2016年高考试题分项解析之专题6七选五
1.【2016·全国新课标I】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Secret codes (密码)keep messages private。Banks, companies, and government agencies use secret codes in doing business, especially when information is sent by computer.
People have used secret codes for thousands of years. 36 Code breaking never lags(落后) far behind code making. The science of creating and reading coded messages is called cryptography.
There are three main types of cryptography. 37 For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” Spell out the hidden message “Meet me.”
38 You might represent each letter with a number, For example, Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26. If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me”would read “13 5 20 13 5.”
A code uses symbols to replace words, phrases, or sentences. To read the message of a real code, you must have a code book. 39 For example “bridge“ might stand for “meet” and “out” might stand for “me.” The message “bridge out” would actually mean “Meet me.”40 However, it is also hard to keep a code book secret for long. So codes must be changed frequently.
A.It is very hard to break a code without the code book.
B.In any language, some letters are used more than others.
C.Only people who know the keyword can read the message.
D.As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them.
E.You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.
F.With a code book, you might write down words that would stand for other words.
G.Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.
【答案】
36.-40 D E G.F A
36.D考查对上下文的理解和判断能力。后句内容可以判断该空应该和密码的破译有关，故判断D项内容As long as there have been codes, people have tried to break them.符合语境逻辑，可以承接上下文。
37.E考查对上下文的理解和判断能力。后面举的例子是来证明人们设置密码时往往会利用一些单词的第一个字母来作为密码，由此判断E选项内容符合语境逻辑。
40.A考查对上下文的理解和判断能力。根据空后内容的转折可知尽管利用密码书可以破译密码，但是一本密码书也不会使用很久的时间，故判断A选项It is very hard to break a code without the code book.符合语境。
考点：七选五阅读理解
【归纳总结】七选五阅读填空考查考生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。解题技巧如下：1.注重句式的对接，比如排比句，祈使句等。2. 注重词汇的衔接：也就是利用上下文所重复的关键词，即词的复现原则进行判断，其中包括同义词，原词和反义词的复现。3.注重举例或解释等。如37题和39题只需要利用for example来进行解题。
2.【2016·全国新课标II】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A garden that’s just right for you
Have you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum(总和) of its parts? 16 . But it doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.
●___17
Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers(肥料). 18 . However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.
●Recall(回忆)your childhood memories
Our model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma’s rose garden and Dad’s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that’s not what’s important. 19 --how being in those gardens made us feel. If you’d like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 20 then go outside and work out a plan to
translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.
A. Know why you garden
B. Find a good place for your own garden
C. It’s our experience of the garden that matters
D. It’s delightful to see so many beautiful flowers
E. Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plants
F. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, too
G. For each of those gardens, writer down the strongest memory you have
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. G
【名师点睛】
本文属于七选五阅读中最常见的设空在段首的方法，通常是段落主题句。认真阅读后文内容，根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词或其他相关的词，推断出主题句。本题我们根据倒数第二句“However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden.”可知我们首先要知道为什么要搞园艺。故A项为本段主题句。
当七选五阅读设空在句首时，还可能存在以下两种情况：
1. 属于段落间的过渡句。这时要前瞻后望找启示，即阅读上一段结尾部分，通常正确答案
与上一段结尾有机地衔接起来，并结合下一段内容，看所选的答案是否将两段内容连贯起来。
2. 与后文是并列、转折、因果关系等。着重阅读后文第一两句，锁定线索信号词，然后在选项中查找相关特征词。通常正确答案的最后一句与空白后的第一句在意思上是紧密衔接的，因此这两句间会有某种的衔接手段，尤其当选项是几句话时。比如，如果选项中出现时间年代时，往往要注意与原文中年代的前后对应关系。
考点：考查说明文阅读
3.【2016·全国新课标III】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 16 But it seems that many people don’t cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult. 17 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.
18 Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you’re standing at the ocean’s edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn’t fresh. 19 When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you’d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don’t cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a d ay or two. Frozen fish isn’t as tasty as the fresh one.
There are many common methods used to cook fish. 20 First,
lean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料).
Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one p ound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it’s ready to serve.
A. Do not buy it.
B. The easiest is to steam it.
C. This is how you can do it.
D. It just requires a little knowledge.
E. The fish will go bad within hours.
F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.
G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.
【答案】
16.G
17.D
18.F
19.A
20.B
考点：生活类短文阅读
【名师点睛】
高考七选五解题方法
1.通读全文，了解文章大意。这是一个泛读的过程，目的是了解文章大意，为以后的理解做铺垫。
2.分析句型，了解语法构成
3.当我们了解了文章大意后，要明确每一个空是填一个整句子还是半个句子。这一点十分重要，它能够帮助我们迅速确定某些空的选项范围，比如，有一个空的结尾处没有标点符号，后文紧跟着一个句子的后半部分，很显然这时我们需要填的是半个句子，这时便可以在七个选项中找到是半个句子的选项，从而缩小选择范围。
4.明确关联关系。任何句子都是要么和上文有联系，要么和下文有联系，要么和上下文都有联系。例如第16空，第19空和第20空都与它们的前一句有联系。
5.带入通读，复查
做完题目切忌直接离开，这是我们很有必要将自己修正好的文章通读一遍，将其看做一片行文通顺语意连贯的文章来读，这是如果感到有含义不连贯的地方，很有可能是我们填错了空，就要复查了，注意：七选五的特点在于，错一道，往往还会错另外的一道或几道，我们叫做"连错"，所以当你发现自己有一处填的有问题时，一定要同时检查其它空。
4.【2016·北京】根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Science of Risk-Seeking
Sometimes We decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 71 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 72 As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.
