[全]高考英语七选五阅读理解选编10篇练习含答案

高中英语精选七选五练习题15篇（带答案）（一）How to pass an important testWhether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. __71__ Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.Tips★1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isn't worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.★2. Get plenty of rest. __72___ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, you'll most likely not finish the test because you are so tired.★3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. ___73___ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.★4. Bring all necessary materials. ___74__ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，erasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else you'll need for the test.★5. __75___ Showing up late cuts back the time you'll have to take for the test if it's already testing hours. You'll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowed to take the test.A．The exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.B．Studies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient. C．Failing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.D．Showing up without something as simple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.E．One piece of cheese probably won't last until test time.F．Don't forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.G．This test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance.CBEDF（二）53 Are you concerned that you may not sleep well tonight? Getting a good night sleep is very important to your physical and emotional (情感的) health. Here are a number of simple actions and choices you can make right now to help you sleep better TONIGHT.1. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine(尼古丁). If you want coffee in the afternoon or evening, drink less. An alcoholic drink, especially more than one, will not help you sleep better. A drink may, or may not, help you fall asleep, but alcohol causes you to sleep poorly and be unable to sleep all night. 542. Don't overeat, but don't go to bed hungry. If you aren't tired of milk, try a small glass of warm milk or a piece of mild cheese in the evening. A small piece of chicken or other protein may also work well before bed. 553. 56 It can help you avoid lacking water and is generally good for your health. However, avoid water and other fluids for the last two hours before bedtime to reduce your need to go to the bathroom during the night.4. Make your bedroom as quiet as you can. 57 Consider using earplugs (耳塞) if your bedroom is noisy. Some people find that the white noise from a fan, as well as the air flow, helps them sleep better. Others find soft music or natural sounds like waves or bird songs to be relaxing and induce sleep. If you use music to help you fall asleep, you may find that you get better rest later in the night if you set the music to turn off after an hour.A. Drink enough water early in the day.B. If you have a clock that ticks loudly, replace it.C. If you drink too much water, you will feel bad.D. Don’t have your stomach empty before going to bed.E. Cigarettes are always an unhealthy habit, especially in the evening.F. Are you always worried about what you eat in the evening?G. Have you fallen into a pattern of sleeping poorly?GEDABEasy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying.1. 37People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease(早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 38 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2. Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 393. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 40 Or go dancing with your friends.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain. FAEGCHow to Turn Your Child into a Lifelong BookwormLiteracy is one of the most important skills we will ever develop over our lifetimes. Most small children love books, looking at the pictures and hearing thestory, but as they get older they often move away from books. 36Join the libraryLibraries have changed a lot in recent years. 37 Take your child regularly and encourage them to take out books on whatever subject interests them.Not just novelsMany parents think that reading counts if the child is reading a work of fiction ora novel. 38 Non-fiction books are particularly attractive to boys. Kids especiallylove the sorts of books which allow them to make a decision between various pathsand choose their own endings.Set an exampleIf your ch ild never sees you reading, they aren’t going to pick up a book either.39 Having plenty of books around the house makes reading more accessible and thenormal thing to do when bored. If you struggle with reading and literacy, do something about it by going back to college or attending a special adult literacycourse.Make their own booksIf your child dislikes reading, think about encouraging them to start writing theirown stories and novels. Buy them a special notebook. Allow them to write whatevercap tures their imagination, and don’t worry too much about messy handwriting orpoor spelling. 40A.So how do you keep your kids interested in books?B.As long as a child is reading, it doesn’t matter what they are reading.C.Libraries will have a great range of books for children.D.There are newspapers printed especially for children.E.Reading and writing are often thought of as two separate issues.F.The idea is to cause an interest in books, reading and fiction, and the rest willdevelop over time.G.Next time pick up a newspaper or a book and encourage your child to sit with youand read too.36---40 ACBGF(五)How to Sleep BetterIf you’re having trouble getting good sleep through the night (turning, wakingup more than once, for example), this text will tell you what you can do to ensure apeaceful night’s sleep.Get on schedule. Changing your sleeping time by more than an hour can severelydisturb your sleep quality 16 For example, if you normally wake up at 6 a.m. onweekdays to get to work, you might go to bed around 10 p.m., because that’s whennsure 8 hours of sleep. If, onyou start to feel sleepy, and it’s also a good time to ethe weekend, you sleep until 9 a.m., you probably won’t be able to fall asleep that night until 1a.m.17 Wait at least three hours after dinner before going to sleep. Digestionslows down while asleep, and a full stomach may interrupt sleep. Similarly, youshould avoid going to bed on an empty stomach, as a completely empty stomachmay equally disturb your sleeping patterns.18 Exposure to light during the time when you’re supposed to be sleeping can disturb your body’s internal clock. Turn your light off, or use a very dim night light,19 They include windows, LED clocks, computer lights and cable boxes.Change your sleeping position.You may think that it’s impossible to controlwhat position you sleep in since you aren’t fully aware of what you are doing, but it is possible and it can make a considerable difference. 20A. Try to avoid all sources of light.B. Keep the room as dark as possible.C. Make notes of unusual circumstances.D. Be mindful of what you eat or drink before bed.E. Sleep is considered to be adequate only when there is no daytime sleepiness.F. In other words, sudden change sleeping time will a ffect your “biological clock”．G. If you wake up in the middle of the night, make an effort to have a comfortableposition.16-20 FDBAG（六）How to Adjust to a New SchoolSchool is a child's base. where they learn to succeed. 36 When you go to anew school. you might worry that you don't know anyone. You worry that you might get lost, or if the teachers arc strict. Here are some ways to help you adjust to a new school.Getting to Know the SchoolBefore you start the school, go with your parents to visit the school. 37 Preparing for the First Day38 Being well rested will help remove(去除) any nervousness you may be feeling, Try to get at least 8 to 9 hours of sleep if you're between 7 and 11 years old.Leave early for school. Make sure you leave lots of time in the morning to get to school. _39__ Arriving early may also give you a chance to chat with a few other students and hopefully make a few new friends.Making friendsTaking part in activities. Sign up for activities like drama, sports or chess club. This will put you into smaller groups with people who have the same interests as yours. You might even be able to teach some other kids about how to do something.A. Find out where your classroom will be. as well as other important places.B. Start off your first day of school with a good night's sleep.C. Learning the rules of the school will help you adjust and will keep you out of trouble.D. But adjusting to a new school can be difficult.E. You don’t want to be rushing into your classroom after the bell rings.F. This will also give you a chance to show your skills at a sport or other activity.G. Go shopping for your supplies and make sure you have them all ready to take to school.DABEF(七)Do you have any problem with time? Start doing these and you will see the difference.● Write it downDon’t rely on your memory to keep track of every little detail. 36 Writedown the things you need to do in a small notebook, or use online tool to create and-do” list.update your “to●　37 Working for long periods without a break can waste your time.It is more efficient to work or study for a shorter period of time, take a break, andthen go back to work. You may get more done in tow focused 45-minute sessions.● One thing at a time. 38 Do one thing at a time, and do it well. As theChinese proverb says, “One cannot manage too many affairs. Like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.”● Schedule email time On your cell phone you get a notification every timesomeone sends you can email. If so, you have to check your email many, many timesa day. 39 Schedule time to check your email. It doesn’tmatter when.It’s easy to become overwhelmed if we say “yes” to● Choose to say “No”.everything. Think about the task before you commit to it. Do you need to do it? Cansomeone else do it? Avoid saying “yes” to every request.40● Keep a goal journal. Write down your goals in a journal and evaluate themregularly. Mark your progress for each goal. Be sure you take the necessary step toachieve your goals.A. Make a list firstB. Don’t skip the breaksC. Turn that notification offD. Memory is not always accurateE. Don’t forget to focus on your taskF. This takes time away from more important tasksG. Every time we switch from one task to another, we lose focus36. D 37. B 38. G 39. C 40. F（八）An interview can be a nerve-racking (令人紧张的) experience. 36 Nevertheless, with a few interview tips, you will be on your way to getting that jobyou need so desperately!The first interview tip you will ever get is to be yourself. 37 You must bear in mind that there is no one else like you on the earth. In believing in yourself, you can successfully prepare yourself psychologically for that nerve-racking interview!Second in line for great interview tips is that you should be on time. 38 If you think that you may run into a problem getting to a interview on time, leave early to ensure that you will get there on time. Showing up for an interview on time shows that you are a responsible person.A great tip to remember during an interview is to turn off your cell phone. There is nothing more annoying to an employer than a cell phone ringing every five minutes during an interview. 39 So it is best to turn off your cell phone.40 An interviewer’s tone of voice, their attitude, their style ofspeech and their body motions can indicate to you how you should respond to the questions they pose.A. Send an e-mail to the interviewer on time.B. Being late for an interview is unsatisfactory.C. Therefore knowing how to get through an interview is vital.D. The cell phone is very useful whenever you are in trouble.E. Act naturally and take pride in yourself.F. Pay close attention to the interviewer while you are being interviewed.G. Besides, continuous interruptions may be a sign of unprofessional behavior.36—40 CEBGF(九)Universities are doing everything they can to become a green campus. But there are also items students can do to make your campus more eco-friendly.1. Recycle everything, especially paper!There is a large amount of paper a college student goes through every term.36 We know that these things can’t be avoided, but the way you handle the use of all the paper can really help create a better green campus.2. Buy green.37 Paper, cleaning products and water are products that can be bought as recycled goods. They’re slightly more expensive than the normal products, but it’s worth it to make a green campus.3. Walk and bike to school.Most campuses, especially those that are trying to become a more eco-friendly campus, have pretty good public transit(公共交通系统). 38 Walking or bikingwill help make your campus a green university.4. 39A water bottle can be refilled at any water fountain and can easily be drunk inclass or while riding a bike. This will save the environment by decreasing the amountof plastic waste on your campus.5. Buy used clothing.It is usually thought of as something to do to save money. 40 Recycling clothes minimizes the use of resources to make clothing and puts a dent in the problem of worldwide sweatshops.A. Carry a water bottle.B. It is also good for the environment!C. Buy recycled goods as much as possible.D. Paper made of this kind of wood is much stronger.E. On top of that, almost all universities are pedestrian (步行者) friendly.F. It includes class notes, term papers, student newspapers and so on.G. Universities call on all the students to learn to recycle all the waste paper.36—40 FCEAB（十）Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical exercise,and has a healthy weight. There are a lot of discussions these days about fit kids.16 . Eat a variety of foods.You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety of foods.17 Taste new foods and old ones you haven’t tried for a while. Some foods,such as green vegetables, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day—two fruits and three vegetables.Listen to your body.What does it feel like to be full? Whe n you’re eating, notice how your body feelsand when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don’t notice when they need to stop eating18 And over a periodof time, overeating can lead to unhealthy weight gain.19the amount of time you spend watching TV or DVDs, What’s screen time? It’splaying video games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bikeriding and swimming. 20These rules aren’t magic. However, follow them most of the time and you can become a fit kid sooner or later.A. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time.the nutrients your body need.B. If you eat different foods, you’re more likely to getC. Drink water and milk.D. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly.E. If you’re a kid who wants to be fit, here are three rules to live by.F. Limit screen time.G. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable.36---40 DCBAE（11）As we know, every one can make mistakes, but don’t worry about it. The following is what we should do when we make mistakes.? Just admit (承认）it. Don’t think that our mistakes are caused by others. (36) Don’t blame other people, and don’t cheat ourselves, either.? (37) .In order to stop the problem from getting worse, we should act quickly tosolve it. If we don’t act and deal with the problem quickly, it’ll only make us fee stressed. Also it is necessary to make a plan of action and correct the mistakeaccording to it. (38) .? (39) .Those who have made the most mistakes can get an A, for they are the oneswho have learned the most. The more we learn from our mistakes, the cleverer weare.? (40) .What caused us to make the mistake? How can we avoid making the samemistake in the future? When we act with a method to get a good result, do it thatway next time. If we don’t, we should stop, think about it, change it and try again.A. Realize that making mistakes is the best way to learn.d of failure.B. Don’t be afraiC. Be brave and face the fact that we have made the mistakes.D. Solve it at once.E. So be away from stress.F. So decide quickly and act.G. Think about what we can learn from our mistakes.36---40 CDFAG（12）Holidays with friends can be great fun and a good way of getting to know eachother better. Once you are on holiday, the trip can be full of happy memories if itplanned correctly.●Choose a destination（目的地）36 Going abroad will cost more but be a more exciting experience.Going to a different place in your own country can also be fun and will be cheaper.●Collect your fr iendsFind out how much interest there is from people to go on the trip, and work outyour maximum and invite those who you get on well with.●Mee t upEveryone will have their own idea of what the trip to be like, so meet up at alocal café or restaurant , and share your ideas and concerns. 37 Don’t tryto overpower them. Once you’ve all shared ideas you’ll have a much better idea of how to start organizing the trip.●Look for accommodation（住宿）38 When you are searching for a place to stay, read reviews andratings(等级). Book it as soon as possible because leaving it too late is going to makethings harder.●Book （预定）transportOnce you have accommodation, you’ll know the dates of your stay and will beable to book transport, coach, bus, airplane, etc. 39●Choose things you want to do thereWhen you are on your trip it will be more relaxing if you have a good idea ofwhat kind of things you want to do. Research the area on the Internet and booksome activities you want to join in. 40 Don’t book too many thingswhich you can’t afford.A.Check out the passport is your own.B.One person will naturally be the leader.C.The first step is to work out where you want to go.D.Match the activities to your budget (预算).E.Booking transport well in advance lowers the cost greatly, so please do it soon.F.Make sure that the trip to the foreign country is not to long.G.Find out your hotel near to the place you want to visit.36--40 CBGED(13)Quick tips for better time managementAre you a good time manager? If your answer is “no”, here are some tips on how to be a better time manager:1. Create a daily plan. Plan your day before it starts. The plan gives you a gooddescription of how the day will go on. That way, you will be ready to deal with mostof the things you meet. 362. Focus. Are you multi-t asking so much that you’re just not getting anythingdone? 37 Only focus o n what you’re doing. You’ll be more efficient that way.3. Stay away from your time wasters. What takes your time away from your work?QQ? Email checking? 38 One thing you can do is make it hard to check them —remove them from your browser quick links.4. 39 Don’t take on more than you can deal with. For the distractions thatcome in when you’re doing other things, give a firm no. Or do it later.5. Decide to be early. When you prepare to be on time, you’ll either be on time or late. 40 However, if you decide to be early, you’ll most likely to be on time. For appointments, try to be early. For your deadlines, meet them earlier than required.A. Learn to say “No”．B. Most of the time you’ll be late.C. Great ways to know your time spent.D. Cut off when you need to.E. Stop checking them so often.F. Your job for the day is to follow the plan as best as possible..G. If so, focus on just one key task at one timeFGEAB(14)Teenagers a re especially likely to suffer loneliness. Here are some suggestionsfor speeding a recovery from loneliness.Reach out to others, but start small. A smile and a friendly greeting for thestudent behind you in line at the cafeteria won’t make you best friends.36 Italso can make it easier to interact（一起活动）the next time.Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the school dance makes you feellike you just don’t belong, try joining a special-interest group. Maybe it’s the drama club or the marching band. 37Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship, Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others..38 Teach a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these ways.39 Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships, not of a particular quantity of friends. That’s why it’s important to know how to select a friend. The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes.You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly,you will behave in similar ways.40 It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social worldand connect with others.A. But it will make you both feel pretty good.B. So consider becoming a volunteer.C. Some teens aren’t so adaptable, however.D. Encourage people to be friendlier to you.E. Choose the right people.F. For most young people, loneliness is only temporary.G. Look for a group that allows you to ease in gradually.AGBEF(15)If you have an upcoming job interview，you are probably afraid of appearing nervous during the interview. Knowing how to relax during the interview increases the likelihood that you appear to be the best candidate for the job. There are several things to keep in mind regarding relaxation during a job interview.DO: Listen to the interviewerDuring your interview, the interviewer is likely to do most of the talking. If your focus on what he is saying and give the person your undivided attention. two things are likely to happen. 36 .Second, your nervousness is easier to forget since your mind is focused on what the interviewer is saying.DO: Prepare in advance.37 .One of the best ways to help yourself relax during the interview is to be ready for these questions．38 ，create a list of questions that you expect to be asked, and consider your answers. Ask friends or family to help you by asking questions they think you might. encounter and give feedback on your responses. In addition, researching the company, the specific position and the industry in general enables you to be a more knowledgeable applicant. 39 since there is less chance of being troubled by interview questions.Being relaxed is essential for having a successful job interview. Overcoming your nervousness is not difficult if you know how to relax. 40 , you are the confident and knowledgeable applicant you want to appear as during the interview.A. First, the interviewer is likely to be impressed by your listening skillsB. Despite this, you need to keep these nervous feelings to yourselfC. This also helps you to relaxD. Confidence is key to feeling relaxed during an interviewE. During an interview, expect to be asked a ton of questionsF. By being aware of how to relaxG. Before your interviewAEGCF。

