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】DCheating is nothing new. But today, education and administrations are finding that examples of academic dishonesty on the part of students have become more frequent- and are less likely to be punished-than in thepast. Cheating appears to have gained acceptance amon
2、g good and poor students alike. Why is student cheating on the rise? No one really knows. Some blame the trend on a general loosening of moral values among todays youth. Others have attributed(归因于) increased cheating to the fact that todays youth are far more practical than their idealistic ancestor
3、s. Whereas in the late sixties and early seventies, students were filled with visions about changing the word, todays students feel great pressure to survive and succeed. In interviews with students at high schools and colleges around the country, both young men and women said that cheating had beco
4、me easy. Some suggested they did it out of hate for teachers they didnt respect. Others looked at it as a game. Only if they were caught, some said, would they feel guilty. “People are competitive,” said a second-year college student named Anna, from Chicago. “There is an potential fear. If you dont
5、 do well, your life is going to be ruined. The pressure is not only from parents and friends but from yourself. To achieve. To succeed. Its almost as though we have to surpass people to achieve our own goals. Edward Wynne, editor of a magazine blames the rise in academic dishonesty in the schools. H
6、e claims that administrators and teachers have been too hesitant to take action. Dwight Huber, chairman of the English Department at Amarillo sees the matter differently, blaming the rise in cheating on the way students evaluated. “I would cheat if I felt I was being cheated,” Mr. Huber said. He fee
7、ls that as long as teachers give short-answer tests rather than essay questions and rate students by the number of facts they can memorize rather than by how well they can combine and process information, students will try to beat the system. “ The concept of cheating is based on the false belief th
8、at the system is legal and there is something wrong with the individual whore doing it,” he said, “Thats too easy an answer. Weve got to start looking at the system.” 【小题1】67. Educators are finding that students who cheat_.A. have poor academic records B. use the information in late yearsC. can be a
9、cademically weak or strong D. are more likely to be punished than before【小题2】68. Which of the following statements reflects the information in the passage? A. The pressure students faced with is partly the reason causing the student cheating.B. Only the educational system and administrators are to b
10、lame for the rise in the cheating.C. The 1960s vision of changing the world helped students never make mistakes.D. Punishment for cheaters has always been severe in this country. 【小题3】69. The phrase “the individuals” in Line 8, Para 3 refers to _. A. students who practice cheating B. parents who put
11、 pressure on their children. C. school administrators who approve of short-answer tests. D. teachers who are too hesitant to take actions against cheating. 【小题4】70. The author probably would agree with the point of view that _. A. students who cheat should be driven out of school B. parents alone mu
12、st take responsibility for the rise in student cheating C. the educational system is sound, and students must follow every rule D. the educational system in this country would benefit from a thorough evaluation 【2013届江苏扬州中学高三最后一卷】D(The Guardian)More UK universities should be profiting from ideasA re
13、peated criticism of the UKs university sector is its noticeable weakness in translating new knowledge into new products and services.Recently, the UK National Stem Cell Network warned the UK could lose its place among the world leaders in stem cell research unless adequate funding and legislation co
14、uld be assured, despite an annual 40m spent by the Department of Health on all kinds of research.However, we do have to challenge the unthinking complaint that the sector does not do enough in taking ideas to market. The most recent comparative data on the performance of universities and research in
15、stitutions in Australia, Canada, USA and UK shows that, from a relatively weak starting position, the UK now leads on many indicators of commercialization activity.When viewed at the national level, the policy interventions (interference) of the past decade have helped transformed the performances o
16、f UK universities. Evidence suggests the UKs position is much stronger than in the recent past and is still showing improvement. But national data masks the very large variation in the performance of individual universities. The evidence shows that a large number of universities have fallen off the
17、back of the pack, a few perform strongly and the rest chase the leaders.This type of uneven distribution is not strange to the UK and is mirrored across other economies. In the UK, research is concentrated: less than 25% of universities are receiving 75% of the research funding. These same universit
18、ies are also the institutions producing the greatest share of PhD graduates, science citations, patents and license income. The effect of policies generating long-term resource concentration has also created a distinctive set of universities which are research-led and commercially active. It seems c
19、lear that the concentration of research and commercialization work creates differences between universities.The core objective for universities which are research-led must be to maximize the impact of their research efforts. Their purpose is not to generate funds to add to the bottom line of the uni
20、versity or to substitute other income streams. Rather, these universities should be generating the widest range of social, economic and environmental benefits. In return for the scale of investment, they should share their expertise (expert knowledge or skill) in order to build greater confidence in
21、 the sector.Part of the economic recovery of the UK will be driven by the next generation of research commercialization spilling out of our universities. On the evidence presented in my report, there are three dozen universities in the UK which are actively engaged in advanced research training and
22、commercialization work.If there was a greater coordination（协调）of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous (happening at the same time) investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the nex
23、t growth cycle.【小题1】67. What does the author think of UK universities in terms of commercialization?A. They have lost their leading position in many ways.B. They still have a place among the world leaders. C. They do not regard it as their responsibility.D. They fail to change knowledge into money.【
24、小题2】68. What does the author say about the national data on UK universities performance in commercialization?A. It masks the fatal weaknesses of government policy. B. It indicates their ineffective use of government resources.C. It does not rank UK universities in a scientific way. D. It does not re
25、flect the differences among universities.【小题3】69. We can infer from Paragraph 5 that “policy interventions (in Paragraph 4)” refers to _.A. concentration of resources in a limited number of universitiesB. compulsory cooperation between universities and industriesC. government aid to non-research-ori
26、ented universitiesD. fair distribution of funding for universities and research institutions【小题4】70. What dose the author suggest research-led universities do?A. Fully use their research to benefit all sectors of society.B. Generously share their facilities with those short of funds.C. Advertise the
27、ir research to win international recognition.D. Spread their influence among top research institutions.【答案】【小题1】Bconfidence in the sector)都构筑起信心，此即为建议。对应A选项，仅有A选项说“充分利用它们的研究成果使各行各业收益”。B项提到的与缺乏资金的学校分享设施、C项提到的扩大国际影响与D项提到的扩大在顶级研究机构中的影响范围均太窄。考点：考查文化教育类阅读理解【2013届江苏扬州中学高三最后一卷】CRae and Bruce Hostetler not
28、only work very hard,they also relax just as well. Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotional well-being一and its no surprise to health care professionals.“Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for peoples well-being and health. This can be accomplish
29、ed through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well,” said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York. Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from ta
30、king some time off. “We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing, so a rested, relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better,” said Withers.Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind. “The impact that taking a vacation has on ones mental health is great,”
31、 said Francine Lederer, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management. “Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24- hour time-out.” The trips could be good for their health
32、, good for their family and good for their businesses.The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010, and according to their data the average American earned 18 vacation days一but only used 14 of them. France topped the list, with the average worker earning 37 vacatio
