高考英语阅读理解七选五

阅读理解·七选五阅读1.（2020年，全国卷I）A Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all want it… to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach.1.Here’s a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.●2.Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures.3.You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response?＂That didn’t go as planned. But, I tried my best.＂●Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of your accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today.4.●Now that you’ve listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don’t feel good enough. Now, read these words back to yourself.5.Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?A.Feeling upset again?B.Where do you start?C.Nothing is too small to celebrate.D.Remember, you are only human.E.Set an intention for self-acceptance.F.Stop comparing yourself with others.G.When does the comparison game start?【答案】1.B2.F3.D 4.C 5.A【解析】这是一篇说明文。

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

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

whether it's their childhood home。

a school dormitory。

a newly-built house。

or even a XXX。

not everyone has a permanent home。

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

But do they not deserve a home too。

Of course they do.For some frequent travelers。

they bring personal belongings such as bed sheets。

pillowcases。

and family photos to create a XXX where they are。

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

ing familiar with the staff and services。

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

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

People find ways to keep in touch while traveling。

Some may send letters。

postcards。

or photos。

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

高考英语七选五解题技巧
高考英语七选五解题技巧是考生在英语试卷上常见的一种题型，下面分享几个解题技巧，帮助考生提高解答准确性和效率。

1. 理解全文主旨：阅读全文理解大意是解答七选五题的基础。

考生首先要通读全文，抓住文章的中心思想，了解作者要传达的信息。

2. 理解段落主题：每段话都有一个主题，通过抓住每段的核心句，可以更好地了解段落的主题和逻辑关系。

在解题过程中，需要选取与段落主题最为契合的选项。

3. 掌握句子结构：了解各个句子之间的逻辑关系，可以更好地理解文章。

考生需要注意句子的连接词、转折词等关键词，这有助于找出正确选项。

4. 排除干扰项：有时候，选项中可能会出现与文章相关但并不符合文意的选项，考生需要通过排除法将干扰项排除，找到正确选项。

5. 参考上下文：有时候，上下文中的信息可以提供一些线索，帮助判断正确答案。

考生可以结合上下文的语境来选择正确的选项。

6. 注意词汇搭配：在解答七选五题时，考生需要注意句子中的词汇搭配关系，避免选择不搭配的选项。

总之，七选五题要求考生综合运用阅读理解和语法知识，细致审题，并结合上下文进行分析。

通过多做练习，考生可以提高解题的准确性和效率。

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

选项中有两项为多余选项。

选项。

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

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

满分练(一) 阅读理解+七选五(限时:40分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(福建厦门二模)ACenturyInCirculationTHIS YEAR’S ANNUAL CLASSICS COLLECTION is particularly special given it is the magazine’s 100th anniversary year.Peeling back the covers of the thousands of editions,published in numerous countries,and dating back to the first issue in February 1922,is always a task we enjoy doing.This collection offers a wide range of different subjects.Each one we hope will inform,delight,amuse and perhaps even confound(使惊讶) our readers:from stepping inside the French artistPierre-Auguste Renoir’s inner circle of friends(‘Renoir’s Invitation To A Party’,page 90),to finding peace from depression in a solitary walk on the beach(‘The Day At The Beach’,page 110)and meeting a cat who held a family together as they began to fall apart(‘A Pretty Good Teacher,For A Cat’,page 22).My favourite article,‘Exploits Of Charles’(page 104),is written by a mother about the increasingly odd behaviour of a little boy in her young son’s kindergarten class.What a handful thi s young Charles proves to be.Hispoormother!,she thinks to herself.I’m certain you’ll enjoy this amusing and relatable account of a small boy adjusting to his new classmates and teacher.With an endless supply of wonderful stories,surprising insights and ex periences to share,Reader’sDigest remains a place to find fresh perspectives—and a great read.Happy reading!LOUISE WATERSONEditor-in-Chief1.Where can we read about a cat?A.On page 90.B.On page 110.C.On page 22.D.On page 104.2.Which article attracts Louise most?A.Renoir’sInvitationToAPartyB.TheDayAtTheBeachC.APrettyGoodTeacher,ForACatD.ExploitsOfCharles3.What is this text?A.Readers’ review.B.Editor’s note.C.Authors’ reflection.D.Publisher’s acknowledgement.B(安徽池州一模)Miss Baugh taught seventh-grade social studies.She was the kind of teacher that perhaps everyone has had at least once:scary.In class,she always taught us to take school seriously.She