陕西省西安市2015高考英语 阅读和信息匹配四月选练11

1、陕西省西安市2015高考英语 阅读和信息匹配四月选练11【由山东省枣庄市2014高考英语3月模拟试题改编】 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。 Most schools in America do not have the latest equipment in laboratoriesIt is just too costlyBut the eastern state of Maryland and8 non - profit group found a way to make such equipment available during the sch

2、ool yearThey put it on a bus! The 13 - meter -long Maryland BioLab is a mobile classroom filled with equipment that lets students explore many kinds of scienceIt travels around the state visiting schoolsIt has every-thing from biology to forensic science（法医学）The mobile lab has been bringing bioscien

3、ce education to schools around Maryland for more than 10 years, ”It is really nice to get the students in here with hands- on activitiesThey get really excited and want to be engaged”said MsMangus, who is in charge of the programShe said that many students finished their experiments and left the bus

4、 excited about the possibility of becoming a scientist At the end of each class，MsMangus talked to the students about how she became a scientist"If we have enough time, we like to take five, ten minutes and talk about us, ourselvesI tell them how I got into science, maybe where I went to school

5、, what I did, and the different kinds of things we could do” Brian Gaines, the chief executive officer of the foundation supporting the BioLab program, said the organization's goal was to help create the next generation of scientists"We use this program to talk about careers in sciencenot o

6、nly science, but science, technology, engineering and mathStudents on the bus get real -life experience they do not get in a classroom”1Which of the following is true about the BioLab? AIt visits schools around the United State Bh i8 8 mobile lab for the schools in Maryland CIt is used to replace th

7、e ordinary classroom DIl i8 equipped with all kinds of school things2the students arc very pleased because Athey can do experiments with own their hands B they can have face - to - face talks with scientists Cthe bus comes to their school every day Dthey can realize the dreams of being scientists3Ms

8、Mangus talked about her experience to Amake her classes lively and interesting Bshow off her achievements Carouse the students' interest in science Dget the students more involved in class4According to Brian Games, the real purpose of the program is to Ahelp create the future scientists Bprepare

9、 students for future careers Cimprove students' marks in schools Dsave money for the government5Which of the following would be the best tide for the test? ABioscience Education in America BA New Way to Do Experiments! C The Way to Be a Scientist DA BioLab on a Bus!【参考答案】15、BACAD阅读理解。“Everybody

10、loves a bargain.” One person's useless, ugly, or broken object can be another person's bargain. That is why so many Americans do not throw things away. They put them outside their houses. They put on a “For Sale” sign. And, as simple as that, they have a yard sale. The sellers put a paid ann

11、ouncement(付费通告)in a local newspaper. It tells when and where the yard sale will take place. These sales are very popular during weekends in spring, summer, and autumn. Early in the morning, all the things to be sold are carried out of the house. Then they sit all day in the sunlight-like tired guest

12、s at a party-waiting for someone to take them home. Just about anything can be sold at a yard sale. Sometimes, there are more clothes than anything else. Cooking equipment is also popular. So are old toys, tools, books, tables and chairs. Then there are objects called “white elephants”. A white elep

13、hant is something you think is extremely ugly or useless. It may be an electric light shaped like a fish. You feel a sharp pain whenever you look at it. To someone else, however, it might be a thing of beauty and joy. Some people go to yard sales to find a special thing that they collect. It may be

14、old toy trains, for example, or painting of dogs. Experts say more Americans are collecting old things now than ever before. Most people who go to yard sales, however, are not looking for anything special. They might buy an object simply because it costs so little. They enjoy negotiating(谈判) over pr

15、ices, even if they really do not need the object. Later, they may hold their own yard to sell all the things they have bought.6. What kind of things will go to a yard sale? A. Cheap and ugly things. B. Things people no longer use.C. Things out of season. D. Things of great value.7. A white elephant

16、refers to _.A. something that can cause a feeling of pain B. something disliked by the owners while appreciated by othersC. something sold at the lowest pricesD. a toy shaped like a fish 8. Most people go to yard sales to_.A. find valuable paintings B. look for something specialC. find a bargain D.

17、kill their time9. Which of the following is NOT true about a yard sale?A. It may not be held when the weather is very cold.B. It can last for a whole day. C. It is usually held with a party.D. It is held outdoors.10. We can infer from the last paragraph that_.A. people may find something of great va

18、lue on a yard saleB. yard sales only attract those who have a low incomeC. things on a yard sale can cost people a lotD. most people dont want to go to yard sales.【参考答案】610、BBCCA 阅读理解。 If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Havent yo

19、u 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 wh

20、ich processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.A team led by Dr Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were comp

21、ared 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 maste

22、ring a new language, the smaller the difference.“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 Wal

23、es, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on 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 stud

24、y of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and 34. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” expl

25、ained the scientists.11. The main subject talked about in this passage is_.A. science on learning a second language B. language can help brain powerC. man's ability of learning a second language D. language learning and maths study12. In the second paragraph, the writer mentions “exercise” in or

