1、2014高考英语信息匹配、任务型阅读基础训练题（18）及答案【2014界河北省衡水中学二模】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（7175涂到答题卡上，选E涂AB，选F涂AC，选G涂AD） _72_ Among the Masai of East Africa, when men are old enough to marry and make decisions for their people, they participate in a special ceremony in which they paint their heads and
2、faces red. This ceremony takes place every seven to fourteen years, so there is not an exact age for participating in it. The Samburu, also from East Africa, like to paint their faces and hair red because they think it looks attractive. _73_ To show that he has killed a lion, a man will paint his bo
3、dy with a natural white material, making special marks to represent this accomplishment. The Masai men also use this white to show that they are no longer boys and are considered adults.One quite unusual example of face painting is done by the Wodaabe people of West Africa. Once a year, they have a
4、beauty contest for men. _74_ Then they add white and black circles and lines. Black paint is used near the eyes and on the lips to draw attention to the whiteness of their eyes and teeth, which the Wodaabe consider most beautiful._75_.As you travel, enjoy the beautiful and bright colors of Africa.A.
5、 Red is the common color in body painting because it often represents health and long life.B. Other marks are used for ceremonies such as weddings and during times of war.C. The ceremony expresses hope for rain.D. The Masai men also have a unique way of showing that they are brave.E. The women then
6、decide which man they like best.F. The men pretend to fight each other.G. The men paint their faces yellow and red. 【参考答案】7175、BADGE【2014河南省淇县高级中学一模】（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The Mayan Indians lived in Mexico for thousands of years before the Spanish arrived in the 150
7、0sThey had farms, beautiful palaces, and cities with many buildings 71 This knowledge helped them to live a better life than most people of that rime, because they could use it to make their life more comfortable and rewardingIn ancient Mexico there were many small clearings in the forestIn each cle
8、aring was a village with fields of corn, beans, and other crops around itTo clear the land for farms, the Maya cut down trees with stone axesThey planted seeds by digging holes in the ground with pointed sticks 72 The Maya believed in many gods, including rain gods, sun gods, and corn godsThe people
9、 built large temples to honor the Mayan gods, around which cities were builtToday, many of these ancient Mayan cities and temples are still standingAlthough the cities were beautiful, and the people worked hard to build them, few of them lived thereUsually, only the priests lived in the citiesThe ot
10、her people lived in small villages in the forestsThey lived in small huts with no windowsThe walls were made of poles covered with dried mud, and the roof was made of grass or leaves 73 Measuring time was important to the Maya 74 The Maya developed a system for measuring time accuratelyMayan priests
11、 made a system to keep track of timeThey made a calendar based on their study of the sun, moon and starsThe Mayan calendar was far more accurate than the European calendars of the timeAround the year 800, the Maya left their villages and beautiful cities, never to return 75 They may have died from a
12、n infectious diseaseThey may have left because the soil could no longer grow cropsScientists are still trying to find the lost secrets of the MayaThey are still one of our greatest mysteriesANo one knows why this happenedBMost Maya lived a simple life close to natureCThe Maya were an intelligent, cu
13、lturally rich people,DFarmers needed to know when to plant and harvest their cropsEThey had to fight against natural disasters as common occurrencesFOne farmer was able to grow crops producing food for several peopleGThe Mayan people knew a lot about nature and the world around them【参考答案】71-75GFBDA阅
14、读理解之信息匹配(一)-A请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先，请阅读下列六本书籍的相应简介：AEverybody Loves Our Town：An Oral History of Grunge MusicBy Mark YarmCrown Archetype; 592 pp; $25.00BThe Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness IndustryBy Jon RonsonRiverhead；288 pp; $25.95CThe Red Market: On the Trail of the Worlds Orga
15、n Brokers，Bone Thieves，Blood Farmers, and Child TraffickersBy Scott CarneyMorrow; 272 pp; $25.99DCar Guys vs. Bean Counters：The Battle for the Soul of American BusinessBy Bob LutzPortfolio; 256 pp; $26.95EHenry Kissinger on ChinaBy Henry KissingerPenguin Press; 608 pp; $36FBiopunk：DIY Scientists Hac
16、k the Software of LifeBy Marcus WohlsenCurrent; 256 pp; $25.95以下是对这些书的描述。请将这些描述与书籍的相应简介匹配起来。1. According to Jon Ronson, the writer of the book, psychopaths are very charming, smart, easily bored and cruel. In the book, Ronson takes readers into the fascinating world of psychopaths by speaking to the
17、 experts and having amusing conversations with the psychopaths themselves.2This book is about a deeply funny story, as well as a deeply sad storythe great Nineties moment when a bunch of punk rock bands from Seattle accidentally blew up into the worlds biggest noise. The author gives the unique chro
18、nicle (编年史) of how it all happened, and how it ended too soon. The book also makes readers appreciate how strange it was.3This is just one of the terrifying everyday tales of the body trade documented. It started out extremely well, with some fascinating stories about the trade in human body parts.
