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人教版高考英语阅读七选五解题策略练习题40题含答案解析1. I still remember the day when I first met my best friend. It was a sunny day. I was walking in the park, feeling a bit lonely. _____. He had a big smile on his face and his eyes were full of kindness.A. Suddenly, a boy came up to meB. I decided to go home soonC. There were many people in the parkD. I sat down on a bench答案：A。
解析：根据前文“我感到有点孤独”以及后文“他脸上带着大大的笑容”可知，这里需要一个表示有新人物出现的句子来推动故事发展，A选项“突然，一个男孩向我走来”符合逻辑。
B选项“我决定马上回家”与后文情节不连贯；C选项“公园里有很多人”没有直接与故事发展相关；D选项“我坐在长椅上”没有体现出与后面男孩出现的联系。
2. Last year, I went on a trip to a small village. The journey was long and tiring. _____. But when I arrived there, I found it was a beautiful place full of friendly people.A. I almost wanted to give upB. I was very excited at firstC. I made many friends on the wayD. I brought a lot of things with me答案：A。
高三英语阅读理解七选五单选题40题1. John, a famous scientist, has always been passionate about his research. But his path to success wasn't easy. Which of the following could be the next sentence?A. He faced many challenges but never gave up.B. His experiments were always successful.C. He got a lot of help from his friends.D. His family didn't support his work.答案：A。
解析：A 选项符合人物传记的发展逻辑，强调面对困难不放弃，与前文提到的成功之路不易相呼应。
B 选项说实验总是成功不符合实际，成功路上会有挫折。
C 选项提到朋友的帮助在文中未提及相关线索。
D 选项说家人不支持工作也缺乏前文的铺垫。
2. Mary, a renowned artist, spent years perfecting her skills. She finally achieved great success. What was the key to her success?A. Her natural talent.B. Her hard work.C. Her good luck.D. Her teacher's guidance.答案：B。
解析：B 选项努力工作是成功的关键，符合一般的人物成功逻辑。
A 选项天赋虽然重要，但不是唯一因素。
C 选项好运不是主要原因。
D 选项老师的指导可能有帮助，但不是关键。
3. Tom, a popular musician, started his career at a young age. Howdid he gain popularity?A. Through his unique voice.B. By performing on TV shows.C. Because of his good looks.D. With the support of his family.答案：A。
专题模拟训练(阅读七选五)阅读七选五(一)A(2022·广西南宁市高中毕业班二模)Wherever we go, we are surrounded by history.Across the globe, cultural heritage (遗产) is passed down through the generations.Yet we fight a never ending and very expensive war to preserve it for the future.And today, it is under attack as never before.Technology is often seen as something that destroys the past. 1 .Creating copies via 2D images is extremely laborious and timeconsuming.AI technologies are being used to do all the required sourcing, allowing lots of images to be crossreferenced and stored in a matter of hours. 2 .AI will also make restoration and preservation of existing cultural heritage far easier and vastly superior to previous methods.Airborne technology(机载技术) is being increasingly used in the fight to preserve our cultural heritage. 3 .LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) has already been used to reveal over 60，000 Mayan structures that were lying undiscovered in the jungles of Guatamala, without needing a single boot on the ground.Drones (无人机) are also being used to excellent effect, documenting and monitoring huge areas and removing the need for all that costly manpower.Human interaction with the most important sites and architecture is doing a great deal of harm.Virtual reality (VR) technology will play a leading role in preserving our cultural heritage in the ing years. 4 , VR technology will gradually bee the way that people experience them.Weʼll all eventually be able to walk through places, look at (and touch) artifacts and works of art without ever seeing them with our own eyes.5 .Efforts in research, data sharing and project work will need to be pooled ing the technical expertness of specialist organizations will bee ever more important to sustainably promote and preserve the cultural heritage of countries all across the world.A．It is being used to save and find itB．Technology has shaped conflict in several waysC．But it is now the most essential weapon in the battleD．Our cultural heritage will be protected via technologyE．This will enable even more accurate and better copies to be createdF．As more cultural heritage sites and objects are digitally mapped and recorded G．When it measures distances by hitting a target and analyzing the reflected light【语篇解读】本文是说明文。
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。
高考英语阅读七选五解题策略练习题40题【含答案解析】1. Reading is a wonderful hobby. You can learn a lot from books. ______, it can improve your language skills.A. MoreoverB. HoweverC. InsteadD. Otherwise答案解析：A。
本题考查上下文逻辑关系中的递进关系。
上文提到阅读是个很棒的爱好，可以从书中学到很多，后面又说可以提高语言技能，两者之间是递进关系，所以选A“Moreover”（此外）。
B 选项“However”表示转折；C 选项“Instead”表示“相反”；D 选项“Otherwise”表示“否则”，均不符合上下文逻辑。
解题策略为根据上下文的语义判断逻辑关系。
2. We should protect the environment. ______ we will face serious consequences.A. OrB. AndC. ButD. So答案解析：A。
本题考查上下文逻辑关系中的选择关系。
前面说应该保护环境，后面说否则会面临严重后果，是一种选择关系，所以选A“Or”（否则）。
B 选项“And”表示并列；C 选项“But”表示转折；D 选项“So”表示因果，均不符合上下文逻辑。
解题策略为理解句子之间的逻辑关系，判断是并列、转折、因果还是选择等。
3. I like apples. ______ my brother likes oranges.A. WhileB. WhenC. AsD. Since答案解析：A。
本题考查上下文逻辑关系中的对比关系。
前面说我喜欢苹果，后面说我哥哥喜欢橘子，是一种对比关系，所以选A“While”（然而）。
B 选项“When”表示“当……的时候”；C 选项“As”表示“随着”或“因为”；D 选项“Since”表示“自从”或“因为”，均不符合上下文逻辑。