So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one Killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 73
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 74 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.
Mean taking some risks, so your brain raisers your tolerance for risk as well.
75 For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
A. It all depends on your character.
B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.
C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.
D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.
E. This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.
F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.
G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.
【答案】
71.F72.C73.A74.E75. G
考点：科研类短文阅读
【名师点睛】
1、先看选项。跟完形填空不一样，七选五的答案选项较少，并且给出的都是句子，因此，我们可以通过句子的完整性或者句子后面的标点符号来判断该句在文章中的位置。另外，通过阅读选项，有可能找出跟其他选项表达完全不同意思的句子，这样的话我们就可以直接将该选项排除。
2、再看空前空后。由于七选五空出的是整个句子，而这些句子与句子之间，必然有一种联系，因此我们可以通过选项中某个名词或动词跟空前或空后的一致性或者相关性来确定这两个句子之间有一种关联性，从而选择正确的答案。
3、注意代词或定冠词。在做这类题目的时候，一定要注意句子中出现的人称代词或者指示代词，因为我们知道，代词是指代一个名词或者一个句子的，然后通过代词在句子中所做的成分我们可以推断出它指代的句子的类型，我们要做的就是从选项中找这类句型就可以了。
4、注意一些特殊疑问词。如果选项中或空前出现特殊疑问词，一定要把这句话仔细读几遍，因为对于不同特殊疑问词的回答方式是不一样的，比如对why的回答，后面要有because等表原因的词，对when的回答，后面要有表时间的状语，对where的回答，后面要有表地点的名词，对how的回答，后面要有方式状语等。
5、注意一些连词。如一些表示转折的连词，but，However，yet，though，nevertheless等，另外还有一些表示并列关系的连词如and，also，aswellas，neithernor，eitheror，notonly...butalso，ononehand....ontheotherhand等。因为这些连词可以表现句子与句子之间的关系，通过不同的连词我们可以推知句子与句子之间不同的关系。
5.【2016·四川】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Both men and women are living longer these days in industrialized countries. 16 In general, they can expect to live six or seven years more than men. One reason for this is biological.
One important biological factor that helps women live longer is the difference in hormones between men and women. 17 Between the ages of about 12 and 50, women produce hormones that are involved in fertility(生育能力). These hormones also have a positive effect on the heart and blood flow. In fact, women are less likely to have high blood pressure or to die from heart attacks.
18 They help the body defend itself against some kinds of infections. This means that women g enerally ger sick less often and less seriously than men. The common cold is a good example: women , on average, get fewer colds than men.19 Scientists are still not exactly sure how influence aging, but they believe that they do. Some think that a woman’s body cells have a tendency(向) to age mor e slowly than a man’s. Others think that a man’s body cells have a tendency to age more quickly. 20 A．However, women, on average, live longer.
B .The biological factor plays an important part.
C. Women are also helped by their female genes.
D. The female hormones also protect the body in another way.
E. Recent research seems to support both of these possibilities.
F. Therefore, women are more healthy than men and can live a better life.
G. Hormones are chemicals which are produced by the body to control carious body functions.
【答案】16.A 17.G 18.D 19.C 20.E
【名师点睛】
在做七选五时一定要注意空格前后句子的暗示词，可以准确确定空格上的选项。比如第20小题，Some think that a woman’s body cells have a tendency(向) to age more slowly than a man’s. Others think that a man’s body cells have a tendency to age more quickly. 20 句中的Some --- Others ---，是关键词，从这里知道这是两种观点。根据空格前两句：一些人认为女性身体细胞有一个比男性老化慢的倾向，另一些人认为男性身体细胞有一个老化快的倾向。可知E项符合题意。“最近研究似乎支持这两种可能”。故选E。
考点：考查信息匹配
6.【2016·浙江】下面文章中有5处（第61-65题）需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（ABCDE 和F）中选出符合各段意思的小题，并在答题纸上将相应选项的标号涂黑。选项中有一项是多余选项。
A. Get involved in student activities
B. Your voice is actually super important
C. There is a significant increase of opportunities
D. Stay in active communication with your friends
E. Get smart about the people who you spend your time with
F. Your major does not matter as much in your first of college
Five Things Nobody Told Me about College
As I type this , I am in my university dorm room. A year ago, when I was awaiting to hear the results of my college applications, I often went to websites for some type of insider look on what college would be like. However, there’s only so much that prep books, websites, and older friends can teach. Here are the top 5things nobody told me about college:
61
Nobody entering a university knows exactly what they want to study. If they tell you otherwise, they’re lying and will probably change what they want to purse within the first quarter of attendance . During my first quarter at University of California, Riverside (UCR),I thought that I wanted to study Political Science with its focus on International Affairs, so that’s what I applied for. However, once I worked with statewide and local government, I realized that a better fit for me would be Public Policy, and now I am in the process of changing my area.
