2014届高三英语二轮专题强化精选：阅读理解46

高中英语真题:2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.All the people have one of those days when everything goes wrong. This is what happened to Harry.He got up one morning very late because he had forgotten to wi nd up his alarm clock. He tried to shave quickly and cut himself. When he got dressed he got blood all over his clean shirt, so h e had to find another one. The only other shirt that was clean n eeded ironing, so he ironed it. While he was ironing it, there wa s a knock at the door. It was the man to read the electricity met er（表）. He showed him where the meter was, said good-bye and found that the iron had burnt a hole in his shirt. So he h ad to wear the one with the blood on it after all. By this time it w as very late, so he decided he couldn’t go to work by bus. He te lephoned for a taxi to take him to work. The taxi arrived and Har ry got in and began to read the newspaper.In another part of the town, a man had killed a woman with a kn ife and was seen to run away in a taxi. When Harry’s taxi stopp ed outside his office, a policeman happened to be standing ther e. He saw the blood on Harry’s shirt, and took him to the policestation. He was kept till 3 o’clock in the afternoon before the poli ce were sure that he was not the man they wanted. When he fin ally arrived at the office at about four, his boss took a look at hi m and told him to go away and find another job.46. Harry had . A. a lucky day B. an unlucky day C. a bu sy day D. a good day47. Put the following sentences into correct order according to t he passage.a. The man who read the electricity meter came.b. Harry ironed his shirt.c. Harry got blood all over his clean shirt.d. There was a knock at the door.e. Harry wore the shirt with blood on it.A. a, b, c, d, eB. b, a, d, c, eC. b, a , c, d, eD. c, b, d, a, e48. Why did Harry wear the shirt with blood on it?A. The iron had burnt a hole in his clean shirt.B. The only oth er needed ironing.C. He had only one shirt.D. He cut himself and got blood all over his shirt.49. Harry was taken to the police station because .A. his taxi stopped outside his office and a policeman happenedto be thereB. there was blood on his shirt and he was in a taxiC. a man killed a woman with a knifeD. the murderer was se en to run away in a taxi50. His boss told him to go away and find another job because .A. he had been kept by the policeB. th ere was blood on his shirtC. he was late for workD. he had killed a woman2.We know the famous ones—the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells —but what about the less famous inventors? What about the peo ple who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper(雨刮器)？Shouldn’t we know who they are?Joan Mclean think so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at in Range, feels so strongly about this matter that she’s develo ped a course on the topic. In addition to learning “who” invented “what”, however, Mclean also likes her students to learn the an swers to the “why” and ”how” questions. According to Mclean,”When students learn the answers to these questions, they are better prepared to recognize opportunities for inventing and more motivated to give inventing a try.”So, just what is the story behind the windshield wiper? Well, Ma ry Anderson came up with the idea in 1902 after a visit to . The day was cold and stormy, but still wanted to see the sights, so she jumped aboard a streetcar. Noticing that the driver was stru ggling to see through the snow covering the windshield, she fou nd herself wondering why there couldn’t be a built-in device for cleaning the window. Still wondering about this wh en she returned home to Birmingham, Alabama, started draftin g out solutions. One of her ideas, a lever(操作杆)on the inside of a vehicle that would control an arm on the o utside, became the first windshield wiper.Today we benefit from countless inventions and innovations，It’s hard to imagine driving without Garrett A. Morgan’s traffic lig ht. It’s equally impossible to picture a world without Katherine J. Blodgett’s innovation that makes glass invisible, Can you picture life without clear windows and eyeglasses?68. By mentioning “traffic light” and “windshield wiper”, the auth or indicates that countless inventions are .A. beneficial, because their inventors are famousB. beneficial, though their inventors are less famousC. not useful, because their inventors are less famousD. not useful, though their inventors are famous69. Professor Joan McLean’s course aims to_____.A. add colour and variety to students’ campus lifeB. inform students of the windshield wiper’s inventionC. carry out the requirements byD. prepare students to try their own invention70. Which 0f the following can best serve as the title of this pas sage?A. How to Help Students to Sell Their Inventions to Producers?B. How to Design a Built-in Device for Cleaning the Window?C. Shouldn’t We Know Who Invented the Windshield Wiper?D. Shouldn’t We Develop Invention Courses in Universities?3.When it comes to success in business and success in life, the re are few qualities as important as confidence.People naturally have different levels of confidence. Some ha ve a higher level of confidence than others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of conf idence and reach their most important goals. Increasing self co nfidence is one of the most common reasons people give for se eking the help of psychologists and other professionals.One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is u seful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extre mely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure about your own abilities, how will yo u ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is important to success. If you are ce rtain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, wheth er they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that y ou are the best at what you do.Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is naturally very important to succe ss on the job. If you can make yourself the person people go to for guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from th e ever present danger of downsizing. After all, if you are a reco gnized expert at the office, you will be regarded as an indispens able member of the team.Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean ov erlooking the places where you could improve. Knowing what y ou do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increas ed success and confidence.64. What is the passage mainly about?A. The influence of confidence on one’s life.B. The import ance of confidence to success.C. The difference of people’s confidence.D. The judgme nt on one’s confidence.65. Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _____.A. who think their goals are hard to reachB. who expect t o give guidance to othersC. who want to ask the boss for a raiseD. who dream to be recognized experts66. What does the underlined word indispensable in Paragraph5 probably mean?A. importantB. attractiveC. outgoingD. energetic67. What message does the author want to convey in the last p aragraph?A. To overlook one’s disadvantages.B. To make full us e of one’s advantages.C. To have great confidence in one’s abilities.D. To make obj ective evaluations of one’s abilities.4.In 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from , . I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in had already left. So I thought I’d hitch a ride (搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no on e stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced hi mself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn’t give me a lif t, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me sta nding for hours in the November heat and thought I must be hu ngry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured （使…放心）me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home af terwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwich es. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town on e day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying t o hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someon e for the favour I’d been given decades earlier. I pulled over an d picked him up. I made him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “Youhaven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.” I co uldn’t remember where I’d met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.60. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to SydneyB. she was going home for her holidaysC. the town was far away fromD. she missed the only train back home61. Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?A. He helped the girl find a ride.B. He gave the girl a ride back home.C. He bought sandwiches for the girl.D. He watched the girl for three hours.62. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A. she realized he was GordonB. she had know n him for decadesC. she was going to the nearby townD. she wanted to r epay the favour she once got63. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces nice results.B. Those who gi ve rides will be rapid.C. Good manners bring about happiness.D. People should offer free rides to others.5.I recently had dinner with someone who told me that one of his best friends had been killed in a private plane crash, and somet hing happened at the memorial service that he’ll never forget. H e shared the story with me.At the memorial service, his friend’s wife walked to the platform to speak to the gathering. She said a friend had asked her the b est memory she had of their life together. At the moment, she h ad been too sad to answer, but she had thought about it since a nd wanted to answer the question.They were in their late forties when he died, and she began talk ing about a time in their life almost twenty years earlier. She ha d quit her job to obtain her master’s degree, and her husband n ever hesitated in his support.He held down his own job and also did the cooking, cleaning, a nd other housework while she studied for her degree.One time they both stayed up all night. She was finishing her pa per, and he was preparing for an important business meeting. T hat morning, she walked out of her study, leaned against the do or by the stairs, looked at her husband downstairs and just thou ght about how much she loved him. She knew how important th is meeting was to his future, and she was feeling guilty that she didn’t even have time to make his breakfast. He took his briefca se and hurried out. She heard the garage door open and close, but much to her surprise, she heard it open again about thirty s econds later. From above, she watched her husband dash into t he house and walk over to the forgotten coffee table. Marking th e surface of it with his finger through the dust with the words “I l ove you”, then he raced back to his car.The new widow then looked out at her audience and said, “Joh n and I had a wonderful life together. We have been around the world several times. We’ve had everything money can buy...bu t nothing comes close to that moment.”Hearing this, I was deeply moved. “Love makes life worthwhile.”56. The service was held to ______.A. listen to the woman’s storyB. feel sad for t he death of the woman’s husbandC. meet some old friendsD. share the woman’s sadness57. Why did the woman quit her job?A. She had to support her husbandB. She had too much housework to do.C. She wanted to travel around the world.D. She needed to c oncentrate on her studies.58. “He held down his own job…” in Paragraph 4 means that __ ____.A. he managed to keep his jobB. he needed help in his workC. he cancelled his jobD. he delayed hi s work59. The woman mentioned an incident 20 years ago to show___ ___.A. how busy their life wasB. how her husb and loved herC. how they improved their lifeD. how hard her hu sband worked6.Are children becoming addicted to the Internet ?Children are becoming addicted to the Internet and for many it i s one drug that can not be beaten . Not all children ,but an alar ming number of them are being swept up in this age of digital information .Websites like Myspace, Youtube, and Facebook, are becoming so popular that many kids can’t help but to be addicted to them just in order to fit . Why not become part of a society where you judged by how many friends on a friend list ? What has become of the world , when instead of calling your best friend on the ph one you send them a message electronically and wait around fo r hours to see if they get on and read it ?Often on the web there just aren’t enough adults setting kids straight and too many tee nagers causing trouble .However, it is biased (片面的)to claim all kids are addicted ,or even that all kids who are a ddicted to the web are negatively affected by it . While the web can be a large waste pool of negative influence ,it is also a weal th of positive knowledge ,friendly social networking ,and even g ateways to future employment. Perhaps it isn’t so important wh ether or not a child is addicted to the web and more important t hat parents know exactly what the kids are doing there .Many computers have optional parent controls that allow parent s to block the children from entering certain types of sites , or e ven individual ones . Such programs are unfortunately not used enough by today’s parents , who in many cases are caught up on computers themselves . All one needs to do is google search parental controls and you will be provided with any number of companies that can help with programs for tracing child activity and , if necessary , limit time spent on the Internet .67. The following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT__ __________.A. the fact of the matter is that today’s kids are becoming addict ed to the Internet at an alarming rateB. many parents aren’t skilled enough at the computerC. many children are addicted some website because they wan t to follow the fashionD. all of the kids are negatively affected by surfing the Internet68. According to the second paragraph ,we know_____________ .A. many websites like Myspace , Youtube , and Facebook are s o popular but the kids won’t be addicted to themB. there are many adults teaching kids how to behave on the w ebsites like Myspace , Youtube , and FacebookC. the young prefer calling friends to sending them a message on some websites like Myspace , Youtube , and FacebookD. the young can’t resist the attraction of some websites like My space , Youtube , and Facebook69.According to the passage ,the author may agree that ____________.A. all of the kids are addicted to the InternetB. all of the websites are dangerous for the kidsC. we should keep the kids away from the InternetD. the kids can also benefit from the Internet70.The main purpose of the fourth paragraph is to ___________ _.A. give adviceB. make an explanationC. present opinionsD. provide information2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.All the people have one of those days when everything goes wrong. This is what happened to Harry.He got up one morning very late because he had forgotten to wind up his alarm clock. He tried t o shave quickly and cut himself. When he got dressed he got blood all over his clean shirt, so h e had to find another one. The only other shirt that was clean needed ironing, so he ironed it. W hile he was ironing it, there was a knock at the door. It was the man to read the electricity meter （表）. He showed him where the meter was, said good-bye and found that the iron had burnt a hole in his shirt. So he had to wear the one with the bloo d on it after all. By this time it was very late, so he decided he couldn’t go to work by bus. He tel ephoned for a taxi to take him to work. The taxi arrived and Harry got in and began to read the n ewspaper.In another part of the town, a man had killed a woman with a knife and was seen to run away ina taxi. When Harry’s taxi stopped outside his office, a policeman happened to be standing there . He saw the blood on Harry’s shirt, and took him to the police station. He was kept till 3 o’clock i n the afternoon before the police were sure that he was not the man they wanted. When he final ly arrived at the office at about four, his boss took a look at him and told him to go away and find another job.46. Harry had . A. a lucky day B. an unlucky day C. a busy day D. a good day47. Put the following sentences into correct order according to the passage.a. The man who read the electricity meter came.b. Harry ironed his shirt.c. Harry got blood all over his clean shirt.d. There was a knock at the door.e. Harry wore the shirt with blood on it.A. a, b, c, d, eB. b, a, d, c, eC. b, a, c, d, eD. c, b, d, a, e48. Why did Harry wear the shirt with blood on it?A. The iron had burnt a hole in his clean shirt.B. The only other needed ironing.C. He had only one shirt.D. He cut himself and got blood all over his shirt.49. Harry was taken to the police station because .A. his taxi stopped outside his office and a policeman happened to be thereB. there was blood on his shirt and he was in a taxiC. a man killed a woman with a knifeD. the murderer was seen to run away in a taxi50. His boss told him to go away and find another job because .A. he had been kept by the policeB. there was blood on his shirtC. he was late for workD. he had killed a woman2.We know the famous ones—the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells —but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper(雨刮器)？Shouldn’t we know who they are?Joan Mclean think so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at in Range, feels so strongly abo ut this matter that she’s developed a course on the topic. In addition to learning “who” invented “wha t”, however, Mclean also likes her students to learn the answers to the “why” and ”how” que stions. According to Mclean,” When students learn the answers to these questions, they are bet ter prepared to recognize opportunities for inventing and more motivated to give inventing a try.”So, just what is the story behind the windshield wiper? Well, Mary Anderson came up with the id ea in 1902 after a visit to . The day was cold and stormy, but still wanted to see the sights, so s he jumped aboard a streetcar. Noticing that the driver was struggling to see through the snow c overing the windshield, she found herself wondering why there couldn’t be a built-in device for cleaning the window. Still wondering about this when she returned home to Birmin gham, Alabama, started drafting out solutions. One of her ideas, a lever(操作杆)on the inside of a vehicle that would control an arm on the outside, became the first windshie ld wiper.Today we benefit from countless inventions and innovations，It’s hard to imagine driving without Garrett A. Morgan’s traffic light. It’s equally impossible to pict ure a world without Katherine J. Blodgett’s innovation that makes glass invisible, Can you picture life without clear windows and eyeglasses?68. By mentioning “traffic light” and “windshield wiper”, the author indicates that countless invent ions are .A. beneficial, because their inventors are famousB. beneficial, though their inventors are less famousC. not useful, because their inventors are less famousD. not useful, though their inventors are famous69. Professor Joan McLean’s course aims to_____.A. add colour and variety to students’ campus lifeB. inform students of the windshield wiper’s inventionC. carry out the requirements byD. prepare students to try their own invention70. Which 0f the following can best serve as the title of this passage?A. How to Help Students to Sell Their Inventions to Producers?B. How to Design a Built-in Device for Cleaning the Window?C. Shouldn’t We Know Who Invented the Windshield Wiper?D. Shouldn’t We Develop Invention Courses in Universities?3.When it comes to success in business and success in life, there are few qualities as important as confidence.People naturally have different levels of confidence. Some have a higher level of confidence t han others do, but even those whose confidence is lacking can learn to build their level of confid ence and reach their most important goals. Increasing self confidence is one of the most comm on reasons people give for seeking the help of psychologists and other professionals.One of the many places where a greater level of confidence is useful is in the workplace. We all know how difficult it can be, for instance, to ask the boss for a raise. This process can be extre mely difficult for those who lack confidence in their own abilities. After all, if you are unsure abou t your own abilities, how will you ever convince your boss that you deserve more money for the work you do?Even if you are not asking for that big raise, having plenty of confidence in your abilities is im portant to success. If you are certain of your abilities, chances are that those around you, wheth er they are your coworkers, your colleagues or your superiors, will see that confidence, and that will help to assure them that you are the best at what you do.Being thought of as the person to go to, and being seen as an expert in your chosen field, is n aturally very important to success on the job. If you can make yourself the person people go to f or guidance and advice, you will help to protect yourself from the ever present danger of downsi zing. After all, if you are a recognized expert at the office, you will be regarded as an indispensa ble member of the team.Having a high level of confidence, after all, does not mean overlooking the places where you could improve. Knowing what you do well and where you need help will help you enjoy increased success and confidence.64. What is the passage mainly about?A. The influence of confidence on one’s life.B. The importance of confidence to success.C. The difference of people’s confidence.D. The judgment on one’s confidence.65. Psychologists and other professionals can offer help to those _____.A. who think their goals are hard to reachB. who expect to give guidance to othersC. who want to ask the boss for a raiseD. who dream to be recognized experts66. What does the underlined word indispensable in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. importantB. attractiveC. outgoingD. energetic67. What message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A. To overlook one’s disadvantages.B. To make full use of one’s advantages.C. To have great confidence in one’s abilities.D. To make objective evaluations of one’s abiliti es.4.In 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from , . I w as looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to my home in had already left. So I thought I’d hitch a ride (搭便车).I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldn’t give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He noticed me standing for hours in the November h eat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured （使…放心）me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at hi s house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one day, I saw an elderly man stan ding in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the favour I’d been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I made him comfo rtable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You haven’t changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.” I couldn’t remember where I’d met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift all those years ago. It was Gordon.60. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. her work delayed her trip to SydneyB. she was going home for her holidaysC. the town was far away fromD. she missed the only train back home61. Which of the following did Gordon do according to Paragraph 2?A. He helped the girl find a ride.B. He gave the girl a ride back home.C. He bought sandwiches for the girl.D. He watched the girl for three hours.62. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that .A. she realized he was GordonB. she had known him for decadesC. she was going to the nearby townD. she wanted to repay the favour she once got63. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Giving sometimes produces nice results.B. Those who give rides will be rapid.C. Good manners bring about happiness.D. People should offer free rides to others.5.I recently had dinner with someone who told me that one of his best friends had been killed in a private plane crash, and something happened at the memorial service that he’ll never forget. Heshared the story with me.At the memorial service, his friend’s wife walked to the platform to speak to the gathering. She s aid a friend had asked her the best memory she had of their life together. At the moment, she h ad been too sad to answer, but she had thought about it since and wanted to answer the questi on.They were in their late forties when he died, and she began talking about a time in their life alm ost twenty years earlier. She had quit her job to obtain her master’s degree, and her husband n ever hesitated in his support.He held down his own job and also did the cooking, cleaning, and other housework while she st udied for her degree.One time they both stayed up all night. She was finishing her paper, and he was preparing for a n important business meeting. That morning, she walked out of her study, leaned against the do or by the stairs, looked at her husband downstairs and just thought about how much she loved him. She knew how important this meeting was to his future, and she was feeling guilty that she didn’t even have time to make his breakfast. He took his briefcase and hurried out. She heard t he garage door open and close, but much to her surprise, she heard it open again about thirty s econds later. From above, she watched her husband dash into the house and walk over to the f orgotten coffee table. Marking the surface of it with his finger through the dust with the words “I l ove you”, then he raced back to his car.The new widow then looked out at her audience and said, “John and I had a wonderful life toget her. We have been around the world several times. We’ve had everything money can buy...but nothing comes close to that moment.”Hearing this, I was deeply moved. “Love makes life worthwhile.”56. The service was held to ______.A. listen to the woman’s storyB. feel sad for the death of the w oman’s husba ndC. meet some old friendsD. share the woman’s sadness57. Why did the woman quit her job?A. She had to support her husbandB. She had too much housework to do.C. She wanted to travel around the world.D. She needed to concentrate on her studies.58. “He held down his own job…” in Paragraph 4 means that ______.A. he managed to keep his jobB. he needed help in his work。

