1、第三模块 阅读理解4题1（2014届河北邯郸高三摸底考试）Recently I fully understood that a little favor could really make a big difference. My daughter and I were, accidentally, in time to catch a falling heart just before it hit the ground.It all started when Charlene, one of my co-volunteers at the library, asked if I could
2、 do her duty on Tuesday since her doctor appointment had been unexpectedly changed. I agreed, which meant I was home on Friday instead of volunteering as previously planned.My daughter, Mary, managers a book store in town. Mid-morning, she called to ask me for help. Would I buy a fifty dollar gift c
3、ard, birthday card, and cake for one of Marys assistant managers, Cindy?Mary explained she had to call Cindy in to take the place of another assistant manager who was sick, but felt terrible about it when she discovered it was Cindys birthday. Cindy insisted that it was just fine. But that was not w
4、hat Mary thought, so she gathered enough money from other employees to throw a surprise party for Cindy. Since neither Mary, nor any of the other employees, could leave to pick up the goodies, they were turning to me for help. Days later, Mary told me the wonderful rest of the story, “Cindy cried an
5、d cried when we surprised her. After the party, Cindy told us that her boyfriend had chosen that morning to break up with her. To top that off, she only had 26 cents left in her bank account.”We were surprised at the series of unexpected events that took place in order to circle Cindy with love and
6、catch her falling heart just before it hit the ground.36. WhydidCharleneaskafavorofthewriter?A.ShehadtoseethedoctoronFriday.B.Shewantedtocelebrateherdaughtersbirthday.C.ShehadanunexpectedappointmentonTuesday.D.Sheneededtoprepareforherdaughtersbirthday.37. WhatcanwelearnaboutMary?A.Shewasalearned car
7、eerwoman.B.Shehaduneasyrelationshipswithherassistants. C.SheknewCindyslovestorybeforethesurpriseparty.D.Sheplayedthemostimportantroleinthiscircleoflove.38. Which of the following couldnt be the reason why Cindy cried?A. She had to work on her birthday.B. She had little money in her bank account.C. S
8、he was greatly moved by Marys care and kindness.D. She and her boyfriend parted that very morning.39. The underlined word “goodies” refers to_.A. Gifts for Cindy B. Good storiesC. Close friends D. Goods on sale【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者、Mary，Charlene，Cindy之间互相帮助的故事。36C细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的It all started when
9、Charlene, one of my co-volunteers at the library, asked if I could do her duty on Tuesday since her doctor appointment had been unexpectedly changed.可知，Charlene因为她预约的牙医临时有变化，所以她让我星期二值班。故选C项。37D推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的Mary explained she had to call Cindy in to take the place of another assistant manager who w
10、as sick, but felt terrible about it when she discovered it was Cindys birthday. Cindy insisted that it was just fine. But that was not what Mary thought, so she gathered enough money from other employees to throw a surprise party for Cindy.可知，Mary在这个爱的循环中起着重要作用。故选D项。38A细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的she only had
11、26 cents left in her bank account.可知B错误；根据文章倒数第二段中的After the party, Cindy told us that her boyfriend had chosen that morning to break up with her可知D错误；根据文章倒数第二段中的she gathered enough money from other employees to throw a surprise party for Cindy可知C错误。所以选A项。39A猜测词义题。根据第五段中的Since neither Mary, nor any
12、of the other employees, could leave to pick up the goodies, they were turning to me for help.可知，猜测pick up意为：买，所以goodies意为东西。Pick up goodies买东西。故选A项。2（2014届云南省昆明市高三上学期第一次摸底调研测试）Parents are not only looking for a unique name for their baby, but they also want a name that has a special meaning. America
13、n Indians usually have pretty interesting names. These names are given to them through various methods and usually by an elder. American Indians feel very strongly about naming their child, and it is almost treated like a ritual. In some American Indian cultures, they even hold a ceremony when they
14、are to name a child American Indian children are usually named by an elder who could be their grandmother, grandfather, mother or father. The name given by the elder comes to them in many different forms such as characteristics of the person, dreams that the elder may have. or the name of a family m
15、ember who has died It is also true that some American Indians arc named after some sort of animal while others are named after nature Some tribes (部落) name their children after events that happen before their birth. Also in different tribes, two of the American Indians in the same tribe cant share t
16、he same name Once the person with the name has died. then the name may be used again. It is said that American Indians believe that they shouted not address the baby by the name that they are given because if the name is too well-known. the child or baby may be called back to the spirit world; this
17、is what causes many American Indians to be given nicknames (绰号). Many American Indians arc more commonly known by their nicknames instead of their names given at birt.47. What does the underlined word ritual in Paragraph l probably mean?A. exciting moment B. special eventC. good opportunity D. great
18、 time48. Which is not the way Indians name their child?A. The name of a certain animal. B. One of the childs ancestors.C. The dreams of the Indian child.D. An event before the childs birth.49. Why are American Indians given nicknames?A. It is not convenient to use their formal namesB. They dont want
19、 to be famous in the tribes.C. Parents are afraid their child would die young.D. Nicknames are shorter and easier to address.50. What does the text mainly talk about?A. Origins of American Indians namesB. History of American Indians namesC. Importance of American Indians names.D. Customs in American
20、 Indians names.【文章大意】本文介绍了美洲印第安人把给孩子起名看作是一件特别的事情，介绍了美洲印第安人起名的风俗习惯。47B词义猜测题。根据后句In some American Indian cultures. they even hold a ceremony when they are to name a child在一些美洲印第安文化里，当他们要给孩子起名是时候他们甚至举行仪式。exciting moment兴奋的时刻；special event 特别的事件；good opportunity 好机会；great time愉快的时间，所以选B项。48C细节理解题。根据第二段中
21、第三句话It is also true that some American Indians arc named after some sort of animal可以判断出A，根据第二段中第二句话The name given by the elder comes to them in many different forms such as characteristics of the person, dreams that the elder may have. or the name of a family member who has died可以判断出B项，根据第二段最后一句话Som
22、e tribes (部落) name their children after events that happen before their birth.可以判断出D，所以C不是印第安人给孩子起名的方式，所以选C项。49C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句话It is said that American Indians believe that they shouted not address the baby by the name that they are given because if the name is too well-known. the child or baby ma
23、y be called back to the spirit world; this is what causes many American Indians to be given nicknames (绰号).，所以选C项。50D主旨大意题，通读全文可知本文叙述的是美洲印第安人的起名的风俗，所以选D项。3（2014届河南郑州第四中学高三上学期第一次调考）There are plenty of beauty schools throughout the country that can help you to start a career in cosmetology(美容业). Nowad
24、ays, young people may not be able to afford a four-year college. Students can look forward to attending a beauty school program which will only take a few months to complete and start their career right away to earn money.There can be many benefits of going to beauty school. The expense is much less
25、 than attending a four-year university. Besides, attending beauty school is mostly a hands-on(动手的) experience which appeals to many people. Some students dont like sitting all day listening to lectures and then having to study at night. Whats more, most beauty school programs keep up with the changi
26、ng trends and fashion. So you will always be working on different hair types which can be fun and will give you a lot of experience throughout the years of your career.If you are worried about finding a job after graduation, many beauty schools will offer assistance for immediate job placement and g
27、ive you peace of mind that you will not be stranded looking for a job. Most colleges and universities are not equipped to do that because of the large number of graduates each year.Cosmetologists will also make a good salary. The average salary will depend on your location, but you may earn a salary
28、 around $3,000 $3,500 a month. This is not including tips which could be $600 or more a month.Not only can young people go to cosmetology school, but people of all ages can start this career. As you can see, there are many benefits of beauty schools that can be the perfect opportunity for anyone to
29、become a great cosmetologist.40. How many advantages of going to beauty school are mentioned in Paragraph 2?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.41. The underlined word “stranded” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by _.A. focused on B. given up C. stuck in D. turned to42. What can be learnt from the pass
30、age?A. A cosmetologist gets paid at least $3,600 a month.B. Beauty schools are not popular with young people.C. Graduates can easily be offered jobs by universities.D. It isnt suitable for the old to start a career in cosmetology.43. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.
