2020年高考英语复习：七选五阅读 专项练习题10篇(含答案)

2020年高考英语二轮专题复习七选五10篇练习A1.Which is much more significant to you when you are finding a job？Working experienceor an advanced degree？Well，I believe diverse people have different answers. 1 Here are some reasons：Above all，most of jobs don't require such a high degree，which means just some work，such as theoretical physics，archaeology，or literature，needs high academic qualification. 2 For example，when you are offering a department manager post，and there is a man who has already been a manager for three years but only has a master's degree and an inexperienced person with a doctor's degree，which one would you choose？Definitely the first one for the manager who doesn't acquire a doctor's degree but has rich working experience.3 For instance，Bill Gates，who was the richest man in the world and one ofthe most successful merchants.What a wise choice when he decided to abandon studying so that he could gain more working experience instead of a doctor's degree！Or Steve Paul Jobs，who discontinued his study at the age of nineteen in order to becomea member of a computer company just like Bill Gates. 45 Maybe you shouldn't have to gain an advanced or high degree，but that doesn'tmean nothing.Probably a bachelor's degree is still necessary in this fiercely competitive society.All in all，I think rich working experience is much more important than an advanced degree.A．However，a degree is still required for most people.B．Meanwhile，rich working experience will draw more attention.C．Secondly，plenty of experience will bring you success much earlier.D．In my view，either working experience or an advanced degree counts.E．As for me，I will say working experience without hesitation.F．As a matter of fact，more people with rich working experience become successful.G．From all of these，we can see that an advanced degree isn't so necessary as working experience.2.Many kids help out around the house with chores(家庭杂务)，such as sweeping the floor，emptying the dishwasher，taking out the trash and so on. 1Paying kids for chores is one of the most hotly debated parenting topics，especially at a time where everyone is more concerned about their finances.The logic behind tying allowances to chores is clear. 2 So they should pay kids to do their jobs.3 Susie Walton，a parenting educator and family coach，believes that by rewardingkids，parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return.“Running any kind of household is a team effort，”Susie said.“A home is a living space for everyone in the family.It's important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house，and that families decide together how they want their home to look，and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.”4 They believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards motivates kidsto do chores，and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money.“Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards，”says Chris Bergman，founder of Chore Monster.“ 5 ”A．Many people hold the view.B．In exchange，they get some pocket money or other rewards.C．Other people think differently.D．But some people do not think that kids should get rewards for doing chores.E．Grown­ups get paid to do their jobs.F．Kids need positive reinforcement(强化)to help motivate them.G．Pay kids is sending a bad message.3.How to run international meetingsAs more of us do business across cultures，it's best to prepare ahead of time before heading to the meeting table.Here are four rules for different countries.Stick to the scheduleWhere：Germany，Austria，JapanWe've all been to meetings that have a loose agenda，if any at all.They don't start on time and they seem to repeat. 1 Japanese are more likely to create a detailed agenda and pass out supporting documents several days before a meeting. 2 Meetings that run long in Germany are often taken to mean that the parties are not communicating efficiently.3Where：China，Malaysia，SingaporeDebating a topic can go against the traditional Chinese concept of“saving face”，which means avoiding any mistakes or actions that could bring ughing at even an obviously amusing answer or pointing out a potential mistake can spoil the entire meeting.Enjoy the interruptionsWhere：Italy，France，SpainWhen Pascal Soboll meets with clients in Italy or Spain，he's no longer offended if they leave early or arrive late.Rather than attend the entire three­hour meeting，he has learned that his colleagues there—and in some parts of France—attend based on their own timetable.4 Rather than expect people to sit through his entire presentation，he makesit easier for them to turn up as needed.Please，no small talkWhere：Finland，SwedenIn places like Finland and Sweden，where non­meeting related discussions like chat about the weather can be regarded as a way to be off a formally­set agenda and asa waste of other people's time.In some countries，including Finland，there are long pauses in the conversation.5 These breaks are used as a way to process what the other person is saying withoutinterrupting.A．Not so in these countries.B．Germans and Austrians are similar.C．Don't even think about a brainstorm.D．There's often no way to tell how things are going.E．Don't try to fill them，though，with small talk or anything else.F．What do the long silences，idle chit­chat and serious faces really mean in context?G．For Soboll，that means changing his own German­based expectations of client behaviour.4.When I was younger I was fascinated with stories of magic. I was absorbed in bookswhere wizards(男巫) and fighters battled the powers of darkness in strange worlds.I was delighted when they won bringing peace and happiness to their lands.1 Iwanted to be able to magically make my pain disappear, to make my problems go away.As I got older, however, I realized that there was no such thing as magic.2 I had daily pain from a back injury that never healed（治愈）right. I still sometimes dreamed of magic but in time even that faded away.3 This magic grew stronger in my heart, soul, and mind day by day. It was calledLOVE. This magic connected me to my own highest self and to all of the other souls in this world. It didn’t abolish my poverty but it made every day of my life feel richer. 4There is such a thing as magic in this world. There is such a thing as magic in each one of us.This magic is called LOVE. 5 Also, I hope you use it to help others, to heal this world, and to build a bridge to souls of everybody.A. I struggled through a long period of poverty.B. I was not eager to have any power that controlled the world.C. Then one day I started to discover a different kind of magic.D. May you choose it, share it, and live in it every single day of your life.E. It didn’t get rid of my pain but it helped me deal with it so much better.F. It helped me see them as the beautiful, loving and joyful souls they truly are.G. Most of the readers like me secretly wished for magical powers for themselves.5.Sound like a list of your homework for the next few nights — or maybe even justfor tonight? 1. It’s your teachers’ way of evaluating how much you understand what’s going on in class.And it helps strengthen concepts.2. It’s inviting to start with the easy things to get them out of the way.However,you’ll have the most energy and focus when you begin, so it’s best to use this mental power on the subjects that are most challenging. Later, when you’re more tired, you can focus on the simpler things. If you get stuck ona problem, try to figure it out as well as you can —but don’t spend too muchtime on it because this can mess up your homework schedule for the rest of the night.3. But don’t pick someone whom you’ll never get it done!Most people’s attention spans aren’t very long, so take some breaks while doin g your homework.Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive than if you stop every so often.Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. 4.Once your homework is done, you can check over it if you have extra time. Be sure to put it safely away in your backpack —there’s nothing worse than havinga completed assignment that you can’t find the next morning or that gets ruinedby a careless brother or sister. 5. Now you’re free to hang out.A. Homework is a major part of going to school.B. Luckily, you can do a few things to do less homework.C. When you start your homework, deal with the hardest tasks first.D. But if you’re really concentrating, wait until it’s a good time to stop.E. If you need to, ask an adult for help or call or email a classmate for advice.F. And no teacher still believes that “chewed by the dog” lie — even whenit’s true!G. In conclusion, no one is expected to stay long, and people have very differentlearning styles.6.If you desire to meet new friends, have fun and get into shape, basketball is thebest sport for you regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur._____1_____Here are some of the benefits you can acquire from playing basketball.• Improve your fitness levels.Playing basketball will definitely improve your fitness levels. Basketball is an amazing cardiovascular(心血管的) exercise, which is beneficial to people with heart problems. ____2____• Encourage teamwork.Basketball requires team work to achieve a common objective. ____3____this sport is great for kids, as it shows them how to work together in harmony to reach the goal. Learning how to relate with others will improve your child’s confidence a s well as self-esteem(自尊).• ____4____Making a shot or winning can really improve your child’s self-esteem, which isa vital aspect during childhood. Children with confidence are able to overcomechallenges better, according to recent studies.• Develop social skills.It brings individuals together and helps create friendship and bonds. This providesa great opportunity for children who are shy, as it helps them interact with newfriends. ____5____Although there are no drawbacks associated to playing basketball, it is necessary that you perform other exercises to improve your speed and power.A. Build up your muscles.B. Improve confidence and self-esteem.C. The players have to work as a team to guarantee a win.D. Social skills will help your child function better in life.E. Basketball is popular worldwide due to a variety of reasons.F. Generally speaking, basketball is one of the safest sports in the world.G. Moreover, it aids in oxygen circulation and blood distribution throughout thebody.G7.As warming continues，scientists warn the oxygen content of oceans across the planetcould be more and more reduced，with serious consequences for the future of fish and other sea life.1 One is the simple fact that as water gets warmer，it can hold less dissolved(溶解的)oxygen.The other reason is less obvious.The entire ocean gets its oxygen from the surface—either from the atmosphere，or from photosynthesizing algae floating at the top of the sea. 2Global warming is expected to reduce the mixing of the ocean by making surface seawater lighter.That's because in a warmer world we can expect more rainfall and more melting(融化)of glaciers，icebergs，and ice sheets. 3 The extra heat from the warming atmosphere will also make surface water expand and thus make it lighter still. 4 Instead，more of the oxygen will remain near the surface，where it will be used up by oxygen­breathing organisms.A low­oxygen ocean may become an inescapable feature of our planet.A team of Danishresearchers wondered how long oxygen levels would drop if we could somehow reduce our carbon dioxide emissions to zero by 2100.They determined that over the next few thousand years oxygen levels would continue to fall，until they declined by30 percent.The oxygen would slowly return to the oceans，but even 100，000 yearsfrom now they will not have fully recovered. 5A．It's not known why the oxygen level of oceans has reduced.B．Scientists point to two reasons to expect a drop in ocean oxygen.C．Fresh water's inpouring will make the water at the ocean's surface lighter.D．The oxygen then spreads to the deep ocean as the surface water slowly sinks.E．Global warming has caused the reduction of the oxygen content of oceans worldwide.F．The light surface water will be less likely to sink so the deep ocean will get less oxygen.G．If they are right，we have every reason to worry about the major effect it has on sea life.H8.The Science of Risk-SeekingSometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth tasking. 1 Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 2 As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from onegeneration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 3No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 4 To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.5 For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active. As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.A.It all depends on your character.B. Those are the risks you should jump to take.C. Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.D. Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.E. This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.F. However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.G. New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.I9.Are you having trouble concentrating when you're reading a book or listening to alecture？This list of activities might help to improve your study habits.Make a list.We often have trouble paying attention to one thing because our brain wants to think about something else. 1 You don't worry about whatever else you should be doing.Sleep more.Studies show that people who sleep fewer than eight hours a night fora period of time have slower response systems and more difficulty recallinginformation. 2Eat healthier foods.Many people enjoy foods high in fats and sugars. 3 They might give you a temporary burst of energy.However，that energy is soon followed by a crash.Reduce screen time.This may be the most unpopular suggestion among young people.Screen time— time spent looking at cell phones，televisions，computer screens，has a clear effect on the attention span. 45 Concentration improves for students who participate in team sports.It couldbe that being active is helpful in this way.Participating in a sport trains your brain to concentrate on specific tasks，and shut out other thoughts.A．