2020届二轮复习阅读七选五专题原创试题15篇练习学案（含答案解析）1A recent survey shows that roughly 85 percent of people feel physical symptoms of stress. ___16___ , and they will help you feel more energetic tomorrow:•Double your chewsChewing is a super-important part of the digestion process. Chewing makes it easier for your body to break down food and turn it into energy. The most proper number of chews per bite is unclear. ___17___. It will be easy for your body to break down the food and store energy.•Drink one less cup of coffeeAlthough caffeine in coffee blocks your brain from receiving adenosine, which causes tiredness, it doesn’t stop your body from producing it. So once the caffeine disappears, it’s the buildup of adenosine that causes you to crash and reach for more caffeine, creating a bad circle. ___18___, but drinking less coffee can help you feel more energetic over the long term.•Take a few deep breathsBy not breathing deeply enough, you end up sending a signal to your nervous system that increases your anxiety even further. Changing your breathing habits by taking a few long, slow breaths throughout the dayreduces the stress response while energizing your cells. ___19___: Simply breathe in through your nose for a count of three and out through your mouth for a count of three. Repeat as necessary.•___20___Take some time to reflect on the positive by writing down three things that went smoothly during your day or just items you feel grateful for. This exercise can prepare your mind for what’s going right in your life, hitting the brakes on stress increases while helping to protect your energy reserves.A. Set down what went well todayB. Try an exercise to achieve thisC. Reflect on your day sometimesD. Reducing your reliance on it sounds scaryE. Take a look at the small changes you can make todayF. Shallow breathing is one of the annoying side effects of stressG. However, it’s been suggested that 25 to 40 times will be beneficial2．Flextime is a flexible hours schedule in which employees choose their own working hours, usually working within approximate limits set by the employer or by the government. ___36___ flextime has a clear advantage. ___37___ For example, people can use flextime to create schedules which will allow them to go to school, handle childcare, assistrelatives, and perform other tasks. Employees may also use their flextime to create a schedule which optimizes creativity, as in the case of someone who would prefer to work earlier in the day to get more accomplished.___38___ First, it tends to increase employees’satisfaction. This makes the company a better and more productive place to work. In addition, flextime can allow companies to serve clients for a great portion of the day, as employees will be around at varying hours to answer phones, attend meetings, and so forth.Most flextime schedules include core time. ___39___ Employees are also usually given an hourly, daily or weekly limit to ensure that they do not violate laws about working hours Or the company is only willing to pay wages for so many hours of work each week.A classic example of a flexible time schedule is that someone who works four 10-hour shifts a week can take three days off. Flextime can also be combined with flexplace, in which the environment is better than that of the office. ___40___Employers may also allow people to work in untraditional settings such as coffee houses.A. Employers benefit from flextime a lot.B. It’s also seen as a family-friendly policy.C. However, flextime may not be applicable to all fields.D. It is a period of the day in which everyone is expected to be at work.E. Many employers all over the world offer this method to their employees.F. For example, home offices are increasingly popular among many companies.G. It allows them to make changes to their work schedule which will suit their lives.3．Are you sometimes stressed? Singing is a simple and effective way to reduce stress. It is beneficial mainly in the following three aspects. Physical Benefits___16___ This is especially recommended for the elders and those who have some form of disability in their voice. However, it is important to find a capable instructor to employ good singing techniques so as not to further damage vocal cords (声带) or lungs.Singing also helps to improve your posture (姿势). Most people think that singing begins and ends with their mouth. ___17___ Singing practice will get you used to the proper body position of standing and help you form the good habit of standing straight.Emotional BenefitsSinging helps in reducing your depression and lowering your stress level. When you sing, your body releases chemicals that make you feel happy,easing the tension and helping you to relax. ___18___Social BenefitsThe social benefits of singing are huge. ___19___ So people who suffer from stage fright are advised to sing in front of family and friends before a live performance.Singing is also very good for improving your communication skills. It is said that singing to babies helps to prepare their brains for language and may lessen the risk of language problems later in life. ___20___ The time spent in group singing, whether in a choir or at karaoke, creates a deep and lasting bond of friendship.A. Try to regain your memory by singing.B. First, it can help build up your confidence greatly.C. When you sing, you can give your lungs a workout.D Singing helps you to strengthen your immune system.E. For adults, singing also enlarges your circle of friends.F. In fact, the position of each body part affects your voice.G. So, start to sing your favorite song next time you are feeling upset.4．What’s the purpose of building patience abilities? In a word, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. ___36___. Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times.Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience. We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian (爬行动物似的) brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to “look good.” Let’s just face it. ___37___ So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience—anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them.Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain. Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions—we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that’s the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. ___38___Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts. Most of us don’t really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest—but very present—painful feelings. ___39___ But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what’s actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what’s actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what’s happening, the resistance.