最新高考各地模拟英语阅读7选5汇编50篇01Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship. 1 Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.2 Sure, you and your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see” “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling—from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 3 Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group—or even just one other person—you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 4 Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. 5 After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!A. Give each other some space.B. Include at least one activity for everyone.C. And remember that consideration and respect go a long way.D. At the same time, listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.E. Don’t respond to non-urgent work contact or send messages frequently.F. It’s especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.G. So it's important to make sure you and your friend(s) are on the same page.02How to Form a Positive Reading HabitBooks are a source of joy, learning, insight and imagination. How we choose what to read says a lot about our preferences and passions. 1 .Give old favorites a re-readThere is a particular kind of pleasure that comes with easing open a well-worn book, flipping through pages you have thumbed before, maybe multiple times. 2 . It can bring you back to the time in your life when you last met those characters. Y ou’re left with a rich reflection on who you were, who you are and where you turn for meaning and inspiration.Learn something newIf you are a lover of novels, think about what your favorites have in common. 3 . That can send you down a glorious rabbit hole of non-fiction books that will brighten your understanding of times, places and people who already live in your imagination.4Book clubs are positive on so many levels, not least of which is that they open your mind to books you might not otherwise have considered. If you don’t belong to one — and even if you do — try to think about your reading choices in a public way. Ask friends what they are reading and go with any recommendations that interest you.Give yourself permission to move onSometimes you just can’t get through a book — and that’s okay. Just like living positively means acknowledging when it’s time to let go of something that isn’t serving you well, reading positively means giving yourself permission to close a book that isn’t keeping you interested or inspired. 5 . The positive pleasure of reading is indeed unending.A. Get socialB. Set up a book clubC. There are unlimited choices to turn to instead, after allD. Here are some tips for making reading a positive habit in your lifeE. Reading books that you enjoy helps maintain your habit and become a life-long readerF. Re-reading favorite books can do more than bring you back into beloved worlds and storiesG. A particular time in history, region of the world or type of character may become a new theme03It can be difficult to start a hobby. You may not know where to begin or you may have come across one that requires costly equipment. 1 To find a low-cost hobby, pick something that is interesting to you, doesn't require a lot of materials, and is available to you in your area.Begin a collection. Many different collections can be started with little or no cost. 2 Look for rocks, plant leaves and flowers, or insects you can preserve and keep. Another way is to begin to collect an object in your house, such as saving bottle-caps.3 Youtube contains quantities of music you can listen to for free. Besides, you can discover music you like by using online radio stations or services including Pandora and Spotify. By exposing yourself to new music, you can turn music into a relaxing hobby without having to buy albums.Learn a game. Games are similar to sports and often benefit from being shared in the community (团体). Game groups will often supply board games at no cost to you. In addition, libraries and schools may have video game groups for children and adults. You can also play a wide variety of free online games with people around you. 4If these things fail to attract you, ask experts about how to begin. Find hobbyists and ask those who are experienced in your potential hobby for the minimum cost of materials you need to start. 5 You'll be surprised that you don't need as much equipment as you imagined.A. Listen to music.B.One way to do this is to go outside.C. Ask yourself what your favorite music is.D. How and where to find one collection is up to you.E. Use the site to see what groups are in your area.F. The truth is that many hobbies can be started without much money.G. This will help you judge whether or not a hobby fits into your budget.04Icebike is a term used for winter bicycling, particularly in snowy or icy conditions on roads or tracks. It can also refer specifically to ice bike racing. 1 While special equipment is available for icebiking, less extreme versions of the sport are often undertaken on normal bicycles.Biking during the winter can generally be referred to as icebike. Ideal weather conditions typically range from cool and rainy, to cold and dry, to cold and snowy or icy. 2 Cyclists may choose to bike during the winter for a variety of reasons, including commuting（通勤）, exercise or simply for fun. The types and amounts of special equipment required for winter cycling vary by climate conditions and whether the biking is done primarily on roads or on tracks.In milder winter conditions, a regular road or mountain bike is often enough for icebiking. For snowy or icy roads and tracks, special tires may be necessary. Icebikers may use tires with screws（螺丝）inserted from the inside. 