1、1.（2014广东卷）ASamuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall, England. He never studied the piano. However, he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them. He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts. Then
2、 he thinks about the notes in his head. Two years ago, he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata（奏鸣曲）by Beethoven. He surprised everyone around him.Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly, his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable .They say his ability
3、 is very rare, but Samuel doesnt even realize that what he can do is special. Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents, but music teachers told him he should study music instead. Now, he studies law and music.Samuel cant understand why everyone is so surprised. “I grew up w
4、ith music. My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar. About two years ago, I suddenly decided to start playing the piano, without being able to read music and without having any lessons. It comes easily to me -I hear the notes and can bear them in mind-each and every note,” says Sam
5、uel.Recently, Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college. The piece had more than a thousand notes. The audience was impressed by his amazing performance. He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists cant play it. Samuel says confidently,” Its a
6、ll about super memory-I guess I have that gift.”However, Samuels ability to remember things doesnt stop with music. His family says that even when he was a young boy, Samuel heard someone read a story, and then he could retell the story word for word.Samuel is still only a teenager. He doesnt know w
7、hat he wants to do in the future. For now, he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.26. What is special about Samuel Osmond? A. He has a gift for writing music.B. He can write down the note he hears.C. He is a top student at the law school.D. He can play the musical piece he
8、 hears.27. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A. Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.B. Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.C. Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.D. Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.28. Everyone around Sa
9、muel was surprised because he _.A. received a good early education in musicB. played the guitar and the piano perfectlyC. could play the piano without reading musicD. could play the guitar better than his father29. What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?A. He became famous during a special ev
10、ent at his college.B. He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.C. He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.D. He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.30. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. The Qualities of a MusicianB. The
11、Story of a Musical TalentC. The Importance of Early EducationD. The Relationship between Memory and Music.2.（2014江西卷） A Larry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her
12、 first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for. Larry first began diving when he was his daughters age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop j
13、ust along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory an
14、d another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive. After the first expedition, Larrys later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on hi
15、s back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, his was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures. Larrys first expediti
16、on without his father was in the Cayman Islands.There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him,a man offered to take him around the different spots for free. Larry didnt even know what the time was how many spots he dived into or how m
17、any photographs he had taken.The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter.She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age.He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition.
18、Already,she looked like she was much braver than had been then.This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.56.In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A.His daughter had grown up.B.He had become a famous diver.C.His father would dive with him.D.His daughter would dive with him.
19、57.What can be inferred from Paragraph2?A.Larry had some privileges.B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.C.Divers had to buy diving equipment.D.Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.58.Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes?A.To protect himself from danger.B.To dive into
20、the deep water.C.To admire the underwater view.D.To take photo more conveniently.59.What can be learned from the underlined sentence?A.Larry didnt wear a watch.B. Larry was not good at math.C. Larry had a poor memory.D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.60.What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A.Become
21、 a successful diver.B. Make a good diving guide.C. Take a lot of photos underwater.D. Have longer hours of training.Mumbet won her freedom- the first slave in Massachusetts to do so under the new constitution. Strangely enough, after the trial, the Ashleys asked Mumbet to come back and work for them
22、 as a paid employee. She declined and instead went to work for Segdewick. Mumbet died in 1829, but her legacy lived on in her many descendants(后裔). One of her great-grandchildren was W.E.B. Du Bois, one of the founder of the NAACP, and an important writer and spokesperson for African American civil
23、rights. Mumbets tombstone still stands in the Massachusetts cemetery where she was buried. It reads, in part: “She was born a slave and remained a slave and remained a slave for nearly thirty years. She could neither read nor write, yet in her own sphere she had no superior or equal.” 51. What do we
24、 know about Mumbet according to Paragraph 1? A. She was born a slave B. She was a slaveholder C. She had a famous sister D. She was born into a rich family 52. Why did Mumbet run away from the Ashleys? A. She found an employer B. She wanted to be a lawyer C. She was hit and got angry D. She had to t
25、ake care of her sister 53. What did Mumbet learn from discussions about the new consititution? A. She should always obey her owners orders B. She should be as free and equal as whites C. How to be a good servant D. How to apply for a job 54. What did Mumbet do after the trial? A. She chose to work f
26、or a lawyer B. She found the NAACP C. She continued to serve the Ashleys D. She went to live with her grandchildren 55. What is the test mainly about? A. A story of a famous writer and spokesperson B. The friendship between a lawyer and a slave C. The life of a brave African American woman D. A tria
27、l that shocked the whole world （2013新课标卷)A Doctor are known to be terrible pilots. They dont listen because they already know it all. I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didnt realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon.
28、I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather. I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions. I first read about CRM in 1980. Not lon
29、g after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot - a
30、nd my boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, We need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and Ive used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon e
31、ncourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesnt overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when Im in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes theyre not willing to speak up. Bu
32、t I hope that if I continue to encourage them , someday someone will keep me from “landing gear up”.36.What dose the author say about doctors in general? A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are unwilling to take advice.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are quick learners of CRM.37.The
33、author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_. A. he saved the plane by speaking upB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. his boss landed the plane too lateD. his boss operated on a patientA。38.In the last paragraph”landing gear up” probably means _.A.following flying requirements.B.ov
34、erreacting to different opinions.C.listening to what fellow doctors sayD.making a mistake that may cost lives39.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying SafeB.Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorC.The Making of a Good PilotD.A Pilot-Tumed Doctor（2013大纲卷）ADo
35、ctor are known to Be terriBle pilots. They dont listen Because they already know it all. I was lucky: 】Became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years Before I graduated from medical school. I didnt realize then, But Becoming a pilot makes me a Better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew Bigger, faster plane
36、s, and in worse weather. I learned aBout crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew memBers should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read aBout CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were fl
37、ying in Bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot He was so Busy Because of the Bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a Better pilot - and my Boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. Bu
38、t I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, We need to put the landing gear down now! That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and Ive used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further require
39、s that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesnt overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when Im in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes theyre not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them ,
40、 someday someone will keep me from ”landing gear up”.56.What dose the author say aBout doctors in general? A. They like flying By themselves.B. They are unwilling to take advice.C. They pretend to Be good pilots.D. They are quick learners of CRM.57.The author deepened his understanding of the power
41、of CRM when_. A. he saved the plane By speaking upB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. his Boss landed the plane too lateD. his Boss operated on a patient58.In the last paragraph”landing gear up” proBaBly means _.A.following flying requirements.B.overreacting to different opinions.C.listening to w
42、hat fellow doctors sayD.making a mistake that may cost lives59.Which of the following can Be the Best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying SafeB.Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorC.The Making of a Good PilotD.A Pilot-Tumed Doctor（2013江西卷)第二节完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其段落大意，然后从36至55各
43、题所给的四个选项A.B.C和D，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Diane Ray was completely self-centered and very spoilt. Her parents gave her 36 she wanted, knowing that she would throw a temper tantrum(耍小孩脾气)if they did not. She would scream and kick and 37 on the floor drumming her heels. Her parents always 38 .That was why sh
44、e was alone on the 39 , wearing an expensive swimsuit. It has taken a massive tantrum to 40 her parents to buy it. They were back at the beach-house, 41 from the tantrum she had thrown when they told her that it was too dangerous to go diving 42 . “Dangerous?” she had said. “You just dont want me to
45、 have 43 . Im going and if you try to stop me, Ill scream.” “What are you doing ?” a voice asked. Diane jumped. She did not know that the man was there 44 he spoke . “Im going diving, ” she answered. “You shouldnt swim that day, ” the man 45 . “There is a storm coming up.” “You should mind your own
46、46 !” Diane replied and walked into the gentle waves. “If you go out there youll be 47 ,” the man called after her. She did not bother to reply.Diane slipped into the water and dived 48 until white caps began rolling in and it became harder to 49 against the current (水流). Saltwater hit against her f
47、ace, making it 50 to breathe. Oh, why had she not listened to advice.Panicking, she began to 51 . Then, just as it seemed as if she would slip beneath the surface, she heard a 52 voice. “Hold on ! Im coming.” With 53 , she saw the old man rowing an ancient-looking boat towards her. “I hope youve lea
48、rned a lesson. You put us both in 54 , ” he shouted angrily, as he dragged her over the side of the 55 . Gratefully, Diane thanked him and ran towards the beach-house.36.A. eitherB. neitherC. nothingD. everything37.A. jumpB. lieC. spinD. sleep38.A. set outB. set inC. gave inD. gave out39.A. beachB.