31、The development of cosmetologyB. How to become a cosmetologistC. The benefits of beauty schoolsD. Going to college or beauty school【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文，论述了上美容学校，学习美容专业的诸多好处，如学习费用低，报酬高，工作好就业，而且不受年龄局限等等。40B细节理解题。第二段提到费用低The expense is much less than attending a four-year university. 而且是一种动手工作Besides, attend
32、ing beauty school is mostly a hands-on(动手的) experience 其次还提到了能够紧跟潮流和时尚Whats more, most beauty school programs keep up with the changing trends and fashion.所以是三项优势，正确答案为B项。41C 词义猜测题。A聚焦于，集中注意力于；B放弃；C 卡住，进退两难，一筹莫展；D转向，求助于。文章第三段讲述美容学校的学生毕业后马上就有工作岗位，不用担心就业问题，所以学习美容会给学生一种平和的心态，即不用一筹莫展地到处找工作。所以从语境判断C为正确选项
33、。42A 细节理解题。文章倒数第二段Cosmetologists will also make a good salary. but you may earn a salary around $3,000 $3,500 a month. This is not including tips which could be $600 or more a month.化妆师每月平均工资是$3000-$3500,如果再加上小费，那么工资至少是$3600，所以选A项。43C主旨大意题。文章第一段提出由于经济缘故，很多学生把目光投向美容学校；然后文章都围绕了美容学校的优势展开，从上学费用，学习性质，紧跟潮
34、流时尚到工作就业，工作收入等等，所以文章中心就是学习美容业的好处。故选C项。4（2014届河南郑州第四中学高三上学期第一次调考）More than half of parents in the United States are helping , or have helped their adult children who have been hit by high unemployment and stagnant（无变化的）wages, according to a new survey. It showed that present economic conditions are d
35、iscouraging young adults from leaving home and forcing those who have already gone, so - called boomerang children, to return. “Parents are continuing their financial involvement longer than we expected,” said Ted Beck, the president and CEO of National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Abou
36、t 60 percent of parents questioned in the survey said they are helping their adult children who are no longer in school financially, providing housing and living expenses. For an increasing number of adult children, the situation is bad. Two - thirds of adult children, aged 18 to 39, who are not in
37、school said they faced tougher financial pressures than previous generations, according to the survey. And nearly one - third of parents agreed that it was easier for them to earn money than for their children. Parents are helping their children out of genuine concern, and because they do not want t
38、o see them struggle. But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices to help their adult children should be cautious about their own finances. “If you are taking on extra debt or delaying retirement to help your adult child, you could be making a mistake and putting your own financial future in dange
39、r.” Beck warned. Boomerang children can also cause other problems for their parents. Thirty percent of parents said they had given up privacy since their adult children moved back home, while more than a quarter have taken on added debt, and ten percent have delayed retirement. But the survey also s
40、howed that 42 percent of adult children living at home are helping with the cooking and cleaning.43. The underlined words “boomerang children” in the first paragraph likely means _.A. adult children visiting parents oftenB. married adult childrenC. adult children depending on parents for financial s
41、upportD. adult children independent and successful in life44. What is Ted Becks suggestion to the parents?A. Asking their children to help with the housework.B. Leaving their children to struggle to live.C. Being careful when helping their children financially.D. Putting off their time of retirement
42、.45. According to the survey, we can know that _.A. about 50% of parents give money to their adult children to cover the daily costB. two - thirds of adult children are faced with financial problems in schoolC. one - third of adult children earn money more easily than their parentsD. one in ten pare
43、nts has delayed retirement46. What is the main idea of the whole text?A. Adult children are less independent.B. Parents help support adult children.C. Bad conditions affect children a lot.D. Adult children like living with parents.【文章大意】受美国经济和高失业率的影响很多已经成年的孩子不能脱离家庭独立生活，仍需家长资助。就此专家进行了调查并提出了由此会引发的一些问题
44、。43C 词义猜测题。文章第一段是说受美国目前经济的影响已成年孩子都受父母的经济资助，那些已经离开家的孩子们搬回家居住，所以boomerang children 是指离家一段时间后回家与父母同住，依靠父母经济资助的成年孩子，即回巢族，所以选C项。44C 细节题。文章倒数第三段But Beck said that parents who make sacrifices to help their adult children should be cautious about their own finances. Beck说那些为帮助成年孩子做出牺牲的父母们应该当心他们自己的财力状况。所以选C项
45、。45D 细节题。从文章最后一段Thirty percent of parents said they had , while more than a quarter have taken on added debt, and ten percent have delayed retirement.可知百分之十的父母延迟了退休，所以选D项。46B主旨大意题。本文是讲述的一份调查结果，所以开门见山提出了主题More than half of parents in the United States are helping, or have helped their adult children
46、who have been hit by high unemployment and stagnant（无变化的）wages, according to a new survey，一份新的调查表明美国超过一半的父母正在帮助或者帮助过那些已成年的孩子们，所以正确答案为D项。5（2014届湖北省孝感高级中学高三上学期期末测试） “How to Train Your Dragon” by British author Cressida Cowell is one of the best pieces of childrens literature. A child can make a whole
47、alternative universe with a vivid imagination and Toothless, the heros hunting dragon, thus turning a rainy day into an adventure of a lifetime. However, if you have never read the book but instead choose to see the film version, you might think you were seeing a new-age war movie meant for adults r
48、ather than children.Lets look at “Where the Wild Things Are” for further discussion. The story centers around a lonely eight-year-old boy named Max, who sails away to an island. Creatures living there declare Max their king.What an amazing piece of childrens literature! A treasure for every childs l
49、ibrary. Yet, children were crying in the movie theatre. Owls were falling from the sky, chickens arms were being torn off, and a child was running around a dark abandoned world fighting evil as the only human. It was almost as if Hollywood could not imagine children enjoying a movie for its basic li
50、terature content. Hollywood might be right. But more and more its audiences are complaining that there is an increased amount of violence in childrens stories today than in the past.While there appears to be a trend in our society to make more violence more accessible to younger children, books and
51、literature are generally an exception. I truly believe that childrens literature has become more vivid, and more colorful. This is a great treasure for the children, and is certainly not violent. What has changed the childrens stories of today is not the writers, but the film industry. In some way,
52、childrens literature is just being strangely twisted. I wonder how much influence the author have over this.47. The Text is mainly about _.A. two good books for childrenB. how a book is adapted into a filmC. whether children should go to moviesD. whether childrens literature is getting more violent4
53、8. It can be inferred that the film “Where the Wild Things Are” is _.A. moving B. frightening C. interesting D. amazing49. According to the text, the author thinks that _.A. the film industrys treatment of childrens literature is wrongB. writers should provide more colorful works for childrenC. ther
54、e is an increase in violence in childrens literatureD. children should read books rather than see films.50. How does the text mainly develop?A. By inferring.B. By giving explanations.C. By providing examples.D. By making comparisons.【文章大意】文章讲述了好的儿童文学作品是孩子的文化宝库，丰富了孩子们的想象力和创作力。然而一些好莱坞的电影改编作品掺加了太多的暴力元素
55、，对孩子的成长产生了不好的影响。47D主旨大意题。文章介绍了两部好的儿童文学作品，然而改编成电影之后掺加很多暴力元素，并不适合儿童观看，由此引出儿童文学作品是否有太多暴力元素。故选D项。48B推理判断题。根据第三段中“children were crying in the movie theatre. Owls were falling from the sky, chickens arms were being torn off, and a child was running around a dark abandoned world fighting evil as the only h
56、uman”孩子们在电影院哭了。猫头鹰从天上掉下来,鸡的胳膊被撕掉,和一个孩子在四处黑暗被抛弃的世界中成为对抗邪恶唯一的人。由此可知这部电影是很可怕的。故选B项。49A细节理解题。根据最后一段中“What has changed the childrens stories of today is not the writers, but the film industry. ”今天改变孩子们故事的不是作者，而是电影行业。故选A项。50C推理判断题。根据文章内容可知文章以两部儿童文学作品文字版和电影版为事例引出文章主旨。故选C项。6（2014届安徽省屯溪一中高三上学期期中考试）Gray hair
57、is simply a part of the normal aging process, and the rate you go silver is genetically predetermined. Going gray is not associated with earlier death, and premature graying is not, generally speaking, a sign of an illness or ill health in younger adults. There are, however, some specific health con
58、ditions associated with gray or white hair, but for most of us, going gray is just a fact of life. Hair color comes from the pigment melanin(黑色素), which determines your individual shade. Hair without any melanin is pure white. The pigment is produced in cells called melanocytes, which inject pigment
59、 into the hair. At some point in everyones lifetime, these cells slow down and eventually stop producing color. Scientists have yet to identify the exact mechanism by which melanocyte cell death occurs. A study of more than 4,000 women and men from 20 countries determined that about 75% of people be
60、tween the ages of 45 and 65 have some gray hair. In general, people of European descent gray earliest followed by Asians and Africans. Its interesting to note that a lucky 1 in 10 has no gray hair by retirement age. Beginning at age 30, your chances of having gray hair go up 10-20% per decade. It ma
61、y feel like you have more grays after a stressful event, but thats probably because middle age is basically a series of anxiety-ridden events. Between working, raising kids, and caring for older parents, the sandwich years of 45-65 can be stressful, especially for women. They are also when we natura
62、lly start to look older. At this point, there is still no silver bullet to keep away the grays. 39. What would be the best title for this passage? A. Going gray.B. Tips to make hair color lastC. Why does hair turn gray?D. Gray hair is in fashion.40. Which of the following is a true statement accordi
63、ng to the passage?A. Scientists have found out how to prevent hair from turning gray.B. Europeans are more likely to gray than Asians and Africans.C. Gray hair means poor health or a sign of illness.D. Everyone will inevitably get gray hair by retirement age.41. Which is not among the reasons for ha
64、ir turning gray according to the passage? A. Being physically weak.B. Stress from different sides.C. Death of melanocyte cell.D. Genetic factors. 42. What does “silver bullet” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Make-up B. Scientific research.C. Chemical weapon. D. Cure.【文章大意】本文介绍了为什么人的头发会变白。这是自然
65、老化的过程、与基因有关，还和黑色素的分泌的多少有关，黑色素越少，头发越白。通过研究20多个国家的4000多男性和女性可知，有年龄原因也有地域原因。生活压力大也是原因之一。39C主题归纳题。根据全文尤其是文章的第一句话判断，文章是在讲头发变白的应用。所以选C项。40B推理判断题。根据第三段的In general, people of European descent gray earliest followed by Asians and Africans.可知：欧洲人早于亚洲人和非洲人头发变花白。41A细节理解题。根据第一段的内容可知，银发是一个正常老化的过程，头发变白由基因已经决定了的。与早
66、亡无关，少白头也不是生病或者身体不舒服的标志。所以选A项（身体虚弱）。42D词义推测题。根据最后一段的意思可知：人在45-65之间压力很大，尤其是妇女，还有自然的老化问题。所以选D项（治愈）。其他选项的意思是：Make-up化妆；Scientific research.科学研究；Chemical weapon.化学武器。7（2014届福建省德化一中高三上学期第二次质检）Caf en SeineThe wildly luxury(奢华) new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit since it first opened in 1
67、995, and while it may not be the “in” place it once was, it is still very popular with the after-work crowd and out-of-towners. Maybe its the glass frames, or the real 12m-high trees; but most likely its the beautiful people supporting the wood-and-marble bar.Good for: decoration, cocktails, amazing
68、 food and serviceAddress: 40 Dawson StTransport: all city centrePhone: 01 677 4369Gravediggers (aka Kavanaghs)The gravediggers from the neighboring Glasnevin Cemetery had a secret serving hatch(舱口) so that they could drink on the job hence the pubs nickname. Founded in 1833 by one John Kavanagh and
69、still in the family, this pub is one of the best in Ireland, almost unchanged in 150 years. In summer time the green of the square is full of drinkers basking in the sun, while inside the hardened locals ensure that never a hint of sunshine disturbs some of the best Guinness in town. An absolute cla
70、ssic.Good for: Guinness, traditional pub, pub foodAddress: 1 Prospect Sq GlasnevinTransport: 13 from city centrePhone: 830 7978Davy ByrnesJames Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar that Leopold Bloom rushed into for a gorgonzola sandwich and a glass of wine i
71、n Ulysses. It doesnt stop Davy Byrnes from making the most of its Joyces connections, even though todays version is strictly for out-of-towners and the rugby crowd.Good for: socializing with the locals, tasty Irish food, watching TV Address: 21 Duke StTransport: all city centreWebsite: Phone: 01 677
72、 521743. People choose Caf en Seine most probably because they enjoy _as well as its cocktails and serviceA. its locationB. its historyC. its decorationD. its environment44. “Guinness” in Gravediggers probably refer to _.A. a kind of teaB. a kind of beerC. the name of the bossD. the name of the town
73、45. We can infer that Davy Byrnes is _.A. a newly-opened barB. an old-fashioned barC. a bar with a long historyD. a bar popular with foreigners 46. What do Caf en Seine and Davy Byrnes have in common?A. Their represent the same architecture style.B. They give the same description about transport.C.
