山東省棗莊市臺兒莊2014高考英語 完形填空、閱讀理解精品系列（12）

1、臺兒莊市2014高考英語完形填空、閱讀理解精品系列（12）含答案A The Child Ego StateThe Child ego state is a set of behaviors, thoughts and feelings which are replayed from our own childhood.Perhaps the boss calls us into his or her office, we may immediately get a churning in our stomach and wonder what we have done wrong. If th

2、is were explored we might remember the time the head teacher called us in to tell us off. Of course, not everything in the Child ego state is negative. We might go into someones house and smell a lovely smell and remember our grandmothers house when we were little, and all the same warm feelings we

3、had at six years of age may come flooding back.The Child ego states are constantly being updated. For example, we may meet someone who gives us the permission we needed as a child, and did not get, to be fun and joyous. We may well use that person in our imagination when we are stressed to resist ou

4、r old ways of thinking that we must work longer and longer hours to keep up with everything. We might ask ourselves “I wonder what X would say now.” Then on hearing the new permissions to relax and take some time out, do just that and then return to the work renewed and ready for the challenge. Afte

5、rwards, rather than blaming ourselves for what we did or did not do, what tends to happen is that we automatically start to give ourselves new permissions and take care of ourselves.Alternatively, we might have had an extremely unpleasant experience yesterday which goes into the Child ego state as a

6、n antique memory that stands in the way of our growth. Positive experiences will also go into the Child ego state as antique memories. The positive experiences can then be drawn on to remind us that positive things do happen. The process of analyzing personality in terms of ego states is called stru

7、ctural analysis. It is important to remember that ego states do not have an existence of their own. They are concepts to enable understanding. Therefore it is important to say “I want some fun” rather than “My Child wants some fun.” We may be in our Child ego state when we say this, but saying “I” r

8、eminds us to take responsibility for our actions. 1. The writer uses two examples in Paragraph 2 in order to _.A. support the idea in Paragraph 1 B. explain why we become nervous C. prove the Child ego state is negative D. introduce the point of Paragraph 3 2. By asking “I wonder what X would say no

9、w”, we intend to _. A. blame ourselves B. accept challenges C. keep up with everything D. avoid stress 3. According to the passage, the Child ego state _. A. shows ones wisdom B. influences ones actions C. limits ones thoughts D. exists in ones childhood4. The underlined word “this” in the last para

10、graph refers to _. A. structural analysis B. “My Child wants some fun” C. the Child ego state D. “I want some fun”*BThe Cave Crawler mining robotWhy do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? Its an increasingly urgent ques

11、tion,given the recent high-profile(引人注目的)mining accidents in Sago, W. Va., and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts envision(展望)a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.One of the first mining robots was de

12、veloped five years ago at Carnegie-Mellon Universitys Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog and it looked like a golf cart. It used lasers to “see” in dark tunnels and map abandoned minessome of the most dangerous work in the business. The latest prototype is called Cave Crawler. Its a bit sma

13、ller than Groundhog, and even more advanced. It can take photos and video and has sensors mounted that can detect the presence of dangerous gases. Incredibly, the robot has a real sense of logic. If it comes across an obstacle it gets momentarily confused, it has to think through the process and whe

14、re to go next, and sometimes it throws a fit just like a real person. The biggest obstacle, though, is cost. The original research project was federally funded, but that money has dried up, and its not clear where future funding will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances

15、in safety, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990, fatalities have declined by 67 percent, and injuries by 51 percent, according to the National Mining Association.Some experts predict that robots in mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automoti

16、ve industry. The robots do the most repetitive and dangerous jobs, but dont eliminate the need for human workers. 5.The latest robot is more advanced than Groundhog mainly because . A. it can map abandoned mines B. the robot has a real sense of logic C. it can see in the dark tunnel D. its a bit sma

17、ller than Groundhog6.We can infer from the last paragraph that . A. the mine robots will have a very bright future B. robots in mines will serve much in the automotive industry C. there will be no need for human workers in mines D. robots in mines have a long way to go7. Which of the following can b

18、e the best title of this passage?A. High-profile mining accidents in America. B. The development of robot.C. Could robots replace humans in mines?D. Cave Crawler, the latest robot.參考答案 1-4. ADBD 5-7. BAC9（參考答案 BADA）MUMBAI, India The children in their party clothes on the stage were very excited when

19、 they received the award. And the two of them said, "Its unbelievable!"Nine-year-old Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail, 10, were living a very different life and apparently loving every minute of it. The two, some of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire (貧民窟的百萬富翁)movie,

20、 know the Indian slums very well. That was where they grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their Hollywood dream trip.But before going back home, there was an interview with the host, Ryan Seacrest. During the interview they smiled and repeated their disbelief at what was happenin

21、g to them. To their surprise, their movie won the first place in the Oscars. When the two received the award, it was late morning in the childrens home city of Mumbai, where their family, friends and many fellow residents of the slums watched the results from Hollywood. "I dont really know what

22、 the Oscars are," Rubinas mother said. "Im just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me she missed Indian food.""Our children lead a dogs life," Rubinas mother said, pointing at the rubbish everywhere, the open drains (下水道) and the lack of education opportunities.In

23、 a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slums. Fortunately, according to media reports, the movies director, Danny Boyle, has promised to help the children he chose from the slums go to a proper school. The two dont need to worry about their daily lives because of the Oscar success o