七选五Covering more than 2,300 km, the Great Barrier Reef shelters over 1,000 different fish species. ________1________. Many people have dived and had a look at them, but few know them like Valerie Taylor.Valerie and her husband, Ron Taylor, were among the first to explore the Great Barrier Reef on film. _______2_______. In 1974, Hollywood came calling and the Taylors filmed live shark sequences (连续镜头) for Steven Spielberg’s thriller Jaws (电影《大白鲨》).Though the movie turned out to be a great success, it changed the public attitude towards sharks — they were terrified by them, and even hated them and began to hunt them. Shocked, the couple changed their lives forever and turned their attention to shark conservation. “We did every talk show we could and told the audience that Jaws was a fictional story — sharks don’t behave that way and are actually a mild animal, but people just didn’t buy it,” said Valerie Taylor.“________3________.”Valerie Taylor played an important role in getting sharks protected. In 2012, South Australia renamed the Neptune Islands Group Marine Park after the Taylors because of their work protecting the oceans. ________4________. Human activities are endangering a species that has lived in the oceans for more than 400 million years.________5________. “We’ve really made a bad impact, but it can be changed. Not everywhere but at least in some places. Sharks are part of the web of life, and so are the rest of the animals. If we fail to protect them, there is a big price for us to pay.”A．Taylors’ achievements were much more than thatB．However, despite her lifelong work, sharks are still at riskC．“We still have a long way to go,” now-83-year-old Valerie saysD．Dolphins, whales and sharks swim around this underwater worldE．It enjoyed beautiful undersea scenery totally beyond imaginationF．In 1967, the couple spent six months filming its underwater habitatsG．It was shocking that people knew so little about sharks but formed such a stubborn impression True beauty is not found in looks. ____6____ Changing the way you think about beauty will give you life-long confidence.Place your beauty in your identity but not your identity in your beauty. If you hold ontoyouthful beauty as a narrow definition of yourself, you won’t enjoy your looks as you age.____7____ Mirrors tell us only a part of what we show to the outer world. Go past your reflection and see the real self!The fountain of youth doesn’t exist. Despite many anti-aging products, there is no magic solution to stopping the effects of aging. You should stop devaluing (贬低) yourself just because you are getting older. Aim for a healthy life and keep yourself strong and fit. Eat healthy diet and be committed to a daily exercise routine. Lots of efforts are needed. ____8____Beauty relates to physical and psychological aspects. ____9____ However, Serena Williams never hides her unusual muscular physique. Instead, her showing her muscles enhances her appeal. Many fans think she is beautiful. This proves that looking beautiful and attractive goes beyond our looks.____10____ Beauty matters to all women, but to those who age beautifully, it matters neither too much nor too little. Do enjoy our lives to the fullest, True beauty is about accepting yourself. It is also about feeling good about yourself.A．Everyone does it.B．It comes from the inside.C．Go beyond your mirror image.D．You will feel better over a long term.E．It’s human nature to believe beauty is everything.F．People generally think beauty is only a skin-deep issue.G．Be less scared of aging and you will look more beautiful.Most people feel shy at one point or another. For some, however, shyness can be no disturbing that it prevents then from participating in social situations.Shy people do want to be close to others but fear being rejected or criticzed____11____ They often end up feeling lonely and isolated. which increases their risk for developing other problems like depression or anxiety.Research shows that shyness is maintained through a vicious cycle (恶性循环) in which people approach a social situation, feel the excessive fear of negative evaluation, and then avoid the situation.____12____However, it often leads to feelings of shame and self-blame eventually. Fortunately, we have ways to increase your own social fitness.Plan for it to go well. There is an enormous anxiety that others will evaluate you m a negative way, so a good deal of thought in social settings is spent on how not to do something wrong, instead of on how to do something right. ____13____Be curious about others.____14____Instead, focus on being curious about others. This help you to start conversations. Everyone’s got a story to tell Find out what it is, then sit back and listen. The way to be the most interesting person in the room is to find others interesting.Give yourself a role. Many of the socially shy people are highly successful professionals, including doctors, lawyers, etc They often comment on bow confident they feel at work, but they lose their self confidence in situations where their role isn’t defined by their job.____15____ A．This initially provides relief.B．Shy people are often highly critical of themselves.C．In a social setting. try taking your focus off yourself.D．As a result,they even avoid social events they want to attendE．Exposing yourself to your fear is the best way to overcome itF．So,more time should be spent on how to make the situation a successG．Having a role gives you a sense of purpose. and guidelines for your behaviour.Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious. ____16____ Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Am I wearing attractive clothes?____17____ A person’s conception of himself is reflected in the way he behaves. And the way a person behaves affect other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.Shy people having low self-esteem are likely to be easily influenced by others. They need the reassurance that they are doing “the right thing”. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. They feel it confirms their feelings of inferiority. ____18____ For example, “You are just saying that to make feel good, I know it is not true.” It is clear that while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.Can shyness be completely eliminated, or at least reduced? ____19____ Since shyness goes hand in hand with a lack of self-esteem, it is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths.Each one of us is a unique, worthwhile individual, interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our full potential. ____20____ A．Surprisingly, they are used to being praised as well.B．They also find it hard to be pleased by other people’s praise.C．Fortunately, it can be overcome with determined and patient efforts.D．Obviously, such uncomfortable feelings must negatively affect people.E．It has a lot to do with people’s courage when they face the problem.F．Let’s not allow shyness to blow our chances for a rich and fulfilling life.G．That is, they are quite concerned with their own appearance and actions.Building and supporting your learn has never been more important. A key part of a positive work environment is showing gratitude to team members.____21____Yet 81% of employees report higher motivation with a communicative manager. Tips below are strongly recommended by successful leaders.____22____45% of employees enjoy praise such as positive feedback and encouragement as their favorite way of receiving appreciation. You can send an uplifting message before a big presentation, or congratulate peers on a job well done. Your recognition can help shape a more supportive work environment.Make time for your team. Practice to giving your coworkers your undividedattention.____23____By spending quality time with coworkers, you help ease their anxiety and make them more productive. It also creates opportunities to show your recognition of their contributions.Practice acts of service. They show rather than tell coworkers that you sincerely care. Express your appreciation with more than a helping hand.____24____Bear it in mind to check in regularly to ask“how can I help you?” , and then use their input to inspire a new idea.Consider giving your team gifts. They can be as simple as a cup of coffee for the “idea of the week”. To ensure you are making everyone feel seen and included, give gifts to those who would value them.____25____A．Use words of approval often.B．Recognize your workers’ strengths.C．Work environments can be fast-paced and stressful.D．Be thoughtful with your sign of care to make it count.E．For example, volunteer to stay after hours to help with a project.F．Careful attention to work has become even more valuable in a real work environment. G．However, our survey shows most employers rarely express thanks to their employees.Grieve Her Mum Through CookingGrief and mourning can be expressed in many ways. ____26____. She found comfort through cooking her mother’s recipes in a planner and in turn, learned about her mother. Her attitude to life was mirrored in her cooking.Along with the love of food and family, her mother, and her grandmother before her, had passed down a carved wooden spoon. It was given from one to the next. ____27____. She inherited this spoon and the passion her mother had.After her mother’s death, Debbie also found the planner containing these detailed dinner party plans and recipes. Her mother was not gone. ____28____. And Debbie has learned a lot about her since she began cooking her food.____29____.In trying to make out her mother’s notes, Debbie has bonded again with her father in shared grief and understanding. Asking Dad who is who, what is what and learning and understanding, Debbie has been able to see a new side of her mother.Everything Debbie is cooking is inherited, as is the joy and sense of achievement she feels. When she began cooking with her mother as a kid, she was in charge of turning the toast, to stop it catching. Now she is holding the spoon, adding the spices and still looking up from the stove to her mum. ____30____.A．It was never easy to lose someone we loveB．She was guiding her through a lifetime of foodC．When it reached Debbie, it was worn and perfectD．She felt a sense of achievement in cooking her foodE．She is always going to be her mother’s kitchen followerF．Debbie found a new and unique way to mourn her mumG．However, she was left with some confusion at some recipesWant a relaxing but fun challenge at home? ____31____ Puzzles have been around for morethan 250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks.Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point.____32____ Try grouping pieces with the same colours or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.____33____ Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear.For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. ____34____Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale forless than €5. Once you have completed a puzzle it’s nice to exchange it with a friend.____35____ You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present.A．So others can have a go.B．You can’t beat a good puzzle.C．Some companies make personalised puzzles.D．However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result.E．Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out.F．It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colours go together.G．For example, you may try a map of the world, historical timelines or the periodic table.Career coaches provide a series of services, from helping you figure out what you want to do to exploring chances for career growth. ____36____ To make it all worthwhile, some helpful tips are offered here to help you choose a right coach.Know what type of professional you need to hire. ____37____ In other words, they help you explore your future career possibilities and figure out what is stopping you from advancing in your development.____38____ Go into your coaching relationship with an idea of what you think you need from them, but be willing to think about their guidance on what other measures may make you more successful- for example, Business Value training to make sure you’ll be satisfied in a new job.Try sample lessons to find the right one. Most coaches offer free sample lessons, which help you get to know their styles clearly. You may need a coach with career experiences, or you may need one who offers life advice. If you aren’t sure what you want, ask questions. ____39____ Consider cost, and make contact. Coaching fees are not the same. Some coaches charge more for polishing resumes, while others include that in the overall price. ____40____ Once you’re clear about it, you can make your decision and communicate with the chosen coach.A．Make sure you have a well-designed resume.B．You need to understand what you’re receiving for the expense.C．Career coaches also provide services for your personal training.D．Thus, you can assess whether the coach understands your needs.E．Engaging with a career coach requires an investment of time and money.F．Know which services you need and be open to services you don't know you need. G．Career coaches can help you decide how to make full use of your professional potential.Understanding Your Feelings Helps You Name And Tame (驯服) Them We all experience various feelings all the time. Some of them feel great, some feel unpleasant, and it’s helpful to be able to recognize and understand how you’re feeling so you know how to deal with it.____41____ They can include anger, sadness, worry, loneliness and shame, as well as surprise, happiness, courage and hope, among many others.____42____ All feelings are there to be felt and some can be more uncomfortable than others. It’s OK and natural to experience different emotions – and that includes emotions that might not feel nice.To deal with your feelings you need to recognize what they are. ____43____ Are your fists clenched (攥紧)? Does it seem like there’s a knot in your stomach? Next, pay attention to what you’re thinking at this time. ____44____ Or are you thinking that you really don’t want to do something? Once you have identified how you’re feeling, you can label it by saying, for example, “I’m feeling angry” or “I’m feeling lonely” .You can understand a difficult feeling and help yourselfto handle it. ____45____ If you’re upset about a difficult feeling, like “I’m feeling angry”, you might count to ten to calm down. Perhaps you notice “I’m feeling nervous”, and you might talk to someone about it. The person you talk to may be able to give you reassurance, more information, a different point of view, or even help you take action to deal with the cause of your difficult feeling.A．Experts call this “name it to tame it” .B．How can you deal with different feelings?C．Perhaps you have the thought, “It’s not fair” .D．Feelings are how people experience emotions.E．First of all, notice what’s going on with your body.F．They are shown through various body movements, to begin with.G．Feelings are sometimes labelled as good or bad but that isn’t helpful.Technology is here to stay. ___46___. However, they are often unsure on how to help children use technology responsibly and keep a balance between online and offline time. Here are some tips.Have a device contractHaving a device usage contract allows parents and children to work through what responsible technology usage looks like in your family and ensure that everyone is aware. ___47___. Kids are more likely to make sense of the reasons you have for restriction.___48___Although this tip seems like common sense, it is often difficult due to the demand of work and the expectation of being constantly connected. By ensuring you build offline time into your own day and communicate that with your children, they will see the value and benefits. Whether you are reading a book or just taking a walk, letting your children be aware of your offline actions will encourage them to do the same!Encourage non-tech activitiesOne great way to keep kids off their screens is to ensure that they have other activities to fill their time. ___49___. These activities are also great ways to help children to develop their social skills and confidence.Tech-free family timeOnce a week, pencil-in a “tech-free family time” in your schedule. It can be a meal or trip. To help increase the success of outings, try designing special activities, i. e., going to the beach to build a sand castle that looks the same as a photo you have found online. ___50___A．Model good technology useB．Communicate with childrenC．A little extra planning goes a long wayD．The contract is helpful to the settlement of conflictsE．Parents are seeing more technology in their homes and jobsF．Also, drafting the contract together promotes understandingG．This can come in a variety of forms: soccer, fencing and more参考答案：1．D2．F3．G4．B5．C【解析】【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，介绍了Valerie Taylor与丈夫拍摄鲨鱼电影和保护鲨鱼的事迹。