49、bedC. floorD. ship40.A. allowB. warnC. getD. prefer41.A. changingB. recoveringC. appearingD. traveling42.A. aloneB. awayC. againD. aside43.A. timeB. moneyC. foodD. fun44.A. whenB. untilC. afterD. once45.A. decidedB. intendedC. advisedD. repeated46.A. businessB. swimsuitC. friends D. parents47.A. ang
50、ryB. sorryC. confusedD. excited48.A. nervouslyB. sadlyC. shylyD. happily49.A. riseB. swimC. stopD. row50.A. difficultB. easyC. comfortableD. suitable51.A. speakB. singC. sniffD. scream52.A. calmB. frighteningC. beautifulD. disgusting53.A. regretB. reliefC. interestD. ease54.A. powerB. safetyC. dange
51、rD. thought 55.A. houseB. waveC. beachD. boat（2013山东卷)BGeorge Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of Americas greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwins songs were first written for
52、 musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way from jazz to country. In the 1920s there was a debate i
53、n the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realize
54、d he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could
55、be both serious and popular. In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it wa
56、s first performed, critics (评论家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors l
57、earned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written. 61. Many of Gershwins musical works were _ . A. written about New Yorkers B. Compose
58、d for Paul WhitemanC. played mainly in the countrysideD. performed in various ways 62. What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?A. It attracted more people to theatresB. It proved jazz could be serious music C. It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra D. It caused a debate among jazz
59、musicians. 63. What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?A. He created one of his best works B. He studied with Nadia BoulangerC. He argued with French critics D. He changed his music style64. What do we learn from the last paragraph?A. Many of Gershwins works were lost B. The death of Gershwin
60、was widely reported C. A concert was held in memory of GershwinD. Brain cancer research started after Gershwins death. 65. Which of the following best describes Gershwin?A. Talented and productiveB. Serious and boring C. popular and unhappy D. Friendly and honest （2013重庆卷)BOne of the greatest gifts
61、one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience. This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world. His project explores various aspects of their lives.
62、 The photos and interviews are now available on our website. Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.Let us now have a culture of peace.Federico Mayor Zaragoza, SpainFederico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学)from the University of Madrid in 1958. After many years
63、 spent in politics, he became Director-General of UNESCO in 1987. In 1999, he created the Foundation for a Culture of Peace, of which he is now the president. In addition to many scientific publications, he has published four collections of poems and several books of essays. Writing is a discovery.N
64、adine Gordlmer, South AfricaDue to a weak heart, Nadine Gordimer attended school and university briefly. She read widely and began writing at an early age. She published her first short story at the age of fifteen, and has completed a large number of works, which have been translated into forty lang
65、uages. In 1991, Gordimer won the Nobel Prize for Literature.Jazz is about the only form of art today.Dave Brubeck, USADave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942. After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz. In 1951, he recorded his first album(专辑). Brube
66、cks 1959 album has become a jazz standard. He received a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.For more figures CLICK HERE.60.Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?A. Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.B. Because they are physically impressive.C. Because the
67、ir accomplishments inspired him.D. Because they have similar experiences.61.According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza_.A. has won many awards for his work in politicsB. has served as the president of a universityC. has devoted all his life to the field of scienceD. has made achievements in
68、different areas62.Who most probably said “My education has been the library and books” in the interview when reflecting on his/her experience?A. Andrew Zuckerman.B. Federico Mayor Zaragoza.C. Nadine Gordimer.D. Dave Brubeck.63.What is the main purpose of this web page?A. To show Zuckermans awards.B.
69、 To publicize Zuckermans project.C. To spread the wisdom of the three people.D. To celebrate the achievements of the three people.【2012高考试题】【2012山东卷】Bof the staffs most valued contributors. But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897，
70、Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally insane. Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10
71、,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds. In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend. Minor died in 1920, seven years befo
72、re the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient. 61. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _. A. came out before minor died B. was
73、 edited by an American volunteer C. included the English words invented by MurrayD. was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary62. How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers. B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.C.