62
In college, there are so many good chances for you to meet your expectations. However, there is a very important difference between wanting to do something and applying for something. In order for you to take advantage of the conferences, research, internships ,and fellowships that
your university offers, apply! Step into your academic advisor’s office, introduce yourself, and begin making the valuable connections that are necessary to help during the rest of your college career. Great things happen when you step out of your comfort zone, and you would be surprised on how many chances exist if you just ask.
63
College is where you meet your birdesmaids, neighbors, and potential bosses. The relationships you develop now will probably be linked to the ones you value later, so be wise about the people who you invest yourself in . You are only one person, and you do not have time to waste on people who would rather cause drama or mess up with your purpose. Surround yourself with uplifting individuals who challenge you to be better while loving you for who you are, and be patient to the people who are the complete opposite of that description.
64
As a first-year, I was afraid to make any noise towards campus issues that I noticed. It was not until I became involved in student government that I gained the confidence to handle projects that I created with the help of ASUCR Office of the President. During my first quarter, I spoke directly to the Chancellor, asking him for support towards my initiavives, met with the Vive Chancellors, and coorerated with my teaching assistances to begin my undergraduate research protect. Nothing good will happen when you are silent.
65
At my high school, there were about only four active club and organizations that students could be a part of. Imagine my surprise when I stepped foot onto UCR’s campus, where over 400 organizations exist, ranging from political organizations to karate club. You are not paying all or your tuition(学费)to merely go to class, study,pass tests and graduate. Make something worthy out of your experience. Create that you will want to tell your grandchildren one day. It all begins here, by signing up to join an organization.
61. 【答案】F
【解析】
试题分析：根据本段的句子Nobody entering a university knows exactly what they want to study. If they tell you otherwise, they’re lying and will probably change what they want to purse within the first quarter of attendance .可知，这段主要介绍了：你的专业在大学一年级不重要。故选F。
考点：考查段落大意
62. 【答案】C
【解析】
试题分析：根据本段的句子In college, there are so many good chances for you to meet your expectations.可知，这段主要介绍了：机会不断增加。故选C。
考点：考查段落大意
63. 【答案】E
考点：考查段落大意
64. 【答案】B
【解析】
试题分析：根据本段的句子Nothing good will happen when you are silent.可知，这段主要介绍了：你说的话实际上非常重要。故选B。
考点：考查段落大意
65. 【答案】A
【解析】
试题分析：根据本段的句子It all begins here, by signing up to join an organization.可知，这段主要介绍了：参与一些学生的活动。故选A。
考点：考查段落大意
【名师点睛】任务型阅读出题模式与往年相同，给段落添加首句，考查学生对信息的提取和把握能力。由于关键词汇不易混淆，所以难度略有下降。如61题，段落中的what you want to study 和选项F中的major 匹配；62.题，段落中的chances和选项C的opportunities是同义词；63题段落中的wise和选项E的smart是近义词；64题段落中的silent和选项B的voice是关联词；65题段落中的organization 和A项的activities也有联系。
7.【河南省重点中学协作体2016届高三第二次适应性考试】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that.
36.When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldn’t believe how many smart people were there. I didn’t know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way,
too.
You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hambur ger Helper , don’t compare yourself to your sister who is a chef(厨师). I’m sure you can do many things that she can’t. 37 You are you. You are not your sister.
You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesn’t exist. What’s perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. 38.
39.Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thoughts. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesn’t make them true.40.
A. You have the power to change your future.
B. So focus on your own passions and talents.
C. You are not the only one who feels this way.
D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.
E. You need to change your thought patterns.
F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”
G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.
【答案】
36C
37B
38G
39E
40F
考点：考查教育类阅读
8.【江西师大附中、鹰潭一中2016届高三下学期第一次联考】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
____36 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.
The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 37 .
The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 38 It included such items as automobiles and new houses.
By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction －the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 39
On this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?
A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 40 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.
A. Then a third level appeared.
B. Different people have different wants on each level.
C. There are several levels of wants in one’s life.
D. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears
E. At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.
F. Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.
