2017年高考英语汇编专题精选：阅读七选五

2017 年高考英语阅读专练（七选五）1.Brain TransplantsResearch on the human brain has been attracting more and more scientists in recent years.1If we compare a human brain to a harddisc, what the scientists are doing is to make better use of the hard disc.The idea that a human brain could be transplanted may come fromFrankenstein. In 1999, an experiment turned a bear into a dolphin.2They were made of the memory area in the dolphin’ s brain containing information about swimming.They had a series of useful information,which was saved into a button-sized chip(芯片 ). Later the informationwas transplanted into the action memory area in the bear 3 ’ s brain.It proved to be a highly successful experiment and a bear was turnedinto a dolphin.Recently,another memory transplant was performed at the Motor Nerve Research Institute of the University of California. The experimenthad an entire transplant of the memory area.4The transplantwas performed from a dog named Genius to a dog named Idiot. Geniuscould follow up to 100 gestures and orders made by its master. It was areal genius in memorizing.However,Idiot had no contact with peoplesince its birth. It became an animal with nothing in its brain, withoutany memory.5 When the two dogs woke up, Idiot had grasped all the abilitiesGenius possessed; it was good at memorizing and sensible. It couldfollow every gesture and any command given by its master. But Geniusgave no response to its master, and did not recognize him at all.A. The experiment was a complete success.B. It included actions, moods, logic, words, images, etc.C. Then it was released by means of electric power.D. Different images have different meanings in the memory area.E. Using the most advanced technology, detailed images were produced.F. Discoveries show that messages are carried by the central nervous system inthe brain.G. One of the latest topics is how to change the human brain or combine it with thecomputer.2.W. Lloyd Jerome’ s Dental SurgeryIf you walk into W.Lloyd Jerome’ sdental surgery inYou ’ ll see bright paintings and a fashionable blue couch whichpatients sit on while he checks their teeth. Jerome says,“ That’ s__1__ “ That ’ swhy I don ’ t wear awhite coat. I find that’ ones of the things that people associate withpain. In fact, my philosophy is that dental treatment should take place inan atmosphere of relaxation, interest and, above all, enjoyment” , is all highly shocking for anyone who associates dental treatment withpain, or at the very least, formal, clinical visits. He says,“ If p relaxed, entertained and correctly treated, they will forget such previous“ Virtual -reality headsets are one of his new relaxation techniques.___2____ The headsets are used for the first check-up, where the patientsits on the blue couch and watches ar film while I look at their teeth. Then theheadset switches to a special camera, to give the patient avisual tour around their mouth.”“ Another key point is that the surgery smells more like a perfumeshop than a dentist ’Todays. there is the smell of orange. ‘ When people walk in, Iwant them to realize with all their senses that itlike going to dentist’ s. Smell is very important.3_____”Known as Glasgow’ s most fashionable dentist, Jerome is keen toJerome uses a special instrument which sprays warm water on the teethto clean them, rather than scraping them.“ It feels a bit strange, but as___5___ “ One of the things I found out there was that when youmake it easier for the patient, you make it easier for yoursel f.” He seeshis patient-centred attitude as the start of a gradual movement towardsless formality in the conservative British dentistry profession. At thatmoment, a patient arrives. Jerome rushes over, offers him a cup of tea,asks him what video he’ke dtoliwatch and leads him gently towardsthe chair.B. He has tried to create an environment where people are not afraid.C. The relaxation techniques are important but the quality of theF. That dental smell of surgical spirit can get the heart racing in minutesif you’ re frightened ofG. Fifty percent of the population only go to the dentist when theyin pain.3.School PhobiaSchool phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of8-13,to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart andfrequent trips to the toilet.__1__ Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety,but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recentlymoved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop schoolphobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognizedlearning disability, and poor self-image.__2__ He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school,or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school,he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. Whenschool is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia.But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life.Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor.__3__ As soon as a school phobia is identified,parents should take action too. Like other phobias,school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school. __4__If bullying is a cause,for example,the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her toclass, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available.Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework.If a child lacks confidence,parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies.__5__ Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears ofschool and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment ofschool and school-like activities.A. It will help children to feel good about themselves.B. But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’ support.C. A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.D. Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.E. This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.F. The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.G. And the assistance can help parents and school officials supportthe child.4.The Pleasing Sound of a RainstickA rainstick is a long tube that is carved out, with small sticks orother materials pushed inside so that it has a somewhat smooth surfaceon the outside, but small barriers inside. These can be in a lined pattern,for a specific sound, or placed at random for a more varied effect. It isthen filled with a variety of different things, like small stones, orbeads( 珠子 ), or even rice, and the ends are capped to provide a seal.__1_____The origins of rainsticks are not really known and so the stories arequite varied. Some people say that the ancient peoples of Chile createdrainsticks from dried cactus(仙人掌 ), with the sharp points taken off,pushed back inside and then filled with small stones. __2_____The Deaguita Indians survive even today, and they are still using them inmany of their rain ceremonies. They also make them as musicalinstruments.___3____ Turning the stick over quickly will produce a higher sound,while turning it slowly will produce a deeper effect. How long the effectlasts depends on how long the instrument is. The tube also affects thequality of the rain sound as well. If you make them from some kind ofabsorbent material, like cactus or bamboo, you will hear it better thanif you were to make it from cardboard tubing.A rainstick can be made from almost any kind of material and thetypes of things that you can use as fillings can be even more varied.__4____ Usually, these school projects are made using a cardboard tube,like the center from a roll of toilet paper or a paper towel tube.Tooth picks are then inserted, with the exposed ends cut off andglued in place. ___5____A.You can even make your own rainsticks, and they are often part ofschool projects where they are used to help children learn the history of Indian peoples.B.When turned upside down, these materials fall down throughthe tube, bouncing off of the barriers to produce a calming rain-like sound.C.These were then capped with pieces of wood on the ends andused in ceremonies to bring rain to their crops.D.One end is capped off with poster board and filled with rice or beans, and thenthe other end is sealed.E.You can get different rain sounds, depending on how fast youturn the rainstick itself.F.This rainstick can never be opened according to the scaredwritings of the ancients.G.They can be three feet or longer depending on what the tube itselfis made from.5.Tips on Young Adult LifeAs you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experiencea lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult.1Don ’ t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make yourown choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. Inthis way you can make healthy balanced decisions.2You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what youwant to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices.3 But try not to shut your family out of your life. You school learn to thinkof others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family4 A true friend will stand by youno matter what happens.This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who willbe with you throughout life’ s journey. There will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard.The reality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again.You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you.5 So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living.Enjoy your life wisely!A． Choose your friends wisely.B．