2014届高考英语一轮复习话题阅读素材83

读后续写素材(动作描写)【素材1】The Eagles’ captain knocked the ball to the ground with his hand,and then kicked it and scored.The referee blew the whistle;the match was over and the Eagles had won.老鹰队的队长用手把球撞倒在地,然后踢了一脚,得分了。

裁判吹响了哨子,比赛结束了,老鹰队赢了。

【素材2】Hearing the familiar voice,Mary stopped her pace.She turned around,and staggered forward a few steps.She found it was her elder brother.So excited,she jumped up and threw her arms around the man’s neck.She buried her face in his shoulder and sobbed for a few moments.Then she said in a loud and excited voice.听到熟悉的声音,玛丽停下了脚步。

她转过身来,摇摇晃晃地向前走了几步。

她发现那是她哥哥。

她非常兴奋,跳起来,双臂搂住了那个男人的脖子。

她把脸埋在他的肩膀上,抽泣了一会儿。

然后她激动地大声说。

【素材3】Jack enjoyed watching his lure dance in the water. Holding his breath, he was waiting for a bite patiently.All of a sudden, he felt the pole moving.He quickly dragged the pole with all his might.The moment he saw the big fish, he was wild with joy.杰克喜欢看他的鱼饵在水里跳舞。

2014届最新高考英语一轮单元复习精品阅读理解提升文章精选一百篇（67）Unit 69W hy Character Counts?Some time ago I was asked to consult for a bank that was h aving a problem with employee morale. "I don't know what's wrong," complained their young president. Bright and ambitious, he'd risen through the ranks only to se e his institution faltering. He blamed his employees. "No matter what incentives I provide," he said, "they won't shake off this gloom." He was right. The atmosphere seemed poisoned with suspicion and lack of trust. But no one would tell me the source o this distrust. Finally the truth emerged. The boss, who was married, was h aving an affair with an emp loyee. And everyone knew it.It was obvious now that the company's poor performance was caused by his conduct. But the greatest damage the m an was doing was to himself. He was thinking only of his own gratification, disregarding long-term consequences. Moreover, he had violated the trust with his wife. In a word, his failing was one of character.Today it is out of vogue to speak in terms of character. But there is no more essential a spect of any person. Character is made up of those principles and values that give your life direction, meaning and depth. These constitute your inner sense of what's right and wrong based not on the rules of conduct but on who you are. They include such trait as integrit y, honesty, courage, fairness and generosity -- which arise from the hard choices we have to make in life. So wrong is simply in doing wrong, not in getting caught.Yet some people wonder if our inner values matter anymore. Af ter all, hasn't our noted bank executive succeeded in every visible way, despite his faults? This question demon strates a quandary of our modern life. Many have come to believe that the only things we need for success are talent, energy and personality. But history has taught us that in the long run, who we are is more important than who we appear to be. During the nation's first century and a half, almost everything in the literature of success and self-help focused on what could be called the character ethic. Such famous figures as Benjam in Franklin and Thomas Jefferson made cle ar their belief that we can only experience true success and happiness by making character the bedrock of their lives.After we moved into the industrial age, the basic view of success shifted to what we could call the personality ethic. Success becomes more a function of charm, skills and techniques that, at least on the surface, smooth the process of human interaction. Rather than struggle with thorny issues of right and w rong, we turned to making thing s run smoothly. Some of that philosophy expressed itself with harmless but superficial maxims such as "smiling wins more friends than frowning". Other ideas were clearly deceptive -- faking interest in other's ho bbies so theywill like you, for instance.With a value system based solely on skill and personality, we find heroes in athletes, musicians and in powerful business executives. But despite the admiration we feel for these achievers, we shouldn't necessarily look upon them as role model. While skill is certainly needed for success, it can never guarantee happiness and fulfillment. These come from developing character.What become of the bank president who was involve d sexually with an employee? He confessed to his wife, who forgave him. Then he called a meeting of his staff and addressed their morale problem. "I have found the cause of the problem," he said. "It is me. I'm asking you to give me another chance." It took time, but eventually employee morale -- a sense of openness, optimism and trust -- improved. In the end the executive was finding his own path to character.。