2014届高三英语二轮专题精品卷：阅读理解（10）II. 阅读（共两小节，满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C和D中，选出最佳选项。

ALONDON (Reuters) — Children are dying for lack of drugs tailored to their needs, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which launched a global campaign on Thursday to promote more research into child medicine.More than half of the drugs currently used to treat children in the industrialized world have not been specifically tested on youngsters.The problem is even worse in developing countries where price remains a major barrier and 6 million children die each year from treatable conditions.In the case of HIV/AIDS, the few existing pediatric therapies（儿科的疗法）developed for children generally cost three times more than adult ones.As a result, clinicians lack clear guidelines on the best drug to use and often have to guess at the correct dose.Fortunately, the WHO has drawn up the first international List of Essential Medicines for Children, containing 206 products considered safe for children.“But a lot remains to be done. There are priority medicines that have not been adapted for children’s use or are not available when needed,” said Dr Hans, t he U.N. agency’s director of medicines policy and standards.Medicines that need to be adapted to children’s needs include many antibiotics, pain drugs as well as combination pills for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The agency is building an Internet entrance linking to clinical trials carried out in children and will launch a Web site with the information early next year.Testing medicines on children has always been a controversial issue, since good ethical（伦理的）practice requires informed agreement from people participating in clinical trials, which is difficult to obtain in the case of children.As a result, research-based drug companies have been wary of developingchild-friendly medicines and general companies have been slow to produce them at lower cost.In an attempt to deal with the issue, both Europe and the United States now have special rules offering extended patent protection for drugs that have been tested on children.【文章大意】本文叙述了儿童急需适合他们需要的药物。

