Passage 6(2014 深圳 14 校联考) 

      Ever since the South Korean TV dramau Man from the Stars”came out in China last year,the show’s lead actor,Kim Soohyun,has been the talk of the town. Kim plays the learned and handsome college professor Do Minjoon on the show. To many of his fans,he can’t be taken place of by anybody else.But just imagine,if there were a remake of the drama,which Chinese actor would you pick to play the role of Do?

      According to a recent online survey,Chinese Internet users voted actor Ko Chentung from Taiwan as the No. 1 candidate (候选人) ，reported China News Service. As the voters pointed out,Ko, 22,has certain similarities to Do they both have bangs,long legs and perfect figures,and they even have similar facial expressions.Apart from Ko,other candidates include Chen Kun,Zhang Liang and Mark Chao.As for the female leading role of Cheon Song-Yi,Chinese mainland actress Tang Wei got the top vote.

1. Kim Soohyun plays       in the TV dmma“ Man from the Stars”.

   A. a college professor     B. an actor

   C. a lawyer            D. a manager

2. What do the fans think of Kim’s performance in the TV drama?

   A. He is learned and handsome.

   B. Nobody can take place of him.

   C. Many candidates can play his role better.

   D. Chinese should remake the TV drama.

3. Kim Soohyun and Ko Chentung are similar in the following except      .

   A. perfect figures   B. facial expression

   C. long legs        D. hobbies

4.       is the No. 1 candidate of Cheon Song-Yi according to the online survey.

   A. Chen Kun     B. Zhang Liang

   C. Mark Chao   D. Tang Wei

5.       shows the correct order of the happenings in the news.

  ① There was an online survey about the roles of the TV drama.

  ② Ko Chentung was voted as the best male candidate.

  ③ The South Korean TV drama “ Man from the Stars ” came out in China.

  ④ Kim Soohy un became very popular because of the TV drama.

    A. ①②③④     B. ③①④②

   C. ③④①②     D. ②①③④

Passage 5(2014讪头金平一模)

       Ashley Power’s mother bought a computer for her when she was eight.When she was thirteen,she surfed the Internet regularly,but she couldn’t find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. And one day she thought ,“ If I had my own website,I'd make it interesting for teenagers. ”

       So,when Ashley was sixteen,she set up her own website called Goosehead.She had no idea if it would go well,but three years later,the website was the most successful teen website in the USA!It got 100,000 hits every day,and Ashley had about 30 employees.

       After a few years,the website was closed down.Then Ashley was asked to write a book on how to design a website and start a business. In the book Ashley told readers what it was like to be the boss of a company when she was only sixteen.u I was so happy. But it was crazy in many ways.I got very stressed.I mean,I was only sixteen!If you were sixteen and you had your own company,you’d be stressed,too!”

       In a recent interview,Ashley gave advice to teenagers who wanted to start their own business. 44 Just be strong,find your dreams and work hard at them. And don't listen when people say ‘ no’ to you .Just keep going until you hear ‘ yes ’！”

1. How old was Ashley when her website was a big success?

   A. 8 years old. B. 13 years old.

   C. 16 years old. D. 19 years old.

2. Why did Ashley want to have her own website?

   A. Because her mother asked her to do so.

   B. Because she wanted to make money.

   C. Because she was interested in the Internet.

   D. Because she wanted to set up a website for teenagers.

3. What can we know about the book written by Ashley?

   A. It tells why her website was closed down.

   B. It tells teenagers that it’s unwise to start a business.

   C. It tells that it’s not easy for a teenager to start a business.

   D. It tells that Ashley was relaxed when she first started her business.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. The website Goosehead still remains now.

   B. At first,Ashley knew her website must be a big success.

   C. Ashley suggested holding on to our dreams.

   D. Many people said“ yes” to Ashley when she started her business.

5. Where may you read the passage?

   A. In a book on science.

   B. In a book on travelling.

   C. In a book on business.

   D. In a book on history.

Passage 3 (2015广东湛江二模)

       Because earthquakes happen without warning,it’s important to take steps now to prepare.

       Because you don't know where you will be when an earthquake happens,prepare some supplies for your home,workplace,and car.

       1 .Water.

       A person needs at least 1 gallon of water daily just for drinking. Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period.lt is suggested that you buy bottled water. Keep bottled water and do not open it until you need to use it. Also,do check the “use by”date.

       2. Food.

       It’s always a practical idea to keep food that can be stored easily. Have an enough supply of canned food,powdered milk,dried fruits,nonsalted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.

       3. Flashlights (手电筒) and spare batteries.

       Keep a flashlight beside your bed,at your place of work,and in your car. Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake. Maybe it9s dangerous. Prepare a batterypowered radio and spare batteries. Most telephones will be out of service,so radios will be your best thing of information.

       4. Clothes.

       If you live in a cold place,you must think about warmth. You might not have heat after an earthquake. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

1. Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?

   A. Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.

