2020年高考英语一轮复习专题卷：专题八《七选五说明类专练》附答案

2020高考英语阅读理解七选五试题及答案解析2020高考全国卷I 阅读理解七选五试题及答案解析请看高考试题： 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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 Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all want it We all want it …… to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. 36 ___Here Here’’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction. ● 37Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own; you are the only you in this world.●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures. 38You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (yourself a compassionate (有同情心有同情心有同情心) response? ) response? ＂That didn That didn’’t go as planned. But, I tried my best.best.＂＂●Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today. 39●Now that you Now that you’’ve listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don’’t feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself. 40Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?A. Feeling upset again?B. Where do you start?C. Nothing is too small to celebrate.D. Remember, you are only human.E Set an intention for self-acceptance.F. Stop comparing yourself with others.G. When does the comparison game start?请看答案及解析：本文是一篇说明文，语篇选材以“自我接纳”为主题，引导考生积极进行自我对话，关注青少年心理健康，体现了以人为本的价值理念。

2020年高考英语专题训练阅读理解阅读填空七选五说明文(一)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 Is Particulate Matter?There are things floating around in the air. Most of them, you cannot even see. They are a kind of air pollution called particles or particulate matter. In fact, particulate matter may be the air pollutant that most commonly affects people’s health.Have a Look.Particles can come in almost any shape or size, and can be solid particles or liquid droplets. _____1_____ These groups differ in many ways. One of the differences is size, we call the bigger particles PM 10 and we call the smaller particles PM 2.5.BIG.The big particles are between 2.5 and 10 micrometers (from about 25 to 100 times thinner than a human hair). These particles are called PM 10 (we say “PM ten”, which stands for Particulate Matter up to 10 micrometers in size). _____2_____SMALL.The small particles are smaller than 2.5 micrometers (100 times thinner than a human hair). _____3_____ We say “PM two point five”, as in Particulate Matte r up to 2.5 micrometers in size.The smaller particles are lighter and they stay in the air longer and travel farther. PM 10 (big) particles can stay in the air for minutes or hours while PM 2.5 (small) particles can stay in the air for days or weeks. And travel? _____4_____ PM 2.5 particles go even farther; many hundreds of miles.Particulate Matter and Your Health.Both PM 10 (big) and PM 2.5 (small) particles can cause health problems, specifically respiratory (呼吸的) health. When you breathe, you take in the air along with any particles that are in the air, like heavy metals and cancer causing organic compounds. _____5_____ Exposure to particulate matter leads to increased use of medication and more visits to the doctor or emergency room.A. Both visible and invisible air pollutants have great effects on our environment, our health, and the quality of our lives.B. PM 10 particles can travel as little as a hundred yards or as much as 30 miles.C. PM 2.5 can have worse health effects than the bigger PM 10.D. Air pollution is a growing problem in the whole world.E. These particles cause less severe health effects.F. We divide particles into two major groups.G. These particles are called PM 2.5.助读词汇particle n. 微粒pollutant n. 污染物droplet n. 小水珠；飞沫micrometer n. 微米exposure n. 暴露meditation n.药物治疗particulate matter 悬浮颗粒物organic compound 有机化合物emergency room 急诊室heavy metal 重金属(二)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。

