1、2014高考英语信息匹配及任务型阅读练习（48）及答案 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（如果所用的答题卡没有E、F、G选项，则选E涂A、B，选F涂A、C，选G涂A、D。）For over one hundred and fifty years, Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans. 71 Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today, Strauss invention co
2、ntinues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world.Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829. 72 He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847. Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853, Strauss worked in his brothers dry goods bu
3、siness. This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention. After the gold rush of 1849, Strauss decided to move to the West to seek his fortune. Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals. Instead, he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners.
4、 At first, he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth. 73 When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining, he decided to use a special fabric to make pants for the miners. These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out
5、of materials to make more.In 1873, Strauss received a letter from a Jewish tailor named Jacob Davis who had invented a process of connecting pockets with copper rivets(铆钉). This made the pants last a long time. Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea, he offered to share it with Stra
6、uss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent. 74 By the time Strauss died in 1902, he had made a great contribution to American fashion. 75 The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world.A. As a young boy, he moved with
7、 his family to the United States.B. Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable.C. He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since.D. However, he did not get much business for those products.E. He also made a great contribution to Americas clothing industry.F. Since they were in
8、vented by Levi Strauss, they have become a symbol of American consumer culture.G. As the business grew, Strauss got much money from it.【参考答案】71. F 72. A 73. D 74. C 75. E *结束 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is p
9、rogressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite fluently. 16 First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thin
10、g is to listen as often as possible. 17 The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The RealPlayer from RealM. The RealPlayer allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited
11、 understanding. 18 Here is some of the advice I give my students:Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything. Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listening to the material for more times. Do not translate everything into your native language. 19 Dont concentrate on d
12、etails before you have understood the main ideas. Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning, when I didnt understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resulted in confus
13、ion. 20 Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didnt pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.A. But you cant follow a native English s
14、peaker at all!B. What should you do?C. But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!D. However, after several weeks, I got used to the new environment in Germany.E. So, what you need to do is to find listening resources.F. Then, after the first six months, I discovered two extremely importan
15、t facts.G. Listen for the general idea of the conversation. 参考答案-AEBGF*结束第二节： 下面文章中有五处（第21-25题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Use business recordings B. Speak slowly and clearlyC. Learn telephone mannersD. Practice often with a friend E. Always be considerate of your friends
16、F. Make sure you understand the other speakerTelephone tipsIf the phone rings and someone speaks in English, dont be afraid to answer it! The fear of talking on the phone in a second language will disappear if you practice often. Here are a few tips for helping you improve your ability to answer a c
17、all in English.21._ Listening to someone speaking in a second language over the telephone can be very challenging because you cannot see the person you are trying to hear. However, it may be even more difficult for the person you are talking with to understand you. You may not realize that your pron
18、unciation isnt clear because your teacher and fellow students know and understand you. Pay special attention to your weak areas of your pronunciation when you are on the phone.22._ Dont pretend to understand everything you hear over the telephone. Even native speakers ask each other to repeat and co
19、nfirm information from time to time. This is especially important if you are taking a message for someone else. Learn the appropriate expressions that English speakers use when they dont hear something properly. Dont be afraid to remind the person to slow down more than once. Keep your telephone in
20、an area that is away from other noise distractions such as a radio or television.23._. Ask another student to practice talking on the phone with you. You might choose one night a week and take turns phoning each other at a certain time. Try to talk for at least fifteen minutes. You can talk socially
21、, or role play different scenarios in a business environment. The most important thing about practicing telephone English is that you are not able to see each others mouths.24. _. There are many ways to get free telephone English practice. After business hours, you can call and listen to recorded me
22、ssages. Write down what you hear the first time, and then call back and check if your notes are accurate. Make sure you have a pen handy so that you can repeat the information and check your comprehension.25._. The way that you speak to your best friend on the phone is very different from the way yo
23、u should speak to someone in a business setting. Many speakers make the mistake of being too direct on the telephone. It is possible that the person on the other line will think that you are being rude on purpose if you dont use formal language in certain situations. Sometimes just one word such as
24、could or may is necessary in order to sound polite. Take the time to learn how to answer the phone and say goodbye in a polite manner, as well as all the various ways one can start and end a conversation casually.Listening to someone on the telephone is like listening to a taped recording in class.
