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2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (广东卷)
茂名市第二次模拟考试
英 语
本试卷共10页,三大题,满分135分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
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4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool（家庭教育） on your own. That‘s why it‘s 1 to connect or have a support group that will help you succeed in homeschooling.
The first step is to find a(n) 2 that has similar goals and ideas as you. Maybe they homeschool in the same way, use the same curriculum or have the same ages of students.
It‘s important to make sure that you decide what you‘re looking for out of a support group and then you can go and 3 for it using the Internet or local organization. Do you want your group to just support homeschool families and parents or do you 4 want to hold classes? Are you organizing around a 5 event like field trips, a topic, or classes themselves?
If your homeschool support group is just for parents, consider advertising 6 . Getting together a group of homeschooling parents can really help you to 7 ideas that will help improve your homeschool program and can help you succeed in the long run. If you‘re going to include 8 in your support group, make sure to organize them by 9 level so they‘re with other students of the same age.
If you want to include classes as a part of your homeschool group, you need to decide what type of 10 you‘ll offer, enrichment, art, athletic, or even core curriculum. Identify a teacher early on and a leader. You don‘t want to be the 11 leader in your homeschool group. You want to find people that you can trust to 12 alongside you.
Communication is the key. You want to set up an email group, a phone chain and maybe even website to keep everyone 13 . Whether you find a local group to join or 14 one of your own, having a support group can really help you 15 in homeschooling.
本文介绍了如何通过参加或创办互助小组，来取得家庭教育的成功。
1.B。上句讲到，独自进行家庭教育可能很困难的，所以联系或拥有一个互助小组是“重要”的。
2.A。根据上段或下段的support group可知。
3.D。利用因特网或当地组织“寻找(search for)” 一个互助小组。
4.C。句意：你是想互助小组仅仅是支持进行家庭教育的家庭或父母，还是实际上（actually）进行上课？根据句意，排除deliberately（故意地）、particularly（尤其，特别）和consequently（因此，所以）。
5.C。“field trips, a topic, or classes”都属于“具体活动（specific event）”。
6. A。根据“Getting together a group of homeschooling parents”可知，既然是要把家长们召集在一起，所以是在“当地(locally)”做广告。
7.B。exchange ideas意为“交流思想，交换看法”。
8.D。前两句讲到，如果互助小组只是为家长（just for parents）服务则应如何做；与之对应，本句讲的是如果也包括学生在内，则应该怎样做。
9.A。根据年级将学生分类，以便他们能与同龄人在一起。
10. B。由本段开头的“If you want to include classes”可知。
11. C。前一句讲到Identify …… a leader，所以说“你不希望是唯一的领导者”。
12. D。根据前两句出现的leader可知。
13. A。由Communication可知，建立电子邮件群，手机网和网站的目的是“使大家得到通知，保持联系（keep sb. informed）”。
14. D。句意：无论你是参加一个当地的互助小组，还是创办你自己的小组……。
15.A。根据文章第一段的“…help you succeed in homeschooling”可知。
1—5. BADCC 6—10. ABDAB 11—15.CDADA
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
The local elementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school bus as I was driving home. The bus 16 (stop) by a house sitting on top of a hill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps and started running up the driveway toward the house.
I looked up the hill to see 17 she was going and saw her Dad waiting for her. As she got closer and closer her Dad smiled and knelt down to greet her. The second she got to him he folded her in 18 powerful arms and gave her a huge hug.
My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times 19 my own children had ran into my arms with 20 (smile) faces. Every single hug from 21 was a fountain of youth and a treasure of joy.
My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car 22 me sound its horn（喇叭）. I saw 23 school bus quickly pulling away. I started to follow it again with a 24 (light) spirit than I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it 25 (safe) in my soul where I knew it would remain forever.
