高中英语阅读七选五专项练习题(14篇)

高考英语阅读专题练习七选五北京卷2010MuzakThe next time you go into a bank, a store, or a supermarket, stop and listen. What do you hear?71It's similar to the music you listen to, but it's not exactly the same. That's becausethis music was especially designed to relax you, or to give you extra energy . Sometimes you don't even realize the music is playing, but you react to the music anyway.Quiet background music used to be called "elevator (电梯 ) music" becausewe often heard it in elevators. But lately we hear it in more and more places, and it has a new nameMuzak" ". About one-third of the people in America listen to "Muzak" everyday. The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between. It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon, when people are more tired.72If you listen to Muzak carefully, you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs. Some musicians or songwriters don't want their songs to be used as Muzak, but others are happy when their songs are chosen. Why? 73Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel. It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do. Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 74 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent moregroceries.75. They say it's boring to hear the same songs all the time. But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places. They say it helps them relax and feel calm. One way or another, Muzak affects everyone. Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!A.Some people don't like Muzak.B.The music gives them extra energy.C.Music is playing in the background.D.Factory workers produce 13 percent more.E.Muzak tends to help people understand music better.F. They get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.G. Muzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.Public speaking andcritical thinkingWhat is critical thinking? To a certain degree, it’逻s辑a matter)—ofbeingoflogic(able to spot weaknessesin other people argument’s and to avoid them in your own, it also includes related skills suchas distinguishing fact from opinion and assessingthe soundness of evidence.In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking — the ability to see clearly their relationships among ideas. 71The greatest thinkers, scientists and inventors have often taken their information that was readily available and put it together differently to produce new ideas that, too, is critical thinking.72As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend a good deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like a purelymechanical(机械的 ) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chances are that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the other hand, the structure is clear, there is a good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech isnot a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. 73What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking .74As you work on expressing your ideas in clear,accurate language, you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately.75As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class. You will be better able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as criticalthinker in many circumstances . This is one reason public speaking has been regarded asvital part of education since the days ofancient Greece.A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech.D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, only reorganized ideas.E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speaking class, the answer is quite a lot.F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become a more effective thinker in a number of ways.G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking ,you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication as well.EmpathyLast year, researchersfrom the University of Michigan reported that empathy , the ability to understand other people, among college students had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. __71__ Today, people spend more time alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs.Jennifer Freed, a co-director of a teen program, has another explanation . Turn on the TV, and you’ re showered with news and reality shows full of people fighting, competing , and generally treating one another with no respect. __72__There are good reasons not to follow those bad examples. Humans aresocially related by nature . __73__ Researchers have also found thatempathetic teenagers are more likely to have high self-respect. Besides, empathy can be acure for loneliness, sadness,anxiety , and fear.Empathy is also anindication of a good leader. In fact, Freed says, many top companies report that empathy is one of the most important things they look for in new managers. __74__ Academics are important“. But if you don ’ t haveemotional (情感的 ) intelligence , you won’ t be as successful in work or in your love life, she says.What’ s the best way to up your EQ 情(商） ? For starters, let down your guard and really listen to others.__75__To really develop empathy, you’volunteerdbett at a nursing home or a hospital, join a club or a team that has a diverse membership , have a“ sharing circle your”withfamily, or spend time caring for pets at an animal shelter .A.Everyone is different, and levels of empathy differ from person to person.B.That could be because so many people havereplaced face time with screen time, the researchers said.C. “ One doesn ’ t develop empathy by having a lot of opinions and doing a lot of talking,D.Humans learn by example—and most of the examples on it areanything but empathetic.E.Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else—both what they think and how they feel.F.Good social skills—including empathy— are a kind of“ emotional intelligence” that will help you in many areas of life.G.Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human— and having empathy is decisive to those relationships.北京卷 2013 UrbanizationUntil relatively recently, the vast majority of human beings lived and died without ever seeing a city. The first city was probably founded no more than 5,500 years ago. 71_ . In fact, nearly everyone livedon farms or in tiny rural ( 乡村的 ) villages. It was not until the 20th century that Great Britain became the first urban society in history — a society in which the majority of people live in cities and do not farm for a living.Britain was only the beginning. 72_.The process of urbanization— the migration (迁移 ) of peoplefrom the countryside to the city — was the result of modernization , which has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live.In 1990, fewer than 40% of Americans lived in urban areas. Today, over 82% of Americans live in cities.Only about 2% live on farms.73.Large cities were impossible until agriculture became industrialized . Even in advanced agriculturalsocieties. It took about ninety-five people on farms tofeed five people in cities. _74. Until modern times,those living in cities were mainly the ruling elite(精英 ) and the servants, laborers and professionals who served them. Cities survived by taxing farmers and were limited in size by the amount of surplus food that the rural population produced and by the ability to move this surplus from farm to city.Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 75_ . Today, instead of needing ninety-five farmers to feed five city people, one American farmer is able to feed more than a hundred non-farmers. A. That kept cities very small.B. The rest live in small towns.C. The effects of urban living on people should beconsidered.D. Soon many other industrial nations become urban societies.E. But even 200 years ago, only a few people could live in cities.F. Modernization drew people to the cities and made farmers more productive.G. Modern cities have destroyed social relations and the health of human beings.Making good choices about your own healthrequires reasonable evaluation . A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of healthy information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to finds relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources. 71Go to the original source. Media reports oftensimplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, anddetermine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. 72Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that abehavior “ contributes to”associatedoris“with ” anoutcome; this does not mean that a certaincourse must lead to a certain result . 73Carefullyread or listen to information in order to fully understand it.Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true,probably it is. Be especially careful ofinformation contained in advertisements . 74 Evaluate scientific“ ”statements carefully, and be awareof quackery(江湖骗术 ).75Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas andinspiration , but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably andindependently about the health problems will serve you well throughout your life.A. Make choice that are right for you.B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.D. And examine the findings of the original research.E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.F. Be aware that information may also beincorrectly explained by an author’ s point of view.G. The following suggestions can help yousort through the health information you receive fromcommon sources.From my experience , there are three main reasons why people don’tcook more often :ability , money , and time 36 .Money is a topic I ’llsave for another day .So today I want to give you somewisdom about how to make the most of the time you spent in the kitchen .Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule :1.Think ahead .The moments when I think cooking is a pain are whenI ’m already hungry and there’snothing ready to eat .So think ahead of the coming week .When will you have time to cook ?Do youhave the right materials already ? 37 .2.Make your time worth it .When you do find time to cook a meal , make the most of it and save yourselftime later on .Are you making one loaf of bread ? 38 .It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something .So save yourself the effort for future meal .3.39This may surprise you , but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time isexperimentation .It gives you the chance tohit upon new ideas andrecipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. 40_______ And don’tlet a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A. Try new things.B. Ability is easily improved.C. Make three or four instead.D. Understand your food better.E. Cooking is a burden for many people.F. Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G. A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.2014 全国卷新课标IThe jobs of the future have not been invented, 36 By helping them develop classic skills that will1. CuriosityYour children need to be deeply curious. 37 Ask kids,pancakes even better next time ”and then try them out. What could we try next time?2. Creativity“ What ingredients(配料 ) can we add to make theseDid those ingredients make the pancakes better?True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something new from it. 38 There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their Creativity.3. Interpersonal SkillsUnderstanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know what is going on inside our ownhead, but what about others? Being able to read people helps kids from misreading a situation and jumpingto false conclusions. 39“ Why do you think she is crying?” “ Can you tell how that man is feeling by lat his face?” “ If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel? ”4. Self Expression40 There are many ways to express thoughts and ideas a?music, acting, drawing, building, photography.You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. Encourage kids to cook with you.B. And we can ’ t forget science education.C. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.D. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that don’ t yet exist?E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G. Being able to communicate ideas in a meaningful way is a valuable skill.2013 新课标 IBusiness is the organized approach to providing customerswith the goods and services they want. The business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most business seek to makeCommonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business.73One is the establishment (制定 )of broad basic policies with respectto production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting. 74 The third relates to the establishment of standards of word in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision(监管 )and guidance by the management in authority. 75A. Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standardsfor work.B. In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management.C. Examples of nonprofit business top management and operative management.D. However, some businesses only seek to enough to cover their operating costsE. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.G Planning in business management has three main aspects.2013 新课标 IIPublic Speaking Training·Get a coach51，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer youpublic speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that's right for you.·Focus on positivesAny training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren't doing well. , so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn't do.·If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it's going to give you lots of dos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you're going to be talking about.54. As far as we're concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.·You are a special person not a cloneMost importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 55 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality,not try to turn you into someone you're not.A. You aren't like anybody elseB. You already do lots of things wellC. Turn your back on too many rulesD. Check the rules about dos and don'tsE. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is toughF .The one thing you don't want is for them to fall asleepG. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse2012 新课标Kids' health: Four steps for fighting stressEverybody gets stressed time to time. 71Some ways of dealing with stress 一 like screaming orto solving your problem or at least feeling better.Try taking these four steps. the next time you are stressed:(1) Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk ot “ trusted adult, such as “ parent or otherrelatives .72They might have had similar problems, such asdealing witha test, or the death of abeloved pet.(2)Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself.73(3) Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends, it's time to get down to business.74Even if you can't solve it all,you can solve a piece of it.(4)Be positive. Most stress is temporary . Remember stress does go away,especially when youfigure out the problem and start working on solving it. These steps aren't magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. 75A.Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.B.Notice your friends' feelings and find a way to help them.C.Different people feel stress in different waysD.Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone.E.You need to figure out what the problem is.F.And don't forget about your friends.G.Then, find a way to calm down2015 北京This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about somethingpleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a badreputation for being unaware of what ’ s happening around them. They can seem forgetful andclumsy ._71__They annoy us because they seem to beignoring us and missing the important things.But daydreamersare also responsible for some of the greatest ideas andachievements in human history.__72__ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas andinventions ?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams andavoid falling over tree roots orotherwise lookinglike a fool?First, understand that someopportunities for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams.__73_ And if you want toimprove your chances of having a creative idea while you ’re daydreaming, try to do it while youinvolvedare in another task—preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings .It ’ s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really needconcerntrateto .“Mindfulness ” , being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid fallingasleep.__74__ Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind hasmoved slowly away.____75_Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head isactually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.B. They stare off into space andwander by themselves.C. Without wandering minds, we wouldn’ t haverelatively , Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to bea cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple anddirect , quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand.G. Therefore, it’ s a good idea to keep a notebookrecordervoice nearby when you’ re in the daydream zone.2015 新课标 IITraining for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs. 36 , buy the best-fitting running shoes you can find. No one can say which brand will work best for you or feel best on your feet, so you have torely on your experience and on the feel of each pair as you shop. When you have found shoes that seem right, walk in them for a few days todouble-check the fit. 37 . As always, you should stretch(伸展 ) at least ten minutes before each run toprevent injuries .During the first week, do not think about distance, but run five minutes longer each day.38, it is wise to take a day off to rest. But during the next week, set a goal of at least a mile and a half per run. 39. After two weeks, start timing yourself.40. Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up atimetable for the remaining weeks before the race.A.After six daysB.For a good marathon runnerC.Before you begin your trainingD.With each day, increase the distance by a half mileE.If they still feel good, you can begin running in themF.Time spent for preparation raises the quality of trainingG.Now you are ready out a goal of improving distance and time长句难句解析与背诵1. Training for a marathon requires careful preparation and steady, gradual increases in the length of the runs.2.As always, you should stretch(伸展 ) at least ten minutes before each run toprevent injuries .3.But during the next week, set a goal ofat least a mile and a half per run.4.Depending on the kind of race you plan to enter, you can set up a timetable for the remaining weeks before the race.新课标 I2015Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, 36 . Trust is a risk. But you can’bet successful when there a lack’s of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately , we ’ ve all beenvictims of betrayal . Whether we’ ve beenstolen from, lied to , misled,or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can37. ’ t t It ’ s understandable, but if you’ re willingtrus t o inbuildarelationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.● 38Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what thebest outcome would be for your well-being.●39If you’ vebeen betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance . But there ’asdifference between being a victim and living with a“ victimmentality”At. some point in all of our lives, we’ ll hour trust tested orviolated .You didn ’ t lose“ everything” . Once trust is lost, whatInsteadisleft?oflooking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life.40 Instead, it ’as healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.A. Learn to really trust yourself.B. It is putting confidence in someone.C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D. Remember that you can expect the best in return.E. Seeing the positive side of things doesn’ t mean you’ re ignoring what happened.F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G. They ’ ve been too badly hurt and they can’ t bear to let it happen again.。

