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2014上海英语高考新题型 1 One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He _25_ (cook) some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he found that he _26_(run) out of salt. So Nick called to his son, “Go to the village and buy some salt, but pay a fair price for it, neither too much _27_ too little.” His son looked surprised, “ I can understand why I shouldnt pay too much, Father , But if I can pay less, _28_ not save a bit of money?”“That would be a very _29_ (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like _30_ (we) Nick said.Nicks guests, _31_ had heard their conversation, asked why they should not buy salt more cheaply _32_ they could. Nick replied, “The only reason why a man would sell salt _33_ a lower price would be _34_ he was desperate for money. And anyone who took the advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect _35_ the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce _36_”“But such a small thing couldnt _37_(possible) destroy a village.”“In the beginning, there was only _38_ very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always _39_ (think) that it was only small and not very important and look where we have ended _40_ today.”25. was cooking26. had run27. nor28. why29. reasonable30. ours31. who32. if33. in34. that35. to36. service37. possibly 38. a39. thinking 40. up II.GrammarandVocabulary SectionADirections:Readthefollowingpassage.Forsomeblanksthereisawordgiveninthebrackets.Fillineachoftheseblankswiththeproperformofthegivenword.Fillintheotherblankswithwordsthatarecorrectinstructureandproperinmeaning.(A)Sportsandgamesmakeourbodiesstrong,preventusfromgettingtoofat,andkeepushealthy._25_thesenottheironlyuses.Theygiveusvaluablepracticeinmakingeyes,brainandmuscles_26_(work)together.Intennis,_27_oureyesseetheballcoming,ourbrainhastodecidewhattodo,andsosenditsorderstothemusclesofthearms,legsandsoon,sothattheballismetandhitback_28_itoughttogo.Allthismusthappenwithverygreatspeed,andonlythosewhohavehadalotofpracticeattenniscancarryoutthischainofeventssuccessfully.Forthosewhoworkwiththeirbrainsmostoftheday,thepraciceofsuchskillsisespciallyuseful.Sportsandgamesarealsoveryusefulforcharacter-training._29_eachofstudentslearntoworkforhisteamandnotforhimselfonthefootballfield,hewill_30_(late)finditnaturaltoworkforthegoodofhiscountryinsteadofonlyforhisownbenefit.(B)ThroughaseriesofexperimentsanAmericanscientisthasgainedanunderstandingofthesocialstructureofthemostcomplexofantsocieties.Theants_31_(examine)aretheonlycreaturesotherthanmantohavegivenuphuntingandcollectingforacompletelyagriculturalwayoflife.Intheirundergroundneststheyplantedgardensonsoilsmadefromfinely_32_(cut)leaves.Thisisacomplexoperation_33_(require)considerabledivisionoflabor.Theworkersofthistypeofantcan_34_(divide)intoourgroupsaccordingtosize.Eachofthegroupsperformsaparticularsetofjobs. Themakingandcareofthegardenandthenursingoftheyoungantsaredonebythesmallestworkers.Slightlylargerworkersareresponsibleforcuttingleavestomakethemsuitableforuseinthegardensandforcleaningthenest._35_thirdgroupofstilllargerantsdotheconstructionworkandcollectfreshleavesfromoutsidethenest.The_36_(large)arethesoldierants,responsiblefordefendingthenest. _37_(find)outhowgoodthevarioussize-groupsareatdifferenttasks,thescientistmeasuredtheamountofworkdonebytheantsagainsttheamountofenergytheyused.Heexaminedfirstthegatheringandcarryingofleaves.Heselectedoneofthesizegroups,andthenmeasured_38_efficientlytheseantscouldfindleavesandrunbacktothenest.Then_herepeatedtheexperimentforeachoftheothersizegroups._39_thiswayhecouldseewhetheranygroupcoulddothejob.moreefficientlythanthegroupnormallyundertakingit.Key: 25.But26.work27.when28.where29.If30.later31.examined32.cut33.requiring34.bedivided35.A36.largest37.Tofind38.how39.In 高考新题型 2014 III.A.Everyone can live longer by allowing himself a little fun, according to research published in London. Two _ (depend) scientific studies found that, regardless of background and circumstances, everyone tends to have the same “pleasure quota.” _ , different groups of people get their pleasure in different ways. Researchers asked over 4,000 people in eight countries to assess their level of enjoyment from 13 everyday activities including sex, a glass of wine, a piece of chocolate, tea or coffee or watching TV. “There is _ wealth of evidence to suggest that the cumulative effect of these little pleasures and happy moments can make us all live longer,” they said. People _ low incomes get more fun of simple everyday pleasure such as eating a chocolate bar or watching television while those earning over US$ 100,000 a year prefer _ (eat) out as an enjoyment Researchers advised us that no matter _ our personal circumstances are, we can and should try to introduce as much happy moments as possible into our lives. B.William H. Gates, 40, is chairman and chief executive officer of MicrosoftCorporation, the leading provider of software for personal computers worldwide. With net revenues of $5.94 billion for the fiscal year _ (end) June 1995, Microsoft employs more than 18,000 people in 48 countries. Gates began his career in _ (person) computer software when he startedprogramming at age 13 while a student at the Lakeside school. In 1974, _ an undergraduate at Harvard University, he developed BASIC for the first microcomputer, the MITS Altair, _ started the era of hobbyist computing . _ (lead) by the belief _ the personal computer would