作者驾车回家途中看到一名父亲拥抱放学归来的女儿，不禁陷入沉思中，想起与自己孩子们拥抱的情景。
16.stopped。考查谓语动词时态。本文是叙述过去发生的经历，用一般过去时。需注意两点：1.stop的过去式要双写字母p；2.by a house意为“在房子旁边”，不可理解为被动语态的施动者。
17.where。考查宾语从句。根据句意“我抬头朝山上望去，想看她朝哪儿去了”，可知用where引导宾语从句。
18.his。考查代词。指代“her Dad’s”。句意：她一走到他身边，他就用强壮的胳膊搂住她，热情地拥抱她（The second意为“一……就……”）。
19.when。考查定语从句。因先行词为times，指时间，且定语从句不需要补充主语或宾语，所以用when引导定语从句，并在从句中作时间状语。
20.smiling。考查非谓语。smiling face意为“笑脸”，其中smiling为现在分词作定语。
21.them。考查代词。指代my own children。根据was a fountain of youth可知，作者是以家长的身份叙述自己内心的感受，所以不可填me。
22.behind。考查介词。根据第一段behind a school bus可知，作者的车是跟在校车之后的，此时校长已经启动，而作者因陷入回忆而未能及时反应过来，所以是“后面的车”在按喇叭催作者开车。
23.the。考查冠词。本句指的就是第一段提到的school bus,特指上文提到过的事物，用定冠词。
24.lighter。考查形容词比较等级。由 than I had before可知用比较级。
25.safely。考查构词法。形容词safe加后缀ly构成副词safely，作状语，修饰动词store。
考点分布：
介词 behind
代词 his them
连接词 where(宾语从句) when定语从句
冠词 the
动词stopped（谓语） smiling （非谓语）
构词法 safely
比较级lighter
第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play ‘Amazing Grace’?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I don’t know that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.
About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didn’t look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For a moment I didn’t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and I’m sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.
The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.
I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn’t make me any money and it wasn’t useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could.
26.At first the author didn’t play ‘Amazing Grace’ for Grandpa because ____________.
A she hadn’t learned it yet
B. she found it difficult to play
C. she disliked playing it.
D. her grandfather was just joking.
26.A。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.可知，作者当时还没有学会演奏“Amazing Grace”。
27. From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that ____________.
A. Grandpa treasured love from family
B. Grandpa was used to living alone
C. Grandpa was too weak to feel anything
D. Grandpa was optimistic about his health
27.A。推理判断题。生命垂危的老人躺在病床上，听到子孙们的声音，感到满足，可推知他很看重亲情。
28. When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, ____________.
A. she made him smile joyfully
B. she knew she must play it well
C. she brought him love and comfort
D. she believed she could play it many times for him.
28.C。推理判断题。由第三段末I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.可知作者给爷爷弹奏“Amazing Grace”，给他来了爱和安慰。根据The cancer had stolen his smile排除A；根据it never mattered whether I actually played it well（我演奏得好不好并不重要）可排除B；根据choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert排除C。
29. What is the author’s attitude toward her music major?
A. Disapproving B. Regretful C. Doubtful D. Positive
29.D。推断作者观点态度。由文章最后一句可知，作者对自己学习音乐专业的态度是“正面的，肯定的”。
30. Which of the following was true according to the passage?
A. The author was 15 when she wrote the article.
B. The author has a great affection for her grandfather.
C. The author prefers to be a doctor rather than a musician.
D. The author is confident that music will make her much money.
30. B。细节理解题。通过作者对与爷爷相处时那段时光的回忆，从文章多处可以看出她对爷爷怀着深厚的感情。
26—30.AACDB
It‘s almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination.
Many experts recommend visualization(形象化) as a powerful tool for goal setting. Imagining how life will be after you‘ve reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. However, visualization might produce the opposite results in people who have a fear of failure. In his article, researcher Thomas Langens showed that people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood（消极情绪） after being asked to visualize goals and goal attainment.
So, what can you do instead?
Start by setting a few small goals. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging. Think of these goals as 'early wins' that are designed to help improve your confidence. For example, if you‘ve been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the promotion you want), then make this your first goal: Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself. Or, imagine that you‘ve dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA(工商管理硕士), but you‘re convinced that you‘re not smart enough to be accepted into business school. Set a goal to talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see what‘s required for admission.
Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals. Don‘t focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA. Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the department head, and talking to an admissions officer. That‘s it.
Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal.
31. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ____________.
A. the fear of failure
B. the difficulty in setting goals
C. the reasons for failure
D. the importance of setting goals
31. D。段落大意题。由第一段最后两句可知，本段主要是讲确立目标的重要性，以便引出“如果确立目标”的观点。
32. The opinion of Thomas Langens is used to ____________.
A. tell the results of setting goals
B. prove the limitations of visualization
C.draw the readers’ attention to the topic
D. stress the importance of visualization
32.B。细节理解题。由people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood可知，visualization的方法会使害怕失败的人产生消极的情绪，作者以此来证明visualization的局限性，为下文提出自己的观点作铺垫。
33. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by ____________.
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. following the order of space D. giving examples
33.Ｄ。写作方法题。For example后举了一个例子，Or, imagine that后又举了一例，所以本段主要用举例子的方法进行阐述。
34. When setting goals, you should ____________.
A. concentrate on your final goals B. talk with your department head
C. begin with some small goals D. have confidence in your success
34.C。细节题解题。由第四段第一句Start by setting a few small goals.可知。
35. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. Skills to set your goals.
B. Ways to overcome your fear of failure.
C. Having a goal is vital to success.
D. Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting.
35. A。主旨大意题。文章最后三段都是在讲确立目标的方法和技巧，所以选A。
31—35. DBDCA
My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn‘t have any luggage to pack my belongings in.
My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don‘t know if you‘ll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it‘s very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color.” I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibly of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy.
We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.
The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.”
Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie‘s suitcase lost?
Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”
Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”
The two conductors stopped in their tracks! And, very red in the face, couldn‘t seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.
When I returned it, I couldn‘t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie‘s safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow, I just couldn‘t resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily.
When I recall the golden suitcase, I‘m reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God‘s most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.
36. After borrowing the suitcase, the author was worried about ____________.
A. its appearance
B. its size
C.its color
D.its safety
36.D。细节理解题。根据第二段but I was also concerned about the possibly of it being damaged or lost.可知，作者担心担心旅行箱的安全。
37. Hearing the announcements, the author____________.
A. was happy to reach the destination
B. felt angry at the service on the train
C. feared that the suit case might be lost
D. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase
37. C。细节理解题。根据第五段“was Debbie‘s suitcase lost?”可知。
38. How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?
A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C. Astonished. D. Amused.
38.B。细节理解题。第六段讲到，两名列车员在嘲笑箱子丑陋，不料被箱子的“主人”听到了，又根据第八段very red in the face可知，他们感到很“尴尬（Embarrassed）”。
39. From the last paragraph we can learn that ____________.
A. a friend in need is a friend indeed
B. God helps those who help themselves
C. inner beauty is more important than appearance
D. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
39.C。推理判断题。最后一段作者将人比作箱子，表面看有些人老而无用，但内心则装着珍贵的财产（holding inside our most valuable possessions - that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom）。可知“内在美比外表更重要”，所以选C。
40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Golden Suitcase.
B. An Unforgettable Trip.
C. A Warm-hearted Friend.
D. Two Impolite Conductors.
40.A。主旨大意题。由文章结尾的“以箱喻人”可知，文章主要是在讲箱子，而非旅行，朋友或列车员，所以标题应为The Golden Suitcase。由文章最后一段第一句When I recall the golden suitcase也可得到提示。
36—40. DCBCA
Ⅰ 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool（家庭教育） on your own. That‘s why it‘s 1 to connect or have a support group that will help you succeed in homeschooling.
The first step is to find a(n) 2 that has similar goals and ideas as you. Maybe they homeschool in the same way, use the same curriculum or have the same ages of students.
It‘s important to make sure that you decide what you‘re looking for out of a support group and then you can go and 3 for it using the Internet or local organization. Do you want your group to just support homeschool families and parents or do you 4 want to hold classes? Are you organizing around a 5 event like field trips, a topic, or classes themselves?