G. Human wants seem endless.
【答案】
36.G
37.D
38.A
39.F
40.E
考点：考查信息匹配。
【名师点睛】
关于七选五的做题步骤：
1、通读全文，对文章进行快速浏览，寻找主题句，抓住文章结构及文章的写作内容。在阅读过程中，要注意文章的开始与结束段落，尤其是文章的首段及末段末句，因为“开门见山”与“结尾总结”的写作方式为常见的写作方式，首段的末句一般是是全文的主题所在，说明本文将探讨哪些内容，并简要指出文章的写作思路，有时甚至会以提纲的形式进行呈现。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题有重要意义。
2、详读段落，在短时间内，找出每段写作内容的关键词。明确各段的主题句或主旨大意。文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会根据整体文章写作主题展开，对文章主体进行的不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词，明确其描述内容，为整体试题的解决做好铺垫。阅读各个空的前后句，标记关键词，关键词包括句中的核心名词或名词词组（如带有形容词的名词词组）、专有名词、时间数字、代词、连词等。重点阅读各个问题附近的句子，圈定线索词，然后从选项中寻找相关的特征词，以确定答案。做题时可以采用代入排除法。如果一题做不出或拿不准，可先放过，继续往下读，先做容易的能做出的题，直到读完整篇文章。至此，文章的要点和主旨
3、定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语，根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。
4、通读复检，将所选答案代入文中，再次通读全文，重点考查逻辑关系和关联结构。
在完成选项定位后，应通读全文，检查文章内容是否完整，语义是否连贯合理、各段落内容是否紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确。同时，我们还应注意对相近选项的对比分析，个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近具有很强的干扰性，这时就需要我们认真分析，排除干扰，从而得出正确选项。
5、确定排除，研究多余选项，确定排除理由，最终确定答案。
9.【河南省焦作市2016届高三第一次模拟】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:
Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan. 36 Schedule your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.
Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals. 37
38 Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of some writing tasks（emails, reports）, one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.
Delegate（授权）effectively.39 The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.
Don’t make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves. __40 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are “overwhelmed”.
A. Stick to your plan.
B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.
C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal.
D. Organize your workday.
E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.
F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.
G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities.
【答案】
36.G
37.C
38.D
39.F
40.B
40.B考查上下文的理解判断能力。本段主要是关于不要对自己要求过高，工作过于努力，要符合实际。故选B。句意：我们为自己设定了不合实际的目标或标准。
考点：考查信息匹配
10.【广东省深圳市2016年高三第二次调研】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Television is everywhere around us. Yet it is great for learning English. The pictures make it easier to understand than radio and because you can see who’s talking, and get a better idea of what people mean. Just watch their “body language”! Watch programs that you find enjoyable and entertaining. 36
Here’s the https://www.doczj.com/doc/0217098625.html, guide to learning as much as possible while watching English television:
37 Learning English should be fun –– not something that you have to force yourself to do. If you have a passion for football, watch matches or the sports news.
Keep a notebook near to your television. 38 This is especially useful. You can look for programs with sub-titles in your own language.
Try to watch English television regularly. Even if you can only watch 15 minutes a day, you’ll be amazed how much you learn.
Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything. English television is normally aimed at native English speakers. 39 If the programs that you’re watching are full of unknown words, just concentrate on understanding the general meaning.
Keep a note of television programs and presenters that you find easy to understand and try to
watch them regularly. 40 Soon you will impress your friends with your English skills.
A. Don’t watch the programs too easy for you.
B. Better watch programs that you find interesting.
C. Programs often include many difficult words.
D. English learning has little to do with watching TV.
E. Whatever you watch will help you improve your English.
F. Doing this will increase your confidence in learning English.
G. You can take down any new words or expressions that you hear.
【答案】
36E
37B
38G
39C
40F
考点：考查教育类阅读
11.【湖南省师大附中、长沙一中、长郡中学、雅礼中学2016届高三四校联考】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项
为多余选项。
I just realized that while children are dogs-loyal and affectionate-teenagers arecats.
36 You feed it, train it, and boss it around. It puts its head on your knee andgazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting. It bounds indoors with enthusiasmwhen you call it. However, around age 13, your adoring little puppy(child) turns into abig old cat(teenager). Then when you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if
wondering who died. Instead of following your doorsteps, it disappears. 37
Not realizing that the dog is now a cat, you think something must be desperatelywrong within. Since you're the one who raised it, you assume that you did somethingwrong. Now you're dealing with a cat. Filled with guilt and fear, you redouble yourefforts to make your pet behave. 38 Call it, and it runs way. Tell it to sit, and it
jumps on the counter.
Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to behave like a catowner. Put a dish of food near the door, and let it come to you. 39 You sit still,and it will come, seeking that warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Bethere to open the door for it. One day your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen,
give you a big kiss and say, "You've been working hard all day. Let me get those dishesfor you."_40
A. It's so easy to be a dog owner.
B. Children as cats can turn to their parents.
C. You won't see it again until it gets hungry.
D. Then you'll realize your cat is a dog again.
E. Teenagers can understand and appreciate their parents' love.
F. But remember that a cat needs your help and your affection, too.
G. However, all the efforts made before now produce the opposite of the desired
result.
