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。
英语高中七选五试题及答案阅读下面短文，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。
In recent years, the popularity of cycling has grown rapidly in our city.1. ________a) It is a great way to stay fit and healthy.b) It helps to reduce traffic congestion.c) It is a means of transportation that is both economical and environmentally friendly.d) It is a hobby that many people enjoy.e) It has become a symbol of modern life.f) It is a way to explore the city.g) It is a way to save money on transportation costs.2. ________ The city has invested in cycling infrastructure, such as bike lanes and bike racks, to encourage more people to cycle.a) This has led to a significant increase in the number of cyclists.b) However, some people still prefer driving to cycling.c) But there are still some challenges to overcome.d) As a result, cycling has become more convenient and safer.e) Despite this, the number of cars on the road has not decreased.f) On the other hand, some people find it difficult to cycle in the city.g) But the city still needs to do more to promote cycling.3. ________ For example, some people worry about the safety of cycling on busy roads.a) There are many benefits to cycling.b) Safety is a major concern for cyclists.c) The city needs to address these concerns.d) Some people are concerned about the environmental impact of cycling.e) However, there are also some drawbacks to consider.f) Despite the benefits, not everyone is convinced about cycling.g) The city should invest more in safety measures for cyclists.4. ________ To address these issues, the city could provide more education on cycling safety and the rules of the roadfor cyclists.a) This would make cycling more appealing to a wider range of people.b) This would help to reduce the number of accidents involving cyclists.c) This would encourage more people to take up cycling as a form of exercise.d) This would help to increase the number of cyclists in the city.e) This would make cycling a more attractive option for commuting.f) This would help to alleviate traffic congestion in thecity.g) This would help to improve the image of cycling as a safe and convenient mode of transport.5. ________ In addition, the city could also provide more bike-sharing programs and incentives for people to cycle.a) This would make cycling more accessible to people who do not own a bike.b) This would help to reduce the cost of cycling.c) This would encourage more people to cycle to work.d) This would make cycling more convenient for daily commutes.e) This would help to increase the popularity of cycling.f) This would make cycling a more attractive alternative to driving.g) This would help to promote a healthier lifestyle among the citizens.答案：1. c) It is a means of transportation that is both economical and environmentally friendly.2. d) As a result, cycling has become more convenient and safer.3. b) Safety is a major concern for cyclists.4. b) This would help to reduce the number of accidents involving cyclists.5. a) This would make cycling more accessible to people who do not own a bike.结束语：通过这份试题，我们可以看到，英语阅读和理解能力的提升对于学生来说至关重要。
高中英语七选五阅读单选题40题1. I was really nervous before the school play. I had practiced my lines for weeks, but I was still afraid I would forget them. When it was my turn to go on stage, I took a deep breath and ___.A. ran awayB. went aheadC. stood stillD. gave up答案：B。
本题考查对情境的理解。
在这种紧张但又必须上台的情况下，A 选项“ran away”（逃跑）不符合积极应对的态度；C 选项“stood still” 站着不动）也不能体现上台表演的动作；D 选项“gave up”（放弃）与前文练习了很久不符。
B 选项“went ahead”（前进，进行）符合上台表演这个动作。
2. One day, I was walking home from school when it suddenly started to rain heavily. I didn't have an umbrella and I was getting wet. Just then, a car stopped beside me and the driver offered me a ride. I was so ___ that I accepted quickly.A. surprisedB. worriedC. tiredD. happy答案：D。
从情境可知，在淋雨时有人提供帮助，A 选项“surprised”惊讶）不能直接体现接受帮助时的心情；B 选项“worried”（ 担心）不符合此时情境；C 选项“tired”（疲惫）与有人提供帮助的心情关系不大。
D 选项“happy” 高兴）准确表达了接受帮助时的愉快心情。
高中英语阅读七选五专项练习题根据短文内容，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。
<1>Dear Seth,You‘re only three years old, and at this point in your life you can ‘t read, much less understand what I‘m going to try to tell you in thisletter． But I ‘ve been thinking a lot about the life that you have ahead of you, about my life so far as I reflect on what I ‘ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the trials that you will face in the coming years ． As with my advice, take it with agrain of salt ． What works for me might not work for you ． Butsomeday when you‘re ready, I hope you will find some wisdom andvalue in what I share with you ．【小题 1】_____________________________You are young, and life has yet to take its toll on you, to throw disappointments and heartaches and loneliness and struggles andpain into your path ． You have not been worn down yet by longs hours of thankless work, by the slings and arrows of everyday life ． For this, be thankful ． You are at a wonderful stage oflife ． You have many wonderful stages of life still to come even ifthey are not without their costs and great dangers．【小题 2】____________________________There will be people in your life who won ‘ t be very nice because you‘re different, or for no good reason． There‘s not much you can do except to learn to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you, actually care about you, and make you feel good about yourself ． There will be times when you are met with disappointment rather than success． Life won‘t always turn out theway you want ． But instead of letting these things get you down,push on． Learn to turn negatives into positives． You‘ll also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love． I hope you don‘t have to face this too much, but it happens． Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life and learn to use them to make you stronger．【小题 3】_____________________________Yes, you‘ll find suffering in your journey through life, but don ‘t letthat close you to new things or wall yourself off ． Be open to new things, experiences and people． You might get your heart brokenten times but find the most wonderful woman the 11th time ． You might get teased and hurt by people you meet．If you close yourself off to new people, who will be there during the toughest times ofyour life and create some of the best times of your life ． You will fail many timesbut if you allow that to stop you from trying, you2will miss out on the amazing feeling of success once you reach newheights with your accomplishments．【小题 4】_____________________________You will meet many people who will try to outdo you in school, incollege, at work．They‘ ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicerclothes, cooler gadgets． To them, life is a competition — they have to do better than their peers to be happy． Here‘ s a secret: Lifeisn‘t a competition ． It ‘s a journey． If you spend that journeyalways trying to impress other, to outdo others, you‘ re wasting it． Instead, learn to enjoy the journey．Make it a journey of happiness, of constant learning, of continual improvement, oflove． Find your passion, and pursue it doggedly． Life is too short to settle for a job that pays the bills．【小题 5】_____________________________If there‘s a single word you should live your life by, it should be this:Love ． It, I know, might sound corny, but trust me, there‘ s no betterrule in life ． Some would live by the rule of success ． Their liveswill be stressful, unhappy and shallow ． Others would live by therule of selfishness． They will live lonely and unhappy lives ． Liveyour life by the rule of love ． Love your spouse, children, parents, friends, with all of your heart ． Love not only your loved ones, butyour neighbours, coworkers, strangers, even your enemy． And mostof all, love yourself ． While others criticize you, learn not to be sohard on yourself, to think that you ‘re ugly or dumb or unworthy oflove． Instead, learn to love yourself for who you are．Finally, know that I love you and always will ． You are starting out on a weird, scary, daunting, but ultimately incredibly wonderful journey．And I will be there for you when I can ．Love, Your DadA ． Life isn ’ta competition．B． Fight for a better life with determination ．C． Love should be your rule．D． Be grateful and feel hopeful about life ．E． Life can be cruel at times．F． Be open to life anyway．答案 : DEFAC<2>Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times， loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You lovethem for the fact that they created you，raised you，and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.____【小题 1】_ A gentle “good morning”warm a coldest heart. Remember that they and “I love you ” will brought you into thisworld. Without your parents ，you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use thesemoments to learn from them for when you ’re off on your own. It ’sOK to get angry but angry actions don ’ t help you or your parents.Act calmly ， cool off, journal about your feelings ，or talk to a friend.___【小题 2】____Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hellwhen you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However，you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’scold， raining，snowing，or too hot. Understand that parents arehuman beings and make mistakes. 【小题 3】___. Since you can forgive your friends ， why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV ， or go somewhere with them._ 【小题 4】_ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. __【小题5】___ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not5have a right to harm you.A ． There can be realistic reasons for this ，family violence for example.B． Anyway ，spend as much time with them as you can.C． Tell them you love them every morning.D．Forgiveness is the key.E. Parents will in turn express their love to you.F. After this, share your feelings with your parents.G. Please remember parents are as important as friends.答案 : CFDBA<3>Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal –or at least many parts of it have. 【小题 1】 . Ideas about social class– whether a person is “ working - class” or “middle - class” – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The old style of what a middle-class man did with his money was6perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a most important thing, but he also considered the education of his childrenas extremely important. 【小题2】 . Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training ） to make such long-term plans.【小题 3】. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much as their middle – class supervisors (管理者 ). Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to belosing the feeling of inferiority( 自卑感 ). In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. 【小题 4】 .They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to bemuch less difference than in precious generations. 