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<1>Dear Seth,You‘re only three years old, and at this point in your life you can ‘t read, much less understand what I‘m going to try to tell you in thisletter． But I ‘ve been thinking a lot about the life that you have ahead of you, about my life so far as I reflect on what I ‘ve learned, and about my role as a dad in trying to prepare you for the trials that you will face in the coming years ． As with my advice, take it with agrain of salt ． What works for me might not work for you ． Butsomeday when you‘re ready, I hope you will find some wisdom andvalue in what I share with you ．【小题 1】_____________________________You are young, and life has yet to take its toll on you, to throw disappointments and heartaches and loneliness and struggles andpain into your path ． You have not been worn down yet by longs hours of thankless work, by the slings and arrows of everyday life ． For this, be thankful ． You are at a wonderful stage oflife ． You have many wonderful stages of life still to come even ifthey are not without their costs and great dangers．【小题 2】____________________________There will be people in your life who won ‘ t be very nice because you‘re different, or for no good reason． There‘s not much you can do except to learn to deal with them, and learn to choose friends who are kind to you, actually care about you, and make you feel good about yourself ． There will be times when you are met with disappointment rather than success． Life won‘t always turn out theway you want ． But instead of letting these things get you down,push on． Learn to turn negatives into positives． You‘ll also face heartbreak and abandonment by those you love． I hope you don‘t have to face this too much, but it happens． Let these pains become stepping stones to better things in life and learn to use them to make you stronger．【小题 3】_____________________________Yes, you‘ll find suffering in your journey through life, but don ‘t letthat close you to new things or wall yourself off ． Be open to new things, experiences and people． You might get your heart brokenten times but find the most wonderful woman the 11th time ． You might get teased and hurt by people you meet．If you close yourself off to new people, who will be there during the toughest times ofyour life and create some of the best times of your life ． You will fail many timesbut if you allow that to stop you from trying, you2will miss out on the amazing feeling of success once you reach newheights with your accomplishments．【小题 4】_____________________________You will meet many people who will try to outdo you in school, incollege, at work．They‘ ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicerclothes, cooler gadgets． To them, life is a competition — they have to do better than their peers to be happy． Here‘ s a secret: Lifeisn‘t a competition ． It ‘s a journey． If you spend that journeyalways trying to impress other, to outdo others, you‘ re wasting it． Instead, learn to enjoy the journey．Make it a journey of happiness, of constant learning, of continual improvement, oflove． Find your passion, and pursue it doggedly． Life is too short to settle for a job that pays the bills．【小题 5】_____________________________If there‘s a single word you should live your life by, it should be this:Love ． It, I know, might sound corny, but trust me, there‘ s no betterrule in life ． Some would live by the rule of success ． Their liveswill be stressful, unhappy and shallow ． Others would live by therule of selfishness． They will live lonely and unhappy lives ． Liveyour life by the rule of love ． Love your spouse, children, parents, friends, with all of your heart ． Love not only your loved ones, butyour neighbours, coworkers, strangers, even your enemy． And mostof all, love yourself ． While others criticize you, learn not to be sohard on yourself, to think that you ‘re ugly or dumb or unworthy oflove． Instead, learn to love yourself for who you are．Finally, know that I love you and always will ． You are starting out on a weird, scary, daunting, but ultimately incredibly wonderful journey．And I will be there for you when I can ．Love, Your DadA ． Life isn ’ta competition．B． Fight for a better life with determination ．C． Love should be your rule．D． Be grateful and feel hopeful about life ．E． Life can be cruel at times．F． Be open to life anyway．答案 : DEFAC<2>Even if you think that your parents are mean-spirited at times， loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You lovethem for the fact that they created you，raised you，and are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to love your parents.____【小题 1】_ A gentle “good morning”warm a coldest heart. Remember that they and “I love you ” will brought you into thisworld. Without your parents ，you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moments. You can use thesemoments to learn from them for when you ’re off on your own. It ’sOK to get angry but angry actions don ’ t help you or your parents.Act calmly ， cool off, journal about your feelings ，or talk to a friend.___【小题 2】____Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hellwhen you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However，you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’scold， raining，snowing，or too hot. Understand that parents arehuman beings and make mistakes. 【小题 3】___. Since you can forgive your friends ， why not forgive your parents?Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV ， or go somewhere with them._ 【小题 4】_ Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people simply may not be able to love their parents. __【小题5】___ Seek help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not5have a right to harm you.A ． There can be realistic reasons for this ，family violence for example.B． Anyway ，spend as much time with them as you can.C． Tell them you love them every morning.D．Forgiveness is the key.E. Parents will in turn express their love to you.F. After this, share your feelings with your parents.G. Please remember parents are as important as friends.答案 : CFDBA<3>Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal –or at least many parts of it have. 【小题 1】 . Ideas about social class– whether a person is “ working - class” or “middle - class” – are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people. The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then, it was widely believed, having given his wife her "housekeeping", would go out and squander the rest on beer and betting.The old style of what a middle-class man did with his money was6perhaps nearer the truth. He was-and still is - inclined to take a longer-term view. Not only did he regard buying a house as a most important thing, but he also considered the education of his childrenas extremely important. 【小题2】 . Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity （or the education and training ） to make such long-term plans.【小题 3】. In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much as their middle – class supervisors (管理者 ). Social security and laws to improve century, have made it less necessary than before to worry about "tomorrow". Working-class people seem slowly to belosing the feeling of inferiority( 自卑感 ). In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position. 【小题 4】 .They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes, they spend their money in having a good time, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary. There seems to bemuch less difference than in precious generations. 【小题 5】 . As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new conflicts and jealousies will emerge, or rather that the old conflicts will re-appear, but between different groups.A ．Nowadays, a great deal has changedB． Both of these provided him and his family with security7C． As a result, differences in life – styles and attitudes came into existenceD．However, we still have a wide gap between the well – paid and the low - paid E．In recent years, the working – class people have begun todesign long – term plansF． In some ways, however, very little has changed, particularly where attitudes are concernedG．The changes in both life – styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen among younger people答案 : FBAGD<4>You can take a selfie with a hand - held digital camera or mobile phone and later share it on the Internet. So selfies have beenespecially popular over the years.【小题 1】 Love them or hate them, selfies show no sign of stopping.After all, the selfie is the most important way to show off on holiday. Everyone has his own way to take the holiday selfies. How can you take the best holiday selfies? 【小题 2】8◆‘ Food chew’styleWant to let everyone know how exciting your holiday food choicesare? 【小题 3】 You can also cut off a piece to show off what ’s inside. But don’t have food hanging out of your mouth. Remember, food always looks best before being eaten.◆‘ I’ m so adventurous’ styleRock climbing, hiking, surfing, or skiing? 【小题4】Just let the natural settings make people go “wow” . One commonly used gesture is spreading out an arm to show how thrilled you are. But remember that no one likes a sweaty selfie.◆‘ I am cultured tourist ’ style【小题 5】 You can also try an optical illusion（视错觉） by makingit look like you ’re holding up the leaning tower of Pisa, touching thetop of the Eiffel Tower, or picking the Sphinx ’ s nose.A ．Just taking a selfie against a famous cultural site makes you look great.B． Some people have no idea where to travel.C．According to a recent survey, haft of the interviewees admitted to taking a selfie while on holiday.D．These adventurous holiday moments are great for a selfie.E. Different cultures have different characteristics of food.F. Hold up some food on your fork or chopsticks.9G. Here are some useful posing tips for you.答案 : CGFDA<5>Housework not good exercise, says study【小题 1】 It even said that people who did the most housework were usually the most overweight. 【小题 2】 The contribution of domestic physical activity to meeting current recommendations for health. It questions whether activities like do-it-yourself, gardeningand housework are good exercise. 【小题 3】 but there is a danger that people incorrectly think housework is proper exercise.A total of 4,563 adults took a survey about their weekly physicalactivity. 【小题 4】 Researcher Professor Murphy said any physicalactivity should increase the amount of calories burnt.【小题 5】 She said housework was “inversely related to leanness”. She said this suggested that either people overestimate how hard housework was an exercise, or they eat too much because they think they have lost lots of calories doing household chores.A ．However, her study found the opposite.B． People who do housework usually eat more.C． A new study says housework is not the quality exercise many people think it is.10D．The research showed that people who included housework as exercise tended tobe heavier.E. The study is called Does ― doing housework keep you healthy ‖F. They think doing exercise is of great benefit to healthy.G. It says any activity is better than none.答案 : CEGDA<6>After the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge, another challenge now is hot inIndia. Indians give rice to their poor neighbors for a charity ( 慈善 ) which is called“Rice Bucket Challenge ”. 【小题1】 It is about giving a bucket of rice to someone who is in need andtaking a picture named “ Rice Bucket Challenge” to share online. The aim of theactivity is to help the poor and hungry people in India,and the movement’s Facebook page has so far clocked up more than 50,000 likes.【小题 2】 The activity was started by Manju Latha Kalanidhi, a 38-year-old journalist,who thought the Ice Bucket Challenge was a little strange. She said, ― Hunger is adiseaseanybody would connect. ‖ The challenge has gained a lot of support with students signingup in Indian Institute of Management, and more and more people join in it. 【小题 3】11India is the world ’s second-biggest rice consumer, with a storage of 21.2 milliontons of the grains. 【小题4】It has suffered with mass hunger, and last year wasranked 63rd of 78 countries on theInternational Food Policy Research Institute ’s global hunger index. How toparticipate in this activity? First, pick up a bucket of rice from your home and give itto the neighboring people who are inneed. 【小题5】At last, invite online all your friends and ask them to take up the challenge. It is important to post back on Facebook because it will inspire all yourfriends to come forward. All the people get together and make a difference!A ．Besides, hand the rice bucket over to other people who are inneed.B． It is not an activity involving dumping a bucket of rice onsomeone’ s head.C． The activity raises the public awareness and charitable donations to agriculture.D ． The AirAsia India airline says its staff including senior management will join.E. Then, take a picture and post it on facebook with ― Rice Buck Challenge ‖.F. But it is far from enough for this country.G. The initial inspiration came from the ice bucket challenge.12答案 :BGDFE<7>根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

高考英语阅读七选五专练含答案People need a place to call home。

whether it's their childhood home。

a school dormitory。

a newly-built house。

or even a XXX。

not everyone has a permanent home。

and travelers especially may struggle to find a sense of belonging。

But do they not deserve a home too。

Of course they do.For some frequent travelers。

they bring personal belongings such as bed sheets。

pillowcases。

and family photos to create a XXX where they are。

Others may stay in the same hotel for extended ds of time。

ing familiar with the staff and services。

Some may even add a touch of home by placing XXX。

There are many ways to make a temporary space feel like home.B。

People find ways to keep in touch while traveling。

Some may send letters。

postcards。

or photos。

while others may simply make a phone call to let their friends know they are safe and well。

2022高三英语阅读理解专题加强练之七选五（含答案详解）（A）Productivity, a measure of productive efficiency, is essential in our life. However, sometimes we get lost in social media apps, emails, and conversations. ____1____. In this article, you'll find four vital tips to help you polish up your productivity.Set-up time intervalsProductivity is related to timing. Some experts suggest using the 15-minute rule. Divide your time into 15-minute intervals and time yourself. Timing the process urges you to complete the task as soon as possible without wasting time. ____2____Reduce distractions____3____ Alternatively, you can download an app that mutes (消音)specific applications such as social media, while notifying when you get a new email. Putting your phone away can also work or setting a custom sound for each application.____4____Whether you get stuck in traffic or you get stuck in the elevator, use that time to get things done: answering emails, brainstorming, or calling someone. Remember there are plenty of alternative options for meetings and face- to-face activities. You can even join through a virtual meeting from your phone while you wait in line.Prepare for tasks mentallySometimes, the reason why we delay is the fact that we're not mentally ready for a task. People love predictable situations that they can adapt to quickly. So, if you have to make a phone call for a job interview, start by preparing mentally for it. ____5____. In this manner, once you call, you know what to say, and you'll reduce anxiety.A. Make better use of technology.B. Take advantage of the extra time.C. Try to turn off your phone when you're working.D. All the little distractions hugely reduce our productivity.E. Think about keywords for your presentation and request.F. The broader the intervals are, the more likely you are to get distracted.G. Also, keeping track of time will make you more aware of how fast minutes pass.（B）The Ministry of Education and the National Cultural Heritage Administration co-released a document on Monday to illustrate a better use of museum resources for the school sector.____1____ Syllabuses(教学大纲) of courses in schools, like Chinese, history, geography, fine arts, physics chemistry, biology, among others, will include museum content. Various educational goals will be set for students in different grades. Local governments will follow to ensure financial support and proper evaluation of the educational activities related to museums.More extracurricular activities after 3:30 pm are encouraged to feature museums, according to the document. Some creative forms like lectures, role-play games have attracted a great deal of students. ____2____The new document aims to develop new channels making use of museums in school education. ____3____ According to the statistics of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, 5,535 museums had been registered on the Chinese mainland by the end of 54. The actual total number could be around 7,000 if it includes the museums in universities and other institutions.____4____ A problem is that the number of museums specializing in natural history in China is still outweighed by their counterparts focusing on human history, which could be a challenge when designing syllabuses in smaller cities.Museums can be places for children to comprehensively expand their horizons of knowledge, nurture their artistic tastes and improve their sense of aesthetics. ____5____ But it cannot only be popular for a short time. A long-term interaction between museums and schools will have lasting benefits.A. But the activities can be more interactive.B. It's a good start to see a nation-level framework.C. Nevertheless, the work cannot be done overnight.D. The focus is on how to improve their performance.E. The booming development of museums has created a foundation for it.F. Schools are to design new activities based on collections in local museums.G. And even comic books on museums can be used to increase students’ interest.（C）Why is being alone essential to personal growth?For many people, being alone is a negative state of being. It often carries a social stigma (污名) that equals isolation or being an outsider. Of course, spending time with people you love is extremely important to your well-being. ___1___ Only if you’re connected to yourself can you become stronger.Aloneness enhances your creativity. When you are alone, you are more likely to stay true to yourself and try new things that you don’t have the courage to do around others. ___2___ Picasso or Van Gogh wouldn’t have created the masterpieces if they hadn’t taken enough solitary (独自的) time to experiment regardle ss of others’ thoughts.Being alone also prevents you from burning out. Sometimes you may wonder why you easily feel tired. ___3___ Especially for people who go to work every day, it is unavoidable to feel exhausted when you have to deal with work, family, and your own passions at the same time. How about giving yourself a few solitary moments? It doesn’t matter how you choose to spend those moments alone. As long as they relieve your stress, they’re worthwhile.___4___ When you take time to understand yourself, pursue your personal growth, and follow your dreams, you’ll definitely discover the truth about yourself. Regardless of how well you may think you know yourself, learning how to be alone will allow you to deepen your self-awareness.Being alone makes you a more creative person and helps with personal growth. ___5___A. But it’s necessary to learn how to be alone.B. Aloneness is often associated with mad artists.C. It is impossible to be alone with the demands of daily life.D. Aloneness frees us fro m the limits of the world’s opinions.E. Self-exploration is perhaps the biggest benefit of aloneness.F. One reason could be not giving yourself enough solitary time.G. So spend some time alone today to become a brighter and better person.（D）How to Achieve a Positive AttitudeOver the last decade, researchers have identified practices that can help you achieve andsustain a positive attitude towards your future. ____1____ The earlier in life you adopt these practices, the greater the potential impact on the quality, and possibly length, of your life.Enjoy pleasure. Focus your attention on something pleasing as it occurs, consciously enjoying the experience as it unfolds. ____2____ Everyday pleasures, on the other hand, can slip by without much notice unless they disappear or seem threatened. Slow down and focus. You will enjoy things more, whether a meal or a visit with a friend.Practice gratitude. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what you receive. Try keeping a gratitude journal, in which you regularly write down things for which you are grateful. ____3____ As you write, be specific and try to relieve the feeling as you remember what each thing means to you.Cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness is generally acquired by training the mind to focus its attention on the present moment in a systematic way, accepting whatever arises. Being mindful helps you become fully engaged in the on-hand activities and creates a greater capacity to deal with adverse events. ____4________5____ If it’s normal to experience a sense of loss and even grief if a relationship breaks, your children leave home, or you lose a job or retire. View an important life change, no matter how painful, as a new challenge or opportunity. For example, if you're between jobs or retired, look for volunteer opportunities that would benefit from your professional skills. If you miss having children in your life, consider coaching or tutoring.A. Emphasize the positive.B. Here are a few suggestions.C. Maintain a sense of purpose.D. Feeling appreciated helps you sustain a positive attitude.E. Doing so will help you go through your days with greater appreciation.F. Most people prefer special moments, such as an outing day or a vacation.G. Doing this you may have less worry about the future or regret over the past.（E）My husband and I just spent a week in Paris. 1 So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had toleave our suitcases in the hallway.The place wasn’t entirely au thentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked. 2 Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I d on’t have much use for it.Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. 3 French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.4 On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $3!In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency (效率). You can tell this by café life. French cafés are always crowded. 5 When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.A. Not all the customers are tourists.B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.E. That’s not th e only reason the French eat less than we do.F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.（F）Swap, Don’t shop!You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（资源）to make, and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with allthose perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? ____1____. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.●Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection. ____2____ , and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.●____3____. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.____4____. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.●Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn o n a certain song, or whatever. ____5____. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!A. Less people than thatB. Hold a clothing swapC. If two people are competingD. Just keep music playing throughoutE. Donate whatever clothes are left overF Have everyone put their clothes in the right spotsG. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition参考答案（A）1：根据上文“Productivity, a measure of productive efficiency, is essential in our life. However, sometimes we get lost in social media apps, emails, and conversations.（生产力是衡量生产效率的标准，在我们的生活中是必不可少的。