If your homeschool support group is just for parents, consider advertising 6 . Getting together a group of homeschooling parents can really help you to 7 ideas that will help improve your homeschool program and can help you succeed in the long run. If you‘re going to include 8 in your support group, make sure to organize them by 9 level so they‘re with other students of the same age.
If you want to include classes as a part of your homeschool group, you need to decide what type of 10 you‘ll offer, enrichment, art, athletic, or even core curriculum. Identify a teacher early on and a leader. You don‘t want to be the 11 leader in your homeschool group. You want to find people that you can trust to 12 alongside you.
Communication is the key. You want to set up an email group, a phone chain and maybe even website to keep everyone 13 . Whether you find a local group to join or 14 one of your own, having a support group can really help you 15 in homeschooling.
1.A.accessible | B. important | C. evident | D. natural |
2. A. group | B. companion | C. league | D. organization |
3. A. pay | B. apply | C. struggle | D. search |
4. A.deliberately | B. particularly | C. actually | D. consequently |
5. A.vital | B. current | C. specific | D. random |
6. A. locally | B. cautiously | C. temporarily | D. nationally |
7. A.approve | B.exchange | C. interpret | D. adopt |
8. A.parents | B.teachers | C. managers | D. students |
9. A. grade | B. management | C. stress | D. security |
10. A.teachers | B. classes | C. leaders | D. groups |
11. A. top | B. former | C. only | D. same |
12. A.follow | B. dictate | C. obey | D. lead |
13. A. informed | B. accustomed | C. contented | D. alarmed |
14. A. purchase | B.support | C. subscribe | D. start |
15. A. succeed | B. reflect | C. participate | D. accumulate |
本文介绍了如何通过参加或创办互助小组，来取得家庭教育的成功。
1.B。上句讲到，独自进行家庭教育可能很困难的，所以联系或拥有一个互助小组是“重要”的。
2.A。根据上段或下段的support group可知。
3.D。利用因特网或当地组织“寻找(search for)” 一个互助小组。
4.C。句意：你是想互助小组仅仅是支持进行家庭教育的家庭或父母，还是实际上（actually）进行上课？根据句意，排除deliberately（故意地）、particularly（尤其，特别）和consequently（因此，所以）。
5.C。“field trips, a topic, or classes”都属于“具体活动（specific event）”。
6. A。根据“Getting together a group of homeschooling parents”可知，既然是要把家长们召集在一起，所以是在“当地(locally)”做广告。
7.B。exchange ideas意为“交流思想，交换看法”。
8.D。前两句讲到，如果互助小组只是为家长（just for parents）服务则应如何做；与之对应，本句讲的是如果也包括学生在内，则应该怎样做。
9.A。根据年级将学生分类，以便他们能与同龄人在一起。
10. B。由本段开头的“If you want to include classes”可知。
11. C。前一句讲到Identify …… a leader，所以说“你不希望是唯一的领导者”。
12. D。根据前两句出现的leader可知。
13. A。由Communication可知，建立电子邮件群，手机网和网站的目的是“使大家得到通知，保持联系（keep sb. informed）”。
14. D。句意：无论你是参加一个当地的互助小组，还是创办你自己的小组……。
15.A。根据文章第一段的“…help you succeed in homeschooling”可知。
1—5. BADCC 6—10. ABDAB 11—15.CDADA
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
The local elementary school had just let out and I found myself behind a school bus as I was driving home. The bus 16 (stop) by a house sitting on top of a hill. A little girl no more than seven years old jumped down the bus steps and started running up the driveway toward the house.
I looked up the hill to see 17 she was going and saw her Dad waiting for her. As she got closer and closer her Dad smiled and knelt down to greet her. The second she got to him he folded her in 18 powerful arms and gave her a huge hug.
My eyes watered a bit as I watched this scene and remembered all the times 19 my own children had ran into my arms with 20 (smile) faces. Every single hug from 21 was a fountain of youth and a treasure of joy.