25、The only difference is that you have to talk back! Follow the tips above and remember that practice makes perfect!参考答案-BFDAC*结束第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。16_people use money to buy food, furniture, books, bicycles and hundreds of other things they need or want. Wh
26、en they work, they usually get paid in money. Most of the money today is made of metal or paper. _17_. One of the first kinds of money was shells. Shells were not the only things used as money. In china, cloth and knives were used. In the Philippine Islands, rice was used as money for a long time. E
27、lephant tusks, money tails and salt were used as money in parts of Africa. The first metal coins were made in china. They were round and had a square hole in the center.18_. Different countries have used different metals and designs for their money._19_. Sweden and Russia used copper to make their m
28、oney. Later some countries began to make coins of gold and silver. But even gold and silver were inconvenient if you had to buy something expensive. Again the Chinese thought of a way to improve money._20_. The first paper money looked more like a note from one person to another than the paper money
29、 used today. Money has had an interesting history from the days of shell money until today. A. The first coins in England were made of tin (踢).B. But people used to use all kinds of things as money.C. No one knows for certain when people began to use money.D. People strung（串联）them tighter and carrie
30、d them from place to place.E. Money, as we know, is all made of paper.F. They began to use paper money.G. Today anyone will accept money in exchange for goods and services.参考答案-GBDAF*结束任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列材料，从所给的六个选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余选项。首先请阅读下列住宿信息。ALocation:
31、Outside university Room Type: Shared flatAvailability: From 1 Sept. 2010Number of beds: 5 singlesWeekly Rent: 65Notes: I vacancy, sharing with male undergraduates. BLocation: Inside universityRoom Type: Private flatAvailability: From 25 Aug. 2010Number of beds: 1 doubleWeekly Rent: 92.40Notes: Full
32、private shower, basic kitchen, furniture, bedding services and broadband Internet included. CLocation: Outside universityRoom Type: Private flatAvailability: From 1 Apr.2010Number of beds:2 doublesWeekly Rent:15.00Notes: 1 double bedroom with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and WC. Sofa bed in lounge can
33、be used as a second double bed. Includes free broadband Internet. DLocation: Inside universityRoom Type: Standard with washbasinAvailability: From 25 Sept. 2010Number of beds:1 singleWeekly Rent:70.00Notes: Private single bedroom. Also has public kitchen, bathrooms, WC and relaxing area with sofas t
34、hat are shared by around 15 people.ELocation: Inside universityRoom Type: Townhouse flatsAvailability: From 25 Sept.2010Number of beds:12 singlesWeekly Rent:35.00Notes: 12 people share each house. These are brand new for 2008, and each house contains a good size public kitchen, living area with sofa
35、s and downstairs laundry. F请阅读下列师生的信息，然后匹配与其需求相对应的住宿信息。_ 21. Robert Jones. Robert will be a guest teacher at the university beginning September 1. He has no car so needs accommodation that is very near work and thats big enough for him and his wife. Privacy is important so he does not want to share
36、things with others. As the university will pay his living expenses, money is no problem. _ 22. Bill West. Bill will begin his undergraduate studies in the autumn term (September 2010). Bill is very sociable and is eager to live with others. He would prefer to stay in town rather than the university
37、so he can experience more of what the city offers. _23. Shelia Budgie. Shelia, a postgraduate student from Australia, will come to the university at the beginning of April for 6 months study. She needs a very quiet, private place in the university where she can study in peace. As she loves to cook s
38、he also wants a place with a private kitchen. _ 24. Angelo Liokas. Angelo, a language student from Greece, arrives in October and wants to live in the university and share with other students so he can practice his English. As his money is very limited he needs an inexpensive room that has cooking a
39、nd washing equipment available to him. _ 25. Linda Chan. Linda will finish her studies this spring and wants her family to come from China to attend her graduation ceremony. She needs a place that can accept the four family members planning to attend in April. They will also need Internet access to
40、stay in touch with family members in China.参考答案- BAFEC第二节 信息匹配 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)首先，阅读下列应用文及相关信息。并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。A Beijing Highlights $269 Up $249 Up $519 Up $189 Up Beijing boasting a history of over a thousand years is rich in cultural relics. Our four-day itinerary will take you to
41、 the most popular sites around the city. You will see the magnificent Great Wall; sacred Tiananmen Square; majestic Forbidden City as well as the verdant gardens of the Summer Palace.BBeijing Hutong Tour $299 Up $669 Up $239 Up Beijing, one of the six ancient capital cities of China still has a rich
42、 history, and a diverse and colorful culture. Take a special rickshaw ride through an old Hutong neighborhood to experience the different life styles of Beijing residents. A visit to the Lama Temple will expose you to the local peoples religious beliefs.C Short Beijing Travel $159 Up Are you annoyed
43、 by your tight time schedule but interested in visiting Beijing? Here we provide an elaborately（精心地） designed 3-day Beijing tour itinerary taking you to explore the highlights of Beijing. Hence, you can make full use of your time to visit the most aspects of Beijing.DBeijing Group Tour $279 Up Explo
44、re the highlights of Beijing on a tight budget, why not join our Beijing group tour with only 6-18 people to each group, you will not only make new friends from different countries but also experience all of the comfort and flexibility at a lower price.EBeijing Essence Tour $75 Up To guide you to ca
45、tch all the highlight sites of Beijing in short time schedule, we carefully design these two 2-day refined Beijing tours. Take the tour and make full use of your precious time to see as much as possible of Beijing.F Beijing One-Day Tours - 17 options here for you! $29 Up Beijing is such a large city
46、 with numerous places of interest to visit. 17 one-day package tours offered here are all made up of the essence of Beijing. You can choose any of your preferred according to your interest.按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。46. Dick is a newcomer to Beijing where he is going to stay for 5 days. Since he
47、has to attend a very important conference on the third day, he has very limited time to spare. But he wishes to spend two days visiting a few of the scenic spots in Beijing so that he could have some basic idea of what Beijing is like.47. Coming from Los Angeles, as an exchange student, John is eage
48、r to know about Beijing which he believes is a great city with a lot of things to explore. So he plans to go around on Sundays. Since he is not familiar with the city, he decides to join one of the local tour agencies. But he prefers things to be different every week. 48. Mary is a mother with a 9-y
49、ear-old daughter. She wants to travel around Beijing this summer holiday with her daughter. She would like her daughter to make some friends while opening her eyes during the trip.49. Li Xue has a very long holiday this year. She wants to go on a guided tour round the most popular sites of Beijing.
50、She does not believe in those so called “cheap and good” offer, so she does not care much about money. So long as the tour is comfortable and enjoyable, she will not hesitate to join in.50. Professor Zhou is interested more in culture and the way of life of the local people than simply taking a city sightseeing tour. Instead of going to museums and popular sites, he likes to explore how the local people lived in the old times. 【参考答案】信息匹配46-50. EFDAB