3 Other equipment may be necessary for winter cycling whether or not there is snow and ice. Fenders（挡泥板）can prevent water or snow from being thrown up onto a cyclist. 4 They are of particular importance during the winter since it is dark during a larger part of the day.5 Gloves, shoes and socks are of particular importance for icebikers. Cyclists may use regular gloves. Regular bike shoes, winter bike shoes or winter boots may be used for cycling, depending on climate and the biker's preference. In general, clothing guidelines for icebiking are similar to those for other winter sports.A. Biking at any time is possible.B. Bike lights are required for cycling after dark.C. A cyclist must have a good knowledge of icebike.D. Icebike can also refer to either road biking or track biking.E. Appropriate clothing for outdoor winter exercise is important.F. Other options for wintery tires include tire chains and tire wires.G. In this condition race courses are marked out on solid sheets of ice.05Anxiety DisordersEverybody worries or feels nervous from time to time. 1 But for people with anxiety disorders, those fears andworries aren’t temporary. Their anxiety persists, and can even get worse over time.Anxiety disorders can severely impair a person’s ability to function at work, school and in social situations. 2 Fortunately, though, there are effective treatments for anxiety.In some cases, medications have a role in treating anxiety disorders. Yet research shows behavioral treatment, alone or in combination with medication, is a highly effective treatment for most people with an anxiety disorder.Understanding AnxietyAnxiety disorders are common in both adults and children. About 18 percent of U.S. adults and 25 percent of adolescents age 13 to 18 will experience anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. 3There are several major types of anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.Seeing a Psychologist About Anxiety DisordersThough many types of anxiety disorders exist, research suggests that most are driven by similar underlying processes. People with anxiety disorders tend to become easily overwhelmed by their emotions, and they tend to have particularly negative reactions to those unpleasant feelings and situations.4 Unfortunately, avoidance can backfire and actually feed the anxiety.Psychologists are trained in diagnosing anxiety disorders and teaching patients healthier, more effective ways to cope. A form of psychotherapy known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is highly effective at treating anxiety disorders. Through CBT, psychologists help patients learn to identify and manage the factors that contribute to their anxiety.Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders: What to ExpectPsychotherapy is a collaborative process, where psychologists and patients work together to identify specific concerns and develop concrete skills and techniques for coping with anxiety. 5 However, psychologists won't push patients into such scenarios until they’re sure they have the skills they need to effectively confront their fears. Psychologists sometimes use other approaches to treat anxiety disorders in addition to CBT, among which group psychotherapy and family therapy are two effective ways.A. Anxiety disorders are very treatable.B. Anxiety is a normal human reaction to stressful situations.C. Anxiety can also interfere with a person’s relationships with family members and friends.D. About 4 percent of adults, and nearly 6 percent of teens, have anxiety disorders classified as severe.E. Often, people try to cope with those negative reactions by avoiding situations or experiences that make them anxious.F. Patients can expect to practice their new skills outside of sessions to manage anxiety in situations that might make them uncomfortable.G. People with anxiety worry about a number of concerns, such as health problems or finances, and may have a general sense that something bad is going to happen.06There are thousands of international students who enroll (注册) in private high schools in the U.S. each year. 1 Cape Cod Academy is located in one of the least diverse parts of Massachusetts. Tony Zhang comes from Guiyang, a city in southern China. When asked about his first day there, Tony said he had no friends for the first couple of weeks. 2 Not because of the clothes, but because he chose a high school nearly 8,000 miles from home. Tony wants to experience a new culture and go to college in the U.S. He says the move forced him to grow up.When another teenager Catherine Zhao got here from Beijing, it took her quite a while to get used to small-town Cape Cod. There are no skyscrapers and everybody drives. 