1、2014高考英语信息匹配、任务型阅读基础精品训练题（13）及答案【辽宁省庄河市2014高考英语一模试题】 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Swapping Houses for Vacation When budgeting for a vacation, usually the most expensive part of the trip is the accommodationsThe traditional way to take a vacation is to pack some bags, lock up the house, a
2、nd travel to a new place to stay in a hotelHowever, hotels are very expensive, and with rent or housing loan（贷款）due every month, its difficult for most people to pay for yet another place to stay 71 Luckily, there is a substitute called house swapping, and its saving tourists a great deal of cash 72
3、 For example, if a couple from New York want to spend a week in Paris, they would place an ad offering to trade their New York apartment for one in Paris for a weekIf a Parisian couple that want to vacation in New York read the advertisement, houses can be swapped, and both couples save hundreds, if
4、 not thousands, of dollars by avoiding big-city hotel feesIf all goes well, both couples can post positive reviews of the others home online so that potential travelers can see that everything was fine 73 This builds a community of people who want to help each other outThere are other advantages co
5、house swapping as well 74 Staying at someones home puts you in a neighborhood that can give you a better representation of the life and culture in the place youre visiting 75 The next time you want to spend your vacation in a new place, but dont want to pay a fortune, check whats posted online and f
6、ind a house to swapAHouse swapping is most common in New York and ParisBHotels are often quite difficult to book when you want to explore a new homeCA lot of times, this extra cost prevents travelers from going very far from homeDTo swap houses, people check the Internet for others planning to trave
7、l and trade homesEWith many house swapping sites growing, this new phenomenon is becoming easier than everFHotels are often located where few people live, making them a strange place to experience a cityGOn the other hand, if there were trouble, people could write about that to wan others not to tru
8、st the swappers【参考答案】7175、CDGFE【2014高考英语山东省威海市一模】根据短文内容，从下框的AF选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A. Sitting at the back means fewer food options.B. Flight attendants get paid only for flight hours.C. Flight attendants job is to keep passengers safe.D. Flight attendants might water down your
9、 drinks.E. Flight attendants are trained to identify criminals.F. The seat-belt sign is “on” far longer than necessary.Things An Air Hostess Wont Tell YouTo make things a bit easier for them and ensure a smooth flight, many Flight attendants have little tricks under their sleeves. Here are some of t
10、hem which they wont tell you out of sheer politeness.61._Contrary to what most people think, a flight attendants primary job is to ensure your safety - the helping and serving part of their job are just add-ons. If they are assisting you with your luggage, it is to make sure it is stored properly an
11、d does not harm anyone. They are not required to lift your bags or help you take them elsewhere. All the other assistance, such as providing you with a drink, handing you hot towels, etc., are to make sure you stay calm and satisfied.62. _As unfair as it may seem, the time that a flight attendant sp
12、ends in getting the plane ready, settling you down, etc., is not included in their salary. They do, however, receive some expense allowance(津贴) for the entire time they clock in - it is a pretty small income though63. _If a flight attendant feels a passenger is ordering too many drinks, and getting
13、drunk, they might avoid serving him/her by avoiding eye contact. When that fails, they might just fill the glass half-way or give him/her a diluted (稀释的) drink64. _A number of training programs and workshops exist to train flight attendants in different aspects. As some people are using flights more
14、 and more to smuggle (走私), flight attendants are being regarded as the first line of defense against this heinous （邪恶的）crime. The benefits are already evident - a number of dangers are avoided, thanks to alert(警惕的) flight attendants on board65. _This is a bit unfortunate for those sitting at the bac
15、k of the plane, but nevertheless true. As the attendants start serving from the front of the plane to the back, the variety of drinks or meals might go down. This is because a plane has limited space, only a certain number of items can be stored, and by the time they get to the back of the plane, th
16、ey run out of at least a few of the options.【参考答案】6165 CBDEA【2013黄浦区】Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for eachparagraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. A. Well extend our lifespan.B. Well know the origin of Earth.C. Well ha
17、ve a brain “road map”.D. Well advance brain forms.E. Well “manage” our Earth. F. Well conquer cancer.It is predicted that there will be 5 scientific breakthroughs in the 21st century. 76. Why does the universe exist? Since the 1920s, scientists have known the universe is expanding, which means it mu
