【小题1】B【小题2】C【小题3】D【小题4】A
解析试题分析：文章讲述的是世界上几个日常生活费用最高的城市的情况，和他们消费水平名词的排名及其变化。【小题1】猜测词义题，根据上文的物价比较可知，汉堡的价格非常便宜，所以选择B【小题2】事实细节题，根据第四段的thanks to higher cost of housing and a stronger British pound relative to the dollar可知伦敦现在是第二贵的城市，因为英镑相比美元更稳固。选C。【小题3】事实细节题，根据第四段Following London closely are Seoul and Tokyo可知，汉城和东京名列第三，选D。【小题4】推理判断题，根据前面几个城市的名词的变化和最后一段的Toronto, meanwhile, is Canada’s most expensive city but fell 35 places to take 82nd place worldwide可知，多伦多的下降的最多。选A。考点：考查日常生活类短文
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科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
As demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source（来源）on hand if we're to meet the world's needs. And because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will play a major role on the world energy stage in this century, much like oil did in the last. But, like oil, gas reserves are concentrated in just a few places in the world, usually far from where they're needed most. And that's only part of the challenge. The world has had well over 100 years to search for oil and to build the necessary facilities（设施）t the natural gas facilities, particularly when it comes to liquefied（液化）natural gas（LNG）, are not nearly as developed. So what needs to be done? On the supply side, producing nations need policies that allow for better development of their natural gas in an open, stable business environment, not one in which the rules of the game change without warning. The governments of consuming nations, on the other hand, must make policies for sustainable（可持续的）development to ensure they'll have enough supplies in the future. That means building the related facilities, including LNG stations. This, in turn, will require coastal areas to allow these necessary, but not necessarily pretty, facilities to be built in their backyards. And energy companies have a responsibility to be good neighbors in those areas by operating these facilities responsibly and safely. They must also continue to put in the billions of dollars needed to build the complex transport and storage facilities required to bring more gas to market. Expanding and diversifying（使多样化）energy sources by using more natural gas could lead to lower fuel prices and to greater energy security. We've taken some of the steps to get started, but we need your help to get the rest of the way.【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Gas played a major part in the 20th century.B．Natural gas facilities are far from satisfactory.C．Gas reserves are widely spread around the world.D．Necessary facilities are ready to bring gas to market.【小题2】 The underlined word "one"（in Paragraph 2）refers to _____________.A．a gas supply sideB．a business environmentC．a gas consuming nationD．a policy for gas development【小题3】Consuming nations of natural gas need to ___________.A．change the rules of the gameB．open markets in their backyardsC．build pretty facilities along the coastD．have long-term policies for gas supply【小题4】 The main purpose of the passage is to _______.A．warn people of the lack of power and fuelB．discuss the importance of oil and natural gasC．call for better use and development of natural gasD．instruct people how to make use of energy sources【小题5】 The passage might be followed by a paragraph aboutA．what kind of help you can offerB．where energy sources are concentratedC．which countries are in great need of gasD．what problems of energy sources we may face
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
In a recently published book, I came across some exercises with interesting names such as fishbone diagrams, lotus flowers and clustering. As I used these exercises in my classes, I noticed that students were interested. They said more and wrote more. They enjoyed expressing their ideas and sharing them in groups. They were no longer passively waiting for the bell , but actively taking part in the lesson. I find that creativity can act as a way to increase participation and improve fluency.Creativity has become a popular word in recent years. Scholars in arts, psychology, business, education and science are all working to get a deeper understanding of it. Robert J. Stemberg is a creativity specialist and Yale professor of psychology. He defines creativity as “the ability to produce work that is both new (original） and appropriate(applicable to the situation ） ”. This definition is useful, as we want our students to use language in a new way and to use it correctly and properly. Mot scholars say there are two types of creativity: big “C” creativity and small “c” creativity. Big “C” creativity refers to genius level thinking that results in artistic masterpieces and scientific breakthroughs. Small “c” creativity refers to everyday level thinking that can be used in any situation our emphasis is on the latter. While it goes without saying that any of our students could go on to be the next Picasso or Edison, our aim is to help students produce more ideas and use language in a new way.【小题1】 The underlined words “waiting for the bell ” in the first paragraph probably means______.A．longing for a phone callB．hoping to have a bellC．expecting the end of the classD．waiting to speak in the class【小题2】It can be inferred from the passage that the author thinks the exercises in the book were _____.A．popularB．usefulC．scientificD．Creative【小题3】When you use a familiar word in a new way, you are ________.A creative in the sense of big “C” creativity.B. creative in the sense of small “c” creativity..C. not creative in the sense of big “C” creativity..D. not creative in the sense of small “c” creativity.【小题4】The main purpose of the passage is to _________.A．show how useful the book isB．explain what creativity isC．discuss how one can be creativeD．tell what teaching aims at
