2013届高考英语保温复习题3

2013届高考英语保温复习题3 建议用时：25分钟 I 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 We must face the fact that there are many aspects of the information age. All information makes us anxious. Over some of these, we have little or no control. On the other hand, there are steps we can take to eliminate much of 1 . We might say, then, that survival in the information age is a challenging yet 2 task. To some extent, we are all receivers and givers of information. Our brain, however, receives and processes information in different ways. One way involves the amazing capacity of the brain to process information subconsciously. Another way involves 3 processing of information such as during conversation. We have a great deal of control over this type of information processing --- both as givers and receivers. If we indulge (任凭) ourselves talking about tiny things or even harmful information, valuable time and 4 can be wasted. Meanwhile this can make us and others anxious. You may lose opportunities to absorb and distribute information that is truly useful for 5 in this troubled world. Information gathered by reading is processed consciously and hence 6 longest. The written word is still the most powerful way of 7 imagination and conveying information, ideas, and concept. How can we 8 so much information from various sources, such as reading material, TV program, computer games, and other 9 activities? The answer is screening. Screening, sorting out or prioritizing what we need to hear, see, say or read may 10 much information anxiety. To cut through confusing information, 11 this basic rule: Keep it simple! The secret to processing information is narrowing your 12 of information. Simplicity is 13 in many Asian cultures and is even recognized in Western cultures as a superior way of living. Writer Duane Elgin 14 , “To live more simply is to live more purposefully and with a 15 of needless distraction.” 1 . A. anxiety B. trouble C. interest D. curiosity 2 . A. donating B. Accomplishing C. rewarding D. searching 3 . A. sensitive B. conscious C. unconscious D. reasonable 4. A. Health B. wealth C. power D. energy 5. A. expanding B. surviving C. stretching D. bearing 6 . A. takes B. costs C. spends D. brings 7 . A. cooperating B. finding C. stimulating D. removing 8. A. think of B. deal with C. do with D. rule over 9 . A. considerate B. professional C. Humorous D. recreational 10. A. get rid of B. bring about C. break into D. come to 11. A. catch B. apply C. abandon D. offer 12. A. rank B. limit C. field D. lane 13. A. received B. supplied C. labeled D. recommended 14. A. opposed B. stated C. declined D. offered 15. A. minimum B. maximum C. quantity D. presence 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。 In a world with limited land, water and 16 natural resources(资源), the harm from the traditional business model is 17 the rise. Actually, the past decade has seen more and more forests disappearing and the globe 18 (become) increasingly warm. People now realize that this 19 (health) situation must be changed, and 20 we must be able to develop in sustainable(可持续的)ways. That means growth with low carbon or development of sustainable products. In other words, we should keep the healthy while using its supply of natural resources. According to a recent study, the global market for low-carbon energy will become three times bigger 21 the next decade. China, for example, has set 22 mind on leading that market, hoping to seize chances in the new round of the global energy resolution. It is now trying hard to made full use of wind and solar energy, and 23 (spend) a huge amount of money making electric cars and high-speed trains. In addition, we are also seeing great growth in the global markets for sustainable products such as palm oil(棕榈油), which is produced 24 cutting down valuable rain forest. In recent years the markets for sustainable products 25 (grow) more than 50%. II 阅读 (共两节，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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on