33、n days and using all but two of them. Americans responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued, but thats not always good for the individual, the family or the employer.Psychologists have also found that people who dont take enough time to relax may find it
34、 harder to relax in the future. “Without time and opportunity to do this, the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker, making it actually more difficult to shift into less-stressed states,” Mulhem said.【小题1】64. How did the author introduce the topic of the text
35、?A. By making comparisons.B. By giving an example.C. By raising questions.D. By providing data.【小题2】65. Expedias survey shows that Americans _.A. dislike family gatheringsB. have the shortest vacationC. enjoy as many vacations as the FrenchD. think much of spending long hours on the job【小题3】66. What
36、 can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. One should never wait to relax.B. Work and rest go against each other.C. Time and opportunity wait for no man.D. A relaxed mind determines everything.【2014届四川省成都市高三摸底试题】EIn the near future，we may be using our eyes to operate our smart-phones and tablets，ev
37、en when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit NinjaThe Gaze Group has been developing eye-controlled computer technology for nearly 20 yearsBut those devices have been firstly designed to help those with disabilities，and are very expensive“After a while，we figured out that probably the best w
38、ay is to go for a mass-market way，” says Gazes Sune Alstrup Johansen“where everybody would have this availableJohansen and some of his colleagues have formed a new company，the Eye Tribe，which is hoping to develop the technology on a mass commercial levelThe technology works with the help of the comp
39、uting device toward the users face After making sure of the users eye movements，the technology is then able to easily find where a persons eyes are moving，and then allow the eyes to control a cursor（光标）“Our software can then determine the location of the eyes and know where youre looking on the scre
40、en to make sure what youre looking at，“reads an explanation on the Eye Tribe siteThere has been a gradual change toward hands-free technology in recent years， particularly in the gaming worldRecently Xbox released the Kinect device，which lets users control their Xbox and play certain games using onl
41、y their hands，legs and voices But still，most of these devices have been more of a gimmick than a practical way to use ones hands to control a mobile deviceJohansen said a replaceable filter（滤光器）would be a cheap，convenient way for most consumersAnd even as companies like The Eye Tribe work to create
42、such a product for the average user, making the eye-controlled technology more accessible and less expensive will have similar benefits for physically disabled usersFor more articles on modern science，please CLICK here47Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?AAn introduction of a new
43、 deviceBAn introduction of smart-phonesCAn introduction of eye-controlling technologyDAn introduction of a new technology for the disabled48The underlined word“gimmick” probably means .Aa trick Ba wayCa lieDa dream49According to the passage，we can learn that .Athe eye-controlling technology was firs
44、t developed for the blindBthe present developing 0f the technology will bring no goodCthere is no such a phone as we can use only with our eyes at presentDthe eye-controlling technology is only intended for the disabled people50This passage is probably taken from .Aan experiment report Ba science fi
45、ctionCa school textbookDa science website【2014届四川省成都市高三摸底试题】ABeautiful cars surrounded by even more beautiful modelsits no secret why the 2012 Beijing Auto Show was popularThe exhibition was held between April 23 and May 2Although renowned companies showed off their top models，it wasnt just their ex
46、pensive sports cars that grabbed peoples attentionConcept cars are a way for designers to test out their ideas on the public with complete freedomThey can try out cars with special features that could not be massively（批量）produced easilyDesigners dont have to follow industry rules；they dont even need
47、 to worry about whether their cars would be followed on the roadsAt the Beijing Auto Show，theAnt by Chery was one concept car to draw a lot of attentionChina Daily called itthe very definition of a concept car”The vehicle is powered by electricity and is capable of driving itselfBut the magic doesnt
48、 end thereTheAnt was inspired by actual antsAccording to Car News China，with the help of automated telemetric systems，Ants are able to“see” otherAnts and compare destination information. If two are heading the same way for a while, the vehicles connect, with one cars rear (后面的)wheels matching up wit
49、h the front wheels of another carUp to 10Ants can be put together and will automatically connect to form a“trainThis will help save energy while traveling, as well reducing traffic jams.The car sounds like a great ideaFurther research will be needed to turn this concept car into something for the ma
50、rket，but concepts like Cherrys show how carmakers are working for cleaner and greener vehiclesIts like what theAnt motto says，“Exploring future human beingslifestyles”31The concept car is getting popular because .Ait looks like an antBit is beautifully designedCit is exhibited as a top modelDit conv
51、eys a new idea for the future32How can theAnts help save energy while travelling according to the passage? ABy connecting each other and running together BBy driving themselves without mans control CBy comparing their destination information DBy reducing traffic jams on the roads33What the designers
52、 of the concept car need to do at the Auto Show is .Ato test the safety of the concept carBto follow the rules in the car industryCto show their unique idea of complete freedomDto see if concept cars can be massively produced34The best title of the passage is .AConcept Cars Are Driving to the Future
53、BTheAnt Draws a Lot of AttentionCTheAnt Is a Top Model of Concept CarsDConcept Cars Are Cleaner and Greener【考点定位】科普类阅读【2014届新余一中宜春中学高三联考】C“Just take a deep breath.” “Dont think about it.” “Youre more likely to die in a car wreck on the way to the airport than you are in a plane crash.” These are jus
54、t some words given to people with a fear of flying. But as Tom Cruise, playing Lt. Daniel Kaffee in the movie A Few Good Men, said, “I get sick when I fly because Im afraid of crashing into a large mountain. I dont think Daniel will help.”But theres a new application that just may. Today, the VALK F
55、oundation, a Dutch group thats a partnership between KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and the University of Leiden, launches the app in the US. The VALK Foundation was one of the first centers for research and fear-of-flying treatment in the world and is the organizer of three world conferences on fear of f
56、lying.The foundation said the app, called Flight App VALK, is the first scientifically-developed, web-based treatment for people who suffer from mild to moderate fear of flying.“The fear of flying application we have created aims to transfer all of the knowledge we have developed through our program
57、 into a mobile application that will help ease travelers fears,” said Dr. Lucas van Gerwen, director of the VALK Foundation. Dr. van Gerwen is also a psychologist and professional pilot with more than 30 years experience. The foundation said up to 30% of adults are fearful fliers. The Flight App is
58、designed to help relax passengers before and during flights by educating users about flight safety and turbulence. It explains the sounds and sensations they can expect during departure, flight and landing. And, if a passengers flight stress reaches a panic level, they press a special panic button w
59、hich provides audio and written information to help decrease stress levels. Most importantly, the Flight App can be used during the flight in the airplane mode. Once downloaded, the program does not require Internet connection in the air.【小题1】By saying the words at the beginning of the passage, peop
60、le are expected to _.A. decrease their fear of flying B. get rid of their doubt about planeC. have a good time on their flight journey D. use some medicine to cure their fear of flying【小题2】According to the passage, the VALK Foundation _.A. is a group focusing on psychology on the flight B. was the f
61、irst center to do research into fear of flyingC. organize the world conferences on fear of flying annually D. focuses on researching and offering treatment on fear of flying【小题3】Flight App VALK is aimed to _.A. help passengers experience the fear of flying B. help relax passengers before and during
62、flightsC. treat people who suffer from mild fear of flying D. teach people the basic knowledge of taking flight【小题4】What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?A. Many adults are suffering from fear of flying B. Its convenient for people to use the Flight AppC. Many planes will be installed with the
63、 Flight App. D.The Flight App can decrease stress levels effectively【小题5】In which column of a newspaper can we read this passage?A. Culture B. Entertainment C. Technology D. Education【2014届新余一中宜春中学高三联考】B Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we
64、 were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic. Before Word War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the di