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
How do you think of the following example? Many Japanese never take the vacations they should enjoy, but with the coming of “Golden Week”, several holidays following one after another in late April and early May, they pour out of the country in the tens of thousands.So when traveling, whether on business or for pleasure, the first thing to think about are hotels. The kind of hotel you choose is decided according to how much money you want to spend. There are small hotels with very few services, where the prices are low, or there are large hotels with all the very latest comforts, where you could spend all the money you have in the bank for a very comfortable night. There are several different kinds of people who go to hotels. Some want to live, rather than just stay, hotels which are designed to meet their needs are called residential hotels. However, most people who stay in hotels are either business people or tourists on holiday.
In most hotels, there are two kinds of rooms: single rooms, for the use of one person, and double rooms, for the use of two people. In addition, in large hotels, there are also suites (套房), which include two or more rooms connected together — perhaps a bedroom and a living room. They are for people who are very rich or very important.【小题1】From the example of many Japanese, we can learn that&&&&&&&&&& .A．they don’t enjoy taking vacations because it’s too expensive B．they enjoy touring in “Golden Week” because it consists of several holidays C．they don’t have vacations unless they go abroad D．they enjoy staying at home unless they have enough time and money 【小题2】A person’s choice of a particular hotel is made mainly according to&&&&&&&&&& .A．how much he is willing to pay for a night B．whether he is traveling on business or for pleasure C．whether the hotel is in the central part of a city D．how good the services of the hotel are 【小题3】If the president of a certain country comes, he will most probably&&&&&&&&&&&& .A．live in a new hotel B．stay in a single room of a hotel C．stay in a double room of a hotel D．stay in a suite of a modern hotel 【小题4】If a person stays in a modern hotel with the latest comforts for a night,&&&&&&&&&& . A．he will become poor B．he will have to pay a lot of money C．he will have to spend all the money he has in the bank
D．he will have to draw all of his money out of the bank
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Zhang Li is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.Introduction A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.Basic SecurityDo not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts(灯柱) or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).Locks Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for advice from a bike shop. Marking Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.RegistrationThere are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database(数据库). Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to get in touch with you.Finally Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you. 【小题1】Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?A．Locks B．Marking C．Registration D．Basic Security 【小题2】The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means__________.A．help you recognize your bike B．help the police find your bicycle C．stop someone from stealing your bicycle D．stop you worrying about your bike 【小题3】The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle &&&&&&&.A．in the bike shop and your computer. B．in a police station and security company. C．in a security company and your university. D．by yourself and in a security company. 【小题4】The main purpose of this article is &&&&&&&&&.A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock D．to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stressFinding work-life balance in today’s frenetically paced world is no simple task.Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult.Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress — along with its harmful effects — is the result.The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance — and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance.How work invades your personal lifeThere was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight- to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here’s why:●Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs. ●International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting.●Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere — from their home, from their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this.●Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they’re scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory. If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations.●Changes in family roles. Today’s married worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community.Married to your workIt can be tempting to rack up the hours at work — especially if you’re trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a child’s education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload.But if you’re spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance:●Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you’re tired. This means you’re less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively impact your professional reputation.●Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your child’s first bike ride, your father’s 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones.●Friends. Trusted friends are a key part of your support system. But if you’re spending time at the office instead of with them, you’ll find it difficult to nurture those friendships.●Expectations. If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges. Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you won’t be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when you’re too tired, when it’s affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations.Striking the best work-life balanceFor most people, juggling the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time — from overtime to family obligations — it can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you. Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that’s best for you:●Learn to say no. Whether it’s a co-worker asking you to spearhead an extra project or your child’s teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it’s OK to respectfully say no. When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you’ll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.●Leave work at work. Make a conscious decision to separate work time from personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer.●Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it.●Get enough sleep. There’s nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you’re sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes.●Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary.●Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music.●Set aside one night each week for recreation. Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate you.Remember, striking a work-life balance isn’t a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesn’t mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle.【小题1】What will happen if you’re spending most of your time at work?A．You might lose all your friends.B．You will lose both health and wealth.C．You perhaps be given more responsibility.D．You may be misunderstood by your loved ones.【小题2】According to the passage, you’d better say no to mandatory overtime when ___________.A．you get bored with the workB．you are not interested in the workC．you can’t get additional allowanceD．you have crucial family obligations【小题3】What does the underlined sentence mean?A．To do things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy.B．You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty.C．You shouldn’t do the things people ask you to do if you don’t want to.D．To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others.【小题4】What will not happen if you don’t get enough sleep?A．You can make costly mistakes. B．You will have low productivity.C．You will feel stressed while working. D．You will have no sense of exhaustion.【小题5】What does the real balance mean according to the author?A．Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance.B．Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you.C．Trying to carrying out everything you want to do whether you can do it or not.D．Being cautious when saying no to somebody in a bid to maintain fine relationships.
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Roger Alvarez, 22, was one of the 52 percent of students who didn’t make it through his senior year at Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles. He dropped out several years ago, but by the time he was in ninth grade, Alvarez says he already knew he wasn’t going to graduate. “There’s a certain amount of knowledge you have to have when you enter in a specific grade, and I didn’t have it.” Alvarez says,“Every class I used to go in, I was like, ‘Do I know this? I don’t know this.’” It was a shameful attitude, he tells his former English teacher, Antero Garcia, 29. “You were determined to help me, but what was I willing to give? I could have actually tried.” For his part, Garcia wants to know how he could have reached out to Alvarez better, but Alvarez says Garcia had always been helpful. “I mean, you could cheer me up, and then I see other students doing way better,” Alvarez says,“So then, I get nervous. I get stuck, and then my motivation goes to the floor.” He felt the situation was hopeless. “You talked to me like if I could do it, but inside me, I knew I couldn’t.” he tells Garcia,“I just didn’t want you to think that I’m…stupid.” Now, school is a life tool that Alvarez says he’s missing—but his teacher isn’t to blame. “Always, I just wanted you to know…you were a good teacher, and I always respected you.” he tells Garcia,“Some teachers, I felt like they only wanted to teach a certain group of people. But you looked at me and you paid attention.” “Maybe it didn’t get me to graduate, but there’re a lot of teachers, they don’t take the time to take a look. And it was never your fault.” Alvarez now works the night shift at a loading dock(码头). He still hopes to get his degree one day.【小题1】When Alvarez entered a grade, he was sure that ___________.A．he wasn’t going to pass the classB．he would do better than other studentsC．he might learn an amount of knowledgeD．he would try his best to learn at class【小题2】By saying “my motivation goes to the floor”,& Alvarez meant __________.A．he hid his goal from othersB．he lost heart graduallyC．he built up his motivationD．he fell to the ground completely【小题3】In the opinion of Alvarez, most teachers _______.A．paid no attention to teachingB．had no time to read booksC．didn’t care about what he didD．showed no respect to students【小题4】The passage mainly tells us that _________.A．a dropout complains about being treated badlyB．a dropout plans to get his degree againC．a dropout shows respect for not graduatingD．a dropout has thanks to his teacher not blame