【答案】
36. A
37. C
38. G
39. F
40. D
38. G 前面句子Filled with guilt and fear, you redouble your efforts to make your pet behave.你内心充满自责和害怕，加倍努力来管教自己的孩子，后面句子Call it, and it runs way. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter.你叫他他跑了，你让他坐他跳到柜台上，说明你所做的一切没有达到预期效果，即G项。
【名师点睛】
定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语，根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。以为例，第一段中的“However.......”即为关键词，建议我们从细节逻辑“转折关系”上判断。
转折关系主要指英语行文中后句对前句构成逆转逻辑关系。如果空格前后两句话之间是逻辑上的逆转，则空格处很有可能是个转折逻辑的句子。表示转折关系的连接词有：However然而, nevertheless仍然，然而，不过, nonetheless尽管如此，依然，然而, still还；然而, though可是，不过，然而, yet然而, in spite of不顾，不管, at any rate无论如何，至少, in any case无论如何，不管怎样, whoever无论是谁, whatever无论什么，on the contrary正相反, in contrast与此相反, 相比之下, by contrast相反, 相比之下, in comparison比较起来，比较地, by comparison相比之下,
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七选五练习 一 A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40-mile-zone, when a police car came behind him with the light on. 56 ____ As the policeman came to him, he said, "Hi, officer, I guess you caught me a little bit over the limit. I was in a rush to get home, to be with my wife and kids, you know my younger son wasn't feeling too well when I left home this morning." The policeman said, "Well, I guess so,'' and started writing something in his notebook. ____57 . A few moments later, the policeman came to his window and handed him a paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man started to wonder, how much this ticket was going to be as he began to look at the paper. 58 "I had a daughter who was killed by a speeding car at the age of six, by a speeding driver like you. He got a fine, a few months in prison, and was free, free to hug two other daughters. 59__ I have tried to forgive that man a thousand times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really did forgive him, but I have to do it again, even right now. 60 " The man was very surprised and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove slowly, even a few miles under the speed limit, praying for forgiveness. A.So pray for you, and be careful when you drive again, your daughter is all you have left. only had one and now I have to wait until I get to heaven before I can hug her again away the man started thinking of excuse to give. was surprised it was not a ticket as he began to read : E. So pray for me, and be careful when you drive again, my son is all I have left. F．As minutes went by, he could see from the side view mirror, the policeman was still writing. G. He was surprised it was not a ticket but a receipt(收据). 二 Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation． ___71___ Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation．___72___
专题一冠词、名词和主谓一致 1.【2015·湖北】21.When he was running after his brother, the boy lost his ___ and had a bad fall. A.balance B .chance C .memory D .place 【答案】A 【考点定位】名词词义辨析 【名师点睛】本题侧重考查在特定的语境中辨析名词词义的能力。四个选项都可以跟前面的动词lose 搭配。考生应抓住题干中关键信息“had a bad fall（重重地摔了一跤）”，不禁会产生疑问：怎么会摔了一跤呢？然后根据搭配l ose one’s balance“失去平衡”锁定正确答案。 2.【2015·湖北】22.He gave himself a new name to hide his ____ when he went to carry out the secret task. A.emotion B.talent C.identity D.treasure 【答案】C 【解析】 试题分析：句意：他执行一项秘密任务时，给自己起了一个新的名字来掩盖身份。A项“情绪”；B项“才能”；C项“身份”；D项“财富”。故选C项。 【考点定位】名词词义辨析 【名师点睛】考生解答本题的关键是抓住题干中的关键词“secret task（秘密任务）”和“gave himself a new name（给自己取了个新名字）”，然后推知肯定是为了“hide his identity（掩藏身份）”，从而锁定正确答案。 3.【2015·安徽】30.There is no need to tell me your answer now. Give it some ______ and then let me know. A. thought B. support C. protection D. authority 【答案】A 【解析】 试题分析：句意：现在没必要告诉我答案，你再思考一下，之后告诉我。A思考；B支持；C保护；D 权威，当局。这里指让对方再好好想想，故选A。 【考点定位】考查名词辨析 【名师点睛】本题考查名词辨析。该种题型要求学生积累一定的词汇量，四个词的意思分别是“思考”；“支持”；“保护”和“权威”；其次，做题时需要结合句意进行综合考虑。根据第一句和“and then let me know”可知，现在不急着告诉“我”答案，由此可知是让对方再想想。 4.【2015·江苏】3 5.