My lovely trip down memory lane was interrupted when I heard the car 22 me sound its horn（喇叭）. I saw 23 school bus quickly pulling away. I started to follow it again with a 24 (light) spirit than I had before. I took that beautiful moment and stored it 25 (safe) in my soul where I knew it would remain forever.
作者驾车回家途中看到一名父亲拥抱放学归来的女儿，不禁陷入沉思中，想起与自己孩子们拥抱的情景。
16.stopped。考查谓语动词时态。本文是叙述过去发生的经历，用一般过去时。需注意两点：1.stop的过去式要双写字母p；2.by a house意为“在房子旁边”，不可理解为被动语态的施动者。
17.where。考查宾语从句。根据句意“我抬头朝山上望去，想看她朝哪儿去了”，可知用where引导宾语从句。
18.his。考查代词。指代“her Dad’s”。句意：她一走到他身边，他就用强壮的胳膊搂住她，热情地拥抱她（The second意为“一……就……”）。
19.when。考查定语从句。因先行词为times，指时间，且定语从句不需要补充主语或宾语，所以用when引导定语从句，并在从句中作时间状语。
20.smiling。考查非谓语。smiling face意为“笑脸”，其中smiling为现在分词作定语。
21.them。考查代词。指代my own children。根据was a fountain of youth可知，作者是以家长的身份叙述自己内心的感受，所以不可填me。
22.behind。考查介词。根据第一段behind a school bus可知，作者的车是跟在校车之后的，此时校长已经启动，而作者因陷入回忆而未能及时反应过来，所以是“后面的车”在按喇叭催作者开车。
23.the。考查冠词。本句指的就是第一段提到的school bus,特指上文提到过的事物，用定冠词。
24.lighter。考查形容词比较等级。由 than I had before可知用比较级。
25.safely。考查构词法。形容词safe加后缀ly构成副词safely，作状语，修饰动词store。
考点分布：
介词 behind
代词 his them
连接词 where(宾语从句) when定语从句
冠词 the
动词stopped（谓语） smiling （非谓语）
构词法 safely
比较级lighter
Ⅱ 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
My grandfather died more than twenty-five years ago. I was fifteen. He was kind, strong, fair, and very funny. When I was a young musician, he was my biggest fan. I played my violin for him when he visited, and he loved everything, but each time he had one request. “Could you play ‘Amazing Grace’?” he asked, full of hope and with a twinkle in his eye, because he knew my answer was always, “I don’t know that one!” We went through this routine at every major holiday, and I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.
About the time I entered high school and started guitar, Grandpa got cancer. The last time I saw him alive was Thanksgiving weekend in 1985. My mom warned us that Grandpa didn’t look the same anymore and that we should prepare ourselves. For a moment I didn’t recognize him. He looked so small among all the white sheets. We had all gathered in Ohio for the holiday, and I’m sure we all knew we were there to say good-bye. I can see now that Grandpa held on long enough to see us each one more time. I remember how we ate in the dining room and laughed and talked while Grandpa rested in his hospital bed. I wonder if it was sad for him to be alone with our voices and laughter. Knowing Grandpa, he was probably content.
The next morning I found my moment alone with him. I pulled out my guitar, tuned to his appreciative gaze, and finally played for him “Amazing Grace.” I had worked on it for weeks, knowing it never mattered whether I actually played it well and choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert for my biggest fan. The cancer had stolen his smile, but I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.
I argued with people all through college about my music major. I was told by strangers that music wouldn’t make me any money and it wasn’t useful like being a doctor. But I know firsthand that with music I was able to give my grandpa something at a point when no one else could.
26.At first the author didn’t play ‘Amazing Grace’ for Grandpa because ____________.