74、He provided a great number of words and quotationsD. he went to England to work with Murray. 63. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?A. He was shut in an asylumB. He lived far from OxfordC. He was busy writing a bookD. He disliked traveling 64. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends mainly b
75、ecause _.A. they both served in the Civil War. B. They had a common interest in wordsC. Minor recovered with the help of MurrayD. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor65. Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?A. Brave and determined B. Cautious and friendly C. Considerate and opti
76、misticD. Unusual and scholarly 66. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The history of the English language.B. The friendship between Murray and Minor C. Minor and the first Oxford English DictionaryD. Broadmoor Asylum and is patients When Frida Kahlos paintings were on show in London, a poet des
77、cribed her paintings as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at th
78、e age of seven. Her spine （脊柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but noting was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpec
79、ted side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, another famous Mexican artist. Riveras strong influences on Kahlos style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show
80、 less influence from her husband.Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her home country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlos works remained largely unnoticed by the world, b
81、ut in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last. 64. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph 1 most nearly mean? A. a far better artist B. a for more gifted artist C. a much stronger person D. a much more famous person65. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused
82、by . A. polio B. her bent spineC. back injuries D. the operations she had66. Kahlos style had become increasingly independent since the . A.1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D. 1970s67. What is authors attitude toward Kahlo? A. Devotion B. Sympathy C. Worry D. Encouragement典型的人物传记。难度一般般。 64D 我们可以用better 和gift
83、ed来描写她，但是文章中说她的主要悲剧是不被大众认识。 65C 文章依据就是school bus accident. 66B 细节题，直接找到答案 67B 推理题，tomb和sadly告诉我们这是一个悲剧，a ribbon告诉我们主人公很积极乐观。【2011高考试题】1.（2011山东卷）A Arthur Miller(1915-2005)is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. Miller s father had moved to the USA from Austri
84、a Hungary,drawn like so many others by the“ Great American Dream”. However, he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the Great Depression of the early l930s. Millers s most famous play, Death of a Salesman , is a powerful attack on the American system ,with its
85、 aggressive way of doing business and its insistence on money and social status as indicators of worth. In Willy Loman , the hero of the play, we see a man who has got into trouble with his worth. Willy is “burnt out” and in the cruel world of business there is no room for sentiment : if he cant do
86、the work, then he is no good to his employer, the Wagner Company, and he must go. Willy is painfully aware of this, and at loss as to what to do with his lack of success. He refuses to face the fact that he has failed and kills himself in the end. When it was first staged in 1949 ,the play was greet
87、ed with enthusiastic reviews ,and it won the Tony Award for Best Play, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was the first play to win all three of these major awards. Miller died of heart failure at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut ,on the evening of February
88、 10,2005,the 56th anniversary of the first performance of Death of a Salesman on Broadway.高&56. Why did Arthur Miller s father move to the USA?A. He suffered from severe hunger in his home country.B. He was attracted by the Great American Dream.C. He hoped to make his son a dramatist. D. His family
89、business failed. 57. The play Death of a SalesmanA. exposes the cruelty of the American business world B. discusses the ways to get promoted in a company C. talks about the business career of Arthur Miller D. focuses on the skills in doing business58. What can we learn about Willy Loman? A. He treat
90、s his employer badly. B. He runs the Wagner Company. C. He is a victim of the American system. D. He is regarded as a hero by his colleagues.59. After it was first staged, Death of a Salesman A. achieved huge success B. won the first Tony Award C. was warmly welcomed by salesmen D. was severely atta
91、cked by dramatists60. What is the text mainly about? A. Arthur Miller and his family. B. The awards Arthur Miller won. C. The hardship Arthur Miller experienced. D. Arthur Miller and his best-known play.2.（2011陕西卷）BMost people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the
92、 first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner.Born in September, 1987, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and
93、her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris.Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities（设备） to h
94、elp save the lives of wounded soldiers.Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgrum. Her services were recognised in the form of a Militarys Medal by the French government. In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In D
95、ecember 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taugh him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later.Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her moth
96、er, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity（辐射能）. Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.49Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal?【B】A.Because she recei
97、ved a degree in mathematics.B.Because she contributed to saving the wounded.C.Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic.D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.50Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederio joliot?【A】A.At the Curie Institute. B.At the Cniversity of Paris.C.At a milita
98、ry hospital. D.At the College of Sevigne.51When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born?【A】A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926.52 In which of the following aspects was Irene Cuire different from her mother?【C】A.Irene worked with radioactivity. B.Irene combined family
99、and career.C.Irene won the Nobel Prize once D.Irene died from leukemia.3.（2011重庆卷）DWilliam Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13,1865. His childhood lacked the harmony (和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembe
100、red “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his familyboth his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama (戏剧) and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in coming of new artistic movements. He set himself
101、the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginning. He didnt lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeatss poems attract much admiring
102、 notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very tradisional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a m
103、ajor public lift since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between t
104、he age of 50 and 75. After Yeatss death in 1939, W. H. Auden wrote, among others, the falling liners:Earth, receive an honoured guest:William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel (船) lieEmptied of its poetry.68. Which of the following can describe Yeatss family?A. It filled Yeatss childhood wi
105、th laughter.B. It was shocked by Yeatss choice.C. It was a typically wealthy family.D. It had an artistic atmosphere.69. According to thse passage, what do we know about Yeatss life?A. Yeats founded the first Irish theater.B. Yeats stuck to modern forms in his peotry.C. Yeats began to produce his be
106、st works from the 1910s.D. Yeats was not favored by the publie until the 1923 Noble Prize.70. What kind of feeling is expressed in W.H.Audens lines?A. Envy. B. Sympathy.C. Emptiness. D. Admiration.71. What is the passage mainly about?A. Yeatss literary achievements.B. Yeatss historical influence.C.
107、Yeatss artistic ambition.D. Yeatss national honor.4.（2011福建卷）D Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was one of the most private women in the world, yet when she went to work as an editor in the last two decades of her life, she revealed (展现) herself as she did nowhere else.After the death of her secon
108、d husband, Greek shipping magnate AristotieOnassis laquelines close friend and former White House social ? Letitis Baldrige made a suggestion that she consider a career in publishing.After consideration,Jacqueline accepted it.Perhaps she hoped to find there some ideas about how to live her own life
109、.She became not less but more interested in reading.For the last 20 years of her life, Jacqueline worked as a publishers editor, first at Viking,then at Doubleday ,pursuing（追求）a late-life career longer than her two marriages combined.During her time in publishing, she was responsible for managing an
110、d editing more than 100 sucessfully marketed books.Among the first books were In the Russian Style and Inventive Paris Clothes.She also succeeded in persuading TV hosts Bill Moyers and Joseph Campbell to transform their popular television conversation into a book ,The Power of Myth.The book went on
111、to become an international best-seller.She dealt too.with Michael Jackson as he prepared his autobiography(自传)，Moonwalk.Jaequelinered for her name and for her social relations,but she soon provedHer worth.Her shoicas,suggestions and widespread social relations were of benefit both to the publishing
112、Since and to Jacqueline herself.In the books she selected for publication,she built on a lifetime of spending time by herself as a reader and left a record of the growth of her mind.Her books are the autobiofraphy she never wrote,Her role as First lady,in the end,was overshadowed by her performance
