题型二七选五Passage 1[2020河北石家庄摸底考试]Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." 1Laughter helps relieve pain,strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发)hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.2 Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety.3 These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result,more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session,a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter.4 And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(拘谨). They might even start off with fake laughter,but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference,and the results are the same. Moreover,laughter is contagious(有感染力的). 5So next time you feel ill,stressed out or depressed,try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.A. If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.B. Laughter helps you focus.C. This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.D. In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.E. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.F. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.G. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.Passage 2[2020山西太原阶段性测评]We all agree that we should recycle things more at home,in the office or in other places.1 Consequently,they can be collected and taken to the right place for recycling.This is what the process of sorting allows us to do.2 And the effective sorting needs to happen first in our own home, and second in sorting plants where waste is collected.When you put a plastic bottle in the right recycling bag or bin,you help sort recyclable things so that the right material can be fed into the right recycling process.If sorting does not happen,a lot of recyclable materials can end up in landfills(废物填埋地).It will lead to the loss of resources.3 For instance,in Brussels consumers put plastic packaging,cans and beverage cartons in blue bags designed for recyclable packaging;paper in yellow bags for recycling;and glass in specific collection bins.Somewhat differently,in Vienna(Austria),citizens can expect their paper,metal,glass and plastic to be separately collected in different weeks.4Once recyclable materials are collected from your home,they are further sorted in specialised facilities which ensure the quality of the recycling process.5 Traditionally,sorting has been done either manually with workers sorting what can be recycled and picking out the materials to be discarded or mechanically.Today, new sorting technologies are being developed not only to speed up the process of sorting but also to cause better results.Exciting technologies using magnets(磁铁)or optical systems are being used to effectively sort materials so more of them can be recycled.A. For effective recycling we need effective sorting.B. Packaging is the first step towards recycling.C. This is where different sorting techniques come into play.D. So citizens need to be aware of their local collection system.E. Collection systems can be very different from country to country.F. The rest were buried or burned even though they could have been recycled or reused.G. But for materials to be recycled,they first need to find their way to the right waste bin. Passage 3[2020吉林长春质量监测]Words have great power.Death and life are in the charge of the tongue.Many of us have been offended by words and know how badly words hurt.1 Trust me,if you are not careful in this area,your emotions will soon be controlled by the words of the people around you.●2If someone tells you "You are a fool",don’t believe it in your mind.People can never really harm you unless you allow yourself to be defined by these words.You are a pretty good child.You are very valuable in the sight of your parents. So never allow yourself to feel inferior just because of the words of other people.● Turn those words into positive thoughts within you.If there is something wrong with your actions,and others are trying to correct you,it can sometimes hurt your feelings if their words are hurtful.3 Think like this in your mind,"Yes,I’m wrong,but I’ll find ways to improve.Now I have hope because I know I can change."● Respond softly.If someone speaks in a hurtful way,take a deep breath first and try to speak softly and kindly in response.4 On the contrary,an angry answer is like a sword,which will bring harm instead of healing.● Be silent.5It’s none of your business. We need not respond to every personal comment from people.It’s not your problem that they keep on hurting you on purpose.So simply leave it.A. A soft answer turns away anger.B. Don’t worry about what others say.C. It is wise to correct others’ mistakes by soft words.D. Never let negative words of others define who you are.E. In that case, change those words into positive thoughts.F. If someone is hurting you on purpose for no reason,simply be silent and ignore it.G. Today I will share a few tips on how to handle the effect of negative words spoken to you. Passage 4[2020江西南昌摸底考试]Humans are made for walking. With our upright posture, quick-changing joints, and strong leg muscles,our bodies are actually designed with walking in mind —which is what makes it such perfect exercise. 1 And best of all,it’s a great way to see new things and meet new people!Wherever you are, in the city or at the campground,you’ll find plenty of walking going on. Maybe you already love to walk, but you’ll getting tired of tracing your same old route day after day — or maybe you’re new to walking and aren’t sure how to get started. 