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

七选五Daily life has its satisfactions, such as the perfect reply to a friend’s text message, the first after-work drink, or the unexpected gift. ____1____ That moment when the mess of 21st-century existence disappears into the non-judgmental embrace of a soft bed.Somehow we have pushed this pleasure to the back of the queue. A third of American adults report sleeping less than the recommended seven hours. Many of us feel under-rested. For some, the problem is modern life: emails, to-do lists and screens. ____2____Now there’s increasing evidence that a lack of sleep is associated with higher risk of depression, cancer, and other problems. Research published in the European Heart Journal reports that heart disease was lower among people who went to sleep between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., no matter how long they slept. ____3____But after the appearance and rise of sleeping aids, is sleep the next part of human experience that will become increasingly tracked, counted and compared? We sigh at LinkedIn users who claim to wake up at Sam and learn Mandarin while meditating. But when people overcommit to sleeping well, it can be counter-productive.____4____ In his book Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems, Oxford professor Colin Espie writes about ‘orthosomnia’, where people are so focused with sleeping well that they become too anxious to do so. The marketing of sleeping aids adds to this.Espie says we each have a sleep pattern that we figure out through trial and error. Genetically, some humans are larks and some are owls; the larks may just have better cardiovascular health. For an owl to try to fight their natural schedule, and sleep earlier, wouldn’t necessarily help.Basic sleeping advice is notably consistent, including keeping a regular pattern, cutting back on alcohol and caffeine and taking away all bedroom distractions. Instead of just loading sleep advice on individuals, we could integrate aspects of it into public health. ____5____ Employers could be sensitive to the different needs of their workers.A good night’s sleep is a profound pleasure. As far as possible, it should also remain a simple one.A．Such research is all well and good.B．The risk is that we ignore the problem.C．Then there are those who can’t sleep when they try.D．For other people, it’s the demands of work or family.E．But does any of these really compare to the joy of going to sleep?F．Schools could start later to coincide with children’s body rhythms.G．Stressing ourselves out about a lack of sleep can worsen the problem.Stare at a blank wall in any room, and you are unlikely to learn much more than the paint color. But a new technology can inconspicuously scan the same surface for shadows andreflections. ____6____ But they can be got by one tool and analyzed to determine details including how many people are in the room—and what they are doing.This tool could gather information from a partial view of a space. It can spy on activity from around a corner. ____7____As people move around a room, their bodies block a portion of any available light to create delicate and indistinct “soft shadows” on walls. ____8____ But these faint (微弱的) signals are usually drowned out by the main source of environment light. “If we neglect whatever we are observing, you would just be left with camera noise—and signal,” says Prafull Sharma, a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Sharma and other researchers did the experiment by filming a wall in a room as its occupants moved around and averaging the frames over time. ____9____ Then the team fed the videos into a machine-learning model to teach it which soft shadow patterns indicated which behavior. The resulting system can automatically analyze footage of a blank wall in any room in real time, determining the number of people and their actions.____10____ It can register only group sizes and activities for which it has been trained, and it requires a high-resolution camera; a standard digital camera creates too much background noise, and smartphone camera results are even worse.A．The technology is thought advanced.B．These can’t be caught by the human eye.C．They recorded various activities of the people in the room.D．Brightly colored clothing can even cast a light reflected glow.E．It also can monitor someone who avoids a camera’s line of sight.F．The system is considered a unique and wonderful discovery by camera specialists.G．Although this system can function in any room, it performs poorly in dim lighting.The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China’s rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.____11____Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes. wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass tum green again.____12____In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It’s the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer.____13____During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air.____14____It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people’s spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice.____15____People in Beijing often eat porridge(粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment(营养) to put in the porridgeA．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain WaterF．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.Alternative medicine has become much more popular in the West in recent years. ___16___ And they are turning to treatments such as homeopathy, yoga, and acupuncture（针灸）to complement or sometimes even replace the western medicine.Acupuncture is based on the idea that energy flows through the human body along 12 lines or meridians（经络）, which end up at the organs in the body. ___17___ To remove the blockage, an acupuncturist inserts（插入）very fine needles into the body at points along the meridians. This stimulates the flow of energy, and restores the patient's health.Acupuncture only really became well-known in the West in the 1970s as people began to travel more frequently between the two areas of the world. ___18___ However in the last few years it has become more established as an alternative to western medical treatments, since clinical tests have shown that acupuncture is effective for some conditions. ___19___ Many sportspeople have experimented with acupuncture when fighting injury. Martina Hingis, the famous tennis player, had a wrist injury cured through treatment, and NBA legend Kobe Bryant also used acupuncture on his leg. It is also used to treat depression, stress and anxiety.___20___ In the past some people have experienced allergic reactions, broken needles and even punctured lungs while being treated, although this is very uncommon.A．The treatment is often used to relieve headaches, dental pain, etc.B．Illness is the result of a blockage of the energy flow to these organs.C．The treatment is thought to increase the body's resistance to infection.D．In the Far East, acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of complaints.E．However, before you go, check if the acupuncturist is qualified and registered.F．At first, doctors in the West often doubted about the medical value of acupuncture.G．It seems that people are becoming increasingly worried about the side effects of drugs.Overthinking the Small Stuff?How many decisions have you made over the last day, week... month?Drive or Uber? Suit or no suit? Italian or Thai? iPhone or Huawei?While today’s freedom of choice has obvious benefits, the constant pressure to make perfect choices can often rob our freedom, heighten our anxiety and lower our productivity.___21___ For starters, trying to perfect every single decision is a 'mission impossible,' making it pretty in vain.____22____ And finally, research shows that trying to nail every decision reduces our ability to perform at our best and make great decisions about the things that really matter.The irony is that people who try to make the perfect decision every time tend to suffer more anxiety about their decisions, feel less satisfied with them afterward and, unsurprisingly, are less productive than people who just go with ‘good enough’.“The habit of aiming for the best possible option every time actually robs people of satisfaction and effectiveness,” wrote Barry Schwartz on the Paradox of Choice. ___23___ However, they're generally less happy about what they eventually decide upon.Better than trying to maximize every choice is to make a ‘good enough’ choice that meets a basic level of satisfaction. So you didn’t get the best possible hotel at the best possible price? Move on. So the shade of yellow you chose to paint the sunroom was a little dark? Again, move on! ___24______25___ The reason is that they aren’t wasting precious time and energy on decisions that don’t really matter. So as you think about all the decisions you have to make in the day or month ahead, focus your precious time, talents and attention on the things that truly matter. A．There are a few reasons for this.B．But some researchers do not agree with it.C．Secondly, it can be mentally and emotionally exhausting.D．Much more important issues are waiting for your attention.E．Besides that, every decision you make may disappoint you.F．Such ‘maximizers,' as Schwartz calls them, spend more time and energy reaching a decision. G．Schwartz found that 'satisficers' who live by the ‘good enough’ rule actually get more done.参考答案：1．E2．D3．B4．G5．F【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。

高考英语阅读七选五专项训练（10题）根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

选项。

专项练习一专项练习一For over one hundred and fifty years, Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans ． __1 __Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today ．Strauss' invention continues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world ．Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829． 2 He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847．Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853, Strauss worked in his brother's dry goods business ．This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention ．After the gold rush of 1849, Strauss decided to move to the West to seek hi fortunes ．Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals ．Instead, he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners ．At first, he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth ． 3 When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining, he decided to use a special fabric to m pants for the miners ．These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more ．In In 1873, 1873, 1873, Strauss Strauss Strauss received received received a a a letter letter letter from from from a a a Jewish Jewish Jewish tailor tailor tailor named named named Jacob Jacob Jacob Davis Davis Davis who who who had had had invented invented invented a a a process process process of of of connecting connecting pockets with copper rivets （铆钉）.This made the pants last a long time ．Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea, he offered to share it with Strauss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent ． 4 ．By the time Strauss died in 1902, he had made a great contribution to American fashion ． 5 The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss' company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world ．A ．As a young boy, he moved with his family to the United States ．B ．Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable ．C ．He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since ．D ．However, he did not get much business for those products ．E ．He also made a great contribution to America's clothing industry ．F ．Since they were invented by Levi Strauss, they have become a symbol of American consumer culture ．G ．As the business grew, Strauss got much money from it ．should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago．1 _ 2___ .So they are called "diseases of civilization"lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses．3 . However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of tod They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains．4___ 5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cuttingFor the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school. 1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate. The disease, k n own as ―March Madnessǁ, refers to the yearly 65 –nown as ―March Madnessǁ, refers to the yearly 65 – team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). __2 Teams Teams compete compete compete against against against each each each other other other in in in a a a single single single –– elimination (单局淘汰) ) tournament tournament tournament that that that eventually eventually eventually crowns crowns crowns a national a national champion. Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3 Colleagues against bosses. Big – name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from littl –known universities. This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little – known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4 College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselv__5 About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (赌) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post – season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA. A. Husbands against wives. B. The players will go all out for the games. C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D. College students will ignore piles of homework. E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it. F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April. G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament. Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these ju stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail? At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒). 1 Jealousy is sometimes known as the ―green – eyed monsterǁ and the UK is its home.Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and g each an imaginary amount of money. 2 Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this. __3 . But But there there there is is is also also also opposite opposite opposite evidence. evidence. evidence. The The The Organization Organization Organization for for for Economic Economic Economic Cooperation Cooperation Cooperation and and and Development Development Development recently recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate suc . People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either. ―It is is not not not really really really success success success that that that the the the British British British dislike,ǁ dislike,ǁ dislike,ǁ says says says Carey Carey Carey Cooper, Cooper, Cooper, a a a professor professor professor of of of management management management at at at the the the University University University of of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. ―It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or wh separates them from their roots.ǁ4 They They set set set out out out to to to do do do things things things in in in their their their way. way. way. They They They work work work long long long hours. hours. hours. By By By their their their own own own efforts efforts efforts they they they become become become millionaires. millionaires. ___5 ___5 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And m .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And m people want to be like them. A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain. B. The one who owns most money in the end is the winner. C. As a result, the survey said, entrepreneurs were ―unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.ǁD. It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success. E. Some were given a little, others a great deal. F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them. G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem. ___1 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view. The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 2 . The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 3 ___ It included such items as automobile sand new houses. By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appe the ―life -enrichingǁ level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction －the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body －this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of good and and services, services, services, many many many of of of which which which could could could be be be called called called ―luxuryǁ ―luxuryǁ i tems. items. items. Among Among Among them them them are are are vacation vacation vacation trips, trips, trips, the the the best best best medical medical medical care, care, care, and and entertainment. 4 One this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spen goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to dem luxuries and personal services on the fourth level? A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spendi more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 5 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels. A ．Then a third level appeared. B ．Human wants seem endless. C ．When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears. D ．There are several levels of wants in one’s life.E ．At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure. F ．Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing. G ．Different people have different wants on each level. We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1 . So, you have to give a speech —and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble （结结巴巴）over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, ―Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m jus not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.ǁCheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of y speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plen your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and ea follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more cle ___3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will apprec your thoughtfulness. Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience. If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In f act, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5 . A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech. C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech. D. Say what you have to say and then stop. E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F. Never forget your audience. G. Give it a try and see what happens. There is an English saying:― 1 _.ǁ Until recently, few people took t he saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.___ 2 ___ Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked th hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. 3 _. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial. Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment do produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. 4___. ___5___. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing , making them smile is enoug produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter. A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in which they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh. C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain whidiminish both stress and pain. D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, thestomach and even the feet. E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice. F. Laughter is the best medicine. G. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.Why do some people have many friends while others do not? 1___ However, it is not so. Let’s look at two psychological experiments which will give you the key to happy interpersonal relations. The first experiment is called the ―Hawthorne effectǁ after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of of psychologists psychologists psychologists examined examined examined the the the work work work patterns patterns patterns of of of two two two groups groups groups of of of workers workers workers in in in the the the Western Western Western Electric Electric Electric Company. Company. 2 . . The The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to f that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from attention given to the workers by the management. It had increased their motivation (积极性) and so they had worked harder. In other words, if you take an interest in others , they will want to please you and you will have good relations with them. ___3 __After Martin Luther King, Jr was killed in the 1960s, a teacher, Jane Elliott, living in an all – white town decided to help her class of young children understand why the Civil Rights Movement had been necessary in America. She divided the class into two groups: one with blue eyes and the other with brown eyes. Other eye colours such as or green were excluded from his exercise. Then she told the class that brown – eyed people were cleverer than blue – eyed ones because of an agent (化学作用) for brown colour found in their blood. Blue – eyed people were stupid, lazy and not to be trusted. Jane Elliott did not need to say any more. The brown – eyed students quickly got used to their new role as the leaders of the class. The blue – eyed students became quiet and withdrawn. Then she discovered something very interesting. Four poor brown – eyed readers began to read fluently in a way they had never done before. 4___ .So if you want to be successful and happy, happy, take take take an an interest interest in in in others others whether whether they they they are are are your your your classmates classmates classmates or or or workmates. workmates. workmates. Congratulate Congratulate Congratulate them them them on on their their successes successes successes and and sympathize(同情) with them in their troubles. 5___ . A. Before the experiment the management talked to both groups of workers and explained that they wanted to find the best working environment for them. B. Remember that the way you treat others will decide their attitude and behaviour to you. C. The second experiment shows what happens to personal relations if you are rude to or ignore （忽略）others. D. The ones who have more friends usually are those who care about others. E. Jane Elliott had shown that the way people are treated affects not only their behaviour but also their confidence and their performance. F. You may even imagine that this ability was something they were born with because it seems so effortless to themG. The second experiment tells us what teachers said has a great effect on the students. The seven Cs of a good letter What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress our reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs. Clear. Clear. Use Use Use short, short, short, direct direct direct sentences. sentences. 1 T alk alk as as as if if if the the the reader reader reader were were were right right right there there there with with with you .Above you .Above all, all, don’t don’t don’t use use use an an introduction.. Correct. 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to, check a reference book too. Use them as much as you need to. Complete. Don’t scatter our points. 3 This is good organization too. Courteous. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you.. Concise. Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.. Conversational. Conversational. This This This is is is really really really the the the secret secret secret of of of good good good writing writing writing , , 4 . . Such Such Such a a a letter letter letter has has has a a a natural, natural, natural, friendly friendly friendly tone. tone. tone. Let Let Let your your personality come through naturally. Considerate. 5 .Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know 。