65、m memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal clear memory of dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and above all, the insects. I am a naturalist, not a
66、scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm has led me into varied investigations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading about other peoples observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations toget
67、her in my conscious mind. Suddenly you fancy you see the answer to the riddle. Because it all seems to fit together .This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books. Which some may light honor, with the title of scientific research. But curiosity a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of th
68、e animal and plant world do not make a scientist? One of the outstanding and essential qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist can be made a naturalist. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds. 【小题1】 According to the author, a born naturalist should f
69、irst of all be _ A. full of ambition B. self-disciplined C. full of enthusiasm D. knowledgeable 【小题2】The first paragraph tells us that the author _ A. lost his hearing when he was a child B. didnt like his brothers and sisters C. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood D. was born to
70、a naturalists family 【小题3】The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _. A.just rends about other peoples observations and discoveries. B.Lacks some of the qualities required of scientist. C.Has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic. D.Come
71、 up with solutions in most natural ways. 【小题4】The author cant remember him relatives clearly because_ A.He didnt live very long with them B.He was too young when he lived with them. C.The family was extremely large. D.He was fully occupied with observing nature. 【小题5】Which of the following statement
72、s is true? A. The author believes that a born naturalist can not be scientist. B. The author read a lot of books about the natural world and oil industry C. The authors brothers and sisters were good at music and languages.D. The author spent a lot of time working on riddles.【2014届浙江温州十校第一次联考】C Youv
73、e bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, “Will that be paper or plastic? You reply “Plastic, please.”This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to th
74、e shop owners, able to be used as trash bag, and so on. There are different opinions on plastic and paper. Now lets follow the travels of 3 plastic bags. It begins at the grocery store with the customers choice. Plastic Bag 1: As the waste engineer come by and pick up the trash, the first plastic ba
75、g falls out. It sits on a small street for a couple of hours until a car comes along and takes it down to the road. Then a gust of wind blows it across the road, then another car, then another gust of wind finally makes its way to the beach. Water fills the plastic bag and makes it look like a jelly
76、fish. A seal(海豹) swims by, thinking it looks very interesting, and swallowed it. The plastic bag may stay in the seals stomach for months, maybe years. You see, our lovely animals have been living thousands of years in a world where everything can be eaten. Plastic Bag 2: This bag does make its way
77、to landfill(垃圾场). Before they have a chance to cover up the thousands of pounds of daily waste, a strong wind comes up and blows these plastic bags out of the landfill. Once the wind stops, workers will be sent to collect thousands of bags around. But they cant possibly get them all. So our little b
78、ag continues his adventure getting caught in trees, eaten by birds or making its way to our lakes or rivers. Plastic Bag 3: The last bag also blows away but is caught in a landfill where it sits for many years, as all the trash is wrapped in a big plastic bag, making natural degradation(降解) impossib
79、le. Although workers do much work to make sure water and air system wont be polluted, some do. Guess what, plastic bags are made from petrol, a harmful waste material, which in one way or another makes its way to the environment. Another problem with putting plastic bags in out trash is that our lan
80、dfills for most cities may be filled in about 20 years. More importantly, since we are running out of land to build homes, you might have the pleasure of one day living on top of your plastic bags!One of the best suggestions is not to use a bag at all or bring your own cloth bags. If you must, pleas
81、e choose paper bags, which, though not suggested, can be eaten by animals. And there are more opportunities recycle paper bags. It does take a little extra effort. But please have a thought about the little seal next time you say, “Plastic please.” 【小题1】. According to the passage, what is NOT the re
82、ason for a customer to choose plastic bags?A. He can use plastic bags to carry trash later.B. He finds paper bags heavier than plastic bags. C. He finds plastic bags more convenient to carry. D. He can save money for plastic bags are cheaper.【小题2】. The author describes the travel of Plastic Bag 1 to
83、 show _. A. seals like eating plastic bags around them. B. seals really have a good stomach. C. seals are potential victims of plastic bags. D. seals are not able to differ plastic from food.【小题3】Wrapped in a big plastic bag, Plastic Bag3_.A. still does harm to the environment B. can hardly be harmf
84、ul to the environment C. is much safer than Plastic Bag2 D. will end up being eaten by seals or some fish【小题4】What will the following part of this passage talk about?A. Suggestions on reducing harm of plastic bags.B. Disadvantages of using too many plastic bags.C. Persuading people into using paper
85、bags.D. Other potential victims of plastic bags.【小题5】What is the overall tone of this passage?A. Excited B. Serious C. Ironical D. Casual【2014届安徽池州一中月考】EA psychologist once said,“If youve conquered every one of your fears, congratulations youre dead.”This humorous quote points to a simple truth no o
86、ne can escape fear completely.However, fear can be a good thing. It is a natural, healthy reaction to danger. In fact, sometimes we are afraid of things that arent dangerous, such as public speaking, failing a test, or being rejected. These unhealthy fears can keep us from fulfilling our dreams. So
87、how can we successfully face our fears?First, admit what you fear and then share it with someone you trust. Perhaps you worry that others would look down on you if they know what you fear, but you might be surprised at how many other people share the same fears. Learning you are not the only one who
88、 fears something will give you self-esteem(自尊心) a push. Second, ask yourself,“What is the worst-case scenario（最坏的情况）?”This question can help you gain perspective（洞察力）.If you think about it, the worst might not be that bad, after all. Compared with the fear of losing a contest or being turned down, t
89、he regret of having missed opportunities can be even harder to bear. Even worse, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Finally, take small steps toward conquering your fears. If you fear public speaking, start by giving a small talk to a few people. If your talk doesnt go well, try a
90、gain. Each small success will increase your confidence and persistence is one of the keys to success.You might never completely conquer your fear of certain things, but what is important is that you can bring yourself to do what you fear. True bravery is feeling afraid but doing what you have to do
91、anyway. Its also true that you struggle with fear and dont let your fears stop you from getting the most out of life.【小题1】This passage mainly discusses .A. the harm of fear to success B. varieties of fearC. ways to handle fear D. necessity of fear【小题2】In the writers opinion, what might be even worse
92、 than losing a contest?A. Being turned down by others. B. Forgetting what to say in public speaking.C. Sharing ideas with others. D. Missing an opportunity.【小题3】According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Not everything we are afraid of is dangerous.B. Its encouraged to share you
93、r fear with others.C. Its difficult to overcome some fears.D. What you fear should be worse than what you think.【小题4】It can be learned from the passage that a really courageous person .A. does what is necessary to do B. always achieves what he or she wantsC. has no fear in his or her life D. never l
94、oses a contest【2014届安徽池州一中月考】C Environmental problems are becoming more and more serious all over the world. For example, cars have made the air unhealthy for people to breathe and poisonous gas is given off by factories. Trees on the hills have been cut down and waste water is being poured continuo
95、usly into rivers. Furthermore, wherever we go today, we can find rubbish carelessly disposed. There are different kinds of pollutants, each of which comes from different sources. It is necessary to identify the source of pollution, in order to make a policy to eliminate them. Different products, pro
96、cesses and activities of our industrialized world together form the major source of pollution. The forms of pollution can be mainly divided into three kindssolid, liquid and gas. These pollutions have greatly damaged our planet and continue to do so. In fact, pollution is threatening our existence.
