1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家【2014届辽宁五校协作体摸底试题】AMELBOURNE, Australia A kangaroo frightened by a man walking his dog attacked the pair, throwing the pet underwater and hitting the owner in the stomach with its back legs. The Australian, Chris Rickard, was in stable condition Monday after the attack, which ended w
2、hen the 49-year-old struck the kangaroo in the throat.Rickard said he was walking his blue dog, Rocky, on Sunday morning when they surprised a sleeping kangaroo in Arthurs Creek northeast of Melbourne. The dog chased the animal into a pond, when the kangaroo turned and knocked the pet underwater.Whe
3、n Rickard tried to pull his dog free, the kangaroo turned on him, attacking with its back legs and tearing a deep cut into his stomach and across his face.I thought I might take action to drag the dog out from under his grasp, but I didnt expect him to actually attack me, Rickard, 49, told The Heral
4、d Sun newspaper. It was a shock at the start because it was a kangaroo, about 5 feet high, they dont go around killing people.I was stuck having to hold on to the dog with both hands because it was half drowned and I couldnt really see anything because the kangaroo just attacked me.”He added, All I
5、could do was just keep pushing for the bank and he was trying to push me under the water, so at that point I struck him in the throat and that made him back off a little bit.I dont think Ill ever be able to watch kangaroo programs quite the same as I used to it might bring back a couple of bad memor
6、ies.”Kangaroos rarely attack people but will fight if they feel threatened. Dogs often chase kangaroos, which have been known to lead the pets into water and defend themselves there.Rickard said he ended the attack by hitting the kangaroo in the throat adding Rocky was half-drowned when he pulled hi
7、m from the water.【小题1】56. Rickard and his pet dog were attacked when _. A. he was teasing a kangaroo B. he was walking his dog C. swimming in the pond D. dragging his dog out from water 【小题2】57. In Australia, kangaroos _. A. are only seen in zoos B. frequently attack people and pets C. get along rat
8、her peacefully with people D. can be found swimming in ponds【小题3】58. The kangaroo attacked the man and his dog probably because _. A. the man struck it in the throat B. the dog chased it C. the man wanted to drown it D. it wanted to drown the dog【小题4】59. As a result of the attack, _. A. the dog was
9、drowned dead B. the kangaroo was killed C. kangaroos should be under stricter protection D. Rickard was left a deep impression 【2014届辽宁五校协作体摸底试题】BChinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on ThursdayThe win makes Mo Yan the first Chi
10、nese citizen to win the Nobel in its 111-year historyInformed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scaredBorn in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yana pen name for Guan Moye, grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China At the age of 12, he le
11、ft school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976, he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writingHe published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directe
12、d by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the countrys unique culture and folk customsMo Yan is known as a prolific（多产的）writerIn addition to
13、his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authorsDozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languagesThe awarding ceremony w
14、ill be held on December 10The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million【小题1】60. Mo Yan developed his ability for writing when he was _ .A. on a farm B. in a factory C. in the army D. in a school【小题2】61. One of Mo Yans characteristics of writing is that he _.A.
15、explains difficult matters in simple words B. focuses on social problems in the countryC. describes his characters in a unique way D. writes about topics he is familiar with 【小题3】62. Whats the best title for this passage?A. How Mo Yan Gets Nobel PrizeB. Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature C. An In
16、troduction to Nobel Prize D. A World Famous Writer, Mo YanIts not about how much money you make, and its not about who your daddy is. Were talking about being attractive in general, whether its on a job interview or just gaining the respect of your colleagues . . .Ask lots of questionsIf you come ac
17、ross as a know-it-all (even if you really do know it all!), it really pushes people away. Rather, asking lots and lots of questions makes people feel like you care, you can be trusted.Great body languageYour body language says a lot about you - it says whether you have confidence, or simply if you r
18、eally care. Talking physically, it is one of the most important physical characteristics you need!Stay busyAlways have something to do. Have you ever seen someone just sitting around, doing nothing? How unattractive. Always be busy with something, even if for some reason you have to make something u
19、p.Show your pearly whites (or just smile)Smile more, no matter how ugly your teeth are. Im not kidding about this one. Its notall about the teeth. If you are smiling genuinely, you can draw everyone for 100 meters around to you.Wear what fitsWear clothing that fits you. For women, wearing tight pant
20、s or shirts is not attractive. Things that just fit you and your shape are the best but not tight. Wear things that fit you nicely, please . . . And for goodness sake, both sexes, stay away from logos and printed shirts! Most people you may ask do not find this attractive. Stop being some companys b
21、illboard(广告牌).Be interested in other manBe interested in theother person. Dont talk about. If you are truly interested in the person, it will come across. And if you want to talk about yourself, youll find that putting the other person first actually opens him up to return the favor and ask you ques
22、tions. See how fun this is?【小题1】63. It is your _ that makes you attractive. A. your family background B. fashionable tight clothes C. your appearance and your wealth D. proper body language and behavior 【小题2】64. According to the author, if you _, you can be trusted. A. always smile and show your pea
23、rly teeth B. keep asking lots of questions C. are interested in other peoples personal affairs D. always wear clothes that fit you【小题3】65. The purpose of staying busy is to _. A. gain praises from your boss and colleagues B. look attractive among people C. show that you are interested in your job D.
24、 get promoted in your company 【小题4】66. If you are going to a job interview, which of the following is a proper behavior? A. Wearing a shirt with printed logos B. Keeping talking about your own experiences and talents C. Staying still, not making any body language D. Smiling truly toward the people y
25、ou will meet【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】B【2013届江苏扬州中学高三最后一卷】BAggressive pedestrians are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cause traffic accidents, injury and death.These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city all over the world. About 69% of last years pedestrian deaths in the US occurr
26、ed in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DONT WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk slowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for s
27、elfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right to go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the
28、 primacy(首位) of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in a roaring tide of steel and rubber.Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worke
29、d out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes. The good news is that the accident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The
30、 bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same-disregard for traffic signals, inattention and crossing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of tho
31、se, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross-walks and calling a cab when theyve had too much to drink.【小题1】
32、60. The passage is mainly about _.A. how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidentsB. why so many Americans were killed on roads last yearC. what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were D. who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians【小题2】61. Wh
33、at is the pedestrians selfish reason for traffic jams?A. They know all drivers are skilled and with great care.B. They believe individuals are always first.C. They think traffic rules have nothing to do with them.D. They guess all vehicles will slow down at crossroads.【小题3】62. What was NOT the basic
34、 cause of pedestrian deaths in the US a decade ago?A. Disregard for traffic signalsB. Paying no attention to surroundings.C. Crossing roads drunk.D. Overspeeding driving.【小题4】63. What word can best describe the authors attitude to the traffic accidents caused by pedestrians?A. Excited.B. Cold.C. Con
35、cernedD. Unconnected.心行人造成的交通事故。考点：考查社会生活类阅读理解【2013届江苏扬州中学高三最后一卷】AWe observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom, symbolizing an end as well as a beginning, signifying renewal as well as change for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forbears (ance
36、stors) prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forbears fought are still at issue around the
37、 globe, the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs（继承人）of that first revolution.Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe (enemy) alike, that the torch has been passed to
38、 a new generation of Americans born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our anc
39、ient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.Let every nation know whether it wishes us well or ill that we shall pay any price, bear any burden
40、, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge (promise solemny) and more.In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not
41、shrink from this responsibility. I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it and the glow from that fire can truly li
42、ght the world.And so, my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the Freedom of Man.Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens
43、of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth Gods
44、work must truly be our own.【小题1】56. What should friends and foes know?A. That the United States is powerful.B. That a new generation of Americans are responsible for their government.C. That the United States is governed by liberals.D. The rights of man come from the hand of God.【小题2】57. What is Ken
45、nedys promise to the world? A. To support liberty.B. To abolish all forms of human poverty.C. To visit each country at least once.D. To support and friend.【小题3】58. What should citizens of the world ask of America? A. How America can help them.B. If America plans to invade their country.C. What they
46、can do for freedom.D. What they can do for America.【小题4】59. Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. Human beings have the power to put an end to all forms of poverty.B. We should remember we are the first revolution.C. Our nation has always been committed to human r
47、ights.D. We should assure the survival and the success of liberty.考点：考查社会生活类阅读理解【2014届四川省成都市高三摸底试题】DAll my life I had loved airportsTo me，they were fl kind of magic gateway to the world，but today it seemed like a cold and heartless place“Well，here we are，the airport，my sister said with fl sighAs 1 w
48、atched her unload my luggage，I could see the sadness in her eyesOne last hug and a final good-bye and I would be on my way to a new lire abroad，leaving my beloved sister behindI looked at my sister and even though her eyes were filled with tears，she was trying to keep a brave face“Youd better go or
49、youll miss your flight，”she said“I am just going to walk away and not look back，” I said As I held her one last time she whispered，“Dont worry about me，Ill be fine“Ill miss you，” I replied with tears in my eyesAs I promised，I did not look back。but 1 was sobbingTo me it was the end of the worldWhile
50、boarding the plane 1 was still cryingI did not have the energy to put my bag in the overhead locker, so I put it on the empty seat next to mineAs I settled into my chair， a feeling of sadness overwhelmed（淹没） meI felt like my best friend had just been taken away from meThe plane shook heavily and the
51、 bag fell，with some stuff spreading on the floorWhen I bent over to gather the things up，I saw an unfamiliar little book in the middle of my belongingsIt was not until I picked it up that I realized that it was a diaryImmediately I recognized my sisters handwriting “Hi，Sis，What a day it has been tod
52、ayFirst you let me know that you are moving abroad and then my boss”My sister had been keeping a diary for the past month and she was now passing it on to meI was to write in it for the next couple of months and then send it back to herEven though a large ocean separated us，at some point it felt lik
53、e she was actually there43The writer started to cry .Awhen she watched her sister unload her luggageBwhen she held her sister one last timeCwhen she settled herself into her chairDwhen she was boarding the plane44what had the writer thought about airports before she separated from her sister?AAirpor
54、ts brought freedomBAirports were on the top of her loveCAirports led to the wonderful worldDAirports were fl cold and heartless place45From the writers and her sisters tears，we can see .Athey loved each other very muchBthey felt sad about the new lifeCthey were afraid of the separationDit was the en
55、d of the world to them46What do we know about the diary from the passage?AThe writers sister gave it as a giftBThe writer had put it in her own bagCThe writers sister received it as a presentDThe two sisters would write in it and share itD。【考点定位】情感类阅读【2014届四川省成都市高三摸底试题】CAs most university students a
56、re packing their bags，boarding trains or flying home for the Spring Festival，some will stay behind to spend the holiday on campusZhou Yunyun，22，a senior finance major at Jilin University，has decided that instead of traveling to Hainan province，he will kill the time by playing computer games with his
57、 online friends“Im used to chatting and playing with them every dayIts just fun to make friends this way，”he said“When I returned home in past years，my relatives always asked me a lot of questions about my plans after graduationThey had high expectations of me，which made me feel stressed，” said Zhou
58、The campus，usually lively，will probably turn into a death town，with most restaurants，shops and student centers closed during the breakBut there are also a few advantages，according to Jia Debao，2 1，a junior majoring in administration at China Agricultural University“I might feel a bit lonely，but at l
59、east I can stay away from my parents complaining and enjoy the peaceful and quiet stay，” he said“More importantly，I can enjoy the high speed of the Internet，I can always find empty seats in classrooms，and I dont have to wait to use the bathroorm” But education experts recommend students who stay on
60、campus to come up with more interactive plansThats because communication on the Internet cant replace real life interpersonal relationshipsSociety has promoted a kind of“couch potato or close-in culture among some young people, according to Shi Tongyu, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social S
61、ciences. He warned that this kind of lifestyle can damage students mental and physical development. “When you constantly stare at a computer screen and type on your keyboard，you gradually lose the ability to socialize and survive normally，said Shi“A humans most important task is to survive，which can
62、not be completed by staying at home all the time Instead，it must be achieved through real life experience and communication”39What can we learn about Zhou Yunyun?AHe feels very lonely on campusBHe will promote close-in cultureCHe will spend the Spring Festival with relativesDHe will spend the Spring
63、 Festival with on-line friends40Spending the Spring Festival on campus for Jia Debao means .Ahe will miss his parents a little bitBthere will be more seats in classroomsChe will have a quiet and peaceful breakDthe speed of the Internet will get faster41The underlined phrase“couch potato” is closest
64、in meaning to .Ainactive person Bclose friendCsociable student Daddicted gamer42What do education experts recommend students to do?ATo do some travelingBTo stay more with familiesCTo find empty seats in classroomsDTo experience real lire and communication【2014届新余一中宜春中学高三联考】DTwo friends have an argum
65、ent that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one canremember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest threat to the liv
66、es of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why arent students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?First of all, students need
67、to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each l
68、unchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isnt in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolution: stay calm. On
69、ce the student feels calmer, he or slid should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name-calling, and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.