They will help shape the future.C． They may seem to happen quickly.D． You will probably want to be independent.E．You may appreciate what you have in your own life.F．The choices that you make from now on will be your choices.G． Your family has been with you since you came into this world.6.The First AmericansThere was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia andNorth America.The first settlers in North America crossed this landbridge from what is now Siberia to Alaska. The people who made thisinitial crossing were probably following the animals they used for food.Eventually,the oceans rose and the land bridge between the continents disappeared.The set tlers,who I shall call the“ First Americans ” , could not return to their homeland.1For the next few thousand years,the First Americans migratedsouth and east throughout North and South America.They made thejourney all the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, adistance of more than 10,000 miles.2In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans becamehunters of the ocean.3In the brief summer,they gathered berriesand other plants. In the winter, they stayed in lodges much of the timepreparing for the next summer. It was a hard life,but they learned tosurvive in these harsh conditions.Farther south,in what is now Arizona,Utah,Colorado,and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers(悬崖居民 ). They beganby living in caves that already existed in the cliffs.4The dwellingsthey constructed in many ways resembled today’ s apartment buildings.5They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and usewater almost any time of the year. They were so successful thatthey could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturallyin the desert.In Mexico and South America, the First Americans founded civilizations thatwere among the greatest in the world. They built hugepyramids, lived in fabulous cities, and made great advances in science andmathematics long before the Europeans arrived.A. They also discovered foods like corn and potatoes.B. Along the way, they established many different civilizations.C. The First Americans of the Southwest learned to irrigate the desert.D. They would have to survive in the New World they had discovered.E. They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food.F. People living near each other tended to share similar environmentsand customs.G. They discovered how to add to the caves by building structures ofwood and stone.7.Public Speaking and Critical ThinkingWhat is critical thinking?To a certain degree,it’ sa matter of logic — of being able to spot weakness in other people’ arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking—the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas.___1____ The greatest thinkers, scientists and inventors have often taken informationthat was readily available and put it together differently to produce newideas. That, too, is critical thinking.___2___ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend agreat deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like apurely mechanical(机械的 ) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chancesare that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the otherhand, the structure is clear, there is good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. __3____What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking.___4___ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language,you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.___5___ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class,you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances.This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfectspeech.D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, onlyreorganized ideas.E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speakingclass, the answer is quite a lot.F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a moreeffective thinker in a number of ways.G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication.8.ShopaholismThe word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs.1Some people are compulsive shoppers. Others find it impossibleto pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.2Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’ s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics.They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things thatthey don ’ t need. Even though they don’ t have enough money, they buy everything they want.The question is: why do they have this addic tion?There isn’ ta specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried,upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as away to forget their problems.Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something.3Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring outproblems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, peopleaddicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them breakthis habit.However,the process, like for most addictions,is long,and they suffer a lot.4They just think about satisfyingtheir feelings, so they spend money they don’5 t have.A. Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.B. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.C. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.D. However in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.E. People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways toamuse themselves.F. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and getsent to prison.G. It can also cause financial problems.9.FlavoringMost drinks stating that they are fruit-flavored (水果味道的) containno fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, accordingto a study carried by the British Food Commission.“ Shoppers need to check the labels ( 标签) before buying drinks,though sometimes the actual content can be non-existent,” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove.“ Food production is highly competitive.1It will increase profits,and consumers won ’ talways realize they are being tricked.”Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products suchas fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products thatdo not have the desired flavors.Researchers analyzed the contents of28strawberry-flavored products sold in stores.2Of the11 products that did contain strawberries, five of them contained less thanone percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearlyeight teaspoons of sugar.3Let ’ stake jam as an example. Some strawberry -flavored jamwas labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners,but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.4Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what theyhave bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial fl avoring.“ Describing aproduct as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet withpictures of strawberries is misleading.5Unfortunately,it is alsolegal and widespread,” Tokelove said.“ It’ s time to take measures to protect the consu mers ’ rights.”A. The products which contain real fruit are popular with people.B. Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.C. They found that about 60 percent of them didn ’ t contain any fruit at all.D. If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likelyto do so.E. It is important and necessary to demand a small amount offlavoring in the products.F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberryor even no fruit at all.G. The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a productshould be listed on the packaging.1. GECBA2. BDFCA3. ECGDA4. BCEAD5. CBDAF6. DBEGC7. DEAFG8. DBCGF9. DCBGF。