Be active.B．Practice more.C．These foods can provide enough energy for focusing.D．But these foods can't be helpful enough when it comes to focusing.E．That is bad news for teens who stay up studying the night before a test.F．Researchers advise parents to limit it when their children need to be focused.G．By writing down all the things you need to do，you'll gain a sense of control.J10.We've all experienced peer pressure(同伴压力)．It happens to everybody.However，people have different reactions.Confident people refuse to do things they don't want to do，but shy and anxious people often give in.It may be because they want to be liked.It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them，or perhaps they're just curious about trying something new. 1It's hard being the only one who says no and the question is：how do you do it？2 If you think that missing maths，or smoking，or going somewhere you know yourparents wouldn't like is a bad idea then the answer is simple：don't do it.It's your decision，nobody else's.You don't need to be aggressive.You don't need to shout and scream，but you must be confident and you must be firm.You need to say，“No，thanks.I don't want to do that.”Being on your own against everybody else is very hard，so it can really help to have at least one other peer，or friend，who will say no too. 3 You want friends who will support you when you're in trouble.You don't want people who will always agree with the majority.Remember，the most popular people aren't always the most trustworthy.4 You can learn a lot from people of your own age.They can teach you greatfootball skills or the best way to do your maths homework.They can recommend music and advise you on fashion.And don't forget you can tell them things too，and that always feels great.So，find friends who have similar interests.And remember，friendship isn't about feeling depressed and guilty. 5A．Choose your friends carefully.B．Firstly，you must decide what you believe in.C．It's about sharing experience and having fun.D．Of course，peer pressure isn't completely bad.E．It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.F．Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.G．Whatever the reason，some people end up doing things they really don't want to do.答案解析1.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。

2020年高考英语专题复习阅读填空-七选五(10篇)四1.Exam anxiety is something that almost every person experiences during his or herstudent life. (1) ．However．if students spend all their time feeling anxious,a lot of valuable time would be wasted．In this competitive world；exams cause a tot of nervousness to students. For some.exam anxiety encourages them to work harder．while for others it may be the root for poor performance.leading to failure in exams and lack of confidence． (2) ．They will havea low opinion ofthemselves even if they have prepared well.One of the most important methods of avoiding exam anxiety is (3) ．Studying regularly for a few hours helps increase the confidence of students．If students are not able to handle anxiety. they can talk to their teachers and friends to relax themselves (4) ． Creating a peaceful a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at home can be equally helpful.(5) ．Students tend to avoid sleep or they don’t have meals due to anxiety.but it isharmful to their study and health. It’s better that students should plan their time reasonably and take proper breaks between studyingA．In fact．some students ale anxious by natureB．to communicate with othersC．Little anxiety helps one concentrateD、． To sleep and eat well is equally important E．to prepare well in advance ．F．Fairing to handle it may result in poor academic performanceG Parents also avoid putting pressure on their kids to do well2.For college graduates, it is of vital importance to write application letters well.(1) It should state clearly the job you want, and should tell what you havedone. It should be simple, human, personal and brief without leaving out anynecessary facts.In writing a letter of application, keep in mind that the things a possible employer is most likely to want to know about are your qualifications, your achievements and your aims. (2) If the first few sentences fail to win the reader’s attention, the rest of the letter may not be continued at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not to your own needs or desires.For example, instead of beginning with “I saw your advertisement in today’s newspaper” you might say “I have made a careful study of your advertising during the past six months” or I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives use your product and why they like it.”(3) Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now applying. Collegegraduates looking for their first positions often ask what they can provide in aletter and what if employers warn experience, which, naturally, no beginner has.(4)It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter. Make a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect.(5) That makes it easier for a possible employer to get in touch in you.A. Here are a few suggestions for you to prepare yourself better for your interview.B. An excellent idea is to enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with yourletter.C. The answer is that everything you have ever done is experience.D. Don’t be afraid of being a new hand.E. Try to avoid writing in general.F The purpose of a letter of application is to help you to “sell” yourself.G. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most import.3.How to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings（调味品）and enjoying each other’s company. (1) .Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to preparea soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling waterwith the addition of meat bones or fish heads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices. (2) . Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for a Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on. You can make you r hot pot using the more traditional metho d of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables.(3) . Mushrooms of all kinds are also common to Chinese hot pot preparations.(4) . At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 8 people dependingon the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings.(5) !A. Finally, arrange the seating reasonablyB. Now comes the turn to enjoy your hot potC. It will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fullyD. Here are some easy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at homeE. For more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuanF. Popular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomatoG. It usually lasts a couple of hours because you are cooking and eating in smallparts.4.How to pick a good bookIt is not news that we spend more time texting（发短信）and surfing online than ever. But a recent study shows that more teenagers are reading good old-fashioned and ink-on-paper books. Reading is a good way to widen your knowledge and learn about yourself. You probably know how to find the best application programs for your phone.（1）Start with your interests.Reading on your own isn’t like reading for school.（2） This could be ancient martial arts, readings in computers, or fashion design books. If you can name the subject, you can find books about it.Find your “type”（3） Books of fiction, like novels or short-story collections, can transport you to another world or help you to imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same. Try some different types of fiction and see which one you prefer. Non-fiction books give you the “who”,“what”,“when”and “why”of something. They tell stories suing facts, but that doesn’t mean they are dull.Read the “blurb(简介)”The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books are known as “blurbs”. These comments not only give you an idea of what the book is about, but also help you to pick out future books. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the blurb and see which authors praised the book. （4）（5）Your local library can provide you with a lot of great books. Explain your interests and mention any writers you like, and the librarian can point you towards books that you will like.Finally, you’ll probably enjoy what you’re reading if you find a quiet place and make time for the book.A. Ask an expertB. Read in a quiet placeC. Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?D. You can pick something that suits your interests.E. But do you know how to pick a book that you will really like?F. It is necessary to work out what the book is mainly about before reading.G. Often, they will have similar styles, and you might find you like books by thoseauthors, too.5.There is no way to make somebody stop smoking,and just like with users of any drug,itis very unlikely a person will stop unless he or she wants to. (1)Step One: Make ObservationsSmoking use can affect memory and make it difficult for people to do well at work or school.Other bad effects that you may notice include: (2) Is she getting sick more often than she used to?Write down your concerns using "I" statements,such as "I feel sad that when you smoke you give up your artwork." (3)Step Two: Approach the PersonBring up your concerns to your friend at a relaxing time.Express your concerns using the statements you wrote down.Tell him you will be there to support him if and when she decides to give up smoking.He will likely give you one of three responses: He wants to quit.(4)He wants to stop,but not yet.You must be willing to calmly accept any of these responses.If he says he does want to stop,go on with the next step.If not,they will have to be visited later when he is ready.Step Three: Prevent Him Giving Up Halfway(5) However,symptoms only appear after some time of quitting smoke.Thiscauses some who are addicted to believe that they are not actually addicted and to start using again.A.He doesn't want to quit.B.Does this person appear more nervous?C.Are you lazy because you smoke too much?D.It's best to approach the person in this manner.E.People can become physically dependent on smoking.F.The drug can't stay in the system for a long period of time.G.But there are steps you can take to support a friend or family member.6.How to Say No to Your BossSaying “no” to a request can be a difficult thing, especially when the person making the request is your boss. (1) The following steps are helpful.Give yourself some time to think about the request before saying “no”.f the request arrives via email, don’t reply right away.(2) If your boss asks you in person or on the telephone, request some timeto give it thought and tell her you will get back to her by a specific time. Consider the request carefully to determine whether you have to say “no”.Prepare your answer before telling your boss “no”.Anticipate questions she might ask in response to your answer, and decide how you want to answer them. Rehearse your conversation with your boss out loud to help build your confidence before the real conversation.Choose the right time and place to speak with your boss.Have the conversation in private if your work situation allows you to get a moment alone with your boss. Keep in mind your boss’s workday pressures and work style. If she is a morning person and gets grumpy(脾气暴躁的)in the afternoon, besure to speak with her before lunch.(3)If your boss is asking you to take on more responsibility, that shows that she has faith in your ability to do the job. Acknowledge that it means a lot to you before telling her that you feel you cannot do it.Tell your boss why you have to say “no” to the request.(4) Your boss will be grateful that you answered honestly, rather thantrying to take on a project you cannot handle.Offer an alternative solution.For example, if your boss asks you to serve on a committee, suggest someone else in the company that you think may be interested and capable of serving. (5)A. Pay your boss a compliment while denying her request.B. Even if you try your best to do everything the boss lets you do, there are timeswhen you can’t do and have to say “no”.C. Put yourself in your boss’s shoes and consider how the company will be affectedif you refuse the request.D. Maybe you could offer to share the workload with someone else.E. Most employers respect honesty in their employees.F. Try a compromise.G. Set the request aside and think about it for a while.7.Our habits are what shape us---our words, our behavior, and even our life itself.(1)Pity yourself.All bad habits start with never-ending pity for your unhappy self and talkingendlessly about your bad luck. Your figure, income, education, apartment, theweather, and even the tiniest inconvenience can become a cause for feeling upset.Those who develop the habit of pitying themselves lose the sympathy (同情) of people around them. (2)Assess everything in terms of money.Some people think that happiness can be achieved by having lots of money and that you can’t really enjoy life if you don’t wear fancy clothes, live in a big house or drive an expensive car. (3) Instead, they think it’s their ability to attract it. A truly successful person is not totally dependent on his or her money.(4)Scientists say that people who don’t feel like they belong in their jobs are very likely to feel unhappy and live in poverty. The reason for this is their feelings that make them do what they don’t want and don’t like to do. To get rid of this habit for good, you should put your strength and energy into something satisfying.This is the only way to achieve excellent results.Stay away from your relatives.