1、语法填空。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。American Dreams in China, a comedy based1the story of real-life company New Oriental Education Group, is now the weekly champion of Chinas box office, 2(beat)Hollywood blockbusters Iron Man3 and The Croods. The movie, 3cost $9 million to produce, has take
2、n in over $34 million in ticket sales4it was released on May 17, according to media research. The main character in this movie is believed to resemble Yu Minhong, 5chief executive and co-founder of New Oriental. 6, Mr. Yu said on his Sina Weibo that he has no7(invest)in the movie and he was against
3、the idea in the first place. Heated discussion on the definition of real successes8(arouse)after more and more audience came into the cinema for this movie. 9some among the Chinese audience are cheering for the entrepreneurial spirit the movie conveys, others say skeptically that10equates(等同)success
4、 with wealth and fame. 【文章大意】在中国的一周电影票房榜上, 本土喜剧片中国合伙人目前居榜首, 好莱坞大片钢铁侠3和疯狂原始人都成为它的手下败将。虽然中国一些电影观众为这部电影所表达的企业家精神喝彩, 但也有一些对这部电影的主题思想持怀疑态度的人说, 该片将成功与财富和名望等同了起来。1. 【解析】on。考查介词。be based on以为基础, 是固定搭配。2. 【解析】beating。考查非谓语动词。beat和逻辑主语American Dreams in China之间是主动关系, 应用现在分词作状语。3. 【解析】which。考查关系代词。which引导的是定语从
5、句, 修饰movie, 且在从句中作主语。4. 【解析】since。考查连词。句意: 这部影片的制作成本为900万美元, 据媒体研究说, 该片自5月17日上映以来, 获得的票房收入已经超过3, 400万美元。since自从以来。5. 【解析】the。考查冠词。特指新东方的联合创始人兼首席执行官, 应用定冠词the表示特指。6. 【解析】However/Nevertheless。考查副词。由下句句意“俞先生在新浪微博上说他没有投资中国合伙人这部影片, 自己一开始就反对把新东方搬上银幕。”可知, 上下文之间是转折关系, 所填空后又加了逗号, 应用副词however或者nevertheless。7.
6、 【解析】investment。考查名词。no应该修饰名词。8. 【解析】was aroused。考查被动语态。arouse和主语discussion之间是被动关系, 应用被动语态。9. 【解析】While。考查连词。句意: 虽然中国一些电影观众为这部电影所表达的企业家精神喝彩, 但也有一些持怀疑态度的人说, 该片将成功与财富和名望等同了起来。while表对比转折。10. 【解析】it。考查代词。it代替上文的the movie。语法填空。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。Mary: Young man, I couldnt help but ov
7、erhear your conversation with the gentleman who just gave you directions. John: Uh-huh. . . Mary: I think he must be1(confuse). The directions he gave you are all wrong. If you follow2, youll have a lovely ride, but youll end up at the zoo. John: What should I do, then? Mary: Come with me. I3(head)i
8、n the direction where you can catch the bus you want. Well just continue4Gold Road here for a few minutes. John: OK, great. Thank you. . . . Mary: Here we are. This is the corner of Wall Street and Gold Road, and heres your bus stop. Take the F-1 down to the river, 5get off at Riverside Road. John:
9、And thats where the church is? Mary: No, transfer there to the L-56(go)north. The end of the line for L-5 is just across the street from Riverside Church. The whole ride7not take you more than 30 minutes. John: Thanks. Is that my bus coming down the street now? Is it8(slow)than usual? Mary: Yes, it
10、is. I hope you have exact change. The driver doesnt give9to passengers. John: I have quite10few quarters with me. Thanks again! Goodbye. 1. 【解析】confused考查非谓语动词。表示“人”感到困惑, 用动词-ed形式。2. 【解析】him考查代词。代指前面的the gentleman, 用him。3. 【解析】am heading考查时态。此处现在进行时表示将来, 表示“我要沿着这个方向走”。4. 【解析】down/along考查介词。意为: 沿着, 顺
11、着。和下文的Is that my bus coming down the street now? 呼应。5. 【解析】and考查并列连词。上下文是顺承关系, 用and。6. 【解析】going考查非谓语动词。the L-5和go之间是主动关系, 故用现在分词形式。7. 【解析】should考查情态动词。句意: 整个旅程应该不会花费30分钟以上。8. 【解析】slower考查比较级。句子中有than用比较级。9. 【解析】change考查名词。根据上句I hope you have exact change. 可知。10. 【解析】a考查冠词。句意: 我有很多25分硬币。quite a few很
12、多。【2015高考复习】阅读理解Parents are creating an “I want it now” generation by indulging childrens every demand at Christmas，say experts.Youngsters are becoming increasingly selfish，claim the education analysts.Consumersavvy children are forcing their families into racking up huge debts and risk becoming spo
13、ilt and dissatisfied in the future.Behavioural consultant Chris Calland said，“Parents are desperate to make Christmas into a magical fairy tale for their kids.Theres nothing wrong with that as such.The problem arises when it means always giving into all our childrens demandseven if they are beyond o
14、ur price range or not ageappropriate.”Ms Calland，who runs “Santa Says No” style sessions with colleague Nicky Hutchinson，added，“Many of us go into so much debt providing the gifts our children want that we spend the rest of the year paying off the bills.Yet so often the parcels weve carefully wrappe