【新题型】2020届新高考英语7选5、语法填空、短文改错和书面表达组合练(1)一、七选五阅读How to Pack Your BagsPlan your clothes for each day of your trip. If you pack whole clothes rather than individual items of clothing, you won't have to worry about running out of things to wear. Choose your clothes based on what you plan to do, leaving anything else at home. For example, suppose you're going to the beach and plan to spend the majority of your time on the shore. 1 , but you wouldn't bring any formal wear.having a basic first aid set with you means you won't have to waste time hunting for supplies when you need them. Separate documents and items you'll need for your return home. Put return tickets, your house keys, and anything else related to your return in a separate plastic bag. Include a small amount of cash as well, in case you need it. 4 .Don't take these things with you when you're out and about. Leave them in your hotel room or locked in a safe at the hotel or hostel where you're staying.Include a laundry bag in your suitcase. 5 , but bringing your own will make things easier on your return. Lay it flat on top of your clothes and other items to keep things from shifting during travel.A. Put the bag in a safe placeB. That will keep them off the floorC. You might bring several swimsuitsD. Pack medical and first aid suppliesE. Rolling your garments reduces wrinklesF. You can depend on first aid supplies and drugsG. Many hotels provide a small plastic bag for laundry二、语法填空The British government has said that a third of the food the world produces is wasted. Over 7 million tons of food is wasted in the UK every year.三、短文改错Everybody has an idol(偶像) in their hearts, but most people’s idols are stars from TV shows and movies. As for me, I like to watch all kinds of sports and my most favorite player is Li Na. Li Na, the most powerfully female athlete in China, is favoring by fans all around the world. She becomes the first Asian tennis player to making such great break-through. She is the pride of China. Though she has retired, his spirit inspires me all time. Though she no longer competed in the match, the fans remember her. She is one of the greatest player in Chinese history.四、书面表达假如你是中学生李华，你市正在创建文明城市，请以“Changes I have seen”为题发表演讲，呼吁大家为“创建文明城市”做贡献。

单元训练金卷·高三·英语卷(B)英语7+英语8 综合测试注意事项:1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置.2．选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3．非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4．考试结束后,请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1。

5分，满分7。

5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍. 1.Where are the speakers ？ A 。

On a plane 。

B.On a train.C. On a ship.2.How did the woman feel when she was called by the head? A.Pleased 。

B.Relaxed 。

C 。

Nervous.3.Whatare the speakers doing ？ A.Making a call.B.Sayinggoodbye 。

C.Making a plan 。

4.What is the man looking for?只装订不密封A.A postcard. B。

A job。

C。

A book。

5.When did the show begin？A.At 9:50. B。

At 9：40。

C。

At 9:30。

第二节（共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

重难点07 7选5【命题趋势】阅读理解七选五要求从短文后的七个选项中（均为完整的句子）选出五个能填入文章空处的最佳选项，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。

其命题形式深受英语四六级和考研阅读多项选择题的影响，体现了《新课标》＂用英语获取、处理和运用信息的能力；逐步获取用英语思维的能力。

＂的阅读学习和教学理念。

该题型命题形式仍然具有客观题的特点，又与完形填空具有异曲同工之妙，只是选项少，以句子形式出现，考查目的和侧重点不完全相同而已。

从《考试说明》对该题型命题目的的表述＂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。

＂可以得出以下判断：该题备选项可分为主旨概括句（文章整体内容）、过渡性句子（文章结构）和注释性句子（上下文逻辑意义）三类。

其多余的两个干扰项也往往从这三方面进行设置，例如主旨概括句或过于宽泛或以偏概全或偏离主题，过渡性句子不能反映文章的行文结构，注释性句子与上文脱节等。

文章体裁以说明文为主，语篇模式较为固定：提出问题——提供解决方案。

文章题材较为固定：与学生的日常生活学习紧密相关。

【满分技巧】【解题步骤1】在高考的现场如果考生用大量的时间来彻底读懂文章的意思其实是不现实的，也是没有必要的，我们可以尝试以下四步走。

1.先读文章的开始部分，明确文章的基本话题，然后仔细阅读五个空各自的前后句寻找并画出关键词。

【巧学妙记】（一名(名词)袋（代词）鼠（数次）很特殊（特殊疑问词），连（连词）蹦（动词）带跳很彪（标点/标题）悍。

）2.要对文章中出现的衔接手段保持敏感度。

衔接手段分为三种：词汇衔接、逻辑衔接、结构衔接。

可按这几个原则判断原文的空与选项是否匹配。

3.一旦确定一个选项，就要在该选项上做出标记（例如可以删掉），以避免干扰和分散注意力。

4.将选项代入到文章中重读，依据行文逻辑，再次确定选项。

答题技巧细节类题型解题技巧(词汇的衔接或逻辑的衔接)1.词汇的衔接包括：（1)词汇复现复现，是保证文章前后衔接而经常使用的一种写作手段，即作者在文章上下文不同的位置对同一个概念进行重复描述。