70、After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listener can ask non-t
71、hreatening questions to clarify the speakers position. Then the two people should change roles.Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesnt mean trying to figure out whats wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are tryi
72、ng to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of? As the issue
73、becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesnt, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual solution.There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesnt mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resolution program, acc
74、ording to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64% of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75% of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92% of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students deal with frie
75、nds, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.【小题1】This article is mainly about .A. the lives of school children B. the cause of arguments in schoolsC. how to deal with school conflicts D. how
76、 to analyze youth violence 【小题2】 From Paragraph 2 we can learn that .A. violence is more likely to occur at lunchtimeB. the eating habit of a student is often the cause of a fightC. students tend to lose their temper easily D. a small conflict can lead to violence【小题3】Why do students need to ask the
77、mselves the questions stated in Paragraph 5?A. To make clear what the real issue is. B. To get ready to try new things.C. To find out who is to blame. D. To figure out how to stop the shouting match.【小题4】After the conflict resolution program was started in Atlanta, it was found that .A. more teacher
78、s felt better about themselves in schoolsB. there was a decrease in classroom violenceC. there was less student cooperation in the classroomD. the teacher-student relationship greatly improved【小题5】The writers purpose for writing this article is to .A. complain about problems in school educationB. te
79、ach students different strategies for school lifeC.advocate teaching conflict management in schoolsD. inform teachers of the latest studies on school violence【2014届新余一中宜春中学高三联考】 AMy newly-rented small apartment was far away from the centre of London and it was becoming essential for me to find a job
80、, so finally I spent a whole morning getting to town and putting my name down to be considered by London Transport for a job on the underground. They were looking for guards, not drivers. This suited me. I couldnt drive a car but thought that I could probably guard a train, and perhaps continue to w
81、rite my poems between stations. The writers Keats and Chekhov had been doctors. T.S. Eliot had worked in a bank and Wallace Stevens for an insurance company. Id be a subway guard. I could see myself being cheerful, useful, a good man in a crisis. Obviously Id be overqualified but I was willing to fo
82、rget about that in return for a steady income and travel privileges those being particularly welcome to someone living a long way from the city centre.The next day I sat down, with almost a hundred other candidates, for the intelligence test. I must have done all right because after about half an ho
83、urs wait I was sent into another room for a psychological test. This time there were only about fifty candidates. The interviewer sat at a desk. Candidates were signaled forward to occupy the seat opposite him when the previous occupant had been dismissed, after a greater or shorter time. Obviously
84、the long interviews were the more successful ones. Some of the interviews were as short as five minutes. Mine was the only one that lasted a minute and a half.I can remember the questions now: “Why did you leave your last job?” “Why did you leave your job before that?” “And the one before that?” I c
85、ant recall my answers, except that they were short at first and grew progressively shorter. His closing statement, I thought, revealed a lack of sensitivity which helped to explain why as a psychologist, he had risen no higher than the underground railway. “Youve failed the psychological test and we
86、 are unable to offer you a position.”Failing to get that job was my low point. Or so I thought, believing that the work was easy. Actually, such jobs being a postman is another one I still desire demand exactly the sort of elementary yet responsible awareness that the habitual dreamer is least quali
87、fied to give. But I was still far short of full self-understanding. I was also short of cash.【小题1】The writer applied for the job chiefly because _.Ahe could no longer afford to live without one Bhe wanted to work in the centre of LondonChe was not interested in any other available job Dhe had receiv
88、ed some suitable training【小题2】The writer thought he was overqualified for the job because _.Ahe often traveled underground Bhe had written many poemsChe had worked in a company Dhe could deal with difficult situations 【小题3】What does the writer realize now that he did not realize then?AHow unpleasant
89、 ordinary jobs can be. BHow unsuitable he was for the job.CHow difficult it is to be a poet. DHow badly he did in the interview.【小题4】The length of his interview meant that _.Ahe did not like the interviewer at all Bhe had not done well in the intelligence testC he was not going to be offered the job
90、 Dhe had little work experience to talk about【小题5】Whats the writers opinion of the psychologist?A. He was rather unsympathetic. B. He was unhappy with his job.C. He was quite inefficient. D. He was very aggressive（有进取心的）.【2014届浙江温州十校第一次联考】D Surrounded by Brothers I know it is wrong to envy your chil
91、dren. But when I see my son, Tonio and his younger brother Sam going down a slide together, ones arm around the other, I know I have missed something wonderful. Not only did I never have a brother, but also I had no friendships like theirs. My sister was old enough to help take care of me, so she wa
92、s more a mother than a playmate, and I was more a pest than a friend. A brother would have been wonderful, but it was not in the family planning. Now I finally live with brothers, my sons, Tonio and Sam. I am watching them build the kind of relationship that I once dreamed about. They go to bed toge
93、ther. When one comes into our bed after a nightmare, my wife and I know that before morning his brother will follow. Sam manages the world with more ease than his elder brother, whose frustrations often bring him to tears. With a sincere “Smile, Tonio,” Sam is the one who comforts him. Tonio, on the
94、 other hand, has stopped playing with boys at his age who dont like playing with Sam. They are always backing each other up. I dont know what kind of relationship they will have when they grow up. Parents always want their children to have what they never could. I want them to have each other. So I
95、imagine them going to the same college, marrying sisters and living on the same block. Thats why I was so worried the day Tonio started kindergarten. I felt that I would lose something too. As we headed for school that morning, both boys seemed relaxed, as if neither had any idea that the day was go
96、ing to be different, that starting then, Tonio would be leaving behind his brother, his best friend, his right arm. Tonios first day was chaotic, with hundreds of children outside looking for their teachers. Before any of us could say goodbye, Tonio disappeared with his new classmates. He turned to
97、wave and then was gone. It was so sudden. Sam even didn t see him go. Although parents had been asked to ease the craziness of the first day by statying out of the school, I lifted Sam up and took him to Tonios classroom, looking for a glimpse of Tonio. Sam spotted him first. My wife and I didnt hea
98、d back home immediately, stopping instead at a coffee shop to treat Sam to hot chocolate. We even let him eat ice-cream with his fingers. Sam was still quiet, so I asked him if he missed his brother already. He didnt answer. Instead he asked, “Daddy, is Tonio going to be gone forever?”“No, Sammy,” I
99、 said, feeling happy about his sweet question. “Not forever, just until three oclock.”I sometimes think that the greatest thing I have ever done is to help create these brothers. And I didnt stop with them. We had another child, and for the third time in a row, it was a boy. It wasnt long before his
100、 brothers climbed into the crib(婴儿床) to play with him. I am surrounded by brothers.【小题1】. What makes the author envy his sons? A. He has no friends like Sam and Tonio. B. He has only one brother in his family. C. He doesnt enjoy brotherhood as they do. D. He doesnt have a good relation with his sist
101、er.【小题2】. What does the underlined word “pest” in paragraph 2 mean? A. a bad person B. an annoying person C. a good companion D. a lovely brother【小题3】. What can we learn about the two little brothers? A. Tonio often encouraged Sam when Sam burst into tears. B. The two brothers went to the same kinde
102、rgarten. C. Neither of the brothers played with other children. D. They supported each other in different ways.【小题4】. The author was worried the day Tonio started his kindergarten, because_. A. Tonio might not spend so much time with Sam B. Tonio might not do well with his study C. he was afraid he
103、would lose Tonio forever. D. he wanted Tonio to have what he didnt have【小题5】. On the first day of the kindergarten, _. A. Tonio had a nice day playing with his new classmates B. Sam was very sad because Tonio was gone forever C. Sam was allowed to have ice-cream with fingers as usual D. the father f
104、elt happy when he sensed Sams love to Tonio【小题6】. What does the title “Surrounded by Brothers” suggest? A. The author experienced brotherly affection by raising his sons. B. The author often plays with his sons whenever he has time. C. Parents want their children to stay at home and play together. D
105、. The youngest son is always surrounded by his elder brothers. 【答案】【小题1】C【小题2】B【2014届安徽池州一中月考】DOne day, when I went shopping with Julie, we came across something special. Waiting in a long checkout line, I thought about going to another, which had the shortest queue. There was only one guy in it, bu
106、t he was in a wheelchair. Well, we stepped in behind him. At first, he seemed to be having difficulty getting his groceries onto the checking desk. But after a while, I realized that what he was actually doing was separating them into two piles.However, doing that job was no easy task in itself. I o
107、ffered to help, but he and the checkout lady had it under control. He asked my wife if she would mind putting his empty basket away. What must it be like, I wondered, to be so dependent on other people like that? The checkout operator came around and gave him his change and the items he needed to ha
108、ve to hand. She hung one bag of groceries over a handle at the back of his chair. I offered to get the other, bigger, bag and he said, “No. But you could do me a favour. Take that lot along to the entrance and give it to Angela.”As I was told, I did that, leaving Julie with our shopping. Angela, as
109、turned out, was collecting food for people who might otherwise go hungry! I hadnt even noticed her before. This guy, despite the limitations that his physical condition imposed on him, had bought more than twice as much shopping as he needed and given the bigger bag away to help other people! He did
110、nt let the fact that he needed help stop him from being a help. He may have been limited physically, but his heart was more than capable of overcoming all that. And it changed my idea of dependence when I realized that the help he had given was more than the help he had received.So whats holding the
111、 rest of us back?【小题1】 From the first paragraph, we know that_.A. the writer was obviously a disabled personB. the man in a wheelchair was a shopperC. the writer and Julie jumped the queueD. only three people were shopping then【小题2】 The man put the things he bought into two piles, probably because_.