15、d，once opened，are just pushed away because the very thing our little boy or girl was once so desperate for，they have now lost interest in.” Ms Calland and Ms Hutchinson have drawn up a list of guidelines to help parents manage their offsprings Christmas lists this year.They say that adults can actua
16、lly improve their relationships with their children by resisting “pester (纠缠) power”Ms Calland said，“All too often we say yes because we want an easier life when the fact is that were only building up problems for the future.We are helping create a generation of youngsters who are blind to the needs
17、 of others and the necessity of hard work.” “Children learn fastif we sometimes change our mind，they quickly realise it might be worth lying on the floor and screaming for it.Make sure you and your partner are working together on this.Be consistent.And try not to get caught up in competition with ot
18、her families or friends.”【语篇解读】本文是时文阅读。由于父母对孩子圣诞节的要求无限制地满足，产生了“I want it now”一代。5What is the main problem with the “I want it now” generation?AThey are quite selfcentered.BThey like to live in fairy tales.CThey waste a lot of money on gifts. DThey cant keep their interest in gifts.解析细节理解题。从第一段最后一句中的
19、“Youngsters are becoming increasingly selfish”以及倒数第二段中的“a generation of youngsters who are blind to the needs of others”可知“ I want it now”一代很自私、以自我为中心。答案A6What is probably the aim of “Santa Says No” style sessions?ATo advise on how to wrap gifts properly.BTo keep childrens interest in the gifts.CTo
20、tell parents how to say no to childrens demands.DTo advise parents on what gifts to buy for children.解析推理判断题。根据第四、五段内容可知，“Santa Says No” style sessions的目的是教父母如何对孩子的无限制的要求说不。答案C 7According to the passage，we can infer that Ms Calland intends to_.Aanalyze childrens behaviorBgive advice to parentsCintro
21、duce a new generation Dgive her support to parents解析推理判断题。综合分析Mr Calland的话可知，Ms Calland在本文中为父母提出了不要满足孩子的一切要求的建议。答案B8Ms Calland would agree that parents should_.Abuy nothing for children at ChristmasBchoose gifts carefully for childrenClet children choose their own giftsDavoid competing with others 解
22、析细节理解题。从最后一段最后一句“And try not to get caught up in competition with other families or friends”可知答案为D。答案D阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Probably you have seen photos of the Grand Canyon（峡谷）, the great valley in the desert country of Arizona. But you must go there yourself to feel its true size and beaut
23、y. The Grand Canyon is one of the greatest natural wonders of the worldThe Colorado River formed the Grand Canyon over millions of years. Slowly, the river cut down through hard rock. At the same time, the land was rising. Today the canyon is 1.5 kilometers and 445 kilometers long. The oldest rocks
24、at the bottom of the canyon are more than 1 billion years old. The width varies from about 200 meters to 29 kilometers across. The rim or top of the canyon is about 2,300 meters above sea level on the South Rim, and about 3,000 meters on the other side. As a result, there are different kinds of plan
25、ts and animals on opposite sides of the canyon. The South Rim is dry desert country. The North Rim has tall forests.The canyon looks different at different times of day, and in different seasons and weather. At sunrise and sunset the red, gold, brown and orange colors of the rocks are especially cle
26、ar and bright. In winter, the canyon is partly covered with snow.The view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the best. Most visitors come here and stay in campgrounds or hotels. Every point along the canyons edge offers a different view.The North rim of the Canyon is quieter. It takes all day
27、 to drive there from the South Rim because there is only one bridge across the Colorado River. On the way, you go through Navado Indian lands, and a colorful pink desert called “The Painted Desert”.1. The best way to feel the true beauty of the Grand Canyon is to_. A. see its photographs B. listen t