19、It covers many different aspects of the “red market”， ranging from skeletons to blood, and even the giant business of collecting and selling human hair.4Its been reported that the author has often attracted as much attention as his cars. The book is partly a biography covering a very short portion o
20、f the authors own lifehis second stint (任期) at General Motor(GM)which recently ended after about a decade. However, its more than a biography. It is also a view on what went wrong with the US car industry and US industry in general.5This is a great book for anyone who has an interest in science, or
21、wants to see advances in medicine at greater rates that weve seen them so far. If a reader has teenagers with interests in science, he should have them read this book. It will inspire them to broaden their horizons beyond the typical research lab.【参考答案】A-15BACDF阅读理解之信息匹配(一)-B阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首
22、先阅读下列文章的提示性图片及简介：ABy combing through newly digitized census data from the 19th century, J. David Hacker, a demographic historian from Binghamton University in New York, has recalculated the death toll and increased it by more than 20 per centto 750，000.BCalled the iBrain, this simplelooking contrapt
23、ion is part of an experiment that aims to allow Dr Hawkinglong paralyzed by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrigs diseaseto communicate by merely thinking. CWhat we wear can affect not only what people think of us, but also the way our brains work, a study involving a doctors coat shows.DEve
24、n after 20 years of studying in the country, Brian L. Fisher, an entomologist, was surprised by the ability of a cyclone to derail an expedition.EA Canadian project aimed at creating a genetically engineered pig whose manure would be less harmful to the environment is being halted after failure to f
25、ind a company willing to bring the animal to market, according to the lead researcher. FScientists have for the first time identified several gene mutations that they say sharply increase the chances of autism, and have found that the risk increases with the age of the parents, particularly the fath
26、er.以下是文章的标题，请将相关文章的标题与文章的提示性图片及简介匹配起来。1Moving to market genealtered pigs in Canada is halted2Mind games: sometimes a white coat isnt just a white coat3A little device thats trying to read your thoughts4Scientists link gene mutations to autism risks5New estimate raises civil war death toll【参考答案】B-15E
27、CBFA阅读理解之信息匹配(一)-C阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。首先请阅读下列药品信息：ADeep Heata heating cream designed to provide fast temporary pain relief of muscular aches and strains, bonejoint pain, and arthritis (关节炎)Do not apply to open wounds.BSudafed PErelieves blocked or stuffy noses due to the common cold, hay fever, o
28、r other lung allergies. May cause dizziness or sleepiness. Keep out of reach of children.CDemadnthis liquid works fast against cold symptoms including runny or blocked noses, persistent coughing and sneezing and itchy eyes. Do not take with other medication. Will cause tiredness. Suitable for ages 2
29、 and up.DZinc Ointmentantibiotic cream reduces pain and destroys germs and infections associated with red and itchy skin, cuts and sores. Apply cream to infected areas twice a day and consult your doctor if pain persists.EPanadol Flu Strength PEkeeps you clearheaded while fighting cold and flu sympt
30、oms including headache, sore throat and blocked noses. 2 pills for adults and 1 pill for children under 12.FPainstop Syrupprovides fastacting and effective pain relief for people of all ages. Will not cause sleepiness so is safe to use during the day. Drink 10ml every 4 hours (5ml for children under
31、 10).以下是五个人的病症描述。请匹配各人的症状与拟选择的药品。1. For the past four days, John has been coughing very heavily when he goes to bed. As a result, both he and his wife cannot sleep and are very tired when they get up for work the next day.2. After coming back from Beijing, Li Hua has a bad cold and blocked nose. But
32、 he must go to work because he must give a very important presentation to his boss today. He needs something that will relieve his symptoms but not affect his performance.3. Mrs Whites sixyearold daughter Mellissa fell off her bike this morning and bumped her head on the ground. Now she has an unbea
33、rable headache and cannot go to school.4While in the shower this morning, Phil slipped on a bar of soap and smashed his knee on the tiled bathroom floor. Luckily no bones were broken but Phil is now in a great deal of pain and the knee is badly swollen.5. Xiao Lin cut her finger while preparing dinner last night. Although she cleaned and bandaged the wound when she woke up this morning，the wound was redder and more painful than the night before. She fears that the cut may have become infected.【参考答案】C-15CEFAD
