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。AThe Great BarnAdventureOne morning when I was 11, I explored the towns abandoned round grain barn（谷仓）. I found a chainedsliding door that was wide enough for me to pass through.Inside
2、, 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 elevator began sliding up the
3、shaft, but stopped halfway. After a brief panic attack, I noticed holes in the wall at regular intervals, forming a ladder. For reasonsknown only to an 11-year-old, I decided it would be better to go up than down. So, with shaking hands, I beganclimbing the wall.After what seemed like forever, I rea
4、ched the top of the shaft. I stood up, dusted myself off andfoundabsolutely nothing of interest. It was just an empty room with a ladder leading up to the roof. I climbed allthe way up here for this? Then I noticed a fire extinguisher（灭火器）,which Id always wanted to shoot off. So thiswas the chance o
5、f a lifetime. I tried it, and, much to my surprise, the thing worked! It shot out a thick cloud ofpowder that instantly filled the room. I couldnt breathe. I was going to choke to death, and theyd probably nevereven find my body.Luckily, I remembered the ladder to the roof. I climbed up, popped the
6、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 hadsettled, I climbed down and slipped out of the chained door. Im not sure if I was more excited about being aliveor about not being caught, but I ran all the w
7、ay back home. 21. When the author got inside the barn, he _.A. noticed a man on the elevatorB. opened the chained sliding doorC. saw many dead mice in the darkD. found a shaft leading to the top22. Which of the following is the right order of the authors adventure?a. The elevator stopped halfway.b.
8、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-dB. b-c-a-dC. b-a-d-c D. b-c-a-d23.After getting out of the chained door, the author might feel _.A. inspiredB. relievedC. surprised D. disappointed24. From the passage, we
9、can learn that the author was probably a boy full of _.A. passionsB. dreamsC. curiosityD. 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 tothe top of the barn.可知作者进入谷仓的时候，看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
10、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 wasmore excited about being alive or about not being caught, but I ran all the way back home.可知作者从一个链接 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
11、 decided it would be better to goup than down.可知作者可能是个充满好奇心的男孩，选C。答案：DABC BWere always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television shows, websites, videogames and other products. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or didnt like. Giveexamples of stre
12、ngths 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 reviewers dealwith their topic, but be sure to express your own voice in your review.Grammar Hint for Review
13、s: When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense. Book ReviewsDiscuss an authors technique, strengths and weaknesses instead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow?Is there a strong sense of character and place? Did you stay up until dawn to finish it? Is it good
14、 reading forteenagers? What influence did it have on you and why? If youve read other books by the same author, discusshow this book compares.Movie ReviewsThink of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do thesework together? Did some hold up whil
15、e others didnt? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one isbetter than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film to its original.Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not haveseen a movie yet, so dont give
16、away an exciting scene or the ending!College ReviewsBegin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description of the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programsare available? What are the stu
17、dents like? What makes the college different from others? Every school hasstrengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school has to offer and who might enjoy or benefit themost from attending there.25. When writing a review, you _.A. cannot refer to any previous review B. must express
18、your own views and opinionsC. must provide some information about the authorD. neednt give any examples to support your views26. Which aspects should be included in all three reviews?A. Strengths and weaknesses.B. Plot and character.C. Programs and scenes.D. Location and description.27. Where can yo
19、u 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 of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and providebackground information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible可知当我
20、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 onthe plot和Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses.和Every schoolhas 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
21、。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 CSelf-control can make you happier not only in the long-run, but also in the moment.The research showed that self-control isnt about giving up desires, but more about managing conflicting goals. Since most people consider highly
22、self-controlled ones as being more task-centered, the scientists decided to find outthe connection between self-control and peoples happiness to determine if being self-disciplined leaves people feelless joyful.Through a set of tests-including one that assessed 414 middle-aged participants on self-c
23、ontrol and another thatrandomly interviewed volunteers on their smart phones about their mood and any desires they might be experiencing,researchers found a strong connection between higher levels of self-control and satisfaction.The smart phone experiment also showed how self-control may improve mo
24、od. Those who showed the greatestself-control reported more good moods and fewer bad ones. But this didnt appear to be linked to being more able toresist temptation(诱惑)it was because they exposed themselves to fewer situations that might inspire desires in thefirst place. They were doing a number of