112、A. his shopping bags were too small to hold all the groceriesB. he hoped to keep the balance of his wheelchairC. he intended to help the people in needD. it would be easy for him to carry【小题3】 From the passage, we can learn that Angela was probably_.A. the disabled persons wifeB. the girl at the che
113、cking deskC. a hungry and homeless beggarD. a kind-hearted and helpful woman【小题4】 Which of the following can best describe the man in the wheelchair?A. kind, energetic and determinedB. positive, dependent and easy-goingC. active, optimistic and open-mindedD. helpful, generous and strong-hearted【2014
114、届安徽池州一中月考】B Taiwan-born American director Ang Lees win of his second directing Oscar has sparked complex feelings among Chinese audiences, who expressed their pride due to the directors Chinese roots, but couldnt help but reflect on why the Chinese mainland has failed to deliver more outstanding fil
115、ms to the world . Lee, 58, on Sunday accepted the Academy Award for best director for Life of Pi, a 3D adventure-drama film. Lee had won the top directing award in 2006 for Brokeback Mountain and the best foreign language film Oscar in 2001 for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Lee came to Hollywoods
116、attention after directing three Chinese-language films in the early 1990s, with an emphasis on the interactions between modernity and Chinese traditions. Some Web users called Lee a source of pride for Chinese people, and admired him for bearing the torch of Chinese culture. However, a large number
117、of audience members and critics from the mainland expressed their frustrations over home-made movies: Mainland filmmakers have made numerous ambitious tries for the prestigious award but never won. Hao Jie, a young director whose 2010 film Single Man won the Special Jury Prize in the Tokyo Filmex Fe
118、stival but was never screened in the mainland for it showed complex sex lives in a village. Due to the censorship(审查), we are prevented from the beginning of our production, which forbids our works from mirroring realities, Hao said. While acknowledging the systems role in undermining(削弱) excellent
119、works, Su Mu, a well-known film critic, argued that the atmosphere in the mainlands film circle is also to blame. Lee produces his works with his heart, but most mainland directors now only have money in mind. Though having obtained approval for his second film from the film authority, Hao said cine
120、mas have kept delaying the screening of his work. This is another factor that prevents us from progressing. Cinemas wont risk showing our film, which features no stars and is considered non-mainstream, complained Hao.【小题1】What does the underlined phrase “the prestigious award” refer to? A. the Best
121、Director of Oscar B. any of the Oscar Awards C. the Special Jury Prize D. the best foreign language film Oscar 【小题2】Which of the following statements is true? A. Ang Lees films are always focusing on Chinese traditions. B. Chinese audiences are proud of their Chinese identity in the films. C. Ang Le
122、e has won the worlds favor only by means of his three Oscars. D. Ang Lee is famous for his combining modernity and Chinese traditions.【小题3】Which of the following is NOT the factor that prevents Chinese mainland films progressing? A. Strict censorship. B. A lack of wonderful directors. C. The bad atm
123、osphere in the film circle. D. Cinemas not risking showing low-cost films.【小题4】The best title for the passage is probably_. A. Ang Lee-Pride of Chinese Movie-makers B. The Future of Chinese Mainland Film-making C. Bitter-sweet Feeling over Ang Lees Oscar Win D. What Can Chinese Films Do for the Osca
124、r Awards【2014届安徽池州一中月考】ALast week Jay McCarroll and The HSUS (The Humane Society of the United States) made a bold fur-free statement on the runway, marking a new chapter for the fashion industry and animal protection. The encouraging response to McCarrolls show confirmed that change is happening in
125、 fashion.McCarroll has good reasons for rejecting fur. Each year, tens of millions of amimals, including dogs and cats, needlessly suffer and die to fuel the fur industry. But what did Jay McCarroll use in place of fur?“I have patchwork pieces that contain all sorts of combinations of fabrics. The r
126、est is cotton, nylon, polyesteryou name it. I even have some stuff made out of bamboo / cotton blend. Anything but fur and leather,”he told Fashion Wire Daily.“So many people want to protect animals and live their lives without causing unnecessary cruelty. More than two thirds of Americans have pets
127、, and we share a bond with animals every day. Saying no to fur can help millions of animals, and we want to show our respect to leading designers like Jay who embrace compassion(同情) as the fashion,”said Michael Markarian, executive vice president of The HSUS.“It is great to see leaders in the fashio
128、n industry recognizing that the animals need their fur more than we do.”【小题1】Which of the following is true about Jay McCarroll?A. He is a famous fashion designer.B. He is the executive vice president of the HSUS.C. He is an editor of Fashion Wire Daily.D. He is the head of an animal protection orga
129、nization.【小题2】What does“a new chapter”in line 2,paragraph 1 mean?A. A new unit of a book. B. The beginning of a new trend.C. The latest issue of a magazine. D. A newly established organization.【小题3】Which of the following is NOT recommended for clothing by Jay McCarroll?A. Polyester. B. Bamboo. C. Le
130、ather. D. Patchwork pieces.【小题4】What do we learn from this passage?A. Human beings depend emotionally on animals.B. Fashion can go hand in hand with compassion for life.C. Fur is more effective than bamboo/cotton blend for clothing.D. Fur is more expensive than other materials for fashion designers.
131、【2014届安徽池州一中月考】完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Perhaps the only test score that I remember is the 41. I was in high school. The test was the final for the class. It was a rather 36 test. I didnt know how 37 I had done but I knew there were things on 38 tha
132、t I didnt know. I remember 39 waiting for the result. When Mr. Bales 40 my paper on my desk, I was 41 . There in big 42 numbers, circled to draw attention, was my grade 41! I 43 my paper so that others couldnt see it. A 41 was not 44 that you wanted your classmates to see. Finally, Mr. Bales stood b
133、ehind the desk and 45 the class. “The grades were not very good; 46 of you passed,” he announced. “ The highest grade in the class was a 41, so all of you failed.” A 41. That was me. Suddenly my dismal(阴沉的) face didnt look quite so bad. I had the highest grade. I felt a lot 47 . As soon as I got hom
134、e, my mother asked me, “How did you do on your test?” “I made a 41,” I said. My mothers 48 changed suddenly. “You failed.” “But I had the highest grade in the class!” I replied. “ I dont 49 what everyone else had. You failed. It doesnt matter if everyone else failed too; what matters is what you do,
135、” my mother 50 answered. For years, I thought that was a harsh judgment. My mother was always that 51 . It didnt matter what the other kids did; it only mattered what I did and 52 I did it excellently. We often dont understand the wisdom of good parents until we ourselves stand 53 the parenting shoe
136、s. My mothers philosophy（人生态度）has 54 me throughout life. The path of the crowd is wide but the path to pass the tests of life is 55 and there are very few people on it.【小题1】A. easy B. difficult C. exciting D. disappointed【小题2】A. much B. goodC. well D. long【小题3】A. this B. them C. it D. one【小题4】A. hap
137、pily B. anxiously C. excitedly D. calmly【小题5】A. fell B. handed C. dropped D. lay【小题6】A.excited B. worried C. delightedD. shocked【小题7】A. red B. black C. blue D. green【小题8】A. collected B. gathered C. hid D. kept 【小题9】A. everythingB. something C. anything D. nothing【小题10】A. talked B. declaredC. announc
138、edD. addressed【小题11】A. someB. eachC. none D. most【小题12】A. worse B. better C. best D. good【小题13】A. looksB. appearanceC. eyes D. expression【小题14】A. understandB. careC. mindD. want【小题15】A. rudelyB. politelyC. firmly D. impatiently【小题16】A. methodB. mannerC. behavior D. way【小题17】A. this B. that C. which
139、D. what【小题18】A. onB. at C. in D. of【小题19】A. takenB. brought C. fetched D. carried【小题20】A. wideB. deep C. narrow D. straight故选A。【2014届安徽望江中学月考】AOnce there was an 11-year-old boy who went fishing with his father in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before bass (巴斯鱼) season opened, they we
140、re fishing early in the evening, catching other fish with worms. Then the boy tied on a small silver lure (鱼饵) and put it into the lake. Suddenly he felt that something very big pulling on the lure. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully brought the fish beside the bank. Finally he
141、 lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass.The boy and his father looked at the big fish. The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 pm two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “Youll have to put
142、 it back, son,” he said. “Dad!” cried the boy, “There will be other fish,” said his father. “Not as big as this one,” cried the boy. He looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were in sight in the moonlight. He looked again at his father.Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone
143、 ever know what time he had caught the fish, the boy could tell from his fathers voice that the decision couldnt be changed. He threw the huge bass into the black water. The big fish disappeared. The boy thought that he would never again see such a big fish.That was 34 years ago. Today the boy is su
144、ccessful architect in New York City. He often takes his own son and daughters to fish at the same place.And he was right. He has never again caught such a large fish as the one he got that night long ago. But he does see that same fish again and again every time he has an ethical (伦理的，道德的) decision
145、to make. For, as his father had taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the practice of ethics that is difficult.【小题1】56.What happened when the big fish turned out to be a bass?A. The boy cooked the big fish.B. The boy threw the bass back into the water willingly.C. The
146、father lit a match in order to check the time.D. They worried other fishermen may discover what they had done.【小题2】57.From the text we know that the father _.A. didnt love his sonB. always disagreed with his sonC. disliked the huge fishD. was firm and stubborn【小题3】58.The successful architect went fi
147、shing with his children at the same place because _.A. they might catch a big fish thereB. he was taught a moral lesson thereC. it was a most popular fishing spot D. their children enjoyed fishing there【小题4】59.What does the story imply?A. It is easy to say something, but difficult to do.B. An ethica
148、l decision is always easy to make.C. Its hard to tell right from wrong sometimesD. Fishing can help one to make right decisions.【2014届广东珠海市高三9月摸底】(B)The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly E
149、uropeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?First, what forced emigrants to make the decision to leave? One major cause for European farmers to leave was the rise in population which in turn led to land hunger
150、. Another was politics. There was an increased taxation（税收） and the growth of armies, and many young men fled eastern Europe to avoid being forced to join the army.Physical hunger provided another pressing reason. Following the collapse （衰退）of the economy of southern Italy in the 1860s, hundreds of
151、thousands decided to start a new life in America. Religion also encouraged millions to leave the Old World.In short, people chose to leave their homes for social, economic and religious reasons. As a result, by 1890 among a total population of 63 million, there were more than nine million foreign-bo
152、rn Americans.But what were the attractions? First of all, there was the promise of land which was so scarce in Europe. Next, factories were calling for workers, and pay conditions were much better than back home. Men were needed to open up the West and build the long railroads, and new towns needed
153、settlers to live in and to develop business. There was the space for religious people to practice their faith in peace.This immigration meant that by around the 1850s Americans of non-English had started to be more than those of English. As we know, there were losers. To start with, there were those
154、 unwilling immigrants, the slaves who had been used as a source of cheap labour. Nor should we forget the equally unlucky American Indians. By 1860 there were 27 million free whites, four million slaves and a mere 488,000 free blacks.Nowadays, the USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land.