—Go and say sorry to your Mom, Dave. —I’d like to, but I’m afraid she won’t be happy with my ______ . A. requests B. excuses C. apologies D. regrets 【答案】C 【解析】 试题分析：句意：—Dave，去跟你的妈妈道歉。—我想这样做，但是我担心她对我的道歉不满意。A项“请求”；B项“借口”；C项“道歉”；D项“遗憾，后悔”。故选C项。 【考点定位】名词词义辨析 【名师点睛】本题侧重考查在情景交际中辨析名词词义的能力。语境较为简单，考生只要抓住上文中的关键词“say sorry to”就可以锁定正确答案。因此，考生可以试着将词汇放在日常的情景交际中进行操练，加强对词汇的语境理解，可以达到事半功倍的效果。 5.【2015·江苏】32.Some schools will have to make ______ in agreement with the national soccer reform. A. judgments B. adjustments C. comments D. achievements 【答案】B 【解析】 试题分析：句意：为了与国家的足球改革相适应，一些学校必须做出调整。A项“判断，决断”；B项“调整”；C项“评价，评论”；D项“成就”。故选B项。 【考点定位】名词词义辨析 【名师点睛】本题侧重考查在特定的语境中辨析名词词义的能力。四个选项都可以跟前面的动词make 搭配。因此，考生除了要充分利用特定语境理解词义，还应注意多积累可以跟同一动词搭配的名词。另外还可以利用固定搭配排除C项make本题侧重考查在特定的语境中辨析名词词义的能力。comments on“对……做出评价/评论”，缩小正确答案的范围。
卷别年份 语篇类 型 主题 标 题 设空位置 主题语 境 主题语境的内容 全国卷 Ⅰ 2019 说明文 人与自 然 新鲜空气对健康的益 处 有段首：2; 段中：3 2018 说明文 人与自 我 颜色在家居设计中的 作用 无 段首：1；段中：3; 段尾： 1 2017 记叙文 人与自 然 对野外宿营态度的转 变 无 段首：2; 段中：2；段尾： 1 全国卷 Ⅱ 2019 说明文 人与自 我 激发动力的方法无段首：1；段中：4 2018 说明文 人与自 我 晨练给人们带来的好 处 无 段首：2；段中：2；段尾： 1 2017 说明文 人与社 会 工作时如何不被打断无段首：1；段中：4 全国卷 Ⅲ 2019 说明文 人与社 会 建立健康有益的互动 交流 无 段首：1；段中：3；段尾： 1 2018 说明文 人与社 会 舞蹈的力量无 段首：2；段中：2；段尾： 1 2017 说明文 人与自 我 保持好的生活作息无 段首：1；段中：3；段尾： 1 [考纲解读] 《考试说明》对该题型命题目的表述为“主要考查考生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握”。该题型要求考生从整体上把握文章的逻辑结构和内容上的联系，理解句子之间、段落之间的关系，对诸如连贯性、一致性等语段特征有较强的意识和熟练的把握，并具备运用语法知识分析、理解长难句的能力。
[考查特点] 1．从题材上来看，类别多，但都与日常生活息息相关。 2．从体裁上来看，说明文依然占主流，但记叙文和议论文也有考查，体现了多样化。 3．从考点分布来看，高频考点主要位于段落内部的位置，即细节句、过渡句、发展句等，段落的主题句为常考点，而段末的结论句偶有考查。 4．从选项设置来看，利用句间的逻辑关系、替代关系及复现关系等命题仍是主要的命题方式，命题人主要考查的是语篇的“衔接”关系。 5．从试题对考生语篇知识的考查来看，试题使用不同题材和体裁的文本，同时，文本的风格和写作手法更加丰富并富于变化。考生在平时的学习中必须进一步强化语篇分析训练。 [解题技法] 解答阅读七选五题目时，方法会因人而异，我们根据题型特点和平时的教学总结了三种比较实用的解题技法：常用技法、快捷技法和稳准技法。这三种技法各有特色，没有优劣之分，只有使用习惯不同。考生可依据自身学情和解题习惯灵活使用，既可以选择其中一种，也可以综合融会使用，适合自己的才是最好的。更何况，这三种技法的解题实质是相通的——均需依照行文逻辑来判断。 技巧一依照空格定策略 [增分技法1]空格在段首 [典例](2019·全国卷Ⅲ·片段)17.________ Questions about subject content are generally welcomed. Before asking questions about the course design, read the syllabus(教学大纲) and
高考英语专题语法之简单句知识点真题汇编及解析 一、选择题 1．Harry wouldn’t become a teacher if it hadn’t been for the holiday, ____________? A．would he B．had it C．would it D．had he 2．—John and Mary, ________ sure to come to our party this evening, ________?—OK, thank you, ________. A．be; will you; we will B．are; will they; we will C．are; aren’t they; we must D．will be; won’t they; we shall 3．_____ the plant once a week if you are to get fruit in the autumn. A．Watered B．Watering C．To water D．Water 4．—It’s the first time that you’ve been here, ? —Yes. So beautiful a town! I love it! A．hasn’t it B．haven’t you C．aren’t you D．isn’t it 5．Mrs. White doesn’t believe that her son is able to make such great progress in Mathematics, ? A．is he B．isn’t he C．doesn’t she D．does she 6．I don’t think he is right, ______? A．is he B．isn’t he C．do I D．don’t he 7．---John could hardly play the violin when we knew him, ________ he? ---No, but he plays it well now. A．couldn’t B．didn’t C．could D．did 8．You must have seen him off yesterday, _________? A．haven't you B．didn't you C．mustn't you D．needn't you 9．---English has a large vocabulary, hasn’t it? ---Yes. more words and expressions and you will find it easier to read and communicate. A．Know B．Knowing C．To know D．Having known 10．_____ role she played in the movie! No wonder she has won an Oscar. A．How interesting B．How an interesting C．What interesting D．What an interesting 11．he tower building, where you can see the whole city. A．Standing on the top of B．If you climb to C．When you reach the top of D．Get to the top of 12．---The girl hardly holds on to her dream, _______? ---_______. I’m sure her dream will come true soon. A．doesn’t she; No, she doesn’t B．isn’t she; Yes, she is C．does she; Yes, she does D．does she; No, she doesn’t 13．_____ do you think is happening there?
