《2014高考英語 文章閱讀類 2013暑假練習(xí)題（16）》由會(huì)員分享，可在線閱讀，更多相關(guān)《2014高考英語 文章閱讀類 2013暑假練習(xí)題（16）（7頁珍藏版）》請(qǐng)?jiān)谘b配圖網(wǎng)上搜索。

1、2014高考英語文章閱讀類：2013暑假練習(xí)題（16）及答案解析 第二部分：閱讀理解（第一節(jié)20小題，第二節(jié)5小題；每小題2分，滿分50分） 第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題紙上將該選項(xiàng)標(biāo)號(hào)涂黑。 A I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now.

2、But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasn't the nicest person to be around. I got off the college shuttle bus and started walking. That's when I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the people and the traffic. I walked a li

3、ttle slower so I could find out to where it was coming from. Through the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a carriage next to her. She was singing songs about love, keeping on trying, and not underestimating the power within yourself. The way she was singing comforted me a bit. I sto

4、od there watching her play for about fifteen minutes, thinking that it must take courage to perform on your own in the middle of a crowded New York ferry terminal.? So I stood there listening. She must have felt my presence because she would occasionally look in my direction. By now I was telling

5、myself that if she could perform in front of hundreds of people she didn't know then I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked over and put some money in her carriage and she said, "Thank you." Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, "I have been going through a rough time l

6、ately, but you've made me hopeful again." "I'm happy that I could help," she replied. "Why are you so sad?" "Well, my mum told me she had got fired from her job, and that made me sad. I'm not so sure what to do ..." "You see, here's the problem," she explained. "The way you were walking, your hea

7、d was down. Don't look defeated, because opportunity comes in different ways and if your head is down you might never see it. You should smile more ... lift your head up." I smiled faintly, amazed by how she was encouraging me. So, I asked her, "Why are you playing the piano in the middle of a crow

8、ded place? I've seen you do this more then once." She explained to me that she sees a lot of negative people in the world and she tries to alleviate the pain and bring more positivity by sharing motivational music. She told me that when she wasn't making music she studied psychology. So, that was h

9、ow she knew some of the things she was telling me. I smiled a little wider because I knew that she was doing a good thing. So, after that we parted, my heart touched and lightened by a musical soul! 41. The writer’s felt sad because ______ . A. her mother was injured while at work and a lot of m

10、oney was needed B. her mother resigned because she disliked her boss C. her mother made a serious mistake and had to pay for it D. her mother lost her job and had difficulty paying for her bills 42. We can learn from Paragraph 3 that the young lady sang to ______ . A. show her love for life

11、 B. rid herself of low spirits C. earn money for her schooling D. inspire others to live positively 43. What did the singer recommend to avoid negative mood? A. smiling and raising your head B. looking for opportunities C. underestimating the power within y

12、ourself D. playing music in public 44. Which word may best describe the young lady? A. helpful B. outgong C. ambitious D. humorous 45. Which do you think is the best title of the passage? A. A Unforgettable Experience B. A Heart Touched By A Musical Soul C.

13、Music Can Do Wonders D. A Good Deed Helped Me Out “” B Nicknames for Los Angeles A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, sp

14、read pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny. Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the city’s initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “t

15、he angels” in Spanish. Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that city’s warm climate. The American motion picture and te

16、levision industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" s

17、pelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters

18、of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parad

19、e each New Year's Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city o

20、f Venice has been built there. Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown. 46. A nickname of a place can have the following functions except ______ . A. building up identity

21、 B. entertainment C. bringing pride to the locals D. uniting surrounding cities 47. The underlined sentence can best be replaced by _______ . A. Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside B. Not seeing the word "Hollywood" on a hillsi

22、de means you haven’t been to Los Angeles. C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to "Hollywood" s on a hillside. D. Seeing the big letters "Hollywood" on a hillside means you’ve been really to Los Angeles. 48. How many nicknames have been given to Los Angeles A. 4 B. 5

23、 C. 6 D.7 49. Which of the following is conveyed in this article? A. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames B. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles C. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles D. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice “” C

24、 You know eating fruit and vegetables is virtuous. But did you know it can also make you look good? People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive, researchers found. Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them subtly increase