74、They both serve cocktails and tasty Irish foodD. They are both popular with the rugby crowd.【文章大意】本文介绍了几家著名的酒吧，内容包括各自的特色。比如Caf en Seine以它奢华的装修、美味的饭菜和优质的服务著称；而Gravediggers则以传统的酒吧风格和美酒而闻名。此外文章还介绍了酒吧的地址、交通以及联系电话。43C推理判断题。根据第一段The wildly luxury new art style of this huge bar has been a massive hit 和Good
75、 for: decoration, cocktails, amazing food and service可以判断餐厅的装修是人们前来的原因之一，所以选C项。44B词义理解题。本段内容介绍了爱尔兰最好的酒吧，酒吧的特色就是Guiness，由此可以推断Guinness是一种美酒，故选B项。45C推理判断题。文章第二段提到James Joyce, an Irish author and a poet (1882-1941), would hardly recognise the bar，由此推断酒吧应该早在19世纪就已经存在了，所以判断选C项。46B细节理解题。在文章第一段和第四段内容中都提到了T
76、ransport: all city centre，由此可知选B项。8（2014届安徽省宿松县程集中学高三上学期期中考试）I find some of the ways in which Chinese parents show love for their children rather surprising. Obviously there are some pretty big differences between our behaviors and theirs in this respect. Most Chinese children seem to get whatever t
77、hey want, from ice creams, sweets and toys to endless attention from the adults around them. Is this a sort of spoiling or love? I wonder.Most westerners would think it is a sort of spoiling rather than love. We think love means educating your children and bringing them up to lead an independent lif
78、e. That includes learning to accept the fact that he cant get everything he wants. As an adult, he will not always get the quite expensive car he hunts for; she will not always manage to acquire the beautiful dress she longs for. So we try to teach our children early to cope with the disappointment
79、of not getting what they want.I find too much such kind of love for the children can actually spoil them. To my surprise, it seems that the life of a Chinese child is rather hard. Without doubt, the child is the very center of a whole circle of adults, but on the other hand he or she is also expecte
80、d to start studying according to adults wishes. Many children of my sons age take piano lessons, painting classes and even English lessons. It looks as if Chinese adults think that just playing without learning anything is a waste of time. So in this respect our children appear spoiled, just because
81、 they are allowed to play. But without this sort of play how can western children develop such free and rich imaginations? In fact the connection between this imagination and the creativity is so important in the childrens future life.47. In which way do most Chinese children seem to be spoiled?A. T
82、hey can be supported by their parents.B. They can play whenever they want.C. They need not behave themselves.D. Their demands can always be satisfied.48. In the authors opinion, the life of a Chinese child is .A. rather hard B. rather easyC. independent D. colorful49. The author thinks Western child
83、ren appear spoiled because .A. they can manage time by themselvesB. they can have the freedom to playC. they can take piano lessonsD. they may have expensive toys50. The best title of the passage could be .A. Chinese childrens early educationB. How to develop kids imaginationC. What is the real love
84、 for childrenD. The imagination and creativity【文章大意】本文是说明文。本文是围绕着爱与溺爱和教育孩子展开的，阐明什么是真正的爱。47D细节理解题。根据第一段Most Chinese children seem to get whatever they want, from ice creams, sweets and toys to endless attention from the adults around them中国孩子能得到他们想要的，所以才会被宠坏，故选择D项。48A推理判断题。根据最后 一段To my surprise, it s
85、eems that the life of a Chinese child is rather hard.，另我吃惊的是，中国孩子的生活又是非常难的，参加种学习，属于原文重现类型。故选A项。49B 细节理解题。根据最后一段So in this respect our children appear spoiled, just because they are allowed to play。从这个方法来说，西方的孩子是被宠坏的，因为他们能玩。故选 B项。50C 主旨大意题开篇说对中国父母对待的孩子的方式感到十分的吃惊，第二段提到西方人认为这是不是爱，第二段We think love means
86、 educating your children and bringing them up to lead an independent life.爱应该让孩子教育孩子带给他们过独立的生活，第三段阐述中国孩子的生活是十分困难的，因为有各种学习压力的存在，不让孩子尽情的玩。从不同的角度围绕着什么是真正的爱来开展的，故选 C项。9(2014届辽宁省抚顺二中高三上学期期中考试)Fat and shy, Ben Saunders was the last kid in his class picked for any sports team. “Football, tennis, cricket- a
87、nything with a round ball, I was useless,” he says now with a laugh. But back then he was the one always made fun of in school gym classes in Devonshire, England. It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first he went biking alone in a nearby forest. Then he bega
88、n to ride the bike along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set up his mind on building up his body, increasing his speed and strength. At the age of 18, he ran his first marathon. The following year he met John Ridgway and was hired as an instructor at Ridgways school of adventure in Scotlan
89、d, where he learnt about Ridgways cold-water exploits. Greatly interested, Saunders read all he could about North Pole explorers and adventures, then decided that this would be his future. In 2001, after becoming a skillful skier, Saunders started his first long-distance expedition(探险) towards the N
90、orth Pole. It took unbelievable energy. He suffered frostbite（冻疮）, ran into a polar bear and pushed his body to the limit, pulling his supply-loaded sled（雪橇） up and over rocky ice. www.Saunders has since become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole, and hes skied more of the North Pole
91、by himself than any other British man. His old playmates would not believe the change. Next October, Saunders, 27, heads south from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, a 2900-kilometer journey that has never been completed on skis. 36. What change happened to Saunders after he was 15
92、 years old? A. He became good at most sports.B. He made friends with a runner.C. He joined a sports team.D. He began to build up his body.37. The underlined word “exploits” (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _. A. journeys B. adventuresC. researches D. operations38. Which of the following is the
93、 correct order of the events that happened to Saunders?a. He ran his first marathon.b. He skied alone in the North Pole.c. He rode his bike in a forest.d. He planned an adventure to the South Pole.A. a c d b B. c d a b C. c a b d D.a c b d39. What does the story mainly tell us abut Saunders?A. He is
94、 a success in sports.B. He is the best British skier. C. He is Ridgways best student.D. He is a good instructor at school.【文章大意】本文介绍了又胖又害羞而被大家取笑的桑德斯从十五岁生日收到山地自行车开始改变到成为了跨越南海岸的南极和南极洲的第一人的非凡成就。36D细节理解题。根据第二段It was a mountain bike he received for his 15th birthday that changed him. At first he went bik
95、ing alone in a nearby forest. Then he began to ride the bike along with a runner friend. Gradually, Saunders set up his mind on building up his body, increasing his speed and strength.可以判断出D正确。37B细节理解题。根据第三段划线部分后Greatly interested, Saunders read all he could about North Pole explorers and adventures
96、, then decided that this would be his future. 可以判断出B正确。38A细节理解题。根据第二段At first he went biking alone in a nearby forest.可以判断出，根据第二段最后At the age of 18, he ran his first marathon.可以判断出，根据第五段开头Saunders has since become the youngest person to ski alone to the North Pole可以判断出b,根据最后一段Next October, Saunders,
97、 27, heads south from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back可以判断d,由以上内容可以判断C正确。39C总结归纳题。本文从第一段开始介绍Saunders，胖还很害羞被大家所取笑，到最后他成为了跨越南海岸的南极和南极洲的第一人，所以C正确。10(2014届浙江省五校高三第一次联考)Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could ha
98、ve done differently to make the most of them. While we cant go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our best advice to help them make the right choices in college. Hopefully, they will have fewer regrets than we do. Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bo
99、und kids to put the whole experience in perspective.EDUCATION IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITYAs soon as you arrive on campus, there will be competing interests. Feel free to check them out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engag
100、ed during class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care.BE RESPONSIBLEThere are many layers of responsibility. Do what you say you will do and, if you cant, own up to it early and communicate clearly. But being responsible isnt just about meeting your commitments; it is also a
101、bout taking care of you, your body, and your friends. For example, more than 1800 college students die annually from alcohol-related injuries. Look out for yourself and other people. Make moderate, sensible decisions so you arent reeling from the consequences later.TAKE THE OPPORTUNITYIncredible opp
102、ortunities will present themselves: studying abroad, interning at a unique place, trying new things. Dont let fear prevent you from taking advantage of them. There may never be so much time or as many resources devoted to your betterment again in your life. Say yes to opportunities that will help yo
103、u grow.FIND AND BE A MENTORSome of the best lessons available to us can come outside of the classroom in the form of a mentor. One of the most powerful growth opportunities is being a mentor. Early on, find someone on campus who you feel can help you grow and develop a relationship with him or her.
104、Also find someone for you to mentor. You will reinforce and enrich your own learning experience by teaching someone else.GET THE JOB DONEIt is natural to occasionally feel you want to quit, when it makes more sense to you to go find a full-time job. Resist that urge. As Jocelyn Negron-Rios, a mother
105、 of two, who is currently completing her degree, advises, “No matter how difficult it seems, keep at it because however insurmountable it feels now multiply that by 10,000 and that is how it feels when you are in your thirties with a full-time job and a family and are trying to pursue a degree.”43Ac
106、cording to the passage, the most important thing for college students is _.A. taking part in different activitiesB. working hard to get a degreeC. seizing every chance to try new thingsD. improving themselves by learning from the others44Which of the following about college life is true?A. Passing o
107、n what youve learned in college can help you enrich your learning experience.B. Make sure that you are responsible for yourself rather than others. C. Professors will not assess your performances in class but the grades you get in exams.D. You can make full use of the opportunity whenever you want.