97、The whole ecological balance of the earth is changing. Massive destruction of environment has brought about negative effects and even posed a great threat to mans existence. We must face the situation that exists and take action to solve our environmental problems. For instance, new laws must be pas
98、sed to place strict control over industrial pollution, the public must receive the education about the danger of pollution and so on. The earth is our home and we have the duty to take care of it for ourselves and our later generation. Fortunately, more and more people have realized these problems.
99、Measures have been taken to deal with these situations by the government. Laws have been passed to stop pollution, I hope the problems will be solved in the near future and our home will become better and better.【小题1】 How many examples of environmental problems are given in the first paragraph?A. 2
100、B. 3 C. 4 D. 5【小题2】 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. In all there are three kinds of pollutionB. If people continue to pollute our planet, there will be no trees.C. Industrial pollution has been completely controlled.D. Laws have been passed to stop pollution and protect ou
101、r environment. 【小题3】 The sentence “We hope that all these measures will be effective and bring back a healthy environment” can best be put at the end of paragraph _.A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6【小题4】 The writers attitude towards the future of the earth is _.A. despair B. negative C. optimistic D. hopeless【201
102、4届安徽望江中学月考】EDo you want to live another 100 years or more? Some experts say that scientific advances will one day enable humans to last tens of years beyond what is now seen as the natural limit of the human life span.I think we are knocking at the door of immortality(永生), said Michael Zey, a Montcl
103、air State University business professor and author of two books on the future. I think by 2075 we will see it and thats a conservative estimate.At the conference in San Francisco, Donald Louria, a professor at New Jersey Medical School in Newark said advances in using genes as well as nanotechnology
104、（纳米技术）make it likely that humans will live in the future beyond what has been possible in the past. There is a great push so that people can live from 120 to 180 years, he said. Some have suggested that there is no limit and that people could live to 200 or 300 or 500 years.However, many scientists
105、who specialize in ageing are doubtful about it and say the human body is just not designed to last about 120 years. Even with healthier lifestyles and less disease, they say failure of the brain and organs will finally lead all humans to death.Scientists also differ on what kind of life the super ag
106、ed might live. It remains to be seen if you pass 120, you know; could you be healthy enough to have good quality of life? said Leonard Pooh, director of the University of Georgia Gerontology(老龄学) Center. At present people who could get to that point are not in good health at all.【小题1】72By saying we
107、are knocking at the door of immortality, Michael Zey means _.Athey believe that there is no limit of livingBthey are sure to find the truth about long livingCthey have got some ideas about living foreverDthey are able to make people live past the present life span【小题2】73Donald Lourias attitude towar
108、ds long living is that _.Apeople can live from 120 to 180 yearsBit is still doubtful how long humans can liveCthe human body is designed to last about 120 yearsDit is possible for humans to live longer in the future【小题3】74The underlined it（paragraph 4）refers to _.Aa great pushBthe idea of living bey
109、ond the present life spanCthe idea of living from 200 to 300 yearsDthe conservative estimate【小题4】75What would be the best title for this text?ALiving Longer or NotBScience, Technology and Long LivingCNo Limit for Human LifeDHealthy Lifestyle and Long Living【2014届安徽望江中学月考】CAstronomers (天文学家) say they
110、 are on the point of finding planets like Earth orbiting other stars, which is a key step in determining if we are alone in the universe. A top NASA official and other leading scientists say that within four or five years they should discover the first Earth-like planet where life could develop, or
111、may have already. A planet close to the size of Earth could even be found sometime this year. At the annual American Astronomical Society conference this week, each discovery involving so-called “exoplanets” those outside our solar system pointed to the same conclusion：Quiet planets like Earth where
112、 life could develop probably are plentiful. NASAs Dew Kepler telescope and a lot of new research from the suddenly hot and competitive exoplanet field caused noticeable buzz at the meetingScientists are talking about being at “an incredible special place in history” and closer to answering the quest
113、ion. “Are we alone? For the first time, theres an optimism that sometime in our lifetimes were going to get to the bottom of that,” said Simon Worden，an astronomer who heads NASAs Ames Research Center. “If I were a betting man, which I am, I would bet were not alone.” “These are big questions that r
114、eflect upon the meaning of the human race in the universe,” the director of the Vatican Observatory, the Rev. Jose Funes, said Wednesday in an interview at this weeks conference. Worden told The Associated Press: “I would certainly expect in the next four or five years wed have an Earth-sized planet
115、 in the habitable (可居住的) zone.”【小题1】64.What is very important in determining if we are alone in the universe?A. Finding an Earth-like planet. B. Orbiting other stars. C. Developing new telescopes.D. Finding more exoplanets. 【小题2】65.Whats an exoplanet?A. Its a planet like Earth. B. Its a planet outsi
116、de our solar system. C. Its a planet orbiting the sun. D. Its a planet where life have developed. 【小题3】66.The underlined phrase “get to the bottom of” probably means “_”.A. understand fully B. make full use ofC. search for D. do more research on 【小题4】67.From the passage we can learn that _. A. an Ea
117、rth-like planet has been foundB. its been proved we are not alone in the universeC. Jose Funes has found the meaning of the human race in the universeD. the discovery of an Earth-like planet could happen in the near future【2014届广东珠海市高三9月摸底】(A)Some scientists say that animals in the oceans are increa
118、singly threatened by noise pollution caused by human beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling, and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the brea
119、king of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and sounds made by animals themselves. Decibels (分贝) measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninetyfive would ha
120、ve the same effect. Some scientists have suggested setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in the oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales（鲸鱼）. A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure s
121、ome animals. The research team found that powerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and becom
122、e infected(被感染的). Many researchers whose work depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals
123、. However, many scientists dont think that noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean. 【小题1】 According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?A. The sound of cars.B. The sound of voices.C. M
124、an-made noise pollution.D. The sound of steps.【小题2】 According to the passage, natural sounds include all of the following EXCEPT_.A. sounds made by animals themselvesB. ocean drillingC. underwater earthquakesD. the breaking of ice fields【小题3】Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph
125、?A. The same noise level produces a different effect on land and in the ocean.B. Different places may have different types of noises.C. The decibel is not a right unit (单位) for measuring underwater noise.D. Different ocean animals may have different reactions to noises.【小题4】 Which of the following i
126、s true of whales?A. They wont be confused by noises.B. They are deaf to noises.C. Their ability to reproduce will be lowered by high-level noises.D. Their hearing will be damaged by high-level noises.【小题5】According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?A. They will work
127、 hard to reduce ocean noise pollution.B. They will protect animals from harmful noises.C. They will try to set a limit of 120 decibels.D. They will study the effect of ocean noise pollution. 【2013届河南省六市高三第二次联考】CSixty-five million years ago, an asteroid (小行星) that crashed on Earth led to the disappea
128、rance of the largest animals that have ever walked our planet the dinosaurs. At least, this is what some scientists believe. But that accident happened so long ago. People have come to believe that we are free of threats from asteroids and everything else from space.However, what happened on Feb 15
129、, 2013 was a reminder that were just as vulnerable as the dinosaurs once were. Two objects from space a meteor (陨石) and an asteroid called 2012 DA14 visited Earths atmosphere on the same day. The former fell in Russia, injuring 1,200 people, while the latter passed by Earth at a record-setting close
130、 distance.Scientists had been expecting the asteroid since last year, but the meteor was a surprise. NASAs telescope system only detects asteroids at least 50 meters in diameter (直径), which is just about the size of 2012 DA14. But the meteor was much smaller, which made it harder to spot.But what if