___40___ When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, “Sure, this is understandable; this is what happens to me when I’m bothered.” Youcan say to yourself, “It’s true. I don’t like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.”A. Practice positive self-talk.B. So the solution to pain is an inside job.C. Patience abilities benefit you in many ways.D. Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times.E. We ignore the fact that we’re in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem.F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming.G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances.5．On December 22, 2016 I landed in the land of the “American Dream.” _____36_____ Here is one of the things I’ve struggled with during my almost one year in the States.____37____ My uncle and aunt joked that I brought rain from Saigon to America. Saigon, where I come from, is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Vietnam is a tropical country where it rains most of the year. Before going to the U.S., actually, I had no idea what to expect about its weather, but the big rain on my arrival gave me the first expectation of what the weather here might be like.California is known for having a great climate — more sunshine, cooler in summer and warmer in winter. _____38_____ However, having been here for a pretty long while now, I have experienced various forms of climate in California.____39____ Most of the time I was living in Silicon Valley, where the weather is a bit colder than where I study in Orange County. But I was really surprised to find chill-to-the-bone weather in San Francisco — a big shift from Silicon Valley in only about an hour’s drive. How strange!____40____ The worst is that I get n runny nose whenever I wake up in the morning. Because I am allergic to the cold and windy weathers, I keep sneezing badly, and even more badly if I get caught in the cold. I think that my body needs more time to get used to this climate, but as many people said, I am luckier to be in California where I don’t have to fight with extreme weathers as in other stales.A. I am sensitive to weather change.B. Such strange weather has affected my health.C. So the amount of rain this year is considered unusual.D. LAX airport in California welcomed me with a big rain.E. So I quickly get used lo the unchangeable climate in California.F. The weather varies widely depending on where you are in the state.G. Since then, I have discovered tons of dilemmas about life in America.6．If you're going abroad for college, you might be thinking about how to get yourself a safe and cozy home for the years ahead. Of course, dormitories are always a good place to start. but some large state colleges require juniors to live off campus due to the limited number of dorm rooms.___16___How to find a house___17___. If you are just a freshman or don't know many people, don't hesitate to approach some upperclassmen in your classes or clubs. More often than not, upperclassmen have more experience with renting and are more familiar with the area your school is in.Another good idea is to talk to seniors who are currently living off-campus. These seniors' landlords will most likely be looking for new tenants (房客) after graduation.Also, registered realtors（房地产经纪人）might be able to find you a place for a fee. In addition, Facebook groups can also provide some useful information.___18___.RoommatesHaving roommates can not only save us some money, but also give us valuable com-panionship. However, remember that finding the right roommates for you is the most important thing, other than safety concerns.___19___, definitely do not lie about your preferences,schedule, or habits, even if talking about them could make you uncomfortable. On the other side, also remember to ask your potential roommates to tell you about themselves in detail.___20___,please do everybody a favor by being upfront about it. Constantly running into conflicts with your quiet roommate is definitely the last thing you want.A. If you are a party animalB. While looking for roommatesC. Get along well with your roommatesD. When having a chat with your roommateE. First, you can ask your friends who are already living off campusF. However, be really careful if you get in touch with strangers through the internetG. Nonetheless, renting an apartment can give you some hands-on experience with living7．School life is a very important part of one's life. It provides opportunity for study and discipline (自律）.It is also a preparatory period for entering public life.___16___ . Good qualities such as honesty and discipline are developed in pupils. They show good behavior in the classroom，playground，library and other places.School is a meeting place for students and teachers. School life is generally a period of youth. In school，all the students study together. ___17___. They read together，play together and sit together. At this time，they have early dreams which will come true as they grow older.___18___ Students take part in games and competitions. School also gives opportunity for the budding (薪露头角的)poets，scientists，writers，doctors and painters. It is in school that the students enjoy the pleasure of achieving their goals.Teachers are those who guide the students on the right path. In school，teachers try to lead students away from bad thoughts.___19___.In the library，in class and in competitions，students get chances to improve themselves. Above all，in examinations they try to show their best sides. Thus，they get the opportunity to take part in more activities. ___20___. But some students are satisfied with bad friends and try to avoid the influence of their teachers. Those students will miss the joys of their school life.A. They forget their joys and sorrows.B. School is the right place to realize early dreams.C. School helps students understand discipline better.D. School has clearly a healthy influence on students.E. And at the same time，they teach them good qualities.F. School life is of great importance to both students and parents.G. School provides chances for students to fill their brain with knowledge.8．About one hundred years ago many educated people learned and spoke French when they met people from other countries. Today most people speak English when they meet foreigners. ___36___ There are more people who speak English as a second language than people who speak English as a first language. Why is this?