2020年高考英语阅读选择(七选五)8篇专项训练

专题8 七选五专题之----段落主题句题【考查方式】在七选五中，段落主题句主要考查段落标题句和段落主题句。

通常会在段落的开头设空。

1.段落标题句：在确定段落标题句时首先阅读整段内容，提炼主题思想，阅读选项寻找体现主题思想的原词、同义词、近义词或同根词等，然后浏览其他的段落标题，观察其表达形式，最终确定最佳选项。

2.段落主题句：在确定段落主题句时可以根据段落一致性原则，查找同义词、近义词或主题词，推断主题句。

实战演练【例题】2015 全国1Building Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences, 36 .Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to , misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can’t trust anymore, 37. It’s understandable, but if you’re w illing to build trust in a relationship 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 the best outcome would be for your well-being.●39If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a vi ctim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.●You didn’t lose “everything”. Once trust i s lost, what is left? Instead of looking 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’s a 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.They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.G.Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened.【答案】36. B 37. E 38. A 39. C 40. G解析; 文章主要讲述了人们一旦失去了信任，如何再次建立信任。

2020届高三英语专项练习专题八：七选五说明类专练第I卷（选择题）（每题2分，共40分）一．七选五根据短文内容，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。

A（考点24中难）The USA is a society formed by many different immigrant cultures that produced a new and mixed culture. Most Americans celebrate different customs which started in other countries and start several new traditions and cultures.①__________②__________They tend to live independently, and communicate directly, honestly and informally with their families, friends and colleagues.Americans always keep advancing with the times. ③__________In America, it is relatively common for both parents to work, and American women are equal partners in marriage.In the USA, the most common family unit consists of the parents and children living under one roof. Most American children are taught to compete, through organized sports and education, as well as speak out their minds and have confidence to stand up for what they believe in.④__________Many immigrant families also feature several generations living under one roof, with younger family members respecting the elders’ needs and valuing their opinions.When people from different cultures get married and have children, they may have issues when it comes to maintaining their unique traditions and mixing shared customs at the same time. ⑤__________However, with a little effort, children in these families can benefit from having both outlooks and traditions. Children who are raised bilingually can also benefit in future careers and learn to make decisions better than monolingual kids.A.Many Americans find happy life is important.B.They are also taught to respect their parents at all costs.C.It can be a challenge to find the perfect balance between cultures.D.According to socialists, the American family culture has many unique aspects.E.American children refuse to follow their parents’ advice and always argue with them.F.Changing rather than sticking to tradition is considered by many Americans as improvement.G.The difference is easy to deal with if parents can meet h alfway and stand in the other’s shoes.B（考点24中难）I still remember my first time going to the Chinese company's canteen. When I stepped onto the elevator, each one was full of people. ①___________ However, there was no sign of fire and people were laughing and talking. I followed the flow of the crowd to the doors of the canteen. It occurred to me that in China everyone has lunch almost at the same time. ②___________ The canteen followed this schedule, only being open a few hours per day.When I stood in the doorway, I realized I had to act fast or I would be left behind. ③___________ Unlike my school lunchroom, here everyone lined up and took a tray, and instead of silverware there were chopsticks and soup spoons.As I was pushed along the line, I saw dishes I didn't recognize and as people cut in line and picked up dishes left and right, ④___________ I ended up taking a pork and cucumber dish and a tofu salad.I have been at my company for over a year and a half. ⑤___________ I have learne d what dishes I like, mostly by trial and error, and a lot of the workers know me and say hello to me.I am still getting used to eating lunch at "lunchtime", but I think the schedule definitely helps keep me on track during the day. I wish there were something like this at offices in my hometown.A. I thought I had missed a fire drill.B. There was no emergency; it was just lunchtime.C. I noticed things at lunchtime were a bit different.D. I felt that I needed to make some quick decisions.E. The canteen reminded me of my school lunchroom.F. And now I am glad to say I am more confident in the canteen.G. I was not very familiar with the local food or restaurants in China.C（考点24中难）Earth is home to around 7,000 languages, around half of which are expected to disappear by2100.Languages disappear for many reasons. Sometimes younger generations stop leaming a language because parents want children to fit in. ①__________Native American children of the late-19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The United Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level. For example, a "critically endangered" language is one that even grandparents don ' t speak often. New York ' s Onondaga languageis an example with only 50 speakers left. An " extinct" language has no speakers. It is gone forever. Alaska ' s Eyak language is one example. ②__________③__________In the same way, different languages contribute to cultural diversity. Saving theselanguages benefits our understanding of other cultures. Languages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values. A language may describe something in away that is funny , too. In Welsh , it rains not cats and dogs , but old wives and walking sticks.The Endangered Language Alliance wants to save languages from disappearing. ④__________However,its efforts are limited. If an endangered language is going to make a real comeback, it ' ll probably get its start in schools. For nearly 100 years, public schools in Hawaii did not teach the Hawaiian language. Now students can keep learning in Hawaiian from elementary schools to college and beyond.