最新七选五专练(一)

全国百所名校2023年高考英语备考一轮复习资料七选五专练题组汇编（一）姓名：班级：得分：A（难度：❤❤❤）When reading Jack Reacher’s novel, I noticed that he would often answer questions with silence. It was very powerful indeed.___1___For some people, silence comes naturally. But there are quite a few of us who need to learn the art of practicing silence. Read on for more reasons to try silence in your daily communications.Silence gets people’s attentionIf you have ever been in a classroom, you have most likely experienced how silence often gets everyone’s attention. When the teacher stops talking, a signal goes to the brain that something has happened.___2__The same is true in our daily conversations. If we fall silent. people will notice it and we gain their attention.Silence uses body languageOften our body language is a more powerful way of communicating than what comes out of our mouth._3____The ability to understand and use body language is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships.Silence offers sympathy (同情) for othersThere are times in life when silence offers sympathy and understanding to others. Sometimes we simply don’t have the right words to communicate to someone who is struggling with a hurtful or painful situation. But we can still show them that we care and we are there for them.___4___ Silence is polite____5___From radio broadcasts, news channels, stores to the constant chatter of people around us. So when we do get the chance to talk, we usually feel like we have to fill every thought into a short period of time. However, when we are silent we give others a chance to speak. We show them that they matter.A．We can offer comfort by our calming silence.B．The silence often left the other person puzzled.C．To comfort them, you may tell them a similar painful situation.D．Often the other person would quickly get the needed answer in silence.E．Our facial expressions, eye contact, and even tone of voice speak the loudest.F．We live in a society where we are fighting with so many sources of information.G．All of a sudden you pay attention and wonder why communication has stopped.B（难度：❤❤❤）When you’re behind the wheel, distractions (分心) cost lives. Nevertheless, drivers takeselfies, and respond to text messages. ____1___Smartphones are often at the root of these tragedies. As Big Tech sets its sights on modern vehicles, it’s appropriate to ask if it’s time to limit attention-stealing technology that distracts the driver.Big Tech wants to take on the automotive industry. And it is good at grabbing both attention and information from users. At first, the goal of these technology companies was to give away services at no cost, simply to attract a customer base. ___2__ Their increasing thirst for valuable user information has led them to the automotive industry, where a whole new world of data awaits. Location data, frequent destinations, passenger preferences — such data is found in family cars. ___3___Mobile tech is walled off from vehicle operating systems by software that keeps infotainment (information and entertainment) features away from the mission-critical driving electronics. If auto makers give up their core operating system to tech powerhouses, they will essentially become hardware suppliers to Silicon Valley.___4___ Their responsibility is to keep attention on the road, providing vehicle information and a small amount of entertainment options while getting passengers from place to place as safely as possible. Smartphone makers and digital-media providers don’t have this priority. They want eyes on their products, not on the road.With electric vehicles transforming the auto industry, and artificial intelligence more common than ever, we’re at a dangerous moment. ____5___ Because their hardware is wrapped around families, they have a duty to keep them safe. The only way they can do that is to maintain control of the driver’s seat.The quality, safety and security will make or break trust in auto makers. Without it, cars will be simply one more intrusive and risky mobile device.A．Car companies have priorities opposed to those of Big Tech.B．Now they exist to sell information about their users to advertisers.C．They enjoy the convenience and fun brought by modern technology.D．Car makers are, and should be, the most trusted technology companies in the world. E．Currently video-streaming services are starting to be built into car operating systems. F．And operating systems and autonomous-driving software are all gateways for this information. G．Statistics show that an average of eight people a day die in accidents caused by distracted driving.C（难度：❤❤❤）Some ways to help and protect wildlifeThere are more than 7 billion people on Earth. Imagine what will happen if every one of us is willing to do one thing — no matter how small — to protect wildlife every day. ___1__. Here are some ways to help and protect wildlife.___2__Take a walk and see and enjoy the wildlife all around you — the birds, reptiles and small and large mammals (哺乳动物). Spend more time outside appreciating, enjoying and learning about wildlife.Speak up for wildlife__3___. Call on more people to become concerned about wild animals’ survival. Share your passion for wildlife conservation (保护) with your family. Tell your friends how they can help. Ask everyone you know to stop illegal wildlife trade, wild animals used for entertainment, and much more.Pick up litterPicking up litter can save the life of an animal. Litter isn’t just ugly, it’s harmful. Birds and other animals can trap their heads in plastic rings. Fish can get stuck in nets. Plus, trash pollutes everyone’s natural resources. ___4___.Donate or volunteerWhen you visit your local zoos and nature reserves, pay the recommended entry fee. Your donations help maintain these conservation areas. __5_. Many organizations and zoos have volunteer programs. You can help clean beaches, rescue wild animals or teach visitors.A．Go outside and connect with wildlifeB．Do your part by putting trash in its placeC．Become a voice for wildlife on social mediaD．Find new ways to use things you already ownE．If you don’t have money to give, donate your timeF．Learn more about our planet’s species from expertsG．Even minor actions can have a difference when we all work togetherD（难度：❤❤❤❤）How to get energetic after working hoursAfter a long workday, all you want to do is go home, sit on the couch and turn on the TV. So you’ve planned to go to the gym after work? “I’ll go tomorrow, I promise.” ___1___ Here are some tips for getting yourself to hit the gym after a tiresome workday, offered by Women’s Health magazine:___2__Why not change the “Keep calm and carry on” poster to some inspirationalshape-up-messages around your workplace? If you think “No pains, no gains” is too ordinary, how about “And though she may be but little, she is fierce.”? When your colleagues ask about it, tell them the quote is from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.Eat breakfast.Even though it’s hours before your trip to the gym, having a balanced breakfast will keep you energized throughout the rest of the day.___3___Eat a little lunch.No matter what you’re eating, if you have too much of it, your blood sugar is going to rise rapidly and then drop back down. ___4__ Try to avoid foods with refined carbohydrates or lots of sugar. Keeping your blood sugar steady will stabilize your energy, help you get more done, and feel awake enough to make it to the gym.Set the goal really low.____5__And once you’re at the gym, you might think: “Well, I could probably stay just a little longer.” Also remember, some HIIT (high intensity interval training) workouts are short but very effective. Just search for HIIT workouts online and you can find loads to teach yourself. A．Take advantage of tech.B．This will leave you sleepy and unproductive.C．But of course, tomorrow will be exactly the same.D．This will guarantee that you won’t “forget” to go to workout.E．Decorate your office space with motivational photos or slogans.F．Try to include eggs, fruits and whole grain bread in your breakfast.G．If you make your goal really easy, you won’t feel too reluctant (勉强的) to achieve it.E（难度：❤❤❤❤）At a time like the pandemic, not only do we miss hugs, but we need them. Touching someone reduces our own stress. _1_ . An expert said, “A warm touch is how our systems reach one another. It says we are safe, we are loved, and we are not alone.”__2_ . If you need a hug, take precautions. Wear a mask. Give and take your hugs outdoors. Try to avoid touching the other person’s body or clothes with your face or your mask during a hug.During a hug, the position of the faces matters most. The two of you should point your faces in opposite directions. Quickly approach each other and briefly embrace. ___3_ . And do the hug quickly. When you have finished hugging, back away quickly so you do not breathe onto each other’s faces. Wash your hands afterward.Don’t hug face to face. This position is a higher risk because the faces are so close. When the shorter person looks up, their breath travels up into the taller person’s breathing zone. __4__ if the taller person is looking down.Do let your child hug you around the waist or knees. Hugging at the knee or waist level lowers risk for direct exposure because faces are far apart. However, there is potential for the child’s face to pollute the adult’s clothing. You might change clothes and should wash your hands after a visit that includes hugs with a child. __5___ .“Most hugs last less than 10 seconds. Back away at least six feet before talking again. Holding your breath stops you from exhaling any virus into their breathing zone,” an expert said.A．It calms our nervous systemB．The huggers’ breaths can be mixedC．The shorter person will feel pressedD．Children are those who need hugs mostE．Do not talk or cough while you are huggingF．However，some hugs are riskier than othersG．The adult also should not breathe down on the child全国百所名校2023年高考英语备考一轮复习资料七选五专练题组汇编（一）DGEAF【导语】本文是一篇说明文。