2020年高考英语一轮复习专题卷：专题八《七选五说明类专练》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（考点24中难）The USA is a society formed by many different immigrant cultures that produced a new and mixed culture. Most Americans celebrate different customs which started in other countries and start several new traditions and cultures.①__________②__________They tend to live independently, and communicate directly, honestly and informally with their families, friends and colleagues.Americans always keep advancing with the times. ③__________In America, it is relatively common for both parents to work, and American women are equal partners in marriage.In the USA, the most common family unit consists of the parents and children living under one roof. Most American children are taught to compete, through organized sports and education, as well as speak out their minds and have confidence to stand up for what they believe in.④__________Many immigrant families also feature several generations living under one roof, with younger family members respecting the elders’ needs and valuing their opinions.When people from different cultures get married and have children, they may have issues when it comes to maintaining their unique traditions and mixing shared customs at the same time. ⑤__________However, with a little effort, children in these families can benefit from having both outlooks and traditions. Children who are raised bilingually can also benefit in future careers and learn to make decisions better than monolingual kids.A.Many Americans find happy life is important.B.They are also taught to respect their parents at all costs.C.It can be a challenge to find the perfect balance between cultures.D.According to socialists, the American family culture has many unique aspects.E.American children refuse to follow their parents’ advice and always argue with them.F.Changing rather than sticking to tradition is considered by many Americans as improvement.G.The difference is easy to deal with if parents can m eet halfway and stand in the other’s shoes.B（考点24中难）I still remember my first time going to the Chinese company's canteen. When I stepped onto the elevator, each one was full of people. ①___________ However, there was no sign of fire and people were la ughing and talking. I followed the flow of the crowd to the doors of the canteen. It occurred to me that in China everyone has lunch almost at the same time. ②___________ The canteen followed this schedule, only being open a few hours per day.When I stood in the doorway, I realized I had to act fast or I would be left behind. ③___________ Unlike my school lunchroom, here everyone lined up and took a tray, and instead of silverware there were chopsticks and soup spoons.As I was pushed along the line, I saw dishes I didn't recognize and as people cut in line and picked up dishes left and right, ④___________ I ended up taking a pork and cucumber dish and a tofu salad.I have been at my company for over a year and a half. ⑤___________ I have l earned what dishes I like, mostly by trial and error, and a lot of the workers know me and say hello to me.I am still getting used to eating lunch at "lunchtime", but I think the schedule definitely helps keep me on track during the day. I wish there were something like this at offices in my hometown.A. I thought I had missed a fire drill.B. There was no emergency; it was just lunchtime.C. I noticed things at lunchtime were a bit different.D. I felt that I needed to make some quick decisions.E. The canteen reminded me of my school lunchroom.F. And now I am glad to say I am more confident in the canteen.G. I was not very familiar with the local food or restaurants in China.C（考点24中难）Earth is home to around 7,000 languages, around half of which are expected to disappear by2100.Languages disappear for many