1、2014 辽宁高考英语卷第二部分 阅读理解第一节 （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中（A,B,C,D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AA new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops.Students are increasingly using laptops for note-taking because of speed and legibility
2、. But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes ”mindlessly” by taking down word for word what the professors said.In
3、the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same lectures and were examined on their ability and to remember facts and on how well they understood concept.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those wrote by hand. How
4、ever, the type is performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it comes to memorizing facts.The researchers report said, “ While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears
5、.In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for im
6、mediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.21. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can_.A write more notesB digest concepts betterC get higher scoresD understand lectures better22. While taking notes, laptops users ten
7、d to be_.A skillfulB mindlessC thoughtfulD tireless23. The author of the passage aims to _.A examine the importance of long-term memoryB stress the benefit of taking notes by handC explain the process of taking notesD promote the use of laptops.24. The passage is likely to appear in _.A a newspaper
8、advertisementB a computer textbookC a science magazineD a finance reportB(Q=Question; A=Answer)Situation 1Q: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?A：Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that the close sitter doesnt realize he disturbs you, so
9、he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly arent the first person hes met who needs enough room. Forgive his bad judgment, move quietly and enjoy the show.Situation 2Q:If I use the bathroom at a store, do I need to buy something?A: Consider frequently and urgency. Is this a one-time thing or an eme
10、rgency? If so, you dont have to buy anything, but it would be kind if you did. However, if you regularly use the bathroom at this place, then you are a customer, and you should act like one.Situation 3Q: If someone is talking loudly on the bus, is there a nice way to ask him to keep it down?A: No. T
11、ry other means:1) Stare at him until he gets aware of it and quiets down. 2) Lift your finger in a silence motion and smile. 3) Put on earphones and ignore him.Situation 4Q: If I remember my friends birthday a day late, should I apologize or just wish her a happy birthday like nothing happened?A: Th
12、is is the reason why the word belated was invented. “ Happy belated birthday!” is short for: “Well, I know I forgot, but then I remembered. Forgive me and happy birthday.”Situation 5Q: Can I lie about seeing a text because I was too busy or lazy to respond to it?A: Dont lie. Receiving a text does no
13、t mean you need to respond to it. Why waste a perfectly good lie when the truth will serve? “Yes,”you can say if ever asked, “ I saw it.” No explanation is needed as to why you dont respond.25. You will get annoyed in a theater when_.A a person is too activeB a person is too rude to youC a person ta
14、lks too loudlyD a person sits too close to you26. How will you quiet someone down in a public place?A. By making fun of him continuouslyB By looking purposefully at himC By talking to him directlyD By pointing angrily at him27. The underlined word “belated” in Situation 5 probably means_.A predicted
15、B returned C cancelledD delayed28. What is the passage mainly about?A Modern ways to mind your manners.B Different ways to change others mannersC Proper manners to offer help to othersD Good manners to talk to peopleCWould it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each othe
16、r and pass on their wealth to the next generation?UBC Professor Simard explained how trees are much more complex than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: tre
17、es survive through their co-operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”.Nitrogen and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi networks, making sure that all tress in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them
18、 all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it affects all.Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wea
19、lth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young tress so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” of the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest.“
20、We didnt take any notice of it.” Simard says sadly. “ Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future
21、.29. The underlined sentence “ the opposite is true” in Paragraph 2 probably means that trees_.A compete for survivalB protect their own wealthC depend on each otherD provide support for dying tress30. “Mother trees” are extremely important because they _.A look the largest in size in the forestB pa
22、ss on nutrition to young treesC seem more likely to be cut down by humansD know more about the complex “tree societies”31. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _.A how “tree societies ” workB how trees grow oldC how forestry industry developsD how young trees survive32. What woul
23、d be the best title for the passage?A Old Trees Communicate Like HumansB Young Trees Are In Need Of ProtectionC Trees Are More Awesome That You ThinkD Trees Contribute To Our SocietyD Travis is the manager of G&G where he is responsible for forty employees and profits of over $2 million per year. He
24、s never late to work. He does not get upset on the job. When one of his employees started crying after a customer screamed at her, Travis took her away. “Your working uniform is your shelter,” he told her, “ Nothing anyone says will ever hurt you. You will always be as strong as you want to be.” Tra
25、vis picked up that lecture in one of his G&G training courses, an education program that began on his first day and continue throughout an employees occupation. The training has Travis says, changed his life. G&G has taught him how to live. how to focus, how to get to work on time, and how to master