⑤__________At least one did. In 1881, a Jewish linguist named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought the3 ,000-year-old language Hebrew back to life. Today it is one of the official languages of the country of Israel,with more than4 million speakers.A. The last person who spoke it died in 2008.B. Why should we save endangered languages?C. Various animals and plants benefit our environment.D. With just 5 speakers left,it is absolutely endangered.E. Can a language with zero native speakers come back to life?F. Sometimes societies force minorities to give up their language.G. The nonprofit group finds native speakers and records their stories.D（考点24中难）Long, long ago people couldn't write and they had no books. But they had stories. People learned the stories by heart and taught new ones to one another. Sometimes it was hard to remember them all.①________The ancient Egyptians wrote their stories on something made from papyrus (纸莎草）plants. People in other places learned to use papyrus from the Egyptians.②_______So parchment (羊皮纸)，made from goatskin，later took its place.In ancient China, books looked a little different. At that time, people there used ink to write on bamboo or silk. And then they invented paper. Made of trees，paper was easier and cheaper to make than papyrus or parchment.③________Papermaking later spread to t he West, but there was a big problem with these early books. Every single one had to be copied and written by hand.④______They carved (雕刻）a page of word's into a piece of wood or stone. They could then print the page by spreading ink on the wood or stone and putting it against paper. But it wasn't until a German printer invented movable, metal letters that books became fast and easy to make. The letters could be used to print copy after copy, and the letters put together again and again to print different pages of words.⑤_______ Once a luxury (奢侈品）only the rich could buy. it soon became a treasure everyone could enjoy,A.But papyrus grew mainly in Egypt.B.It took years to finish making just one book.C.Finally books could be printed by the thousands.D.Things grew a little easier when writing was invented.E.Its surface was smoother and better for writing on too.F.Books in the West didn't change for a long time after that.G.The Chinese were the first to think of a way to speed things up a little.第II卷（非选择题）（每题1.5分，共60分）语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020年高考英语阅读七选五专项训练八篇（一）（一）6 Tips for Healthy, White Teeth·Go on a white-teeth diet.If you're quaffing (畅饮) red wine and black tea, or smoking cigarettes,expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites.·Throw away your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head every two to three months.__1__Accordingto dentist Harold Katz, the best way to brush is by placing your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle againstyour gums (牙龈) and gently moving it in a circular motion.Grip the toothbrush like a pencil so you won'tscrub (刷洗) too hard.·Use a tongue scraper (刮刀) every morning to remove tongue plaque (舌斑) and freshen breath.Onecause of bad breath is the build-up of bacteria on the tongue, which a daily tongue scraping will help banish(消除)．__2__(清洁剂)” foods that are firm or crisp to help clean teeth as you munch (咀嚼)．__3__ ·Eat “detergentFor best results, make “detergent” foods the final food you eat in your meal if you know you won't be able to brush your teeth after eating.·Stay fresh.Check by licking (舔) your palm and smelling it while it's wet.If you smell something,it's time for a sugar-free breath mint (薄荷)．Shopping for mouthwash? __4__ Mouthwashes with too muchalcohol can dry out mouth tissue, making it more prone (易于) to bacteria.·Brushing your teeth first and last are the two most crucial times of the day, as saliva (唾液) whichkeeps plaque off teeth, dries up at night, so it's best to have all plaque cleaned off the teeth beforesleep.__5__A．Make sure it's alcohol free.B．Apples are good, as are raw carrots, celery and popcorn.C．Otherwise, you're just transferring bacteria to your mouth.D．However, the bacteria won't be staying on the top of your tongue.E．It's more effective than brushing your tongue with a toothbrush too.F．When you sleep without bacteria in your mouth, you will feel much better.G．It's also important to brush first in the morning to remove plaque and bacteria built up as you slept.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。

2020届高三英语题型训练7选5（八）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答案，选项中有两项为多余选项。

It's such a common event that you probably never asked yourself why you sleep. 36 .In fact, for sleep researchers it's one of the biggest unanswered questions in the field.Stop and think about it for a second. Why should we sleep?37 .But we sleep every night even when we have had plenty of rest. There are, no doubt, several different answers to this question but let's just consider one general purpose of sleep: 38 . Human beings are creatures that are normally active during daylight hours when our senses functions most effectively. 39 .We can't see objects well, our color vision is entirely lost, and we don't have the smelling or hearing sharpness of other animals. So it actually does make sense to have us stay where we are during the dangerous period when night-waking animals are walking here and there. And one sure way to make sure we don't fall down everywhere and get lost or eaten is to have us not move for seven or eight hours rising again only when the light is back and our survival chances are better.第 1 页共 2 页It's not the only reason we sleep. 40 . Perhaps even the most important one.A. At night, humans do rather poorly.B. But from a scientific point of view this is far from an ordinary matter.C. Should that put human beings in a terrible situation?D. Sleep as a survival approach.E. Furthermore, if you were designing an animal would you have it come into long periods of unconsciousness every twenty-four hours?F. But in terms of evolution it may have been one of the first reasons.G. Is it because we get tired?参考答案36. B 37. G 38. D 39. A 40. F第 2 页共 2 页。