___37___ One of them is that English has become the language of business. Another important reason is that popular American culture(1ike movies，music，and McDonald’s)has quickly spread throughout the world.___38___Is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? ___39___ It’s important to have a language that the people of the earth have in common.Our world has become very global and we need to communicate with one another. On the other hand，English is a fairly complicated language to learn and it brings its culture with it. Do we really need that?Scientists have already tried to create an artificial language that isn’t too difficult and doesn’t include any one group’s culture. It is called Esperanto.___40___ Maybe the popularity of English won’t last that long either. Who knows? There are more people in the world who speakChinese than any other language. Maybe someday Chinese will be the new international language.A. People like English.B. But it hasn’t become popular.C. It has brought its language with it.D. There is no doubt about the question.E. This is why English was widely spoken.F. It has become the new international language.G. There are many reasons why English has become so popular.9．Since the 1980s eco-tourism has grown and grown. It is the fastest growing type of tourism.If done well, eco-tourism has several advantages. It is kinder to the environment. ___36___This means that more natural habitat is protected and that the resources for building come from sustainable (可持续的) sources. Another advantage is that people in the developed world through eco-tourism get to experience places of great natural importance as well as communicating with local people. ___37___ However, there are some disadvantages of eco-tourism. It is felt by some environmentalists that any human activity will cause disorder in the routine of animals. ___38___Another problem for local people is that they are expected to pose forcameras and dance etc. for money. ___39___The tourists are destroying the culture that they are paying to protect.Eco-tourism tries to go to the places far away from other communities. ___40___There is nothing stopping people taking money from tourists as well as doing environmentally unfriendly activities.It seems that the disadvantages often outweigh the advantages of eco-tourism. It might be better to take pictures of animals rather than kill animals, but given the choice the animals would sooner not have people around. It seems whether eco-tourism should be allowed should be judged case-by-case, and that the local people must be considered.A. These places are often not well policed.B. People walking through the forest may do much harm.C. And these activities will also damage the eco-system.D. It seldom ends people to untouched parts of the world.E. This is good for both parties: they both can better understand each other.F. And it encourages developers to consider the natural environment more.G. It discourages the local people from pursuing their traditional life styles.10．Choosing a major is a very important thing in our life. However, atthe same time, it can be extremely challenging. So it's necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. ___36___ And how does that choice affect your future career? We can help guide you in choosing a major.Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate (大学的) program. It is the subject in which you earn your bachelor's degree. After completing a list of general education courses, you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your choice. ___37___.For many students, it's best to try out different classes to figure out a major you'll like, but you need to have a couple of solid choices. ___38___, you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation, so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors later because you already know what to expect.___39___, you should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as soon as possible. Consider clubs, research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major.For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineering, the majority of your studies will include skills that can be used in a future job. ___40___The sooner you begin working in a lab, on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor, the better you'II be able to figure out your career.A. You have to think of ways to choose a majorB. Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interestsC. Once you have a better idea of which major you like bestD. While your major may or may not lead directly to a careerE. Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that jobF. Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses will be related to your majorG. However, you should still consider doing activities outside of the classroom to better prepare you11．Basketball is a great sport that is not only fun, but also brings children many benefits in different ways. ___16___.Playing basketball has physical benefits. Children are full of energy—they need to move, jump and run constantly. Basketball will allow them to control that energy in a positive way. It’s a full-body sport. ___17___ Since it’s a fast and dynamic sport, children need to follow the game and the continuous movement of the ball. The ball moves quickly from one side of the court to the other and the kids move at the same pace which helps improve both resistance and speed.Playing basketball has cognitive (认知的) benefits. Children who practice playing basketball develop skills that help them fight against opponents and move around the court. This sport helps them increase their abilityto concentrate. ___18___ Children will learn to assess surrounding situations and problems that may arise, and then find the best and fastest solution. The fast pace of the game encourages quick decision-making and stimulates their concrete and abstract thinking.___19___ Since it’s a team sport, basketball promotes sociability, coexistence and respect among peers. It’s ideal for shy children because they will have to learn to interact with other players. This is important both to get better at the sport and to have more fun. They will also learn important values like cooperation, teamwork and competitiveness.___20___ In fact, there are many other benefits. The most important thing is that it’s a very fast and fun sport. This tends to make the vast majority of children enjoy it.A. Playing basketball just has entertaining benefits.B Playing basketball has social and emotional advantages.C. These are not all of the advantages of playing basketball.D. This means that it strengthens muscles in their whole body.E. It also makes them more aware of the environment around them.F. This sport promotes healthy development in children for a number of reasons.G. However, there are some disadvantages when children keep running on the court.12．