108、45What can we infer from the words said by Jocelyn in the last paragraph?A. Persistence is the key to success when you meet with difficulties in your learning process.B. It is better if you gain more working experience before you finish your education.C. As long as you work hard, you can gain a degr
109、ee even when you are in your thirties.D. Youth is the best time to learn since you have less burden.46What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To give some rules for the college students.B. To call on the students to make full use of college years.C. To summarize some tips for parents to share wit
110、h their children.D. To analyze the benefits and difficulties of college life.【文章大意】本文是作者提出的五个父母亲给上大学的孩子的建议，指导孩子应该如何度过自己的大学生活。43B 推理判断题。根据文章第二段Feel free to check them out but always remember that you are there first and foremost for your education. Go to class prepared and on time. Be engaged during
111、class. Make sure your professor knows you and realizes that you care.可知在大学里接受大学教育是最重要的，也就是我们要努力学习得到大学的学历和学位。故B正确。44A 推理判断题。根据文章第五段Some of the best lessons available to us can come outside of the classroom in the form of a mentor. One of the most powerful growth opportunities is being a mentor.可知在大学里
112、做别人的顾问，把自己所学到的东西拿来指导别人可以大大丰富我们的学习经历，让我们的学习经历更为有趣。故A正确。45D 推理判断题。根据最好一段No matter how difficult it seems, keep at it because however insurmountable it feels now multiply that by 10,000 and that is how it feels when you are in your thirties with a full-time job and a family and are trying to pursue a d
113、egree.”可知她认为在年轻的时候是学习的最好时间，因为那时你没有家庭的压力。故D正确。46C 主旨大意题。根据主题段第一段最后一句Following are five guidelines parents can share with their college-bound kids to put the whole experience in perspective.本文是作者提出的五个父母亲对于上大学的孩子的指导的建议。故C正确。5题1（2014届广东省中山一中高三上学期第二次统测）Whether in the workplace or on the football field, e
114、ffective teamwork can produce amazing results. However, working successfully as a team is not as easy as it may seem. Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise. There are a number of factors that must be in place to make a good
115、 team.Effective leadership is one of the most important components of good teamwork. The teams leader should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment and motivate and inspire the team members to take a positive approach to work and be highly committed. An effective te
116、am leader will promote a high level of spirit and make them feel supported and valued.Communication is a vital factor of all interpersonal relationship and especially that of a team. Team members must be able to articulate their feelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each others opin
117、ions.Conflicts will arise no matter how well a team functions together. The best way to deal with conflicts is to have some organized methods of handling conflicts. Team members should be able to voice their concerns without fear of offending others. Instead of avoiding conflict issues, a hands-on a
118、pproach that settles them quickly is much better. It is often advised that the team leader sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences without taking sides and trying to remain objective if possible.The team leader must set a good example to create good teamwork. In order to
119、 keep team members positive and committed and motivated, the team leader herself / himself needs to show these qualities. The team turns to the leader for support and guidance. So any negative words or behaviors on the leaders part can be disastrous.Regardless of what type of work you are in, knowin
120、g how to effectively work on and with a team is going to be extremely important to your success and that of your team.1Effective leadership is important partly because _.A. it helps a leader to develop lots of skillsB. it makes a leader feel supported and valuedC. it creates a positive working envir
121、onmentD. it depends on interpersonal relationship of a team2The underlined word “articulate” probably means _.A. hide B. feel C. express D. plan3When conflicts arise among team members, the team leader should _.A. worry about the team members B. ignore the team members voicesC. try to avoid conflict
122、 issues D. work out their differences4To become a good team leader, you have to _.A. be positive and committed B. set up a good teamC. look for support from the team D. avoid natural disasters5Which is the best title for the passage?A. Football And Teamwork B. What Makes Effective TeamworkC. Handle
123、Conflict In A Team D. Communication And Teamwork【文章大意】文章主要介绍了effective teamwork“高效率团队”这个概念。无论是在工厂里还是球场上，高效能的团队合作精神会带来意想不到的结果。文章还向读者介绍了如何打造高效能团队。1C根据第二段“The teams leader should possess the skills to create and preserve a positive working environment.”可知，团队的领导者应该创造一个积极的工作环境。故选C。2C根据“articulate their f
124、eelings, express plans and goals, share ideas and see each others opinions”可知，团队的成员必须能够说出他们的感受，表达他们做出的计划和制定的目标，分享想法和观点。故选C。3D根据第四段“sit with the conflicting parties and help work out their differences.”可知，当出现冲突的时候，团队的领导者应该心平气和地和成员进行沟通，帮助解决分歧。故选D。4A根据倒数第二段“In order to keep team members positive and co
125、mmitted and motivated, the team leader herself / himself needs to show these qualities.”可知，作为一个领导者，他必须积极、忠诚、有激情。故选A。5B根据第一段“effective teamwork can produce amazing results.Effective teamwork certainly does not just happen automatically; it takes a great deal of hard work and compromise.”可知，文章主要讲的是Eff
126、ective teamwork，以及怎样才能组建成一个高效率的团队。故选B。考点：管理类短文阅读2（2014届浙江省温州中学高三上学期期中）SAN FRANCISCOA phone app (应用程序) in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots. City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city, but some say it raises safety concerns.In t
127、his city, drivers searching for parking spots lead to 30 percent of all downtown jams, city officials think. Now San Francisco has found a solutiona phone app for spot-seekers that displays information about areas with available spaces. The system, introduced last month, relies on wireless sensors (
128、感应器) fixed in streets and city garages that can tell within seconds if a spot has opened up.Monique Soltani, a TV reporter, said she and her sister spent 25 minutes on Friday trying to park. “We were praying to the parking god that wed find a spot,” she said. “If we had the app, we would not have to
129、 pray to the parking god.” But the system could come with serious consequences. Some people say that drivers searching for parking could end up focusing on their phones, not the road. “It could be really distracting (使分心的),” said Daniel Simons, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois
130、.City officials acknowledge the potential problem. They are urging drivers to pull over before they use the citys iPhone app, or to do so before they leave home. Nathaniel Ford, executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, said safety could actually improve if drivers qui
131、ckly found a spot instead of circling and getting frustrated. San Francisco has put sensors into 7,000 parking spots and 12,250 spots in city garages. If spaces in an area open up, the sensors communicate wirelessly with computers that in turn make the information available to app users within a min
132、ute, said Mr. Ford, of the transportation agency. On the app, a map shows which blocks have lots of places (blue) and which are full (red).More than 12,000 people have downloaded San Franciscos app, which is available now only for the iPhone but which city officials say they hope to bring to all sim
133、ilar devices.When it is started up, the citys parking app warns drivers not to use the system while in motion. But safety advocates said that might not be sufficient. After all, they say, texting while driving is illegal in California and in many states, but a number of surveys, including one by the
134、 Pew Research Center, show that many Americans do it anyway. Elizabeth Stampe, executive director of Walk San Francisco, a pedestrian advocacy group, said she hoped the new parking app would lead to fewer accidents.“Its an innovative idea,” she said. “The safe way for people to use the device is for
135、 them to pull over, which they know they should do. The question is whether they will.”But Ms. Soltani, the TV reporter, said using the app would probably join the group of activities already performed by drivers.“Were already looking at Google Maps and Facebook on the phone while we drive,” she sai
136、d. “Arent we always looking at something on our phone, or changing the radio, or drinking coffee? Youre always slightly distracted when youre driving.”13What is the phone app mentioned in the text mainly aimed at? A. Making full use of the parking spots.B. Making the traffic flow smoothly.C. Prevent
137、ing traffic accidents.D. Benefiting iPhone users.14According to the text, San Francisco city officials _.A. dont consider the app distractingB. advise drivers to park cars slowlyC. are aware of the apps disadvantagesD. believe more parking spots are needed15How do drivers locate the parking spots?A.
138、 Sensorscomputersapp.B. Appcomputerssensors.C. Sensorsappcomputers.D. Computersappsensors.16The phone app mentioned in the text _.A. is a bit slow in reactingB. hasnt been put into serviceC. was introduced several years agoD. cant be downloaded to all phones17Which of the following is TRUE according
139、 to the text?A. Daniel Simons thinks the app convenient.B. San Francisco will put more sensors into use.C. Most drivers open the app once they start their cars.D. Nathaniel Ford doesnt doubt the practical use of the app.【文章大意】本文讲述在出现的一种新型的应用，帮助司机迅速找到停车的位置。在文章中还提及了人们对这种新型的应用的不同态度。13B 细节题。根据文章第一段1,2行A
140、 phone app (应用程序) in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots. City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city,可知这样的app目的在于缓解城市里的交通压力。故B正确。14C 细节题。根据文章第五段第一句City officials acknowledge the potential problem.可知政府官员也承认这种潜在的问题。说明他们知道这个问题的存在。故C
141、正确。15A 推理题。根据San Francisco has put sensors into 7,000 parking spots and 12,250 spots in city garages. If spaces in an area open up, the sensors communicate wirelessly with computers that in turn make the information available to app users within a minute, said Mr. Ford可知一旦有空的车位出现，感应器把信号传都电脑上，电脑再把信息传
142、递到app上。故A正确。16D 推理题。根据文章倒数第6段More than 12,000 people have downloaded San Franciscos app, which is available now only for the iPhone but which city officials say they hope to bring to all similar devices.可知这种app现在只能用于苹果手机。也就是说不说所有的手机都能使用这种应用。故D正确。17D 推理题。根据Nathaniel Ford, executive director of the Sa
143、n Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, said safety could actually improve if drivers quickly found a spot instead of circling and getting frustrated. 可知Nathaniel Ford认为如果如果司机能够迅速找到停车的地方，那么安全问题是可以提高和改善的，说明他很赞成这种app的使用。故D正确。3（2014届广东省揭阳一中高三上学期期中考试）I decided to go back to school in the fall of 20
144、08 after not being happy with my current job and financial status. I obtained my Associates Degree in May 2002 in Commercial Arts. After graduation, I had trouble obtaining a job in that field. For years, I was going from one job to another feeling unfilled, and I was not satisfied with the instabil
145、ity. I decided to go back to school for either International Business or Psychology. I weighed the pros and cons of both professions and Psychology won. I like helping my friends and family, when they go through hard situations in their life by giving them sound advice and being honest with them. Al
146、so, I was interested in “the mind”. I was searching for online schools because my work schedule at my current job would not allow me to attend a regular class. I was nervous about starting online classes because I heard mixed stories from other friends who were taking online classes. I decided to do
147、 it anyway to experience something different. I wanted to find an online school that was affordable and reputable. Through my search, I discovered Walden University, which is specially for working adults who want to obtain a bachelors degree or higher. The process of getting accepted was easy, which
148、 included writing an essay on why I wanted to attend their school, transferring my previous credits, etc. I am currently enrolled in the Bachelors program for psychology, and I am paying for college via financial-aid loans and grants. This experience has been interesting yet trying as sometimes it w
149、as difficult to balance work, school and home life. I learned a lot about psychology and myself. For example, I like writing about current events, relationships and traveling. I thought my English composition was ordinary, but after taking a few classes at Walden University, I improved my English co
150、mposition and it made me feel confident enough to start writing professionally so I became a freelance (自由撰稿) writer. Currently, I am only three classes away from obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Psychology! It was one of the best decisions I made in my life.44What did the author study originally wh
151、en he was in college?A. Psychology B. Commercial Arts C. International Business D. English Composition45What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2?A. He decided to study International Business at first.B. He wanted to study two majors.C. He liked Psychology better.D. He chose his major with t
152、he help of his friends.46Why was the author nervous about starting online classes?A. Because he heard some negative remarks about it.B. Because he was worried that he didnt have enough time to study.C. Because he feared he would fail the entrance exam.D. Because he was afraid that he didnt have enou
153、gh money.47Which of the following best describes the authors learning experience?A. Dull and challenging. B. Interesting and easy. C. Interesting and challenging. D. Dull and easy48According to the passage, the author _.A. was not able to find a full-time jobB. is most interested in writingC. pays f
154、or his schooling with the help of his familyD. is satisfied with his achievements.【文章大意】本文记叙了作者不满意自己的现状，决定继续读书并进而发现自我、实现自我的故事。作者原来的专业是商务，但是找不到对口的工作，只好不断换工作。后来参加一所学校的在线课程学习心理学。在这里，作者不但学到了许多心理学知识，而且对自己更为了解，并成为自由撰稿人。44B细节题。由文章第一段I obtained my Associates Degree in May 2002 in Commercial Arts.一句可知，作者2002
155、年获得商务专业学位。故B项正确。45C推断题。从I like helping my friends and family by giving them sound advice. Also, I was interested in “the mind”可知，作者热衷于以专业知识帮助朋友与家人，且对于“the mind”感兴趣。与“国际商务”比较起来，作者更喜爱“心理学”。故C项正确。46A细节题。由I was nervous about starting online classes because I heard mixed stories from other friends who we
156、re taking online classes.一句可知，作者从学习网络课程的朋友那里听到关于网络课程不同的说法，有些当然是负面的评价，故而作者感到“紧张不安”。所以A项正确。47C细节题。从This experience has been interesting yet trying as sometimes it was difficult to balance work, school and home life.一句可知，在线学习有趣但具有考验性，因为很难在工作、学习和家庭三者之间取得平衡。“有趣但有挑战性“，故C项正确。trying: 考验人的。48D推断题。从文章最后一句It w
157、as one of the best decisions I made in my life.可知，作者庆幸自己的选择，认为这是自己一生中最好的决定，由此断定作者对自己取得的成绩很满意。A项说作者找不到全职工作、B项说作者对写作最感兴趣，文章中都找不到依据；C项说学习费用来自家人，与原文不符。故D项正确。4（2014届广东省十校高三上学期第一次联考）I wasnt surprised when I read that actress Helen Hunt recently stated that she would never allow her young daughter to becom
158、e a child star. Ms Hunt is the daughter of a Hollywood technical director, and grew up in Hollywood. Now in her late 40s, she started acting and modeling when she was eight and has probably seen a lot over those years in show business. She has had a successful career. She earned four Golden Globes a
159、nd four Emmys. She also attained the top honor of her profession when she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 1992 movie, As Good As It Gets. Given those accolades, Ms Hunt is successful. There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been a
160、n outstanding adult career. Given those achievements, why would this star declare shell never allow her daughter, now at the age of six, to follow in her footsteps? Everyone familiar with the entertainment scene is aware of the reasons for her attitude. Recent tabloid (小报) news headlines featuring t
161、he troubles of former child stars, among them Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and the late Gary Coleman, may answer the question. Although Ms Hunt managed to become a successful grown-up star, she apparently believes shes an exception. What Ms Hunt may be suggesting is that many very young stars go th
162、rough unnatural childhoods on movie and TV sets. While theyre earning big incomes, theyre so pampered (纵容) by directors and praised by fans; they may get false impressions that their lives will always be that way. Then, within a few years, when faced with reality, theyre hurt and confused. After all
163、 the overwhelming affection, they find they cant deal with the problems. Thats often when drugs and alcohol take over their lives.Helen Hunt has some other reasons why she doesnt want her daughter to be in the entertainment business. Many child stars can never make a successful transition to meaning
164、ful adulthood. However, as with many Hollywood movies, I believe there are both good and bad scenes about how it can be played out in real life.51According to the passage, Ms Hunt _.A. started acting and modeling when she was a little girlB. has been acting for about 30 yearsC. is the daughter of a
165、famous actorD. started singing when she was eight52The underlined word “accolades” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A. difficultiesB. awardsC. salariesD. opinions53The author thinks Helen Hunts success is mainly due to _.A. her hard work B. the help of a technical directorC. her experiences as a ch
166、ild star D. her talent and good luck54Helen Hunt wouldnt allow her daughter to become a child star because she thinks _.A. child stars often take drugs and alcoholB. being a child star may ruin her futureC. child stars arent able to solve their problemsD. it is difficult to succeed as a child actor5
167、5From the passage we can conclude that _.A. few child stars will succeed in the futureB. there is no way to save the entertainment businessC. the author has a different opinion about child starsD. meaningful adulthood only belongs to non-child stars【文章大意】本文叙述了尽管著名女演员Helen Hunt是童星出身，但她不同意六岁的女儿演电影，因为她
168、认为，许多童星的未来都是悲剧。51A细节理解题。根据she started acting and modeling when she was eight 她八岁时开始表演和当模特，故选A。52B词义猜测题。根据she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her role in the 1992 movie 可以推测出奖励，故选B。53C细节理解题。根据There is no doubt that her early experiences as a child star prepared her for what has been an outstan
169、ding adult career.早年的童星经历使她成年后有更加出色的事业，故选C。54B细节理解题。根据Recent tabloid (小报) news headlines featuring the troubles of former child stars,成为童星可能会对未来带来不利的影响，故选B。55C推理判断题。根据Many child stars can never make a successful transition to meaningful adulthood. 可以推出作者对于童星有不同的认识，故选C。5（2014届广东广州执信、广雅、六中高三9月三校联考）Man
170、y of us mistakenly believe that its wrong to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to
171、 make friends with other people. How can we believe that others could like us if we believe our inner being is flawed? If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you. The person who doesnt like you might be fearful, or shallow or busy or shy.