reasons. Sometimes younger generations stop leaming a language because parents want children to fit in. ①__________Native American children of the late-19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The United Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level. For example, a "critically endangered" language is one that even grandparents don ' t speak often. New York ' s Onondaga language is an example with only 50 speakers left. An " extinct" language has no speakers. It is gone forever. Alaska ' s Eyak language is one example. ②__________③__________In the same way, different languages contribute to cultural diversity. Saving theselanguages benefits our understanding of other cultures. Languages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values. A language may describe something in away that is funny , too. In Welsh , it rains not cats and dogs , but old wives and walking sticks.The Endangered Language Alliance wants to save languages from disappearing. ④__________However,its efforts are limited. If an endangered language is going to make a real comeback, it ' ll probably get its start in schools. For nearly 100 years, public schools in Hawaii did not teach the Hawaiian language. Now students can keep learning in Hawaiian from elementary schools to college and beyond.⑤__________At least one did. In 1881, a Jewish linguist named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought the3 ,000-year-old language Hebrew back to life. Today it is one of the official languages of the country of Israel,with more than4 million speakers.A. The last person who spoke it died in 2008.B. Why should we save endangered languages?C. Various animals and plants benefit our environment.D. With just 5 speakers left,it is absolutely endangered.E. Can a language with zero native speakers come back to life?F. Sometimes societies force minorities to give up their language.G. The nonprofit group finds native speakers and records their stories.D（考点24中难）Long, long ago people couldn't write and they had no books. But they had stories. People learned the stories by heart and taught new ones to one another. Sometimes it was hard to remember them all. ①________ The ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on something made from papyrus (纸莎草）plants. People in other places learned to use papyrus from the Egyptians.②_______So parchment (羊皮纸)，made from goatskin，later took its place.In ancient China, books looked a little different. At that time, people there used ink to write on bamboo or silk. And then they invented paper. Made of trees，paper was easier and cheaper to make than papyrus or parchment.③________Papermaking later spread to the West, but there was a big problem with these early books. Every single one had to be copied and written by hand.④______They carved (雕刻）a page of word's into a piece of wood or stone. They could then print the page by spreading ink on the wood or stone and putting it against paper. But it wasn't until a German printerinvented movable, metal letters that books became fast and easy to make. The letters could be used to print copy after copy, and the letters put together again and again to print different pages of words.⑤_______ Once a luxury (奢侈品）only the rich could buy. it soon became a treasure everyone could enjoy,A.But papyrus grew mainly in Egypt.B.It took years to finish making just one book.C.Finally books could be printed by the thousands.D.Things grew a little easier when writing was invented.E.Its surface was smoother and better for writing on too.F.Books in the West didn't change for a long time after that.G.The Chinese were the first to think of a way to speed things up a little.第II卷（非选择题）（每题1.5分，共60分）语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020年高考英语阅读理解+七选五专题练习(含解析)Feeling a little down and need a good laugh。