A she hadn’t learned it yet
B. she found it difficult to play
C. she disliked playing it.
D. her grandfather was just joking.
26.A。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句I always figured I’d have time to learn it for him later.可知，作者当时还没有学会演奏“Amazing Grace”。
27. From the last sentence in Paragraph 2 we can infer that ____________.
A. Grandpa treasured love from family
B. Grandpa was used to living alone
C. Grandpa was too weak to feel anything
D. Grandpa was optimistic about his health
27.A。推理判断题。生命垂危的老人躺在病床上，听到子孙们的声音，感到满足，可推知他很看重亲情。
28. When the author finally played “Amazing Grace” for Grandpa, ____________.
A. she made him smile joyfully
B. she knew she must play it well
C. she brought him love and comfort
D. she believed she could play it many times for him.
28.C。推理判断题。由第三段末I saw joy in his eyes. He held my hand afterward, and I knew I had done something important.可知作者给爷爷弹奏“Amazing Grace”，给他来了爱和安慰。根据The cancer had stolen his smile排除A；根据it never mattered whether I actually played it well（我演奏得好不好并不重要）可排除B；根据choosing not to believe as I played that it was my last concert排除C。
29. What is the author’s attitude toward her music major?
A. Disapproving B. Regretful C. Doubtful D. Positive
29.D。推断作者观点态度。由文章最后一句可知，作者对自己学习音乐专业的态度是“正面的，肯定的”。
30. Which of the following was true according to the passage?
A. The author was 15 when she wrote the article.
B. The author has a great affection for her grandfather.
C. The author prefers to be a doctor rather than a musician.
D. The author is confident that music will make her much money.
30. B。细节理解题。通过作者对与爷爷相处时那段时光的回忆，从文章多处可以看出她对爷爷怀着深厚的感情。
26—30.AACDB
B
It‘s almost impossible to go through life without experiencing some kind of failure. If you have a fear of failure, you might be uncomfortable setting goals. But goals help us decide where we want to go in life. Without goals, we have no sure destination.
Many experts recommend visualization(形象化) as a powerful tool for goal setting. Imagining how life will be after you‘ve reached your goal is a great motivator to keep you moving forward. However, visualization might produce the opposite results in people who have a fear of failure. In his article, researcher Thomas Langens showed that people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood（消极情绪） after being asked to visualize goals and goal attainment.
So, what can you do instead?
Start by setting a few small goals. These should be goals that are slightly, but not overwhelmingly, challenging. Think of these goals as 'early wins' that are designed to help improve your confidence. For example, if you‘ve been too afraid to talk to the new department head (who has the power to give you the promotion you want), then make this your first goal: Plan to stop by her office during the next week to introduce yourself. Or, imagine that you‘ve dreamed of returning to school to get your MBA(工商管理硕士), but you‘re convinced that you‘re not smart enough to be accepted into business school. Set a goal to talk with a school counselor or admissions officer to see what‘s required for admission.
Try to make your goals tiny steps on the route to much bigger goals. Don‘t focus on the end picture: getting the promotion, or graduating with an MBA. Just focus on the next step: introducing yourself to the department head, and talking to an admissions officer. That‘s it.
Taking one small step at a time will help build your confidence, keep you moving forward, and prevent you from getting overwhelmed with visions of your final goal.
31. Paragraph 1 mainly talks about ____________.
A. the fear of failure
B. the difficulty in setting goals
C. the reasons for failure
D. the importance of setting goals
31. D。段落大意题。由第一段最后两句可知，本段主要是讲确立目标的重要性，以便引出“如果确立目标”的观点。
32. The opinion of Thomas Langens is used to ____________.
A. tell the results of setting goals
B. prove the limitations of visualization
C.draw the readers’ attention to the topic
D. stress the importance of visualization
32.B。细节理解题。由people who have a fear of failure were often left in a strong negative mood可知，visualization的方法会使害怕失败的人产生消极的情绪，作者以此来证明visualization的局限性，为下文提出自己的观点作铺垫。
33. The fourth paragraph is developed mainly by ____________.
A. analyzing causes B. making comparisons
C. following the order of space D. giving examples
33.Ｄ。写作方法题。For example后举了一个例子，Or, imagine that后又举了一例，所以本段主要用举例子的方法进行阐述。
34. When setting goals, you should ____________.
A. concentrate on your final goals B. talk with your department head
C. begin with some small goals D. have confidence in your success
34.C。细节题解题。由第四段第一句Start by setting a few small goals.可知。
35. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. Skills to set your goals.