3 “In China, we learn English in class, we know how to write, how to read, but there are not too many opportunities to talk there,” she said.4 Some students chat with their parents via the Internet every day. Tony also talked about the difficulties he and other Chinese students faced there. “I will say they, the American students, in general, think we’re math geniuses or science geniuses. But, you know, to be honest, we are human beings as well, so we play sports, too,” he said. Another thing was, when they saw him writing Chinese, they would be like, “Oh my God, how can you even do that, to communicate in such a complicated language?”Realizing that is part of life here for Tony and his Chinese classmates, Catherine is taking the long view, and hopes to study piano at Boston’s Berkley School of Music. Tony wants to major in economics and education at Brown University. After, he says, he wants to go back to China and work on the education system there. 5A. There’s homesickness, too.B. As we can see, he’s matured a lot.C. Actually, he isn’t like many teenagers.D. That can bring on some serious culture shock.E. She said the biggest challenge for her was talking.F. Above all, they have to overcome the culture shock first.G. She admitted that she hated communicating with other peers.07Why we still need to read DickensWalk into any bookstore, and you can hardly avoid “bumping into” Charles Dickens. Many of Dickens’ works still sell well today. 1As someone who teaches Dickens, the question of why we still read him is often on my mind. 2 One day nearly 10 years ago, however, when I was giving a lecture, I was telling the students that for Victorian readers, Dickens’s writing was a “tune-in-next-week” type of thing that generated crazes. 3 “But why should we still read this stuff?” the student asked. The answer I gave was only acceptable, “Because he teacher you how to think,” I said.The question annoyed me for years, for years, and for years I told myself answers, but never with complete satisfaction. We read Dickens because he is not just a man of his own times, but also a man for our times. We read Dickens because we can learn from experiences of his characters almost as easily as we can learn from our own experiences.4 But these are not exactly the reason why I read Dickens. My search for an answer continued until one day a text message came from a student of mine. “We still read Dickens’s novels,” she wrote, “because they tell us why we are what we are.” Simple as it was, that’s the explanation I had sought for years.Dickens shines a light on who we are during the best of times and wrote of times. 5 If you have time, go to pick up one of his many novels, read it and enjoy what it has to tell you about yourself.A. Then a hand shot up.B. I know that wasn’t really the reason.C. And they are placed on outstanding shelves.D. That question was never more troubling.E. That’s why we still need to read him today.F. I already know who it is I’ll meet in those novels.G. These are all wonderful reasons to read Dickens.08Four ways to make someone else smileIf you make even one person smile today, you can help make this world a better place. Here is a list of ideas to help you. What are you waiting for?● Send a handwritten letterToday, almost everything is sent via Internet. 1 . Putting pen to paper and writing a few words to a friend can be an easy way to make a positive connection. Even a postcard with a couple of sentences could really make someone’s day-all for the price of a stamp!● VolunteerRequiring some time and research to find the perfect project, volunteering is one of the nicest things you can do. Whether you assist at your local youth group or take dogs from shelters for a walk, the simple fact that you are giving up your time to help someone else is incredible. 2 . And it doesn’t necessarily have to take up all your time-it could be once a week or a couple of times a year.● 3Whether you’re creative or not, taking time to make something for someone else shows how much you appreciate them.4 , the receiver will feel lucky to get such a unique gift that you put your precious time into. Some ideas could include a card, painting, drawing, song, poem or cake!● Say “I love you” to someone you care aboutIt can be anyone-your mum or dad, grandparents, family member, or any friend. And you don’t even have to say “I love you”. Perhaps you can tell a friend that you appreciate all they are to you, or remind your mum that you love her. 5 .A. Buy a special gift for a loved oneB. Even if you think you’re not creativeC. Make something for a special personD. It’s a surprise to receive a letter through the postE. Though the gift you purchase may not make any differenceF. There are so many opportunities, so you are sure to find one that is right for youG. Sometimes. in our busy lives we forget to take a moment to tell people what they mean to us09When we meet the homeless, most of us might avoid eye contact and walk a little faster. 1 What's his or her story? How long have they lived on the streets? Maybe you even wanted to help, but didn't know how to start a conversation. Then the following might help you.2 Is there another way I can help?This is an especially good thing to say if you're uncomfortable handing over cash or don't have any to offer. Undoubtedly, money is something that a homeless person needs, but often there is a specific thing that can quickly help that person out of a terrible situation.Did you catch the game?3 Talking about sports is a good idea. While there is a game, bring it up like talking about the weather — sports is a topic of conversation that you don't have to be of a certain class to experience.Good morning.Say “hi” or “hello” or try to acknowledge the person in some way. 4 Regardless of what your greeting may be, it's important to look the person in the eye when speaking. According to the homeless, one of the many difficult things about being homeless is that you feel less than human.How are you doing? Would you like to talk?These questions are great because they're open-ended. Don't be surprised if people are not interested in chatting, though. You're getting into their personal lives. 