18、st have started at a definite item in the past. They even have developed theories that give a detailed picture of the evolution of the universe from the time it was a fraction of second old to the present. Over the next couple of decades, these theories will be refined by date from extraordinary pow
19、erful new telescope. We will have a better understanding of how matter behaves at the mysteriously high temperatures and pressures of the early universe. 77. In 19th-century operas, when the heroine coughs in the first act, the audience knows she will die of tuberculosis(肺结核) in Act 3. But thanks to
20、 20th-century medicine, the once-dreaded, once-incurable disease now can mean nothing more serious than taking some bills. As scientists learn more about the genetic code and the way cells work at the molecular level, many serious diseasescancer, for one will become less threatening. Using manufactu
21、red “therapeutic” viruses, doctors will be able to replace cancer-causing damaged DNA with healthy genes, probably administered by a pill or injection. 78. If the normal aging process is basically a furious, invisible contest in our cellsa contest between damagethen 21st-century strides in genetic m
22、edicine may let us control and even reverse the process. But before we push scientists to do more, consider: Do we really want to live in a world where no one grows old and few children are born because the planet can hold only so many people? Where would new ideas come from? What would we do with a
23、ll that extra time?79. In the next millennium, well stop talking about the weather but will do something about it. Well gradually learn how to predict the effects of human activity on the Earth, its climate and its ecosystems. And with that knowledge will come an increasing willingness to use it to
24、manage the workings of our planet. 80. This is the real “final frontie” of the 21st century: The most complex system of our body contains about 100 billion neurons (神经元)(roughly the number of stars in the Milky Way), each connected to as many as 1,000 others. In this century, we will use advanced fo
25、rms of magnetic resonance imaging to produce detailed maps of the neurons in operation. Well be able to say with certainty which ones are working when you read a word, when you say a word, when you think about a word, and so on. 【参考答案】黄浦区7680BFAEC(二)-(2013山东)(1)Jean Paul Getty was born in 1892 in Mi
26、nneeapolis, Minnsota. He became a millionaire when he was only 24. His father was wealthy, but he didnt not help his son. Getty made his millions alone. He made his money from oil. He owned Getty Oil and over 100 other companies. The Fortune magazine once called Getty “the richest man in the world”(
27、2)But money _.He married five times and divorced five times. He had five children but spent little time with them. None of Gettys children had very happy lives. (3)Getty loved to make money and loved to save it. In_spite_of_his_great_wealth,_Getty_was_a_miser. Every evening, he wrote down every cent
28、 he spent that day. He ever put pay telephones in the guests bedrooms in his house so he could save money on phone bills. (4)In 1973, kidnappers took his 16yearold grandson, and demanded a large amount of money for his safe return. Gettys son asked his father for money to save his child. But Getty r
29、efused. The kidnappers were merciless and Gettys son made repeated requests for help from his father. Finally, Getty agreed to lend the money, but at 4percent interest. (5)Getty started a museum at his home in Malibu, California. He bought many important and beautiful pieces of art for the museum. W
30、hen Getty died in 1976，the value of the collection in the museum was $1 billion. He left all his money to the museum. After his death, the museum grew in size. Today it is one the most important museums in United States. Getty made a large fortune in his life, but he gave his money to the art world
31、because he wanted people to learn about and love art. 1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1 ？(no more than 8 words )_答案：The success of Jean Paul Getty/Jean Paul Gettys achievement2Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 7 words)_答案：cannot bring happiness./ cannot bring hi
32、m a happy life./ doesnt mean anything.3. Explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3. _答案：Though he was wealthy, Getty was so mean./ Wealthy as he was, Getty was so mean.4What did the kidnappers do to Gettys family？(no more than 10 words )_答案：He kidnapped Gettys grandson and demanded lots of mone
33、y.5What does the author want to tell us about Getty in the last paragraph ? ( no more than 10 words )_答案：His contribution to the art world.(三)-(2013江西)1Fishing is probably the worlds most popular sport. People spend many dollars each year on items like boats and fourwheeldrive vehicles. In addition,
34、 they spend money on fishing equipment, bait, fuel and boat repairs. And you can see that fishing can be an expensive pastime. Fishing lovers believe that their hobby is worth it. Others say that fishing is spoiling the environment and that it is a cruel hobby.2Supporters of fishing say that it is a