28、o the report about it C. watch its introduction on TV D. go there yourself and visit it2. According to the second paragraph, _.A. the Grand Canyon has a short history B. its size never changed in the historyC. the Grand Canyon was formed by the earthquake D. You can enjoy different scenery on differ
29、ent sides of the canyon3. The scene the canyon is _.A. various depending on different time and placesB. the same C. various depending on different timeD. various depending on different places4. If you want to visit the North Rim from the South Rim, you_.A. can go there in many directionsB. wont spen
30、d much time on the wayC. can visit The painted Desert on the wayD. neednt go across any bridges5. If you want to have a visit to the Grand Canyon, youd better go to _. A. the North Rim B. the South Rim C. the bottom D. Navado Indian Lands【答案与解析】1. D根据第一段But you must go there yourself to feel its tru
31、e size and beauty.可知答案。2. D 根据第二段中最后三句话可以得出答案。3. A 根据第三、四、五段可以得出答案。4. C根据最后一段可以得出答案。5. B 根据倒数第二段第一句话：The view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is the best.可以得知答案。【四川省成都七中2014三诊考试】阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C 和D)中, 选出最佳选项。Human remains of ancient settlements will be reburied and lost to science u
32、nder a law that threatens research into the history of humans in Britain, a group of leading archaeologists(考古学家) says. In a letter addressed to the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, 40 archaeologists write of their “deep and widespread concern” about the issue. It centers on the law introduced by the
33、Ministry of Justice in 2008 which requires all human remains unearthed in England and Wales to be reburied within two years, regardless of their age. The decision means scientists have too little time to study bones and other human remains of national and cultural significance.“Your current requirem
34、ent that all archaeologically unearthed human remains should be reburied, whether after a standard period of two years or further special extension, is contrary to basic principles of archaeological and scientific research and of museum practice,” they write.The law applies to any pieces of bone unc
35、overed at around 400 dig sites, including the remains of 60 or so bodies found at Stonehenge in 2008 that date back to 3,000 BC. Archaeologists have been granted a temporary extension to give them more time, but eventually the bones will have to be returned to the ground.The arrangements may result
36、in the waste of future discoveries at sites such as Happisburgh in Norfolk, where digging is continuing after the discovery of stone tools made by early humans 950,000 years ago. If human remains were found at Happisburgh, they would be the oldest in northern Europe and the first indication of what
37、this species was. Under the current practice of the law those remains would have to be reburied and effectively destroyed.Before 2008, guidelines allowed for the proper preservation and study of bones of sufficient age and historical interest, while the Burial Act 1857 applied to more recent remains
38、. The Ministry of Justice assured archaeologists two years ago that the law was temporary, but has so far failed to revise it. Mike Parker Pearson, an archaeologist at Sheffield University, said: “Archaeologists have been extremely patient because we were led to believe the ministry was sorting out
39、this problem, but we feel that we cannot wait any longer.”The ministry has no guidelines on where or how remains should be reburied, or on what records should be kept. 47. According to the passage, scientists are unhappy with the law mainly because _.A. it is only a temporary measure on the human re
40、mainsB. it is unreasonable and thus destructive to scientific researchC. it was introduced by the government without their knowledgeD. it is vague about where and how to rebury human remains48. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Temporary extension of two years wil
41、l guarantee scientists enough time.B. Human remains of the oldest species were dug out at Happisburgh.C. Human remains will have to be reburied despite the extension of time.D. Scientists have been warned that the law can hardly be changed.49. What can be inferred about the British law governing hum
