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1、2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英 语 (银川一中第一次模拟考试)第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 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。 AOn a sunny day last August, Tim heard some shouting. Looking out to the sea carefully, he saw a couple of kids in a rowboat were being pulled out to sea.Two 12-year-old b
2、oys, Christian and Jack, rowed out a boat to search for a football. Once theyd rowed beyond the calm waters, a beach umbrella tied to the boat caught the wind and pulled the boat into open water. The pair panicked and tried to row back to shore. But they were no match for it and the boat was out of
3、control.Tim knew it would soon be swallowed by the waves.Everything went quiet in my head, Tim recalls (回忆). I was trying to figure out how to swim to the boys in a straight line.Tim took off his clothes and jumped into the water. Every 500 yards or so, he raised his head to judge his progress. At o
4、ne point, I considered turning back, he says. I wondered if I was putting my life at risk. After 30 minutes of struggling, he was close enough to yell to the boys, Take down the umbrella!Christian made much effort to take down the umbrella. Then Tim was able to catch up and climb aboard the boat. He
5、 took over rowing, but the waves were almost too strong for him.Lets aim for the pier (码头), Jack said. Tim turned the boat toward it. Soon afterward, waves crashed over the boat, and it began to sink. Can you guys swim? he cried. A little bit, the boys said.Once they were in the water, Tim decided i
6、t would be safer and faster for him to pull the boys toward the pier. Christian and Jack were wearing life jackets and floated on their backs. Tim swam toward land as water washed over the boys faces.“Are we almost there? they asked again and again. Yes, Tim told them each time.After 30minutes, they
7、 reached the pier.21. Why did the two boys go to the sea?A. To go boat rowing.B. To swim in the open water.C. To get back their football.D. To test the umbrella as a sail.22. What does it in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The beach. B. The wind.C. The boat. D. The water.23. Why did Tim raise his head regu
8、larly? A.To check his distance from the boys. B.To consider turning back or not. C.To take in enough fresh air. D.To ask the boys to take down the umbrella.24. How did the two boys finally reach the pier? A. They were carried to the pier by Tim on his back. B. They swam to the pier all by themselves
9、. C. They were washed to the pier by the waves. D. They were dragged to the pier by Tim.BWhat will power your house in the future？Nuclear，wind，or solar power？According to scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US，it might be leaves but artificial (人造的) ones.Natural leav
10、es are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis (光合作用)Now researchers have found a way to imitate this seemingly simple process.The artificial leaf developed by Daniel Nocera and his colleagues at MIT can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts (催化剂)Simil
11、ar to natural leaves，it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The hydrogen and oxygen gases are then stored in a fuel cell，which uses those two materials to produce electricity，located either on top of a house or beside the house.Though the leaf is only about the
12、shape of a poker card，scientists claimed that it is promising to be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India and Africa not long from now purchasing an affordable basic power system based on this technology,” said Nocera at a conference of the
13、American Chemical Society.The artificial leaf is not a new idea. The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf，by contrast，is made of cheap materials，easy to use and highly stable. In laboratory studies，Nocera showed that an artific
14、ial leaf prototype (原型) could operate continuously for at least 45 hours without a drop in activity.The wonderful improvements come from Noceras recent discovery of several powerful，new and inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with wate
15、r and sunlight. Right now，the new leaf is about 10 times more efficient at carrying out photosynthesis than a natural one. Besides，the device can run in whatever water is available；that is，it doesnt need pure water. This is important for some countries that dont have access to pure water.With the go
16、al to “make each home its own power station” and “give energy to the poor”，scientists believe that the new technology could be widely used in developing countries，especially in India and rural China.25Which of the following orders correctly shows how the artificial leaf is used to produce electricit
17、y?aartificial leaves split water into hydrogen and oxygenbthe hydrogen and oxygen gases are stored in a fuel cellcthe artificial leaves are put in waterdthe fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricityA c，a，b，d Bc，b，a，d Cb，c，a，d Dc，a，d，b26 The purpose of the scientists at MIT in develop
18、ing the new artificial leaf is to_. Abuild up more power stations in the worldBprovide cheaper energy for developing countriesCoffer people in developing countries access to pure waterDgain a deeper understanding of the photosynthesis process27The main idea of this passage is _.Aan introduction to t
19、he history of artificial leaves Ba mixture of water power and solar energyCgiving energy to the poor Dan invention copying photosynthesisCIn December, 2010, many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books
20、on this years list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr. Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.Jennifer Egans book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The stor
21、y moves back and forth in time, from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.The
22、 main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome, Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.Two of the most popular nonficti
23、on books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exci
24、ting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.Stacy Schiff h
25、as received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lie
26、s.28.The following books are related to music EXCEPT_. A. The Imperfectionists B. A Visit from the Goon Squad C. Just Kids D. Life29.If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to _. A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand C. The Imperfections by Tom