155、As always, it remains an attractive place to those who think it will offer them a second chance.【小题1】What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland? A. The search for religious freedom. B. The search for adventure. C. Unwillingness to join the army. D. Economics.【小题2】Why was life of the 19
156、th Century European farmers difficult?A. There was no land.B. There was no peace.C. The population had gone down.D. There were too many of them.【小题3】 Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA?A. Employment B. A healthy life C. freedom of religion D. Business opportunities【小题4】What is t
157、he topic of this passage? A. The USA is still seen by millions as the Promised Land. B. The USA is a land of immigrants. C. Religion encouraged millions to leave the Old World. D. About one-eighth of non-native born Americans live in the USA in 1890. 【小题5】 The American Indians _.A. were as fortunate
158、 as the slavesB. were more unfortunate than the slavesC. were the most unfortunateD. were as unfortunate as the slaves【2014届广东珠海市高三9月摸底】 (C)As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europ
159、e in the 1970s, with great interest.My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.I have clear memories even today of going to Mumbai airport a
160、t night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew （工作人员）. The
161、 flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is especially afraid of flying.After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine
162、(莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I had a sombre feeling on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.Being the first airl
163、ine to take me abroad, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general，for me，has always been a terrible and painful experienceFlying on Lufthansa，however, is somethi
164、ng I always have and always will look forward to. 【小题1】 Which country does the author live in now?A. India. B. Canada.C. Belgium. D. Germany.【小题2】 What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?A. Growing up in India.B. Once staying in Canada.C. Once traveling to Canada with his father.D. Hi
165、s fathers stories about his traveling experiences.【小题3】 Which of the following is true about the authors trip to Europe in 1998?A. The author traveled with one of his parents.B. Both their going and return were by air.C. They traveled in spring that year.D. They stayed in Europe for nearly two month
166、s.【小题4】 It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is _.A. a city in India B. a city in EuropeC. an airline company D. a travel agency【小题5】 The underlined word “somber” in the 4th paragraph probably means “_”.A. happy B. sadC. angry D. enjoyable【2014届广东珠海市高三9月摸底】 (D)NEW YORK Picking a Christ
167、mas tree takes most people a few minutes, or a couple of hours if they head for the woods. Dave Murbach needs 11 months.Almost every day of every year, Murbachs thoughts turn to vision of a perfectly shaped evergreen tree that will take everyones breath away. Murbach is the man responsible for findi
168、ng the towering tree that makes more attractive Manhattans Rockefeller Center each Christmas season. “Im always looking for a tree,” the centers chief gardener says. “I look for it even when I go to the beach in the summer. It s like a homework assignment hanging over your head.” And if he gets it w
169、rong, theres nothing hiding it. “Every day its up, 400,000 people go by, and 2.5 million people watch the lighting celebration on television,”he says. This years tree, a 74-foot Nomy spruce (云杉) from Richfield, Ohio, flown to New York on the worlds largest cargo plane, was lighted on December 2. The
170、 arrival of the tree leads in the Christmas season in New York a tradition dating back to 1931, when the workers building Rockefeller Center put up a small tree with ornaments (装饰品). The search for the next years tree starts soon after the old tree is chopped up for wood chips and horse-jumping logs
171、. Murbach has three standards: The tree must be at least 65 feet high, at least 35 feet across and leaves dense (密集的) enough not to see through. Thats not as simple as it sounds. Though forests are full of evergreens, few get enough sunlight or space to fill out. And branches in snow regions often b
172、reak under the weight, making trees unbalanced. Back at the office, he sorts through hundreds of letters from people offering their trees, many addressed simply to “Mr. Christmas Tree Man.”Though there was occasional anxiety attack and sleepless night, Murbach knows the effect the tree has on people
173、: “Its for bringing people together, attempting to bring together people you love. Thats what I hope it sets off.” But Murbach says hes always too worn out to celebrate Christmas.【小题1】 Which is the correct order of the events in the passage? a. Murbachs thoughts turn to a perfectly shaped tree. b. 2
174、.5 million people watch the Christmas tree. c. The tree is flown to New York. d. It was lighted on December 2. e. The tree is chopped up. f. Murbach searches for the tree. A. a, b, c, d, e, f B. c, d, b, f, e, aC. c, d, e, b, a, f D. a, f, c, d, b, e【小题2】 Murbach spends a lot of time that are exhibi
175、ted in Manhattans Rockefeller Center each Christmas season.A. taking care of Christmas trees B. deciding on the perfect evergreensC. sorting the letters from people D. deciding the TV programs【小题3】 Why does Murbach take his job seriously?A. Because he wants everyone to be happy with his choice. B. B
176、ecause he hopes to make everybody unable to breathe.C. Because he enjoys showing off. D. Because he wishes to attract peoples attention to himself.【小题4】 According to Murbach s standard of trees, the best tree must_ .A. be evergreen B. have lots of space between their branchesC. be tall enough not to
177、 see through D. be equally balanced【小题5】 What kind of person do you think Murbach is?A. A person always ignoring his family.B. A person full of love. C. A person devoted to his work. D. A person with great anxiety.【答案】【小题1】D【小题2】B【小题3】A【小题4】D【2013届河南省六市高三第二次联考】DOn Jan 23, 2012, I was aboard a ship o
178、n the Yangtze River, listening to the sound of fireworks and eating plate after plate of dumplings.On Sunday Feb 10, 2013, I was preparing to celebrate Chinese New Year again in Londons Chinatown.It was raining. It was cold. But ever since I left Beijing in August, I had promised myself I would cele
179、brate Chinese New Year if only to help with my Beijing “homesickness”.Central London was dressed up for the occasion. There was a stage for a big fireworks display for the evening. Even so, it wasnt like my real Beijing chunjie.Even buying a baozi didnt cheer me up. It cost about 10 times as much as
180、 the real thing does in Beijing and got stuck to its rain-ruined paper bag.Cold, wet and depressed, I ran into a shop for shelter. Suddenly, there it was. Between the packets of dried meat and fish, the bags of rice and the smell of dried noodles in this little Chinese supermarket, I had found home.
181、An hour later, I hurried into my house with bags of frozen jiaozi, packets of sauce and a large bottle of vinegar. I boiled water, tore open the packets, grabbed my chopsticks and settled down to a feast. This, I thought, is a Happy Chinese New Year.I even watched the fireworks on TV. After all, why
182、 face the British weather when I can bring China home in one bite?【小题1】 We can conclude from the first three paragraphs that the author _.A. likes watching fireworks on the boatB. misses Chinese food more than anything elseC. finds it great fun to celebrate Chinese New YearD. misses her life in Beij
183、ing very much【小题2】How did the author feel when she found some Chinese foods in a supermarket?A. a little curious B. rather tired C. a bit comfortable D. very depressed【小题3】Why did the author watch the fireworks on TV?A. She didnt want to get wet and cold again.B. The square is far away from where sh
184、e lives.C. She doesnt like fireworks very much.D. She was too hungry to go out.【小题4】What is the best title of the passage? A. Unforgettable Chunjie in Beijing B. Wonderful Experience in Britain C. Finding Home in London D. Festival in London【小题4】考查推理判断。根据文章后三段可知，我在伦敦中国超市和自己的家中看电视烟花，找到了家的感觉。所以，在伦敦找家的
185、感觉是最佳的题目。考点：考查记叙文的阅读理解。【2013届河南省六市高三第二次联考】BWhen someone says “SHARK” most people think of a big, toothy, underwater animal; basically we are imagining a Great White. In fact sharks come in all shapes, sizes and even colors! Follow me please; Id like to show you a very special small shark commonly kn
186、own as horn sharks, only found in the coastal waters of north-west North America.Look at this shark, and you can easily see the horns on it and you will know the reason why it is called the horn shark is that it has the broad, flattened head and two large horn-like spines(脊椎) found behind its eyes a
187、nd makes it one of the hardiest of all shark species. What makes it unique is that as its enemy attempts to swallow it, the spines on its back will stick into the enemys mouth and give a good chance for it to get away.The horn shark is brown in color with black spots all over its body. The adults ca
188、n reach up to a length of 4 feet and weigh up to 10 kg. An interesting fact about the horn shark is that it has five gills(鳃). The horn shark is a clumsy swimmer using its flexible pectoral fins(胸鳍)to push itself along the bottom of the ocean. The maximum distance that has ever been recorded for a h
189、orn shark to have traveled out from its habitat is 10 miles.Today, as so little is known about its population off the Californian coast, they have been listed as being “Data Deficient” in the World Conservation Union. The horn shark is being threatened both by water pollution and commercial fishing
190、in the area. Though they are not among those sea creatures hunted primarily for food, but they often get caught as a by-catch in fishing expeditions. 【小题1】The horn shark gets its name for_.A. its small size B. its large eyesC. its two large spines D. its brown color with spots【小题2】How is paragraph 3
191、 mainly developed? A. By giving descriptions B. By following time order C. By analyzing causes D. By making comparisons【小题3】Which factors contribute to the horn sharks being on the “Data Deficient” list? That people like hunting them for pets That people fish them for fun Water pollution off the coa
192、st Knowing little about themA. B. C. D.【小题4】 According to the passage, all of the following are unique to the horn shark EXCEPT that_. A. it doesnt travel far B. it is good at swimming C. its spines can be used to attack the enemy and escape D. it is only found in the coastal waters of north-west No
193、rth America【答案】【2013届黑龙江大庆市高三第二次模拟】BIstopped ata grocerystore the other day because I wasabout to go on a long driveand I wanted to buy my favorite beverage for the trip.It wasnt the store I normally go to, just one I passed along the way.As I walked up to the entrance, I noticed aman and aboy who w
194、as about 10 or 12 years oldstanding at the front of the store.Customers walked past, as the man handed them half-sheets of white paper.Iwalked up to them with curiosity, wondering what cause they were representing. As I got closer, I saw that they had two carts starting to fillwith groceries.I said
195、hello and the man greeted me andhanded meone ofthe piecesof paper, explaining that they were collecting donations for the local food pantry.Onthe paperwas a simplelist of food items: peanut butter, noodles, pasta sauce, cannedfruits and vegetables.It alsoincludeda shortstory about the boy and his ef
196、forts to collect food donations since the age of 8.I was really touched that someone so young would be so interested in helping others.I told him it was an awesome idea and that he should be proud of himself.He smiled.Then, I went inside to get my drink.Unfortunately, the store didnt have it in stoc
197、k. But, I wasnt upset, because by thenI felt I had another mission.I went through the store, picking things from the list, then brought them back out to the boy and put them in the cart.I also gave the man the white sheet of paper back to reuse for another customer.They thanked me and offered me a t
198、reat (candy, I think) but I said to pass it on to someone else.As I walked back to my car, the boys well-intentioned spirit stuck with me. How inspiring to encounter a young boy with a resolve to do good deeds, and the courage to act on it. It made my day!【小题1】59. What do we know from the passage?A.
