Ⅰ. 体验高考
体裁：记叙文 话题：人物故事 时间：6分钟
(2014·广东卷，A)Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall，England.He never studied the piano.However ，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts.
Then he thinks about the notes in his head.Two years ago，he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata(奏鸣曲)by Beethoven.He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly ，his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.They say his ability is very rare，but Samuel doesn't even realize that what he can do is special.Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents，but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music.
Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised.“I grew up with music.My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar.About two years ago ，I suddenly decided to start playing the piano ，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to me —I hear the notes and can bear them in mind—each and every note，”says Samuel.
Recently ，Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college.The piece had more than a thousand notes.The audience was impressed by his
amazing
performance.He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can't play it.Samuel says confidently，“It's all about super memory—I guess I have that gift.”
However ，Samuel's ability to remember things doesn't stop with music.His family says that even when he was a young boy，Samuel heard someone read a story，and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager.He doesn't know what he wants to do in the future.For now，he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
【语篇导读】 本文是一篇记叙文，记述了Samuel Osmond一个音乐天才的人物故事。
1．What is special about Samuel Osmond?
A ．He has a gift for writing music.
B ．He can write down the note he hears.
C ．He is a top student at the law school.
D ．He can play the musical piece he hears.
解析 事实细节题。由第一段中的However ，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians...可知，故选D 项。
答案 D
2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A ．Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.
B ．Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.
C ．Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.
D ．Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.
解析 事实细节题。由第二段最后两句“but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music”可知选B 。
答案 B
3．Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he ________.
A ．received a good early education in music
B ．played the guitar and the piano perfectly
C ．could play the piano without reading music
D ．could play the guitar better than his father
解析 事实细节题。由第三段最一句Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised和第三、四句“I suddenly decided to start playing the piano，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to me...each and every note”可知，他不用看音符就能弹钢琴，故选C 项。 答案 C
4．What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?
A ．He became famous during a special event at his college.
B ．He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.
C ．He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.
D ．He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.
解析 推断判断题。由第四段最后一句Samuel says confidently，“It's all about super memory－I guess I have that gift.”可推出。
答案 B
5．Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A ．The Qualities of a Musician
B ．The Story of a Musical Talent
C ．The Importance of Early Education
D ．The Relationship between Memory and Music
解析 主旨大意题。每段都有Samuel ，全文都是说学法律的Samuel 有音乐天才。
答案 B
Ⅱ. 仿真、模拟
Passage 1
体裁：说明文 话题：如何去公园租个凉亭 时间：7分钟
CABANA RENTALS
Each table has a food menu along with an order card.The cabana area is staffed with a server.Cost of food and drinks not included in the cabana rental.
Tote Bag— $44.99
Add a few necessities to your cabana and leave some of the packing to us! This wonderful tote contains two Water Country Beach Towels，Sunscreen and a pair of Flip-flops (Choose your size at the Gift Shop)．Pick up the tote when checking in for your cabana.
Cabana Locker—$| 13.99
Cabanas are available for up to eight people.Prices do not include admission tickets.Pricing is subject to change.A service fee is applied to each online order.No refunds ，rain checks or exchanges，including for loss or theft.Cabana reservations are date specific; please confirm your intended date of reservation before completing your order.
Can I use my park ticket that I did not use last year?
The value of unused single day General Admission and Consignment tickets from previous years can be applied toward the purchase of a current ticket at the Guest Services office.Guests will be responsible for paying any difference in price from the value of the old ticket to the current price of the same ticket type.Pricing information can be obtained at Guest Relations.Complimentary tickets of any type may not be upgraded and have no cash value.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文，主要介绍了租凉亭的价格、租凉亭以外的其他费用以及关于往年未用旧票的说明等。
1．What can people do in the Cabana according to the text?
A ．Sell daily necessities in the summer.
B ．Choose some lovely gifts.
C ．Hold an informal party.
D ．Have some food and drinks.
解析 考查细节理解。根据CABANA RENTALS部分的信息“Each table has a food menu along with an order card.The cabana area is staffed with a server.Cost of food and drinks not included in the cabana rental.”可知，顾客可以在凉亭吃饭、喝饮料，只是这一部分费用在凉亭租金之外。
答案 D
2．How can customers rent a cabana?
A ．They must go to the park.
B ．They can place an order online.
C ．They have to ask a server for help.
D ．They need pay a service fee in advance.
解析 考查细节理解。根据表格内容可知，人们可以到公园或在网上购买。A 项错在“must ”。
答案 B
3．If you want to make a cabana reservation，you should pay attention to ________.
A ．the weather
C ．the service fee B ．the specific date D ．the number of people
解析 考查细节理解。根据Cabana Add-ons 部分的信息“Cabana reservations are date specific; please confirm your intended date of reservation before completing your order.”(预订凉亭的日期要具体；请在完成您的订单之前确认您的预订日期) 可知，预订凉亭一定要注意日期。
答案 B
4．“Complimentary tickets” in the last paragraph probably refer to tickets ________.
A ．for admission
C ．given free of charge B ．reserved online D ．from previous years
解析 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的信息“Guests will be responsible for
Ⅰ. 体验高考
体裁：记叙文 话题：人物故事 时间：6分钟
(2014·广东卷，A)Samuel Osmond is a 19-year-old law student from Cornwall，England.He never studied the piano.However ，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians such as Chopin and Beethoven just a few minutes after he hears them.He learns a piece of music by listening to it in parts.
Then he thinks about the notes in his head.Two years ago，he played his first piece Moonlight Sonata(奏鸣曲)by Beethoven.He surprised everyone around him.