专题模拟训练(阅读七选五)阅读七选五(一)A(2024·广东省广州市高三一模)How does it feel when you solve your problem by yourself? Things may not always go as planned, but being resourceful can help you stay calm and work your way out of tricky situations.Being resourceful means finding smart and creative ways to solve a problem, using whatever resources you have at the time.__1__ They can also be anything else thatʼs useful, such as information, advice or your own experience.It also means trusting your instincts, the ability youʼre born with, rather than through training and being confident about your ability to face challenges.A resourceful person is not the one getting cross or panicking when something goes wrong.Theyʼre thinking about how to solve the problem.__2__ When we learn to solve problems for ourselves rather than immediately going to others for help, it can help to build our confidence, help us feel more independent, and feel better about making decisions.Being resourceful may not help you avoid problems, but thinking creatively about how you can deal with them will make you feel less stressed and more prepared next time.__3__ This can boost self-esteem, that is, how you feel about yourself.When youʼre facing a challenge, try to focus on the actual problem rather than how you feel about it.Think about where and when it happened and what the causes are.Next, think up as many solutions to the problem as you can.__4__ Finally, review what has and hasnʼt worked, so youʼre equipped to deal with a situation next time.And remember, if you have a tricky problem that youʼre unable to solve, then ask a trusted adult for help.__5__A．You also learn what youʼre good at.B．Here is how you can be more resourceful.C．These may be practical things like pens and paper.D．No one is expected to solve all problems by themselves.E．Resourcefulness is a skill thatʼs good for you in lots of ways.F．They can be famous mottos that always inspire us to move on.G．Weigh up whatʼs good and bad about each one and choose the best.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。
课时训练5 七选五Passage 11Home can be a great place for children to study. It’s important to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends.●Location （位置）2 Kitchen and dining room are not so well suited for regular study, since books and pens get in the way of the day-to-day uses of those areas. Set up a place where a child can settle in and leave papers and pens at hand without having to clear everything away each night. For a child that likes being alone, set aside a corner of his bedroom, but keep it separate from things like games, music and other hobbies not related to studying.●Keeping Things in OrderParents should encourage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and orderly wh en he isn’t using his workspace. Ownership is very important for self-respect. 3 The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom.● 4Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school. Give them a good example of how to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way. 5 Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.A.Attitude Is EverythingB.Bring Organization into Your HomeC.Here are several ways to choose a location.D.Building a Good Home Learning Environment.E.Hold a can-do attitude and your child will follow your example.F.Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.G. A child who learns to organize his space will carry organization into every corner of his life.Passage 21Most fitness advice is aimed at a general audience. But if you’re an older adult, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has some tips for seniors to get started and keep them at the top of their game.2 Talk with your doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any changes to suit your situation.3 Before starting, pick a program you’ll enjoy, so you’ll do it regularly. Check out the facility and the staff. Is the place friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? Are facilities easily accessed?Determine your participation style. Choose what’s best for you——a class or going solo?Morning or night hours? 4Start slowly. Most people are overeager and sometimes overdo it. Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable plan.Make a date. Find a friend to exercise with you and keep you motivated.Set specific short-term and long-term goals. Plan for activity in your day and make it a priority.Remind yourself what your goals are. If it hurts, don’t do it. 5 And once you’ve reached your goal, treat yourself for the good job you’ve done, so it will encourage you to continu e.A.Make a list.B.Exercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy 2010C.Know your choice.D.Learn to work around pain, not through it.E.Indoor or outside exercise?F.All the Seniors Should Be Careful Before ExerciseG.Get a thorough examination.Passage 3All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.1 They buy tickets or turn on their TVs to watch the games. Often they get very excited when their player or team wins.2 Football, for example, has spread around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or Italy!3 Think how many lovers to skate or ski in Japan, Norway or Canada.Some sports or game go back thousands of years, like running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are rather new. Neither one is a hundred years old yet. 4 Water-skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game together they often become good friends. 5 One learns to fight hard but fight fair, to win without pride and to lose with grace.A.And think of people in cold countries.B.Sports help to train a person’s character.C.Not a few people participate in different sports competitions themselves.D.Many people like to watch others play games.E.People aren’t inventing new sports or games.F.Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere take part in them.G.People are inventing new sports or games all the time.Passage 4Competitors who wear red win more than those that are dressed in any other color, according to study in Germany.1 Experts believe that red could make individuals and teams feel more confident as well as being perceived by others as more aggressive.2 On the other hand, the results could suggest that the success of those teams has given those that wear the red color more confident.The study, by German sports psychologists at the University of Munster, was reported in New Scientist magazine. They showed video recording of taekwondo matches to 42 experienced referees. One fighter wore blue and the other wore red. They then showed them the same recordings but digitally manipulated the clothing to exchange the colors. 3 “If one competitor is strong and the other is weak, it won’t change the outcome of the fight,” said Norbert Hagemann, who led the study. “ 4 ”In 2004 scientists at Durham University also looked at how color influenced sporting competitiveness. They analyzed Olympic contest sports such as boxing, taekwondo, and freestyle wrestling and found that nearly 55% of which were won by the competitor in red.“ 5 ”said Robert Burton, one of the researchers.A.It is the color of fire and is often associated with energy, danger, strength, power, anddetermination.B.The fighters wearing red were given an average of 13 percent more points than when they woreblue.C.The study shows that football shirts from worldwide teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool, sellsuccessfully.D.It is reasonable that wearing red makes individuals feel more confident, although this hasn’t yetbeen tested.E.Researchers found that those who wear red tops, jackets or clothing score 10 percent more inany competition than if they were in another color.F.The findings could explain why Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have been sosuccessful.G.But the closer the levels, the easier it is for the color to tip the scale.Passage 5Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa and that the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and South America. 1 but how did chocolate go from being the food of the gods to being the food of love?2 They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark, bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties.3 In fact, cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize coco’s commercial possibilities. 4 in 1529, Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate——as a drink mixed with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon——to European society.It caught on, especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread, people found new ways to make and use chocolate. 5 Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, people all over the world are still in love with chocolate.A.But cocoa also had commercial value.B.But not all the people all over the world love cocoa.C.For centuries, the native there regarded cocoa as a gift from the gods.D.When he arrived in the New World in 1519, he soon established his own cocoa plantation.E.Around A. D. 600, the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America.F.These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence.G.Doctors said cocoa plays an active part in medicine.Passage 6For the rest of March, a disease will sweep across the US. It will keep kids home from school.1 Employees will suddenly lose their ability to concentrate.The disease, known as “March Madness”, refers to the yearly 65-team US men’s college basketball tournament(锦标赛). 2 Teams compete against each other in a single-elimination(单局淘汰) tournament that eventually crowns a national champion.Nearly 20 million Americans will find themselves prisoners of basketball festival madness. The fun comes partly from guessing the winners for every game. Friends compete against friends. 3 Colleagues against bosses.Big-name schools are usually favored to advance into the tournament. But each year there are dark horses from little-known universities.This adds to the madness. Watching a team from a school with 3,000 students beat a team from a school with 30,000, for many Americans, is an exciting experience. Two years ago, the little-known George Mason University was one of the final teams. 4College basketball players are not paid, so the game is more about making a name for their university and themselves. 75 About $4 billion will be spent gambling on the event. According to Media Life magazine, the event will bring in $500 million in advertising income this year, topping the post-season income of every US professional league, including that of the NBA.A.Husbands against wives.B.The players will go all out for the games.C.But that doesn’t mean money isn’t involved.D.College students will ignore piles of homework.E.People are willing to spend more money on watching it.F.It begins on March 15 and lasts through the beginning of April.G.Many people had never even heard of the university before the tournament.Passage 7Culture means any human behavior that is learned in human society. All of the meaningful parts of a culture are passed on to different generations through tradition or social learning. 1 Culture exists in agricultural as well as industrialized societies.Culture is necessary for the survival and existence of human beings as human beings. Practically everything humans know, think, value, feel, and do is learned through taking part in a sociocultural system. 