2014届高考英语一轮复习话题阅读素材8Two Basic Ways to See GrowthThere are two basic ways to see growth: one as a product, the other as a process. People have generally viewed personal growth as an external result or product that can be identified and measured. The worker who gets a promotion, the student whose grades improve, the foreigner who learns a new language -- all these are examples of people who have measurable results to show for their efforts.By contrast, the process of personal growth is much more difficult to determine, since by definition, it is a journey and not the specific signposts and landmarks along the way. The process is not the road itself, but rather the attitudes and feelings people have, their caution and courage, as they encounter new experiences and unexpected obstacles. In their process, the journey never really ends; there are always new ways to experience the world, new ideas to try, new challenges to accept.In order to grow, to travel new roads, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to confront the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may fail at first. How we see ourselves as we try a new way of being is essential to our ability to grow. Do we perceive ourselves as quick and curious? If so, then we tend to take more chances and to be more open to unfamiliar experiences. Do we think we are shyand indecisive? Then our sense of timidity can cause us to hesitate, to move more slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe. Do we think we are slow to adapt to change or that we are not smart enough to cope with a new challenge? Then we are likely to take a more passive role or not to try at all.These feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are both unavoidable and necessary if we are to change and grow. If we do not confront and overcome these internal fears and doubts, if we protect ourselves too much, then we cease to grow. We become trapped inside a shell of our own making.。