７选５阅读理解选编11－20篇11Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. __36__ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five­minute break in the middle. __37__ Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity.__38__You'll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you've set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.__39__ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.__40__ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable. A．Pick a place where your children can study properly.B．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.C．Finally，spend time with your kids when they're studying.D．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement，too.E．Instead，use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.F．Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.G．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.答案：GBEAC12On a remote island in Norway, around 1,000 kilometers from the North Pole, sits the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (保险库). ___36___ But deep inside, there are hundreds of thousands of seed samples (样本). According to the most recent count, this vault holds 890,000 samples of seeds from all around the world!___37___ There are over 1,000 seed banks like that around the world. They were created to store crop seeds in case they disappear from nature. And the one in Svalbard, Norway, is just one of them. It is there in case any of these seed banks get destroyed. Inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the seeds sit sealed in boxes. The temperature stays at -18°C. Scientists monitor the moisture levels and temperature inside the bank. ___38___But in February 2018, the Norwegian government announced that the Svalbard Global Seed Vault would be getting some updates. ___39___ Why?。

高考英语《七选五10篇》练习题含答案（2023春·贵州遵义·高一校联考期中）Being responsible outside of classManage your time wiselyManaging your time will greatly help you become a better and more-productive student. Time-management skills are highly valued by teachers. ____1____.Study for tests and exams ahead of time____2____. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明)how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. That way you’ll be able to fully prepare for the test more efficiently(有效率地).Get help if your grades fall behindWhether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point. ____3____. Remember that you don’t have to feel dissatisfied with grades if you’re actively absorbed in your studies.____4____If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own.____5____. Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity(成熟), in part because taking your responsibility can help you stay focused and decide what to do in the future.A．Try to stay balancedB．You shouldn’t excuse for your faultC．Take responsibility for your words and actionsD．Every teacher designs tests and exams differentlyE．If this happens, it’s important to get help at onceF．You don’t have to write out every word your teacher saysG．They can help ensure that you prepare well for tests and exams（2023秋·广东中山·高一中山纪念中学校考阶段练习）Maybe you are an average student. ____6____ This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’s how: Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. ____7____Find a good place to study. ____8____ Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. ____9____ If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you’ll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. ____10____ The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.A．This will help you understand the next class.B．Look around the house for a good study area.C．They help you remember your new knowledge.D．You probably think you will never be a top student.E．Your home is quite different from school in many ways.F．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.G．A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happening to your time.（2023秋·陕西西安·高一长安一中校考期末）How to Fit in at High School?Entering high school can be a great challenge. You will meet lots of new things in a new school. ______11______ In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved and you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school.Make a good first impression. ______12______Get to know your classmates and keep active in every lesson. Reach out to other students. Everyone is looking for a new friend，so just go up to someone who looks nice and say hello.Be yourself. If you are having trouble fitting in, just stay who you truly are. Don’t bother yourself about your appearance. Forget about other students’ grades.______13______Listen to your teachers. Pay attention in class and try your best to understand what the teachers are trying to teach you. ______14______Everyone gets confused sometimes. Other students may feel just as nervous as you do. If you get the courage to raise your hand, other students may look up to you._____15_____You’re going to have to be independent and find your feet in the new environment. It may be hard, but sooner or later you will be fine. Be open to new opportunities. Consider joining clubs and make friends there. Not being interested at first doesn’t mean that you won’t be interested once you try it out.A．You are who you are.B．Make friends and join clubs.C．Be kind, polite and truly do your best.D．Try to do homework at least an hour per day.E．If you have a question, don’t be afraid to ask.F．Don’t forget who you were before high school.G．You’ll find it hard to balance your study and friendship with the homework piling up.（2023春·高一课时练习）Money Tips for Teenagers: Your Future Self Will Thank YouStarting good money habits now will put you ahead for the rest of your life.Understand the power of time.You probably aren’t making much money right now, but that doesn’t matter. ___16___ Let’s look at an example: At the end of your summer job, you have $1,000. You put your money in the bank. The bank will pay you interest (利息) at an annual rate of 5%. You don’t use one cent for 50 years. At the end of those 50 years, you will have $11,467.4.____17____The power of habit is almost as important as the power of time when it comes to money. If you start the habit of saving money now, that habit will always be with you. Every dollar you get, whether it’s a gift, an allowance (零钱), or pay from a job, get into the habit of saving it. ___18___ But if you started saving much more than that at an early age, it wouldn’t seem hard to you because it’s just a habit.Avoid FOMO.FOMO is fear of missing out. When you’re a teenager, it’s easy to think everyone is having more fun than you are. And sometimes, people are having more fun than you. That’s true no matter how young or old you are. ___19___If you ask people older than you what their biggest financial (经济的) regret is, a lot of them will tell you that they wished they had started getting serious about money much earlier than they did. ___20___A．Time flies.B．What matters is time.C．Start a money saving habit.D．Start now so you don’t have that same regret.E．The older you get, the harder it can seem to save your money.F．What’s the most important is to save money as much as possible.G．It’s important, though, not to give up what you want most for what you want now.（2023春·山东临沂·高一统考期中）It sometimes feels difficult for some people to find out a proper way to express gratitude in daily life. ____21____ Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, offers advice about how to be thankful for the smallest of things—and how to be better at showing gratitude easily.____22____ Make it a habit to put down the things that you’re thankful for. “Set up a timer. I like writing in my journal in the morning because that sets my day up best. Or do it on your phone. Make it as easy as possible,” says Costa.Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank, says Costa. “Why are you grateful for that person? Think of a specific example when they helped you. Then send them a letter, an email. ____23____”If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. “The smaller you start, the more you will start seeing things you’re grateful for.” says Costa. Say “____24____ You think, I’m going to write about this later in my gratitude journal. I’m so grateful to him.”There’s a difference between saying “thanks to” and “thanks for.” “Make sure you are giving thanks to something and not for something.” says Moore. ____25____ Being grateful “to” something or someone indicates a direct relationship. It reminds you of your connection with and responsibility to that person or thing.A．Start a gratitude journal.B．Use your phone to record gratitude.C．But experts say it doesn’t have to be so hard.D．Or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.E．A bus driver stopped to make way for children to cross the road.F．Being grateful “for” something can be a little vague (模糊的) or general.G．A bus driver picks you up and he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.（2023春·高一课时练习）Have you ever wondered what you can do visiting Disney in Florida? There aretwo activity possibilities associated with Disney in Florida.___26___,and the other is Disney Cruise Line, docked in Cape Canaveral on the Atlantic Coast. This article provides some ideas to help you out.Choose when you want to go. Disney recommends going during the spring and fall. The best times to go to Walt Disney World are:Mid-November through mid-December (except the week of Thanksgiving).The weather is usually cool but pleasant, the Christmas decorations are up, special events are running, and the attendance is usually moderate. Expect crowds on Saturdays, especially at the Magic Kingdom.___27___, but this doesn’t necessarily translate into huge crowds during early December.Second week of January through mid-February. It’s cool at this time of year.___28___.However, some rides will be closed at this time of year. The first week of January can be busy due to extended holiday vacations and the Walt Disney World Marathon. Avoid any holiday weekends.First three weeks of May.___29___. Crowds and hotel prices are suitable. Memorial Day weekend will be more crowded, but often not as bad as you might expect.___30___. It will be extremely hot, and this is peak hurricane season. Plan on taking afternoons off and visiting water parks. Crowds are low. Off-site hotels usually have their rock-bottom deals during this period, and Disney has offered “free dining” packages in this time frame each year since 2005.A．One is Walt Disney World in OrlandoB．So many tourists go there to enjoy themselvesC．The weather is warm in MayD．Disney’s resorts typically fill up early for all of DecemberE．Make a decision on what you want when visiting Florida DisneyF．This is one of the least busy times of year and hotel prices are lowerG．Late August and entire month of September (even Labour Day weekend)（2023·高一课时练习）Traveling abroad is becoming increasingly popular these years. Some people are afraid of making linguistic (语言的) mistakes while traveling. Actually, cultural mistakes may be more serious, which can lead to serious misunderstanding. ____31____ .●Touching Someone____32____ In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to him or if you don’t greet him with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. However, if you backslap (拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, you’ll make him uncomfortable.In Thailand, the head is considered sacred — never even pat a child on the head.●Talking over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, food is important, so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. ____33____ It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.●Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you rude, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your shoelaces. ____34____.Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. ____35____ And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive — like queue-jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.A．If not, keep the shoes on.B．You’ll be likely to meet with no response.C．Never be completely surprised by anything.D．Personal spaces are different among countries.E．As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”F．Watch out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.G．The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.（2023春·广东东莞·高一东莞市东华高级中学校考期中）3 Ways to Create an Exercise HabitA lot of people want to know how to get motivated to work out and build an exercise habit that sticks. Of course, wanting to make exercise a habit and actually doing it are two different things. Changing your behavior is difficult. ____36____. But there are some strategies that can make it easier to stick with an exercise habit. Develop a routine to make starting easier.____37____. That means they are also behaviors that you start over and over again. If you can develop a routine that makes starting your workout mindless and automatic, then it will be much easier to follow through. You can start building your own routine by adding your exercise habit on top of a current habit or by setting a schedule for yourself.____38____The best way to make exercise a habit is to start with an exercise that is so easy that you can do it even whenyou can’t get motivated to work out. Struggling to find motivation to go for a run? ____39____. That’s all you have to do to consider today’s workout a success. Often, this little start will be enough to get your motivation flowing and help you finish the task.Focus on the habit first and the results later.____40____. Most people start with some type of goal. “I want to lose 20 pounds in the next 4 months.” Or, “I want to squat (蹲举) 50 pounds more six months from now.”This is the wrong approach. What matters most in the beginning is establishing a new normal that you will stick to, not the results that you get.A．Living a new type of lifestyle is hard.B．Start with an exercise that is very small.C．Never work out while you are running low on willpower.D．Habits are behaviors that you repeat over and over again.E．Just fill up your water bottle and put on your running shoes.F．If you don’t consistently get started, then you won’t have a habit.G．The typical approach to diet and exercise is to focus on results first.（2022秋·广东梅州·高一广东梅县东山中学校考阶段练习）Being prepared and knowing the right things you have to do during the flood will give you a greater chance to be safe and survive. You should keep something like the following in mind.___41___Finding out how long the flood is expected to last will help you take proper measures. So do listen to the weather report. Don’t pay attention to rumors (谣言).Prepare and keep necessary supplies that will be usable and will last you long enough.Make sure that necessary items during the flood are ready. ___42___ They are candles, the radio, extra batteries, cash, phones, medicines, extra food, emergency cooking equipment, and bottled water.Know the emergency numbers in your place.In case of emergency conditions where you need further help, you will be able to ask for help. ___43___ Stay in a safe place.___44___ If your house is well-built and won’t be affected by flood, then it may be the best place to be in during a storm. Be aware of the flood signal in your place to help you decide on where to stay and react to the condition. ___45___ Do check everything that might be blown away or turn loose.A．Know about the latest weather conditions in your area.B．We’ll keep the weather information updated all day.C．Important items prepared for that will help you survive.D．You can dial 911 or communicate with the right department.E．The flood often comes with the strong wind.F．Stay away from low-lying places which may be swept away by storm waves.G．Run down to the sea as quickly as possible even if further flooding is likely to occur.（2023春·广东清远·高一阳山县南阳中学校考阶段练习）How similar are language and music?Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. ____46____ Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.Both language and music have a writing system.In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes (音符) to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. ____47____ By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition (作品) of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.____48____You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.Both share emotion.____49____ Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. ____50____ I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics (歌词).A．Both are expressive.B．Both vary with culture.C．How do you know that I am angry?D．We use language to express our thoughts.E．Similarly, music is part of many people’s lives.F．So just as you read English, you can read music.G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.参考答案：1．G 2．D 3．E 4．C 5．B【导语】本文是说明文。