26、 his emotions. Most importantly, it taught him willpower.At the center of that education is an extreme focus on an all-important habit willpower. Dozens of cases show that willpower is the single most important habit for a persons success.And the best way to strengthen willpower is to make it into a
27、 habit. “sometimes it looks like people with great self-control arent working hardbut thats because theyve made it automatic. ” Angela Duckworth, one of the University of Pennsylvania researchers said, “ Their willpower occurs without them having to think about it.” The company spent millions of dol
28、lars developing programs of study to train employees on self-control. Managers wrote workbooks that serve as guides to how to make willpower a habit in workers lives. Those courses are, in part, why G&G has grown from a sleepy company into a large one with more than seventeen thousand stores and pro
29、fits of more $ 10 billion year.33. We learn from Paragraph 2 that employees in G&G must_.A learn to give lecturesB attend education programsC design a working uniformD develop a common hobby34. Willpower will become a habit when employees can_.A focus on the profitsB benefit from the jobC protect th
30、emselves wellD control their feelings well35. What can we infer from the passage?A G&G has grow into a large companyB G&G will spend half its profits training employeesC G&G may become more successful in the futureD G&G has to produce more workbooks for managers第二节（共5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
31、能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five s
32、uggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight.l Schedule yearly exams. _36_ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful cheek. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.l Protect
33、 against UV rays. Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the reason is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses._37_l Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products._38_ Experts recommend that pe
34、ople practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.l _39_ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight an promote eye health.l Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses. Many A
35、mericans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _40_Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A. Eat your g
36、reensB. Eye care should begin early in lifeC. They can properly protect your eyes.D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitaminsE. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesightF. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wearG. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredne
37、ss.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was already half past seven and I was running late again for the dinner appointment with my wife, Eleanor. We had_41_ to meet at the restaurant at seven oclock. I felt a little uneasy,
38、but to my _42_, I had a good excuse: A business meeting had _43_ and Id wasted no time getting to the dinner.When I arrived at the _44_ and I apologized and told Eleanor I didnt mean to be late. She screamed, “ You never mean to.” Well, I _45_ tell she was angry. “Im sorry but it was not_46_. ” I sa
39、id. Then I told her about the business meeting._47_, my explanation seemed to make things worse, which started to drive _48_ mad as well. Several weeks later, when I _49_ the situation to my friend Ken Hardy, he smiled. “ You _50_ a class mistake. Youre stuck_51_ your own way of thinking. You didnt
40、_52_ to be late. But thats not the point. What is _53_ in your communication is how your lateness affected Eleanor. ” He pointed out that I focused on the intention_54_ Eleanor focused on the results. Thus, _55_ of us felt misunderstood and crazy.Thinking more about Kens words, I _56_ recognized the
41、 root cause of such disagreement. Its the result of the action that really_57_. I should have started the conversation by expressing _58_ my actions affected Eleanor and _59_the discussions about my intention for later, much later and even never,Later on, after talking to Eleanor and really _60_ her
42、 experience of the results of my lateness, Ive managed to be on time a lot more frequently.41. A.startedB agreedC continuedD managed42. A.reliefB surpriseC regretD sorrow43. A.broken outB closed downC faded awayD run over44. A.houseB roomC restaurantD supermarket45. A.couldB mustC willD might46. A.m
43、ovableB comfortableC acceptableD avoidable47. A.HoweverB ThereforeC MoreoverD Otherwise48. A.herB himC meD them49. A.spreadB wroteC translatedD described50. A.knewB madeC foundD took51. A.inB beyondC forD against52. A.needB proveC pretendD intend53. A.funnyB importantC possibleD simple54. A.whileB a
44、fterC untilD unless55. A.allB noneC bothD neither56. A.usuallyB merelyC hardlyD gradually57. A.inspiresB mattersC improvesD challenges58. A.howB whyC whenD what59. A.comparedB reportedC finishedD saved60. A.showingB satisfyC understandingD destroying第二卷第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节 （共10小题； 每小题1.5，满分15分
45、）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（不多于3个单词或） 括号内单词的正确形式。Jonny: Hey! Im just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny: it seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter: OK. Dont laugh _61_ me. I may look funny.Jonny: Bend
46、 your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and _62_(soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and dont let your body shake.Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become_63_(pain).Jonny: Keep _64_(hold) your position f
47、or a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let _65_ stay in the air for seconds.Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi_66_(call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water to be flexible as well _67_ strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The _6