26、der to_.A. make people believe language learning helps grey matter work wellB. prove that one needs more practice when he (she) is learning a languageC. to show the importance of using the language when you learn the languageD. say language is also a kind of physical labor13. The underlined word “bi

27、lingual” probably means_. A. a researcher on language learningB. an English native speakerC. an active language learnerD. a person who can speak two languages14. We may know from the scientific findings that_.A. the ability of learning a second language is changing all the timeB. there is no differe

28、nce between a later second language learner and one who doesn't know a second languageC. the experience of learning a second language has bad effect on people's brainD. the earlier you start to learn a second language the higher the grey matter density is15. In the last two paragraphs, the a

29、uthor wants to tell us that_.A. early learning of a second language helps you a great deal in study other subjectsB. learning a second language is the same as studying mathsC. Italian is the best choice for you as a second languageD. youd better choose the ages between 2 and 34 to learn a second lan

30、guage【参考答案】1115、BADDA 【2015高考】任务型读写You want to pass on to him/her as the foundation for your rules. Select the most important matters to make rules about.If you want your kids to stick to the rules, make them participate in setting them up. As soon as children begin to understand things around them,

31、 make them take part in the discussion about setting up rules. If youve allotted (分配) an hour every day for watching television, explain to the child why you think its a proper duration. Tell them what theyd have to do for the rest of the time. Allotting time for homework, playing with friends, etc.

32、, must be done with the childs participation. You can also explain the need to have a particular rule and the consequences of disobeying the rule during this discussion. The rules will then become more effective.Once the list of rules is ready, make an artwork out of it and ensure that the kids get

33、to see it easily while going about the house. You can hang it up behind the door to their room. Revise the rules whenever there is need, not very frequently though. After a few months, when you see that the kids are taking to a certain rule quite easily and without supervision, you may praise them f

34、or it and get rid of that rule from the list. You just need to emphasize that while youre proud that the rule needs no reminding, its still an unwritten rule. These actions will enable the kids to place you in their circle of trust.Enforcement (执行) of rules is possible only if there are clear conseq

35、uences for disobeying them. Ensure that your kids understand that the consequence is the price they have to pay for breaking the rules and its not a punishment. Not following the rule will result in a minor or major inconvenience, so make sure you explain the consequences clearly in advance and star

36、t with warnings before strictly enforcing the rules. Ensure that none of your consequences for disobeying the rules border (近似于) on abusive parenting. For example, take off the rule that says “if you dont get home by 11 at night, make arrangements to stay elsewhere until morning”. Let helping with m

37、inor household chores or cleaning up their own room, etc., serve as consequences for disobeying rules.With these tips on how to make house rules, hope you can direct your child to become a responsible and independent human being. Tips for building house rulesParagraph outlinesSupporting detailsKeep

38、the house rules(20) and few.(21) the rules on your childs maturity level and the target values. Make rules about the most important matters.(22) kids in setting up the rules.(23) with children when making rules.Give children a clear (24) of the reasons for the rules and the consequences of disobeyin

39、g the rules.Show the rules in the (25) of an artwork.Put up the list of rules where it can be (26) easily.Make the rules revised when (27) but not very frequently.(28) the rules that the children can follow easily from the list.Make kids understand the consequences for disobeying them.Make your kids

40、 have a proper (29) of the consequence its not a punishment but a kind of price. Warn the kids of the consequences in advance.Dont make abusing kids act as the consequences for disobeying the rules.【答案】20. simple 21. Base 22. Involve23. Discuss 24. explanation 25. form 26. seen 27. necessary28. Remo

41、ve 29. understanding 【广东省湛江市2014模拟】 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先请阅读下面六件产品的简介。A. Bio Pac Dish Soap Bio Pac Dish Soap, with aloe and tea tree oil, has a fresh smell. It contributes a lot to green cleaning, for it is made of natural ingredients. Whats more, the c

42、ompany gives 10 percent of its profits to wilderness protection.B. Dish SoapMint Sage, 16 oz An all-natural dishwashing soap that has long-lasting bubbles cleans without the harsh ingredients in it that can irritate sensitive skin. This unique dish soap contains natural borax and the fragrance of fl

43、owers that work together to make things clean.C. Method Dish Soap Method Dish Soap works safely when used to wash dishes. It is concentrated, so a little goes a long way. You just need to lift and squeeze it to get a small amount of the soap from the bottle. The soap comes in various fruit fragrance

44、s, such as orange and green apple.D. Life Tree Dish Soap A few drops of Life Tree Dish Soap will do a nice job on dishes. It comes in a smaller bottle than other dish soaps. Life Tree does not use animal ingredients. So if youre looking for a really environmentally friendly dish soap, look at Life T

45、ree.E. Seventh Generation Dish Soap Seventh Generation Dish Soap cleans as well as any other soap. Also, its very environmentally friendly. The product is gentle on hands. For those who are sensitive to certain fragrances, like flowers and fruit, Seventh Generation is a great choice.F. Citrus Fresh Dish Soap   Pleas