1、2014届高考二轮增分增值集训：名词英语试卷与答案（带解析） 其他 The history of English Coins English coins have developed and changed over time. In the early 1600s coins were made using the hammer struck method. Hammered coins or cast coins where the primary way coins were made and thus limited the number of coins that may be pl
2、aced into circulation (流通 ). Hammered coins were made as far back as the first millennium BC with continued in use until the 1500s to the 1700s. English coins underwent a change in about 1663. Hammered English coins were made using a blank quantity of metal that was the required weight and placing i
3、t between two dies. A die is a mold (模子 ) that allows the metal to get cut to a certain size and shape.The metal die contained an image that when hammered without delay would mold the image on each side of the coin. The unit was customarily place on a log or other firm surface which was known as a p
4、ile. One person held the die while a second person struck it. There were several issues with this kind of coin making. For one thing, it was extremely slow and work in depth. Comparatively few coins might be made and placed into circulation. A second problem was that hammered coins had many irregula
5、rities. When several coins were placed together in a container and shaken about they were damaged as well. That is why older English coins might have chips(缺口 ) and rough edges. During the 17th century hammered coins were replaced with milled (轧有花边的 ) coins. While France was the first country to sta
6、rt producing coins that were made entirely by machine, Britain wasnt far behind. Britain, in fact, began to manufacture coins on a trial basis in the mid-1500s, but it wasnt until the end of 1662 that English coins were made completely by machine. The screw press (螺旋压力机 ) was the first machine to pr
7、oduce coins as an alternative to hammered coins. Leonardo da Vinci was the person who invented the screw press in the 15th century. It was powered by a water mill. Early on efforts were made to protect the coins by edging. Youll see that English-made coins have milled edges. Milled English coins wer
8、e much more standard in size and shape as well. The speed at which milled coins could be created allowed the coin circulation to grow and a greater number of coin types to be developed. English coins were used in this country during the royally period. Hammered coins were produced and used up throug
9、h the end of the 18th century and were given out across the colonies. English coins went through quite a lot of changes as can be seen in old coins that have been started in the US over time. _【小题 1】 _of English coins Time & Major Events Hammered coins The hammer struck method used to make coins has
10、 a history dating back to the first millennium BC. At least two people are needed to carry out the work, with one _【小题 2】 _the die and the other striking it. _【小题 3】 _： The number of coins made and placed into circulation this way was _【小题 4】 _. Older English coins were quite _【小题 5】 _，with many hav
11、ing chips and rough edges. Such coins were placed into circulation across the colonies and _【小题 6】 _ in use through the end of the 18th century. Milled coins During the 15th century Leonardo da Vinci _【小题 7】 _the screw press, the 1st machine to produce coins. In the mid-1500s Britain _【小题 8】 _manufa
12、cturing coins. In the 17th century France became the first country to start producing coins made entirely by machine， _【小题 9】 _ by Britain, whose machine-made coins were featured by milled edges, but were more regular in size and shape. The coin circulation began to grow. Milled coins appeared as a(
13、n) _【小题 10】 _ to hammered coins. 答案： 【小题 1】 Types 【小题 2】 holding 【小题 3】 Disadvantages/Problems/Issues 【小题 4】 limited 【小题 5】 irregular 【小题 6】 remained 【小题 7】 invented 【小题 8】 tried 【小题 9】 followed 【小题 10】 alternative 单项选择 * Is that Dec.21,2012 is the end of the world true Definitely not ， but _ must b
14、e paid to global climate change. A contact B care C attention D influence 答案： C These days ， he has stayed up late into night in order to get good marks in the following monthly test. Its no _ that he seems tired and asleep in class every day. A wonder B problem C doubt D question 答案： A I sent a big
15、 bunch of flowers to the nurse as an _ of thanks for her taking good care of my grandpa in the nursing home. A attitude B impression C appreciation D expression 答案： D The system has been designed to give students quick and easy _ to the digital resources of the library. A access B passage C way D ap
16、proach 答案： A Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for _ building. A respect B friendship C reputation D character 答案： D James took the magazines off the little table to make _ for the television. A room B area C field D position 答案： A This restaurant has become popula
17、r for its wide _ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets. A division B area C range D circle 答案： C Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving licence reached 200,000， a(n) _ of 40,000 per year. A average B number C amount D quantity 答案： A “Tommy， run！ Be quick！ The house is on f
18、ire！ ”the mother shouted， with _ clearly in her voice. A anger B rudeness C regret D panic 答案： D Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional _. A consequence B independence C competence D intelligence 答案： C 完型填空 Check Engine Light As I turned from the p
19、arking lot， heading for home， I noticed a yellow light on my dashboard(仪表板 )had come on.The symbol indicated that I was to _ the engine.I noted the water temperature and the oil light _ to see if there were problems that would _ an overheated engine.Noting these two gauges(仪表 )were okay， I _ I could
20、 ignore the little yellow light that caused such great _ for at least the moment. After I retrieved my owner manual(用户手册 )， I _ the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and that _ is required.Malfunctions will often be indicated by the _ before any problem is apparent， whi
21、ch may _ more serious damage to the vehicle.This system is _ to assist you and your technician in _ diagnosing any malfunction. Reading the manual made me think of how we need _in our lives to be our “check engine light” We need to know when a(n) _ occurs and when service is required in our lives.We
22、 need to correct our problems before serious damage surfaces.We need a light to _ in our minds to help us avoid conflict， pain， or disaster.We need a(n) _ to come on to tell us not to yield to temptation.We need to be _ that we shouldnt ignore good and work to make life better for all of us. God mak
23、es a magnificent “check engine light” He gives you an awareness to keep your pathway _.He shows you the beauty of the earth to _ you to him.He gives people who care about you， to help _ your living.He has provided his word to point the _.Lean on God to lead your pathway from the problems that could
24、damage your living.He can repair malfunctions before they destroy your being. 【小题1】 A replace B heat C repair D check A quickly B gradually C luckily D approximately A cool B cause C protect D hide A wondered B reasoned C imagined D appreciated A strength B difference C anxiety D risk A found B sens
25、ed C required D believed A balance B patience C service D performance A sight B situation C system D event A generate B prevent C accumulate D increase A charged B arranged C achieved D designed A truly B simply C correctly D slowly A anyone B someone C everyone D no one A problem B question C argum
26、ent D accident A run away B work out C come on D turn up A cube B alarm C flash D light A reminded B applied C recognized D assured A similar B straight C tough D changeable A adapt B apply C rush D lead A guide B finish C make D affect A use B time C way D sign 答案： 【小题 1】 D 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 B 【小题 5】 C 【小题 6】 A 【小题 7】 C 【小题 8】 C 【小题 9】 B 【小题 10】 D 【小题 11】 C 【小题 12】 B 【小题 13】 A 【小题 14】 C 【小题 15】 D 【小题 16】 A 【小题 17】 B 【小题 18】 D 【小题 19】 A 【小题 20】 C