   B. Because earthquakes take place without warning.

   C. Because earthquakes take place at times.

   D. Because ifs peopled daily work to prepare for the earthquakes.

2. From the prepared water,we may know that       .

   A. a person should prepare 0. 5 gallon of water for one day

   B. youM better use your own bottle to keep water

   C. we should drink water after the “use by” date

   D. you shouldn't open the bottled water until you need it

3. According to the article we know that       .

   A. we can keep some fresh fruits for at least 72 hours

   B. a telephone is the most important prepared thing

   C. flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes

   D. clothes are used to protect your head 

Passage 2 (2015 广东清远一模，B)

       Have you ever heard the saying "Don't rest on your laurelsu”?

Laurels means the achievements (业绩) you have already got.The saying suggests that you shouldn't be so satisfied with your achievements that you’ll no longer try to improve.

       As to this saying,Mike Perham has set (树立) a good example to us.Mike Perham was born in 1992 in Hertfordshire,England.Mike started sailing (航行) at the age of seven. When he was 14 years old,he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. He became the youngest person to sail across the Atlantic Ocean. You might think the achievements are good enough,but Mike doesn^ think so. At the age of 17,he became the youngest person to sail all by himself around the world on a ninemonth voyage (航海) .

       Mike is now 19 ,and he is still trying his best to break the records and push himself further. For his next dream,he plans to fly around the world on his own,making him the first person of all ages to both sail and fly around the world.

       Mike wants his achievements to encourage young people to realize their dreams. Since his adventures,he has travelled widely,and given speeches at schools and youth (青年) clubs in the UK,Hong Kong and Australia on the theme (主题) of “ Live the Dream”.

1. Where was Mike born?

   A. In America. B. In England.

   C. In Hong Kong. D. In Australia.

2. When did Mike sail across the Atlantic Ocean?

   A. At the age of 14.   B. At the age of 17.

   C. At the age of 19.   D. At the age of 7.

3. What’s Mike’s new dream?

   A. He plans to fly around the world.

   B. He wants to fly to the Atlantic Ocean.

   C. He plans to give speeches at schools.

   D. He wants to join youth clubs.

4. What did Mike encourage young people to do?

   A. To travel in the world.

   B. To get great achievements.

   C. To realize their dreams.

   D. To set a good example to others.

Passage 1 (2015 广东梅州一模，B) 

     Steve Jobs was one of the fathers of the personal computing time and the founder of Apple.He was alsc mation age. Here are some of his greatest contributions.

Apple II 

    Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Inc. in 1976. A year later,the Apple II was invented. This production was the world's first massmarket personal computer.

iPad 

    By 2010,Steve Jobs was confident the world was ready to have a tablet computer that would be great for watching movies and playing games.The touchsensitive iPad is a great success.

iMac

    Under Jobs’ leadership Apple introduced the all-in-one iMac computer in 1998. The iMac became the first machine,which offered only a CD-ROM slot.

iPhone 4S

    The iPhone 4S came out on October 4,2011,in America.lt looks like the iPhone 4. It has a larger and wider screen and a slimmer yet wider case.

It has a better camera and faster data transfer speeds.

1. When was the Apple II invented?

   A. In 1976.   B. In 1977.

   C. In 1998.   D. In2010.

2. When did the iMac first come out?

   A. In 1976.   B. In 1998.

   C. In 2010.   D. In2011.

3. Which one was the oldest?

   A. The Apple II.    B. The iMac.

   C. The iPad.       D. The iPhone 4S.

4. From the passage,we can know that the iPad      .

   A. has a better camera

   B. is the first personal computer

    C.has a CD-ROM slot

    D.is great for watching movies

Passage 11(2013 从化，C)

      On June 6th,2012 Tiangong-1 welcomed its first guests,the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft (载人飞船) .The Shenzhou IX has two male astronauts and one female astronaut.At that time,Liu Yang,a thirtythree year-old woman,became the first Chinese woman in space.

      Joining the People’s Liberation Army ( PLA) Air Force in 1997,Liu Yang became an experienced pilot after flying safely for 1,680 hours.In 2010,she became an astronaut because of her good job.

     “When I was a pilot,I flew in the sky.Now I am an astronaut.I will fly in space. This will be a much higher and farther flight. I always couldn^ help wondering ： What would the Earth look like from outer space?” Liu said.

      In June 2012,Liu took Shenzhou DC to the space as China’s first female astronaut.“I have full confidence,” Liu said before the task. “There are many foreign female astronauts that have been into space. Men and women have their own advantages in carrying out space tasks.They can encourage each other and better complete their task."

      Her training is hard.However,the difficulty of her training has not affected her life’s pleasure.“I love children and I love life.I love reading,especially novels and history books. I am also a great cook.To be with my family is one kind of happiness,but to fly is another kind that people can’t experience."

      “I am grateful to the motherland and the people.I feel honoured to fly into space on behalf（代表) millions of female Chinese citizens, 'Liu said after coming back to the Earth safely.

l.Liu Yang worked as an astronaut when she was       years old.

