[湖南]2014版英语《高考专题辅导》综合模拟卷（一）

morning and evening, and she 25 thanks me in a particularly friendly way when I take her ticket. I like to think she’s 26 for all the passengers. It helps me to keep smiling. ”

Appreciation is something of which none of us can give too much. Based on the 27 , the thanks we give, our little actions of appreciation, our neighbors build up their philosophy of life. 16. A. protected improved 17. A. well

B. strong

C. active B. understand D. thank C. blood B. invited D. encouraged C. enjoys B. sympathy D. attitude B. job D. schedule C. situation

D. use D. always D.

D. delivers

D. wine

D. calm

B. saved

C. affected

D.

18. A. serve C. pay

19. A. gas B. milk

20. A. recognized C. knew

21. A. reads B. makes

22. A. appreciation C. ambition

23. A. disease C. appearance 24. A. change 25. A. only

B. place B. also

C. sometimes C. speaking

26. A. waiting B. working

searching 27. A. habits

B. smiles

C. skills

D. customs

Section C(12 marks)

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

What does beauty really mean? Everyone has his or 28. own ideas. Some people think that a good face is 29. letter of recommendation. Good appearance often makes a big difference in social communication, competition, finding jobs and so on. Not only 30. it help you become more confident, but also 31. can make you become more impressive. Physical beauty is likely to draw much attention.

Others, however, hold the idea 32. good appearance will buy 33. beef. Inner beauty is more important. A beautiful person is not the one with good looks, but the one with a broad and kind heart.

As a matter of fact, the standard of beauty changes 34. societies, cultures and nations. Some hold the point that good appearance is of great importance,

35. is visible to all. Others have the idea that inner beauty is the loveliest one, which lasts for a life time. However different they might be, their opinions are all reasonable in some way. PartⅡ Reading Comprehension(30 marks)

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is

followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

A

Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food 9: 00—9: 45 a. m. Blue Tent

Panelists(专题讨论小组成员): Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.

Moderated(主持)by Denise Grady, science writer forThe New York Times.

How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world? This group of food and nutrition experts global health and food politics.

Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game 9: 50—10: 35 a. m. Blue Tent

Panelists: Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape. Moderated by William C. Rhoden, sports writer forThe New York Times.

Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some of the industry’s professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.

The Art of the Review

11: 15—12: 00 a. m. Green Tent

Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.

Moderated by Sam Tanenhaus, editor forThe New York Times Book Review.

How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales? Join this group of critics as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.

New York Writers, New York Stories 3: 00—3: 45 p. m. Green Tent

Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.

Moderated by Clyde Haberman, columnist(专栏作家)for the City section ofThe New York Times.

Join this inspired group of New York-centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work. 36. We can learn from the passage that .

A. according to New York-centric writers, The New York Timesis a gold mine of ideas

B. book reviews may affect book sales

C. in the first topic, the experts will mainly discuss the fact what you eat may weaken your health