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AHere are some themed attractions inside this Disneyland Park that all have something to offer.Mickey AvenueOnce you entered the Disneyland Park, Mickey Mouse and his friends gather along the street welcoming you. This place is also a busy bazaar where tourists can select varieties of goods and enjoy tasty snacks while wandering around.Gardens of ImaginationIt is the first garden-designed Disney park in the world, with bridges and paths connecting seven themed areas. Chinese Zodiac Mural (生肖壁画) in the Garden of the Twelve Friends turn the movie figures into twelve animal signs. Guests can try to find their own zodiac sign on the wall and take photos with it.Adventure IsleAdventure Isle takes visitors into a newfound ancient tribe(部落). Drifting down the river on the rafts, you will pass through unknown places and rush into the dark caves, meeting the huge mysterious monsters.TomorrowlandThe carefully designed T omorrowland presents endless possibilities of the future. Using high tech, this park is like the settings of science fiction movies. The shooting program, “Buzz lightyear Planet rescue”, gives visitors a mission to save the world.Admission FeeOne-day Ticket CNY370 on ordinary daysCNY499 on weekends, public holidays, July and AugustTwo-day Ticket A 5% discount on the basis of the original prizeNote:Children between 1 and 1.4 meters tall and seniors aged over 65 can enjoy a 25% discount on the ticket price.21. What does the underlined word “bazaar” in Paragraph2 probably mean?A. clubB. marketC. agencyD. cottage22. Where should you go if you’re interested in traditional Chinese culture?A. TomorrowlandB. Mickey AvenueC. Gardens of Imagination.D. Adventure Isle23. How much is the admission for a young couple and their son (1.2m) on Sunday?A. CNY998 .B. CNY1,122.75 .C. CNY1,322.35 .D. CNY1,372.25 .BSports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water.Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses(球场)in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be "green gyms". They are better replacements(代替物)for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it's free.24. Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?A. Playing basketball in a gymB. Motor racing in the desert.C. Cycling around a lake.D. Swimming in a sports center.25. What do we know about golf from the passage?A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.B. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.D. It causes water shortages around the world.26. The author uses power walking as an example mainly because___________ .A. it uses fewer resourcesB. it improves our healthC. it is an outdoor sportD. it is recommended by experts27. The author writes the passage to ________ .A. show us the function of major sportsB. encourage us to go in for green sportsC. discuss the major influence of popular sportsD. introduce different types of environment-friendly sportsC.Joanna Cole, born on August 11, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey, has been credited to be one of the most popular children’s authors of all time. She has written over 250 books and is famous for writing one of the most popular children’s book series. She knew as early as early as 5th grade that she was interested in writing and science. Cole has owed a large part of her passion to one of her elementary school teachers.Joanna Cole continued her education by attending the University of Massachusetts and Indiana. She would eventually earn a bachelor’s deg ree in psychology from the City College of New York in 1967 after graduation, Cole decided to take some education courses to become a librarian at a Brooklyn elementary school in 1967. Eventually, she would take jobs working for Newsweek, Seesaw book club.Cole’s passion for writing and science was still alive and well during this time. In 1971 she decided to write her first book, Cockroaches. She did some research and discovered there had never been a book written for children about cockroaches. So she thought she would be the first.Cole struck gold when she wrote the first Magic School Bus in 1985. The book would go on to be published the followingyear and quickly became book series and cartoon series due to its success.Cole continued to write both nonfiction and fiction books for children. She writes in a way that will hopefully inspire children to think like a scientist. She does this by writing ideas instead of just facts. She also tries to ask questions in her books that require children to think and discover the answers as they read. This creates an engaging experience for children, so it is no wonder why younger readers are hooked on her books.28. When Joanna Cole was young, she_________________.A. was very popular with childrenB. got inspired by one of her teachersC. began her career of writing novelsD. knew what she would do in the future29. What does the underlined phrase probably mean?A. made a fortuneB. made a promiseC. got ideasD. obtained help30. What do we know about Joanna Cole?A. She is the most famous woman writer in America.B. She writes novels not only for kids but for adults.C. She is an expert at getting science across to readers.D. She has made great contributions to science.31. What kind of person is Cole in the passage?A. positive and braveB. popular and reliableC. serious and honestD. talented and creativeDDavid Cameron is urging today’s youngesters to abandon French to concentrate on the tongue of the future—Mandarin(普通话)。

2017全国卷III 七选五Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame onthe alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resettingyour body clock. 36 Here’s how to make one.37 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in someexercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear aboutyour reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want tomake.·Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up,consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to havebreakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting outclothes, shoes and bags. 38 That’s a quarter-hour more you could besleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.·Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out byFriday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness t hefollowing week, a recent study found. 39·Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts andhod for a week,write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new mettake a look at your record.40 If not, take another look at other methodsyou could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.答案:36-40 CBGFE。

7选5专项练习Passage 1He lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. __1__ Today, Dutch artist Van Gogh is recognized as one of the leading artists of all time.Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has made 2003 ―The Van Gogh Year‖ in his honor. __2__ It draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first interested in his life, which then helps them understand his art.Van Gogh was the son of a minister. He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery salesman and a French teacher. __3____4__ His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes (绘画笔法). ―Instead of trying to reproduce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use colour more freely, in order to expres s myself more forcibly,‖ he wrote in a letter to his brother in 1888.Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. __5__ His ―Portrait of Dr. Gachet‖ sold for US$ 89.5 million in 1990. It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. ―I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colours in them are attractive to people,‖ said a van Gogh‘s fan.1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5.________A. But in his death, he achieved world fame.B. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars.C. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art.D. Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings.E. And the arts in Amsterdam are marking the anniversary with exhibitions throughout the year.Passage 2The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1992, the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions. 71________ He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.72_______ A large number of competitors, people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.73________ The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep. The wife to be carried may be your own, or your neighbor‘s. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49 kg, the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds. 74_________Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is also a team competition. The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official ―wife-carrying drink‖. Then he may continue the race.75________ While the Wife-carrying World Championship is being held, there are bands playing music, a wife-carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.A. There are a few basic rules.B. People everywhere hold the event.C. A special prize is awarded to the team.D. Do you know how these traditions restarted?E. This event is becoming increasingly popular.F. The winner is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.G. Back in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.Passage 3The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1992, the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions. 71________ He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.72_______ A large number of competitors, people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.73________ The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep. The wife to be carried may be your own, or your neighbor‘s. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49 kg, the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds. 74_________Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is also a team competition. The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official ―wife-carrying drink‖. Then he may continue the race.75________While the Wife-carrying World Championship is being held, there are bands playing music, a wife-carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.A. There are a few basic rules.B. People everywhere hold the event.C. A special prize is awarded to the team.D. Do you know how these traditions restarted?E. This event is becoming increasingly popular.F. The winner is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.G. Back in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.Passage 4The MississippiThe Mississippi is a great river whose relationship with man goes way back beyond its discovery in the 16th century. The River Indians used it as a highway and as a source of food, and it was they who gave it its name—―misi‖ meaning ―great‖ and ―sipi‖ meaning ―water‖. When the length of its branch, the Missouri, is added to it, the Mississippi becomes greater. ___71___. From the source of the Missouri to the tip of the delta (三角洲), it is 2,480 miles long.Great rivers are likely to suffer floods. In 1927 the Mississippi flooded 26 thousand acres, sweeping away farms, towns, everything in its path. In 1938 its floods drowned or killed 200 people and made millions homeless. Today the river has largely been controlled. ___72___.Industries have spread down some of the waterways of the delta, but otherwise the delta is a remote place, the homeland of a little colony of French Canadians that the British drove out of Nova Scotia in the 18th century. They still speak French, mixed with English, Indian, Spanish and Negro idioms. They keep to themselves, farming the rich soil of the delta. ___73___.___74___. Pioneers who first reached its banks wondered not only where it went, but what lay beyond. In 1764 the French founded a city on the right bank of the river, and named it after their king, Louis XV. This city, named St. Louis, became the jumping-off place for the adventurous men and women who opened up the Great Plains, and the way to the Far West.Some 40 years earlier, at the beginning of the 18th century, the French had founded another city just above the Mississippi delta, New Orleans. ___75___. New Orleans is one of the great ports of the world, and one of the greatest terminals for both sea and river traffic.A. It was the Mississippi that made the city what it isB. Levees, high banks built of earth, hold back the flood watersC. Therefore, as we know, it‘s the third longest river in the worldD. It is known that the ―Great Water‖ has also been a frontier riverE. However, they paddled up and down the Mississippi in their boats to seek their fortuneF. The ―Great Water‖ always remains a thread, for the streets of the city are below the level of the riverG. They call themselves Cajuns, who have actually been leading fairly primitive lives and preserving theirown traditionsA. Rather Public speaking and critical thinkingWhat is critical thinking? T o a certain degree ,it‘s a matter of logic （逻辑）—of being a ble to spot weaknesses in other people ‗s argument and to avoid them in your own ,it also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence .In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused ,organized thinking –the ability to see clearlytheir relationships among ideas. 71 the greatest thinkers, scientists, and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas.that, too, is critical thinking.72 As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical（机械的）exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also discovered and confused. If, on the other hand ,the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not a matter of arranging the ideas your already have. 73What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. 74 As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will Improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. 75 As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class. You will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking ,you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.Life Story of Dave ThomasSince 1989．Dave Thomas，who died of cancer at age 69 in his Fort Lauderdale home, was one of the most recognizable faces on TV. 1 “As long as it works,”he said in 1991, “I’ll continue to do those commercials.”2 “He still won’t let anyone see his feet，which are out of shape because he never had proper-fitting shoes,”Wendy said in 1993．Born to a single mother，he was adopted as a baby by Rex and Auleva Thomas of Kalamazoo in Michigan．After Auleva died when he was 5, Thomas spent years on the road as Rex traveled around seeking construction work．“He fed me,”Thomas said, “and if I got out of line．He’d beat me. ”Moving out on his own at 15,Thomas worked, first as a waiter，in many restaurants.3 “I thought if I owned a restaurant,”he said, “I could eat for free.”A 1956 meeting with Harland Sanders led Thomas to a career as a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owner that made him a millionaire in 1968.In 1969, after breaking with Sanders，Thomas started the first Wendy‘s old Fashioned Hamburgers, in Columbus, Ohio，which set itself apart by serving made-to-order burgers 4 .Although troubled by his own experience with adoption，Thomas，married since 1954 to Lorraine．66．and with four grown kids besides Wendy，felt it could offer a future for other children. He started the Dave Thomas Foundation(基金会)for Adoption in 1992．In 1993，Thomas，who had left school at 15，graduated from Coconut Creek High School in Florida． 5 The kids voted him Most Likely to Succeed.“The Dave you saw on TV,”says friend Pat Williams，senior vice president of the Orlando Magic, “was the real Dave．He wasn‘t a great actor or a great speaker. He was just Joe Everybody.”A．But he had something much better in mind．B．He even took Lorraine to the graduation dance party．C．Even though he was successful，Thomas remained troubled by his childhood.D．By using his experience and determination，Thomas turned the restaurants around.E．With 6,000 restaurants worldwide，the chain now makes $6 billion a year in sales.F．He appeared in more than 800 commercials for the hamburger chain named for his daughter，now 40．G．He dropped out of school to work full-time．This decision to drop out haunted him until he went back to school 45 years later．Passage 7As is known to all, many things can be measured in terms of data. Sometimes data can indeed tell the truth. With the help of data we can easily know the price of a can of Coke in the supermarket or the result of a football match. 71 What is more important, data seem to be fairer than words or statements. If the data are true, we don‘t have to worry about being cheated. Nowadays, as lies exist in the world, data are expected to tell the truth. Therefore, many of us would rather believe data.On the other hand, if we judge things only by data from the so-called specific research, aren‘t we a little too narrow-minded? Many people often treat the so-called specific data unwisely just to make sure that they are making the right decisions. 72 For example, how can you tell that somebody isn‘t a good student just because he or she doesn‘t get high marks in the final examination?73 For example, the degree of your feeling happy in your life, the depth of love between you and your friends, and the faith you have in your country. We can only feel them in our hearts but can never express them in data.There is no doubt that analyzing the exact data is important to assessment of an actual event. But data should be dealt with wisely. We often get wrong data which mislead us.74 Remember, data have no feeling but we humans have. Data do not mean much to people if we do not have the abilities to analyze the data with the knowledge and confidence to judge whether they are true or false. 75Data are data after all. Life is much more colourful than the pale data. So give the cold data a warm heart and we‘ll find that the world is far more wonderful than the pale data can describe.A. We should try our best to be wise thinkers.B. Data can make our life easier and more comfortable.C. But sometimes we may find that data aren‘t everything.D. Sometimes our hearts and mind are more sensitive than data.E. Now and then the so-called specific data puzzle us very much.F. The exact data should come from assessment of an actual event.G. There are many things in our life which cannot be measured by data.1.（Key: AECDB）2.71. G 72. E 73. A 74. F 75. C3. 71. G 72. E 73. A 74. F 75. C4.71. C 72. B 73. G 74. D 75. A 5.DEAFG6.Keys :1. F 2.C 3.A 4. E 5.B7.71—75 BCGDA。

