1、2014届广东省揭阳一中高三上学期期中考试英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。 It was a dreadfully cold and cloudy afternoon. I was on the bus with my children, aged four and two, heading home when it started to rain. I realized this would mean a wet walk home 【小题 1】 the bus stop. 【小题
2、2】 my house was merely two blocks away, it was not a pleasant walk with one small boy asleep in the pram (手推婴儿车 ), the other one in a raincoat and no umbrella for myself. A pick-up truck passed us on the road. I tried to thumb a ride but failed. My little boy woke up with a start and began to cry. I
3、【小题 3】 (convince) that things might become worse and nobody would bother to help on such a terrible day. A few minutes later, 【小题 4】 truck drove by, but to my surprise, I saw it 【小题 5】(pull) back and the driver looking directly at us. A young man put the window down. “Hey, heres an umbrella for you,
4、 please take 【小题 6】 .” He called out. I stood there 【小题 7】 (astonish), barely believing that the man 【小题 8】 existence was unknown to me only moments ago, could be so 【小题 9】 (consider). “Come on, give this to your mummy,” he said to my older son. I accepted the offer and expressed my gratitude to him
5、. This man might have needed the umbrella for himself later during the day but preferred to give it to me. It was a lesson to me 【小题 10】 its possible to give without expecting anything in return. 答案： 【小题 1】 from 【小题 2】 Though / Although / While 【小题 3】 was convinced 【小题 4】 another 【小题 5】 pulling 【小题
6、6】 it 【小题 7】 astonished 【小题 8】 whose 【小题 9】 considerate 【小题 10】 that 试题分析： 本文叙述了作者带着两个小孩雨天从公共汽车站步行回家得到别人帮助的故事。一辆卡车上的年轻男子将自己的雨伞让给作者，虽然他们互不相识，虽然他自己可能也需要雨伞。由此，作者感慨 ，还是有人愿意帮助别人而不期待回报。 【小题 1】 this would mean a wet walk home 由于天在下雨，从公共汽车站走回家又没有雨伞，身上一定会被雨淋湿。本题填 from. walk home from the bus stop: 从车站步行回家。 【
7、小题 2】车站距家仅两个街区，但带着一个 4岁一个 2岁的小孩、没有雨伞的雨中步行，不是一件愉快的事情。 “距离不远 ”与 “不会愉快 ”之间是让步关系。merely: only. 故本题填 though或 although或 while. 【小题 3】 be convinced: believe, be sure. 相信。故本题填 was convinced. 【小题 4】第二段提到： A pick-up truck passed us on the road. 曾有一辆 truck从旁经过，几分钟后， “另一辆 ”truck又从旁经过。故本题填 another. 【小题 5】看见卡车往回倒
8、车。 see sb. doing sth. 后面的 looking提示此处填pulling. 现在分词作宾语补足语。 【小题 6】 heres an umbrella for you, please take it. 这里有把伞给你，拿去吧。 it指代前一句提到的雨伞。故本题填 it. 【小题 7】因为一个完全陌生的人对自己如此体贴将雨伞让给自己，作者感到“诧异 ”。故本题填 astonished（诧异的），过去分词作状语，表 “伴随状态 ”。 【小题 8】 “几分钟之前自己还不知道其存在的 ”陌生人，却对自己如此体贴。whose引导定语从句，并在从句中修饰 existence. 故本题填 w
9、hose. 【小题 9】陌生人对自己的 “体贴 ”令作者诧异。故本题填 considerate（体贴的）。注意： considerable: 相当地、很大程度上。 【小题 10】男子自己也可能需要雨伞，却将雨伞让给了作者。这对作者是一个“教育 ”：还是有人愿意助人而不求回报。 its possible to give without expecting anything in return.是 lesson的同位语，表示 lesson的内容。 that引导同位语从句。故本题填 that. 考点：记叙文。 完型填空 When we think of green buildings, we ten
10、d to think of new ones-the kind of modern, solar-paneled masterpieces that make the covers of architecture magazines But the US has more than 100 million existing homes, and it would be incredibly to tear them all down and them with greener versions An enormous amount of energy and resources went in
11、to the construction of those houses And it would take an average of 65 years for the carbon emissions (排放 ) from a(an) _ _ energy-efficient (节能 ) home to make up for the lost by destroying an old one So in the broadest sense, the greenest home is the one that has already been built But at the same t
12、ime, half of US carbon emissions come from heating, cooling and powering our , offices and other buildings You cant deal with climate without dealing with existing buildings, says Richard Moe, the president of the National Trust With some exceptions, the oldest homes tend to be the energy-efficient