2014届高三二轮专题强化训练：任务型阅读（真题+模拟）(一)(2013·江苏)Quiet Virtue: The ConscientiousThe everyday signs of conscientiousness (认真尽责)—being punctual, careful in doing work, self­disciplined, and scrupulous (一丝不苟的) in attending to responsibilities—are typical characteristics of the model organizational citizen, the people who keep things running as they should. They follow the rules, help out, and are concerned about the people they work with. It's the conscientious worker who helps newcomers or updates people who return after an absence, who gets to work on time and never abuses stick leaves, who always gets things done on deadline.Conscientiousness is a key to success in any field. In studies of job performance, outstanding effectiveness for almost all jobs，from sem i­skilled labor to sales and management, depends on conscientiousness. It is particularly important for outstanding performance in jobs at the lower levels of an organization: the secretary whose message taking is perfect, the delivery truck driver who is always on time.Among sales representatives for a large American car manufacture, those who were most conscientious had the largest volume of sales. Conscientiousness also offers a buffer (缓冲) against the threat of job loss in today's constan tly changing market, because employees with this quality are among the most valued. For the sales representatives, their level of conscientiousness mattered almost as much as their sales in determining who stayed on.There is an air around highly conscientious people that makes them seem even better than they actually are. Their reputation for dependability influences managers' evaluations of their work, giving them higher evaluations than objective measures of their performance would predict.But conscientiousness in the absence of social skills can lead to problems. Since conscientious people demand so much of themselves, they can hold other people to their own standards, and so be overly judgmental when others don't show the same high levels of model behavior. Factory workers in Great Britain and the United States who were extremely conscientious, for example, tended to criticize co­workers even about failures that seemed unimportant to those they criticized, which damaged their relationships.When conscientiousness takes the form of living up to expectations, it candiscourage creativity. In creative professions like art or advertising, openness to wild ideas and spontaneity (自发性) are scarce and in demand. Success in such occupations calls for a balance, however, without enough conscientiousness to follow through, people become mere dreamers, with nothing to show for their imaginativeness.答案：1．strict2．helpful/good3．Functions/Roles/Importance/Significance4．running/working/going/operating/functioning5．performance(s)6．fired/dismissed/jobless7．problems/troubles8．higher/subjective/unfair/prejudiced9．tense/damaged/poor/bad10．discourage/affect/damage(二)(2012·安徽)Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village，but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact (接触)at all. In Japan, you should bow, and the more respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Muslim countries, you shouldn't reveal (显露)the body, especially women, who should wear long blouses and skirts.In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you came in.In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is the time to relax，and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.In most countries, an exchange of business cards is necessary for all introductions. You should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language. In China，you may present your card with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.答案：1. behavior2. Greeting3. Bowing4. Muslim/Moslem5. door/entrance6. lunch7. Britain/Eng land/UK8. introducing9. with10. abroad/about/around/worldwide题型2 高考模拟题组(三)(2013·安庆市三模)There are many TV programs on Chinese food, but few are like China at Your Tongue Tips. The latest sev en­part documentary (纪录片) offers insights into the geographical, historical and cultural aspects of what Chinese eat.Made by Chen Xiaoqing, an award­winning documentary maker, China at Your Tongue Tips is filled with varieties of food, which tells us the beautiful process of food­making. The program is sure to attract both food experts and ordinary audiences.Television is filled with food programs these days, especially introductions of top chefs and close looks at the complicated and refined (精制的) cooking processes of a feast (盛宴), but how to create dishes is only one aspect of food culture, according to Chen.“The program tries to bring something new by presenting more cultural elements related to dishes, like eating habits of eating.”The surprise is that the show is not only about dishes. Every part focuses on different people, who tell stories about their adventures with food.“As a saying goes, ‘You are what you eat.’” Chen says. “Food is always connected with people. Behind the documentary, they are stories that reflect people's living situations and attitudes. That's another section which makes it special.”To get enough good stories, the production team spent three months doing researches and interviews in about 60 cities before they started shooting in last July. Filming lasted about nine months.China at Your Tongue Tips shows social changes while presenting food culture, such as showing the elderly are in their hometowns while other members of this family work outside. In those cases, food serves as reminders of happy times and centerpieces of reunions.Title: A Hit about Chinese Food1.______ ●The program consists of seven parts.●It shows Chinese food in terms of history, culture as wellas 2.________Characteristics of China at YourTongue Tips ●Experts and ordinary people are 3.______ by the program4.______ of delicious food.●5.________ elements are presented to bring something new.●Every part draws our 6.________ to persons who tell stories about their adventure with food.●Stories can 7.________ people's living situations and attitudes.Background and significance of theprogram ●It took the production team 3 months to go to about 60 cities to do 8.________ and interviews before shooting.●9.________ lasted more than nine months.●The pro gram shows social 10.________.1．Introduction(s) 2.geography 3.attracted 4.full 5.Cultural 6.attention 7.reflect 8.research 9.Filming10．changes(四)(2013·合肥市第三次质检)Relationships make or break us. From the quality of our family time to our interactions at work, our relationships are largely responsible for our career success or failure. Here are some guidelines.People who focus on themselves when interacting with others rarely build positive lasting relationships. Instead，they should become good listeners and encourage others to talk about them­selves.All the skills and education in the world will never impress anyone as much as sincere, heartfelt care for them. Plus, few things have a more positive effect on others than finding out and remembering things about them. Knowing a lot about people is a real display of your care for them，and it creates a lasting bond.Give your relationship something positive when you meet，such as ideas，opportunities，and resources. Besides giving, be willing to receive from the other person. In fact, one of the best ways to start a relationship is to ask for advice or a favor. Everyone loves to show his expert knowledge and authority on a subject, because it makes him feel honored and respected.Tr y to use conflict as a tool，not a weapon. The presence of conflict in arelationship is natural and healthy. Damage only occurs when we react inappropriately to it. To learn more about the other person and find a solution that serves both of you, relationships could become stronger and deeper.Relationships break up quickly when others can't count on you, so say what you mean and stick to your word. Few things damage a friendship more severely than breaking a trust.If people know more about the value of good relationships, they can achieve both personal satisfaction and professional success. If you aren't naturally gifted in this area, don't worry. You can learn to improve them in your life and career.Title：Develop positive interpersonal 1.______ skills Tips ContentBe a good listener ■Taking the 2.______ off yourself■Encouraging others to talk about themselvesCare for others ■Caring about others to 3.______ them greatly■4.______ your care by knowing a lot about othersGive and receive ■Bringing something 5.______ while meeting ■6.______ to others to make them feel neededUse conflict ■Handling conflict in an 7.______ manner■Finding best solutions to help 8.______ relationshipsBe 9.______ ■Saying what you mean and keeping your wordConclusion：Good relationships benefit people both personally and 10.______.1．relationship2．focus/concentration/center3．impress4．Displaying/Showing5．positive6．Turning/Referring7．appropriate8．strengthen/improve/enhance9．reliable/honest10．professionally(五)(2013·马鞍山市第三次质检)Ask any group of teenagers in the UK what they most like to eat, and foods like pizzas, hamburgers and chips are sure to get a mention. But what teenagers like to eat is not necessarily what they should be eating. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, far too many young people in the UK between the ages of 4 and18 consume too much fat, sugar and salt in their diet. Meanwhile, their intake offibre, iron and calcium (钙) is too low.For a growing body, eating foods containing plenty of calcium, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, is important as calcium is completely necessary for the development of healthy, strong bones. Similarly, foods that are rich in iron are good for young, rapidly developing bodies, so red meat, bread, green vegetables, and dried fruit are also recommended.It is during our teenage years that lifestyle habits can be formed, so it is vital that young people are educated about what foods are good for them. In 2005, and in an attempt to change eating habits and open teenagers' minds to new tastes, the famous chef, Jamie Oliver started a “Feed Me Better” campaign. He worked with teachers and cooks in a number of schools across the UK to provide more healthy, nutritious school meal choices. Although some teenagers and parents resisted it, the campaign was in general believed as a huge success and helped to influence governmental policy on nutritional standards for school meals.No one expects to end the teenage love affair with fast and junk food but, hopefully, if projects like “Feed Me Better” continue to give out the right messages, more young people will understand the importance of balancing several treats with healthier food choices.Title: A Little of What You Fancy1.______ Teenagers'2.______ has too much fat, sugar, salt and calories.They don't 3.______ in enough fibre, iron and calcium.Recommen­dation Teenagers eat foods which 4.______ plenty of calcium. Foods rich in iron should be eaten for the young bodies in 5.______ development.“Feed Me Better” Campaign It is important f or young people to have the 6.______ about good lifestyle habits.●Jamie Oliver 7.______ to change teenagers' eating habits.●More healthy, nutritious meal choices were 8.______ for schools.The campaign was 9.______ believed successful though resisted.Expectation Young people can find a 10.______ between their treats and healthy food choices.1．Problems 2.diet/food 3.take 4.contain/have 5.rapid6．education 7.attempted 8.provided 9.generally10．balance(六)(2013·黄山市二模)When a customer finds that a purchased item is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the producer's claim for it, the first step is to give the warranty，or any other records which might help, to the store of purchase. This action will often produce results. However, if not, there are various means to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consumer takes their complaint, the faster they can expect a settlement. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favor, assuming they have a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the store, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate the problem with the item. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work.”The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the producer. If so, the consumer should state the complaint as politely and firmly as possible.If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. They can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to an organization responsible for protecting consumers' rights.答案：1．satisfied 2.helpful/useful 3.seriously 4.faster/sooner 5.phone/telephone 6.effectively7.demonstrating/showing/explaining8.Take9.threatening 10.charge(七)(2013·安徽名校联盟最后一卷)Family structure had changed dramatically over the last 50 years. The following are the types of families existing today.Nuclear FamilyThe nuclear family is a traditional type of family structure. This family type consists of mother, father and children. The nuclear family was long held in esteem by society as being the ideal in which to raise children because children in nuclear families receive strength and stability from the two­parent structure.Single Parent FamilyThe single parent family consists of one parent raising one or more children on his own. When only one parent is at home, it may be a struggle to find childcare, as there is only one parent working. This limits income and opportunities in many cases, although many single parent families have help from relatives and friends.Extended FamilyThe extended family structure consists of two or more adults who are related, either by blood or marriage, living in the same home. This family includes many relatives living together and working toward common goals. This type of family structure may be formed due to financial difficulties or because older relatives are unable to care for themselves alone.Childless FamilyWhile most people think of family as including children, there are couples who either cannot or choose not to have children. Many childless families take on the responsibility of pet ownership or have extensive contact with their nieces and nephews as a substitute for having their own children.StepfamilyOver half of all marriages end in divorce, and many of these individuals choose to get remarried. This creates the stepfamily, which involves two separate families merging into one new unit. Stepfamilies tend to have more problems, such as adjustment periods and discipline issues.There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to what is the best type of familystructure. As long as a family is filled with love and support for one another, it tends to be successful and thrive.Title Today's family typesIntroduction Family structure is quite 1.______ from what it was fifty years ago.Nuclear Family ◆The nuclear family is a 2.______ family structure which consists of mother, father and children.◆It is seen as an ideal type of family structure because of its being good for 3.______ children.Single Parent Family ◆A single parent family is 4.______ up of one or more children and a parent.◆The income and opportunities of single parent family are5.______.Extended Family ◆The extended family is one in which two or three related adults live in the same home by blood or 6.______.◆Lacking in money or attending to the older members account for the formation of extended family.ChildlessFamilyChildren are not born in childless family.Stepfamily ◆Stepfamily is 7.______ when two divorced individuals choose to get married.◆It has a 8.______ of having more problems.9.______ Love and support can always 10.______ to a successful and thriving family regardless of family structure.1．different 2.traditional 3.raising 4.made 5.limited6．marriage 7.created/formed 8.tendency 9.Conclusion 10.contribute/lead(八)(2013·皖南八校第三次联考)Do you love traveling? If the answer is yes, then have you ever thought about why? You may maintain that traveling can help you expand your scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. It will provide more chances for you to enjoy food and try on clothes that you otherwise cannot possibly have. A famous English author Francis Bacon (1561－1626) makes a point when he says that, “Travel,in the younger sort, i s a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”Evidence of leisure travel can be traced (追溯) as far back as ancient Babylon. This year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the 1 billionth tourist will cross an international boundary before the end of this month. That means that one in seven people on the planet traveled this year, something that would not have been possible a few decades ago. Around 20 years ago only the rich could travel.While the US and France remain the two largest destinations for world travel, experts say much of the explosive growth in tourism has been to countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast, which weren't even on the world tourism map a decade ago. The top five destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean, Turkey.Several factors have led to the boom in world travel. The prosperity (富裕) of people in Asia is one factor. People in Asian developing countries have lifted their incomes above middle­class levels in the past few years. And a lot of them have used their new wealth to travel. In addition, travel costs have been reduced thanks to the rapid development of transportation, and competition between airlines to give customers the best prices.Top ic TravellingAdvantages ·Enrich knowledge, especially in 1.______ and history.·Taste different 2.______ and buy different clothes.·Francis Bacon thinks that travel is a part of education and a part of experience.Development ·3.______ from ancient Babylon, travel only really took off after World War Ⅱ.·Only the wealthy people could go on a trip about two 4.______ ago.·The number of people travelling abroad will 5.______ as many as 1 billion before the end of this month.Tourist 6．______ ·The US and France remain the two most popular countries for world travel.·Tourism has developed 7.______ in countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast.·The top five destinations in the world are Paris, London, NewYork, the Mediterranean and Turkey.Factors8．______ in the popularity of global tourism ·Asian people have got 9.______ than before.·People have 10.______ less money on travel because of convenient transportation and price competition between airlines.1．geography 2.food(s) 3.Dating 4.decades 5.reach6．destinations 7.explosively/quickly/rapidly/fast 8.resulting9．richer/wealthier 10.spent(九)(2013·皖北协作区联考)In 2000, the world's first mobile phones with cameras were put on the market in Japan. Two years later, these phones were released in Australia, Europe and the United States. A market research shows that there has been a sharp rise in worldwide sales from 80 million mobile camera phones in 2003 to 1.14 billion by 2013.Camera phones have not only been used for entertainment. In Sweden, a grocer snapped a shot of a robber and downloaded the photograph to his computer, which allowed the police to catch the suspect. In Italy, the same thing was done when a shop o w ner snapped pictures of two robbers. In Wales, doctors send photos of X­rays to consult a more experienced specialist about medical treatment for their patients. In Japan, the police have set up a website for citizens to send pictures of suspicious activities.Now, newspaper reporters can use camera phones to take pictures of important events. They can then send the pictures to their newspaper office. As the quality of camera phone pictures increases, we can expect to see camera phones used more and normal cameras used less. More people are using their camera phones to take pictures of their trips, or just small unexpected things that happen in their daily lives. They can then send these pictures to friends anywhere.However, camera phones have also been used to commit crimes. To prevent spying, these phones are not allowed in government buildings in the United Kingdom. Some car companies don't allow their employees to use their phones because they want to prevent some employees watching new car models and sensitive information secretly. In Italy, to prevent dishonest voting, people are not allowed to use mobile phones while they vote. It appears that although there are many advantages to the newtechnology, we still have to be careful.Title: Camera PhonesIntroduction The sales of camera phones have 1.______ sharply since they came onto the market.Advantages of camera phones ·People can use camera phones for 2.______.·The pictures taken with camera phones led to robbers being 3.______Doctors can get som e advice by sending photos of X­ray to 4.______.·Newspaper reporters use camera phones to take pictures of events that are of 5.______·Camera phones are used to take pictures of unexpected things 6.______ in people's daily lives.7.______ of camera phones ·Some people use camera phones to do some 8.______ things.·In the UK, camera phones are sometimes used to 9.______ on sensitive information.·In Italy, some people use camera phones to vote 10.______.答案：1．risen 2.entertainment 3.caught 4.specialists 5.importance 6.happening 7.Disadvantages 8.illegal 9.spy10．dishonestly(十)(2013·合肥市二模)Tomatoes are generally easy to grow. Experts suggest you start seeds indoors if the ground is still cold. For best results with the l east risk, they say, plant wh en the soil is warm, soon after the frost­free date for your area.Small plants may be placed a third of a meter apart in rows. If you grow staked plants, set the sticks in the ground about half a meter apart. Some larger varieties of tomatoes may need about a meter between plants and a t least a meter and a half between rows. The idea is to leave enough space for harvesting.Work the soil to remove weeds(杂草). But do not work the soil too deeply or youcould damage the tomato plants. Water the plants regularly during long dry periods. Give them plenty of water. Plants in containers may need water daily or even more than once a day. Besides, do give the tomato plants complete organic fertilizers(肥料)．Some gardeners train tomato plants to grow on supporting materials. Whatever you choose, make sure the supports are tall enough. Most modern tomato plants grow about a meter tall. Others reach almost two meters.Tomatoes started from seed take forty­five to ninety days till harvest. The average air temperature should be about 24℃. In that case, you can pick the tomatoes when they are firm and fully colored. But if the weather is very hot, pick the tomatoes every day or two. Let them soften and develop their full color indoors.There was a time when people thought tomatoes were poisonous. In fact, they are just the opposite. Tomatoes are good for you. But are they a fruit or a vegetable? Technically, a tomato is a fruit—the fruit of the tomato plant. But some fruits, including tomatoes, may be called “vegetables” because they are used in tasty foods instead of sweet cooking.Title：1.______ TomatoesSowing and transplanting ■Start seeds indoors when it is still cold outside. ■Plant them soon after the 2.______ date ends.■Set proper 3.______ for the plants.4.______ the field ■Weed without5.______ the plants.■Water the plants regularly, especially in dry periods.■6.______ the tomato plants.■Choose proper 7.______ to train the plants to grow tall.Harvesting the fruits ■Pick the ripe fruits when the tempe rature is about 24℃.■Get in the fruits 8.______ to ripen indoors if it's too hot.Interpreting tomatoes ■People used to consider tomatoes as a 9.______ but actually they aren't.■A tomato can be called either a fruit or a 10.______.1．Grow/Growing 2.frost 3.distance/space 4.Managing 5.damaging6.Feed/Fertilize/Fertilise7.supports8.earlier9．poison 10.vegetable(十一)(2013·蚌埠市一模)Trash removal(清除垃圾)is something every person needs to think about for their residence(住宅) because organizing a clean­up event can make the community more beautiful and be good for the environment. This is a good opportunity to bring families together and get them outdoors and helping each other to beautify (美化)the community.Organizing a trash removal event is easy if you know how to prepare for it. Get ready to improve the place where you live to make it cleaner for everyone!You need to choose a day for the trash removal event. Select a date that is about two to four months away. Planning as far in advance as possible is always smart. Choose a second date as a backup (候补)in the event of rain or other bad weather conditions.Your best situation is to select an area in your community that is often used and tends to interest people on a regular basis. Parks are a good example of an area that might need a good clean­up. Lakes, beaches and areas that are found along roads that are traveled frequently could get some help in the trash removal event. Just make sure you make plans to clean up an area that will not be dangerous to everyone involved.It is strongly recommended that you ask for permission from the county, city or town before you start making serious plans to round up the garbage in an organized event. Doing so makes you responsible citizen of the community.Once you receive permission to hold a trash removal event you can then move forward with your plans. Organize a committee to make the public know about the outdoor clean­up and then ask for volunteers. For example, you can give out fliers(传单)or put them up in right areas of your community where the fliers are visible.。