山西省广灵县第一中学2014届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 1 A land of diversity单元综合测试新人教版选修8Part one :单选1.In many places in China，______bicycle is still________popular means of transportation. A．a；the B．/；a C．the；a D．the；the2．Don’t worry about the present situation in the world；________of people prefer peace to war. A．the most B．the great part C．the majority D．the number3．—Why are you so late?—I was in half the way when it________to me that I had left my notebook home，so I had to fetch it. A．occurred B．hit C．happened D．reminded4．Would you slow down a bit，please？I can’t ________you.A．keep up with B．put up with C．make up to D．hold on to5．In the face of all these difficulties，we’re not discouraged and our spirits________well. A．keep up B．go up C．hold up D．pick up6． Don’t be________by products promising to make you lose weight quickly. A．taken off B．taken out C．taken away D．taken in10．The reason________death was feared was________no man could experience it twice. A．why；that B．why；because C．why；why D．because；that11．It is very________that，in many schools，the students are going to spend less time in doing homework than they used to. A．possibly B．probably C．lovely D．likely 12． Since he was 67，it didn’t seem________that he would continue long in that position. A．impossible B．necessary C．particular D．likely13.—Do you think we should put an ad in the paper for the lost child?—Yes，________.A．that’s all right B．by all means C．it just depend s D．never mind 14. The police looked into the case carefully and found the thief had entered the house_____a ladder.A．by the means B．by all means C．by ways of D．by means of 15. She couldn’t speak，but made her wishes known________sign.A．by means of B．by any means C．by all means D．by no means16. But by no means________with my progress.A．the teacher is not satisfiedB．is the teacher not satisfied C．the teacher is satisfied D．is the teacher satisfied 17.—You see，I’m poor in maths，you are not good at English，and...—T hat’s________we should help each other. A．when B．where C．how D．what 18. —Do you think it wise for Chinese mothers to try to do everything for their children?—No，that’s________they are mistaken. A．where B．when C．so D．how19. The health official said________12 suspected cases of influenza A (HINI) were tested negative and________，so far，this city has reported no case of the virus. A．what；that B．that；what C．/；that D．that；/20. While traveling in Sichuan，you can’t miss________people call “The National Treasure”—Giant Panda.A．that B．it C．what D．which21.After ten years’absence she came back，only to find her old house was not________it used to be.A．whic h B．what C．when D．how22. Look at the trouble I am in！If only I________your advice.A．followed B．would follow C．had followed D．should follow23. —It was a pity that you misse d the famous star yesterday.—If only I________to my hometown!A．didn’t return B．hadn’t returned C．shouldn’t return D．wouldn’t return 24. —I’ve asked only one person to come and help us—Sam.—________he doesn’t come? A．How about B．What if C．If only D．What about 25. —The plane is due to take off at 8∶00 from the airport.—________we can’t get there in time?—Try to take another flight then.A．As if B．Even if C．Only if D．What if Part tw o :完形填空Sam’s uncle had an old bird which sat in its cage all day. One day his uncle said, “It is too expensive to 26 that bird. We will get rid of it.” But Sam wanted to 27 the bird.Sam’s grandfather told him that the bird was once a famous 28 bird. Now 29 people knew it. His grandfather took the bird out, and then quickly took his arms away. The bird opened its huge 30 and flew into the sky. After a few minutes, it 31 with a small rabbit, cut it open and started to 32 it.The next morning, Sam asked his uncle out. Sam did 33 his grandfather had done, but the bird 34 to the ground and stood still. Sam’s uncle 35 . Later his grandfather told him that the bird only hunted in late afterno on when light was less 36 . Sam asked his uncle to come out before 37 . This time the bird caught a mouse. His uncle was quiet with 38 , but laughed again, “We can’t eat mice, so this bird is 39 .” And he sold the bird without telling Sam.Before Sam found the bird was 40 , two angry men arrived in a car. They 41 his uncle and said, the bird couldn’t hunt and they wanted their money back. Sam’s uncle looked 42 and said, “I have spent it. But… don’t worry!” He 43 at Sam, “Sam will show you 44 to make the bird hunt! It’s a great bird, isn’t it, Sam?” Sam opened the door of the car and took out the 45 . It flew away and disappeared forever.26. A. feed B. b uy C. wash D. sell27. A. know B. find C. keep D. buy28. A. singing B. sleeping C. eating D. hunting29. A. some B. no C. many D. few30. A. mouth B. wings C. tail D. eyes31. A. dealt B. returned C. met D. parted32. A. watch B. search C. eat D. help33. A. as B. for C. since D. after34. A. fell B. rose C. walked D. ran35. A. shouted B. cried C. laughed D. nodded36. A. attractive B. pleasant C. poor D. strong37. A. bed B. supper C. lunch D. breakfast38. A. patience B. surprise C. joy D. sadness39. A. harmful B. strange C. cheap D. useless40. A. leaving B. gone C. dying D. cooked41. A. shouted at B. smiled at C. looked after D. took after42. A. impressed B. worried C. satisfied D. bored43. A. waved B. pointed C. aimed D. jumped44. A. what B. why C. where D. how45. A. money B. coat C. bird D. everythingPart three:短文改错Dear Grandpa,How are you those days? I have been missing you very much after I went to college a year ago. Whenever I think of the old days, I feel very happily. I still remember when I was child, you always held me in your arms and told me stories till I fall asleep. We often went to the fields to enjoy the pleasant view there. You told me the name of different plants and their characteristics. Gradually, I became interesting in biology and chose to learn biology when I entered into the college. Now my friend Ann, together with me, are going to do field study and the findings will be use as materials for our research. Since we’ll do the study in our hometown, I hope to see you by then.Yours,DaisyUnit 1A land of diversityAAA6-10.DCBBA11-15.DDBDA16-20.ABACC21-25.BCBBD26～45 ACDDB BCAAC DBBDB ABBDC短文改错Dear Grandpa,How are you those days? I have been missing you very 76. thesemuch after I went to college a year ago. Whenever I think of 77. sincethe old days, I feel very happily. I still remember when I 78. happywas child, you always held me in your arms and told me stories 79. a80. felltill I fall asleep. We often went to the fields to enjoy thepleasantview there. You told me the name of different plants and their 81. namescharacteristics. Gradually, I became interesting in biology 82. interested and chose to learn biology when I entered into the college.83. intoNowmy friend Ann, together with me, are going to do field study 84. isand the findings will be use as materials for our research.85. used Sincewe’ll do the study in our hometown, I hope to see you by then.Yours,Daisy。