5 If, however, the person is open to talking, this can lead to a real conversation — and maybe even provide a way for you to offer help.A. I don't have any money.B. It's good to hear kindness.C. But you might also think about the situation.D. Maybe they don't want to discuss that with a stranger.E. Athletic events are often shown on televisions on the streets.F. The non-homeless person almost never looks the homeless in the eye.G. Offering a wish of good will can be a powerful thing to the homeless.10If you’re anything like the average American, you probably check your smartphone more than 50 times per day as a 2018 study found. 1 In fact, The University of Arizona found back in 2012 that cell phones carry 10 times more bacteria than a toilet seat, largely because toilet seats are typically cleaned more frequently while personal electronics are largely overlooked.As the novel corona virus (新型冠状病毒) continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are advising the general public to wash hands often and disinfect (消毒) frequently touched objects and surfaces. 2But cleaning your phone can be tricky, considering many of the standard cleaning products you’d typically use for disinfection could potentially damage your mobile device. You may want to wipe down your phones screen with some rubbing alcohol or a disinfectant wipe. 3 These phones have a coating on then to prevent oil or grease from your hand from sticking on the phone. Using alcohol or those types of everyday solutions directly on a phone, on its glass can harm it. 4That lines up with the advice Apple and Samsung offer which warn not to use cleaning products. 5 If you need to disinfect your smartphone, consider looking into a UV light to kill the bacteria.A. Avoid using alcohol.B. But in doing so, you risk damaging your devices screen.C. That means keeping your phone clean is important as well.D. You should still be cautious when exposing them to liquids.E. Instead use a micro fiber cloth and dampen it lightly with soap and water.F. And each time you do, your mobile device picks up more bacteria from your hands.G. Both companies say wiping your phone down with a soft cloth is the best way to clean it.11Urban WildlifeCities are diverse ecosystems. In addition to visitors from the wild, a large number of species share our urban areas. As our cities spread, we need to think about what it is like for other species to have human neighbors.Cities are built for humans. 1 For example, most city parks are kept neat and tidy so that humans will find them beautiful. But when we cut grass or plant flowers, we destroy natural habitats.2 When a bridge in Austin, Texas was repaired, engineers added small gaps running along the length of its bottom. This made a good home for bats, and soon the bridge was the home ofthousands of bats. 3 Now, they have come to value their winged neighbors. The bats are a tourist attraction, and they eat lots of bugs every night.There are also structures built with the aim of bringing wildlife into the city. The Beijing Olympic Forest Park is a good example. The park used native plants and created open, natural spaces for wildlife. The result is a zone in Beijing with over 160 species of birds. In many ways, the park is the opposite of a zoo. 4If we learn to share our space, we can become better neighbors to the wildlife around us. 5 Our own future will be endangered too.A. They are built to protect birds.B. Our actions sometimes help other species.C. If we do not, more species will become extinct.D. They do not always provide suitable habitats for wildlife.E. Instead of being kept in cages, wildlife can move about freely.F. At first, people were afraid of the bats and tried to get rid of them.G. They would sit on it and their droppings would fall into the water.12The World Water Day has been celebrated annually on 22 March since1992. Each year has a different theme, looking at things like the role of clean water in the world of work, ways to stop wasting water, finding ways to supply water to underprivileged groups and so on.1 But it is also vital for sanitation(卫生). It is estimated that more than 700 children under the age of seven die every day from illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation. The right to water and sanitation was recognized as a human right.2 These include rural communities, people who have been displaced due to war and local conflicts and areas where climate change is making water more and more scarcer.Apart from the obvious health issues, a lack of accessible clean water means that people – often women and children – spend hours every day walking to and from distant water supplies. This means they don’t have time to dedicate to work, studies and other domestic duties. 3 And people who are not able to walk to get their own water are particularly vulnerable.There are many charities working on creating sustainable supplies of clean water for different communities around the world. 