bridge or road, to developing a new harbor to increase sea freight(海运)．

Some roles require shift work. __3__ Depending on the role, travel may also be required either locally, nationally, or in some cases, internationally.

Traffic and transport construction jobs have not escaped the effects of a global economic downturn. However, rising fuel costs have seen a huge increase in the number of people using public transport. __4__ Traffic and transport construction jobs were important during the 2012 Games. Billions of pounds were invested into improving the capital's transport facilities. __5__ It was a 12-carriage train that linked King's Cross St. Pancras stations to the heart of London in just seven minutes.

A．With the transport industry, many people would be unemployed in UK. B．This included the “Olympic Javelin”．

C．This can mean working evenings, nights and possibly weekends.

D．Because of the size of the industry, a number of career opportunities are available. E．Many stadiums were built at that time.

F．This is because transport construction jobs carry out all the necessary maintenance required to keep public transport safe and running.

G．The industry can be divided into three main sectors: surface, sea and air transport. 文章大意：本文介绍了英国的交通运输业。该行业可分为三个方面：陆地上，海上和空中运输。运输行业雇佣了大约230万人在大约196,000家公司。经济价值￡750亿，它确保商品、服务和人可以尽可能有效地移动。伦敦市政府为了保证公共设施的正常运转投入大量的财力物力。

答案：

1．G 考查上下文的语境理解能力。根据下文说的机场和火车站和海口可知，这里在说：该行业可分为三个方面：陆地上，海上和空中运输，故选G。

2．D 考查上下文的语境理解能力。根据后面的career opportunities，可知，这里的意思应该是：因为行业规模的扩大，有大量的就业机会。应选D。

3．C 考查上下文的语境理解能力。前一句是：有一些工作需要轮班工作。后一句是：根据角色，旅行也可能需要在本地，在全国范围内，或在某些情况下，在国际上。故C项(这可能意味着晚上工作，晚上和周末。)符合要求。

4．F 考查上下文的语境理解能力。根据上文可知，不断上涨的燃料成本使越来越多的人使用公共交通工具。下文提到：数十亿英镑被投入到改善首都的交通设施。所以选F(这是因为交通建设工作进行所有必要的维护以保证公共交通的安全运行。)前后一致。

5．B 考查上下文的语境理解能力。在2012年奥运会期间，数十亿英镑被投入到改善首都的交通设施。其中包括“Olympic Javelin”，一个有着12节车厢的火车，使得从国王的十

字圣潘克拉斯车站到伦敦市中心仅仅需要7分钟的时间。故选B前后一致。

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(2014·贵州省六校联盟第二次联考)

Doctors Say Most Heart Disease Preventable

Heart disease is the number one killer, worldwide, of men and women over the age of 60. But people of all ages die of heart attacks each year. And while death rates have declined in the U．S. and many western European countries, they are on the rise in the developing world. __1__.

No one would have guessed that Barbara Teng would have a heart attack. She was not overweight. She did not smoke or exercise. “In 2004, the week after I turned 49, when I was on a business trip in Chicago, I had a major heart attack，” she said. __2__. She now exercises daily, and monitors her heart health.

Dr. Patrice Nickens, who is with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, thinks that heart disease is 82 percent preventable. “__3__，” she said.“Men are also facing the same problem, and the key to staying healthy is knowing your numbers.”

“Your weight, your blood cholesterol, blood sugar and your blood pressure are important numbers that can help you take action and reduce your risk，” she said.

__4__.

“And the steps to take are simple: don't smoke, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, know your numbers and talk to your physician and control these risks，” she said.

African-Americans are at higher-than-average risk for heart disease and stroke; people don't even know they have it, which increases the risk. Medstar Washington Hospital Center is trying to reach this population. __5__. For example, helping the people monitor their blood pressure. If people realize they are at risk for heart disease, they'll make lifestyle changes: lose weight, exercise, eat the right foods and keep in touch with a doctor.

A．A healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease B．So we must cure heart disease

C．It is the leading cause of death for women

D．With the right training, they can play an important role in community health E．And that changed her life

F．Lack of exercise causes heart attacks G．Yet most heart disease is preventable

文章大意：医生说大多数心脏病是可以预防的。 答案：

1．G 根据前面所讲心脏病在全世界范围内越来越严重，最后用Yet most heart disease is preventable表示转折。故G项符合上下文。

2．E 根据其后面—句She now exercises daily, and monitors her heart health。故E项解释符合上下文。

3．C 根据其后面一句Men are also facing the same problem。故C项符合上下文。 4．A 根据下文可知健康的生活方式可以阻止心脏病。故A项正确。

5．D 根据下面的例子For example, helping the people monitor their blood pressure.，说明正确的锻炼对健康起重要的作用。

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(2014·许昌新乡平顶山三市二模)

How to Survive High School

High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong. Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.