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Americans with small families own a small car or a large one. If both parents are working, they usually have two cars. When the family is large, one of the cars is sold and they will buy a van(住房汽车)　　A small car can hold(容纳)four persons and a large car can hold six persons but it is very crowded(拥挤). A van hold seven persons easily, so a family three children could ask their grandparents to go on a holiday travel. They could all travel together.　　Mr.Hagen and his wife had a third child last year. This made them sell a second car and bus a van. Their children sixth and seventh seat are used to put other things, for a family of five must carry many suitcases(衣箱)when they travel. When they arrive at their grandparents' home, the suitcases are brought into the two seats can then carry the grandparents.　　Americans call vans motor homes. A motor home is always used for holidays. When a family is traveling to the mountains or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or to the seaside, they can live in their motor home for a few days or weeks. All the members of a big family can enjoy a happier life when they are traveling together. That is why motor homes have become very popular. In America there are many parks for motor homes.【小题1】 From the passage, a van is also called ____________.A．a motor carB．a motor homeC．a motorbikeD．a big truck【小题2】Before Mr. Hagen and his wife bought a van, they__________.A．sold their old houseB．moved to their grandparents' houseC．built a new place for a vanD．sold their second car【小题3】Americans usually use motor homes____________.A．to travel with all the family members of holidayB．to do some shopping with all the family membersC．to visit their grandparents at weekendsD．to drive their children to school every day【小题4】 Motor homes have become popular because___________.A．they can take people to another city when people are freeB．they can let families have a happier life when they go out for their holidaysC．some people think motor homes are cheapD．big families can put more things in motor homes
科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
Over time, the custom of kissing developed as a way for adults to express their love and affection for one another. The roots of this form of affection can be traced back to primitive times, when mothers fondled their children, much as mothers do today.　　Much later, in the sixth century, society apparently accepted the custom of kissing between adults as an expression of their affection. Not surprisingly, France first accepted kissing in courtship (求爱). There, figure dancing was popular, and each dance was sealed with a kiss.　　The custom of kissing swept from France through Europe to Russia, where Russian nobility loved to imitate the French. Eventually, the kiss was incorporated into marriage ceremonies, and today lip locks couples into sweet matrimony.　　The custom of kissing today, as well as in ancient times, serves to pay homage to another.& Early Romans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another in a manner they thought to be dignified. One Roman emperor even ranked a person's importance by the body part he was allowed to kiss. He allowed important nobles to kiss his lips, less important ones to kiss his hands, and the least important ones to kiss his feet.In Russia, the highest sign of recognition from the Crown meant a kiss from the Tsar himself. Today, natives of many African tribes pay homage to their Chief by kissing the ground over which he has walked.【小题1】What’s mainly talked about in the passage?A．The way to express love and respect.B．The expression of affection.C．The custom of kissing. D．The function of kissing.【小题2】Which of the following can best explain the underlined word “homage” in the 4th paragraph？A．recognitionB．respectC．importanceD．loyalty【小题3】It can be learned from the passage that ___________.A．kissing is a widely accepted way to show love and affectionB．kissing used to be a proper way to show love on the wedding ceremonyC．kissing is a widely accepted way of greeting in the worldD．kissing from the Tsar is only sign of being accepted from the Crown【小题4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．It was France that made the custom of kissing go to the whole world.B．Early Africans kissed each other on the mouth or on the eyes to greet one another.C．One Roman emperor allowed important nobles to kiss his nose.D．Russian nobility followed the custom of kissing from the French.【小题5】We can infer from the passage that __________.A．mothers created the custom of kissingB．kissing means differently on different occasionsC．figure dancing was usually sealed with a kiss in RussiaD．society found it hard to accept kissing in public in the sixth century
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