24、f Slumdog Millionaire. But the poverty and lack of education opportunities the central theme of the movie is always all around.1. Which of the following is true about the two children? A. They played a major role in getting India children to receive education. B. They were both excited about receivi

25、ng the award. C. They were interviewed after they went back home.D. They were the only two child winners of the movie.2. When the children attended the Oscar ceremony in Hollywood, their family and friends were _. A. watching TV in Mumbai B. doing what they did as usualC. seeing the movie Slumdog Mi

26、llionaire D. having a family party3. What will happen to the two children after they return to India?A. They will stay at home as before. B. They will still worry about their daily lives.C. They will leave school to learn acting. D. They will have a better education.4、 The movie is successful mainly

27、 because_.A. it attracts the public attention to an existing social problem B. it has made the two children famousC. the two children will go to a better schoolD. the two children stars in the movie are from India slumsIn-line skating（滾軸溜冰）is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety

28、tips to keep skating safe and fun. Step 1: Gear up!Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear（護具）.Step 2: Buckle up!Strap（綁緊）on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly（緊貼）around your ankles. This helps your ankles stay strong and straight.Step 3: Fall down!You probab

29、ly do not usually try to fall. But it is good to practice falling on skates. Fall forward onto your knee pads. Put out your hands and let your wrist guards hit the ground. See? Are you surprised that it doesnt hurt?Practice falling until it is easy to fall forward and get up again. If you are not af

30、raid to fall, you will try new things. Knowing how to fall will help you be a better skater and find your balance. When you can stay balanced, you wont fall as much.Step 4: Stop!Make sure you can stop on your skates. The quickest and safest is probably the brake stop. The brake is usually on the bac

31、k of the right skate.The brake stop:Roll forward with your skates pointing the same way. Let your right skate roll a little forward. Bend your knees as if you are sitting down. Then press your right heel down hard. This will make your brake pad drag on the ground until you stop. The T stop: Roll for

32、ward with your skates pointing the same way. Then turn your right foot out so the toes are pointing to your right. Drag your right skate. Let the wheels drag on the ground until you come to a stop. Another way to stop is to run or jump onto the grass. Step 5: Roll around!Find a flat, smooth place to

33、 practice. Do not skate in streets. Parks and playgrounds are good places to practice. Look for “No skating” signs to make sure you can skate there.64. According to the article, which of these steps are most important for a new skater?A. Learn to fall and stop safely. B. Find a class and skate fast.

34、 C. Relax and have fun. D. Buy expensive gear and skates. 65. In the step right after “Buckle up!” you should practice how to _. A. skate fastB. brakeC. fall safelyD. put on gear66. To begin a brake stop, you should let your right skate roll forward, bend your knees, and _.A. turn your footB. press

35、your right heel downC. put your wrists out in frontD. tighten your skates67. How is the passage organized?A. It tells stories about skating. B. It gives descriptions of skates. C. It uses a question-and-answer form. D. It gives step-by-step instructions. *結(jié)束 Teddy Bears have been a very popular chil

36、drens toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed（填充玩具）bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to collect these toys as

37、well. The Teddy Bear first became popular during the early 20th century and was associated with then President Theodore Roosevelt. The story can date back to a hunting trip that President Roosevelt had taken where he was invited to be the one to shoot a black bear that had been tied to a tree. Being

38、 a crazy outdoors lover and hunter, Roosevelt refused to kill the animal because he believed that shooting the helpless bear was unsportsmanlike and wrong. This story quickly spread through newspapers across the country, and in the end inspired the introduction of a stuffed toy called “Teddys bear”.

39、 These toys became popular soon after first introduced, and within ten years, they were being produced by dozens of companies around the world. Within a generation, these stuffed bears were “the” toy to have, and have always been within childrens toy boxes ever since. They are most often mass-produc

40、ed in factories in order to keep up with the high demand. However, there are still companies that take great pride in their handmade designs; and while handmade teddy bears are often preferred, they are also generally more expensive than their mass-produced ones. Today, these bears and other similar

41、 toys generate well over a billion dollars a year in profits for the companies that make them. Walk through just about any toy store in America and you will find dozens of different teddy bears lining the shelves. 68. According to the passage, we can know President Roosevelt _. A. didnt like hunting

42、 B. enjoy being specialC. was not brave enough D. was fair and respectable69. Compared with mass-produced teddy bears, the handmade ones _. A. dont sell well B. are of high qualityC. are more expensive D. are preferred by adults70. From the last paragraph, the writer intends to show _. A. teddy bear

43、s are very popular B. toys are loved by many companiesC. producing toys can earn more money D. teddy bears are also enjoyed by adults71. What is the passage mainly about?A. History of the Teddy Bear. B. A popular toy Teddy Bear. C. Who made the first toy bear? D. Profits Teddy Bear have made. The Wo

44、rld Health Organization says obesity rates are rising in Pacific island countries. So, too, are health problems linked to being overweight.The WHO says a major reason for the rising obesity rates is an increase in imported foods. It says many Pacific islanders have replaced their traditional diets o

45、f vegetables and fruits with imported processed foods.Dr.Temu Waqanivalu is with the World Health Organizations South Pacific office in Suva, Fiji.He says many of the imported products lack nutritional value.Temu Waqanivalu said: “In some of the places, youd be amazed to see how a bottle of Coke is cheaper than a bottle of water. I think that represents the kind of off­environment weve created that doesnt really encourage or make lifestyle choices an easy choice for the population.”And a lack of physical activity among many Pacific islanders only adds to the obesity problem.The