湖南省长沙市一中高三第六次月考英语2高考英语2014-01-07 2014B. notices that his weight remains the sameC. realizes that he doesn’t have to change his jobD. deals with a lot of changes negatively.59. Judging from the context, the underlined word “ease” most probably means __________.A. making more comfortableB. making less difficultC. making less seriousD. making less complicated60. From the passage we can infer that __________.A. it’s dangerous for a man to be u nder stress from work for a long timeB. it’s likely for a man to be free from stress if he lives a healthy life[来源Z§xx§]C. it’s very stressful for a working man to share the care of children with his wifeD. it’s common for a man to be the only wage-earner in a family nowadaysBFor many of us, cartoon strips are simply one of our pastimes. The popular Japanese manga(漫画) provides us with an escape from reality into a world of fantasy, adventure and romance. With much less text and pictures running for pages, it fits perfectly into today's fast, throwing away city lifestyle.But Tsai Chih-chung, a famous Taiwanese illustrator (漫画家), doesn't agree. He believes cartoons can be a bridge connecting traditional Chinese culture a nd wisdom with the modern world in a much wittier and more acceptable way.He has interpreted Lao Zi, Confucius, Mencius, Zhuang Zi and Sun Zi and made their works accessible to a global audience. He has also produced two books about Zen (禅宗), introducing oriental philosophy. His cartoons are humorous yet full of wisdom and are admired as an easy way to learn Chinese classics.After avoiding the public for ten years, Tsai made a comeback in late April with seven new works. But does his age, 61, work as a gap between him and his young readers? Tsai doesn't think so. The topics he has covered range from philosophy in a time of individuality tothe learning and memorizing techniques used at school. "Every childis a genius and has the potential beyond his own imagination," he said.If popular Japanese manga is purely for entertainment, Tsai's work,to a large extent, is to light the power of thinking in a light-hearted way. Tsai uses different forms of water to refer to people.In his eyes some people are like an ocean, some are like vapor (水蒸汽), while others may be ice or rain. But in essence they share a similarity – human being's forever chasing for the true and the good. "The person who thinks over life iss ues is not necessarily a scholar or a philosopher," he said. "I've dedicated my whole life to thinking and individual freedom, not making a living."61. What is the main idea of the first paragraph in the passage?A. Japanese manga is a simple way of killing time.B. What Japanese manga is mainly about.C. Japanese manga presents a world of fantasy, adventure and romance.D. Why Japanese manga is so popular.62. The underlined word “it” in p aragraph 1 refers to___________.A. much less textB. Japanese mangaC. pictures running for pagesD. an escape from reality63. In Tsai Chih-chung’s opinion, cartoon ___________.A. connects traditional Chinese culture and wisdom.B. helps connect Chinese classics with modern world.C. uses a wiser and acceptable way to draw cartoons.D. builds up a bridge between cartoons and illustration.64. What is the main difference between Japanese manga and Tsai’s works in this passage?A. His works are mainly designed for a pure time killer for all.B. His works are more popular with young readers in China now.C. His works are to inspire people to think in a cheerful way.D. His works are much more interesting and instructive.65. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Tsai Chih-chung?A. He thinks some people are like ocean, some like vapor, while others like ice cream.B. He says that one who thinks over life is either a scholar or a philosopher.C. He values more thinking and personal freedom than making a living.D. Tsai devoted his life to creating cartoons in order to make money.CHappiness and sadness are states of being that define the way we view the world. It is often said that some people by nature have a sunny character. Now scientists may have discovered why.Some people may be born for happiness, while others are genetically negative, scientists have suggested in a study published lateFebruary in a British journal.Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in determining how the neurotransmitter (神经传递素) serotonin (含于血液中的复合胺) works within the brain. Serotonin, a hormone (荷尔蒙), passes chemical messages between nerve cells. It has been closely linked to mood. Several anti-depressant (抗抑郁) drugs regulate serotonin levels. Scientists had alsoidentified three variants (变体) of the gene. Two so-called "short" variants were linked to a higher risk of depression and suicide attempts. Unlike the two "short" variants, the "long" variant of 5-HTTLPR showed a clear dislike of negative images, such as fierce animals, and a clear liking for positive ones, such as flowers.Researchers from the University of Essex in Britain, led by Elaine Fox, showed participants a series of images. The images were divided into three kinds negative ones aimed at inspiring fear or stress such as a spider or person about to commit suicide, pleasant ones and neutral (中性的) ones. The participants who had the long variant of the 5-HTTLPR gene "showed a clear dislike of negative material alongside a careful attention for positive material," the researchers found. They paid close attention to the pretty pictures, and ignored the frightening ones. On the other hand, the short variant groups had the opposite reaction.In January, the Australian government organized "happiness workshops", teaching government staff how to be happy. The department that held the "happiness workshops" said unhappy staff weren't productive staff. Australian political opposition parties have argued that the "happiness workshops" are probably a waste of money and couldn't increase productivity as intended. However, whether the workshop will have a happy or disappointing result, we will have to wait and see.66. For the passage,by what means can we view the world?A. Happiness andsadness. B. Happiness and curiosity.C. Sadness andamazement. D. Disappointment and sadness.67. What is most important in the role of deciding how the the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the brain?A. The gene known as 5-HTTLPR.B. Three variants.C. Neurotransmitterserotonin . D. A hormone.68. Which of the