1、 2014 年黑龙江省哈三中第一次模拟测试英语 第 I 卷 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节选择题（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，共 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、 B、 C和 D)中 ,，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The Great Barn Adventure One morning when I was 11, I explored the towns abandoned round grain barn（谷仓） . I found a chained sliding door that was wide enough fo
2、r me to pass through. Inside, there was a heavy smell of dead mice in the dark. After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft (升降机井 ) that rose all the way to the top of the barn. On one side was a one-man elevator with a long rope and roller. I stepped onto the platform and gave the rope a drag and the
3、 elevator began sliding up the shaft, but stopped halfway. After a brief panic attack, I noticed holes in the wall at regular intervals, forming a ladder. For reasons known only to an 11-year-old, I decided it would be better to go up than down. So, with shaking hands, I began climbing the wall. Aft
4、er what seemed like forever, I reached the top of the shaft. I stood up, dusted myself off and foundabsolutely nothing of interest. It was just an empty room with a ladder leading up to the roof. I climbed all the way up here for this? Then I noticed a fire extinguisher（灭火器） ,which Id always wanted
5、to shoot off. So this was the chance of a lifetime. I tried it, and, much to my surprise, the thing worked! It shot out a thick cloud of powder that instantly filled the room. I couldnt breathe. I was going to choke to death, and theyd probably never even find my body. Luckily, I remembered the ladd
6、er to the roof. I climbed up, popped the straw roof and saw a bright blue sky. I suddenly realized the dust and powder pouring out of the top could draw attention. So when the dust had settled, I climbed down and slipped out of the chained door. Im not sure if I was more excited about being alive or
7、 about not being caught, but I ran all the way back home. 21. When the author got inside the barn, he _. A. noticed a man on the elevator B. opened the chained sliding door C. saw many dead mice in the dark D. found a shaft leading to the top 22. Which of the following is the right order of the auth
8、ors adventure? a. The elevator stopped halfway. b. He entered the round grain barn. c. He climbed to the top of the shaft. d. He found a fire extinguisher and shot it off. A. b-a-c-d B. b-c-a-d C. b-a-d-c D. b-c-a-d 23. After getting out of the chained door, the author might feel _. A. inspired B. r
9、elieved C. surprised D. disappointed 24. From the passage, we can learn that the author was probably a boy full of _. A. passions B. dreams C. curiosity D. imagination 解析： 21.D 细节题：从文章第二段的句子： After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft (升降机井 ) that rose all the way to the top of the barn.可知作者进入谷仓的时候，看
10、见一个升降机井伸到顶部，选 D。 22.A 排序题：文章的 1-4 段分别描述了选项中的一件事，正确的顺序是 b. 他进入谷仓， a. 电梯停在半空， c. 他爬到升降机井的顶部， d. 他发现一个灭火器，关了它，选 A。 23.B 细节题：从文章最后一段的句子： I climbed down and slipped out of the chained door. Im not sure if I was more excited about being alive or about not being caught, but I ran all the way back home.可知作者
11、从一个链接推拉门门里面出来后，可能感觉松了一口气，选 B。 24.C 推理题：从文章第三段的句子： For reasons known only to an 11-year-old, I decided it would be better to go up than down.可知作者可能是个充满好奇心的男孩，选 C。 答案： DABC B Were always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television shows, websites, video games and other product
12、s. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or didnt like. Give examples of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewe
13、rs deal with their topic, but be sure to express your own voice in your review. Grammar Hint for Reviews: When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense. Book Reviews Discuss an authors technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot. Does the story
14、flow? Is there a strong sense of character and place? Did you stay up until dawn to finish it? Is it good reading for teenagers? What influence did it have on you and why? If youve read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares. Movie Reviews Think of the major Oscar categories
15、and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do these work together? Did some hold up while others didnt? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original. Remember that a well-writte
16、n movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not have seen a movie yet, so dont give away an exciting scene or the ending! College Reviews Begin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about
17、 all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programs are available? What are the students like? What makes the college different from others? Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit
18、the most from attending there. 25. When writing a review, you _. A. cannot refer to any previous review B. must express your own views and opinions C. must provide some information about the author D. neednt give any examples to support your views 26. Which aspects should be included in all three re
19、views? A. Strengths and weaknesses. B. Plot and character. C. Programs and scenes. D. Location and description. 27. Where can you probably find the passage? A. In a personal diary. B. In an official report. C. In a tourist guidebook. D. In a popular magazine. 解析： 25.B 细节题。根据文章第一段 3,4 行 Give examples
20、 of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible 可知当我们在写评论的时候，要提供作者的背景知识。故 B正确。 26.A 细节题。根据后三段中的 Discuss an authors technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot 和 Remember that a well-written
21、 movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses.和 Every school has strengths and weaknesses.可知这三种评论里都需要提及 strengths and weaknesses。故 A正确。 27.D 推理题。本文主要说明的是如何写出很好的评论，所以不可能是个人日记和官方报告，也不会是旅游指南。最可能的是与写作有关的杂志。故 D 项正确。 答案： BAD C Self-control can make you happier not only in the long-run, but also in
22、 the moment. The research showed that self-control isnt about giving up desires, but more about managing conflicting goals. Since most people consider highly self-controlled ones as being more task-centered, the scientists decided to find out the connection between self-control and peoples happiness
23、 to determine if being self-disciplined leaves people feel less joyful. Through a set of tests-including one that assessed 414 middle-aged participants on self-control and another that randomly interviewed volunteers on their smart phones about their mood and any desires they might be experiencing,
24、researchers found a strong connection between higher levels of self-control and satisfaction. The smart phone experiment also showed how self-control may improve mood. Those who showed the greatest self-control reported more good moods and fewer bad ones. But this didnt appear to be linked to being
25、more able to resist temptation(诱惑 )it was because they exposed themselves to fewer situations that might inspire desires in the first place. They were doing a number of things that bring them happiness and avoiding problematic desires and conflicts. That became clear in the studys last experiment, w
26、hich looked into how self-control affects the way people handle goals that conflict with one another. In particular, the researchers were interested in how self-disciplined and less-disciplined people differed when it came to choosing among “virtues” and “vices” like the pleasure of eating sugar coo
27、kie vs. the pain of gaining weight. Participants were asked to list three important goal conflicts they experienced regularly and were also questioned on how they managed to balance the goals. The highly self-controlled showed an obvious difference from those with less discipline over their lives. T
28、hey tended to avoid creating situations in which their goals would conflict, and reported fewer instances of having to choose between short-term pleasure and long-term pain. As a result, they experienced fewer negative emotions. And self-control doesnt always mean self-denial: it may mean saving now
29、 to get big payoff later. For dieters, it means making choices to avoid entering a bakery since you are more likely to buy a cupcake. Granted, self-control isnt the best way to instant satisfaction, but it may bring something even better: long-term contentment. 28. According to the research, the sel
30、f-controlled people _. A. enjoy less pleasure of life B. focus less on completing their tasks C. make others feel less delighted D. are better solving problems and conflicts 29. From the smart phone experiments, the researchers found self-controlled people _. A. like to challenge more goals B. may h
31、ave more good moods C. are easier to resist temptation D. are less satisfied with their life 30. Different from the less-controlled ones, the highly self-controlled people_. A. rarely prefer pleasures B. often create conflicting goals C. like to put up with pain D. stay away from negative emotions 3
32、1. The underlined word self-denial in the last paragraph probably means_. A. self-sacrifice B. self-help C. self-confidence D. self-improvement 解析： 28.D 细节理解题。根据第二段提到 The research showed that self-control isnt about giving up desires, but more about managing conflicting goals.研究表示自控并不是放弃欲望而是更多的管理冲突的
33、目标，故选 D 项。 29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段提到 The smart phone experiment also showed how self-control may improve mood. Those who showed the greatest self-control reported more good moods and fewer bad ones.可知自控的人能更好的改变自己的心情，故选 B项。 30.D 细节理解题。根据第三段提到 They were doing a number of things that bring them happiness and