25、d yellow and red pigments in the volunteers’ skin. They monitored the food intake of 35 people and took pictures of their faces, arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start, and after three and six weeks. Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person

26、 look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness, when their photographs were rated by others. Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays, and can also prevent age-related diseases including

27、heart disease and cancer. But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables such as carrots could turn skin orange, it was not known a small increase was perceptible to others - and was seen as appealing. A camera measured changes to the skin’s redness, yellowness and lightness,

28、and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake. These changes were not evident at three weeks. Using light sensors, the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin. There are hundreds of carotenoids but th

29、ose thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene - which gives tomatoes and red peppers their red colour - and beta-carotene found in carrots as well as broccoli, squash, and spinach. Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols, found in apples, blueberries and cherries, w

30、hich cause blood rush to the skin surface. 50. According to the study, eating fruit and vegetables makes your skin more attractive for the reason that _______ . A. fresh fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamins and minerals B. yellow and red pigments are increased in the volunteers’ skin

31、 C. nutrition in fruit and vegetables is easily absorbed D. fresh fruit and vegetables are rich in nutrition beneficial to shin 51.From Paragraph 4, we learn that pictures were taken ______ . A. three times using a special camera every three weeks B. twice using a sensitive camera every six w

32、eeks C. by 35 people when they ate fruit and vegetables D. by 35 people while being monitored to compare the changes 52. The word “appealing” (Paragraph 7) can best be replaced by ______ . A. frightening B. harmful C. dangerous D. attractive 53. The red and yellow colourss were related

33、 to _______ in their skin. A. the contents of intake B. the levels of carrots C. the time of eating fruit and vegetables D. the amount of carotenoids 54. Among hundreds of carotenoids, which are most effective? A. tomatoes and red peppers B. squash, and spinach C

34、. lycopene and beta-carotene D. heir red colour and beta-carotene 55. The purpose of the article is to _______ . A. tell people a new discovery B. advise people to eat more fruit and vegetables C. introduce a way to protect skin D. list the functions of carotenoids to ski

35、n “” D Bedford Castle: The Home Of Bedfordshire Royalty Bedfordshire had its fair share of royal visits from the early stages of the 10th Century onwards and the importance that the county placed on this is evident in the monuments, country houses, churches and any number of other structures tha

36、t are still present there to this day. Bedford Castle is one of those structures and, although it is nowhere near its former glory today, it is an essential attraction to visit if you really want to grasp what its heritage means to the county! Bedford Castle was built initially as a fortress to hel

37、p protect Bedfordshire on the south of the River Ouse after the people in the local towns and villages had already been subdued. It was erected in 919 on the orders of King Edward the Elder, although it was destroyed by a Danish invasion years later. This was when it was rebuilt as the castle, of wh

38、ich the ruins exist today! There is a long history behind the castle that involves several kings as a result of the Duke of Bedford being an ardent royalist. Bedford Castle repeatedly offered the kings of England refuge against various storms in the form of onslaughts from abroad and various domest

39、ic threats against them, and this is where much of its fame lies, even though the castle itself is no longer there. There are various tours of the ruins that you can take when you visit though and all of the guides are extremely knowledgeable. They will happily tell you tales of the mound and the ca

40、stle that preceded it. The mound is open to the public all year round and is a proud part of the area’s heritage. It is recommended by the majority of people that visit Bedfordshire because it tells you much about why the county is currently how it is. You can view the river from the mound and the

41、surrounding settlements as well as the remains of the castle, and every moment spent there is worth it so enjoy the history and the very nature of the county itself! 56. What do we know from the first paragraph? A. The royals pay regular visits to Bedfordshire B. Bedfordshire had it fair share

42、 of royal visit C. Most of the ancient buildings are in use today D. Bedford Castle represents the history of the county 57. The underlined word “initially” in Paragraph 2 probably means _______ . A. first of all B. at the beginning C. for one particular purpose D. for a

43、 short time 58. The kings of England came to Bedford Castle ______ . A. to seek temporary protection B. to visit the Duke of Bedford C. to enjoy the beauty of nature D. to escape from the bad weather 59.Why are visitors recommended to visit Bedfordshire？ A．It is

