1、山西省太原市2014高考英语信息匹配及任务型阅读（4）及答案任务型阅读（A）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空格1个单词。Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, theyre a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some
2、 great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while youre hanging out with the family. Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you dont pick a book which is so challenging that its stressful or so simple that i
3、ts boring. If youre at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a childrens book or reading a book that youve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since youre already familiar with the story. If youre at the intermediate level, popular b
4、ooks like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as theyll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, science fiction, classic works of literature or contemporary prize winners （Booker, Nobel,
5、Pulitzer） are good options.The most important thing is to pick a book that youre really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the fir
6、st few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chinese-language eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because theres always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved,
7、 which helps me make it through those first few chapters.Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend whos interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or
8、e-mail. Im currently doing that with my friend Laura. Weve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Chris
9、tie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that youre interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!from 21st Century （January 21, 2009）TitleEnjoy English language literature on vacationThemeFind a
10、good book to read on your journey to a (1) _ place.(2) _ of proper booksBeginners may pick a childrens book or a book whose story is (3) _ to them.Poplar books might make it (4) _for intermediate-level readers to read them from cover to cover.Science fiction, classic works of literature or contempor
11、ary prize winners may be (5) _ for advanced readers.Ways to keep up your (6) _ for readingChoose a book that is interesting enough to (7) _ you in the story and help get through some difficult chapters .Read along with a friend a book you both feel interested in and (8) _views on plot lines or vocab
12、ulary to achieve your common goals.Books (9) _Harry Potter seriesNarnia seriesWorks by Michael CrichtonWorks by Agatha Christie(10) _ fiction by Stephen King1. distant 2. Choices/ Options 3. familiar 4. possible 5. suitable 6. motivation 7. involve 8. exchange 9 recommended 10. Horror【2014高考英语哈尔滨市第三
13、中学一模】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesnt mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or the other, youll have to stand up and say problem, I dont want you in my life. 36 Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husband
14、s, and children the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ourselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Problems come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now read on to know how to solve your problems.Talk,
15、it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. 37 Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. 38 When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. You can try throwing
16、 away the paper on which you wrote your problems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the problems from your life.Dont lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, dont lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family you should still have faith. 39 Your problems arent
17、 the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, therere another one million people whose problems are huger than yours. 40 Your problems might just seem big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, however big or small, always has a wa
18、y out.A. But the truth is that when you talk about it, youre setting free the negative energies that have been gathering within you. B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?C. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why cant
19、I?D. Of course, weve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.E. We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.F. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you dont want a real person to talk with.G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything t
20、hat you lose.【参考答案】七选五3640 DAFGC【浙江省2014高考英语模拟冲刺卷】下面文章中有5处（第6165题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Raise children with multiple (多种的) languagesB. Adults prefer basic grammar pointsC. Children learn languages fasterD. Learn two languages at the same timeE. Lear
21、n a language as an adultF. Learn your native languageLanguage learning for young childrenIf youve ever tried to learn a second language as an adult, you probably know that it isnt easy. You have to study hard. Cards, papers, hours of listening and speaking practice are a minimum (最低限度) for adult lan
22、guage learners. For children, however, learning a language, is much easier.61. _Do you remember the process of learning your native language? As a baby, you began to learn your native language before you began to form long-term memories. You first began to understand the spoken language. After that,
23、 you started repeating what you heard and making sounds that still had no meaning. Soon you learned to pronounce words in your native language. As time went by, you learned more words and began to speak with correct grammar. All this happened to you without thinking.62. _If you have ever taken langu
24、age classes as an adult, you are probably well aware that language learning becomes much more difficult as you age. Adults rarely pick up a language without thinking. You have to study hard to learn grammar rules and practice your pronunciation and listening skills as much as you possibly can. Many
25、adults desire to be able to learn a language as easily as children can, but, unfortunately, the days of easy language learning are over for most of them.63. _Why is language learning so much easier for children than it is for adults? It turns out that this question still doesnt have a clear scientif
26、ic answer. When it comes to human behavior, language is one of the most strange aspects of our lives. Its clear that there is a period during childhood that is good for learning languages, and that it becomes more difficult afterwards. The areas of the brain that rule language learning become much l
27、ess active as we age. What is understood is that children learn not only their native language but also foreign languages much faster than adults.64. _Children who grow up in an environment where multiple languages are spoken can easily pick up different languages, sometimes even without realizing t