高中英语七选五练习（一）Improve your memorySome people often complain about their poor memory. Actually there are several ways to keep your memory sharp. This article will show you some simple tips.___16___When you say these things, you begin to plant the thought in your mind and it may become true. Tell yourself you can remember anything as long as you put your mind to the task. You will see an improvement in your memory.___17___If you have trouble remembering phone numbers or other blocks of numbers, it can be really helpful to try this method. If you remember them in smaller groups, like two or three digits (数字), it will also be much easier to remember the numbers.Be sure to see a doctor if you are really losing your memory. A poor memory can be a sign that you are in low spirits.___18___...Playing games also helps improve your memory. Any type of games that involves(涉及) remembering things is wonderful.___19___Try and remember it when you have nothing better to do. A useful tip for anyone interested in games is to often work on solving word puzzles and similar types of games.___20___Not only will your memory probably improve, but you will also have a great deal of fun.A. Remember numbers in small groups.B. Stop telling yourself you have a weak memory.C. Take a right attitude.D. If you don’t like games, you can go over a list of "to do things".E. If so, treating it could be the key to getting your memory back.F. If you don’t know your condition, you cannot treat it!G. Such games use the same skills needed to remember facts and help keep the mind sharp.（二）We all know that being grateful and appreciative is very beneficial.___16___ Gratitude belongs to the category of advanced life skills because it can completely transform your life.Help others turn away from negativity. If some people you know persist in talking about negative things all the time, find a wise way to tell them that you really don’t appreciate it. ___17___Look for reasons to say thank you. ____18____They’ll be more likely to do nice things for you because youappreciate their efforts. In turn, you’ll have even more reasons to feel gratitude. When other people sense that you appreciate them, it changes your relationship with them.____19____When you find yourself in a difficult situation, look for the beneficial aspects created by that situation. Ask yourself: “What have I learned here? Will it benefit me in the future? When I look back on this experience a year later, what will I be grateful for?”...Have a gratitude review. Do this as soon as you wake up in the morning and before you go to sleep at night. ____20____ Think of all the things you have to be grateful for in your life. If you start and end each day with gratitude, your whole life will shift in a more positive direction. It only takes a minute or two to allow gratitude fill your heart and mind.A. See the big picture.B. Show gratitude to others.C. Actually, it is more than that.D. Everyone loves to be appreciated.E. Don’t get pulled in a negative talk.F. Remember to count your blessings daily.G. So you could be doing them a huge favor.（三）It can be difficult to make friends when you don’t know many people. Over years of experience and studying social skills, I discovered that it’s possible to make friends without even trying. ___16___ .Be seen without trying to get attention.You don’t have to say anything witty or interesting to get people’s attention..____17____ . This can be done anywhere you go, such as the supermarket or your yoga studio.Use the power of listening.When you listen to other people, they’ll keep talking. ____18____. Just keep giving them good eye contact and show with your body language that you care.Think about what you can give to the other people.So often we think about what we can get out of others when we try to make friends, but that thinking needs to be flipped around. ____19____ .Always have 3 good stories to tell other people.When you have at least a few stories to share with others, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.____20____.A smile is one of the most attractive things that someone can display when they’re meeting new people. Try to smile when meeting with someone will help you a lot.A. A faint smile is also usefulB. Smile like there’s no tomorrowC. Listening is a mechanism to build trust and likeabilityD. There are just a few strategies that you have to use on a consistent basisE. All you have to do is place yourself in environments where people will see youF. These five strategies are always available if you want to develop true relationshipsG. Try offering a piece of helpful advice or invite someone you just met to grab coffeeTips for Staying SharpIt’s not abnormal to feel out of it from time to time or perhaps you’re feeling a bit sluggish(迟钝的)when it comes to remembering things. If you’re worried about your forgetfulness, try out these five tips to stay sharp.___11___You’ve probably heard the term “you are what you eat.” If you decide to eat sugary foods that are heavy with fats then expect to feel lazy and have no energy. But if you decide to eat fruits, vegetables and make other healthy eating decisions you’ll find that you’re full of energy.Never stop learningChallenge yourself constantly---whether it is puzzles, reading, cooking or other tasks that will keep your mind working. If your mind is always learning new things and active, you’ll realize that it’s much easier for you to learn new things and to function.___12___Stay fitBeing in good health and staying in shape is a big part of staying sharp.____13____If you choose to be lazy then your body is not going to give you the energy that requires remembering things and completing tasks. However, if you put forth the effort into being health then your body will expel(释放)the energy you need to achieve your goals.Ensure enough sleepBe sure to get the necessary amount of sleep that your body needs to function on a daily basis.___14___It also helps your body build up an energy reserve so you can improve your ability to focus and avoid distractions.Socialize more____15____ Social interaction will help you develop multitasking, problem solving and other skills that are necessary in life to keep your mind sharp.A. Feed your brainB. Avoid eating too muchC. Your body will only give you what you put into itD. Lack of sleep contributes to tiredness and slow reactionE. Conversations require individuals to stay aware and activeF. According to studies, sleep helps strengthen and recover your memoriesG. Remember you brain is a muscle and if you want to get the most out of it, you must use itHere are some things that you should do in your everyday life to improve your happiness.They may seem small, but they can make a huge difference.Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep has a great effect on your feelings. After a sleepless night, you may be easier to get angry. After a good sleep, you will feel much better. Humans don’t work well when they sleep badly.___16___.___17___. According to a recent study, people who spend 30 minutes a day outdoors report a big increase in their sense of joy and energy.___18___. Optimism is a state which is closely connected with happiness. If you are a person who is looking forward to a life “half-full” rather than “half-empty”, you will have a better chance of getting more life satisfaction and enjoyment, more satisfying work and marriage, better health and longer life.Enjoy good food. Doctors advise you to ask yourself: “What am I hungry for?” Then really listen to your body.___19___, and it tastes great, too. It’s amazing how much junk food is eaten simply because we think we don’t have the time to eat well. Nourish your body. It will thank you....Laugh. Find time every day for a little bit of laughter. Happiness is a practice.___20___, so is living a happy life. Once you begin to develop the practice to support your happiness, you will begin to notice changes in our relationships, your work and your attitude.A.Take a good attitudeB.Spend time in natureC.Inspire you to keep goingD.Eating a balanced diet makes you feel betterE.One’s sense of purpose is deeply connected with happiness.F.Just like going to the gym or eating a healthy diet is a lifestyleG.Studies have shown that having a good rest leads directly to your happiness（六）It is reported that although our genes and environment play an important role, how happy we are largely depends on our choices and activities. The following are just several areas that tend to make a big difference to people’s happiness.Take a positive attitudePositive emotions―like joy, gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration and pride― don’t just feel good when we experience them. ______16______ So although we need to be realistic about life’s ups and downs, it helps to focus on the good aspects of any situation―the glass half full rather than the glass half empty.Accept who you are and what you are_______17_______ Learning to accept ourselves and being kinder to ourselves when things go wrong will increase our enjoyment of life. It also helps us accept others as they are. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to tell you what they think your real strengths are. _______18______________19_______Caring about others is fundamental to our happiness. Helping other people is not only good for them; it’s good for us too. It makes us happier and can help to improve our health. Giving also creates stronger connections between people and helps to build a happier society.Take part in something biggerPeople who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier. They also experience less stress, anxiety and depression. ______20______ It might come from doing a job that makes a difference, or spiritual beliefs, or our family. The answers may be different for each of us but they all involve being connected to something bigger than ourselves.A. Our broader social networks bring a sense of belonging.B. Nobody is perfect.C. Give them a call or offer your support.D. Try to make more use of these.E. They also help us perform better, and improve our physical health.F. But where do we find meaning and purpose?G. Do things for others.（七）My father used to be an amateur wrestler and national champion. He was forced by his father to give up the sport in order to obtain gainful employment, which meant he wouldn’t be able to win a medal for our country. Therefore, he made a vow that his unborn son would ___16___He was about to give up hope when one day, my younger sister Babita and I beat up two boys accidentally in response to critical comments. My dad found our potential to become wrestlers and began coaching us. ___17___ We were required to do physical training early in the morning and have a short haircuts to avoid lice.___18___ We would complain about him all the time. Gradually, I realized that he wanted us to have a good future and not grow up to be ordinary housewives. Motivated, we willingly participated in his coaching.With great efforts, he made us competitive wrestlers and I won the junior and senior championships, providing me with a chance to gain training in a National Sports Academy, where pride and agony fulfilled my mind. ___19___ As a result, I found myself losing every match at the international level. After that, I tearfully made peace with papa and turned to him for help. Then he coached me patiently.Despite difficulty, I finally became the first Indian female wrestler to qualify for the Olympics, inspiring dozens of Indian women to take to wrestling. Even now, papa’s words are still in my mind “ Geeta, think about all the girls who are thought to be inferior to boys, girls who are forced to do chores, girls who are married and have children. Not only will you compete with other countries, but also with those who look down upon women!”. I will never forget out father’s instruction. ___20___A.But his methods were cruel.B.I almost abandoned what papa had taught me.C.Disappointingly, my mother gave birth to all girls.D.My sister and I tried to escape.E.I will always owe all success to him.F.At first, my sister and I did not understand our father.G.however，my mother didn’t agree with him.（八）While being lost in the woods can be a frightening experience, surviving alone in the wild is generally a matter of common sense, patience, and wisely using the gifts that nature provides.___16___.Do your research first. Don't just trek off into the wilderness; get a solid understanding of your surroundings first. Studying a map of the area where you're going -- and making sure to bring it with you -- will increase your chances of not getting lost tremendously. Educate yourself about the flora and fauna of the area you are exploring.___17___.___18___.A cell phone with a spare battery or a portable CB radio can be your best, quickest means of rescue if you are truly lost or injured. A cell signal may only be obtainable only from a hill or tree, but is better than nothing. Serious hikers may even consider investing in a personal locator beacon such as the SPOT Messenger for extended, precarious, or very remote, treks.Don't panic if you’re lost.Panic is more dangerous than almost anything else, because it interferes with the operation of your single best, most useful and versatile survival tool: your mind. The moment you realize that you are lost, before you do anything else, stop.___19___.Before you act, follow the idea of STOP: S = sit down T = think O = observe your surroundings P = prepare for survival by gathering materials.Signal your location.Make noise by whistling, shouting, singing, or banging rocks together. ___20___ . If you're in a mountain meadow, make three piles of dark leaves or branches in a triangle. In sandy areas, make a large triangle in the sand. Three of anything in the wilderness is a standard distress signal.A. Bring a means of communication.B. If you can, mark your location in such a way that it's visible from the air....C. Knowledge of the local plants and animals can save your lifeD. If you want to know how to survive in the woods, just follow these steps.E. Starvation won't be a big problem.F. Take a deep breath and stay calm.G. Having strength in numbers will help you survive.Homesickness at collegeThe thought of college life is quite exciting for students as they taste independence for the first time at college. Their hard work and effort paid off after all. Though college life brings lots of dreams and expectations for students, most of them soon start feeling homesick. _____16_____But change is a part of life and dealing with change helps us to grow. In the same way, homesickness at college is a brief experience which goes away once students start adjusting in their new environment._____17_____Some students may turn to alcohol and drugs. So it is important that students who experience homesickness at college know about how to deal with it. Students should understand that rather than constantly thinking of their hometown, it is better to see it as a challenge and try to defeat it . Though it is not a difficult task, the time that will take each person to deal with home-sickness at college will be different according to their attitude and personality._____18_____Youcan do that, too.Remember overcoming homesickness is accepting what you are experiencing. Many students think that being homesick is childish and undeveloped feeling and try to cover it up by acting cool or showing that they are very busy._____19_____Besides, even their classmates will be going through the same emotions and feelings. Instead of trying to make them understand that they are totally fine after shifting to the new school, going through their emotions and thoughts about life at home for a day or two will be a better choice._____20_____A. Homesickness helps students build up a better understanding of life.B. Homesickness leads to dangerous results if not solved properly.C. But they don’t realize that homesickness is common to people of all ages.D. You may miss your parents as you leave home for the first time.E. This is an important part in the process of beating homesickness.F. The main reason for the development of such a feeling is change.G. Believe this is a possible achievement that everyone can achieve.（十）Many arguments teenagers have with their parents are about one thing: independence. As you get older, you'll want to do more stuff on you’ll own, without your mom and dad tagging along with you. The arguments generally start when your parents think you aren't ready for extra responsibility while you think you are. Arguing with you’ll parents isn't the best solution at all, but the best solution is gaining trust from your parents. ___16___●Understand that it’s not your parents who do not want you to have independence, they want the best for you and think you’re not ready or you’ll hurt yourself if you have the freedom to do whatever you want. Show your parents you can be sensible.___17___If you can’t get home by 9:30, they'll never let you out after 10:00.●Agree with them some “friends time” and some “family time” so that they know you won't be spending your whole weekend out with your friends.___18___They won’t imagine you getting into trouble if they know how they are.●___19___ They won’t feel much worried letting you go off on your own if they know what you’re up to. Call in and tell your parents that you’re OK from time to time. The less they worry about you, the more independence you’ll gain.●___20___If they find out, all that trust will be destroyed and then you'll never get the extra independence you ever wanted.A. Show your parents how independent you are.B. Never lie to your parents about where you’re going.C. Remember to ask for your parents’ help if you need it.D. Always tell your parents where you are, and who you're with.E. Generally speaking, they won’t be worried about increasing your independence.F. And before you enjoy the “friends time' introduce your friends to your parents.G. Agree a time you’ll be home with your parents, and always make sure you keep to it.Yash GuptaYash Gupta has worn glasses for many years. When they broke one ay and he was not able to wear thenm to school, he had a big problem. ___16___At the end of the day, he realized that he had learned nothing that day!Yash quickly got his glasses fixed, but his experience changed his life. He realized that there were probably many kids around the world that did not have proper glasses to help them learn in school.___17___He found out that 13 million children around the world don't have proper glasses to help them see in class.Instead of just shaking his head at this problem, he decided to do something about it.___18___Its goal is to help find glasses for other kids and teens that need them.He created Sight Learning in 2011 and since then he has changed the lives of thousands of young students around the world! The organization has tried to provide eyeglasses to students who need them but cannot afford them. It has collected and given away over $1,000,000 worth of eyeglasses.___19___As Dr. Seuss, a famous writer, once said, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”___20___He has taken action to not only improve his own life, but those of others.A. Yash is such a teenager.B. So, he did some research.C. Yash started a small organization, Sight Learning.D. Here is an easy way to help Yash and Sight Learning.E. He could not see much of what was going on in his classroom.F. He learned that not having glasses can cause a20% loss in learning!G. This has helped over 20,000 young people in 5 countries to see better!Ways to Get Work DoneAs the day draws to a close, are you having trouble finishing your work? You don't need to end up with a sense of failure. In the hours left, the following ways can help you get things done to have a sense of achievement.1.Trick yourself.___16___.So,try this: add something to your to-do-list that takes only 30 seconds to finish.Feeling a bit inspired? Then use as short a deadline to deal with another.Or focus on something by giving yourself only five minutes,and then work as long as you can.2.Take lots of breaks.Find yourself checking your cellphone or reading the Internet?___17___.Have some breaks,and you'll be able to face your work again with delight.e rewards.One-hundred more words on this report,and you can have a cup of coffee.One more phone call,and you can check your personal email.___18___.4.___19___.Most of us spend too much of our day sitting.It's bad for our health and bad for our concentration.Take a walk or do some jumping in a free meeting room—anything to get you refreshed and your brain working again.5.Work as a team.When you have a big project deadline coming up,you can even keep a meeting room and work in the same place.___20___,but also you'll feel more connected to your co-workers while doing it.A.Get physical exerciseB.Don't feel guiltyC.Do things energeticallyD.Not only will you get more doneE.Rewards are wonderful motivatorsF.Endless work makes us busy and tired every dayG.A feeling of having made progress will inspire you（十三）Everyone knows that fish is good for health.16But it seems that many people don’t cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult.17This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.18Fresh fish should smell sweet: you should feel that you’re standing at the ocean’s edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn’t fresh.19When you have bought a fish and arrive home, you’d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don’t cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a dayor two. Frozen fish isn’t as tasty as the fresh one.There are many common methods used to cook fish.20First, clean it and season it with your choice of spices(调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then, it’s ready to serve.A. Do not buy it.B. The easiest is to steam it.C. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.D. It just requires a little knowledge.E. When buying fish, you should first smell it.F. The fish will go bad within hours.G. This is how you can do it.（十四）Net Smartz advises using the following "Internet Safety Pledge（誓言）"to make sure of kids' safety on the Internet. Here is the safety pledge for middle and high school students...I will set up some rules of going online with my parents,including the time of the day I may be online,the length of time I may be online and whom I may communicate with.___16___I will keep my identity secret from people online. I will never give away personal information such as my full name, my mailing address, my telephone number, the name of my school, or may other information that could help someone know my actual identity.___17___If I come across some information that is rude or makes me feel frightened, uncomfortable, or confused, I won't react to it.___18___He or she can decide if it is necessary to contact the online service or other authorities.Since the biggest danger to my safety is getting together with someone I have "met" online, I won't meet in person with anyone unless my parents agree.___19___And the meeting will be in a public place.___20___I will always treat others the way I would like to be treated and I will respect copyright（著作权）laws.I will not do anything that hurts others' feelings or anything that goes against the law.A. There are many possible dangers for the children to go online by themselves.B. If they agree, I will ask them to go with me.C.I will respect others' rights while I am online.D.I won't believe in anyone that I meet on the Internet.E. And I will show the message to a trusted adult for help right away.F.I will not do anything against the rules.G.I won't give away an personal information about my friends or family, either.Some Ways to Have an Amazing DayHere are a few tips for making sure you can answer the pop quiz of life confidently:Be kind.___16___ How often do you stop to talk to the people you encounter every day? Do you know the names of the people at the bank, the grocery store, or restaurant? One great way to get more out of your day is to fill it with people you know. The best way to know more people is to be kind to everyone you meet. Take a moment to learn a little about them.___17___I avoided saying “Stay Busy” because sometimes we can fill our day with meaningless activities and feel busy but then at the end of the day we look back and realize we accomplished nothing. A great way to stay productive is to look at the things you would like to accomplish today, this week, this month, etc. and then plan some time to work on each of them.Look for ways to serve.I truly believe that giving meaningful service to other people is the greatest key to our personal happiness. It may be just a smile and a “hello”. ___18___ It may be just a phone call to tell them “thank you for being a friend.” When we serve other people, we develop personal joy.Find a purpose.The happiest people have one or more big “life goals”. ___19___ When we have a big goal that we feel passionate about we become more excited to work on that goal every day.___20___ When you give yourself the pop quiz at the end of the day, you will be ready to say you did everything you could.A. Keep learning new thingsB. Make the most of every dayC. Stay productive all the timeD. Try to do more in your everyday lifeE. It may be helping them with their workF. It has been said that you can measure a person by how they treat the people who can do nothing for themG. It may be to run a marathon, write a book, start a business, develop a product or learn a new hobby orprofession.参考答案1、BAEDG2、CGDAF3、DECGB4、AGCFE5、GBADF6、EBDGF7、CAFBE8、DCAFB9、FBGCE10、EGFDB11、EBCGA12、GBEAD13、CDEAB14、FGEBC15、FCEGB。