had been teaching for a long time and I was as afraid of her as anyone,including the boys who were typically naughty in the back row.But I also had a life outside of school and had just discovered cheap objects for pranks.One such prop(道具) had two parts:an ink bottle painted to look as though it had overturned,and a piece of shiny black metal shaped like a pool.Of all the people I could have tricked,uneiss Baugh.At the beginning of the class,I opened her book and placed the props on one of the pages.Then I waited for the fun.When Miss Baugh saw the bottle and the spilled ink,she let out a little cry and looked for something to wipe up the ink with.The trick had succeeded beyond my expectations.But then I suddenly knew I had no control over what would happen neiss Baugh tried to remove the ink with a paper towel,she discovered it was just a piece of black metal.She picked it up,her eyes sweeping the classroom with a deadly gaze.Then came the question:“Who did this?”After some hesitation,I raised my hand.Miss Baugh fie,and my classmates.And then,most unexpectedly,she laughed.“Well,it certa inly fooled me!” she said.She returned the props to me,andfor a few seconds a sweet little aged lady appeared right where Miss Baugh stood.We got back to having a class.But something had changed for me.I began to realize that,if someone like Miss Baugh had a warm heart beneath that crusty surface,then other crusty people would probably do,too.That may have been the most valuable lesson I learned.4.Which words best describe Miss Baugh according to paragraph 1?A.Serious and experienced.B.Easy-going and selfless.C.Naughty and demanding.D.Scary and narrow-minded.5.What does the underlined word “pranks” probably mean in paragraph 2?A.Bets.B.Experiments.C.Tricks.D.Strategies.6.What can we learn from paragraph 4?A.Miss Baugh’s stare wasn’t as terrifyi ng as before.B.The author was given away and finally raised his hand.C.Miss Baugh burst into laughter and gave the props back.D.A little aged lady entered the classroom to give a lecture.7.What valuable lesson did the author learn?A.Crusty people can be easily changed.B.Crusty people may be friendly to others.C.Crusty people are difficult to get along with.D.Crusty people are sensitive to others’ feelings.C(广东茂名二模)Do you often compare yourself to other people?Comparisons can help to make decisions and motivate you but they can also pull you into a comparison trap.Whether it’s the number of goals you’ve scored at football or how many books you’ve read,it’s easy to compare yourself to someone else.Scientists say it’s a natural behaviour that helps humans learn from each other,live happily together and achieve more.Although comparing can be good for you,it’s not always helpful and you can find yourself stuck in a comparison trap.Thisis when you always measure yourself against others and base your feelings on how well they seem to be doing.Becky Goddard-Hill is a child therapist (someone who helps children understand their feelings) and author of CreateYourOwnConfidence.She says that comparisons can make us feel good and bad about ourselves.“Comparing up” means seeing someone doing better than you and using that to inspire yourself to aim higher and try harder.However,Goddard-Hill says,“Sometimes it can make you feel rubbish about yourself and knock your confidence.”“Comparing down” is when you see so meone who seems like they’re not doing as well as you.This might make you feel you’re doing well,says Goddard-Hill,but it can also stop you wanting to improve.If your feelings depend on what other people aredoing,“Surround yourself with cheerleaders,” su ggests Goddard-Hill.Notice how people make you feel and spend time with friends who celebrate your strengths rather than compare themselves to you.If you follow social media accounts that make you feel youare failing in any way,unfollow them.“Find ones th at make you laugh or show you lovely places instead,” she says.Finally,focus on your own achievements and how you can improve.