113、as an editor.However,few knew that she had achteved so much.68.We can learn from the passage that Jecqueline A.because fond of reading after working as an editorB.was in charge of publishing 100 booksC.promoted lier books through social relationsD.gained a lot from her career as an editor69.The unde
114、rlined sentence in the last paragph probably means this A.Jscquelines ended up as an editor rather than as First LadyB. Jscquelines life as First Lady was more colorful than as an editorC. Jscqueline was more successful as an editor than as First LadyD. Jscquelines role as First Lady was more brilli
115、ant than as an editor70.What can be inferred from the passage?A. Jscquelines two marriages lasted more than 20 yearsB. Jscquelines own publishing firm was set up eventuallyC. Jscquelines views and beliefs were reflected in the books she editedD. Jscquelines achievements were widely known71.The passa
116、ge is mainly A.an introduction of jacquelines life both as Fist Lady and as editor.B.a brief description of jacquelines lifelong experiences.C.a brief account of jacquelines career as an editor in her last 20 years.D.an analysis of Jscquelines social relations in publishing【2010高考试题】Passage 1(10安徽A篇
117、)The engineer Camilla Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908. At his factory in Ivrea, he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter. Today the companys head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are of
118、fices all around the world, By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13.000 machines a year. Some went to customers in Italy, but Olivetti exported more typewriters to other countries. Camillos son, Adriano, started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss. He
119、introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialist. The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(计算器). In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer system. This was the first mainframe(主机) computer designed and made in Italy.After A
120、driano died in 1960, the company had a period of financial problem. Other companies, especially the Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company.In 1978, Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss. Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreeme
121、nts with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment. Soon it became one of the worlds lesding companies in information technology and commucations. There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti groupone for personal computers, one for other office equipment, one
122、for systems and service, and two for telecommunications.56.From the text we learn that A. by 1930 Olivetti produced 13.000 typewriters a yearB. Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950sC. some of Olivettis 700 staff regularly visited customers in ItalyD. Olivetti set up offices in other co
123、untries from the very beginning57. What was probably the direct result of Olivettis falling behind in electronic technologyA. Adrianos death B.A period of financial problemsC. Its faster progress D. Its agreements with other companies.58. What do we know about Olivetti?A. It produced the best typewr
124、iter in the world.B. It designed the worlds first mainframe computer.C. It exported more typewriters than other companies.D. It has five independent companies with its head office in Ivrea.59. The best title for the text would be A. The Origin of Olivetti. B. The Success of Olivetti.C. The History o
125、f Olivetti D. The Production of Olivetti.答案：5659 ABDCPassage 2(10福建A篇) F. Scott Fitzgerald, born on September 24, 1896, an American novelist, was once a student of St. Paul Academy, the Newman School and attended Princeton. University for a short while. In 1917 he joined the army and was posted in A
126、labama, where he met his future wife Zelda Sayre. Then he had to make some money to impress her. His life with her was full of great happiness, as he wrote in his diary:“ My own happiness in the past often approached such joy that I could share it even with the person dearest to me but had to walk i
127、t away in quiet streets and take down parts of it in my diary.” This side of paradise, his first novel, was published in 1920. Encouraged by its success, Fitzgerald began to devote more time to his writing. Then he continued with the novel the Beautiful and Damned (1922), a collection of short stori
128、es Thales of the Jazz Age (1922), and a play The Vegetable (1923). But his greatest success was The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, which quick brought him praise from the literary world. Yet it failed to give him the needed financial security. Then, in 1926, he published another collection of shor
129、t stories All the Sad Young Men. However, Fitzgeralds problems with his wife Zelda affected his writing. During the 1920s he tried to reorder his life, but failed. By 1930, his wife had her first breakdown and went to a Swiss clinic. During this period he completed novels Tender Is the Night in 1934
130、 and The Love of the Last Tycoon in 1940. while his wife was in hospital in the United States, he got totally addicted to alcohol. Sheila Graham, his dear friend, helped him fight his alcoholism.56. How many novels written by Fitzgerald are mentioned in the passage? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 857. Which of t
131、he following is the correct order to describe Fitzgeralds life according to the passage?a. He became addicted to drinking.b. He studied at St. Paul Academy. c. He published his first novel This Side of Paradise.d. The Great Gatsby won high praise. e. He failed to reorder his life.f. He joined the ar
132、my and met Zelda.A. f-c-e-a-b-d B. b-e-a-f-c-d C. f-d-e-c-b-a D. b-f-c-d-e-a58. We can infer from the passage that Fitzgerald . A. had made some money when he met Zelda in Alabama. B. was well educated and well off before he served in the army C. would have completed more works if his wife hadnt bro
133、ken down D. helped his friend get rid of drinking while his wife was in hospital59. The passage is probably followed by a concluding paragraph about . A. Zeldas personal life B. Zeldas illness and treatment C. Fitzgeralds friendship with Graham D. Fitzgeralds contributions to the literary world Pass
134、age 3(10湖南B篇)When Mary Moore began her high school in 1951, her mother told her, Be sure and take a typing course so when this show business thing doesnt work out, youll have something to rely on. Mary responded in typical teenage fashion. From that moment on, the very last thing I ever thought abou
135、t doing was taking a typing course, she recalls. The show business thing worked out, of course. In her career, Mary won many awards. Only recently, when she began to write Growing Up Again, did she regret ignoring her morn, I dont know how to use a computer, she admits. Unlike her 1995 autobiography
136、, After All, her second book is less about life as an award-winning actress and more about living with diabetes (糖尿病). All the money from the book is intended for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an organization she serves as international chairman. I felt there was a need for a boo
137、k like this, she says. I didnt want to lecture, but I wanted other diabetics to know that things get better when were self-controlled and do our part in managing the disease. But she hasnt always practiced what she teaches. In her book, she describes that awful day, almost 40 years ago, when she rec
138、eived two pieces of life-changing news. First, she had lost the baby she was carrying, and second, tests showed that she had diabetes. In a childlike act, she left the hospital and treated herself to a box of doughnuts (甜甜圈). Years would pass before she realized she had to grow u p -again-and take c
139、ontrol of her diabetes, not let it control her. Only then did she kick her three-pack-a-day cigarette habit, overcome her addiction to alcohol, and begin to follow a balanced diet. Although her disease has affected her eyesight and forced her to the sidelines of the dance floor, she refuses to fall
140、into self-pity. Everybody on earth can ask, why me? about something or other, she insists. It doesnt do any good. No one is immune (免疫的) to heartache, pain, and disappointments. Sometimes we can make things better by helping others. Ive come to realize the importance of that as Ive grown up this sec
141、ond time. I want to speak out and be as helpful as I can be.61. Why did Mary feel regretful? A. She didnt achieve her ambition. B. She didnt take care of her mother.C. She didnt complete her high school.D. She didnt follow her mothers advice. 62, We can know that before 1995 Mary A. had two books pu
142、blishedB. received many career awardsC. knew how to use a computerD. supported the JDRF by writing 63. Marys second book Growing Up Again is mainly about her .A. living with diabetes B. successful show businessC. service for an organizationD. remembrance of her mother 64. When Mary received the life
143、-changing news, she . A. lost control of herself B. began a balanced diet C. Med to get a treatment D. behaved in an adult way 65. What can we know from the last paragraph? A. Mary feels pity for herself. B. Mary has recovered from her disease. C. Mary wants to help others as much as possible.D. Mar
144、y determines to go back to the dance floor. Passage 4(10全国 B篇)When youre lying on the white sands of the Mexican Riviera, the stresses(压力) of the world seem a million miles away. Hey, stop! This is no vacation-you have to finish something!Here lies the problem for travel writer and tood critic(评论家),
145、Edie Jarolim “I always loved traveling and always liked to eat, but it never occurred to me that I could make money doing both of those things,” Jarolim said. Now you can read her travel advice everywhere in Arts and Antiques, in Brides, or in one of her there books, The Complate Idiots Travel Guide
