1、Different forms of maps are appearing. They allow independent travelers to get local knowledge of places they are visiting, from the official to the unusual. Meanwhile, hi-tech developments are creating new ways for us to map the world. Here are two of our favorites;Green MapsGreen Maps allows peopl
2、e to share with the world their knowledge of environmentally friendly places and attractions in the local areas. Users add information with a set of icons（图标）, making it easy to read any map, whatever the nationalities of those who produce it. At present there are over five hundred map projects bein
3、g developed in 54 countries. Green Maps advertised idea is “think global, map local”. It is a wonderful way of gaining all sorts of information of a place, ranging from community gardens to good places of bird watching.Green Maps is not specifically intended for travelers. Not all of its maps are on
4、line, so it may be necessary for some users to communicate with producers through the Green Maps website.Map MashupsMany people use online maps developed by Google, but not many know about the mashups of them. Working in a similar way to Green Maps, Map Mashups allows people to add icons of their ow
5、n to existing maps to express a certain topic. The mashups is so called because it combines all the knowledge you could ever need. It ranges from the extremely useful, such as where all the World Heritage Sites are, to the most bizarre （古怪的），such as where Americas drunkest cities are. With the mashu
6、ps added to the basic Google Maps, a multi-layered (多层的) map can be created.1.According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of Green Maps?A. Aiming at environmental protection.B. Introducing local attractions with icons.C. Offering advice to independent travelers.D. Collecting
7、 icons worldwide for local maps.2.Which of the following icons is most probably NOT used in Green Maps?A. B.C. D. 3. Map Mashups is named with the word “mashups” because .A. it is produced by users all over the worldB. it gathers various kinds of informationC. it shares icons with Green MapsD. it is
8、 a branch of Google Maps4.What do Green Maps and Map Mashups have in common?A. They are created by local people.B. They are environmentally friendly.C. Users can edit maps on the Internet.D. Users need to communicate with producers.B(11CQ)Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good
9、 thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to
10、lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, King of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had
11、taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the merit of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. C
12、lean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War . Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for
13、 dirt, however, gone too far?6.Which of the following best describes Henry IVs attitude to bathing?A. Afraid B. Curious C. Approving D. Uninterested7. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By providing examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By following the order of time.D. By following the order of
14、importance.8.What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To stress the role of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.C. To call attention to the danger of dirt.D. To present the change of views on dirt.C(11CQ)William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 1
15、3,1865. His childhood lacked the harmony (和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his family both his father and his brother were painters. But he f
16、inally settled on literature, particularly drama (戏剧) and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in the coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s.His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginni
17、ng. He didnt lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeatss poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensib
18、ility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he woul
19、d probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeats death in 1939, W.H. Auden wrote, among others, the following lines:Earth, receive an honored guest:William Yeats is laid to
20、 rest.Let the Irish vessel (船) lieEmptied of its poetry9. Which of the following can describe Yeatss family?A. It filled Yeatss childhood with laughter.B. It was shocked by Yeatss choice.C. It was a typically wealthy family.D. It had an artistic atmosphere.10. According to the passage, what do we kn
21、ow about Yeatss life?A. Yeats founded the first Irish theater.B. Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetry.C. Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s.D. Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize.11.What kind of feeling is expressed in W.H. Audens lines?A. Envy B. Sy
22、mpathy C. Emptiness D. Admiration12. What is the passage mainly about?A. Yeatss literary achievementsB. Yeatss historical influenceC. Yeatss artistic ambitionD. Yeatss national honor一、 书面表达:2011年江苏高考- 书面表达训练（十）右面这幅照片展现了女儿为回家的妈妈拿包的情景。请根据你对这幅照片的理解用英语写一篇短文。你的短文应包含以下内容：1.描述照片内容，如情景、人物、动作，等等；2.结合自身实际，谈谈你
23、的感想；3.举例说明你能为家长减负做些什么。注意：1.可参照图中文字及下面文章开头所 给提示，作必要的发挥想象。2.词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。3.作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。The burden of students has been a hot topic for years, but the load of parents has received little attention, especially from their own children._平桥二中高三年级英语读写备考训练（25）参考答案14 BBBC58 CACD912 DCDAThe bur
24、den of students has been a hot topic for years, but the load of parents has received little attention, especially from their own children.The picture shows us a touching moment when a little girl comes to greet her working mom. Realizing her mom must be very tired after a days work, the girl helps t
25、o remove the bag from her shoulder. In response, the mom kneels down to show how happy and thankful she feels.All this reminds me of my mother who has been doing whatever she could to let me have the best. But, totally engaged in my own study, I seldom pay attention to what mother needs and feels, a
26、nd always think studying well is the only thing I could do in return. Now I know I can do my bit to help with the everyday washing, bedroom cleaning, or at least prepare breakfast myself, so as to share mothers daily burden. The picture convinces me it is even more important to be a good daughter than a good student.
