1、阅读理解。阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。Life is not a beauty contest.We all focus on our imperfections(瑕疵)In fact，you should see yourself in a proper way.Its necessary for you to know that self knowledge(自知之明)is the most important beauty secret.Dont hate yourself for wanting to be beautiful.Goodloo
2、king people get special treatment from strangers，employers and even their own mothers.Were not even close to our objective when it comes to judging our own looks.Other people see the whole package.But when we look in the mirror，were likely to pay attention to imperfections.For example, that bump(凸起)
3、on your friends nose. Its her feature！It gives her character！But to you，that thing on your nose is completely ugly.Our opinions of our own looks are also changeable.So if we cant trust the judgment of ourselves，or the words of friends and family which can take away our doubts，were left to the cool j
4、udgment of strangers to satisfy our curiosity about our appearances.The website“Hot or Not”，which lets people hand their photos in for others to judge，had nearly 2 million daily page views within a week in 2000.But its not the best way to improve the judgment of yourself because you have no confiden
5、ce yet in your mind.Everyone may pay too much attention to his or her own appearance，and at the same time worry about being criticized.If you are particularly attentive to your body，or if you feel uncomfortable in public，you are certainly hotter than you think.And we all have the ability to change h
6、ow other people judge us without changing our looks.When you believe that you look good，others will see you in a more favorable way.Improve your impression from the inside.Understanding your own advantages can help you stop worrying about your appearance and look better.1What can we infer from the f
7、irst paragraph?AWe should focus on our advantages.BDont be cheated by others praise.CJudging oneself in a right way is important.DIts unnecessary to know the meaning of beauty.答案：C推理判断题 。根据第一段“.selfknowledge is the most important beauty secret.”可知，人的自知之明是美丽的最重要秘诀。由此推之，正确评价自己很重要。2What does the exampl
8、e in the second paragraph suggest?AGoodlooking people are more popular than ordinary ones.BSome badlooking people are afraid to look in the mirror.CSome people judge one by his appearance simply.DSometimes we make our own imperfections bigger.答案：D推理判断题。根据第二段“That bump on your friends nose. Its her f
9、eature！It gives her character！But to you，that thing on your nose is completely ugly.Our opinions of our own looks are also changeable.”可知，“你”可能认为朋友鼻子上的凸起是她的特色，赋予她个性。而如果在自己身上，就会看起来很丑陋。由此推断，有时我们把自身的瑕疵放大了。3“Hot or Not”_Ais a website which allows others to comment on your characterBcant change your idea
10、s completely unless youre confidentCis a good way to make friends and makes you popular onlineDcan satisfy ones curiosity about others secrets答案：B细节理解题。根据第三段“But its not the best way to improve the judgment of yourself because you have no confidence yet in your mind.”可知，这个网站不是提升“你”对自己评价的最好方法，因为在心里，“
11、你”仍然没有自信。所以，除非“你”有自信，否则这个网站不能完全改变“你”的想法。4From the last paragraph we can learn_.Ahanging our looks can make us more attractiveBpeople shouldnt care about their own disadvantagesCwe can make ourselves more beautiful in the mindDits useless to pay attention to your appearance答案：C细节理解题。根据最后两句“Improve yo
12、ur impression from the inside. Understanding your own advantages can help you stop worrying about your appearance and look better.”可知，作者建议从内部提升“你”的形象。了解自身优势有助于“你”不再担忧自己的外表，从而(让自己)看起来更美。所以，“我们”可以从内心中把自己“武装得”更美。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 On todays show, well focus on how e business can help c
13、hange peoples lives, as well as the career outlook of college graduates. After that, well attend an interesting introductory session that was held earlier here in Beijing. Its an effort by a group of young Chinese who want to introduce Majiang, a traditional Chinese game, to foreigners. For all thes
14、e stories and more, stay tuned to Life in China.Approach Chinese Majiang Majiang is one of Chinas most famous games and is popular throughout the world. Dominic Swire takes us to an introductory session organized by the Leadership Club, a Beijing-based group of young Chinese dedicated to introducing
15、 their culture to foreigners. More Chinese Starting up E-Business With about 30 percent of the Chinese population now online, more and more ordinary Chinese people have realized the potential for e-businesses. With no technological background or experience in running a business, they are eager to ve
16、nture into the world of online businesses.Online Marketplace Helps Business Students Better Prepare for Future Job What worries college graduates the most? To find the perfect job! Many college students started to prepare early to excel in the fierce job market. Some students in Henan province have
17、the opportunity to practice real business through a new online business practice base the school has provided. And with that we end this edition of Life in China. We hope youve enjoyed it! Questions or comments can be sent to us at life or you can log on to our new forum(论坛), “Talk China” at and hav
18、e your say at the “Life in China” section. 56From the passage we know that . Aits possible for e business to be further developedBtodays show is mainly about doing businessCmore and more people are making a fortune onlineDpeople can make comments on life cri. com. cn57The underlined word “excel” in
19、the last but one paragraph probably means “ ”.Acome outBhave experienceCcreate an e form Ddo better than others58The Leadership Club is set up for the purpose of .Abringing up new leaders for ChinaBhelping college graduates find ideal jobsCmaking Chinese culture known abroad Dproviding information o
20、n running business59Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? APlenty of students as college are preparing for their jobs before graduation.BWithout experience, common people cant afford the risk of practicing online business.CIn Henan province, some school has online b
21、usiness practice base to train the students.DYou are welcome to send your questions about the show via the Internet.【参考答案】5659 ADCB 阅读理解。One day while Father was in his office downtown, Auntie Gussie and Cousin Flossie arrived. Mother immediately began planning to take them to dine at the Waldorf, a
22、 much talked of new hotel at Fifth Avenue and Thirty third Street, which she very much wanted so see. She knew Father mightnt like the idea, but he would enjoy himself after he got there, and she thought she could manage him. When he came in, she went to his bedroom to break the good news to him. Wh