2017北京卷七选五Every animal sleeps, but the reason for this has remained foggy. When lab rats are not allowed to sleep, they die within a month. 71 One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories. 72 We know that, while awake, fresh memories are recorded by reinforcing (加强)connections between brain cells, but the memory processes that take place while we sleep have been unclear.Support is growing for a theory that sleep evolved so that connections between neurons (神经元)in the brain can be weakened overnight, making room for fresh memories to form the next day. 73 Now we have the most direct evidence yet that he is right. 74 The synapses in the mice taken at the end of a period of sleep were 18 per cent smaller than those taken before sleep, showing that the connections between neurons weaken while sleeping.If Tononi’s theory is right, it would explain why, when we miss a night’s sleep, we fin d it harder the next day to concentrate and learn new information — our brains may have smaller room for new experiences.Their research also suggests how we may build lasting memories over time even though the synapses become thinner. The team discovered that some synapses seem to be protected and stayed the same size. 75 “You keep what matters,” Tononi says.A. We should also try to sleep well the night before.B. It’s as if the brain is preserving its most important memories.C. Similarly, when people go for a few days without sleeping, they get sick.D. The processes take place to stop our brains becoming loaded with memories.E. That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning.F. “Sleep is the price we pay for learning,” says Giulio Tononi, who developed the idea.G. Tononi’s team measured the size of these connections, or synapses, in the brains of 12 mice.71-75CEFGB。

2017上海卷七选五Some Ways to Avoid Getting SickNobody enjoys being sick but even the best of us can fall sick. Changes in the environment, such as the quality of the air we breathe, can lead to development of certain illnesses like allergies or cancer, when the body’s own immune system works against it. 36 .1. Eat Healthily.First of all, stick to a healthy diet. Even if you eat less, it is of great help not to skip meals. Bread with butter/jam, an egg or milk at breakfast, or fruits or fruit juice would be good for breakfast. 37 . Dinner ideally should consist of soup and vegetables or non-vegetarian fare. Reward yourself with some cookies, even chocolates during the day or at tea-time.2. 38 .Exercising is vital. You don’t have to be a fitness freak. Performing some household chores or shopping or even climbing stairs instead of taking the lift helps to bum off calories. Exercises at the beginning of the day will help more and tone up the body. The heavy-eaters have to exercise more, and vigorously.3. Say no to cigarette smoking.I t’s been medically proved — cigarette smoking does cause cancer, but sadly people get addicted.39.___ If people around you can suffer from secondary smoking, how much are you hurting yourself? Cigar-smoking is recommended for those who love to light up.4. Cheers for the good news!We all like the cup that cheers. Poets have written poems to alcohol, songsters are great fans and everyone raises a toast now and then. 40.___ If you love lo drink, consult your physician and work out what and how much suits you best.A. Doing exercise is a must.B. Have a scheduled daily routine.C. The next time you want to reach out for that cigarette packet, think again.D. We can try, however, to maintain good health by picking up a few healthy habits.E. Lunch can be light, perhaps vegetable/cheese —chicken and steaks are available for the non-pork eaters.F. But too much of alcohol or wine is sure to bum up something inside you, which won’t be calories but a certain organ of the body.G. A peaceful walk can also help you to relax as you are bathed in the sunshine —oxygen and vitamin D —while you bum up calories in a favorite manner.。

2017年高考英语阅读专练（七选五）1. Brain TransplantsResearch on the human brain has been attracting more and more scientists in recent years. 1 If we compare a human brain to a hard disc, what the scientists are doing is to make better use of the hard disc.The idea that a human brain could be transplanted may come from Frankenstein. In 1999, an experiment turned a bear into a dolphin. 2 They were made of the memory area in the dolphin’s brain containing information about swimming. They had a series of useful information, which was saved into a button-sized chip (芯片). Later the information was transplanted into the action memory area in the bear’s brain. 3 It proved to be a highly successful experiment and a bear was turned into a dolphin.Recently, another memory transplant was performed at the Motor Nerve Research Institute of the University of California. The experiment had an entire transplant of the memory area. 4 The transplant was performed from a dog named Genius to a dog named Idiot. Genius could follow up to 100 gestures and orders made by its master. It was a real genius in memorizing. However, Idiot had no contact with people since its birth. It became an animal with nothing in its brain, without any memory.5 When the two dogs woke up, Idiot had grasped all the abilities Genius possessed; it was good at memorizing and sensible. It could follow every gesture and any command given by its master. But Genius gave no response to its master, and did not recognize him at all.A. The experiment was a complete success.B. It included actions, moods, logic, words, images, etc.C. Then it was released by means of electric power.D. Different images have different meanings in the memory area.E. Using the most advanced technology, detailed images were produced.F. Discoveries show that messages are carried by the central nervous system in the brain.G. One of the latest topics is how to change the human brain or combine it with the computer.2. W. Lloyd Jerome’s Dental SurgeryIf you walk into W.Lloyd Jerome’s dental surgery in Glasgow, You’ll see bright paintings and a fashionable blue couch which patientssit on while he checks their teeth. Jerome says, “That’s because they’re frightened.__1__ “That’s why I don’t wear a white coat. I find that’s one of the things that people associate with pain. In fact, my philosophy is that dental treatment should take place in an atmosphere of relaxation, interest and, above all, enjoyment”, which is all highly shocking for anyone who associates dental treatment with pain, or at the very least, formal, clinical visits. He says, “If people are relaxed, entertained and correctly treated, they will forget such previous unpleasant experiences.“Virtual-reality headsets are one of his new relaxation techniques.___2____ The headsets are used for the first check-up, where the patient sits on the blue couch and watches ar film while I look at their teeth. Then the headset switches to a special camera, to give the patient a visual tour around their mouth.”“Another key point is that the surgery smells more like a perfume shop than a dentist’s. Today there is the smell of orange. ‘When people walk in, I want them to realize with all their senses that it’s not like going to dentist’s. Smell is very important. ____3_____”Known as Glasgow’s most fashionable dentist, Jerome is keen to point out that he takes his work very seriously. ____4___For example, Jerome uses a special instrument which sprays warm water on the teeth to clean them, rather than scraping them. “It feels a bit strange, but as long as people are relaxed, it’s not painful.___5___ “One of the things I found out there was that when youmake it easier for the patient, you make it easier for yourself.”He sees his patient-centred attitude as the start of a gradual movement towards less formality in the conservative British dentistry profession. At that moment, a patient arrives. Jerome rushes over, offers him a cup of tea, asks him what video he’d like to watch and leads him gently towards the chair.A. Five years ago, Jerome went to the United States to do research.B. He has tried to create an environment where people are not afraid.C. The relaxation techniques are important but the quality of the treatment is the most important thing.D. We were the first practice in Britain to introduce them.E. Now they look forward to their visits here.F. That dental smell of surgical spirit can get the heart racing in minutes if you’re frightened of dentists.G. Fifty percent of the population only go to the dentist when they’re in pain.3. School PhobiaSchool phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.__1__ Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.__2__ He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school, or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he or she may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When school is discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor. __3__ As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too. Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school. __4__ If bullying is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available.Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies. __5__ Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.A. It will help children to feel good about themselves.B. But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’support.C. A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.D. Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.E. This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.F. The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.G. And the assistance can help parents and school officials support the child.4. The Pleasing Sound of a RainstickA rainstick is a long tube that is carved out, with small sticks or other materials pushed inside so that it has a somewhat smooth surface on the outside, but small barriers inside. These can be in a lined pattern, for a specific sound, or placed at random for a more varied effect. It is then filled with a variety of different things, like small stones, or beads(珠子), or even rice, and the ends are capped to provide a seal. __1_____ The origins of rainsticks are not really known and so the stories are quite varied. Some people say that the ancient peoples of Chile created rainsticks from dried cactus(仙人掌), with the sharp points taken off, pushed back inside and then filled with small stones. __2_____ The Deaguita Indians survive even today, and they are still using them in many of their rain ceremonies. They also make them as musical instruments.___3____ Turning the stick over quickly will produce a higher sound, while turning it slowly will produce a deeper effect. How long the effect lasts depends on how long the instrument is. The tube also affects the quality of the rain sound as well. If you make them from some kind of absorbent material, like cactus or bamboo, you will hear it better than if you were to make it from cardboard tubing.A rainstick can be made from almost any kind of material and the types of things that you can use as fillings can be even more varied.__4____ Usually, these school projects are made using a cardboard tube, like the center from a roll of toilet paper or a paper towel tube. Tooth picks are then inserted, with the exposed ends cut off and glued in place. ___5____A. You can even make your own rainsticks, and they are often part ofschool projects where they are used to help children learn the history of Indian peoples.B. When turned upside down, these materials fall down through thetube, bouncing off of the barriers to produce a calming rain-likesound.C. These were then capped with pieces of wood on the ends and used inceremonies to bring rain to their crops.D. One end is capped off with poster board and filled with rice or beans,and then the other end is sealed.E. You can get different rain sounds, depending on how fast you turnthe rainstick itself.F. This rainstick can never be opened according to the scared writings ofthe ancients.G. They can be three feet or longer depending on what the tube itself ismade from.5. Tips on Young Adult LifeAs you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult. 1 Don’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. In this way you can make healthy balanced decisions. 2 You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. 3 But try not to shut your family out of your life. You school learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family 4 A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life’s journey. There will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again.You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. 5 So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely!A．Choose your friends wisely.B．They will help shape the future.C．They may seem to happen quickly.D．You will probably want to be independent.E．You may appreciate what you have in your own life.F．The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. G．Your family has been with you since you came into this world.6. The First AmericansThere was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia and North America. The first settlers in North America crossed this land bridge from what is now Siberia to Alaska. The people who made this initial crossing were probably following the animals they used for food.Eventually, the oceans rose and the land bridge between thecontinents disappeared. The settlers, who I shall call the “First Americans”, could not return to their homeland. 1For the next few thousand years, the First Americans migrated south and east throughout North and South America. They made the journey all the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, a distance of more than 10,000 miles. 2In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans became hunters of the ocean. 3 In the brief summer, they gathered berries and other plants. In the winter, they stayed in lodges much of the time preparing for the next summer. It was a hard life, but they learned to survive in these harsh conditions.Farther south, in what is now Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers(悬崖居民). They began by living in caves that already existed in the cliffs. 4 The dwellings they constructed in many ways resembled today’s apartment buildings.5 They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and use water almost any time of the year. They were so successful that they could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturally in the desert.In Mexico and South America, the First Americans founded civilizations that were among the greatest in the world. They built huge pyramids, lived in fabulous cities, and made great advances in science and mathematics long before the Europeans arrived.A. They also discovered foods like corn and potatoes.B. Along the way, they established many different civilizations.C. The First Americans of the Southwest learned to irrigate the desert.D. They would have to survive in the New World they had discovered.E. They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food.F. People living near each other tended to share similar environmentsand customs.G. They discovered how to add to the caves by building structures ofwood and stone.7. Public Speaking and Critical ThinkingWhat is critical thinking? To a certain degree, it’s a matter of logic—of being able to spot weakness in other people’s arguments and to avoid them in your own. It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking—the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. ___1____ Thegreatest thinkers, scientists and inventors have often taken information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas. That, too, is critical thinking.___2___ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a great deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purely mechanical( 机械的) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. __3____What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. ___4___ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. ___5___ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is one reason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, onlyreorganized ideas.E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking, you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication.8. ShopaholismThe word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs.1 Some people are compulsive shoppers. Others find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.2 Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoyshopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.The question is: why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something. 3Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and they suffer a lot. 4 They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. 5A. Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.B. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.C. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.D. However in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds ofaddictions.E. People addicted to computer games consider the games as great ways to amuse themselves.F. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison.G. It can also cause financial problems.9. FlavoringMost drinks stating that they are fruit-flavored (水果味道的) contain no fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签)before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non-existent,”said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove. “Food production is highly competitive. 1 It will increase profits, and consumers won’t always realize they are being tricked.”Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products such as fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products thatdo not have the desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry-flavored products sold in stores. 2 Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries, five of them contained less than one percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.3 Let’s take jam as an example. Some strawberry-flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.4 Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what they have bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring. “Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading.5 Unfortunately, it is also legal and widespread,”Tokelove said. “It’s time to take measures to protect the consumers’rights.”A. The products which contain real fruit are popular with people.B. Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.C. They found that about 60 percent of them didn’t contain any fruit at all.D. If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likely to do so.E. It is important and necessary to demand a small amount of flavoring in the products.F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberry or even no fruit at all.G. The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a product should be listed on the packaging.1. GECBA2. BDFCA3. ECGDA4. BCEAD5. CBDAF6. DBEGC7. DEAFG8. DBCGF9. DCBGF。