Topic : Knowing Yourselffoniiv.构成，组成；塑造n.形式，形状；形态agent n.代理人，代理商：vt.由…作中介/代理faceless adj.无个性的；匿名的；不面对面的；airfare n.飞机票价emergency n.紧急情况，非常时刻madness n.疯狂，愚蠢的行为;patiently adv.耐心地;坚韧不拔地： sympathetically adv.富有同情心地； nod v.点头：点头表示；n.点头；打盹；attitude n.态度;姿势;看法：看见：comfort n.安慰；舒适；v.安慰；使(痛苦)缓和nature n.自然：性质：种类：本质dcfcaiv.击败，战胜：使…失败n.失败；战胜victory n.胜利：克服：成功：accurate adj.精确的,准确的rush n.匆促；冲进；adj.急需的v. (lo do.)冲;闯；奔：wave n.波浪；波动；卷曲v.波动，挥手示意silen 〔adj.寂静的：无声的：wire n.金属丝；电线；电报；v.拍电报voice n.嗓音,说话声；flight n.飞行；航班；航机impression n.印象，感想；想法,看法；device n.设备，装置train n.火车;行列：长队；裙裾v.训练；培养；瞄准book n.书，书籍；账簿；卷；v.预订；登记，记账offer v. (1. + sb. sth. 2. + sth. io sb. 3. + to do slh.)主动提出：资源给予:提供：供应；n.主动提议:建议：出价push v.(I. + sb. Away 2. + sb. towards sih.)推，推动：敦促：鞭策n.推：毅力：推动力nature n.自然；本质the laws/forces of nature 自然规律短语积累：deal with v. (+ )处理，解决；设计；对付run into (+sb.)偶然遇见,与…相撞;wish to + do ： v.想要做某事，希望做某事；wish (that)+虚拟语气；as you wish ：正直语体中表达，正如你希望的…jump up v.突然站起来：大幅上涨：print out v.打印出来；rush out v.赶忙，匆忙turn around v.转动，转身，扭转；(使)转向/调转方向/复苏call out v.大声说出来：on the way to+ place在去某地方的路上figure out v.搞清楚，搞明白；想出，理解；in person当面，亲自，直接play against对抗;同…比赛：对战at the end of在…的结尾;在…的末端;to one's + n.(情感名词) to one's surprise / to one's astonishment /to one's disappointmenteven if即使：尽管：instead of (+ sb.Zsth.)代替；而不是；Hypernyms & Hyponyms of "flight”17. unsure adj.不确定的desperate adj.绝望的18. relaxed adj.放松的delermined adj.坚定的19. appreciated adj.感激的accepted adj.可接纳的 20. powerful adj.强大的ambitious adj.野心勃勃的 21. exhausted adj.疲惫的delighted adj.快乐的22. personality n.个性,人格appearance n.外貌business classeconomy class single ticketfirst class 一window seataisteseatreturn ticket boarding boarding card -aeroplane air-ellcopterhand baggagelabelbaggageoverweight 」destinationc heck indeparture ticket -airportairplane -aerospaceticketcaptainst ewardes spilot pass enge rvisitor airlinesdocnostic flight airportterminal - take off -「Jiuquan Satellite Launch CenterdstronavtsShengzhou-12 crew- spacewalkslaunchl and-orbitspacecraftatmosphere-special materialsTianwon 1 probeMars1. important adj.重要的2. proud adj.骄傲的，自豪的3. confident adj.自信的4. respected adj.受尊敬的5. faithful adj.忠诚的6. aware adj.警觉的7. discerning adj.有洞察力的 8. valueable adj.有价值的 9. successful adj.成功的 10. optimistic adj.乐观的 11. enthusiastic adj.热情的 12. joyful adj.快乐的 13. brave adj.勇敢的 14. motivated 有动力的 15. creative 有创造性的23.get to know each other…开始相互认识cooperate with -tj...一起合作24.(each us to cooperate with others 教我们学会与他人合作depend on sb.依靠某人，依赖某人25.disappointed with/at/about something 对某事失望discussion about something 讨论某事26.dream of 梦到…realize his or her all-round development 实现全面的发展27.inspire the creativity in students 激励学生的创造精神be pleased to ..乐意做某事28.be suitable for..适合于…的have... in common 有共同之处29.have no sense of不知道，没有意识到be bored with...对某事厌烦30.be bent on...专心致志于in accordance with 依照;与…一-致31.devote...to 把..用于。