   A. 18   B. 33   C. 31   D. 25

2. From the passage,we know Liu Yang is very       .

   A. quiet   B. confident

   C. beautiful   D. safe

3. The main idea of the fifth paragraph is that       .

   A. Liu Yang is a good wife and mother

   B. Liu Yang enjoys reading novels and history books

   C. Liu Yang loves her job as well as her family

   D. Liu Yang has to work hard every day

4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. There were three astronauts in the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft.

   B. Liu Yang had been a pilot before becoming an astronaut.

   C. Liu Yang was the first Chinese woman astronaut who had been into space.

   D. Liu Yang thinks she can do better than the male astronauts in the space.

5. The best title of the passage is       .

   A. The Shenzhou IX Manned Spacecraft

   B. The First Chinese Female Astronaut

   C. Love Work and Family

    D .How to Achieve Your Dream

Passage 10(2013 广东，A)

1. Mr Smith,who comes from Australia,wants to visit the Long March exhibition.You,a Chinese student,will go with him as an interpreter.How much will you pay altogether for the admission (门票费) ？

    A. y 16.   B. Y30.   C. y23.   D. y15.

2. At the exhibition,you will see       .

   A. many articles written by famous writers

   B. many things left by the Red Army

   C. books on the Long March

   D. many photos and pictures about the Long March

3. Which of the following is NOT done by the Thai elephants?

   A. Riding bicycles.

   B. Doing math.

   C. Blowing a harmonica.

   D. Dancing.

4. If you go to see the Thai elephants on Sundays,you can see the show at       .

   A. 9:30 am,3:30 pm and 8:00 pm

   B. only 1:30 pm

   C. 9：30 am,3：30 pm,8：00 pm and 1 ：30 pm

   D. 10:30 am,4:00 pm and 7:30 pm

5. The dolphin aquarium in Shenzhen Ocean Park is a place where you can see .

   A. not only dolphins but also seals and sea lions perform

   B. only dolphins perform

   C. seals and sea lions perform

   D. only seals perform

Passage 7(2014深圳宝安二模)

       Education is important in England. English children are required by law to have an education until they are 16 years old.Education is free and compulsory (义务的) for all children from 5 to 16. Some children are educated at home rather than at school.

       The school year 

       The school year runs from September to July and is 39 weeks’ long. For many areas the year is divided into six terms.Some counties (郡) in England still follow the traditional three terms a year.

       School holidays 

       The main school holidays are：

       Christmas—2 weeks 

       Spring—2 weeks 

       Summer——6 weeks 

       When do kids start school?

       Children normally start primary school at the age of five. Children leave at the age of 11,moving on to high school.

       When do kids leave school?

       British children are required to attend school until they are 16 years old.In England,compulsory schooling ends on the last Friday in June during the school year in which a student reaches 16.In the end,students take an examination called the GCSE( General Certificate of Secondary Education) . Study of GCSE subjects begins at the start of Year 10( age 14 -15) ,and final examinations are then taken at the end of Year 11 ( age 15—16) . After completing the GCSE,some students leave school,some go to technical colleges (技术学院) ，while others continue at high school for two more years and take a further set of exams.These exams decide whether a student can go to university.

1. The main school holidays in England are       .

   A. Christmas,the spring and winter holidays

   B. Christmas,the spring and summer holidays

   C. Christmas and Thanksgiving

   D. Thanksgiving,the spring and summer holidays

2. How long do children normally study in primary school in England?

   A. For five years.

   B. For four years.

   C. For six years.

   D. For eight years.

3. When does compulsory schooling end in England?

   A. On the first Monday in June.

   B. On the last Friday in June.

   C. On the last Friday in July.

   D. On the first Monday in July.

4. Tom has finished high school and is going to university this fall. How old may he be?

   A. 16 years old. B. 14 years old.

   C. 15 years old. D. 18 years old.

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

   A. Children normally go to high school at the age of 11.

   B. A11 the school years in England are divided into six terms.

   C. Students normally start to prepare for the GCSE at the start of Year 11.

   D. After completing the GCSE,all the students go to university.

Passage 6(2014 广东一模)

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Passage 5 (2014深圳罗湖冲刺模拟)

1. Where is Garden Hotel?

   A. It’s on 12 Jiefang Road.

   B. It’s on 8 Fifth Avenue.

   C. It’s on 12  Xingfu Road.

   D. It’s on 3  Shanxia Road.

2. David is going to Huayue Hotel.Which bus shall he take?

   A. Bus 10,Bus 17.

   B. Bus 9,Bus 19.

   C. Bus l,Bus 11.

   D. Bus 4,Bus 40.

3. Nick and Bob will go for a trip for three days.They need a big room with two beds.How much will they pay?

   A.￥540.   B.￥480.

   C.￥420.   D.￥135.

4. Ma Qiang likes doing sports. Which hotel will he choose?

   A. Yuquan Hotel. B. Huayue Hotel.

   C. Garden Hotel. D. Lili Hotel.

5. Han Jun wants to stay in a hotel cheaper than Y400 a week. Which hotel can he choose?

   A. Huayue Hotel. B. Driver Hotel.

   C. Lili Hotel. D. Yuquan Hotel.