42、an remains?A. The Ministry of Justice did not intend it to protect human remains.B. The Burial Act 1857 only applied to remains uncovered before 1857.C. The law on human remains hasnt changed in recent decades.D. The Ministry of Justice has not done enough about the law.50. Which of the following mi
43、ght be the best title of the passage?A. New discoveries should be reburied, the government demands.B. Research time should be extended, scientists require.C. Law on human remains needs thorough discussion, authorities say.D. Law could bury ancient secrets for ever, archaeologists warn. 【参考答案】47-50 B
44、CDD【浙江省2014模拟冲刺试题】It can be as simple or as complex as you want. Anybody who enjoys the cinema knows that when the final credits roll they include everyone who has contributed Director, Performers, Best Boy, Make Up, etc.It usually takes over a hundred people working a year to make a feature film, t
45、en people to produce a pop promo (流行电视节目预告片) and around twenty to film a documentary. The reason so many people are involved is because films need to be made quickly and on budget.Many famous directors started by making films completely on their own Orson Welles, George Lucas, Robert Rodrigues. You
46、may not have the special effects and big budgets of Hollywood but you do have time on your side. Use it to experiment and make a few mistakes. Its the way to learn. And thats where the fun begins. Go on; make a film.Now, lets talk about how to prepare for the shoot (拍摄).If youre making the film with
47、 other people, organize your cast and crew effectively. Make sure everybody knows their role and what day and time theyre needed. Give people specific jobs so they can become experts in their field. For example, a sound recordist listens to the sound through headphones as its being recorded, and hol
48、ds an extra microphone if needed.A camera operator frames the picture, sets focus, checks the light and records the action.The editor “cuts” the picture together after its shot. A producer is the contact point for the film. He or she makes sure crew and cast are there on time, talks to the press and
49、 organizes the budget. A director has to make sure their vision is communicated. To do this everyone needs to be clear about what the director expects from each scene and each shot.You may also need a make-up-artist, a choreographer, a driver, etc. However, you can quite easily make your first film
50、on your own. Make a schedule that says which shots are to be taken where and when (this is called a shooting schedule) and when youve completed a take, cross it off the list. Remember that you may want to shoot “out of sequence”, e.g. shoot the last scene first, and the first last. Similarly if the
51、film begins and ends by a tree in the park, it may make sense to film both scenes while youre there.Continuity is particularly important in drama. Take a Polaroid camera and take photos to capture details. You may need to come back to a scene days later. When you decide your locations, consider whet
52、her you need permission to use the space, how noisy it will be and what the light will be like at the time of day you will need to use it. Is there power available? Are you likely to be interrupted?If youre making animation (动画片) or any computer generated stuff, have a space that you can control. Yo
53、u may need extra lights and you may need to leave work in progress. Make sure people living with you are aware whats happening. Animation needs a lot of undisturbed concentration and patience. Keep at it and itll pay off. Aardmann and Disney both started off at home experimenting with clay (黏土), pen
54、s and a camera.46. A director knows the purpose of each step of the work, but_ .A. he neednt tell others about thatB. other members just follow his ordersC. he must have it known and well understood by othersD. others may have their own ideas and special ways of working47. To shoot a film, a shootin
