英语冲刺练习试题十四.doc

.英语冲刺练习十四阅读理解 While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work，lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experienceIf you are looking for some peace on your vacation，we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索)Lake Sevan Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia，in the Gegharkunik provinceIt is the largest lake in Armenia，located 6,200ft above sea levelAlong the lake shore，there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake in such as windsurfing，swimming and sunbathingWhile there，do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments，the Sevanavank Monastery，and it offers a great view of the lake as wellLake Paravani Lake Paravani，located at 6,801ft above sea level，is in the south of Georgia，near the Javakheti plateauAt this level，altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly，or bring medication for altitude sicknessBeing a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experienceThe lake is best known for fishingDo not come home during the winter months when the lake freezesLake Cildir Lake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province，East Turkey，near the borders of Georgia and ArmeniaIt is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey，and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attractionLake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the CaucasusThe lake freezes during late NovemberIf the winter is not extremely cold，you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishingLake Van Lake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this listThe largest lake in Turkey，Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake hereIts situated at 5，380ft above sea level，and unique to lakes around the world，the water is high in salt content28If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake，you can go to . ALake Cildir BLake Parvani CLake Sevan DLake Van29What is special about Lake Van? AIts water is high in salt BIt is a volcanic lake CIt is globally the largest lake DIt is surrounded by mountains30What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani? ALack of medicine BVolcano eruptions CAltitude sickness DLow temperature all the year31Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover? ALake Sevan and Lake Paravani BLake Pravani and Lake Cildir CLake Cildir and Lake Van DLake Sevan and Lake VanBPhrases like “tiger mom” and helicopter parent” have made their way into everyday language. Many of us find ourselves drawn to the idea that with just a bit more parental hard work and effort, we might turn out children with bright futures. But is there anything wrong with a kind of “over parenting style”?Parental involvement has a long history of being studied. Many of the studies, conducted by Diana Baum rind, a famous psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that a good parent is the one who is involved and reacts to her child in a positive way, who sets high expectations but gives her child independence. These “authoritative parents” appear to hit the sweet spot of parental involvement and generally raise children who do better academically, psychologically and socially than children whose parents are not strict and less involved, or controlling and more involved. Why is this parenting style so successful?Authoritative parents actually help improve motivation in their children. Carol Dweck, a social psychologist at Stanford University, has done research that indicates why authoritative parents raise more motivated children. In a typical experiment, Dr. Dweck takes young children into a room and asks them to solve a simple puzzle. Most do so with little difficulty. But then Dr. Dweck tells some, but not all, of the kids how clever they are. As it turns out, the children who are not told theyre smart are more motivated to solve increasingly difficult puzzles. They also show higher levels of confidence and show greater progress in puzzle-solving.As the experiment suggests, praising childrens talents and abilities seems to shake their confidence. Dealing with more difficult puzzles carries the risk of losing ones status as “smart”. Dr. Dwecks work strongly supports that of Dr. Baum rind, who also found that reasonably supporting a childs independence and limiting interference (干涉) causes better academic and emotional results.The central task of growing up is to develop a sense of self that is independent and confident. If you treat your young child who is just learning to walk as if she cant walk, you reduce her confidence. Allowing children to make mistakes is one of the greatest challenges of parenting. It is easier when they are young. The potential mistakes carry greater risks, and part of being a parent is reducing risk for our children.32According to the passage, a “tiger mom” _.A. helps her children realize their dreamsB. speaks her childrens everyday languageC. places reasonable expectations on her childrenD. pays close attention to her childrens experiences33It is implied that controlling style of parenting may _.A. cause more problems in children B. foster independence in childrenC. face more challenges of children D. lead to childrens academic success34The example of the children doing the puzzles suggests that _.A. a good game plays a big role in training young mindsB. overpraising makes children less motivated and confidentC. puzzle-solving can give children the motivation they needD. bright children usually show less confidence in difficult games35The last paragraph tells us that _.A. children should not be given much freedomB. parents should not increase the risk of challengingC. parents should allow their children to learn from mistakesD. children should correct mistakes with the help of their parents根据短文内容,从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。Alone But Not Lonely In todays fast-paced society, weve become uncomfortable with silence. We try to find different types of activities that can help us escape feelings of laziness or boredom, 36 Solitude（独处）does not have to be uncomfortable or lonely. In fact, solitude and loneliness are very different things. The death of a loved one or the inability to find people who understand you can leave you feeling lonely. Even if you are surrounded by other people, its natural to experience an emptiness while longing for love or acceptance. 37 Geoffrey F. Fisher once said, “In cities, no one is quiet but many are lonely. 38 We often fill loneliness with all types of unsatisfying activities. Young people would rather spend a Friday night out with strangers, than spend the night alone. Theyre looking for a way to kill time while they await true friendship. Then there are young adults in gangs where they dont really like their companions. 39 Why does being alone scare us? Do not be afraid of silence. 40 It teaches you how to truly listen. It teaches you to pay attention to whats going on inside of you. Only when we are alone can we have the space and peace we need to think without being outwardly influenced. It therefore becomes easier to make important decisions as well as to reflect on how we are feeling.A. Loneliness is therefore a feeling that can be experienced whether or not one is physically alone.B. They would rather feel accepted on a shallow level than risk feeling alone.C. The problem of loneliness can be easily solved in a modern world.D. But, when doing so, the main thing we.-are trying to avoid is loneliness.E. In the country, people are quiet but few are lonely.F. It can provide you with amazing benefits.G. It guides you through hardships.完形填空Eco-tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are 41 carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining 42 as more people search for new travel experiences.Eco-tourism has many benefits. First, all the 43 spent by the tourists is used to 44 the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps 45 to better understand the environment, thereby 46 their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more 47 of the local culture. Compared to 48 tourists, eco-tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to 49 it. These behaviors have a 50 and lasting effect on the local environment. Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a/an 51 . First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be 52 in their commitment to improving the environment. Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, 53 and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the 54 of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals 55 in their natural surroundings. Green travel also 56 local peoples quality of life, especially childrens.Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the 57 . Its now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an 58 on more sustainable(可持续的)travel. 59 this, local peoples living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Perus 60 and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.41. A. finally B. usually C. suddenly D. roughly42. A. pleasure B. satisfaction C. popularity D. freedom43. A. money B. time C. energy D. effort44. A. pollute B. protect C. purchase D. explore45. A. scientists B. hunters C. guides D. visitors46. A. approving B. confirming C. enriching D. supporting47. A. respectful B. aware C. uncertain D. independent48. A. rich B. curious C. lazy D. normal49. A. use B. recycle C. copy D. restrict50. A. challenging B. disappointing C. positive D. risky51 A. success B. adventure C. tool D. symbol52. A. polite B. sincere C. doubtful D. grateful53. A. mines B. factories C. schools D. hotels54. A. ban B. result C. decline D. appearance55. A. close B. safe C. friendly D. active56. A. influences B. examines C. balances D. improves57. A. environment B. law C. economy D. hosts 58. A. effect B. theory C. focus D. discussion 59. A. But for B. According to C. In spite of D. In addition to60. A. example B. rule C. advice D. tradition阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Each week New York-based hairstylist Mark Bustos tries to make a small difference in peoples lives giving haircuts to homeless people. During the week, Mark works in his high-class salon, but each Sunday, he walks around the city asking people theyd like a haircut. He then gives them a stylish haircut same kind he would give to any paying customer, except these are done for free for those who are homeless or cannot afford a haircut 4 (them). Marks work began in 2012 when visiting family in the Philippines. Inst