2020年高考英语七选五真题汇编(包含解析)The Science of Risk-TakingSometimes。

XXX unnecessary risk is worth it。

We weigh the risk and the reward and decide that the risk is worth taking。

Some people XXX that this may have to do with how our brains work.The reason why some of us take risks might have to do with early humans。

Risk-takers were better at hunting。

fighting。

and exploring。

As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one n to the next。

humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.However。

XXX airplanes。

Even 200,000 years ago。

too much risk-taking could get one killed。

A few daring individuals survived。

along with a few who preferred to stay in the cave。

Asa result。

humans developed a range of character types that still exists today。

So。

you may love car racing。

or you may hate it。

B2015·天津】How to Make Your Brain Work BetterRecent research has shown that there are several things you can do to keep your brain working well。

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

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高考英语七选五阅读专题复习(名师精选试题训练，高分背备，值得下载打印)（一）Have you ever seen the pictures of those suffering people who struggle every day for just a few drops of water? Water is not a never-ending resource（资源）,but a resource more valuable and limited than anything else on the earth. ________But drinking water is becoming less and less.It is important that people understand this.________According to a senior official, China is facing a water crisis（危机）more serious than any other countries in the world. ________ Measures must be taken to save water.________?By following these simple suggestions, you will save money on your water bill. Vegetables and fruit should be washed in a bowl rather than under a running tap. Never put the water down the drain（下水道）when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or cleaning.Avoid washing the toilet unnecessarily. ________ Take shorter showers. Do not let water run while shaving, brushing your teeth or washing your hair or face. Recently, Singaporeans were urged to shower a minute less as part of a national water protection effort.By thinking carefully about your water use in the home and changing some water wasting habits, it is easy to save water.A. Do not use your toilet as a wastebasket.B. Saving water is the proper thing to do now.C. Some other countries are facing water problems.D. The crisis is caused by widespread drought（大面积的干旱）,pollution,rapid economic growth and waste.E. Water is the most important thing for life.F. People can overcome drought by saving water.G. It is important to use water wisely.（二）Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers? But now you're not a child anymore. In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers.You can meet a really great person.Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet.________ You can also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job.________You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends' and relatives' points of view about them, too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.You can improve your social skills.________ Asking appropriate questions and attentive listening are two skills that many of us don't have. You can better these skills when talking to a stranger.You can offer someone comfort.The thing you'll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someone's day better.________ Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful.You can find the solutions you didn't know about.Talking to someone you don't know is all about finding out something you didn't know. You may have some problems that you can't solve for a long time. However, someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didn't even think about before.________A. It may be a help you needed to get a long time ago.B. You can expand your world view.C. You can meet a person who will become your best friend in future.D. Smile and people will smile in return.E. Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.F. You shouldn't miss these unexpected chances of meeting people.G. Why not speak to someone until your turn comes?（三）My mother is a kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. ________ Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us. My mother has beenteaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon. ________ She treats them with patience and teaches them well.________ Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself. ________Often she says to us, “Work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be a happy person. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society". What a piece of good advice this is! ________ This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.A. She enjoys listening to classic music.B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.C. She loves her students and cares for them.D. She often buys expensive and high quality clothes for us.E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money.F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind.G. Can you tell us something about your mother？（四）Every person wants to achieve the goals set at the beginning of a new school year. The following are some ways to help you achieve your goals.________When it comes to choosing your goal, ensure that it states precisely what it is that you want to achieve. Don't generalize. Your goal should involve both what you want to achieve and the effort that you will put in to achieve it.________Having a copy of your goal makes it real. You can write you goal in a journal you'll be keeping all year, or you can write it on a poster and stick it on your desk so that you can look at it each day. Every time you remind yourself of your goal, you're training your brain to accept the effort needed to make the goal happen.Try various methods. One may not work while another may be just right for you. ________Some people learn best through writing, some through listening and reading, and somethrough talking it through. Once you realize which way works for you, you can work better and achieve your goal easily.Think positive. ________Negative thoughts are unhelpful and they became roadblocks. Stop telling yourself you can't and start telling yourself you can, and talk about you are doing rather than hoping you can do something. Always believe that you're capable, even if you have difficulty along the way.Reward yourself along the way. ________Occasionally, when you've achieved certain “milestones” in your goal plan, take a break and reward yourself. Watch a movie, visit a friend who lives across town, go to the ice cream shop with your friends or buy yourself something new.A. Write down your goal.B. Choose specific and realistic goalsC. Be aware of the way you learn bestD. Remember that everyone makes mistakesE. Set aside some time each week for exerciseF. All study and no reward can break your spiritG. If you're not in the right state of mind, you won't be able to succeed.（五）Ways to Free Your Mind You're Feeling StuckHave you ever like you were racing around in without making much forward progress? If you're stuck and you don't know how to rise, don't look outside yourself. Look below.________ Go back to what's importantWhen we get stuck, it can be extremely useful to come back to these three things: core values, beliefs and goals. Why?________Ask for helpVery often, highly happy and successful people have a supporting group of friends, family and others who help them ________ And don't be afraid to reach out and help someone who's even more stuck than you.Embrace the natural pathwaysWhen you get stuck, there's no need to go back to the drawing board. Ask the people around you about the systems that are working for them, read insightful books and blog articles, and use the same methods and pathways that others have used to get unstuck.