131、 we do spot an asteroid that is headed right for Earth? There are several possible ways in which dangerous asteroids could be made to change its orbit. Which method is best depends on several factors and most importantly how much time we have to stop it.If there is enough time before the hit, we can
132、 send off a heavy spacecraft to travel alongside the asteroid. The gravity from the spacecraft would gradually change the rocks orbit. Besides that, scientists could one day use sun-powered lasers to either make asteroids disappear or change their course. If theres not enough time, well have to go a
133、fter the asteroid with a spacecraft and change its orbit with a crash. Finally, if things are truly desperate, there will be only one choice left to use a nuclear bomb. That could turn the asteroid into a meteor shower, which would be even more dangerous.【小题1】The author mentioned the asteroid that l
134、ed to the dinosaurs dying out to _.A. show that asteroids fall from space frequentlyB. alert people about the possible danger of objects falling from spaceC. inform readers about the constant threats the Earth facesD. suggest that there are still many mysteries about the universe【小题2】The underlined
135、word “vulnerable” in the second paragraph probably means _.A. unprotected B. lonely C. stupid D. self-important【小题3】Which of the following statements is TRUE about the meteor that fell to the Earth in Russia?A. It passed by the Earth at a close distance.B. It was spotted by NASAs telescope system a
136、year ago.C. It is about the same size as the asteroid that passed by the Earth.D. It fell to the Earth and caused great damage to the local community.【小题4】What is the main idea of the article?A. Learning about asteroids and meteors.B. The threats of objects from space and possible solutions.C. NASAs
137、 latest technology to discover visitors to the Earth from space.D. How to measure the damage of collisions from asteroids and meteors.【2013届黑龙江大庆市高三第二次模拟】DGoogle, the Internet search and mapping company, has developed a car that can steer without a driver.Sometimes the reality is stranger than scien
138、ce fiction: Google is road-testing cars that steer, stop and start without a human driver. The goal is to “help prevent traffic accidents, free up peoples time and reduce carbon emissions.” says Sebastian Thrun, who is the project leader for the driverless car, or Carbot.By developing the car and th
139、e software that drives it, Google wants to change how people get from place to p1ace. Eric Schmidt, one of the companys top officials, said, “Your car should drive itself. It just makes sense.”So far, the driverless autos have gone about 140,000 miles on California roads without people taking over t
140、he driving. Many of the roads are very busy or full of curves that challenge human drivers. The autos software makes it possible to know speed limits, traffic patterns and road maps. The vehicles use radar, lasers and video cameras to find other cars and avoid people crossing streets.There has only
141、been one accident during the testing. And in that case, the Carbot was hit from behind by a human driver when Goog1es car was stopped at a red light. Engineers say the driverless cars are safer than autos with people behind the wheel because the computers react much more quickly than humans.The Carb
142、ot is still in very early testing stages. Experts agree that it will be years before you will be able to buy one. But it is likely that one day you will be sitting in the drivers seat of a driverless car. When the auto was first invented it was called a “horseless carriage”. Now it seems that it is
143、time for the “driverless carriage” to be part of our 1ives.【小题1】67. Whats the main idea of the passage?A. An auto revolution is on its way. B. Google has developed a driverless car.C. The Carbot has passed its early testing stages.D. Science fiction has turned into reality.【小题2】68. The driverless ca
144、r is safer than an auto with people because _.A. it uses radar, lasers and video camerasB. it knows speed limits, traffic patterns and road mapsC. the computer has a better sense of direction than driversD. the software responds to emergencies faster than a human driver【小题3】69. The advantage of the
145、Carbot is that _.A. it can drive all by itselfB. it can avoid any traffic accidentC. it doesnt pollute the environmentD. it is the most fashionable car nowadays【小题4】70. The authors attitude towards the Carbot is _.A. unfriendly B. desperateC. critical D. optimistic【2014届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学月考】EA MENTORING (导师
146、制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth. Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.Alex Goldberg, the programs founder, said; We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young
147、 people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, weve secured internships (实习) with world-famous firms such as Honda.At a time of funding cutbacks where s
148、chools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures. Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a grou
149、p of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛).The event w
150、as held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. Before we
151、 left I didnt quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didnt stop, it was amazing, he said, We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon.The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It deal
152、t with issues such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.Kieran said: It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August. The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury
153、. For details visit .【小题1】66.The Young Inspirations mentoring program aims to _.A. train staff for world-famous firms B. provide youth with unique experiences C. offer job opportunities to young adults D. equip the unemployed with different skills【小题2】67.According to Alex Goldberg, it is difficult f
154、or schools to offer the mentoring due to _.A. the shortage of money B. the cultural differencesC. the effect of unemployment D. the lack of support from firms【小题3】68.According to the passage, the forum focused on how youth can _.A. build up their confidence at school B. find work experience opportun
155、itiesC. improve their social skills for the future D. play an active role in the change of society【小题4】69.We can learn from the passage that _.A. the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing B. the youth have found a way to solve their problemsC. Kieran has made great progress in many aspects D. the
156、mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday【小题5】70.What would be the best title for the passage?A. Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young Inspirations B. Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to ParisC. Young People Find a World of Opportunity D. Debates Help Youth with Their Grades【2014届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学月考】CIf yo
157、u hear the sound of running water the next time you call a co-worker on his or her mobile phone, dont be surprised. Three-fourths of Americans with mobile phones say they use them in the bathroom, a new study shows.Approximately the same number of men and women have used the phone in the bathroom, a
158、ccording to a survey of 1,000 Americans by 11mark, an integrated marketing agency, although men seem more attached to IT in the toilet: 30 percent of men versus 20 percent of women agreed with the statement, I dont go to the bathroom without my mobile phone.More than half the surveyed users (63 perc
159、ent) said they have answered a phone call in the bathroom, and almost half (41 percent) reported initiating a phone call. Thats not all, however. What goes on behind the walls of the stalls is anything a mobile phone is capable of. Sixty-seven percent said they have read a text, and 39 percent have
160、surfed the Web. Men work more from the bathroom 20 percent said they have participated in work-related calls, versus 13 percent of their female colleagues.As expected, Gen Y respondents are the pacesetters in the mobile everywhere movement, with 91 percent using their phone in the bathroom. Still, o
161、lder generations are not far behind. Eighty percent of Gen X(1961-1981) reported using the phone in the bathroom, as did 65 percent of Baby Boomers and 47 percent of the Silent Generation.While online, they are doing more than just surfing; 16 percent of Gen Y report they have made an online purchas
162、e while in the bathroom. Users of iPhones are particularly likely to browse and buy in the bathroom 22 percent have made a purchase, versus 10 percent of Americans with mobile phones overall.The writing is on the stall, said 11mark principal Nicole Burdette. This study confirms what we all know: tha
163、t the last private place is no longer private.In the process, high-tech hygiene(卫生) is taking a hit, the survey found. While 92 percent of mobile phone users said they wash their hands after using the bathroom, only 14 percent said they wash their phones.【小题1】59.Which is the best word to replace the
164、 underlined word initiating?A. receiving B. experiencing C. ending D. beginning 【小题2】60.According to his words, Nicole Buedette mainly wants to tell us that .A. no wonder mobile phones are used in the bathroom B. the bathroom is a private place for peopleC. it makes people have no privacy at all D.
