladys wardrobe.Even so，Ma prefers a lowkey approach.“If you eat a tasty egg why would you want to see the hen？” she says of all the media attention.Mas relationship with Peng began
15、 10 years ago after a concert in Guangzhou when a reporter told Peng she knew the designer behind the label Exception de Mixmind.Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.The two naturally became friends.Ma says：“The painting reflects the
16、 painter，and clothes reflect both the designer and the wearer.Someone desires fame and wealth，or love and sympathy；what you have in your heart is reflected in the design.Those who dont share my philosophy wont buy my clothes.Peng is a caring person，devoted to charity and environmental protection，whi
17、ch is exactly what Im doing now.”However，regardless of the brand，Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.“Instead she presented a vision of Chinese fashion，desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage，” says a western designer.The
18、first ladys doublebreasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops，though Exceptions physical stores do have seen a rising number of visitors.1The passage mainly discusses_.Athe designer of the first lady Peng Liyuans dress，Ma KeBthe friendship between Peng Liyu
19、an and her designerCPeng Liyuans clothes on her first state visitDthe reactions to Peng Liyuans first visit to Moscow2In the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 Ma Ke mentioned “an egg and the hen” to show_.Ait is hard to explain “Which came first，the egg or the hen？”Bpaying such great attention to h
20、er was unnecessaryCthe outcome was more important than the processDher dissatisfaction with the media attention on her dress3What can be inferred from the passage?AFirst ladies compete with each other whenever they are together.BPengs suits can be bought in Ma Kes clothes stores.CMa Ke offered to de
21、sign the first ladys clothes through her friends.DPeng had liked Mas designs long before she got to know her in the flesh.4In the passage，Peng Liyuan_.Aoften reflects on what she has in her heart before choosing clothesBis sympathetic and has a strong environmental consciousnessCalways desires the e
22、xceptional charm of the brandDis knowledgeable in philosophy5Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?APeng wears the dress designed by a Chinese designer probably to support Chinese brandsBMany citizens found Peng Liyuans choice quite unexpected.CBlack leather handbags
23、 like Pengs are widely sold in bag stores in big cities.DAfter Peng Liyuans visit to Moscow Ma Kes clothes became more popular.语篇解读本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了Ma Ke与彭丽媛的相识、她的一些设计以及对待名利的态度。1解析：主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句“The reported released the secretMa Ke.”及对全文整体理解可知，本文主要介绍了彭丽媛所穿衣服的设计师Ma Ke。答案：A2解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Even so，
24、Ma prefers a lowkey approach.”可知，Ma Ke是个很低调的人，她觉得人们应该更多地关注她的作品而不是她本人。答案：B3解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中的“Peng asked for an introduction because she was a fan of Mas designs and had been wearing them for years.”可知，在认识Ma Ke之前，彭丽媛已经穿Ma Ke设计的衣服很长时间了。答案：D4解析：细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句中的“Peng is a caring person，devoted to cha
25、rity and environmental protection”可知，彭丽媛是一个有爱心、同情心和环保意识的人。答案：B5解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“However，regardless of the brand，Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.”可知，彭丽媛支持民族品牌，这也让很多喜爱外国名牌的中国人吃惊，所以A、B两项正确；根据倒数第二段中的“Instead she presented a vision of Chi
26、nese fashion，desiring to bring Chinese designers to the world stage”可知，彭丽媛使得Ma Ke的设计更受欢迎，故D项正确；根据最后一段中的“The first ladys doublebreasted coat and her black leather handbag arent available at any of Exceptions shops”可知，C项不正确。答案：C。阅读理解。 Paul received an automobile from his brother as a Christmas present
27、. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street boy was walking around the shiny new car, admiring it. “Is this your car, Mister?” he asked. Paul nodded. “My brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was astonished. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you anythi
28、ng? Boy, I wish.” He hesitated. Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the kid said made Paul quite surprised.“I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Paul looked at the boy in astonishment, and then impul
29、sively he added, “Would you like to take a ride in my automobile?”“Oh, yes, Id love that.”After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house? Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the he wanted. He wanted to show his neigh
30、bors that he could ride home in a big automobile. But Paul was wrong again.“Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked. He ran up the steps. Then after a little while Paul saw him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled brother. He sat him down on th
31、e bottom step, then sort of squeezed up against him and pointed to the car. “There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnt cost him a cent. And some day Im going to give you one just like it. then you can see for yourself all the pretty thi
32、ngs in the Christmas windows that Ive been trying to tell you about.”Paul got out and lifted the kid to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began a memorable holiday ride.That Christmas Eve, Paul learned that it was more blessed to gi
33、ve.6. Why did what the boy said surprise Paul?_.A. Because he didnt say what Paul had expected.B. Because he didnt say that he wanted a ride.C. Because he said something impolite.D. Because he said something improper.7. Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?_.A. The boy had a brot