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

阅读七选五专练(一)A(2016·兰州市高三诊断考试)People need homes: children assume their parents' place as home; boarders call school “home”on weekdays; married couples work together to build new homes; and travelers ... have no place to call “home”，at least for a few nights.__1__？Don't they have the right to a home? Of course they do.Some regular travelers take their own belongings: like bed sheets, pillowcases and family photos to make them feel like home no matter where they are; some stay for long periods in the same hotel and as a result become very familiar with service and attendants; others may simply put some flowers by the hotel window to make things more homely. __2__！And how about maintaining relationships while in transit? __3__；some send letters and postcards, or even photos; others may just call and say hi, just to let their friends know that they're still alive and well. __4__. Making friends on the way helps travelers feel more or less at home. Backpackers in youth hostels may become very good friends, even closer than siblings.Nowadays, fewer people are working in their local towns, so how do they develop a sense of belonging? __5__.Wherever we are, with just a little bit of effort and imagination, we can make the place we stay “home”.A．Home is the harbor for travelersB．People find ways to keep in touchC．Do all people have a comfortable homeD．Some keep contact with their friends via InternetE．So how about people who have to travel for extended periods of timeF．Whenever we step out of our local boundaries, there is always another “home”waiting to be foundG．Furthermore, driving a camping car during one's travels and sleeping in the vehicle at night is just like home — only mobileB(2016·银川一中高三第一次模拟考试)High school can be quite the stressful time for any student. There are numerous stresses to deal with and the pressure can be more intense as you enter your senior year. __1__ The answer is as follows.__2__ Adjust your approach to your specific situation. For instance, if you're active in your community and your school and have a large family, you may feel depressed by having all these people involved in your life on a daily basis. __3__ You just may need a moment to be alone and collect your thoughts before moving on to the challenges that face you.__4__ If your stress persists and you can't figure out a way to handle it, you may want to try speaking to your school counselor (顾问). If you don't feel comfortable speaking to your counselor, try getting some other types of counseling.Realize your limits, and plan around them. Don't take on more than you can handle. If you take on too many things, you will be spread too thin and won't be able to perform at your best in anything. __5__ You will definitely feel more at ease!A．Seek professional counseling.B．Why does the stress come into being?C．Try thinking of alternative ways to deal with stress.D．When you feel relieved, you can have a happier life.E．Taking some time out to be alone may be the best way to handle such stress.F．But how on earth can you reduce some of the stress?G．Evaluate what tasks and activities are most important and leave others behind.C(2017·辽宁省东北育才学校高三第五次模拟考试)True friends are rare to come by these days. Even if you believe you've connected with someone, __1__？And often you will find that someone who you thought you could trust may have let you down. There are ways you can know if a friendship is true and how you can hold onto that friend.A true friend is someone who will be there for you no matter what happens. Through good times and bad times, __2__. They will accept you for who you are without trying to change you, and they will be there to help you grow in new ways.Trust is another important aspect. A true friend will keep your secrets. They will be honest and be someone you can depend on. They will listen and be someone you know you can talk things over with, __3__.Friendship is a two-way street though. To find true friends and keep them, __4__. Be there for them in their hard times and share the good times with them. Be someone your friends can depend on as well and offer them the same things they give to you. A friendship will fall apart fast if only one person is giving and putting all the effort in. If you are the only one making an effort, be honest.There will be barriers in the road but that is the test of true friendship. If it can survive those barriers, __5__. St.Thomas Aquinas said, “There is nothing on this earth more prized than friendship”and it holds true.A．they will stand by youB．How often does he let you downC．as if they could offer you great helpD．you must in turn be the same as wellE．it will be stronger and better than everF．how do you really know he is a true friendG．even if they may not have advice to share with youD(2016·吉林省实验中学高三第一次模拟考试)Every person has a great deal of love to give. __1__ Here is a general guide to loving.Say it. When you say the words “I love you”，make sure you really mean it and are willing to do anything for that special person.__2__ If you love someone, you should understand how they feel, where they come from, and who they are. Realize how they could also love you back just as well.Love unconditionally. Giving unconditional love requires you to love without any expectations. __3__ It seems difficult to only love and not demand anything in return in today's world where everyone is selfish. But even in the world we see many examples of unconditional love, for example the love a mother gives to her child and the love between two life partners. To love unconditionally, you will have to learn to sacrifice (牺牲) yourself and your desires and also realize that someone may have a different way of showing his and her love for you. __4__ Realize it can be lost. If you realize you can lose the one you love, then you have a greater appreciation of what you have. __5__ Don't make idol of the person you love. This will place them under unnecessary pressure and will likely result in you losing them. Never stop loving. Even if you have been hurt before. You should not stop giving love.A．Try loving just for the sake of love.B．Put yourself in someone else's shoes.C．There are many different ways to explain love.D．Think how lucky you are to have someone to love.E．Do not expect to be loved back in exactly the same way.F．It doesn't make you a bad person to desire someone else's love.G．There are many different ways to love someone (or even yourself)．阅读七选五专练(一)A语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，阐述了怎样让旅行者找到一种归属感。

课时训练5 七选五Passage 11Home can be a great place for children to study. It’s important to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends.●Location （位置）2 Kitchen and dining room are not so well suited for regular study, since books and pens get in the way of the day-to-day uses of those areas. Set up a place where a child can settle in and leave papers and pens at hand without having to clear everything away each night. For a child that likes being alone, set aside a corner of his bedroom, but keep it separate from things like games, music and other hobbies not related to studying.●Keeping Things in OrderParents should encourage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and orderly wh en he isn’t using his workspace. Ownership is very important for self-respect. 3 The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom.● 4Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school. Give them a good example of how to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way. 5 Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.A.Attitude Is EverythingB.Bring Organization into Your HomeC.Here are several ways to choose a location.D.Building a Good Home Learning Environment.E.Hold a can-do attitude and your child will follow your example.F.Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.G. A child who learns to organize his space will carry organization into every corner of his life.Passage 21Most fitness advice is aimed at a general audience. But if you’re an older adult, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has some tips for seniors to get started and keep them at the top of their game.2 Talk with your doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any changes to suit your situation.3 Before starting, pick a program you’ll enjoy, so you’ll do it regularly. Check out the facility and the staff. Is the place friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? Are facilities easily accessed?Determine your participation style. Choose what’s best for you——a class or going solo?Morning or night hours? 4Start slowly. Most people are overeager and sometimes overdo it. Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable plan.Make a date. Find a friend to exercise with you and keep you motivated.Set specific short-term and long-term goals. Plan for activity in your day and make it a priority.Remind yourself what your goals are. If it hurts, don’t do it. 5 And once you’ve reached your goal, treat yourself for the good job you’ve done, so it will encourage you to continu e.A.Make a list.B.Exercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy 2010C.Know your choice.D.Learn to work around pain, not through it.E.Indoor or outside exercise?F.All the Seniors Should Be Careful Before ExerciseG.Get a thorough examination.Passage 3All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.1 They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.2 Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy!3 Think how many lovers to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.Some sports or game go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. 4 Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. 5 One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.A.And think of people in cold countries.B.Sports help to train a person’s character.C.Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves.D.Many people like to watch others play games.E.People aren’t inventing new sports or games.F.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.G.People are inventing new sports or games all the time.Passage 4Competitors who wear red win more than those that are dressed in any other color, according to study in Germany.1 Experts believe that red could make individuals and teams feel more confident as well as being perceived by others as more aggressive.2 On the other hand, the results could suggest that the success of those teams has given those that wear the red color more confident.The study, by German sports psychologists at the University of Munster, was reported in New Scientist magazine. They showed video recording of taekwondo matches to 42 experienced referees. One fighter wore blue and the other wore red. They then showed them the same recordings but digitally manipulated the clothing to exchange the colors. 3 “If one competitor is strong and the other is weak, it won’t change the outcome of the fight,” said Norbert Hagemann, who led the study. “ 4 ”In 2004 scientists at Durham University also looked at how color influenced sporting competitiveness. They analyzed Olympic contest sports such as boxing, taekwondo, and freestyle wrestling and found that nearly 55% of which were won by the competitor in red.“ 5 ”said Robert Burton, one of the researchers.A.It is the color of fire and is often associated with energy, danger, strength, power, anddetermination.B.The fighters wearing red were given an average of 13 percent more points than when they woreblue.C.The study shows that football shirts from worldwide teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, sellsuccessfully.D.It is reasonable that wearing red makes individuals feel more confident, although this hasn’t yetbeen tested.E.Researchers found that those who wear red tops, jackets or clothing score 10 percent more inany competition than if they were in another color.F.The findings could explain why Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have been sosuccessful.G.But the closer the levels, the easier it is for the color to tip the scale.Passage 5Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa and that the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and South America. 1 but how did chocolate go from being the food of the gods to being the food of love?2 They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark, bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties.3 In fact, cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize coco’s commercial possibilities. 4 in 1529, Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate——as a drink mixed with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon——to European society.It caught on, especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread, people found new ways to make and use chocolate. 5 Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, people all over the world are still in love with chocolate.A.But cocoa also had commercial value.B.But not all the people all over the world love cocoa.C.For centuries, the native there regarded cocoa as a gift from the gods.D.When he arrived in the New World in 1519, he soon established his own cocoa plantation.E.Around A. D. 600, the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America.F.These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence.G.Doctors said cocoa plays an active part in medicine.Passage 6For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school.1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65-team US men’s college basketball tournament(锦标赛). 2 Teams compete against each other in a single-elimination(单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3 Colleagues against bosses.Big-name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little-known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little-known George Mason University was one of the final teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 75 About $4 billion will be spent gambling 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.Passage 7Culture means any human behavior that is learned in human society. All of the meaningful parts of a culture are passed on to different generations through tradition or social learning. 1 Culture exists in agricultural as well as industrialized societies.Culture is necessary for the survival and existence of human beings as human beings. Practically everything humans know, think, value, feel, and do is learned through taking part in a sociocultural system. 2 Here is one of the cases of children growing up apart from human society. In the provinc e of Midnapore in India, the director of a children’s home was told by local villagers that there were “ghost” in the forest. Upon looking into the case, the director found that two children, one about eight years old and the other about six years old, appeared to have been living a pack of wolves in the forest. 3 In his diary, the director describes his first view of Kamala (asthe older child was named) and Amala ( the name given to the younger child):Kamala was a terrible-looking being, the head, a big ball of something covering the shoulders.4 Their eyes were bright and sharp, unlike human eyes. They were very fond of raw meat and raw milk. Gradually, as they got stronger, they began going on all fours, and afterwards began to run on all fours, just like squirrels.Children learn human language in the same way they learn other kinds of human behavior——by taking part in a cultural community. 5A.From this viewpoint, all human groups have a culture.B.Close at its heels there came another terrible creature exactly like the first, but smaller in size.C.Human beings can only develop human abilities by the local people.D.This statement is well supported by some well-written cases.E.These children were the ghosts described by the local people.F.Culture refers only to the high art and classical music of a particular society.G.They learn a certain human languages as well as certain kinds of human behavior through theirmembership in a certain cultural community.Passage 8We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheer up! 2 Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5A.It doesn’t to be that bad.B.Take several deep breaths before your speech.C.This article gives some advice on how to give 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.Passage 91 This date was the old mid-winter festival in pre-Christmas times, around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions: Christmas trees, cards and presents. Shops can make about 60 percent f their year’s income in the three months before Christmas, so most shops get ready for it in October.2 The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macy’s famous shop in New York, stayed open until midnight on Christmas eve.By mid-December, almost every shop and street has a Christmas tree. 3 In the northern countries, winter is cold and dark and most trees are decorated with lights and colored glass balls give people hope that spring will come.Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair, red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. 4 On Christmas Day a traditional meal is eaten, usually a turkey and a rich, spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas. 5 They love seeing family and friends; they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a time to look back over the old year and forward to the new one.A.This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD.B.Believe it or not.C.Since about 400 AD, Christmas Day has been celebrated.D.Others feel it is a magical and exciting time.E.The shopping centers are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night.F.It was really beautiful indeed.G.By tradition, he brings the toys to children at night, on the night before Christmas.Passage 10In Asia, there are many places for people to go to teach English. Most of the teachers are young and sociable, and there are a lot of parties there. Korea is usually the place most people go to, because they have the most benefits and highest salaries by working only twenty hours a week. 1 Only if you stay there for a long time will you save some money.China is a new rising star and lots of people are going there. 2 You can save a sizable amount and complete all your loans back home. Besides, Chinese people are enterprising and you can learn a lot from them. In China, Taiwan is a good place to go, especially for females who want to earn much, but there are not many adult classes offered.The Middle East offers very high salaries for teachers, all of which is tax free. 3 Most of the people who tend to teach there are older and more conservative, so they don’t expect a party scene.Italy and Spain are two beautiful countries where you can try your fortune. 4 Tourism is another industry in these countries, where English knowledge is useful. Moreover, by teaching in Europe you have the chance to travel every weekend to a new country and visit a new culture besides a good salary. 5A.Europe has a lot to offer.B.It is a great way for people to see a new place.C.Teaching English overseas is a really rewarding experience.D.Like Japan, the pay is quite good, but the cost of living is much cheaper.E.Japan is also a good choice, but the cost of living eats up a lot of your money.F.However, you must be a certified teacher with years of experience if you want to teach there.G.Fashion industry in Milan would love to hire well-known English-speaking people to work withinternational models and designers.。

