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2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（湖北卷）英语第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.WhatisLinda?A.Awriter.B.Astudent.C.Ateacher.2.Whatisthemanafraidof?A.Havinganaccident.B.Missingtheinterview.C.Sayingsomethingwrong.3.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Toreturnajacket.B.Tochangeajacket.C.Tobuyanotherjacket.4.Whydoesthemanfeelupset?A.Aguystolehisclothes.B.Hefoundhisclothesugly.C.Someonesaidhewasugly.5.Whatdoesthewomanmean?A.Shedisbelievesherson.B.Shefeelsverysorryforherson.C.Shewantshersontouseanewkey.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.WhyisntJennyatthestore?A.Sheleftworkearly.B.Sheslateforwork.C.Shesbeenoutofwork.7.HowdoesthemanfeelaboutJenny?A.Angry.B.Curious.C.Concerned.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whatislyingontherailwaytracks?A.Aman.B.Arock.C.Atrunk.9.Whatarethespeakersabouttodo?A.Tomovetherock.B.TowavetheT-shirt.C.Tofindsomethingred.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Whatdoesthemanwanttotalkabout?A.Lucyspoorhealth.B.Lucysschooleducation.C.Lucysworkperformance.11.WhatdidthecustomeratTable4dothatannoyedLucy?A.Hepraisedher.B.Hemadeacomplaint.C.Heorderedthespecialoffer.12.WhyisLucyinlowspirits?A.Shehasntmadeaplan.B.Shehasntrealizedherdream.C.Shehasntbecomeagoodwaitress.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.HowdoesthewomanthinkMarkfeels?A.Anxious.B.Unhappy.C.Frightened.14.WhatwasCatherinedoingwhenthespeakersgothome?A.Readingherbooks.B.Playingwithherfriends.C.Chattingwiththeoperator.15.Whatdoesthewomanwanttoensure?A.Markcanpasstheexam.B.Markcanhelppeopleinneed.C.Markcanapplywhatheslearned.16.WhatwillthespeakersdoforMark?A.Keeparecordofhisreactions. B.Createanunexpectedsituation.C.Writedowntheirownexperiences.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Whendidthemagicianfirstperformprofessionally?A.In1964.B.In1968.C.In1972.18.Whatmadethemagicianworldfamous?A.HisTVshow.B.Hisglobaltours.C.Histeachingjob.19.Whichdoesthemagicianthinkishisgreatestachievement?A.ProjectMagic.B.Boxofficerecords.C.TheMagicofABC.20.Howisthemagiciandifferentfromothermagicians?A.Hepractiseshard. B.Hebelievesinwonder.C.Hestartedhiscareerearly.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。21.Her_forwritingwasadesireforwomentogettherighttohighereducation.A.motivation B.qualification C.talent D.technique22.WhenRichardsaid,“Youaremuchmoreagreeableandprettiernow,”Joansfaceturnedredattheunexpected_.A.command B.comparison C.compliment D.contribution23.Seeingthebigcrowdcomingtowardshim,hestartedtorundownthehill,but_andwentdownonhishandsandkneesinthemeltingsnow.A.slipped B.skied C.signalled D.sank24.Theoldruleshavetobe_becausetheyonlyappliedtothecircumstancesthatexistedwhen theyweremadeahundredyearsago.A.developed B.established C.observed D.revised25.IvebeentryingtophoneCharlesallevening,buttheremustbesomethingwrongwiththenetwork;Icantseemto_.A.getthrough B.getoff C.getin D.getalong26.Isthisyournecklace,Mary?I_itwhenIwascleaningthebathroomthismorning.A.cameacross B.dealtwith C.lookedafter D.wentfor27.Whatwasso_aboutJasmineWestlandsvictorywasthatshecamefirstinthemarathonbare-footed.A.awful B.essential C.impressive D.obvious28.Insteadofblamingthechildwhohadbrokenthevase,shegavehima_smileandlethimgo.A.cautious B.grateful C.tolerant D.wild29.HardlyhadSabrinafinishedherwordswhenAlbertsaid_,“Dontbesomean,”pointingafingerofwarningather.A.dreadfully B.guiltily C.indirectly D.sharply30.Checkcarrots,potatoes,onionsandanyothervegetables_andimmediatelyuseorthrowawayanywhichshowsignsofrotting.A.indemand B.instore C.onloanD.onsale第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。