35、 nice hobby. Firstly, of the millions of people who fish for fun, most only catch enough fish to feed their families. They catch fish that are found in large numbers, so there is little danger to the species (种类)3Secondly, recreational fishermen contribute to the economy. They spend money on equipme
36、nt and other items, and they also spend it indirectly by paying taxes on their equipment and fuel. Those who travel to fishing spots pay for accommodation (食宿) and airfares. This money keeps people in work and provides new jobs each year.4Thirdly, fishing is relaxing and fun so it lessens stress. In
37、stead of turning to drugs or alcohol, it is far better to go fishing. People who are relaxed are generally healthier and much nicer to be nearexcept for the smell of the bait!5Those who _ say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans. This could lead to
38、the dying out of some species. Modern cars and boats mean that people can fish in remote areas of the world, so no place is safe from greedy fishermen who take both males and females, leaving few fish to produce young.6Those against fishing also say that it is a blood sport, which means that an anim
39、al must die so that a human can have fun. Many of the fish caught for sport are not suitable for eating, so they are thrown away. Once hooked, fish have no chance of escape.1What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 4 words)_答案：Different views on fishing.2According to Paragraph 2, why does
40、 fishing cause little danger to the species？(no more than 8 words)_答案：Fishing lovers catch fish found in large numbers.3List 4 items on which people spend their money for fishing. (no more than 7 words)_答案：boats，vehicles, fishing equipment，bait，fuel，boat repairs, accommodation and airfares4Fill in t
41、he blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words. (no more than 4 words) Those who _ say that there are too many fish thoughtlessly taken from rivers, lakes, streams and oceans.答案：disagree with fishing(are against fishing)5What does the word “which” (Paragraph 6) probably refer to? (no more than 3 words)_答
42、案：A blood sport. (四)-(2013天津市五区县二模)Music is very powerful. The kind of music you listen to says a lot about who you are. What music you choose to listen to today will help to determine what type of person you are tomorrow. Be careful about what type of music you choose to listen to. Music can either
43、 build you up or tear you down.Garbage in, garbage outIn almost all categories of music, there are artists that deliver positive messages through their music and then there are artists that deliver destructive, hateful messages in their music. The kind of music you choose to listen to will help dete
44、rmine the level of success you achieve in life. Think negative thoughts and you will attract negative into your life. Think positive thoughts and you will see the positive in your life. Opportunities come to the optimists in life. When you entertain negativity in your life, opportunities are often l
45、ost or ignored.Use Positive Music to get what you want out of lifeActively choose music with a positive message to listen to. Making this conscious choice will lead to positive experiences in your daily life. Music has a powerful effect on our beliefs and our actions. Being active in choosing the mu
46、sic we listen to will lead to a happier and fulfilling life. If you arent happy with the current state of your life, a great place to start changing it for the better is to choose better music to listen to.Not convinced that you should listen to positive music?Consider that all action is preceded (先
47、于) by a thought. Its impossible to take an action without having some thought about the action before you do it. Where do your thoughts come from? They come from what you are listening to, what you are seeing and who you are hanging out with. These influences over time, are responsible for our belie
48、fs and ultimately our actions.How to make positive changes in your life.Choosing music with a positive message is a great way to start making positive changes in your life. Dont you like where your life is headed? Changing the music youre listening to is an important first step towards creating a di
49、fferent, more positive life for yourself.1Why is music very powerful？(no more than 6 words)_答案：Because music determines who you are. Or: Because music influences/affects you greatly.2What should you do in order to see the positive in your life？(no more than 5 words)_答案：Think about positive things./T
50、hink positive thoughts.3What does the underlined word “ultimately” mean？(1 word)_答案：finally/ eventually 4What is the advantage of choosing music with a positive message？(no more than 10 words)_答案：Making positive changes in your life./ Creating a different, more positive life for yourself./ Making you live a positive life./ Improving your life in a positive way. 5Please explain how you are inspired by the music you choose.(no more than 20 words)_答案：Answers can vary. (When I choose positive music, I will have a positive attitude towards life and live happily.)
