1、阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Book reviews can be a great foot in the door if youre looking to get your writing published somewhere. Most magazines, whether online or print, will include book reviews about books that tackle the topics the magazine discusses. Also, most editors and staff write
2、rs are usually too busy to read books and review them themselves (unless they are specifically assigned to a book review column). Therefore, writing book reviews can be a great way to get started with a writing career.Many people that are reading your review may not know anything about the book your
3、e reviewing. Instead of making them go find information on their own by searching for the book title, start out with a little description of the book. Make sure you avoid too long of a summary, though, because if too much of your article is a summary of the book, it wont be interesting. Start with a
4、 short paragraph or so that hits all the major points but doesnt give too much away. You dont want to tell your reader everything about the book, because then they wont have to read it at all. Just give enough information so your reader is interested in reading the book.Some magazines like to publis
5、h book reviews that are completely objective（客观的）. This means that they want a review of the book that doesnt share your opinion and that in which your opinion isnt obvious from reading what you wrote. If you hated a book, it might not be a great book to review. You probably want to review books tha
6、t you enjoyed. This will give your review a positive spin. Avoid gushing about how much you loved the book, however. You should not include your personal reaction to the book until the very end, where you include a sentence or two about whether or not you would recommend a book and to whom you would
7、 recommend it.A great way to get your review noticed is to look at a book through a specific lens. Read the book as a feminist（女权主义者） would, for example, and talk about what a feminist might say to applaud or criticize the book. You can choose any number of lenses, and feminism is just one option. A
8、n economic lens, a family lens, the lens of a different nationality, or the lens of a child could all be interesting ways to look at a book. If you look at a book in this way, instead of just reading it and forming your own opinion, it will be much more interesting and marketable. This is especially
9、 the case if you look at a lens that relates to the subject of the magazine to which you are submitting. Feminist magazines love book reviews about books read through a feminist lens, for example, because it pertains to their readership.Another great way to write a book review is to talk about the w
10、riters style. Anyone can pick up a book and read for the plot, but it takes an experienced writer to note interesting things about another writers style and write about them intelligently.1. Whats the first paragraph mainly about?A. Standards of good book reviews. B. Benefits of writing book reviews
11、.C. Ways to get your writing published. D. Topics usually discussed in magazines.2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good book review?A. Including much information on a major point of the book.B. Stating clearly the writers opinion of the book.C. Giving a brief summary of the book.D.
12、Avoiding describing the book.3. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by.A. giving examplesB. telling personal experiencesC. making comparisonsD. analyzing causes4. According to the text, only a skilled writer can.A. look at a book through a specific angle B. give an objective description of a bo
13、okC. find a book and understand its plot easily D. pay close attention to another writers style【参考答案】14、BCAD阅读理解。When most people think of tropical islands, lined with white sandy beaches and bright blue seas, it is often the Caribbean or South Pacific that comes to mind. But for Chinese tourists wh
14、o want a taste of paradise on Earth there is a new place to consider.Mauritius, an island lying off the southeast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, has just been added to Chinas list of tourist destinations. Rich in history, natural beauty and culture, the island has been a popular destination for the
15、worlds tourists for many years.On December 15 a total of eight African countries were added to the list. The others are Tunisia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Seychelles.The island has passed through the controlling hands of a number of European powers, including Dutch, French
16、and British. In 1968, Mauritius won its independence.At present, over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu and another fifth is Muslim. Both groups are descendants(后裔) from workers brought to the island from India by the British. Some Chinese were also brought over to work. There are also desce
17、ndants of African slaves and Franco-Mauritians, the original settlers of the island.One of the best things about the island is the food. There is a mouth-watering mix of European, Chinese and Indian flavours and seafood is very popular. A typical Mauritian dinner might have Indian chicken curry, Chi
18、nese pork, British roast beef and French-style vegetables. Boiled rice is served with just about everything. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum(朗姆酒).The pleasant tropical climate and scenery provide the perfect setting to enjoy everything. The sea is full of colorf
19、ul life that lives around the coral reef. This makes Mauritius a wonderful place for swimming and diving. The large number of interesting fish means it is also an exciting place for those who like to go fishing. (from )5. Which of the following cant be used to describe Mauritius?A. Tropical island,
20、white sandy beach and bright blue sea.B. Beautiful scenery, rich history and culture.C. Most of the people in Mauritius are black.D. Delicious food mixed with eastern and western flavours.6. Which group of the following topics is not discussed in the text?A. Food and history. B. Scenery and populati
21、on. C. Location and sports. D. Natural resources and agriculture.7. Which of the following is true?A. Mauritius has something similar to the Caribbean or South Pacific.B. Mauritius has a history of less than 40 years. C. Mauritius has been a popular destination for Chinese tourists for many years.D.