________Relocate yourself to an inspiring environment________You can go for a walk in a nearby park. You can come out of the office for a cup of coffee. Or if you are at home, you can simply go to a different room in the house. Whether it's urban spaces, parks, libraries, museums or even our own backyards, there are plenty of available sources that we can draw inspiration and strength from.A. Goals are the outcomes in life that we strive for.B. Here are some useful ways to help yourself get unstuck.C. When you are stuck, don't be afraid to ask for help.D. One way to get unstuck is to simply change your environment.E. Because they form the basics of what is important to us as individuals.F. Break the circle of worry and work on something else.G. In fact, the system is nothing more than a natural pathway of thought that someone has created with their mind.（六）How to Do Man-on-the-Street InterviewsThe man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the sport. ________ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problem s in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America?” ________● Hit the streets with confidence. ________ Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interesteDon't get discouraged.● ________Each interview that you get on the street shouldn't be longer than ten minutes. A s soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the sameanswer, you won't be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.________● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don't leave work without them.A. Limit your time.B. As you approach people, be polite.C. If you don't own a camera, you can buy one.D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.G. With a question like this, you w ill get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.（七）Whether you're a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. ________ No matter your age, there are 5 ways to show respect.● Respect their belongings.One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. ________ And never borrow things without asking first.● Punctuality .________Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew（宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age.● ________Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grownchild who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.● Be kind.Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements.________A. Be a good listener.B. Celebrate with them.C. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.E. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.F. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.G. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.（八）Making Peace with Your ParentsAs a teen, you're going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are increasing.________Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are 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 example, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry. A good time to talk is when you're all relaxed. Timing is everything if the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you'd better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now.________ Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you're listening. ________ Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others' feelings can disagree without getting things ugly.________ 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-maker—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? ________ 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. You may consider seeking outside help.B. And then you'll be able to accept what your parents say.C. You can pick it up again when everyone's more relaxed.D. Faced with the challenge, children don't know what to do.E. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.F. It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you're not on the same page.G. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.（九）A white elephant gift exchange is a popular holiday party game in, the United States. Generally, the party needs at least six participants, and' the larger the group: is, the more entertaining the game will be________But it can result in heated competitions between players trying to get the gifts.________Sometimes, the rule is that the item must be previously owned, which means that you can exchange an unwanted item or trinket(小装饰品) with your friends. But sometimes you can buy a new but inexpensive item just for the party.Every participant is expected to bring one wrapped(包装好的) gift. A white elephant gift is usually something useless or inconvenient________ Guests are asked to wrap them nicely and leave no identifying markings on the presents.To start the game, a participant must act as the first player to choose a gift; this can be decided randomly or by picking numbers out of a hat________As for the next player? This person can either “steal” the first person's gift or choose an unwrapped item from the pile. Each gift can be stolen only three times before it is considered "dead".________Any person that has to give up a gift can also pick a new gift or steal one from another person. Each turn is only allowed three swaps between the current player and the previous players. The game won't finish until all the presents are opened.A. It all depends on how the game is organized.B. This process is repeated until the game is over.C. Don't forget that the game's purpose is to have fun.D. The first player then opens the gift in front of everyone.E. White elephant gift exchange can be run in different ways.F. The goal of the party is usually entertainment rather than gain.G. Trinkets, unidentifiable kitchen items and toys are typical “white elephants” .（十）You may be more interested in a boxing or yoga studio. If you are interested in variety, you'll be better off going with a larger complex that might contain equipment for sports, for example.Pay more attention to the importance of position.________ So pick a sport that fits your sense when a visit would typically occur. The fitness equipment should be close to your home or workplace. Whether to make it convenient or inconvenient is often one of the greatest barriers to success.Take advantage of free trials.________ During your visit, you want to think about the number of people using machines, the friendliness of the staff, and whether showers are offered there.________ The two primary places to check for dirt and stain are in the locker room and the comers of the workout rooms. Also pay attention to smell. Make sure there is a way to easily clean equipment.Talk with personnel about the busiest times and the number of members using the gym on a typical day.________ Learn about membership packages, extra fees and guest passes for friends and family.By thoughtfully considering gyms and fitness center you can ensure you will actually like your choice and use your membership. Considering the right aspects will help you pick good equipment.________A. Make sure everything is clean.B. The places should be comfortable to use.C. Good health is of great importance for you.D. It's easy to ignore your body when you have a busy day.E. The fitness center you like will offer a chance to try them out.F. Find out whether they require pre-class registration or reservations.G. So you can jump into achieving your fitness goals and improving your life.参考答案1.【答案】E；B；D；G；A2.【答案】C；B；E；D；A3.【答案】B；C；E；D；F4.【答案】B；A；C；G；F5.【答案】B；E；C；G；D6.【答案】D；G；B；A；F7.【答案】E；G；C；B；D8.【答案】E；C；F；G；A9.【答案】F；E；G；D；B10.【答案】D；E；A；F；G。

