1、2014高考英语阅读表达五月冲刺选练（1）及参考答案 【江西省吉安一中2014模拟】阅读表达（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，请根据短文后的要求进行答题。（请注意问题后的字数要求）1 One of the tough things about being a high school student is that you never Seem to get enough sleep at night, which often leaves you nodding off during classes. The best amount of sleep is about seve
2、n and a half to eight hours. Spending either less than six or more than nine hours in sleeping puts your health at risk. 2 A popular solution to a lack of sleep at night is to take a “power nap” during the day, but does this work? 3 Generally speaking, it can be beneficial. Research shows that a nap
3、 in the middle of the dayeven a brief one as Short as five or 10minutescan clear your mind and leave you with increased energy and improved productivity.4 But here are some things you need to know to do it correctly. To start with, every time you doze off (打瞌睡) during the day does not count as a “po
4、wer nap”. The best time to take a power nap is in the mid-afternoon, when your energy level tends to decrease.5 But how long should a power nap be? Ideally, it should be kept to between 10 and 30 minutes. Nodding off for five minutes does not really provide established sleep. If you, however, go int
5、o the deeper stage you will wake up feeling weak.6 However, refreshing as it might be, if you get adequate sleep at night, taking a power nap isnt such a wise choice. The reason is that sleeping during the day can interfere with your bodys biorhythms. The brain gets used to going to bed and getting
6、up at roughly the same time each day, and you dont want to disturb this routine.7 One more thing to keep in mind is that a power nap should never be used as a replacement for a good nights sleep. A power nap during the day is not like a tablet which will definitely work. An hours sleep before midnig
7、ht is worth a couple of hours sleep after midnight.76. What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 5 words)_77. What if a person spends less than six or more than nine hours in sleeping?(no more than 9 words)_78. According to Paragraph 3, what benefits can we get from a nap in the middle of
8、the day?(no more than 4 words)_79. When is the best time to take a power nap? (no more than 5 words)_80. Why is it sometimes unwise to take a nap? (no more than 8 words)_【参考答案】阅读表达：76. Tips on a “power nap”.77. His or her health will be at risk.78. Refreshing people, improving productivity.79. In th
9、e mid-afternoon.80. It can interfere with your bodys biorhythms.【内蒙古包头市201模拟】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Doctor:Have a seat please. So?Patient:Im afraid that I am ill.Doctor:Im sorry to 61 that. Why do you think so ?Patient :Because I feel tired all the time, even 62 I wake up in the morn
10、ing. And I have no 63 .My wife cooks me delicious meals but I can only eat a little.Doctor :Do you find it difficult to get to sleep，or do you wake up early?Patient: Both，doctor. I never get to sleep 64 2 o clock and I always wake up at 5.Doctor:Are you worried about something?Patient:Well, yes. Im
11、worried about my work. Ive just 65 (take ) a new job. I earn a lot of money but its difficult work. Im always afraid of 66 (make) mistakes.Doctor :I see. Please take 67 your shoes and lie down on the bed.Patient: Yes，doctor.(The doctor examines the patient)Doctor :Well, theres 68 wrong with you，Im g
12、lad to say. Youre working too hard and worrying too much. Do you take any exercise?Patient:No. I never have enough time for exercise. Can you give me some medicine?Doctor:I can，but Im not going to. You dont need medicine. You need advice. Dont work so hard. If you think your present job is too hard,
13、 find an 69 (easy) one. Anyway, its more important to be healthy than 70 .61、hear 62、when 63、appetite 64、until 65、taken66、making 67、off 68、nothing 69、easier 70、wealthy/rich【山东省2014模拟】阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。1E-mail may be the most important, unique method for co
14、mmunicating and developing relationships since the telephoneFirst of all, _Anyone who can use a word processor can also write an e-mail message without difficultySecondly, it saves time and moneyIt costs nothing more than your timeNo paper expense, no postage and no envelope expensePeople also find
15、it familiar and safe because it is similar in many respects to writing letters but avoids the annoyances of addressing envelopes, licking stamps, and trips to the mailbox2 Of all the methods for developing relationships on the Internet, e-mail is the most common and perhaps the most powerfulAlthough
16、 friendships and romances may indeed begin in chat rooms, instant messages, blogs, or other online tools improve greatly by becoming more effectively visual and auditory（听觉的）, as in video teleconferencing, e-mail will not disappearMany people will prefer it because it is a non-visual and non-auditor
17、y form of communicationAfter all, we dont see people rushing out to buy video equipment to add it to their telephone3 E-mail is not just an electronic mail sent via the InternetIt creates a psychological space in which pairs of people or groups of people communicate with each otherIt creates a situa
18、tion in which human relationships can be unfolded66What is the main idea of the text? （no more than 12 words） 67Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph 2（no more than 4 words ）After people begin their relationship in chat room, e-mail plays the role of being a way to 68Fill in the
19、 blank in Paragraph 1 with proper words（no more than 6 words ） 69What situation can the E-mail create? （no more than 9 words ） 70What does the underlined word “ it ” （Paragraph 2） probably refer to ? （no more than 3 words ） 【参考答案】阅读表达66E-mail is an important, unique method for communicating and deve
20、loping relationships/ E-mail and its function.67deepen the communication68it is easy to use69A situation in which human relationships can unfold. 70Video equipment.【山东省2014模拟】阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求）The Japanese love to give giftsThis habit is not practiced only on spe
21、cial occasions，but its widely accepted as social responsibilityBecause gift-giving is an important social aspect of Japanese lifeIts important to be aware of some key factorsDevalue the gifts you giveThe important thing is to act and seem modestYou dont want the receiver to think that you are arroga
22、nt or proudDenigrate（贬低）your gift as much as possibleIt doesnt matter if the label on the box bears the symbol for a famous brand，The Japanese value the appearance of a modest gift-giver who tries to stay from praisePraise the gift you receiveAlthough praising may seem obvious，overpraising the gift