2 Here is one of the cases of children growing up apart from human society. In the provinc e of Midnapore in India, the director of a children’s home was told by local villagers that there were “ghost” in the forest. Upon looking into the case, the director found that two children, one about eight years old and the other about six years old, appeared to have been living a pack of wolves in the forest. 3 In his diary, the director describes his first view of Kamala (asthe older child was named) and Amala ( the name given to the younger child):Kamala was a terrible-looking being, the head, a big ball of something covering the shoulders.4 Their eyes were bright and sharp, unlike human eyes. They were very fond of raw meat and raw milk. Gradually, as they got stronger, they began going on all fours, and afterwards began to run on all fours, just like squirrels.Children learn human language in the same way they learn other kinds of human behavior——by taking part in a cultural community. 5A.From this viewpoint, all human groups have a culture.B.Close at its heels there came another terrible creature exactly like the first, but smaller in size.C.Human beings can only develop human abilities by the local people.D.This statement is well supported by some well-written cases.E.These children were the ghosts described by the local people.F.Culture refers only to the high art and classical music of a particular society.G.They learn a certain human languages as well as certain kinds of human behavior through theirmembership in a certain cultural community.Passage 8We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1So, you have to give a speech and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”Cheer up! 2 Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5A.It doesn’t to be that bad.B.Take several deep breaths before your speech.C.This article gives some advice on how to give good speech.D.Say what you have to say and then stop.E.Don’t say what you aren’t familiar with.F.Never forget your audience.G.Give it a try and see what happens.Passage 91 This date was the old mid-winter festival in pre-Christmas times, around the time of the longest night and the shortest day. Christmas in the 21st century has many traditions: Christmas trees, cards and presents. Shops can make about 60 percent f their year’s income in the three months before Christmas, so most shops get ready for it in October.2 The first time this happened was in 1867 when Macy’s famous shop in New York, stayed open until midnight on Christmas eve.By mid-December, almost every shop and street has a Christmas tree. 3 In the northern countries, winter is cold and dark and most trees are decorated with lights and colored glass balls give people hope that spring will come.Father Christmas is known across the world with his white hair, red coat and big bag of toys. Young children are told that he lives in the north of Finland and makes toys for them. 4 On Christmas Day a traditional meal is eaten, usually a turkey and a rich, spicy cake. Some people hate Christmas. 5 They love seeing family and friends; they also love the traditions. Love it or hate it, Christmas is a time to look back over the old year and forward to the new one.A.This tradition was started by the Germans as early as 700 AD.B.Believe it or not.C.Since about 400 AD, Christmas Day has been celebrated.D.Others feel it is a magical and exciting time.E.The shopping centers are beautifully decorated and stay open late at night.F.It was really beautiful indeed.G.By tradition, he brings the toys to children at night, on the night before Christmas.Passage 10In Asia, there are many places for people to go to teach English. Most of the teachers are young and sociable, and there are a lot of parties there. Korea is usually the place most people go to, because they have the most benefits and highest salaries by working only twenty hours a week. 1 Only if you stay there for a long time will you save some money.China is a new rising star and lots of people are going there. 2 You can save a sizable amount and complete all your loans back home. Besides, Chinese people are enterprising and you can learn a lot from them. In China, Taiwan is a good place to go, especially for females who want to earn much, but there are not many adult classes offered.The Middle East offers very high salaries for teachers, all of which is tax free. 3 Most of the people who tend to teach there are older and more conservative, so they don’t expect a party scene.Italy and Spain are two beautiful countries where you can try your fortune. 4 Tourism is another industry in these countries, where English knowledge is useful. Moreover, by teaching in Europe you have the chance to travel every weekend to a new country and visit a new culture besides a good salary. 5A.Europe has a lot to offer.B.It is a great way for people to see a new place.C.Teaching English overseas is a really rewarding experience.D.Like Japan, the pay is quite good, but the cost of living is much cheaper.E.Japan is also a good choice, but the cost of living eats up a lot of your money.F.However, you must be a certified teacher with years of experience if you want to teach there.G.Fashion industry in Milan would love to hire well-known English-speaking people to work withinternational models and designers.。