ultimately be a valuable tool on every office desktop and in every home, Gates formed Microsoft with Paul Alien in 1975 _ (develop) software for personal computers. Gates early foresight about personal computing and his continuing vision have been central to Microsoft and the software industry. Gates is actively _ (involve) in significant operating and strategic decisions at development and management of the company. A significant portion of his day is also devoted to _ with customers and staying in contact with Microsofts employees around the world through e-mail. Gates is married and lives in Bellevue, Washington. Gates is interested in biotechnology and sits on the boards of Darwin Molecular and the Icos Corporation. He is an avid reader and enjoys playing golf and bridge. _ technology, to make it easier and more enjoyable for people to use software. The company is committed to the long term by investing in new technology, state-of-the-art projects and new products for the further expansion of personal computing. Key:A1. independent 2. However3. a 4. on5. eating6. whatB1. ending2. personal 3.while 4. which 5. Led6. that7. to develop8. involved9. meeting10. Withrevenues税收avid 渴望的IV.Kip KeinoKipchoge Keino is a modest man, and it takes some prodding to get the great Kenyan runner to recall _1_ he felt on Oct, 20, 1968- when he won his first gold medal, in the 1,500 meters in Mexico City. The day hadnt started out well, Keino _2_ (suffer) from stomach pains that later turned out to be a severe gallbladder infection. His doctors advised _3_ running; he ignored them. During the race, Keino was so focused on competing against American ace Jim Ryun _4_ , in retrospect, “without watching a video, I wouldnt know what happened at the finish.” He does remember what happened next. “I ran an_5_ lap. I ran it to celebrate and to let my body recover. I felt overcome by the excitement.” It was not only memorable event in his life that day. Back home, his wife, Phyllis, gave birth _6_ their third daughter, named Milka Olympia Chelagat in celebration of her fathers _7_.Keino went on to win a silver medal in the 5,000 meters in Mexico City and a gold and a silver four years later in Munich. He then became Kenyas Olympic _8_(run) coach from 1976 to 1986, furthering his nations _9_ (dominant) in distance events. Kenya runners have captured 32 Olympic _10_ medals since 1964 and won the last six consecutive Boston Marathons. This summer, Keino will be in Atlanta as chief of the 120-athlete Kenyan delegation, which could include his son Martn, 23, a former NCAA 5,000-meter champion at the University of Arizona, _11_ (hope) to qualify for the 1,500 meters.But Keinos athletic _12_ (accomplish) are not the _13_ reason he is a hero in the town of Eldoret in northwestern Kenya. Thirty years ago. Keino and his wife who now have seven children of their own began taking orphans into their home. Their house became so crowded that they raised _14_ to build a dormitory and a dining hall on a nearby farm Keino owns. Income _15_ (support) the facility comes from the farm, his sports shop and fees he has received from the Kenyan government over the years. Today, 73 children and young adults aged 2 to 22 live on the farm. “I think I have been lucky,” Keino says. “Now what is important is _16_ I use what I have to help others.” Key: 1. how2. was suffering 3. against4. that 5. honor6.to7. victory8. running9. dominance10. track11. hoping12. accomplishments13. only14. funds15. to support16. howprod刺激gallbladder胆囊retrospect回顾，回想consecutive连续的，连贯的， 顺序的V.A Good Couple Supports Each OtherRodney Mace, 35, _1_ (marry) with two young children, and is a part-time teacher of _2_ (architecture) history, “I am constantly surprised by other peoples surprise, when they come to the house and see me _3_ (clean) a floor or hanging out the washing. Their eyes open wide at the sight of it! Much of the comment comes from men. But I am even more surprised _4_ the number of women who comment too.”His wife Jane, an Oxford graduate in modern languages, has a _5_ (demand) full-time job. She is director of the Cambridge House literacy scheme for adults in South London. Her working week involves several evenings and Saturdays, and at these times her husband is in sole _6_ of home and family. _7_ from this, they share household jobs and _8_ a child-minder for the afternoons. This enables him to teach two days a week and to do _9_ he considers his principal work: writing. He has written several books and spends much of his time in the British Museum Reading Room, cycling there from his home in Brixton. People ask the Maces _10_ they think their children miss them. One can argue that _11_ (satisfy) parents generally have satisfied children, but in any case the Maces are careful to reserve time and energy to play with their children. “And they have now developed relationships with other adults and children.Previously, Rodney Mace worked full-time and Jane only part-time. Then 18 months ago, the director of the literacy scheme left. “It seems to me that Jane was very well suited to do this job. She was very doubtful about it. But I urged her to _12_. She did, and she got it.” Jane Mace confirms that she needed this _13_ (courage), as so many women initially do. Did his male ego suffer from the change-over? Nothing like that occurred. But he still seems amazed at the way it changed his thinking. “I felt that we were finally going to be partners. I felt enormous _14_, I wasnt avoiding responsibility, but changing it. Our relationship is so much better now. It has been a change for _15_ good for both of us think for all of us, in every aspect of our lives. I cannot overemphasize that: in every aspect, I think it is fundamental _16_ the woman works. The idea of equal partnership is an illusion if one partner doesnt work.” Key 1. is married 2. architectural3. cleaning4. at5. demanding6. charge7. Apart8. employ9. what10. if11. satisfied12. apply13. encouragement14. relief15. the16. thatego 自我， 自己上海英语高考2014新题VIU.S. President Barack Obama says he expects Congress to increase the countrys borrowing limit before a mid-October deadline, _1_ (ensure) that the United States does not default on its financial obligations.With the U.S. government in the fifth day of a _2_ (part) shutdown, it also faces _3_ out of money to pay its bills on October 17, including interest _4_ government bonds held by China, Japan and other overseas investors.In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press released Saturday, Obama said he expects Congress will increase the countrys $16.7 trillion debt ceiling _5_ the United States can borrow more money.America has _6_ not paid its bills, and Ive said repeatedly _7_ that is not something anybody should be threatening, he said. The potential default of the United States, where we are _8_ (essential) deadbeats, thats never _ 9_ (happen).Obama, a Democrat in his fifth year at the White House, is locked in a political deadlock with Republican opponents in Congress over government spending policies and implementation of his signature legislative achievement: wide-ranging health care changes _10_ are now taking effect.Willing to negotiate The president said he is willing to negotiate changes to the health law and reduce spending, but not until Congress agrees to end the shutdown and raises the debt ceiling without conditions. Republicans opposed to the health care reforms are trying to end funding for or delay that program, _11_ is commonly known in the U.S. as Obamacare.Opposition Republicans have insisted that they will only approve a spending bill to reopen the government _12_ Obama and Democratic leaders agree to negotiations on the separate issue of the health _13_ plan.With Congress deadlocked, a lack of funds has stopped or sharply decreased a wide variety of government services. All national parks, museums and the Library of Congress _14_ (close) since Tuesday, and scientific research at the National Institutes of Health and the space agency, NASA, has been almost entirely suspended. These actions prompted _15_ agencies to order about 800,000 federal workers on furlough status sending them home without pay and barring them from remaining at their jobs, even _16_ (volunteer).Key: 1. ensuring2. partial3. running4. on5. so6. never7. that8. essentially9. happened10. that11. which12. if13. care14. have been15. government16. voluntarilydefault违约deadbeat 赖账者 implementation工具deadlock僵持VII.NEW YORK One of Americas iconic attractions, The Statue of Liberty, was seen but not touched on Tuesday after a U.S. government shutdown forced the _1_ ( close) of some of the nations great tourist attractions.Tourists _2_ gathered at the southern tip of Manhattan expected to board a boat on Tuesday and climb the Statue of Liberty. But Lady Liberty, with her lamp of freedom_3_ (hold) high, was closed because the U.S. government had shut down.They could still see it, but only _4_ the boat that normally disgorges tourists at New Yorks iconic spots: Liberty Island and Ellis Island _5_. In better times, millions visit these sights every year.Will Koehn from Missouri seemed _6_ (surprise) that he couldnt get there. “We came here today to see the Statue of Liberty, came to the ticket booth and werent _7_ to go on to the Island and _8_(disappointment) somewhat, said Koehn.To some foreign tourists, the government shutdown was more than _9_ a disappointment.“I think the image may be tarnished a bit, _10_ as a tourist, as a foreigner coming to the United States to see this country and to experience the American _ 11_, the American lifestyle, and I didnt get that and I kind of expected that and having paid for that _12_(know) that America is a developed country, not a developing country, said Payal Patel from Great Britain.“Its really hard to believe _13_a Congress can hold its people to ransom and I kind of have the impression _14_ they want to antagonize the people of America and make them angry, said Tina Marie from Australia. A whole lot of people arent _15_ (pay) today. Whats that all about? Nevertheless, tourists tried to get as close as they could, on the day America put a _16_ on its landmarks.1. closure2. who3. held4. from5. nearby6. surprised7. able8. am disappointed9. a10. because11. culture12. having known13. that14. that15. being paid16. lock disgorge 吐，涌出，流VIIIThe Olympic Torch Takes a SpacewalkPosted October 5th, 2013 at 6:45 am (UTC-4)Yes you read right! The Sochi 2014 Olympic torch will make a historic _1_ (appear) in space as part of its relay from Greece to Russia for the _2_ Olympics next year.Im sure like me, some of you are wondering _3_ this is going to work. Im no rocket scientist, _4_ the little Einstein in my head tells me the Olympic torch will _5_ (certain) not be burning way up there in space.The torch is _6_ to arrive at the International Space Station (ISS) _7_ the Soyuz TMA-11M manned spaceship in November. Russian cos