55、g schedule must be fixed first _.A. but it may be crossed off if unnecessary B. but you neednt work exactly on itC. and each step must be carried out by it D. and no one can change it once settled48. It can be inferred from the next-to-last paragraph that _.A. you need to ask others advice when deci
56、ding locationsB. it is easy to find a proper location to shoot a filmC. once you find a good place to film you must check it laterD. unexpected things may happen while you are shooting in a place49. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Preparations for making animation. B. The importance of fa
57、milys support.C. The equipment of making animation. D. Successful stories of Aardmann and Disney.46. C 事实细节题 根据A director has to . 可知，导演要清楚拍摄的每个步骤，而且要让每个工作人员都了解其目的和所要达到的效果。47. B 事实细节题 根据倒数第三段可知，拍摄时间表要事先制定，但随着场景的需要在顺序上可灵活调整。48. D 推理判断题 倒数第二段提到，拍外景要考虑外景地是否被允许使用，要考虑外景地的环境，包括噪音、光线、电力供应等，由此推测如果考虑不周，有可能会发
58、生意想不到的事情。49. A 段落大意题 最后一段谈到拍摄动画片时，需要准备一个空地、额外的灯光、安排工作进度、得到身边的人的理解与支持等等，这些都是关于如何做拍摄动画片的准备工作。【解析与观点二】46. D根据第二段可知作者那时已经没什么钱了，故只能租一间偏远点的房子，因为便宜。47. B 根据第一段可知作者想通过工作来排除和忘却孤独无助的局面。48.D 根据Its not so much about what I can get for myself; its about how we can all get by together.可知正确答案为D。49. A 根据倒数第三段 Up on
59、 the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my relationships with my neighbors.可知作者和邻居的关系相当融洽。【四川省凉山州2014第二次诊断性测试】 A阅读下面五篇短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Many of us dream of having thousands and thousands of dollar to spend on what we desireWe can buy lottery tickets, enter contests or spend
60、 hours building a business or invest in thestock market. We are sure that when we have plenty of money, we will be happy While having some money does have an impact on our level of happiness, having a lot ofmoney does not. It is reported that Americans whose income goes from $20,000 a year to $50,00
61、0a year are more likely to be happy. But beyond $50,000, happiness does not increase as salariesgo up. It is because we are never satisfied. Catherine Sanderson, a psychology professor atAmherst College says, We always think if we just had a little more money, wed be happier. Butwhen we get there, w
62、e are not. Daniel Gilbert, a psychology professor at Harvard notes,The more you make, the more youwant. The more you have, the less it brings you joy. We incorrectly assume weIl get morepleasure from more, and we dont. The things money can buy dont make you happy either. A lot of research suggests t
63、hat youwont find the good life buying expensive toys. You finally buy that BMW youve alwayswanted and it soon loses its appeal. Then, instead of wondering if a new car is what really makesyou happy, you decide you just need a different new car. It is an endless cycle. To really be happy, you need to
64、 understand what makes you happy in the first place. Onesecret of happiness is people. Surveys have found that people need people. Those who have five ormore close friends are 50% more likely to describe themselves as very happy. Good relationshipshave a far greater effect on happiness than larger s
65、alary. Andrew Oswald, an economist atEnglands University of Warwick says, B you are looking for happiness in life, find the righthusband or wife rather than trying to double your salary. So invest your time and energy in people. The reward is much bigger in terms of happiness!31In Paragraph 1 the au
66、thor intends to tell us the belief that A. we are unhappy because we often lack money B. people can buy what they want if they have enough money C. more money will make ones dreams come true D. happiness will result from more money32. Which of the following statements would the author agree to? A. H
67、aving some money brings happiness to some degree. B. The more money one earns, the sadder one becomes C. Buying expensive things will surely bring pleasure D. We get nothing from buying expensive things we want.33. Why does happiness not increase with pay rises? A. Most of us have a psychological pr
68、oblem. B. People are not content with what they get. C. It is human nature to be unhappy. D. Happiness has nothing to do with money.34. In order to find happiness we should A. always make new friends B. take no notice of our salariesC. focus on good relationships D. invest our money in our friend 【参考答案】3134、DABC
