1、 2014高考英语阅读理解精英定时系列练习题（6）及答案【齐齐哈尔市实验中学2013高三英语综合训练（2）】CChinese International SchoolApplication Form Before an applicant can be invited to take part in an assessment, an application form should be returned to the Admissions Office, and the application fee of HK$1,000 cannot be returned. For overseas
2、applicants wishing to pay in currencies other than HK dollars, the fee is US$145. Checks are also good for payment to “Chinese International School”. The application should include: Applicant academic report from the last school year. A recent passport-sized photo (attached to the application form).
3、 A copy of the applicants Hong Kong ID card or a passport showing a valid Hong Kong visa. Only for applicants applying under a Corporate Nomination(提名) Right: A company letter confirming the nomination. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Applicants who would like to re-apply for
4、 another academic year are asked to submit a new application and application fee. Acceptance Applicants will be informed of their acceptance status in writing by postal mail. Initial(最初的) offers for Reception will be sent out from late March once all assessments have been completed. Some applicants
5、who have been assessed may be held on a reserve list. Acceptances may also be made on a conditional basis among the applicants on the reserve list. Applicants who have been assessed but who have not been admitted are welcome to reapply for the next academic year. Please note that such applicants wil
6、l be asked to submit a new application and application fee. Confirmation of Acceptance and Enrollment(录取)Once an applicant has been admitted, the applicant family will be asked to confirm acceptance and hold the students place with immediate payment of the required fees for the Nomination Right (HK$
7、 500), plus the sum of HK$ 7,500 as the first tuition (学费) payment.In addition, enrollment will not be considered complete until the following have been received, normally one month before the start of the new school year:Physical examination results Tuition (first month) 63. According to the passag
8、e, if the applicants reapply for an academic year, _. A. the application fee can be reduced to a half B. applicants on a reserve list neednt be assessedC. a new application and application fee are to be required D. the initial application form should be returned to the Admissions Office64. Which of
9、the following is true? A. Once applicants are refused, they cant apply for it again. B. Applicants will be informed of their acceptance by email. C. Applicants dont have to get a company letter to confirm their application. D. The applicants should show either a Hong Kong visa or a Hong Kong ID card
10、.65. According to the Application Process, the first tuition payment is _. A. HK$ 500 B. HK$7, 500 C. HK$1, 000 D. US$ 14566. If an applicant has been admitted, the applicant family _. A. will be asked to submit a new application B. will receive physical Examination results C. will be asked to only
11、pay the first month fee D. will be asked to confirm acceptance and pay the fees【参考答案】63-66 CDBD 链接高考 3 （2012安徽卷）When Frida Kahlos paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as “ a ribbon （丝带）around a bomb”. Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art worl
12、d of her time. Sadly, she is actually a much bigger name today than she was during her time.Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffered from polio（小儿麻痹症）at the age of seven. Her spine （脊柱）become bent as she grew older. Then, in 1925, her back was broken in several places in a school-
13、bus accident. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist had many operations, but noting was able to cure the terrible pain in her back. However, the accident had an unexpected side effect. While lying in her bed recovering, Kahlo taught herself to paint.In 1929, she got married to Diego Rivera, an
14、other famous Mexican artist. Riveras strong influences on Kahlos style can be seen in her early works, but her later works from the 1940s, known today as her best works, show less influence from her husband.Unfortunately, her works did not attract much attention in the 1930s and1940s, even in her ho
15、me country. Her first one-woman show in Mexico was not held until 1953.For more than a decade after her death in 1954, Kahlos works remained largely unnoticed by the world, but in the 1970s her works began to gain international fame at last. 64. What does the phrase “a much bigger name” in paragraph
16、 1 most nearly mean? A. a far better artist B. a for more gifted artist C. a much stronger person D. a much more famous person65. The terrible pain Kahlo suffered was caused by . A. polio B. her bent spineC. back injuries D. the operations she had66. Kahlos style had become increasingly independent
17、since the . A.1930s B. 1940s C. 1950s D. 1970s67. What is authors attitude toward Kahlo? A. Devotion B. Sympathy C. Worry D. Encouragement【难度】较难67.【答案】B【试题解析】本文讲的是Frida Kahlo以及她的画。Frida Kahlo的画在她在世的时候没有多少 链接1. （2012山东卷）San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. Anil, Longview ha