44、 the major heritage in that region B. It reflects the history of Bedfordshire C. The ancient castle is well worth visiting D. The castle is still in good condition 60.The purpose of writing the text is _______ . A. to introduce Bedford Castle B. to tell the history of Bedfordsh

45、ire C. to attract tourists to Bedfordshire D. to show where the kings used to go “根據(jù)《步步高》練習(xí)改編” 第二節(jié)：根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，選項(xiàng)中有一項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。 As with everything in life, there is a right way to sleep in a manner that is productive in dream recall. Relaxation and good sleeping habits are n

46、ecessary. There is "sleep debt" that occurs when you regularly do not get enough sleep. If so, you’ll sleep too deep to remember your dreams, so follow regular habits. Before you leap into bed, review these steps: __61__ This can be done with nothing more than peace and quiet. If you choose, u

47、se your favorite relaxation tapes, or just some peaceful music. __62__ As you start to sleep, pay attention to the main theme. This will give you a clue as to what your dream may end up being based on. Also, by keeping your mind on what you what to dream about is a good way to dream about one p

48、articular issue. Give yourself a suggestion to remember your dream. __63__ In order to do so, giving yourself a suggestion is simple. Just keep in mind, and randomly bring to a surface a little thought like “I will remember my dream.” Plan on waking up slowly and peacefully. __64__ Regardless of

49、what anyone may have told you, it is a fact that adult human beings NEED a minimum of eight hours’ sleep in order to be fully rested. Not getting enough sleep is the number one reason for not remembering your dreams! __65__ Eat a well-balanced diet. Poor nutrition is also an extremely common cause

50、 for failure to recall dreams. A. Try to wake up naturally. B. Relax yourself completely. C. Your health is very important. D. Solve your issues before going to sleep. E. You must want to remember your dreams. F. Many people can’t remember their dreams. G. Pay attention to the m

51、ain issues on your mind. “選自金華一中2012屆高三期中試卷” 第II卷（共40分） 第三部分：寫作（共二節(jié)，滿分40分） 第二節(jié)：書面表達(dá)（滿分30分） 昨天，你的同班同學(xué)李越做了一件好事。請(qǐng)你根據(jù)根據(jù)事情的經(jīng)過（買了束花去醫(yī)院看朋友，但是護(hù)士不許帶入監(jiān)護(hù)病房，等電梯時(shí)看到一位傷心的醫(yī)院工作人員，把花送給了她），用英語寫個(gè)題目為Flowers For A Stranger 100-120個(gè)詞的博客。 你的文章應(yīng)包括下列要點(diǎn)： 1.事情的經(jīng)過； 2.你的評(píng)論。 注意： 1.文章的標(biāo)題和開頭已給出（不計(jì)詞數(shù)）。 參考詞匯：電梯elevator

52、,醫(yī)院工作人員hospital personnel Flowers For A Stranger Yesterday Li Yue went to the hospital to visit a friend in the Intensive Care Unit. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

53、___________________ “” ************************************************結(jié)束 參考答案 第二部分（50分，每小題2分） 41. D 42. D 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. D 54. C 55. A 56. D 57. B 58. A 59. B 60. A 61. B 62. G 63. E 64. A

54、65. C ? ? ? ? ? ? 第三部分 第二節(jié)（30分） One possible student version: Flowers For A Stranger Yesterday Li Yue went to the hospital to visit a friend in the Intensive Care Unit. He stopped by the gift shop and got a bunch of flowers to take to him. The nurse told me he couldn't bring flowers i

55、nto the ICU so he left them outside feeling really disappointed. After his visit he headed for the elevator. He saw a hospital personnel leaning up against the wall looking tired and stressed and as though she'd been crying. He asked if she was okay. They chatted for a minute. He handed the flowers

56、 to her,saying "I think you might need these more than I do right now." He patted her on the shoulder and told her to take care of herself. Her face positively lit up and tears came to her eyes as she thanked me. I'm so grateful that Li Yue gave that woman a listening ear and support when she needed it. He saw an opportunity for kindness and took action. He has inspired me.