2014届高三英语二轮专题强化选精：阅读理解1.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

I moved from Chicago to Brooklyn in July of 2010，just in time to watch my mother die. Our parents were both gone now；I took with me as many things they had left behind as I could.I was out walking one Saturday later that summer when something caught my eye - a palegreen dress. Laid out on the pavement was stuff like earrings, glass candle-holders, books. Hanging on the fence behind were a few pairs of jeans and a green cotton dress.门廊）sale, looked like she was getting rid of a past she The woman, the host o￡ the stoop (didn’t need or want. A dress that was too big for her. A chest of drawers that took up too much space, space she needed, maybe, to heal ，recover, or grow.I wasn’t planning on buyin g anything really, but now I needed to show her that I appreciatedher things and I would give them a safe home. Then I had my first stoop sale —I paid her 20 dollars for her green cotton dress and her blue candle-holder,From that day on, I became interested in stoop sales. Some of my favorite things are from someone else’s life. I find no joy in shopping at regular stores any more. I love trying to sniff out a memory from a bud vase or a drawer. It is comforting to know that someone has breathed and laughed inside a sweater before me.stoop. These were her bestA few weeks ago, I carried my mother’s dresses to a friend’sitems ，which were once worn by the most important person in my life. For many hours, I watched from across the path people advancing the stoop, some leaving with Mom1S dress. I used to think that her stuff was as forever sacred (神圣的）as my memory of her, I know now that once I love a scarf or shirt too dearly，it needs to find a new home. Even that green dress is long gone by now.31. The author took her mother*s dresses after her death because ______A. she valued the things used by her momB. she didn’t want to throw them, awayC. she could sell them laterD. they were her mom’s best items第 1 页共11 页。