165、more men have used the phone in the bathroom【小题3】61.What does the last paragraph of the passage imply?A. Using phones in the bathroom has a bad effect on hygieneB. Mobile phones should not be allowed to use in the bathroomC. Most people care about the hygiene after using the bathroomD. Few people wa
166、sh their phones after using the bathroom【小题4】62.The attitude of the author to the use of phones in the bathroom is _A. supportive B. disapproval C. subjective(主观的) D. objective(客观的)【2014届湖北省荆门市龙泉中学月考】BIn July 1994 Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet (彗
167、星). When the fragments (碎片) landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But what if our own planet was hit by a comet?The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but
168、two fragments will probably hit the southern part of the Earth. The news has caused panic.On 17 July, a fragment four kilometers wide enters the Earths atmosphere with a huge explosion. About half of the fragment is destroyed. But the major part survives and hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the
169、speed of sound. The sea boils and an enormous wave is created and spreads. The wall of water rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometres an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned. The wave moves into the Indian Ocean and heads towards Asia.Mil
170、lions of people are already dead in the southern part of the Earth, but the north wont escape for long. Tons of broken pieces are thrown into the atmosphere by the explosions. As the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. Wars break out
171、as countries fight for food. A year later civilization has collapsed. No more than 10 million people have survived.Could it really happen? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ag
172、o they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a space fragment. The dinosaurs couldnt survive in the cold climate that followed and they became extinct. Will we meet the same end?【小题】55.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the authors description of the di
173、saster in 2094?A. The whole world becomes extremely coldB. All the coastal cities in Africa are destroyedC. The visit of the comet results in wars D. The whole mankind becomes extinct【小题】56.Why does the author mention dinosaurs at the end of the passage?A. Because they could only live in the warm cl
174、imateB. Because their extinction indicates future disastersC. Because they once dominated the earthD. Because dinosaurs and humans never live in the same age【小题】57.In writing the passage, the author intends to _.A. give an accurate description of the possible disaster in the futureB. prove that huma
175、ns will sooner or later be destroyedC. warn of a possible disaster in the futureD. tell the historical development of the Earth【小题4】58.It can be concluded that the passage is most probably part of a(n) _.A. article of popular scienceB. news report C. research paper D. horror story【2013届湖北孝感中学第二次月考】C
176、John Davis doesnt use his GPS system in his car. Instead of guiding the direction, the Delaware farmer uses it to determine where and how much fertilizer to use on the crops on his 4,000-acre family-owned farm. Technological advances like that last year helped Davis and other Ohio farmers set a reco
177、rd for corn product. Ohios corn crop in 2009 totaled 546 million bushels(蒲式耳), despite a cooler and wetter than normal spring, a dry summer and a delayed, wet harvest. Davis said. “I knew it would be a good crop, but it was much better than we expected.”A farmer can map his fields on GPS, spotting w
178、here soil turned out to be least fertile（肥沃的） and using more fertilizer the next year in those areas where corn didnt grow as well.Although Ohio farmers produced more corn, it was grown on less land than in the past years. Total area used for corn in Ohio was 3.35 million acres, about the same as in
179、 2008 but down from 3.85 million acres in 2007, said Dwayne Siekman, director of the Ohio Corn Growers Association. “When you look at the total number of acres in Ohio used for corn, its clear that farmers are able to do more with less,” he said. “American farmers can grow five times more corn on 20
180、 percent less land than they did in the 1930s, saying that modern farming techniques are necessary for a growing demand in the world today.” That technology includes using improved seeds that can withstand(忍受) greater temperature extremes and pests, Siekman said.Farmers arent the only ones who benef
181、it. Consumers(消费者) do, too, as food costs reduce in the face of “enough supplies of corn,” said Fred Yoder, who runs a 1,500-acre corn, soybean and wheat farm in Plain City. “This is the best, highest-producing corn crop that Ive raised in 30 years,” he said.【小题1】Most people usually use the GPS syst
182、em for _.A. driving their carsB. telling the positionC. mending the car D. supplying the sunshine【小题2】The farmers in Ohio use GPS to _. A. check if the soil is fertile in some areas B. control the rain of the placeC. water the crops if the weather is dryD. draw the map of all the crops【小题3】Why did O
183、hio farmers produce more corn? A. Because they expanded more land to grow corn B. Because they turned to technological advances C. Because they used more and more fertilizer. D. Because they supplies themselves with more money.【小题4】 From the passage, we can know _. A. John Davis hadnt expected a goo
184、d harvest. B. farmers grew less land than in the 1930s C. improved seeds cost much more moneyD. the output of corn in the same field is increased.【2013届湖北孝感中学第二次月考】DImagine a mass of floating waste is two times the size of the state of Texas. Texas has a land area of more than 678 000 square kilomet
185、ers. So it might be difficult to imagine anything twice as big. All together, this mass of waste flowing in the North Pacific Ocean is known as the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. It weighs about 3 500 000 tons. The waste includes bags，bottles and containersplastic products of all kinds. The east
186、ern part of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch is about l 600 kilometers west of California. The western part is west of the Hawaiian Islands and east of Japan. The area has been described as a kind of oceanic desert，with light winds and slow moving water currents. The water moves so slow that ga
187、rbage from all over the world collects there. In recent years，there have been growing concerns about the floating garbage and its effect on sea creatures and human health. Scientists say thousands of animals get trapped in the floating waste，resulting in death or injury. Even more die from a lack of
188、 food or water after swallowing pieces of plastic. The trash can also make animals feel full，lessening their desire to eat or drink. The floating garbage also can have harmful effects on people. There is an increased threat of infection of disease from polluted waste，and from eating fish that swallo
189、wed waste. Divers can also get trapped in the plastic. Its existence first gained public attention in l997. That was when racing boat captain and oceanographer Charles Moore and his crew sailed into the garbage while returning from a racing event. Five years earlier，another oceanographer learned of
190、the trash after a shipment of rubber duckies got lost at sea. Many of those toys are now part of the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. In August，2009，a team from the University of California，San Diego became the latest group to travel to it. They were shocked by the amount of waste they saw. They g
191、athered hundreds of sea creatures and water samples to measure the garbage patchs effect on ocean environment.【小题1】 How did the writer introduce the topic of the passage? A. By giving an example. B. By listing the facts. C. By telling a story. D. By giving a comparison.【小题2】What do we know about the
192、 Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch? A. It is made up of various kinds of plastic products. B. It is a solid mass of floating waste materials. C. It lies l60 000 kilometers east of California. D. It is described as a kind of oceanic desert.【小题3】Why do people pay attention to the Great Pacific Ocean G
193、arbage Patch? A. Because it may prevent the flow of ocean water. B. Because the polluted plastic articles will move up the food chain. C. Because it may be from an island in the pacific. D. Because ships may be trapped in the floating waste. 【小题4】 The purpose of writing this passage is to_. A. warn
194、people of the danger to travel in the pacific B. analyze what caused the waste patch in the pacific C. give advice on how to recycle waste in the oceanD. introduce the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch【2014届江苏六合高级中学第一次模拟】DPeople are being lured (引诱)onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free servi