199、 The author wasnt a regular customer to the store.B. The store was owned by the man and the boy.C. The store didnt deal in drinks.D. The author refused their treat because he didnt need it.【小题2】60. What does the author mainly want to tell readers in paragraph 4?A. He didnt get his drink.B. He carrie
200、d out another mission.C. He got thanks and was offered a treat.D. He wasnt upset though not getting his drink.【小题3】61. Whats the best title for the passage?A. A Day for a Boy.B. A Young Boys Determination.C. An Inspiring Boy.D. A Young Boys Groceries.【小题4】62. We can infer from the description of the
201、 author that the boy is _.A. noble-minded B. hard-workingC. well-educated D. open-minded【2014届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学月考】AOne evening I went out and left my 17-year-old son in charge of his 8-year-old brother and 4-year-old sister. On this occasion, the work was made less troublesome by the presence of his girlfr
202、iend. I left with complete confidence that the older children would do a wonderful job of babysitting the younger children and the younger children would do a wonderful job of accompanying the older ones. Later, I discovered that complete confidence was the last thing I should have left home with.I
203、had decided to return home earlier than planned so that my son and his girlfriend could go out. I called home with this happy news. But instead of hearing his cheerful, grateful voice on the other end of the line, all I heard was the sound of a telephone ringing.It was, I should point out, after 10
204、p.m., when the two younger children should have been in bed, and when the two older children should have been answering the phone. “Ill give him a lesson,” I said. I decided they must be outside. Why they might be outside at 10:30 on a wintry night I had no idea, but it was the only explanation I co
205、uld come up with.Finally, in desperation, I called his girlfriends house. After what seemed like countless rings, his girlfriend answered. “Yes,” she said brightly, “Hes right here.”He came on the phone. I was not my usual calm, rational(理智的) self. After all, one of the rules of survival for modern
206、parents is that you cant trust modern teenagers. “Where are the children?” I said. He said they were with him. They had done nothing wrong. My son had taken the younger children over to his girlfriends house just for ice cream and cake. This was too good to be believed. Well, it turns out that I sho
207、uldnt have believed it. It was only part of the truth.The following Saturday evening we were at my parents home, celebrating my birthday. My oldest son gave me the childrens gifts. Mounted and framed were a series of lovely color photographs of my children, dressed in their best clothes, and wearing
208、 their most wonderful expressions. They are pictures to treasure a lifetime, all taken by the father of my sons girlfriend.【小题1】51.The author went out and left her eldest son in charge of the younger children because _.A. she knew that his girlfriend was a good baby-sitterB. she believed he could ta
209、ke good care of the younger ones with the help of his girlfriendC. the older children have always loved the younger onesD. she could not find a baby-sitter on that winter night 【小题2】52.Shortly after the author left home one evening, she discovered that _.A. she shouldnt have completely trusted her s
210、on B. her son had left home with his girlfriendC. her son had brought his girlfriend home D. she should have taken the children along with her【小题3】53.The sentence “It was only part of the truth.” (Para. 5) implies that the children not only enjoyed ice-cream but also _.A. had their pictures taken B.
211、 had a birthday partyC. framed some photographs D. showed off their best clothes【小题4】54.Which of the following possible titles best expresses the main idea of this passage?A. An Evening Out B. Modern Teenagers C. A Precious Birthday Gift D. Mother and Children【2013届湖北孝感中学第二次月考】EIn Canada and the Uni
212、ted States, there is a new group of children called “satellite kids”, who live in one place but whose parents live in another place Asians are immigrating to Canada and the United States in larger numbers than ever beforeMost Asians immigrate because they believe that they can give their children a
213、better education in the WestIn Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea, it is difficult to go to universityStudents must first pass the strict national examinationHowever, in Canada and the United States, it is easy to go to university, and anyone who wants to go can goAs a result, Asian parents
214、 decide to leave their countries so that their children can go to universityThe problem is that when Asians arrive, they discover that finding a job and making money are more difficult in the West than in the EastAlso, they find that they are very lonely, and that they miss their homesBecause of the
215、se two reasons, most Asian parents decide to go back to work while their children study in the WestTherefore, these children become “satellite kids”, and most of their parents do not know how sad it is to be a “satellite kid”Only until now are Canadians and Americans discovering the “satellite kid”
216、problemBecause these children do not speak English and because their parents are not there to take care of them, they are often absent from schoolTo be a “satellite kid” means to grow up in a country where you know you are different and where you cannot make friends because you do not speak English
217、wellAlso, it means to grow up lonely, because your parents are elsewhereWhat these “satellite kids” will probably say to their parents is that its better to have parents around than to have a university education【小题1】Some Asian parents send their kids abroad because _A. they hope their children may
218、easily find a job thereB. the kids may not be accepted by universities in their own countriesC. all foreign universities are better than the ones in their own countriesD. the kids want to improve their English and make foreign friends【小题2】 “Satellite kids” refer to Asian kids _A. without patentsB. l
219、iving abroad aloneC. with university educationD. speaking no English【小题3】Some Asian immigrant children become “satellite kids” because their parents _A. want to leave their own countryB. want them to go to universityC. return to their countries to workD. want them to be independent【小题4】 What is the
220、main idea of the passage?A. Parents want better education for their kidsB. Parents feel lonely and miss their familiesC. Canadians and Americans begin to notice the “satellite kids” problemD. Kids in foreign countries alone are badly in need of care from family【2013届湖北孝感中学第二次月考】AWhile watching the O
221、lympics the other night, I came across an unbelievable sightIt was not a gold medal, or a world record broken, but a show of courageThe event was swimming and started with only three men on the blocksFor one reason or another, two of them false started, so they were disqualifiedThat left only one to
222、 completeIt would have been difficult enough, not having anyone to race against, even though the time on the clock is importantI watched the man dive off the block and knew right away that something was wrongIm not an expert swimmer, but I can tell a good dive from a poor one, and this was not exact
223、ly medal qualityWhen he resurfaced, it was evident that the man was not out for gold his arms were waving in an attempt at freestyleThe crowd started to laughClearly this man was not a medal competitorI listened to the crowd begin to laugh at this poor man who was clearly having a hard timeFinally h
224、e made his turn to start backIt was pitifulHe made a few desperate strokes and you could tell he was worn outBut in those few awful strokes, the crowd had changedNo longer were they laughing, but beginning to cheerSome even began to stand and shout “Come on, you can do it!” and he didA clear minute
225、past the average swimmer, this young man finally finished his raceThe crowd went wildYou would have thought that he had won the gold, and he should haveEven though he was recorded one of the slowest times in Olympic history, this man gave more heart than any of the other competitorsJust a short year
226、 ago, he had never even swum, let alone raceHis country had been invited to SydneyIn a competition where athletes remove their silver medals feeling they have somehow been cheated out of gold, or when they act so proudly in front of their competitors, it is nice to watch an underdog【小题1】 From the pa
227、ssage we can learn that the young man _A. made his turn to start back pitifullyB. was skillful in freestyle in the gameC. swam faster than the average swimmerD. was not capable enough to win the medal【小题2】 The crowd changed their attitudes because _A. they felt sorry for the young manB. they were mo
228、ved by the young manC. they wanted to show their sympathyD. they meant to please the young man【小题3】According to the passage, “it is nice to watch an underdog” probably means _A. its amusing to watch a man with awful swimming skillsB. its amazing to watch an ordinary man challenging himselfC. its che
229、erful for athletes to act proudly before their competitorsD. its brave enough for some athletes to remove the silver medals【小题4】 Whats the best title for the passage?A. Compete for Gold!B. Try again!C. Break a Record!D. Go for it!【2013届湖北孝感中学第二次月考】BShakespeare, more perhaps than any other writer, ma
230、de full use of the greatest resources of the English LanguageMost of us use about five thousand words in our normal employment of English; Shakespeare in his works used about twenty-five thousand! There is probably no better way for a foreigner to appreciate the richness and variety of the English l
231、anguage than by studying the various ways in which Shakespeare uses itSuch a study is well worth the effort, even though some aspects of English usage, and the meaning of many words, have changed since Shakespeares dayHowever, it is surprising that we should know comparatively little about the life
232、of the greatest English authorWe know that Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, and that he died there in 1616He almost certainly attended the Grammar School in the town, but of this we cannot be sureWe know he was married there in 1582 to Anne Hathaway and that he had three childrenWe
233、 know that he spent much of his life in London writing his masterpiecesBut this is almost all that we do knowHowever, what is important about Shakespeares life is not its incidental details but its products, the plays and the poemsFor many years scholars have been trying to add a few facts about Sha
234、kespeares life to the small number we already possess and for an equally long time critics have been theorizing about the playsSometimes, indeed, it seems that the poetry of Shakespeare will disappear under the great mass of comment that has been written upon itFortunately this is not likely to happ
235、enShakespeares people have long delighted not just the English but lovers of literature everywhere, and will continue to do so after the scholars and critics and all their works have been forgotten【小题1】This passage is about A. the great length of each chapterB. the great varieties in writing stylesC
236、. the richness of the content in Shakespeares worksD. the rich English language used by Shakespeare in his works【小题2】 According to the writer, which of the following remains uncertain about Shakespeare?A. His date of birthB. His marriageC. His life in the Grammar SchoolD. His date of death【小题3】It ca
237、n be inferred from Para 3 that A. not all the comments on Shakespeares works have produced good effectsB. scholars have successfully collected facts about Shakespeares lifeC. critics are more interested in Shakespeares play than his poetryD. the details of Shakespeares life are more important than h
238、is literary works【小题4】 What does the last sentence in Para 3 mean ?A. People dont think the poetry of Shakespeare good any moreB. People pay more attention to the comment than the poetry of ShakespeareC. People cant see the poetry of Shakespeare any moreD. The comment is printed on the poetry of Sha
239、kespeare【2014届江苏六合高级中学第一次模拟】AAs you are probably aware, the latest job markets news isnt good: Unemployment is still more than 9 percent, and new job growth has fallen close to zero. Thats bad for the economy, of course. And it may be especially discouraging if you happen to be looking for a job or
240、hoping to change careers right now. But it actually shouldnt matter to you nearly as much as you think.Thats because job growth numbers dont matter to job hunters as much as job turnover data. After all, existing jobs open up every day due to promotions, resignations, terminations, and retirements.