2014届高三英语二轮专题测试：阅读理解1.When in doubt, cut that out! Yeah, yea, Doubting Thomas may have had a point in his day, and life may not be what you want it to be, but if you constantly doubt yourself, how can you accomplish anything?Where is your confidence? What possible good can come from taking the negative aspect of any situation and growing it into acceptance?Purpose of achievement is to attain a goal. So, if you set your goals and strive to get there, it should be assumed that you are moving toward your goal no matter what you are doing, right? When watching a football game, one of those great high school starter games, set to determine who starts when the real games begin, I noticed the coach called “defense” only when the team was “protecting” their goal. As long as the team was fighting for more ground they played “offense (进攻)”. Along the same lines, I’ve heard the phrase, “a strong defense requires a good offense.” Simply put, if you concentrate more on gaining ground than on protecting your goals, your accomplishments will be greater. Time spent protecting your goals is wasted time, when you could be working toward attaining your goals rather than preventing others from reaching their goal.In business, if you waste your time focusing on what your competitor is doing rather than working toward meeting your goals, you won’t get very far.Focus your attention on where you’re going. Don’t waste time worrying about where your competition is. You will gain ground while they are watching you. Smile as you reach your destination.72. The writer of the passage intends to tell us ________.A. a common rule in a football gameB. how to beat our competitorsC. how to overcome our doubts and achieve our goalsD. how to deal with doubt in our business73. The au thor’s purpose of mentioning Doubting Thomas in the first paragraph is to ________.A. show that famous people change our lifeB. tell us to succeed we should not doubt ourselvesC. ask us to learn from successful peopleD. tell us it’s quite natural for p eople to doubt themselves74. The author suggests that in business we should ________.A. avoid too much competitionB. seek as much cooperation as possibleC. focus on our own goalsD. know our competitors as well as ourselves75. The passage is intended for ________.A. football playersB. coachesC. businessmenD. common readers2.Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sleep in order to cut the greenhouse gases they send out, which is thought to be responsible for global warming.Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo flatulence (胃肠气胀) contains no methane (甲烷) and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who produce large quantities of the harmful gas.While the usual image of greenhouse gas pollution is a billowing smokestack (烟囱) pushing out carbon dioxide, farm animals' passing wind contribute a surprisingly high percentage of total emissions in some countries."Fourteen percent of emissions from all sources in Australia is from enteric methane from cattle and sheep," said Athol Klieve, a senior research scientist with the Queensland state government."And if you look at another country such as New Zealand, which has got a much higher agricultural base, they're actually up around 50 percent," he said.Researchers say the bacteria also makes the digestive process much more efficient and could potentially save millions of dollars in feed costs for farmers.But it will take researchers at least three years to isolate the bacteria, before they can even start to develop a way of transferring it to cattle and sheep.Another group of scientists, meanwhile, has suggested Australians should farm fewer cattle and sheep and just eat more kangaroos. And about 20 percent of health-conscious Australians are believed to eat the national symbol already."It's low in fat, it's got high protein levels and it's very clean in the sense that basically it's the free-range animal," said Peter Ampt of the University of New South Wales's institute of environmental studies.68. Scientists intend to put bacteria into cattle and sheep________.A. to prevent them from sending out harmful gasesB. to help Australian farmers to earn more moneyC. so that they can protect Australian ecosystemD. so that they can make full use of special bacteria69. Athol Klieve seems to believe that ________.A. cattle and sheep produce more carbon dioxideB. less cattle and sheep are raised in New ZealandC. farm animals are to blame for greenhouse gasesD. New Zealand has the most animals in the world70. The main idea of the text is to _____.A. discuss a better way to protect the eachB. warn farmers of the danger of animal wasteC. illustrate the possible solutions to pollutionD. present a recent study on global warming71. Which is NOT one of the advantages that Peter Ampt lists about kangaroos?A. it is rich in proteinB. it is low in fatC. it is cheaper than beefD. it is cleaner than sheep3.STAGE65. We can learn from the text that _______.A. Story of puppets is a play held in China Children’s TheaterB. the artists who have won prizes will perform magic tricksC. on March 5 there will be two plays for us to chooseD. the artists in the Beijing Peking Opera Troupe are from all over the country66. If a tourist wants to see a performance on March 15, he can call ______ to book a ticket.A. 86531043B. 65250123C. 66037255D. 6507181867. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?A. The director of the Story of Puppets combines different operas in it.B. Green Hat is based on a famous novel acted by some American artists.C. Top Acrobatic artists will present their performances around our country.D. The Beijing Peking Opera Troupe will give two performances with the same excerpts.4.A lot of people today are used to working, going on holiday, and having money---but many of them aren’t happy. Yet other people seem to be really happy , even if they are poor. Why?Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, from the University of Chicago, has interviewed thousands of people who have a happy life to find out how they do it. “I’ve been studying happiness for over 30 years,” he says. “My interest in the subject came from my own experience as a child during World War II , when I saw many adults destroyed by the terrible events. But there were always a few who kept their courage, helped others, and were able to give a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives. I wanted to find out how a person could build a fulfilling and enjoyable life.”In general, his research showed that people were unhappy doing nothing. The professor stresses that happy people didn’t waste time, either at work or when they are free. “Many people feel that the time they spend at work or at school is wasted. But often their free time is also wasted. Many people are used to doing passive things----watching television, for example----without using any skills. As a result, life goes past in a series of boring experiences.”But it doesn’t have to be this way. The professor has found that people are happy when get into something he calls “flow”. When people get very involved in a task that they have chosen, and which is well-defined and challenging , they experience “flow”, a state where they don’t notice time passing.They also experience enjoyment. Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, makes a contrastbetween enjoyment and pleasure. “I used to think they were the same thing---- but they’re not! Pleasure is a big bowl of ice cream, or taking a hot bath on a cold day ---nothing bad at all! But enjoyment is about doing something and achieving something. It isn’t really important what we do, it’s more important to do something, and feel positive about it, and to try to do it well.”People who are not used to happiness can learn how to be happy, says the professor, if they constantly get into “flow” states. Is happiness as easy as that? Perhaps it is.45. What did the professor want to find out through his research?A. The difference between enjoyment and pleasure.B. The secret of having a fulfilling and pleasant life.C. The real meaning and purpose of life.D. The way of passing the time enjoyably..46. When a person is in a “flow” state, he/she ______.A. is guilty about wasting timeB. feels stressed doing challenging jobsC. easily forgets what time it isD. has a strong desire to finish a boring task47. In which situation can people experience enjoyment according to the professor?A. When having afternoon tea.B. When taking a hot bath in winter.C. When watching a soap drama.D. When making a DIY gift for a friend.48. What can we learn from the passage?A. Pleasures add a sense of purpose and meaning to lives.B. Happiness results from engaging in meaningful tasks.C. Happy people often relax themselves by doing nothing.D. Happiness has much to do with living conditions.5.With the cost of college rising in the U.S., some students are washing their hands of the American education system, grabbing their passports, and seeking cheaper degrees abroad. The number of students doing so has increased 2 percent annually in recent years, according to the Department of Education.In 2009, Jessica Fuller, then 25, was employed at a small private university in Philadelphia asa clerk in an office. Bored with her job and becoming increasingly interested in healthcare industry, Fuller knew she would need a master’s degree in public health for her dream career.At first, Fuller wanted a school in New York and Pennsylvania, but with many programs costing over $30,000 per year for tuition alone, she decided on an option she could better afford ---- the Netherlands. A similar degree in health economics cost less than $ 17,000 for a one-year program.To finance her education at Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Fuller took out a $30,000 bank loan through her mother’s credit, which covered tuition and fees, as well as air travel and living expenses for her year abroad.The cost may be lower, but is the quality of education overseas just as good as an American university? Jessica Fuller says in her case, yes: she found a consulting job with Marsh Inc. as an International Knowledge Manager shortly after she graduated from Erasmus University, and says that the university ---and its location---- were definitely a factor.“Many Erasmus professors were world famous experts in their fields,” says Fuller. “Considering the variety of the students, the class discussions were very robust. Having an “international” advantage made a huge difference.”41. Why did Jessica Fuller want to study for a master’s degree?A. She could afford tuition at Erasmus University.B. Her job required more professional skills.C. She was bored with healthcare industry.D. Her interest was in public health.42. Jessica was able to go to Erasmus University by ______.A. using her own credit cardB. having a part-time jobC. getting a scholarship from the universityD. obtaining a loan from a bank43. The word “robust” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_________”.A. awkward and fruitlessB. strong and vigorousC. peaceful and pleasantD. brief and informal44. Jessica’s case shows that there is a tendency among U.S. students to ______.A. choose t study overseasB. look for jobs abroadC. seek education of higher qualityD. take one-year program6.The day of my holiday arrived, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. I had little money and had only been able to afford to stay with my Aunt Rosa in Spain. So, I wasn’t really excited as I knew exactly what it was going to be like: lots of noisy cousins , and Aunt Rosa begging me to take her for a ride.After I had checked in, I made my way slowly to the departure gate. As I was waiting to board the plane, I kept thinking about my ideal holiday destination: Jamaica, with its long, sandy beaches and crystal clear water.As soon as the plane took off, I fell fast asleep and only woke to the sound of the announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten you seat belts, as we will shortly be landing in Kingston.” I froze in my se at. Was I dreaming? Kingston? Jamaica? I had boarded the wrong plane!Immediately after the plane landed, I explained the situation to the authorities. It seems there were also three other passengers heading for Spain. Apparently it had been the airline’s fault, since the flight numbers for Spain and Jamaica were exactly the same! Therefore, with no flight back to London for a week, the airline had no choice but to pay for our stay.So there I was, lying on the beach, enjoying the music and the marvelous food of Jamaica! As for Aunt Rosa, I suppose she just had to live without me!38. Why did the writer choose to spend her holiday with her aunt in Spain?A. She missed her cousins very much.B. Her aunt begged her to go there.C. She could hardly afford any better trip.D. Spain was her ideal destination.39. In the story, the writer ended up _________.A. flying to London immediatelyB. heading for Spain from JamaicaC. complaining to the authorities D .enjoying a free beach holiday40. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. A Lucky MistakeB. A Terrible AdventureC. A Nice DreamD. A Well-Planned Trip试卷答案1.CBCD2.ACDC3.CDA4.45. B 46. C 47. D 48 .B5.41. D 42. D 43. B 44. A6.38．C 39.D 40 .A。

《阅读理解特训：3真2模含解析》2014届高三英语二轮突破46 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