2024年高考英语阅读理解七选五10篇解析（1）When people first come across the Law of Attraction (吸引力法则), their hearts and minds often immediately think of one specific thing that they’d love to achieve in their lives. However, the next thought is often “But I can’t do that”. You may come up with all kinds of excuses. 1 Here are the reasons why you should believe you can use the Law of Attraction to obtain whatever you want.Small steps create big changes. One of the most common reasons for abandoning dreams is that they simply seem too huge to realize. Usually it’s manageable to think of following your dream as taking a series of significant but small steps. 2 Then look at each of them. Not so unrealistic now, is it?3 When people are interviewed on their deathbeds or write about their lives in autobiographies (自传), it is often observed that major regrets tend to relate to things that were not done. In older age, it’s likely that you will be uncomfortable with the idea that you didn’t even try to do the thing that you loved or attempt to obtain what you truly wanted.4 But you don’t ever need to feel this way! Make today the first day of your new journey towards avoiding regret.Steps towards your dream are never backwards steps. Another common worry is that if you follow your dreams, you’ll be “taking steps back”. 5 However, what looks like backward steps in your old life can more productively and accurately be seen as forwarding steps in the brand new life you’re creating.A．You can avoid regret.B．It is no use regretting it.C．Luckily, the truth is that it’s never too late to follow your dream.D．It often comes up when people are at the top of careers they hate.E．It is painful to feel like you haven’t ever found your true purpose.F．For example, challenge yourself to write down the path to success in ten stages.G．You have enough life experience and knowledge to pursue your dream.（2）Breaking the Habit of People-PleasingIf you feel like you may be a people-pleaser, you’re not alone. Most people have a growing desire for pleasing others. 6 It can also result in weak boundaries, problems with decision-making, and low self-worth. For that reason, it’s important to recognize and overcome your own people-pleasing behaviors. Here are simple exercises that you can start working on today.1. Practice being alone试卷第1页，共8页7 Trust that people will not abandon you, even if you don’t drop everything for them. Believe you are lovable for who you are, not what you do. Practice this by going to a movie or restaurant alone.2. Keep plans with yourself8 Otherwise, you are sending a message to your brain that a plan you make with yourself does not hold as much value as a plan you make with someone else. Don’t break any plans you make with yourself, whether it’s going to the gym or studying for an exam.3. Practice saying “no”If you’re a people-pleaser you may find it hard to say “no” because you feel it comes across as cruel or uncaring. 9 Be clear, be direct, and use “I” statements. Try statements like: “I would really love to be able to help you, but unfortunately, I’m already committed at that time.”By consistently integrating these strategies into your life, I’m confident you’ll break your people-pleasing habits. 10 This will yield an overall improvement in self-confidence and life satisfaction.A．So it is not necessary to say no.B．But it absolutely does not have to.C．Learn to love your own company.D．You’ll develop more healthy, interdependent relationships.E．You are not confident about the plans you make with yourself.F．Your own plans are as important as plans you make with others.G．People-pleasing behavior can lead to mental and physical problems.（3）How to Stay Active During the HolidaysBeing physically active on a consistent basis can be challenging, especially during holidays, as we travel to see relatives or host friends in our homes. 11 In this case, consider these tips for making physical activity regular in your lifestyle over the long term, through holidays and beyond.Find something you enjoy.This is the first rule of any sustainable exercise routine. If your workout feels like another task on your to-do list, it’ll be difficult to stick with. 12 Dance. Garden. Take a yoga class online. All of these count as physical activity, and even small amounts add up.13Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym. Taking three 10-minute walks during the day — one in the morning, another during your lunch and another after dinner — produces similar benefits to spending 30 minutes at the gym. In other words, taking short movement breaks throughout your day makes for a more active lifestyleand helps meet your goals.Be realistic.Most are overly optimistic when first mapping out a workout plan. 14 Besides, you don’t have to exercise before, during and after work every day in order to hit your goals. Instead, look at your current lifestyle and integrate more movement into your daily life.Make it a priority.Most of us are managing countless responsibilities every day, so it’s vital to consider physical activity an important part of your day. Put it on your schedule, just as you make an appointment with a doctor. And, let others know when you’ll be busy exercising and how they can help you find time to do so. 15A．Find breaks to move throughout the day.B．Make full use of weekday breaks to work out.C．It is necessary to avoid being injured in sports.D．Therefore, be creative in finding physical activities.E．Having the support from others is an essential element of success.F．Additionally, schedules are often interrupted by holiday gatherings.G．In fact, exercise isn’t necessarily at maximal intensity to be effective.（4）Many people who are learning English want to know how to improve their reading skills. 16 The effective way to improve your reading skills is to love reading and practice more.Reading is one of the most important language skills because we use it to expand our vocabulary and improve the way we speak, write and listen. 17 Seeing new ways to say things can help your understanding of English and improve not only your reading, but also your other language skills.18 If we do not understand something, we can go over it again and even look up the words we do not know the meanings of. This means that we have a much greater chance of understanding information that we read than information that we hear.So how do we practice reading so that our skill level improves? When we read a passage, we need to understand it. We must understand what the important words mean in each sentence. This does not mean that we need to know the meaning of every word. In many cases, we can find out what words mean from the words around them. 19 To do this, we must understand how words work together. In many cases, we must “see” part of the message that has not been written, or we must form an opinion ourselves.Reading is an essential part of your study of the English language. It can help you understand and learn more. It can also become a satisfying hobby. 20试卷第3页，共8页A．Unfortunately, there is no easy way to do this.B．Unlike listening, reading allows us to take our time.C．Among the four skills, listening is the most important one.D．It is hoped that you will love reading and improve your reading skills.E．When we read, we can see how things are said, from sentence structure to expression.F．If we do not, we will not be able to understand what the entire article or story is about.G．Once we understand what the words mean, we need to figure out what the message is.（5）Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. 21 It gives you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating stronger neighbor relationships.The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in. Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. 22 It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with them.Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. 23 When you borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.24 You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.As Emma Seppälä put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but connecting with them is worth the effort. 25A．Remember every small gesture counts.B．A crisis is a test of communication skills.C．It can actually boost your mood in the long run.D．Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.E．It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.F．Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.G．Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.（6）The rise of social media has revolutionized human connectivity, but its overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated. 26One significant problem with frequent social media use is comparing ourselves to others. Many individuals experience “Facebook envy”. 27 Gradually, it may result in self-doubt. To boost self-confidence, it is essential to reduce time on others’profiles, and focus on self-reflection.Social media can also make it hard to form real friendships. Constant online interaction may make us feel lonely and left out when we see others having fun online. Stina Sanders, a former model, explained “When I see my friend’s photos of a party I didn’t go to, it can make me feel quite lonely and anxious”. 28 Quality sleep is essential for mental health, but excessive phone use before bedtime can severely disturb it. The anxiety and envy induced by social media content can keep our brains alert, making it challenging to fall asleep. 29 Avoiding the phone for at least 40 minutes to an hour before bed can improve sleep.“ 30 However, it can also change the way we recall our life. If we direct all of our attention trying to take the perfect photo, less will be available to enjoy other aspects of the experience in real time,” said Dr. Bono. To decrease these effects, practicing self-discipline and limiting phone use can help us to stay focused and clear-minded.If you feel like social media is beginning to affect you, why not consider allocating less social media time? The slight change can do you a lot of good.A．Regular use of Facebook can keep good relationships.B．Social media offers a convenient way to record memories.C．This can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction with themselves.D．Plus, the blue light that is given off by screens affects our sleep.E．Therefore, it’s important to develop genuine offline relationships.F．Social media can lead to serious physical and mental health issues.G．The reliance on it can negatively impact people’s mental health in the long run.（7）For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to rush directly to tourist sights. For me.I find lots of joy in grocery shopping on holiday.As a vegetarian, finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. 31 The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled cakes, the ones I would struggle to find even in the UK. 32 I was so delighted that I试卷第5页，共8页could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.33 Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission whenever I visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. 34 That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. 35A．I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.B．The challenge of finding food is interesting. too.C．The smoked product is unique and specially packed.D．So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.E．It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.F．Corn pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.G．By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.（8）Traveling allows you the opportunity to explore new places and unplug from daily routines and distractions. But let’s face it: Sometimes you want and need to stay connected when traveling abroad. Beyond scrolling through news and keeping up on social media, having a cellphone can be an essential tool to connect with other travelers and find cheap accommodation. 36 Here are tips to avoid the high international roaming (漫游) charges.Buy a local SIM Card. One of the most affordable ways to stay connected while traveling is to bring your phone and buy a prepaid SIM card at your destination. Before you travel, check with your provider to make sure your phone will work abroad. Swapping out the SIM card will give you a new international number. Make sure you keep your original SIM card in a safe place. 37Use Wi-Fi Only. If you check email or social media infrequently and don’t feel the need to constantly upload travel photos. waiting until you can connect to free wireless networks can save you a lot. 38 While you’re at it, switch off any apps that grab data. Look for restaurants, cafes or public spaces that offer free access to Wi-Fi.39 To save time and money, load up your phone in advance with travel and other apps, music, books, maps, travel guides and anything else you may need. Free Wi-Fi can be slow in many public areas. And you don’twant to get stuck waiting for a map or guide to load when you need it.Disconnect. While you can find plenty of uses for your phone while traveling, there are also good reasons to disconnect. Be engaged as you explore new places. 40 Technology is so ubiquitous (无所不在的) in work and personal lives that it can be hard to focus on a new culture if all you’re doing is staring down at your phone.A．Download Before You Go.B．Know your limits and try to overcome them.C．Make sure you put your phone in airplane mode.D．That card is associated with your new phone number.E．Sometimes you fail to wander in a totally new environment.F．Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds and enjoy the moment.G．Your phone is also a key connection to friends and family back home.（9）The smell of sweat, the noise of crashing weights and the muscular people in tank tops make the gym’s strength class or weight room seem forbidding, whether you’re a seasoned lifter or a complete beginner.41 Most benefits of strength training go beyond appearances. It subjects our bones to more pressure than our daily routines and increases muscle mass and bone density. Now that you know resistance training is important, here’s how to get started.Set a goal that is attainable and improves your daily life. 42 That might mean pressing weight overhead to ensure you can put your luggage in the airplane’s overhead bin or doing weighted squats (深蹲) for hiking preparation.The ideal way is to work one-on-one with an experienced certified trainer. 43 Look for one who not only guides you through workouts but also understands your unique journey and helps you reach your full potential.Private training with friends or joining in small group classes is also a cost-effective way to get individual attention. While you might tend to position yourself in the back corner of the room, I suggest heading to the front where a coach can monitor your form and offer feedback.44 If you favor strength-training apps, opt for one with video demonstrations. If none of these are appealing, start at home with basic-level bodyweight exercises like squats. 45 Grab a gallon water jug, hug it to your chest and dive into a squat. This not only adds resistance but challenges your core muscles to sustain stability.A．It’s like having a fitness associate.试卷第7页，共8页B．It’s worth pushing past that fear though.C．Take my word for it, no one else is looking at you.D．As you gain more confidence and strength, raise the bar.E．You’ll begin to see an impact far beyond your jeans fitting better.F．Think about which aspect of your life could be noticeably improved.G．Take videos of yourself performing those movements and watch them between sets.（10）A workable and pretty easy solution to improving your listening skills is that you begin to realize how much of your ability to be an effective listener is really about you, not the other person and how fascinating or boring they are. 46We tend to assume that listening is little more than showing up and paying attention to the other person.47 It’s worth noticing how we instinctively (本能地) listen in conversation and whether or not that given listening mode is really what’s called for.You need to identify your personal “hot spots”. 48 Whether it’s talking about climate change or Father’s Day, when you are not interested at all, you realize it is hard to concentrate. That kind of self-knowledge comes by having a scientific approach and observing yourself in action.49 For example, your surrounding environment, the topic at hand, or even particular company may affect your ability to listen. When you do this, you can more easily see what gets in the way of your ability to listen and understand. Thus that makes many of our work-related conversations much easier.In a performance review or heated debate, you can remind yourself if you’re having an emotional response to feedback and are having trouble hearing the other person out. Observing and learning from your behavior, and noticing how you are affected by your surroundings help you uncover your unique needs for doing your best listening. 50A．Considering external factors is also important.B．Besides, get curious about your conversation style.C．In fact, if they’re boring, in some ways that is on you.D．But it’s also deeply tied to paying attention to ourselves.E．Effective listening is about creating the space for others to express themselves.F．The topics are what uniquely set you off and emotionally inspire you in some ways.G．Those are going to help everything from meetings to client presentations run smoothly.参考答案：1．C 2．F 3．A 4．E 5．D【导语】这是一篇说明文。