高考英语二轮专题复习专练：阅读理解专练七选五(一)A(安徽百所重点高中二模)All of us know that a balanced diet strengthens the immune system. 1 . The following strategies will help you to jumpstart healthy eating habits.Morning must-havesResearchers at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese (肥胖的) than those who skipped this meal. To enjoy the most benefits, the researchers recommended eating whole-grain foods for breakfast as they are rich in fiber. 2 .Main meal wisdomIf you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers such as breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease mainly because red meat is very high in saturated (饱和的) fats.3 .Food preparation4 . As such, cooking methods such as steaming, baking, grilling, boiling or stir-frying are advised.5Some people like to eat a large meal after a hard day’s work. However, large meals late at night can cause indigestion that influences sleep. So it is a very good idea to have a low-calorie fiber drink just before leaving the office. It is also not a good idea to regularly have a late-night meal as this could overburden the digestive system. Remember, minor changes in our eating habits can lead to major changes in our health.A. Light nightsB. Fewer night snacksC. Fish, in contrast, contains more heart-healthy fatsD. Drinking bean milk supplies the body with plant proteinE. Experts always suggest preparing food with as little oil as possibleF. But most of us fail to obtain adequate nutrients (营养) due to our troubled lifestylesG. Fiber aids in stabilizing blood sugar, controlling appetite and keeping the heart healthy【解题导语】本文为说明文。