2 To get started, sit down with a map and find a goal. Ask yourself,what do you want to get out of walking aside from the health benefits? Do you want to meet other people? See new places?3If making friends and socializing are your goal,you may call up your friends and schedule walks with them, since this will introduce you to new places and trails. You might also find open groups of dog walkers at your local park. Your campground staff might know about fun local walking groups you can join.4 In cities, large and small all over the country, walks are going on almost every weekend in support of cancer research, diabetes research, and other humanitarian causes.5 Then tie your walking shoes and prepare to get to know the new area! Many of our great historic cities offer detailed and well-planned walking tours. Nearly any city you can think of offers a walking tour with maps, provided by the tourist administration.A. Head to a new city?B. So why not focus on walking?C. Either way,it’s time to walk with a purpose.D. It’s kind to our bodies and great for our waistlines.E. Get to know people by the power of your own two feet.F. And be sure to stay on the lookout for walks to raise money.G. Knowing these will help you decide on the type of walk you want.Passage 5[2020广东惠州第一次调研]How to Cultivate Confidence?When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to appear at every corner,maybe you’ll hear this advice:Be more confident.1Take the belief that you are precious and capable,also known as self-esteem.Confidence turns thoughts into action.It comes from the genes you are born with,the way people get used to treating you as well as the choices you make.While it isn’t possible to completely separate these three factors,the personal choices we make obviously play a major role in confidence development.As a result,by keeping certain practical tips in mind,we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.2 If you’re looking for a long-term change,consider the way you think about your abilities and talents.Do you think they are fixed at birth,or that they can be developed?The belief matters because it can influence how you act in the face of setbacks.If you have a fixed mindset,meaning that your talents are locked, you might give up,assuming you’ve discovered something you’re not good at.But if you have a growth mindset,and think your abilities can improve,a challenge will become an opportunity to learn and grow. Neuroscience(神经科学)supports the latter.The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice.3Practicing failure is a must.Failure happens.4 J.K.Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up Harry Potter. The Wright brothers built on history’s failed attempts at flight before designing a successful airplane.Studies show that those who fail regularly but keep trying are better equipped to respond to challenges in constructive ways.5 So,think of a challenge you want to take on,realize it’s not going to be easy,accept that you’ll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do.You’ll feel the excitement,knowing that whatever the result is,you’ll have gained greater knowledge and understanding.A. But what is confidence?B. So can confidence be easily cultivated?C. Everyone is possible to encounter failure.D. Being a talented person is quite necessary.E. They learn to try different strategies and persevere.F. Believing in your abilities to improve is the first step.G. It also turns out that people with a growth mindset are better at dealing with challenges. Passage 6[2020河南洛阳尖子生联考]Starting university can be a costly experience for most students. But thankfully,with a little know-how, you can gain the benefits of being a student with a lot more cash in your pocket than you would have expected. 1. Checking out these top money-saving tips might be helpful.Save money by comparison2. In fact,it can be a useful habit to compare the prices.Shop around and find the cheapest option.One of the easiest and most efficient ways to do that is by using a price comparison site.Use student transport discountsWe have a love-hate relationship with public transport. 3. Luckily,most cities have local bus operators that offer students passes,which are much cheaper than standard tickets. These can usually be used at all times of the day, including peak travel times.4Going out to a nightclub can be expensive. So take full advantage of student offers,where drinks are cheap and entry is often free. Be sure to keep an eye out for any freebies and special student offers advertised at local restaurants, cinemas and high street shops.Spend less on textbooksBefore you rush out and spend your entire student loan on books, check your lecture outlines and figure out which books you do need to own, and which ones you can borrow from the library.5. And you can also share the cost with your classmates.A. Use student offers when socializingB. Students shouldn’t go to the nightclubC. Being a money-saving student has never been easyD. Remember all your textbooks are available in the libraryE. While it may be essential to use public transport,it’s no t always cheapF. If there are some you need to buy, see if you can get a second-hand copyG. We tend to look for a lower price before buying a productPassage 1[2019全国Ⅱ]Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:"Should I jump?" This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided.37 More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your weaknesses,your achievements,your desires,etc. Only then should you set your goals.You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important,because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work.38 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity (清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind your beliefs,values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 39 They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,some planned,but most unplanned.You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A. This can affect your work.B. So how should you motivate yourself?C. However, this should not discourage you.D. So why should we try to set specific goals?E. They can change according to circumstances.F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G. Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.Passage 2[2019浙江]Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music. 31 At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England.32 They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends (传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.33 They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music.Beatlemania hit New York on February 7,1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. 34 The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion (入侵) by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market.35A. They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.B. Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.C. Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.D. However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.E. Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.F. They appeared in the films A Hard Day’s Night(1964) and Help!(1965).G. They performed their first concert in America at CBS television’s 53rd street studio. Passage 3[2018全国Ⅲ]Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.36 We dance from Florida to Alaska,from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time."I adore dancing," says Lester Bridges,the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. "I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life." Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. "Teaching dance is wonderful. 37It’s great to watch them. For many of them,it’s a way of meeting people and having a social life."38 "I can tell you about one young couple," says Bridges. "They’re learning to do tradition al dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile. 39"So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier? Andrea Hillier says, "Dance,like the pattern of a beating heart,is life. Even after all these years,I want to get better and better. 40 I find it hard to stop!Dancing reminds me I’m alive."A. So why do we dance?B. Dance in the U.S. is everywhere.C. If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.D. My older students say it makes them feel young.E. I keep practicing even when I’m extremely tired.F. Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.G. They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.Passage 4[2018北京]Why Do We Get Angry?Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various.Knowing these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits.The main reasons we get angry are triggering(触发)events, personality traits(特征), and our assessment of situations.51 Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching, experiencing physical pain, and much more. 52 The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits.Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely to get angry.53 Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.54Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger,or anger itself. Sometimes ignorance and negative(消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.55 However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for our feelings.A. Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.B. But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger.C. Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it.D. Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel angry.E. Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of your mind.F. Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves with a critical eye.G. Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may or may not trigger another.Passage 5[2017乙卷(全国Ⅰ)]If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 36 The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 37 We slept in a tent,cooked over an open fire,and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 38 Instead,we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen witha refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.A. This time there was no tent.B. Things are going to be improved.C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.Passage 6[2016丙卷(全国Ⅲ)]Everyone knows that fish is good for health. 36 But it seems that many people don’t cook fish at home. Americans eat only about fifteen pounds of fish per person per year, but we eat twice as much fish in restaurants as at home. Buying, storing, and cooking fish isn’t difficult. 37 This text is about how to buy and cook fish in an easy way.38 Fresh fish should smell sweet:you should feel that you’re standing at the ocean’s edge. Any fishy or strong smell means the fish isn’t fresh.39 When you have bought a fish and arrive home,you’d better store the fish in the refrigerator if you don’t cook it immediately, but fresh fish should be stored in your fridge for only a day or two. Frozen fish isn’t as tasty as the fresh one.There are many common methods used to cook fish. 40 First,clean it and season it with your choice of spices (调料). Put the whole fish on a plate and steam it in a steam pot for 8 to 10 minutes if it weighs about one pound. (A larger one will take more time.) Then,it’s ready to serve.A. Do not buy it.B. The easiest is to steam it.C. This is how you can do it.D. It just requires a little knowledge.E. The fish will go bad within hours.F. When buying fish, you should first smell it.G. The fats in fish are thought to help prevent heart disease.【夯基础·考点练透答案速查】Passage 1DGCFA Passage 2GAEDC Passage 3GDEAFPassage 4DCGFA Passage 5AFGCE Passage 6CGEAF【提能力·素养提升答案速查】Passage 1GBAEC Passage 2CBAGE Passage 3BDAFEPassage 4FGEAD Passage 5DCAFE Passage 6GDFABPassage 1项"在儿童医院使用笑疗法已经证明是非常有用的"符合语境,且该项中的"children’s hospitals"与空后的"Children"呼应。
