2013高考英语:任务型阅读训练(3)及参考答案
第一节 任务型读写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填一个单词。
Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes.While people traditionally prioritize(优先) caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the severe competition of life.They say that it is a struggle out there.To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy.Obviously greed and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas.In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues.We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct.It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary.In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more criticized then.But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either.Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite.But I personally think that people should not be too selfish.Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure.However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
Main comparisons
Contexts
__76__ are changing
In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ___77___.
Nowadays, people seem to be more ___78___ about themselves.
Behaviour is changing too.
People in the past appeared to be ___79___ and self-effacing(谦让的).
People may try hard to achieve their own __80___ at the price of their coworkers.
The author’s understanding
___81____ for the changes in author’s eyes
Fierce _ _82_ _ and great _ _83_ _ on modern people may be responsible for the changes.
The author’s __84___ towards the topic
A relationship which can ___85___ two sides should be established.
答案
76.Values 77.place 78.concerned 79.modest
80.Goals 81.Reasons 82.competition 83.pressure
84.attitude 85.Benefit
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第二节 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请将答案填涂在答题卡标号为56~60的相应位置上。 (注意:如选E,则同时填涂A和B;如选F,则同时填涂C和D。)
首先,请浏览以下网站图片信息:
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请阅读以下的网站简介,然后匹配简介与网站图片信息。
56. Wondering what’s on these days and what they are about? Thousands of wonderful video clips are just a few clicks away. The website offers you the opportunity to preview the latest films before you decide which to watch.
57. Finding it hard to look for a job nowadays? That’s probably because your personal information is not available on the Net, or it’s out of date so that it doesn’t attract attention. Put in your information in this website, and all you have to do is stay home to wait for interview calls!
58. In this website you are able to find a lot about famous singers and their songs, especially the new ones. You can also find out what they are doing. Some of them would even share their life stories!
59. This website tells you what to buy for different occasions, and how, at the least cost. There are so many special things here that you are sure to come back here again. It has almost everything—whatever comes into your mind!
60. These web pages help you to make good preparations for your travel and, above all, to travel at a reasonable cost! You can also expect to read some special suggestions to make your travel perfect.
参考答案
56. C 57. F 58. A 59. E 60. B
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任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填人一个最恰当的单词。
注意:每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。
The USA is the first country where Mother’s Day appeared.
On May 9th,1906,an American Anne Jevis’s mother died.Ann was in deep sorrow.In order to memorize her mother.she put forward a proposal to fix a day as Mother’s Day.On May 7th,l914 the congress of the USA passed a law.making the second Sunday of May“Mother’s Day”.
Today millions of American observe Mother’s Day in some way.They buy more thanl50,000,000 Mother’s Day greeting cards.Companies produce more than 1000 different kinds.Most of the cards show pictures of flowers,hearts or other things that people feel are linked to being a mother.They have messages that express a person’s love for his or her mother.Some are humorous.And some have no words.People can express their own feelings for their mother.
Many people give flowers for Mother’s Day.It is one of the busiest days of the year for the flower industry.Many people have written songs about mothers and Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is a time for young children to do special things for their mothers.Some would make a special gift or draw a special picture.One family activity on Mother’s Day is to have the children cook the early morning meal.Then they serve the food to their mother while she is still in bed.Or they might clean the house so she does not have to do it Fathers might take care of the children that day so the mothers can rest.or take a walk,or read a book.Many mothers feel that this free time on their special day is a very good Mother’s Day gift.
Some families will get together for a meal a local eating place.This means that mother’s do not have to cook on their special day.Coming out to dinner has become a tradition on Mother’s Day. As a result,restaurants are extremely crowded that day.It has become one of the busiest days of the year for the restaurant industry in the United Stales.
Now Mother’s Day has been an international festival and more than 40 countries have accepted this festival.
参考答案
任务型阅读
76.Mother’s 77.second 78.Origin 79.love 80.Songs
81.Cook 82.Clean 83.fathers 84.crowded 85.40
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任务型阅读
请认真阅读下列对话,并根据各题所给的首字母的提示,在答题卡右栏中标有题目的横线上,写出一个英语单词的完整、正确的形式,使对话通顺。
W: I can’t decide (76) w________ to go to university or get a job. What do you think?
M: Well, if I (77) w______ you, I’d go on studying.
W: But I don’t (78) e______ know what to study.
M: If I had the chance again, I’d study computers. You’re good at science subject.
W: That’s (79) w________ my parents want me to do.
M: You should take their (80) a________. They know ?what’s the best for you.
W: But my friends will have jobs and lots of fun (81) w_______ I spend all my time studying.
M: But (82) i______ you go to university, you’ll still have time for fun.
W: Umm. What you say makes (83) s________. But, you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket money and I (84)h_______ to do so at this age.
M: If you try to find a (85)p________ job, you will have some money, too,
W: You’re right. Thank you.
76. ________________
77.________________
78.________________
79. ________________
80. ________________
81.________________
82. ________________
83.________________
84. ________________
85. ________________
参考答案
76 whether 77 were 78 even 79 what 80 advice 81while
82 if 83 sense 84 hate 85part-time
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任务型阅读
阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后字数要求)。
[1] Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: _________?
[2] Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.
[3] A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame. Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.
[4] The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?
[5] Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated (实行种族隔离的)buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for great change to occur without leaders with attractive personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the future uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.
76. Fill in the blank in Paragraph 1 with proper words. (Please answer within 5 words)
77. Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?
It takes more than being famous to be a hero though.
78. List two qualifies that are universally accepted as characteristics of a hero based on the text.
(Please answer within 10 words.)
①__________________________ ②______________________________
79. Who's your hero? Why do you worship him or her? (Please answer within 20 words.)
80. Translate the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 into Chinese.
参考答案
76. What is a hero
77. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.
78. inspiring, unselfish, worthy, noble, enlightening; devoting oneself to society, making great contributions to mankind, serving the people, doing something worth talking about, living a life worthy of imitation (答出其中两种即可, 英语结构不限:也可用名词结构。与原文内容无关者不得分)
79. 略。
80. 没有独具性格魅力的领袖,社会也许会发生巨大变化,但变化速度会很缓慢,且走向也不会确定,会议讨论也会没完没了。
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