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

核心题型加强专练—阅读七选五一、阅读七选五（本大题共65 小题，共650.0 分）Competition is a common phenomenon in our social life ． (1) There is constant competition for academic degrees， jobs， customers， money and so forth ． In a sense， competition is one of the motive forces to the development of society ．(2) ． Therefore， the only way to survive is to be competitive ． Growing in a competitive environment is important for a child because future adult life is difficult ． Finding a good job ，for example ， is an extremely competitive activity ．Today， most people obtain knowledge through various ways and a large number of people get good education． (3) ．The quality of people is rapidly increasing ．Competition is more violent than what we thought it should be ． The potentially successful job applicant has to be prepared in stronger position by gaining more qualifications and experience ． In the sports contests， the strongest will come out as winners ． In the business world ， to beat your competitors ， you must be better than the other employees． (4) ．Though the only way our world rewards people is to give honor to the winners，not to the losers， by attempting to compete at different activities ， we can still learn to win and lose ，gain experience and know our strengths and weaknesses． Competition prepares us for the tough things in life ．Whether in games， in study or in business alike ， the aim is to win the game， the degree， the trophy ， and the contract． (5) ．A ． Otherwise ， you will be defeated ．B ． Modern society demands high-quality talents ．C． Learning to be competitive is clearly the best preparation for life．D ． There are also many people who have higher degrees in their special fields ．E． Children have to learn to be competitive in order to adapt to modern society．F． In the natural world ， the weak will be replaced by the strong and the fittest can live ．G． We compete when we play games and when we try to do better than others in our study ．1. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F2. A. A B.E F. F3. A. A B.E F. F4. A. A B.E F. F5. A. A B.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.DDDDE.E.E.E.E F.F G.GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways ． First of all ， it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career ． For example ， watching someone work can make us a better worker ． (1) For example ， we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching ． This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work ．What's more， continuous learning can open our mind ． Having an open mind and willingness to takeon new ideas can do wonders．First of all it builds your attitude towards change ．(2) Second， when you take continuous learning into account ， you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue ．(3)They are always looking for new experiences and do different things ． Moreover ， they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present roles but also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry ．To develop continuous learning ， you have to begin with setting a clear and specific goal． (4) Once your goal is set， build a system to help support your strategy． You want to be looking for different sources of information ， but also to be picky about it， In other words ，try to learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source- At the same time， do use tools to help improve your learning system ．(5) Seminars （商讨会）， workshops ， and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as they make learning effective.A ． Learning can improve other areas in our lives ．B ． Besides， learning can prepare us for the unexpected．C． If always learning ， you are always improving ．D ．Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner ．E． Being excited about change can affect others around you positively ．F． There're various tools to help you present information and learning ．G． Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learnings6. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G7. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G8. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G9. A. A B. B C.E F.F G. G10. A. A B. B C.E F.F G.G CCCCD.D.D.D.DDDDE.E.E.E.Have you ever wondered how the trainers at Sea World get the 19,000-pound whale to jump 22 feet out of water and perform tricks? They get that whale to go over a rope farther out of the water than most of us can imagine ． (1) .So how do the trainers at Sea World do it? The first thing they do is reinforce( 加强 ) the behavior that they want repeated — in this case, to get the whale to go over the rope． (2) , in a position where the whale can't help but do what's expected of it. Every time the whale goes over the rope, it's given positive reinforcement and gets fed with fish. But what happened when the whale goes under the rope? Nothing — no criticism, no warning and no feedback. (3) . Positive reinforcement is the key of that simple principle that produces such splendid results. And as the whale begins to go over the rope more often than under, the trainers begin to raise the rope． It must be raised slowly enough so that the whale doesn't starve ．(4) . Make a big deal out of the good and little stuff that we want consistently. Secondly, under-criticize ． People know they need help when they mess up. (5) , people will not forget the event and usually will not repeat it.So we need to set up the circumstances so that people can't fail. Over-celebrate,under-criticize and know how far to raise the rope ．A ． This is a great challengeB ． And the whale stays right where it isC． If we figure out a way to motivate the whaleD ． They start with the rope below the surface of the waterE． If we under-criticize ， punish and discipline less than expectedF． Whales are taught that their negative behavior won't be acknowledgedG． The simple lesson to be learned from the whale trainers is to over-celebrate11. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F12. A. A B.E F. F13. A. A B.E F. F14. A. A B.E F. F15. A. A B.E F. FG.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.Coming to study in the UK is your opportunity to gain the skills，outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential ． Applying to study in the UK is a straightforward process ． (1) 1． Decide on a university or college and course ．