13、Houses built before 1939 use about 50% more energy per square foot than those built after 2000, mainly due to the tiny cracks and gaps that over time and let in more outside . ,there are a vast number of relatively simple changes that can green older homes, from ones like Lincolns Cottage to your ow
14、n postwar home And efficiency upgrades (升级 ) can save more than just the earth; they can help property owners from rising power . 【小题1】 A terrible B wasteful C wonderful D useful A put B build C replace D take A reduced B increased C used D destroyed A old B fashionable C new D beautiful A magazines
15、 B trees C materials D resources A nearly B hardly C rarely D mostly A libraries B schools C homes D stores A improvement B appearance C stability D change A most B really C very D least A expand B narrow C strengthen D weaken A dust B air C smoke D water A Oppositely B Unfortunately C Fortunately D
16、 Frankly A historic B worthless C ordinary D meaningless A charge B protect C punish D warn A prices B costs C businesses D bargains 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 D 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8】 D 【小题 9】 D 【小题 10】 A 【小题 11】 B 【小题 12】 C 【小题 13】 A 【小题 14】 B 【小题 15】 B 试题分析： 本文试图说明，全部拆除老旧房屋代
17、之以新的节能型房屋是不划算的，因为新型房屋所减少的排放需要几十年才能补偿拆除旧房屋所损失的资源。对于老旧房屋做一些简单的改变，既能拯救地球，也可让房主免受资源成本攀升之累。 【小题 1】下文提到：那些老旧房屋建造时投入了大量的能源和资源，新型绿色房屋减少的排放量平均需要 65年才能补偿拆除老旧房屋损失的资源。所以全部拆除老旧房屋是一种 “浪费 ”。故 B项正确。 【小题 2】拆除老旧房屋， “代之以 ”相对绿色的房屋。 replace A with B: 用 B替代 A. 故 C项正确。 【小题 3】新型节能型房屋应该能够 “减少 ”碳排放。故答案：为 A。 【小题 4】 “新型 ”节能型房屋
18、，与 “老旧 ”房屋相对。故 C项正确。 【小题 5】文章第二段提到：建造那些老旧房屋投入了大量的 energy和resources。而绿色房屋所减少的排放量平均需要 65年才能抵充拆除老旧房屋损失的 “资源 ”，包括建筑材料 (materials)等有形资源，也包括投入的劳动等无形资源。故答案：为 D。 【小题 6】 “几乎 ”一半的碳 排放来自家居等处的取暖、制冷以及用电。 mostly: in most cases. 多数情况下。用以修饰动词。 nearly: 接近、差不多。程度副词，修饰形容词或副词。故 A项正确。 【小题 7】第二段提到 “新型节能型 home”；常理也告诉我们，居家
19、是人们待的时间最长的处所。学校、图书馆、商店等以 ”other buildings”概括。故 C 项最佳。 【小题 8】不处理现有建筑带来的问题就不能处理气候 “变化 ”问题。故 D项正确。 improvement: 改善、改良。 appearance: 外貌、样貌；出现。 stability: 稳定性。不合题意。 “改善气候 ”是需要我们去完成的任务，不是一个需要处理的 “问题 ”。 “气候稳定 ”更不是 “问题 ”。 【小题 9】下文提到， 39年之前建造的房屋比 2000年后建造的房屋每平方英尺要多耗费 50%能源。这是由于老旧房屋缝隙扩大，需要更多能源来保暖或制冷。所以，年代越是久远的
20、房屋，能源使用效率越低。 最老旧的房子当然是能源利用效率最低的。故 D项正确。 least efficient: 效率最低。 【小题 10】老旧房屋时间久远，故而缝隙 “扩大 ”。 expand: 扩大、扩张。 A项正确。 【小题 11】 缝隙扩大，密封程度差，外面的 “空气 ”就会进来。故答案：为 B. 【小题 12】拆除浪费；不拆也浪费。 “幸运的是 ”，有许多相对简单的改造方法可以使老旧房屋绿化。 A. 相反。 B. 不幸的是。 C. 幸运的是。 D. 坦率讲。故 C项正确。 【小题 13】 Lincolns cottage (林肯的小屋 )提示此处选择 historic（有历史意义的）
21、。故答案：为 A。 【小题 14】对于老旧房屋能源利用效率的提升，可以使房主免受成本不断攀升之累。 protect sb. from sth. 使某人免受 之苦。 charge: 收取（ 费用）； punish: 惩罚； warn: 警告。均不合题意。 B项正确。 【小题 15】对于老旧房屋能源利用效率的提升，可以使房主免受 “成本 ”不断攀升之累。 cost指必须付出的代价； price指价格。 “价格 ”上升，并不必然意为着“成本 ”上升，这要根据 “收入与支出比 ”来确定。故 B项正确。 考点：说明文 阅读理解 I decided to go back to school in the
22、fall of 2008 after not being happy with my current job and financial status. I obtained my Associates Degree in May 2002 in Commercial Arts. After graduation, I had trouble obtaining a job in that field. For years, I was going from one job to another feeling unfilled, and I was not satisfied with th
23、e instability. I decided to go back to school for either International Business or Psychology. I weighed the pros and cons of both professions and Psychology won. I like helping my friends and family, when they go through hard situations in their life by giving them sound advice and being honest wit
24、h them. Also, I was interested in “the mind”. I was searching for online schools because my work schedule at my current job would not allow me to attend a regular class. I was nervous about starting online classes because I heard mixed stories from other friends who were taking online classes. I dec
25、ided to do it anyway to experience something different. I wanted to find an online school that was affordable and reputable. Through my search, I discovered Walden University, which is specially for working adults who want to obtain a bachelors degree or higher. The process of getting accepted was e