146、 to Mexican Beach Resarts.writing began some eight years ago. After getting a PhD in English in Canada, she took a Test Frommers travel guides, passed it, and got the job. After working at Frommers, Jarolim workedfor a while at Rough Guides in London, then Fodors, where she fell so in love with a de
147、scription of the Southwest of the U.S. that she moved there.Now as a travel writer, she spends one-third of her year on the road. The rest of the time is spent completing her tasks and writing reviews of restaurants at home in Tucson, Arigona.As adventurous as the job sounds, the hard part is fact-c
148、hecking all the information. Sure, its great to write about a tourist attraction, but youd better get the local(当地的)museum hours correct or you could really ruin someones vacation.46. Which country does Jarolim live in now?AMexico BThe U.S. CThe U.K. DCanada47. What is most difficrlt for Jarolim?AWo
149、rking in different places to collect informationBChecking all the facts to be written in the guidesCFinishing her work as soon as possibleDPassing a test to write travel guides48. What do we know about Jarllim from the text?AShe is successful in her jobBShe finds her life full of stresses CShe spend
150、s half of her time travelingDShe is especially interested in museums49. What would be the best title for the text?AAdventures in Travel WritingBWorking as a Food CriticCTravel Guides on the MarketDVacationing for a LivingPassage 5(10山东A篇)Christopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by
151、 day when he noticed he was always tired and was losing weight fast. Diagnosed with diabetes(糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin(胰岛素) three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness, and even death. And if that werent bad enough, he had no health insuran
152、ce. After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided hed better find a way to fight back. He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created , a free online community for diabetics and their loved onesa place where over 1,100 people sh
153、are personal stories, information, and resources. Jason Swenckis son, Kody, was diagnosed with type diabetes at six. Father and son visit the online childrens forums(论坛) together most evenings. Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over, says Swencki, one of the sites volunteers. They know
154、what hes going through, so he doesnt feel alone. Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases. And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages. These days, Thomass main focus is his charity（慈善机构）, Fight It, w
155、hich provides medicines and supplies to people225 to datewho cant afford a diabetics huge expenses. Fight-it.org has raised about $23,000in products and in cash. In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean. Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often de
156、votes up to 50 hours a week to his cause, while still doing his full-time job waiting tables. Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure, says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstars original members. But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now.
157、56. Which of the following is true of Christopher Thomas?He needs to go to the doctor every day.He studies the leading cause of diabetesHe has a positive attitude to this disease.He encourages diabetics by writing articles.57. D was created for _. A. diabetics to communicate B. volunteers to find jo
158、bs C. children to amuse themselves D. rock stars to share resources.58. According to the text, Kody _.A. feel lonely because of his illnessB. benefits from C. helps create the online kids forumsD. writes childrens stories online59. What can we learn about Fight It?A. It helps the diabetics in financ
159、ial difficulties.B. It organizes parties for volunteer once a year.C. It offers less expensive medicine to diabetics.D. It owns a well-known medical website.60. The last paragraph suggests that Thomas _.A. works full-time in a diabetes charity B. employs 22 people for his websiteC. helps diabetics i
160、n his own way D. ties to find a cure for diabetesPassage 6(10山东C篇)Rae Armantrout, who has been a poetry professor at the University of California San Diego(UCSD) for two decades, has won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for her most recent book, “Versed”.“Im delighted and amazed at how
161、 much media recognition that the Pulitzer brings, as compared to even the National Book Critics Award, which I was also surprised and delighted to win,” said Armantrout.“For a long time, my writing has been just below the media radar, and to have this kind of attention, suddenly, with my 10th book,
162、is really surprising.”Armantrout, a native Californian, received her bachelors degree at UC Berkeley, where she studied with noted poet Denise Levertov, and her masters in creative writing from San Francisco State University. She is a founding member of Language Poets, a group in American poetry tha
163、t analyzes the way language is used and raises questions to make the reader think. In March, she won the National Book Critics Circle Award for “Versed.” “This book has gotten more attention,” Armantrout said, “but I dont feel as if its better.”The first half of “Versed” focuses on the dark forces t
164、aking hold of the United States as it fought the war against Iraq. The second half looks at the dark forces casting a shadow over her own life after Armantrout was diagnosed with cancer in 2006.Armantrout was shocked to learn she had won the Pulitzer but many of her colleagues were not. “Rae Armantr
165、out is a unique voice in American poetry,” said Seth Lerer, head of Arts and Humanities at UCSD. “Versed”, published by the Wesleyan University Press, did appear in a larger printing than her earlier works, which is about 2,700 copies. The new edition is scheduled to appear in May.66. According to R
166、ae Armantrout, _.A. her 10th book is much betterB. her winning the Pulitzer is unexpectedC. the media is surprised at her worksD. she likes being recognized by her readers67. Which of the following is true of Rae Armantrout?A. She published a poetry textbook.B. She used to teach Denise Levertov.C. S
167、he started a poets group with others.D. She taught creative writing at UC Berkeley.68. What can we learn about “Versed”?A. It consists of three parts.B. It is mainly about the American army.C. It is a book published two decades ago.D. It partly concerns the poets own life.69. Rae Armantrouts colleag
168、ues think that she _.A. should write moreB. has a sweet voiceC. deserves the prizeD. is a strange professor70. What can we learn from the text? A. About 2,700 copies of “Versed” will be printed.B. Cancer made Armantrout stop writing.C. Armantrout got her degrees at UCSD.D. “Versed” has been awarded
169、twice.Passage 7(10重庆B篇)Love, success, happiness, family and freedom-how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.Question: Could you introduce yourself first?Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right
170、 now Im a web designer.Q: What are your great memories?A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long. Those are my great memories.Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?A: Yes. As life w
171、as very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?A: If I could change something
172、in my life, Id change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesnt matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.Q: How do your
173、 get along with your parents?A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what Ive got. Thats our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. M
174、y deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.60. In Misbahs childhood, .A. he was free from worryB. he liked living in the countrysideC. he was fond of getting close to natureD. he often spent holidays with his family61. What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?A. A color
175、ful life. B. A beautiful house.C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.62. How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters.63. If there were only one question left, what
176、would it most probably be?A. What was your childhood dream?B. What is your biggest achievement?C. What is your parents view of you?D. What was your hardest experience in the war?Passage 1(09浙江E篇)Four people in England back in 1953, stared at Photo 51,It wasnt mucha picture showing a black X. But thr
177、ee of these people won the Nobel Prize for figuring out what the photo really showed the shape of DNA The discovery brought fame and fortune to scientists James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins. The fourth, the one who actually made the picture, was left out. Her name was Rosalind Franklin
178、.”She should have been up there,” says historian Mary Bowden.” If her photos hadnt been there, the others couldnt have come up with the structure.” One reason Franklin was missing was that she had died of cancer four years before the Nobel decision. But now scholars doubt that Franklin was not only
179、robbed of her life by disease but robbed of credit by her competitors At Cambridge University in the 1950s, Watson and Click tried to make models by cutting up shapes of DNAs parts and then putting them together. In the meantime, at Kings College in London, Franklin and Wilkins shone X-rays at the m
180、olecule(分子). The rays produced patterns reflection the shape. But Wilkins and Franklins relationship was a lot rockier than the celebrated teamwork of Watson and Crick, Wilkins thought Franklin was hired to be his assistant .But the college actually employed her to take over the DNA project.What she
181、 did was produce X-ray pictures that told Watson and Crick that one of their early models was inside out. And she was not shy about saying so. That angered Watson, who attacked her in return, “Mere inspection suggested that she would not easily bend. Clearly she had to to go or be put in her place.”
