江苏省徐州市高考英语一轮 完形填空和阅读理解基本训练（8） 牛津版.doc

徐州市2014高考英语一轮完形填空和阅读理解基本训练（8）附答案if english means endless new words，difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?according to a new study by a british university，learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. this is the area of the brain which processes information. it is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.the study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a second language.a team led by dr.andrea mechelli，from university college london，took a group of britons who only spoke english. they were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five，as well as a number of later learners.scans showed that grey matter density (密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. but the longer a person waited before mastering a new language，the smaller the difference is.“our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language，” said the scientists.it means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.professor dylan vaughan jones of the university of wales，has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “having two languages gives you two windows in the world and makes the brain more flexible (灵活的)，” he said. “you are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”the findings were matched in a study of native italian speakers who had learned english as a second language between the ages of 2 and 34.reading，writing，and comprehension were all tested. the results showed that the younger they started to learn，the better they will do it. “studying a language means you get an entrance to another world，”explained the scientists.65the main subject talked about in this passage is_.ascience on learning a second languagebmans ability of learning a second languageclanguage can help brain powerdlanguage learning and maths study66we may know from the scientific findings that_.a. the earlier you start to learn a second language, the greater the grey matterdensity isbthere is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesnt know a second languagecthe experience of learning a second language has bad effect on peoples braindthe ability of learning a second language is changing all the time67in the last two paragraphs，the author wants to tell us that_.alearning a second language is the same as studying mathsb. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjectscitalian is the best choice for you as a second languagedyoud better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second language 参考答案-6567 cab*结束 ayou may know joe cheng, who plays the most popular boy in high school in the popular taiwanese drama “it started with a kiss.” although thousands of girls have fallen in love with him for his cute smile and strong body, cheng, 27, doesnt want to rest on his good looks. he made the move from modeling to acting six years ago, and now he is trying anot her careerthis time, to be a singer. cheng worked on his first album, “joe chengs day”, for a year. it came out on september 7.apart from recording his cd, cheng has been practicing dance moves for his music video. given his height, 188cm, this was not an easy job. “i had bad dreams about dancing,” he said.chengs life has had many ups and downs. his parents divorced when he was in primary school and he has lived with his father ever since. after dropping out of high school, he took on all kinds of jobs before being spotted by a scout(星探)for a modeling agency. cheng said his key to life is “keeping a positive outlook and making the most out of life.”cheng admitted that he got bad grades when he was in high school. but he was still very popular at school. “being very active in the students union, i was elected president. i liked to organize parties and field trips, so many teachers and students knew me,” he said.cheng once dreamed of becoming a cartoonist, and he regrets that he never did it. now he hopes his teenage fans can learn from his life. “when you are in school, just focus on studies,” cheng said. “every young heart is eager to explore the world outside. but take your time. finish your studies first.”46. which of the following can be the best title for this text?a. he has it all, but still has regrets.b. life is full of ups and downs.c. finish your study first.d. the key to success.47. what career didnt joe cheng try?a. acting in some dramas. b. recording his own cds.c. modeling for an agency. d. dancing for an agency.48. the underlined word “outlook” in paragraph 4 means_.a. scene b. attitude c. future prospects d. appearance49. which of the correct order of these events?a. joe cheng dropped out of high school.b. joe cheng worked on his first album, “joe chengs day”.c. joe chengs parents divorced.d. joe cheng played the most popular boy in “it started with a kiss”.e. joe cheng worked in a modeling agency.a. acedb b. caebd c. acebd d. caedb参考答案-46-49 adbd *结束your friends might be in australia or may be just down the road, but they are all just a few clicks(点击) away. life has changed for millions of young people across the world who now make friends online. whether