B. Ways to overcome your fear of failure.
C. Having a goal is vital to success.
D. Visualization is a powerful tool for goal setting.
35. A。主旨大意题。文章最后三段都是在讲确立目标的方法和技巧，所以选A。
31—35. DBDCA
C
My friend Kathy and I were going to Colorado Springs for holiday. The only problem was, I didn‘t have any luggage to pack my belongings in.
My friend Debbie offered to lend me a suitcase that belonged to her father, who had passed away long ago. “I don‘t know if you‘ll want to use it,” she said so gently, “it‘s very old, worn out, and such an ugly yellow color.” I was so touched by her offer to lend something that belonged to her father, but I was also concerned about the possibly of it being damaged or lost. She insisted that I take it. So with the suitcase safely in hand, I boarded the train with Kathy.
We spent two days and one night on the train, sleeping in our seats. As we slept, we were awakened at times, by the noises of the train pulling in and out of the stations.
The next morning we eagerly awaited the announcement: Next stop, Colorado Springs. But suddenly, there came another announcement over the loud speaker. “During one of the overnight stops, many pieces of luggage were mistakenly removed from the train and left at the wrong location.”
Kathy and I just looked at each other, as I felt the disappointment swell. Could my worst fear be coming true, was Debbie‘s suitcase lost?
Just then two train conductors passed our seats. One of them jokingly said to the other, “Did you ever see such an old, ugly, brighter yellow, piece of luggage in all of your life?”
Before the other conductor could answer, I screamed, “YES, MY SUITCASE MADE IT!”
The two conductors stopped in their tracks! And, very red in the face, couldn‘t seem to apologize enough for having insulted my suitcase.
When I returned it, I couldn‘t wait to get the suitcase back into Debbie‘s safe hands. She asked, “Did everything go well on the trip?” Somehow, I just couldn‘t resist telling her what had happened. She laughed heartily.
When I recall the golden suitcase, I‘m reminded, that like the suitcase, we can see ourselves as too old, useless, worn out, and of little value. Or, we can take a closer look and realize that we are one of God‘s most valued creations -- unique, and holding inside our most valuable possessions -- that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom.
36. After borrowing the suitcase, the author was worried about ____________.
A. its appearance
B. its size
C.its color
D.its safety
36.D。细节理解题。根据第二段but I was also concerned about the possibly of it being damaged or lost.可知，作者担心担心旅行箱的安全。
37. Hearing the announcements, the author____________.
A. was happy to reach the destination
B. felt angry at the service on the train
C. feared that the suit case might be lost
D. asked the conductors to look for the suitcase
37. C。细节理解题。根据第五段“was Debbie‘s suitcase lost?”可知。
38. How did the two conductors feel when the author claimed her suitcase?
A. Puzzled. B. Embarrassed. C. Astonished. D. Amused.
38.B。细节理解题。第六段讲到，两名列车员在嘲笑箱子丑陋，不料被箱子的“主人”听到了，又根据第八段very red in the face可知，他们感到很“尴尬（Embarrassed）”。
39. From the last paragraph we can learn that ____________.
A. a friend in need is a friend indeed
B. God helps those who help themselves
C. inner beauty is more important than appearance
D. a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
39.C。推理判断题。最后一段作者将人比作箱子，表面看有些人老而无用，但内心则装着珍贵的财产（holding inside our most valuable possessions - that of love, faith, hope, and wisdom）。可知“内在美比外表更重要”，所以选C。
40. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Golden Suitcase.
B. An Unforgettable Trip.
C. A Warm-hearted Friend.
D. Two Impolite Conductors.
40.A。主旨大意题。由文章结尾的“以箱喻人”可知，文章主要是在讲箱子，而非旅行，朋友或列车员，所以标题应为The Golden Suitcase。由文章最后一段第一句When I recall the golden suitcase也可得到提示。
36—40. DCBCA
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