【小题 5】 . As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.A ．Nowadays, a great deal has changedB． Both of these provided him and his family with security7C． As a result, differences in life – styles and attitudes came into existenceD．However, we still have a wide gap between the well – paid and the low - paid E．In recent years, the working – class people have begun todesign long – term plansF． In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concernedG．The changes in both life – styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen among younger people答案 : FBAGD<4>You can take a selfie with a hand - held digital camera or mobile phone and later share it on the Internet. So selfies have beenespecially popular over the years.【小题 1】 Love them or hate them, selfies show no sign of stopping.After all, the selfie is the most important way to show off on holiday. Everyone has his own way to take the holiday selfies. How can you take the best holiday selfies? 【小题 2】8◆‘ Food chew’styleWant to let everyone know how exciting your holiday food choicesare? 【小题 3】 You can also cut off a piece to show off what ’s inside. But don’t have food hanging out of your mouth. Remember, food always looks best before being eaten.◆‘ I’ m so adventurous’ styleRock climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing? 【小题4】Just let the natural settings make people go “wow” . One commonly used gesture is spreading out an arm to show how thrilled you are. But remember that no one likes a sweaty selfie.◆‘ I am cultured tourist ’ style【小题 5】 You can also try an optical illusion（视错觉） by makingit look like you ’re holding up the leaning tower of Pisa, touching thetop of the Eiffel Tower, or picking the Sphinx ’ s nose.A ．Just taking a selfie against a famous cultural site makes you look great.B． Some people have no idea where to travel.C．According to a recent survey, haft of the interviewees admitted to taking a selfie while on holiday.D．These adventurous holiday moments are great for a selfie.E. Different cultures have different characteristics of food.F. Hold up some food on your fork or chopsticks.9G. Here are some useful posing tips for you.答案 : CGFDA<5>Housework not good exercise, says study【小题 1】 It even said that people who did the most housework were usually the most overweight. 【小题 2】 The contribution of domestic physical activity to meeting current recommendations for health. It questions whether activities like do-it-yourself, gardeningand housework are good exercise. 【小题 3】 but there is a danger that people incorrectly think housework is proper exercise.A total of 4,563 adults took a survey about their weekly physicalactivity. 【小题 4】 Researcher Professor Murphy said any physicalactivity should increase the amount of calories burnt.【小题 5】 She said housework was “inversely related to leanness”. She said this suggested that either people overestimate how hard housework was an exercise, or they eat too much because they think they have lost lots of calories doing household chores.A ．However, her study found the opposite.B． People who do housework usually eat more.C． A new study says housework is not the quality exercise many people think it is.10D．The research showed that people who included housework as exercise tended tobe heavier.E. The study is called Does ― doing housework keep you healthy ‖F. They think doing exercise is of great benefit to healthy.G. It says any activity is better than none.答案 : CEGDA<6>After the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge, another challenge now is hot inIndia. Indians give rice to their poor neighbors for a charity ( 慈善 ) which is called“Rice Bucket Challenge ”. 【小题1】 It is about giving a bucket of rice to someone who is in need andtaking a picture named “ Rice Bucket Challenge” to share online. The aim of theactivity is to help the poor and hungry people in India,and the movement’s Facebook page has so far clocked up more than 50,000 likes.【小题 2】 The activity was started by Manju Latha Kalanidhi, a 38-year-old journalist,who thought the Ice Bucket Challenge was a little strange. She said, ― Hunger is adiseaseanybody would connect. ‖ The challenge has gained a lot of support with students signingup in Indian Institute of Management, and more and more people join in it. 【小题 3】11India is the world ’s second-biggest rice consumer, with a storage of 21.2 milliontons of the grains. 【小题4】It has suffered with mass hunger, and last year wasranked 63rd of 78 countries on theInternational Food Policy Research Institute ’s global hunger index. How toparticipate in this activity? First, pick up a bucket of rice from your home and give itto the neighboring people who are inneed. 【小题5】At last, invite online all your friends and ask them to take up the challenge. It is important to post back on Facebook because it will inspire all yourfriends to come forward. All the people get together and make a difference!A ．Besides, hand the rice bucket over to other people who are inneed.B． It is not an activity involving dumping a bucket of rice onsomeone’ s head.C． The activity raises the public awareness and charitable donations to agriculture.D ． The AirAsia India airline says its staff including senior management will join.E. Then, take a picture and post it on facebook with ― Rice Buck Challenge ‖.F. But it is far from enough for this country.G. The initial inspiration came from the ice bucket challenge.12答案 :BGDFE<7>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。