4 But the fundamental problem of increasing demand for a limited resource can only be addressed by more efficient use of water, especially in industry and agriculture. Waste-water recycling, capturing rainwater, more efficient irrigation techniques and reforestation are all examples of how water can be used more efficiently.5 We should support charities, raise awareness, take part in the World Water Day events that are happening all around the world and, of course, be careful with how we use water in our own lives. Visit the UN World Water Day website to find out about an event near us. Follow world water day on social media and help spread the word about this incredibly important issue.A. Clean drinking water is fundamental.B. As individuals, what can we do to help the issue?C. The search for water becomes their main occupation.D. This important work needs to continue and to expand.E. Every living cell in the body needs water to keep functioning.F. In normal conditions, the human body can only survive three or four days without water.G. However, there are still at least 2.1 billion people around the world living without safe water.13Though China has increasingly adopted Western influences, the traditional family structure is still highly valued and holds a vital position in Chinese culture. 1 These have been a part of daily life for many centuries.2 He is responsible for maintaining, providing for and protecting his family. At the same time, he is given all the decision-making power when it comes to his wife, family and other family members. He is also responsible for taking care of and paying for his children. In modem families, the family members consult elders about important decisions, but the father no longer has the final say in regards to his adult children's lives.Traditional Chinese mothers usually stay at home to take care of the home, the children, and the rest of the family. 3 However, they still rely on their husbands or fathers for financial support at some point in their lives.As in many Asian cultures, the elders of the family are respected for their wisdom. In both traditional and modem families, elders are taken care of and looked up to by the rest of the family. In traditional families, including those living in a rural environment, many households include five generations living together. 4The Chinese culture has undergone many dramatic changes in recent years. 5 Families are still cherished, honored and respected, whether you live in the traditional, rural environment, or the modern, urban city.A. Many modem Chinese women have careers.B. In the traditional Chinese family, the man is very important.C. Women in modem times are actually completely independent.D. However, the family structure and the importance of family values remain a focus.E. Even in modem households, many grandparents live with their children and their kids.F. Therefore, the family structure has also changed greatly, influencing many modem families.G. Both traditional and modem Chinese families have similar values and morals to one another.14Almost every culture has a version of the saying — “Good fences make good neighbors,” as it is considered an almost universal truth. 1 And it also affords a feeling of privacy.Fences work in two ways. 2 The purpose of a good-neighbor fence is mostly to keep something in—be it livestock (家畜) or the family pet—to prevent it from destroying neighboring property (地产). Fences also draw a visible boundary that tells a neighbor, “This property is mine; do not enter without permission.”3 In days gone by, good-neighbor fences helped keep livestock on the owner’s property and not crossing the line to the neighbors’. Today, they set up boundaries between two pieces of property. In many neighborhoods, homes sit very close together, and a good-neighbor fence between lots gives the homeowner valuable privacy from nearby neighbors.There are different types of fences. 4 Chain-link fences are a popular choice, as are privacy fences made of wood or other material. In the country, electric or barbed-wire fences are still common, as they are most often used for keeping livestock from wandering off.5 Before building the fence or wall, the owner should have the property surveyed to determine the lines. The fence should then be built several inches from the inside of the line.A. The functions of fence vary from time to time.B. It is common for good neighbors to talk over the fence.C. A good-neighbor fence can be made of wood, stone or metal.D. They keep something out, but they can also keep something in.E. A good-neighbor fence lets people have their own defined space.F. Good-neighbor fences make the whole neighborhood more attractive and pleasant.G. To build a fence, the owner should know exactly where his property begins and ends.15You know that eating healthy, staying active, and solving a few brain games can help keep your memory. But the following lesser-known habits work wonders too.1. 1When we sit with our shoulders bent forward, this defeated position actually causes us to feel anxious or depressed — which makes it harder to think clearly and remember things. Conversely (反过来), straight upright posture apparently improves memory because it boosts blood and oxygen flow to the brain.2. Exercise — OnceHaving trouble remembering faces? 2 In a study, pictures of faces were shown to。