英语⾼考新题型专练七选五语法填空短⽂改错⼗四套含答案新题型专练（⼀）⼀、七选五A“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao TzuIf you are in a city where everyone rushes, realize that you don’t have to be like everyone else. You can be different. You can walk instead of driving in rush hour traffic. You can be on your iPhone or Blackberry less, and disconnected sometimes. Your environment doesn’t control your life — you do. I’m not going to tell you how to give you a step-by-step guide to moving slower. __1__1. Do less.Cut back on your projects, on your task list, on how much you try to do each day. Focus not on quantity but on quality. __2__ Save smaller, routine tasks for later in the day, but give yourself time to focus.2. Have fewer meetings.__3__ And they eat into your day, forcing you to squeeze the things you really need to do into small windows, and making you rush.3. __4__When you do the important things with focus, without rush, there will be things that get pushed back, and that don’t get done. And you need to ask yourself: how necessary are these things? What would happen if I stopped doing them?4. Practice mindfulness.Simply learn to live in the present, rather than things so much about future or the past. When you eat, fully appreciate your food. When you are with someone, be with them fully. When you are walking, appreciate your surroundings, no matter where you are.Try these things out. Life is better when unrushed. __5__A. Start to put off or cancel the unnecessary.B. Meetings are usually a “big waste of time”.C. The world likely won’t end if you don’t pass one of the examinations.D. But here are some things to consider and perhaps adopt, if they work for your life.E. Remember the quote: if nature can get everything done without rushing, so can you.F. Pick 2-3 important things — or even just one important thing — and work on those first.G. Give yourself more time to get ready and get there.BIt is a great truth because once we truly understand and accept it, then life is no longer difficult.Most do not fully see this truth. __6__. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon them or else upon their families, their class, or even their nation.__7__. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy. __8__.__9__. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. __10__. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.”Itis for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.A. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure.B. Life is not a trap set for us by God so that he can condemn (责难) us for failing.C. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn.D. Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning.E. Instead they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy.F. We can register to make money and participate in problem solving collaboration (合作) groups.G. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one.⼆、语法填空In the United States, there were 222 people __1__ (report) to be billionaires (亿万富翁) in 2003. The __2__(rich) of these is Bill Gates, worth __3__ least $ 41 billion, who made his money __4__ starting the company Microsoft. Mr. Gates was only 21 years old __5__ he first helped to set up the company in 1976. He was a billionaire by the time he was 31. __6__, there are still some other people who have made lots of money at even __7__ (young) ages. Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. __8__ of these child actors made over a million dollars __9__ (act) in movies before they were 14. But __10__ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany, who, in 2001, inherited (继承) a billion dollars when he turned 18!三、短⽂改错ADear Peter,I am writing to ask that you are able to do me a favor. I want to have a pen friend, hopefully, a girl in her early twenties, and with interests similarly to mine. In my mind, he is someone interesting in traveling, swimming, and playing table tennis. However, it would be better for her to have a pet dog as I have been kept one at home for some time. With such a pen friend, I hope I can share with her our experiences in traveling, taking care pets, or whatever we have in common. I believed I will improve my English by doing so and learn more about her countries. I am looking forward to hear from you soon.Best regards,Li HuaBDear Bob,I saw your note yesterday evening. You suggested that we went to the concert this Sunday. I’m terribly sorry, and I have to say good-bye for my uncle. He is going to England to do him PhD and he will leave off this Sunday. To be honesty, I’d like to go with you to the concert. I hear the performance will last two week, so how about go there next Saturday? Please let me know that it will be OK. Give me call.Thanks.Li Hua⼀、七选五(A)____________________ (B)_____________________⼆、语法填空1. __________2. ___________3. ___________4. __________5. __________6. __________7. ___________8. ___________9. ___________ 10. _________新题型专练（⼆）⼀、七选五ATen years ago, I used to be very fit. (1)____ I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days, I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.(2)____ The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long。