26、asy, which included writing an essay on why I wanted to attend their school, transferring my previous credits, etc. I am currently enrolled in the Bachelors program for psychology, and I am paying for college via financial-aid loans and grants. This experience has been interesting yet trying as some
27、times it was difficult to balance work, school and home life. I learned a lot about psychology and myself. For example, I like writing about current events, relationships and traveling. I thought my English composition was ordinary, but after taking a few classes at Walden University, I improved my
28、English composition and it made me feel confident enough to start writing professionally so I became a freelance (自由撰稿 ) writer. Currently, I am only three classes away from obtaining my Bachelors Degree in Psychology! It was one of the best decisions I made in my life. 【小题 1】 What did the author st
29、udy originally when he was in college A Psychology B Commercial Arts C International Business D English Composition 【小题 2】 What do we know about the author from Paragraph 2 A He decided to study International Business at first. B He wanted to study two majors. C He liked Psychology better. D He chos
30、e his major with the help of his friends. 【小题 3】 Why was the author nervous about starting online classes A Because he heard some negative remarks about it. B Because he was worried that he didnt have enough time to study. C Because he feared he would fail the entrance exam. D Because he was afraid
31、that he didnt have enough money. 【小题 4】 Which of the following best describes the authors learning experience A Dull and challenging. B Interesting and easy. C Interesting and challenging. D Dull and easy 【小题 5】 According to the passage, the author _. A was not able to find a full-time job B is most
32、 interested in writing C pays for his schooling with the help of his family D is satisfied with his achievements. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 A 【小题 4】 C 【小题 5】 D 试题分析： 本文记叙了作者不满意自己的现状，决定继续读书并进而发现自我、实现自我的故事。作者原来的专业是商务，但是找不到对口的工作，只好不断换工作。后来参加一所学校的在线课程学习心理学。在这里，作者不但学到了许多心理学知识，而且对自己更为了解，并成为自由撰稿人。 【小题 1
33、】细节题。由文章第一段 I obtained my Associates Degree in May 2002 in Commercial Arts.一句可知，作者 2002年获得商务专业学位。故 B项正确。 【小题 2】推断题。从 I like helping my friends and family by giving them sound advice. Also, I was interested in “the mind”可知，作者热衷于以专业知识帮助朋友与家人，且对于 “the mind”感兴趣。与 “国际商务 ”比较起来，作者更喜爱 “心理学 ”。故 C项正确。 【小题 3】细
34、节题。由 I was nervous about starting online classes because I heard mixed stories from other friends who were taking online classes.一句可知，作者从学习网络课程的朋友那里听到关于网络课程不同的说法，有些当然是负面的评价，故而作者感到 “紧张不安 ”。所以 A项正确。 【小题 4】细节题。从 This experience has been interesting yet trying as sometimes it was difficult to balance wo
35、rk, school and home life.一句可知，在线学习有趣但具有考验性，因为很难在工作、学习和家庭三者之间取得平衡。 “有趣但有挑战性“，故 C项正确。 trying: 考验人的。 【小题 5】推断题。从文章最后一句 It was one of the best decisions I made in my life.可知，作者庆幸自己的选择，认为这是自己一生中最好的决定，由此断定作者对自己取得的成绩很满意。 A项说作者找不到全职工作、 B项说作者对写作最感兴趣，文章中都找不到依据； C项说学习费用来自家人，与原文不符。故D项正 确。 考点：记叙文。 Regarded as on
36、e of the English languages most gifted poets, John Keats wrote poetry that concentrated on imagery, human nature, and philosophy. Although Keats didnt receive much formal literary education, his own studies and passion brought him much success. Additionally, his own life situation influenced his poe
37、try greatly. Growing up as a young boy in London in a lower middle-class family, the young John didnt attend a private school, but went to a public one. His teachers and his familys friends regarded him as an optimistic boy who favored playing and fighting much more than minding his studies. After h