(5) .And that’s obvious, because it’s the only place where you can findrelief and support when everything comes crashing down around you.A. Do what you don’t like.B. It’s time to change your living pattern!C. As a result, they often have low-paid jobs.D. Nobody wants to be around those people.E. Most successful people love and cherish their family the most.F. And among them are some habits that should be avoided at all costs.G. However, wise people do not refer to wealth as the amount of money they get.8.●Does failure really exist?If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t. (1) The moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born.● (2)Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that! (3) Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.●Don’t believe in a clear finish line for goals.It’s a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control. (4) If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.●Be sure that you don’t see difficulties as failures.Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you’re weak;it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals. (5) You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.A. Never give up on yourself.B. Failure only exists in your own mind!C. That’s exactly how failure makes us feel.D. It simply means you have not done enough yet.E. You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.F. Instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!G. Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.9.Vegetarians (素食者) around the world have long believed that a vegetarian diet isa healthier choice than a meat-based one. Studies have shown that not only dovegetarians have less heart disease and fewer circulatory problems, but they also tend to have fewer chances of cancer. (1)Should you consider becoming a vegetarian you may wonder: (2) The term “Vegetarian” generally describes a person who does not consume meat, fish, or seafood. However, there are several types of vegetarians, and the vegetarian diet can change depending on which category the person falls into.(3) Today’s importance on meat-centred diets has been proved to contributeto many of our modem illnesses. Choosing to get rid of or limit the meat you eat can bring you many of the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. In addition to the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, you will also reduce your share of the suffering that human beings bring to animals.Many people start vegetarian diets without doing nutritional research and learning what a balanced vegetarian diet makes up. As a result, a large number of new vegetarians complain that they lack energy. (4) Others find quite a few other problems that come with a poorly balanced vegetarian diet.Not everyone wants to be a vegetarian. Accepting this is part of being a vegetarian with style. (5) Stylish vegetarians should also be able to turn down a meaty dish politely without annoying their hosts.A. What do vegetarians eat?B. The benefits of a vegetarian diet are many.C. Forcing your beliefs on others is disrespectful.D. Meal planning is important whatever diet you choose.E. A balanced vegetarian diet can’t make sure health alone.F. Also, they often experience a great loss of muscle mass.G. It’s no wonder that more and more people turn to vegetarian diets.10.Moving abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family, friends andeverything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different. (1) . It’s a time to discover new things, make new friends and begin a new adventure.So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?Live with a native speaker(2) . First, you have a friend! Living alone can be a lonely experience,especially if you are far from home.You also have the opportunity to meet your housemate’s friends and socialize(交往) with them. (3) . In addition, you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.Socialize with the local peopleThe thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but it is worth it. (4) , attending and evening class or participating in a language exchange with people that are interested in learning your native language.(5)The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience. I have tried things that I have never tried before. My knowledge of the different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.A. Try the local foodB. But it’s also excitingC. I currently volunteer with homeless peopleD. You can also speak the local language every dayE. Improve my French vocabulary and understandingF. You can meet other people in the area by joining a clubG. There are many advantages to living with a native speaker答案解析1.答案为：CAEGD2.答案为：FGECB3.答案为：DCFAB4.答案为：EDCGA；5.答案为：GBDAE6.答案为：BGAED7.答案为：FDGAE8.答案为：BAFED9.答案为：GABFC10.答案为：BGDFA。

核心题型强化专练—阅读七选五一、阅读七选五（本大题共65小题，共650.0分）Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life．(1) There is constant competition for academic degrees，jobs，customers，money and so forth．In a sense，competition is one of the motive forces to the development of society．(2) ．Therefore，the only way to survive is to be competitive．Growing in a competitive environment is important for a child because future adult life is difficult．Finding a good job，for example，is an extremely competitive activity．Today，most people obtain knowledge through various ways and a large number of people get good education．(3) ．The quality of people is rapidly increasing．Competition is more violent than what we thought it should be．The potentially successful job applicant has to be prepared in stronger position by gaining more qualifications and experience．In the sports contests，the strongest will come out as winners．In the business world，to beat your competitors，you must be better than the other employees．(4) ．Though the only way our world rewards people is to give honor to the winners，not to the losers，by attempting to compete at different activities，we can still learn to win and lose，gain experience and know our strengths and weaknesses．Competition prepares us for the tough things in life．Whether in games，in study or in business alike，the aim is to win the game，the degree，the trophy，and the contract．(5) ．A．Otherwise，you will be defeated．B．Modern society demands high-quality talents．C．Learning to be competitive is clearly the best preparation for life．D．There are also many people who have higher degrees in their special fields．E．Children have to learn to be competitive in order to adapt to modern society．F．In the natural world，the weak will be replaced by the strong and the fittest can live．G．We compete when we play games and when we try to do better than others in our study．1. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G2. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G3. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G4. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G5. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways．First of all，it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career．For example，watching someone work can make us a better worker．(1) For example，we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching．This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work．What's more，continuous learning can open our mind．Having an open mind and willingness to takeon new ideas can do wonders．First of all it builds your attitude towards change．(2) Second，when you take continuous learning into account，you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue．(3) They are always looking for new experiences and do different things．Moreover，they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry．To develop continuous learning，you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal．(4) Once your goal is set，build a system to help support your strategy．You want to be looking for different sources of information，but also to be picky about it，In other words，try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source- At the same time，do use tools to help improve your learning system．(5) Seminars （研讨会），workshops ，and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.A．Learning can improve other areas in our lives．B．Besides，learning can prepare us for the unexpected．C．If always learning，you are always improving．D．Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner．E．Being excited about change can affect others around you positively．F．There're various tools to help you present information and learning．G．Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learnings6. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G7. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G8. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G9. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G10. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GHave you ever wondered how the trainers at Sea World get the 19,000-pound whale to jump 22 feet out of water and perform tricks? They get that whale to go over a rope farther out of the water than most of us can imagine．(1) .So how do the trainers at Sea World do it? The first thing they do is reinforce(强化) the behavior that they want repeated — in this case, to get the whale to go over the rope． (2) , in a position where the whale can't help but do what's expected of it. Every time the whale goes over the rope, it's given positive reinforcement and gets fed with fish. But what happened when the whale goes under the rope? Nothing — no criticism, no warning and no feedback. (3) . Positive reinforcement is the key of that simple principle that produces such splendid results. And as the whale begins to go over the rope more often than under, the trainers begin to raise the rope．It must be raised slowly enough so that the whale doesn't starve．(4) . Make a big deal out of the good and little stuff that we want consistently. Secondly, under-criticize．People know they need help when they mess up. (5) , people will not forget the event and usually will not repeat it.So we need to set up the circumstances so that people can't fail. Over-celebrate,under-criticize…and know how far to raise the rope．A．This is a great challengeB．And the whale stays right where it isC．If we figure out a way to motivate the whaleD．They start with the rope below the surface of the waterE．If we under-criticize，punish and discipline less than expectedF．Whales are taught that their negative behavior won't be acknowledgedG．The simple lesson to be learned from the whale trainers is to over-celebrate11. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G12. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G13. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G14. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G15. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GComing to study in the UK is your opportunity to gain the skills，outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential．Applying to study in the UK is a straightforward process．(1) 1．Decide on a university or college and course．To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses，colleges and universities available and compare them．It is also important to check the course entry requirements．(2) If you have any questions，you can contact the university directly，who will be very happy to help you find the information you need．2．Register and apply．Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple；there is one place where you can register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges - you register and apply through UCAS （Universities and Colleges Admissions Service）．3．(3)Your university or college will contact you （usually via email）to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study．If you applied via UCAS it's easy to track the status of your application at any time．(4) You have a place and you can accept straightaway．If you are accepted with a conditional offer，the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements．This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores．For some courses you may be asked to come for an interview before you receive your offer，either on the phone or sometimes in person．(5)A．Apply for a visa．B．Accept your offer．C．We will guide you through it step by step．D．Once you have your offer and your visa，it's time to get packing!E．You can do this using the course profiles on the institutions' websites．F．If you are accepted with an unconditional offer，then congratulations!G．Check the course information before you apply to find out whether this is required．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GI work at a community library．Many people are under the assumption that public libraries are no longer needed because of the Internet．Nothing could be further from the truth．(1) ．A simple Internet search for "cats" produces approximately 2.98 billion results in less than one second．It is a huge number! How do you even begin to sort through all of those results？We hear so much about "false news"．(2) ．Librarians are there to help．They have been trained，through special classes and workshops，to sort through all of the results and find credible sources．Author Neil Gaiman said，"Google can bring you back 100，000 answers．A librarian can bring you back the right one．"(3) ．It helps connect people with the resources they need to find a job，continue their education，and learn new skills．It helps seniors find the resources they need to keep up with the "modern" world．It helps new parents develop a love for literacy in their children and bond with them．It helps local artists and craftsmen display their work．It helps students find the answers to those seemingly impossible homework questions．It allows people to meet and exchange ideas．Libraries are so much more than books and information．Yes，there are public computers，Internet access，movies，music，programs and a thousand other things．(4) ．They are places where people feel safe and welcomed．They are places where someone who has limited resources can freely access materials and equipment they wouldn't otherwise be able to．They can，at times，be a harbor for someone who needs a quiet place to work or study．