七选五练习 一 A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40-mile-zone, when a police car came behind him with the light on. 56 ____ As the policeman came to him, he said, "Hi, officer, I guess you caught me a little bit over the limit. I was in a rush to get home, to be with my wife and kids, you know my younger son wasn't feeling too well when I left home this morning." The policeman said, "Well, I guess so,'' and started writing something in his notebook. ____57 . A few moments later, the policeman came to his window and handed him a paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man started to wonder, how much this ticket was going to be as he began to look at the paper. 58 "I had a daughter who was killed by a speeding car at the age of six, by a speeding driver like you. He got a fine, a few months in prison, and was free, free to hug two other daughters. 59__ I have tried to forgive that man a thousand times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really did forgive him, but I have to do it again, even right now. 60 " The man was very surprised and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove slowly, even a few miles under the speed limit, praying for forgiveness. A.So pray for you, and be careful when you drive again, your daughter is all you have left. B.I only had one and now I have to wait until I get to heaven before I can hug her again C.Right away the man started thinking of excuse to give. D.He was surprised it was not a ticket as he began to read : E. So pray for me, and be careful when you drive again, my son is all I have left. F．As minutes went by, he could see from the side view mirror, the policeman was still writing. G. He was surprised it was not a ticket but a receipt(收据). 二 Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation．___71___ Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation．___72___ It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate （辐射过滤板）in front of your computer’s screen．Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health．___73___The brighter the screen the higher the radiation
精编高考英语阅读理解真题汇编180篇 （2014-2017） 1 (2017年北京卷) It was a cold March day in High Point, North Carolina. The girls on the Wesleyan Academy softball were waiting for their next turns at bat during practice, stamping their feet to stay warm, Eighth-grader Taylor Bisbee shivered(发抖) a little as she watched her teammate Paris White play. The two didn‘t kn each other well — Taylor had just moved to town a month or so before. Suddenly, Paris fell to the ground,―Paris‘s eye rolled back,‖ Taylor says. ―She st was an emergency.‖ It certainly was, Paris had suffered a sudden heart failure. Without immediate medical care, Paris would die. At first no one moved. The girls were in shock. Then the softball coach shouted out, ―Does anyone know CPR?‖ CPR is a life-saving technique. To do CPR, you press on the sick person‘s chest so that blood mov through the body and takes oxygen to organs. Without oxygen the brain is damaging quickly. Amazingly, Taylor had just taken a CPR course the day before. Still, she hesitated. She didn she knew it well enough. But when no one else came forward, Taylor ran to Paris and began doing CPR, scary. I knew it was the difference between life and death,‖ says Taylor. 1. Two more ran to get the Taylor‘s swift action helped her teammates calm down. One girl called 91 school nurse, who brought a defibrillator, an electronic devices(器械) that can shock the heart back into work. Luck stayed with them: Paris‘ heartbeat returned. ―I know I was really lucky,‖ Paris says now. ―Most people don‘t survive this. My team s Experts say Paris is right: For a sudden heart failure, the single best chance for survival is having someone nearby step in and do CPR quickly.
高考英语阅读理解真题汇编及答案解析（11） 摘要：阅读理解题的“三步法”：1．略读。目的是了解短文的主旨大意和便于迅速掌握短文的语篇结构。2．查读。同学们要先通读题干，做到胸中有数；再将短文读第一遍，锁定某些特定信息进行快速阅读，迅速选出最佳答案；先易后难，先做细节题，后做推论题。3．重读短文重点。核查。同学们做题的关键是看清题目的要求，读准的关键是分清句子的结构和确认词性词义。 When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job,she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers. For her drive and creativity in overcoming those challenges,she’s been named national teacher of the year. Principal Waynes Kettler said he’s worked with many outstanding teachers in his22years as an educator,but Peterson is“just that one step above anybody I’ve ever worked with before.” Kettler and others at Monte Cristo Elementary School talk about the ways she has introduced the learning from other classrooms into her music program and her creativity in working around things such as the lack of money for new music. When students were reading S.E.Hinton’s novel The Outsiders in their regular classroom, Peterson helped them write a30-minute play with scenes from the book.Then they chose three Broadway tunes that focused no race,equality and social justice,the themes of the book.Peterson composed two other songs herself after classroom discussions about the play and the book. The honor means a lot to residents of Granite Foils.It’s inspiring to know that people from small towns own even win national honors. As national teacher of the year,Peterson will spend the next year outside the classroom, as a national and international spokeswoman for education. Not surprisingly,She is a big believe in the value of arts education.She said it’s essential for schools to offer classes such as art or music and physical education because for some kids one of those subjects is the only thing that motivates them to come back to school day after day. 65.The underlined word“daunting”in Paragraph1most probably means__________. A. discouraging B.interesting C.creative D.unbearable
2019高考英语七选五专项练习 (WORD版本押题预测+名师解析答案，建议下载练习) 1、根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(特征) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 1 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect. 1. Contribute to the household At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 2 All chores（零星工作）that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you’re old enough and capable, why 3 shouldn’t you contribute to the household? 2. Be responsible 4Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework , or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase. 3. Solve more of your own problem without asking for help Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way ” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems. 5 When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community. A. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help. B. It will make your life more pleasant. C. Everyone has certain responsibilities.
