1、2014年河北省唐山市高三9月摸底考试英语第I卷第一节听力（略）第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole. Most of the kids swim there, and there areplenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for hi
2、s safety.Still, the firefighters first words You need to come up here to the Stillwater River made me catch mybreath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK.” When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel abouthis shoulders, sit
3、ting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine.I hurried over to him. You OK?I asked.”Yeah, was all he said. But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didnt get it from my son, however, whotends to play his cards close to his vest.The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing th
4、e cries, Anton and his friend Tyler,without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore.In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make itthrough the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teens are stubborn and self-centred
5、, but that didnt meanthey have no desire to do good.Still shocked by my sons daring, I drove him home. Along the way, I tried to dig out some more informationfrom him - but he had precious little to say. The only words he said were,”Whats for supper? I spent some time alone that evening, thinking ab
6、out the tragedy that might have been. The next morning,when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story. But all he did was toast some bread, pull himselftogether, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water oftenruns deep.21.Why did
7、the mother allow her son to swim there?A. He was an excellent swimmer.B. The water of the river is shallow.C. He was old enough to swim.D. The rocks can be of help if theres danger.22.The underlined part who tends to play his cards close to his vest probably meansA. Anton is a boy fond of swimming w
8、ith other kidsB.Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinksC.Anton always has a desire to help others D. Anton seldom changes his mind23.In the mothers eyes, what her son did wasA. dangerous but interestingC. unexpected and courageousB. meaningful but difficult D. awful and absurd24. What might
9、 be the best title for the passage?A. My Son, My HeroB.Anton,ASilent BoyC.AGood DeedD.AProud Mother解析：21.D细节理解题。根据第一段提到there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears forhis safety.作为一个安全的海港，有许多的石头，因此我并不担心他的安全，故选D项。22.B推断题。根据第五段提到But my eyes begged for an explanation, I
10、didnt get it from my son, however, whotends to play his cards close to his vest.我希望得到解释，但从儿子的并没有得到，他倾向于把这事放在内心，故选B项。 23.C细节推断题。根据倒数第四段提到In an age in which the word hero is broadcast with abandon andseemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son. The teen
11、s arestubborn and self-centred, but that didnt mean they have no desire to do good.在一个“英雄”一词被随意使用的时代，“英雄”似乎可以用来形容每一个能把日子过下去的人，我意识到在我的儿子以及他的朋友那里，我直面的是真正的英雄行为为了别人而不顾自己个人的安危，故选C项。24.A主旨大意。本文讲述的是在一个“英雄”一词被随意使用的时代，“英雄”似乎可以用来形容每一个能把日子过下去的人，我意识到在我的儿子以及他的朋友那里，我直面的是真正的英雄行为为了别人而不顾自己个人的安危，故选A项。答案：DBCA BThe Cub
12、an iguana is a species of lizard（蜥蜴）of the iguana family. It is the largest of the West Indian rockiguanas, one of the most endangered groups of lizards. This species with red eyes and a thick tail is one of thelargest lizards in the Caribbean. The Cuban iguana is primarily herbivorous; 95% of its d
13、iet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from asmany as 30 plant species, including the seaside rock bush and various grasses. However, Cuban iguanasoccasionally consume animal matter, and individuals have been observed eating the dead flesh of birds, fish andcrabs, The researchers wrote that
14、quite a few people on Isla Magueyes could have caused this incident.The Cuban iguana is distributed throughout the rocky southern coastal areas of mainland Cuba and itssurrounding islands with a wild population booming on Isla Magueyes, Puerto Rico. It is also found on theCayman Islands of Little Ca
15、yman and Cayman Brac, where a separate subspecies occurs. Females guard their nestsites and often nest in sites half destroyed by Cuban crocodiles. To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguanaoften makes its home within or near prickly-pear cacti（仙人掌）.In general the species is in decline, more qu
16、ickly on the mainland than on the outlying islands. One of thereasons for their decline is habitat destruction caused by the over consuming of farm animals, housingdevelopment, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches where the animals prefer to build their nests.Although the wild populati
17、on is in decline, the numbers of iguanas have been sharply increased as a result of captive-breeding（圈养）and other conservation programs.25.The underlined word herbivorous（Paragraph 2）probably means .A. dangerousB. gentleC. plant-eating D. flesh-eating26.Why does the Cuban iguana build its nest near