1．Be Yourself.

High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize. Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with. Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen. __1__ Don't give in to anyone's wants.

2．__2__ Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won't get influenced by anyone. Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to. You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don't want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.

3．Be Optimistic.

There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can. __3__ Don't be afraid to make friends, don't get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.

4．Be Confident.

When you believe in yourself, others believe in you. Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you. __4__ Be creative and unique and learn to set trends. Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people respect you for that.

5．Love High School.

__5__ Make the most out of it, and you will never get those moments back. Come up with prank ideas, get a detention, top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!

With these tips to survive high school, you will surely be proud of graduating as an all round approaching adult carrying the best roots. So, when you throw those hats in the air, feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in “High School”．

A．And always wear your smile. B．Keep Good Company.

C．Just be yourself and create a strong self image. D．Practice positive thinking.

E．Do your thing, and don't imitate others. F．Fall in love with it.

G．Study as hard as you can in your spare time.

文章大意：高中阶段的学习是很重要的，如果弄不好，是很痛苦的阶段，文章介绍了几个方法能更好的度过高中阶段。

答案：

1．C 考查句意理解和上下文。根据上文：Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen.可知：要做自己，建立更加牢固的自我形象，所以选C。

2．B 考查段落大意。根据这段的句子：You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don't want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.可知这段主要讲的是：要和好人交朋友，所以选B。

3．D 考查句意理解和上下文。根据上文：There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can.可知：要练习积极的想法，所以选D。

4．E 考查句意理解和上下文。根据下文：Be creative and unique and learn to set trends.可知：做自己的事情，不要模仿别人，所以选E。

5．F 考查句意理解和上下文。根据这段的小标题：Love High School.可知：要爱上高中，所以选F。

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(2014·嘉峪关市一中第六次模拟)

Culture Shock

Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings (of surprise, uncertainty, confusion, etc.) felt when people have to operate within a different and unknown cultural or social environment, such as a foreign country.

Generally speaking, we could say that there are four stages of culture shock. The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you are excited about living in a different place. __1__ The next stage is “the hostility(敌意)stage”. In this stage, you begin to notice not everything is as good as you originally thought it was. __2__ Moreover, people don't treat you like a guest anymore.

Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. In this stage, you start to feel more positive. __3__ The whole situation starts to become more favorable and you begin to learn to adapt yourself to it.

The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. In this stage, you have reached a point where you actually feel good.__4__ The things that originally made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you have adjusted to the new culture and you feel comfortable.

Not all individuals visiting another country will experience all these four stages.__5__ It also occurs within cultures as individuals move from place to place or from one setting to another (e.g., from high school to college).

A．You feel that friends should help each other to deal with culture shock. B．And you try to develop comprehension of everything you don't understand. C．In addition, culture shock is not limited to the overseas visitor. D．You become tired of many things about the new culture. E．You have learned enough to understand the new culture. F．You begin to understand you need to travel a lot.

G．And everything seems to be marvelous and everybody seems to be so nice to you. 答案：

1．G 根据The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you are excited about living in a different place.可知这里想说每一件事情看起来都很不可思议，每个人看起来都对你很好，故选G。

2．D 根据The next stage is “the hostility(敌意)stage”. In this stage, you begin to notice not everything is as good as you originally thought it was. __2__ Moreover, people don't treat you like a guest anymore.可知这里想说你对新文化的很多事情都感到厌烦，故选D。

3．B 根据Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. In this stage, you start to feel more positive. __3__ The whole situation starts to become more favorable and you begin to learn to adapt yourself to it.可知这里想说你努力理解你不懂的每一件事情，故选B。

4．E 根据The things that originally made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you have adjusted to the new culture and you feel comfortable. 可知这里想说对于新文化的理解，你已经了解的足够多了，故选E。

5．C 根据Not all individuals visiting another country will experience all these four stages.__5__ It also occurs within cultures as individuals move from place to place or from one setting to another (e.g., from high school to college)．可知这里想说另外，文化冲击不仅仅局限于海外的访问者，故选C。

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(2014·北京市海淀区下学期期中)

There is distinction between reading for information and reading for understanding. __1__ The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers, magazines, or anything else.__2__