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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。

How You Can Create Luck in Everyday LifeHaving a positive way allows you to create your own luck in everyday life. Here are some tips. Be Grateful For What You HaveSome people are already lucky, and the y just don’t know it.①__________You no doubt have some wonderful friends, family, a roof over your head and food on the table. By recognizing these things regularly, you can immediately feel more lucky.Network②__________Knowing different people can m ake you get access to skills, opportunities, connections and more. You never know what wonderful chances each individual could bring to you or how they might enrich your life, until you get to know them.Be Generous (慷慨的)If you ever want other people to give you opportunities, you have to consider what sort of atmosphere (气氛) you are putting out into the world.③__________Be generous with your time and attention, and you’ll be surprised how many lucky opportunities people may offer you.Try Something NewLuck doesn’t just happen upon us.④__________Trying something new is a great way of getting more opportunities. Learning a new skill, visiting a new place, or trying a new hobby are all great ways of expanding your opportunities and your state of mind.Take ActionYou’ll never create any luck if you sit there waiting for it to fall onto your lap. Take steps towa rds your goals and dreams and greet every challenge with a positive state of mind.⑤__________A. It comes to us when we’re open.B. You cannot expect to receive if you never giveC. Be grateful for the good that came from your pastD. You will find you can create more luck in everyday life.E. Sometimes peoples would be prepared to help us outF. The more people you connect with, the luckier you will beG. Instead of focusing on what’s lacking, look at how lucky you already are.2、The Value of TearsTears can ruin the make-up that you wear, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. They can leave you embarrassed and without energy. However, crying is a fact of life, and tears are very useful. Even when you’re not crying, they make a film(薄膜)over the eye’s surface. ①__________ When tears fall, they reduce stress. But we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons. " People worry about showing their emotions, afraid that once they lose control they’ll never get them back. " ②__________Af ter we cry, the feelings that caused the tears often disappear.Sometimes people become much stressed and can’t cry. Whatever emotion t hey are feeling —shock, anger, fear, or sadness, is being held back. But everyone has the need to cry. Psychologist Vera Diamond explains that her treatment often consists of giving people permission to cry. ③__________Patients practice crying just to become used to expressing emotions. She suggests safe, private places to cry, like under the bed covers or in the car. C rying is a way of easing tension, but people don’t like it when others cry because it makes them tense. ④__________And they’ll do just abou t anything to make you stop.In certain situations, such as at work, tears are appropriate. It's not good to cry during a tense business discussion. ⑤__________You should also act out the whole situation again and be as angry as you like. It will help you feel better.A. They may be holding back a need to cry, too.B. They cry for different reasons.C. She gives crying exercises.D. It contains a chemical against infection.E. The fact is that no emotion lasts forever.F. It forms in response to the stress on the surface of the eye.G. But once you’re safely behind closed doors, don’t just cry.3、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，该项中有两项为多余选项How to Become a Lifelong LearnerLearning doesn't stop just because school does. Making a commitment to yourself to learn something new every day, you will not only enjoy what you discover, but you will be able to apply your knowledge and become a teacher to future generations. Here are some steps to become a life-long learner.Learn how you learn.____1____ . Note what learning techniques are most efficient for you and use them as much as is practical, such as viewing online tutorials on websites like YouTube if you're more of a visual learner.___2___Try many different things so that you don't box yourself into believing you're only good at a few things. It's probable that you're good at many things, but you won't know until you've tried.Look at learning as an exploration and opportunity, not a chore (令人讨厌的工作) .Don't just force yourself to learn things because they are important or necessary.___3____ . Follow your heart, as well as your sense of duty. Do you remember the 8th grade history that you hated so much, with all those names and dates that seemed to mean nothing? The point was to bring you to learn details now, which will knit chunks of information together later.____4____.Read, read, read.___5___ . Reading is a gateway into other worlds and into the minds of your fellow human beings. And reading will help you to learn the discoveries and mistakes of others who have gone before you; reading is, in effect, a shortcut so that you don't have to learn things the hard way.A.Learn where your talents and interests lie.B . It was a chore then, but it makes sense, now.C. Recognize the educational value in whatever you read.D . Determine your own preferred learning style or styles.E . Their ways of learning might help you to improve your own.F . Make friends with your local library and new and used book sellers.G . Instead, learn things that you need to learn alongside things you love to learn.4、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。

