2014高考英语浙江卷

2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（浙江卷） 英 语 试 题 快递公司问题件快递公司问题件货款处理关于圆的周长面积重点题型关于解方程组的题及答案关于南海问题 选择题部分（共80分） 第一部分：英语知识应用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节：单项填空（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分） 从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 1. —I am going to Spain fort a holiday soon. — ______. A. It’s my pleasure        B. Never mind        C. Leave it alone          D. Good for you 2. The paper is due next month, and I am working seven days ______ week, often long into______night. A. a; the                B. the; 不填          C. a; a                D. 不填；the 3. An average of just 18.75cm of rain fell last year, making ______ the driest year since California    became a state in 1850. A. each                  B. it                C. this                D. one 4. Joe is proud and ______, never admitting he is wrong and always looking for someone else to blame. A. strict          B. sympathetic        C. stubborn            D. sensitive 5. I don’t become a serious climber until the fifth grade, ______ I went up to rescue a kite that was stuck in the branches of a tree. A. when                B. where            C. which                D. why 6. We most prefer to say yes to the ______ of someone we know and like. A. attempts          B. requests            C. doubts              D. promises 7. Last week a tennis ball hit me on the head, but I tried to _______ the pain, believing that it would go away sooner or later. A. share                B. realize              C. ignore              D. cause 8. “Every time you eat a sweet, drink green tea.” This is _____ my mother used to tell me. A. what                B. how                C. that                D. whether 9. No matter how carefully you plan your finances, no one can _____ when the unexpected will happen. A. prove              B. imply              C. demand            D. predict 10. While staying in the village, James unselfishly shared whatever he had with the villagers  without asking for anything ______ . A. in return            B. in common          C. in turn              D. in place 11. Sofia looked around at all the faces: she had the impression that she _____ most of the guests before. A. has seen        B. had seen            C. saw                D. would see 12. Facing up to your problem ____ running away from them is the best approach to working things out. A. more than          B. rather than            C. along with          D. or rather 13. The aim of education is to teach young people to think for themselves and not follow others ______ . A. blindly            B. unwillingly          C. closely            D. carefully 14. Annie Salmon, disabled, is attended throughout her school days by a nurse _______ to guard her. A. to appoint      B. appointing          C. appointed        D. having appointed 15. Cathy had quit her job when her son was born _______ she could stay home and raise her family. A.now that          B. as if                C. only if            D. so that 16. They were abroad during the months when we were carrying out the investigation, or they _____ to our help. A. would have come  B. could come          C. have come          D. had come 17. People won’t pay attention to you when they still have a lot of ideas of their own crying _______ expression. A. from            B. over                C. with              D. for 18. There’s no reason to be disappointed. ______, this could be rather amusing. A. Above all        B. As a result        C. In addition    D. As a matter of fact 19. How could you ______ such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months. A. turn off          B. turn in                C. turn down          D. turn to 20. —I’d like a wake-up call at 7:00 a.m., please! —OK, _______. A. help yourself                            B. You will certainly make it  C. just do what you like                      D. I’ll make sure you get one 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，掌握其大意，然后从21—40各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me. I was a new   21 , and I gave an honest account of the students’ work. In Simon’s case, the grades were awfully low. He couldn’t read his own handwriting.  22    he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his   23    . So when Simon’s mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心) were sweating. I was completely  24    for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech.   25  me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he 26  me, he had began to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had   27    spent an afternoon at a friend’s house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the  28  I had nurtured(培养) in her son. She kissed me again and left. I sat, stunned (惊呆), for about half an hour,   29  what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without   30  knowing it? What I finally came to    31   was one day, several months before, when some students were    32  reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke   33  , and to encourage her to raise her voice, L had sai, “Speak up. Simon’s the expert on this. He is the    34  one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the    35  of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention,  36  more, and became happy. And it was all because he   37 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed   38    was the one who took the last seat that day. It taught me the most  39  lesson over the years of my teaching career, and I’m thankful that it came  40  and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference. 21. A. cleaner          B. reporter          C. monitor            D. teacher 22. A. Or              B. And              C. But              D. So 23. A. courage        B. abilities            C. feelings            D. dream 24. A. desperate      B. responsible        C. unprepared            D. unsuitable 25. A. Because of      B. In spite of        C. Apart from            D. As for 26. A. loved        B. envied              C. pleased              D. criticized 27. A. gradually    B. constantly        C. recently          D. obviously 28. A. self-respect        B. self-doubt          C. self-pity        D. self-defense 29. A. imagining          B. observing          C. wondering      D. regretting 30. A. also                B. even            C. always          D. still 31. A. expect            B. remember        C. believe        D. accept 32. A. writing                B. reviewing        C. editing      D. giving 33. A. quietly                B. repeatedly          C. quickly      D. firmly 34. A. lucky                B. lonely              C. only          D. likely 35. A. entrance            B. middle              C. front            D. back 36. A. slept                B. smiled              C. shouted        D. quarreled 37. A. intended              B. pretended          C. refused        D. happened 38. A. change              B. praise            C. thanks          D. visits 39. A. difficult              B. painful          C. valuable        D. enjoyable 40. A. early                B. slowly          C. frequently      D. occasionally 第二部分  阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题，满分50分） 第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 A Wealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy(策略). There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container. Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. I f you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savings account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money. When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year’s Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put something in it. Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工) made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏土) called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars. The Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons pronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born. Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money--- college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely. 41. What is the piggy bank strategy? A. Paying 1% income tax at a time. B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan. C. Aiming high even when doing small things. D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use. 42. Why did the writer’s parents give him a piggy bank as a gift? A. To delight him with the latest fashion.        B. To encourage him to climb mountains. C. To help him form the habit of saving.          D. To teach him English pronunciation. 43. What does then underlined word “something”(Paragraph 3) most probably refer to? A. Money                                B. Gifts C. Financial success                        D. Good luck 44. The piggy ban originally was _________. A. a potter’s instrument                      B. a cheap clay container C. an animal-shaped dish                    D. a pig-like toy for children 45. The last paragraph talks about ________. A. the seriousness of educating children          B. the enjoyment of taking a great trip C. the importance of managing money        D. the difficulty of starting a business B Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries. In Brazil Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls. In Singapore Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank. In the United Arab Emirates In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented. In Switzerland The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate. 46. The passage is mainly about ________. A. communication types                      B. the workplace atmosphere C. customs and social manners                D. living conditions and standards 47. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss? A. They put efficiency in the first place. B. They dislike face-to-face communication. C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible. D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank. 48. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered? A. When greeting seniors.                    B. When meeting the host alone. C. When attending a presentation.              D. When dining with business partners. 49. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table? A. In Brazil.                                B. In Singapore. C. In the United Arab Emirate.                D. In Switzerland. C Last summer, two nineteenth-century cottages were rescued from remote farm fields in Montana, to be moved to an Art Deco building in San Francisco. The houses were made of wood. These cottages once housed early settlers as they worked the dry Montana soil; now they hold Twitter engineers. The cottages could be an example of the industry’ s odd love affair with “low technology,” a concept associated with the natural world, and with old-school craftsmanship (手艺) that exists long before the Internet era. Low technology is not virtual (虚拟的) —so, to take advantage of it, Internet companies have had to get creative. The rescued wood cottages, fitted by hand in the late eighteen-hundreds, are an obvious example, but Twitter’s designs lie on the extreme end. Other companies are using a broader interpretation (阐释) of low technology that focuses on nature. Amazon is building three glass spheres filled with trees, so that employees can “work and socialize in a more natural, park-like setting.” At Google’s office, an entire floor is carpeted in glass. Facebook’s second Menlo Park campus will have a rooftop park with a walking trail. Olle Lundberg, the founder of Lundberg Design, has worked with many tech companies over the years. “We have lost the connection to the maker in our lives, and our tech engineers are the ones who feel impoverished (贫乏的) , because they’re surrounded by the digital world,” he says. “They’re looking for a way to regain their individual identity, and we’ve found that introducing real crafts is one way to do that.” This craft based theory is rooted in history, William Morris, the English artist and writer, turned back to pre-industrial arts in the eighteen-sixties, just after the Industrial Revolution. The Arts and Crafts movement defined itself against machines. “Without creative human occupation, people became disconnected from life,” Morris said. Research has shown that natural environments can restore(恢复) our mental capacities. In Japan, patients are encouraged to “forest-bathe,” taking walks through woods to lower their blood pressure. These health benefits apply to the workplace as well. Rachel Kaplvin, a professor of environmental psychology, has spent years researching the restorative effects of natural environment. Her research found that workers with access to nature at the office—even simple views of trees and flowers—felt their jobs were less stressful and more satisfying. If low-tech offices can potentially nourish the brains and improve the mental health of employees then, fine, bring on the cottages. 50. The writer mentions the two nineteenth-century cottages to show that ________. A. Twitter is having a hard time B. old cottages are in need of protection C. early settlers once suffered from a dry climate in Montana D. Internet companies have rediscovered the benefits of low technology 51. Low technology is regarded as something that _______. A. is related to nature                            B. is out of date today C. consumes too much energy              D. exists in the virtual world 52. The main idea of Paragraph 5 is that human beings ________. A. have destroyed many pre-industrial arts B. have a tradition of valuing arts and crafts C. can become intelligent by learning history D. can regain their individual identity by using machines 53. The writer’s attitude to “low technology” can best be described as ________. A. positive        B. defensive              C. cautious          D. doubtful 54. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Past Glories, Future Dreams                B. The Virtual World, the Real Challenge C. High-tech Companies, Low-tech Offices    D. The More Craftsmanship, the Less Creativity D A city child’s summer is spent in the street in front of his home, and all through the long summer vacations I sat on the edge of the street and watched enviously the other boys on the block play baseball. I was never asked to take part even when one team had a member missing—not out of special cruelty, but because they took it for granted I would be no good at it. They were right, of course. I would never forget the wonderful evening when something changed. The baseball ended about eight or eight thirty when it grew dark. Then it was the custom of the boys to retire to a little stoop(门廊) that stuck out from the candy store on the corner and that somehow had become theirs. No grownup ever sat there or attempted to. There the boys would sit, mostly talking about the games played during the day and of the game to be played tomorrow. Then long silences would fall and the boys would wander off one by one. It was just after one of those long silences that my life as an outsider changed. I can no longer remember which boy it was that summer evening who broke the silence with a question: but whoever he was, I nod to him gratefully now. “What’s in those books you’re always reading?” he asked casually. “Stories,” I answered. “What kind?” asked somebody else without much interest.