38、is fathers death in the early 1800s, followed by his mothers passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核 ), he began viewing life differently. He wanted to escape the world and did so by reading anything he could get his hands on. At around the age of 16, the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon s
39、o that he too might become a doctor. However, his literary appetite had taken too much of his fancy, especially with his addiction to the poetry of Ehmund Spenser. He was able to have his first full poem published in the Examiner in 1816, entitled O Solitude! If I Must With Thee Dwell. Within two mo
40、nths in 1817, Keats had written an entire volume of poetry, but was sharply criticized by a magazine. However, the negative response didnt stop his pursuit of rhythm (韵律 ). John Keats next work was Endymion, which was published in May 1818. The story involves a shepherd who falls in love with the mo
41、on goddess and leads him on an adventure of one boys hope to overcome the limitations of being human. Following Engymion, however, he tried something more narrative-based and wrote Isabella. During this time, John Keats began seeing his limitations in poetry due to his own limit in life experiences.
42、 He would have to have the “knowledge” associated with his poems. His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a bout (发作 ) with tuberculosis while visiting Italy would keep him from his work and eventually take his life in 1821. 【小题 1】 John Keats attitude t
43、owards life changed because of _. A his early education from school B the deaths of his parents C Edmund Spensers poetry D the criticism of a magazine 【小题 2】 What is the common thing between John Keats and his mother A They read many books. B They had a bad childhood C They died of the same disease.
44、 D They showed strong interest in poetry 【小题 3】 What do we know from the passage A Keats received little education at school. B Keats once had a chance of becoming a doctor. C In 1816 Keats spent two months writing a poem. D Endymion was about a real love story. 【小题 4】 While pursuing his dream of be
45、coming a poet at first, John Keats was _. A determined B experienced C knowledgeable D impatient 【小题 5】 What can we infer from the passage A Keats family must have been very poor when he was young. B Edmund Spenser was the greatest poet in Keats time. C It is likely that Keats rewrote his poem Isabe
46、lla. D The poem Hyperion wasnt completed by Keats. 答案： 【小题 1】 B 【小题 2】 C 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 A 【小题 5】 D 试题分析： 本文记叙了英国诗人 John Keats 的生平和作品。诗人儿时家庭贫困，曾经学医，但是对诗歌更有兴趣。父母的相继去世，改变了诗人的人生态度，从此一改不爱读书的习惯，躲进书堆、逃避世界。 1816 年出版处女诗作。 1817 年出版诗集，但是受到一家杂志的尖锐批评，然而没有放弃对诗歌的执着。在意识到自己生活经历限制了自己诗歌创作之后，诗人原 本在下一部作品中将诗歌与 “知识 “集合起来
47、，但是英年早逝，于 1821年离世。 【小题 1】细节题。由第二段 After his fathers death in the early 1800s, followed by his mothers passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核 ), he began viewing life differently. 可知诗人在父母相继离世后开始改变对生活的看法。故 B项正确。 【小题 2】细节题。由 followed by his mothers passing due to tuberculosis (肺结核 )和文章最后一句 a bout (发作 ) with
48、tuberculosis eventually take his life in 1821可知，诗人与母亲死于相同疾病。故 C项正确。 【小题 3】细节题。由第三段第一句话 the teenage John Keats began studying under a surgeon 可知，诗人 16岁时曾师从一位外科医生。 surgeon: 外科医生。 A项与原文不符，犯了偷换概念的错误。原文第一段说的是 诗人没有受过文学方面的正规教育（ Keats didnt receive much formal literary education）而非 “学校教育有限）。 1817年诗人用了不到两个月写
49、出诗集，而非 1816年， C项错误。Endymion是一首神话诗歌（ love with the moon goddess）而非真实爱情故事， D项错误。故 B项正确。 【小题 4】细节题。从第三段最后一句 However, the negative response didnt stop his pursuit of rhythm 可知，尖锐的批评没有时诗人放弃对诗歌是执着。故 A项正确。 determined: 意志坚定的。 【小题 5】推断题。由最后一段 His next work was Hyperion that would attempt to combine all that he learned. However, a b