七选五专练（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。

AFour habits to live a happier lifeHaving a happier life is something we all always struggle for, and being happy includes so many aspects — mental, physical and spiritual — of our lives. One of the key principles of having a happier life is to always do things that bring us happiness. 1Consider the following habits to improve your life and make it as happy as you possibly can.Praise others.Be kind to others, like praising them. 2 Don't be afraid to tell people how great they look, or how awesome their smile is. It'll do them good, and do you good too!Focus on the present moment.Take some time every day to focus on the present moment. 3 Try not to think about negative past experiences and hug the time you have now. You'll soon find that even theslightest thing that you do at this moment can bring about happiness for many hours and days to come.Learn to control your emotions.4 And it's definitely not worth the emotions. Don't compromise on your happiness just because someone is trying to pick a fight. Just let it go (不要理会) and be happier.5Just before you go to bed, write down at least one wonderful thing that happened. It might be something as small as a child's laugh or something as huge as a million-dollar deal. Whatever it is, be grateful for that day because it will never come again.A. End each day with thankfulness.B. Of course, everyone loves to be happy.C. It is the only certain time we have in our life.D. It can make people happy and give them confidence.E. It's not worth the argument when your partner is testing your patience.F. So it is important to develop the right habits to ensure we live a happier life.G. Try to set aside a few hours a day, doing something fun to make yourself happy.BDo women talk more than men? 1 According to the latest research from the United States of America, men and women talk such different languages that it is like people from two different cultures trying to communicate. Professor Deborah Tannen, of Georgetown University, has noticed differences in the style of boys' and girls' conversations from an early age. According to her study, little girls' conversation is less clear than boys' and expresses more doubts. 2These differences will continue into adult life, she says. In public conversations, men talk most and interrupt other speakers more than women do. In private conversations, men and women speak in almost equal amounts. 3 Professor Tannen believes that, for women, private talking is a way to establish and test intimacy (亲密). For men, private talking is a way to explore the power structure (结构) of a relationship.4 “When a woman teaches another woman,” says Professor Tannen, “she is more likely to take a sharing approach and to encourage her student to join in. When a man teaches a woman, however, he wants to show that he has more knowledge and power in conversation.5 ”Some scientists who are studying speech think that the brain is preprogrammed for language. As we are usually taught to speak by women, it seems likely that the brain must have a sexual bias (偏向) in its programming; otherwise, male speech patterns would not arise at all.A. And he uses his language to show this.B. Do men talk in the same way as women?C. However, they say things in a different style.D. Women are far more silent than men in public conversations.E. Little boys use conversation to establish status with their listeners.F. More women are encouraged to help each other, talking about their doubts.G. Teaching is one job where the differences between men's and women's ways of talking show.CThe exciting game of footballFootball is one of the most popular sports in the US. 1 That kind involves kicking a round ball into a net and is called soccer in North America. American football, however, uses a ball that is pointy (尖的) on both ends. While it does include some kicking, there is more throwing and catching involved.In football, there are 11 players from each team on the field at one time. Each team tries to move the ball across the opposing team's goal line to score. The quarterback (四分卫) throws the ball, and the person who catches it tries to run past the opposing team's players. The way to stop someone running with the ball is to tackle him. That means hitting right against him and trying to knock him down to the ground. 2The biggest professional football organization in the US is the National Football League (NFL). The NFL championship game is called the Super Bowl, and it is one of the most watched television events around the globe. 3 For example, millions of toilets are flushed (冲洗) at the same time during half-time. Also, 14,500 tons of chips are consumed during the game.Most sports fans are happy with just sitting in the stands and cheering on their teams. 4 They dress themselves in their team's colors. Some of the excitement happens before the games even begin. Fans gather and hang out in the parking lots outside the stadiums and have huge parties. 5 There are also endless amounts of sodas and beers. All of these combined with the game itself make football one huge and popular social event.A. However, it isn't the game of football played in other parts of the world.B. As a result, professional players have to be strong and quick.C. It is an exciting sport that can sometimes get pretty rough.D. There are many amazing facts about the Super Bowl.E. It is also the wealthiest sports league in the world.F. Everything from sandwiches to chips is served.G. For some, that is not enough.DThere are a number of tips that you can follow to help you find a job that suits your personality.List your strong and weak pointsBefore you start your job search, take some time to think about your strong and weak points. 1 If you are excellent at managing your time, for example, a job in project management, or one that involves organising others, could be perfect.Ask others for their opinionsAlthough you should know yourself better than anyone else, there are times when a second opinion is needed. 2 They may come up with ideas that you haven't considered.You should, however, make sure that they aren't so protective of you that they persuade you not to push yourself, or encourage you so much that you aim too high.Find out what potential jobs involve3 Make sure you do as much research as possible to determine exactly what you will have to do. An office job may sound very safe if you are shy, but if you then find that you have to give regular presentations, you may not be cut out for it after all.4When looking for a job, many people have an idea of what they would like to be in the future. However, that is often little more than a dream and, even if it is possible to reach that goal, it may involve years of hard work that you don't enjoy. 5 If you can find a job that mirrors what makes you happy in life, then the chances are that you will enjoy it and it will match your personality type.A. Take a personality testB. Consider what delights youC. Think about what makes you happy and then analyse why.D. Finding a job that suits your personality is very important.E. Ask your friends and family what sort of job they think would suit you best.F. Sometimes, it isn't immediately obvious what a job will involve until you start it.G. More importantly, think about how they would affect your ability to do particular jobs.答案A 1-5 FDCEAB 1-5 BECGAC 1-5 ABDGFD 1-5 GEFBC解析A篇（日常活动）本文是说明文。

高考英语阅读七选五专练含答案People need a place to call home。

whether it's their childhood home。

a school dormitory。

a newly-built house。

or even a XXX。

not everyone has a permanent home。

and travelers especially may struggle to find a sense of belonging。

But do they not deserve a home too。

Of course they do.For some frequent travelers。

they bring personal belongings such as bed sheets。

pillowcases。

and family photos to create a XXX where they are。

Others may stay in the same hotel for extended ds of time。

ing familiar with the staff and services。

Some may even add a touch of home by placing XXX。

There are many ways to make a temporary space feel like home.B。

People find ways to keep in touch while traveling。

Some may send letters。

postcards。

or photos。

while others may simply make a phone call to let their friends know they are safe and well。

高考英语（北京）语法填空及七选五专练（一）1、语法填空AA few weeks ago,I accidentally dropped a plate and it broke into a billion pieces! I'd had it for about 40 years. This morning, we had a parcel ______ (11) (deliver)to my son. He opened it and______ (12) (proud) handed a new plate to me, which he had bought with his own savings, saying that he knew ______ (13) upset I was and wanted to surprise me!BOn 15 May,2021,China became the second country______ (14) (land) a spacecraft on Mars. The rover, Zhurong, ______ (15) (carry) to Mars on board the Tianwen 1 spacecraft, which was launched in July 2020. Equipped with cameras and a radar, Zhurong's task was to search for signs of life. It ______ (16) (work) on Mars surface for over ten months and is in good shape.CCOP26, known as “Conferences of the Parties”, was the latest in a series of 17 (meeting) bringing together governments to protect the environment. Its main goal was to take measures______ (18) climate change-long-term changes in world weather patterns that are linked to human activities including farming, industry and transport. Gases such as carbon dioxide, ______ (19) are produced by these activities, trap heat in Earth's atmosphere and cause temperatures to rise, ______ (20) (lead) to extreme floods, heatwaves and storms.2、七选五A garden that's just right for youHave you ever visited a garden that seemed just right for you, where the atmosphere of the garden appeared to total more than the sum(总和) of its parts? 16 . But it doesn't happen by accident. It starts with looking inside yourself and understanding who you are with respect to the natural world and how you approach the gardening process.● 17Some people may think that a garden is no more than plants, flowers, patterns and masses of color. Others are concerned about using gardening methods that require less water and fewer fertilizers(肥料). 18 . However, there are a number of other reasons that might explain why you want to garden. One of them comes from our earliest years.●Recall(回忆)your childhood memoriesOur model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma‟s rose garden and Dad‟s vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that‟s not what‟s important. 19 ---how being in those gardens made us feel. If you‟d like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 20 ,then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.A. Know why you gardenB. Find a good place for your own gardenC. It‟s our experience of the garden that mattersD. It‟s delightful to see so many beautiful flowersE. Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plantsF. You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, tooG. For each of those gardens, writer down the strongest memory you have参考答案【答案】语法填空：11.delivered12.proudly13.how14.to land15.was carried16.has worked17.meetings18.against19.which20.leading【答案】七选五：16. F 17. A 18. E 19. C 20. G。