you use chat-rooms, qq, msn or icq, you are a member of this group. “i dont often talk with my parents or grand-parents, but i talk a lot with my old friends on qq,” said foxs shadow, the online name used by a girl student in china. “most of my classmates use qq after school.” qq is the biggest messaging service in china. a recorder from tencent, the company which developed qq, shows that 4 million people used it one saturday night in october. and probably foxs shadow was one of them. “i log in(登陆) on friday nights, and saturdays when i feel everything around me boring. i usually spend about ten hours chatting on-line every week,” she said. “but i never talk with strangers, especially boys or men.”even though she likes chatting, she is careful about making friends with strangers online. “you dont know who youre talking to. you should always be careful about whom you believe in online.” many people would like to meet offline when they feel they have got to know someone very well. foxs shadow once met one of her online friends face to face. it was a girl who was a football fan like herself and they went to a football match together.a 16-year-old beijing boy, named bart simon online, dislikes qq uses. “i used to chat on qq, but i found that most people were talking about foolish things,” he said. now he chats online in english, using msn. “i only chat online because ive got friends in japan, the us and singapore,” he said. “i want to learn more about foreign cultures.” but he spends little time chatting on qq as he sees it as a waste of time and money.“if you are really addicted to(沉溺于) it, sometimes you cant give your mind to your lessons,” he said. “and friends in your real life are always more important than those so-called friends you meet online.”68. people meet face to face offline when they think they _.a. have known each other well b. have the same interestc. have enough free time d. have nothing to do69. foxs shadow thinks qq is _.a. the biggest messaging service in china b. a good place to spend her time when bored c. a safe place to chat with strangers d. the best place to make friends70. from the passage, we know “they are all just a few clicks away” means “ _”.a. it is wonderful to see your friends by clickingb. it is easy and fast to get in touch with your friendsc. it is possible to live much closer to your friendsd. it is popular to make friends 71. which of the following sentence is true according to the passage?a. all the people on qq are talking about foolish things.b. chatting online is a waste of time and money.c. we should be careful about boys or men online. d. we should think more of our friends on real life.72. we can infer from the passage that_ a. chatting on line is a good way of learning about foreign cultures.b. tencent is also a big user of qq in china. c. it shows that 4 million people used qq one friday night in october.d. young people like communicating with others through qq. 参考答案-6872 abbdd*结束第*套 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，选出最佳选项。 the car, running along the welllit road now sank in darkness. i broke the 36 on purpose, 37 that the driver was too tired to drive. “when do you go back home in the evening？” “9 oclock after this 38.” “then when do you come out in the morning？” i 39 another question. “9 oclock, toojust as if i worked at an office.” his 40 surprised me, because every time i ride a taxi, what i 41 from the driver are only complaints that they have to work from morning till night, its hard to earn money, theyre often 42 by the police, or that their leaders are seated lazily, 43 the fruits. but this driver told me, “i find it 44 to be a section chief as i was before. i like driving just for 45. its fortunate that i hardly drive 46 a passenger. so i earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. yes, i never 47 an empty taxi. if it goes southward, i go northward. if it goes along a 48， i turn into a narrow street.” his words showed his 49 with his life and the pride he 50 in his job. such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high 51. as an ancient saying goes, “neither joy in material 52 nor grieve (悲痛) over personal setbacks.” how many people nowadays can show high ideals by 53 living and go far with a calm mind? i couldnt help feeling 54 when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold 55.36. a. window b. stillness c. silence d. quietness37. a. on condition b. for fear c. in belief d. in order38. a. night b. trip c. cycle d. process39. a. threw out b. gave away c. made up d. led to40. a. character b. confidence c. attitude d. easiness41. a. suffer b. request c. benefit d. hear42. a. detected b. ordered c. fined d. seized43. a. keeping b. tasting c. enjoying d. choosing44. a. exciting b. disappointing c. tiring d. amazing45. a. freedom b. pleasure c. hobby d. company46. a. without b. with c. behind d. beside47. a. follow b. admire c. envy d. meet48. a. route b. path c. railway d. highway49. a. intelligence b. satisfaction c. competition d. honesty50. a. made b. held c. caught d. took51. a. buildings b. mountains c. standard d. heaven52.