Whenourrestaurantbusinessfailed,weheadednorthinacampingtrucktoTexas,hopingtohavea“freshstart”.Atthe 31of Palo DuroCanyon (峡谷)StatePark, I32 ajobadvertisementhiringparkhosts.Thepositionoffereda33,permanentcampsiteinthepark,and 34 ,thehostsservedasalinkbetweentheparksguestsandtherangers(护林人).Itwastheperfectsolution:arent-freeplacetoreorganizeourlives.WeenteredtheparkandImadean35forthefollowingday.Theparkwas36,soittookussometimetofindanavailablesite.Thatevening,aswefinishedourdinner,mywifesawtwolargeskunks(臭鼬)walkingtowardourtable.We37climbedontothetableand,forthenextfourhours,waitedforthemto38ourcamp.Havingsurvivedthatnight,wewere39thateverythingelsewouldbeallright.Thenextdaywemetwiththepeoplewhoranthepark.Theyexplainedour40andgaveusabeautifulcampsite.Thatevening,41,welearnedaboutthecanyon42.Theywerestrongandcold,rockingourlittlecampingtruckviolently,andwelay43inthedarkuntilthewindsdiedaway.44theweeksthatfollowed,welearnedtosurviveinourtruckand45thelittlemoneymywife46bysubstituteteaching.Buildingasuccessfulbusinessandthenlosingithadleftverylittletimeforbuildingasuccessful47.Foratimeafterourbusiness48IthoughtImightlosemyfamilyaswell.Livinginthetiny49withnotelevision,wesatclosetogetherreadingandtalking.Oneevening,standingunderajeweledsky,Ifoundmyself50forallthehardships.Wehadwalkedthetrailsandclimbedthecanyonwalls.Wehadbecomeafamily!31.A.back B.edge C.centre D.entrance32.A.sponsored B.published C.noticed D.answered33.A.safe B.free C.convenient D.beautiful34.A.inreturn B.intime C.inshort D.inturn35.A.attempt B.agreement C.appeal D.appointment36.A.crowded B.dangerous C.ideal D.quiet37.A.repeatedly B.immediately C.eventually D.calmly38.A.attack B.leave C.pass D.search39.A.satisfied B.determined C.confident D.aware40.A.responsibilities B.requirements C.circumstances D.conditions41.A.moreover B.therefore C.meanwhile D.however42.A.winds B.snows C.woods D.trails43.A.shaking B.quarrelling C.mourning D.aching44.A.After B.Between C.During D.Beyond45.A.giveaway B.handout C.liveon D.putaside46.A.borrowed B.earned C.posted D.raised47.A.business B.career C.family D.image48.A.started B.failed C.expanded D.declined49.A.truck B.park C.house D.camp50.A.desperate B.ready C.suitable D.thankful第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABeforeIhadmyson,Ispenttwoyearsworkingwithchildrenwithdisabilities.Ilearnedthatshoutingandthreatsofpunishmentwouldresultinadisaster.Comingupagainsttheirbehaviourcouldonlymakethejobharderandtheirbehaviourmoreextreme.Ifoundsomethingthatworked,though.Therewasaverynaughtyboyinthenurseryandateacherwhowasgenerallyveryconfidentwiththechildrenwasaskedtotakechargeofhim.Onedaytheboyjoinedasessionintheroomnexttomine.Hisappearancecreatedanatmosphereoftension.Hespenttheentiresessionrunningaround,hittingandkicking,anddestroyingproperty.Iwasinthecraftroomworkingwithsomeotherchildrenwhenmyco-workertoldmethatthisboysteacherwasintears,andcouldnotgetcontrolofthesituation.Asweweretalking,theboyranin.Itoldmyco-workerthatIwouldtakecareofhim.Iclosedthedoor.Hewasfullofenergy,throwingthingsaroundandmakingahugemess.ButIcouldseethathewasdoingallthesetoannoyme.Heneededconnection,andthiswastheonlywayheknewhowtoaskforit.SoIsatbackdownandkeptquiet.Thenhesloweddownandbeganmakingarocket.Italkedtohimaboutit.WecontinuedlikethisforafewminutesbeforeIslippedintotheconversation:“Sowhathappenedtoday?”Itwaspurelyaquestion,noblameorangerinmytone.IbelievethatifIhadcriticizedhim,thegatethatwasslowlyopeningwouldhaveshutfirmlyclosed.Hetoldmethattheteacherdidntlethimdowhatheknewwellduetosafetybutaskedhimtodowhathedisliked.Healsoadmittedthathehadenjoyedmakingherrunaroundandsawitasagame.Iexplainedthathisteacherhadnotseenitasagameandwasveryupset.Thisagainwasstatedsimplyasafact.Isuggestedthatnexttimehehadasession,hetalkaboutwhathehopedtodoatthestart,whichmightbeeasierforeveryone.Heagreedandwasquietforamoment.Thenhelookedatmewithtearsinhiseyesbeforequietlyaskingifhecouldgotofindhisteachertoapologize.51.Theboymadetroubleforhisteacherbecausehe_.A.wasaccusedofdestroyingpropertyB.wastoldnottoyellatotherchildrenC.wasmadetodothingsagainsthiswillD.wasblamedforcreatinganairoftension52.Whydidnttheauthordoanythingabouttheboysbadbehavioratfirst?A.Shedidntwanttomakeitworse.B.Shedidntmindthehugemessatall.C.Shewastiredofshoutingandthreats.D.Shehadntthoughtofacopingstrategy.53.Theauthormanagedtogettheboytotalktoherby_.A.playinggameswithhimB.givinghimagoodsuggestionC.describinghisteachersfeelingsD.avoidingmakingcriticalremarks54.Whydidtheboyhavetearsinhiseyesintheend?A.Hewassorryabouthisreputation.B.Hewasregretfulabouthisbehavior.C.Hewasfearfuloftheauthorswarning.D.Hewassadfortheauthorsmisunderstanding.BLondonsnewestskyscraper(摩天大楼)iscalledtheShardanditcostabout430millionpoundstobuild.Ataheightofalmost310metres,itisthetallestbuildinginEurope.TheShardhascompletelychangedtheappearanceofLondon.However,noteveryonethinksthatitisachangeforthebetter.TheShardwasdesignedbythefamousItalianarchitectRenzoPiano.WhenhebegandesigningtheShardforLondon,Pianowantedaverytallbuildingthatlookedlikeaspire(尖顶).Hewantedtheglasssurfacestoreflecttheskyandthecity.Thesidesofthebuildingarentregular.Sothebuildinghasanunusualshape.Itlookslikeaverythin,sharppieceofbrokenglass.Andthatishowthebuildinggotthename:theShard.PianosaysthatthespireshapeoftheShardispartofagreatLondontradition.TheshaperemindshimofthespiresofthechurchesofLondonorthetallmasts(桅杆)oftheshipsthatwereonceontheriverThames.TheShardhas87floors.Atthetop,thereisanobservatory.Atthemomentthebuildingisempty,buteventuallytherewillbeafive-starhotel.Therewillalsobetopqualityrestaurants,apartmentsandoffices.Beforebuildingworkbegan,alotofpeopledidntwanttheShardthoughtheplanswereapproved.NowtheyarestillunhappyabouttheShard.SomecriticssaythatsuchatallskyscrapermightbegoodinacitylikeNewYork,butnotinLondon.TheysaythatthebestthingabouttheShardisitsspireshape.Butthatistheonlything.Thereisnodecoration,onlyflatsurfaces.TheEgyptiansdidthat4,500yearsago.TheyalsothinktheShardistoobigforLondon.Itdestroysthebeautyofthecity.OthercriticsdontlikewhattheShardseemstorepresent.TheysaythattheShardshowshowLondonisbecomingmoreunequal.Onlyveryrichpeoplecanaffordtobuytheexpensiveprivateapartmentsandstayinthehotel.ButthepeoplewholiveneartheShardareamongthepoorestinLondon.SotheShardseemsasymbolofthedivisioninsocietybetweentheveryrichandthepoor.TheShardnowdominatestheLondonskyline.Itisnotcertain,however,thatordinaryLondoncitizenswilleveracceptitasavaluableadditiontothecity.55.LondonsnewestskyscraperiscalledtheShardbecauseof_.A.itscostB.itssizeC.itsshapeD.itsheight56.WhenhedesignedtheShard,Pianowanteditto_.A.changeLondonsskylineB.inheritLondonstraditionC.imitatetheEgyptianstyleD.attractpotentialvisitors57.ThecriticswhorefertosocialdivisionthinktheShard_.A.isonlypreferredbytherichB.isintendedforwealthypeopleC.isfarawayfromthepoorareaD.ispopularonlywithLondoners58.Whichwouldbethebesttitleforthepassage?A.TheShard:CheersandClapsB.TheShard:WorkofaGreatArchitectC.TheShard:NewSymbolofLondon?D.TheShard:AChangefortheBetter?CWorkingwithagroupofbaboons(狒狒)intheNamibiandesert,Dr.AleciaCarteroftheDepartmentofZoology,CambridgeUniversitysetbaboonslearningtasksinvolvinganovelfoodandafamiliarfoodhiddeninabox.Somebaboonsweregiventhechancetowatchanotherbaboonwhoalreadyknewhowtosolvethetask,whileothershadtolearnforthemselves.Toworkouthowbraveoranxiousthebaboonswere,Dr.Carterpresentedthemeitherwithanovelfoodorathreatintheformofamodelofapoisonoussnake.Shefoundthatpersonalityhadamajorimpactonlearning.Thebraverbaboonslearnt,buttheshyonesdidnotlearnthetaskalthoughtheywatchedthebaboonperformthetaskoffindingthenovelfoodjustaslongasthebraveonesdid.Ineffect,despitebeingmadeawareofwhattodo,theywerestilltooshytodowhattheexperiencedbaboondid.Thesameheldtrueforanxiousbaboonscomparedwithcalmones.Theanxiousindividualslearntthetaskbyobservingotherswhilethosewhowererelaxeddidnot,eventhoughtheyspentmoretimewatching.Thismismatchbetweencollectingsocialinformationandusingitshowsthatpersonalityplaysakeyroleinsociallearninginanimals,somethingthathaspreviouslybeenignoredinstudiesonhowanimalslearntodothings.Thefindingsaresignificantbecausetheysuggestthatanimalsmayperformpoorlyincognitive(认知的)tasksnotbecausetheyarentcleverenoughtosolvethem,butbecausetheyaretooshyornervoustousethesocialinformation.Thefindingsmayimpacthowweunderstandtheformationofcultureinsocietiesthroughsociallearning.Ifsomeindividualsareunabletogetinformationfromothersbecausetheydontassociate withtheknowledgeableindividuals,ortheyaretooshytousetheinformationoncetheyhaveit,informationmaynottravelbetweenallgroupmembers,preventingtheformationofaculturebasedonsociallearning.59.Whatisthefirstparagraphmainlyabout?A.ThedesignofDr.Cartersresearch.B.TheresultsofDr.Cartersresearch.C.ThepurposeofDr.Cartersresearch.D.ThesignificanceofDr.Cartersresearch.60.Accordingtotheresearch,whichbaboonsaremorelikelytocompleteanewlearningtask?A.Thosethathavemoreexperience.B.Thosethatcanavoidpotentialrisks.C.Thosethatliketoworkindependently.D.Thosethatfeelanxiousaboutlearning.61.Whichbestillustratesthe“mismatch”mentionedinParagraph4?A.Somebaboonsareintelligentbutslowinlearning.B.Somebaboonsareshybutactiveinsocialactivities.C.Somebaboonsobserveothersbutdontfollowthem.D.Somebaboonsperformnewtasksbutdontconcentrate.62.Dr.Cartersfindingsindicatethatourculturemightbeformedthrough_.A.storinginformationB.learningfromeachotherC.understandingdifferentpeopleD.travellingbetweensocialgroupsDYouveflownhalfwayaroundtheworld;youvesniffedoutthisplacethatnobodyinFalonglandorThailandseemstohaveeverheardof;sowhatonearthistheretodohere?Youconsiderthisquestionasyousinkintoanoldwoodenbeachchairthatholdsyouabovethesand.ItwasalongjourneyfromBangkoktoHuaplee.Bythetimeyoufoundthebusstationandgotyourselfsortedout,ittookalmostaslongastheflightfromFalongland.HuapleeislocatedjustsouthofHuaHin,abouttwohundredkilometresfromBangkok,downthewestsideoftheGulfofThailand.Notmanytouristsfindthisplace,andtheonesthatdowonderiffindingithasbeentheirpurposeallalong.Theresanapparentlazinessthatsurroundsyouhere.Itswhatthisplaceoffers,anditsfreeofcharge.Thesmallwavesthattaptheshorelineseemtos