可编辑修改精选全文完整版七选五专项训练（含答案）七选五专项训练How to study English in ChinaEnglish is obviously not the native language in China. Even if many Chinese want to improve their English level to the amount needed in daily work, it's very hard when only a few people speak English around them. 1 Here are a few tips that might help.Join a school with native teachers to guide you.2 The more exposure you can get to these foreign teachers, the faster and better you are going to learn English. If a school doesn't give students maximum exposure to native English speakers' classes, find one that does.Read English daily.This means using websites that are permitted in China accessing English texts, newspapers and books. Read short stories in English. When you come across words you don't know, write them down immediately. 3Memorize vocabulary.Write new words in a notebook every week, with English definitions and a sample sentence, not a Chinese translation. 4 Carry it with you everywhere you go. Even if you have a question about something that you see and you don't know the English word, set it down in your own language with the plan to look it up later and learn that wordin English.5English is not well controlled by grammar rules. For everyrule, there is an exception to that rule. Your time will be better spent in writing than studying grammar for long hours. Find someone to write emails in English to or write a diary every day.There are many other ways to improve your English. Come on!A. Learn to write.B. Watch an English film once a month.C. What can you do to study more English?D. You can do this by writing in your notebook.E. There are many native English speakers in China.F. Follow a soap opera, comedy or radio program or TV drama.G. You should be carrying a notebook with you everywhere you go just to write down something important.Does this situation seem familiar to you? Your English is progressing well, the grammar is now familiar, the reading comprehension is no problem, and you are speaking quite frequently. 1 First of all, remember that you are not alone. Listening is probably the most difficult job for almost all learners of English as a foreign language. The most important thing is to listen as often as possible. 2 The Internet is really a useful tool for English students. You can download The Real Player from Real Media. The Real Player allows you to use the Internet like a radio station.Once you have begun to listen on a regular basis, you might still be frustrated by limited understanding. 3Here is some of the advice I give my students:Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything.Stay relaxed when you do not understand, and try listeningto the material for all times.Do not translate everything into your native language.4 Don't concentrate on details before you have understood the main ideas.Listen to something you enjoy.I remember the problems I had in understanding spoken German when I first went to Germany. In the beginning when I didn't understand a word, I insisted on translating it in my mind. This method usually resultedin confusion. 5 Firstly, translating creates a barrier between the listener and the speaker. Secondly, most people repeat themselves constantly. By remaining calm, I noticed that even if I didn't pay much attention I could usually understand what the speaker had said.A. What should you do?B. Listen for the general idea of the conversation.C. But you can't follow a native English speaker at all!D. But listening is a problem for most of the beginners!E. So what you need to do is to find listening resources.F. However, after several weeks I got used to the new environment in Germany.G. Then after the first six months, I discovered too extremely important facts.答案:CEGDACEABG。