241、(Yes, people are retiring even in this economy.) In both good times and bad, turnover creates more openings than economic growth does. Even in June of 2007, when the economy was still humming along, job growth was only 132,000, while turnover was 4.7 million!And as it turns out, even today with job
242、growth near zero over 4 million job hunters are being hired every month.I dont mean to imply that overall job growth doesnt have an impact on ones ability to land a job. Its true that if total employment were higher, it would mean more jobs for all of us to choose from (and compete for). And its tru
243、e that there are currently more people applying for each available job opening, regardless of whether its a new one or not.But what often distinguishes those who land jobs from those who dont is their ability to stay motivated. Theyre willing to do the hard work of identifying their valuable skills;
244、 be creative about where and how to look; learn how to present themselves to potential employers; and keep going, even after repeated rejections. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that 2.7 million people who wanted and were available for work hadnt looked within the last four weeks and were
245、no longer even classified as unemployed.So dont let the headlines fool you into giving up. Four million people get hired every month in the U.S. You can be one of them.【小题1】56. The author tends to believe that high unemployment rate _?A) deprives many people of job opportunities.B) prevents many peo
246、ple from changing careers.C) should not stop people from looking for a job.D) does not mean the U.S. economy is worsening.【小题2】57. Where do most job openings come from?A) Job growthB) Job turnoverC) Improved economyD) Business expansion【小题3】58. What does the author say about overall job growth?A) It
247、 doesnt have much effect on individual job seekers.B) It increases peoples confidence in the economy.C) It gives a ray of hope to the unemployed.D) It doesnt mean greater job security for the employed.【小题4】59. What is the key to landing a job according to the author?A) EducationB) IntelligenceC) Per
248、sistenceD) Experience【小题5】60. What do we learn from the passage about the unemployment figures in the US?A) They clearly indicate how healthy the economy is.B) They provide the public with the latest information.C) They warn of the structural problems in the economy.D) They exclude those who have st
249、opped looking for a job.【2013届山东实验中学第二次模拟】A In 1883. John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a spectacular bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge building experts throughout the world thought this was an impossible feat and told Roebling to forget the idea, but Roebl
250、ing could not ignore the vision he had in his mind of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an up and coming engineer, that the bridge in fact could be built. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic accident
251、 on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which resulted in him not being able to walk or talk or even move. We told them so. Crazy men and their crazy dreams. Its foolish to chase wild visions. Evcryone had a negative comment
252、 to make and felt that the project should be scrapped since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. In spite of his handicap, Washington was never discouraged. One day he was lying on his bed in hospital, seeing the sky and the tops of the trees outside for just a mo
253、ment with the sunlight streaming through the windows, and a gentle breeze bowing the flimsy white curtains apart when an idea hit him. He decided to make the best use of the only finger he could move. Thus, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. He touched his wifes arm with that
254、 finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. It seemed foolish but the project was under way again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wifes arm unt
255、il the bridge was finally completed.【小题1】Which of the following is true of Washington and his father?A. They are hardworking and courageous.B. They are stubborn and bold.C. They are creative and persistent.D. They are curious and modest.【小题2】 In the third paragraph, the underlined phrasewild vision
256、refers to_.A. the tragic accident B. the building of the bridgeC. the brain damage D. the discussion and persuasion【小题3】What can we learn about Washingtons wife?A. She could understand Washington and helped him a lot.B. She cnuldnt understand him but took good care of him.C. She didnt like Washingto
257、ns idea about building the bridge.D. She took the responsibility to continue building the bridge.【小题4】 From the passage, we know that_when Roebling proposed building the bridge.A. people all over America supported him B. almost no bridge experts in the world supported himC. his friends were strongly
258、 in favor of his ideaD. many people considered it would be a great feat【小题5】 The passage suggests that_.A.NO pains, no gains.B.Many hands make light work.C. A lighted heart is a good medicine.D. Passion creates wonder.考点：教育类记叙文。【2013届山东实验中学第二次模拟】B Genzeb Tibeb is very bright. At only 11 years old, h
259、er future is looking promising. She is ranked 2nd Out of 56 students at her govemment school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where she has been seleeted for a special program because of her talent. She knows she is special and proudly shows off her certificate and book signifying her accomplishments in thi
260、s special program. But her future hasnt always looked so bright. While her mother, Bekelech, sacrificed immensely for Genzeb, she would not have been able to continue sending her to school. When her husband died, Bekelech was the sole provider for their five children. In order for them to survive, s
261、he began the daily routine of walking approximately 8-10 miles a day collecting sticks to sell near her 8 x 10 home in Kichene. It wouldnt have been long before Genzeb would have been, forced to quit school in order to help her mom. But Bright Future changed all that. Genzeb has been at Bright Futur
262、e for 3 years. Since Ethiopian schools let out early, Genzeb walks to the facility right after lunch. Because of her high ability, she even helps teach the younger children there, building confidence and locking in important foundational academic skills. Theres also other meaningful opportunities Ge
263、nzeb experiences which allow her eyes to be opened to the different opportunities that are available to her if she completes her studies. Field trips are one of her most favorite activities of all. She especially loved the one to Addis Ababa University.She knows it goes beyond fun trips, though. I a
264、m happy because I get extra help for school from Bright Future, Genzeb shares. At so many levels, her involvement with Bright Future allows her to receive a better education, which she values. For one day she wants to help people in need by becoming a doctor. And now she knows, that with a lot of ha
265、rd work, that dream might just become a reality. 【小题1】What does the underlined wordsole in the second paragraph probably mean?A.important B. main C. unable D. only【小题2】According to the text, what is the major factor that can help Genzeb Tibeb continue her school? A. Bright Future B. Her talent. C. H
266、er mother D. Her school【小题3】From the text we can leam_. A. Genzeb Tibeb quitted school for several years. B. Genzeb Tibeb was admitted into a famous university, C. Genzeb Tibcb was involved in Bright Future activities. D. Genzeb Tibeb had to earn a living by herself.【小题4】According to the taxt, what
267、is Bright Future probably? A. A student training center B. A scholarship organization C. A government school D. An orphanage organization【小题5】 Which of the following things didnt Genzeb Tibeb clo on Bright Future ? A. Collecting and selling sticks. B. Teach younger kids there. C. Lock in academic sk
268、ills.D. Take part in field trips. Marry me! During the Idol finale, season 5 singer Ace Young proposed live to season 3 runner up Diana DeGarrno. She was genuinely surprised in one sense but the two have bonded closely since they met on Broadway during a production of“Hair. The first true“ldol coupl
269、e (though others have dated) have already set a wedding date on June l of 2013, Ten years and still relevant. Season one winner Kelly Clarkson has survived a decade in the brutal music business with her dignity intact and enough chart-topping songs to generate a greatest hits album at the tender age
270、 of 30. Her career is as strong as ever. She sang the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl. Her song “Stronger” was a No. I hit. She was a mentor on an ABC summer series“Duets.” She became engaged to Reba McEntires stepson in November. All in all, life is good for Clarkson and we as“Idol fans co
271、uldnt be more proud. Keep calm and Carrie on! Season four victor Carrie Underwood has now sold more albums than any other Idol with about 14 million to date. Her current album “Blown Away” has generated two top two hits in 2012: “Good Girl” and the title track. That makes 15 consecutive top 2 hits o
272、n the Billboard country chart over seven years dating back to Jesus, Take the Wheel. She hosted the CMAs for a fifth year with Brad Paisley. Last month, she landed a role as lead in a remake of“The Sound of Music.” She toured to sold-out crowds again, hitting Gwinnett Arena earlier this month, where
273、 she thankecl Idol for getting her to where shes at, something, she certainly no longer needs to do but still does. Class act, that lady.【小题1】What may the ldol probably be? A. A popular Ainerican singer B. A American year figure of C. A popular American programme D. A famous American avenue【小题2】Who
274、hit Gwinnett Arena of the following? A. Carrie Underwood B. Kelly Clarkson C. Ace Yong D. Diana DeGarmo【小题3】Who was the Idol winner of ten years ago? A. Reba McEntire B. Kelly Clarkson C. Carrie Underwood D. Not mentioned【小题4】 In which year was the Idol first held according, to the text? A. In 2012
275、B. In 2007 C.ln 2008 D.In 2002【小题5】 Where can we probably read the news? A. In business section B. In advertisement sectionC. In sports section D. In entertainment section【2014届陕西汉中洋县实验中学高三第一次月考】AChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyon
276、e seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, Ive found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, its the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bic
277、ycles also come in different colors-sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.Its fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just cant provide.
278、Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came runni
279、ng swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didnt want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally ma
280、de it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.【小题1】 According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because t
281、hey are traditional and safe.B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.【小题2】 The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended _.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to experience loca
282、l skillsD. to improve his riding skills【小题3】 How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring. B. It was difficult.C. It was lively. D. It was wonderful.【小题4】 Which of the following best describes the authors biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B.