To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses， colleges and universities available and compare them． It is also important to check the course entry requirements ． (2) If you have any questions， you can contact the university directly ， who will be very happy to help you find the information you need ．2． Register and apply ．Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple；there is one place where you can register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges - you register and apply through UCAS （Universities and Colleges Admissions Service ）．3． (3)Your university or college will contact you （ usually via email ） to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study ． If you applied via UCAS it's easy to track the status of your application at any time ．(4) You have a place and you can accept straightaway ．If you are accepted with a conditional offer ， the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements ． This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores．For some courses you may be asked to come for an interview before you receive youroffer ， either on the phone or sometimes in person ． (5)A ． Apply for a visa ．B ． Accept your offer ．C． We will guide you through it step by step．D ． Once you have your offer and your visa ， it's time to get packing!E． You can do this using the course profiles on the institutions' websites ．F． If you are accepted with an unconditional offer ， then congratulations!G． Check the course information before you apply to find out whether this is required．16. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G17. A. A B.E F. F18. A. A B.E F. F19. A. A B.E F. F20. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.I work at a community library ． Many people are under the assumption that public libraries are no longer needed because of the Internet． Nothing could be further from the truth ． (1) ． A simple Internet search for "cats" produces approximately 2.98 billion results in less than one second． It is a huge number! How do you even begin to sort through all of those results ？We hear so much about "false news" ． (2) ． Librarians are there to help ． They have been trained ， through special classes and workshops， to sort through all of the results and find credible sources． Author Neil Gaiman said ， "Google can bring you back 100 ， 000 answers． A librarian can bring you back the right one ．"(3)． It helps connect people with the resources they need to find a job ， continue their education ， and learn new skills． It helps seniors find the resources they need to keep up with the "modern" world ． It helps new parents develop a love for literacy in their children and bond with them ． It helps local artists and craftsmen display their work ． It helps students find the answers to those seemingly impossible homework questions ． It allows people to meet and exchange ideas．Libraries are so much more than books and information． Yes， there are public computers，Internet access，movies，music，programs and a thousand other things．(4) ．They are places where people feel safe and welcomed． They are places where someone who has limited resources can freely access materials and equipment they wouldn't otherwise be able to．They can， at times， be a harbor for someone who needs a quiet place to work or study ．Some of the best memories of my childhood involve going to the local library and in speaking with many others in the neighborhood ， they too have those same memories． They are presently making those same memories with their children and their grandchildren ．(5) ．I don't see the Internet doing that ．A ．We don't know what sources to trust ．B ． The public library helps people better their lives．C． The importance of library staff comes to the surface ．D ．However ， libraries' meaning and relevance goes even beyond that ．E． The public library brings people together to build a strong community．F． In fact ， it is because of the Internet that public libraries are needed now more thanever ．G．Every day children ， students and adults use libraries to learn， grow and achieve their dreams．21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G22. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G23. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G24. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G25. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.GHow much do you know about colors? The colors that you select create a distinctatmosphere in the room. (1)Pick the color for your room and you can create whatever you feel like. The color willalso help you to enlarge the space or making it more inviting, which will also make differentlyall about it.However, the trick is to select the right version of that particular color. There are differenthues (色彩 ) for blues, for instance. (2) Here we have presented a guide that will let you gain a deep insight about the colors.Blue(3) For kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms it is an ideal choice. Of course it is also associated with sadness that means it may not strike note for each and everyone. It is a popular choice among people. Blue comes from the cold side of the color wheel, so it can make the room feel cold, unless and until it is south filling space. If you are attracted to blue color, think of going for purple, or mix red and purple.Dark blue is best for a living room. Probably it is best reserved for high ceiling space. (4) GreenLike blue, green is also a calm shade. (5) It is the shade that reflects nature and renewal. Green produces a positive energy without the feeling of over stimulation.A. Colors can light up the mood of the room.B. You can use it for a living room or a bedroom.C. They won't create similar effect and atmosphere generally.D. Traditionally, blue is just related to calmness and comfort.E. It is better that you select colors that are very warm like blue.F. Dark blue will really make you feel the wall appear near to you.G. But before diving into any decision, here's what you need to know.26. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F. F27. A. A B.E F. F28. A. A B.E F. F29. A. A B.E F. F30. A. A B.E F. FG.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.How to Rent Your HouseBefore handing the keys to your house over to a complete stranger for care ， there are decisions you need to make． In fact， the decisions you make now ， before searching for a tenant （房客）， will make the biggest impact on the success of your rental ． (1) What Condition Do You Want Your House in？There is no end to the amount of improving you can do to your house before rentingit out． (2) When is good enough ， good enough？