It can be truly terrifying to fall through ice on a frozen lake．___16___In fact，there is more time to help you survive than you think．As you first hit the freezing water，you will almost breathe quickly at once．Remember to get control of your breathing and not to move around．___17___This means that it takes about one minute to gain control of your breathing，ten minutes to move before you get too cold．The final one is to remind you that it will take one hour before you become unconscious．Take that first minute and fully focus on your breathing．Slow it down，and then look around to see if you can locate the thickest area of ice．When you locate the ice，stretch your arms over the surface，and then begin to flutter-kick （上下打水）until your body becomes horizontal with the surface．___18___It is possible that you can live for several hours after passing out．This，however，does require some planning．You only have about 10 minutes before your muscles and nerves become too cold to work．Besides，what if you feel too weak to go on and you cannot get out？___19___The point is to encourage your coat to freeze to the ice，so that if you lose consciousness，you will keep your head out of ice．___20___A．It can help to remember the "1-10-1 principle"．B．However，if you remain calm，it can save your life．C．Remove any clothing or heavy objects that are weighting you down．D．Thus you will remain visible for rescue，even if you pass out．E．Kick hard and use your arms and hands to climb out of the water．F．Remember that you should always stay office that's only 3 inches．G．Place your arms over the surface of the ice and remain still．13．Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job? If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.They take breaks. ___16___ Studies show that prolonged tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.___17___ Settle down, super men and women. While it's fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it's in your best interest (and your employer's) if you stick to one to-do at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. ___18___ In fact, the more we multi-task, the less efficient and productive we become in all the tasks we are trying to accomplish.They have a full night's sleep. In school, you may have found that toomany students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business. ___19___ Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.___20___ You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress and increase your brains productivity. Even 30-minute bursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.A. They value fitness.B. Pressing pause Is Important.C. They prefer to do more every day.D. However, research shows the opposite.E. They don't try to do everything at once.F Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.G. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.14．Helping your daughter say no to pressureYou are her greatest influence___16___. It may seem that they aren’t listening, but they truly are. When parents stay involved in their daughter’s lives, tell them theirviews and values, they lend to make belter choices for themselves.Be straight about what cannot be doneParents need to work out what is and what isn’t negotiable(可协商的). ___17___. You have to do something. With things like drinking alcohol and when it comes to her personal safety, you have to let her know what is and isn’t OK.Seek advice from friends and experts___18___, yet when our children reach adolescence we seem to think we need to parent alone. Similarly, let her know that it is OK if she seeks advice from other adults such as her adviser or counselor(法律顾问).___19___Quite often we like to talk the talk but we have to walk the walk. Your daughter will learn so much from how you manage yourself and how you behave and respond, and similarly how you handle pressure.Be aware of behavior changesIf your daughter becomes troubled with dieting, her phone keeps ringing or she begins spending too much time on the Internet, it may indicate that something goes wrong in her world. ___20___. You also need to be a bit more aware of what might be going on in her world.A. Be your daughter’s role modelB. If everything is non-negotiable, you will have conflictsC. These are indicators that you need to have a conversationD. If you expect her not to drink or smoke, she may follow youE. Parents need to know their big influences on their daughtersF. Ask your daughter to consider the media and social influencesG. Parents will actively learn how to look after their newborn baby15．I’ve seen every shape, color and creative package of job application possible. But I’ve never seen one that actually scared me. But then recently, something happening shocked me. ___16___, safety guards at Eastern Illinois University asked all the students to leave a building.“There was no return address. It was poorly written and poorly addressed to the university. There were misspellings,” school spokeswoman Vicki Woodard said on Saturday. “There was some tape over it. ___17___.” The unusual size, no return address, misspellings in the address and the tape holding torn parts together were enough to bring in the local bomb experts. They examined the package with X-rays and blocked off nearby streets—only to discover the envelope contained only an application for admission to the school.___18___. Would you think that young student would be a great addition to your university? Would you want that person working for you—representing your company? ___19___, with a baseball cap on, and then asking, “You don’t have any jobs, do you?”, I am always amazed.I also see college graduates wandering at career fairs in slippers andcoffee-stained T-shirts, handing out resumes (简历) in hope of getting a well-paid job. These people are usually not hired.It’s funny how a clean shirt and pair of pants, an enthusiastic smile and direct eye contact can change the economy immediately. ___20___.A. If you dress well and behave politelyB. Just the whole appearance was rather strangeC. I wonder what you would think of that applicationD. Good manners and politeness are usually ignored nowadays.E. When I see people walking into business companies in torn shortsF. After a doubtful looking package addressed to the college was discoveredG. It’s also funny how a well-prepared application will get you into your favorite university阅读七选五最后15篇练习答案【1答案】16. E 17. G 18. D 19. B 20. A【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种减压的方法。