Some of the best memories of my childhood involve going to the local library and in speaking with many others in the neighborhood，they too have those same memories．They are presently making those same memories with their children and their grandchildren．(5) ．I don't see the Internet doing that．A．We don't know what sources to trust．B．The public library helps people better their lives．C．The importance of library staff comes to the surface．D．However，libraries' meaning and relevance goes even beyond that．E．The public library brings people together to build a strong community．F．In fact，it is because of the Internet that public libraries are needed now more than ever．G．Every day children，students and adults use libraries to learn，grow and achieve their dreams．21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G22. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G23. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G24. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GHow much do you know about colors? The colors that you select create a distinct atmosphere in the room. (1)Pick the color for your room and you can create whatever you feel like. The color will also help you to enlarge the space or making it more inviting, which will also make differently all about it.However, the trick is to select the right version of that particular color. There are different hues (色调) for blues, for instance. (2) Here we have presented a guide that will let you gain a deep insight about the colors.Blue(3) For kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms it is an ideal choice. Of course it is also associated with sadness that means it may not strike note for each and everyone. It is a popular choice among people. Blue comes from the cold side of the color wheel, so it can make the room feel cold, unless and until it is south filling space. If you are attracted to blue color, think of going for purple, or mix red and purple.Dark blue is best for a living room. Probably it is best reserved for high ceiling space. (4)GreenLike blue, green is also a calm shade. (5) It is the shade that reflects nature and renewal. Green produces a positive energy without the feeling of over stimulation.A. Colors can light up the mood of the room.B. You can use it for a living room or a bedroom.C. They won't create similar effect and atmosphere generally.D. Traditionally, blue is just related to calmness and comfort.E. It is better that you select colors that are very warm like blue.F. Dark blue will really make you feel the wall appear near to you.G. But before diving into any decision, here's what you need to know.26. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G27. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G28. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G29. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G30. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GHow to Rent Your HouseBefore handing the keys to your house over to a complete stranger for care，there are decisions you need to make．In fact，the decisions you make now，before searching for a tenant （房客），will make the biggest impact on the success of your rental．(1) What Condition Do You Want Your House in？There is no end to the amount of improving you can do to your house before renting it out．(2) When is good enough，good enough？A house should be clean，empty （unless you are offering it "furnished"，which is uncommon）and free from any major repairs at the time the tenant moves in．Remember，the home does not need to be as fancy as you would want it to be．(3) Tenants will generally never take as good care of your house as you do-so don't spend too much time or money making unnecessary upgrades that will only be ignored or broken．Should You Use a Property Manager？(4) If you have the time，abilities，and energy to manage yourself-you can save a good deal of money by doing so．However，if you try to manage without the ability-it could end up costing you much more than what a property manager might charge．How Much Can You Rent Your House for？Luckily，discovering what the monthly rent will bear for your house is not difficult．(5) In business，market research means to get out there and find out what others in your industry are charging；learning how much to charge for rent is no different．Your house will generally rent for about the same amount as other properties that are of similar location，size and condition．A．The problem becomes learning when to stop．B．No one wants to be a landlord with those problems．C．The following are some questions to answer before you rent out you house．D．Have a professional carpet cleaner clean the carpets before showing the property．E．Look around at other rentals in your area and try to see what the typical quality is．F．The best way to determine how much your house will rent for is to simply do market research．G．The decision about whether to manage yourself or hire a property manager cannot be made by anyone other than you．31. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G32. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G33. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G34. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G35. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GIf you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night，you know it's difficult to stay awake in class today．Your teacher's voice might begin to sound like a lullaby（催眠曲）．(1) To keep yourself awake，some tips are worth trying in class．Sit in the front of the room．Why？(2) Besides，it'll be easier to pay attention and participate when you're in the front．You'll also be near the people who are more likely to participate，and the sound of their voices might keep you awake．(3) Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture．This will help if you're tiredor discouraged by the content of the lecture，because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems．Talking will also keep you engaged and alert．It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class．(4) For example，you might say "I didn't understand the last part of the proof．Could you explain it again in more detail？"Listen actively to the lesson．Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body．(5) To effectively listen to your teacher，you should try to maintain eye contact，face the speaker，pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture．A．Participate in class activities．B．Develop interest in the subject．C．If so，classrooms can be boring because you're tired．D．Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible．E．To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic．F．You'll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily．G．Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson．36. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G37. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G38. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G39. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G40. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GWhat's the purpose of building patience abilities？In a word，happiness．Better relationships，more success．But indeed it takes effort to build them successfully．(1) Thus，when the big ones come，we will have developed the patience we need for hard times．Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience．We，human beings，are still constructed with our old reptilian（爬行动物似的）brain that protects our physical and emotional survival．On the emotional survival side，we want our way to get ahead，to achieve，to "look good．" Let's just face it．(2) So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience-anger，impatience，blaming and shaming．We all have them．And we can grow beyond them．Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain．Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions-we try to change the other person，situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort．But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain，but how our mind is set．(3)Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts．Most of us don't really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest-but very present-painful feelings．(4) But to really care for ourselves，get curious about what's actually happening in the moment inside you．Focusing on what's actually happening，you can notice the worry of not wanting what 's happening，the resistance．(5) When you find yourself impatient，or angry with yourself，you can remind yourself that you are growing，and that，"Sure，this is understandable；this is what happens to me when I'm bothered．" You can say to yourself，" It's true．I don't like this；this is uncomfortable，but I can tolerate it．A．Practice positive self-talk．B．So the solution to pain is an inside job．C．Patience abilities benefit you in many ways．D．Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times．E．we ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem．F．The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming．G．Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances．41. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G42. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G43. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G44. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G45. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways. First of all, it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career. For example, watching someone work can make us a better worker. (1) For example, we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching. This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work.What's more, continuous learning can open our mind. Having an open mind and willingness to take on new ideas can do wonders. First of all, it builds your attitude towardschange. (2) Second, when you take continuous learning into account, you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue.(3) They are always looking for new experiences and do different things. Moreover, they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.To develop continuous learning, you have to begin with setting a clear and specificgoal. (4) Once your goal is set, build a system to help support your strategy. You want to be looking for different sources of information, but also to be picky about it. In other words, try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source. At the same time, do use tools to help improve your learning system. (5) Seminars (研讨会), workshops, and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.A. Learning can improve other areas in our lives.B. Besides, learning can prepare us for the unexpected.C. If you're always learning, you are always improving.D. Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner.E. Being excited about change can affect others around you positively.F. There're various tools to help you present information and learning.G. Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learning.46. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G47. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G48. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G49. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G50. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GSmart devices are sometimes powerful．They put a world of information at our fingertips．(1) That is a huge blessing for parents seeking flexible work hours．Smart phones and tablets can also promote efficiency by allowing people to get things done in spare moments that would otherwise be wasted，such as while queuing for coffee．They can even help lazybones create the false impression that they are working around the clock，by programming their e-mail to be sent at 1 am．But for most people，the servant has become the master．Not long ago only doctors were on call all the lime．Now everybody is．Bosses think nothing of invading their employees' free time．(2) Even people with strong mind check their smart devices with heavy addiction，even during pre-dinner drinks，and send e-mails first thing in the morning and last thing at night．(3) How can we harvest the benefits of connectivity without becoming its slaves？One solution is digital dieting．Just as the abundance of junk food means that people have to be more disciplined about their eating habits，(4) Maybe the only way to break the 24/7 habit is to act together rather than individually．The firms should introduce rules about when people are expected to be offline，and encourage them to work together to make this possible．We must be aware that the faster smart devices become and the more addictive the apps that are designed for them，the stronger the addiction will grow．(5)A．This is partly because smart devices are addictive．B．Work invades the home far more than domestic chores invade the office．C．Now it's time to outsmart the smart devices by insisting that everyone turn them off from time to lime．D．the abundance of junk information means we have to be more disciplined about our browsing habits．E．Banning texting at weekends can really show the iPhone who is boss．F．They enable people to work at home instead of crowding into the subway with smelly strangers．G．What can be done to keep smart devices in their place？51. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G52. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G53. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G54. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G55. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GHow to revise for a testStudying for tests may be one of the most difficult parts of school． (1) If you feel discouraged about an approaching test and need some directions for preparing yourself，consider using the following suggestions to help you out．Aim foremost to understand the concepts．Keep the important points in mind，and ignore unnecessary information． (2)Ask for help．