182、As Franklins competitors, Wilkins, Watson and Crick had much to gain by cutting her out of the little group of researchers, says historian Pnina Abir-Am. In 1962 at the Nobel Prize awarding ceremony, Wilkins thanked 13 colleagues by name before he mentioned Franklin, Watson wrote his book laughing a
183、t her. Crick wrote in 1974 that “Franklin was only two steps away from the solution.” No, Franklin was the solution. “She contributed more than any other player to solving the structure of DNA . She must be considered a co-discoverer,” Abir-Am says. This was backed up by Aaron Klug, who worked with
184、Franklin and later won a Nobel Prize himself. Once described as the “Dark Lady of DNA”, Franklin is finally coming into the light.57. What is the text mainly about? A. The disagreements among DNA researchers. B. The unfair treatment of Franklin. C. The process of discovering DNA. D. The race between
185、 two teams of scientists.58. Watson was angry with Franklin because she . A. took the lead in the competition B. kept her results from him C. proved some of his findings wrong D. shared her data with other scientists59. Why is Franklin described as “Dark Lady of DNA”? A. She developed pictures in da
186、rk labs. B. She discovered the black X-the shape of DNA. C. Her name was forgotten after her death. D. Her contribution was unknown to the public.60. What is the writers attitude toward Wilkins, Watson and Crick? A. Disapproving. B. Respectful. C. Admiring. D. Doubtful.Passage 2(09重庆B篇)How to Be a W
187、innerSir Steven RedgraveWinner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes(糖尿病). Believing my career（职业生涯） was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of the specialists said there was to no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was it -the encouragement I ne
188、eded. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isnt difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasnt finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way.”Karen PickeringSwimming World Champion “I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of work
189、load by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success-you cant follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself, write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and youll be a step closer to achieving them.”Kirste
190、n BestPoet & Writer“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I cant achieve something. Then, there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as calm, peace or focus, either out loud o
191、r silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological（心理的） tool”60. What does Sir Steven Redgrave mainly talk about?A. Difficulties influenced his career.B. Specialists offered h
192、im medical advice.C. Training helped him defeat his disease.D. He overcame the shadow of illness to win.61. What does Karen Pickering put on top of her diary?A. Her training schedule.B. Her daily happenings.C. Her achievements.D. Her sports career.62.What does the underlined word “distractions” prob
193、ably refer to？A. Ways that help one to focus.B. Words that help one to feel less tense.C. Activities that turn ones attention away.D. Habits that make it hard for one to relax.63. According to the passage ,what do the three people have in common?A. Courage.B. Devotion.C. Hard work.D. Self-confidence
194、.Passage 3(09宁夏、海南B篇)Computer programmer David Jones earns $35.000 a year designing new computer games. yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card（信用卡）Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the p
195、roblem of most young people of his age is finding a job Davids firm releases（推出）two new games for the fast growing computer market each monthBut Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot he cannot drive a car take out a mortgage（抵押贷款）,or get credit cards David
196、got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago ,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said David spends some of his money on records and cl
197、othes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week But most of his spare time is spent working.“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying
198、 on at school Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added :”I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement（退休）is a possibility You never know when the market might disappear.”60In what way is David different from people of his age?AHe often goes out with friends
199、BHe lives with his motherCHe has a handsome incomeDHe graduated with six O-levels61What is one of the problems that David is facing now?AHe is too young to get a credit cardBHe has no time to learn drivingCHe has very little spare timeDHe will soon lose his job62Why was David able to get the job in
200、the company?AHe had done well in all his examsBHe had written some computer programsCHe was good at playing computer gamesDHe had learnt to use computers at school63Why did David decide to leave school and start working?AHe received lots of job offersBHe was eager to help his motherCHe lost interest
201、 in school studiesDHe wanted to earn his own livingPassage 4(09陕西B篇)When people hear a president speak, they seldom think about others helping to shape the presentation（报告）. Today, however, presidents depend on writers such as J. Terry Edmonds to help them communicate （交流） effectively. Edmonds is th
202、e first African American ever to work as a full-time speechwriter for a U. S. president; he is so the first African American to serve as director of speechwriting for White House. His is an all-American story of success. Edmonds grew up in Baltimore, Maryland; his father drove a truck, and his mothe
203、r worked as a waitress. A. great reader, Edmonds showed a gift for writing at his high School, Baltimore City College After graduating in 1967 Edmonds went on to Morgan State University Edmonds began his career in business, with jobs in public relations and communications. He joined the world of pol
204、itics as news secretary for his congressman （国会议员） from Baltimore During Bill Clintons presidency, he wrote speeches for Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala and worked in a number of job in the White House and in governmental departments President Clinton then appointed （任命）him to the
205、office of directory of speechwriting Following the 2000 elections Edmonds returned to Morgan State University as the schools special assistant to the president for 2001-2002 45. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text? A. Edmonds proved himself to be good at writing at high s
206、chool B. Edmonds graduated from Morgan State University in 1967. C. Edmonds was the first full-time speechwriter. D. Edmonds served the White House after 2000. 46.Edmonds entered the world of politics first as . A. news secretary for a Congressman B. a speechwriter for President Clinton C. news secr
207、etary in the White House D. a speechwriter for Secretary Donna Shalala 47. The text is most likely to be found in a book about . A. popular science B. historical events C. successful people D, Political systems 【2008高考试题】Passage 5(08广东C篇)Napoleon,as a character in Tolstoys War and Peace,is more than