22、 The main food in Mauritius is local beer and rum.8. The underlined word “This” in the last paragraph refers to _.A. Pleasant tropical climate B. Beautiful scenery C. The sea with colorful life D. The coral reef 5. C 事实细节题。第五段“over half the population of Mauritius is Hindu”的意义：毛里求斯现在一半的人口为印度人。根据我们中学
23、生应该具备的常识，印度人不属于黑色人种，由此推断可知6. D 事实归纳题。通读全文，短文中没有涉及“自然资源和农业”。其他几项都能找到。7. A 推测题。短文第一段的意义是：一提起以白色的沙滩和迷人的大海而著称的热带群岛，人们大多会想起加勒比海或是南太平洋上的岛屿。而现在，中国游客又多了另外一个天堂般的好去处毛里求斯。由此衬托出毛里求斯与加勒比海或南太平洋上的岛屿有相类似的风光。毛里求斯1968年赢得独立，独立不到40年，但不能说她有不到40 年的历史，可排除B项。第二段提到毛里求斯日前对中国公民开放旅游，可排除C项。倒数第二段“Boiled rice is served with just
24、about everything. All that is washed down with a plentiful supply of local beer and rum”的意思是：主食为米饭。用餐的时候少不了喝一些当地的啤酒和朗姆酒，可排除D项8. C 指代题。根据这两句的意义：五颜六色的小生物在珊瑚礁周围生存和繁衍，把大海点缀得分外美丽。(这样的大海)使毛里求斯成为游客畅游、潜水的好地方。因此，This指代The sea with colorful life。阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 After our early morni
25、ng wake-up, we are still a couple ofhours away from the overlooks.It is pitch black.I can feel theheavy humid fog left behind my last nights rain. This is why the tour memo listed flashlight. Unfortunately; the majorityof our hiking party of nine must have missed the memo, so wehave only four flashl
26、ights between us. An hoar later,we are on the trail. It is dark, foggy, wet and the rocks are alippery.We alternate places between the flashlights haves and have-nots. As we march, the only voices heard are from the haves: Step up, step down, watch out for the rock on your left. We reach Intipunku w
27、ith only 15 minutes to spare. The view at sunrise is not what we were told in the travel brochures. Three feet in front of our faces is a white substance called fog. As we walk towards the Machu Picchu ruins, my anticipation is mounting. When will the fog lift? Slowly, as if someone is cranking up a
28、 curtain, Huayna Picchu begins to appear,overlooking Machu Picchu. First there are fleeting glimpses, and then finally, there is, in its full splendor. When I envisioned going to Machu Picchu, I always thought of mysterious ruins and the famous postcard picture looking toward Huayna Picchu. But ther
29、e is more to this man-made / natural wonder of the World. It is the adventure of getting there. I knew I wanted to experience the feel of the Inca culture and the energy of this sacred valley, I also knew I didnt want to take the train, but needed to hike. Depending on your starting point,the Inca T
30、rail is 25 to 33miles of semi-arid desert, breathless mountain passes and stunning tropical cloud forest. Our hike took us four nights and 25 miles to finish. Our local guide MaurO keeps telling us no worries, the hike is 90 percent mental and only 10 percent physical. I am not convinced that the ph
31、ysical percentage is correct, but I definitely become more and more excited as we are now getting closer to Machu Picchu.By getting myself into good shape, running 20 miles and hiking a 500-foot-high hill five to seven times per week before I left for Peru, I was able to enjoy the beauty of the hike
32、 and not worry much about aching muscles and lungs.1. About flashlights, which of the following statements is true? A. The local guide had asked them to take flashlights for the hike. B. They had taken enough flashlights for the hike. C. Before they got to Intipunku, they depended a lot on their fla
33、shlights. D. They used flashlights all the time.2. Put the following events into the right order. a. They reached Intipunku, b. They read the travel brochures. c. They walked on the trail in the dark. d. They advanced to get closer to Maehu Picchu. e. They enjoyed the splendor of Huayna Picchu. A. e
34、bade B. bacde C. abced D. bcaed3. What does the underlined word anticipation in Paragraph Four mean? A. expectation B. excitement C. disappointment D. enthusiasm4. What can NOT be inferred from the text? A. The writer made good preparation for the tour. B. The Inca Trail took them four nights. C. Ma
35、chu Picchu is in the country of Peru. D. They reached Intipunku ahead of time.5. According to the writer, what attracted him most in the tour? A. Mysterious ruins. B. The famous post-card picture. C. The hiking. D. The Inca culture.【参考答案】15、CDABC 【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（9）】信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 下面是一篇应用
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38、lack .& Decker 2-Slice Toaster - Black (T3550)Quantity: 1Price: $19.99Availability: This item is available online and in stores.Features: Frozen button for one-step toasting of French toast and more.Cancel button stops the toasting at any time.D. Hamilton Beach Heavy Weight Can OpenerQuantity: 1Pric
39、e: $19.99Availability: This item is available online and in stores Features:1. Auto-shutoff.Removable washing unit, bottle opener and knife sharpener.E. Chefmate Nonstick 5-pc. Bakeware SetQuantity: 1Price: $11:99Availability: This item is available online but is not available in stores.Features: Th
40、is 5-pc. set includes the baking essentials: two round cake pans, a biscuit pan, a roast pan and a cookie sheet. Made from pewter gray aluminum nonstick material.F. Cake Stand with CoverQuantity: 1Price: $ 9.99 Availability: This item is available online and in stores.Features： Covered glass cake st
41、and on a pedestal doubles as a punch bowl when you flip both the base and the cover upside down. This cake stand with a cover does two jobs, so you can meet all of your holiday party demands. Made of elegant yet heavy patterned glass in a simple design. 以下是消费者的信息。请匹配消费者与他们拟购买的电器产品。46. Mr. Lai is a w
42、orker. He is busy doing his work all day long. He will buy a can opener. This champion of can openers features a removable washing unit and automatic shutoff.47. Mrs. Zhou is a housewife. She has relied on the magic of bakers secret pans for years. She wants to buy a new set of bakers secret pans, w
43、hich are even better with a sturdier, more durable design thats dishwasher safe.48. Mr. Sun is used to boiling water for tea, cocoa, instant soup and more. He needs a portable electric kettle, which has an automatic temperature control, a durable polypropylene exterior and a- heat-resistant handle a
44、nd base.49. Mrs. Lu is a housewife. She enjoys cake and punch. She needs a cake stand with a cover. She will use it as a cake stand with a lovely fluted base and dome cover.50. Mr. Song has retired for five years. He, as well as his old wife, doesnt know how to use the Internet, but they both like coffee more than tea when chatting with each other. He wants to buy a cup coffee maker to make coffee.【参考答案】46-50 DEAFB
