高二英语七选五专项训练（一）1There is no escaping our evolution into a cashless society. The idea that all transactions（交易）can be completed digitally is becoming more realistic day by day. ____1____As it is, people increasingly demand low-touch or contactless payments with growing concerns over the spread of viruses and diseases. A cashless society would give rise to a new era for financial deals. The key benefits would include lower crime rates, easier foreign transactions, and reduced risks and costs. The idea of a cashless society appears very common in our society.____2____ Economic inequality and inclusivity（包容性）are fundamental issues still present worldwide.____3____ The unbanked and poor could face significant challenges with digital modes of payment. In fact, most of the unbanked view the cashless movement as an unfair act against those without bank accounts.For a cashless society, there needs to be an understanding and acceptance by governments and payment providers of the financial inclusion issues currently in existence.____4____ There are also the elderly and the disabled who face their own challenges with rapid digitalization and technological advancement. There are still parts of society that lack trust in digital payments or have barriers to accessing mobile phones and the Internet.____5____ It is also about to launch a national digital currency（货币）, the world’s first. Nearly everything can be transacted by digital means here. As we prepare for the consequence of COVID-19, and use the model set by China, other countries need to take it upon themselves to provide a harmonious, effective, and cashless society—one that does not leave anyone behind.A.However, this is far from reality.B. Several countries have entered cashless society.C. A cashless society might actually worsen these problems.D. COVID-19 has sped up the move away from physical cash.E. In China, four out of every five payments are now cashless.F. It isn’t just the unbanked who are at risk of being left behind.G. So financial inclusion needs to be the core value in a cashless society.2Four ways to spot fake newsFake news is a term used to describe any news item that presents false information as facts in an attempt to make you believe a certain thing or react in a certain way. ____1____ Here are some ways you can spot whether a news story is fake.Is there a sensational headline?____2____If the article has a shocking title, or a wild claim that makes you want to click to read more, look beyond the first few lines and try to find the evidence behind the claim.Is it editorial?Editorial is a type of news commentary that many legitimate (合法的) news sources publish. ____3___ Similarly, if the article you re reading is written like a news report but has opinions in it which aren’t quotes, then question it. All respect ed news sources present news with plenty of facts—quotes from experts, survey data and official statistics, and allow the reader to make up their own minds on an issue.____4____Many news organisations, real or fake, attempt to be the first to ’break’ a news story in order to remain relevant in a highly-competitive market. If the article you re reading has spelling mistakes, an incorrect date, or anonymous (匿名的) sources, bear in mind that this news article might be unreliable.Where does the news come from?____5____ Sometimes this source is named but other times the source is anonymous. Naming a source is a good indication that the news is real, as the person is willing to go on record and put their reputation at risk to break the news; bear in mind that fake news sites often lie about their sources.A.Is the content reliable?B. Is it competitive in the market?C. Many people avoid any news that is unfavorable to them.D. Most news articles will have a ’source’ for their information.E. Many fake news sites earn money by getting you to click on headlines.F. If you re a social media user, chances are you’ve read a fake news story without even knowing it.G. However, the key is to remember that it gives the editor ’s opinion about something, rather than reporting facts.3Awesome English speakers are also great team players in conversations, which means they share the conversation. They listen, they respond, and they help others to participate as well and to enjoy themselves. ____1____ They don’t speak over the top of everyone. They’re there to participate.However, just talking a little too much in conversations doesn’t mean someone is a bad person. ____2____ But the reason why this isespecially important to you as an English learner is that you want to make sure that people enjoy talking to you when you’re speaking in English.____3____ They talk more, find out more about you and allow you to build the relationship with them. And significantly, having more relationships means more chances for you to speak, and more chances for you to learn and to have someone to speak with regularly. ____4____ Obviously, you can’t expect random people to do that for you. ____5____ Certainly, this is not going to be easy but if you think a little more broadly about the benefits and the value of these skills and how they can help you to keep improving your English naturally, that’s interesting and valuable to you,A.They don’t dominate the conversation.B. That’s meaningless and a waste of time.C. Sharing the conversation will make people want to stay.D. It doesn’t necessarily mean he or she is a bad listener, either.E. Thanks to this, you might build a closer relationship with them.F. Besides sharing the conversation，you shouldn’t keep silent all the time.G. But if you build a good relationship with someone, then it might pay off.4Children are naturally curious beings. ___1___ Teachers and parents often find themselves making use of rewards in the form of stars, promises of high grades and wonderful careers, or threats of punishment. But what if rewards and threats aren’t the answer?Natural curiosity is sometimes referred to as “inner motivation”. ___2___ And it’s easy to understand why it’s hard to study something we aren’t actively engaged with, and if we’re passionate about the information we’re digesting, it feels more fulfilling.External motivation, things like rewards and punishment, does have its uses too. Praise and stimulation based on achieving good grades or fear of punishment has been acknowledged to motivate older students. ___3___ So, if it’s the case that natural curiosity is motivation for better learning, how can we stimulate that interest?___4___ Let children see their learning as their own thing and give them a bit more choice of what and how they learn. For example, if you want to teach children to read, let them choose which book they use. Whether it’s a graphic novel, TV guide or classic literature, the aim of stimulating their appetite for reading is achieved.Likewise, build a relationship with children as learners and listen to their negative feelings. If they are unwilling to get involved in an activity, don’t rush to use threats or rewards. Try to find out why. Perhaps it’s simply because they feel the activity boring. ___5___ All in all, the answer to motivating children, especially the young ones, comes from inspiring their inner motivation. Once their inner motivation is generated, the children will be fired up.A.The key is to allow some degree of freedom.B. Children who see learning as fun are better at it.C. It doesn’t have as much effect at an early age, though.D. Then explain its value, even if it doesn’t seem appealing.E. It’s unapparent whether they lack inner or external motivation.F. Even top students have days when they aren’t motivated for learning.G. But getting them to study what they aren’t interested in can be a tricky task.5An improvement in the immune system process would not be a good thing. It would lead to some problems.____1____ Don’t worry! Here are some basic steps you can take to ensure it is normal and thus functioning.Get enough sleep. ____2____ It makes your body easier to get sick, as does an irregular sleep schedule. A single night of only 4 to 5 hours of sleep causes your natural killer cells to drop by 70%. So allow yourself a solid 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye nightly.Eat well. Fuel your body by eating a wide range of plant-based, fiber-rich, and colorfully varied foods. There is no strong scientific evidence for any specific type of food being linked to better immune function.____3____Keep exercising.Exercise has many benefits. It helps to maintain immune health by getting white blood cells moving through the body.____4____If you’ re already feeling ill, however, you can continue exercising as long as your symptoms are above the chest. If your conditions are further down, take a break for a few days.____5____ This advice is everywhere these days, but don’t stop paying attention to it. Keep washing your hands! It’s the simplest and most effective protection against catching unwanted bacteria. Think about reducing places for bacteria to hide, such as under long fingernails and rings.A. Practice good health habits.B. Bury your bad habits in the water.C. You might want it to function normally.D. It boosts feelings of well-being and happiness.E. Little sleep is like a giant welcome mat for illnesses.F. Focus on getting your nutrition from whole foods instead.G. You are going to be good at containing and fighting it off.。