28、hat they are different languages. For example, children whose parents speak two different languages will learn to speak to Mom in one way and to Dad in a different way, but they do not understand these are two different languages. According to a study, these children will learn both languages easily
29、 and wont even have a preference for one or the other.65. _So whats the suggestion for parenting? If you want your children to speak more than one language, no advice is more important than this start early! The earlier children start learning a second or foreign language, the easier it will be for
30、them to learn that language. Sending small children to bilingual (双语) schools is one way to put them on the path towards being successful people who speak multiple languages. But remember, no matter how early children start learning a language, they can lose their language ability if they dont conti
31、nue to use and practice the language as they grow. Language is like anything else if you dont use it, you lose it!【参考答案】：61. F 62. E 63. C 64. D 65. A(七)-(2013安徽名校联盟最后一卷)Family structure had changed dramatically over the last 50 years. The following are the types of families existing today.Nuclear F
32、amilyThe nuclear family is a traditional type of family structure. This family type consists of mother, father and children. The nuclear family was long held in esteem by society as being the ideal in which to raise children because children in nuclear families receive strength and stability from th
33、e twoparent structure.Single Parent FamilyThe single parent family consists of one parent raising one or more children on his own. When only one parent is at home, it may be a struggle to find childcare, as there is only one parent working. This limits income and opportunities in many cases, althoug
34、h many single parent families have help from relatives and friends.Extended FamilyThe extended family structure consists of two or more adults who are related, either by blood or marriage, living in the same home. This family includes many relatives living together and working toward common goals. T
35、his type of family structure may be formed due to financial difficulties or because older relatives are unable to care for themselves alone. Childless FamilyWhile most people think of family as including children, there are couples who either cannot or choose not to have children. Many childless fam
36、ilies take on the responsibility of pet ownership or have extensive contact with their nieces and nephews as a substitute for having their own children.StepfamilyOver half of all marriages end in divorce, and many of these individuals choose to get remarried. This creates the stepfamily, which invol
37、ves two separate families merging into one new unit. Stepfamilies tend to have more problems, such as adjustment periods and discipline issues. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to what is the best type of family structure. As long as a family is filled with love and support for one an
38、other, it tends to be successful and thrive.TitleTodays family types IntroductionFamily structure is quite 1._ from what it was fifty years ago.Nuclear FamilyThe nuclear family is a 2._ family structure which consists of mother, father and children.It is seen as an ideal type of family structure bec
39、ause of its being good for 3._ children.Single Parent FamilyA single parent family is 4._ up of one or more children and a parent.The income and opportunities of single parent family are 5._.Extended FamilyThe extended family is one in which two or three related adults live in the same home by blood
40、 or 6._.Lacking in money or attending to the older members account for the formation of extended family. Childless FamilyChildren are not born in childless family.StepfamilyStepfamily is 7._ when two divorced individuals choose to get married.It has a 8._ of having more problems.9._Love and support
41、can always 10._ to a successful and thriving family regardless of family structure.答案：1different2.traditional3.raising4.made5.limited6marriage7.created/formed8.tendency9.Conclusion10.contribute/lead(八)-(2013皖南八校第三次联考)Do you love traveling? If the answer is yes, then have you ever thought about why?
42、You may maintain that traveling can help you expand your scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. It will provide more chances for you to enjoy food and try on clothes that you otherwise cannot possibly have. A famous English author Francis Bacon (15611626) makes a point
43、when he says that, “Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”Evidence of leisure travel can be traced (追溯) as far back as ancient Babylon. This year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the 1 billionth tourist will cross an international b
44、oundary before the end of this month. That means that one in seven people on the planet traveled this year, something that would not have been possible a few decades ago. Around 20 years ago only the rich could travel.While the US and France remain the two largest destinations for world travel, expe
45、rts say much of the explosive growth in tourism has been to countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast, which werent even on the world tourism map a decade ago. The top five destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, are Paris, L
46、ondon, New York, the Mediterranean, Turkey.Several factors have led to the boom in world travel. The prosperity (富裕) of people in Asia is one factor. People in Asian developing countries have lifted their incomes above middleclass levels in the past few years. And a lot of them have used their new w
47、ealth to travel. In addition, travel costs have been reduced thanks to the rapid development of transportation, and competition between airlines to give customers the best prices.TopicTravellingAdvantagesEnrich knowledge, especially in 1._ and history.Taste different 2._ and buy different clothes.Fr
48、ancis Bacon thinks that travel is a part of education and a part of experience.Development3._ from ancient Babylon, travel only really took off after World War .Only the wealthy people could go on a trip about two 4._ ago.The number of people travelling abroad will 5._ as many as 1 billion before th
49、e end of this month.Tourist6_The US and France remain the two most popular countries for world travel.Tourism has developed 7._ in countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast.The top five destinations in the world are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean and Turkey.Fa
50、ctors8_ inthe popularity ofglobal tourismAsian people have got 9._ than before.People have 10._ less money on travel because of convenient transportation and price competition between airlines.答案：1geography2.food(s)3.Dating4.decades5.reach6destinations7.explosively/quickly/rapidly/fast8.resulting 9richer/wealthier10.spent