208、 once described as having“fat little hands.”Nor does he “sit well or firmly on the horse.”He is said to be “undersized,”with “short legs” and a “round stomach”.The issue here is not the accuracy of Tolstoys descriptionit seems not that far off from historical accountsbut his choice of facts:other th
209、ings that could be said of the man are not said.We are meant to understand the difference of a warring commander in the body of a fat little Frenchman.Tolstoys Napoleon could be any man wandering in the streets and putting a little of powdered tobacco up his noseand that is the point.It is a way the
210、 novelist uses to show the moral nature of a character.And it turns out that,as Tolstoy has it,Napoleon is a crazy man.In a scene in Book Three of War and Peace,the wars having reached the critical year of 1812,Napoleon receives a representative from the Tsar (沙皇),who has come with peace terms.Napol
211、eon is very angry:doesnt he have more army? He,not the Tsar,is the one to make the terms.He will destroy all of Europe if his army is stopped,“That is what you will have gained by engaging me in the war!”he shouts.And then,Tolstoy writes,Napoleon“walked silently several times up and down the room,hi
212、s fat shoulders moving quickly.”Still later,after reviewing his army amid cheering crowds,Napoleon invites the shaken Russian to dinner.“He raised his hand to the Russians.face,” Tolstoy writes,and “taking him by the ear pulled it gently.”.To have ones ear pulled by the Emperor was considered the gr
213、eatest honor and mark of favor at the French court.“Well,well,why dont you say anything?”said he,as if it was ridiculous in his presence to respect any one but himself,Napoleon.Tolstoy did his research,but the composition is his own.51.Tolstoys description of Napoleon in War and Peace is .A.far from
214、 the historical factsB.based on the Russian historyC.based on his selection of factsD.not related to historical details52.Napoleon was angry when receiving the Russian representative because .A.he thought he should be the one to make the peace termsB.the Tsars peace terms were hard to acceptC.the Ru
215、ssians stopped his military movementD.he didnt have any more army to fight with53.What did Napoleon expect the Russian representative to do?A.To walk out of the room in anger.B.To show agreement with him.C.To say something about the Tsar.D.To express his admiration.54.Tolstoy intended to present Nap
216、oleon as a man who is .A.ill-mannered in dealing with foreign guestsB.fond of showing off his iron willC.determined in destroying all of EuropeD.crazy for power and respect55.What does the last sentence of the passage imply?A.A writer doesnt have to be faithful to his findings.B.A writer may write a
217、bout a hero in his own way.C.A writer may not be responsible for what he writes.D.A writer has hardly any freedom to show his feelings.Passage 6(08山东C篇)It was the summer of 1965.DeLuca,then 17,visited Peter Buck,a family friend.Buck asked DeLuca about his plans for the future.“Im going to college,bu
218、t I need a way to pay for it,” DeLuca recalls saying.“Buck said,You should open a sandwich shop.”That afternoon,they agreed to be partners.And they set a goal:to open 32 stores in ten years.After doing some research,Buck wrote a check for $1,000.DeLuca rented a storefront (店面) in Connecticut,and whe
219、n they couldnt cover their start-up costs,Buck kicked in another $1,000.But business didnt go smoothly as they expected.DeLuca says,“After six months,we were doing poorly,but we didnt know how badly,because we didnt have any financial controls.” All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower t
220、han their costs.DeLuca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time.Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York.Theyd meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the business running.“We convinced ourselves to open a second store.
221、We figured we could tell the public,We are so successful,we are opening a second store.” And they didin the spring of 1966.Still,it was a lot of learning by trial and error.But the partners learn-as-you go approach turned out to be their greatest strength.Every Friday,DeLuca would drive around and h
222、and-deliver the checks to pay their suppliers.“It probably took me two and a half hours and it wasnt necessary,but as a result,the suppliers got to know me very well,and the personal relationships established really helped out,” DeLuca says.And having a goal was also important.“There are so many pro
223、blems that can get you down.You just have to keep working toward your goal,” DeLuca adds.DeLuca ended up founding Subway Sandwich,the multimillion-dollar restaurant chain.67.DeLuca opened the first sandwich shop in order to .A.support his familyB.pay for his college educationC.help his partner expan
224、d businessD.do some research68.Which of the following is true of Buck?A.He put money into the sandwich business.B.He was a professor of business administration.C.He was studying at the University of Bridgeport.D.He rented a storefront for DeLuca.69.What can we learn about their first shop?A.It stood
225、 at an unfavorable place.B.It lowered the prices to promote sales.C.It made no profits due to poor management.D.It lacked control over the quality of sandwiches.70.They decided to open a second store because they .A.had enough money to do itB.had succeeded in their businessC.wished to meet the incre
226、asing demand of customersD.wanted to make believe that they were successful71.What contributes most to their success according to the author?A.Learning by trial and error.B.Making friends with suppliers.C.Finding a good partner.D.Opening chain stores.Passage 7(08山东D篇)Melissa Poe was 9 years old when
227、 she began a campaign for a cleaner environment by writing a letter to the then President Bush.Through her own efforts,her letter was reproduced on over 250 donated billboards (广告牌) across the country.The response to her request for help was so huge that Poe established Kids For A Cleaner Environmen
228、t (Kids F.A.C.E.) in 1989.There are now 300,000 members of Kids F.A.C.E. worldwide and it is the worlds largest youth environmental organization.Poe has also asked the National Park Service to carry out a “Childrens Forest” project in every national park.In 1992,she was invited as one of only six ch
229、ildren in the world to speak at the Earth Summit in Brazil as part of the Voices of the Future Program.In 1993,she was given a Caring Award for her efforts by the Caring Institute.Since the organization started,Kids F.A.C.E.members have distributed and planted over 1 million trees!Ongoing tree-plant
230、ing projects include Kids Yardsthe creation of backyard wildlife habitats (栖息地)and now Kids F.A.C.E.is involved in the exciting Earth Odyssey,which is a great way to start helping.“Starting the club turned out to be a way to help people get involved with the environment.Club members started doing th
231、ings like recycling,picking up litter and planting trees as well as inviting other kids to join their club.”“We try to tell kids that its not OK to be lazy,” she explains.“You need to start being a responsible,environmentally friendly person now,right away,before you become a resource-sucking adult.