following sentences is WRONG?A. Serotonin, a hormone within the brain., passes chemical messages between nerve cells, which has been closely linked tomood.B. Scientists identified the two "short" variants, and the "long" variant of 5-HTTLPR which showed a clear hatred of negative images, such as fierce animals.C. Scientists identified three variants of the gene. Two so-called "long" variants were linked to a higher risk of depression and murder attempts.D. In terms of researchers’ research, the images were divided into three kinds negative ones, pleasant ones and neutral ones.69. Why did the Australian government organize “Happiness workshops”?A. To enrich staff’s freelife.B. To teach staff the ways to be happy.C. To prove the result of the re searchers’ research.D. To test who weren’t productive staff.70. What is the result of setting up “Happiness workshops” according to the last paragraph?A. A waste ofmoney.B. No effect on increasing productivity.C. A disappointing result .D. An uncertain result.PART FOUR WRITINGSECTION ADirections Read the following passage. Complete the diagram / Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information for the passage.Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answerIt's every student's dream to do well in the national college entrance examination and enter a good university. In the eyes of students and parents, a good university should have a high ranking, and the employment rate of its graduates should be high. But be careful! The employment rate they tell you might not always be true.Recently, people created a Chinese phrase "bei jiuye", which has become popular on the Internet almost overnight across China. The word "bei" has a grammatical use in Chinese it has a function similar to the passive voice in English. But now people often use it to express their doubts about something. Here, the phrase "bei jiuye" has the literal meaning of "to be hired", but people understand that it really means "to be hired without one's knowledge" or "be hiredfor jobs that may not exist at all".The story of "bei jiuye" goes like this. Zhao Dongdong, a graduate of a university in Shanxi province, was surprised to find that he got a job from a company he never applied to, which he wasn't even sure was a real place. On his last day of graduation ceremonies, he was surprised to come across the employment contract."God! At that time, I had not landed a job yet, but they gave me an employment contract! I wondered who on earth signed the contract with the company." When Zhao made a phone call to the company to check it out, no one answered.He was not the only one in his college who was "hired" for a job that did not exist. One of his classmates signed a contract with a company called Xi'an Beilin Industrial Corporation, which could not be found on the Internet either. In the end, it turned out that the college had faked the contract to make it seem like the employment rate for new graduates was higher than that. By doing this, the college could build up a "good" reputation that could help it attract new s tudents. "Bei jiuye" is just one of many hot "bei" words on the Internet. See some of them in "Bonus". The use of "bei" is a satirical (讽刺的) way for the public to express its helplessness and criticize abuses of power, some people say. People also use "bei" words to bringattention to social problems, hoping they will be noticed byauthorities.Standards of students ’ and parents ’ 71.________________ Having a high rankingHaving a high72._________________________73.______________ of the phrase “ Bei jiuye ” To be hired 74._________ To be hired with no knowledge or for 75.__________ jobs76.____________ of the appearance of the phrase “ Bei jiuye ”Seemingly 77. _________________ ratefor new graduatesTo 78.__________________79.__________________ to thehot phrase “Bei jiuye ”on the Internet A way of expressing helpless and80.__________________ A way of fixing attention to social problems and being noticed byauthoritiesSECTION BDirections Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit. Write your answers on your answer sheet.NEWS FROM CCTVVisiting US President Barack Obama said that he needed to know more about China. "The reason why I come here is that I’d like to deepen my understanding of China and its vision of the future," Obama told an audience of more than 500 local youths, many of whom were students from Fudan University and Tongji University."We do not seek to impose(强加) any form of government on any other nation," Obama said, noting access to information and political participation are universal rights that guide America's openness. The China trip is also part of his first trip to Asia as president. Inhis wide-ranging speech in Japan on Saturday, Obama said he wouldwell receive an energetic China as a powerful partner on urgent challenges. "The rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations," he told 1,500 prominent Japanese.The ongoing event attracted more than 20140 reporters, the large majority of them from the US and the rest from China. The meeting on the fourth floor of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum was scheduled to last for 75 minutes, with Obama speaking for 15 minutes and the an-hour-long question and answer session.Before Obama's speech, Jon Huntsman, US ambassador to China said, "the timing could not be better" for increasing bilateral relations （双边关系）at the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations ties. Obama met local leaders in the morning. He arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport just after 11 pm last night. The 48-year-old, the first US president to visit China within the first year of taking office, will fly to Beijing immediately after meeting the youths.81. Why did Obama come to China? (No more than 6 words.)______________________________________________82. How long was Obama’s speech in Shanghai? (No more than 3 words.)_________________________________________________83. What was Obama’s attitude to China? (No more than 9 words.)_____________________________________________________84. How did Jon Huntsman like Obama’s visit to China? (No more than 2014 words.)_____________________________________________________SECTION CDirections Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese假如你叫李明，你的同学汤姆一年前随父母来中国，现在要回国了，请你代表全班同学起草一篇欢送辞，内容包括：1．在中国逗留期间，你们的经历；2．一年以来汤姆对你们英语学习的影响；3．你们的希望。