23、is the keyIts also important to praise the fine taste of the gift-giver in making that particular choice for youAnd dont forget to give a thousand and one thanks_, unless you are urged to do soAnd when you do，you must take the utmost care in unwrapping itDont look eager，and be careful that you dont
24、tear the paper or cut the ribbonAfter observing，praising，and thanking，be sure to rewrap the gift as if it had never been openedTry to appear as if you take great pride in the value of it the giftChoose gifts with practical valueIn general，dont buy things such as ornaments，vases，and kitchenware，its a
25、lready assumed that everyone has these thingsTo do so may suggest that you dont approve of the other persons tasteAlso，most Japanese houses are very small and dont have extra space for useless junk76What is the best title for the passage?（no more than l0 words） 77Fill in the blank in the fourth para
26、graph with proper words（no more than 6 words） 78List three kinds of things youd better not buy for a Japanese friend _ _ 79Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese 80What do the Japanese usually do when they receive a gift? （no more than l0 words） 【参考答案】阅读表达：66The art of
27、 gift-giving in Japan / Some key factors for gift-giving in Japan67Dont open the gift/ Dont unwrap the gift68 ornaments vases kitchenware69不只是在特殊场合才有送礼的习俗，很多日本人已经把送礼看做一种社会责任。70Praise the gift they receive and give thanks【山东省2014高考仿真模拟冲刺卷（5）】 阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答案卡相应的位置上（请注意76至7
28、9四个小题后面的词数要求）。 1A program in the United States brings scientists and engineers into elementary schools to teach teachers more about how to teach science2Dave Weiss is a retired engineerOne day each week he volunteers at Georgian Forest Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, near WashingtonHe
29、works with teacher Fred Tenyke on science projects for ten years and gets as much pleasure from helping the teachers as he does helping the students 3Student Jada Lockwood says she enjoys MrWeiss visits to her classroomShe likes the drawings he uses to explain scientific ideas4The American Associati
30、on for the Advancement of Science sponsors the Senior Scientists and Engineers programDave Weiss has been a volunteer in that program for many yearsThe scientists and engineers help teachers in elementary schools improve their skills5MrWeiss says he and the other volunteers help teachers by providin
31、g hands-on knowledgeHe notes that science is an area in which many elementary school teachers have _experienceIn elementary school, for the most part, a regular classroom teacher is responsible for teaching science, along with reading and math, and if they dont have a strong science background, just
32、 by nature, theyre going to tend to underrepresent science in the curriculum6American fifteen-year-olds scored about average in science among countries that took part in testing by the OECD in 2009The OECD is the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development7Dave Weiss says he is concerned a
33、bout such results, but hopeful for the future for American students learning scienceFred Tenkye thinks volunteers like Dave Weiss are helping students do thatAnd if you can develop a passion for science, then eventually the grades and the test scores, then that will follow and increase, too he said6
34、6How does Dave Weiss feel when he stays with students？（no more than 10 words）_67What do the students think of Dave Weisss teaching？（no more than 6 words）_68Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words（1 word）_69What should the students do when they are learning science? （no more than 10 words）
35、 _70Whats the main idea of this passage? （no more than 10 words） _ 【参考答案】阅读表达：66.He gets much pleasure/He is happy / pleased.67.They enjoy / like his ways of teaching.68.limited /weak /poor69.They should develop/show/have an interest in science./They should develop a passion for science.70.Scientist
36、s and engineers help elementary school teachers in science teaching. 【山东省2014高考仿真冲刺卷（6）】阅读下面的短文，并根据文章后的要求答题。1We are told breakfast is the most important meal of the day，and dinner the most enjoyableIt is an occasion to socialize and spend time with the familyBut what about lunch? 2In todays fast-pac
37、ed society，few people take time to enjoy this midday mealMost of us just rush right through itWe grab a quick salad，or buy a sandwich and eat at our computersSometimes，if there is a deadline around the corner，we just 3The development of technology hasnt done our eating habits much good eitherWe are
38、constantly troubled by e-mail，social media，and 24-hour newsEven When we do sit down for lunch，we are more connected to our hand-held electronic devices than ourselves4Long working hours can cause all kinds of health problems，and many developed countries have put in place labor laws specifically rega
39、rding the lunch breakThese regulations give employees the right to take a break during a long work shift，but its up to them whether they do so or not5Frank Partnoy，a former Wall Street trader，says that employers should encourage workers to take time off for lunchThis is because long lunch breaks can
40、 benefit both individuals and societyWriting in The Guardian，Partnoy says that one obvious reason to take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some perspectiveA break from work allows us to think strategically and outside the boxIt also puts our daily tasks into a broader contextIf we sit down at
41、a proper restaurant and chat leisurely with colleagues，we are more likely to slow down，something that hardly can be achieved in a noisy and over-packed fast food chain6Despite these benefits，some employees might still be unwilling to take time off for lunchPartnoys suggestion? Make skipping lunch di
42、fficult：Employers could ask workers to fill out a form stating their reasons for skipping the meal76Whats the purpose of the text? 77Fill in the blanks in Paragraph 2 with proper words 78Many developed countries have issued labor laws in order to 79List three benefits of taking long lunch breaks 80T
43、ranslate the underlined sentence in the last paragraph into Chinese 【参考答案】阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）76To encourage people to take long lunch breaksTo encourage people to enjoy lunch77skip lunchdont take lunch78give employees the right to take a break during a long work shift 79We can slow down and gain some perspectiveA break from work allows us to think strategically and outside the box It also puts our daily tasks into a broader context 80尽管益处多多，一些员工也许仍舍不得抽时间享用午餐。