172、 Perhaps you and that person are simply a mismatch for each other at this particular time.Dont take yourself out of the game by deciding that your flaws are bigger than your good qualities. In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. Although som
173、e factors that might cause one person to reject you, there are at least many factors that will work in your favor.You might be thirty pounds over your ideal weight, but you may have a wonderful laugh and a real enthusiasm for life. There are many people who dont mind your extra pounds. You may drive
174、 a shabby car, but you might be a great dancer and a loyal friend. There are people out there looking for loyalty, or fun, or sweetness, or wisdom, and the package it comes in is not important. If you are worried that you are not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is
175、 looking for physical beauty in their friends. You can decide to feel inferior because you dont have much money and you dont drive a nice car. You can believe that this is the reason that you dont have many friends in your life. On the other hand, if you are very wealthy you may be suspicious that e
176、veryone is after your money and that nobody really likes you as a person. The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe its the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.23According to the passage, plays an important role in making friends.A. admitting your shortcomings
177、 B. self criticismC. modesty D. confidence24If you are not liked by a person, .A. you should find the reason in yourselfB. youd better talk with the person face to faceC. you may not be the one to be blamedD. you and that person misunderstand each other25We can learn from the third paragraph that .A
178、. your good qualities may make you earn more moneyB. your weakness may also be your strengths in some wayC. your negative qualities may cause you to lose friendsD. youll have few friends if you dont share the same interest26 Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?A. It is important t
179、o lose weight.B. It is easier for a wealthy person to make friends.C. Inner qualities are more important than physical appearance.D. If you are not beautiful enough, try to improve your physical beauty.27What do you think the author is most likely to suggest if he continues to write?A. How to find y
180、our good qualities. B. How to make friends.C. How to make self criticism. D. How to keep fit.【文章大意】本文叙述了人们也许花费很多的时间去怪罪自己的性格不好，其实你的弱点也有可能是你自己的长处，要想广交朋友必须要对自己有自信心。23D细节理解题。根据However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our efforts to make friends with other people.可以要有自信才能广交朋友，故选D。2
181、4C细节理解题。根据If someone seems to dislike you, the reason for that dislike might have little or nothing to do with you.一个人不喜欢你可能与你无关，故选C。25B细节理解题。根据In fact, some of the very qualities you consider to be flaws may be irresistible to someone else. 你的弱点也许是你的强项，故选B。26C细节理解题。根据If you are worried that you are
182、 not beautiful enough to attract friends, keep in mind that not everyone is looking for physical beauty in their friends. 内在素质比外在外表更重要的，故选C。27A推理判断题。根据The point is that you can focus on just about anything and believe its the reason you do not have friends and cannot make any.可推知不要只看到自己的不足，还应找到自己的好的
183、品质，那么如何找到自己好的品质，就是下文要叙述的内容，故选A。6（2014届福建省厦门一中高三上学期期中）With only a click of the mouse, rumors can be forwarded between microblogs very quickly. As an example, recently, perceptive netizens discovered that some photos displayed on microblogs depicting Beijings June rainstorm had actually been fabricate
184、d.S is one of the major internet portals(门户网站) in China with hundreds and thousands of users, and a majority of celebrities and renowned citizens have their microblog accounts on this portal. As recently as six months ago, the website decided to establish a specialized team to verify rumors and prov
185、ide accurate information for its users. Tan Chao is in charge of the team.“Before I took the job, I usually couldnt identify what information was real and what was fake. But during the rumor verification process, we discovered that a lot of information was false, including fake photos, fake news sto
186、ries and rumors that had been spread through microblogs.”Its not just website portals which are taking on fact-checking responsibilities, but also a number of civic-minded netizens, who recently set up a Rumor Verification Federation on Ss microblog system to help netizens identify fake information
187、online.Dianzizheng is the team leader of the federation. He says theyve publicized more than 150 pieces which refute rumors, which attracted more than 10 thousand visitors within two months.“We live in an age of new media, so we cant use the old methods to verify rumors. We cant wait for the media t
188、o verify the facts with related administrative departments and then release a formal announcement. We cant allow rumors to run rampant and then deal with it, we need to fight rumors while theyre spreading. I think that this is the best way to deal with rumors nowadays.”Some experts say this demonstr
189、ates the advantages of the internet compared to other traditional media. The open platform allows information to be examined and clarified by netizens. But experts like Ding Wenguo, President of the Journalism and Communication College at the China University of Political Science and Law says this s
190、elf-correction function of the internet is still quite limited.“Its still quite difficult to tell which information is true in such an open environment by just reading a number of different opinions on the same issue. This is something which we need to pay attention to. If society is deluged with to
191、o much false information, and its allowed to spread in such a fast manner, then people will be suspicious of all kinds of information including important information from authorities. It also exacerbates(恶化) problems relating to social communications and mutual-understanding, which in turn harms soc
192、iety as a whole.”Experts suggest that the government should react more quickly in the internet age. Once a rumor begins to spread, administrative departments should make announcements as early as possible to dispel rumors before they lead to bad outcomes.19S decided to found a specialized team to _.
193、A. limit the number of microblogsB. advance the development of microblogsC. prevent the spread of rumors on the InternetD. urge the government to react quickly to the rumors20Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. All the rumors have been spread through microblogs.B. S is the most p
194、opular Internet portal in China.C. The photos displayed on microblogs might be fake.D. Traditional media tend to get rumors examined and clarified.21The underlined word fabricated in the first paragraph can be replaced by _. A. dug out B. made up C. got round D. given away22What is the best way to p
195、rove rumors on microblogs?A. Examining and checking while they are spreading.B. Substituting the Internet for traditionally media.C. Shutting down the website immediately. D. Making announcements after they are spread.23The writer cited Ding Wenguos words in Paragraph 8 to _. A. draw a conclusion B.
196、 support an argumentC. introduce a topic D. describe a scene【文章大意】文章主要讲述了网络上出现的虚假信息和网络谣言，以及各方人士对此的反应。并提出如何应对这样的问题。19C细节题。根据文章第2段和第6段We cant allow rumours to run wild and then deal with it, we need to fight rumours while theyre spreading. I think that this is the best way to deal with rumours nowaday
197、s.”和the website decided to establish a specialized team to prove rumours and provide accurate information for its users.说明这个队伍的成立是为了与网络上的虚假信息谣言做斗争。故C正确。20C推理题。根据第三段2,3行we discovered that a lot of information was false, including fake photos, fake news stories and rumours that had been spread through
198、 microblogs.说明他们发现了很多这样的虚假图片，这些图片有可能会传播一些假的信息，会对社会有很多的副作用。故要清除，故C正确。21B词义推测题。根据第一段内容，说明人们只需要点击鼠标就能传播谣言，又举北京6月大雨中的那些图片例子来说明这一点，说明这些图片可能都是假的，都是编出来的。故B正确。22A细节题。根据第六段最后两句We cant allow rumours to run wild and then deal with it, we need to fight rumours while theyre spreading. I think that this is the be
199、st way to deal with rumours nowadays.”。故A正确。23B推理题。在文章第7段中提出了一个争论，有人认为这是网络好的一方面，而Ding Wenguo却认为网络上的谣言需要仔细甄别，如果我们让这样的谣言流传下去，会有很大的影响。故第8段内容是为了支持这个辩论而给出的论据。故B正确。7（2014届浙江省象山普通高中高三第一次模拟）Living in South Africa, I had always taken the wildlife pretty much for granted. Not to say that we were surrounded by
200、 it, but the accessibility of game parks and wildlife sanctuaries（避难所，庇护所） always made it seem like a natural part of the environment. For this reason, I suppose that the way my European friends used to talk to me, wasnt so strange after all. They would ask me what I thought at the time were really
201、silly questions which got on my nerves. Theyd say things like Do you have a pet baboon? or Do you travel to school by elephant?.When Amanda, a friend of mine who was visiting from England, invited me to join her and a group of friends on a wildlife expedition, I was not filled with enthusiasm. Howev
202、er, from the moment we entered the gates of the Zaluzi game reserve, I knew that this was not going to be anything like I had expected. We had been traveling along the National Road when, suddenly, we turned onto a dirt track which seemed to be hidden in the middle of nowhere. Amazingly, the scenery
203、 changed dramatically. The civilized environment took on a wild, chaotic（混沌的；一片混乱的） aspect and continued to do so as we walked deeper into the bush. After having a good nights sleep at one of the reserves bungalows, we were woken at the crack of dawn. After a quick breakfast we piled into a jeep and
204、 set off. Our guide assured us that the early start was necessary in order to have the best chance of seeing what was really worthwhile. Armed with just a thermos of coffee, we set out towards the shore of a small lake where it was expected that we could see that animals that used it as their mornin
205、g watering hole. On the way to our destination, we topped a hill and there, against the emerging morning light, were a group of animals. It was a stunning sight. As we moved closer, the animals did not appear to be alarmed by our presence. Pet baboons aside, I had never before come within such close
206、 range of a pride of lions. It did cross my mind, however, that we might be in a certain amount of danger. When I asked Timothy, our game ranger, if we were actually in any danger, he replied straightforwardly that one is never entirely safe in the bush, but his knowledge and experience allowed him
207、to anticipate any danger with reasonable accuracy. However, the following day there was some cause for alarm. Not having started out so early, we missed the sightings of the day before. We decided to drive around for a while, hoping to come across something of interest. Suddenly our tracker perched
208、up on the back of our vehicle, signaled to the driver to halt and at the same moment I realized that this time we had stumbled right into a pride of lions. The driver promptly turned off the engine and in a low voice warned us to remain seated and not to make any abrupt movements. The lions were pic
209、king at what looked like the remains of a zebra. Timothy, later told us how much to our advantage this was. Had their bellies not been full, their reaction to us would surely have been otherwise. As the nearest lion was less than three meters away from the jeep, I considered that we had been very lu
210、cky indeed. All in all, it was a wonderful trip. Our near miss with the lions was without a doubt the highlight, but what it taught me yet again was how easy it is to be indifferent to our surroundings and not to have a full appreciation of the beauty around us. 24How did the writer feel about the q
211、uestions her European friends asked?A. ridiculous B. annoyed C. strange D. embarrassed25When did the writers attitude change about the expedition?A. When she was traveling along the dirt track. B. When she received her invitation.C. When she arrived at the game reserve. D. When her friend arrived fr
212、om England. 26What does the underlined word It (in the fourth paragraph) refer to?A. the pride of lions B. the destinationC. the top of the hill D. the morning light27Timothys experience as a game ranger was valuable because he _A. could supply a straightforward answer to any question.B. knew how to
213、 frighten the animals.C. knew the game reserve well.D. could identify trouble in advance.28What does the writer mean by the underlined sentence we had been very lucky indeed in the fifth paragraph?A. They had seen the lions up close. B. They hadnt been attacked.C. They had a good guide with them. D.