姓名，年级：时间：专题限时集训(十四) 阅读七选五之说明文（Ⅱ)A（2019·武昌区调研考试）The study habits of top students at Oxford UniversityGo to your lectures。

For the first 2 years of Oxford，I went to maybe 4 lectures out of hundreds available。

1 In my third year，I went to almost every single lecture available,including those topics I was not personally involved or interested in。

2 Firstly，lectures are FUN！I found so many gems（难能可贵的人) that influenced my thinking.I found so many passionate，knowledgeable speakers who got me excited about the topic。

Secondly,I remembered more stuff!An hour in the lecture hall has massive returns on investment.Be an active student。

For my first year at Oxford,I barely said anything in lectures.I didn't volunteer in discussions and,as a result，I didn't understand much.My understandings of different texts never matured or became complex.They stayed the same。

高考英语阅读七选五专项训练（10题）根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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专项练习一For over one hundred and fifty years, Americans of all social classes have worn blue jeans．1 Whether they are worn for work or for fashion today．Strauss' invention continues to be popular not only among Americans but also among people around the world．Levi Strauss was born in Germany in 1829． 2 He grew up in Kentucky before moving to New York in 1847．Before becoming an American citizen and moving to the West in 1853, Strauss worked in his brother's dry goods business．This gave him a chance to produce his famous invention．After the gold rush of 1849, Strauss decided to move to the West to seek his fortunes．Strauss did not want to be a person who searched an area for minerals．Instead, he knew he could make a good living by selling supplies to the miners．At first, he planned to sell sewing supplies and cloth． 3 When he heard miners complaining that their clothes were easily broken or they usually tore their pockets during mining, he decided to use a special fabric to make pants for the miners．These pants proved so popular that he quickly ran out of materials to make more．In 1873, Strauss received a letter from a Jewish tailor named Jacob Davis who had invented a process of connecting pockets with copper rivets（铆钉）．This made the pants last a long time．Because Davis did not have the money to patent his idea, he offered to share it with Strauss if Strauss would agree to pay for the patent． 4 ．By the time Strauss died in 1902, he had made a great contribution to American fashion．5 The business has been growing ever since and Levi Strauss' company is now one of the largest clothing companies in the world．A．As a young boy, he moved with his family to the United States．B．Nobody knew what kind of material was suitable．C．He did and Levi jeans have been made with metal rivets ever since．D．However, he did not get much business for those products．E．He also made a great contribution to America's clothing industry．F．Since they were invented by Levi Strauss, they have become a symbol of American consumer culture．G．As the business grew, Strauss got much money from it．Recently some American scientists have given a useful piece of advice to people in industrialized nations．They say people should eat more of the same kind of food eaten by humans living more than 10,000 years ago． 1The scientists say that the human life has changed greatly．Our bodies have not been able to deal with these changes in lifestyle and this had led to new kinds of sicknesses．2 So they are called "diseases of civilization"．Many cancers and diseases of the blood system are examples of such diseases.Scientists noted that people in both the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age enjoyed very little alcohol or tobacco, probably none． 3 However, a change in food is one of the main differences between life in ancient times and that of today.Stone Age people hunted wild animals for their meat, which had much less fat than domestic ones．They ate a lot of fresh wild vegetables and fruits．They did not have milk or any other dairy products, and they made very little use of grains． 4 We eat six times more salt than our ancestors．We eat more sugar．We eat twice as much fat but only one third as much protein and much less vitamin C.5 But scientists say that we would be much healthier if we eat much the same way the ancient people did, cutting the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.A．Stone Age people lived a simple life.B．But today, we enjoy eating a lot of these.C．In that case, they would live much healthier.D．Ancient people also got lots of physical exercise.E．These new sicknesses were not known in ancient times.F．People today probably don't want to live like our ancestors.G．Modern people used to suffer from "diseases of civilization".For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school.1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65 –team US men’s college basketball tournament (锦标赛). 2 Teams compete against each other in a single –elimination (单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends.3 Colleagues against bosses.Big – name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little – known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little – known George Mason University was one of the final four teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 5 About $ 4 billion will be spent gambling (赌) on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $ 500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post – season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.A. Husbands against wives.B. The players will go all out for the games.C. But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D. College students will ignore piles of homework.E. People are willing to spend more money on watching it.F. It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.G. Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.Everyone knows that the Frenchmen are romantic, the Italians are fashionable and the Germans are serious. Are these just stereotypes or is there really such a thing as national character? And if there is, can it affect how a nation succeed or fail?At least one group of people is certain that it can. A recent survey of the top 500 entrepreneurs (企业家) in the UK found that 70% felt that their efforts were not appreciated by the British public. Britain is hostile (敌意的) to success, they said. It has a culture of jealousy(嫉妒).1 Jealousy is sometimes known as the “green –eyed monster” and the UK is its home.Scientists at Warwich University in the UK recently tested this idea. They gathered a group of people together and gave each an imaginary amount of money. 2 Those given a little were given the chance to destroy the large amount of money given to others – but at the cost of losing their own. Two thirds of the people tested agreed to do this.3 .But there is also opposite evidence. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development recently reported that the UK is now the world’s fourth largest economy. That is not bad for people who are supposed to hate success. People in the UK also work longer hours than anyone else in Europe. So the British people are not lazy, either.“It is not really success that the British dislike,” says Carey Cooper, a professor of management at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. “It’s people using their success in a way that seems proud or unfair or which separates them from their roots.”4They set out to do things in their way. They work long hours. By their own efforts they become millionaires. 5 .It hardly seems worth following their example. If they were more friendly, people would like them more. And more people want to be like them.A. This seems to prove that the entrepreneurs were right to complain.B.The one who owns most money in the end is the winner.C.As a resu lt, the survey said, entrepreneurs were “unloved, unwanted and misunderstood.”D.It is not true that British people are born jealous of others` success.E. Some were given a little, others a great deal.F. But instead of being happy they complain that nobody loves them.G. Perhaps it is the entrepreneurs who are the problem.1 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 2 .The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 3 It included such items as automobile sand new houses.By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching”level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 4One this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 5 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.A．Then a third level appeared.B．Human wants seem endless.C．When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears.D．There are several levels of wants in one’s life.E．At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.F．Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing.G．Different people have different wants on each level.We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1 .So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴）over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 . Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief.4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5 .A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.D. Say what you have to say and then stop.E. Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F. Never forget your audience.G. Give it a try and see what happens.There is an English saying:“ 1._.” Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now, however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body.2. ___Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. 3._. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effect of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated(忍耐) the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. 4.___.5.___. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing , making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter.A. Laughter can prolong one’s life.B. As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics in w hich they help to improve their patients’ condition by encouraging them to laugh.C. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemicals in the brain which diminish both stress and pain.D. It increases blood pressure, the heart beating and breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach and even the feet.E. Although laughter helps cure the disease, doctors still can not put this theory into clinic practice.F. Laughter is the best medicine.G. They have found that laughter really can improve people’s health.Why do some people have many friends while others do not? 1 However, it is not so. Let’s look at two psychological experiments which will give you the key to happy interpersonal relations.The first experiment is called the “Hawthorne effect” after Hawthorne, Illinois, where the experiment took place. A group of psychologists examined the work patterns of two groups of workers in the Western Electric Company. 2 .The psychologists changed the working conditions for one group twice but left the other group alone. They were surprised to find that productivity increase on both occasions and in both groups. They concluded that the increase in productivity came from the attention given to the workers by the management. It had increased their motivation (积极性) and so they had worked harder. In other words, if you take an interest in others ,they will want to please you and you will have good relations with them.3 After Martin Luther King, Jr was killed in the 1960s, a teacher, Jane Elliott, living in an all –white town decided to help her class of young children understand why the Civil Rights Movement had been necessary in America.She divided the class into two groups: one with blue eyes and the other with brown eyes. Other eye colours such as hazel or green were excluded from his exercise. Then she told the class that brown – eyed people were cleverer than blue – eyed ones because of an agent (化学作用) for brown colour found in their blood. Blue – eyed people were stupid, lazy and not to be trusted. Jane Elliott did not need to say any more. The brown – eyed students quickly got used to their new role as the leaders of the class. The blue –eyed students became quiet and withdrawn. Then she discovered something very interesting. Four poor brown – eyed readers began to read fluently in a way they had never done before. 4 .So if you want to be successful and happy, take an interest in others whether they are your classmates or workmates. Congratulate them on their successes and sympathize(同情) with them in their troubles. 5 .A. Before the experiment the management talked to both groups of workers and explained that they wanted to find the best working environment for them.B. Remember that the way you treat others will decide their attitude and behaviour to you.C. The second experiment shows what happens to personal relations if you are rude to or ignore （忽略）others.D. The ones who have more friends usually are those who care about others.E. Jane Elliott had shown that the way people are treated affects not only their behaviour but also their confidence and their performance.F.You may even imagine that this ability was something they were born with because it seems so effortless to them.G. The second experiment tells us what teachers said has a great effect on the students.The seven Cs of a good letterWhat is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be fancy. Don’t try to impress your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.e short, direct sentences. 1 Talk as if the reader were right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction.Correct, 2 Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your d ictionary. 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. This is really the secret of good writing , 4 . Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone. Let your personality come through naturally.Considerate. 5 Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know。

一、Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people．____1____ The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes．____2____However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心）the mind from the pain，music，people say，can lower stress and anxiety levels．This，of course，can lead to less pain．Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going tobed．____3____While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels，through the lowering of stress and anxiety．When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测）that it's not the style of music，but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure．____4____ On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit．____5____But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable．A．This feeling can also result in many other health problems．B．Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud．C．This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing．D．They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep．E．The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive．F．It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety．G．Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were．Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.____6____We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time.“I adore dancing,” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life.” Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. “Teaching dance is wonderful. _____7_____It’s great to watch them. For many of them, it’s a way of meeting people and having a social life.”____8____“I can tell you about one young couple,” says Bridges. “They’re learning to do traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile. ______9______”So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier? Andrea Hillier says, “Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better and better._____10_____ I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I’m alive.”A．So why do we dance?B．Dance in the U.S. is everywhere.C．If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.D．My older students say it makes them feel young.E．I keep practicing even when I’m extremely tired.F．Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.G．They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.二、Color is fundamental in home design—something you’ll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you’ll love to live in. Do you want a room that’s full of life? Professional? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?_____11_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. _____12_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there’re really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones._____13_____. They’re the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves. _____14_____. They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you’re looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant. _____15_____.A．While all of them are usefulB．Whatever you’re looking forC．If you’re experimenting with a colorD．Small color choices are the ones we’re most familiar withE．It’s not really a good idea to use too many small color piecesF．So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first timeG．Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways 三、Why Do We Get Angry?Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various. Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits. The main reasons we get angry are triggering（触发）events, personality traits（特征）, and our assessment of situations. ___16___Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more. _____17_____ The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits.Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance aremuch more likely to get angry. ____18____ Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.___19___Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative (消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.___20___However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.A．Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well. B．But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger. C．Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it.D．Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry.E．Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind.F．Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.G．Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.四、Every animal sleeps, but the reason for this has remained foggy. When lab rats are not allowed to sleep, they die within a month. ___21___One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories. ___22___ We know that, while awake, fresh memories are recorded by reinforcing (加强) connections between brain cells, but the memory processes that take place while we sleep have been unclear.Support is growing for a theory that sleep evolved so that connections betweenneurons(神经元) in the brain can be weakened overnight, making room for fresh memories to form the next day.___23___Now we have the most direct evidence yet that he is right. ___24___The synapses in the mice taken at the end of a period of sleep were 18 per cent smaller than those taken before sleep, showing that the connections between neurons weaken while sleeping.If Tononi’s theory is right, it would explain why, when we miss a night’s, we find it harder the next day to concentrate and learn new information — our brains may have smaller room for new experiences.Their research also suggests how we may build lasting memories over time even though the synapses become thinner. The team discovered that some synapses seem to be protected and stayed the same size. ___25___ “You keep what matters,” Tononi says.A．We should also try to sleep well the night before.B．It’s as if the brain is preserving its most important memories.C．Similarly, when people go for a few days without sleeping, they get sick. D．The processes take place to stop our brains becoming loaded with memories. E．That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning. F．“Sleep is the price we pay for learning,” says Giulio Tononi, who developed the idea.G．Tononi’s team measured the size of these connections, or synapses, in the brains of 12 mice.五、If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. ___26___The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. ____27____ We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distanceto take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. ____28____ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.___29___ We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.___30___ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.A．This time there was no tent.B．Things are going to be improved.C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F．After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.G．There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.六、Evaluating Sources of health InformationMaking good choices about your own health requires reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of healthy information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to fins relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources. ___31___ Go to the original source. Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. ______32______Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behaviour ＂contributes to＂or is ＂associated with＂an outcome; this does not mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result. ___33___ Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisements. ____34____ Evaluate ＂scientific＂statements carefully, and be aware of quackery (江湖骗术).___35___ Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about the health problems will serve you well throughout your life.A．Make choices that are right for you.B．The goal of an ad is to sell you something.C．Be sure to work through the critical questions.D．And examine the findings of the original research.E．Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.F．Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an author’s pointof view.G．The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.七、Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.____36____ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. ____37____ Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. ____38____You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.____39____ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.____40____ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.A．Pick a place where your children can study properly.B．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.C．Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.D．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.E．Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.F．Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.G．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.八、This Way to Dreamland Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing．Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around them．They can seem forgetful and clumsy．___41___They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things．But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history．___42___Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?First, understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others．Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams．___43___And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even makingmeaningless drawings．It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concerntrate．“Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep．___44___Finally, you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowlyaway．___45___Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds．A．Having interesting things to think about also helps．B．They stare off into space and wander by themselves．C．Without wandering minds, we wouldn’t have relativity , Coke or Post-it notes．D．At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses．E．It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive．F．Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike sleep dreams, which may be hard to understand．G．Therefore, it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you’re in the daydream zone．参考答案：1．F2．B3．D4．G5．E【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是音乐对身体的好处。