2020英语专题卷专题八：七选五说明类专练第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（考点24中难）The USA is a society formed by many different immigrant cultures that produced a new and mixed culture. Most Americans celebrate different customs which started in other countries and start several new traditions and cultures.①__________②__________They tend to live independently, and communicate directly, honestly and informally with their families, friends and colleagues.Americans always keep advancing with the times. ③__________In America, it is relatively common for both parents to work, and American women are equal partners in marriage.In the USA, the most common family unit consists of the parents and children living under one roof. Most American children are taught to compete, through organized sports and education, as well as speak out their minds and have confidence to stand up for what they believe in.④__________Many immigrant families also feature several generations living under one roof, with younger family members respecting the elders’ needs and valuing their opinions.When people from different cultures get married and have children, they may have issues when it comes to maintaining their unique traditions and mixing shared customs at the same time. ⑤__________However, with a little effort, children in these families can benefit from having both outlooks and traditions. Children who are raised bilingually can also benefit in future careers and learn to make decisions better than monolingual kids.A.Many Americans find happy life is important.B.They are also taught to respect their parents at all costs.C.It can be a challenge to find the perfect balance between cultures.D.According to socialists, the American family culture has many unique aspects.E.American children refuse to follow their parents’ advice and always argue with them.F.Changing rather than sticking to tradition is considered by many Americans as improvement.G.The difference is easy to deal with if parents can meet halfway and stand in the other’s shoes.B（考点24中难）I still remember my first time going to the Chinese company's canteen. When I stepped onto the elevator, each one was full of people. ①___________ However, there was no sign of fire and people were laughing and talking. I followed the flow of the crowd to the doors of the canteen. It occurred to me that in China everyone has lunch almost at the same time. ②___________ The canteen followed this schedule, only being open a few hours per day.When I stood in the doorway, I realized I had to act fast or I would be left behind. ③___________ Unlike my school lunchroom, here everyone lined up and took a tray, and instead of silverware there were chopsticks and soup spoons.As I was pushed along the line, I saw dishes I didn't recognize and as people cut in line and picked up dishes left and right, ④___________ I ended up taking a pork and cucumber dish and a tofu salad.I have been at my company for over a year and a half. ⑤___________ I have learned what dishes I like, mostly by trial and error, and a lot of the workers know me and say hello to me.I am still getting used to eating lunch at "lunchtime", but I think the schedule definitely helps keep me on track during the day. I wish there were something like this at offices in my hometown.A. I thought I had missed a fire drill.B. There was no emergency; it was just lunchtime.C. I noticed things at lunchtime were a bit different.D. I felt that I needed to make some quick decisions.E. The canteen reminded me of my school lunchroom.F. And now I am glad to say I am more confident in the canteen.G. I was not very familiar with the local food or restaurants in China.C（考点24中难）Earth is home to around 7,000 languages, around half of which are expected to disappear by2100.Languages disappear for many reasons. Sometimes younger generations stop leaming a language because parents want children to fit in. ①__________Native American children of the late-19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The United Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level. For example, a "critically endangered" language is one that even grandparents don ' t speak often. New York ' s Onondaga language is an example with only 50 speakers left. An " extinct" language has no speakers. It is gone forever. Alaska ' s Eyak language is one example. ②__________③__________In the same way, different languages contribute to cultural diversity. Saving theselanguages benefits our understanding of other cultures. Languages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values.A language may describe something in a way that is funny , too. In Welsh , it rains not cats and dogs , but old wives and walking sticks.The Endangered Language Alliance wants to save languages from disappearing. ④__________However,its efforts are limited. If an endangered language is going to make a real comeback, it ' ll probably get its start in schools. For nearly 100 years, public schools in Hawaii did not teach the Hawaiian language. Now students can keep learning in Hawaiian from elementary schools to college and beyond.