2017届高考英语7选5部分试题汇编（含答案）7选5专项练习Passage 1He lived his whole life as a poor man. His art and talent were recognized by almost no one. He suffered from a mental illness that led him to cut off part of his left ear in 1888 and to shoot himself two years later. __1__ Today, Dutch artist Van Gogh is recognized as one of the leading artists of all time.Now, 150 years after his birth on March 30, 1853, Zundert, the town of his birth, has mad e 2003 ―The Van Gogh Year‖ in his honor. __2__ It draws around 1.3 million visitors every year. Some people enjoy the art and then learn about his life. Others are first interested in his life, which then helps them understand his art.Van Gogh was the son of a minister. He left school when he was just 15. By the age of 27, he had already tried many jobs including an art gallery salesman and a French teacher. __3__ __4__ His style is marked by short, broad brush strokes (绘画笔法). ―Instead of trying to reprodu ce exactly what I have before my eyes, I use colour more freely, in order to expres s myself more forcibly,‖ he wrote in a letter to his brother in 1888.Van Gogh sold only one painting during his short life. He relied heavily on support from his brother, an art dealer who lived in Paris. __5__ His ―Portrait of Dr. Gachet‖ sold for US$ 89.5 million in 1990. It is the highest price ever paid for a painting. ―I think his paintings are powerful and the brilliant colours in them are attractive to people,‖ said a van Gogh‘s fan.1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5.________A. But in his death, he achieved world fame.B. But now his works are sold for millions of dollars.C. Finally in 1880, he decided to begin his studies in art.D. Van Gogh is famed for his ability to put his own emotions into his paintings.E. And the arts in Amsterdam are marking the anniversary with exhibitions throughout the year.Passage 2The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1992, the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions. 71________ He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.72_______ A large number of competitors, people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.73________ The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep. The wife to be carried may be your own, or your neighbor‘s. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49 kg, the wife will be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds. 74_________ Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is also a team competition. The distance is the same butthree men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official ―wife-carrying drink‖. Then he may continue the race.75________ While the Wife-carrying World Championship is being held, there are bands playing music, a wife-carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.A. There are a few basic rules.B. People everywhere hold the event.C. A special prize is awarded to the team.D. Do you know how these traditions restarted?E. This event is becoming increasingly popular.F. The winner is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.G. Back in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.Passage 3The Wife-carrying World Championship has been celebrated in a small town in central Finland since 1992. In 1992, the people of the town decided to restart some long-forgotten traditions. 71________ He was said to only accept men as members of his gang who proved their worth in challenges. At that time, it was also a common practice to steal women from neighboring villages.72_______ A large number of competitors, people, and journalists from Finland to Canada attend the Wife-carrying World Championship every year.73________ The Wife-carrying World Championship is held on a 253.5 meters long official track. The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about a meter deep. The wife to be carried may be your own, or your neighbor‘s. The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kg. If she is less than 49 kg, the wifewill be given a heavy bag to carry. Each time a competitor drops his wife, that couple will be fined 15 seconds. 74_________ Alongside with the Wife-carrying World Championship, there is also a team competition. The distance is the same but three men in the team carry the wife in turns. At the exchange point the carrier has to drink official ―wife-carrying drink‖. Then he may continue the race.75________While the Wife-carrying World Championship is being held, there are bands playing music, a wife-carrying dance and other forms of entertainment.A. There are a few basic rules.B. People everywhere hold the event.C. A special prize is awarded to the team.D. Do you know how these traditions restarted?E. This event is becoming increasingly popular.F. The winner is the couple who complete the course in the shortest time.G. Back in the late 1800s, there was a robber called Rosvo-Ronkainen in that area.Passage 4The MississippiThe Mississippi is a great river whose relationship with man goes way back beyond its discovery in the 16th century. The River Indians used it as a highway and as a source of food, and it was they who gave it its name—―misi‖ meaning ―great‖ and ―sipi‖ mean ing ―water‖. When the length of its branch, the Missouri, is added to it, the Mississippi becomes greater. ___71___. From the source of the Missouri to the tip of the delta (三角洲), it is 2,480 miles long.Great rivers are likely to suffer floods. In 1927 the Mississippiflooded 26 thousand acres, sweeping away farms, towns, everything in its path. In 1938 its floods drowned or killed 200 people and made millions homeless. Today the river has largely been controlled. ___72___.Industries have spread down some of the waterways of the delta, but otherwise the delta is a remote place, the homeland of a little colony of French Canadians that the British drove out of Nova Scotia in the 18th century. They still speak French, mixed with English, Indian, Spanish and Negro idioms. They keep to themselves, farming the rich soil of the delta. ___73___.___74___. Pioneers who first reached its banks wondered not only where it went, but what lay beyond. In 1764 the French founded a city on the right bank of the river, and named it after their king, Louis XV. This city, named St. Louis, became the jumping-off place for the adventurous men and women who opened up the Great Plains, and the way to the Far West.Some 40 years earlier, at the beginning of the 18th century, the French had founded another city just above the Mississippi delta, New Orleans. ___75___. New Orleans is one of the great ports of the world, and one of the greatest terminals for both sea and river traffic.A. It was the Mississippi that made the city what it isB. Levees, high banks built of earth, hold back the flood watersC. Therefore, as we know, it‘s the third longest river in the worldD. It is known that the ―Great Water‖ has also been a frontier riverE. However, they paddled up and down the Mississippi in their boats to seek their fortuneF. The ―Great Water‖ always remains a thread, for the streets of the city are below the level of the riverG. They call themselves Cajuns, who have actually been leading fairly primitive lives and preserving theirown traditions。

2017全国卷I 七选五If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me.36 The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer.37 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom.This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness.38 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator.The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature.I recommend that you find your way in style.A.This time there was no tent.B.Things are going to be improved.C.The trip they took me on was a rough one.D.I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.E.I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F.After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.G.There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.36．D37．C 38．A 39．F40．E2017全国卷II 七选五Interruptions are one of the worst things to deal with while you’re trying to get work done.__36___, there are several ways to handle things. Let’s take a look at them now.__37___. Tell the person you’re sorry and explain that you have a million things to do and then ask if the two of you can talk at a different time.When people try to interrupt you, have set hours planned and let them know to come back during that time or that you’ll find them then.38 . It can help to eliminate (消除) future interruptions.When you need to talk to someone, don’t do it in your own office. 