214、 They had gone on a trip.29What conclusion does the writer of the text come to?A. We often do not realize how attractive our environment really is.B. It is not clever to unnecessarily put ourselves in dangerous situations.C. We dont respect wild animals enough.D. We should protect our surroundings.【
215、文章大意】本文作者叙述了一次去野生动物保护区的旅游改变了他对周围环境的态度的趣事。生活在南非的作者对周围的野生动物认为想当然，没有什么特别的地方。后来，作者和一群朋友进入扎卢日野生动物保护区进行野生动物探险。他们欣赏到了晨光下的狮群，中途与狮子离得非常近，却很幸运，没被狮子攻击。从那以后，作者觉得周围的环境很美。24B推理判断题。从第一段的They would ask me what I thought at the time were really silly questions which got on my nerves. 他们会问我当时觉得非常愚蠢的问题是什么,这令我心烦。got on
216、 my nerves与annoying 是同义词。故选B。25C推理判断题。第二段的However, from the moment we entered the gates of the Zaluzi game reserve, I knew that this was not going to be anything like I had expected.然而。从我进入扎卢日野生动物保护区那刻起，我就知道会有意想不到的事情发生。故选C。26A词义猜测题。根据第四段的a group of animals.I had never before come within such close r
217、ange of a pride of lions.他们看到的那群动物是一群狮子。故选A。27D细节理解题。第四段的his knowledge and experience allowed him to anticipate any danger with reasonable accuracy. 他的知识和经验使他能够合理，准确地预见到任何危险。即他能够提前预料到麻烦。故选D。28B推理判断题。第五段的Had their bellies not been full, their reaction to us would surely have been otherwise.如果他们的肚子没有满
218、,他们的反应肯定会指向我们，袭击我们。所以说狮子虽然离我们那么近，却没有攻击我们，真是太幸运了。故选B。29A推理判断题。最后一段的what it taught me yet again was how easy it is to be indifferent to our surroundings and not to have a full appreciation of the beauty around us. 它再次教会我是多么容易漠视我们的环境,还让我明白我没有一个完整的欣赏我们周围的美丽风景。提醒我们，我们周围的环境很美，多欣赏一下。故选A。8（2014届广东省百所高中高三11月
219、联考）She may have lacked a home, but now this teen has top honors. A 17-year old student who spent much of high school living around homeless shelters and sometimes sleeping in her car-today graduated and spoke on behalf of her class at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Ga.，just outside of A
220、tlanta. Chelsea Fearce, who held a 4.466 GPA and scored 1，900 on her SATs despite having to use her cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night. I know I have been made stronger. I was homeless. My family slept on cushions on the floor and we were lucky if we got more than o
221、ne full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” Fearce said in a speech she gave at her graduation ceremony. Fearce overcame her day-to-day struggles by focusing on a better day. I just told myself to keep working, because the future will not be like this anym
222、ore, she told WSBTV. Fearce，one of five children, grew up in a family that sometimes had an apartment to live in, but at other times had to live in homeless shelters or even out of their car, if they had one. Youre worried about your home life and then worried at school. Worry about being a little h
223、ungry sometimes and go hungry sometimes. You just have to deal with it, You eat what you can, when you can.” To our surprise, Fearce overcame the difficulties and even tested high enough to be ad- mitted into college halfway through her high school career. She starts college next year at Spelman Col
224、lege as a junior where she is planning to study biology, pre-med（医学预科），Dont give up. Do what you have to do right now so that you can have the future that you want,”Fearce said.14Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. So Many Homeless Students in AmericaB. How Does a Homeless Stu
225、dent Live in Society?C. The Hardship of Fearce and Her Family in AmericaD. Homeless Teen Graduates as a Speaker of High School Class15How did Fearce go on with her study without access to lights?A. By the car light. B. By her cellphone.C. By lights out of shelters. D. By moonlight.16When Fearce star
226、ts college at Spelman College, she will_A. have graduated earlier from high school than normalB. be a 17-year-old student from a poor familyC. have a home without sleeping in her car or sheltersD. have raised enough money to go to college17From the passage, we can learn that_A. SAT is easy for the s
227、tudents of high schoolsB. Fearces parents have six children to supportC. Fearce often had to struggle with starvationD. Fearce gave a speech at a ceremony of Spelman College18What can we learn from Fearces experience?A. Knowledge can change your fate.B. Dont give up, and tomorrow will be better.C. W
228、hatever is worth doing is worth doing well.D. He that will not work shall not eat.【文章大意】文章介绍Fearce是个无家可归的孩子，但是她通过自己的努力提早高中毕业被大学录取，从她的经历我们知道不能放弃，明天会更好。14D主旨题：从第二段的句子：A 17-year old student who spent much of high school living around homeless shelters-and sometimes sleeping in her car-today graduated a
229、nd spoke on behalf of her class 可知这篇文章讲的是：无家可归的毕业生做高中班级的演讲者，选D15B细节题：从第三段的句子：having touse he r cellphone to study after the shelter lights were turned off at night.可知她是用手机照明的，选B16A推理题：从最后一段的句子：To our surprise, Fearce overcame the difficulties and even tested high enough to be ad-mitted into college
230、halfway through her high school career. 可知她上大学是提前高中毕业的，选A17C细节题：从第四段的句子：we were lucky if we got more than one full meal a day. Getting a shower, food and clean clothes was an everyday struggle,” 可知她经常要和饥饿做斗争，选C18B细节题：从最后一段的句子：Dont give up. Do what you have to do right now so that you can have the fu
231、ture that you want,”Fearce said.可知从她的经历看我们不能放弃，明天会更好，选B9（2014届湖南湘中名校高三第一次大联考）Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”. A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends
232、 the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, youve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themsel
233、ves afterwards.Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists.“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying no risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”The result is that many people sa
234、y “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say “no”.In fact, rejecting a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and
235、uncomfortable learning process.Most people believe that “If I say no, Ill lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in th
236、e long term.”Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One needs to present the situation from ones own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his inte
237、rests are being considered.”When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.85Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because _.A. they dont care about their own interests and feelings B. they dont know they will regret af
238、terwards C. they have already been used to saying “yes”D. they care more about others affection86In the opinion of experts, _ .A. people need a lot of practice to say “no”B. people should say “yes” to keep the peaceC. saying “no” means losing a jobD. people have the right to be liked87According to t
239、he writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other persons request?A. Just say you cant help him.B. Say sorry to him.C. Refuse him clearly.D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.88According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?A. Say yes to him. B. R
240、epeat your reason for his acceptanceC. Just go away D. Say no to him89What is the best title of the passage?A. You Need Courage To Say “No” B. “Yes” More Than “No” C. Nobody Has the Right To Say “No” D. Its Easy To Say “Yes” 【文章大意】本文叙述了一般情况下，其他的人向你寻求帮助时，你如果感觉这样做不对，也不符合自己的想法，但是还是说了可以，心理专家提醒要有勇气说出自己的想
241、法，敢于说不，当别人不能接受你的拒绝时，要说一些对方能够接受你的理由。85D细节理解题。根据第五段“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying no risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”及Most people believe that “If I say no, Ill lose the affection of the person.人们说“yes”是怕影响之间
242、的感情，不敢表达出真实的想法，故选D。86A细节理解题。根据Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists.说不需要勇气，故选A。87D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution.可知需要找到一个解决的方法，故选D。88B细节理解题。根据最后一段When the refusal is not accepted,
243、Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.要陈述他能接受的理由，故选B。89A标题归纳题。根据全文的内容可知我们要有勇气给别人说不，故选A。10（2014届湖南省桑植一中皇仓中学高三第二次联考）Every athlete，from Tiger Woods(a golf player)to a high school quarterback(橄榄球赛中指挥反攻的四分卫)，uses a form of self-hypnosis(自我催眠)to move their game
244、to the next level Use the Olympics to 1earn how to use the amazing power of your subconscious(潜在意识)to do the same with your sport. Here are some examples of how to best use the power of the mind: During the 2004 Olympics，one of the swimmers told of how she would fall asleep each night with the pictu
245、re of a clock in her mind. It was the timers clock she would see at the end of her Olympic swim and it always had her world-record-breaking time on it. In his pre-shot routine, Tiger Woods never varies the number of practice swings or intensity of his concentrationThe pre-shot routine is always the
246、same so that the stroke will always be the same. Michael Phelps，American Swimming Gold Medalist, always stretches out his back and arms by swinging both arms three times before his event. Not 2，not 4: always 3. He is anchoring(固定)in his winning state of mind and state of body as well as stretchingIn
247、 athletics, an anchor is a gesture or series of gestures that put you into the frame-of mind(and body)you want to be in to winRepetition is what makes it work .That means practice，practice，practice - with your body as well as your mind.Begin right now creating a ritual(固定程序)before you exerciseVisual
248、ize yourself doing whatever you do faster, longer, higherwhatever adverb works best for your particular activity. Then begin to mentally practice it. See or imagine yourself-with your ideal body - doing your activity better, faster, longer, etc. Using both the power of your brain and the activity of
249、 your body, soon you will be better and fitter as you use the Olympics to help you create a happier and healthier you.72From the third paragraph, we know_.A. the swimmer has already broken the world record onceB. the swimmer was using her mind power to build up confidenceC. the swimmer was too nervo
250、us to go to sleep before the GamesD. the swimmer has a problem in counting73 The example of Tiger Woods shows that .A. golf players always do the same preshots before eventsB. Tiger Woods attaches great importance to mind powerC. Tiger Woods doesnt want to give away his skills before eventsD. golf p
251、layers never change their habits74Why does Michael Phelps always take the same warming-up activities before his events?A. Because back and arms are the most important parts for a swimmer.B. Because this is the best stretching for any swimmer.C. Because this is the best way to adjust his stateD. Beca
252、use he wants to confuse his opponents (对手).75From the sixth paragraph，we know that_.A. an anchor is the state of mind and body you want to winB. you can make an anchor work by constant practiceC. the anchor is mainly related to the practice of the body in athleticsD. an anchor can make sure that you
253、 will do well in sports76 Whats the purpose of the text?A. To introduce some interesting habits of several famous athletesB. To remind us to take warming-up activities before taking exercise.C. To encourage us to learn the warming-up exercise from successful athletes.D. To advise us to learn to use