When the need arises，it is best to receive help from the others． (3) You could also ask him/her for a set of questions and answers that could help you memorize the information．You could also ask a family member or a friend for help．Practice in everyday life．Fit reviewing into everyday life by sticking up notes with sentences you need to remember for the test written upon them． (4) You could possibly put one on the bathroom mirror，one at the table and another by the TV．This is optional but highly recommended．(5)Find out how much you remember certain things and what's missing．Decide what you did well in and what you did not so well in．This may boost your chances of getting more marks in the assessment and may also help you remember for next time．For instance，if you are struggling on maths problems based on geometry，then put this down as something that you need to review more than the subjects you are good at．Review often but little．Do not push yourself and try reviewing everything in one day．Practice takes time and if you rush，you won't remember anything．A. Go through what you have been learning．B. Mark your practice tests．C. As long as you remain focused on the main topics，you will be able to do well on the test．D. However，even the worst test performance could be turned around into a successful attempt．E. It can be difficult to remember the material and understand which points to study．F. You will notice them every day and reviewing won't seem to be boring or dull．G. Ask your teacher to summarize the topic with all the important points．56. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G57. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G58. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G59. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G60. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GVitamin D is necessary for bone-building，immune （免疫）function，blood sugar control ，positive mood and more．(1) The lower your vitamin D level is，the higher your risk of death from any cause will be．However，it's not a great idea to just take a supplement （补品）off the drugstore shelf and start taking it．Since many of us have an inadequate amount vitamin D，also known as the sunshine vitamin" ，doctors will often give us high levels of D supplements，with closes ranging from2，000 to 10，000 I（International Units）per day，up to 50，000 IU per week and sometimes even more．(2) Very big doses （剂量）of vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium （钙）in the blood，which leads to poor appetite，weakness，weight loss or other diseases．Here's the bigger issue；(3) A build-up of stored vitamin D can cause avoidable problems，leading to problems such as kidney （肾）stones．(4) The National Institutes of Health set the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitaminD at 600 IU daily for babies，children，and adults up to 70 years old．Adults aged 71 and older need 800 IU，since the ability to absorb vitamin D drops with age．Because the fat cells take vitamin D up，making it less available for use by the body，(5)Though you'll get a bit of vitamin D from foods - including fatty fish，beef liver，cheese，milk and so on - the amounts are so small that there's little need to worry that they'll put you ，over the daily dose．A．It can help prevent many diseases．B．We can actually reduce the risk of death．C．people who are fat may also need more vitamin D．D．any extra intake of vitamin D can get stored in the body．E．But like all good things，it's possible to get too much of it．F．The average daily recommended amounts vary based on your age．G．Vitamin D should be supplemented carefully despite its importance．61. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G62. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G63. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G64. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G65. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G。

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2020年高考英语专题复习阅读填空-七选五(10篇)六1.Simple ways to get happyWe are not suggesting that you can reach a permanent state called “happiness”and remain there. But there are many ways to turn the path of anxiety, anger, and sadness into a state of happiness. Here are four ideas to get you started. (1)● Laugh out loudJust expecting a happy, funny event can raise levels of pleasure-causing hormones (荷尔蒙) and lower production of stress hormones. Researchers at the University of California tested 16 men who all agreed they thought a certain videotape was funny. Half were told three days in advance they would watch it. (2) When they actually watched the video, their levels of stress hormones dropped greatly, while their levels of pleasure-causing hormones rose 27 percent.● Do one thing at a timeEdward Suarez, professor of medical psychology at Duck, found that people who do several things at the same time are more likely to have high blood pressure. (3) Instead of talking on the phone while cleaning the kitchen, sit down in a comfortable chair and turn your entire attention over to the conversation.● (4)Although relationships help take away stress, sometimes you need time to recharge and reflect on your own. Take yourself out to lunch or to a movie, or simply spend an afternoon reading at home, or looking through books in a bookstore.● Practice mindfulness(5) Instead of worrying about your check-up tomorrow while having dinnerwith your family, focus on the here and now — food, the company, and theconversation.A. Spend time alone.B. Focus on the present.C. Take care of the soul.D. Take that finding seriously.E. Choose the ones that work for you.F. They started experiencing biological changes right away.G. Find a quiet place near your house and make it your secret place to escape.2.More and more people are working remotely. Here are some tips to keep in mind to stayfocused on your work when working at home:Set and keep regular office hours.(1) Then try your best to leave work at the “office” and turn your phoneon silent and enjoy the rest of your day. Give yourself some time to recharge so you can be as productive as possible.Plan and structure your work days.Structure your work days to maximize（取最大值）efficiency. Take advantage of your body’s natural rhythms. (2) If you know you focus best in the morning, resist the temptation to check email until 10 a.m. or later.Set aside a designated(指定的) work area.Try to work at the same spot every day. (3) And make it a place you enjoy going to each day, an area where you can focus and do your best work.Take breaks.Schedule time for frequent breaks throughout the day. Rise from your desk, stretch or walk around the house or down the street. (4) If you need a littlesocializing, go out to lunch with friends or clients.Avoid distractions (干扰).One challenge of working at home is distraction. With no colleagues or partners nearby, it’s easy to become distracted. Stay focused on work throughout the day to maintain consistent productivity. (5)A.It could be a spare bedroom that you’ve turned into a home office.B.Plan your work around your most productive hours.C.Do your best to set work hours and stick to them.D.Take a lunch break and enjoy a midday meal.E. It is more comfortable to stay at home.F.Some interruptions can’t be avoided.G. Avoid online distractions as well.3.Some people are naturally better than others in working the social scene.There arethose that seem to be gifted in putting others at ease and letting the conversation flow naturally.There are the lucky few that draw people to them without any effort.(1) Put yourself at ease and remember these tips:Smile!A smile is understood in any culture and any age as a sign of friendship.So go ahead!It will put the other person at ease.You will seem approachable and happy.(2)Make eye contact.Good eye contact engages the other person to you.When you are introduced to someone, shake their hands in a firm grip and repeat their names.(3) Making eye contact shows you have confidence and shows you are interestedin the other person.(4) Having a trusted friend next to you makes it less frightening to walkinto a room full of people.It's the same idea behind why girls need to go to the bathroom in groups.There is safety in numbers! But remember that even if you walk in as a pair,it doesn't mean you just stick together the whole time.The point ina social gathering is you make friends with other people.Go to social settings with a shared interest.For example joining an art classautomatically puts you in a setting with other people you already have a common interest in. (5)No matter what the setting,there's no need to be shy around other people.Strangers are friends you just don't know yet!A.Go with friends.B.Ask the other person questions.C.That will help you remember their names.D.This is the worst impression to make in any setting.E.It will let the other person know that you are safe to talk to.F.But for most of us,we feel shy and awkward in social settings.G.You now have something to talk about and work it from there.4.More and more people are working remotely. Here are some tips to keep in mind to stayfocused on your work when working at home:Set and keep regular office hours.(1) Then try your best to leave work at the “office” and turn your phoneon silent and enjoy the rest of your day. Give yourself some time to recharge so you can be as productive as possible.Plan and structure your work days.Structure your work days to maximize（取最大值）efficiency. Take advantage of your body’s natural rhythms. (2) If you know you focus best in the morning, resist the temptation to check email until 10 a.m. or later.Set aside a designated(指定的) work area.Try to work at the same spot every day. (3) And make it a place you enjoy going to each day, an area where you can focus and do your best work.Take breaks.Schedule time for frequent breaks throughout the day. Rise from your desk, stretch or walk around the house or down the street. (4) If you need a little socializing, go out to lunch with friends or clients.Avoid distractions (干扰).One challenge of working at home is distraction. With no colleagues or partners nearby, it’s easy to become distracted. Stay focused on work throughout the day to maintain consistent productivity. (5)A. It could be a spare bedroom that you’ve turned into a home office.B. Plan your work around your most productive hours.C. Do your best to set work hours and stick to them.D. Take a lunch break and enjoy a midday meal.E. It is more comfortable to stay at home.F. Some interruptions can’t be avoided.G. Avoid online distractions as well.5.iPads vs TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over theworld use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. (1)To begin with, iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. (2) Schools don’t have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.(3) Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multipletextbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a student’s textbooks.Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. (4) Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. (5) With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads.iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands.A. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.B. These tablets are perfect for busy students.C. Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs.D. Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.E. iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.F. Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.G. iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items thatare found within the device.6.One of the best ways to change your looks and improve your health is to lose excessiveweight．There are plenty of tips and various techniques to help you cope with the problem．Say good-bye to sugar(1) ．Sugar is added to most products to make them more addictive．Peoplelike the sweet taste and get used to eating pretty soon．Do not use sugar at all or minimize its amount while cooking．Enjoys fruits and vegetablesEating fruits and veggies is absolutely necessary when you are on a diet and need minerals，vitamins and other nutrients to stay energetic and alert． (2) because we tend to snack on fast food instead．In order not to get bored withvegetables and fruits，be creative and invent something new，such as colorful salads or smoothies．Get enough sleepIt has been scientifically proved that people who do not get enough sleep eat more．(3) ．It is stressful for the whole organism tostay up late at night．Goto bed before midnight．Avoid snacking on fatty and sugary foods before bedtime．Stop drinking caffeinated drinks a few hours before you go to bed so that you could fall asleep easier．Reduce the amount of meat you consumeEating less meat is good for a variety of reasons． (4) ．One of the most expected recommendations you might hear from a specialist is that you should reduce the amount of consumed meat if your goal is weight loss．(5)Being physically active is good for you and not boring at all．It does not require any special skills or equipment．Practice sports for entertainment．Only then will you be able to fully enjoy it and keep on exercising further．A．They need calories to stay alertB．We need to burn excessive calories to keep healthyC．Nowadays it is close to impossible to find foods that would not contain sugar D．People used to be healthier many years ago only because they could not afford meatE．Exercise for FunF．Exercise regularlyG．Most of us would avoid fruits and vegetables．7.How can I carry out a group project?Group projects can be so overwhelming (是人不知所措的), especially when people don’t cooperate and follow through. “ (1) ” To follow this wise advice from expert Julie Hochheiser IIkovich, simply break down that hug project into smaller jobs that can be tracked. Here’s exactly how to do it:●List it. The day the project is assigned, immediately identify the end goal.(2) This should include everything from minor tasks to major ones.