1What is the difference between happy people and unhappy people? 36 Read the following list of things that HAPPY people do differently from UNHAPPY people and you will know.Well, I can tell you for sure that those people who are really happy, FEAR less and LOVE a lot more. They see each moment, each challenge, each person as an opportunity to discover more about themselves and the world around them. 37 Happy people understand that you can’t really change a situation by resisting （反抗(fǎnkàng)）it. But they can feel better by understanding that there might be areason for its existence（存在）. 38 But rather, they ask themselves questions like: What can I learn from this? How can I make this better? They always seem to be pleasant and hopeful no matter what happens to them.They do the things they do because of the meaning it brings into their lives and because they get a sense of purpose by doing so.39 They care more about living a life full of meaning rather than, what in our modern society we would call, living a successful life. The fact here is that most of the time they get both, success and meaning, just because they choose to focus on doing the things they love the most.40 They make sure that their actions bring meaning and happiness in the lives of many. They look for ways to give and to share the best of themselves with the world and to make other people happy.A. They have an ideal living and a balanced life.B. What are the things that these people do differently?C. They are kind to themselves and others and they understand the power of love.D. The things happy people do are not for themselves, but for the good of others.E. They are ready to embrace whatever lies in front of them.F. They understand that “Doing what you love i s the most important for living a full life”.G. When something unpleasant happens to them, they don’t try to fight it, knowing that this will make the situation even worse.2Two hundred years after Charles Darwin’s birth, studies have found new details of his life at the University of Cambridge. Six leather-bound ledgers (皮革(pígé)账本) discovered in the university show this. 36He lived in the most expensive rooms provided for a rich student at his time. 37 He had someone to clean his room, make his bed and take care of the fire in his bright rooms. He hired a dishwasher, a clothes washer and a man who cleaned hisshoes. A tailor (裁缝(cáiféng)), hatter and barber made sure he was well presented.A chimney cleaner and a coalman kept his fire going. Christ’s College’s basic food was meat and beer. 38Darwin’s bill topped 636 pounds during his three years of study at Cambridge. Later he described this time as the most joyful of his happy life. That large sum (金额(jīn é)) would have been fairly common for a student at Cambridge in the 19th century.39In those days Cambridge was full of rich students living a pretty good life and Darwin was just one of them. 40 And thus he had plenty of time for socializing or private study. He would be out shooting, collecting beetles, doing his scientific hobbies or visiting friends. He played cards and drank wine at night, just like students always have.A. Thanks to the richness, he was able to hire servants to help with the daily life.B. The findings were published on the Internet.C. So he paid five and a half pence extra each day to have vegetables.D. He enjoyed the kind of comfortable university life that most of today’s students can only dream about.E. He had several people to help him to deal with the daily housework.F. When you look at the ledgers, you can find there were many rich students in Cambridge.G. The bills were paid by his wealthy father, Robert Darwin, a doctor.3Khalid Mohsin Shaeri, a Saudi man, has been unable to leave his bedroom for the past two and a half years. 36 His situation drew the attention of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah and he showed great concern about him. Six months ago, he asked for Khalid to be taken to the hospital. 37Finally on Monday the 20-year-old patient was successfully taken to King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh after the Saudi King arranged（安排(ānpái)） for his special air transportation from the southern city of Jazan. Saudi government organizations worked with Shaeri’s construction department to accomplish this task.38 A forklift（铲车(chǎn chē)）was also used to carry him to an ambulance （救护车） which took him to a local airport in Jazan. An aircraft then flew him to Riyadh.“We have been waiting for this moment for a long time.39 “ Naser Makk e, the patient’s cousin, told Reuters excitedly. “The King had given his orders to the government of health to do all the arrangements to transfer the patient for treatment in a safe way. May God protect our King and give him the long life. ”According to Reuters, Shaeri was reported to have a brother and sister who are also overweight. 40Local media reported that the Saudi Health Ministry has already dealt with other over-weight patients this year, including two sisters who weighed 661 pounds and 771 pounds.A. But compared to Shaeri, what makes them better is that they are able to walk.B. He had been in hospitals for several times but that didn’t save him from getting fatter.C. His weight, 610 kilograms, made him unable to move and forced him to stay in bed.D. Part of his home was broken down so he could be brought down from the second floor.E. And I do hope he can lose some weight and can walk and can look after himself after the treatment.F. But treatment had to wait until a special medical bed was made for him in the United States.G. His family had a traditional fat disease and his parents were also very fat.4Have you ever had a wonderful idea and thought it would make a great invention, but didn’t know what to do next? 36 They will help you make your dreams come true and become a famous inventor.The first thing that you should do is do some research on the Internet to see if anyone else has invented it. If not, you should search through the US Patent (专利(zhuānlì)) information to see if a patent was ever created for your type of invention.37The easiest thing to do is working with a company that can help you to make your dreams a reality. It can help you present your ideas and get your product to the right companies. One company that is very reputable (声誉(shēngyù)好的) is“Lambert and Lambert in Minnesota”. 38 If they think your product is marketable(有销路的), they will help you to get it to the right company.Call the company and make an appointment. You will want to bring in a model of your invention and a complete description of your ideas. 39 Then when you meet with them, you can present it and they will tell you how marketable it is. If theydecide to help you, they will work to present it to different companies and help youto go to the next step.Once your invention has been sold to a large company, get ready to get the benefits of becoming the next great inventor.40 But the benefits are worth the wait.A. It may take a year or two.B. You will be the next inventor.C. Write down exactly about your invention.D. If there is no patent, go to the next step.E. You will find something new on the Internet.F. Here are some steps that you can take.G. They offer free advice for good ideas.5In spite of so many years of education behind us, can we confidently say we understand what it feels like to be a teacher?The biggest misunderstanding about teaching jobs is that anyone can be a teacher. In fact, the truth is far from it. 36 They also know the teaching theory well. They should know how things should be taught and how one can be inspired to learn. Also, they need to have an idea about classroom management and students’psychology（心理学）.Now it can be really annoying for a teacher if someone says teaching is one of the easiest jobs around, because everyone just needs to be taught for a few hours a day. 37 However, teachers work longer to come up with ways to make the knowledge appear more interesting to students and help them learn better.38 And this is a big reason why more people decide to choose teaching as a career. However, good teachers choose to make good use of the break, byenrolling(注册(zhùcè)) themselves for workshops on teaching, classroommanagement, and related things.All teachers are not the same, as against what is widely believed. 39 Every teacher is different and has a different approach（方法(fāngfǎ)） to teaching.40 A teacher has meetings to attend, and is responsible for(对……负责(fùzé))organizing school events. An important duty of a teacher is to prepare the progress report of each student and discuss it with his or her parents.In a word, teachers ought to be respected for what they do, and we should never forget their great contribution（贡献(gòngxiàn)） to our success in life.A. A teacher has many things to do rather than just teach.B. It is true that teachers get a lot more holidays than others.C. A good teacher is one who motivates students to overcome challenges.D. To begin with, teachers are people who perform well in their fields of study.E. A statement that is true for one teacher is not necessarily true for the others.F. And common people even believe teachers are probably overpaid when their days end at 3 pm.G. These teachers give all they can to create an ideal learning environment for their students.6What is happiness? Maybe you often forget it. Here are some happiness habits you always forget.You forget to breathe consciously (有意识地). Most yoga courses today talk about meditation (冥想(míngxiǎng)). 36 Go out and find a natural spot. Inhale (吸气) deeply, and then exhale. Repeat this 10 times and watch how you lighten up your mood. It can help people feel calm.You forget to smile at people around you. Smiling is not just a happiness supporter for you but for others. In fact, the more you smile at people, the more they are eager to help you. 37 And it brings so much positive energy that you’ll need to make great friends.You forget to say thank you. 38 It is also about your overall feelings and imagination: of being thankful for little things that you receive. Feel good, be thankful and you’ll be always happy. So don’t forget to express your thanks to others.You forget to taste your experiences. Do you always hurry with what you are doing? 39 Or do you always think that there’s not enough for you to enjoy? Take some time to enjoy the taste of the food you are eating, or the comfort of the chair you are sitting on.40 You surf the Internet, watch TV, and go to work. You are so caught up with all these things that you have forgotten to spend some quiet time. Take a moment to sit down, and do nothing — feeling the silence and being happy.A. You forget to stretch (伸展(shēnzhǎn)) like a cat.B. You forget to stay quiet for a while.C. And they all share the same basic instruction: breathe.D. Do you always feel that you’re running out of time or money?E. Saying thank you is not just about appreciating someone who did you a favor.F. Have you ever paid more attention to your study?G. That’s because smiling breaks the ice between strangers.7Living away from your country can be a really interesting and unforgettable experience. But at the same time it has very important effects（影响(yǐngxiǎng)）on your life. 36The major effect, and also a very common one, is that once you start a regular life away from home, you miss everything.37 Little things like sitting on a Sunday morning watching TV alone instead of having a nice chat with your mom make you realize how valuable your family really is.38 Since you are living in a place with different customs and traditions from yours, you have to be able to develop yourself in conditions which you are not familiar with. This means making new friends, accepting different opinions, and catching every opportunity you have to go to new places.The most significant effect of living away from home is the independence that grows inside you. 39 There is no one else to go to school, clean your room, and wash your clothes. Being independent will help you get over many difficulties.40 You have to remember that all changes are difficult, but it is necessary to go through them to build your character and it helps you appreciate everything you have.A. Bad things don’t last forever and you have to make the best out of them.B. Missing your family and the attention they all paid to you is a very usual thing to do.C. Living far from home, even for a short period of time, can be really hard at the beginning.D. Living on your own far from your family gives you a lot of experience of organizing your life.E. The purpose of this passage is to discuss the three main effects that living in another country can influence your personal life.F. Foreign people are kind to you and your classmates and they understand the power of love.G. Living in a foreign country would mean learning how to accept another type of society and culture into your daily life.8Having a shy style isn’t necessarily a problem. It’s perfectly OK to take time to warm up new people and situations. Here are some tips for beating shy feelings.Start small with people you know. Practice social behaviors like eye contact, confident body language, introductions, small talk, asking questions, and invitations with the people you feel most comfortable around. Smile. Build your confidence this way. 36 .Think of some conversation starters. 37 . Think of conversation openers, like introducing yourself, giving a compliment, or asking a question. Being ready with a conversation starter (or a few) makes it easier to approach someone.Rehearse(排练(páiliàn)) what to say. 38 . Rehearse it out loud, maybe even in front of the mirror. Then just do it. Don’t worry if it’s not exactly like you have practiced or if it’s not perfect. Also few of the things confident people do are perfect. Next time, it’ll be better because it will be easier.39 . Find group activities where you can be with people who share your interests. Give yourself a chance to practice socializing (社交(shèjiāo)) with these new people, and get to know them slowly. People who are shy often worry about failing or how others will think about them. So treat yourself like your own best friend. Encourage yourself instead of expecting to fail.Most of all, be yourself. It’s OK to try out different conversational ways you see others use. 40 . Being the real you and daring to let yourself be noticed are what attract friends.A. It’s important to make friends.B. Then try to do this with new friends, too.C. Give yourself a chance to take part in activities.D. Write down what you want to say beforehand.E. Often, the hardest part of talking to someone new is getting started.F. But say and do what fits your style.G. Shyness is an obvious shortcoming.9We often carry a lot of things when we’re traveling. 36 On long ones we carry things like passports, visas, etc. Though traveling can be fun, we’re likely to misplace these things and even lose them because of the excitement of the journey or being too busy or tired. So how can we carry valuable things safely while traveling?37 Place most of it in a wallet and put the wallet in your main suitcase or bag with a lock-and-key system. Don’t open it until you reach your destination (目的地). Guess how much money you’ll need on the journey, and place this money in a different wallet and carry this in your pocket. 38Next, instead of wearing your jewelry, you can carry your jewelry at the bottom of your suitcase or bag. 39 Many people think that since the purse is always going to be in their hands, it’ll remain safe. But other things like tickets, phone numbers, keys, etc., are all going to go in there. So you’re often going to open your purse for something or the other. What if you just drop it?Then remember to hook (钩住) the keys. You get those really nice key chains these days that come with a big dog-hook.40 Use one of these to carry your keys. This way, you won’t leave the keys ina restaurant or any other place.Hope all the above tips for traveling will help you.A. So you’ll know what to bring.B. It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents.C. Spend money from this wallet till you get to your destination.D. Firstly, distribute (分开(fēn kāi)) your money if you’re traveling alone.E. You can hook the key chain to your jeans or your handbag.F. On short trips we take things like money, jewelry (首饰(shǒu shi)), house keys, etc.G. Don’t carry it in your purse, just in case somebody is quick in stealing your purse.10If you think your vocabulary is weak, a little effort every day over six to nine months can go a long way in improving it. Here are some tips for increasing your vocabulary.36 . You may be comfortable reading a particular part but make an effort to read different articles on every page. The editorial (社论(shèlùn)的) page is highly recommended not only for vocabulary but also for structuring and presenting thoughts. And there are different articles in the newspaper every day.Make it a habit to read a new book every week. It is not surprising that those who read a lot of books develop good vocabulary. 37 . Make a list of words that are new to you and look up their meanings in the dictionary.Watching English movies and television shows. It is important for improving English and learning new English words. It’s an interesting way to add the number of your vocabulary. 38 .Use vocabulary cards. Vocabulary cards are used by students who are trying to learn many words in a short time. You can make your own cards by writing the word on one side and the meaning on the other side of a piece of paper. 39 .Use the Internet. The Internet is an unlimited (无限制(xiànzhì)的) resource for reading material. 40 . You will come across plenty of material to read, which you might find interesting, and important. The Internet will also introduce you to new words. Be sure to look them up in a dictionary.A. You can consider becoming a member of the local library.B. Flash cards are a convenient tool to use to learn new words in your free time.C. You cannot learn English well without enough vocabulary.D. Pick up a topic of your choice and search for articles about it.E. You should develop your own way of learning vocabulary.F. Besides, by doing this you can learn the correct pronunciation as well.G. Read the newspaper every day.11How to become a better readerLanguage and literacy(读写能力) are among humans’ greatest inventions. Evolving（演变(yǎnbiàn)） over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes. Today, surrounded（包围） by social media, television, movies, and, of course, books, the ability to read and write is important to expressing one’s feelings. Most humans acquire language in early childhood and speak fluently when they are about three years old, but our continued relationship with language gives shape and meaning to our lives. 36(1) Take it slow. Many readers feel that they read too slowly, especially compared with others. 37 The best readers are flexible（灵活(línɡ huó)的）—slowing down when needed — and always have a dictionary at hand.(2) Read aloud. When humans first began reading written words, it was unusual to read in silence. 38 Try listening to the author reading their own work — you’ll be surprised to find how clearly it comes through on the page.(3) Write. Writing and reading go hand-in-hand: how and what you read affects how and what you write, and the best readers often make the best writers. But while much can be learned from close, repeated readings, there are many pleasures to language that can only be experienced through the practice of writing. 39(4) Tell your friends. All of the literature is essentially communication from an individual’s inner voice to an audience. 40 It’s a good way to see the world from someone else’s eyes and, in the process, carefully examine your own reaction to what you’re reading.A. But the truth is that the faster you read, the less likely you are to understand fully what you’re reading.B. Can you remember the first piece of writing that transported you to another world?C. There is something magical about sharing books with friends or a book club.D. Try writing every day for a month, and you will never read the same again.E. Reading out loud is one of the best ways to improve your reading ability.F. Here are 4 ways to become a better reader.G. In no time, you’ll be appreciating novels like fine wine.12Do you know how to pick a good book you’ll really like? Here are some tips.Start With Your Interest. 36 . You can pick something that you love to read, not for school. They can be ancient martial (武术(wǔshù)) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.What’s Your Type? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)? Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why of something. 37 . Many of them read like novels from start to finish.Read the description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book. 38 .Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age? 39 . Find out and give them a read — then you can share your thoughts about the book.Finally, you’ll probably enjoy what you’re reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book. 40 . You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. You’ll see that time does fly when you’re reading something you love!A. How about your brothers and sisters?B. They tell stories using facts — but that doesn’t mean they’re boring.C. Reading is a good way to improve your English.D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate (全神贯注(quán shén gu àn zhù)) on it.E. Often, they’ll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.F. So you should read as much as possible when you are free.G. Reading on your own isn’t like reading for school.13Many kids go to day camps during summer. Day camps can be a lot of fun, but the activities are familiar. 36 It might take you a little while to get familiar with the place. But you come home every night, just like you do during the school year.Sleepaway camp offers more excitement because you’ll be there all day and night. It’s a kind of vacation, but without your parents. You’ll probably sleep in a tent（帐篷(zhàng peng)） with other kids attending the camp. Your parents should not worry about your food. 37 Some sleepaway camps are for both boys and girls, which means that there are both boys and girls at the camp. 38 Often these all-girl and all-boy camps meet up for some special purposes.Usually, the camp mails out information to your family before you go. 39 Most of all, you’ll also probably need to bring a health report. Let coaches know about any health problem you have. Just like any vacation, you’ll need to pack a bag full of the clothes. 40 Food is generally provided, but you might need some extra money for snacks or other small expenses(费用(fèi yong)).A. So you’ll know what to bring.B. You’ll learn how to get along with others.C. You couldn’t miss your parents at night.D. You’ll need to change clothes while you’re there.E. Other camps are just for girls or just for boys.F. You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon.G. You’ll probably eat together in the open air and you’ll have to share the food with the other kids.14When you’re dealing with a stressful situation or going through a hard time, people in your life can help you. When someone who cares knows what you’re going through, it helps you feel understood and not so alone. 36 . Problems seem smaller when you talk about them with the right person. You can do better and find out solutions more easily when you share your problems.There are lots of different ways to get and give help. 37 . Other times you need advice on things. Help can be very easy, like a homework project. Or it can go on for a while, like teaching to bring up a failing grade or advising to get through a difficult personal situation.It’s likely you remember times someone helped you. 38 . Friends helped you get through sadness or deal with disappointment. Teachers might have guided you through the college application process (大学(dàxué)申请). 39 . You might give a hand to your classmate who met difficulty.Friends, parents, teachers and other adults can be great resources when you need help. There are also times when you need the extra help that a professional can provide best. Doctors can offer specialized help for a health problem. 40 .A. Parents taught you to stop a bad habit.B. Sometimes you just want to hear an encouraging word.C. Turn to the professional people for help when you need.D. Difficulties are everywhere in your life.E. And you can also remember times when you helped others.F. Having a right person means a lot.G. You need to learn to give help in the right way.参考答案1：36-40 BEGFD【文章大意(dàyì)】快乐的人和不快乐的人之间的区别是什么？快乐的人和不快乐的人做的事情有什么区别？36. B。