283、The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.【2013届天津市红桥区高三第二次模拟】BAt the age of sixteen, I joined a volunteer group with my dadI went on my first volunteer project in West VirginiaOn the night we arrived, we
284、discovered that our family was living in a trailer（活动房车） that was in poor conditionsA crew had been wolfing on it for two weeks, but every time they finished one problem, another surfacedWe decided the only reasonable solution was to bridle a new house something unusual but necessary under these cir
285、cumstancesThe family was overjoyed with their new house that was twenty by thirty feet with three bedrooms, a bath and a kitchenOn Tuesday of that week, while we ate lunch together, I asked the familys three boys, Josh, Eric and Ryan, What do you want for your new room? Expecting toys and other gadg
286、ets that children suavity ask for, we were astonished when Josh responded, I just want a bedThe boys had never slept in a bed! They were accustomed to plastic matsThat night we had a meeting and decided that beds would be the perfect giftOn Thursday night, a few adults in our group drove to the near
287、est city and bought beds and new beddingWhen we saw the delivery truck coming, we told the family about the surpriseWe could hardly contain ourselves. It was like watching excited children on Christmas morningThat afternoon, as we fitted the frames of the beds together, Eric ran into the house to wa
288、tch usToo dirty to enter his room, he observed with wide-eyed enthusiasm from the doorwayAs my father slipped a pillowcase onto one of the pillows, Eric asked, What is that? A pillow, he replied What do you do with it? Eric continued to ask When you go to sleep, you put your head on it, I answered s
289、oftlyTears came to my eyes as my father handed Eric the pillow Ohthats soft, he said, hugging it tightly Now, when my sister or I start to ask for something that seems urgent, my dad gently asks, Do you have a pillow? We know exactly what he means【小题1】The authors first volunteer project was . Aworki
290、ng on a poor trailerBhelping a poor family Cdonating beds and beddingDdealing with a housing problem【小题2】On hearing Joshs answer, the author was shocked because .Athe family lived in a trailer CJosh didnt know what a bed wasBJosh expected to get some toysDThe boys had no bed to sleep in【小题3】By We co
291、uld hardly contain ourselves, the author means that they allAfelt confused Bfelt excited with joyCcouldnt help laughingDfailed to keep the secret【小题4】From the passage, we can learn that what Eric had never seen before is .Aa trailer Ba bedCa pillow Da truck【小题5】From the last two paragraphs, the auth
292、ors father means thatAwhat the author wants to get may be unnecessaryBthe author should not waste money on small thingsCthe author should do more volunteer work for the poorDwhat he will buy is not what the author wants but a pillow考点：考查志愿者故事类短文阅读【2013届浙江鲁迅中学适应性考试】D My mind went blank when I saw the
293、 gun pointing against the car window as we pulled out of the garage. This cant be happening to me. Then I felt the gun, cold, against my head, and I heard my friend Jeremy saying, “What do you want? Take my wallet,” but at the time I thought of nothing. I remember being a little annoyed when the gun
294、man pulled me from the car by the hair. I remember the walk to the house - Jeremy, me, the two men with two guns. I remember the fear and anger in the gunmens voices because Jeremy was being slow, and I remember wondering why he was being slow. I did not realize that Jeremy had thrown the keys into
295、the bush. But I remember that sound of the gun hitting Jeremys head and the feeling as the man who had hold of my hair released me. And I remember the split second when I realized he was looking at Jeremy, and I remember wondering how far I could run before he pulled the trigger. But I was already r
296、unning, and upon reaching the car across the street, I didnt crouch(蹲伏) behind it but screamed instead. I remember thinking there was something ridiculous and illogical about screaming “Help, help!” at eight oclock on a Tuesday evening in December and changing my plea(恳求) to the more specific “Help,
297、 let me in, please let me in!” But the houses were cold, closed, unfriendly, and I ran on until I heard Jeremys screams behind me announcing that our attackers had fled. The neighbors who had not opened their doors to us came out with baseball bats and helped Jeremy find his glasses and keys. In a g
298、roup they were very brave. We waited for the police to come until someone said to someone else that the noodles were getting cold, and I said politely, “Please go and eat. Were O.K.” I was happy to see them go. They had been talking of stricter sentences for criminals, of bringing back the death pen
299、alty(处罚) and how the President is going to clean up the country. I was thinking, they could be saying all of this over my dead body, and I still feel that stiffer sentences wouldnt change a thing. In a rush all the anger I should have felt for my attackers was directed against these contented people
300、 standing in front of their warm, comfortable homes talking about all the guns they were going to buy. What good would guns have been to Jeremy and me? People all over the neighborhood had called to report our screams, and the police turned out in force twenty minutes later. They were ill-tempered a
301、bout what was, to them, much trouble about nothing. After all, Jeremy was hardly hurt, and we were hopeless when it came to describing the gunmen. “Typical,” said one policeman when we couldnt even agree on how tall the men were. Both of us were able to describe the guns in horrifying detail, but th
302、e two policemen who stayed to make the report didnt think that would be much help. The policemen were matter-of-fact about the whole thing. The thin one said, “That was a stupid thing to do, throwing away the keys. When a man has a gun against your head you do what youre told.” Jeremy looked properl
303、y embarrassed. Then the fat policeman came up and the thin one went to look around the outside of the house. “That was the best thing you could have done, throwing away the keys,” he said. “If you had gone into the house with them” His voice became weaker. “They would have hurt her” - he twisted his
304、 head toward me “and killed you both.” Jeremy looked happier. “Look,” said the fat policeman kindly, “theres no right or wrong in the situation. Theres just luck.” All that sleepless night I replayed the moment those black gloves came up to the car window. How long did the whole thing last? Three mi
305、nutes, five, eight? No matter how many hours of my life I may spend reliving it, I know there is no way to prepare for the next time - no intelligent response to a gun. The fat cop was right. Theres only luck. The next time I might end up dead. And Im sure there will be a next time. It can happen an
306、ywhere, anytime, to anyone. Security is an illusion(幻觉); there is no safety in locks or in guns. Guns make some people feel safe and some people feel strong, but theyre fooling themselves.【小题1】 When the writer saw the gun pointing against the car window, _. A. she felt very annoyed B. she lost consc
307、iousness C. she felt very much nervous D. she lost the power of thinking【小题2】What most possibly drove the two gunmen away? A. Jeremys fighting B. The authors screaming C. Their neighbours brave action D. The polices arrival【小题3】When the author called for help, the neighbors didnt come out immediatel
308、y because _ A. they were much too frightened B. they were busy preparing dinners C. they needed time to find baseball bats D. they thought someone was playing a trick【小题4】The author was happy to see the neighbors go because _. A. she hated to listen to their empty talk B. she did not want to become
309、an object of pity C. she was angered by their being late to come to her help D. she wanted to be left alone with Jeremy to get over the shock【小题5】The police were rather angry because _. A. the author was not hurt and gave a false alarm B. they thought it was a case of little importance C. the author
310、 and Jeremy could not tell the police anythingD. the gunmen had already fled when they arrived on the scene 【小题6】What the author wants to tell us is that_. A. neighbors are not helpful in moments of difficulty B. the police are not reliable when one is in trouble C. security is impossible as long as
311、 people can have guns D. preventing robbers entering your house is the best choice 【2013届浙江鲁迅中学适应性考试】CAmong the Boys is a unique after-school program for boys living in the Highland Park neighborhood of our city. The organizational task is to provide males living in low-income and public housing wit
312、h opportunities to discover their ability to change challenges into possibilities. The program includes an academic part as well as specific plans for supporting the overall development of the participants. Among the Boys uses painting as an instrument for helping boys examine their world, discuss i
313、t, and develop positive ways of handling the challenges they face daily. Young men present personal challenges to the group, such as a recent fight or the long-term drug abuse they observe in their neighborhood. After guided discussion, the youth work as a team, determining how to best represent the
314、 issue at hand in a painting. The resulting paintings and explanations of these paintings provided by the young people suggest that something profound(深远的) occurs through this process. These young men are learning a healthy way to express and cope with the pain and suffering they feel. Art serves as
315、 a healing process and a structured method of teaching teamwork, nonviolent values, conflict handling and problem-solving skills. Activities in Among the Boys are in agreement with the best practices in the prevention of high-risk behavior. First, community-based youth development programs are consi
316、dered important parts of a comprehensive prevention method, particularly in high-risk neighborhoods. Second, compensatory(补偿) education that targets at risk youth for academic failure is also considered an effective prevention method. Third, interventions(介入) aimed at improving youths moral reasonin
317、g, social problem-solving, and thinking skills are reported to be effective methods for reducing violence in high-risk populations, especially when carried out with elementary school-aged boys. Finally, Among the Boys has an adapted tutoring part, considered an effective prevention tool. Tutoring is
318、 typically a one-to-one match between a tutor and a youth, but Among the Boys employs what is referred to as “group tutoring.” Among the Boys makes up for its high student-tutor ratio(比例) with quality and quantity of time, as the program meets after school, on Saturdays, and all day during the summe
319、r, and is staffed primarily by males, an unusual quality among educational programs.Among the Boys is rare and successful form of grassroots program, and represents the dream of a successful male who grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood and has returned to make a valuable contribution to his co
320、mmunity. 【小题1】Which of the following most accurately describes the organization of the second paragraph？ A. A theory is presented and proved with data.B. A statement is made and supported with examples.C. A problem is put forward and solutions are suggestedD. A situation is described and a predictio
321、n is provided【小题2】 Which of the following statements is implied in the passage? A. Art programs can promote painting but cannot prevent school failure. B. Social problem-solving skills are not important for high school-age youth. C. Most educational programs have some female staff members. D. Teamwo
322、rk produces better paintings than does independent work.【小题3】 In discussing Among the Boys tutoring part, the author implies that _. A. Among the Boys employs a traditional tutoring modelB. tutoring is effective only with elementary school-age boysC. tutoring prevents the youths attention from wande
323、ring off D. increased hours with a group can be as effective as a one-to-one tutoring relationship【小题4】The founder of the program described in the passage _. A. sought contributions to make his program successful B. designed the program for the same neighborhood in which he grew up C. is seeking ree
324、lection for the Highland Park community school board D. was a successful graduate of Among the Boys when he was a youth【小题5】 The attitude of the author of the passage toward Among the Boys is _. A. forgiving B. doubtful C. praising D. ignorant【答案】【2013届浙江桐乡市高三模拟】CThis years Newsweek list of the top
325、100 high schools shows that today those with fewer students are rising. Ten years ago, when the first Newsweek Top School List based on college-level test participation was published, only three of the top 100 schools had graduating classes smaller than 100 students. This year there are 22. Fifty ye
326、ars ago, they were the latest thing in educational reform: big, modern high schools outside the cities with thousands of students. Big schools meant economic efficiency, a greater choice of courses, and better football teams. But only years later did we understand that it involved the difficulty of
327、strengthening personal connections between teachers and students. SAT scores began dropping; on average, 30% of students did not complete high school in four years, a figure that rose to 50% in poor city neighborhoods. High schools for a variety of reasons seemed to have made little progress.Size is
328、nt everything, but it does matter, and the past decade has seen a noticeable trend toward smaller schools. This has been partly due to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has invested $1.8 billion in American high schools, helping to open about 1,000 small schools most of them with about 40
329、0 kids, each with an average enrollment of only 150 students per grade. About 500 more are on the drawing board. Districts all over the country are taking notice, along with mayors in cities like New York, Chicago and San Diego. And most noticeable of all, there is the phenomenon of large urban and
330、suburban high schools that have split up into smaller units of a few hundred.Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, California, is one of those ranking No.423 among the top 2% in the country. In 2003, Hillsdale remade itself into three “houses”. 300 students arriving ninth graders are randomly assigned
331、 to one of the houses, where they will keep the same four core subject teachers for two years before moving on to another for 11th and 12th grades. Teachers meet with students in groups of 25, five mornings a week, for open-ended discussions of everything from homework problems to bad Saturday-night
332、 dates. The advisers also meet with students privately and stay in touch with parents. Along with the new structure came the percentage of freshmen taking biology jumped from 17 to 95.”It was rough for some. But by senior year, two-thirds have moved up to physics,” says Jeff Gilbert. “Our kids are c
333、oming to school in part because they know there are adults here who know them and care for them.” But not all schools show advances after downsizing, and it remains to be seen whether smaller schools will be a cure-all solution. Ranking schools is always controversial. Over the years this system has
334、 been criticized for its simplicity list of top U.S. high schools was made merely according to the proportion of students taking college-level exams. This year a group of 38 superintendents (地区教育主管) from five states wrote to ask that their schools should be excluded from the calculation. “It is impo
335、ssible to know which high schools are the best in the nation,” their letter read. “Determining whether different schools do or dont offer a high quality of education requires a look at many different measures, including students overall academic accomplishments, their later performance in college, a
336、nd taking into consideration the unique needs of their communities.”【小题1】50. What can we learn about the schools sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? A. They are often located in poor neighborhoods. B. They are popular with high-achieving students. C. They are mostly small in size. D.