18、prickly-pear cacti?A. To keep itself cool.B. To get the food easily.C. To stay away from people.D. To avoid crocodiles attack.27.How many reasons are mentioned for the habitat destruction?A. Two.B. Three.C, Four.D. Five.28.Whats the authors purpose of writing the text?A. To give us a brief introduct
19、ion to the Cuban iguana. B. To show he is concerned about the Cuban iguana.C. To explain reasons for the Cuban iguanas decline.D. To draw peoples attention to the endangered Cuban iguana.解析：25.C词意猜测。根据第二段提到95% of its diet consists of the leaves, flowers and fruits from as many as 30plant species, in
20、cluding the seaside rock bush and various grasses.百分之九十五他的饮食包括叶，花，水果多达30个物种，故食草型动物，故选C项。26.D细节理解题。根据第三段提到To avoid the attack from them, the Cuban iguana often makes its homewithin or near prickly-pear cacti可知为了避免来自他人的攻击，故选D项。27.B细节理解题。根据最后一段提到One of the reasons for their decline is habitat destructi
21、on caused by theover consuming of farm animals, housing development, and the building of tourist resorts on the beaches wherethe animals prefer to build their nests可知被破坏原因是农场动物的消费造成的栖息地的破坏,房地产开发和建设旅游度假村，故选B项。 28.A推断题。第一段是对它的所属家庭的介绍，第二段介绍它的饮食，第三段讲它的分布，第四段讲面临灭绝的原因，故选A项。答案：CDBA CIts time for your famil
22、y to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to getmore information.Take the Rides ofYour LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills Even though itslocated off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the bestoverall theme park of the cou
23、ntry, says U.S. News weekends only from Labor Day through November 2.Tickets start at $ 48.99 per person if purchased online.Wander Free on a Dude farmDust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise.Located in Augusta, Montana, The farm has everythi
24、ng an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for, says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, ofcourse, horseback rides. The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-onlyprograms are available.Total cost starts at $ 1,360 pe
25、r adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child.Dig for DinosaursMost kids（and adults）love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreamscome true, head to Fruita, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offersDino Digs for children ages five and older. You can choose from one-, three-, andfive-day e
26、xpeditions. Imagine how your child will feel when she helpsunearth the fossilized（化石）bones of ancient species, says Outside magazine. It lasts from May to October.Digs start at $ 125 per person. Surf Sand DunesSwap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park inFlorence, Oregon. Rea
27、l Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dunepark, which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught byworld-champion sand boarders. Then you can hit the ,slopes to test yourskills. From March to June, and September to November.Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lesso
28、ns start at $ 45 an hour perperson.29.What is special about Cedar Point?A.You can visit Cedar Point on weekends.B.It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from.C.You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs. D.It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders.30.If you have a 3-d
29、ay holiday inApril, which of the following may interest you most?A. Take the Rides of Your LifeB. Wander Free on a Dude farmC. Dig for DinosaursD. Surf Sand Dunes31.Where will you probably find this passage?A. Ascience fiction.B.An adventure storybook.C.Atravel magazine.D. Atheme park advertisement.
30、解析：29.B细节理解题。根据第二段提到Even though its located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country, says U.S. News you have to relax and relieve your stress while performingthis. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from
31、helping you challenge yourself,taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.3.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can notonly help you maintain your regular weight, but als
32、o make you feel better about yourself.4.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people. Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staff. You never know whatkind of people theyre going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your
33、 class. 40A. You should do it continuously.B. Someone may hang up on you.C. You dont need to go to the gym. D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F. Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop.G. You can never see any improveme
34、nt if you stick to your comfort zone.解析：36.G根据上文提到We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.毕竟我们在生活中是需要压力的。所以选G You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone如果你处在安逸的环境中看不到发展的。37.B根据上文提到pick up the phone and make a call让你去找电话寻找帮助，下方提到But dont stop on thefirst try!不要