254、the power of the mind.【文章大意】文章介绍意志力在比赛中很重要，作者给我们一些培养意志力的建议，通过多练习我们可以建立自信和精神支柱。72B细节题：从第三段的句子：It was the timers clock she would see at the end of her Olympic swim and it always had her world-record-breaking time on it.可知这个游泳运动员经常睡觉的时候，想着那个记录她的打破记录的钟这样可以增加自信心，选B73B推理题：从第一段的句子：Every athlete，from Tiger
255、Woods(a golf player)to a high school quarterback(橄榄球赛中指挥反攻的四分卫)，uses a form of self-hypnosis(自我催眠)to move their game to the next level 和第四段的内容，可知文章提到Tiger Woods 是为了说明他非常重视意志力，选B74C细节题：从第五段的句子：He is anchoring(固定)in his winning state of mind and state of body as well as stretching可知菲尔普斯在比赛前做同样的热身运动，是保
256、持很好的身体状态，选C75B细节题：从第六段的句子：Repetition is what makes it work .That means practice，practice，practice - with your body as well as your mind.可知在比赛中精神支柱是可以练习获得的，选B。76D写作意图题：文章第一段说很多运动员在比赛中使用意志力，第二段的句子：Here are some examples of how to best use the power of the mind:说明作者是想建议我们学会使用意志力，选D。11（2014届湖南省澧县一中益阳市一中
257、桃源县一中高三上学期三校联考）Sometimes ideas do not appear when you are concentrating your attention and mysteriously appear when you are not. Modern science recognizes this as a result of incubating (酝酿) the problem in your subconscious (潜意识) yet cant account for why it occurs. When you quit thinking about a sub
258、ject and decide to forget it, your subconscious mind doesnt quit working. Your thoughts keep making associations. This is why youre experienced suddenly remembering names, getting solutions to problems youve forgotten about, and ideas out of the blue when youre relaxing and not thinking about any pa
259、rticular thing. You may try solving a problem with your subconscious mind by writing a letter to it. The letter should read just like a letter you would send to a real person. Seal the letter and put it away. Let go of the problem. Dont work on it. Forget it. Do something else. This is the incubatio
260、n stage when much of what goes on occurs outside your focused awareness, in your unconscious. Open the letter in two days. The answer might magically pop into your mind. An advertising agency was under pressure to come up with a marketing campaign to introduce new television shows. Bob, the creative
261、 director, wrote the following letter which he addressed to his subconscious mind. He called his subconscious mind Secret Expert. Secret Expert, I need to come up with a new marketing program to introduce a new season of TV shows. Im interested in coming up with some kind of campaign that will captu
262、re the audiences attention more than one time. Is there something people need that we can advertise on? What kind of products, foods and services should we investigate? I need a fresh approach to advertising. Your mission is to give me a new idea on how to advertise TV shows. Thanks, Bob Bob mailed
263、the letter to himself and when he read what he had written, he got his brainstorm, which was to advertise on eggs. Somehow an association between foods, need, and fresh approach inspired the thought of using fresh eggs to advertise. He arranged to place laser imprints of the slogans for the TV shows
264、 on eggs some thirty million. The consumers look at a single egg at least a few times, when they buy the eggs at the store, when they transfer them to the refrigerator, and when they crack them open. Its unlike any other ad medium in the world, because youre looking at it while youre using it.56You
265、remember names when youre not thinking about them because your subconscious mind _.A. is still workingB. is full of namesC. stops workingD. improves your memory57Which of the following was included in Bobs letter to his subconscious mind?A. How the solution could be found.B. When he would need its h
266、elp.C. What product could be advertisedD. What he wanted it to do58During the incubation stage, your focused awareness _.A. waits for an answerB. controls your thoughtsC. doesnt workD. helps your unconscious59 In what way did the ad on eggs help?A. It helped Bob to get a brainstormB. It made the TV
267、shows known to people repeatedly.C. It greatly increased the sales of eggs.D. It made sure consumers could get fresh eggs.60Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Difference between Subconscious and AwarenessB. A fresh Approach to Advertising C. Communicating with Your Subco
268、nscious Mind D. Solving problems with your Subconscious Mind【文章大意】文章介绍了我们往往在不思考问题的时候，潜意识还在工作，因为我们可以利用潜意识解决问题，作者用鲍勃的例子，告诉读者可以给自己的潜意识写信解决自己的难题。56A细节题：从第二段的句子：When you quit thinking about a subject and decide to forget it, your subconscious mind doesnt quit working. Your thoughts keep making associatio
269、ns. This is why youre experienced suddenly remembering names, 可知你突然想起了名字是因为你的潜意识还在工作，选A57D细节题：从Bob的信中的句子：Your mission is to give me a new idea on how to advertise TV shows.可知他想知道怎么做到这件事，选D58C细节题：从第四段的句子：This is the incubation stage when much of what goes on occurs outside your focused awareness, in
270、your unconscious. 可知the incubation stage 是指有意识的思维停止工作的阶段，选C59B细节题：从最后一段的句子：The consumers look at a single egg at least a few times, when they buy the eggs at the store, when they transfer them to the refrigerator, and when they crack them open. 可知人们在重复使用鸡蛋的时候可以看见广告，选B60D标题确定题：从全文和第三段的句子：You may try
271、solving a problem with your subconscious mind 可知这篇文章是让读者用自己的潜意识解决问题，选D12（2014届天津市六校高三上期第一次联考）Why does most of the world travel on the right side today? Theories differ, but theres no doubt Napoleon was a major influence. The French have used the right since at least the late 18th century. Some say t
272、hat before the French Revolution, noblemen drove their carriages on the left, forcing the peasants to the right. Regardless of the origin, Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered, including Russia, Switzerland and Germany. Hitler, in turn, ordered right-hand traffic in Czecho
273、slovakia and Austria in the 1930s. Nations that escaped right-hand control, like Great Britain, followed their left-hand tradition.The U.S. has not always been a nation of right-hand drivers; earlier in its history, carriage and horse traffic travelled on the left, as it did in England. But by the l
274、ate 1700s, people driving large wagons pulled by several pairs of horses began promoting a shift（改变）to the right. A driver would sit on the rear（后面的）left horse in order to wave his whip（鞭子）with his right hand; to see opposite traffic clearly, they travelled on the right.One of the final moves to fir
275、mly standardize traffic directions in the U.S. occurred in the 20th century, when Henry Ford decided to mass-produce his cars with controls on the left (one reason, stated in 1908: the convenience for passengers exiting directly onto the edge, especially if there is a lady to be considered). Once th
276、ese rules were set, many countries eventually adjusted to the right-hand standard, including Canada in the 1920s, Sweden in 1967 and Burma in 1970. The U.K. and former colonies such as Australia and India are among the Western worlds few remaining holdouts(坚持不变者). Several Asian nations, including Ja
277、pan, use the left as well- though many places use both right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive cars.67Why did people in Switzerland travel on the right?A. They had used the right-hand traffic since the 18th century.B. Rich people enjoyed driving their carriages on the right.C. Napoleon introduced the r
278、ight-hand traffic to this country.D. Hitler ordered them to go against their left-hand tradition.68Of all the countries below, the one that travels on the right is_. A. Austria B. England C. JapanD. Australia69Henry Ford produced cars with controls on the left _.A. in order to change traffic directi
279、ons in the U.S.B. so that passengers could get off convenientlyC. because rules at that time werent perfectD. though many countries were strongly against that70According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Before the French Revolution, all the French people used the right.B. People in
280、Britain and the U.S. travel on the same side nowadays.C. The Burmese began to travel on the right in 1970.D. All the Asian nations use the left at present.71What would be the best title for this passage?A. Who made the great contribution to the shift of traffic directions?B. How cars have become a p
281、opular means of transportation?C. How Henry Ford produced his cars with controls on the left?D. Why dont people all drive on the same side of road?【文章大意】为什么世界上绝大多数国家的交通方向都是右行？文章陈述了拿破仑在改变交通方向中主要贡献，同时陈述了世界各国过去到现在的交通方向。67C从第一段第四行Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered, including
282、 Russia, Switzerland and Germany可得知正确答案为C。68A从最后一段倒数第二句The U.K. and former colonies such as Australia and India are among the Western worlds few remaining holdouts及倒数第一句 Several Asian nations, including Japan, use the left as well可知England，Japan及Australia都是车辆右行，只有Austria是车辆左行，故选A。69B从最后一段第二行括号里面的内容o
283、ne reason, stated in 1908: the convenience for passengers exiting directly onto the edge, especially if there is a lady to be considered可知正确答案为B。70. C从第一段第三行 before the French Revolution, noblemen drove their carriages on the left, forcing the peasants to the right可知A项错误。第二段首句得知美国车辆右行，最后一段提到英国车辆左行，故
284、B项从最后一段Several Asian nations, including Japan, use the left as well可知D表达错误。从最后一段 倒数第三行. adjusted to the right-hand standard, .Burma in 1970可知C项正确。71D从文章第一段开头句总起句Why does most of the world travel on the right side today? Theories differ, but theres no doubt Napoleon was a major influence可知正确答案为B。考点：文
285、化类短文阅读。13（2014届山东省淄博第五中学高三第一次质检）Several years ago, I had to replace a receptionist for my unit. Before I advertised for the position, I was approached by another manager, and asked if l would consider a transfer from his staff instead of opening a new competition. My natural question was to ask who
286、he wanted me to consider and why. It appeared from his description of this employee, Maria, that she was having a lot of problems performing her duties, and had difficulties with her boss, and did not appear to respond to any attempts he, the manager, had made to settle the issues. Now, after listen
287、ing to his explanation, I really had severe doubts. What crossed my mind, after this discussion, was that he wanted me to take a problem off his hands. I told him I would think about it and would let him know the next day. As promised, after thinking more about this potential performance issue, I de
288、cided that I would agree to speak with Maria privately before I made any decision. And, what I found out during this interview, left me deep in thought. As it turned out, the performance issue appeared to result from working for a boss who never extended a good morning greeting, never gave a word of
289、 encouragement, and was constantly changing the work load and routines. The end result was a totally ruined employee who was unconfident, hated to see a new work day start. I decided to accept her transfer to my unit. What started out as a shy, withdrawn and frightened employee turned out to be one
290、of the most productive and loyal employee that I had ever worked with. Maria couldnt do enough and was constantly asking for more and for more responsibility. I was more than happy to give her what she needed-praise for work well done, respect as a person, and encouragement for doing well in anythin