18、s its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to give squirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.The original bridge was built o
19、ver Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirr
20、els being run over.One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that days coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask die blessing of the City Council (市政会). The Council appr
21、oved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere jokingly named the bridge Nutty Narrows. After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose (消防水带). It cost $1,000.It didnt take long before reports of squir
22、rels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching them the ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty arrows became known in newspapers all over the world.In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and cr
23、osspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted did in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.67. T
24、he Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to_.A. offer squirrels a place to cat nutsB. set up a local landmarkC. help improve trafficD. protect squirrels68What happened over the coffee break discussion?A. The committee got the Councils blessing.B.The squirrel bridge idea was born.C.A councilwoman n
25、amed the bridgD.A squirrel was found dead.69What does the underlined phrase teaching them the ropes probably mean in the text?A. Passing them a rope.B. Directing them to store food for winter.C. Teaching them a lesson. D. Showing them how to use the bridge. 70.Which of the following is true of the s
26、quirrel bridge?A. It was replaced by a longer one.B. It was built from wood and metal.C. It was rebuilt after years of use.D. It was designed by Bill Hutch.71.What can we learn about Amos Peters?A.He is remembered for his love of animals.B.He donated $1,000 to build the bridge. C.He was a member of
27、the City Council.D.He was awarded a medal for building the bridge.【难度】一般69.【答案】D【试题解析】词意推测题。本句话的意思是“人们甚至看到松鼠们教给他们的孩子使用绳索”，言下之意是“教给他们怎样使用这座桥”，故答案选D。【难度】一般70.【答案】C【试题解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知，经过了20多年的使用，Peters拆除了这座破旧的桥，又重建了一座新桥，故答案选C。【难度】一般【齐齐哈尔市实验中学2013高三英语综合训练（2）】DGrasslands need time to rest when cattle a
28、nd other animals feed on them. Moving animals from one area of pasture (牧场) to another can provide the time needed for new growth. This is called rotational grazing (循环放牧) . Rotational grazing is good for the land and the animals, and it can save money. This form of grazing can reduce the need for p
29、esticide (农药) treatments by reducing the growth of weeds. And it can limit the need for chemical fertilizers by letting animal wastes do the job of natural fertilizer. Rotational grazing can even help prevent wildfires by keeping grasslands in good condition.Letting animals feed continually and inte
30、nsively (集中地) in the same grazing areas can require costly replanting. Animals eat the most desirable growth first. When that keeps happening, the roots do not have enough time to recover. As a result, less desirable plants may replace them. Intensively used grasslands are also harmed as the soil is
31、 continually crushed under the weight of heavy animals.While rotational grazing can save money over time, it also requires planning. And that starts with a good map to mark fences, water supplies and grazing areas.Changing methods of grazing also requires time. Farmers may want to put up electric fe
32、nces to enclose (圈起) grazing areas, called paddocks. The paddocks will need water. Some farmers design a path for animals from different paddocks to drink from a common watering place.Farmers can start rotational grazing by removing animals from a pasture when the grass is eaten to less that five ce
33、ntimeters. The pasture is then kept empty until the grass grows to more than fifteen centimeters high.Sheep and goats may require special preparations. They may need stronger fences than other animals. And while they eat the grass, they may need guard animals to protect them from animals that would
34、like to eat them.67. Grasslands wont depend on chemical fertilizers when _.A. the soil of grasslands is naturally richB. animal wastes serve as natural fertilizerC. rotational grazing can prevent wildfires D. grasslands are usually in good condition68. The function of putting up electric fences is t
35、o _.A. divide the pasture into paddocks B. encourage animals to get around C. stop animals staying at one place D. provide water supplies for animals69. Why do sheep and goats need guard animals?A. They can easily jump over fences.B. They dont like to stay in the paddockC. wild animals are likely to attack themD. Tigers and lions prefer sheep and goats70. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Giving grasslands a rest B. How to feed animalsC. Keeping animals moving in pastures D. Grass growth and grazing ways【参考答案】67-70 BACA