阅读理解七选五专练：1.I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier（收银台）in her general store. 71 I quickly learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you.”At first I was paid in candy. 72 I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. My father helped me set up a bank account. 73 By the time I was 12, My grandmother thought I had done such a good job that the promoted me to selling cosmetics（化妆品）. I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “ What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup（化妆）ideas.74The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a Rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener. _____expect they are NO longer women purchasing cosmetics from me; instead, they are kids who tell me which toys they would like to see designed and developed.ter I received 50 cents an hour.B.Before long, she let me sir there by myself.C.I ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.D.Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers.E.My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility.F.Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.G.Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.（宁夏2010年高考）2.Money MattersParents should help their children understand money. 71 so you may start tallking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.1.The basic function of moneyBeing explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services.it’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier .72 when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2.Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty. 73 If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money,explain,”You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say.“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3. 74Begin at the grocery store. Pick put similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 75 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money ter,you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A. wise decision.B. The value of money.C. Permit the child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.D. Talk yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.（宁夏2011高考）3.Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 71 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.72 Here are some idea s：Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 73 Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 74 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.Respect your body! Practicing good habits—regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on—can help you build a positive body image.75 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.A. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at.B. Be yourself.C. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look.D. Just explore talents that you feel good about.E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.G. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image?（英语配套月考一）4Making Peace with Y our ParentsAs a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Y our interests are expanding.71Here is the challenge：Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that all out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are all not angry, tired, distracted, or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversati on begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation—for now. 72 Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening. 73Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings call disagree without things getting ugly.74 How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-makers—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies. And go shopping—just like their teenagers!What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? 75 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.A．It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.B．Y ou can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.C．And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.D．Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what t o do.E．Y ou are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.F．And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.G．You may consider seeking outside help.（英语配套月考二）571 He had more money than he could ever spend, and he was admired and looked up to by his community．72 He wasn’t happy．All his life he had been pursuing happiness and striving (奋斗) for happiness, but he had never been able to find it.Then one day he heard about a hidden temple in Nepal that had a special room that contained the secret of happiness．73 After many years of searching and countless hardships he arrived there．He was tired and penniless, but he knew that none of that mattered now because he had found the temple．He asked a wise, smiling monk (僧侣) if he could enter the special room．The monk agreed and showed him the stairs leading to the room．74 He stared into the room with sunlight steaming through the window and saw what he had come so far to find．There hanging on the wall was the secret of happiness．The man gazed at his reflection in the mirror and laughed.75 Happiness is a choice that we can make．Don’t spend the rest of your life searching the world for happiness then．Just look in the mirror and laugh．Just let the happiness flow from your heart, mind, and soul until it fills your life and the lives of all those around you．A．He immediately sold all that he owned and set out to find this hidden temple.B．It was difficult to find the temple in Nepal.C．No one found the secret of happiness at last.D．But he knew that something was missing in his life.E．There once was a very wealthy and successful man.F．He climbed them with legs shaking with expectation and slowly opened the door.G．It is time that we all realized that we were the secret of our own happiness.（银川一中2011届高三年级第一次月考）6.Is there anything more important than health? I don’t think so．“Health is the greatest wealth,” wise people say．71 ．If you have a headache, toothache, backache, or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a bad cough, or if you suffer from high or low blood pressure, I think you go to the doctor．The doctor will examine your throat, test your blood pressure, take your temperature, sound your heart and lungs, check your teeth or have your chest X-rayed．_____72______．The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice．_____73______．An old gentleman came to see the doctor．The man was very ill．He told the doctor about his weakness, memory loss and serious problems with his heart and lungs．The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his disease．He told his patient to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest．___74____．In other words, the doctor advised him to follow the rule: “Eat at plea sure, drink with measure and enjoy life as it is．” The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn’t smoke more than one cigarette a day．A month later the gentleman came into the doctor’s office．___75____．He thanked the doctor and said that he had never felt a healthier man．“But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age”A．He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks．B．Y ou can’t be good at yo ur studies or work well when you are ill．C．After that he will advise some treatment or some medicine．D．All these will cost a lot of money．E．He looked cheerful and happy．F．He was more worried about his illness．G．Speaking about doctor’s advice, I can’t help telling you a funny story．（银川一中2011届高三年级第二次月考）7.Being healthy means taking care of yourself physically and mentally. Here are some of my best tips on how to do both:Break a bad habit.You don’t really “break” habits. ____71__. So if your problem is that you eat too much when you get home from work, find something new to do that is incompatible（不能共存的）with what you usually do. You can’t walk around the track at the school and pig out in your kitchen at the same time.Grow your marriage._____72__.It’s always a give-and-take, always requires work. It’s like if you planted a garden and came back six months later----you wouldn’t even be able to find it. __73__Beat stress.My dog, Maggie, is the best anti – stress tool I have. A few minutes petting, scratching or playing with her, and_____74__ . Exercise also helps. Just about every day, I’m on the tennis court. It’s a great workout, and if I don’t have that, I don’t cope as well, sleep as well or think as well.Refocus your anger.Expressing your anger is just not that good an idea. You say things you don’t mean. _____75__When you do that, you’re a problem solver.Don’t medicate with food.It never, ever works. You’re denying your issue by eating your way throu gh it, instead of saying,“Hey, I’ve got a problem.”A. You replace the unwanted behavior with something that prevents you from doing it and thatdoesn’t have unhealthy side effects.B. I’ll feel easy.C. If there is a problem, you needn’t deal with it imm ediately.D. You have to tend it, feed it, weed it, deal with the problems.E. Instead, recognize that anger is usually a symptom of hurt, fear or frustration, and deal with thecauses rather than blow up.F. Relationships are negotiated（协商）, and the negotiation never stops.G. You do something without any good effect on your health during the time when you usually dosomething harmful to your body.（银川一中2010届高三年级第一次模拟考试）8.November 30th, 2008A few weeks ago, we talked about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL. A listener in Cambodia named Thida asks if American colleges and universities also accept the IELTS exam. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It was developed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.Cambridge UniversityCambridge ESOL says the test measures true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration or employment. The IELTS tests listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. It uses a mixture of accents and spellings, including British English and American English.The test is used by government agencies, schools and professional organizations inone hundred twenty countries. 71 Many American schools that accept the IELTS can be found on the Web at .72 But the graduate school at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, forexample, says it prefers the IELTS.The listening and speaking parts are the same for everyone who takes the IELTS.But people have a choice of reading and writing tests--- either academic or general training. The listening test takes thirty minutes. 73 .The reading test takes sixty minutes. Students answer forty questions based onthree written passages.The writing test also takes sixty minutes. Students have to write two essays. Oneessay has to be at least one hundred fifty words long and the other at least two hundred fifty words. 74; the longer one has to support an argument.75. The score is based on a recorded talk between the student and a test examiner.A. IELTS is a comprehensive test of your English proficiency.B. And, yes, that includes the United States.C. The shorter one is a description of something.D. Some schools accept both the TOEFL and the IELTS.E. These language skills are increasingly demanded by international employers,education institutions and professional associations.F. There are forty questions based on a recording.G. The speaking test takes less than fifteen minutes(宁夏隆德县中学2010届高三年级第二次模拟考试)9._71 Premier Wen Jiabao acted exactly that way when he kept his cool during the shoe-throwing incident at Cambridge University.It happened on the last day of his week-long official trip to Europe in early February，when Wen was delivering a speech at the university.A German student, Martin Jahnke , interrupt ed Wen Jiabao’s speech . _72. Pausing for a few seconds, Wen Jiabao calmly told the audience that the incident would do nothing to hold back the friendship of the Chinese and British people.Wen later posted a notice on the government website asking British officials to pardon Jahnke. 73. He believes education is the best path to a young man.The Premier’s response to the incident says a lot about our country and culture. 74 The student’s words and actions showed his lack of knowledge about China, as the Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Fu Ying , pointed out .By asking the university to forgive Jahnke, the premier showed his tolerance toward people ,who did silly things without thought.This incident has upset many Chinese people. However, some cool –minded people think that we Chinese should not be anxious about those who misunderstand China. 75. We can always rely on the words of Confucius to deal with men and things: “I will not be afflicted (折磨)by men not knowing me ;I will be afflicted that I do n ot know men .”(不患人之不己知，患不知人也)A. Wen hoped the university would give Jahnke an opportunity to continue his studies.B. As the old saying goes, we must be patient with trouble.C. Wen’s forgiveness reflects traditional Chinese values on how to treat people who are ignorant orangry.D. Confucius teaches us to stay calm when faced with trouble .E. He threw a shoe but missed the Chinese Premier.F. Instead, we should just keep focusing on our development.G. Wen believes education can promote better understanding that can help form fair judgment.（宁夏隆德县中学2010届高三年级第四次模拟考试）10.71 .She described all the things she had to do －one was to make her bed－from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work. I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks. She was shocked, probably thinking I’d been raised by wolves in a forest. 72.Two weeks later she went into my office beaming. She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years－and nothing bad had happened. “And you know what?” she said. “I don’t dry my dishes anymore, either.”73 .One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before. The other was giving herself permission to be less that perfect. This story shows an important principle (原理) about managing time: No one can do it all. Each of us has to make choices and accept trade – offs. The problem is, many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last. They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves. 74 .So what is the solution? There’s an easy way. Decide what you want in your life, and put that first. On a daily basis, that should include regular meals, enough sleep and time with your family. Exercise, leisure, friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life. 75 .The choice is yours: whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life. Take a nap. Take a walk. Take time to play the piano. Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office. Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers. Fill more of your time with want – to – dos instead of have – to – dos.A. This woman had made two major breakthroughs (突破).B. Above all, you needn’t do anything for yourself regularly.C. They put everyone else’s needs ahead of their own.D. However, she went along with my idea.E. Most people do not take time to relax themselves.F. The point is to do something for yourself every day.G. A patient came to see me about the stress in her life.。