23、enever she was planning to manage him, the very tone of her voice put him on guard; it had an impatient note, as though really the only plan she could think of was to wish he was manageable. So on this occasion, when she tried to get him in a good mood, he instantly got in a bad one. He looked suspi
24、ciously (怀疑地) at Mother and said, “I dont feel well.”But Mother was fully prepared to see that he would take it hard at the start. She said brightly that the Waldorf was lovely and that it would do him good to go out. There was no dinner at home for him anyway, so what else was there to do?When Fath
25、er took in the situation, he undressed and put on his nightshirt. He shouted angrily at Mother that he had a sick headache. It made no difference to him whether there was any dinner or not. What he needed was rest. After walking around, he put his clothes away and darkened his room. He climbed into
26、bed. Pulling up the sheets, he let out his breath in deep groans (呻吟).Mother had got tired of scolding Father and trying to make him get out of bed, and had made up her mind to dine at the Waldorf without him. She and Auntie Gussie and Flossie marched off by themselves. But they had to come back alm
27、ost immediately because Mother didnt have enough money, and when she rushed into Fathers sickroom and lit the gas again and made him get up and give her ten dollars, his roars (咆哮) of pain were terrific.60Mother wants to dine at the Waldorf probably because .Ashe has not prepared dinnerBshe feels Fa
28、ther needs a changeCshes curious to know what the new hotel is likeDAuntie Gussie and Gousin Flossie have come to visit61From the underlined sentence “he would take it hard”, we learn that Father would .Atalk with Mother seriouslyBface Mother with difficultyCfeel very upset about the ideaDaccept the
29、 idea unwillingly62We can infer from the passage that .AFather has a poor appetiteBFather pretends to be sickCFather has the final say in the familyDFather thinks dining out a waste of time63What is the authors attitude? AHe stands by Mother.BHe takes Fathers side.CHe is ashamed of his parents.DHe i
30、s just reporting the story.【参考答案】60、C 6163 CBD 【2014高考英语南京市、盐城市一模】任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。Youve just graduated from business school and you feel like the world is your oyster, only to find that job offers arent knocking down you
31、r door as expected, making MBAs wonder why theyre not getting hired. This can be disheartening, but as an MBA, you know that perception(洞察力)is more important than reality. The key to getting hired is an employers perception of you. Many MBA graduates are guilty of unconsciously displaying signs that
32、 they are not the best fit for the job. Once you discover what these common mistakes are, you can put your MBA skills to use and strategize how to turn things in your favor and land the job youve been looking for.Employers feel more comfortable hiring MBAs with experience because there is less need
33、for training. Many MBAs mistakenly apply for jobs they are obviously not qualified for or which require more experience than they have, leaving them scratching their heads at why theyre not getting interviews. Recruiters want MBAs who can prove their ability to increase revenues, decrease costs, and
34、 help their business succeed in some way. Show that you can help the company by providing concrete examples of relevant experience.MBAs often have great resumes showing all the right qualifications, but then blow the interview with inappropriate behavior, such as a lack of professional appearance, p
35、oor hygiene, or even a bad attitude. Its necessary to be on your best behavior, dress appropriately, and not seem cocky, bored, or disinterested in the company. A little enthusiasm wont hurt you, especially when it comes to a potential new job. Every business wants to put their most enthusiastic MBA
36、s forward with important clients and customers, so be sure to show your passion for your work.Another mistake you may be making unknowingly is how you portray yourself on social media. As an MBA, you know how important networking is, and these days, most of it is done online. Dont assume that employ
37、ers arent interested in your online profiles. Many employers now use social networking sites and online searches to check up on potential hires. Inappropriate photos and information, such as annoying material or implications of drinking and drug use are huge red flags to employers. Even discriminato
38、ry comments related to race, gender, or religion will leave employers with a bad impression. Make sure to remove any photos, content, or links that can work against you in an employers eyes.Dont forget that practice makes perfect when it comes to finding a great MBA job. Earning your MBA was a huge
39、accomplishment, but theres always room for improvement. Ask your classmates, peers, family, and even past co-workers or managers for feedback. Show multiple, trusted resources the job posting youre interested in, your cover letter and resume. Take constructive criticism on how it can be better. Do m
40、ock interviews to help relieve any tension and gain a better idea of how youd like to present yourself. With a few minor changes to your resume and the way you interact with others, youll be hearing “youre hired” in no time!TitleWhy MBA graduates arenot getting hired(71) Commonly-madeMany of you MBA
41、 graduates unconsciously display unfavorable signs, and (72)to bring out the best in yourselves.While (73)for jobs, you do not take your qualifications and experience into consideration.You (74)inappropriately, thus losing a good opportunity to have an interview.You make the (75)that employers know
42、nothing about your online profiles.Possible solutionsYou should make full use of your skills to take a turn for the (76).Try to show your (77)to help the company, providing concrete examples of relevant experience.Be well-behaved, and (78)to please the company.Remove from the Internet your inappropr
43、iate photos, information, and discriminatory comments that may (79)your employers unfavorably.ConclusionYou are bound to (80)in job hunting if you keep in mind that practice makes perfect and there is always room for improvement.【参考答案】71. mistakes72. fail73. applying74. behave75. assumption 76. better77. ability/capacity/qualifications78. enthusiastic/passionate 79. impress80. succeed