⑤__________At least one did. In 1881, a Jewish linguist named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought the 3 ,000-year-old language Hebrew back to life. Today it isone of the official languages of the country of Israel,with more than 4 million speakers.A. The last person who spoke it died in 2008.B. Why should we save endangered languages?C. Various animals and plants benefit our environment.D. With just 5 speakers left,it is absolutely endangered.E. Can a language with zero native speakers come back to life?F. Sometimes societies force minorities to give up their language.G. The nonprofit group finds native speakers and records their stories.D（考点24中难）Long, long ago people couldn't write and they had no books. But they had stories. People learned the stories by heart and taught new ones to one another. Sometimes it was hard to remember them all. ①________The ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on something made from papyrus (纸莎草）plants. People in other places learned to use papyrus from the Egyptians.②_______So parchment (羊皮纸)，made from goatskin， later took its place.In ancient China, books looked a little different. At that time, people there used ink to write on bamboo or silk. And then they invented paper. Made of trees，paper was easier and cheaper to make than papyrus or parchment.③________Papermaking later spread to the West, but there was a big problem with these early books. Every single one had to be copied and written by hand.④______They carved (雕刻）a page of word's into a piece of wood or stone. They could then print the page by spreading ink on the wood or stone and putting it against paper. But it wasn't until a German printer invented movable, metal letters that books became fast and easy to make. The letters could be used to print copy after copy, and the letters put together again and again to print different pages of words.⑤_______ Once a luxury (奢侈品）only the rich could buy. it soon became a treasure everyone could enjoy,A.But papyrus grew mainly in Egypt.B.It took years to finish making just one book.C.Finally books could be printed by the thousands.D.Things grew a little easier when writing was invented.E.Its surface was smoother and better for writing on too.F.Books in the West didn't change for a long time after that.G.The Chinese were the first to think of a way to speed things up a little.第II卷（非选择题）（每题1.5分，共60分）语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020年高考英语阅读理解+七选五专题练习(阅读理解+七选五押题预测，建议下载练习)Ⅰ.阅读理解AFeeling down？Why not visit one of these four websites?This site was created in 1999 and gets about seven million visitors per month.Two of its videos have been chosen as winners for the Webby Awards：Pixar Intro Parody and Web Site Story.Other funny videos to look out for include a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of going to college.This site has lots of really funny videos.And as the name suggests，users vote on videos，choosing the options “funny” or “die”．If the video receives too many “die” votes，it’s sent to the site’s “crypt”．But if it gets enough “funny” votes，it goes into the Hall of Fame.The site was created in 2006 by comedians Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.The site’s first video，The Landlord，has had over 70 million views.Videos to watch out for include Just a Tip：Taxi，with some valuable advice on how to catch a taxi，and Over Analyzing Texts，with some tips on how to respond to text messages.Founded in 2005， is a social news and entertainment website.Registered users put funny content in the form of the video link or texts on the website.Other users then vote these things “up” or “down”．The most recent and well-liked content appears at the top on the front page of the site.First appearing as a satirical newspaper in 1988， has hundred of videos and articles on news and current affairs，a nd receives an average of 7.5 million visitors a month.It’s famous for its amusing items，such as Michelle Obama Seen Outside Walking FamilyRhinoceros or Dad Can’t Believe Lawn.1．If you want to watch videos ever winning the Webby Awards，you can visit . A． B．C． D．2．Videos on the website are .A．watched over 70 million timesB．voted by their usersC．based on newspaper storiesD．created by users3．What do and have in common?A．They include funny videos.B．They include valuable advice.C．They include debates on education.D．They provide satirical news.BFood storing is common in members of the crow(乌鸦) family.A new study tested the birds outside this naturally occurring behaviour，which may have evolved(进化) specifically because it gives crows a survival advantage.Some crow species are known to naturally use tools to recover food.So the researchers tested whether the birds could store and recover a tool so they could get it at their food after a gap of 17 hours—something we wouldn’t expect them to do naturally.But they were able to instantly select the tool out of a number of unnecessary items.In another experiment，the researchers taught crows to select a token(礼品券) from a number of items so that they could then exchange for food.Again，the birds then showed that they could plan for the future using this new behaviour.This is different from all of the previous studies in future planning，which have focused on naturally occurring behaviour.For example，we know that chimpanzees(黑猩猩) select，transport and save appropriate tools for future needs.These studies have shown that animals can plan for the future—but they left an important question open for debate.Are animals only able to plan to use abilities that have evolved togive them a specific advantage，or can they flexibly and intelligently apply planning behaviour across various actions？