●Schedule it. (3) This should include meetings, tasks, and deadlines.Assign each person a color and highlight each task with those colors, so it’s clear who is doing what.●Track it. As a team, decide on a project manager who will keep everyone on track,and who you agree is allowed to call team members out if they’re not hardworking.(Advice on how to choose: (4)As stressful as group work is, it can actually be beneficial in the long run. At first, groups that work well together can achieve much more than individuals working on their own. And being part of a team will help you develop your interpersonal skills. Also, working with others will help identify your own strengths andweaknesses. (5)A. Give feedback on group processes to groupsB. Then list what needs to get done to accomplish itC. Look for the person with the most organized desk!D. A half-hour of planning saves a week of stress at the end!E. Create a timetable for the project and put everything from the list on it.F. This sense about yourself will be invaluable when you enter the workforce.G. Group projects can help people develop new approaches to solving problems.8.Being Left-handed in a Right-handed WorldThe world is designed for right-handed people, but a tenth of the population prefer the left. (1) The answer to it remains a bit of a mystery. Since scientists have noticed that left-handedness tends to run in families, it’s assumed that left-handedness has a genetic(基因的)component to it. (2) In fact, identical twins, who share the same genes, can sometimes prefer to use different hands. There are also plenty of theories on what else might determine which hand you write with, but many experts believe that it’s kind of random.Historically, the left side and left-handedness have been considered a negative thing by many cultures. (3) In some areas, the left hand became known as the “unclean” hand. In many religions, the right hand of God is the favored hand.For example, Jesus sits at God’s right side. Various activities and experiences become rude or even signs of bad luck when the left hand becomes involved. In some parts of Scotland, it is considered bad luck to meet a left-handed person at the start of a journey. (4) A person giving directions will put his left hand behind him and try to point with his right hand if necessary. In some Asian countries, eating with the left hand is considered impolite.(5) People come to realize that left-handedness is natural. People evennoticed that many famous people are left-handed, including Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Charlie Chaplin. Some researchers find out that lefties are more creative and can deal with abstract thinking better. The left-handedness is more easily adaptable to the right-handed world as well. Being left-handed is no longer a sad story now; instead, it is a wonderful gift or maybe it is something you should take pride in.A. In other words, left-handers are born that way.B. Left-handedness used to be regarded as a disability.C. The unfavorable associations of the use of the left hand among cultures arevaried.D. Why do they prefer to use their left hand rather than their right hand for routineactivities?E. Why do some parents force their left-handed children to become right-handed whenwriting?F. In Ghana, pointing, gesturing, giving or receiving items with the left hand isconsidered rude.G. Fortunately, nowadays most societies and cultures no longer rejectleft-handedness like before.9.Body language is extremely important when it comes to making good firstimpressions.It's always helpful to know what body cues show you in a positivelight,especially during interviews or networking when you're meeting someone for the first time. (1) Keep these tips in mind when you're interacting with another person.Smile slowly.If you're too quick to come to a smile,your expression may not look genuine.Real smiles happen gradually,but remember not to do it too slowly because it can also look creepy. (2)(3) When you're nervous or excited,your voice may come out in a higherpitch.Take a deep breath and lower your pitch,because a deeper voice is considered to have more authority and confidence.In fact,even dogs respond better to deeper voices when you are trying to give them a command.Make eye contact. (4) Don't go overboard and gaze without breaking eyecontact,because that can make people feel uncomfortable.Spend the majority of the time making eye contact,but remember to briefly take breaks.Lean.Move your body slightly forward toward the person you're talking to (5) However,if you want to show that you're relaxed,lean back a little bit.Don't overdo the leaning or it may either look like you have no idea of what personal space is if you lean forward too much or make you look uninterested and uppity if you lean too far back.A.Have good posture.B.Speak in a deeper voice.C.This reflects interest.D.Do your best to imitate a natural smile by practicing in the mirror.E.It can make a difference and even make you more likeable.F.When talking to someone,making eye contact shows interest and also confidence.G.It can make you look less professional and less confident and enthusiastic.10.Small talk is a good way to make friends. If you travel to other countries or havefriends from abroad, do you know how to use small talk to make conversation?In Britain, the best topic is the weather. British weather is changing all the time.(1)Besides weather, it’s good to talk about gardens with British. You could say “Those roses look really beautiful, don’t they?” (2) .So it’s also nice to start with “What a lovely dog! What is his name?”In America, people like to talk about sports news ,such as American football and basketball. (3) So you might say “It’s a nice shirt! Where did you get it?” Weather is a safe topic there, too.(4) Don’t ask people “How old are you?” Never ask: “How much moneydo you make?”It makes people uncomfortable. Don’t ask strangers weather they are married.(5) There are others in our daily life.A. You can start chatting by saying “It’s a lovely day today, isn’t it?”B. There are also a lot of topics to avoid during small talk.C. Friends are important to us all, but how to make friends is a problem.D. Americans also talk about clothes.E. Politics or religion is not a good topic.F. English people love their pets.G. Only a few topics are not used for small talk.答案解析1.答案为：EFDAB2.答案为：CBADG3.答案为：FECAG4.答案为：CBADG5.答案为：FCDGB6.答案为：CGADE7.答案为：DBECF8.答案为：DACFG9.答案为：EDBFC10.答案为：AFDBE。

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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 。

核心题型加强专练—阅读七选五一、阅读七选五（本大题共65 小题，共650.0 分）Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life ． (1) There is constant competition for academic degrees， jobs， customers， money and so forth ． In a sense， competition is one of the motive forces to the development of society ．(2) ． Therefore， the only way to survive is to be competitive ． Growing in a competitive environment is important for a child because future adult life is difficult ． Finding a good job ，for example ， is an extremely competitive activity ．Today， most people obtain knowledge through various ways and a large number of people get good education． (3) ．The quality of people is rapidly increasing ．Competition is more violent than what we thought it should be ． The potentially successful job applicant has to be prepared in stronger position by gaining more qualifications and experience ． In the sports contests， the strongest will come out as winners ． In the business world ， to beat your competitors ， you must be better than the other employees． (4) ．Though the only way our world rewards people is to give honor to the winners，not to the losers， by attempting to compete at different activities ， we can still learn to win and lose ，gain experience and know our strengths and weaknesses． Competition prepares us for the tough things in life ．Whether in games， in study or in business alike ， the aim is to win the game， the degree， the trophy ， and the contract． (5) ．A ． Otherwise ， you will be defeated ．B ． Modern society demands high-quality talents ．C． Learning to be competitive is clearly the best preparation for life．D ． There are also many people who have higher degrees in their special fields ．E． Children have to learn to be competitive in order to adapt to modern society．F． In the natural world ， the weak will be replaced by the strong and the fittest can live ．G． We compete when we play games and when we try to do better than others in our study ．1. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F2. A. A B.E F. F3. A. A B.E F. F4. A. A B.E F. F5. A. A B.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.DDDDE.E.E.E.E F.F G.GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways ． First of all ， it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career ． For example ， watching someone work can make us a better worker ． (1) For example ， we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching ． This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work ．What's more， continuous learning can open our mind ． Having an open mind and willingness to takeon new ideas can do wonders．First of all it builds your attitude towards change ．(2) Second， when you take continuous learning into account ， you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue ．(3)They are always looking for new experiences and do different things ． Moreover ， they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry ．To develop continuous learning ， you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal． (4) Once your goal is set， build a system to help support your strategy． You want to be looking for different sources of information ， but also to be picky about it， In other words ，try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source- At the same time， do use tools to help improve your learning system ．(5) Seminars （商讨会）， workshops ， and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.A ． Learning can improve other areas in our lives ．B ． Besides， learning can prepare us for the unexpected．C． If always learning ， you are always improving ．D ．Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner ．E． Being excited about change can affect others around you positively ．F． There're various tools to help you present information and learning ．G． Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learnings6. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G7. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G8. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G9. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G10. A. A B. B C.E F.F G.G CCCCD.D.D.D.DDDDE.E.E.E.Have you ever wondered how the trainers at Sea World get the 19,000-pound whale to jump 22 feet out of water and perform tricks? They get that whale to go over a rope farther out of the water than most of us can imagine ． (1) .So how do the trainers at Sea World do it? The first thing they do is reinforce( 加强 ) the behavior that they want repeated — in this case, to get the whale to go over the rope． (2) , in a position where the whale can't help but do what's expected of it. Every time the whale goes over the rope, it's given positive reinforcement and gets fed with fish. But what happened when the whale goes under the rope? Nothing — no criticism, no warning and no feedback. (3) . Positive reinforcement is the key of that simple principle that produces such splendid results. And as the whale begins to go over the rope more often than under, the trainers begin to raise the rope． It must be raised slowly enough so that the whale doesn't starve ．(4) . Make a big deal out of the good and little stuff that we want consistently. Secondly, under-criticize ． People know they need help when they mess up. (5) , people will not forget the event and usually will not repeat it.So we need to set up the circumstances so that people can't fail. Over-celebrate,under-criticize and know how far to raise the rope ．A ． This is a great challengeB ． And the whale stays right where it isC． If we figure out a way to motivate the whaleD ． They start with the rope below the surface of the waterE． If we under-criticize ， punish and discipline less than expectedF． Whales are taught that their negative behavior won't be acknowledgedG． The simple lesson to be learned from the whale trainers is to over-celebrate11. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F12. A. A B.E F. F13. A. A B.E F. F14. A. A B.E F. F15. A. A B.E F. FG.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.Coming to study in the UK is your opportunity to gain the skills，outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential ． Applying to study in the UK is a straightforward process ． (1) 1． Decide on a university or college and course ．To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses， colleges and universities available and compare them． It is also important to check the course entry requirements ． (2) If you have any questions， you can contact the university directly ， who will be very happy to help you find the information you need ．2． Register and apply ．Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple；there is one place where you can register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges - you register and apply through UCAS （Universities and Colleges Admissions Service ）．3． (3)Your university or college will contact you （ usually via email ） to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study ． If you applied via UCAS it's easy to track the status of your application at any time ．(4) You have a place and you can accept straightaway ．If you are accepted with a conditional offer ， the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements ． This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores．For some courses you may be asked to come for an interview before you receive youroffer ， either on the phone or sometimes in person ． (5)A ． Apply for a visa ．B ． Accept your offer ．C． We will guide you through it step by step．