35、停止努力与尝试，可知选B有人可能做挂你的电话。38.F根据下方提到Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stresswhile performing this确保你的爱好与你的事业无关，你就可以在完成过程中放松，故选F有一个自己喜欢的爱好。 39.C根据标题中提到Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise留出一定的时间来进行锻炼，A simple 9-minute run around
36、your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself仅仅九分钟的在附近的跑步就会产生作用故选C没有必要去体育馆，40.E根据最后一段第一句话提到Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with theservice staff试着联系那些服务人员，故选E开始旅行并学习挑战自己。答案：GBFCE第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填
37、入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Lunch hour is crazy at SAME Cafe, the 40-seat restaurant my husband and I run in Denver.A woman in a（n）_ 41 suit stepped in. Hi, Libby. she said. Wow, what a 42 ! The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay. 43 many customers, she volunteered to w
38、ash dishes and 44 .Look at her now: confident and hopeful. Wasnt this what wed hoped for?In 2003, wed 45 this crazy dream: start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register（收款台）. Right away we hit hurdles（阻碍）. There is no such thing as a 46 lunch, one potential landlord（房东）sniffed. I
39、 met brokers, bankers and suppliers, only to watch them 47，shaking their heads. No bankwould lend us the money to open a restaurant with no 48 .The only fund we could get was our individualretirement account. 49 we rented space from a landlord on Colfax Street. We put flyers（传单）around theneighborhoo
40、d, asked friends to 50 the word, and held our breath.Word traveled fast, 51 stories in the papers and on TV. Soon we had more than 50customers a day.A fewate without paying or 52 an hour of work. But most gave what they could, 53 it was just a dollar. Thosewith money gave, and then more. One of our
41、customers left a 54 for 500 dollars. Another bought 1000 dollarsin gift certificates. 55 another donated a truck so we could transport 56 from suppliers.People came here partly for what our cafe 57 SAME: So A11 May Eat, We treat everyone with 58 .We hoped to develop a sense of community- so that we
42、might 59 one another. The woman in business suitwas one of them. Our 60 to open the cafe was worth it,41.A. dinnerB. evening C. businessD. summer42.A. changeB. beautyC. foolD. coincidence43.A. WithB. LikeC. BesidesD. Towards44. A. waitB. singC. performD. sweep45.A. livedB. hatchedC. ignoredD. achiev
43、ed46.A. packedB. deliciousC. free D. delivered47.A. crowd togetherB. flood inC. walk awayD. turn up48.A. staff supportB. regular customersC. lunch boxesD. cash register49.A. Unfortunately B. FinallyC. InterestinglyD. Illegally50.A. analyze B. readC. spreadD. approve51.A. thanks toB. apart fromC. ahe
44、ad ofD. according to52.A. regrettingB. gainingC. donatingD. balancing 53.A. only whenB. and foreverC. so thatD. even if54.A. rewardB. checkC. billD. list55.A. StillB. Instead C. OtherwiseD. Thus56.A. lunchB. customersC. dishesD. produce57.A. stood forB. applied forC. benefited fromD. depended on58.
45、A. patienceB. generosityC. confidenceD. dignity59. A. protectB. trustC. helpD. treasure60.A. dreamB. struggleC. managementD. style解析：41.C考查名词辨析A. dinner晚餐；B. evening晚上；C. business生意；D. summer夏天；句意：一个穿着商务套装的女士迈步进来。根据最后一段中提到The woman in business suit was one of them，故选C项。42.A考查名词辨析A. change改变；B. beaut
46、y美丽；C. fool愚蠢；D. coincidence巧合；句意：多么大的改 变呀。根据下方提到The first time she came to the cafe two years ago, she had no money to pay没有钱自然穿的不好，故选A项。43.B考查介词辨析A. With和；B. Like象；C. Besides况且；D. Towards向；句意：象许多顾客那样，她来这洗碗，打扫。根据语境提到当年的情景，故选B项。44.D考查动词辨析A. wait等待；B. sing唱歌；C. perform表演；D. sweep打扫；象许多顾客那样，她来这洗碗，打扫。根
47、据上文提到she had no money to pay故选D项。45.B考查动词辨析A. lived住；B. hatched密谋；C. ignored忽视；D. achieved实现；句意：在2003年，我们密谋一个疯狂的想法。根据start a restaurant with a donation box instead of a cash register（收款台）可知在酝酿一个疯狂的想法，故选B项。46.C考查形容词辨析A. packed打包的；B. delicious美味的；C. free自由的，免费的；D. delivered递送；句意：从来没有免费的午餐这样的事情。根据下方提到A
48、few ate without paying or 52 an hour of work可知选C项。47.C考查动词短语辨析A. crowd together围绕；B. flood in涌进；C. walk away走开；D. turn up露面；句 意：我见过了经纪人，银行家和支持者，结果看到他们都走开了。根据下方提到shaking their heads可见是不同意，故选C项。48.D考查名词辨析A. staff support支持者；B. regular customers老顾客；C. lunch boxes包装盒；D. cashregister收银机；句意：没有一个银行愿意借给我们钱来
49、开一个没收银机的餐馆。根据上文提到There is nosuch thing as a 46 lunch,可知选D项。49.B考查副词辨析A. Unfortunately不幸地；B. Finally最后地；C. Interestingly有趣的；D. Illegally非法的；句意：最后，我们向房东租了个地方。根据上文提到没有找到支持者，故最后只能自己想办法，故选B项。50.C考查动词辨析A. analyze分析；B. read读；C. spread传播；D. approve同意；句意：我们发放传单，要求朋友给我们传播这个消息。根据Word traveled fast,故选C项。51.A考查短语辨析A. thanks to由于；B. apart from除了；C. ahead of提前；D. according to根据；句意：消息传的很快，由于这个故事在报纸和电视上播出。根据Word traveled fast可知选A项。52.C考查动词辨析A. regretting后悔；B. gaining赢得；C.donating捐赠；D. balancing平衡；句意：一些人吃饭不要钱或来做义工。根据下方提到.But most gave what they could,可知选C项。 53.D考查连词辨析A. only when只有当；B. and forever永远；C.so that因