A house should be clean， empty （ unless you are offering it "furnished" ， which is uncommon ） and free from any major repairs at the time the tenant moves in ．Remember，the home does not need to be as fancy as you would want it to be．(3) Tenants will generally never take as good care of your house as you do-so don't spend too much time or money making unnecessary upgrades that will only be ignored or broken ．Should You Use a Property Manager ？(4)If you have the time ，abilities ， and energy to manage yourself-you can save a good deal of money by doing so ． However ， if you try to manage without the ability-it could end up costing you much more than what a property manager might charge ．How Much Can You Rent Your House for？Luckily ， discovering what the monthly rent will bear for your house is not difficult．(5) In business， market research means to get out there and find out what others in your industry are charging； learning how much to charge for rent is no different ． Your house will generally rent for about the same amount as other properties that are of similar location ， size and condition ．A ． The problem becomes learning when to stop ．B ． No one wants to be a landlord with those problems ．C． The following are some questions to answer before you rent out you house ．D ． Have a professional carpet cleaner clean the carpets before showing theproperty ．E． Look around at other rentals in your area and try to see what the typicalquality is ．F． The best way to determine how much your house will rent for is to simplydo market research．G． The decision about whether to manage yourself or hire a property manager cannot be made by anyone other than you ．31. A. A B.E F. F32. A. A B.E F. F33. A. A B.E F. F34. A. A B.E F. F35. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.If you stayed up or had a bad night of sleep last night， you know it's difficult to stay awake in class today． Your teacher's voice might begin to sound like a lullaby （催眠曲）． (1) To keep yourself awake ， some tips are worth trying in class ．Sit in the front of the room ． Why ？ (2) Besides， it'll be easier to pay attention and participate when you're in the front ． You'll also be near the people who are more likely to participate ， and the sound of their voices might keep you awake ．(3) Ask and answer questions and pay attention to the lecture． This will help if you're tiredor discouraged by the content of the lecture， because you can ask your teacher questions to get to the bottom of the problems ． Talking will also keep you engaged and alert ． It might be helpful to make a goal for yourself to answer or ask at least 3 questions per class ． (4) For example， you might say "I didn't understand the last part of the proof ． Could you explain it again in more detail ？ "Listen actively to the lesson ． Active listening is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement of your mind as well as your body． (5) To effectively listen to your teacher， you should try to maintain eye contact ， face the speaker， pay close attention to what the speaker is saying and ask questions during a pause in the lecture ．A ． Participate in class activities ．B ． Develop interest in the subject ．C． If so ， classrooms can be boring because you're tired．D ． Keep silent all the time and try to catch as much information as possible ．E． To avoid annoying your teacher you should try to keep your questions on topic．F． You'll be more motivated to stay awake if you know that the teacher can see you easily G． Practicing active listening can help you keep your eyes open for the length of the lesson ．．36. A. A B.E F. F37. A. A B.E F. F38. A. A B.E F. F39. A. A B.E F. F40. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.What's the purpose of building patience abilities ？ In a word ， happiness． Better relationships ， more success． But indeed it takes effort to build them successfully ． (1) Thus，when the big ones come， we will have developed the patience we need for hard times ．Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience． We， human beings， are still constructed with our old reptilian （爬行动物似的） brain that protects our physical and emotional survival ． On the emotional survival side ， we want our way to get ahead ， to achieve， to "look good ． " Let's just face it ． (2) So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience-anger ， impatience， blaming and shaming． We all have them ． And we can grow beyond them ．Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain ． Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions-we try to change the other person ， situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort ． But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain， but how our mind is set ． (3)Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts． Most of us don't really realize it when we are feeling even the smallest-but very present-painful feelings ． (4) But to really care for ourselves， get curious about what's actually happening in the moment inside you ． Focusing on what's actually happening ， you can notice the worry of not wanting what 's happening ，the resistance．(5) When you find yourself impatient ， or angry with yourself ， you can remind yourself that you are growing ， and that， "Sure， this is understandable； this is what happens to me when I'm bothered ．" You can say to yourself ， " It's true ． I don't like this ； this is uncomfortable ， but I can tolerate it ．A ． Practice positive self-talk ．B ． So the solution to pain is an inside job ．C． Patience abilities benefit you in many ways ．D ． Learn to forgive yourself for being impatient in hard times．E． we ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem．F． The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely habit-forming．G． Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances．41. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G42. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G43. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G44. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G45. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. GContinuous learning benefits us in many ways. First of all, it allows the increase in knowledge and ability in our career. For example, watching someone work can make us a better worker. (1) For example, we can learn about the general workforce and how the application process works to better prepare us for job searching. This can help if for some reason you lose your job and need to find other work.What's more, continuous learning can open our mind. Having an open mind andwillingness to take on new ideas can do wonders. First of all, it builds your attitude towards change. (2) Second, when you take continuous learning into account, you can begin to understand how others feel about a particular issue.