34、avoiding problematic desires and conflicts.可知自控强的人更容易避免负面的情绪，故选 D 项。 31.A 猜测词意。根据最后一段提到 it may mean saving now to get big payoff later.这并不意味着自我牺牲为了后来取得回报，故选 A项。 答案： DBDA D In a class this past December, after I wrote some directions on the board for students about their final examination, one young
35、woman quickly took a picture of the board using her smart phone. When I looked in her direction, she apologized: “Sorry. Was it wrong to take a picture?” “I cant read my own handwriting ,” the young woman explained.“Its best if I take a picture of your writing so I can understand the notes.” That re
36、mark started a class-wide conversation about taking a picture instead of taking notes. For those in the photo-taking camp, motivations extended beyond their inability to comprehend their own handwriting. Some took pictures of notes because they knew their phone was a safe place to store material. Th
37、ey might lose paper, they reasoned, but they wouldnt lose their phones. Some took photos because they wanted to record exactly the manner in which I had noted information on the board. Others told me that during class they liked to be able to listen to the discussion attentively. Yet the use of came
38、ras as note takers, though it may be convenient, does raise significant questions for the classroom. Is a picture an effective replacement for the process of note-taking? Instructors encourage students to take notes because the act of doing so is more than merely recording necessary informationit he
39、lps prepare the way for understanding. Encouraging students to take notes may be an old-fashioned instructional method, but just because a method has a long history doesnt mean its out of date. Writing things down engages a students brain in listening, visual, and kinesthetic（触觉的） learninga view sup
40、ported by a longstanding research. The act of writing down information enables a person to begin committing it to memory, and to process and combine it, establishing the building blocks of learning new concepts. Taking a picture does indeed record the information, but it deletes some of the necessar
41、y mental engagement that taking notes employs. So can the two be equally effective? Im not sure how to measure the effectiveness of either method. For now, I allow students to take notes however they see fithandwritten or photographedbecause I figure that some notes, no matter the method of note-tak
42、ing, are better than none. 32. The woman apologized in the class because she_. A. took a picture of the board B. missed the teachers directions C. had the bad handwriting D. disturbed other students learning 33. Students refuse to take notes by hand because_. A. they are unable to take notes B. they
43、 are more likely to lose notes C. they are interested in using their phones D. they have a good memory of teachers instructions 34. According to the passage, taking notes by hand_. A. requires students to think independently B. is unsuitable for students to learn new ideas C. helps students actively
44、 participate in learning D. proves to be an old and useless learning method 35. Whats the authors opinion towards taking notes by phones? A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 解析： 32.A 细节理解题。根据第一段提到 In a class this past December, after I wrote some directions on the board for stud
45、ents about their final examination, one young woman quickly took a picture of the board using her smart phone当我在黑板上写下考试的重点时，有一个人用手机照下黑板的内容，故她认为这是不礼貌的，故选 A项。 33.B 细节理解题。根据第三段提到 Some took pictures of notes because they knew their phone was a safe place to store material. They might lose paper, they re
46、asoned,可知选 B项。 34 C 细节理解题。根据第四段提到 Instructors encourage students to take notes because the act of doing so is more than merely recording necessary informationit helps prepare the way for understanding 可知做笔记可以帮助记录 有效的信息，更好的理解 The act of writing down information enables a person to begin committing it
47、 to memory, and to process and combine it, establishing the building blocks of learning new concepts.写下这些信息有助于学习的过程，故选 C项。 35 B 细节推断题。根据最后一段提到 Im not sure how to measure the effectiveness of either method.我也不确定如何衡量哪一种方法的有效性，故选 B项。 答案： ABCB 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
48、中有两项为多余选项。 False Fear of Big Fish Many people believe sharks are dangerous and will always try to hurt or even kill humans. _36_ A shark exhibition at the National Aquarium(水族馆 ) in Baltimore, US, proves this. Visitors can touch young sharks, see their eggs develop and watch a dozen different specie
49、s swim smoothly around a huge tank. Most people fail to realize that attacks dont happen very often. Humans are more likely to be killed by lightening than by a shark. _37_. There, kids can learn, from an early age, not to fear sharks. “People fear what they dont know,” said Nancy Hotchkiss, an organizer of the exhibition. “Shark have been arou
