1、云南省玉溪市2014高考英语阅读理解二轮训练（13）及答案【2014高考英语四川省凉山州一模试题】 There are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. Peoplehave generally viewed personal growth as an external(外部的）result or product that can easily beidentified and measured. The worker who gets a promotion, the student
2、 whose grades improve, theforeigner who learns a new language-all these are examples of people who have measurableresults to show for their efforts By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since bydefinition it is a journey and not the specific signposts or la
3、ndmarks along the way. The process isnot the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution or courage, asthey go through new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In this process, the journey neverreally ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ide
4、as to try, new challengesto accept. In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to befaced with the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may fail at fist. How we seeourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow. The
5、se feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are tochange and grow. If we do not face and overcome these internal fears and doubts, if we protectourselves too much, then we cease to grow. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making43. A person is generally
6、 believed to achieve personal growth when he_A. has been admitted into a key university B. has made great efforts in his workC. is interested in making anything new D. has tried to determine where he is on his journey44. In the authors eyes, one who views personal growth as a process would A. judge
7、his ability to grow from his own achievements B. succeed in climbing up the social ladder C. face difficulties and take up challenges D. aim high and reach his goal each time45. Whats the meaning of the underlined word cease in paragraph 4? A. continue B. stop C. promote D. adapt46. For personal gro
8、wth, the author may not support_ A. curiosity and more chances B. being quick in self-adaptation C. open-minded to new experiences D. avoidance of internal fears and doubts【参考答案】4345、ACB 阅读理解课堂练学案（11）Passage Eight (The Improving Economic Situation In Greece) Greece, economically, is in the black. Wi
9、th very little to export other than such farm products as tobacco, cotton and fruit, the country earns enough from invisible earnings to pay for its needed, growing imports. From the sending out of things the Greeks, earn only $285 million; from tourism, shipping and the remittances of Greeks abroad
10、, the country takes in an additional #375 million and this washes out the almost $400 million by which imports exceed exports. It has a balanced budget. Although more than one drachma out of four goes for defense, the government ended a recent year with a slight surplus - $66 million. Greece has a d
11、ecent reserve of almost a third of a billion dollars in gold and foreign exchange. It has a government not dependent on coalescing incompatible parties to obtain parliamentary majorities. In thus summarizing a few happy highlights, I dont mean to minimize the vast extent of Greeces problems. It is t
12、he poorest country by a wide margin in Free Europe, and poverty is widespread. At best an annual income of $60 to $70 is the lot of many a peasant, and substantial unemployment plagues the countryside, cities, and towns of Greece. There are few natural resources on which to build any substantial ind
13、ustrial base. Some years ago I wrote here: “Greek statesmanship will have to create an atmosphere in which home and foreign savings will willingly seek investment opportunities in the back ward economy of Greece. So far, most American and other foreign attempt have bogged down in the Greek governmen
14、ts red tape and shrewdness about small points.” Great strides have been made. As far back as 1956, expanding tourism seemed a logical way to bring needed foreign currencies and additional jobs to Greece. At that time I talked with the Hilton Hotel people, who had been examining hotel possibilities,
15、and to the Greek government division responsible for this area of the economy. They were hopelessly deadlocked in almost total differences of opinion and outlook. Today most of the incredibly varied, beautiful, historical sights of Greece have new, if in many cases modest, tourist facilities. Touris
16、m itself has jumped from approximately $31 million to over $90 million. There is both a magnificent new Hilton Hotel in Athens and a completely modernized, greatly expanded Grande Bretagne, as well as other first-rate new hotels. And the advent of jets has made Athens as accessible as Paris or Rome
17、without the sky-high prices of traffic-choked streets of either.1.The title below that best expresses the ideas of this passage isA Greek income and expenditures.The improving economic situation in Greece.C The value of tourism.D Military expenditures.2.Many peasants earn less thanA $60 a week.$2 a
18、week.C $1 a day.D $10 a month.3.The Greek Government spendsA more than 25%of its budget on military terms.More than its collects.C A third of a billion dollars in gold.D Less than 25% of its budget on military terms.4.According to the passage, Greece hasA a dictatorship.a monarchy.C a single majorit
19、y party.D too much red tape.5.Greece imports annually goods and materialsA totaling almost $700 million.that balance exports.C that are paid by tourists.D costing $66 million.Vocabulary1.remittance 汇款（额）2.wash out 洗掉，取消、告吹、冲掉、筋疲力尽3.drachma 古希腊银币 德拉克马（现代希腊货币单位）4.lot 份额5.incompatible 水火不相容的，不能共存的6.coa