专题04 阅读理解七选五间的关系，对诸如连贯性、一致性等语段特征有较强的意识和熟练的把握，并具备运用语法知识分析理解长难句的能力。

可以说，此题型是对语言能力和阅读理解能力的综合测试。

（2023 年新高考I 卷）Personal ForgivenessTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but don’t beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. 36 You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” 37 Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They don’t have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that you’re proud of.At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kindness.” On this one, list all the positive things you’ve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. 38 You could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list. 39 That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, don’t wait until you’ve made a mistake to try this —it’s a great way to boo st self-confidence at any time.It’s something of a cliché (陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, it’s true. 40 We’ re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.A ．A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.B ．Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.C ．They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.D ．It’s just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.E ．It doesn’t mean you have to ignore what’s happened or forget it.F ．Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.G ．Whatever the mistake, remember i t isn’t a fixed aspect of your personality.【答案】36 .D 37.B 38.F 39.C 40.G【导语】本文为一篇说明文。

2017 年高考英语阅读专练（七选五）1.Brain TransplantsResearch on the human brain has been attracting more and more scientists in recent years.1If we compare a human brain to a hard disc, what the scientists are doing is to make better use of the hard disc.The idea that a human brain could be transplanted may come from Frankenstein. In 1999, an experiment turned a bear into a dolphin.2 They were made of the memory area in the dolphin’s brain containing information about swimming. They had a series of useful information, which was saved into a button-sized chip (芯片 ). Later the information was transplanted into the action memory area in the bear’ s brain.3 It proved to be a highly successful experiment and a bear was turned intoa dolphin.Recently, another memory transplant was performed at the Motor Nerve Research Institute of the University of California. The experimenthad an entire transplant of the memory area. 4 The transplant was performedfrom a dog named Genius to a dog named Idiot. Geniuscould follow up to 100 gestures and orders made by its master. It was areal genius in memorizing. However, Idiot had no contact with people since its birth. It became an animal with nothing in its brain, without any memory.5 When the two dogs woke up, Idiot had grasped all the abilitiesGenius possessed; it was good at memorizing and sensible. It could follow every gesture and any command given by its master. But Geniusgave no response to its master, and did not recognize him at all.A. The experiment was a complete success.B. It included actions, moods, logic, words, images, etc.C. Then it was released by means of electric power.D. Different images have different meanings in the memory area.E. Using the most advanced technology, detailed images were produced.F. Discoveries show that messages are carried by the central nervous system inthe brain.G. One of the latest topics is how to change the human brain orcombine it with the computer.2.W. Lloyd Jerome’s Dental SurgeryIf you walk into W.Lloyd Jerome ’ s dental surgery in Glasgow, You ’ll see bright paintings and a fashionable blue couch which patientssit on while he checks their teeth. Jerome says,“That’s because they’re frightened.__1__ “ That ’ s why I don’t wear a white coat. I findthat ’s one of the things that people associate with pain. In fact,my philosophy is that dental treatment should take place in an atmosphereof relaxation,interest and,above all,enjoyment ”, which is all highly shocking for anyone who associates dental treatment with pain, or at thevery least,formal,clinical visits.He says, “ If people are relaxed, entertained and correctly treated,they will forget such previous unpleasant experiences.“Virtual-reality headsets are one of his new relaxation techniques.___2____ The headsets are used for the first check-up, where the patientsits on the blue couch and watches ar film while I look at their teeth. Then the headset switches to a special camera, to give the patient avisual tour around their mouth.”“Another key point is that the surgery smells more like a perfumeshop than a dentist’ s. Today there is the smell of orange.‘ When people walk in, I want them to realize with all their senses that it’s not like going to dentist’s. Smell is very important.____3”Known as Glasgow ’s most fashionable dentist, Jerome is keen topoint out that he takes his work very seriously. ____4___For example, Jerome uses a special instrument which sprays warm water on the teethto clean them, rather than scraping them.“ It feels a bit strange, but as long as people are relaxed, it’ s not painful.___5___ “One of the things I found out there was that when you make it easier for the patient, you make it easier for yourself.” He sees his patient-centred attitude as the start of a gradual movement towardsless formality in the conservative British dentistry profession.At that moment, a patient arrives. Jerome rushes over, offers him a cup of tea,asks him what video he’ d like to watch and leads him gently towardsthe chair.A. Five years ago, Jerome went to the United States to do research.B. He has tried to create an environment where people are not afraid.C. The relaxation techniques are important but the quality of the treatment is themost important thing.D. We were the first practice in Britain to introduce them.E. Now they look forward to their visits here.F. That dental smell of surgical spirit can get the heart racing in minutesif you ’re frightened of dentists.G. Fifty percent of the population only go to the dentist when they’re in pain.3.School PhobiaSchool phobia is a type of illness which causes the students, typically between the ages of 8-13, to be afraid to go to school. Symptoms include stomachaches, tiredness, shaking, a racing heart and frequent trips to the toilet.__1__ Most commonly it is the result of separation anxiety, but it canalso be caused by different kinds of stress. A child who has recently moved, suffered a loss, or gone through a divorce may develop schoolphobia, and phobias can also develop in response to anunrecognized learning disability, and poor self-image.__2__ He or she may become physically ill when ordered to school,or pretend to be sick to avoid going. When the child arrives at school, he orshe may run away, or develop behavioral problems in class. When schoolis discussed, the child can become impatient, upset or angry.Many techniques can be used to manage school phobia. But research suggests that much more effective treatment is required for school phobia to prevent problems developing in later life. Children withthis condition usually benefit from seeing a psychologist or doctor. __3__As soon as a school phobia is identified, parents should take action too.Like other phobias, school phobia gets worse if it is left untreated, and itcan prevent the child from succeeding in school. __4__ If bullying is a cause, for example, the bullying situation should be solved. A teacher canmeet the child at the door and take him or her to class, and provide support sothat the child feels a friendly adult is always available.Changes at home can include supportive language from parents, along with support like assistance with homework. If a child lacks confidence, parents may encourage the child to take up new hobbies. __5__ Parents might also talk to their children about their own fears ofschool and how they got over them, and their own enjoyment ofschool and school-like activities.A. It will help children to feel good about themselves.B. But a child with phobia refuses to accept adults’ support.C. A child with school phobia usually refuses to go to school.D. Adjustments can be made at home and in the classroom to help.E. This common phobia is associated with a wide variety of causes.F. The most effective treatment is to help the child have a sense of success.G. And the assistance can help parents and school officials supportthe child.4.The Pleasing Sound of a RainstickA rainstick is a long tube that is carved out, with small sticks or other materials pushed inside so that it has a somewhat smooth surface on the outside, but small barriers inside. These can be in a lined pattern, for aspecific sound, or placed at random for a more varied effect. It is thenfilled with a variety of different things, like small stones, or beads(珠子), or even rice, and the ends are capped to provide a seal. __1_____The origins of rainsticks are not really known and so the stories arequite varied. Some people say that the ancient peoples of Chile createdrainsticks from dried cactus(神仙掌), with the sharp points taken off,pushed back inside and then filled with small stones. __2_____The Deaguita Indians survive even today, and they are still using them inmany of their rain ceremonies. They also make them as musicalinstruments.___3____ Turning the stick over quickly will produce a higher sound,while turning it slowly will produce a deeper effect. How long the effectlasts depends on how long the instrument is. The tube also affects thequality of the rain sound as well. If you make them from some kind ofabsorbent material, like cactus or bamboo, you will hear it better thanif you were to make it from cardboard tubing.A rainstick can be made from almost any kind of material and thetypes of things that you can use as fillings can be even more varied.__4____ Usually, these school projects are made using a cardboard tube,like the center from a roll of toilet paper or a paper towel tube. Tooth picksare then inserted, with the exposed ends cut off and glued in place.___5____A.You can even make your own rainsticks, and they are often part ofschool projects where they are used to help children learn the history of Indian peoples.B.When turned upside down, these materials fall down throughthe tube, bouncing off of the barriers to produce a calming rain-like sound.C.These were then capped with pieces of wood on the ends and usedin ceremonies to bring rain to their crops.D.One end is capped off with poster board and filled with rice or beans,and then the other end is sealed.E.You can get different rain sounds, depending on how fast youturn the rainstick itself.F.This rainstick can never be opened according to the scared writingsof the ancients.G.They can be three feet or longer depending on what the tube itselfis made from.5.Tips on Young Adult LifeAs you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experiencea lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult.1Don ’t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make yourown choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. Inthis way you can make healthy balanced decisions.2You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what youwant to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunitywill present itself to you.Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices.3 But try not to shut your family out of your life. You school learn to thinkof others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family4 A true friend will stand by youno matter what happens.This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who willbe with you throughout life’s journey. There will be some people withwhom you part and go separate ways. Leaving school can be hard. Thereality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again.You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you.5 So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living.Enjoy your life wisely!A． Choose your friends wisely.B．They will help shape the future.C． They may seem to happen quickly.D． You will probably want to be independent.E．You may appreciate what you have in your own life.F．The choices that you make from now on will be your choices.G． Your family has been with you since you came into this world.6.The First AmericansThere was a time long ago when a land bridge connected Asia andNorth America. The first settlers in North America crossed this bridge from what is now Siberia to Alaska. The people who made initial crossing were probably following the animals they used for food.Eventually, the oceans rose and the land bridge between land thisthecontinents disappeared.The settlers,who I shall call the“ First Americans ”, could not return to their homeland.1For the next few thousand years, the First Americans migrated southand east throughout North and South America. They made the journeyall the way from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, a distanceof more than 10,000 miles.2In the far north, above the Arctic Circle, the First Americans becamehunters of the ocean.3In the brief summer,they gathered berries and other plants. In the winter, they stayed in lodges much of the timepreparing for the next summer. It was a hard life,but they learned to survive in these harsh conditions.Farther south, in what is now Arizona,Utah,Colorado,and New Mexico, the First Americans became cliff dwellers(绝壁居民 ). They began by living in caves that already existed in the cliffs.4The dwellings they constructed in many ways resembled today’ s apartment buildings.5They built a system of dams and canals so they could store and use water almost any time of the year. They were so successful thatthey could raise fruits and vegetables that were not found naturallyin the desert.In Mexico and South America, the First Americans founded civilizations that were among the greatest in the world. They built huge pyramids, lived in fabulous cities, and made great advances in science and mathematics long before the Europeans arrived.A. They also discovered foods like corn and potatoes.B. Along the way, they established many different civilizations.C. The First Americans of the Southwest learned to irrigate the desert.D. They would have to survive in the New World they had discovered.E. They built boats of animal skins and hunted or fished for their food.F. People living near each other tended to share similar environmentsand customs.G. They discovered how to add to the caves by building structures ofwood and stone.7.Public Speaking and Critical ThinkingWhat is critical thinking? To a certain degree, it’s a matter of logic—of being able to spot weakness in other people’s arguments and to avoid them in your own.It also includes related skills such as distinguishing fact from opinion and assessing the soundness of evidence.In the broad sense, critical thinking is focused, organized thinking—the ability to see clearly the relationships among ideas. ___1____ Thegreatest thinkers, scientists and inventors have often taken informationthat was readily available and put it together differently to produce newideas. That, too, is critical thinking.___2___ As the class goes on, for example, you will probably spend agreat deal of time organizing your speeches. While this may seem like apurely mechanical(机械的 ) exercise, it is closely connected with critical thinking. If the structure of your speech is loose and confused, chancesare that your thinking is also disordered and confused. If, on the otherhand,the structure is clear,there is good chance your thinking is too. Organizing a speech is not just a matter of arranging the ideas you already have. __3____What is true of organization is true of many aspects of public speaking. ___4___ As you work on expressing your ideas in clear, accurate language,you will improve your ability to think clearly and accurately. ___5___ As you learn to listen critically to speeches in class, you will bebetter able to assess the ideas of speakers in a variety of situations.If you take full advantage of your speech class, you will be able to develop your skills as a critical thinker in many circumstances. This is onereason public speaking has been regarded as a vital part of education since the days of ancient Greece.A. Rather, it is an important part of shaping the ideas themselves.B. This may seem like a lot of time, but the rewards are well worth it.C. It may also help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfectspeech.D. It has often been said that there are few new ideas in the world, onlyreorganized ideas.E. If you are wondering what this has to do with your public speakingclass, the answer is quite a lot.F. The skills you learn in your speech class can help you become amore effective thinker in a number of ways.G. As you study the role of evidence and reasoning in speechmaking,you will see how they can be used in other forms of communication.8.ShopaholismThe word addiction usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs. 1Some people are compulsive shoppers. Others find it impossibleto pull themselves away from their work. Still others spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games.2Many people enjoy going to malls or stores more and more every day, but it ’s more than a common hobby for some of them.They have turned into shopaholics. They are people who simply enjoyshopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things thatthey don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want.The question is: why do they have this addiction?There isn ’ t a specific answer. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried,upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as away to forget their problems.Shopaholics say that they feel more important and better after they buy something.3Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can bring out problems. Some of them can be psychological. If this is the case, peopleaddicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them breakthis habit. However,the process, like for most addictions,is long,and they suffer a lot.4They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have.5A. Once you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, it is difficult to get rid of.B. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity.C. They also tend to have this addiction when they feel guilty.D. However in modern-day society we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.E. People addicted to computer games consider the games as greatways to amuse themselves.F. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sentto prison.G. It can also cause financial problems.9.FlavoringMost drinks stating that they are fruit-flavored (水果滋味的 ) contain no fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签 ) before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non-existent,” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove.“ Food production is highly competitive.1It will increase profits, and consumers won ’ t always realize they are being tricked.”Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products suchas fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products thatdo not have the desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry-flavored products sold in stores.2Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries,five of them contained less than one percent real fruit.In addition,each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.3Let ’s take jam as an example.Some strawberry-flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners,but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.4Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what theyhave bought.Under current UK law,food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring.“ Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet withpictures of strawberries is misleading.5Unfortunately,it is also legal and widespread,” Tokelove said.“ It’s time to take measures to protect the consumers’ rights.”A. The products which contain real fruit are popular with people.B. Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.C. They found that about 60 percent of them didn ’t contain any fruit at all.D. If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likely todo so.E. It is important and necessary to demand a small amount of flavoringin the products.F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberryor even no fruit at all.G. The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a productshould be listed on the packaging.1. GECBA 5. CBDAF2. BDFCA6. DBEGC3. ECGDA7. DEAFG4. BCEAD8. DBCGF9. DCBGF。

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