阅读七选五真题演练Passage 1Losing weight is tough.For most people, it requires a change in diet, a change in exercise habits, and a change in attitude.1●Set healthy goals.If you’re overweight and want to change that, the first step is deciding what your target weight is. 2●Start small.Making major behavior modifications isn’t something that happens overnight.3 Commit to eating 5 servings of vegetables a day and exercising 2 days a week for the first week, and then add a little more each week.●Track your diet and exercise.Now it’s time to start working toward that goal. The best way to stick with your diet and exercise rules is to track it.4Or you can do it the old fashioned way and keep a written food and exercise journal. Find what works for you and write down what you’ve accomplished every day.● 5Every month you should take a look at your goal and see what type of progress you’ve made toward accomplishing it. If you’re not where you want to be, make minor adjustments. Try doing different exercises or cutting back on certain types of foods that you may be eating too much of.Losing weight and keeping it off is a highly personal thing. Find what works for you and stick with it.A.Evaluate and adjust.B.Here’s how you can accomplish all the three.C.You might as well start with your own attitude.D.There are plenty of apps that allow you to do this.E.What steps are you going to take to achieve your goal.F.So start with 1-2 things per week and work up from there.G.Write down your goal and set a date by which you want to accomplish that goal.本文为说明文。

七选五1There are times when people come into your life, and you know at once that they are sure to be there. They serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be: your classmate, neighbor, teacher, long­lost friend or even a real stranger. But __1__，you know that at that very moment they will affect your life in some serious way.__2__. However, on reflection you realize that without getting over them you would have never realized your potential ability and strength.Everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance or with good or bad luck. __3__. Without these small tests, life would be like a smooth road to nowhere. The people affecting your life, and the successes and failures you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most important ones. If someone hurts you, forgive them, __4__.__5__，for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and really listen. You should set your sights high, hold your head up, tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.Most importantly, if you love someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.A．when you look eyes into themB．because you are likely to get addicted to themC．Don't forget to embrace those unpleasant momentsD．Make every day count and appreciate every momentE．Illness, injury and love all occur to test the limits of your soulF．Sometimes things happening to you may seem challenging at firstG．for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious篇章导读：本文是一篇议论文。

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专项练习一专项练习一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 hi 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 m pants for the miners ．These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more ．In In 1873, 1873, 1873, Strauss Strauss Strauss received received received a a a letter letter letter from from from a a a Jewish Jewish Jewish tailor tailor tailor named named named Jacob Jacob Jacob Davis Davis Davis who who who had had had invented invented invented a a a process process process of of of connecting 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 ．should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago．1 _ 2___ .So they are called "diseases of civilization"lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses．3 . However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of tod They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains．4___ 5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cuttingFor 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, k n own as ―March Madnessǁ, refers to the yearly 65 –nown as ―March Madnessǁ, refers to the yearly 65 – team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). __2 Teams Teams compete compete compete against against against each each each other other other in in in a a a single single single –– elimination (单局淘汰) ) tournament tournament tournament that that that eventually eventually eventually crowns crowns crowns a national 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 littl –known universities. This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little – known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4 College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselv__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. Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these ju 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 monsterǁ 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 g 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 But there there there is is is also also also opposite opposite opposite evidence. evidence. evidence. The The The Organization Organization Organization for for for Economic Economic Economic Cooperation Cooperation Cooperation and and and Development Development Development recently recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate suc . People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either. ―It is is not not not really really really success success success that that that the the the British British British dislike,ǁ dislike,ǁ dislike,ǁ says says says Carey Carey Carey Cooper, Cooper, Cooper, a a a professor professor professor of of of management management management at at at the the the University University University of of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. ―It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or wh separates them from their roots.ǁ4 They They set set set out out out to to to do do do things things things in in in their their their way. way. way. They They They work work work long long long hours. hours. hours. By By By their their their own own own efforts efforts efforts they they they become become become millionaires. millionaires. ___5 ___5 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And m .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And m 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.ǁD. 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. ___1 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports 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 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 appe the ―life -enrichingǁ 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 good and and services, services, services, many many many of of of which which which could could could be be be called called called ―luxuryǁ ―luxuryǁ i tems. items. items. Among Among Among them them them are are are vacation vacation vacation trips, trips, trips, the the the best best best medical medical medical care, care, care, and and entertainment. 4 One this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spen goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to dem 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 spendi 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. 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 jus not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.ǁCheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of y speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plen your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and ea follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more cle ___3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will apprec 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 f act, 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. There is an English saying:― 1 _.ǁ Until recently, few people took t he 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 th 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 do 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 enoug 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 whidiminish both stress and pain. D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, thestomach 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.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 effectǁ after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of of psychologists psychologists psychologists examined examined examined the the the work work work patterns patterns patterns of of of two two two groups groups groups of of of workers workers workers in in in the the the Western Western Western Electric Electric Electric Company. Company. 2 . . The The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to f that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from 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 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, happy, take take take an an interest interest in in in others others whether whether they they they are are are your your your classmates classmates classmates or or or workmates. workmates. workmates. Congratulate Congratulate Congratulate them them them on on their their successes successes successes and 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 themG. The second experiment tells us what teachers said has a great effect on the students. The seven Cs of a good letter What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress our reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs. Clear. Clear. Use Use Use short, short, short, direct direct direct sentences. sentences. 1 T alk alk as as as if if if the the the reader reader reader were were were right right right there there there with with with you .Above you .Above all, all, don’t don’t don’t use use use an an introduction.. Correct. 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If 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. Conversational. This This This is is is really really really the the the secret secret secret of of of good good good writing writing writing , , 4 . . Such Such Such a a a letter letter letter has has has a a a natural, natural, natural, friendly friendly friendly tone. tone. tone. Let Let Let your your personality come through naturally. Considerate. 5 .Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know 。

Several times each year the Queen gives afternoon tea parties at which guests are served tiny cakes filled with cream from her own cows. Cakes and sandwiches are brought in by footmen, yet you never see the Queen touch a thing. She simply sits beside a big silver plate, pouring cups of tea for everyone and carefully avoiding the cakes.At cocktail parties the Queen moves from group to group, chatting informally, and manages to make one glass of diet(节食)drink to last an entire evening.Tours abroad are difficult because hosts(主人)seem to believe the warmth of their welcome must be shown with wonderful state banquets(宴会). But the Queen has perfected the art of appearing to enjoy her meal without actually eating much.During one visit to the Pacific islands of Tonga, a specially-prepared dinner was arranged in a hut made of wood and bamboo leaves. Deep holes were dug in the ground, filled with hot stones and baby pigs, and the pigs were slowly baked over several days. The Queen looked uneasily at her plate when she discovered a whole roast pig was her serving.Then she became uneasy when a turkey, some meat, bananas and an apple were also carried in for each guest. So she depended on her old favorite trick of talking with her host. , King Tupou IV, carrying on a warm conversation. At the same time she pushed her food around her plate and only ate a piece of turkey and some fruit.Reporters traveling with her have noted that the Queen will sometimes seem so carried away by a foreign leader’s political chat that she simply never has time to finish a meal before it is time to get up and make her speech. She will lift her fork to swallow a mouthful, then put it down again to make another point, leaving almost all of her meal untouched.1. The main idea of the passage is about ____.A. the Queen’s favorite foodB. the Queen’s tours abroadC. how the Queen keeps her diet during her toursD. the Queen’s trouble with a foreign leader2. The Queen talked with her host and carried on conversation with him. The purpose of doing this is ____.A. to show her politenessB. not to eat muchC. to show her great interest in foodD. to hide her dislike to the food3. We can infer from the passage that tours are difficult for the Queen, because ____.A. she has to meet with so many important leadersB. she has to eat much oily foodC. she has so many reporters to travel with herD. hosts always present wonderful state banquets4. What probably is the Queen’s art of acting at state dinnersA. Appearing to enjoy her meal without actually eating much.B. Drinking Malvern water.C. Eating a piece of turkey and some fruit.D. Eating much without being noticed.【答案与解析】1. C解析：文章谈到了食品以及女王的“tours”，但主旨是女王如何“keep her diet”。

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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。