39, it’s much easier to excuse yourself to get back to yo ur work than if you try to get someone out of your space even after explaining how busy you are.If you have a door to your office, make good use of it. 40. Ifsomeone knocks and it’s not an important matter, excuse yourself and let the person know you’re busy so they can get the hint (暗示) that when the door is closed, you’re not to be disturbed.A. If you’re busy, don’t feel bad about saying noB. When you want to avoid interruptions at workC. Set boundaries for yourself as far as your time goesD. If you’re in the other person’s office or in a public areaE. It’s important that you let them know when you’ll be availableF. It might seem unkind to cut people short when they interrupt youG. Leave it open when you’re available to talk and close it when you’re notBAEDG2017全国卷III 七选五Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. 36 Here’s how to make one.37 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it’s important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change youwant to make.·Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes and bags. 38 That’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.· Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 39·Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. 40 If not, take another look at other methods you could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.答案:36-40 CBGFE。

17年全国各地七选五全国1卷If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping. I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 36 .The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 37 We sleep in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor ’s bill for my son ’s food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 38 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchenwith a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.A．This time there was no tent.B．Things are going to be improved.C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.全国2卷Interruptions are one of the worst things to deal with while you’re trying to get work done.36 ,there are several ways to handle things.Let ’s take a look at them now.37 .Tell the person you ’re sorry and explain that you have a million thin gs todo and then ask if the of you can talk at a different time.When people try to interrupt you,have set hours planned and let them know to come back during that time or that you ’ll find them then.38 .It can help to eliminate( 消除) futurein terruptions. When you need to someone,don’t do it in your own office. 39 . it ’s much easier to excuseyourself to get back to your work than if you try to get someone out of your space even afterexplaining how busy you are If you have a door to your office,make good use of it.40 . If someone knocks and it ’s not an important matter. Excuse yourself and let the person know you ’re busy so they can get the hint( 暗示) than when the door is closed,you ’re not to be disturbed.A.If you ’re busy, don ’t feel bad about saying noB. When you want to avoid interruptions at workC. Set boundaries for yourself as your time goesD. If you ’re in the other person ’s office or in a public areaE. It ’s important that you let them know when you ’ll be availableF.It might seem unkind to cut people shirt when they interrupt youG.Leave it open when you ’re available to talk and close it when you ’re not全国3卷Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock 36 Here’s how to make one.● 37 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reason, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.● Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wak e up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. 38 That ’s a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.● Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you’re tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. 39● Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you ’ve tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record. 40 If not, take another look at other methods you could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe上海卷为方便阅读，这一部分调到下一页Some Ways to Avoid Getting SickNobody enjoys being sick but even the best of us can fall sick. Changes in the environment, such as the quality of the air we breathe, can lead to development of certain illnesses like allergies or cancer, when the body own immune system works against it. 36.___1. Eat Healthily.First of all, stick to a healthy diet. Even if you eat less, it is of great help not to skip meals. Bread withbutter/jam, an egg or milk at breakfast, or fruits or fruit juice would be good for breakfast.37.___ Dinner ideallyshould consist of soup and vegetables or non-vegetarian fare. Reward yourself with some cookies, even chocolatesduring the day or at tea-time.2. 38.___Exercising is vital. You don ’t have to be a fitness freak. Performing some household chores or shopping or even climbing stairs instead of taking the lift helps to bum off calories. Exercises at the beginning of the day willhelp more and tone up the body. The heavy-eaters have to exercise more, and vigorously.3. Say no to cigarette smoking. It ’s been medically proved — cigarette smoking does cause cancer, but sadly people get addicted.39.___ If people around you can suffer from secondary smoking, how much are you hurting yourself? Cigar-smoking is recommended for those who love to light up.4. Cheers for the good news!We all like the cup that cheers. Poets have written poems to alcohol, songsters are great fans and everyone raises a toast now and then. 40.___ If you love lo drink, consult your physician and work out what and how much suits you best.A. Doing exercise is a must.B. Have a scheduled daily routine.C. The next time you want to reach out for that cigarette packet, think again.D. We can try, however, to maintain good health by picking up a few healthy habits.E. Lunch can be light, perhaps vegetable/cheese — chicken and steaks are available for the non-pork eaters.F. But too much of alcohol or wine is sure to bum up something inside you, which won ’t be calories but a certain organ of the body.G. A peaceful walk can also help you to relax as you are bathed in the sunshine — oxygen and vitamin D —while you bum up calories in a favorite manner.天津天津没有七选五浙江跳到下一页How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the sport. _____31_____ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, y ou might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America? ” _____32_____Hit the streets with confidence. _____33_____ Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about t his topic. ” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interestDon’t get discouraged.●34 Each interview that you get on the street shouldn ’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Makesure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers.If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won ’t be able to use it. A safe numberof interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 35●If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms toappear on the air, don’t leave work without them.A. Limit your time.B. As you approach people, be polite.C. If you don ’t own a camera, you can buy one.D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G. With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No”北京Every animal sleeps,but the reason for this has remained foggy.When lab rats are not allowed to sleep,they die within a month. 71One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories. 72 We know that,while awake,fresh memories are recorded by reinforeing (加强)connections between brain cells,but the memory processes that take place while we sleep have been unclear.Support is growing for a theory that sleep evolved so that connections between neurons( 神经元)in the brain can be weakened overnight,making room for fresh memories to from the next day. 73Now we have the most direct evidence yet that he is right. 74 The synapses in the mice taken at the end of a period of sleep were 18 per cent smaller than those taken before sleep,showing that the connections between neurons weaken while sleeping.If Tononi`s theory is right,it would explain why,when we miss a night`s,we find it harder the next day to concentrate and learn new information-our brains may have smaller room fornew experences.Their research also suggests how we may build lasting memories over time even though the synapscs become thinner.The team discovered that some synapses seem to be protected and stayed the same size. 75 “You keep what matt ers,”Tononi says.A. We should also try to sleep well the night before.B. Ti ’s as if the brain is preserving its most important memories.C. Similarly, when people go for a few days without sleeping, they get sick.D. The processes take place to stop our brains becoming loaded with memories.E. That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning.F. “Sleep is the price we pay for learning, ” says Giulio Tononi, who developed the idea.G. Tononi’s team measured the size of these connections, or synapses, in the brains ofmice.。