Most critics would say the former，as the animals were tested in naturally occurring behaviours.But the new research provides the first evidence that animal species can plan for the future using behaviour that doesn’t typically occur in nature.This supports the view that at least some recognitive abilities in animals don’t evolve just in response to specific problems.Instead，it suggests that animals can apply these behaviours flexibly across problems in a similar way to humans.We need to investigate how flexible behaviour evolved.Then we might be able to see how crows’ abili ty to plan for the future fits in with their broader cognitive powers.4．What’s the new finding about some crows according to Paragraph 1?A．They can store food.B．They can use tools to recover food.C．They can store and recover tools.D．They can select and store food.5．What are crows trained by scientists to do when given a token?A．Reject it casually. B．Exchange it for food.C．Save it as their food. D．Build a nest with it.6．What do scientists think of the studies that animals can plan for the future?A．They are controversial.B．They are disappointing.C．They are contradictory.D．They are convincing.7．What can be inferred about recognitive abilities in animals?A．They develop only with age.B．It is unclear how they’ve evolved now.C．No animals but crows benefit from them.D．Planning for the future helps their evolution.CA young Los Angeles actor in need of a second job to pay his bills has come up with abrilliant way to supplement his income—people walking.Chuck McCarthy originally considered becoming a dog walker to earn some extra cash，but soon realized that the job required more than walking dogs on a leash.However，walking people didn’t require much when they were out on walks.Chuck realized there was money to be made if he walked people around Los Angeles instead.It might sound like a joke，but The People Walker，as he calls himself，is very serious about his new job.For $7 per mile，he offers to walk with clients around L．A.，listening to their problems or simply making conversations and offering them a sense of security.At 6-feet,2-inches，and sporting a bulky figure and bushy beard，Chuck doesn’t look like the kind of guy you’d want to mess with.Chuck’s services are aimed at people who need a motivational boost to go walking，those who don’t feel sa fe walking alone in some areas，and those who are afraid that people might see them walking by themselves and think that they have no friends.“I wear my The People Walker shirt upon request and on the first walk with a new client，so they can be 100% sure it’s me，” McCarthy says.However，he admits some people are a bit uncomfortable with this policy，as they don’t necessarily want everyone to know that they’re being walked.So far，Chuck McCarthy has already had another five people walkers employed，covering various areas，like downtown L．A.，Hollywood，Eagle Rock，or Fairfax.Once he posted signs around the city，his phone started ringing and clients began rolling in.And with all the free publicity he has been getting in the press lately，more requests are coming.While he hopes that his acting career will pick up soon，in the meantime Chuck is very happy with his people walking business.After all，it’s literally a walk in the park and it pays the bills.8．What does the underlined word “supplement” in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Save. B．Increase.C．Change. D．Invest.9．Which service of The People Walker isn’t mentioned in the text?A．Cheering up the clients.B．Accompanying the clients.C．Buying the clients food.D．Offering a sense of security.10．Why do people prefer Chuck to walk without wearing the shirt?A．To keep the walk comfortable.B．To avoid being recognized.C．To attract more new friends.D．To keep themselves alone.11．What do we know about Chuck McCarthy from the text?A．He has lost confidence in his acting career.B．He hopes to find excitement in people walking.C．He has inspired other people to be more creative.D．He earns more as a people walker than as an actor.Ⅱ.七选五Every one complains.Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world you still complain sometimes.Sometimes you complain：without even realizing it，but rarely is it ever helpful. 12 Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts：13When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone，stop and force yourself to say something positive instead.Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive aspect in the situation.Make a list of things we are grateful for.We often com plain about the things we don’t have without noticing those things we already have.Be grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves. 14Learn to adapt to the changes.There are many things we can’t change.15 Always find the positive side of each situation regardless of however difficult the situation is.With parents’ and friends’ support，we can survive any life changes.Allow yourself to vent(发泄) your feelings every once in a while.Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up.If you are really going through a rough time，don’t be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family members or see a therapist.Find what makes you happy.16 Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career.Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy.Choose happiness，focus on the positive sides and be kind always! A．Change the way you think.B．Make positive people friends.C．Sometimes this list can be easy full of hobbies you enjoy.D．Are you constantly complaining about your present job?E．The best and only thing we can do is to accept them.F．So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?G．Set down things we ar e thankful for and we’ll see that we don’t have any reason to complain.答案解析Ⅰ.1．B[细节理解题。