2020年高考英语复习：七选五阅读专项练习题10篇AIn the middle of the Pacific Ocean lies the tiny island nation of Tuvalu，the fourth smallest country in the world. This group of four islands and five atolls (islands made from coral) is famous for its sandy beaches and turquoise (蓝绿色的) waters and has long been a popular tourist destination for nearby New Zealanders. However, the nation of Tuvalu is at risk of soon no longer existing; not because of war or political change, but because it will be covered by the rising ocean.Tuvalu is experiencing the harmful effects of global warming. As global temperatures rise, so does the ocean temperature. Due to the scientific law of “thermal expansion,” when water heats it get bigger. 1．Most experts claim that the effects of climate change will make Tuvalu uninhabitable within the next 50 years. Problems are already emerging. As sea levels rise, ocean water containing high levels of salt is travelling further and further inland destroying the little amount of soil Tuvaluans have to grow crops.Even before Tuvaluans began to suffer from the effects of climate change, lift on Tuvalu was tough. 2．Most of the land on an atoll is rock-hard arid any soil that exists on it is usually thin and poor for growing crops. The nation has always had to import food apart from fish.More serious than Tuvalu’s lack of home-grown food has been its lack of drinking water.3．Therefore, Tuvaluans depend almost entirely on rainwater for their water needs. Unfortunately, due to a geographical phenomenon known as La Nina, Tuvalu often suffers from long periods of drought. In autumn 2010, after seven months of no rain, the Prime Minister had to declare a state of emergency riot only because of a lack of drinking water, but also because the water left was polluted with cholera (霍乱) 4．_____ Tuvalu’s problems have led some of its 11, 000 inhabitants to consider migrating to Australia or New Zealand.5．They know they’ll have to someday, but for as long as possible, they want to remain and make the world aware of what is happening to their homeland due to chimate change.BNewton's law of motion, where every action has a reaction, is appropriate not just to physics. 6．from the value of products and prices of produces to customer choices, advertising affects society and plays an important role in increasing business sales.7．When companies use advertising, sales increase, according to Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, founder of a French advertising company. The increase in business sales also promotes the quality of life for consumers. Basically, advertising causes a chain reaction that increases the economy of the area where the product or service ad is.8．In the minds of consumers, advertising can add value to a product. The image or brand that advertising helps to create becomes a part of the product, which is what makes one product brand more valuable than the competitors. This is why a consumer may be willing to pay a higher price for a name brand product rather than buy a brand they are not familiar with at a lower cost.Pricing. 9．It spurs （促进）a sense of competition. When one company advertises a product for its price, its competitors want to stay competitive. Then they may lower their prices to meet the competition.Consumer choice. Advertising also has an influence on businesses because it leads to the creation of new products and improvement of existing products to meet consumers' needs. 10．However, when advertising introduces a new product that is better than the existing one. market share can quickly shift to the company offering the newly-advertised product.CPut on new set of gasses for a new viewToday I visited San Francisco’s modern-art museum. I was there to see a new exhibit about spaceflight.11．I like to “visit” this particular painting every time I go to the museum not only because it evokes（唤起）strong feelings, but because I always find something new.There's real pleasure to be found in revisiting a museum replaying a game or rewatching a movie. Some of that enjoyment comes from the feeling of familiarity of course.12．.There’s always plenty more to see, hear, taste, smell, feel, of understand the second or third time around. But how do you discover the exciting new thing in the familiar?One way is approaching whatever task is at hand by searching for the things that you didn't see in the first time around. First, recognize that everything is always changing.13．Second, remove judgment from the experience, if possible, and just observe what's new. For example, look for the ways in which a change in your neighborhood is interesting or exciting.14．That could mean removing sugar, coffee, a certain kind of media from your life for a specified time. Once the break is over, that same thing will have more of its former interest or excitement.15．So is true that novelty is fun, but given enough of a break in between, repeated experiences regain that initial excitement.DThings to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy Later in LifeThese behaviors and activities are proven to help keep your brain young.Keep learning new things.Learning new information and skills throughout your entire life helps to keep your brain strong even in the later years of life. Activities that have the highest value for brain health are novel and complex to each particular person. What is easy for one person may be challenging for another. 16．Exercise regularly.Exercise can improve our energy levels, sense of well-being, sleep, and brain health. 17．Identifying why we do not exercise permits us to systematically break down our barriers, and to slowly change our behaviors towards a healthy lifestyle.Socialize and have fun!Friends provide opportunities to enable the sharing of experiences, new learning, challenge, emotions, trust, and understanding. Friendship also provides the necessary motivation towards activity and involvement. Engagingin new pursuits with friends often helps develop new life roles, which provide us with an opportunity to feel appreciated, enjoy life, laugh, and have fun. 18．Be health conscious.It is important for us to take control of our health and understand that we are in charge of managing of our bodies. 19．Once we establish our own role in the management of our health, the importance of a close and trusting relationship with our physician becomes apparent.Slow down and appreciate the silence.20．Our brains require time to process information more deeply, in order to gain more benefit from our daily experiences. A fast-paced lifestyle can cause chronic stress and have other negative effects on our health and well-being. Reducing demands we place on ourselves is an important step towards stress reduction, and a more fulfilling life.Studies have shown a relationship between spirituality and the immune system. As we continually learn more about the potential of positive thoughts to influence health, people are beginning to integrate these practices more frequently into their daily lives, and experiencing life-changing results.ESchool phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomach aches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.21．Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it can also be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop school phobia, and phobias can also develop in response to bullying, an unrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.22．Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children with this condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor who can help the child and provide assistance to help parents and school officials support the child. As soon as school phobia is identified, parents should take action too.23．, and it can prevent the child from succeeding in school.24．If bullying in school is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher can meet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support so that the child feels a friendly adult is always available. Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies. 25．Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears of school and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment of school and school-like activities.FFinancial Education-Awareness DilemmaWhen it comes to financial education, the majority of today's youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 26．Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2% per year. lf you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102,or less than $102? The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.27．The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degreeof financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 28．On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 29．What is the solution? 30．Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, whichwill keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.GFew things feel as painful as rejection. Rejection means not being invited to a friend's party. Rejection means having your actions criticized. Rejection means failure when you're trying to sell your idea. Every "no" indicates a door closed to you. 31．Developing your self-confidence is key. Rejection is simply the reaction or opinion of another person. 32．Never think you are worthless or unlovable. What you should do is make a list of things you have done well or contributions you have made. Review them every day. Fill your nighttime and early morning brain with confidence.Rejection will enhance whatever negative things you say to yourself. Even the most successful and confident people feel downhearted when rejected, but most of them never tell themselves how terrible they are. 33．Make sure what you say to yourself builds yourself up instead of tearing yourself down.34．Instead, they view it as an opportunity to further understand human relationships and inner strength. They avoid the pain of rejection and put rejection into context. Using rejection to your advantage involves looking on every blow as a learning experience. It also involves learning and growing from negative voice.35．You can feel the pain as you like, crying or locking yourself in, but don't let it become a long-term visitor. It is wise for you to respond positively and effectively.HAs is often the case, when we wake up feeling sleepy and with dark circles under eyes, many of us often make a decision: “I’m going to bed earlier tomorrow!” we are so determined. 36．We are still absorbed in what we are doing without realizing it is already too late the next day. This behavior is called “bedtime procrastination” (睡眠拖延症), and results from lack of self-control and our body clock.37．According to a study carried out by a group of health psychologists, 53 percent of the 2,400 participants said they didn’t follow their sleep schedule, delaying it at least twice a week. They delayed bedtime because they couldn’t stop doing other trivial things (琐事), which were keeping them up in the first place.People who generally have trouble resisting temptations and following their intentions firmly are also more likely to delay going to bed. They find it hard to control themselves. 38．Our body clock also plays an important role when it comes to bedtime. Those who get up late are more likely to postpone their bedtime than those who wake early every morning. Night owls would go to bed late at the very beginning of the weekday, even though they had to get up early for work and school. 39．Therefore, if we want to cure our bedtime procrastination, the intention to go to bed earlier is not enough. 40．We should have a clear understanding that bedtime procrastination is a big problem. The choices we make could turn out to be pretty important for our health.IJohannes Gutenberg-The pioneer of the printing pressJohannes Gutenberg was chosen to be the most important figure of the past millennium by the media. You may not be familiar with him. 41．Gutenberg is praised for having invented the printing press and therefore preparing the way for printing books.He was born into a wealthy family in the city of Mainz, Germany. His early training was in goldsmithing. In 1428，he moved to Strasbourg and lived there for almost 20 years.42．Gutenberg used his skills in metalwork for the mass production of books.43．That means that each copy of the Catholic bible and all of its 73 books were painstakingly handwritten by 10 penmen. Gutenberg fashioned a font（K）of over 300 characters, far larger than the fonts of today. To make this possible, Heinvented the variable-width mode and perfected the mixture of materials used by type factories up to the present century.44．Between 1450 and 1455，while preparing to produce a large Latin bible, Gutenberg thought to have printed a number of smaller books, a Calendar and a paper Letter of Indulgence The Bible or 42 lines, the oldest surviving printed book in the Western world, was completed by August 15,1456.The discovery of the modern printing press changed the way information was delivered45．Even today in the computer age, we rely heavily on the printed word or text for instruction, information and for the pleasure of reading literature.JThis summer, when earthquakes rocked Southern California on back-to-back days, it was a close-to-home reminder that we may one day experience the “Big One,” a quake with the power to kill and destroy. A few people, however, saw something else: a photo opportunity. Tourists poured to a large crack in a highway to see evidence of the damage for themselves and, of course, take a quick selfie.46．It feeds so many of the weakest parts of ourselves: our born attraction to images of human faces instead of landscapes or objects, our interest in capturing memories, and yes, our need for social approval. Yet, it is easy to feel uncomfortable with selfies and even laugh at them, especially when they are risky or in bad taste. So why do we take selfies?Selfies have become so common that my grandma does them when we get together. 47．Instead, selfies are a way for us to connect and communicate, and feel a more personal connection with people all around the world.In one example, researchers developed a #ScientistsWhoSelfie campaign studying how scientists posting photos of themselves with their work on social media influenced public opinion of the profession. 48．“Those scientists in general were described as warmer, but no less competent,” said Paige Jarreau, the lead author on the study.While some scientists refused at first, fearing that their colleagues would consider them self-centered or thinkthey take their work less seriously, those concerns disappeared once researchers explained that it could help build public trust. “This is not just me taking a duck-faced (嘟嘟嘴) selfie or trying to look cute on camera,” said Dr Jarreau. “This is me being able to better tell the story about my science in a way that helps people trust me.”49．Dr Jarreau recalled a road trip she made to national parks, where she witnessed so many people taking selfies, she began taking photos of the selfie-takers themselves. “Ask yourself: Why are you posting that picture?” she said. “If there was a platform that didn’t enable likes, would you post it?” After all, there are other ways to develop a social connection. You could send the photo to a private group. You could put it in a frame at home. You could be mindful in the moment by not taking it at all. 50．参考答案A篇：1．E2．B3．C4．A5．FB篇：6．G7．C8．A9．D10．FC篇：11．D12．E13．F14．G15．CD篇：16．C17．A18．E19．D20．GE篇：21．D22．G23．E24．C25．A F篇：26．B27．D28．F29．G30．AG篇：31．E32．B33．C34．G35．D H篇：36．D37．A38．C39．E40．F I篇：41．F42．D43．B44．G45．A J篇：46．B47．D48．G49．E50．A。