34、her who was disabled.B. Pauls brother gave him a car at Christmas.C. Paul had thought the boy were wishing for a brother like his.D. The boy wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride in a big car.8. What does “she” refer to in paragraph 7?_.A. The steps. B. The automobile.C. The girl. D. The w
35、oman. 9 Which of the following best describes the boy?_. A. Kind-hearted and generous. B. Kind-hearted and thoughtful.C. Honest and generous. D. Honest and hardworking.10. What can we learn from the passage? _.A. Having a rich brother is important. B. Its unlucky to have a disabled brother. C. Its b
36、etter to give than to receive.D. God helps those who help themselves.(B)保罗的哥哥送给保罗一辆漂亮的新车，这时一个男孩过来羡慕地看着，保罗主动让他坐着车并把他的坡脚的弟弟也接上了车奉献比索取好。1、A 事实细节题。根据第二、三段：保罗原以为男孩会说他希望自己也有一个这样的哥哥，而男孩却说他希望自己会成为一个这样的哥哥，因此让保罗惊讶。2、D 事实细节题。根据第五“He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big automobile. But
37、Paul was wrong again.”可知。3、B 词义猜测题。根据前面的“pointed to the car”。4、B 推理判断题。从the kid对弟弟的关怀以及向弟弟做出的承诺（some day Im going to give you one just like it）,可以得出他的性格特点。5、C 主旨大意题。作者通过这个故事就是要我们懂得：付出好于获得。阅读理解。When I met him, I had a lot of anger inside of me. Ive lived my whole life in Spanish Harlem, but in my nei
38、ghborhood, there are shoot-ups all the time. I know kids who have been shot or beaten up. I have friends who ended up in prison. I could have ended up that way, too, but Mr. Clark wouldnt let that happen.Mr. Clark worked long hours, making sure I did my work. My grades rose. In fact, the scores of o
39、ur whole class rose. One day, he took our class to see The Phantom of the Opera, and it was the first time some kids had ever been out of Harlem. Before the show, he treated us to dinner at a restaurant and taught us not to talk with our mouths full. We did not want to let him down.Mr. Clark was sel
40、ected as Disneys 2000 Teacher of the Year. He said he would draw three names out of a hat; those students would go with him to Los Angeles to get the award. But when the time came to draw names, Mr. Clark said, “Youre all going.” On graduation day, there were a lot of tears. We didnt want his class
41、to end. In 2001, he moved to Atlanta, but he always kept in touch. He started giving lectures about education, and wrote a bestselling book based on his classroom rules, The Essential 55. In 2003, Mr. Clark took some of us on a trip to South Africa to deliver school supplies and visit the orphanages
42、 (孤儿院). It was the most amazing experience of my life. Its now my dream to one day start a group of womens clubs, helping people from all backgrounds.11. Without Mr. Clark, the writer .A. might have been put into prisonB. might not have won the prizeC. might have joined a womens clubD. might not hav
43、e moved to Atlanta12. The Essential 55 is . A. a showB. a speechC. a classroom ruleD. a book13. How many students names were finally drawn out of a hat by Mr. Clark? A. None B. Three C. Fifty-five D. All14. What can we learn in the passage?A. It was in Harlem that we saw The Phantom of the Opera for
44、 the first time.B. Mr. Clark taught us not to talk with our mouths full, and we did.C. Mr. Clark was selected as Disneys 2000 Teacher of the Year in Los Angeles.D. In 2003, Mr. Clark moved to Atlanta, and he always kept in touch with us.15. In the passage, the writer intends to tell us that .A. Mr.
45、Clark went to South Africa because he liked travelingB. Mr. Clark helped to set up a group of womens clubsC. a good teacher can help raise his or her students scoresD. a good teacher has a good influence on his or her students【参考答案】1115、11-20 ADABD 短文改错Many teachers worry about the effects of televi
46、sion on youngpeople. According to studies, any children spend more time 1. _watching television than they spend in school. Because so 2. _much viewing, children may not be develop the habit of3. _read and the ability to enjoy themselves. No one worries 4. _much about the radio program young people l
47、isten to, 5. _although radios can be very noise. Teachers also wonder 6. _about the effects of television commercials. On one year the 7. _average child will see 25,000 television commercials, all 8. _planned and written by grown-ups to make children to want9. _things that they dont real need. 10. _
48、答案及解析1. any 改为 many/some。根据句意， 此处应表示“一些， 许多”， 而 any 表示“一些”时， 常常用于否定句、 疑问句和条件句中。2. Because 后面加 of。此处 so much viewing 相当于一个名词， 故加 of。3. 删去 be。此处 may not develop 已经构成谓语动词部分， be 属于多余。4. read 改为 reading。of 为介词， 后面需要接名词、 代词、 动名词作宾语。5. program 改为 programs。program 为可数名词， 且根据句意， 此处应为复数概念。6. noise 改为 noisy。no
49、ise 为名词， noisy 为形容词。此处应用形容词构成系表结构。7. On 改为 In。根据上下文逻辑， 此处意为“在一年中”。8. 此行无错。9. 删去第二个 to。make sb. do sth. 为固定搭配， 意为“让某人做某事”。10. real 改为really。此处应用副词修饰谓语动词 dont need。短文改错Im very sorry to have missed the first two lesson this morning. I got up early as usually in the morning, but when I was ready to leav
50、e I find my bicycles front tyre（轮胎）flat. I wanted to take bus or taxi to school, and I didnt have any money with me. I had to look for a place along the street to get my bicycle repairing. Unluckily, there were not any bicycle repair shops were open in the early morning. So I had to walk to school,
51、carrying my bicycle all the way. Thats how I was late for school.Please dont worry with my lessons, Mr. Li. I will make up for it and turn to teachers for help if necessary.Yours, Wang Hui 参考答案：Dear Mr. Li,Im very sorry to have missed the first two lesson this morning. I got up early as usually in l
52、essons usualthe morning, but when I was ready to leave I find my bicycles front tyre (轮胎) flat. I wanted to foundtake bus or taxi to school, and I didnt have any money with me. I had to look for a place a but along the street to get my bicycle repairing. Unluckily, there were not any bicycle repair shops repaired that / which were open in the early morning. So I had to walk to school, carrying my bicycle all the way. Thats how I was late for school. whyPlease dont worry with my lessons, Mr. Li. I will make up for it and turn to teachers for helpabout / over themif necessary. Yours,Wang Hui