D ． Once you have your offer and your visa ， it's time to get packing!E． You can do this using the course profiles on the institutions' websites ．F． If you are accepted with an unconditional offer ， then congratulations!G． Check the course information before you apply to find out whether this is required．16. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G17. A. A B.E F. F18. A. A B.E F. F19. A. A B.E F. F20. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.I work at a community library ． Many people are under the assumption that public libraries are no longer needed because of the Internet． Nothing could be further from the truth ． (1) ． A simple Internet search for "cats" produces approximately 2.98 billion results in less than one second． It is a huge number! How do you even begin to sort through all of those results ？We hear so much about "false news" ． (2) ． Librarians are there to help ． They have been trained ， through special classes and workshops， to sort through all of the results and find credible sources． Author Neil Gaiman said ， "Google can bring you back 100 ， 000 answers． A librarian can bring you back the right one ．"(3)． It helps connect people with the resources they need to find a job ， continue their education ， and learn new skills． It helps seniors find the resources they need to keep up with the "modern" world ． It helps new parents develop a love for literacy in their children and bond with them ． It helps local artists and craftsmen display their work ． It helps students find the answers to those seemingly impossible homework questions ． It allows people to meet and exchange ideas．Libraries are so much more than books and information． Yes， there are public computers，Internet access，movies，music，programs and a thousand other things．(4) ．They are places where people feel safe and welcomed． They are places where someone who has limited resources can freely access materials and equipment they wouldn't otherwise be able to．They can， at times， be a harbor for someone who needs a quiet place to work or study ．Some of the best memories of my childhood involve going to the local library and in speaking with many others in the neighborhood ， they too have those same memories． They are presently making those same memories with their children and their grandchildren ．(5) ．I don't see the Internet doing that ．A ．We don't know what sources to trust ．B ． The public library helps people better their lives．C． The importance of library staff comes to the surface ．D ．However ， libraries' meaning and relevance goes even beyond that ．E． The public library brings people together to build a strong community．F． In fact ， it is because of the Internet that public libraries are needed now more thanever ．G．Every day children ， students and adults use libraries to learn， grow and achieve their dreams．21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G22. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G23. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G24. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G25. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.GHow much do you know about colors? The colors that you select create a distinctatmosphere in the room. (1)Pick the color for your room and you can create whatever you feel like. The color willalso help you to enlarge the space or making it more inviting, which will also make differentlyall about it.However, the trick is to select the right version of that particular color. There are differenthues (色彩 ) for blues, for instance. (2) Here we have presented a guide that will let you gain a deep insight about the colors.Blue(3) For kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms it is an ideal choice. Of course it is also associated with sadness that means it may not strike note for each and everyone. It is a popular choice among people. Blue comes from the cold side of the color wheel, so it can make the room feel cold, unless and until it is south filling space. If you are attracted to blue color, think of going for purple, or mix red and purple.Dark blue is best for a living room. Probably it is best reserved for high ceiling space. (4) GreenLike blue, green is also a calm shade. (5) It is the shade that reflects nature and renewal. Green produces a positive energy without the feeling of over stimulation.A. Colors can light up the mood of the room.B. You can use it for a living room or a bedroom.C. They won't create similar effect and atmosphere generally.D. Traditionally, blue is just related to calmness and comfort.E. It is better that you select colors that are very warm like blue.F. Dark blue will really make you feel the wall appear near to you.G. But before diving into any decision, here's what you need to know.26. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F27. A. A B.E F. F28. A. A B.E F. F29. A. A B.E F. F30. A. A B.E F. FG.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.How to Rent Your HouseBefore handing the keys to your house over to a complete stranger for care ， there are decisions you need to make． In fact， the decisions you make now ， before searching for a tenant （房客）， will make the biggest impact on the success of your rental ． (1) What Condition Do You Want Your House in？There is no end to the amount of improving you can do to your house before rentingit out． (2) When is good enough ， good enough？A house should be clean， empty （ unless you are offering it "furnished" ， which is uncommon ） and free from any major repairs at the time the tenant moves in ．Remember，the home does not need to be as fancy as you would want it to be．(3) Tenants will generally never take as good care of your house as you do-so don't spend too much time or money making unnecessary upgrades that will only be ignored or broken ．Should You Use a Property Manager ？(4)If you have the time ，abilities ， and energy to manage yourself-you can save a good deal of money by doing so ． However ， if you try to manage without the ability-it could end up costing you much more than what a property manager might charge ．How Much Can You Rent Your House for？Luckily ， discovering what the monthly rent will bear for your house is not difficult．(5) In business， market research means to get out there and find out what others in your industry are charging； learning how much to charge for rent is no different ． Your house will generally rent for about the same amount as other properties that are of similar location ， size and condition ．A ． The problem becomes learning when to stop ．B ． No one wants to be a landlord with those problems ．C． The following are some questions to answer before you rent out you house ．D ． Have a professional carpet cleaner clean the carpets before showing theproperty ．E． Look around at other rentals in your area and try to see what the typicalquality is ．F． The best way to determine how much your house will rent for is to simplydo market research．G． The decision about whether to manage yourself or hire a property manager cannot be made by anyone other than you ．31. A. A B.E F. F32. A. A B.E F. F33. A. A B.E F. F34. A. A B.E F. F35. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night， you know it's difficult to stay awake in class today． Your teacher's voice might begin to sound like a lullaby （催眠曲）． (1) To keep yourself awake ， some tips are worth trying in class ．Sit in the front of the room ． Why ？ (2) Besides， it'll be easier to pay attention and participate when you're in the front ． You'll also be near the people who are more likely to participate ， and the sound of their voices might keep you awake ．(3) Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture． This will help if you're tiredor discouraged by the content of the lecture， because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems ． Talking will also keep you engaged and alert ． It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class ． (4) For example， you might say "I didn't understand the last part of the proof ． Could you explain it again in more detail ？ "Listen actively to the lesson ． Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body． (5) To effectively listen to your teacher， you should try to maintain eye contact ， face the speaker， pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture ．A ． Participate in class activities ．B ． Develop interest in the subject ．C． If so ， classrooms can be boring because you're tired．D ． Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible ．E． To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic．F． You'll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily G． Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson ．．36. A. A B.E F. F37. A. A B.E F. F38. A. A B.E F. F39. A. A B.E F. F40. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.What's the purpose of building patience abilities ？ In a word ， happiness． Better relationships ， more success． But indeed it takes effort to build them successfully ． (1) Thus，when the big ones come， we will have developed the patience we need for hard times ．Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience． We， human beings， are still constructed with our old reptilian （爬行动物似的） brain that protects our physical and emotional survival ． On the emotional survival side ， we want our way to get ahead ， to achieve， to "look good ． " Let's just face it ． (2) So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience-anger ， impatience， blaming and shaming． We all have them ． And we can grow beyond them ．Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain ． Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions-we try to change the other person ， situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort ． But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain， but how our mind is set ． (3)Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts． Most of us don't really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest-but very present-painful feelings ． (4) But to really care for ourselves， get curious about what's actually happening in the moment inside you ． Focusing on what's actually happening ， you can notice the worry of not wanting what 's happening ，the resistance．(5) When you find yourself impatient ， or angry with yourself ， you can remind yourself that you are growing ， and that， "Sure， this is understandable； this is what happens to me when I'm bothered ．" You can say to yourself ， " It's true ． I don't like this ； this is uncomfortable ， but I can tolerate it ．A ． Practice positive self-talk ．B ． So the solution to pain is an inside job ．C． Patience abilities benefit you in many ways ．D ． Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times．E． we ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem．F． The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming．G． Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances．41. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G42. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G43. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G44. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G45. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways. First of all, it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career. For example, watching someone work can make us a better worker. (1) For example, we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching. This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work.What's more, continuous learning can open our mind. Having an open mind andwillingness to take on new ideas can do wonders. First of all, it builds your attitude towards change. (2) Second, when you take continuous learning into account, you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue.(3)They are always looking for new experiences and do different things. Moreover,they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present rolesbut also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.To develop continuous learning, you have to begin with setting a clear and specificgoal.(4)Once your goal is set, build a system to help support your strategy. You want to be looking for different sources of information, but also to be picky about it. In other words, tryto learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source. At the same time, do use tools to help improve your learning system.(5)Seminars ( 商讨会 ), workshops, and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as theymake learning effective.A. Learning can improve other areas in our lives.B. Besides, learning can prepare us for the unexpected.C. If you're always learning, you are always improving.D. Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner.E. Being excited about change can affect others around you positively.F. There're various tools to help you present information and learning.G. Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learning.46. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G47. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G48. A. A B.E F. F49. A. A B.E F. F50. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDE.E.E.Smart devices are sometimes powerful ． They put a world of information at ourfingertips ． (1) That is a huge blessing for parents seeking flexible work hours ． Smart phones and tablets can also promote efficiency by allowing people to get things done in spare moments that would otherwise be wasted ， such as while queuing for coffee ． They can even help lazybones create the false impression that they are working around the clock， by programming their e-mail to be sent at 1 am ．But for most people ， the servant has become the master． Not long ago only doctors were on call all the lime ． Now everybody is ． Bosses think nothing of invading their employees' free time ． (2) Even people with strong mind check their smart devices with heavy addiction ，even during pre-dinner drinks ， and send e-mails first thing in the morning and last thing at night ．