“The best person you can compete with is yourself,” says Goddard-Hill.8.How does a comparison trap affect us?A.It makes us focus on our own behaviour.B.It stops us from learning from each other.C.It prevents us from living happily together.D.It bases our feelings on others’ achievements.9.What’s true about “Comparing up” and “Comparing down”?A.Both of them usually enhance our confidence.B.Both of them have advantages and disadvantages.C.The former is positive while the latter is negative.D.The former makes us feel good while the latter makes us feel bad.10.What does Goddard-Hill suggest?A.Aiming to be our best.B.Trying to be the best.C.Trying to be a cheerleader.D.Valuing someone else’s achievements.11.In which section of the magazine can you find the passage?A.Achievement.B.Entertainment.C.Health.D.Politics.D(安徽安庆二模)Homemade biodiesel (生物柴油) helps you speed past the gas station towards fuel independence.Our expert outlines processing used cooking oil in a small DIY plant.If you’re guiding your household towards a moreself-sufficient lifestyle,maybe you’d like to add do-it-yourself fuel to your list of goals.Biodiesel can be created from waste vegetable oil or animal fats,which you can collect free from restaurants,or you can grow soybeans (大豆) to press your own oil.Process the oil with a couple of chemicals to produce homemade fuel that can run any device—including pickups,cars,and home heating systems.First,find a reliable source of raw material.Try sourcing used cooking oil from restaurants,functional food companies.If you’re planning to sell your biodiesel,begin by analyzing the available raw material supply,and make plans to size your operation accordingly.Next,build your plant,sized to your raw material supply.A small family operation can fit in the corner of a garage,within the footprint of a single parking space.Allow enough space for a water heater,a tank for storing your incoming feedstock,and a tank for washing your fuel.For starters aim to line up enough feedstock to meet your family’s fuel requirements.If you’re collecting used cooking oil fromrestaurants,eaterial you gather will be water and bits of fried food.Water is not your friend when making biodiesel,so you’ll need to remove it by heating the oil and allowing the contaminants (污染物) to settle to the bottom before you pour the oil of the top.You’ll have to make a plan for getting rid of the oily wastewater.Home biodiesel production is not without risks.Making your own fuel will require great attention to detail and safety.Now you know the basics of how to make biodiesel,but you’ll need to research carefully before you begin production.12.Where can you get the materials of biodiesel?A.Oil plants.B.Varied restaurants.C.Abandoned garages.D.Local companies.13.What is the author’s attitude to the use of biodiesel?A.Tolerant.B.Positive.C.Unwilling.D.Opposed.14.What can we infer about biodiesel production from the last two paragraphs?A.It needs enough water.B.It goes without any risks.C.It requires little attention.D.It needs to be improved.15.What is the tee research on biodiesel.B.An eportance of biodiesel.D.One way to make biodiesel.Ⅱ.七选五(安徽淮南二模)Raising children is limitlessly rewarding but no doubt challenging.Here are some tips for raising a happy,healthy and responsible child.1 Studies find that kids who have televisions in their bedrooms are more likely to be overw eight.When a TV is in a child’s bedroom,you have no control over what he’s watching,and you don’t have any opportunities for family bonding time—when everyone lies onto the sofa to watch a favorite show.Get them used to doing chores from an early age.We all know a parent who still makes her high school daughter’s lunch every day.2 By the time your two-year-old begins talking,he’s old enough to start helping around the house.3 If you really want to teach your teen about money,then stop handing over t he credit card and the “allowance”.Instead,put your kid on a budget,open a checking account for him or her,and letyour teen really learn how to manage money.Tell your kid that all clothing,movies,entertainment,fast food,and cell phone bills will come out of his or her checking account which you fund. 4 Just make sure you also set up a savings account for your teen and insist that at least one third of any savings or money from you be put away.Imagine the future with your children. 5 By age ten,kids are old enough to start looking ahead and figure out the value of an education.Studies find that teens who can imagine themselves with a future are less likely to do those things that destroy a future.A.Get the TV out of the bedroom.B.Don’t find yourself i n this situation!C.Teach them how checking accounts work.D.Start an activity that you can do with your teen.E.If your son or daughter has a job,then cut back the amount.F.You reduce the risk that your child will engage in such behavior.G.It’s never to o early to begin talking to your child about his or her future.答案：满分练(一) 阅读理解+七选五Ⅰ.A[语篇解读]本文是一篇应用文。