AThe day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting moments for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. Every kid was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.Some jobs were more interesting than others, and the children were eager to be given one of the best ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which pupils had been most responsible during the previous year. During the previous year Rita had carried out the teacher’s instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita would be given the best job.But there was a big surprise. Each child recei ved a normal job. But Rita’s job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and one ant. Though the teacher insisted that this ant was very special, Rita felt disappointed. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. Even her father became very angry with the teacher and he encouraged Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita preferred to show the teacher her error by doing something special with that job of little interest.Rita started investigating all about her little ant and gave the ant the best food, and it grew quite a bit bigger.One day, a man, who looked very important, came into their classroom and declared, “Your class has been chosen to accompany me, this summer, on a journey to the tropical rain forest, where we will investigate all kinds of insects. Among all the schools of this region, your class has best cared for the little ant.”That day the school was filled with joy and celebration. Everyone thanked Rita for having been so patient and responsible. And many children learnt that to be given the most important task you have to know how to be responsible even in what are the smallest tasks.26. What did the teacher base his decision on when giving out jobs to the children?A. Their characters and interests.B. Their class performance during the previous year.C. Their working performance during the previous year.D. Their ability of managing their accounts during the previous year.【答案】C【解析】细节理解题。

2014高考英语阅读理解二轮专题训练精品题(1）及答案【2014高考英语安徽省皖南八校二模】A阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

On a hot muggy（闷热的) August afternoon, I had every reason to feel sorry for myself -- my flight home was full and late.I got even impatient waiting in the noisy crowd。

And then I noticeda 5—year—old boy standing by his mother and watching me。

He looked at me，then my bag, then back at me。

56 , he left his mother’s side and slowly began to walk toward me, glancing between my bag，his mother，and me。

”Great," I thought, ”now I have to baby—sit a 5-year-old. My day is now complete。

"As he came closer, I was alarmed that it wasn't me he was after. It was my hat！I started to tell him not to bother my things，but something made me stop and watch. He stopped in front of my bag, looking at my hat, then up at me.With wide eyes, he gently ran his index finger along the edge，carefully touching the emblem（徽章).Again，he looked up at me，now smiling, but saying nothing。

南昌市2014高考英语阅读理解二轮限时训练精品题（3）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。

【深圳市2014高考英语综合能力测试题（6）】AAlthough both American and British people can generally .understand what each other is saying, sometimes it is necessary to explain some things. Some words or phrases could be taken in a wrong way.One of the most noticeable differences is in the spelling of some words. For example, the word "color" in American English becomes "colour" in British English. Another example is the American word "theater" - in British English it becomes "theatre". Other words also have various spelling differences.Although some words are spelled the same in the two forms of English, they may have different pronunciations. The accent is .put on a different syllable in a word. British People pronounce their numbers differently from American people, especially the big numbers. They tend to add the word "and" between the numbers. American English-speaking people usually say 107 "one hundred seven ", while British English-speaking people say "one hundred and seven".Sometimes when using the past tense of a verb, "ed" may be used in American English, while "t" is common in British English. An example is "dreamed" and "dreamt".Vocabulary, of course, is a major difference at times. Because of the widespread use of American English, many British people are starting to use some American nouns to replace their British ones. So " lorry" becomes "truck". There are many otherwords that are being replaced as well. As is often the case, the same words have completely different meanings in the two forms of English. In British English "biscuit" is similar to "cookie", but in American English it is more like a dinner roll.There are also many other minor differences between the two forms of English. It is interesting to note that many British English-speaking people adore American accents. Likewise, many American English-speaking people love British accents. 26. How many differences between American and British English are mentioned in this passage?A. Four.B. Five.C. Six.D. Seven.27. How do American English-speaking people pronounce the number "309"?A. Three hundred and nine.B. Three hundred and ninth.C. Three hundred nine.D. Thirty and nine.28. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. American and British people don't like each other's accents.B. "Biscuit" refers to the same food in the two forms of English.C. "Lorry" in American English becomes "truck" in British English.D. The difference of spelling in the two forms of English is noticeable.29. According to the passage, the past tense of the verb "spill" in American English could be _______A spilled B. spiled C. spillt D. spilt30. What is the best title of this passage?A. The Differences Between Spoken and Written EnglishB. The Differences Between American and British EnglishC. Spelling Is a Noticeable DifferenceD. Vocabulary Is a Major Difference【参考答案】26-30 ACDAB美国英语在拼写、发音和语法等方面与英国英语都有一些小的差异，通常是美国英语把英国英语中的不规则的拼写法规则化了。