读后续写素材(心理描写)【素材1】Tom’s mind was made up now.He was gloomy and desperate.He was an abandoned,friendless boy,he said;nobody loved him;when they found out what they had driven him to,perhaps they would be sorry,tears would be shed and hearts would be broken.Although he had no friend to complain to,he had tried to do right things and get along with others.汤姆现在下定了决心。

他阴郁而绝望。

他说,他是一个被遗弃的、没有朋友的男孩;没有人爱他;当他们发现自己把他逼到这个地步时,也许他们会后悔,会流泪,会心碎。

虽然他没有朋友可以抱怨,但他一直努力做正确的事情,与他人相处。

【素材2】Surprised, I didn’t know what to say, and I just shook my head and went into my room.I thought hard and realized that nobody was going to give me a spot on that team.I would have to earn it.Having decided to work toward my goal of making the team, I biked to the gym near my school every day after school and trained for two hours.我很惊讶,不知道说什么好,我只是摇了摇头,走进了我的房间。

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课时作业(二十六)[模块8Unit 3 The world of colours and light](限时：30分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．Here ________ and there ________．A．comes the bus; he goesB．the bus comes; goes heC．is coming the bus; is he comingD．the bus is coming; is going he2．Never before ________ in greater need of modern public transport than it is today. A．has this city been B．this city has beenC．was this city D．this city was3．________ you eat the correct foods ________ be able to keep fit and stay healthy. A．Only if; will you B．Only if; you willC．Unless; will you D．Unless; you will4．They left the hotel in ________ because of the ________ food.A．disgusting; disgusted B．disgusted; disgustingC．disgust; disgusted D．disgust; disgusting5．I was ________ in the middle of my call because I had no more coins to put in the box. A．broken in B．cut offC．hung up D．put down6．I ________ that we would arrive there at 6：00 p．m.A．counted B．figuredC．calculated D．evaluated7．—What do you think of the project put forward by the Blacks?—Considering its real________，it will be well worth putting into practice, I suppose. A．reward B．prizeC．cost D．value8．The store had to ________ a number of clerks because sales were down.A．lay out B．lay offC．lay aside D．lay down9．Before you answer my questions, you'd better ________ this passage quickly.A．get through B．cut throughC．dip into D．look into10．After the earthquake，the first thing the local government did was to provide ________ for the homeless families.A．accommodation B．occupationC．equipment D．furniture11．It rained heavily in the south，________ serious flooding in several provinces.A．caused B．having causedC．causing D．to cause12．The architect has committed herself ________ the design within a month.A．for finishing B．to finishC．to finishing D．at finishing13．In order to discover the crops most suited to the soil，Dr.Johnson as well as his assistants ________ various kinds of grain.A．are experimenting withB．is experimenting withC．is experimented withD．is experimenting on14．Never ________ forget the days when ________ together with you.A．shall I; I lived B．shall I; did I liveC．I shall; I lived D．I shall; did I live15．The necklace ________ silver only.A．is made into B．is made out ofC．is made out D．is made fromⅡ.阅读理解A[2012·山东卷]San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle. And, Longview has its squirrel bridge. The bridge, which has attracted international attention, is now a local landmark.The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, Amos Peters, to givesquirrels a way to cross the busy road without getting flattened by passing cars.The original bridge was built over Olympia Way on the west edge of the library grounds. Before the bridge was built, squirrels had to avoid traffic to and from the Park Plaza office building where office staff put out a nutty feast for the squirrels. Many times, Peters and others who worked in and near Park Plaza witnessed squirrels being run over.One day Peters found a dead squirrel with a nut still in its mouth, and that day's coffee break discussion turned into squirrel safety. The group of businessmen cooked up the squirrel bridge idea and formed a committee to ask the blessing of the City Council(市政会). The Council approved, and Councilwoman Bess LaRiviere jokingly named the bridge “Nutty Narrows”．After architects designed the bridge, Amos Peters and Bill Hutch started construction. They built the 60-foot bridge from aluminum and lengths of fire hose (消防水带). It cost $1，000.It didn't take long before reports of squirrels using the bridge started. Squirrels were even seen guiding their young and teaching_them_the_ropes. The story was picked up by the media, and Nutty Narrows became known in newspapers all over the world.In 1983, after 20 years of use, Peters took down the worn-out bridge. Repairs were made and crosspieces were replaced. The faded sign was repainted and in July 1983, hundreds of animal lovers attended the completion ceremony of the new bridge.Peters died in 1984, and a ten-foot wooden squirrel sculpture was placed near the bridge in memory of its builder and his devotion to the project.16. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in order to ________．A．offer squirrels a place to eat nutsB．set up a local landmarkC．help improve trafficD．protect squirrels17. What happened over the coffee break discussion?A. The committee got the Council's blessing.B. The squirrel bridge idea was born.C. A councilwoman named the bridge.D. A squirrel was found dead.18. What does the underlined phrase “teaching them the ropes”probably mean in the text?A. Passing them a rope.B. Directing them to store food for winter.C. Teaching them a lesson.D. Showing them how to use the bridge.19. Which of the following is true of the squirrel bridge?A. It was replaced by a longer one.B. It was built from wood and metal.C. It was rebuilt after years of use.D. It was designed by Bill Hutch.BThe average temperature around the world is rising. People living in the US Midwest might find a fact hard to believe, though. The scientists suggest that the change in the Midwest climate may have happened because of farming.The first study was led by David Changnon, a climatologist(气候学家) at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.Changnon and his team studied temperature records from the sites in the Midwest. They found that since 1970, the average temperature in the region during July and August has gone down—by up to one degree Fahrenheit(华氏度)—from what it was during the years between 1930 and 1969. Their investigation also showed that the average rainfall in those states during those two months has increased. Between 1970 and 2009, about 0.33 inch more rain fell than between 1930 and 1969.These_changes may be connected by humidity(湿度), Changnon says. Humidity is the measure of how much moisture is in the air. Humid air, which contains a lot of moisture，takes longer to heat up than dry air, Changnon notes. And humid air often releases its moisture through rainfall.So where did the extra moisture in the air come from？Changnon points to farms in the region. As plants grow, they pull moisture from the ground and release it into the air. And among plants, soybeans (大豆) and corn plants release a lot of moisture. Midwestern farms now plant more soybeans and corn than in the past, with 97 percent of farmland today planted with these two crops. In the 1930s, corn and soybeans covered only about 57 percent, Changnon says. He also notes that the plants are planted closer together now than they used to be, so there are more plants per acre than in the past.The second study, like Changnon's, also found an increase in rainfall in the same area. But it points to another possible source for the increased moisture. Alan Robock at Rutgers University was part of the team that produced the second study and presented the group's findings. The team found that irrigation practices in the Great Plains have changed over the years. The researchers studied a vast area in the region. They found that in 1930, farmers in that region irrigated only about 1.8 million acres of farmland. In 1980, however, farmers irrigated nearly 15 million acres. Plants use the water and then release it into the air.These results by Changnon and Robock and their colleagues are the first step toward understanding a change in the weather.20．What does the underlined term “These changes”refer to?A．Lower temperatures and more rainfall.B．Higher temperatures and higher humidity.C．Making a record both in the past and now.D．The two periods of the 40-year investigation.21．Which of the following could be the possible sources for the increased moisture in the US Midwest?A．Scientists' research and farmers' attention.B．Less farmland and more plants.C．More plants and irrigation practices.D．Natural reservoirs and underground rivers.22．The studies show that in America's Midwest，________．A．the average temperature is getting higher and higherB．more and more farmland has been desertedC．the amount of rain is closely related to the temperatureD．summers are now cooler and wetter than they were in years past23．According to the passage, irrigating more and more plants means ________．A．making more space for farms and buildingsB．making more and more water into the air, and thus causing more rainC．more farms depending on water-saving systemsD．using plants to change the climate课时作业(二十六)Ⅰ.1.A here和there放在句首时，主语是名词要用全部倒装，主语为代词则不用倒装。