主题语境--人与自我第一练七选五Passage1-4突破练-保分必拿限时：14 分钟Passage1语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约225three simple techniques.1 When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free.2 Don't worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won't work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. 3 Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle — as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. 4 As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. 5 The resulting blank space invites you to revise.A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.C. The second draft of the essay should be better.D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.F. Many beginning writers don't leave enough space to revise.G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.Passage2语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--积极的人生态度词数：约225 Work, family and world events can be so stressful that it feels like optimism and joy are far out of reach. Anyone can get stuck in a bad mood _but you don't have to stay there! 1Once you're in a mood you need to shake, start by going to your happy place. 2 If not, keep a photo on your phone or computer of a beautiful, favorite place and take a moment to imagine you are there. What's the weather like? Whatdoes the air smell like? What are you doing while you're there? How does being there make you feel? You'll instantly feel calmer, lost in the daydream or the memory of your happy place.We can make our situations worse by keeping thinking about negative thoughts. 3 " Bad things always happen to me, " becomes "What lesson can I learn from this situation?" "I wasted the whole day," becomes "I still have 5 more hours left to make today a great day!"Whether it is going for a coffee at your favorite cafe, or catching a movie in the theatre, make sure that once a week you schedule some "me" time. 4 That may mean getting less done during the day, but you deserve to take a mental break, regularly. So give priority to the time you need to recharge.5 Whether it's a rare bit of easy traffic on your way to work or a break in the weather, you won't have time to complain about the negative things because you're so busy being grateful.A. You can also volunteer at your local shelter.B. It helps focus on the present and clear your mind.C. Thankfully, there are ways you can get back on track.D. If you're able, get into nature and breathe the fresh air.E. Relieve your stress and refresh your mind, body and spirit.F. When a negative thought flashes, replace it with a positive one.G. When a negative attitude takes over, shake it off by practising gratitude.创新练-高分必抢限时：19 分钟Passage3语篇类型：记叙文主题语境：人与自我--个人经历词数：约320 To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but as soon as I stepped foot on the continent, I immediately knew I needed to return.1 About 50% of the passengers of our expedition (远征) had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical of a destination it is.That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe the time on the white continent. How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs! The icy water moving through your body as you take the infamous Polar Plunge. The learning of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. 2Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. 3 You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. It is as much beautiful as cruel. For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March wouldhave very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. The cycle continues, and you're left wondering who to root for.Things move fast in Antarctica, and every month offers something really unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. 4 In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice.The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. 5 The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them into hiding under freezing water.These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It's absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor.A. The list goes on.B. But this is not always the case.C. Our voyage was the last of the season.D. I was not the only one who felt this way.E. I, years later, did return to this fascinating place.F. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive.G. Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident.Passage4语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活方式词数：约215routine. 1 Here are several ways for you to keep moving in hot weather and some tips for safely keeping active in the summer heat.2 Drink 16 to 24 ounces of water, sports drinks, or other liquids around twenty minutes before you begin. Try to avoid drinks that contain caffeine, a chemical substance, because that will cause you to lose water.Choose a proper time in the day to exercise. Avoid the hottest time of the day — between 11 am and 3 pm. 3 Also take care to watch the weather and avoid exercising when humidity (湿度) is high.Dress for the heat. Make sure you wear light breathable clothing before working out in the heat. Some materials like nylon easily absorb sweat and evaporate it much better than cotton. 4 If you become very hot, pour cold water into your hat to help you feel cooler.5 Remember to use a sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 30 or higher and apply it every two hours or after you work up a sweat. Avoid getting sunburned because it decreases your body's ability to cool itself down and also increases the risk of skin cancer.A. Wear proper sunscreen.B. Take food and water with you.C. If you exercise earlier, it'll be safer.D. But don't let a heatwave keep you down.E. Choose light colors and also have a hat on.F. And work out early in the morning or late in the day.G. Make sure that you are not thirsty before you exercise.主题语境--人与自我第二练七选五Passage5-8突破练-保分必拿限时：18 分钟Passage5语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约240day, and still feel happy and relaxed. 1• Pick the most important.2 Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. I chose the life of an adviser because I like to work with companies, but don't want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle I want.• Combine your activities.Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family，work,Play, etc. 3 Find ways to enjoy them in a combined manner. Build your social life around people in your work environment. Find people in your company who share common interests and develop your career (职业) around the people and activities you love.• 4You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there.• Lighten up.The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence. 5 Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.A. Speed up.B. Be an active learner.C. Stop trying to balance time between them all.D. Make choices about what is meaningful in your life.E. The things you do well usually give you greater joy.F. Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.G. This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook.Passage6语篇类型：夹叙夹议文主题语境：人与自我--个人经历词数：约270cast their own child as Snow White. This reminded me of my seventh grade musical — "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". I desperately wanted to play the role of Becky, the female lead who was Tom's girlfriend. 1For starters, Becky had to sing numerous solos, and I couldn't carry a tune. I also didn't have long blonde curls like pretty Linda Wright who won the part.I was assigned the non-singing role of Miss Watson, the maid. I had to wear an ugly dress. And I had only one line to learn, " That's what I say. " 2 Miss Watson was onstage in quite a few scenes, and got to repeat. "That's what I say" throughout the play.At last, our production was put onstage. Imagine my surprise when Miss Watson made the audience laugh out loud each time I piped up with "That's what I say". I hadn't known that she — or I — could be funny, or that her character was important in moving the plot along. 3That night, I began to understand that being the star may not be any more fun than being a standout in a supporting role. Each person, onstage and backstage, is essential in theater. Without everyone doing their part, the play would be dull as dishwater. 4 If everyone is a star then nothing gets done. It's all noise and chaos.And so I believe all children should get the opportunity to play Miss Watson, to become someone they didn't know they wanted to be. 5A. So it is in life.B. It was not to be.C. It was anything but a great part.D. My Miss Watson turned out to be a hit.E. It took the entire cast to make a good show.F. There was an advantage, in my opinion, though.G. I would hope all children could be a hit in life.创新练-高分必抢限时：20 分钟Passage7语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--做人和做事词数：约255 It was time for Macy to move. She booked a few house viewings and after looking at three places, she fell in love with one house. But that night a feeling of doubt and uncertainty entered her head. 1 Will the others be cheaper?We've all found ourselves in such situations, whether we're considering job offers or buying a new car. It's a problem that involves mathematics and psychology. And it's got a name: the optimal (最优的) stopping problem. 2 It's askinghow long we spend sampling options to give the optimal chances of a successful final decision.Mathematicians have given us an answer: 37%. The basic idea is that, if we need to make a decision from 100 different options, we should sample and give up the first 37. 3 It's a period during which we identify what works and what does not. From the rejected 37%, we choose the best and keep that information in our heads moving forward.Mathematics offers us the best answer to the " optimal stopping problem". But there's just one big issue: Humans are not rational(基于理性的)probability-calculating machines. In fact, the opposite is usually true. 4 In the psychological and economics field, there is an " explore/ exploit trade-off (探索/利用权衡)".This asks whether we should go with a guaranteed "win " ( exploit) or risk going somewhere else for an unknown outcome (explore). The degree to which someone will explore or exploit depends on various factors. 5 Of course, different people are more exploitative or exploitative at different times. Teenagers and traders tend to explore more. Adults and managers exploit more.A. What if the next house is better?B. How much does it cost a month?C. The 37% rule is not some mindless, automatic thing.D. And it ties in with how curious or risk-seeking we are.E. It's then necessary for us to improve our computing power.F. So it falls on psychology to tell us about how we actually behave.G. The mathematical question for Macy concerns maximizing probabilities.Passage8语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--日常生活词数：约300 If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. 1 , creating an itch that once you start scratching only seems to get worse. Why does a mosquito bite itch and what can we do?Why does a mosquito bite itch?When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up blood and injects saliva(唾液) into your skin. Mosquitoes’ saliva has lots of proteins in it, some of which our body recognizes as foreign things, and our immune cells spring into action to try to fight them. 2 It's actually the body's response to the foreign mosquito proteins it is trying to fight. That's why some people may only have a mild reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign proteins, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.What helps resist the urge to scratch?"Don't scratch" is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching inflames(使更棘手)the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more. 3 ,”warned DanielMarkowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association, adding that in extreme cases, people can scar themselves.Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief as well as home remedies (疗法). Choosing what's right for you can often come down to trial and error. In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar. There is no scientific evidence that these remedies work, and they can come with their own precautions or side effects. 4 5Some people can have serious allergic reactions to mosquitoes, although in practice it is rare, V osshall said. If you experience severe symptoms such as breathing trouble, you should seek medical attention immediately.A. When to seek medical attentionB. What to do with a mosquito biteC. It's not the bite that causes the itchD. The more you scratch, the more they itchE. The little red bumps swell up almost immediatelyF. Scratching can also cause secondary infections and prolong the irritationG. In fact, the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first place主题语境--人与自我第三练七选五Passage9-12突破练-保分必拿限时：18 分钟Passage9语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活方式词数：约220health. 1 It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases.2 We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses.3 This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in.It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. 4 For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age.Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. 5 This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness.A. Fitness levels decide the quality of life.B. Health and fitness are interrelated to each other.C. It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind.D. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily.E. If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner.F. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life.G. This makes our body suffer and we catch lifestyle and other diseases.Passage10语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--健康的生活词数：约260on a trail, especially when I'm alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. Hiking in nature is not only good for our bodies, but also good for our moods, our minds, and our relationships. 1Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. 2 But research suggests that hiking doesn't just make you feel good, it might also keep your brain in top shape.3 Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that hiking can happen almost anywhere and give you that dose of nature you need to stay happy.Hiking can increase our creativity. I'm sure I'm not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. 4 Studies have found connections between creative thinking and nature experiences, too.Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we can walk and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. 5 It increases our connection with nature. Developing a positive relationship with the natural world can help us to care about its fate, making us more committed to conservation efforts.A. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy.B. Hiking and writing have strong connections.C. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.D. Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking.E. In fact, I've written many of my songs while hiking on a trail.F. This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body.G. Being a professional writer, I sometimes have trouble taking the time to hike in the middle of my workday.创新练-高分必抢限时：17 分钟Passage11语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--日常生活词数：约235 Houseplants are common in many homes, but they take quite a lot of love and care to grow successfully. 1 However, you can take steps to become a better caregiver.If you're new to growing plants, start with something that's easy to grow. If you choose a desert cactus (仙人掌) as your starter plant, that's fine. 2 That you see a particular species everywhere doesn't mean it's an easy plant to grow. It may be everywhere because it's easy to reproduce in a greenhouse, not at home. Some houseplants that are easy to care for include sweet flag, bamboo, spider plants, etc.3 With too little light, plants will produce small-sized leaves and become leggy. And too much light can result in plants with burn marks and dry leaves. Therefore, you should know what plants need what light and ensure them the right light.Plants also need water to grow. The amount of water plants need depends on the type of the plant.Understanding whateach plant needs will help you water it properly. 4 Even the same species in the same situation in different pots may need water at different times. Treat each plant as an individual.And don't forget fertilizer (肥料). It's important for the growth and development of the plants. Too much fertilizer can result in slow growth and plants just stop growing and start declining if they don't get enough nutrients. 5A. Avoid trying to water plants on a strict schedule.B. Sunlight is the fundamental source of energy on Earth.C. Unfortunately, not every person is born with gardening talent.D. Light, water and nutrients are basic things plants need to survive.E. Just make sure it's an easy plant that you know you can take care of.F. So follow the instructions on the package and feed them with the right amount.G. A good garden store will have different kinds of fertilizers for different types of plants.Passage12语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与自我--生活与学习词数：约245 Sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into preparing for an interview, something goes wrong. Maybe you wake up with a headache or can't take your mind off a pressing personal matter. 1 Luckily, you can use some strategies to recover from a bad job interview.Give yourself time.A bad interview can leave you feeling upset and beating yourself up. Take some time to reflect on the experience. 2 It's easy to become convinced that the interview went even worse than it actually did. Remember, this is only one opportunity, and there will be more.3Once you've spent some time reviewing the interview, ask yourself if there is anything you can learn from your mistakes. Did the interview go poorly because you were late? Were you too stressed? Did you give a wrong answer to a common interview question? 4 You can prepare better for your next interview.Request a second chance.No one wants to ruin an interview, but employers are humans too and understand that people have bad days. If you think you've blown an interview, don't just give up. Although there's no sure-fire success, it's always a good idea to send a thank-you email after your interview, and it can't hurt to explain in the email why you were off your game. 5 Even if you can't save an interview that went poorly, there are things you can do to help reduce the stress. Take a deep breath and move on to the next opportunity.A. Look for lessons.B. Admit your mistakes.C. However, don't think about it for too long.D. Then ask if there is any way you can meet again.E. Showing appreciation may give a positive impression.F. Identifying the exact reason helps you fix the problem.G. Whatever it is, the circumstance may result in a poor performance.主题语境--人与社会第四练七选五Passage13-16突破练-保分必拿限时：17 分钟Passage13语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--健康搭档词数：约245You'll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym," while another read: " 1 " With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition.So, how do you find a workout partner?First of all, decide what you want from that person. 2 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won't result in a useful response. 3 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 4You and your partner will probably have different skills. 5 Over time, both of you will benefit —your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward.B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.C. You'll work harder if you train with someone else.D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?E. How can you write a good " seeking a training partner" notice?F. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information.Passage14语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--科技与生活词数：约260colorful images, interesting videos, bite-sized info, easy-to-read stories, viewing other people's lives... All is designed tokeep us addicted. 1 An increasing number of studies indicate that social media can have a negative impact on our relationships IRL (that's "in real life" for non-techies). The good news is that you don't have to go backwards to avoid the dangers of social media. 2Set time limitsTry the Pomodoro Technique. 3 Using this method, you break your workday into 25-minute periods separated by 5-minute breaks. Use an ordinary kitchen timer (to get away from using your phone) to set limits and schedule an activity to do afterwards. Then when the timer rings, step away from your device and turn off those notifications. 4 The infinite scroll (无限滚动) , as it's termed by developers, is specifically designed to keep you aimlessly looking at news feeds and passively taking in everything you see. Before you go online, decide what you're going for and stick to it. In this focused way you can go straight to what you want to see without mindlessly scrolling for things that don't support your intentions.Avoid comparison5 This famous saying has never been truer than when we see other people's seemingly " perfect lives" online. It can leave us feeling that we're simply not good enough. Although comparing ourselves to others is normal human behavior, remember that people's social media pages are not a true reflection of their real life.A. Stay focused.B. Scroll freely.C. Comparison is the thief of joy.D. However, there is a darker aspect.E. No man is happy but by comparison.F. This time-management strategy breaks your time up into periods.G. Instead, you can free yourself from dependence but still enjoy the positive side.创新练-高分必抢限时：16 分钟Passage15语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--科技发展词数：约240car makers have been shifted from physical controls to touch screens. 1 Instead of lots of physical buttons, you have a single touch screen. You can use it to move between the different controls.The touch screen is a single system for many controls in your car. So simple? Actually, not simple at all, 2 It will always be more challenging to use. It will likely take more time to use for each function.Worse still, the touch screen mayalso put you at greater risk of being in an accident.In a car with buttons and other physical controls, you can often perform the same tasks without looking. 3 And you most likely receive physical feedback (反馈) through your fingers letting you know you've succeeded. Buttons are probably faster than touch screens. With a button, you reach over and easily get your fingers on it.4 They may be effective, but many also require multiple attempts to work. If you've ever asked your phone to do something, you know there are still challenges in speech recognition.However, if you need to use the touch screen to control systems in your car, I have a few suggestions.Get your basic setup running before your car is running down the road. If you have a passenger, let that person control the touch screen. 5A. But this also means extra steps for each action.B. The touch screen is far more complex than buttons.C. New cars are often completely touch screen-controlled.D. Physical controls have great advantages over touch screens.E. Always keep your eyes on the road instead of the fancy screen.F. You know when your hand is in the right place to use the controls.G. Some cars with touch screen controls can respond to voice commands.Passage16语篇类型：说明文主题语境：人与社会--人际交往词数：约240There is no denying that it's hard to cheer up a friend when you can't be by their side. If you're looking for some ways to help your friends through hard times, this article is here to help.Text them to let them know that they're on your mind. 1 If your friends are in need of comfort, send them frequent reminders that you're thinking of them and tell them you miss them. It will let your friends know that they're still a presence in your life even if they're far away.2 This is a classic way to show someone that you care. Surprise them with something special to make their day -arrange for flowers to be delivered to their apartment or mail them one of their favorite records.3 Items like a handmade card will lift their spirits all the same.Provide a humorous distraction(使人分心的事).Next time you see a funny picture online that you know your friends would like, send it to them. Avoid sending something funny during a deep discussion or right after your friends have told secrets to you, though. 4Schedule a virtual(虚拟的)get-together. Make it more of an event than your usual phone call. Watch a movie online together. Pick a recipe and make the food in your respective kitchens. 5 And your friends will feel super valued to know that。