高中英语真题:2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.I spent my childhood walking a fine line between being an en ergetic young boy and avoiding contact sports to protect my ey esight. I had lost the sight in one eye at the age of five, so inste ad of football, I put my energy into rowing and sailing. By the ti me I was 22, I was working towards rowing for my country.Then, during a training session, I noticed my vision was uncle ar in my remaining eye. I had an operation and spent two week s with bandages over my eyes. Sadly, it didn’t work, and the se cond operation two months later was also a failure. My world ca me crashing down. I had been flying high---- as well as my shining rowing career, I had been about to take my finals and get a job in the city. Now, as my fellow graduates celebrated their results, I lay in my childhood bedroom, angry. I would wake up in the morning and convince myself I could see a shadow, but I felt bitterly angry when I realized I couldn’t. Previously, I had lots of assumptions about blind people, but no w I joined their ranks. I had no choice but to change my attitude . I started to realize that my challenge was not about seeing butabout creating a new life for myself. The simple pleasure of just sitting in a café and watching the world go by or even making e ye contact with anyone is no longer possible. I had to rethink ho w to engage with the world. As much as I disliked the things of blindness---- white sticks, talking computers and guide dogs---- I welcomed these as the tools that would enable me to regain my independence. I moved out of my mum’s house and got a jo b in entertainment. I also started seeking out projects that woul d help me get out and mix with people. A big part of my identity has always been about the thrill of competing---- success and failure. I am excited when I am giving it my all, so I started to compete again, first in rowing and then in extreme p hysical challenges such as completing six marathons in seven days in Gobi desert. Filling my life with experiences helped to s weep the blindness to one side.It took me 10 years really to deal with losing my sight. When I walked to the South Pole in 2009, the first blind person ever to go there, standing shoulder to shoulder with sighted people, I f elt “normal” again.But two years ago, my sense of “being normal” was challeng ed again. I was staying at a friend’s house when I fell out of a s econd-floor window onto the ground below. I have no idea how it happened---- I was just going to bed but ended up waking up in hospital. I h urt my brain, and my back in three places. I discovered that I co uldn’t feel my legs. Doctors said that there was a 12-week period for sensation(知觉) to return, and when this came and went with no change in my legs, I began to despair.I was due to get married, but on the day of our wedding my fi ancée(未婚妻) was sitting by my bedside as I prepared for another operatio n to put metalwork in my back.I’m still in a wheelchair, but I refuse to accept that my story e nds here. I have got involved with a training program, which aim s to redirect the nerve pathways in my legs through training. I’m now teaching myself to use sit-skis and a hand-powered bike. I’m sure how I’d manage emotionally without a s porting goal to drive myself forward. It has saved my life in a wa y. I may never win a gold medal, but that doesn’t stop me trying .55. Though the writer was a sports lover, he might be rarely inv olved in ______________.A. runningB. skiingC. bikingD. box ing56. After the second operation, the writer __________________.A. was full of confidenceB. found a job in the cit yC. lost his sight completelyD. lay in bed sleeple ssly57. The challenge mentioned in Paragraph 3 refers to ________ ________.A. building a new lifeB. being unable to see a ny moreC. using the things for the blindD. making eye cont act with others58. As a blind person, the writer was the first to ______________ _______.A. win a gold medalB. get to the South PoleC. finish six marathons in seven daysD. compete in e xtreme physical challenges59. Having fallen out of a second-floor window, the writer felt despaired because ______________ _.A. his fiancée broke away from himB. he didn’t kno w how it took placeC. he might be unable to walk foreverD. he had to put metalwork in his back60. We can learn from the passage that _________________.A. the writer is a person who never gives upB. the blindness has made the writer lose heartC. winning a gold medal is impossible for the writerD. the writer has never received any training in sports2.I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said s omething that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My frie nd wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but y ou can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't hav e much luck until that belief changes. When I asked her where t hat belief came from, she said her father.Most of us spend many of our waking hours at work. How we th ink about those hours will determine how good or bad we feel a bout our lives.How would you complete the sentence: "Work is...."? How man y of us say that work is fulfilling? How many say work is fun? Changing Limiting BeliefsAlmost everyone I talk to has limiting beliefs about money or wo rk. I worked with my friend using the walking belief change desc ribed in Debug Your Mental Software. When it came time to come up with a new belief, she struggled. She even asked me: "W hat's the opposite of slavery?" So strong was the old belief that she couldn't think of the opposite.What's Your Work Belief?If you think work is bad, you'll end up working in an unfulfilling jo b regardless of how much it pays. If you think work is freedom, you'll enjoy your work because it fulfills you. I call it "soul work." If you're doing the work you love, it will be energizing, freeing. Much of our work ethic(职业道德规范) starts in childhood by watching our parents. How did they tal k about work? Did they hate it, or did they love it? The truth is p robably somewhere in between. Many of us say we don't want a job "like my parent had" or a job where they're stuck inside a small room. But many of us end up with jobs like that. Sometim es it's how we approach the tasks of our jobs that make the diff erence.It's possible to make even the most ordinary job meaningful and fulfilling. If it isn't possible for you to do that, then it is time to thi nk about "evolving out of the job". Sometimes just quitting a job because it's boring is the wrong thing to do, but thinking about where you want to be and if you need more education is a good idea.Some young people seem to have trouble starting jobs or finishing college. Has our economy discouraged them? A recent movi e I saw had a grown man (over thirty) telling his friends that he's a "stay-at-home-son." Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.I had breakfast at my local Perkins yesterday. Kristin took my or der. She was bubbly and full of energy compared to the other w aitresses. I watched as she remembered everything a family of four staying at a neighboring hotel had ordered the day before. Kristin loved people and loved her job. She has the kind of attitu de and work ethic that employers crave.What's your work belief? Does it limit you? Could you tune it up to live a better life right now? If most of us are going to spend 3 0 years working, shouldn't we try to make it enjoyable? Could it be that work is freedom or right work is energizing or something even better?50. It's implied in the third paragraph that_________A. theory always comes from a lot of practiceB. few people know the real meaning of workC. few people feel pleased when they are at workD. the hard er you work, the deeper you know about it51. According to the writer, what determines the nature of work ?A. Appropriate payB. Your inner feelingC. Your life goalsD. The environment around you52. The underlined part “evolving out of the job”(Para7) probabl y means ________.A. leaving someone else to deal with the jobB. giving up th e job and finding a new oneC. seeking something outside the job itselfD. doing somet hing to improve yourself53.The writer’s attitude shown in the eighth paragraph is ______ ___.A. supportiveB. disappointedC. satisfiedD. indifferent54. The writer thinks highly of Kristin because___________.A. she treats every customer equallyB. she is good at memorizing thingsC. she is a close friend of the writer’sD. she has positive job attitude3.Enjoy a museum visit with your class!Available Programs:Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in som e works of art. (All grades)Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children t o a museum. (Preschool-Grade3)Native American Collection: This program explore relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natu ral resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez , a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. (For Grades2-5)The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum t o take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives partici pants a new set of vocabulary words while helping them feel co mfortable. Art-on-the Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects . Free for organizations with Education Membership.Planning Your Visit:Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Plea se book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged t o organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.Tour Hours: can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Ed ucation Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non -member organizations. with art activities cost $12 per student ( non-members) or $10 per student (members).Chaperones（保护人）：We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chapero nes help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone m ust pay $5 admission.Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the mu seum.Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photograph s.Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!Enjoy!46.If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is , they will choose_________.A Art Tells a Story B. Learning to Look C. The Language of Art D. Native American Collection47. Why does the museum feel sorry?A. Taking photos is not allowed at the museum.B. Visitors can’t touch works of art at the museum.C. Visitors are not able to have lunch at the museum.D. Visitors can’t take part in all the activities at a time.48.How much should the museum charge a class of 60 students wi th Education Membership for a tour with art activities?A. $600B. $C. $720D. $75049.What do teachers need to do before leading their classes to the museum?A. To make bookings ahead of time.B. To try to get Edu cation MembershipC. To learn about the history of the museum.D. To ask for t he permission of self-guided visits.4.My name is Amy. I’m a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I’m an iPhone addict.I wasn’t always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn’t want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, always ringing and demanding attention. I was perfectly conte nt with my simple cellphone, and I didn’t feel like changing my mind any time .However, about a year ago, I found myself envious of all those proud iPhone owners, holding their shiny new phones and sho wing them off to all their friends. I started to eavesdrop on conv ersations about “iPhone apps”, feeling like a tourist listening to a language I couldn’t speak.Eventually I couldn’t ignore my iPhone instinct (本能) any longer, and I welcomed my new iPhone into my life. I in stantly fell in love with the little bundle of joy, and could no long er imagine a life without it.To my surprise, I suddenly found myself with a whole new circle of friends—other iPhone owners I could go to for advice and support as I le arned the various functions of my new device. They responded to my iPhone-related queries when my other friends couldn’t, and didn’t roll th eir eyes when I bragged（吹牛）about all the things little Eloise (yes, I named her) could do.For a couple months I built my new life with Eloise. However, I r ealized I had a problem when one day I found myself Google-mapping my way to my mailbox, which happens to be right outside my front door.When I reflected upon the past few months, I couldn’t believe I didn’t see this coming. All the warning signs were there. Eloise slept right beside me and was the first thing I reached for in the morning. I checked my e-mail about 20 times a day. I also experienced attachment anxiet y when I left poor Eloise in the changing room at the gym. What if she rang and needed my response? Or, even worse, what if a careless gym-goer knocked her out of my bag and caused her screen to crac k?Once I admitted I had a problem, things started to change. Wha t used to feel like friendly messages now felt like constant comp laining to respond. I hated that I could no longer leave the hous e without Eloise in my hand. Eventually, I felt angry with Eloise so much that I wanted to throw her at the wall.I decided something had to be done. But, as I quickly realized, i Phones are like cigarettes and not easy to quit.Then, while taking the bus to work one day, I was unexpectedly forced to quit—at least temporarily. When I reached into my purse to grab Elois e, I found her overcome by fever. My head swam with panic as I attempted to solve the problem, but without result. I couldn’t call anyone for advice. I couldn’t Google whether this had happe ned to any fellow iPhone owners. The Apple Store was closed b y the time I finished work, so I headed home with fear into an El oise-less night. But, after a couple hours without any text alerts, pus h notifications, or even good old-fashioned phone calls, I felt ... calmer. Without my electronic be d partner, I drifted off into the deepest sleep I’d had in months. The next morning, I read the news from the simplicity of the ne wspaper, instead of from my iPhone. I even noticed the cherry blossoms blooming.My goodness, what had I been missing?41. The passage is mainly about ___________.A. how I changed my attitude towards iPhoneB. why I wa s content with my iPhoneC. how my simple cellphone changed my lifestyleD. whyI stopped using iPhone unwillingly42. The phrase “ eavesdrop on” ( Paragraph 3) is closer in mea ning to _____________.A. switch suddenly toB. join activelyC. listen secret ly toD. interrupt rudely43. IPhones’ __________ can not be listed among the reasons why the writer was addicted to it.A. diverse applicationB. excellent serviceC. bundle of joy D. good company44. When did the writer get to know that she had to tear herself away from her iPhone?A. She needed her iPhone to lead her to the mailbox.B. She slept with her iPhone beside her every night.C. She checked and read her e-mails too frequently.D. She dared not leave her iPhone alone at the gym.45. What message does the writer pass on at the end of the pa ssage?A. She considered throwing away her iPhone.B. She looked forward to starting her wonderful life with Elois e.C. She thought it of great benefit to have a simple cellphone.D. She was aware that she had to kick the habit of being addi cted to her iPhone.5.While only about 200 astronauts have had the excitement of l ooking down at Earth and commanding systems on the Internati onal Space Station, actually thousands of everyday middleschool students have experienced by Middle School Students, or Ea rthKAM, a camera system.EarthKAM is an educational activity and outreach(扩展)investigation that also results in remote Earth sensing and o bservation. Using the Internet, the students control a special dig ital camera fixed aboard the space station, enabling them to ph otograph the Earth's coastlines, mountain ranges and other geo graphic items of interest from the unique advantage point of spa ce.While EarthKAM offers a powerful way for students to investigat e Earth from the unique perspective of space, it is also inspiring the next generation of flight controllers for space programs—involving university students to control and operate the camera system and related activities from the ground.In the interview, Brion Au, one of the investigation developers at NASA's Johnson Space Centre, said，“EarthKAM is a payload(有效载荷)by students, for students. They are in charge. This system pr ovides a viewpoint that the astronauts have...it's just aweinspiri ng！”So far, students have captured more than 40,000 photos of the Earth from the space station as it orbited the Earth once every 90 minutes, traveling at 17,500 miles an hour. The team at EarthKAM posts these photographs online for the public andparticipating classrooms around the world to view.Au explains that this education investigation is inspiring student s to explore the world by examining Earth, while promoting soci al studies, art, geography, science, technology, and math, amo ng other important lessons involving research and teamwork. E arthKAM was started by Dr. Sally Ride, originally flying on the s huttles. The camera is located in the window Observational Res earch Facility, also known as the WORF, one of many the statio n's research facilities.【小题1】How have thousands of students experienced similar excitemen t as astronauts?A．In the space station. B．In the spaceship. C．Using a camera system. D．Teaming up with ast ronauts.【小题2】What equipment should the students need for the research? A．Computer. B．Recorder. C．Telephone. D．Radio s.【小题3】What doesn't belong to the next generation of flight controllers f or space programs?A．University students' controlling the camera system. B．University students' operating the camera system. C．University students' related activities from the ground. D．University students' investigating Earth from space.【小题4】Who are responsible for EarthKAM?A．The astronauts. B．The students.C．The investigation developers. D．The teachers. 【小题5】What's the main idea of the last paragraph? A．DR.Sally Ride explains the details of EarthKAMB．Why the team at EarthKAM posts these photographs online. C．EarthKAM provides a viewpoint that the astronauts have. D．Brion Au explains the details of EarthKAM.6.Jockeys(职业赛马骑师) are the smallest athletes. They are rarely over five feet six, or 120 pounds. The lighter the weight on the horse, the faster it can go.Riding fast horses on the track is tough on the small jockeys. T he jockey doesn’t“sit”on the horse. He leans forward on his legs . The strain is on his thighs(大腿) and calf(小腿) muscles. As jockeys age, their legs“go”first. Jockeys also need arm strength. It’s a strain holding a 1000-pound racehorse. On muddy days, jockeys get a pounding of mud. The mud com es flying off the hooves(蹄) of the horses in front. “It feels like so meone is punching you all over,”says one rider.And a jockey can be hurt. A jockey can have a leg jammed bet ween two horses. Or it can get caught between horse and the r ail. The worst accidents are from falls. A horse may fall on his ri der. Or horses behind may trample if he hits the track. In one ye ar about 240 riders are hurt badly. That’s one out of six jockeys. But the jockeys are well-paid. A jockey keeps about ten percent of the money his horses win. Jacinto Vasquez, a five-foot-three comer, has ridden horses to ＄7,000,000 in wins in the la st eight years, which means he does almost ＄100,000 a year. Why do some jockeys do better than others? “It isn’t the way a boy sits on a horse or uses the reins or the whip,”says Conn Mc Creary. McCreary was a top jockey of the 1950’s. He rode two Kentucky Derby winners. “Most jockeys do this the same. It’s th e ‘feel’ he has for the horses.”“When you come right down to it, it just seems that horses run b etter for some riders,” McCreary says. “A real good jockey does n’t lose with the best horse. And sometimes he’ll win with the se cond or third best.”Many Latin-American riders, like Jacinto, seem to have the knack. “Maybe i t’s because we grew up with horses,”says Jacinto. “Maybe it’s b ecause we like to ride. There was a strike at Aqueduct last year . We, Jorge Velasquez, and Angel Cordero (two other top Latin riders) went to a park. We rented horses, and rode around the b ridle path(骑马专用道)!”【小题1】The main idea of Paragraph 1 is about ______________.A. the size of jockeys.B. the age of jockeysC. the size of the horseD. the speed of the horse【小题2】 When a jockey is riding a fast horse, he doesn’t __________ .A. really sit on the horseB. lean forward on his legsC. use much arm strengthD. get any mud on wet track 【小题3】 The most dangerous problem for a jockey arises _________ _________.A. when his leg is jammed between two horsesB. when his clothes are splashed over with mud.C. when the jockey’s horse falls on the jockeyD. when the jockey is not well paid【小题4】A really good jockey can often win a race ____________.A. only when he rides on the best horseB. even when he rides the second best horseC. when he rides on a rented horseD. if the horse is just a Ken tucky Herby【小题5】 The underlined word “Knack” in the last paragraph probably means__________________.A. special skillB. dangerous hobbyC. riding cultureD. excellent horses.2014届高考英语二轮专题复习提升精选：阅读理解1.I spent my childhood walking a fine line between being an energetic young boy and avoiding c ontact sports to protect my eyesight. I had lost the sight in one eye at the age of five, so instead of football, I put my energy into rowing and sailing. By the time I was 22, I was working towards rowing for my country.Then, during a training session, I noticed my vision was unclear in my remaining eye. I had an operation and spent two weeks with bandages over my eyes. Sadly, it didn’t work, and the sec ond operation two months later was also a failure. My world came crashing down. I had been fly ing high---- as well as my shining rowing career, I had been about to take my finals and get a job in the cit y. Now, as my fellow graduates celebrated their results, I lay in my childhood bedroom, angry. I would wake up in the morning and convince myself I could see a shadow, but I felt bitterly angry when I realized I couldn’t.Previously, I had lots of assumptions about blind people, but now I joined their ranks. I had no c hoice but to change my attitude. I started to realize that my challenge was not about seeing but about creating a new life for myself. The simple pleasure of just sitting in a café and watching th e world go by or even making eye contact with anyone is no longer possible. I had to rethink ho w to engage with the world. As much as I disliked the things of blindness---- white sticks, talking computers and guide dogs---- I welcomed these as the tools that would enable me to regain my independence. I moved out of my mum’s house and got a job in entertainment. I also started seeking out projects that woul d help me get out and mix with people. A big part of my identity has always been about the thrill of competing---- success and failure. I am excited when I am giving it my all, so I started to compete again, first in rowing and then in extreme physical challenges such as completing six marathons in seven days in Gobi desert. Filling my life with experiences helped to sweep the blindness to one side. It took me 10 years really to deal with losing my sight. When I walked to the South Pole in 20 09, the first blind person ever to go there, standing shoulder to shoulder with sighted people, I fe lt “normal” again.But two years ago, my sense of “being normal” was challenged again. I was staying at a frie nd’s house when I fell out of a second-floor window onto the ground below. I have no idea how it happened---- I was just going to bed but ended up waking up in hospital. I hurt my brain, and my back in thr ee places. I discovered that I couldn’t feel my legs. Doctors said that there was a 12-week period for sensation(知觉) to return, and when this came and went with no change in my legs, I began to despair.I was due to get married, but on the day of our wedding my fiancée(未婚妻) was sitting by my bedside as I prepared for another operation to put metalwork in my back.I’m still in a wheelchair, but I refuse to accept that my story ends here. I have got involved wit h a training program, which aims to redirect the nerve pathways in my legs through training. I’m now teaching myself to use sit-skis and a hand-powered bike. I’m sure how I’d manage emotionally without a sporting goal to drive myself forw ard. It has saved my life in a way. I may never win a gold medal, but that doesn’t stop me trying.55. Though the writer was a sports lover, he might be rarely involved in ______________.A. runningB. skiingC. bikingD. boxing56. After the second operation, the writer __________________.A. was full of confidenceB. found a job in the cityC. lost his sight completelyD. lay in bed sleeplessly57. The challenge mentioned in Paragraph 3 refers to ________________.A. building a new lifeB. being unable to see any moreC. using the things for the blindD. making eye contact with others58. As a blind person, the writer was the first to _____________________.A. win a gold medalB. get to the South PoleC. finish six marathons in seven daysD. compete in extreme physical challenges59. Having fallen out of a second-floor window, the writer felt despaired because _______________.A. his fiancée broke away from himB. he didn’t know how it took placeC. he might be unable to walk foreverD. he had to put metalwork in his back60. We can learn from the passage that _________________.A. the writer is a person who never gives upB. the blindness has made the writer lose heartC. winning a gold medal is impossible for the writerD. the writer has never received any training in sports2.I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said something that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My friend wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but yo u can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't have much luck until that belief chan ges. When I asked her where that belief came from, she said her father.Most of us spend many of our waking hours at work. How we think about those hours will deter mine how good or bad we feel about our lives.How would you complete the sentence: "Work is...."? How many of us say that work is fulfilling? How many say work is fun?Changing Limiting Beliefs。