高考英语试题精选-阅读理解专题七选五(2013-2022)高考英语真题分项汇编（全国）2022年(全国甲卷)Important Things to Know When Dining OutCultural dining etiquette(礼节)might surprise you with some of its important rules.___36___. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family—no matter where you are in the world.Chopstick RulesThe way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions.When you put them down between bites,always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.___37___.Hands or Utensils(餐具)In India and the Middle East,it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand.People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand.___38___,instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile,you may never touch any food with your fingers.People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.Making Requests___39___.In Portugal,this would be a serious mistake,because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills.Similarly,in Italy,never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange,but they are important in various countries.___40___,the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.A.The more friends you make in your lifetimeB.The more time you spend in any given countryC.Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD.Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE.It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plateF.Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG.It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal2022年(全国乙卷)Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health.Here are five ways to sustain(保持)long-distance friendships.·Set a regular dateLong-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equally contact(联系)and share with one another.With busy schedules,squeezing in phone calls can be a challenge.___36___.·More isn’t always merrierMake sure you have communicated with your friend about how frequently each of you wants to be contacted and what method works best for you both.___37___.There are alternatives to constant written communication,such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat.·Practise empathy(共情)___38___.The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additional time demands placed on the friend who has moved.The one in the new environment should be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may feel abandoned.·___39___Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distance friendships.Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible,extra effort goes a long way on special days.Simply keeping a diary that keeps track of friends’birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothing slips by you.·Don’t rely on technology alone___40___,but long-distance friendships—even close ones—may require more conscious effort to sustain.Try to seek out chances to renew friendships.How to do it?Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.A.Remember important datespensate by writing lettersC.It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeperD.Try to find a time that works for both of you and stick to itE.Friends need to talk about their preferred methods of communicationF.It is easy to have a sense of connectedness through social mediaG.You may be the friend who left or the one who was left behind2022年（新高考I卷）Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled“Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.”One reason was:“You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,”while another read:“___36___”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.___37___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.___38___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.___39___You and your partner will probably have different skills.___40___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 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.2021年（新高考1卷）My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.36So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard.It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.The place wasn’t entirely authentic,though.Unlike a normal Parisian apartment,the plumbing (水管)worked.37Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said,“Ouverture des portes,”in perfect French.That is the only French phrase I mastered,and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.Parisians are different from you and me.They never look lazy or untidy.As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago,they eat great food and never gain weight.38French strawberries do not taste like cardboard.Instead,they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.39On our first morning in Paris,I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries.I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon.My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten.But they cost$18!In France,quality of life is much more important than efficiency(效率).You can tell this by cafés life.French cafés are always crowded.40When do these people work?The French take their35-hour workweek seriously—so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.A.Not all the customers are tourists.B.The quality of life in France is equally excellent.C.There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.D.The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.E.That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.F.Our aim was to see if we could live,in some way,like real Parisians.G.The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.2021（全国乙卷）According to Jessica Hagy,author of How to Be Interesting,it’s not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.(56),if you’re out of your comfort zone or if you’re wandering into somebody’s house for the first time.So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous,trying different foods and talking to strangers.People love to talk about themselves.If you can start the conversation with a question other than“What do you do for a living?”,you’ll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you’re talking to.(57),it can bring in“I have this old,broken-down vehicle”or“I rode the bus with these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back.”It just opens up conversation.(58)If you can’t take their wine away,you should certainly try to take away their soapbox（讲台）.If you’re the host,you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the situation(59).And what about that other dinner-party killer:awkward silence?If you’re faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party,the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment（赞扬）.(60)Just quickly turn around and say,“This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it.”So being interesting at a dinner party isn’t that hard.A．How do you know the hostB.The first step is to go exploringC.If you ask the question“How did you get here?”D.Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangersE.Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to sayF.What about that person who had too much to drink or won’t stop talkingHe or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most2020年(新高考全国I卷)Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.16 Do you want to be a good public speaker?Here are some principles you must master.People want to listen to someone who is interesting,relaxed and comfortable.Too often, when you stand up to give a speech,you focus on the“public”at the expense of the“speaking.”17Focus on the speaking.Talk directly to your audience,be yourself and make a connection.Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes.Yet,the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking.People’s attention wanders constantly.In fact,most people only absorb about20percent of a speaker’s message.So,don’t stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious one.18Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker.19And like everything else in life,that takes practice.Remember,even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.20It’s rare to hear someone say,“I wish that speaker had spoken longer.”On the other hand,you probably can’t count the times that you’ve thought,“I’m glad that talk is over.It seemed to go on forever!”So surprise your audience.Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated.It’s better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.A.Do the opposite.B.You want to be an effective public speaker.C.You don’t need to apologize for a minor slip.D.When it comes to public speaking,less is usually more.E.The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience.F.Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners.G However,the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.2020年(全国卷II)Emoji(表情符号)and Workplace CommunicationIn Asia,messaging platforms are growing rapidly,with users in the hundreds of millions,both at work and play.___36___.It’s been reported that76percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work.Written communications can often read as cold and ing emojis can add humor and feeling,keeping intention clear.___37___,encouraging better and more frequent communication.In any given office,employees can range from age22to70and beyond,and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge.___38___.While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually,for those used to working with traditional tools like email,it may feel like a learning curve(曲线).The good news is that it’s simple to learn and can be worth the effort.There is also the matter of tone(语气).Who hasn’t received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day?___39___.Emoji can help communication feel friendlier,and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.___40___,and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome.And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication,you’ll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.A.Message with emojis feel more conversationalB.Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendlyC.Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strangeD.The popularity of these platforms is spreading globallyE.Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestlyF.Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplaceG.An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform2019年（全国卷I）Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to“go out and get some fresh air.”36According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if the air quality in your camping area is good.37If the air you’re breathing is clean-which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving，energizing oxygen.If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles（肌肉）and your brain.Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing （治愈）.38In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery.It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pressure，and put people into a better mood（情绪）.Greenery is good for us.Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead.39It gives us a great feeling of peace.40While the sun's rays can age and harm our skin,they also give is beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin—put on sunscreen right as you head outside.It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working,and that's plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.A.Fresh air cleans our lungs.B.So what are you waiting for?C.Being in nature refreshes us.D.Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E.But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F.Just as importantly,we tend to associate air with health care.G.All across the country,recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.2019年6月(浙江卷)Rock music consists of many different styles.Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups,they make very different music.___31___At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC,the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours.By mid-1963,the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. ___32___They held large concerts and performed at clubs.They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England.They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends(传说).John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.___33___They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February7,1964.Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. ___34___The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time.The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵)by local and nationwide newspapers at that time.Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll.Thanks to the Beatles,a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market.___35___A.They decided on a tour to the United States in1964.B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.C.Rock music developed in the1950s and the early1960s.D.However,their songs changed the lives of generations to come.E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night(1964)and Help！(1965).G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's53rd street studio.2019年（全国卷II）Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump?This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin.36Like the child on the diving board,you will stay undecided.37More than that,how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal?First,you need toevaluate yourself,your values your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc. Only then should your you’re your goalsYou also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation.This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment.There are times when your heart is not in your work.38So,slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity（清晰）of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths.Remember that goals are flexible.39They also need to be measurable.You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important.For example,you may want to be a Pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough.40You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A.This can affect your work.B.So how should you motivate yourself?C.However,this should not discourage you.D.So why should we try to set specific goals?E.They can change according to circumstances.F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G.Without motivation you can neither set a goal nor reach it2018年（全国I卷）Color is fundamental in home design–something you’ll always have in every room.A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you’ll love to live in.Do you want a room that’s full of life?Professional?Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?36,color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.Over the years,there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.37,they can get a little complex.But good news is that there’re really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home:the small ones,the medium ones,and the large ones.38.They’re the little spots of color like throw pillows,mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms.Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa,small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas,dinner tables or bookshelves.39.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones,and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls,ceilings,and floors.Whether you’re looking at wallpaper or paint,the time,effort and relative expense put into it are significant.40.A.While all of them are usefulB.Whatever you’re looking forC.If you’re experimenting with a colorD.Small color choices are the ones we’re most familiar withE.It’s not really a good idea to use too many small color piecesF.So it pays to be sure,because you want to get it right the first timeG.Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways2018年（新课标III卷）Before there was the written word,there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate,joy and sorrow,life and death,and everything else in between.36We dance from Florida to Alaska,from north to south and sea to sea.We dance at weddings,birthdays,office parties and just to fill the time.“I adore dancing,”says Lester Bridges,the owner of a dance studio in Iowa.“I can't imagine doing anything else with my life."Bridges runs dance classes for all ages."Teaching dance is wonderful.37It's great to watch them.For many of them,it's a way of meeting people and having a social life."38"I can tell you about one young couple,"says Bridges.“They're learning to do traditional dances.They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile.39”So,do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better,calmer,healthier?Andrea Hilliersays,“Dance,like the pattern of a beating heart,is life.Even after all these years,I want to get better and better.40I find it hard to stop!Dancing reminds me I'm alive."A.So why do we dance?B.Dance in the U.S.is everywhere.C.If you like dancing outdo ors,come to America.D.My older students say it makes them feel young.E.I keep practicing even When I'm extremely tired.F.Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.G.They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.2017年（新课标I）If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping,I would have laughed heartily.Campers,in my eyes,were people who enjoyed insect bites,ill-cooked meals,and uncomfortable sleeping bags.They had nothing in common with me.36The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer.37We slept in a tent,cooked over an open fire,and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom.This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work,recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.I was,nevertheless,talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness.38 Instead,we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner.My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.39We have done a lot of it since.Recently,we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set.There is a separate bedroom,a modern kitchen with a refrigerator.The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.40It must be true that sooner or later,everyone finds his or her way back to nature.I recommend that you find your way in style.A.This time there was no tent.B.Things are going to be improved.C.The trip they took me on was a rough one.D.I was to learn a lot about camping since then,however.E.I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F.After the trip,my family became quite interested in camping.G.There was no shade as the trees were no more than3feet tall.2016年（新课标I）Secret codes(密码)keep messages private。