(3)They are always looking for new experiences and do different things. Moreover,they not only have knowledge on various topics that aren't always related to present rolesbut also know about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.To develop continuous learning, you have to begin with setting a clear and specificgoal.(4)Once your goal is set, build a system to help support your strategy. You want to be looking for different sources of information, but also to be picky about it. In other words, tryto learn within your specific field but ensure the information is coming from a trustworthy source. At the same time, do use tools to help improve your learning system.(5)Seminars ( 商讨会 ), workshops, and live classes are the tools that modern learners need as theymake learning effective.A. Learning can improve other areas in our lives.B. Besides, learning can prepare us for the unexpected.C. If you're always learning, you are always improving.D. Excellent continuous learners behave in a specific manner.E. Being excited about change can affect others around you positively.F. There're various tools to help you present information and learning.G. Knowing what you want to achieve can encourage you to keep learning.46. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G47. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G48. A. A B.E F. F49. A. A B.E F. F50. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDE.E.E.Smart devices are sometimes powerful ． They put a world of information at ourfingertips ． (1) That is a huge blessing for parents seeking flexible work hours ． Smart phones and tablets can also promote efficiency by allowing people to get things done in spare moments that would otherwise be wasted ， such as while queuing for coffee ． They can even help lazybones create the false impression that they are working around the clock， by programming their e-mail to be sent at 1 am ．But for most people ， the servant has become the master． Not long ago only doctors were on call all the lime ． Now everybody is ． Bosses think nothing of invading their employees' free time ． (2) Even people with strong mind check their smart devices with heavy addiction ，even during pre-dinner drinks ， and send e-mails first thing in the morning and last thing at night ．(3) How can we harvest the benefits of connectivity without becoming its slaves？One solution is digital dieting ． Just as the abundance of junk food means that people have to be more disciplined about their eating habits ， (4) Maybe the only way to break the 24/7 habit is to act together rather than individually ． The firms should introduce rules about when people are expected to be offline ， and encourage them to work together to make this possible ．We must be aware that the faster smart devices become and the more addictive the apps that are designed for them， the stronger the addiction will grow ． (5)A ． This is partly because smart devices are addictive ．B ． Work invades the home far more than domestic chores invade the office ．C． Now it's time to outsmart the smart devices by insisting that everyone turn them off from time to lime ．D ． the abundance of junk information means we have to be more disciplined about our browsing habits ．E． Banning texting at weekends can really show the iPhone who is boss ．F． They enable people to work at home instead of crowding into the subway with smelly strangers．G． What can be done to keep smart devices in their place ？51. A.A B.B C.C D.D E.E F.F G.G52. A. A B.E F. F53. A. A B.E F. F54. A. A B.E F. F55. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDE.E.E.E.How to revise for a testStudying for tests may be one of the most difficult parts of school ．(1) If you feel discouraged about an approaching test and need some directions for preparing yourself ，consider using the following suggestions to help you out ．Aim foremost to understand the concepts ．Keep the important points in mind ， and ignore unnecessary information ．(2)Ask for help ．When the need arises，it is best to receive help from the others．(3) You could also ask him/her for a set of questions and answers that could help you memorize theinformation ．You could also ask a family member or a friend for help ．Practice in everyday life ．Fit reviewing into everyday life by sticking up notes with sentences you need to rememberfor the test written upon them ． (4) You could possibly put one on the bathroom mirror ，one at the table and another by the TV ． This is optional but highly recommended ．(5)Find out how much you remember certain things and what's missing ． Decide what you did well in and what you did not so well in ． This may boost your chances of getting more marks in the assessment and may also help you remember for next time ． For instance， if you are struggling on maths problems based on geometry ， then put this down as something that you need to review more than the subjects you are good at ．Review often but little ．Do not push yourself and try reviewing everything in one day ．Practice takes time and ifyou rush， you won't remember anything ．A. Go through what you have been learning ．B. Mark your practice tests ．C. As long as you remain focused on the main topics ， you will be able to do well on the test ．D. However ，even the worst test performance could be turned around into a successful attempt．E. It can be difficult to remember the material and understand which points to study．F. You will notice them every day and reviewing won't seem to be boring or dull．G. Ask your teacher to summarize the topic with all the important points．56. A. A B.E F. F57. A. A B.E F. F58. A. A B.E F. F59. A. A B.E F. F60. A. A B.E F.F B C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GB C.C D.G.GDDDDDE.E.E.E.E.Vitamin D is necessary for bone-building ， immune （免疫） function ， blood sugar control ， positive mood and more ． (1) The lower your vitamin D level is ， the higher your risk of death from any cause will be ． However ， it's not a great idea to just take a supplement （补品） off the drugstore shelf and start taking it ．Since many of us have an inadequate amount vitamin D ， also known as the sunshine vitamin" ， doctors will often give us high levels of D supplements ， with closes ranging from。