20、lesce （政党）联合，愈合，接合7.highlight 光线最强处，最重要部分，最精彩场面8.margin （成本和售价的）差额，空白，边缘9.bog down 陷于困境，使停顿10.red tape 官样文章，烦琐和拖拉的公务程序11.shrewdness 清明，机灵12.deadlock 僵局，僵持；使陷于僵局难句译注1. Greece, economically is in the black.【参考译文】希腊经济上说是赢利/富裕的2. With very little export other than such farm products as tobacco, cotton a
21、nd fruit, the country earns enough from invisible earnings to pay its needed, growing imports.【参考译文】除了农产品，如烟草、棉花和水果之外，希腊没有什么出口货，但它从“无形的收益”中挣不少，足够致富所需的一切日益增长的进口货。3. This washes out almost $400 million by which imports exceed exports.【参考译文】这笔钱冲掉了进口超过出口近4亿美元的差额。4. So far most American and other foreign
22、 attempts have bogged down in the Greek governments red tape and shrewdness about small points.【参考译文】到目前为止由于希腊政府那种繁琐而又拖拉的公务程序和对小事的精明，大多数美国和其他国家的尝试的工作都陷入困境。5. They were hopelessly deadlocked in almost total differences of opinion and outlook.【参考译文】他们绝望地陷于意见和观点完全分歧的僵局之中。6. And the advent of jets has m
23、ade Athens as accessible as Paris and Rome without the sky-high prices of traffic chocked streets of either.【参考译文】喷气式飞机的发展使雅典和巴黎、罗马一样很容易到达，却没有那两个城市的交通堵塞的接到的高昂代价。写作方法与文章大意 这是一篇以过去和现在对比的手法，论述了希腊经济，主要是旅游业的发展。过去，希腊以无形资产赢得之利润，来消除赤字，还可稍有节余。但贫穷、事业情况严重，政府办事拖拉、繁琐也影响国外的投资，虽然早在1956年就准备扩展旅游业，但意见分歧。现在，情况大变，就旅游一项
24、年收入由3100万增至9000万美元。答案详解1. B 希腊经济形式的改善。文章围绕这一中心而写。文章一开始就提出希腊出口除了农产品之外，没有什么东西，而无形资产如旅游、运输和国外的汇款等可挣得37500万美元。两项加在一起来抵消入超赤字近4亿美元，稍有结余。第三段指出，希腊是自由欧洲最穷的国家，许多农民年收入为6070美元。失业现象席卷城市乡镇，建立工业基地的自然资源极少。政府的繁琐事务程序，关注琐事等情况使美国和其他国家试图展开工作陷于停滞状态。第四段开始指出1956年起开拓旅游业，不过意见还是分歧。第五断提出今天惊人的变化，美丽的历史古城呈现新貌，就旅游一项收入由3100万增至9000万
25、美元。旅馆面貌大变。A.希腊的收支。C.旅游的价值。D.军事费用。2. B少于2美元一星期。文章第三段第三句：最佳情况，年收入为6070美元使大多数农民的份额。所以B项最接近年收入。A.60美元一星期。C.一天一美元。D.一个月10美元。3. A 百分之25以上用于军事。第二段：虽然四个德拉克马中有一个用于国防，政府最终还稍有结余6600万美元。B.比收入的还多。C.十亿金子中的三分之一。D.少于百分之25。4. C单一大党。第二段：希腊的政府不依靠水火不相容的政党之间的合作来取得一会的多数席位，这说明是单一大党。A.独裁、专政。B.君主政体。D.太多的繁琐程序。5. A总计几乎在7亿美元左右
26、。第一段中提到希腊出口商品价值28500万美元，而进口超出出口4亿美元。两者相加为6亿2千5百万美元，相当于几乎在7亿美元左右。B.和出口平衡。C.由旅游者支付。D.花费6600万美元。【2014高考英语吉林省实验中学一模试题】DIn todays fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at days end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in
27、the morningHowever, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stressStudies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the bluesMost individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic
28、 since it increases energy levels Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind activeLearning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topi
29、c, such as sport, fashion, or artAlso, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interestsTry to replace a half hour TV watching with reading It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friendsLong work hours and car commute act to s
30、eparate people from each otherThis separation is deadlyFind ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekendsOften this can be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionshipTaking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to me
31、et others with similar interestsHobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with familyOverall, the key is to spend less free
32、 time being passiveThe best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis68. What can we learn from the passage?AWatching television may cause women to feel depressedBFinding interests and hobbies in common
33、 means taking a classCGoing to concerts is the best way to make you mentally activeDGetting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life69. What does the underlined word commute in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AThe arrangement to work every day BThe journey to work every dayCThe communica
34、tion between people DThe separation between people70. Which would be the best title for the passage?ALive a Happy and Healthy Life BRelax Yourself in Various WaysCSpend Your Free Time Wisely DInteract With Others Outdoors【参考答案】【参考答案】68-70：ABC【2014高考英语广东省中山市华侨中学二模试题】A阅读理解（共20小题；每小2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所
35、给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. Whil
36、e waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much
37、he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. Its the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy
38、found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewers office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his nam
39、e was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmys heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer
40、turned the chair and to Jimmys surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into th
41、e office. I just know youd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.26. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A. He was out of work B. He was bored with his jobC. He wanted a higher position D. He hoped to find
42、 a better boss27. What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A. A friends car had a flat tyre B. A wild man was pushing a carC. A terrible accident happened D. An old mans car broke down28. Why did the old man offer Jimmy a ride?A. He was also to be interviewed B. He needed a traveling companion
43、C. He always helped people in need D. He was thankful to Jimmy29. How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewers question?A. He was sorry for the other applicantsB. There was no hope for him to get the jobC. He regretted helping the old manD. The interviewer was very rude30. A. What can we learn from Jimmys experience？A. Where there is a will, theres a wayB. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good.D. Two heads are better than one【参考答案】26-30. ADDBC