高中英语真题:2014高考英语阅读理解二轮训练（14）及答案【2014高考英语四川省凉山州一模试题】When I was a boy, my father told me that he could do anythin g he wanted to. Dad said thathe wanted to be the first to develop color prints in our city, and so he did.When I was 16, Dad looked closely at the violin I played and announced that he wanted tomake one. He read about violin making, and then became a viol inmaker at the age of 43. Hebought the tools and materials, opened a small store and set M om up as the shopkeeper, while heworked at a local company. He retired from the company 17 ye ars later and continued to makeviolins and other instrumentsDad often guessed why the Stradivarius violins sound so bea utiful. Some experts claimed thatit was the unique varnish（油漆）that gave those instruments their beautiful sound. Dad娜ed thatchemists could analyze the varnish-if that were the answer. One of Dad’s friends asked him once which kind of wood was used to make violins. When Dad explai ned that the top was made ofspruce（云杉），his friend said that he had an old piece of spruce Dad might be i nterested in.He worked for the next 12 months making a violin from the w ood that his friend had givenhim. It proved to be a superior violin and it would become Dad's masterpiece. He was convincedthat the secret of the Stradivarius sound was in the wood itself. Later, the instrument was stolenDad's spirit was broken by the robbery, and he stopped making instruments. But he kept themusic shop until he was 80 years old, selling guitars and violins .My father has been gone for 14 years now. The violin has be en missing for more than 25years. Somewhere a musician is playing a late 20th century viol in with an excellent tone. Theowner today may never understand why this ordinary -looking violin sounds so much like aStradivarius47. The author mentions his father's developing color prints to．A. show that his father's real interest was not in making violin sB. prove that his father could do anything he wanted toC. give an example proving that his father was an inventorD. describe the real thing that made the author believe his fat her48. What did the author's father think about Stradivarius violins?A. The varnish was different from the others.B. The way of making them was special.C. The wood of the violins was special.D. They could only be analyzed by chemists49. How long did the author's father live after the violin was stol en? About yearsA. 11B.C. 25D. 8050. After the robbery, his father's reflection shows heA. liked the violin very muchB. lost interest in instrumentsC. didn't want to become famousD. didn't trust people any m ore after that【参考答案】46、D 47—50、BCAAPassage Nine(The Program-Federal Government Helps Minority Business)Federal efforts to aid minority businesses began in the 1960’s when the Small Business Administration (SBA) began making federally guaranteed loans and government-sponsored management and technical assistance available to minority business enterprises. While this program enabled man y minority entrepreneurs to form new businesses, the results w ere disappointing, since managerial inexperience, unfavorable l ocations, and capital shortages led to high failure rates. Even 1 5 years after the program was implemented, minority business r eceipts were not quite two percent of the national economy’s tot al receipts.Recently federal policymakers have adopted an approach int ended to accelerate development of the minority business secto r by moving away from directly aiding small minority enterprises and toward supporting large, growth-oriented minority firms through intermediary companies. In thisapproach, large corporations participate in the development of s uccessful and stable minority businesses by making use of gov ernment-sponsored venture capital. The capital is used by a participating company to establish a Minority Enterprise Small Businesses t hat have potential to become future suppliers of customers of th e sponsoring company.MESBIC’s are the result of the belief that providing establish ed firms with easier access to relevant management techniques and more job-specific experience, as well as substantial amounts of capital, gi ves those firms a greater opportunity to develop sound busines s foundations than does simply making general management e xperience and small amounts of capital available. Further, since potential markets for the minority businesses already exist thro ugh the sponsoring companies, the minority businesses face co nsiderably less risk in terms of location and market fluctuation. Following early financial and operating problems, sponsoring co rporations began to capitalize MESBIC’s far above the legal mi nimum of $500,000 in order to generate sufficient income and t o sustain the quality of management needed. MESBIC’s are no w emerging as increasingly important financing sources for min ority enterprises.Ironically, MESBIC staffs, which usually consist of Hispanicand Black professionals, tend to approach investments in minor ity firms more pragmatically than do many MESBIC directors, w ho are usually senior managers from sponsoring corporations. The latter often still think mainly in terms of the ‘social responsi bility approach’ and thus seem to prefer deals that are riskier an d less attractive than normal investment criteria would warrant. Such differences in viewpoint have produced uneasiness amon g many minority staff members, who feel that minority entrepren eurs and businesses should be judged by established business considerations. These staff members believe their point of view is closer to the original philosophy of MESBIC’s and they are co ncerned that, unless a more prudent course if followed, MESBI C directors may revert to policies likely to re-create the disappointing results of the original SBA approach. 1.Which of the following best states the central idea of the pass age?[A] The use of MESBIC’s for aiding minority entrepreneurs see ms to have greater potential for success than does the original SBA approach.There is a crucial difference in point of view between the staff a nd directors of some MESBIC’s.[C] After initial problems with management and marketing, mino rity businesses have begun to expand at a steady rate.[D] Minority entrepreneurs wishing to form new businesses now have several equally successful federal programs on which to r ely.2.According to the passage, the MESBIC approach differ s from the SBA approach in that MESBIC’s[A] seek federal contracts to provide market for minority busines ses.Encourage minority businesses to provide markets for other mi nority businesses.[C] Attempt to maintain a specified rate of growth in the minority business sector.[D] Rely on the participation of large corporations to finance min ority businesses.3.Which of the following statements about the SBA program ca n be inferred from the passage?[A] The maximum term for loans made to recipient businesses was 15 years.Business loans were considered to be more useful to recipient businesses than was management and technical assistance. [C] The anticipated failure rate for recipient businesses was sig nificantly lower than the rate that actually resulted.[D] Recipient businesses were encouraged to relocate to areas more favorable for business development.4.The author refers to the ‘financial and operating problems’ encountered by MESBIC’s primarily in order to[A] broaden the scope of the discussion to include the legal con siderations of funding MESBIC’s through sponsoring companie s.call attention to the fact that MESBIC’s must receive adequate f unding in order to function effectively.[C] show that sponsoring companies were willing to invest only $500,000 of government-sponsored venture capital in the original MESBIC’s.[D] Compare SBA and MESBIC limits on minimum funding.5.It can be inferred from the passage that the attitude of some MESBIC staff member toward the investments preferred by so me MESBIC directors can be best described as[A] disappointing.Indifferent.[C] Shocked.[D] Defensive.Vocabulary1.implement 执行，履行2.growth-oriented 增长潜力的，有发展性的3.intermediary company 中介公司，中间公司4.venture capital 风险资本5.entrepreneur 企业家，创业者6.fluctuation 波动，涨落，起伏7.pragmatically 实用地难句译注1. Even 15 years after the program was implemented minorit y business receipts were not quite two percent of the national e conomy’s total receipts.【参考译文】甚至在这个计划执行后15年，少数民族工业的收入还不到全国总收入的2％。