337、 Another 150 schools invested by the Foundation are planned to be set up.【小题2】51. According to Jeff Gilbert, the classes at Hillsdale were set up so that students could _.A. tell their teachers what they did on weekendsB. experience a great deal of pleasure in learningC. maintain closer relationship
338、s with their teachersD. deal with the demanding biology and physics courses【小题3】52. Newsweek ranks high schools according to _.A. their students academic achievementB. the number of their students admitted to collegeC. the size and number of their graduating classesD. their college-level test partic
339、ipation【小题4】53. What attitude does the author have towards the present trend in high school education? A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Indifferent.D. Disapproving.【小题5】54. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Providing Good Education for Baby BoomersB. Top School List Winnin
340、g National SupportC. Small Schools Rising in popularity D. Students Meeting Higher Academic Standards【2013届浙江桐乡市高三模拟】D I was watching some little kids play soccer. These kids were only five or six years old, but they were playing a real game a serious game two teams, complete with coaches, uniforms,
341、 and parents. I didnt know any of them, so I was able to enjoy the game without the distraction of being anxious about winning or losing.The teams were pretty evenly matched. I will just call them Team One and Team Two. Nobody scored in the first period. Then came the second quarter. The Team One co
342、ach pulled out what must have been his first team and put in the scrubs(替补队员), except for his best player who now guarded the goal. The game took a dramatic turn. I guess winning is important even when youre five years old because the Team Two coach left his best players in, and the Team One scrubs
343、were no match for them. Team Two packed around the little guy who was now the Team One goalkeeper. He was an outstanding athlete, but he was no match for three or four who were also very good. Team Two began to score. The lone goalkeeper gave it everything he had, desperately throwing his body in fr
344、ont of incoming balls, trying bravely to stop them. Team Two scored two goals in quick succession. It angered the young boy. He became a raging maniac shouting, running, diving. With all the strength he could gather, he covered the boy who now had the ball, but that boy kicked it to another boy twen
345、ty feet away, and by the time he repositioned himself, it was too late they scored a third goal.I soon learned who the goalkeepers parents were. They were nice, decent-looking people. I could tell that his dad had just come from the office he still had his suit and tie on. They yelled encouragement
346、to their son. I became totally absorbed, watching the boy on the field and his parents on the sidelines. After the third goal, the little kid changed. He didnt quit, but he became quietly desperate and futility was written all over him. His father changed, too. He had been urging his son to try hard
347、er yelling advice and encouragement. But then he became anxious. He tried to say that it was okay to hang in there. He sorrowed for the pain his son was feeling. After the fourth goal, I knew what was going to happen. The little boy fetched the ball from the net and handed it to the referee(裁判). He
348、just stood there while huge tears rolled down both cheeks. He went to his knees, and he cried the tears of the helpless and brokenhearted. At that moment, I saw the father start onto the field. His wife seized his arm and said, “Jim, dont. Youll embarrass him.” But he tore loose from her and ran ont
349、o the field. Suit, tie, dress shoe, and all he charged onto the field, and he picked up his son so everybody would know that this was his boy, and he hugged him and held him and cried with him. Ive never been so proud of a man in my life. He carried him off the field, and when he got close to the si
350、delines I heard him say, “Scotty, Im so proud of you. You were great out there. I want everybody to know that you are my son.” “Daddy,” the boy sobbed. “I couldnt stop them. I tried, Daddy, but they scored on me.” “Scotty, it doesnt matter how many times they scored on you. Youre my son, and Im prou
351、d of you. I want you to go back there and finish the game. I know you want to quit, but you cant. And, son, youre going to get scored on again, but it doesnt matter. In my eyes, you are the winner! Go on, now.” The little guy ran back onto the field and they scored two more times but it was okay. No
352、w in all viewers eyes, he is the Winner. When youre all alone, and youre getting scored on and you cant stop them it means a lot to know that it doesnt matter to those who love you. In their eyes, so long as you dont give up, you are the winner. And they are always proud of you.【小题1】55. The phrase “
353、took a dramatic turn” (Paragraph 3) can best be replaced by _. A. went on smoothlyB. changed greatly C. attracted less attentionD. got interrupted【小题2】56. Which detail from the story can reflect the little boys losing confidence? A. The lone goalkeeper gave it everything he had, desperately throwing
354、 his body. B. He became a raging maniac shouting, running, diving. C. With all the strength he could gather, he covered the boy who now had the ball. D. He didnt quit, but he became quietly desperate and futility was written all over him.【小题3】57. Why did the boys mother try to stop her husband runni
355、ng onto the field? A. She thought it would only make his son feel awkward. B. She hoped her son could gather courage and cheer himself up. C. She considered it useless to encourage his son at that time. D. She knew it was not allowed when the game was still in progress.【小题4】58. Which words can best
356、describe the change of the writers feelings when watching the game? A. curious anxious gratefulB. bored upset delighted C. calm absorbed movedD. surprised thoughtful interested【小题5】59. Which can be seen as the climax (the most important point) of the story? A. The boys going to his knees and burstin
357、g into tears helplessly. B. Team Twos scoring another two goals after the boy went back to the field. C. The boys fighting bravely in face of Team Twos excellent performance. D. The fathers running onto the field and encouraging his son not to give up.【小题6】60. The best title for the story is _. A. A
358、 Proud FatherB. An Amazing Game C. The True WinnerD. The Magical Encouragement【2013届浙江桐乡市高三模拟】A This Christmas, maybe different from previous years, a strong desire drives me to make my own Christmas gifts. Honestly speaking, Ive promised myself this more than once. As a crafter (工匠), Ive frequently
359、 thought I am supposed to turn it into action. However, this year I really plan to stick to it. Its partly because I run short of money. More importantly, Ive recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, collecting some information about crafting for BBCs Newsnight. Actually I planned th
360、e trip couples of months ago. The idea of traveling the country making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople sounded perfect to spend the summer. Id pack a tent and a sewing machine and Id set off. But by the time I determined my plans and hit the road, leaves made a sighing sound under
361、 foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; Luckily, Newsnight viewers offered me accommodations in return for help with a craft task. My tasks ranged from sewing worn-out clothes to making trousers. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hat
362、s. In Derby, Amy needed help to change an old pair of curtains.I was really struck by peoples increasing enthusiasm for making things. When I asked some people if they could sew, only a few raised their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively, hoping to lear
363、n something practical. Craft is definitely popular at the moment. But besides fashion, were learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick.Sue is director of quilts at the V&A, where next spring she
364、ll be putting on the museums first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is related to how we rethink ourselves. “People, especially women, are beginning to think about the way they live their lives. Its 40 years since the first womens liberation(解放) conference was held in O
365、xford. Since then weve been in the workplace, and weve had the opportunity of choice. Now were carefully choosing to go back into the home.”Whether you agree with that or not, theres something about Christmas that brings out the artistic flavor(气息) in everyone. Whether its baking bread or pies or de
366、corating the halls or rooms, were all prepared to have a try at any time. So if you fancy having a different and joyful party or holiday and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey there. They make small and interesting gifts, and take no longer than
367、30 minutes each. Enjoy Christmas songs and settle down with a cup of hot cocoa, and the cold is gone. Youll save yourself a small quantity of money and spread a little bit of love, too!【小题1】41. Why did the author promise to make herself a Christmas gift this year? A. She wanted to enjoy a different
368、Christmas. B. She wanted to make more money. C. She was inspired by her trip for a BBC TV program. D. She hoped to present herself with a surprise.【小题2】42. The author had her plans carried out and set out for Britain in _. A. springB. summerC. fallD. winter【小题3】43. What happened during the authors t
369、rip to Britain? A. She met many artists and craftspeople on her way to Britain. B. She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts. C. She was asked to sew clothes, and curtains and made much money. D. Many people showed great interest in making things themselves.【小题4】44. According to the passage,
370、 people learn to _ through crafting. A. be grateful to what they have gained B. keep up with fashion C. stick to something interesting D. know more information about craft【小题5】45. What is the authors opinion on homemade Christmas presents? A. Making Christmas presents can only convey a bit of your love. B. People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents. C. A cup of hot cocoa can inspire you to make a creative present. D. It would take a long time to prepare a homemade Christmas present. 版权所有高考资源网（河北、湖北、辽宁、安徽、重庆）五地区试卷投稿QQ 2355394696