195、ce without realizing theyre paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.Most Facebook users dont realize this is happening. Even if they know what the company is up to, they st
196、ill have no idea what theyre paying for Face book because people dont really know what their personal data is worth.The biggest problem, however, is that the company keeps changing the rules Early on you keep everything private. That was the great thing about facebook you could create own little pri
197、vate network. Last year. The company changed its privacy rules so that many things your city. Your photo, your friends names-were set, by default (默认)to be shared with every one on the Internet.According to Facebooks vice-president Elliot Schrage, the company is simply making changes to improve its
198、service, and if people dont share information They have a less satisfying experience.Some critics think this is more about Facebook looking to make more money. In original business model, which involved selling ads and putting then At the side of the pages totally Who wants to look at ads when theyr
199、e online connecting with their friends?The privacy issue has already landed Facebook in hot water in Washington. In April. Senator Charles Schumer called on Facebook to change its privacy policy. He also urged the Federal Trade Commission to set guidelines for social-networking sites.I think the sen
200、ator rightly communicated that we had not been clear about what the new products were and how people could choose to use them or not to use them, Schrage admits.I suspect that whatever Facebook has done so far to invade our privacy, its only the beginning. Which is why Im considering deactivating(撤销
201、)my account. Facebook is a handy site, but Im upset by the idea that my information is in the hands of people I dont trust. Thats too high a price to pay.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。【小题1】71.What do we learn about Facebook from the first paragraph?A)It is a website that sends messages to targeted users.B)It ma
202、kes money by putting on advertisements.C)It profits by selling its users personal data.D)It provides loads of information to its users.【小题2】72.What does the author say about most Facebook users?A)They are reluctant to give up their personal information.B)They dont know their personal data enriches F
203、acebook.C)They dont identify themselves when using the website.D)They care very little about their personal information.【小题3】73.Why does Facebook make changes to its rules according to Elliot Schrage?A)To render better service to its users.B)To conform to the Federal guidelines.C)To improve its user
204、s connectivity.D)To expand its scope of business.【小题4】74.Why does Senator Charles Schumer advocate?A)Setting guidelines for advertising on websites.B)Banning the sharing of users personal information.C)Formulating regulations for social-networking sites.D)Removing ads from all social-networking site
205、s.【小题5】75.Why does the author plan to cancel his Facebook account?A)He is dissatisfied with its current service.B)He finds many of its users untrustworthy.C)He doesnt want his personal data abused.D)He is upset by its frequent rule changes. 【2014届江苏六合高级中学第一次模拟】BOur risk of cancer rises dramatically
206、as we age. So it makes sense that the elderly should be routinely screened for new tumors or doesnt it?While such vigilant(警觉的)tracking of cancer is a good thing in general, researchers are increasingly questioning whether all of this testing is necessary for the elderly. With the percentage of peop
207、le over age 65 expected to nearly double by 2050, its important to weigh the health benefits of screening against the risks and costs of routine testing.In many cases, screening can lead to additional biopsies and surgeries to remove cancer, which can cause side effects, while the cancers themselves
208、 may be slow-growing and may not pose serious health problems in patients remaining years. But the message that everyone must screen for cancer has become so ingrained that when health care experts recommended that women under 50 and over 74 stop screening for breast cancer, it caused a riotous reac
209、tion among doctors, patients and advocacy groups. Its hard to uproot deeply held beliefs about cancer screening with scientific data. Certainly, there are people over age 75 who have had cancers detected by routine screening, and gained several extra years of life because of treatment. And clearly,
210、people over age 75 who have other risk factors for cancer, such as a family history or prior personal experience with the disease, should continue to get screened regularly. But for the remainder, the risk of cancer, while increased at the end of life, must be balanced with other factors like remain
211、ing life expectancy(预期寿命).A recent study suggests that doctors start to make more objective decisions about who will truly benefit from screening- especially considering the explosion of the elderly that will soon swell our population.Its not an easy calculation to make, but one that make sense for
212、the whole patient. Dr. Otis Brawley said, “Many doctors are ordering these tests purely to cover themselves. We need to think about the rational use of health care and stop talking about the rationing of health care.”That means making some difficult decisions with elderly patients, and going against
213、 the misguided belief that when it comes to health care, more is always better.【小题1】61. Why do doctors recommend routine cancer screening for elderly people?A. It is believed to contribute to long life.B. It is part of their health care package.C. The elderly are more sensitive about their health.D.
214、 The elderly are in greater danger of tumor growth.【小题2】62. How do some researchers now look at routine cancer screening for the elderly?A. It adds too much to their medical bills.B. It helps increase their life expectancy.C. They are doubtful about necessity.D. They think it does more than good.【小题
215、3】63. What is the conventional view about women screening for breast cancer?A. It applies to women over 50.B. It is a must for adult women.C. It is optional for young women.D. It doesnt apply to women over 74.【小题4】64. Why do many doctors prescribe routine screening for cancer?A. They want to protect
216、 themselves against medical disputes.B. They want to take advantage of the medical care system.C. They want data for medical research.D. They want their patients to suffer less.【小题5】65. What does the author say is the general view about health care?A. The more, the better.B. Prevention is better tha
217、n cure.C. Better early than late.D. Better care, longer life.【2013届山东实验中学第二次模拟】DRisk of death is 3.5 t0 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Prev
218、entive Medicine.The study, which began with a self-administered questionnaire taken between 1983 and 1989, asked more than 80,000 radiologic technologists aged 22 t0 92 questions about age, height, weight and smoking behavior. BMI (body mass index) was calculated, with a BMI of 30 t0 34.9 being cons
219、idered obese, and 35 and over being very obese. Smoking behavior was analyzed by looking at a persons tobacco consumption level, number of years smoked, and current smoking status. Researchers then followed participants through December of 2002, noting the number of deaths that occurred. The study i
220、nvolved researchers from the National Cancer Institute, the University of Minnesota and the American Registry of Radiolegic Technologists. Key Findings: 20 percent of obese adults in the United States smoke. Obese smokers face a greater risk of death from cancer and circulatory disease. Current smok
221、ing is a greater risk factor for death by cancer than obesity is, generally speaking. The higher a persons pack-years (number of packs smoked per day times the number of years smoked) are, the greater the risk of death. Men and women of all ages faced an elevated risk of death due to circulatory dis
222、ease as BMI increased. And for those who were both obese and currently smoking, risk of circulatory disease increased 6 to 11 times under the age of 65, as compared to their never-smoking, normal weight counterparts. While its not surprising that obesity coupled with smoking is a recipe for trouble,
223、 it is important to highlight this growing health concern in America today. Taking Charge of Your Health Making healthy choices can be difficult when were constantly bombarded with products that are hazardous to our health, but its not impossible. With education and some motivation, we all have the
224、ability to make lasting changes for the better. If youre an overweight smoker worried about gaining weight due to quitting, take heart. Its never too late to change your course and even reverse damage to some extent.【小题1】What is the probably the best title of the text? A. Obese smoking and death B.