27、 Rachman D. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff30Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA? ALife BCleopatra: A Life CFreedomDA Visit from the Goon Squad31.The last sentence of the passage implies that _. AStacy Schiff is an archaeologist Bthe critic finds the character in the book
28、 very real Cthe critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history DStacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queenDI want to talk about the economyNot the economy we hear about endlessly in the news each day and in politicians speechesI want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in
29、 day by dayMost people arent particularly interested in the economyShare prices are flying high; interest rates are soaring(令人伤心的）; the Dow Jones Index closed sixty-three points down on 847235 We hear this and subconsciously switch off Notice that the economy is not the same as the economy, The econ
30、omy is what men in suits play with to make vast personal wealthThe economy is where the rest of us live on a daily basis, earning our living, paying our taxes, and purchasing the necessities of life We are supposed to be benefiting from all the advantages of a well-off societySo why do we feel tired
31、 and stressed? We have no time for anything other than work, which is ridiculous given the number of labor-saving devices in our livesOur towns become more and more crowdedWe poison our air and seas, and our food is full of chemicalsTheres something wrong hereIf times were truly good, then you may t
32、hink wed all feel optimistic about the futureYet the majority of us are deeply worriedMore than 90 percent of us think we are too concerned about ourselves and not concerned enough about future generations The term economic expansion suggests something desirable, but expansion simply means spending
33、more moneyMore spending doesnt mean that life is getting better. We all know it often means the opposite - greed, crime, poverty, pollution. More spending merely feeds our whole economic system, which is based on production and consumption. Unless money keeps circulating, the economy breaks down. If
34、 we dont keep consuming, the whole system goes into stalemate（僵局）How do we break the cycle and make some changes? We need to become far more aware of the results of our actions. We buy clothes that are made in sweat shops by virtual slaves in poor parts of the world. We create mountains of waste. We
35、 demand cheap food, mindless of the fact that it totally lacks taste and is produced using chemicals that poison the land The consumption（消费） culture makes us unaware of the effect of our own behavior. Our main problem is not that we dont know what to do about it. It is gathering the desire to do it
36、32According to the author, which one belongs to the real economy? AThe Dow Jones IndexBIncreases in interest rates CShopping in a supermarketDSkyrocketing share prices33It can be concluded from Paragraph 4 that Apeople are benefiting from a well-off society Bthe future generation is a big concern fo
37、r most people Cthe majority of people are optimistic about the future Dpeople still feel much pressure despite labor-saving devices34What is true about economic expansion? AIt may lead to some social problems BIt guarantees a better life for us CIt will stop the circulation of money DIt has only bro
38、ught desirable effects35.The author writes the passage mainly to Asuggest a solution for over-consumption Bcall on us to change our behavior Cmake a distinction between two economies Dinform us of the effects of economic expansion第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。If you
39、do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows this, and nobody would think of questioning the fact. _36_ When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory in practice
40、 by exercising it regularly, either consciously or unconsciously. When someone else says that his memory is poor, he really means that he does not give it enough opportunity to become strong. _37_ One of them exercises his arms and legs by playing tennis, while the other sits in a chair or a motor c
41、ar all day. If a friend complains that his arms are weak, we know that it is his own fault. _38_, many of us think that his parents are to blame, or that he is just unlucky, and few of us realize that it is just as much his own fault as if it was his arms or legs that were weak. Not all of us can be
42、come extremely strong or extremely clever; but all of us can, if we have ordinary bodies and brains, improve our strength and our memory by the same meanspractice. Have you ever noticed that people who cannot read or write usually have better memories than those who can? _39_ Of course, because thos
43、e who cannot read or write have to remember things:they cannot write them down in a little notebook. They have to remember dates, time and prices, names, songs and stories; so their memory is the whole time being exercised. _40_, learn from the poor: practice remembering. A. What do you think of it?
44、B. Yet many people do not seem to know that the memory works in the same way.C. But if he tells us that he has a poor memoryD. So if you want a good memoryE. When someone else says that he is poor in the healthF. Why is this?G. The position is exactly the same as that of two people.第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满
45、分45分)第一节：完形填空 (共20小题，每小题.1.5分, 满分30分) 阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I drove to a local supermarket the other day. My shopping list was _41_ and my wallet was light. Still, I needed to get a weeks worth of groceries for my family. I parked my car, looked down at my list, a
46、nd hoped I could _42_it all. As I _43_ the door, I saw a man with kind eyes and a gentle _44_. He said he was collecting for a local food bank that helped to_ 45_ the hungry in my area. He handed me a second shopping list of things they could use and asked me to _46_ if I could. I smiled back, took
47、the _47_ and walked into the store. I really wanted to help, but wasnt sure if I could this time. I walked through the store, picking up vegetables, soup, spaghetti, bread, milk, cereal, macaroni, bananas,and a dozen other things. I slowly _48_ each item off my list until I was done. When I looked down at my full cart I _49_ again if I even had enough to pay for it all. Then, as I put my own list back into my pocket, I saw the food _50_ list under it. I