2021届高考阅读七选五训练阅读七选五1Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question："Should I jump？" This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin. (1) Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.(2) More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal？First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. (3) So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity （清晰）of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. (4) They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can't become one because your eyesight is not good enough. (5) You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A．This can affect your work.B．So how should you motivate yourself？C．However, this should not discourage you.D．So why should we try to set specific goals？E．They can change according to circumstances.F．Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G．Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. (1) So challenge the following limits:①Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. (2) But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, "Go on, I'm not scared!"② (3)Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. So some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.③Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.(4) A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.④Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. (5)A. You should do it continuously.B. You don't need to go to the gym.C. Someone may hang up on you.D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop.F. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.3Why Do We Find It Hard to Say “No”？As we all know, saying “no” to others is not easy at all. But sometimes we have to learn to say “no”. (1) Below are common reasons why people find it hard to say “no”:● (2) You are a kind soul at heart. You donˈt want to turn the person away and you want to help when possible, even if it may eat into your time.●Afraid of being rude. I was brought up under the idea that saying “no”, especially to people who are older, is rude. This thinking is common in Asian culture, where face saving is important. (3)●Wanting to be agreeable. You donˈt want to alienate (疏远) yourself from the group because youˈre not in agreement. So you agree to othersˈ requests.●Fear of conflict.(4) This might lead to an ugly confrontation (面对). Even if there isn’t, there might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects in the future.● (5) Perhaps you are worried saying “no” means closing doors. For example, one of my friends’ wives was asked to work in another department in her company. Since she liked her team, she didn’t want to go. However, she didn’t want to say “no” as she felt it would affect her promotion chances in the future.A. Wanting to help others.B. Fear of losing chances.C. Wanting to keep a good relationship.D. I slowly realized I needed to learn to say “no”.E. You are afraid the person might be angry if you refuse him/her.F. It means not making others look bad or lose face.G. To learn to say “no”, we have to first understand what’s stopping us from it.4French Universities to Offer More Classes in English France aims to bring more foreign students to its universities by offering more classes taught in English.France is home to famous universities like the Sorbonne in Paris and several leadingbusiness schools. (1) But it ranks (排名) behind the US, Britain and Australia in the total number of foreign students who study there.(2) The country has seen increased competition from Germany, Russia, Canada and China. Under the new plan, France will ease student visa requirements. (3) Starting next March, foreigners who have earned a French master's degree will be able to receive a residence visa (居留签证). The change is meant to help recent graduates look for work or set up a business in France.(4) Currently, students in France—including foreign students—pay (about) 170 euros a year for a bachelor's degree and 243 euros a year for a master's degree. Officials said the low cost of education in France leads students from other countries to believe that the quality of a French education is lower than what other countries offer. Beginning in September 2019,non-European students will pay 2,770 euros a year for a bachelor's degree and 3,770 euros for graduate degrees. (5) France will use the extra money to build better education facilities and increase the number of scholarships for foreign students.A. Student visa applications also will be available online.B. That's why we need to welcome more foreign students.C. The country is a popular choice among non-English-speaking students.D. That is still much less costly than some other European countries, however.E. Increasing the number of foreigners studying in the country would help build French influence overseas.F. France also plans to increase the costs for students who come from outside the European Economic Area.G. Between 2011 and 2016, the number of foreign students studying at French universities fell by 8.5 percent.5If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. (1) So challenge the following limits:①Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. (2) But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear inthe eyes and say, "Go on. I'm not scared!"②Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to develop.Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. (3) Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.③Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.(4) A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.④Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. (5)A. You should do it continuously.B. Someone may hang up on you.C. You don't need to go to the gym.D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on.G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.6If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. (1) So challenge the following limits:Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously.If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. (2) But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eye and say, "Go on. I'm not scared!"Take a class for a hobby you've been wanting to developMake sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. (3) Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for yourhobby may also give you extra income.Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.(4) A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. (5)A. You should do it continuously.B. Someone may hang up on you.C. You don't need to go to the gym.D. Running in the gym may be a better choice.E. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on.G. You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.7How to develop courage by overcoming daily fearsAt times, when it comes to courage, we tend to believe it only applies to rare and uncommon situations. Yet our ordinary lives can also be full of courage, even if we are not facing the end of a gun, a wild animal or a dangerous criminal. Courage doesn't just mean doing heroic acts. (1) In fact, where there is fear on a daily basis, there are opportunities for you to show your courage. Here are some suggestions to develop courage by overcoming daily fears.Recognize your fears.By realizing that you're fearful, you are more likely to get to the bottom of what your fear is. (2) you might come to understand that you're afraid of failing or taking chances. You may be fearful simply because you don't have confidence in yourself. The key is not to dwell on your fear, but rather to understand what it is that you're worried about.Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen.If you hesitate to take action, ask yourself this: what's the worst that can happen? Thenprepare to accept it. Then go on to improve on the worst. Is failure the worst thing that can happen? No, absolutely not. (3) . Doing nothing is actually the worst thing that can happen. When you take no action, you are assured of getting nowhere.Take action(4) . You cannot think courage comes just in one day. You need to act to overcome your fear. Your action may put you into discomfort, but you have to just do it. And your action can prevent you from being stuck.(5)To build up your confidence, you need to do the same thing over and over again. Soon you will discover that less courage is needed because you have already gained mastery. You are able to move decisively forward.A. Share your fears with others.B. Practice, practice and practice.C. So you are already in a comfort zone.D. Courage comes from taking action.E. Each undesired result is just one more step towards your goal.F. Finding out what is truly holding you back.G. You needn't wait for an emergency to occur to develop courage.8After a long day at work, coming home is a breath of fresh air. Home is a comfortable place to sit back and relax. (1) Below are a number of things we can do to create a healthy home environment that will help to ease the workday stress and promote our physical and mental health.(2) It may seem like a tiring thing to clean but there is a reason for doing so. We can remove dust by cleaning the house. Leaving layers of dust everywhere means that there is a build-up of dust. And where do these layers of dust go? Into our lungs.Making sure the rooms are full of sunlight is also important. We may not realize it but sunlight is an important part of our growth. We all know that sunlight promotes better working conditions. (3) Think about using a Parans system where sunlight does not reach. This technology gathers the sunlight by using solar panels (板). It can send out sunlight wherever weare.It is also a good idea to add more plants in our house. (4) They also give off oxygen, which can lower stress and improve our moods.Along the lines of being green, it can also be vital to think about what things we are bringing into the house. Try to avoid specific plastics that are harmful to health. (5) They may contain poisonous chemicals that can be breathed in, or simply absorbed through the skin.A. However, is it as healthy as it can be?B. Is our home as comfortable as it used to be?C. The same thing applies to certain carpets and paint.D. Going green will help to remove toxins (毒素) in the air.E. Besides, it can reduce both stress and high blood pressure.F. Cleaning the house regularly is the first thing we should do.G. It is acknowledged that a greener lifestyle is linked to better health.9Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. (1) Here is how to make one.● (2) In order to make a change, you need to decide why itˈs important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.● Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consi der re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. (3) Thatˈs a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.● Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If youˈre tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. (4)take another look at other methods you could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.10Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. (1) Here’s how to make one.•(2) In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.• Rethink mornings. Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags. (3) That's a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.• Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you're tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found. (4)another look at other methods you could try.A. Get a sleep specialist.B. Find the right motivation.C. A better plan for sleep can help.D. And consider setting a second alarm.E. If the steps you take are working, keep it up.F. Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.G. Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】G 【小题2】B 【小题3】A 【小题4】E 【小题5】C【解析】（1）G. 推理判断题. 根据前句Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of same coin表示"动机和目标设定是一个硬币的两面"，以及后句Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided表示"就像孩子在跳水板上一样，你会犹豫不决"，可知表示"没有动力，你既不能设定目标也不能达到目标"的选项G符合上下文的语境，故选G.（2）B. 细节理解题. 根据后句More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal？表示"除此之外，你应该如何保持动力来实现目标"，以及后文介绍激励自己的方法，可知表示"那么你应该如何激励自己呢"的选项B符合上下文的语境，故选B.（3）A. 细节理解题. 根据前句There are times when your heart is not in your work表示"有时你的心不在工作中"，可知表示"这会影响你的工作"的选项A符合上下文的语境，故选A.（4）E. 细节理解题. 根据前句Remember that goals are flexible表示"记住目标是灵活的"，可知表示"它们可以根据情况变化"的选项E符合上下文的语境，故选E. （5）C. 细节理解题. 根据前句you may want to be a pilot but can't become one because your eyesight is not good enough表示"你可能想成为一名飞行员，但由于你的视力不够好而不能成为飞行员"，以及后句You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal表示"你应该重新评估你的目标，并激励自己设定一个新的目标"，可知表示"然而，这不应该让你气馁"的选项C符合上下文的语境，故选C.动机和目标设定是一个硬币的两面，没有动力，你既不能设定目标也不能达到目标。

高考英语《阅读理解＋七选五＋应用文写作》真题含答案Ⅰ.阅读理解Asouthern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”，took the first­place spot with 68，105 votes. It weighed around 1，400 pounds.Fat Bear Week started in 2014. At first, it was just Fat Bear Tuesday. Mike Fitz, a former park keeper at Katmai, noticed that live webcams showing the bears generated a lot of online comments, so he let people vote for their favorite fat bear on the Internet. The one­day event attracted 1，700 votes. In 2015 , it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800，000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign.The contest serves two main purposes. First, some of America's national parks are in remote and undeveloped areas, which are difficult or costly to reach. Fat Bear Week brings Alaska's wilderness to fans' computer screens. “ It's not limited to the fortunate few who can go to the river anymore，” Fitz said.Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in. “ The 2，200 bears of Katmai are strong for feeding on some of the healthiest salmon (三文鱼) in the world，” said Sara Wolman, a former park keeper. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai's bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far.Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it's because it shows a conservation success story. For one week, people don't have to focus on climate change or habitat loss. “ Maybe things aren't super great all the time in the world，” said Felicia Jimenez, who is a current Katmai keeper. “ But there are some really fat bears in Alaska. ”【语篇解读】本文介绍了位于阿拉斯加州南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区举办的“胖熊周”活动。

高考阅读七选五练习Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people.1 The mental health benefits from music can’t be argued.Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.2However,for the same reason,music can be very beneficial if one is in pain.By distracting(分心、）the mind from the pain,music,people say,can lower stress and anxiety levels.This,of course,can lead to less pain.Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed.3While the validity of the idea is still being assessed,the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure.Similarly,according to researchers,listening to just30minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels,through the lowering of stress and anxiety.When it comesto heart health,there is speculation(推测）that it’s not the style of music,but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health.In one European study,participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure.4On the other hand,when the music slowed,the participants’stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.5But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for,which is what makes music so valuable.A.This feeling can also result in many other health problems.B.Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud.C.This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing.D.They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep.E.The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive.F.It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety.G Interestingly,the more cheerful the music was,the faster their heart rates were. Keys：1-5FBDGE拓展练习假定你校正在组织英语作文比赛。

2019年高考英语阅读理解七选五专题训练10篇（带答案）2019年高考英语阅读理解七选五专题训练10篇(名师精选真题实战训练+详细解题过程，值得下载练习)[一]Open Hearts to LifeWe often close ourselves off when unfortunate events happen in our lives; we also try to forget pain by pretending it doesn’t exist，but we can’t make it.15 The three ways below can open your heart more fully and completely.Breathe into pain.Whenever a painful situation arises in your life，16 .If we run away from sadness that’s un folding in our lives，it gets stronger.Ask your heart what it wants.To start this process，you should ask，“Heart，what decision should I make here？What action feels the most rights？”17Engage your shadow.Many of us who are on the personal development path always get caught in such characteristics，like happiness，love and passion. 18 Try asking yourself a few questions: What parts of myself could I do without？Is there anything I’m hiding from myself？Don’t be afraid of what comes out; instead，acknowledge them and be with them as much as possible.Once you are a lithe(柔韧的) clearer about what exactly you’ve been hiding，you will get easier to shine your light on it.19 Take one a day at a time，determine which work is best for you，and see what you can discover.A．It might be painful or even scary at first.B．Meanwhile，we end up losing parts of ourselves.C．There is no need to do every one of these at the same time.D．See what comes up，and then engage to evaluate the outcome.E．you can truly open yourself and explore whatever y ou’d likeF．we should try to embrace it and then take a deep breath to lean into itG．In this case，why don’t we learn to open hearts to let the world soften us?答案15.G16.F17.D18.B19.CEvaluating Sources(来源)of Health InformationMaking good choices about your own health requires reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of health information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to find relevant information, how to separate fact from opinion, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources.36Go to the original source .Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study.37Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behavior “contributes to” or is “associated with” an outcome; this does no t mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result.38 Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to betrue, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertiseme nts.39 Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully, and be aware of quackery(江湖骗术).40 Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about health problems will serve you well throughout your life.A. Make choices that are right for you.B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.D. And examine the findings of the original research.E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an author’s point of view.G. The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.参考答案：36-40 GDFBAEveryone loves travelling, right? Unfortunately, money can sometimes be a problem ... but not if you’re prepared. 31 Tip 1: Decide where you’ll go base d on your budget.The cost of your trip can depend greatly on where you want to go. So, knowing the average costs in a country can help you plan your trip. 32 By contrast, Eastern Europe and South-East Asia are cheaper and still offer great cultural experiences.Tip 2: Choose hostels and campsites.33 But sadly, in a lot of places, this is just not realistic for those on a budget. That’s why whenever I travel to countrieswhich are expensive, I choose to stay in hostels or campsites. Hostels are a sure way to meet potential travelling companions while also saving money. Camping is also a great choice for budget accommodation, especially if you enjoy the outdoors.Tip 3: 34Another advantage of staying in hostels is that you will always have access to a kitchen. Eating in a restaurant can be very expensive, so you can easily save by cooking your own meals. Many cities have markets where you can buy fresh food and vegetables on the cheap, and you can even try to make the popular food of the country.Tip 4: Look for discounts on major attractions.Obviou sly when you’re travelling you want to see everything the country has to offer.35 Many tourist attractions have a student or youth discount and some attractions are free for everyone on certain days.So you see, if you come prepared, you can easily travel the world, no matter what your budget is!A. Learn to cook traditional food.B. Don’t always rely on restaurants.C. How to travel on a budget is a tricky question.D. Yes, everyone loves the luxury of a five-star hotel.E. But you can research and se e if it’s possible to see them for less.F. For example, countries like France and the UK can be pretty expensive to visit.G. Here are some tips to gain better travel experience, regardless of your bank savings!参考答案：31-35 GFDBE[四]Negative situation s happen all the time. We can’t avoid them, so how can we deal with their negative effects?36 Join a positive support group.It’s important to join a positive support group. Surrounding yourself with positive people will help you stay positive in a negative situation.37 Their negative attitudes will bring you down and prevent you from practicing positive thinking.38Talk about the things you are grateful for with your friends. Keep a gratitude journal to record the thankfulness you feel on a daily basis. A ct ively acknowledging what you’re grateful for will help you to always have a grateful mind and heart, even when bad things happen.Retrain your mind.Do you constantly question your actions?39 The more you talk negatively to yourself, the more that negativity will become a part of you. Instead, practice the power of positive thinking. Any time a negative thought comes into your mind, replace it with a positive one. Gradually, this will become more natural for your brain to automatically turns a negative into a positive.Exercise your body and mind.Exercise is good for your bodies and your minds! 40 Besides, getting out there and moving around will keep your body in better shape, as well as boosting your self-esteem for having the discipline to exercise.A. Express what you are grateful for.B. Retrain your brain to stop doing that to yourself.C. There are plenty of negative people out there —avoid them!D. The positive people help to focus on the brighter side ofthings.E. It releases the chemical in your brains that makes you feel better.F. Here are some tips that help us to stay positive in negative situations.G. When you’re in a negative situation, you can get stressed out very easily.参考答案：【语篇解读】人生不如意十之八九。