Amazed that he remembered this long and difficult piece of music and played it perfectly ，his teachers say Samuel is unbelievable.They say his ability is very rare，but Samuel doesn't even realize that what he can do is special.Samuel wanted to become a lawyer as it was the wish of his parents，but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music.
Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised.“I grew up with music.My mother played the piano and my father played the guitar.About two years ago ，I suddenly decided to start playing the piano ，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to me —I hear the notes and can bear them in mind—each and every note，”says Samuel.
Recently ，Samuel performed a piece during a special event at his college.The piece had more than a thousand notes.The audience was impressed by his
amazing
performance.He is now learning a piece that is so difficult that many professional pianists can't play it.Samuel says confidently，“It's all about super memory—I guess I have that gift.”
However ，Samuel's ability to remember things doesn't stop with music.His family says that even when he was a young boy，Samuel heard someone read a story，and then he could retell the story word for word.
Samuel is still only a teenager.He doesn't know what he wants to do in the future.For now，he is just happy to play beautiful music and continue his studies.
【语篇导读】 本文是一篇记叙文，记述了Samuel Osmond一个音乐天才的人物故事。
1．What is special about Samuel Osmond?
A ．He has a gift for writing music.
B ．He can write down the note he hears.
C ．He is a top student at the law school.
D ．He can play the musical piece he hears.
解析 事实细节题。由第一段中的However ，he can play very difficult musical pieces by musicians...可知，故选D 项。
答案 D
2．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A ．Samuel chose law against the wish of his parents.
B ．Samuel planned to be a lawyer rather than a musician.
C ．Samuel thinks of himself as a man of great musical ability.
D ．Samuel studies law and music on the advice of his teachers.
解析 事实细节题。由第二段最后两句“but music teachers told him he should study music instead.Now，he studies law and music”可知选B 。
答案 B
3．Everyone around Samuel was surprised because he ________.
A ．received a good early education in music
B ．played the guitar and the piano perfectly
C ．could play the piano without reading music
D ．could play the guitar better than his father
解析 事实细节题。由第三段最一句Samuel can't understand why everyone is so surprised和第三、四句“I suddenly decided to start playing the piano，without being able to read music and without having any lessons.It comes easily to me...each and every note”可知，他不用看音符就能弹钢琴，故选C 项。 答案 C
4．What can we infer about Samuel in Paragraph 4?
A ．He became famous during a special event at his college.
B ．He is proud of his ability to remember things accurately.
C ．He plays the piano better than many professional pianists.
D ．He impressed the audience by playing all the musical pieces.
解析 推断判断题。由第四段最后一句Samuel says confidently，“It's all about super memory－I guess I have that gift.”可推出。
答案 B
5．Which of the following is the best title of this passage?
A ．The Qualities of a Musician
B ．The Story of a Musical Talent
C ．The Importance of Early Education
D ．The Relationship between Memory and Music
解析 主旨大意题。每段都有Samuel ，全文都是说学法律的Samuel 有音乐天才。
答案 B
Ⅱ. 仿真、模拟
Passage 1
体裁：说明文 话题：如何去公园租个凉亭 时间：7分钟
CABANA RENTALS
Each table has a food menu along with an order card.The cabana area is staffed with a server.Cost of food and drinks not included in the cabana rental.
Tote Bag— $44.99
Add a few necessities to your cabana and leave some of the packing to us! This wonderful tote contains two Water Country Beach Towels，Sunscreen and a pair of Flip-flops (Choose your size at the Gift Shop)．Pick up the tote when checking in for your cabana.
Cabana Locker—$| 13.99
Cabanas are available for up to eight people.Prices do not include admission tickets.Pricing is subject to change.A service fee is applied to each online order.No refunds ，rain checks or exchanges，including for loss or theft.Cabana reservations are date specific; please confirm your intended date of reservation before completing your order.
Can I use my park ticket that I did not use last year?
The value of unused single day General Admission and Consignment tickets from previous years can be applied toward the purchase of a current ticket at the Guest Services office.Guests will be responsible for paying any difference in price from the value of the old ticket to the current price of the same ticket type.Pricing information can be obtained at Guest Relations.Complimentary tickets of any type may not be upgraded and have no cash value.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文，主要介绍了租凉亭的价格、租凉亭以外的其他费用以及关于往年未用旧票的说明等。
1．What can people do in the Cabana according to the text?
A ．Sell daily necessities in the summer.
B ．Choose some lovely gifts.
C ．Hold an informal party.
D ．Have some food and drinks.
解析 考查细节理解。根据CABANA RENTALS部分的信息“Each table has a food menu along with an order card.The cabana area is staffed with a server.Cost of food and drinks not included in the cabana rental.”可知，顾客可以在凉亭吃饭、喝饮料，只是这一部分费用在凉亭租金之外。
答案 D
2．How can customers rent a cabana?
A ．They must go to the park.
B ．They can place an order online.
C ．They have to ask a server for help.
D ．They need pay a service fee in advance.
解析 考查细节理解。根据表格内容可知，人们可以到公园或在网上购买。A 项错在“must ”。
答案 B
3．If you want to make a cabana reservation，you should pay attention to ________.
A ．the weather
C ．the service fee B ．the specific date D ．the number of people
解析 考查细节理解。根据Cabana Add-ons 部分的信息“Cabana reservations are date specific; please confirm your intended date of reservation before completing your order.”(预订凉亭的日期要具体；请在完成您的订单之前确认您的预订日期) 可知，预订凉亭一定要注意日期。
答案 B
4．“Complimentary tickets” in the last paragraph probably refer to tickets ________.
A ．for admission
C ．given free of charge B ．reserved online D ．from previous years
解析 考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的信息“Guests will be responsible for