225、Key findings about smoking C Taking charge of your health D. Obesity and smoking【小题2】Which of the following is true according to the text? A. Obese smokers are less likely to suffer from cancer B. Obese smokers are more likely to suffer from cancer C. Obese smokers .tend to gain fewer body mass inde
226、x. D. Obese smokers tend to get heavier than those Who never smoke【小题3】According to the author, it is_to get rid of smoking. A. easy and possible B. difficult and impossible C. easy ant worthwhile D. difficult but worthwhile【小题4】 What is the American Journal of Preventive Medicine? A. An medical ins
227、titute. B A research center. C. A medical magazine D. A TV station【小题5】What is the purpose of the text? A. To inform the readers of the findings about obese smoking. B. To warn the readers of the danger of obese smoking. C. To tell us what obese smoking is. D. To call on the obese smolkers to quit s
228、moking.【2014届陕西汉中洋县实验中学高三第一次月考】BGoing green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we cant really say, but for the tow of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doi
229、ng 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year sta
230、rted. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely change
231、d our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we dont need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own but
232、ter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change
233、things and help our planet.【小题1】 What might be the best title for the passage?A. Going Green.B. Protecting the Planet.C. Keeping Open-Minded D. Celebrating Our Green Year.【小题2】It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_.A. they were expected to follow the green f
234、adB. they didnt know how to educate other peopleC. they were unwilling to reduce their energyD. they needed to perform unusual green tasks【小题3】 What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.B. They ignore others ungreen behavior.C. They cho
235、se better chemical cleaners.D. They sold their home-made food.【小题4】 What can we infer form the last paragraph?A. The government will give support to the green people.B. The couple may continue their project in the future.C. Some people disagree with the couples green ideas.D. Our Green Year is becom
236、ing a national campaign.【2014届陕西汉中洋县实验中学高三第一次月考】CHere is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone cant make us tire. It sounds absurd. But a years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue (疲劳). To the amazement of these
237、scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day laborer, we would find it full of fatigue toxins(毒素) and fatigue products. But if we took blood from the brain of an Albert Einstein, it would show no f
238、atigue toxins at the end of the day.So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning. The brain is totally tireless. So what makes us tired?Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue comes from our mental a
239、nd emotional(情绪的) attitudes. One of Englands most outstanding scientists, J.A. Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin. In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare.” Dr. Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further. He declares, “One
240、hundred percent of the fatigue of sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems.”What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated-those are the emotions that tire sitt
241、ing workers. Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue. We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body.【小题1】 What surprised the scientists a few years ago?A. Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a laborers blood.B. Albert Einstein didnt feel worn after a days work.C. The brain
242、could work for many hours without fatigue.D. A mental workers blood was filled with fatigue toxins.【小题2】According to the author, which of the following can make sitting workers tired?A. Challenging mental work. B. Unpleasant emotions.C. Endless tasks. D. Physical labor.【小题3】Whats the authors attitud
243、e towards the scientists idea?A. He agrees with them. B. He doubts them.C. He argues against them. D. He hesitates to accept them.【小题4】 We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to _.A. have some good food. B. enjoy their workC. exercise regularly D. discove
244、r fatigue toxins 【2013届浙江鲁迅中学适应性考试】A When people first walked across the Bering Land Bridge thousands of years ago, dogs were by their sides, according to a study published in the journal Science. Robert Wayne of the University of California, Los Angeles, and Jennifer Leonard of the Smithsonian Inst
245、itute, used DNA materialsome of it unearthed by miners in Alaskato conclude that todays domestic dog originated in Asia and accompanied the first humans to the New World about 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. Wayne suggests that mans best friend may have enabled the tough journey from Asia into North Ame
246、rica. “Dogs may have been the reason people made it across the land bridge,” said Wayne. “They can pull things, carry things, defend you from fierce animals, and theyre useful to eat.” Researchers have agreed that todays dog is the result of the domestication(驯化) of wolves thousands of years ago. Be
247、fore this recent study, a common thought about the precise origin of North Americas domestic dog was that Natives domesticated local wolves, the descendents(后代) of which now live with people in Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 48. Dog remains from a Fairbanks-area gold mine helped the scientists reach
248、their conclusion. Leonard, an evolutionary biologist, collected DNA from 11 bones of ancient dogs that were locked in permafrost(永冻层) until Fairbanks miners uncovered them in the 1920s. The miners donated the preserved bones to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where they rema
249、ined untouched for more than 70 years. After borrowing the bones from the museum, Leonard and her colleagues used radiocarbon techniques to find the age of the Alaska dogs. They found the dogs all lived between the years of 1450 and 1675 A.D., before Vitus Bering and Aleksey Chirikov who were the fi
250、rst known Europeans to view Alaska in 1741. The bones of dogs that wandered the Fairbanks area centuries ago should therefore be the remains of “pure native American dogs,” Leonard said. The DNA of the Fairbanks dogs would also expose whether they were the descendents of wolves from North America. A
251、long with the Fairbanks samples, the researchers collected DNA from bones of 37 dog specimens(标本) from Mexico, Peru, and Bolivia that existed before the arrival of Columbus. In the case of both the Alaska dogs and the dogs from Latin America, the researchers found that they shared the most genetic m
252、aterial with gray wolves of Europe and Asia. This supports the idea of domestic dogs entering the New World with the first human explorers who wandered east over the land bridge. Leonard and Waynes study suggests that dogs joined the first humans that made the adventure across the Bering Land Bridge
253、 to slowly populate the Americas. Wayne thinks the dogs that made the trip must have provided some excellent service to their human companions or they would not have been brought along. “Dogs must have been useful because they were expensive to keep,” Wayne said. “They didnt feed on mice; they fed o
254、n meat, which was a very guarded resource.”【小题1】 The underlined word “remains” is closed in meaning to _. A. leftover food B. animal waste C. dead bodies D. living environment【小题2】 According to the study described in Paragraph 4, we can learn that _. A. ancient dogs entered North America between 145
255、0 and 1675 AD B. the 11 bones of ancient dogs are not from native American dogs C. the bones discovered by the gold miners were from North American wolves D. the bones studied were not from dogs brought into North America by Europeans【小题3】 What can we know from the passage? A. Native Americans domes
256、ticated local wolves into dogs. B. Scientists discovered some ancient dog remains in 1920s. C. Latin Americas dogs are different from North Americas in genes. D. Ancient dogs entered North America across the Bering Land Bridge.【小题4】 The first humans into the New World brought dogs along with them be
257、cause _. A. dogs fed on mice B. dogs were easy to keep C. dogs helped protect their resources D. dogs could provide excellent service【小题5】What does the passage mainly talk about _. A. the origin of the North American dogs B. the DNA study of ancient dogs in America C. the reasons why early people entered America D. the difference between Asian and American dogs考点：考查科普性文章的阅读 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