江苏高考英语语法专题复习知识点汇总 一、冠词The Article 知识要点： 冠词是一种虚词，放在名词的前面，帮助说明名词的含义。冠词分不定冠词（The Indefinite Article）和定冠词（The definite Article）两种。a (an) 是不定冠词，a用在辅音之前：如a book, a man; an用在元音之前，如：an old man, an hour, an interesting book等。the是定冠词。 一、不定冠词的用法 1、指人或事物的某一种类（泛指）。这是不定冠词a (an)的基本用法。如：She is a girl. I am a teacher. Please pass me an apple. 2、指某人或某物，但不具体说明何人或何物。如：He borrowed a story-book from the library. A Li is looking for you. 一位姓李的同志正在找你。 3、表示数量，有“一”的意思，但数的概念没有one强烈。如： I have a mouth, a nose and two eyes. 4、用于某些固定词组中。如： a bit, a few, a little, a lot of, a piece of, a cup of, a glass of, a pile of, a pair of, have a good time, for a while, for a long time等。 5、用在抽象名词前，表具体的介绍——a + 抽象名词，起具体化的作用。如： This little girl is a joy to her parents. 这女孩对她父母来说是一个乐趣。 It is a pleasure to talk with you. 跟您交谈真是一件愉快的事情。 It is an honour to me to attend the meeting. 参加这个会，对我来说是一种荣誉。 二、定冠词的用法： 1、特指某（些）人或某（些）事物。这是定冠词the的基本用法。如： Beijing is the capital of China. The pen on the desk is mine. 2、指谈话双方都知道的人或事物。如： Where is the teacher? Open the window, please. 3、指上文提过的人或事物（第二次出现）。如： There was a chair by the window. On the chair sat a young woman with a baby in her arms. The baby was thin. 4、用在世界上独一无二的事物前。如：
（英语）高考英语试题真题分类汇编一般将来时 一、单项选择一般将来时 1．(陕西重点中学高三二模)We pursue happiness, thinking one day we will find it. But ________ it by seeking it. A．rarely will we find B．rarely we will find C．rarely will find we D．rarely find we will 【答案】A 【解析】 选A考查倒装。句意：我们追求幸福，想着总有一天会找到幸福。但是，我们几乎不能通过一味追求幸福而找到幸福。否定副词放在句首时，句子要部分倒装。A项正确。 2． How happy we are！The winter holiday we have been looking forward ____soon. A．has come B．to have come C．to coming D．to will come 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】 考查时态。句意：我们真开心啊！我们一直期待的寒假很快就要来了。本句中定语从句的先行词是the winter holiday，关系代词that/which指代先行词在句中作为动词短语look forward to的宾语，被省略掉了。句中的come是谓语动词。根据句意可知，寒假还没有到来，故用一般将来时。故D正确。 考点：考查句子结构和时态 3．–Peter, do you know how to download the new software? –Certainly. I _____ you the steps. A．show B．am showing C．will show D．have shown 【答案】C 【解析】 试题分析：考查动词时态与体态辨析。A. show，一般现在体；B.am showing，现在进行体；C. will show，一般将来体；D. have shown，现在完成体。句意：—彼得，你知道如何下载最新的软件吗？—当然。我会教你步骤。由句意可知show动作发生在说话动作之后，说话者的时态是一般现在时，故这里是用将来时时，表示将会做。故选C。 考点：考查动词时态与体态辨析。 4．Turn on the television or open a magazine and you ________ advertisements showing happy families. A．will often see B．often see C．are often seeing D．have often seen
原创英语专题卷 专题：七选五说明类专练 （90分钟 100分） 考点01：冠词 3颗星 考点03：介词和介词短语 2颗星 考点04: 名词 3颗星 考点06：形容词和副词 5颗星 考点08：非谓语动词 5颗星 考点09：动词的时态和语态 5颗星 考点10：定语从句 3颗星 考点12 并列连词 4颗星 考点13 状语从句 3颗星 考点24：七选五说明文专练 5颗星 第I卷（选择题）（每题2分，共40分） 一．七选五 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A 【来源】黑龙江省哈尔滨市第六中学2017届高三下学期第一次模拟考试 考点24中难 You must have written your research paper, your personal essay, your book review-----whatever your school class requires. You think you have provided good information in the needed number of words.___16___ But is it really done? Many teachers and professional writers believe that writing is revision.___17___ Revision of writing is a necessary skill for students. The classroom is a good place to practice patience, concentration and listening. There are rewards with spending time with your thoughts and really taking time to compose your ideas in an orderly and reasonable way. You should put away your paper after you have written a first version, or draft. Wait several hours, maybe overnight, before working on it more.___18___ Not only are you refreshed, but you’re looking at things through different eyes. That’s what revision literally means—to see again through different eyes. Following a four-step process may help you with your paper. The first step in the process is invention. It includes forming many questions about your subject. It is called “question-storming”.___19___Then comes the revision period. Take your time to read what you’ve written, to think about it, and maybe to re-shape it based on