291、g she dealt with. Sometimes, we are guilty of holding others back from accomplishing or doing or developing as they should or could. It may be a wise idea that we all look in the mirror, from time to time, to see what we are really like.37What can we learn about the writer from the first paragraph?A
292、. He is a manager in the company.B. He doesnt like his receptionist.C. He likes to compete with others.D. He wants to find another position.38After hearing his colleagues description of Maria, the writer thought that Maria_.A. attempted to settle the issuesB. was a problem to her bossC. shouldnt sta
293、y in the companyD. could get on well with others39Why did Maria fail to perform well in her previous job?A. Her previous job was not suitable for her.B. She had difficulty responding to her manager.C. Her boss didnt inspire her working enthusiasm.D. Her boss showed no trust in her ability.40The writ
294、er accepted Marias transfer to unit probably because he thought that_.A. she was a ruined employeeB. she would need his protectionC. she would turn out to be a good employeeD. she was a shy and frightened employee41The writer probably believes that a good boss should_.A. praise and award his employe
295、es a lotB. respect, praise and encourage his employeesC. greet his employees and give them much workD. always give his employees guidance in working【文章大意】作者在文中讲述了自己经历的一件事。一位经理向作者推荐了一名员工，通过经理的介绍作者意识到这是一个问题员工，于是他背后找到这名员工，了解到其实员工的状况都是由于经理自身的问题造成的，在鼓励和赞赏下这名员工成了作者的得力干将。这个故事告诉了我们赏识和鼓励的重要性。37A推理判断题。根据文章第一段
296、中I was approached by another manager“,另一位经理和我接洽”由此可以判断作者也是一个经理，故选A。38B细节理解题。根据文章第二段中另一位经理的讲述Maria, that she was having a lot of problems performing her duties, and had difficulties with her boss,可知Maria是另她老板头疼的人物，故答案选B。39C细节理解题。根据文章第三段中the performance issue appeared to result from working for a boss
297、 who never extended a good morning. greeting, never gave a word of encouragement,她的老板从来没有给她说过鼓励的话，可以判断她的问题都是由此老板的缘故造成的 ，所以答案选C。40C推理判断题。文章第四段讲述了作者私下和这名员工进行了交流，意识到了员工自身不存在什么问题，问题都出在经理身上，而且认为她会成为一名优秀员工，所以把她调到了作者所在的部门，答案选C。41B推理判断题。根据I was more than happy to give her what she needed-praise for work wel
298、l done, respect as a person, and encouragement for doing well in anything she dealt with.根据作者对待Maria态度可以看出他认为老板应该尊敬表扬和鼓励他的员工，故选B。14（2014届山东省山师附中高三11月期中学分认定考试）What if we could replace oil with a fuel which produced no pollution and which everybody had equal access to? The good news is that we can, in
299、 fact, we are swimming in itliterally.Hydrogen is one of the building blocks of the universe, our own sun is basically, a big, dense cloud of the stuff. And hydrogen can be used to create electricity for power, heat and light.The problem is that hydrogen is everywhere and nowhere at the same time, I
300、t does not exist as a material on its own, but is always part of something else, So it has to be separated before it can be used.Most commercial hydrogen in use now is created from natural gas, As oil will start to run out in around the year 2030., it makes sense to produce as much hydrogen as possi
301、ble as soon as we can ,But natural gas supplies will also begin to run out soon after, Another source is needed.Researchers are now using electricity to make water into hydrogen ,Companies are working on the problem in their own areas ,The first commercial hydrogen, “fuel cells” for computers and mo
302、bile phones have already come on to the market, Auto companies have also invested over US 2billion in the production of hydrogen fuelled carsThe nations of a hydrogen fuelled planet would not fight over energy recourses. There would be a great reduction in pollution, the only by-product of creating
303、hydrogen is pure drinking watersomething that is very scarce in many parts of the world. But that is not where the good news ends, once the costs of producing hydrogen have been brought down, it will possibly provide power for a third of the Earths population that has no electricity.And electricity
304、creates wealth, In South Africa over the last decade there has been a large programme of electrification, Thanks to the programme, people do not have to spend their days looking firewood to burn for heat, And with electric light , they can work long into the night.Some scientists see radical changes
305、 in the way the human race co-operates, Hydrogen creates electricity, and is also created by it. With dual use fuel cells, everyone who consumes energy could also produce it. Late at night, a man drives home in London and connects his car into the “world-wide hydrogen web”, which it supplies with el
306、ectricity. A few hours later, a man in Beijing uses that electricity to power the hydrogen cell in his car, Hydrogen could be the first democratic energy source.Like all dreams of the future, it seems very far away, But the threat of war and terrorism in the Middle East has made governments and busi
307、nesses more aware of the need to end oil dependency and spend more time and money on hydrogen resource, So maybe the threat of war is not a completely bad thing for the future of the human race.4What does the underlined word “it” in the last but one paragraph refer to?A. wealthB. hydrogenC. electric
308、ityD. fuel5What is the problem with using hydrogen as energy?A. It has by-productsB. It has to be separated from other materialsC. It will make energy too cheapD. It is too far away from us6Why does the author give the example in the last but one paragraph?A. To tell us that we produce energy while
309、using hydrogen powerB. To tell us that hydrogen power does not produce pollutionC. To show hydrogen power can stop warD. To show hydrogen power is cheap7What is the authors attitude about the future?A. skepticalB. negativeC. indifferentD. positive8What is the passage mainly about?A. war and energyB.
310、 the future of hydrogen as an energy resourceC. the disadvantages of oilD. How to end war【文章大意】本文主要讲述的是为了我们的资源可能会枯竭，但是我们可以使用新型的hydrogen能源作为我们的主要资源。文章具体描述了分类hydrogen的困难等4C 推理题。根据本句Some scientists see radical changes in the way the human race co-operates, Hydrogen creates electricity, and is also crea
311、ted by it.可知这里的it就是指前一句里的electricity指这两种物质Hydrogen和electricity是相互依存的。故C正确。5B 推理题。根据文章第三段The problem is that hydrogen is everywhere and nowhere at the same time , It does not exist as a material on its own ,but is always part of something else, So it has to be separated before it can be used.可知最大的问题是
312、hydrogen并不是单独存在的，而是和其他的物质在一起的。所以要使用hydrogen，首先就是要把hydrogen分离出来。故B正确。6A 推理题。根据文章倒数第二段1,2行Some scientists see radical changes in the way the human race co-operates, Hydrogen creates electricity, and is also created by it. With dual use fuel cells, everyone who consumes energy could also produce it可知举这
313、个例子就是为了告诉我们在分离出hydrogen的时候，我们也需要消耗电能等其他能源。故A正确。7D 推理题。根据文章最后一段Like all dreams of the future, it seems very far away, But the threat of war and terrorism in the Middle East has made governments and businesses more aware of the need to end oil dependency and spend more time and money on hydrogen resou
314、rce可知作者对于未来并不是很担忧 ，而是有乐观的观点。故D正确。8B 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的是为了我们的资源可能会枯竭，但是我们可以使用新型的hydrogen能源作为我们的主要资源。文章具体描述了分类hydrogen的困难等。故B正确。15（2014届山东省德州市重点中学高三上学期期中考试）While applying to college may seem easy, getting in can be tough! When you apply for college, you will have to be honest with yourself and do a bit of
315、research to find the right fit. Here are three steps to take when applying to colleges for the best chances at getting into the best college for you. Step l: Making A List Of Colleges To Apply To With over 6,000 colleges in the United States, the first step in applying to college is to do some resea
316、rch and make a college list . This process will be different for everyone. The number of colleges you apply to can vary, from applying to 1 school (not recommended) to 30 schools (not recommended),each applicant can choose how many colleges they apply to. Many limit the number because applications a
317、re accompanied by a fee. . Step2: Splitting The List Into Target, Reach and Safety Schools In general, students will want to apply to three types of schools: Target, Reach and Safety schools. It is up to you how many applications you send, but a good mix would be more target than reach, and at least
318、 one safety. You will need to take your list, and now decide which are your top picks, which are attainable for you academically, which are affordable for you only with aid, and refine your broad list into a group of schools that gives you the best chance for success. Talk to an admissions counselor
319、 at your high school if you have questions about this. Step 3: Completing and Sending Applications to Colleges Once your list is complete you are ready to apply to college by completing and sending in applications! College applications take time to complete you have to write essays, ask for recommen
320、dations and get test scores sent to schoolsso stay organized！ All colleges will require these types of application materials, so start thinking about these items well before October or December. Once you complete and send them, then you have successfully applied to college.17It can be learned from t
321、he first paragraph that_.A. you should be cautious to pick up the right collegeB. you dont have to think twice before applying to collegeC. once you apply to a college, youll be admitted to it easilyD. each applicant should choose the best college for their ideal18To make a list of colleges, you_.A.
322、 neednt consider about your ability B. had better take your academy into accountC. are supposed to choose merely one most fit D. are required to pick out more than 30 colleges19Which of the following statements is WRONG?A. One should clarify（澄清，阐明） the list according to ones abilities.B. Refer to ad
323、missions counselor at high school if necessary.C. One doesnt have to send his test scores to the intended college.D. Teachers recommendations are included in application materials.20We can conclude from the text that_.A. each applicant has the right to apply to any colleges for freeB. the more colle
324、ge one chooses, the more successful he will beC. applicants should send required materials before the deadlineD. safety schools are those that dont have so many requirements21The text is mainly about_.A .how to succeed in life B. how to apply to collegeC. how to ask for information D. how to do a re
325、search in college【文章大意】本文主要介绍的就是在美国申请大学的时候要考虑的步骤，即如何申请美国的大学。17A 细节题。根据文章1,2行When you apply for college, you will have to be honest with yourself and do a bit of research to find the right fit.可知我们在申请大学的时候一定要非常谨慎，要做一些研究工作。故A正确。18B 根据文章第三段. You will need to take your list, and now decide which are you
326、r top picks, which are attainable for you academically, which are affordable for you only with aid, and refine your broad list into a group of schools that gives you the best chance for success.可知前面要把自己的acdedemic的从句包括在内。故B正确。19C 细节题。根据文章最后一段, ask for recommendations and get test scores sent to schoolsso stay organized！可知我们在发送申请的时候，要把自己的从句计算在内。故C错误。20C 细节题。根据文章最后一段All colleges will require these types of application materials, so start thinking about these items well before October or December.可知一定要在规定的时间之前把申请发送出去。故C正确。21B 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段可知本文主要介绍的就是在美国申请大学的时候要考虑的步骤，即如何申请美国的大学。故B正确。