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专项练习一For over one hundred and fifty years, Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans．1 Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today．Strauss' invention continues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world．Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829． 2 He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847．Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853, Strauss worked in his brother's dry goods business．This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention．After the gold rush of 1849, Strauss decided to move to the West to seek his fortunes．Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals．Instead, he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners．At first, he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth． 3 When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining, he decided to use a special fabric to make pants for the miners．These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more．In 1873, Strauss received a letter from a Jewish tailor named Jacob Davis who had invented a process of connecting pockets with copper rivets（铆钉）．This made the pants last a long time．Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea, he offered to share it with Strauss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent． 4 ．By the time Strauss died in 1902, he had made a great contribution to American fashion．5 The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss' company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world．A．As a young boy, he moved with his family to the United States．B．Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable．C．He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since．D．However, he did not get much business for those products．E．He also made a great contribution to America's clothing industry．F．Since they were invented by Levi Strauss, they have become a symbol of American consumer culture．G．As the business grew, Strauss got much money from it．专项练习二Recently some American scientists have given a useful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations．They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago． 1The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly．Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses．2 So they arecalled "diseases of civilization"．Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none． 3 However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones．They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits．They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains． 4 We eat six times more salt than our ancestors．We eat more sugar．We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A．Stone Age people lived a simple life.B．But today, we enjoy eating a lot of these.C．In that case, they would live much healthier.D．Ancient people also got lots of physical exercise.E．These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.F．People today probably don't want to live like our ancestors.G．Modern people used to suffer from "diseases of civilization".专项练习三For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school.1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65 –team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). 2 Teams compete against each other in a single – elimination (单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends.3 Colleagues against bosses.Big – name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little – known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little –known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 5 About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (赌) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post – season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.A. Husbands against wives.B. The players will go all out for the games.C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D. College students will ignore piles of homework.E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it.F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.专项练习四Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). 1 Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green –eyed monster” and the UK is its home.Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. 2 Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.3 .But there is also opposite evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”4They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. 5 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain.B.The one who owns most money in the end is the winner.C.As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.”D.It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success.E. Some were given a little, others a great deal.F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them.G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem.专项练习五1 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive getsa new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 2 .The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 3 It included such items as automobile sand new houses.By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “li fe-enriching”level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and serv ices, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 4One this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 5 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.A．Then a third level appeared.B．Human wants seem endless.C．When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears.D．There are several levels of wants in one’s life.E．At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.F．Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.G．Different people have different wants on each level.专项练习六We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1 .So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴）over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never h ave to do that again.”Cheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat youraudience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief.4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5 .A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.专项练习七There is an English saying:“ 1._.” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. 2. ___ Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. 3._. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. 4.___.5.___. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing , making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain.D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice.F. Laughter is the best medicine.G. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.专项练习八Why do some people have many friends while others do not? 1 However, it is not so. Let’s look at two psychological experiments which will give you the key to happy interpersonal relations.The first experiment is called the “Hawthorne effect” after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of psychologists examined the work patterns of two groups of workers in the Western Electric Company. 2 .The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to find that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from the attention given to the workers by the management. It had increased their motivation (积极性) and so they had worked harder. In other words, if you take an interest in others ,they will want to please you and you will have good relations with them.3 After Martin Luther King, Jr was killed in the 1960s, a teacher, Jane Elliott, living in an all –white town decided to help her class of young children understand why the Civil Rights Movement had been necessary in America.She divided the class into two groups: one with blue eyes and the other with brown eyes. Other eye colours such as hazel or green were excluded from his exercise. Then she told the class that brown –eyed people were cleverer than blue –eyed ones because of an agent (化学作用) for brown colour found in their blood. Blue – eyed people were stupid, lazy and not to be trusted. Jane Elliott did not need to say any more. The brown – eyed students quickly got used to their new role as the leaders of the class. The blue –eyed students became quiet and withdrawn. Then she discovered something very interesting. Four poor brown – eyed readers began to read fluently in a way they had never done before. 4 .So if you want to be successful and happy, take an interest in others whether they are your classmates or workmates. Congratulate them on their successes and sympathize(同情) with them in their troubles. 5 .A. Before the experiment the management talked to both groups of workers and explained that they wanted to find the best working environment for them.B. Remember that the way you treat others will decide their attitude and behaviour to you.C. The second experiment shows what happens to personal relations if you are rude to or ignore（忽略）others.D. The ones who have more friends usually are those who care about others.E. Jane Elliott had shown that the way people are treated affects not only their behaviour but also their confidence and their performance.F.You may even imagine that this ability was something they were born with because it seems so effortless to them.G. The second experiment tells us what teachers said has a great effect on the students.专项练习九The seven Cs of a good letterWhat is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.e short, direct sentences. 1 Talk as if the reader were right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction.Correct, 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. I f you need to , check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to.Complete. Don’t scatter our points. 3 This is good organization too.Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you. Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.Conversational. This is really the secret of good writing , 4 . Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally.Considerate. 5 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know。