232、”72.Kids F.A.C.E.is .A.a program to help students with writingB.a project of litter recyclingC.a campaign launched by President BushD.a club of environmental protection73.What can we learn about Poe?A.She was awarded a prize in Brazil.B.She donated billboards across the country.C.She got positive re
233、sponses for her efforts.D.She joined the National Park Service.74.Kids Yards is .A.established in a national parkB.started to protect wildlifeC.a wildlife-raising projectD.an entertainment park for kids75.Which of the following can be inferred from the text?A.Adults are resource-sucking people.B.Poe
234、 sought help from a youth organization.C.Kids F.A.C.E.members are from the U.S.D.Kids are urged to save natural resources.Passage 8(08江西C篇)with the way things had progressedHis robot looked even better than Alicias and it was able to bounce a ball with its arm, something Alicia had failed to doOn th
235、e day of the competition, he saw AliciaEverything dawned on her the minute she saw him among the competitors. She stared at him, puzzled at first, then angry and finally a look of helplessness came over herThe flashbulbs of the camera exploded in Nigels faceThe robot had performed actions so unique
236、and different that the specialists judgments were the sameNigel was so pleased with himself that he did not even notice the girl standing a few feet away from himWithout her, he would never have won the competition64What reward did Nigel receive for doing well in his school work?AHe was offered a pa
237、rt-time job.BHe was honored with a scholarship.CHe helped his teachers construct a robot.DHe helped in the computer laboratories.65Nigels original intention of joining the contest was to _ Abe the top student of the schoolBbeing great honor to his schoolCconstruct a robot with the Lego setsDwins the
238、 thousand-dollar prize66Why did Nigel help Alicia finish her robot?AHe tried to make friends with her.BHe was fond of building robots.CHe intended to help her.DHe didnt want her to suspect him.67What is the authors attitude towards Nigels actions?AHe is mildly critical. BHe is strongly critical.CHe
239、is in favor of them. DHis attitude is not clear.Passage 9 (08天津A篇)Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control h
240、er. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school because she was too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literar
241、y magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend college, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At t
242、he universitys Writers Workshop, however, she felt lonelya Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feeling of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice.”“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writin
243、g acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didnt think it had anything to do with why I felt so much imbalance in my life, but it had everything to do with it! Thats when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldnt write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The Ho
244、use on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chicago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through grad
245、uate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a childrens book, and a short-story collection.36. Which of the following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers. B. She felt herself a nobody. C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not
246、 have any good teachers.37. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _. A. work for a school magazine B. run away from her family C. make a lot of friends D. develop her writing style38. According to Cisneros, what played the decisive role in her success? A. Her early years in college. B. Her
247、training in the Workshop. C. Her feeling of being different. D. Her childhood experience.39. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street? A. It is quite popular among students. B. It is the only book ever written by Cisneros. C. It wasnt a success as it was written in Spanish. D. It won an awar
248、d when Cisneros was twenty-nine. Passage 10(08浙江A篇)Adrians “Amazing Race” started early when his parents realized that he, as a baby, couldnt hear a thing, not even loud noises. In a special school for the hearing-impaired (听觉受损的)，he learned sign language and got to mix with other disabled children.
249、 However, the sight of all the disabled children communicating with one another upset his mother. She wanted him to lead a normal life. So after speaking to an advisor, she sent him to private classes where he learned to read lips and pronounce words. Later on, Adrians parents decided to send him to
250、 a regular school. But the headmaster tried to prevent them from doing so, saying regular schools couldnt take care of a special needs student. His parents were determined to take the risk and pushed him hard to go through his work every day because they wanted to prove that, given the opportunity,
251、he could do anything. Adrian made the grade and got accepted. It was a big challenge. The pace（节奏）was faster so he had to sit at the front of the class and really pay attention to the teacher, which wasnt always easy. But he stuck to it and did a lot of extra work after school. The efforts made by A
252、drian and his parents paid off. Adrian graduated with good grades and got into a top high school. He also achieved a lot in life outside school. He developed a love for the outdoors and went to Nepal to climb mountains. He even entered the World Yacht Race 05/06being the first hearing-impaired Asian
253、 to do so. But none of these achievements would have been possible without one of the most important lessons from his mother.“If you believe in yourself and work hard, you can achieve great results,”she often said.41. How did Adrian communicate with other children in the special school?A. By speakin
254、g. B. By using sign language.C. By reading lips. D. By making loud noises.42. Adrians parents decided to send him to a regular school because .A. they wanted him to live a normal life B. they wanted to prove the headmaster wrongC. he wouldnt mix with other disabled children D. he wasnt taken good ca
255、re of in the special school43. How did Adrian finally succeed in his study? A. He did a lot of outdoor activities.B. He was pushed hard to study every day.C. He attended private classes after school.D. He worked very hard both in and after class.44. Why is Adrians life described as an “Amazing Race”
256、?A. He did very well in his study. B. He succeeded in entering a regular school.C. He reached his goals in spite of his disability.D. He took part in the World Yacht Race 05/06.Passage 11(08福建A篇)After the Summer Olympics are over,when all the athletes and viewers have gone home and the television au
257、dience has switched off,another group of athletes and fans will arrive at the host city,and another competition will begin.These are the Paralympics,the games for athletes with a disability.But in Beijing in 2008,for the first time,one of the greatest paralympians will not be taking part.She is a Br
258、itish athlete by the name of Tanni Grey-Thompson.Born with spina bifida（脊椎裂）which left her paralysed from the waist down,Tanni used a wheelchair from the age of 7.At first,she was not keen on sport,apart from horse riding,which gave her a sense of freedom.But in her teens,she started taking sports m
259、ore seriously.She tried swimming,basketball and tennis.Eventually she found athletics, and never looked back.Indeed,Tannis athletic career took off.In 1984,when she was 15,she pulled off a surprise victory in the 100 metres at the Junior National Wheelchair Games.In 1988,Tanni went to her first Para
260、lympic Games in Seoul.She won bronze in the 400 metres.Even greater success followed at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympics.Tanni won gold in the 100,200,400 and 800 metres relay,setting two world records in the process.In the same year she achieved the first of her six London Wheelchair Marathon victori
261、es.Tannis enduring success has been part motivation(动机），part preparation.“The training I do that enables me to be a good sprinter(短跑运动员）,enables me to be good at a marathon too.I train 50 weeks of the year and that keeps me prepared for whatever distance I went to race.I am still competing at a very
262、 high level,but as I get older things get harder and I want to retire before I fall apart.”Indeed Tanni retired finally after the Visa Paralympic World Cup in 2007.Her wish is to coach young athletes for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.In spite of ups and downs,she never takes her fate lying down.In her
263、splendid life,she has won an amazing eleven gold medals,four silvers and one bronze in a series of Paralympicsa top level athletic career covering two decades.She has won the London Wheelchair Marathon six times,more than any other competitor,and she has set over thirty world records.What advice doe
264、s she have for young athletes?“Work hard at your studies,and then train,train and train again.”56.Which of the following sports did Tanni like before thirteen?A.Basketball.B.Swimming.C.Tennis.D.Horse riding.57.When did Tanni win her first Olympic gold medal?A.In 1984.B.In 1988.C.In 1992.D.In 2007.58
265、.The underlined word “that” in the 5th paragraph refers to .A.fifty weeks trainingB.being a good sprinterC.training almost every dayD.part motivation and part preparation59.Whats the right order of the events related to Tanni?a.She works as a coach.b.She took up athletics.c.She won four gold medals
266、in Barcelona.d.She competed in her first Paralympic Games.e.She achieved a victory in her first London Wheelchair Marathon.A.b,d,c,e,aB.a,d,b,c,eC.a,d,c,e,bD.b,d,a,e,c60.What can we learn from Tannis success?A.Union is strength. B.Never too late to learn.C.Well begun is half done. D.No pains,no gains.