(3) How can we harvest the benefits of connectivity without becoming its slaves？One solution is digital dieting ． Just as the abundance of junk food means that people have to be more disciplined about their eating habits ， (4) Maybe the only way to break the 24/7 habit is to act together rather than individually ． The firms should introduce rules about when people are expected to be offline ， and encourage them to work together to make this possible ．We must be aware that the faster smart devices become and the more addictive the apps that are designed for them， the stronger the addiction will grow ． (5)A ． This is partly because smart devices are addictive ．B ． Work invades the home far more than domestic chores invade the office ．C． Now it's time to outsmart the smart devices by insisting that everyone turn them off from time to lime ．D ． the abundance of junk information means we have to be more disciplined about our browsing habits ．E． Banning texting at weekends can really show the iPhone who is boss ．F． They enable people to work at home instead of crowding into the subway with smelly strangers．G． What can be done to keep smart devices in their place ？51. 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A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.How to revise for a testStudying for tests may be one of the most difficult parts of school ．(1) If you feel discouraged about an approaching test and need some directions for preparing yourself ，consider using the following suggestions to help you out ．Aim foremost to understand the concepts ．Keep the important points in mind ， and ignore unnecessary information ．(2)Ask for help ．When the need arises，it is best to receive help from the others．(3) You could also ask him/her for a set of questions and answers that could help you memorize theinformation ．You could also ask a family member or a friend for help ．Practice in everyday life ．Fit reviewing into everyday life by sticking up notes with sentences you need to rememberfor the test written upon them ． (4) You could possibly put one on the bathroom mirror ，one at the table and another by the TV ． This is optional but highly recommended ．(5)Find out how much you remember certain things and what's missing ． Decide what you did well in and what you did not so well in ． This may boost your chances of getting more marks in the assessment and may also help you remember for next time ． For instance， if you are struggling on maths problems based on geometry ， then put this down as something that you need to review more than the subjects you are good at ．Review often but little ．Do not push yourself and try reviewing everything in one day ．Practice takes time and ifyou rush， you won't remember anything ．A. Go through what you have been learning ．B. Mark your practice tests ．C. As long as you remain focused on the main topics ， you will be able to do well on the test ．D. However ，even the worst test performance could be turned around into a successful attempt．E. It can be difficult to remember the material and understand which points to study．F. You will notice them every day and reviewing won't seem to be boring or dull．G. Ask your teacher to summarize the topic with all the important points．56. A. A B.E F. F57. A. A B.E F. F58. A. A B.E F. F59. A. A B.E F. F60. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.Vitamin D is necessary for bone-building ， immune （免疫） function ， blood sugar control ， positive mood and more ． (1) The lower your vitamin D level is ， the higher your risk of death from any cause will be ． However ， it's not a great idea to just take a supplement （补品） off the drugstore shelf and start taking it ．Since many of us have an inadequate amount vitamin D ， also known as the sunshine vitamin" ， doctors will often give us high levels of D supplements ， with closes ranging from。

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”。

2020年高考英语阅读理解+七选五专题练习(阅读理解+七选五押题预测，建议下载练习)Ⅰ.阅读理解AFeeling down？Why not visit one of these four websites?This site was created in 1999 and gets about seven million visitors per month.Two of its videos have been chosen as winners for the Webby Awards：Pixar Intro Parody and Web Site Story.Other funny videos to look out for include a debate on the advantages and disadvantages of going to college.This site has lots of really funny videos.And as the name suggests，users vote on videos，choosing the options “funny” or “die”．If the video receives too many “die” votes，it’s sent to the site’s “crypt”．But if it gets enough “funny” votes，it goes into the Hall of Fame.The site was created in 2006 by comedians Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.The site’s first video，The Landlord，has had over 70 million views.Videos to watch out for include Just a Tip：Taxi，with some valuable advice on how to catch a taxi，and Over Analyzing Texts，with some tips on how to respond to text messages.Founded in 2005， is a social news and entertainment website.Registered users put funny content in the form of the video link or texts on the website.Other users then vote these things “up” or “down”．The most recent and well-liked content appears at the top on the front page of the site.First appearing as a satirical newspaper in 1988， has hundred of videos and articles on news and current affairs，a nd receives an average of 7.5 million visitors a month.It’s famous for its amusing items，such as Michelle Obama Seen Outside Walking FamilyRhinoceros or Dad Can’t Believe Lawn.1．If you want to watch videos ever winning the Webby Awards，you can visit . A． B．C． D．2．Videos on the website are .A．watched over 70 million timesB．voted by their usersC．based on newspaper storiesD．created by users3．What do and have in common?A．They include funny videos.B．They include valuable advice.C．They include debates on education.D．They provide satirical news.BFood storing is common in members of the crow(乌鸦) family.A new study tested the birds outside this naturally occurring behaviour，which may have evolved(进化) specifically because it gives crows a survival advantage.Some crow species are known to naturally use tools to recover food.So the researchers tested whether the birds could store and recover a tool so they could get it at their food after a gap of 17 hours—something we wouldn’t expect them to do naturally.But they were able to instantly select the tool out of a number of unnecessary items.In another experiment，the researchers taught crows to select a token(礼品券) from a number of items so that they could then exchange for food.Again，the birds then showed that they could plan for the future using this new behaviour.This is different from all of the previous studies in future planning，which have focused on naturally occurring behaviour.For example，we know that chimpanzees(黑猩猩) select，transport and save appropriate tools for future needs.These studies have shown that animals can plan for the future—but they left an important question open for debate.Are animals only able to plan to use abilities that have evolved togive them a specific advantage，or can they flexibly and intelligently apply planning behaviour across various actions？Most critics would say the former，as the animals were tested in naturally occurring behaviours.But the new research provides the first evidence that animal species can plan for the future using behaviour that doesn’t typically occur in nature.This supports the view that at least some recognitive abilities in animals don’t evolve just in response to specific problems.Instead，it suggests that animals can apply these behaviours flexibly across problems in a similar way to humans.We need to investigate how flexible behaviour evolved.Then we might be able to see how crows’ abili ty to plan for the future fits in with their broader cognitive powers.4．What’s the new finding about some crows according to Paragraph 1?A．They can store food.B．They can use tools to recover food.C．They can store and recover tools.D．They can select and store food.5．What are crows trained by scientists to do when given a token?A．Reject it casually. B．Exchange it for food.C．Save it as their food. D．Build a nest with it.6．What do scientists think of the studies that animals can plan for the future?A．They are controversial.B．They are disappointing.C．They are contradictory.D．They are convincing.7．What can be inferred about recognitive abilities in animals?A．They develop only with age.B．It is unclear how they’ve evolved now.C．No animals but crows benefit from them.D．Planning for the future helps their evolution.CA young Los Angeles actor in need of a second job to pay his bills has come up with abrilliant way to supplement his income—people walking.Chuck McCarthy originally considered becoming a dog walker to earn some extra cash，but soon realized that the job required more than walking dogs on a leash.However，walking people didn’t require much when they were out on walks.Chuck realized there was money to be made if he walked people around Los Angeles instead.It might sound like a joke，but The People Walker，as he calls himself，is very serious about his new job.For $7 per mile，he offers to walk with clients around L．A.，listening to their problems or simply making conversations and offering them a sense of security.At 6-feet,2-inches，and sporting a bulky figure and bushy beard，Chuck doesn’t look like the kind of guy you’d want to mess with.Chuck’s services are aimed at people who need a motivational boost to go walking，those who don’t feel sa fe walking alone in some areas，and those who are afraid that people might see them walking by themselves and think that they have no friends.“I wear my The People Walker shirt upon request and on the first walk with a new client，so they can be 100% sure it’s me，” McCarthy says.However，he admits some people are a bit uncomfortable with this policy，as they don’t necessarily want everyone to know that they’re being walked.So far，Chuck McCarthy has already had another five people walkers employed，covering various areas，like downtown L．A.，Hollywood，Eagle Rock，or Fairfax.Once he posted signs around the city，his phone started ringing and clients began rolling in.And with all the free publicity he has been getting in the press lately，more requests are coming.While he hopes that his acting career will pick up soon，in the meantime Chuck is very happy with his people walking business.After all，it’s literally a walk in the park and it pays the bills.8．What does the underlined word “supplement” in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Save. B．Increase.C．Change. D．Invest.9．Which service of The People Walker isn’t mentioned in the text?A．Cheering up the clients.B．Accompanying the clients.C．Buying the clients food.D．Offering a sense of security.10．Why do people prefer Chuck to walk without wearing the shirt?A．To keep the walk comfortable.B．To avoid being recognized.C．To attract more new friends.D．To keep themselves alone.11．What do we know about Chuck McCarthy from the text?A．He has lost confidence in his acting career.B．He hopes to find excitement in people walking.C．He has inspired other people to be more creative.D．He earns more as a people walker than as an actor.Ⅱ.七选五Every one complains.Even if you argue that you are the happiest person in the world you still complain sometimes.Sometimes you complain：without even realizing it，but rarely is it ever helpful. 12 Here are some tips to stop complaining and give up the negative thoughts：13When you find yourself thinking or saying a negative comment about something or someone，stop and force yourself to say something positive instead.Seek the help of a cheerful friend to change you when you complain and help you to see the positive aspect in the situation.Make a list of things we are grateful for.We often com plain about the things we don’t have without noticing those things we already have.Be grateful for what we have in our life because we are lucky simply for being ourselves. 14Learn to adapt to the changes.There are many things we can’t change.15 Always find the positive side of each situation regardless of however difficult the situation is.With parents’ and friends’ support，we can survive any life changes.Allow yourself to vent(发泄) your feelings every once in a while.Constantly ignored negative thoughts could add up.If you are really going through a rough time，don’t be afraid to share your feelings with a close friend or family members or see a therapist.Find what makes you happy.16 Maybe it is time to make the hard decision to move on to another job or career.Uncover what your biggest complaints are about and see if you can change the situation to make you happy.Choose happiness，focus on the positive sides and be kind always! A．Change the way you think.B．Make positive people friends.C．Sometimes this list can be easy full of hobbies you enjoy.D．Are you constantly complaining about your present job?E．The best and only thing we can do is to accept them.F．So how can you manage to force yourselves to end complaining?G．Set down things we ar e thankful for and we’ll see that we don’t have any reason to complain.答案解析Ⅰ.1．B[细节理解题。

高考英语分项复习题详解阅读理解·七选五阅读1.（2020年，全国卷I）A Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all want it… to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. 1. Here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.●2. Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures. 3. You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response? ＂That didn’t go as planned. But, I tried my best.＂●Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today. 4.●Now that you’ve listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don’t feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself. 5. Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?A.Feeling upset again?B.Where do you start?C.Nothing is too small to celebrate.D.Remember, you are only human.E.Set an intention for self-acceptance.F.Stop comparing yourself with others.G.When does the comparison game start?【答案】1.B 2.F 3.D 4.C 5.A【解析】这是一篇说明文。