25、 things that bring them happiness and avoiding problematic desires andconflicts.That became clear in the studys last experiment, which looked into how self-control affects the way peoplehandle goals that conflict with one another. In particular, the researchers were interested in how self-discipline
26、d and less-disciplined people differed when it came to choosing among “virtues” and “vices” like the pleasure of eatingsugar cookie vs. the pain of gaining weight. Participants were asked to list three important goal conflicts theyexperienced regularly and were also questioned on how they managed to
27、 balance the goals.The highly self-controlled showed an obvious difference from those with less discipline over their lives. Theytended 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
28、 a result, they experienced fewer negative emotions.And self-control doesnt always mean self-denial: it may mean saving now to get big payoff later. For dieters, itmeans making choices to avoid entering a bakery since you are more likely to buy a cupcake. Granted, self-controlisnt the best way to in
29、stant satisfaction, but it may bring something even better: long-term contentment.28.According to the research, the self-controlled people _.A. enjoy less pleasure of lifeB. focus less on completing their tasksC. make others feel less delightedD. are better solving problems and conflicts29. From the
30、 smart phone experiments, the researchers found self-controlled people _.A. like to challenge more goalsB. may have more good moodsC. are easier to resist temptation D. are less satisfied with their life30. Different from the less-controlled ones, the highly self-controlled people_.A. rarely prefer
31、pleasuresB. often create conflicting goalsC. like to put up with painD. stay away from negative emotions31. The underlined word self-denialin the last paragraph probably means_.A. self-sacrificeB. self-helpC. self-confidenceD. self-improvement解析：28.D细节理解题。根据第二段提到The research showed that self-control
32、 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
33、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 avoidingproblematic 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 DIn a class this past December, after I wrote some di
34、rections on the board for students about their finalexamination, one young woman quickly took a picture of the board using her smart phone. When I looked in herdirection, she apologized: “Sorry. Was it wrong to take a picture?” “I cant read my own handwriting ,” the young woman explained.“Its best i
35、f I take a picture of your writing so Ican understand the notes.”That remark started a class-wide conversation about taking a picture instead of taking notes. For those in thephoto-taking camp, motivations extended beyond their inability to comprehend their own handwriting. Some tookpictures of note
36、s because they knew their phone was a safe place to store material. They might lose paper, they reasoned, but they wouldnt lose their phones. Some took photos because they wanted to record exactly the manner inwhich I had noted information on the board. Others told me that during class they liked to
37、 be able to listen to thediscussion attentively.Yet the use of cameras as note takers, though it may be convenient, does raise significant questions for theclassroom. Is a picture an effective replacement for the process of note-taking?Instructors encourage students to take notes because the act of
38、doing so is more than merely recording necessaryinformationit helps prepare the way for understanding. Encouraging students to take notes may be an old-fashionedinstructional method, but just because a method has a long history doesnt mean its out of date. Writing things downengages a students brain
39、 in listening, visual, and kinesthetic（触觉的）learninga view supported by a longstandingresearch. The act of writing down information enables a person to begin committing it to memory, and to process andcombine it, establishing the building blocks of learning new concepts.Taking a picture does indeed r
40、ecord the information, but it deletes some of the necessary mental engagement thattaking 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 howeverthey see fithandwritten or photographedbecause I
41、figure that some notes, no matter the method of note-taking,are better than none.32. The woman apologized in the class because she_.A. took a picture of the boardB. missed the teachersdirectionsC. had the bad handwritingD. disturbed other studentslearning33. Students refuse to take notes by hand bec
42、ause_.A. they are unable to take notesB. they are more likely to lose notesC. they are interested in using their phonesD. they have a good memory of teachersinstructions 34.According to the passage, taking notes by hand_.A. requires students to think independentlyB. is unsuitable for students to lea
43、rn new ideasC. helps students actively participate in learningD. proves to be an old and useless learning method35. 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 dire
44、ctions on the board forstudents 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 tostore material. They mi
45、ght lose paper, they reasoned,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 morethan 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 beg
46、in committing it 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。选项中
47、有两项为多余选项。False Fear of Big FishMany 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 youngsharks, see their eggs develop and watch a dozen different species swim
48、 smoothly around a huge tank. Most people fail to realize that attacks dont happen very often. Humans are more likely to be killed bylightening 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
49、 the exhibition. “Shark have beenaround for 400 million years and play an important role in the oceans food chain. We want people to discover thatsharks are amazing animals that need our respect and protection.”_38_. A study, published in January in the US magazine, Science, found that almost all recorded sharkspecies have fallen by half in the past 8 to 15 years.Thousands of sharks are hunted in Asia for special foods, such as shark fin(鱼翅) soup. And many others getcaught in nets, while fishermen are hunting other fish.
